Zenith Home Corp E9153WWMV Country Cottage Toilet Tissue Cabinet, White</a>) and it looked ridiculous and sloppy.\n\nSure, I could have just thrown the magazines away and expected people to bring their cell phone in there like everybody else does, but I didn't want to. I like having that option, and I like to give that option to people.\n\nI have a standard sized toilet, nothing special or fancy about it. All that you need to do with this product is remove the outer packaging, lift the toilet tank lid, hook it over the lip and replace the toilet tank lid. Bam! Instant magazine holder without having to use any tools to attach it to anything. So simple, so easy and well worth what it's priced at. This doesn't have to be used with the toilet, though, if you don't desire to use it for that. This would easily hook onto a bed frame, or the side of a lawn chair (for outdoor summer reading, or by the pool) and a multitude of other places. Your imagination is the limit, basically.\n\nI'm very pleased with my purchase and would definitely recommend it to anybody looking for an easy, convenient and portable way to store magazines.","Product: This extra-large griddle cooks enough food for the entire family and features detachable handles for compact storage. Simply open the latch clips to release handles from base. With handles removed, the base stores neatly in most standard 18-inch kitchen cabinets. Premium textured cooking surface provides enhanced nonstick performance for stick-free cooking and easier cleaning. Control Master* heat control automatically maintains the desired cooking temperature. Heavy cast aluminum base is virtually warp-proof. Slide-out drip tray removes and cleans easily. Griddle is fully immersible with the heat control removed. 120 volts AC, 60 Hz only, 1500 watts\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Awesome Griddle! Huge Space to Work With!\n\nReview: I was so sad when my last electric griddle bit the big one! For me, an electric griddle is the only way I can cook bacon and pancakes that I actually like. I can never seem to get them cooked evenly through when I use a stove-top burner. After several weeks of wishing I had pancakes, I think my Dad got sick of hearing it and surprised me with a new one.\n\nI really like it so far. It took me about 5 minutes to assemble the griddle, and after cleaning and seasoning it, I tried it out with pancakes, bacon and sausages. I found that the very far left side of the griddle didn't seem to cook as well as the rest of it, but thats only one small section. The griddle heated up to temperature quickly, and its defined by actual temperatures instead of Low, Medium and High. I find the numerical temperatures to be much better than simply low heat. The metal didn't even make very much noise as it was heating up, which is something my old griddle made a tremendous amount of!\n\nThe size of this griddle blows my mind a little bit. I don't think I need one quite so big. Although the handles do come off for easier storage, I don't have much storage space as it is and I do find this thing hard to store. Counter space is an issue as well. I live in an apartment and have very little counter space. Finding somewhere to put this where it could sit comfortably and evenly was tricky. I did manage to get 4 full pieces of bacon, 8 breakfast sausages and 6 pancakes on this at once without having anything touch another type of food. This griddle is going to be excellent for some heavy duty breakfast making!\n\nOverall, I love it. I cant rate it lower because of its size, which is really the only negative thing about this griddle to me. Its not like Presto was hiding the size of it. It works fantastically, can handle a lot of food at once, easy to clean and just an all-around excellent griddle for the cost. I highly recommend it, though perhaps maybe a smaller one if you have a smaller kitchen!","Product: The Holmes 20-Inch Box Fan in blue features a removable front grill for easy cleaning and an integrated cord storage. The 20-inch air circulator provides a wide area of coverage to give you the cooling relief that you need. Removable front grill for easy cleaning, plus integrated cord storage.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Excellent Box Fan! Great Value!\n\nReview: What I was looking for was a not-expensive fan that would cool down my bedroom at night, while providing white noise and a nice breeze. What I got was exactly that! I knew I wasn't in for an expensive fan with super quiet settings and a remote that will make you lemonade when you push the right button. It seems like many of the negative reviews on this fan had higher expectations than what this product actually is.\n\nIts fairly quiet on the lowest setting, so if you're looking for that quiet breeze then you could just use the lowest setting. Its not blaringly loud though either. I turn it on and am still able to watch Netflix or TV before I fall asleep without having the TV too loud. The fan doesnt wake me up at all during the night. As the product description states, there are three settings for this fan. And yes, the controls are situated on the back of the box fan. That is a little strange, but once you get used to it, its nothing. It will take you all of two days to get used to it, if not less.\n\nOur air conditioner is located in our living room and this fan is strong enough to pull the cool air in from the main part of the apartment and blow it into the bedroom, which has made it so much more comfortable than before when we had no fan to cool us off at night! The kitty even seems to enjoy lying in the breeze.\n\n The only negative thing about this fan is that it doesnt have a handle on the top to move it. You have to use both hands and pick it up on the sides (if its on) to move it, otherwise youll be hurting your fingers. I guess its just the lazy side of me that only wants to use one hand to move the fan, its a simple luxury. Other than that one thing, I am very happy with this purchase. It was inexpensive and exactly what I was looking for.","Product: Create a warm and inviting living room or entertainment space with this charming TV stand from the Sauder Select collection. This handsome stand accommodates up to a 50\" TV, making it the perfect spot to cozy up around to binge watch your favorite show, have all day movie marathons or to play video games with your friends. It features an open shelving area with two large adjustable shelves to hold and display anything from video and gaming equipment to knick-knacks and home decor. Behind each framed, safety-tempered glass door is an adjustable shelf for additional storage and display of items like movies and picture frames. Each adjustable shelf has the ability to move to different heights to create flexible storage options for items of all different shapes and sizes. Finished in Estate Black and detailed with nickel hardware, this stunning TV stand gives your home the style you have always wanted with the functionality you need.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Unit all around! Classic looking and sturdy.\n\nReview: Believe it or not, I got this as a housewarming gift.\n\nAfter you put it together, it looks exactly as advertised. There are a lot of parts when you're putting it together, but the instructions are clear and it really shouldn't take more than an hour (and that's if you're being a perfectionist). Once it's put together, it's incredibly sturdy. I was a little concerned that the shelves wouldn't be able to hold the surround sound because it was so large and heavy, but it has not been an issue in the slightest.\n\nThe black goes well with everything, but it does collect dust quickly. That's to be expected with this style of furniture. It's also very VERY heavy, so moving it is quite a struggle. Other than these two minor things, it's a great entertainment unit. It looks good, it's sturdy and it's well worth the cost. Best housewarming gift ever!","Product: Joie Moo Moo Butter Keeper keeps butter fresh for storage with a cute dairy cow design. Keep up to one pound of butter fresh with no mess. Holds butter, cheese, cream cheese, and more. A sweet cow face on the lid is enough to please a guest of any age. Its butter, but better!\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: You're Better Off Paying More for a Glass or Ceramic Butter Dish\n\nReview: I think I assumed that this butter dish was going to be made from a glass or ceramic material, because its a butter dish, and I was amazed at the price. Perhaps I should have used my brain a little more? I was overwhelmed by how cute and cheap it was that I maybe didn't read as well as I should have about the product.\n\nIts made from a thin plastic. The lid doesnt really have enough of a handle to pick it up easily, and I find myself more often than not having to use two hands to take the lid off or trying to knock the lid off with one hand. I wouldnt put this in a dishwasher, as it would likely melt. I do like that its larger than a traditional butter dish and can hold at least 2 sticks of butter side by side, 4 if you stack them on top of each other. I also really like how cute the cow design is, but the overall product itself is not very good. If you need a quick solution for butter storage that isn't in the fridge, this would work but again, its not very good. It would shatter if dropped from the counter top. I wish there was a glass or ceramic option because the design is adorable, plus being from Wisconsin, we love our cows!","Product: An airiness that's incredibly fresh, paired with the herbal, floral, and citrus notes of the best clean cotton. Each 3.2 ounce wax tart contains 6 cubes. For best results, melt 2 cubes at a time. Go ahead, mix and match fragrance cubes for your own unique scents! All Candlecopia products are made with care in the U.S.A by folks like you, who really like candles and who care about the environment. Our products will fully melt and will abundantly throw fragrance for many, many hours. Candlecopia is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). Please try our product and leave your feedback.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: At first, I wasn't sure about these melts, but now I like them quite a bit!\n\nReview: When I first tried these wax melts, I was displeased with the consistency. I was expecting something like candle wax, which would break apart easily. This brand has more of a softer consistency and is a little harder to break apart in the molded squares and you end up breaking apart different sized chunks. This really doesnt matter for its intended purposes, as you're just going to melt the wax anyways. They are made out of soy and that could explain the difference in texture, but like I stated before, in the grand scheme the texture doesnt matter because its going to get melted.\n\nThe smell (beach linen) is very powerful. You don't even need to use very much of the wax to have a pleasant smelling room. I have a very small wax warmer and I placed it in the bedroom recently and used these wax melts and I loved the smell wafting out of the bedroom. It was very clean and fresh! I cant wait to try some of their other fresh smelling scents in the future!","Product: This versatile curtain can be used for any room and will compliment any decor. This beautiful panel will give a perfect look in your living room or anywhere else.These Curtains are made of 100% polyester. Machine washable. Imported. Care Instruction : Machine wash with mild soap and warm water. Delicate cycle. Cool touch up iron if desired.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very Pleased With This Exceptional Deal!\n\nReview: I am extremely surprised at how much I like these sheer curtains. I noticed them as a suggested add-on item when I was purchasing curtains for my 108 window. I knew the curtain rod I had purchased also had the double bar and the sheers would be perfect to put underneath the main curtain. My expectations, however, were quite low because the sheer curtains were less than $5.00 for two 60 panels. I figured, even if I ended up hating them and they were pieces of junk, I was only out $5.00 and could just use them for something else.\n\nUpon arrival, I don't know if they are quite 60. They do cover most of the window when pulled taught but they do not cover all of it and two panels should have been more than enough for the width of the window. This is minor to me, since the intention is to put them behind the main curtain. Nobody will really notice that. They aren't made from the best material in the world, but again, for the cost and for the intended purpose, I don't need a fancy set of sheers.\n\nI really cant make any negative complaints about these. The shipping is free even without Prime and its such a low cost. Granted, you do get what you pay for, but in this case the quality is not that important. I don't know that I would necessarily call these low quality because they do look very nice but you can feel how thin and breakable (as in: loose threads) they are just by touching them.\n\nGreat deal with low risk involved. I am very pleased with my purchase and if I was ever going to buy sheers to put behind a main curtain again, I would definitely choose these!","Product: Introducing the Cuisinart Classic Stainless Steel Cutlery 15-piece Block Set. This set includes an 8\" Chef Knife, 8\" Slicing Knife, 7\" Santoku Knife, 5.5\" Serrated Utility Knife, 3.5\" Paring Knife, 3.5\" Bird's Beak Paring Knife, 8\" Sharpening Steel, All-Purpose Household Shears and Block to hold them all.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: One year later, still as sharp as the day I got them!\n\nReview: I received this knife set as a gift and I was so excited to get it. Up until that point, I only had 2 giant knives and it really didn't do me much good in the kitchen to only have giant knives. This set is great. It looks nice displayed on the counter and it doesn't take up very much space. The knives were all sharp when they arrived, and almost a year later they are still just as sharp as they were when I got them, and I use knives from the block almost every day. It's so convenient to just grab a knife out of there! The scissors are nice as well, very convenient!\n\nI read a few negative reviews that said the handles of the knives were too small. I haven't really noticed this at all.\n\nThe only negative thing about these knives that made me bring it down one star was that even though I should have known better, and even though the package said they were dishwasher safe, after putting a couple of them through the dishwasher once or twice, they started rusting. Again, I can't be too upset about it because the material that they're made from is clearly not the kind that does well in a dishwasher, and I shouldn't have been so lazy. Stick to hand washing these knives if you want them to last a long time.\n\nOther than that, it's a great set and will be a wonderful addition to your kitchen!","Product: Serve delicious foods for family and friends on the stylish and colorful Rachael Ray Dinnerware Rise 4-Piece Stoneware Dinner Plate Set. With their eye-catching style and two-tone hues, these plates add dynamic mix-and-match capabilities to other pieces in the entire Rise collection to create a personalized table setting. The dinner plate set is crafted from durable glazed stoneware that holds in heat and won't react to foods. It's perfect for plating Rachael's Seafood Pasta with Sherry Tomato Cream Sauce for a fun dinner party, or for serving sliders and fries for a weekend family meal. Safe for use in the microwave, these plates are also dishwasher safe, so cleanup is a snap. With its vibrant color, this plate set is great for coordinating with many other pieces from the Rachael Ray collections. Set style and fun on the table with the bold and distinctive Rachael Ray Dinnerware Flair 4-Piece Stoneware Dinner Plate Set.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Low Cost, Durable, Stylish!\n\nReview: I am very happy that I purchased these plates. My last set of dishes has dwindled down to about 4 plates total and I was getting so tired of running out of plates every night! These arrived without damage and after a preliminary washing, I started using them.\n\nI wanted to address what many other reviewers stated as a negative to these plates, and that was the size of them. Many people said that the plates were too large. These are exactly the same size as my other dinner plates, only the other dinner plates have a fancier lip. These have more surface area due to not having designs or an exaggerated lip. There is a curve to keep the food on the plate, and its more than enough to keep it on there. They are still very modern and good looking dishes. I don't feel that the plates size is a bad thing. I know I cant be the only person who doesnt like it when their food is touching and these plates are great for having plenty of room to separate your food.\n\nI have never used stoneware before but so far, I have been very happy with it. Its heavy, but durable. I don't have a dishwasher, but washing them by hand has been a breeze and requires very little scrubbing. The microwave hasn't caused any damage to them at all and they work well there too.\n\nI bought them in red and the color is true to the picture. They look very nice. I have a couple pictures attached to this review as well. The apple is for size reference and its just a normal sized granny smith apple, not one of those giant ones.\n\nOverall, these are really great plates for the low cost of $15. These plates were actually one of the best deals I found on Amazon for plates in a set of 4. Hopefully I can own the entire collection at some point, but until then, these plates will get used quite often!","Product: Spring into style with the Bali 7/16\" Round Spring Tension Caf Rod Set. This simple, adjustable tension rod holds securely in place within a door or window frame, while the finish coordinates easily with other design elements in the room. The Bali 7/16\" Round Spring Tension Caf Rod is a simple and effective solution.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Value, Easy to Use!\n\nReview: I have an open area underneath the bathroom sink and it's where I keep the litterbox for the kitty. I've been working on making my bathroom look really nice and coordinated and the litterbox is starting to stick out like a sore thumb. To remedy this, I thought about hanging a small curtain or cloth in the area, but first I would need a rod.\n\nThis rod is exactly what I needed. It's easy to use (you just twist until it's the right length), arrived quickly and in perfect condition, and it's an easy color to coordinate with anything. It's a fairly sturdy rod as well. I wouldn't try hanging cinder blocks from it, but it can hold enough weight for it's intended purposes. It's not very expensive either, which is a major plus to me. If you're looking for a quick solution rod, this is a good value for the cost.","Product: Enhance the look of any window with elegant design and rich finish. Suitable for any living room, bedroom, kitchen or bathroom. Matching clip rings available to complete the look. Authentic materials and durable construction ensure long-lasting use.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Super Long, Easy to Install!\n\nReview: Most curtain rods that I was looking at, both in store and on-line were well over $23.00 for the size that I needed (108). I came across this one and was leery at first because it was so low cost, I imagined that the quality was probably pretty bad. I decided to take a risk and order the rod anyways because I did like the way that it looked and I was ordering curtains anyways. Id need the rod to put them up, otherwise Id have to keep shopping around while the curtains sat in a pile waiting to be put up.\n\nIm glad that I purchased this rod. It is definitely long enough! It was incredibly easy to install and all the materials, even the anchors, were included. I did find the instructions to be a little confusing based upon the picture included and lack of details, but luckily for me, installing a curtain rod is fairly easy and doesnt require too much instruction. I did have someone help with the final placement of the rod because it was at such a long length, my arms wouldnt have been able to extend that far!\n\nThe rod itself is a black finished metal and the ends are a brownish/grayish marble and it looks very nice and elegant once its all put up. I am very pleased with having purchased this rod and would absolutely buy from this company again!","Product: Fun colors and classy designs makes this drapery set perfect for any room. Top loop slides easily onto your curtain rod for quick installation. Full lining provides extra insulation and privacy. Durable fabric promises lasting quality. Triangle Home Fashions is a dynamic organization, managed by determined professionals to carve a niche for itself in the home fashions industry. When it comes to your home fashion products needs-leave everything to us-we will work hard to save you time and money by providing quality products, on time delivery, flexibility and quick turn around.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great colors, size and style!\n\nReview: These drapes are pretty much exactly as advertised.\n\nThe color is true to the pictures and they look very nice when everything is said and done and hung. I wasn't looking for drapes that insulated or anything like that. These drapes are fairly thin and do not provide much insulation. They do block out the sun a decent amount which is really what I needed them for at the time. They don't darken the room, just provide a little bit of relief from the sun or streetlights or whatever may be outside your window. The color contrast between the blue and the brown is very pretty and it goes with a lot of different styles.\n\nI do have a cat and his fur does get attracted to the drapes, but it's not really that bad. Nothing that anybody has ever noticed.\n\nDon't get me wrong, these drapes are nice but they're not the most well put together drapes. You may notice loose strings, or areas where it was sewn together strangely/lazy. Most of the unsightly design flaws are on the back where nobody notices and it really wasn't the biggest deal to me. Just be warned, these are not top of the line curtains. They don't cost very much, and you get what you pay for. I was just looking for a quick solution to a curtainless sunny room and these were perfect for that, and now that I've moved out of that place, I have an extra set of curtains that could do very well in a pinch!","Rating: 5.0\n\nSummary: As Always, Sauder Has Made a Great Piece of Furniture!\n\nReview: I recently moved into an apartment and realized my bedroom was finally big enough to fit a dresser inside of! Lucky for me, I have a wonderful Dad who got me the greatest birthday present; this dresser.\n\nIt arrived sooner than expected with only slight damage to the outside packaging. The dresser itself was not damaged at all.\n\nEverything arrives apart and you will have to put this thing together. I would suggest putting aside at least 3 hours for this dresser. It took me and my fiance about 3 1/2 hours to put it together completely. The only tools we used were a hammer and a screwdriver, otherwise everything comes in the packaging with the dresser. It would be helpful to have someone help you put together this dresser as well, we found it useful several times to have one person holding and the other one screwing something in.\n\nThe instructions are very clear and each page has pictures of the actual size of screw you'll need for that step, which came in handy quite frequently because there are many different sizes and types of screws for this dresser. The only thing that was slightly confusing about the instructions was that some of the parts did not have a sticker on them designating them part \"L\" for example. We discovered that the parts missing labels were unique in their shape and Sauder probably felt that they didn't need a label. Once we figured that out, it was easier picking which piece was being shown in the instructions. The large pieces are all labeled.\n\nIf you're unfamiliar with Sauder products, don't be hesitant to try them! The outside pieces are not made out of particle board, but are nicely finished and sturdy. The dresser is very heavy when it's all put together, which would not be the case if it were made entirely out of particle board. The outer surfaces of the dresser have a nice shine to them and really just looks very slick with the matching nightstands that I got. Sauder is well known for their customer service. If there is anything wrong with an item, they will provide the missing parts or replace the broken parts. They will do what it takes to make the customer happy, which is always good business.\n\nOverall, I am extremely happy with this purchase. I'm so excited to finally have a bedroom set and this dresser makes it look amazing! You will not regret purchasing this dresser!","Product: Features: Finish: Wind Oak Drawer with metal runners and safety stops features patented T-slot assembly system Open shelf provides additional storage Specifications: Overall Product Dimensions: 24.8\" H x 23.2\" W x 15.5\" D Product Weight: 35 lbs\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Beautiful Nightstand, Makes the Bedroom Look Perfect!\n\nReview: I am thrilled with this nightstand. I ended up getting two of them, one for each side of the bed. I also have the matching dresser and having all of that together makes the room look so nice. Sauder makes great products and this nightstand is no exception to that. It's made out of a sturdy material, not that horrible lightweight fake wood that breaks apart if you look at it wrong. It's got a nice glossy shine to the outside parts of the nightstand and really looks slick and classy.\n\nThe nightstand took about 1 1/2 to put together and the instructions were very clear. I would recommend doing this with two people because it helps to have someone to hold a part in place while the other is screwing a screw in. The directions recommend that you DO NOT use a drill, and I would agree with that. It could damage the furniture to do so. We did have some trouble screwing the drawer knob into the drawer, but other than that, putting it together was relatively easy. As always, Sauder has wonderful customer service and if anything were to go wrong and need replacing, they would do so immediately.\n\nAs you can see with my own picture, the nightstand does end up looking exactly like the one in the picture. It's not extremely heavy (60 lbs max) either.\n\nIt's a beautiful piece of furniture and really looks great in my room! Now if only I had the matching headboard...","Product: A universal remote with a colour screen and one-click activity buttons that bring you showtime in no time.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: All-In-One! The solution to multiple remotes!\n\nReview: I received this remote as a gift. We have a Sony Blu-Ray player, Vizio TV, Yahmaha surround sound and gaming systems and I was getting so tired of using like 4 different remotes just to do simple things. I thought I could get away with getting a $10 one from Wal-Mart and it would be fine...boy was I wrong. That turned out horribly! Then I got this one as a gift and it was the solution I was looking for!\n\nI plugged it into my computer and had everything set-up within 10 minutes. I customized the options to work with other devices and it's been so easy to use! It does need to be within the line of sight to control the devices, if something is blocking the TV for instance it will turn on the devices it can make a connection to but not the TV. However, there is a really nice 'help' button feature which will troubleshoot the problem. It asks you specifically \"Is the blah-blah TV on?\" or \"Is the blah-blah reciever on?\" or \"Is the blah-blah TV set to HDMI 1?\"\n\nWhen you want to edit your devices or add another one in, all you have to do is plug it into your computer and add an activity. It takes about 5 minutes or less to do this.\n\nI can't say enough good things about this remote, it is totally worth the money because you'll never want to get another remote again.","Product: An Amazon Brand.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Amazon Basics, as Always, Has Provided Exactly What I Needed!\n\nReview: I know when I purchase something from Amazon Basics that Im going to be getting exactly what was described and will be exactly right to fit my needs. That being said, it was no surprise when this Ethernet cord was exactly what I needed. We just recently switched to Time Warner and had to purchase a new router. I wanted to try plugging our PS4 into the router directly to see if it eliminated some of the dropped wireless signal that we were encountering. This trick seems to have worked perfectly! I ordered the 5 foot cord and it is the perfect length. The material it is made out of doesnt snag on other cords and really, I could not ask for more out of a $5 Ethernet cord.","Product: Made with super soft premium cotton, Hanes Classics is our most comfortable. Classics also feature a premium waistband for plush, all-day comfort\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Looks nice but, not an excellent fit.\n\nReview: I bought these for my fianc and bought the correct size according to the chart listed on the product page. The reviews were all over the place when discussing size, but I decided to go ahead and order them because most of the reviews stated that they were true to size. My fianc has found that they fit very well in the waist, but are tight around the thighs. I imagine that once he wears them in a little bit they will start to feel perfect, but until then, they remain a little tight.\n\n I took a gamble with these because many reviews had said they ordered the 4 pack thinking they would get at least something similar to what was pictured on Amazon, only to receive four camouflage colored boxers. Luckily, we did not receive any camouflage boxers. There were 3 blue ones with little designs, nothing too loud and one red plaid pair.\n\nWould I buy these again? Probably not because Im sure hed rather have something that fits well from the get-go and these do not. The next size up would have been too large around the waist; however they look nice in style and they're very lightweight.","Product: The Sarah is a warm addition to any waredrobe. These boots feature smooth suede uppers with functioning three toggle buttons. Genuine sheepskin lining and footbed help regulate body temperature, while the shearling footbed wicks away moisture to keep your feet healthy and dry. With a durable rubber outsole is lightweight and flexible on a plethora of surfaces, you will be stylish and warm in one go.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Warm, soft and comfortable!\n\nReview: Normally, I wear Emu boots because I like the fit and the style of them but I decided to take a chance and try a different brand. These could easily be compared to Emu in every single way, since I haven't really noticed a difference.\n\nThe inside of the boot is lined and it is so soft. It almost feels like you're wearing slippers. It also keeps your feet incredibly warm. Overall this is a really comfortable winter boot. I have another pair of bearpaw boots that are just past my ankles that aren't as comfortable as this pair. These come up to about the middle of your calf.\n\nNormally I wear a 7 1/2, but I bought an 8 and it fits perfectly. I sometimes wear bulkier socks in winter, and tuck my pants into my boots and the extra 1/2 size is perfect for accomodating those two things.\n\nGreat boot!","Product: 40 oz, 1. 2 liter, stainless King midnight blue mirror finish beverage bottle, thermal Max double wall vacuum insulation for maximum temperature retention, hot or cold, keeps cold for 24 hours, keeps hot 24 hours, unbreakable 18/8 stainless steel interior & exterior, cool to the touch with hot liquids, sweat proof with cold, insulated stainless steel serving cup, twist & pour stopper lets you pour without removing the stopper, retractable handle with stainless steel links.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Coffee is Still Hot After 4 hours! Amazing!\n\nReview: This thermos is awesome! I got this as a Christmas present because all of my other \"to-go\" cups were falling apart and not in good condition, and I always made the complaint that my coffee never stayed hot on the commute to work.\n\nProblem solved.\n\nThe thermos is huge. You could basically fit an entire 10 cup pot of coffee into here. I poured some in at 9:30 this morning and didn't get around to drinking any of it until noon. When I opened it up at noon, the coffee was still just as hot as when I put it in there. This was after leaving it in my car for at least 2 hours in 20 degree weather. It was really pretty amazing! I can't wait to test out the cold side of things and see if it will keep things cold too!\n\nI love the handle on the side of it for easy transportation. No more balancing acts while I'm trying to get out the door in the morning!\n\nThis is really an amazing product and I haven't come across any negatives about it so far.","Product: 40 oz, 1. 2 liter, stainless King midnight blue mirror finish beverage bottle, thermal Max double wall vacuum insulation for maximum temperature retention, hot or cold, keeps cold for 24 hours, keeps hot 24 hours, unbreakable 18/8 stainless steel interior & exterior, cool to the touch with hot liquids, sweat proof with cold, insulated stainless steel serving cup, twist & pour stopper lets you pour without removing the stopper, retractable handle with stainless steel links.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Coffee is Still Hot After 4 hours! Amazing!\n\nReview: This thermos is awesome! I got this as a Christmas present because all of my other \"to-go\" cups were falling apart and not in good condition, and I always made the complaint that my coffee never stayed hot on the commute to work.\n\nProblem solved.\n\nThe thermos is huge. You could basically fit an entire 10 cup pot of coffee into here. I poured some in at 9:30 this morning and didn't get around to drinking any of it until noon. When I opened it up at noon, the coffee was still just as hot as when I put it in there. This was after leaving it in my car for at least 2 hours in 20 degree weather. It was really pretty amazing! I can't wait to test out the cold side of things and see if it will keep things cold too!\n\nI love the handle on the side of it for easy transportation. No more balancing acts while I'm trying to get out the door in the morning!\n\nThis is really an amazing product and I haven't come across any negatives about it so far.","Product: Professional CSR Chips: With professional Bluetooth chip, high performance SBC codec, support aptX code,can transfer audio transmission technology and unmatched HFI-definition stereo output capability ,delivers a high quality audio experience. Noise Cancellation: Adopt Echo cancellation and noise cancellation technology,and it is specially designed with professional noise reduction,which can give you a wonderful and clear sound experience even through in are a noisy gym. Human Engineering Design: The ear caps is designed with human engineering,very soft,and can just fit naturally with the cochlea,makes you feel comfortable when wearing. Specification: Bluetooth Version:4.1 Support profiles: HSP,HFP,A2DP,AVRDP Battery Capacity:75mAh Music time: 4.5h Charging time:1-2.5h Headset weight: 12g Transmission Distance:10m Color:Black Bluetooth Chips:CSR8635 Kindly Remind: 1.Before you start using the headset, please use the USB charge cable to charge it first. 2.Pairing, press the power button of the headset,you will see the blue-red light blinking,it will automatically enter pairing mode. 3.Make sure you turned on the bluetooth on your phone, search headset model on it. The headset support the laptop which with built-in bluetooth adapter or inserted in a third party bluetooth adapter. 4.Select the Bluetooth model and click connect. Enter the password or code 0000 if needed. Warranty: We provide all our senbowe products 30 days money back and 1 year warranty.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great Product! Comfortable, Convenient and has Multiple Uses!\n\nReview: For whatever reason, it has never occurred to me that wireless headphones could exist. I hate the feeling of having an ear bud rip out of your ear because somebody or something snagged the cord, and this is the perfect solution for that! I did receive these in exchange for an honest review, so I went about testing them out.\n\nPairing it to an iPhone is simple and quick. They also charge up fairly quickly, although you are only provided with the USB cord and not a block to plug it into the wall. I think they're probably under the assumption that most people have plenty of devices already and would have already bought blocks that plug into a wall outlet instead of a computer. The cord provided is also very short. I wouldnt call either of these a deal breaker on the headphones, but just in case someone is expecting the additional block, it won't be there. Once they're charged and paired, you're good to go!\nIts nice that the phone doesnt have to be right next to you, in order to work with these, but you cant travel too far either. We left the phone in the living room and had the headphones in the bedroom and once the line of sight between the headphones and phone is gone it did start to waver a little in quality. Thats not to say the product is bad in any way, it just starts to falter when the line of sight is broken. Making phone calls with the headphones is easy and convenient.\n\nOverall, these headphones are a great tool to use with your phone. The buds are comfortable; the device is easy to use and works well for what its intended to be used for. Obviously you shouldnt set your phone down and run a mile away and expect them to still work, but when they're near the phone they are excellent! I would absolutely recommend these to someone looking for a way to get rid of the hassle of wired headphones.","Product: Packed with more heart-pounding and blood-curdling thrills than any theater could show, this special Unrated Director's Cut unleashes the ultimate vision of George A. Romero's latest living-dead shock-fest! Starring Simon Baker, Dennis Hopper and John Leguizamo, Land of the Dead finds humanity's last remnants battling to survive the unspeakable truth: The ravenous zombie hordes besieging their fortified cityare evolving!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: It's Romero, and \"Of the Dead\". Good to add to your Romero collection!\n\nReview: This is not the best Zombie movie you'll ever see, but it's also not the worst.\n\nI bought this as a gift for my fiance, but this will also help to complete our \"Of the Dead\" collection. We have Night, Day, Dawn, Diary and Survival and plenty of their remakes too, but for some reason we never owned this one.\n\nI enjoyed this one for the aspect of what life was like for these people well into the zombie apocalypse, what corrupted people and how the classes were divided even though the world had ended. Romero loves putting social commentary into his \"Of the Dead\" films and the message throughout this film was rather clear.\n\nThere's also a cameo by Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg (Hopefully that's not a spoiler for you) but if you blink, you'll miss it!\n\nOverall, I can't say this movie will blow your mind, but, it's Romero and it's one of the Dead movies. I think it's worth having in my collection. Even if you haven't seen any other Romero movies, you won't be lost in the plot.","Product: Storage organizer features four drawers to hold small items, such as clips, rubber bands, pins and more\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Awesome little Organizer! Not just for office supplies.\n\nReview: This organizer is awesome! I actually didn't buy it to hold office supplies but rather, purchased it for the bathroom to hold things like Q-tips, cotton balls, and those dental floss sticks. My new bathroom doesn't have very much storage or counter space and I'm trying to make the most out of what I have. This is perfect for those small bathroom things that everybody needs. The boxes and packaging for these things tends to take up a lot of room, but this way I can just shove the product into the bin and the rest can go into a different closet for later.\n\nIt's clear, so it matches everything and it makes my counter look so much nicer and organized. As you'll see in the pictures, I haven't quite figured out what to put in the 4th drawer (suggestions are welcome!) but the three things I have in there already fit well.\n\nThe drawers are fairly deep so they do end up holding quite a bit of whatever you want to put in there. This organizer would work for so many different rooms and so many different items. It makes previously cluttered areas look neat and organized. There really is no reason not to get this, especially if you're looking for a little more organization in your life!","Product: Espoma ap4 4-quart organic potting mix\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Great Quality, a Little Pricey.\n\nReview: I bought this potting mix to fill some small 4\" planters. There were 8 in total. I had a variety of herb seeds and am using this indoors in container gardening.\n\nIt is not a very big bag but it was more than enough for what I needed it for. The soil was fairly moist when it arrived and has retained the moisture since day one. Since it's indoors, I understand that there will be a lot less moisture loss than if the plants were kept outside. I planted all of my herbs about 2 weeks ago and already I'm starting to have some mustard, chive and dill sprouting up! I am also using a growth promoting light to substitute some of the lack of natural light in my apartment, but having a good potting soil as a base has been a really big help.\n\nI noticed many reviewers mentioned that their soil contained bugs. I have not noticed the same problem, perhaps those reviews were from a bad batch that was sent out. It's unfortunate, but when you're dealing with soil, it can sometimes happen. I do feel that this product is a little expensive for what you actually receive. Most garden stores offer the same size bag for half the cost, including this exact brand. You could get twice as much at the garden store for the same price as this smaller bag online.\n\nOverall, I think it's a good product. It has definitely been a big help in stimulating some rapid growth for my little plants, but I do feel that it costs more than what it's worth. Next time, I'll take a trip to the garden store instead of ordering it online.","Product: Pureness oat garden kit. Organic oat garden kit sprouts oat grass in days. Just add water and provide light, 1-ounce. Help your cat reduce hairballs and maintain a healthy digestive system by providing access to a chemical free organic fresh oat grass.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Happy Grass-Loving Kitty Approved!\n\nReview: Leonardo loves this oat grass. Ive given him other types of pet specific grass before and he seems to enjoy this one quite a bit more than the others. It has also shown to be a great deterrent in keeping him away from the other plants that Im trying to grow indoors, because he is so distracted by this delicious one.\n\nAt the time of purchase, it was less than $5 which is a great price for something disposable like this. The cat will get plenty of enjoyment out of it and I didn't spend too much money.\n\nIt was very easy to set up. Everything, including the container is included. You simply pour the seed packet into the peat, mix it around, add water and cover it. It gets left in a dark place for about a week and by then sprouts should be growing. Mine were about 2 inches after a week and then I put them in the light. They turned green and began growing longer and longer each night. It appears to be a fairly virulent plant so far too. Leo has been going to town on the grass and its still growing strong. It doesnt require very much maintenance, since the cat is doing a lot of the trimming for me.\n\nLeos happy, and Im happy. Couldnt ask for more from a $5 add-on!","Product: This sturdy, black metal stand holds your pet's food and water bowls, elevating them for more comfortable feeding and keeping them from wandering when your pet is really digging in. Lifting pet bowls off the floor also makes for easier cleaning under and around the feeding area. Designed for medium to large dogs, the stand accommodates two 7.5-inch bowls, also available from Signature in a range of fun and colorful designs.These stands are specifically made for Signature Housewares bowls and for other manufacturers be sure to measure carefully\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Poor kitty hated having to jump up on a cart ...\n\nReview: I recently moved to a new apartment building and I've never lived on the first floor of a building before, but I soon discovered that ants can be a big problem! I put the food dishes on a cart temporarily until I could figure out what to do! Poor kitty hated having to jump up on a cart to eat his food!\n\nI finally stumbled upon this and realized it was the perfect solution. I had bowls that were 5\" and according to the product description, they should have fit into the holes. They sort-of fit. They sit on the top of the holes, instead of fitting inside of them, but as long as my cat doesn't decide to knock his bowls over there shouldn't be a problem with that. However, the product description should reflect that the bowls will sit on top and not fit within.\n\nThe stand is doing exactly what it's supposed to do. It elevates the food and water off the floor enough that the ants cannot get to it, but the cat can sit comfortably to eat. Since I've elevated the food and started to take care of the ant problem, I haven't seen very many coming through my apartment at all. Since the cat likes the stand, I'll give it the Leonardo DaVinCat stamp of approval!","Product: This sturdy, black metal stand holds your pet's food and water bowls, elevating them for more comfortable feeding and keeping them from wandering when your pet is really digging in. Lifting pet bowls off the floor also makes for easier cleaning under and around the feeding area. Designed for medium to large dogs, the stand accommodates two 7.5-inch bowls, also available from Signature in a range of fun and colorful designs.These stands are specifically made for Signature Housewares bowls and for other manufacturers be sure to measure carefully\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Poor kitty hated having to jump up on a cart ...\n\nReview: I recently moved to a new apartment building and I've never lived on the first floor of a building before, but I soon discovered that ants can be a big problem! I put the food dishes on a cart temporarily until I could figure out what to do! Poor kitty hated having to jump up on a cart to eat his food!\n\nI finally stumbled upon this and realized it was the perfect solution. I had bowls that were 5\" and according to the product description, they should have fit into the holes. They sort-of fit. They sit on the top of the holes, instead of fitting inside of them, but as long as my cat doesn't decide to knock his bowls over there shouldn't be a problem with that. However, the product description should reflect that the bowls will sit on top and not fit within.\n\nThe stand is doing exactly what it's supposed to do. It elevates the food and water off the floor enough that the ants cannot get to it, but the cat can sit comfortably to eat. Since I've elevated the food and started to take care of the ant problem, I haven't seen very many coming through my apartment at all. Since the cat likes the stand, I'll give it the Leonardo DaVinCat stamp of approval!","Product: Give your cat a front-row view of nature, weather, people, and more without taking up valuable floor space with the Oster Sunny Seat Window-Mounted Cat Bed. Featuring industrial-strength suction cups that hold up to 50 pounds, this window-mounted cat bed installs in seconds to glass windows or doors. This elevated pet bed is perfect for cats that like to bask in the warm sun or active cats that desire a high vantage point. Great for multiple cat households, this cat bed helps reduce separation anxiety and keep messy hair off your furniture. It features a reinforced high-grade plastic frame that offers reliable, long-lasting use and a durable Oxford-style polyester cover that is built to withstand scratching. The cover is also machine washable for easy cleaning.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Does your cat like to be up high? Near windows? Comfortable?\n\nReview: My kitty loves this window seat. We just recently moved into a first floor apartment and the windows are up a little higher than at our old place. I wanted Leonardo to have the opportunity to be able to look outside and see what's going on in the world. He supervised the entire process of putting it together and putting it up and I think it was up to his standard. :-D\n\nThis was very easy to put together, you just slide some pieces together, loops the cord through the cover, attach the suction cups and then attach it to the window. The cover that it comes with is an easily cleaned material, though not the most comfortable. I put a small blanket on top of mine for some extra kitty comfort.\n\nThe suction cups have detached a couple times when he was up there, not due to improper sticking to the window but just because he's a big cat. For the most part, it holds his weight well, it only falters when he's jumping onto it.\n\nHe has also chewed on the cords that hold the top suction cups to the window and they have held up well to his chewing. Normally he could probably chew through anything, but these cords haven't even suffered any damage because of his teeth.\n\nOverall, this is a wonderful product to spoil kitty with and I highly recommend it!","Product: White Wood Toilet Paper Holder. Discreet storage for extra toilet paper. Top section holds pop-up facial tissue. Slim cottage styling will fit in small spaces.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Wonderful Toilet Paper Stand With Some Minor Imperfections\n\nReview: I have one of those bathrooms where the toilet is in a separate room from the sink, which means it's also separate from any type of storage of any kind. I thought about getting one of those cabinets that hangs above the toilet, but then I came across this and it seemed like the perfect solution!\n\nIt really is a nice little cabinet. It holds 4 rolls of toilet paper, plus a box of tissues. There is a small shelf divider where the tissues would sit and a hole in the top that you can pull them out of. I use that little space to store tampons, it's just more convenient and discreet.\n\nIt's not made out of the most quality material wood, but it is quite sturdy. It's not just going to fall over, or fall apart or get destroyed by a little water damage. It does come unassembled, however, all the parts are labeled (even the screws) and the instructions are very easy to follow. The directions indicate that you will only need a phillips head screwdriver but you will likely also need a mallet or hammer, though a mallet would work better. There are small dowels that are supposed to fit in preformed holes in the base and top of the unit, but the dowels were all too big for the holes and needed to be banged in. If you have a really small phillips head screwdriver, it would be in your best interest too. The screws used to screw the hinges on are incredibly tiny and I ended up having to destroy the tops of them a little bit just to get them screwed in. I didn't realize I needed a screwdriver that was made for mice! The product also arrived with a chip out of one of the side pieces. It's a small imperfection that I can live with, but it seems like I'm not the only person to have received a damaged product.\n\nOverall, it's a great solution to toilet paper storage. Just be warned that you will need a tiny screwdriver and a mallet (which they don't tell you).","Product: Decorate how you want, when you want without damaging your walls. Command Picture Hanging Strips let you fearlessly hang pictures without nails or tools. Not just for picture frames, these wall hangers are also great for creating a gallery wall, hanging college dorm decor, wooden letters, nursery dcor, acoustic foam boards, and more. These picture-frame hangers click together to lock in place and keep your pictures level. When you're ready to redecorate your space, the Command Strips remove cleanly and damage-free.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Easy, Convenient and a Great Thing to Have Handy!\n\nReview: These strips are exactly what I was looking for.\n\nI had a couple of cheap mirrors that are flat on the back, as in, there is no mechanism to hang them with. These strips are the perfect solution for that. I love the Velcro option. The Velcro holds strong to itself and the adhesive on the opposite side to the Velcro is durable. I only used 3 strips per mirror and they weigh about 5 lbs each. These strips are holding strong, without issues.\n\nThese are a really great alternative to nailing a hole in the wall or for when the item that you need to hang doesn't have any other means of being hung, unless you installed something on the back to catch a nail or screw. They're very easy to use, very convenient to use and overall, just a really handy thing to have around.\n\nAs I said, these are exactly what I was looking for. They met my expectations completely, and since this was a 12-pack, I have some leftover for the next time I get into this situation.","Product: Sink Stopper Stopper covers drain or disposal to stop water flow. Flexible outer ringscreate a tight seal while handle allows for easy operation.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Look no further for the perfect solution to plugging your sink!\n\nReview: I wish that this was the stopper that came with my apartment in the first place. We originally had just a strainer that you have to twist a little bit to get it to form a seal. I cant even explain how many times I had to refill the sink because the seal didn't hold and after about two weeks of it, I caved and bought a new sink stopper.\n\nI was a little nervous because I had never owned a stopper that wasn't made of some kind of metal but the reviews on this product were all stellar and for the low cost, I figured I may as well try it out. I am so glad that I did because it fit perfectly in my sink to form the perfect seal. It didn't take very much effort to push it down into the sink, or very much effort to pull it out again when I was finished with the dishes.\n\nGranted, it doesnt have the antimicrobial properties that a metal stopper would have, but as long as you keep it clean, it won't be a problem. I would absolutely purchase this product again, or recommend it to anybody looking for a quality sink stopper at a good value. I wish I wouldnt have waited so long to purchase it in the first place! Excellent product!","Product: Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life with his parents on their farm in remote northern Wisconsin. For generations, the Sawtelles have raised and trained a fictional breed of dog whose thoughtful companionship is epitomized by Almondine, Edgar's lifelong friend and ally. But with the unexpected return of Claude, Edgar's paternal uncle, turmoil consumes the Sawtelles' once peaceful home. When Edgar's father dies suddenly, Claude insinuates himself into the life of the farm--and into Edgar's mother's affections.\n\nGrief-stricken and bewildered, Edgar tries to prove Claude played a role in his father's death, but his plan backfires--spectacularly. Forced to flee into the vast wilderness lying beyond the farm, Edgar comes of age in the wild, fighting for his survival and that of the three yearling dogs who follow him. But his need to face his father's murderer and his devotion to the Sawtelle dogs turn Edgar ever homeward.\n\nDavid Wroblewski is a master storyteller, and his breathtaking scenes--the elemental north woods, the sweep of seasons, an iconic American barn, a fateful vision rendered in the falling rain--create a riveting family saga, a brilliant exploration of the limits of language, and a compulsively readable modern classic.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: It's Hamlet! Of Course It's Tragic!\n\nReview: Before I start with my own personal thoughts on this book, I want to mention several reviews that essentially discuss how disappointed they were with the ending to this book. I think going into this book with the knowledge that it is based upon Hamlet helps a lot with that aspect. It's not a thinly veiled version of Hamlet. The character of Claudius is portrayed by a man named Claude in The Story of Edgar Sawtelle. Knowing that going into it doesn't necessarily spoil the ending. I was actually kind of hoping for The Lion King(also based on Hamlet) version ending, rather than the Shakespearean ending. It ended up hitting me like a ton of bricks and made me so sad. I love when a book can inspire real emotion in me, and this was one of the few to succeed.\n\nThat being said, I enjoyed reading this. I'm quite familiar with the landscapes described in the book, being from Wisconsin, and with the lyrical writing, it was easy to picture. I loved the unique perspective on the dogs that is told throughout the story. It's like, they aren't issuing typical commands when they speak to the dogs. They're asking for something and the dog makes the choice to do it, but the dog has also been taught all of the things that the specific question doesn't mean. It's very unique and interesting.\n\nThe middle did drag a little bit for me and that was the only negative thing about this book. I loved reading the sections that had Henry in them. I found him to be the most interesting character in the entire book, but it also seemed like that part was partially not necessary. It was a little tough to get through it knowing that a huge climax was coming in the end that I wanted to get to.\n\nAs long as you go into this expecting to read a tragedy, you will not be disappointed with the ending. I highly recommend this book.","Product: HardCover. Pub Date :2014-02-27 Pages: 208 Language: English Publisher:. Fourth Estate Ltd If JJ Abrams and Margaret Atwood collaborated on a novel. it might look something like 'Annihilation'. the first in an extraordinary trilogy For thirty years. Area X. monitored by the secret agency known as the Southern Reach. has remained mysterious and remote behind its intangible border-an environmental disaster zone. though to all appearances an abundant wilderness Eleven expeditions have been sent in to investigate;. even for those that have made it out alive. there have been terrible consequences. 'Annihilation' is the story of the twelfth expedition and is told by its nameless biologist. Introverted but highly intelligent. the biologist brings her own secrets with her. She is accompanied by a psychologist. an anthropologist and a surveyor. their stated mission: to chart the land...\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Our Introduction to Area X. Incredible!\n\nReview: After reading book one of the Southern Reach Trilogy, I know I'm going to be reading book two.\n\nThere were only a couple things I didn't like about the book. Some of the descriptions were far too detailed and the language was a little pretentious sounding, at least in my head. The biologist, who is our narrator, also beat us to death with the fact that she was a biologist.\n\nThe story was incredibly interesting and I'm still left with so many questions that I hope will be answered later in the trilogy. I like how it was formatted to be as if we are reading the biologist's journal and I enjoyed the stories of her life at home and growing up. It helped us to understand her better. The events and happenings of the book were presented to us as a biologist may have seen them.\n\nArea X is a mysterious place with a lot of complex things occurring. I am really looking forward to reading books 2 and 3 and finding out as much as I can about it!","Product: BRAND NEW, Exactly same ISBN as listed, Please double check ISBN carefully before ordering.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Have you seen Homeward Bound? Try reading the book!\n\nReview: DaVinCat Book Review: I saw the movie based on this book years and years ago and it always touched my heart (enough to cry quite a bit) and since I'm on a kick right now where I'm going back and reading older works that I either read when I was a child or missed out on reading when I was a child, this book fit right into that category.\n\nWhen you see the movie first, you kind of have an expectation of storylines and how the story works. I was delighted to find that the animals didn't \"speak\" to each other the way they did in the movie. While something like that may be necessary in cinematic story telling, it isn't necessary in the narrative. The animals communicated to each other, and to humans just fine without the audience needing to \"hear\" their voices. The narrative is easy to follow and the story will keep you involved right up until the end. It's not a very long book, which is good because it's a hard one to put down!\n\nI was expecting the end to break my heart, because it's an animal book and those always tend to hurt your heart just a little bit. I still cried, but I wasn't heartbroken. It's a really lovely story and one that everybody should read, especially if you have any affection towards animals. You've probably seen the movie at some point, now try the book!"],"string":"[\n \"Product: Before you buy a piano pedal, ask yourself this: do I know the polarity of my piano? You're probably thinking something like, \\\"Yeah, sure I do it's filed in my brain right between my social security number and my bank PIN.\\\" But seriously, this is important. Now, you could run off in search of your manual, or you could do yourself a favor and just buy an M-Audio SP-2 Sustain Pedal in the first place and save yourself the trouble. The SP-2 Sustain Pedal has a switchable polarity, so it will work with both your Yamaha piano and your Roland synth no problem. The SP-2 Sustain Pedal also feels great, providing realistic piano pedal resistance and a slip-resistant grippy rubber bottom. And because the SP-2 Sustain Pedal is built to last, it will be there when you get your next synth or piano, ready to handle anything.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Finally! A Good Damper Pedal for a Keyboard!!\\n\\nReview: FINALLY! The so-called pedal that came with my keyboard was one of those little box things that slid all over the floor and never really reacted to being pushed down. It made playing my keyboard less fun for me. Of course, I wish I had a full sized piano but until my mother decides she doesnt need the one I learned on growing up as part of her dcor anymore, Im stuck using a keyboard. Its not necessarily a bad thing. I have a Casio keyboard and its only missing an octave on either end and there are so many features on it! One of the things keeping me from playing my keyboard more often was the frustration level in being able to play it as I was used to playing. This means having a damper pedal that actually works.\\n\\nI came across this pedal while I was browsing through some piano books and I was blown away at the description and style. I had to try it, especially since it was only $20! I am so glad that I bought this product and I wish I could give it more than 5 stars! Its universal and plugged into my keyboard easily and worked immediately. The amount of force you have to use to push down the pedal feels exactly the same as it would with a pianos damper pedal. It sustains the notes as its supposed to, though not as long as a real piano (clearly). The pedal stays in place on the floor, and we have it sitting on carpeting, which is awesome because I wasn't sure the rubber would grip the carpet the same way it would a hard floor. Its stylish and basically replicates the real thing. I cannot even express how happy I am that they have finally designed a damper pedal for a keyboard that is almost like the real thing! You will not regret purchasing this!\",\n \"Product: This richly colored scene is perfect for nature lovers. Kit includes printed textured art board, paintbrush, 12 acrylic paints, and instructions. Paints are made in USA. Finished Size: 11 by 14 inches\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Dimensions is the best brand for Paint by Number, hands down!\\n\\nReview: Dimensions brand paint-by-numbers is, in this user's opinion, the best brand out there.\\n\\nQuality: The final product looks almost exactly like the picture. There may be slight differences because you have to mix colors and sometimes it's not perfect, but overall you end up with a painting that looks very professional. Other brands end up looking like cartoons. The quality of the paint is excellent too. They may require some mixing, but that's typical with paint. The paints are labeled clearly as to what they are and there is always more than enough paint to finish the picture. They also dry very quickly.\\n\\nDifficulty: Not very difficult, but very fun. If you're unfamiliar with paint by numbers, it comes out of the box blank and all the outlined spots have either a letter or a number inside of them. The number reflects a color from the paint selection by itself, and the letters represent a mixed color. The instructions have a key to let you know what letter is made from which mixed numbers. It's an even mix as well, so none of that \\\"2 drops of color 3 and 4 drops of color 5\\\" crap. Just half and half. Some of the parts you have to paint have no number or letter in them and you need to look at the instruction slip to find it. Sometimes it's annoying, but the spots are too small to print a letter or number in them so the alternative was placing the letter or number in another spot with an arrow pointing to it. Most other paint by number brands do the arrow pointing thing, but I'd rather look at the instructions because you end up painting over the arrowed number/letter anyways and then have no idea what's supposed to be there.\\n\\nTime: It takes a little time. I worked on mine for about 2 weeks on and off, but I could easily see someone being able to finish it in a couple days if they were diligent.\\n\\nIf you like painting, but you suck like I do at free-hand stuff, go with Dimensions. It's the best brand out there and it's really fun!\",\n \"Product: This richly colored scene is perfect for nature lovers. Kit includes printed textured art board, paintbrush, 12 acrylic paints, and instructions. Paints are made in USA. Finished Size: 11 by 14 inches\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Dimensions is the best brand for Paint by Number, hands down!\\n\\nReview: Dimensions brand paint-by-numbers is, in this user's opinion, the best brand out there.\\n\\nQuality: The final product looks almost exactly like the picture. There may be slight differences because you have to mix colors and sometimes it's not perfect, but overall you end up with a painting that looks very professional. Other brands end up looking like cartoons. The quality of the paint is excellent too. They may require some mixing, but that's typical with paint. The paints are labeled clearly as to what they are and there is always more than enough paint to finish the picture. They also dry very quickly.\\n\\nDifficulty: Not very difficult, but very fun. If you're unfamiliar with paint by numbers, it comes out of the box blank and all the outlined spots have either a letter or a number inside of them. The number reflects a color from the paint selection by itself, and the letters represent a mixed color. The instructions have a key to let you know what letter is made from which mixed numbers. It's an even mix as well, so none of that \\\"2 drops of color 3 and 4 drops of color 5\\\" crap. Just half and half. Some of the parts you have to paint have no number or letter in them and you need to look at the instruction slip to find it. Sometimes it's annoying, but the spots are too small to print a letter or number in them so the alternative was placing the letter or number in another spot with an arrow pointing to it. Most other paint by number brands do the arrow pointing thing, but I'd rather look at the instructions because you end up painting over the arrowed number/letter anyways and then have no idea what's supposed to be there.\\n\\nTime: It takes a little time. I worked on mine for about 2 weeks on and off, but I could easily see someone being able to finish it in a couple days if they were diligent.\\n\\nIf you like painting, but you suck like I do at free-hand stuff, go with Dimensions. It's the best brand out there and it's really fun!\",\n \"Product: A new collection of the first three Kingdom Hearts titles in gorgeous high-definition: KINGDOM HEARTS 1 FINAL MIX, KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories, and KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days (HD remastered cinematics). KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX marks the first time KINGDOM HEARTS will be available on the PlayStation 3! Team up with Disney and FINAL FANTASY heroes to explore new and familiar worlds featuring over 100 Disney characters. Disney: Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Aladdin, Pinocchio, FINAL FANTASY: Cloud Strife, (FFVII), Sephiroth (FFVII), Squall Leonhart (FFVIII), Tidus (FFX), Moogles. For the first time ever, KINGDOM HEARTS 1 FINAL MIX will finally be available for North America. KINGDOM HEARTS 1 FINAL MIX is a compilation of the original KINGDOM HEARTS, additional boss battles, and improved game controls!\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: It's a good game, just not as great as I remembered..\\n\\nReview: I loved this game when I was a kid and got super pumped when I heard they were releasing a PS3 version of the game. I pre-ordered it and anxiously waited for it to be released so I could replay it.\\n\\nI found it incredibly frustrating upon replay. The constant barrage of minor enemies was more frustrating and annoying this time through than I remember the game being. I know you can just run past them when they pop out of nowhere, but Donald and Goofy don't just run past them. Theyll engage them which affects their health and in the long run just lends to another annoyance. Maybe I just got too old for the game; I don't remember it being so confusing to find your way around the map.\\n\\nI tried, I really did but whatever magic the game had for me when I was younger didn't translate over into adulthood and I was left kind of disappointed after failing to beat Ursula on multiple occasions. I couldn't move on from that point so I just put the game down and haven't picked it up again.\\n\\nThat being said, the graphics were much better than what I remember from the PS2 and the game itself comes with additional games which makes it worth the value but just be warned that it might not hold the same magic that it did when you were a kid. Maybe we have less patience as adults for it? I don't really know the reason; I just know that I couldn't keep myself interested in it anymore.\",\n \"Product: The Walking Dead is a five-part game series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman's award-winning comic book series. Play as Lee Evertt, a convicted criminal, who has been given a second chance at a life in a world devastated by the undead.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This game is one of the best and you should play it right now!!\\n\\nReview: I wish I could give this game all the stars that exist in the world.\\n\\nThis game is better than the TV show. I know, I'm saying a lot right there but I have never in my life been so touched on an emotional level by a video game.\\n\\nThe graphics will remind you of the graphic novel that they're based on, plus if you're a fan of the novels, you'll get a few characters who show up there. The graphics aren't meant to be realistic and it doesn't take away from any aspect of the game. The game itself is point and click, with the exception of a few action sequences where you need to hit the correct button at the correct time. Everything you say has an impact on a character or event, and everything you do will impact the story as well. There are several major decisions that come about in each episode and those major decisions impact the story in a much bigger way than the normal conversations and actions.\\n\\nThe writing and the characters are what's going to draw you into this game emotionally. You play as Lee and you will love being Lee. You'll also meet several other characters, who you may or may not like. They all have very different qualities so while you're playing you may say to yourself \\\"Kenny is my buddy, I'm going to do everything I can to save him!\\\" or you may say to yourself \\\"Ben is such a loser....I hope he dies\\\" but you won't know their fates until you play the season, live or die.\\n\\nThe character that really pulls at everybody's heart is Clementine. She's a stranded little girl that you stumble upon in the midst of a zombie outbreak. She becomes EVERYTHING. Every choice and action you make in the game, you will make with her in mind. It sounds strange, I know, to be so emotionally connected to the care and protection of a video game character but you really just have to play this game to understand. I didn't think I would ugly cry over any episode in Season 1 but I was wrong. I ugly cried so hard! I'm not the only person to have this reaction. Almost everybody I know who played the game has felt this way about Season 1. Luckily for people trying the game for the first time, Season 2 is already out so you won't have to wait months to find out what happens after Season 1.\\n\\nThis game series is addicting, and for good reason. Telltale has been putting out a lot of different games lately, but hopefully they don't forget about the one that brought them back to prominence. Amazing, absolutely amazing!!\",\n \"Product: The Wolf Among Us is a 5-episode series set before the events seen in the first Fables (DC Comics/Vertigo), an award-winning comic book series, it is an often violent, mature and hard-boiled thriller where the characters and creatures of myth, lore and legend are real and exist in our world.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: You may not ugly cry, but you'll love this game just as much as Telltale's The Walking Dead Game!\\n\\nReview: I played this game because of how much I loved Telltale's TWD (The Walking Dead) game. I have never in my life been so emotionally invested in a video game that I had ugly sobs, until that game.\\n\\nKnowing how much I loved it, it wasn't much of a stretch to try this game out. At first I was a little hesitant. The graphics were more like PS2 era and I wasn't familiar with the story at all but the unrealistic graphics ended up adding to the game because it's derived from a comic and therefore looks like one. You get to be inside of the comic! The characters are all fable characters, but on a much darker level. This isn't Disney's version of Snow White that you're speaking with, and you're not the sugared down version of the Big Bad Wolf. This is dark and it's wonderful.\\n\\nGameplay is the same as any telltale game, you point and click. When speaking to a character, your responses and actions have consequences and the game will differ depending on what choices you make. You could play through this game multiple times with different options and still be entertained.\\n\\nThis isn't a shoot 'em up kind of game, so for people who are strictly into Call of Duty type games or any kind of shooter really, then this probably isn't the game for you. This game is driven by its story, characters, and replay options. If you're a fan of TWD game, The Wolf Among Us will not pull your emotions into the game as much. You probably won't have to ugly cry with The Wolf Among Us, but the story is intense and I was entertained the entire time. I struggled with a few of the major decisions, because you only have a certain window of time to decide and sometimes it's the difference between being kind of evil, or doing the right thing.\\n\\nOverall, this game was fantastic. I am extremely disappointed that they will not be releasing season 2 until 2016. I understand that Telltale has a lot of games that they're developing and a lot to deal with, but I hope they don't forget about this little underdog.\",\n \"Product: Clear the air with the Holmes HEPA-type air purifier for purer air for you and your family. The purifier comes with one Aer1 filter that has 10 times the odor control with carbon, zeolite and arm & Hammer baking soda. It is able to remove up to 99Percent of air pollutants including dust and pollen.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Allergies? Asthma? This might help!\\n\\nReview: I love these mini air purifiers!\\n\\nI'm allergic to pet dander, cats especially but I love my cat to death so getting rid of him wasn't an option for me. I also didn't want to take benadryl all day long either, so I decided to try out the mini air purifiers to see if it helped. I bought two of them and put one in my bedroom and one in the living room (it's a normal sized apartment) and after using them for a week, I noticed a difference in my allergies. Breathing became easier, which was my biggest concern because waking up in the middle of the night with an asthma attack is one of the least comfortable things.\\n\\nThis purifier is easy to clean and replacing the filter is also very easy. The first time you remove a filter from this thing, you'll see that it's really been working. It doesn't take up a lot of space either.\\n\\nThe only negative about using air purifiers is that they can be loud and annoying. This purifier has 3 settings, (Low, Medium and High). On low, you can hardly hear it and it's totally bearable but it's also running on low and isn't going to filter through as much air. It can be annoying on the medium setting, but once you get used to the constant air flow noise you tend to tune it out, like a loud clock. Some people can't tune that out, but some people just hear it as white noise. If you get annoyed easily by sounds that are similar to white noise, this probably isn't a product for you. The medium setting is usually what I use because the noise isn't annoying and it filters enough air. The high setting is loud and obnoxious, I could only see using the highest setting in a room that nobody wants to be in.\\n\\nOverall, this purifier is great. It can be loud, but it can be tolerable too and it works very well for the purpose that it was designed for.\",\n \"Product: Iso-Cool pillows, mattress toppers, and mattress pads feature Outlast Adaptive Comfort material that adjusts to the body's changing temperature. The microscopic Phase Change Material (PCM) beads sense whether the body's mean temperature is too warm or too cool. If the body's temperature is too warm, the product absorbs heat and feels cool in order to regulate body temperature. If the body's temperature is too cool, the product releases heat and feels warm in order to regulate the body temperature. Carpenter Co.'s Iso-Cool products feature the highest available concentration of PCMs, making them extremely effective. Iso-Cool pillows are available in two luxurious and supportive fills measures spiral-spun polyester and visco-elastic foam. Iso-Cool is also available in a cotton-top mattress pad or in a visco-elastic foam mattress topper with a cotton cover.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Sleeping on a cloud!\\n\\nReview: This pillow is awesome! I have several other pillows that are made out of memory foam but this one has been the 'coolest' one by far! It really does stay cool throughout the night while cushioning and supporting your head.\\n\\nAfter using memory foam for a while, you'll find that you can't go back to regular pillows. They hurt your neck and are exactly the opposite of sleeping on a cloud, which is what you'll feel like when you get a memory foam pillow.\\n\\nReally, this is just a great pillow and you can't go wrong with it. Some reviewers commented on the smell and yes, sometimes things from factories end up with a smell but if you let it air out for a day or so it will smell just fine and you can sleep unihibited.\",\n \"Product: A simple, handy product that will look great in any bathroom. This 3 chrome, arm all purpose rack is a great product. Arms spread out for rapid drying. Ideal for towels, washcloths, belts, or ties. Arms are hinged to sturdy die-cast back plate. Very easy to install, and includes mounting hardware. 19-1/2\\\" x 2\\\" projection.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Fell Out of the Wall Many Times Before I Gave Up\\n\\nReview: I tried to like this product. I really did.\\n\\nThe screws that it came with did not hold in the dry wall and ripped out several times before I gave up on this towel rack. There wasn't even anything on the rack when it ripped out of the wall, it's just not a very sturdy rack. Now I have a nice ugly Spackle spot in the wall to cover the holes. The three prongs that stick out are sharp and will poke you if you're not careful. They are also very hard to move into different positions.\\n\\nI wish I would have thought this through a little bit more because just looking at the product design, it's obvious that it would never have worked in my kitchen, which was the intention. There just simply isn't enough space in the area for something like this to be sticking out of the wall, attacking people when they walk by. Even in most bathrooms, I think this wouldn't work as well as it could. It's also made out of a cheap material, something that isn't metal, for sure.\\n\\n3 Chrome, Arm All Purpose Rack\\nArms Spread Out For Rapid Drying\\nIdeal For Towels, Washcloths, Belts, Or Ties\\nArms Are Hinged To Sturdy Die-cast Back plate\\nVery Easy To Install, And Includes Mounting Hardware\\n\\nThis is what Amazon lists under its product description of this rack. At least 3 of those things are incorrect, at least for me, they're incorrect.\\n\\nThis product may work for some people but I just didn't care for it and really wish I wouldn't have bought it. It was pretty much wasted money, even if it is only $6.00!\",\n \"Product: Iso-Cool pillows, mattress toppers, and mattress pads feature Outlast Adaptive Comfort material that adjusts to the body's changing temperature. The microscopic Phase Change Material (PCM) beads sense whether the body's mean temperature is too warm or too cool. If the body's temperature is too warm, the product absorbs heat and feels cool in order to regulate body temperature. If the body's temperature is too cool, the product releases heat and feels warm in order to regulate the body temperature. Carpenter Co.'s Iso-Cool products feature the highest available concentration of PCMs, making them extremely effective. Iso-Cool pillows are available in two luxurious and supportive fills measures spiral-spun polyester and visco-elastic foam. Iso-Cool is also available in a cotton-top mattress pad or in a visco-elastic foam mattress topper with a cotton cover.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Sleeping on a cloud!\\n\\nReview: This pillow is awesome! I have several other pillows that are made out of memory foam but this one has been the 'coolest' one by far! It really does stay cool throughout the night while cushioning and supporting your head.\\n\\nAfter using memory foam for a while, you'll find that you can't go back to regular pillows. They hurt your neck and are exactly the opposite of sleeping on a cloud, which is what you'll feel like when you get a memory foam pillow.\\n\\nReally, this is just a great pillow and you can't go wrong with it. Some reviewers commented on the smell and yes, sometimes things from factories end up with a smell but if you let it air out for a day or so it will smell just fine and you can sleep unihibited.\",\n \"Product: A simple, handy product that will look great in any bathroom. This 3 chrome, arm all purpose rack is a great product. Arms spread out for rapid drying. Ideal for towels, washcloths, belts, or ties. Arms are hinged to sturdy die-cast back plate. Very easy to install, and includes mounting hardware. 19-1/2\\\" x 2\\\" projection.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Fell Out of the Wall Many Times Before I Gave Up\\n\\nReview: I tried to like this product. I really did.\\n\\nThe screws that it came with did not hold in the dry wall and ripped out several times before I gave up on this towel rack. There wasn't even anything on the rack when it ripped out of the wall, it's just not a very sturdy rack. Now I have a nice ugly Spackle spot in the wall to cover the holes. The three prongs that stick out are sharp and will poke you if you're not careful. They are also very hard to move into different positions.\\n\\nI wish I would have thought this through a little bit more because just looking at the product design, it's obvious that it would never have worked in my kitchen, which was the intention. There just simply isn't enough space in the area for something like this to be sticking out of the wall, attacking people when they walk by. Even in most bathrooms, I think this wouldn't work as well as it could. It's also made out of a cheap material, something that isn't metal, for sure.\\n\\n3 Chrome, Arm All Purpose Rack\\nArms Spread Out For Rapid Drying\\nIdeal For Towels, Washcloths, Belts, Or Ties\\nArms Are Hinged To Sturdy Die-cast Back plate\\nVery Easy To Install, And Includes Mounting Hardware\\n\\nThis is what Amazon lists under its product description of this rack. At least 3 of those things are incorrect, at least for me, they're incorrect.\\n\\nThis product may work for some people but I just didn't care for it and really wish I wouldn't have bought it. It was pretty much wasted money, even if it is only $6.00!\",\n \"Product: Con-Tact Brand's Non-Adhesive Grip Prints shelf liner offers a smooth, washable and water-proof surface, is durable and protective, and the cushioned grip backside stays firmly in place without adhesives. Con-Tact's Grip Prints Non-Adhesive shelf liner works as a durable non-skid barrier in drawers and shelves to keep utensils and dishes neat and secure while offering a clean finish to your storage space. With our latest innovative and fashion-forward products in sophisticated colors and patterns, Con-Tact Brand products continue to lead the industry. Our colors are coordinated from one substrate to another so our customers can mix and match to their delight. Our new adhesive Creative Surfaces textures take Creative Coverings to a whole new industry level. Our fabric-plus-grip, Luxury Fabric Liner combinations promise to provide our customers with elegant decor options in addition to luxury drawer liner. And as you can expect only from Con-Tact Brand products, our new high quality Shelf and Storage liners lead the industry in quality and value. Whatever the room, whatever the surface, Con-Tact Brand's got you covered.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Stylish Contact Paper, Looks Great!\\n\\nReview: I recently moved to an older building and the shelving in the cabinets and drawers are made out of wood. I didn't particularly want to put things into my cabinets without lining them first, but I hated the self-adhesive liners. They were always so hard for me to remove. I ordered a can of liquid adhesive and used it sparingly (while still managing to get it all over my hands).\\n\\n I had 8 large cabinets to line and 3 drawers. I ended up needing two rolls of the adhesive, but had only ordered one. I saw the same brand/style of contact paper at Target for $2 less, which was really lucky because I was able to finish my kitchen.\\n\\nI like the contact paper. It was easy to measure and cut and worked well with the liquid adhesive. It doesn't seem like I'm going to have a problem removing it when the time comes. It's made out of a material that will be easy to clean, and it has little grips on the surface that ensure that whatever you're storing in the cabinet won't easily slide around. It's nice looking too!\",\n \"Product: Winco has been a trusted and reliable brand in professional kitchens for over 20 years. Our commercial lines of products, ranging from tabletop to kitchen utensils to food preparation supplies, are used by all foodservice and hospitality industry experts worldwide. While our products are made to meet the high demands of a restaurant kitchen, we are excited to now make them available for the serious home chef.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Surprisingly Good Strainer for the Cost\\n\\nReview: I am really happy with this strainer. I ordered a single strainer and it arrived quickly and with no damage. The dimensions are as stated on the product page, and it is a little bigger than I envisioned. Immediately, you can feel how sturdy this strainer is. The handle provides so much support to the basket and the basket itself has two little grippers on the ends so you can hold it against the edge of a bowl or pot for a little added support. I imagine this strainer would be able to strain many different things. So far, Ive mostly used it to strain solid pulpy matter from soups and juices and it has worked perfectly. I put 4 cups of soup at once in the strainer last night and it held up to the challenge.\\n\\nCleaning it was a breeze as well and it came out looking as shiny and spotless as when it was brand new. I would imagine since it has a wooden handle that it would be wise to hand-wash this utensil. I don't have a dishwasher, so I cant say whether or not putting it in there damages it but hand-washing works well.\\n\\nOverall, this is a well-made product that has a number of uses. Im incredibly happy with the purchase and would recommend this to anybody looking for a good strainer. At the cost, you cant really go wrong!\",\n \"Product: Best Home Fashion introduces our basic thermal insulated blackout curtain. Save both money and energy as these laboratory-tested curtains will keep your home cozy during the cold winters. Our Blackout Curtains are the perfect solution for day sleepers, shift workers, seniors, infants, parents, students, and more. Care instruction: Machine wash warm with like colors. Use only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Tumble dry low. Warm iron as needed. *For proper fullness, panels should measure 2-3 times the width of your window. **The digital images we display have the most accurate color possible. However, due to differences in computer monitors, we cannot be responsible for variations in color between the actual product and your screen. ***Darker colors are more effective in blocking out light.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I could not be happier with these curtains!\\n\\nReview: I could not have been more pleased with these. I managed to snag them when they were 50% off but they're worth the full price! They arrived quickly and I opened the package expecting to feel curtain material which is generally kind of rough feeling. These are almost softer than my sheets. I used them to cover a big sliding glass door (80\\\" across) that leads to a balcony that has been letting in a lot of light and cold air. It was only covered by slats until recently. After I put the curtains up, there was a noticable difference in the room in both how much light was coming in and temperature.\\n\\nThese really do block the sunlight and they look really nice. I got them in beige and I feel like it could go with almost anything.\\n\\nI could honestly rave all day about how much I love these curtains. The next time I need another set of curtains, this is the brand that I'll be going with!\\n\\nUPDATE: Since the temperature has dropped into the negatives with the windchill here in Wisconsin, we noticed our balcony door has completely frozen over and there's a small gap that's letting in the frigid air where the door won't close all the way, obviously I need to call the apt people about that, but since we have these curtains up over the window, we don't feel a draft or any cold air coming from the window. These curtains are truly spectacular and I am so glad I purchased them!\",\n \"Product: The BioPedic body pillow combines premium hypo-allergenic polyester fiber fill with a polyester/cotton 240 thread count soft cover. With BioPedics generous fiber fill you will get the comfort and support you have been searching for. Multi positional for the support you need, where you need it. Backed by the BioPedic 5 year manufactures warranty. Proudly made in the USA.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Too Poor for a Headboard....but Would a Body Pillow Work?\\n\\nReview: I don't have a headboard for my bed frame, and I was getting tired and frustrated of waking up every morning to find that most of my pillows had fallen into the gap between the bed and the wall. Since I can't afford a headboard, I thought I would try getting one of these long pillows and hopefully that would fill the gap.\\n\\nGood news! It was the perfect fix. The length of the pillow is just about as long as my queen sized bed and it's the perfect size to put into that gap. Sure, sometimes the long pillow falls into the gap but it prevents any of the other ones from falling in there too which is exactly what I was trying to do.\\n\\nAs far as quality, it's just your average pillow. I didn't buy it for its comfort or how soft it might be (I highly recommend memory foam pillows with a neck curve if you're looking for maximum comfort--you'll seriously never want to use any other pillow again), although it is quite soft. It wouldn't offer much support for your head or neck, but I imagine since it's a long pillow it would likely be used for the body instead of the head. In either case, it's a soft pillow but not very supportive.\\n\\nIt's not very expensive and it has done exactly what I wanted it to do. Excellent purchase!\",\n \"Product: DHP's Delaney Convertible Sofa Bed is stylish, practical and affordable. You will be impressed with its versatility, adaptability and range of uses, while at the same time enjoying its comfort, style and class. Please yourself and your guests with the split-back, offering different options for each seat. Easily-assembled and quickly convertible from couch to lounger to sleeper, the contemporary Delaney Futon Sofa Bed in Black will suit your many needs for years to come.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Awesome for storage, not as awesome as a footrest.\\n\\nReview: I've had this product for 6 months and it has held up very well. I've been pretty happy with this product.\\n\\nThe Good:\\n\\nIt's fairly small so finding someplace to store this when it's not in use is very easy. I usually store mine next to the couch when I'm not using it and I throw all the throw pillows on top.\\n\\nThe inside storage is nice to have for small things that you're not sure where else to put. The lid stays open on its own as well, no crushed fingers.\\n\\nMore than once I've used this as an extra seat for someone in a pinch when we ran out of space, it holds up (may not be the most comfortable chair, but it works).\\n\\nThe black material looks nice with the white stitching. It's not leather and I don't think it's supposed to look like leather (some reviewers were complaining about the material), but it doesn't look cheap either. It's very easy to clean.\\n\\nThe Bad:\\n\\nTo me, an ottoman is something that you put your feet on when you're relaxing on the couch. This ottoman isn't all that comfortable to put your feet on. The top part is kind of cushioned so the heels of your feet tend to sink into the ottoman and then your ankles are digging into the edge and that's not very comfortable. We actually tend to turn it on it's side and put our feet up that way because it ends up being more comfortable. We don't tend to use it to put our feet on very often because of the discomfort.\\n\\nOverall: The good outweighs the bad on this product. The extra storage space is convenient and it matches almost any furniture you could have. If you're looking for an ottoman that you REALLY want to use as a footrest, I would go with another product. Ours tends to sit in the corner as a pillow holder/emergency chair more than using it for our feet but I like that usage of it. It has come in handy in a pinch more than once and overall is a good product, especially for the cost!\",\n \"Product: 35509 Features: -Everyday pitcher water filtration system.-Activated carbon and ion exchange resin work together to transform ordinary tap water into healthier.-Great tasting drinking water. Dimensions: -Overall Dimensions: 9.95'' H x 10.39'' W x 5.31'' D.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Gave Brita another try, so glad I did!\\n\\nReview: I wasn't sure if I wanted to try a Brita water filter pitcher again. In the past, they always seemed to break quickly or something would go wrong with the filtration part. When we moved to a different part of town, the water tasted metallic and I didn't like it at all but I also didn't want to have to start buying bottled water and always having that on hand.\\n\\nSo...I gave Brita another chance and I am so glad that I did! The design is simple. It uses a sticker system to tell you when you need to change the filter, which is really easy to do as well. Don't be deterred by little black spots in the top portion of the pitcher, they don't filter down into the drinking water portion. It's so nice to always have fresh, great tasting water on hand. I've had mine for about a year now and there have been 0 problems or concerns. This is a very simple and easy solution to any sort of drinking water issue you may have, and the replacement filters if you buy them on Amazon are much cheaper than in the store.\",\n \"Product: Make the most of your bathroom space with this ingenious Over the Tank Magazine Holder. The perfect solution for messy stacks of magazines and newspapers lying on the bathroom floor or on top of the toilet tank, its simple open design keeps your reading material organized and accessible. Made from durable metal wire, this rack complements most bathrooms and requires no hardware for assembly. Just place the magazine rack's integrated hooks over the edge of the toilet tank, replace the lid and its held securely and ready to fill. Perfect for smaller bathrooms with no room for a conventional magazine holder. InterDesigns creative products enhance your dcor, turning simple home solutions into must-have elegant accessories that shine. Designed in the USA, we are proud to produce a wide selection of high quality home, bath and storage solutions that excite, inspire and charm. Stylish, functional and affordable, our products have been enriching customers homes and for over 40 years. InterDesign: innovative products, exceptional value.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Why Didn't I Buy One Sooner?\\n\\nReview: We had a stack of magazines starting to pile up on our backup toilet paper storage (<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Zenith-Home-Corp-E9153WWMV-Country-Cottage-Toilet-Tissue-Cabinet-White/dp/B000MF5Z7G/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Zenith Home Corp E9153WWMV Country Cottage Toilet Tissue Cabinet, White</a>) and it looked ridiculous and sloppy.\\n\\nSure, I could have just thrown the magazines away and expected people to bring their cell phone in there like everybody else does, but I didn't want to. I like having that option, and I like to give that option to people.\\n\\nI have a standard sized toilet, nothing special or fancy about it. All that you need to do with this product is remove the outer packaging, lift the toilet tank lid, hook it over the lip and replace the toilet tank lid. Bam! Instant magazine holder without having to use any tools to attach it to anything. So simple, so easy and well worth what it's priced at. This doesn't have to be used with the toilet, though, if you don't desire to use it for that. This would easily hook onto a bed frame, or the side of a lawn chair (for outdoor summer reading, or by the pool) and a multitude of other places. Your imagination is the limit, basically.\\n\\nI'm very pleased with my purchase and would definitely recommend it to anybody looking for an easy, convenient and portable way to store magazines.\",\n \"Product: This extra-large griddle cooks enough food for the entire family and features detachable handles for compact storage. Simply open the latch clips to release handles from base. With handles removed, the base stores neatly in most standard 18-inch kitchen cabinets. Premium textured cooking surface provides enhanced nonstick performance for stick-free cooking and easier cleaning. Control Master* heat control automatically maintains the desired cooking temperature. Heavy cast aluminum base is virtually warp-proof. Slide-out drip tray removes and cleans easily. Griddle is fully immersible with the heat control removed. 120 volts AC, 60 Hz only, 1500 watts\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Awesome Griddle! Huge Space to Work With!\\n\\nReview: I was so sad when my last electric griddle bit the big one! For me, an electric griddle is the only way I can cook bacon and pancakes that I actually like. I can never seem to get them cooked evenly through when I use a stove-top burner. After several weeks of wishing I had pancakes, I think my Dad got sick of hearing it and surprised me with a new one.\\n\\nI really like it so far. It took me about 5 minutes to assemble the griddle, and after cleaning and seasoning it, I tried it out with pancakes, bacon and sausages. I found that the very far left side of the griddle didn't seem to cook as well as the rest of it, but thats only one small section. The griddle heated up to temperature quickly, and its defined by actual temperatures instead of Low, Medium and High. I find the numerical temperatures to be much better than simply low heat. The metal didn't even make very much noise as it was heating up, which is something my old griddle made a tremendous amount of!\\n\\nThe size of this griddle blows my mind a little bit. I don't think I need one quite so big. Although the handles do come off for easier storage, I don't have much storage space as it is and I do find this thing hard to store. Counter space is an issue as well. I live in an apartment and have very little counter space. Finding somewhere to put this where it could sit comfortably and evenly was tricky. I did manage to get 4 full pieces of bacon, 8 breakfast sausages and 6 pancakes on this at once without having anything touch another type of food. This griddle is going to be excellent for some heavy duty breakfast making!\\n\\nOverall, I love it. I cant rate it lower because of its size, which is really the only negative thing about this griddle to me. Its not like Presto was hiding the size of it. It works fantastically, can handle a lot of food at once, easy to clean and just an all-around excellent griddle for the cost. I highly recommend it, though perhaps maybe a smaller one if you have a smaller kitchen!\",\n \"Product: The Holmes 20-Inch Box Fan in blue features a removable front grill for easy cleaning and an integrated cord storage. The 20-inch air circulator provides a wide area of coverage to give you the cooling relief that you need. Removable front grill for easy cleaning, plus integrated cord storage.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent Box Fan! Great Value!\\n\\nReview: What I was looking for was a not-expensive fan that would cool down my bedroom at night, while providing white noise and a nice breeze. What I got was exactly that! I knew I wasn't in for an expensive fan with super quiet settings and a remote that will make you lemonade when you push the right button. It seems like many of the negative reviews on this fan had higher expectations than what this product actually is.\\n\\nIts fairly quiet on the lowest setting, so if you're looking for that quiet breeze then you could just use the lowest setting. Its not blaringly loud though either. I turn it on and am still able to watch Netflix or TV before I fall asleep without having the TV too loud. The fan doesnt wake me up at all during the night. As the product description states, there are three settings for this fan. And yes, the controls are situated on the back of the box fan. That is a little strange, but once you get used to it, its nothing. It will take you all of two days to get used to it, if not less.\\n\\nOur air conditioner is located in our living room and this fan is strong enough to pull the cool air in from the main part of the apartment and blow it into the bedroom, which has made it so much more comfortable than before when we had no fan to cool us off at night! The kitty even seems to enjoy lying in the breeze.\\n\\n The only negative thing about this fan is that it doesnt have a handle on the top to move it. You have to use both hands and pick it up on the sides (if its on) to move it, otherwise youll be hurting your fingers. I guess its just the lazy side of me that only wants to use one hand to move the fan, its a simple luxury. Other than that one thing, I am very happy with this purchase. It was inexpensive and exactly what I was looking for.\",\n \"Product: Create a warm and inviting living room or entertainment space with this charming TV stand from the Sauder Select collection. This handsome stand accommodates up to a 50\\\" TV, making it the perfect spot to cozy up around to binge watch your favorite show, have all day movie marathons or to play video games with your friends. It features an open shelving area with two large adjustable shelves to hold and display anything from video and gaming equipment to knick-knacks and home decor. Behind each framed, safety-tempered glass door is an adjustable shelf for additional storage and display of items like movies and picture frames. Each adjustable shelf has the ability to move to different heights to create flexible storage options for items of all different shapes and sizes. Finished in Estate Black and detailed with nickel hardware, this stunning TV stand gives your home the style you have always wanted with the functionality you need.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Unit all around! Classic looking and sturdy.\\n\\nReview: Believe it or not, I got this as a housewarming gift.\\n\\nAfter you put it together, it looks exactly as advertised. There are a lot of parts when you're putting it together, but the instructions are clear and it really shouldn't take more than an hour (and that's if you're being a perfectionist). Once it's put together, it's incredibly sturdy. I was a little concerned that the shelves wouldn't be able to hold the surround sound because it was so large and heavy, but it has not been an issue in the slightest.\\n\\nThe black goes well with everything, but it does collect dust quickly. That's to be expected with this style of furniture. It's also very VERY heavy, so moving it is quite a struggle. Other than these two minor things, it's a great entertainment unit. It looks good, it's sturdy and it's well worth the cost. Best housewarming gift ever!\",\n \"Product: Joie Moo Moo Butter Keeper keeps butter fresh for storage with a cute dairy cow design. Keep up to one pound of butter fresh with no mess. Holds butter, cheese, cream cheese, and more. A sweet cow face on the lid is enough to please a guest of any age. Its butter, but better!\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: You're Better Off Paying More for a Glass or Ceramic Butter Dish\\n\\nReview: I think I assumed that this butter dish was going to be made from a glass or ceramic material, because its a butter dish, and I was amazed at the price. Perhaps I should have used my brain a little more? I was overwhelmed by how cute and cheap it was that I maybe didn't read as well as I should have about the product.\\n\\nIts made from a thin plastic. The lid doesnt really have enough of a handle to pick it up easily, and I find myself more often than not having to use two hands to take the lid off or trying to knock the lid off with one hand. I wouldnt put this in a dishwasher, as it would likely melt. I do like that its larger than a traditional butter dish and can hold at least 2 sticks of butter side by side, 4 if you stack them on top of each other. I also really like how cute the cow design is, but the overall product itself is not very good. If you need a quick solution for butter storage that isn't in the fridge, this would work but again, its not very good. It would shatter if dropped from the counter top. I wish there was a glass or ceramic option because the design is adorable, plus being from Wisconsin, we love our cows!\",\n \"Product: An airiness that's incredibly fresh, paired with the herbal, floral, and citrus notes of the best clean cotton. Each 3.2 ounce wax tart contains 6 cubes. For best results, melt 2 cubes at a time. Go ahead, mix and match fragrance cubes for your own unique scents! All Candlecopia products are made with care in the U.S.A by folks like you, who really like candles and who care about the environment. Our products will fully melt and will abundantly throw fragrance for many, many hours. Candlecopia is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). Please try our product and leave your feedback.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: At first, I wasn't sure about these melts, but now I like them quite a bit!\\n\\nReview: When I first tried these wax melts, I was displeased with the consistency. I was expecting something like candle wax, which would break apart easily. This brand has more of a softer consistency and is a little harder to break apart in the molded squares and you end up breaking apart different sized chunks. This really doesnt matter for its intended purposes, as you're just going to melt the wax anyways. They are made out of soy and that could explain the difference in texture, but like I stated before, in the grand scheme the texture doesnt matter because its going to get melted.\\n\\nThe smell (beach linen) is very powerful. You don't even need to use very much of the wax to have a pleasant smelling room. I have a very small wax warmer and I placed it in the bedroom recently and used these wax melts and I loved the smell wafting out of the bedroom. It was very clean and fresh! I cant wait to try some of their other fresh smelling scents in the future!\",\n \"Product: This versatile curtain can be used for any room and will compliment any decor. This beautiful panel will give a perfect look in your living room or anywhere else.These Curtains are made of 100% polyester. Machine washable. Imported. Care Instruction : Machine wash with mild soap and warm water. Delicate cycle. Cool touch up iron if desired.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very Pleased With This Exceptional Deal!\\n\\nReview: I am extremely surprised at how much I like these sheer curtains. I noticed them as a suggested add-on item when I was purchasing curtains for my 108 window. I knew the curtain rod I had purchased also had the double bar and the sheers would be perfect to put underneath the main curtain. My expectations, however, were quite low because the sheer curtains were less than $5.00 for two 60 panels. I figured, even if I ended up hating them and they were pieces of junk, I was only out $5.00 and could just use them for something else.\\n\\nUpon arrival, I don't know if they are quite 60. They do cover most of the window when pulled taught but they do not cover all of it and two panels should have been more than enough for the width of the window. This is minor to me, since the intention is to put them behind the main curtain. Nobody will really notice that. They aren't made from the best material in the world, but again, for the cost and for the intended purpose, I don't need a fancy set of sheers.\\n\\nI really cant make any negative complaints about these. The shipping is free even without Prime and its such a low cost. Granted, you do get what you pay for, but in this case the quality is not that important. I don't know that I would necessarily call these low quality because they do look very nice but you can feel how thin and breakable (as in: loose threads) they are just by touching them.\\n\\nGreat deal with low risk involved. I am very pleased with my purchase and if I was ever going to buy sheers to put behind a main curtain again, I would definitely choose these!\",\n \"Product: Introducing the Cuisinart Classic Stainless Steel Cutlery 15-piece Block Set. This set includes an 8\\\" Chef Knife, 8\\\" Slicing Knife, 7\\\" Santoku Knife, 5.5\\\" Serrated Utility Knife, 3.5\\\" Paring Knife, 3.5\\\" Bird's Beak Paring Knife, 8\\\" Sharpening Steel, All-Purpose Household Shears and Block to hold them all.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: One year later, still as sharp as the day I got them!\\n\\nReview: I received this knife set as a gift and I was so excited to get it. Up until that point, I only had 2 giant knives and it really didn't do me much good in the kitchen to only have giant knives. This set is great. It looks nice displayed on the counter and it doesn't take up very much space. The knives were all sharp when they arrived, and almost a year later they are still just as sharp as they were when I got them, and I use knives from the block almost every day. It's so convenient to just grab a knife out of there! The scissors are nice as well, very convenient!\\n\\nI read a few negative reviews that said the handles of the knives were too small. I haven't really noticed this at all.\\n\\nThe only negative thing about these knives that made me bring it down one star was that even though I should have known better, and even though the package said they were dishwasher safe, after putting a couple of them through the dishwasher once or twice, they started rusting. Again, I can't be too upset about it because the material that they're made from is clearly not the kind that does well in a dishwasher, and I shouldn't have been so lazy. Stick to hand washing these knives if you want them to last a long time.\\n\\nOther than that, it's a great set and will be a wonderful addition to your kitchen!\",\n \"Product: Serve delicious foods for family and friends on the stylish and colorful Rachael Ray Dinnerware Rise 4-Piece Stoneware Dinner Plate Set. With their eye-catching style and two-tone hues, these plates add dynamic mix-and-match capabilities to other pieces in the entire Rise collection to create a personalized table setting. The dinner plate set is crafted from durable glazed stoneware that holds in heat and won't react to foods. It's perfect for plating Rachael's Seafood Pasta with Sherry Tomato Cream Sauce for a fun dinner party, or for serving sliders and fries for a weekend family meal. Safe for use in the microwave, these plates are also dishwasher safe, so cleanup is a snap. With its vibrant color, this plate set is great for coordinating with many other pieces from the Rachael Ray collections. Set style and fun on the table with the bold and distinctive Rachael Ray Dinnerware Flair 4-Piece Stoneware Dinner Plate Set.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Low Cost, Durable, Stylish!\\n\\nReview: I am very happy that I purchased these plates. My last set of dishes has dwindled down to about 4 plates total and I was getting so tired of running out of plates every night! These arrived without damage and after a preliminary washing, I started using them.\\n\\nI wanted to address what many other reviewers stated as a negative to these plates, and that was the size of them. Many people said that the plates were too large. These are exactly the same size as my other dinner plates, only the other dinner plates have a fancier lip. These have more surface area due to not having designs or an exaggerated lip. There is a curve to keep the food on the plate, and its more than enough to keep it on there. They are still very modern and good looking dishes. I don't feel that the plates size is a bad thing. I know I cant be the only person who doesnt like it when their food is touching and these plates are great for having plenty of room to separate your food.\\n\\nI have never used stoneware before but so far, I have been very happy with it. Its heavy, but durable. I don't have a dishwasher, but washing them by hand has been a breeze and requires very little scrubbing. The microwave hasn't caused any damage to them at all and they work well there too.\\n\\nI bought them in red and the color is true to the picture. They look very nice. I have a couple pictures attached to this review as well. The apple is for size reference and its just a normal sized granny smith apple, not one of those giant ones.\\n\\nOverall, these are really great plates for the low cost of $15. These plates were actually one of the best deals I found on Amazon for plates in a set of 4. Hopefully I can own the entire collection at some point, but until then, these plates will get used quite often!\",\n \"Product: Spring into style with the Bali 7/16\\\" Round Spring Tension Caf Rod Set. This simple, adjustable tension rod holds securely in place within a door or window frame, while the finish coordinates easily with other design elements in the room. The Bali 7/16\\\" Round Spring Tension Caf Rod is a simple and effective solution.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Value, Easy to Use!\\n\\nReview: I have an open area underneath the bathroom sink and it's where I keep the litterbox for the kitty. I've been working on making my bathroom look really nice and coordinated and the litterbox is starting to stick out like a sore thumb. To remedy this, I thought about hanging a small curtain or cloth in the area, but first I would need a rod.\\n\\nThis rod is exactly what I needed. It's easy to use (you just twist until it's the right length), arrived quickly and in perfect condition, and it's an easy color to coordinate with anything. It's a fairly sturdy rod as well. I wouldn't try hanging cinder blocks from it, but it can hold enough weight for it's intended purposes. It's not very expensive either, which is a major plus to me. If you're looking for a quick solution rod, this is a good value for the cost.\",\n \"Product: Enhance the look of any window with elegant design and rich finish. Suitable for any living room, bedroom, kitchen or bathroom. Matching clip rings available to complete the look. Authentic materials and durable construction ensure long-lasting use.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Super Long, Easy to Install!\\n\\nReview: Most curtain rods that I was looking at, both in store and on-line were well over $23.00 for the size that I needed (108). I came across this one and was leery at first because it was so low cost, I imagined that the quality was probably pretty bad. I decided to take a risk and order the rod anyways because I did like the way that it looked and I was ordering curtains anyways. Id need the rod to put them up, otherwise Id have to keep shopping around while the curtains sat in a pile waiting to be put up.\\n\\nIm glad that I purchased this rod. It is definitely long enough! It was incredibly easy to install and all the materials, even the anchors, were included. I did find the instructions to be a little confusing based upon the picture included and lack of details, but luckily for me, installing a curtain rod is fairly easy and doesnt require too much instruction. I did have someone help with the final placement of the rod because it was at such a long length, my arms wouldnt have been able to extend that far!\\n\\nThe rod itself is a black finished metal and the ends are a brownish/grayish marble and it looks very nice and elegant once its all put up. I am very pleased with having purchased this rod and would absolutely buy from this company again!\",\n \"Product: Fun colors and classy designs makes this drapery set perfect for any room. Top loop slides easily onto your curtain rod for quick installation. Full lining provides extra insulation and privacy. Durable fabric promises lasting quality. Triangle Home Fashions is a dynamic organization, managed by determined professionals to carve a niche for itself in the home fashions industry. When it comes to your home fashion products needs-leave everything to us-we will work hard to save you time and money by providing quality products, on time delivery, flexibility and quick turn around.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great colors, size and style!\\n\\nReview: These drapes are pretty much exactly as advertised.\\n\\nThe color is true to the pictures and they look very nice when everything is said and done and hung. I wasn't looking for drapes that insulated or anything like that. These drapes are fairly thin and do not provide much insulation. They do block out the sun a decent amount which is really what I needed them for at the time. They don't darken the room, just provide a little bit of relief from the sun or streetlights or whatever may be outside your window. The color contrast between the blue and the brown is very pretty and it goes with a lot of different styles.\\n\\nI do have a cat and his fur does get attracted to the drapes, but it's not really that bad. Nothing that anybody has ever noticed.\\n\\nDon't get me wrong, these drapes are nice but they're not the most well put together drapes. You may notice loose strings, or areas where it was sewn together strangely/lazy. Most of the unsightly design flaws are on the back where nobody notices and it really wasn't the biggest deal to me. Just be warned, these are not top of the line curtains. They don't cost very much, and you get what you pay for. I was just looking for a quick solution to a curtainless sunny room and these were perfect for that, and now that I've moved out of that place, I have an extra set of curtains that could do very well in a pinch!\",\n \"Rating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: As Always, Sauder Has Made a Great Piece of Furniture!\\n\\nReview: I recently moved into an apartment and realized my bedroom was finally big enough to fit a dresser inside of! Lucky for me, I have a wonderful Dad who got me the greatest birthday present; this dresser.\\n\\nIt arrived sooner than expected with only slight damage to the outside packaging. The dresser itself was not damaged at all.\\n\\nEverything arrives apart and you will have to put this thing together. I would suggest putting aside at least 3 hours for this dresser. It took me and my fiance about 3 1/2 hours to put it together completely. The only tools we used were a hammer and a screwdriver, otherwise everything comes in the packaging with the dresser. It would be helpful to have someone help you put together this dresser as well, we found it useful several times to have one person holding and the other one screwing something in.\\n\\nThe instructions are very clear and each page has pictures of the actual size of screw you'll need for that step, which came in handy quite frequently because there are many different sizes and types of screws for this dresser. The only thing that was slightly confusing about the instructions was that some of the parts did not have a sticker on them designating them part \\\"L\\\" for example. We discovered that the parts missing labels were unique in their shape and Sauder probably felt that they didn't need a label. Once we figured that out, it was easier picking which piece was being shown in the instructions. The large pieces are all labeled.\\n\\nIf you're unfamiliar with Sauder products, don't be hesitant to try them! The outside pieces are not made out of particle board, but are nicely finished and sturdy. The dresser is very heavy when it's all put together, which would not be the case if it were made entirely out of particle board. The outer surfaces of the dresser have a nice shine to them and really just looks very slick with the matching nightstands that I got. Sauder is well known for their customer service. If there is anything wrong with an item, they will provide the missing parts or replace the broken parts. They will do what it takes to make the customer happy, which is always good business.\\n\\nOverall, I am extremely happy with this purchase. I'm so excited to finally have a bedroom set and this dresser makes it look amazing! You will not regret purchasing this dresser!\",\n \"Product: Features: Finish: Wind Oak Drawer with metal runners and safety stops features patented T-slot assembly system Open shelf provides additional storage Specifications: Overall Product Dimensions: 24.8\\\" H x 23.2\\\" W x 15.5\\\" D Product Weight: 35 lbs\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Beautiful Nightstand, Makes the Bedroom Look Perfect!\\n\\nReview: I am thrilled with this nightstand. I ended up getting two of them, one for each side of the bed. I also have the matching dresser and having all of that together makes the room look so nice. Sauder makes great products and this nightstand is no exception to that. It's made out of a sturdy material, not that horrible lightweight fake wood that breaks apart if you look at it wrong. It's got a nice glossy shine to the outside parts of the nightstand and really looks slick and classy.\\n\\nThe nightstand took about 1 1/2 to put together and the instructions were very clear. I would recommend doing this with two people because it helps to have someone to hold a part in place while the other is screwing a screw in. The directions recommend that you DO NOT use a drill, and I would agree with that. It could damage the furniture to do so. We did have some trouble screwing the drawer knob into the drawer, but other than that, putting it together was relatively easy. As always, Sauder has wonderful customer service and if anything were to go wrong and need replacing, they would do so immediately.\\n\\nAs you can see with my own picture, the nightstand does end up looking exactly like the one in the picture. It's not extremely heavy (60 lbs max) either.\\n\\nIt's a beautiful piece of furniture and really looks great in my room! Now if only I had the matching headboard...\",\n \"Product: A universal remote with a colour screen and one-click activity buttons that bring you showtime in no time.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: All-In-One! The solution to multiple remotes!\\n\\nReview: I received this remote as a gift. We have a Sony Blu-Ray player, Vizio TV, Yahmaha surround sound and gaming systems and I was getting so tired of using like 4 different remotes just to do simple things. I thought I could get away with getting a $10 one from Wal-Mart and it would be fine...boy was I wrong. That turned out horribly! Then I got this one as a gift and it was the solution I was looking for!\\n\\nI plugged it into my computer and had everything set-up within 10 minutes. I customized the options to work with other devices and it's been so easy to use! It does need to be within the line of sight to control the devices, if something is blocking the TV for instance it will turn on the devices it can make a connection to but not the TV. However, there is a really nice 'help' button feature which will troubleshoot the problem. It asks you specifically \\\"Is the blah-blah TV on?\\\" or \\\"Is the blah-blah reciever on?\\\" or \\\"Is the blah-blah TV set to HDMI 1?\\\"\\n\\nWhen you want to edit your devices or add another one in, all you have to do is plug it into your computer and add an activity. It takes about 5 minutes or less to do this.\\n\\nI can't say enough good things about this remote, it is totally worth the money because you'll never want to get another remote again.\",\n \"Product: An Amazon Brand.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Amazon Basics, as Always, Has Provided Exactly What I Needed!\\n\\nReview: I know when I purchase something from Amazon Basics that Im going to be getting exactly what was described and will be exactly right to fit my needs. That being said, it was no surprise when this Ethernet cord was exactly what I needed. We just recently switched to Time Warner and had to purchase a new router. I wanted to try plugging our PS4 into the router directly to see if it eliminated some of the dropped wireless signal that we were encountering. This trick seems to have worked perfectly! I ordered the 5 foot cord and it is the perfect length. The material it is made out of doesnt snag on other cords and really, I could not ask for more out of a $5 Ethernet cord.\",\n \"Product: Made with super soft premium cotton, Hanes Classics is our most comfortable. Classics also feature a premium waistband for plush, all-day comfort\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Looks nice but, not an excellent fit.\\n\\nReview: I bought these for my fianc and bought the correct size according to the chart listed on the product page. The reviews were all over the place when discussing size, but I decided to go ahead and order them because most of the reviews stated that they were true to size. My fianc has found that they fit very well in the waist, but are tight around the thighs. I imagine that once he wears them in a little bit they will start to feel perfect, but until then, they remain a little tight.\\n\\n I took a gamble with these because many reviews had said they ordered the 4 pack thinking they would get at least something similar to what was pictured on Amazon, only to receive four camouflage colored boxers. Luckily, we did not receive any camouflage boxers. There were 3 blue ones with little designs, nothing too loud and one red plaid pair.\\n\\nWould I buy these again? Probably not because Im sure hed rather have something that fits well from the get-go and these do not. The next size up would have been too large around the waist; however they look nice in style and they're very lightweight.\",\n \"Product: The Sarah is a warm addition to any waredrobe. These boots feature smooth suede uppers with functioning three toggle buttons. Genuine sheepskin lining and footbed help regulate body temperature, while the shearling footbed wicks away moisture to keep your feet healthy and dry. With a durable rubber outsole is lightweight and flexible on a plethora of surfaces, you will be stylish and warm in one go.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Warm, soft and comfortable!\\n\\nReview: Normally, I wear Emu boots because I like the fit and the style of them but I decided to take a chance and try a different brand. These could easily be compared to Emu in every single way, since I haven't really noticed a difference.\\n\\nThe inside of the boot is lined and it is so soft. It almost feels like you're wearing slippers. It also keeps your feet incredibly warm. Overall this is a really comfortable winter boot. I have another pair of bearpaw boots that are just past my ankles that aren't as comfortable as this pair. These come up to about the middle of your calf.\\n\\nNormally I wear a 7 1/2, but I bought an 8 and it fits perfectly. I sometimes wear bulkier socks in winter, and tuck my pants into my boots and the extra 1/2 size is perfect for accomodating those two things.\\n\\nGreat boot!\",\n \"Product: 40 oz, 1. 2 liter, stainless King midnight blue mirror finish beverage bottle, thermal Max double wall vacuum insulation for maximum temperature retention, hot or cold, keeps cold for 24 hours, keeps hot 24 hours, unbreakable 18/8 stainless steel interior & exterior, cool to the touch with hot liquids, sweat proof with cold, insulated stainless steel serving cup, twist & pour stopper lets you pour without removing the stopper, retractable handle with stainless steel links.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Coffee is Still Hot After 4 hours! Amazing!\\n\\nReview: This thermos is awesome! I got this as a Christmas present because all of my other \\\"to-go\\\" cups were falling apart and not in good condition, and I always made the complaint that my coffee never stayed hot on the commute to work.\\n\\nProblem solved.\\n\\nThe thermos is huge. You could basically fit an entire 10 cup pot of coffee into here. I poured some in at 9:30 this morning and didn't get around to drinking any of it until noon. When I opened it up at noon, the coffee was still just as hot as when I put it in there. This was after leaving it in my car for at least 2 hours in 20 degree weather. It was really pretty amazing! I can't wait to test out the cold side of things and see if it will keep things cold too!\\n\\nI love the handle on the side of it for easy transportation. No more balancing acts while I'm trying to get out the door in the morning!\\n\\nThis is really an amazing product and I haven't come across any negatives about it so far.\",\n \"Product: 40 oz, 1. 2 liter, stainless King midnight blue mirror finish beverage bottle, thermal Max double wall vacuum insulation for maximum temperature retention, hot or cold, keeps cold for 24 hours, keeps hot 24 hours, unbreakable 18/8 stainless steel interior & exterior, cool to the touch with hot liquids, sweat proof with cold, insulated stainless steel serving cup, twist & pour stopper lets you pour without removing the stopper, retractable handle with stainless steel links.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Coffee is Still Hot After 4 hours! Amazing!\\n\\nReview: This thermos is awesome! I got this as a Christmas present because all of my other \\\"to-go\\\" cups were falling apart and not in good condition, and I always made the complaint that my coffee never stayed hot on the commute to work.\\n\\nProblem solved.\\n\\nThe thermos is huge. You could basically fit an entire 10 cup pot of coffee into here. I poured some in at 9:30 this morning and didn't get around to drinking any of it until noon. When I opened it up at noon, the coffee was still just as hot as when I put it in there. This was after leaving it in my car for at least 2 hours in 20 degree weather. It was really pretty amazing! I can't wait to test out the cold side of things and see if it will keep things cold too!\\n\\nI love the handle on the side of it for easy transportation. No more balancing acts while I'm trying to get out the door in the morning!\\n\\nThis is really an amazing product and I haven't come across any negatives about it so far.\",\n \"Product: Professional CSR Chips: With professional Bluetooth chip, high performance SBC codec, support aptX code,can transfer audio transmission technology and unmatched HFI-definition stereo output capability ,delivers a high quality audio experience. Noise Cancellation: Adopt Echo cancellation and noise cancellation technology,and it is specially designed with professional noise reduction,which can give you a wonderful and clear sound experience even through in are a noisy gym. Human Engineering Design: The ear caps is designed with human engineering,very soft,and can just fit naturally with the cochlea,makes you feel comfortable when wearing. Specification: Bluetooth Version:4.1 Support profiles: HSP,HFP,A2DP,AVRDP Battery Capacity:75mAh Music time: 4.5h Charging time:1-2.5h Headset weight: 12g Transmission Distance:10m Color:Black Bluetooth Chips:CSR8635 Kindly Remind: 1.Before you start using the headset, please use the USB charge cable to charge it first. 2.Pairing, press the power button of the headset,you will see the blue-red light blinking,it will automatically enter pairing mode. 3.Make sure you turned on the bluetooth on your phone, search headset model on it. The headset support the laptop which with built-in bluetooth adapter or inserted in a third party bluetooth adapter. 4.Select the Bluetooth model and click connect. Enter the password or code 0000 if needed. Warranty: We provide all our senbowe products 30 days money back and 1 year warranty.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Product! Comfortable, Convenient and has Multiple Uses!\\n\\nReview: For whatever reason, it has never occurred to me that wireless headphones could exist. I hate the feeling of having an ear bud rip out of your ear because somebody or something snagged the cord, and this is the perfect solution for that! I did receive these in exchange for an honest review, so I went about testing them out.\\n\\nPairing it to an iPhone is simple and quick. They also charge up fairly quickly, although you are only provided with the USB cord and not a block to plug it into the wall. I think they're probably under the assumption that most people have plenty of devices already and would have already bought blocks that plug into a wall outlet instead of a computer. The cord provided is also very short. I wouldnt call either of these a deal breaker on the headphones, but just in case someone is expecting the additional block, it won't be there. Once they're charged and paired, you're good to go!\\nIts nice that the phone doesnt have to be right next to you, in order to work with these, but you cant travel too far either. We left the phone in the living room and had the headphones in the bedroom and once the line of sight between the headphones and phone is gone it did start to waver a little in quality. Thats not to say the product is bad in any way, it just starts to falter when the line of sight is broken. Making phone calls with the headphones is easy and convenient.\\n\\nOverall, these headphones are a great tool to use with your phone. The buds are comfortable; the device is easy to use and works well for what its intended to be used for. Obviously you shouldnt set your phone down and run a mile away and expect them to still work, but when they're near the phone they are excellent! I would absolutely recommend these to someone looking for a way to get rid of the hassle of wired headphones.\",\n \"Product: Packed with more heart-pounding and blood-curdling thrills than any theater could show, this special Unrated Director's Cut unleashes the ultimate vision of George A. Romero's latest living-dead shock-fest! Starring Simon Baker, Dennis Hopper and John Leguizamo, Land of the Dead finds humanity's last remnants battling to survive the unspeakable truth: The ravenous zombie hordes besieging their fortified cityare evolving!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: It's Romero, and \\\"Of the Dead\\\". Good to add to your Romero collection!\\n\\nReview: This is not the best Zombie movie you'll ever see, but it's also not the worst.\\n\\nI bought this as a gift for my fiance, but this will also help to complete our \\\"Of the Dead\\\" collection. We have Night, Day, Dawn, Diary and Survival and plenty of their remakes too, but for some reason we never owned this one.\\n\\nI enjoyed this one for the aspect of what life was like for these people well into the zombie apocalypse, what corrupted people and how the classes were divided even though the world had ended. Romero loves putting social commentary into his \\\"Of the Dead\\\" films and the message throughout this film was rather clear.\\n\\nThere's also a cameo by Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg (Hopefully that's not a spoiler for you) but if you blink, you'll miss it!\\n\\nOverall, I can't say this movie will blow your mind, but, it's Romero and it's one of the Dead movies. I think it's worth having in my collection. Even if you haven't seen any other Romero movies, you won't be lost in the plot.\",\n \"Product: Storage organizer features four drawers to hold small items, such as clips, rubber bands, pins and more\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Awesome little Organizer! Not just for office supplies.\\n\\nReview: This organizer is awesome! I actually didn't buy it to hold office supplies but rather, purchased it for the bathroom to hold things like Q-tips, cotton balls, and those dental floss sticks. My new bathroom doesn't have very much storage or counter space and I'm trying to make the most out of what I have. This is perfect for those small bathroom things that everybody needs. The boxes and packaging for these things tends to take up a lot of room, but this way I can just shove the product into the bin and the rest can go into a different closet for later.\\n\\nIt's clear, so it matches everything and it makes my counter look so much nicer and organized. As you'll see in the pictures, I haven't quite figured out what to put in the 4th drawer (suggestions are welcome!) but the three things I have in there already fit well.\\n\\nThe drawers are fairly deep so they do end up holding quite a bit of whatever you want to put in there. This organizer would work for so many different rooms and so many different items. It makes previously cluttered areas look neat and organized. There really is no reason not to get this, especially if you're looking for a little more organization in your life!\",\n \"Product: Espoma ap4 4-quart organic potting mix\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Quality, a Little Pricey.\\n\\nReview: I bought this potting mix to fill some small 4\\\" planters. There were 8 in total. I had a variety of herb seeds and am using this indoors in container gardening.\\n\\nIt is not a very big bag but it was more than enough for what I needed it for. The soil was fairly moist when it arrived and has retained the moisture since day one. Since it's indoors, I understand that there will be a lot less moisture loss than if the plants were kept outside. I planted all of my herbs about 2 weeks ago and already I'm starting to have some mustard, chive and dill sprouting up! I am also using a growth promoting light to substitute some of the lack of natural light in my apartment, but having a good potting soil as a base has been a really big help.\\n\\nI noticed many reviewers mentioned that their soil contained bugs. I have not noticed the same problem, perhaps those reviews were from a bad batch that was sent out. It's unfortunate, but when you're dealing with soil, it can sometimes happen. I do feel that this product is a little expensive for what you actually receive. Most garden stores offer the same size bag for half the cost, including this exact brand. You could get twice as much at the garden store for the same price as this smaller bag online.\\n\\nOverall, I think it's a good product. It has definitely been a big help in stimulating some rapid growth for my little plants, but I do feel that it costs more than what it's worth. Next time, I'll take a trip to the garden store instead of ordering it online.\",\n \"Product: Pureness oat garden kit. Organic oat garden kit sprouts oat grass in days. Just add water and provide light, 1-ounce. Help your cat reduce hairballs and maintain a healthy digestive system by providing access to a chemical free organic fresh oat grass.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Happy Grass-Loving Kitty Approved!\\n\\nReview: Leonardo loves this oat grass. Ive given him other types of pet specific grass before and he seems to enjoy this one quite a bit more than the others. It has also shown to be a great deterrent in keeping him away from the other plants that Im trying to grow indoors, because he is so distracted by this delicious one.\\n\\nAt the time of purchase, it was less than $5 which is a great price for something disposable like this. The cat will get plenty of enjoyment out of it and I didn't spend too much money.\\n\\nIt was very easy to set up. Everything, including the container is included. You simply pour the seed packet into the peat, mix it around, add water and cover it. It gets left in a dark place for about a week and by then sprouts should be growing. Mine were about 2 inches after a week and then I put them in the light. They turned green and began growing longer and longer each night. It appears to be a fairly virulent plant so far too. Leo has been going to town on the grass and its still growing strong. It doesnt require very much maintenance, since the cat is doing a lot of the trimming for me.\\n\\nLeos happy, and Im happy. Couldnt ask for more from a $5 add-on!\",\n \"Product: This sturdy, black metal stand holds your pet's food and water bowls, elevating them for more comfortable feeding and keeping them from wandering when your pet is really digging in. Lifting pet bowls off the floor also makes for easier cleaning under and around the feeding area. Designed for medium to large dogs, the stand accommodates two 7.5-inch bowls, also available from Signature in a range of fun and colorful designs.These stands are specifically made for Signature Housewares bowls and for other manufacturers be sure to measure carefully\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Poor kitty hated having to jump up on a cart ...\\n\\nReview: I recently moved to a new apartment building and I've never lived on the first floor of a building before, but I soon discovered that ants can be a big problem! I put the food dishes on a cart temporarily until I could figure out what to do! Poor kitty hated having to jump up on a cart to eat his food!\\n\\nI finally stumbled upon this and realized it was the perfect solution. I had bowls that were 5\\\" and according to the product description, they should have fit into the holes. They sort-of fit. They sit on the top of the holes, instead of fitting inside of them, but as long as my cat doesn't decide to knock his bowls over there shouldn't be a problem with that. However, the product description should reflect that the bowls will sit on top and not fit within.\\n\\nThe stand is doing exactly what it's supposed to do. It elevates the food and water off the floor enough that the ants cannot get to it, but the cat can sit comfortably to eat. Since I've elevated the food and started to take care of the ant problem, I haven't seen very many coming through my apartment at all. Since the cat likes the stand, I'll give it the Leonardo DaVinCat stamp of approval!\",\n \"Product: This sturdy, black metal stand holds your pet's food and water bowls, elevating them for more comfortable feeding and keeping them from wandering when your pet is really digging in. Lifting pet bowls off the floor also makes for easier cleaning under and around the feeding area. Designed for medium to large dogs, the stand accommodates two 7.5-inch bowls, also available from Signature in a range of fun and colorful designs.These stands are specifically made for Signature Housewares bowls and for other manufacturers be sure to measure carefully\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Poor kitty hated having to jump up on a cart ...\\n\\nReview: I recently moved to a new apartment building and I've never lived on the first floor of a building before, but I soon discovered that ants can be a big problem! I put the food dishes on a cart temporarily until I could figure out what to do! Poor kitty hated having to jump up on a cart to eat his food!\\n\\nI finally stumbled upon this and realized it was the perfect solution. I had bowls that were 5\\\" and according to the product description, they should have fit into the holes. They sort-of fit. They sit on the top of the holes, instead of fitting inside of them, but as long as my cat doesn't decide to knock his bowls over there shouldn't be a problem with that. However, the product description should reflect that the bowls will sit on top and not fit within.\\n\\nThe stand is doing exactly what it's supposed to do. It elevates the food and water off the floor enough that the ants cannot get to it, but the cat can sit comfortably to eat. Since I've elevated the food and started to take care of the ant problem, I haven't seen very many coming through my apartment at all. Since the cat likes the stand, I'll give it the Leonardo DaVinCat stamp of approval!\",\n \"Product: Give your cat a front-row view of nature, weather, people, and more without taking up valuable floor space with the Oster Sunny Seat Window-Mounted Cat Bed. Featuring industrial-strength suction cups that hold up to 50 pounds, this window-mounted cat bed installs in seconds to glass windows or doors. This elevated pet bed is perfect for cats that like to bask in the warm sun or active cats that desire a high vantage point. Great for multiple cat households, this cat bed helps reduce separation anxiety and keep messy hair off your furniture. It features a reinforced high-grade plastic frame that offers reliable, long-lasting use and a durable Oxford-style polyester cover that is built to withstand scratching. The cover is also machine washable for easy cleaning.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Does your cat like to be up high? Near windows? Comfortable?\\n\\nReview: My kitty loves this window seat. We just recently moved into a first floor apartment and the windows are up a little higher than at our old place. I wanted Leonardo to have the opportunity to be able to look outside and see what's going on in the world. He supervised the entire process of putting it together and putting it up and I think it was up to his standard. :-D\\n\\nThis was very easy to put together, you just slide some pieces together, loops the cord through the cover, attach the suction cups and then attach it to the window. The cover that it comes with is an easily cleaned material, though not the most comfortable. I put a small blanket on top of mine for some extra kitty comfort.\\n\\nThe suction cups have detached a couple times when he was up there, not due to improper sticking to the window but just because he's a big cat. For the most part, it holds his weight well, it only falters when he's jumping onto it.\\n\\nHe has also chewed on the cords that hold the top suction cups to the window and they have held up well to his chewing. Normally he could probably chew through anything, but these cords haven't even suffered any damage because of his teeth.\\n\\nOverall, this is a wonderful product to spoil kitty with and I highly recommend it!\",\n \"Product: White Wood Toilet Paper Holder. Discreet storage for extra toilet paper. Top section holds pop-up facial tissue. Slim cottage styling will fit in small spaces.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Wonderful Toilet Paper Stand With Some Minor Imperfections\\n\\nReview: I have one of those bathrooms where the toilet is in a separate room from the sink, which means it's also separate from any type of storage of any kind. I thought about getting one of those cabinets that hangs above the toilet, but then I came across this and it seemed like the perfect solution!\\n\\nIt really is a nice little cabinet. It holds 4 rolls of toilet paper, plus a box of tissues. There is a small shelf divider where the tissues would sit and a hole in the top that you can pull them out of. I use that little space to store tampons, it's just more convenient and discreet.\\n\\nIt's not made out of the most quality material wood, but it is quite sturdy. It's not just going to fall over, or fall apart or get destroyed by a little water damage. It does come unassembled, however, all the parts are labeled (even the screws) and the instructions are very easy to follow. The directions indicate that you will only need a phillips head screwdriver but you will likely also need a mallet or hammer, though a mallet would work better. There are small dowels that are supposed to fit in preformed holes in the base and top of the unit, but the dowels were all too big for the holes and needed to be banged in. If you have a really small phillips head screwdriver, it would be in your best interest too. The screws used to screw the hinges on are incredibly tiny and I ended up having to destroy the tops of them a little bit just to get them screwed in. I didn't realize I needed a screwdriver that was made for mice! The product also arrived with a chip out of one of the side pieces. It's a small imperfection that I can live with, but it seems like I'm not the only person to have received a damaged product.\\n\\nOverall, it's a great solution to toilet paper storage. Just be warned that you will need a tiny screwdriver and a mallet (which they don't tell you).\",\n \"Product: Decorate how you want, when you want without damaging your walls. Command Picture Hanging Strips let you fearlessly hang pictures without nails or tools. Not just for picture frames, these wall hangers are also great for creating a gallery wall, hanging college dorm decor, wooden letters, nursery dcor, acoustic foam boards, and more. These picture-frame hangers click together to lock in place and keep your pictures level. When you're ready to redecorate your space, the Command Strips remove cleanly and damage-free.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy, Convenient and a Great Thing to Have Handy!\\n\\nReview: These strips are exactly what I was looking for.\\n\\nI had a couple of cheap mirrors that are flat on the back, as in, there is no mechanism to hang them with. These strips are the perfect solution for that. I love the Velcro option. The Velcro holds strong to itself and the adhesive on the opposite side to the Velcro is durable. I only used 3 strips per mirror and they weigh about 5 lbs each. These strips are holding strong, without issues.\\n\\nThese are a really great alternative to nailing a hole in the wall or for when the item that you need to hang doesn't have any other means of being hung, unless you installed something on the back to catch a nail or screw. They're very easy to use, very convenient to use and overall, just a really handy thing to have around.\\n\\nAs I said, these are exactly what I was looking for. They met my expectations completely, and since this was a 12-pack, I have some leftover for the next time I get into this situation.\",\n \"Product: Sink Stopper Stopper covers drain or disposal to stop water flow. Flexible outer ringscreate a tight seal while handle allows for easy operation.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Look no further for the perfect solution to plugging your sink!\\n\\nReview: I wish that this was the stopper that came with my apartment in the first place. We originally had just a strainer that you have to twist a little bit to get it to form a seal. I cant even explain how many times I had to refill the sink because the seal didn't hold and after about two weeks of it, I caved and bought a new sink stopper.\\n\\nI was a little nervous because I had never owned a stopper that wasn't made of some kind of metal but the reviews on this product were all stellar and for the low cost, I figured I may as well try it out. I am so glad that I did because it fit perfectly in my sink to form the perfect seal. It didn't take very much effort to push it down into the sink, or very much effort to pull it out again when I was finished with the dishes.\\n\\nGranted, it doesnt have the antimicrobial properties that a metal stopper would have, but as long as you keep it clean, it won't be a problem. I would absolutely purchase this product again, or recommend it to anybody looking for a quality sink stopper at a good value. I wish I wouldnt have waited so long to purchase it in the first place! Excellent product!\",\n \"Product: Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life with his parents on their farm in remote northern Wisconsin. For generations, the Sawtelles have raised and trained a fictional breed of dog whose thoughtful companionship is epitomized by Almondine, Edgar's lifelong friend and ally. But with the unexpected return of Claude, Edgar's paternal uncle, turmoil consumes the Sawtelles' once peaceful home. When Edgar's father dies suddenly, Claude insinuates himself into the life of the farm--and into Edgar's mother's affections.\\n\\nGrief-stricken and bewildered, Edgar tries to prove Claude played a role in his father's death, but his plan backfires--spectacularly. Forced to flee into the vast wilderness lying beyond the farm, Edgar comes of age in the wild, fighting for his survival and that of the three yearling dogs who follow him. But his need to face his father's murderer and his devotion to the Sawtelle dogs turn Edgar ever homeward.\\n\\nDavid Wroblewski is a master storyteller, and his breathtaking scenes--the elemental north woods, the sweep of seasons, an iconic American barn, a fateful vision rendered in the falling rain--create a riveting family saga, a brilliant exploration of the limits of language, and a compulsively readable modern classic.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: It's Hamlet! Of Course It's Tragic!\\n\\nReview: Before I start with my own personal thoughts on this book, I want to mention several reviews that essentially discuss how disappointed they were with the ending to this book. I think going into this book with the knowledge that it is based upon Hamlet helps a lot with that aspect. It's not a thinly veiled version of Hamlet. The character of Claudius is portrayed by a man named Claude in The Story of Edgar Sawtelle. Knowing that going into it doesn't necessarily spoil the ending. I was actually kind of hoping for The Lion King(also based on Hamlet) version ending, rather than the Shakespearean ending. It ended up hitting me like a ton of bricks and made me so sad. I love when a book can inspire real emotion in me, and this was one of the few to succeed.\\n\\nThat being said, I enjoyed reading this. I'm quite familiar with the landscapes described in the book, being from Wisconsin, and with the lyrical writing, it was easy to picture. I loved the unique perspective on the dogs that is told throughout the story. It's like, they aren't issuing typical commands when they speak to the dogs. They're asking for something and the dog makes the choice to do it, but the dog has also been taught all of the things that the specific question doesn't mean. It's very unique and interesting.\\n\\nThe middle did drag a little bit for me and that was the only negative thing about this book. I loved reading the sections that had Henry in them. I found him to be the most interesting character in the entire book, but it also seemed like that part was partially not necessary. It was a little tough to get through it knowing that a huge climax was coming in the end that I wanted to get to.\\n\\nAs long as you go into this expecting to read a tragedy, you will not be disappointed with the ending. I highly recommend this book.\",\n \"Product: HardCover. Pub Date :2014-02-27 Pages: 208 Language: English Publisher:. Fourth Estate Ltd If JJ Abrams and Margaret Atwood collaborated on a novel. it might look something like 'Annihilation'. the first in an extraordinary trilogy For thirty years. Area X. monitored by the secret agency known as the Southern Reach. has remained mysterious and remote behind its intangible border-an environmental disaster zone. though to all appearances an abundant wilderness Eleven expeditions have been sent in to investigate;. even for those that have made it out alive. there have been terrible consequences. 'Annihilation' is the story of the twelfth expedition and is told by its nameless biologist. Introverted but highly intelligent. the biologist brings her own secrets with her. She is accompanied by a psychologist. an anthropologist and a surveyor. their stated mission: to chart the land...\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Our Introduction to Area X. Incredible!\\n\\nReview: After reading book one of the Southern Reach Trilogy, I know I'm going to be reading book two.\\n\\nThere were only a couple things I didn't like about the book. Some of the descriptions were far too detailed and the language was a little pretentious sounding, at least in my head. The biologist, who is our narrator, also beat us to death with the fact that she was a biologist.\\n\\nThe story was incredibly interesting and I'm still left with so many questions that I hope will be answered later in the trilogy. I like how it was formatted to be as if we are reading the biologist's journal and I enjoyed the stories of her life at home and growing up. It helped us to understand her better. The events and happenings of the book were presented to us as a biologist may have seen them.\\n\\nArea X is a mysterious place with a lot of complex things occurring. I am really looking forward to reading books 2 and 3 and finding out as much as I can about it!\",\n \"Product: BRAND NEW, Exactly same ISBN as listed, Please double check ISBN carefully before ordering.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Have you seen Homeward Bound? Try reading the book!\\n\\nReview: DaVinCat Book Review: I saw the movie based on this book years and years ago and it always touched my heart (enough to cry quite a bit) and since I'm on a kick right now where I'm going back and reading older works that I either read when I was a child or missed out on reading when I was a child, this book fit right into that category.\\n\\nWhen you see the movie first, you kind of have an expectation of storylines and how the story works. I was delighted to find that the animals didn't \\\"speak\\\" to each other the way they did in the movie. While something like that may be necessary in cinematic story telling, it isn't necessary in the narrative. The animals communicated to each other, and to humans just fine without the audience needing to \\\"hear\\\" their voices. The narrative is easy to follow and the story will keep you involved right up until the end. It's not a very long book, which is good because it's a hard one to put down!\\n\\nI was expecting the end to break my heart, because it's an animal book and those always tend to hurt your heart just a little bit. I still cried, but I wasn't heartbroken. It's a really lovely story and one that everybody should read, especially if you have any affection towards animals. You've probably seen the movie at some point, now try the book!\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":51,"string":"51"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1453,"string":"1,453"}}},{"rowIdx":1454,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A1BBYSMT9YCODI"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"For more than twenty years ClickClack has been the leading name in aesthetically pleasing and highly fictional kitchen storageware. World renowned for ease of use, air-tightness and durability, the Cube is the latest addition to the ClickClack family of designer storage containers. The Cube is designed to maximize storage space in your pantry or on the countertop and make life easier in your kitchen. The Cube storage container features a crystal-clear base with curved corners and a red toggle top. It is perfect for storing rice, pasta, flour, sugar, salt, coffee, beans, cereal, crackers, chips and more. You can save money by buying food in bulk and keeping it safe and fresh in a ClickClack storage Cube. Each Cube container is durable, airtight, stackable and BPA free. ClickClack's Cube is made for dry food storage, and is not intended for microwave or freezer use. To clean, hand wash lid (remove airtight diaphragm on lid base first and allow to dry thoroughly before snapping back into place) and base in warm soapy water.\". The summary of the review text is \"Nice set of containers for dry storage\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"The ClickClack Cube storage container set is a decent choice for storing dry pantry items, such as flour, sugar, nuts, and breakfast cereals. It is important to keep in mind that these containers are not designed for microwave, freezer, oven, or stovetop use. They also are not dishwasher-safe.\n\nEach container is made of BPA-free plastic. The lids are well designed, with latches that are easy to open using one hand, and create a good airtight seal. Both the containers and lids are simple to clean by hand. The only improvement I would make to these containers would be to use dark colored plastic, rather than clear plastic. Protection against light is useful for foodstuffs that are stored for long periods.\n\nBottom line: these well-designed containers should last purchasers for a long time, as long as one realizes they cannot be used in the same way as containers made from glass or heat-resistant plastic. Four stars."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"The ClickClack Cube storage container set is a decent choice for storing dry pantry items, such as flour, sugar, nuts, and breakfast cereals. It is important to keep in mind that these containers are not designed for microwave, freezer, oven, or stovetop use. They also are not dishwasher-safe.\n\nEach container is made of BPA-free plastic. The lids are well designed, with latches that are easy to open using one hand, and create a good airtight seal. Both the containers and lids are simple to clean by hand. The only improvement I would make to these containers would be to use dark colored plastic, rather than clear plastic. Protection against light is useful for foodstuffs that are stored for long periods.\n\nBottom line: these well-designed containers should last purchasers for a long time, as long as one realizes they cannot be used in the same way as containers made from glass or heat-resistant plastic. Four stars."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Thule Gauntlet TMPA-115 15-Inch PC/MacBook Pro Attache' (Black)\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A nice minimalist case\n\nReview: The Thule Gauntlet TMPA-115 is a fine attach case for carrying a laptop and a tablet. It is sturdy, water resistant, and lightweight.\n\nWhat I Like\n*The case combines a hard exterior shell with a fully sealed zipper, providing good protection against weather and moisture. It is important to recognize, though, that the case does not have a lot of padding. Anybody who tends to bash their stuff around or is klutzy may want to consider a case with more shock protection.\n*Both the laptop compartment and the tablet sleeve have a strap (elastic or Velcro, respectively) to secure the devices placed in them.\n*This attach doesn't look like a typical corporate laptop briefcase. That's good from both a style perspective and a security perspective--let's face it, most standard-issue bags look really dorky and it's always good to obscure that you're carrying expensive electronics.\n*There is a fold out area, behind the tablet sleeve, for carrying papers and other odds and ends. It's rather small; don't count on putting bulky files or books in it.\n*A removable shoulder strap is included so that the case can be carried hands-free.\n*25-year(!) warranty.\n\nI do have a cosmetic issue with the case that is mostly a personal matter. Large Thule logos have been prominently placed on the shoulder strap and on the case itself. While this does not affect the functionality at all, I feel it makes the case a bit obnoxious for business use. Of course, the sort of person who flaunts, say, a Tumi carry-on or an Arc'teryx jacket won't be bothered at all. To each her/his own taste, right?\n\nBottom line: the TMPA-115 is a nicely designed attach case for carrying and protecting a laptop and tablet. It is best suited for people who do not need to carry a lot of stuff beyond their electronics. Four stars.","Product: BioShock lets you do the impossible as you explore a mysterious underwater city. When your plane crashes, you discover Rapture - an underwater Utopia torn apart by civil war. Caught between powerful forces and hunted down by genetically modified \"splicers\" and deadly security systems, you have to come to grips with a deadly, mysterious world filled with powerful technology and fascinating characters. As little girls loot the dead, and biologically mutated citizens ambush you at every turn. Now you're trapped, caught in the middle of a genetic war that will challenge both your capacity to survive and your moral allegiance to your own humanity. Make meaningful and mature decisions that culminate in the grand question - do you exploit the innocent survivors of Rapture to save yourself - or risk all to become their savior?\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Notes from an old fan of FPS games\n\nReview: Many reviewers have already covered BioShock's story, features, and gameplay extensively, so I'm just going to talk about a few things that I've noticed as a long-time fan of first-person shooters.\n\n*BioShock is one of the most well-written games ever. Even if you aren't familiar with Ayn Rand, the story is rich, moving, and deeply satisfying. The voice acting, character development, and cutscenes are all of very high quality.\n\n*The underwater setting is unique (finally, a game not set on a distant planet, a tropical island, a military base, or some combination of those) and beautifully realized. The music, environmental sounds and Art Deco graphics are all well done and add a lot to the playing experience.\n\n*Each level is designed well and contains a fair amount of territory to explore. You are on rails more or less, as in all FPS games, but there is enough freedom to avoid making the game feel oppressively linear.\n\n*Overall, the game is not terribly difficult. Boss battles are only slightly harder than fights with generic enemies, for the most part, and there aren't any ridiculously difficult puzzles to solve. The developers focused more on the story and on making all aspects of the game fit together holistically, rather than on trying to come up with mega-challenges for diehard gamers.\n\n*Replayability is high, due to the way weapons and powers are earned as well as to the ability to follow different strategies throughout the game. Having said that, BioShock isn't as chock full of hidden features, secret abilities, and obscure actions as Japanese games (the Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, and Resident Evil series all come to mind here. And yes, I know SH and RE are survival horror games, not FPS's).\n\n-----\nBottom line: despite showing its age a bit, BioShock is still one of the best games I've ever played. Anybody who enjoys FPS and action games will dig BioShock. Judged on gameplay mechanics alone, BioShock is a four star game but the stunning graphics, high production values, and outstanding storyline push it to five stars.","Product: BioShock is an innovative role-playing shooter from Irrational Games who was named IGN’s 2005 Developer of the Year. BioShock immerses players into a war-torn underwater utopia, where mankind has abandoned their humanity in their quest for perfection.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Notes from an old fan of FPS games\n\nReview: Many reviewers have already covered BioShock's story, features, and gameplay extensively, so I'm just going to talk about a few things that I've noticed as a long-time fan of first-person shooters.\n\n*BioShock is one of the most well-written games ever. Even if you aren't familiar with Ayn Rand, the story is rich, moving, and deeply satisfying. The voice acting, character development, and cutscenes are all of very high quality.\n\n*The underwater setting is unique (finally, a game not set on a distant planet, a tropical island, a military base, or some combination of those) and beautifully realized. The music, environmental sounds and Art Deco graphics are all well done and add a lot to the playing experience.\n\n*Each level is designed well and contains a fair amount of territory to explore. You are on rails more or less, as in all FPS games, but there is enough freedom to avoid making the game feel oppressively linear.\n\n*Overall, the game is not terribly difficult. Boss battles are only slightly harder than fights with generic enemies, for the most part, and there aren't any ridiculously difficult puzzles to solve. The developers focused more on the story and on making all aspects of the game fit together holistically, rather than on trying to come up with mega-challenges for diehard gamers.\n\n*Replayability is high, due to the way weapons and powers are earned as well as to the ability to follow different strategies throughout the game. Having said that, BioShock isn't as chock full of hidden features, secret abilities, and obscure actions as Japanese games (the Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, and Resident Evil series all come to mind here. And yes, I know SH and RE are survival horror games, not FPS's).\n\n*There is some downloadable content available through the online PlayStation Store, but it isn't free. It would have been nice if there was a free teaser or sample to try before committing to buying the downloads.\n\n-----\nBottom line: despite being a delayed port to the PS3, BioShock is still one of the best games currently available. Anybody who enjoys FPS and action games will dig BioShock. Judged on gameplay mechanics alone, BioShock is a four star game but the stunning graphics, high production values, and outstanding storyline push it to five stars.","Product: Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Notes from a long-time MGS fan\n\nReview: Lots (and lots and lots) of reviewers have already covered Metal Gear's story, features, and gameplay extensively in the main product listing for this game, so I'm just going to talk about a few things I think potential purchasers will find useful.\n\nNewcomers to Metal Gear Solid\n*If you've never played any of the games in the Metal Gear Solid series, you really should find a way to play <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Metal-Gear-Solid-The-Essential-Collection/dp/B001383L36/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection</a> before picking up MGS4. Each of the first three games contains important character information and backstory that is indispensable to fully enjoying MGS4 . Playing MGS4 without first experiencing MGS, MGS2, and MGS3 would be like seeing Star Wars Episodes 1-3 before seeing Episodes 4-6. In other words, a big mistake.\n*MGS4 truly sets the standard for graphics, storytelling, and production values on the PS3. No, you won't be mashing buttons on your controller as much as you're probably used to, as many people here have noted, but you WILL become emotionally connected to the story and characters at a level of intensity that is usually only reached by books and films.\n\nMGS Veterans\n*Yup, the controls have changed AGAIN. But the overall control scheme is pretty close to Snake Eater/Subsistence so the learning curve isn't too steep.\n*The default camera view is the same as in Subsistence. I find it to be much easier to use than the system in the first two MGS games, where one had to constantly switch between the fixed-perspective view and first-person view.\n*As usual, Kojima Productions has baked in a lot of replay value. There are rewards for completing the game in various ways, such as no kills, no alerts, or in a certain amount of time. There are is also a ranking system (emblems) that provides incentives for playing through the game multiple times.\n*Something that is very different from the rest of the series is the ability to purchase weapons, ammo, and other supplies at pretty much any time. This changes the dynamic of the game because foraging for items isn't terribly important anymore.\n*I wish a cut-scene theater was included, like in Subsistence. There isn't any way to view cut-scenes outside of the regular sequence of events in the game.\n*The game opens with a selection of faux TV shows and commercials. Watch carefully--many of the voice actors appear in these videos. Pretty cool, especially if you've ever wondered what the people behind the voices look like.\n*Be sure to download the free MGS4 Database from the PSN Store. It is a comprehensive history of the complete Metal Gear universe. Best of all, it's MGS4 spoiler-free until you've completed the game at least once.\n\nBottom line: an essential, landmark video game that also serves as a stunning capstone to a legendary series.","Product: Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age. The story of former outlaw, John Marston, Red Dead Redemption takes players on a great adventure across the American frontier.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: \"Blackwater. S#^+. I'm still only in Blackwater...\"\n\nReview: A man is forced by the government to accept a difficult task . A powerful man, who was formerly a popular leader but is now considered a criminal, must be eliminated. Getting close to the target will require a long, arduous expedition to a highly fortified compound. The government must not be connected in any way to the mission. Sound familiar?\n\nNo, the target's name is not Kurtz in Red Dead Redemption. But it might as well be. Rockstar has once again taken inspiration from a masterpiece of cinema. In the same way that the Grand Theft Auto series is strongly linked to works by Singleton, Scorsese, De Palma, and Kurosawa, Red Dead Redemption pays homage to Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now.\n\nOn the surface, RDR appears to be based on classic Westerns. The game is set in the American frontier at the beginning of the 20th century. There are plenty of references to films directed by John Ford, Sergio Leone, Clint Eastwood, and Sam Peckinpah. The driving forces behind the game's narrative, however, are questions about duty versus honor, confrontations with enemies who may not truly be opposed to what your character represents, and most importantly, the achievement of spiritual redemption by completing a psychologically harrowing journey. Western films often address these themes as well, of course, but without any ambiguity or ambivalence. It's always crystal clear who is good, who is evil, and what is right and what is wrong in these films. In contrast, RDR and AN deliberately obscure their moral viewpoint on the actions of their characters.\n\nAnybody familiar with Apocalypse Now will recognize that many aspects of RDR's story are directly analogous to events in AN. While the characters and motivations of John Marston and Final Boss (no spoilers here) are never as fully developed as those of Captain Willard and Colonel Kurtz--due to both Rockstar's avoidance of Metal Gear Solid-length cutscenes and the limitations of the videogame medium--all of AN's key plot points are present in the game. There's even a minor reference to the sniper execution scene in Full Metal Jacket that helps reinforce RDR's connections to AN. All of this adds up to a rich and compelling story arc, especially considering RDR is a videogame.\n\nStory and influences aside, the bigger question is whether or not Red Dead Redemption is fun to play. The answer is YES. The graphics, especially the environmental effects, are outstanding. There's a good chance you will find yourself just sitting on a horse admiring a spectacular sunset or taking in the dramatic view from a mesa or hilltop and not doing anything else. The controls are easy to learn and quickly become intuitive. Finally, as is the norm with Rockstar, the game's world is gigantic and full of missions, mini-games, and random encounters. A few minor things feel a bit unfinished, such as some missions that involve long journeys without characters saying anything, or unrefined (it's left to the player to figure out how the inventory management system works while playing) but there aren't any glaring flaws overall. Well worth picking up.","Product: Welcome to Rapture, a city where opportunity awaits those brave enough to grasp it. A city where the artist need not fear the censor. Where the scientist is not bound by petty morality. Where the great are not held back by the weak. And with the sweat of your brow, Rapture can become your city as well. Bioshock - one of the greatest games of all time - is now on the Mac. Set in an alternate 1960, Bioshock places you in the middle of Rapture an underwater utopia gone very badly wrong. Caught between powerful forces, and hunted down by genetically modified \"splicers\" and deadly security systems, you have to come to grips with a deadly, mysterious world filled with powerful technology and fascinating characters. With a provocative and intelligent storyline this is a game that is alternately beautiful, thrilling, funny and frightening and always very involving. An experience that makes you think while you play.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Notes from an old fan of FPS games\n\nReview: Many people have already extensively discussed BioShock's story, features, and gameplay in reviews of the console versions of the game, so I'm just going to talk about a few things I've noticed as a long-time fan of first-person shooters.\n\n*BioShock is one of the most well-written games ever. Even if you aren't familiar with Ayn Rand, the story is rich, moving, and deeply satisfying. The voice acting, character development, and cutscenes are all of very high quality.\n\n*The underwater setting is unique (finally, a game not set on a distant planet, a tropical island, a military base, or some combination of those) and beautifully realized. The music, environmental sounds and Art Deco graphics are all well done and add a lot to the playing experience.\n\n*Each level is designed well and contains a fair amount of territory to explore. You are on rails more or less, as in all FPS games, but there is enough freedom to avoid making the game feel oppressively linear.\n\n*Overall, the game is not terribly difficult. Boss battles are only slightly harder than fights with generic enemies, for the most part, and there aren't any ridiculously difficult puzzles to solve. The developers focused more on the story and on making all aspects of the game fit together holistically, rather than on trying to come up with mega-challenges for diehard gamers.\n\n*Replayability is high, due to the way weapons and powers are earned as well as to the ability to follow different strategies throughout the game. Having said that, BioShock isn't as chock full of hidden features, secret abilities, and obscure actions as Japanese games (the Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, and Resident Evil series all come to mind here. And yes, I know SH and RE are survival horror games, not FPS's).\n\n-----\nBottom line: despite being a port to the Mac, BioShock is still one of the best games currently available. Anybody who enjoys FPS and action games will dig BioShock. Judged on gameplay mechanics alone, BioShock is a four star game but the stunning graphics, high production values, and outstanding storyline push it to five stars.","Product: Welcome to Rapture, a city where opportunity awaits those brave enough to grasp it. A city where the artist need not fear the censor. Where the scientist is not bound by petty morality. Where the great are not held back by the weak. And with the sweat of your brow, Rapture can become your city as well. Bioshock - one of the greatest games of all time - is now on the Mac. Set in an alternate 1960, Bioshock places you in the middle of Rapture an underwater utopia gone very badly wrong. Caught between powerful forces, and hunted down by genetically modified \"splicers\" and deadly security systems, you have to come to grips with a deadly, mysterious world filled with powerful technology and fascinating characters. With a provocative and intelligent storyline this is a game that is alternately beautiful, thrilling, funny and frightening and always very involving. An experience that makes you think while you play.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Notes from an old fan of FPS games\n\nReview: Many people have already extensively discussed BioShock's story, features, and gameplay in reviews of the console versions of the game, so I'm just going to talk about a few things I've noticed as a long-time fan of first-person shooters.\n\n*BioShock is one of the most well-written games ever. Even if you aren't familiar with Ayn Rand, the story is rich, moving, and deeply satisfying. The voice acting, character development, and cutscenes are all of very high quality.\n\n*The underwater setting is unique (finally, a game not set on a distant planet, a tropical island, a military base, or some combination of those) and beautifully realized. The music, environmental sounds and Art Deco graphics are all well done and add a lot to the playing experience.\n\n*Each level is designed well and contains a fair amount of territory to explore. You are on rails more or less, as in all FPS games, but there is enough freedom to avoid making the game feel oppressively linear.\n\n*Overall, the game is not terribly difficult. Boss battles are only slightly harder than fights with generic enemies, for the most part, and there aren't any ridiculously difficult puzzles to solve. The developers focused more on the story and on making all aspects of the game fit together holistically, rather than on trying to come up with mega-challenges for diehard gamers.\n\n*Replayability is high, due to the way weapons and powers are earned as well as to the ability to follow different strategies throughout the game. Having said that, BioShock isn't as chock full of hidden features, secret abilities, and obscure actions as Japanese games (the Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, and Resident Evil series all come to mind here. And yes, I know SH and RE are survival horror games, not FPS's).\n\n-----\nBottom line: despite being a port to the Mac, BioShock is still one of the best games currently available. Anybody who enjoys FPS and action games will dig BioShock. Judged on gameplay mechanics alone, BioShock is a four star game but the stunning graphics, high production values, and outstanding storyline push it to five stars.","Product: The creators of the beloved “Toy Story” films re-open the toy box and bring movie goers back to the delightful world of our favorite gang of toy characters in “Toy Story 3”. As Andy prepares to depart for college, Buzz, Woody and the rest of his loyal toys are troubled about their uncertain future. Directed by Lee Unkrich (co-director of “Toy Story 2” and “Finding Nemo”), “Toy Story 3” is a comical new adventure in Disney Digital 3D that lands the toys in a room full of untamed tots who can’t wait to get their sticky little fingers on these “new” toys. It’s pandemonium as they try to stay together, ensuring “no toy gets left behind.” Pixar veteran Darla K. Anderson (\"Cars\" and \"Monsters, Inc.\") produces, while Michael Arndt, Academy Award-winning screenwriter of \"Little Miss Sunshine,\" brings his unique talents and comedic sensibilities. In the Toy Story 3: The Video Game help Buzz, Woody and the rest of the Toys ensure no toy gets left behind. Dive into to all new heroic adventures in Story Mode or let your imagination run wild in the exiting new open world of Toy Box Mode! Come and play to infinity…and beyond.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A fine game for kids (and big Pixar fans)\n\nReview: What you see is what you get: an all-ages videogame based on Toy Story 3. Kids will love the opportunity to immerse themselves in two gameworlds, first a scripted \"on rails\" adventure and second, a highly customizable, free-roam sandbox.\n\nAs one would expect from a game aimed at a broad age range, the controls are nice and simple and do not require any complex combos to enjoy the game fully. Contextual help popups are liberally scattered throughout the game, helping to make the learning curve shallow and short. Gameplay is simple but not overly simplistic, with enough variety to keep both kids and adults engaged.\n\nThe big question, of course, is whether this game takes good advantage of its Pixar license. Happily, yes! Character voices sound just like they do in the movie. The graphics are bright, colorful, and true to Pixar's signature style. And as a bonus, there are numerous references to other Pixar movies, especially in the free-roam sandbox.\n\nBottom line: kids who love Toy Story will also love this game. Adult Pixar fans will enjoy playing as well, as long as one doesn't expect \"grown-up\" storytelling and gameplay mechanics (it'll help if you're in the mood for some mindless fun).","Product: The 30 minute short film, created and directed by John Hillcoat (the director of The Proposition and The Road), chronicles a slice-in-time of protagonist John Marston as he tracks down his former fellow outlaw and friend, Bill Williamson. Along the way, Marston encounters many of Red Dead Redemption's eclectic cast of dreamers, misfits and liars. Using the world of Red Dead Redemption as a virtual film studio and created entirely with in-game assets and technology, Hillcoat re-imagines Marston's pursuit of justice and salvation.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: \"Blackwater. S#^+. I'm still only in Blackwater...\"\n\nReview: A man is forced by the government to accept a difficult task . A powerful man, who was formerly a popular leader but is now considered a criminal, must be eliminated. Getting close to the target will require a long, arduous expedition to a highly fortified compound. The government must not be connected in any way to the mission. Sound familiar?\n\nNo, the target's name is not Kurtz in Red Dead Redemption. But it might as well be. Rockstar has once again taken inspiration from a masterpiece of cinema. In the same way that the Grand Theft Auto series is strongly linked to works by Singleton, Scorsese, De Palma, and Kurosawa, Red Dead Redemption pays homage to Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now.\n\nOn the surface, RDR appears to be based on classic Westerns. The game is set in the American frontier at the beginning of the 20th century. There are plenty of references to films directed by John Ford, Sergio Leone, Clint Eastwood, and Sam Peckinpah. The driving forces behind the game's narrative, however, are questions about duty versus honor, confrontations with enemies who may not truly be opposed to what your character represents, and most importantly, the achievement of spiritual redemption by completing a psychologically harrowing journey. Western films often address these themes as well, of course, but without any ambiguity or ambivalence. It's always crystal clear who is good, who is evil, and what is right and what is wrong in these films. In contrast, RDR and AN deliberately obscure their moral viewpoint on the actions of their characters.\n\nAnybody familiar with Apocalypse Now will recognize that many aspects of RDR's story are directly analogous to events in AN. While the characters and motivations of John Marston and Final Boss (no spoilers here) are never as fully developed as those of Captain Willard and Colonel Kurtz--due to both Rockstar's avoidance of Metal Gear Solid-length cutscenes and the limitations of the videogame medium--all of AN's key plot points are present in the game. There's even a minor reference to the sniper execution scene in Full Metal Jacket that helps reinforce RDR's connections to AN. All of this adds up to a rich and compelling story arc, especially considering RDR is a videogame.\n\nStory and influences aside, the bigger question is whether or not Red Dead Redemption is fun to play. The answer is YES. The graphics, especially the environmental effects, are outstanding. There's a good chance you will find yourself just sitting on a horse admiring a spectacular sunset or taking in the dramatic view from a mesa or hilltop and not doing anything else. The controls are easy to learn and quickly become intuitive. Finally, as is the norm with Rockstar, the game's world is gigantic and full of missions, mini-games, and random encounters. A few minor things feel a bit unfinished, such as some missions that involve long journeys without characters saying anything, or unrefined (it's left to the player to figure out how the inventory management system works while playing) but there aren't any glaring flaws overall. Well worth picking up.\n\n------\nA note about the John Hillcoat DVD\nThe 30-minute movie on the bonus DVD uses footage from cut scenes that mostly occur early in the game. Don't watch the movie before playing unless you want a \"Preview of Coming Attractions.\" Also, the movie can be streamed or downloaded from Rockstar's website.","Product: Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age. The story of former outlaw, John Marston, Red Dead Redemption takes players on a great adventure across the American frontier. The Legends and Killers Multiplayer Pack: Adds to the Red Dead multiplayer experience with nine additional active Competitive mode map locations tailored for multiplayer action, 8 playable characters from Red Dead Revolver, the devastating Tomahawk weapon and more.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: \"Blackwater. S#^+. I'm still only in Blackwater...\"\n\nReview: A man is forced by the government to accept a difficult task . A powerful man, who was formerly a popular leader but is now considered a criminal, must be eliminated. Getting close to the target will require a long, arduous expedition to a highly fortified compound. The government must not be connected in any way to the mission. Sound familiar?\n\nNo, the target's name is not Kurtz in Red Dead Redemption. But it might as well be. Rockstar has once again taken inspiration from a masterpiece of cinema. In the same way that the Grand Theft Auto series is strongly linked to works by Singleton, Scorsese, De Palma, and Kurosawa, Red Dead Redemption pays homage to Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now.\n\nOn the surface, RDR appears to be based on classic Westerns. The game is set in the American frontier at the beginning of the 20th century. There are plenty of references to films directed by John Ford, Sergio Leone, Clint Eastwood, and Sam Peckinpah. The driving forces behind the game's narrative, however, are questions about duty versus honor, confrontations with enemies who may not truly be opposed to what your character represents, and most importantly, the achievement of spiritual redemption by completing a psychologically harrowing journey. Western films often address these themes as well, of course, but without any ambiguity or ambivalence. It's always crystal clear who is good, who is evil, and what is right and what is wrong in these films. In contrast, RDR and AN deliberately obscure their moral viewpoint on the actions of their characters.\n\nAnybody familiar with Apocalypse Now will recognize that many aspects of RDR's story are directly analogous to events in AN. While the characters and motivations of John Marston and Final Boss (no spoilers here) are never as fully developed as those of Captain Willard and Colonel Kurtz--due to both Rockstar's avoidance of Metal Gear Solid-length cutscenes and the limitations of the videogame medium--all of AN's key plot points are present in the game. There's even a minor reference to the sniper execution scene in Full Metal Jacket that helps reinforce RDR's connections to AN. All of this adds up to a rich and compelling story arc, especially considering RDR is a videogame.\n\nStory and influences aside, the bigger question is whether or not Red Dead Redemption is fun to play. The answer is YES. The graphics, especially the environmental effects, are outstanding. There's a good chance you will find yourself just sitting on a horse admiring a spectacular sunset or taking in the dramatic view from a mesa or hilltop and not doing anything else. The controls are easy to learn and quickly become intuitive. Finally, as is the norm with Rockstar, the game's world is gigantic and full of missions, mini-games, and random encounters. A few minor things feel a bit unfinished, such as some missions that involve long journeys without characters saying anything, or unrefined (it's left to the player to figure out how the inventory management system works while playing) but there aren't any glaring flaws overall.\n\nThe highlight of the DLC in the Game of the Year Edition is Undead Nightmare. Imagine Resident Evil set in the RDR universe...but with the trademark Rockstar mix of violence, gore, and humor. Make sure you play the main game first; many of the characters make, er, *interesting* reappearances.\n\nWell worth picking up, especially with all the DLC now included on disc.","Product: Get blown away by your games AND movies in Dolby Digital Surround Sound with the Turtle Beach Ear Force PX4. With up to 15 hours of uninterrupted, crystal clear wireless play, the PX4 not only dominates for PS4, PS3 and Xbox 360 games, but lets you experience Netflix or Blu-Ray Disc movies in cinematic surround sound. Don't settle for less; get the Turtle Beach Audio Advantage today.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Works well with a PS3\n\nReview: I'm using the Turtle Beach Ear Force PX4 wireless headphones with my \"fat\" 60Gb PS3. Overall, I am very satisfied, although I have a few quibbles.\n\nWhat I like\n*Setup was easy. All you have to do is connect the PX4's base station to the PS3's Optical jack and to one of the USB ports. Then set the PS3 to send audio to the Optical jack, if it wasn't already configured to do so. If you have another A/V component that needs an optical audio signal, the base station passes the signal through, even when the headphones aren't being used.\n*The headset is reasonably well made and comfortable to wear for long periods. No, the build quality and materials are not up to the standard of those AKG or Denon studio cans you've had your eye on but the PX4 does the job well enough in my opinion.\n*There are lots of configuration options, including the placement of the virtual speakers in the soundfield, a volume limiter, peak sound limiting, and mic sensitivity.\n*I also have a home theater audio system hooked up to the PS3 and the PX4 works seamlessly alongside it. When I'm not using the headphones, the base station automatically turns itself off and doesn't interfere with anything.\n*Most importantly, the PX4 system generates a soundfield with good separation and presence for the virtual speakers and the headphones sound more than good enough for gaming.\n\nCaveats\n*The base station does not support DTS sound. This can be a pain if a game does not allow configuring its sound output within the game because you then have to fiddle with the PS3's Optical output settings to force Dolby output. You also have to remember to return the settings to their original configuration.\n*For the most part, the wireless connectivity is clear and trouble-free. However, I live in an area where there are lots of Wi-Fi networks overlapping each other. When there is a lot of Wi-Fi activity going on, the sound can suffer from dropouts and static.\n*An extremely minimalistic Quick Start guide is the only documentation provided in the box. Turtle Bay should pack in at least a stripped-down manual so that quickly checking how a feature works or how to change a setting doesn't require firing up another device.\n\nBottom line: all you need to know, really, is that once you start playing with the headphones on, you forget you're wearing them and quickly become immersed in the game. Four stars, keeping in mind that people living in places with a lot of Wi-Fi traffic might find wired headphones to be a better choice.","Product: The BISTRO B. Over Automatic Coffeemaker showcases innovative technology by automating the popular \"pour over\" method. The sleek, contemporary design looks great on your counter from all angles. You can watch how your coffee brew in less than 6 minutes. Coffee maker overflows if you use too much of grind or if the reservoir is left full overnight. Kindly note the reservoir should be empty when not in use.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Fine coffee, no problems\n\nReview: I've been using this coffee maker at least once daily, sometimes more frequently, for four months now. It makes fine tasting filter coffee. I haven't had any of the durability or build quality issues others have reported here thus far.\n\nNow for some context for my rating:\n1. I drink a lot of coffee. At home I make it using either this machine or a French press and drink it black. When I want an espresso or anything involving steamed milk, I go to a coffee house or coffee bar. I stick to the basics and very rarely add syrups, sweeteners, or flavorings.\n\n2. A design flaw is that the filter basket has a small capacity. This creates several ways for the basket to overflow and make a mess, including using more than 6 or 7 tablespoons of finely ground coffee (once the grounds bloom there's very little room left for water) or making more than 6-7 cups of coffee at a time (unless you like weak coffee resulting from austere use of grounds). But anybody used to a French press will be familiar with these limitations.\n\n3. I hand wash the various parts of the coffee maker. The filter assembly and carafe are washed daily while the shower head gets cleaned once a week. I haven't had any issues with hygiene or sanitation. If anything, more components and areas of this Bodum machine are easily accessible than on typical drip coffee makers.\n\n4. After reading some earlier reviews, I make sure to keep the area where the carafe sits during operation free of coffee grounds and water as much as possible. I also remove the water reservoir between brews to allow the intake and tank areas to dry out.\n\nBottom line: I like the Bodum 11001 coffee maker. It makes good coffee, heats water to a high temperature, and is easy to use and clean. Four stars.\n\n----------\nUpdate (August 2016): no problems to report.\nUpdate (November 2016): no problems to report.\nUpdate (February 2017): no problems to report.\nUpdate (July 2017): no problems to report.","Product: Oxo good grips, stainless steel, flexible kitchen & herb scissors, soft, comfortable, non-slip handles conform to the hand while cutting, hardened stainless steel blades cut through herbs, Meat, poultry, twine & more, ideal for everyday kitchen, craft & household use, blades come apart for easy cleaning & feature patent pending release tabs to ensure they don't separate on their own, hand wash with warm, soapy water & promptly dry. This product adds a great value. Product is highly durable and very easy to use. This product is manufactured in china.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Comfortable and well designed\n\nReview: The Oxo Good Grips Flexible Kitchen & Herb Snips are a nice pair of scissors. These scissors are comfortable in the hand, cut cleanly, and are easy to disassemble and wash.\n\nI especially like the large, ambidextrous grips. They allow a great deal of control over cutting while providing a secure hold over the scissors. Another design feature I like is how the blades are easy to separate for cleaning yet are held together securely by a simply manipulated knob-and-hole mechanism.\n\nMy only complaint, which is a quibble, is that the tips of the blades are somewhat blunt. Close up and precision work would be easier if the blades ended with a thinner taper or came to a sharper point.\n\nFour stars.","Product: Fischer-Bargoin is a family owned company in Thiers, France with a passion for cutlery since 1859. Today the company is managed by Lionel Raynaud, whose family has owned the company for over 150-year. Fischer-Bargoin offers an extensive range of small equipment for butchers and catering services as well as high quality French cutlery to professionals -11-inch oval sharpening steel with diamond coating enterely Made in France - chrome coating for a smoother cut and better lifetime.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: An essential part of every cook's toolkit\n\nReview: The best ingredients, recipes, and technique won't matter a bit if you don't have sharp knives. Dull blades not only force you to work harder but can also make finished dishes unattractive. Thick, irregular slices of meat and hacked up vegetables will greatly diminish the tableside appeal of a meal you've spent time planning, preparing, and presenting.\n\nNobody wants to sharpen their knives before each and every use though; in addition to being time consuming, sharpening grinds down knife blades. So, most experienced cooks use a steel to hone the edge on their knives between sharpenings.\n\nFischer-Castet/Fischer-Bargoin has designed an excellent steel. The 11-inch Fusil Diamant has three features that set it apart from the sort of steels that are included in kitchen knife sets or sold at hardware stores:\n*The diamond coating creates less drag on blades than uncoated steels, making it easier to swipe knives along the steel.\n*An 11-inch length helps to hone knives with a minimum of strokes.\n*The plastic handle is more hygienic and easier to keep clean than wood.\n\nBottom line: a fine product and well worth the premium over typical home-kitchen steels.","Product: Sunbeam&Rsquo;S Panini Maker And Grill Is Designed With A Floating Hinge System That Adjusts For Variable Sandwich Thicknesses. The 2-In-1 Functionality Can Be Used For Versatile, Easy And Convenient Countertop Cooking, Allowing It To Work As A Standard Panini Maker Or A Flat Grill.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Pretty good for a budget grill\n\nReview: I picked up the Sunbeam CKSBPM5020 to use as a sandwich press. It not only makes hot sandwiches quite well, it also has some features not often found on inexpensive indoor grills:\n*Adjustable temperature\n*Indicator lights for power and readiness for cooking\n*Floating hinge that makes pressing thin and thick sandwiches equally easy\n\nThe only drawbacks are that everything, including the accessories, is made from lightweight materials and the grill plates are not detachable. Neither of these take much away from an appliance that I only use a few times a month. If, however, you plan on eating grilled cheese sandwiches or cooking bacon every day, it's probably better to buy a heavier duty grill.\n\nFour stars.\n\n----------\nUpdate (November 2015): still using this grill, no problems to report.\nUpdate (March 2017): no problems to report.","Product: Asparagus is the perfect accompaniment to nearly anything, from poached eggs with hollandaise sauce to rack of lamb. This asparagus pot with basket is a great way to prepare asparagus, as well as larger vegetables like carrots. The basket has a collapsible handle that helps lift it out of the pot so that asparagus spears can be easily plated intact for a fabulous presentation. Contemporary style, a unique shape and handles that make a statement make this Circulon Contempo 3. 5-quart covered asparagus pot with basket a great choice for healthy cooking. The wire basket allows asparagus and other larger vegetables to stand upright, so that they cook evenly and are less likely to break, preserving them for a gourmet presentation. Heavy gauge hard-anodized aluminum offers fast, steady heat and the sturdy glass lid allows cooking to be monitored without losing heat. The pot's interior features the TOTAL Food Release System of circles, which reduces surface abrasion and is coupled with DuPont's Autograph 3-layer nonstick to deliver extraordinary food release and exceptional dependability and it's metal utensil safe. The stainless steel handles are dual riveted for extra strength, padded for comfort and oven safe to 400-degree f.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A fine way to steam asparagus\n\nReview: This is a well-constructed steamer basket + pot, albeit with a specialized design, that makes a fine addition to any cook's battery of equipment.\n\nThings I like:\n*Non-stick material that is safe to use with metal utensils\n*Handles are riveted to the pot, not spot-welded\n*Well-insulated handles on both pot and lid\n*Lifetime guarantee\n\nThe only aspect of the set I would change would be to make the bottom of the steamer basket a finer grid (in other words, use more metal rods and put them closer together). That way, very skinny asparagus stalks would be less likely to fall through the bottom of the basket. This is a quibble, in any case, and overall this is a nicely made, quality product. Four stars.","Product: The velvety touch band feels wonderfully soft to the touch and protects your hand from getting too hot. The tea cup is pure and simple it its design and has a practical detail with a groove to hold the tea bag. Kahla patented Touch surface is food safe dishwasher safe and microwave safe and heat insulating. Touch was awarded ten international design awards. We hope you enjoy our products made in Germany using environmentally and socially sustainable production practices.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Finally, a non-scalding handleless cup!\n\nReview: Remember when your favorite coffee joint started handing out those cardboard sleeves that go around paper cups? What a great invention...instant heat protection for whenever you didn't happen to be carrying a thick-walled or insulated mug with you.\n\nNow the same protection has been built into a ceramic handless tea cup. The Kahla Touch Five Senses cup has a soft felt ring that allows you to pick it up comfortably, even right after filling it with hot water. No more waiting for the cup to cool down or having to use a dishcloth or napkin to shield your hands from the heat.\n\nThe only (slight) flaw in the Five Senses design is the tea bag string notch. When the cup is full, it is easy to slop liquid through the notch when picking up or moving the cup. Other than that, the cup seems solidly made.\n\nFour stars.","Product: Inspired by professionals and designed for connoisseurs, KRUPS products have been built with three key attributes in mind: Passion, Precision and Perfection. Prepare a large variety of fresh, tasty and healthy juices with the KRUPS ZB500E52 Slow Juice Extractor. Thanks to its breakthrough juice press technology (with 7 patents) the KRUPS ZB500E52 Slow Juicer extracts more juice and gives a very dry pulp. The KRUPS ZB500E52 Slow Juice Extractor comes with 2 different stainless steel baskets: a finer grid basket (for juices and cocktails) and a coarser grid basket (for sauces, smoothies and coulis). You can vary your tastes infinitely: the only limit is your imagination. This Slow Juicer is easy to use, easy to clean (all removable parts are dishwasher safe) and easy to store (compact design). The KRUPS ZB500E52 Slow Juicer is made in France and has a 2-year worldwide warranty.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Notes from a newcomer to juicers\n\nReview: The Krups Infinity Slow Juicer ZB500E is the first juicer I've owned. If you've used a food processor or a food mill before, you'll find the prep work, running the juicer, and cleaning up to be similar.\n\nI've been processing several types of fruit individually to make juices for drinking and for use as recipe ingredients: citrus, firm fleshed with thin skin, and soft fleshed with thin skin (such as lime, mango, and tomato respectively).\n\nThe total amount of work varies quite a bit, depending on the fruit you're juicing. Citrus needs to be peeled and cut before juicing but debris does not accumulate in the machine that quickly. Soft fleshed fruits with thin skins are the easiest to deal with; just wash, cut, and juice. The high liquid content also keeps things flowing through the juicer easily. On the other hand, fruits with firm flesh generate a lot of sludge that requires stopping and cleaning out the juicer periodically. These fruits don't need to be peeled beforehand though.\n\nAfter you're done processing the last batch of fruit, the machine is easy to break down. There's a minimum of eight components to wash including the pulp and juice pitchers. The included cleaning brush is a critical accessory because the spiral pressing screw and filter baskets have a lot of recessed areas that become filled with pulp and waste products.\n\nAll of the juices I've made have had nice fragrance, good color, and smooth texture, without any noticeable pulp. The actual taste, of course, depends on the quality and freshness of the fruit you use. In any case, Krups has been careful to make the filter basket grids and spout cover out of non-reactive metal so you can process acidic fruit with confidence.\n\nFinally, all the critical components feel like they're solidly made from quality materials, especially the base and motor assembly. The two pitchers and foam separator are made of very lightweight plastic, in contrast, but it's easy to find substitutes or replacements for them. Everything else should last for a long time with reasonable care.\n\nBottom line: the Infinity Slow Juicer has been a good way to learn about making juice at home. I enjoy having the freshest, purest juices possible readily at hand. The only drawback is that there can be a fair amount of prep and clean up work. I won't be making a single glass of juice on a rushed morning, that's for sure. But if you stick to making large or multiple batches, I think the end results are well worth the time and effort. Four stars.","Product: The essential cookware set delivers striking contemporary looks with enduring performance. This Circulon Genesis Aluminum Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set is sure to meet those standards for every cook searching for reliably healthy and delicious results. The heavy-duty aluminum construction provides fast and even heating and the stylish porcelain exteriors are stain resistant and easy to clean. The unique TOTAL Food Release System combines PFOA-free DuPont Autograph metal utensil safe nonstick with raised circles to reduce abrasion. Long-lasting nonstick cooking surfaces resist scratching, staining and chipping and provide extraordinary food release, whether searing sesame-crusted ahi tuna steaks in the skillets or simmering whole-grain cereal in the saucepot. Stainless steel handles are double riveted for strength and the shatter-resistant glass lids allow cooking to be monitored while sealing in heat and moisture and all pieces are oven safe to 500 Degree F. Cooks can re-energize their kitchen with this fantastic 12-piece set and other pieces from the Circulon collections. Superior nonstick technology helps cooks deliver inspired, healthy dishes that earn rave reviews when cooking with this Circulon Genesis Aluminum Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: An inexpensive starter or casual use set\n\nReview: The Circulon Genesis series is a lightweight line of pots and pans that is well made and has a nonstick coating that is safe to use with metal utensils. These two features alone put this Genesis set ahead of most value priced sets. However, the light and thin aluminum construction means that accomplished home cooks or those who can afford the increased initial cost might want to look at higher-end cookware.\n\nI do think, though, Circulon Genesis is nicely suited for uses such as:\n\n*A quick start for college students moving off campus\n*In a vacation house that is rented out\n*For people who don't cook often or mainly boil liquids and heat up prepared products\n*Anybody who wants robustly made, non-stick cookware that doesn't cost a lot, with the tradeoff of middling heat absorption and retention performance\n\nCooking with the Genesis set is as expected. Each piece heats up and cools down very quickly. That's OK for dishes that are cooked hot-and-fast in a single step, such as fried eggs, but not ideal for searing thick cuts of meat or for anything that goes low 'n' slow, like braises. Also, the distribution of heat across each pan depends heavily on the shape and size of the stove burner you're using, due to the thinness of the metal.\n\nBottom line: since Circulon offers a lifetime warranty on its products, durability concerns raised by the light materials aren't a big factor. So within the uses discussed above, I feel comfortable giving this set four stars. Committed cooks and those who can afford to spend more will, I believe, be happier by stepping up to a \"better\" or \"best\" product line.","Product: The Bodum Bistro Automatic Pour Over Coffee Machine with Thermal Carafe comes with a removable water tank, a powerful spiral heating element that brings the water close to a boil and keeps it there while transporting it through a glass pipe over to the coffee filter. There it gets distributed evenly over the ground coffee through an easy to clean shower head that's made of plastic with an inside coating of silicone. It's the silicone with its polished smoothness all through the shower holes that keeps chalk deposits at their absolute lowest and the hot water where it belongs - flowing unobstructed onto the ground beans and brewing excellent coffee.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Fine coffee, no problems\n\nReview: I bought this coffee maker from a local retailer seven months ago and have been using it at least once daily, sometimes more frequently. It makes fine tasting filter coffee. I haven't had any of the durability or build quality issues other reviewers have reported.\n\nNow for some context for my rating:\n1. I drink a lot of coffee. At home I make it using either this machine or a French press and drink it black. When I want an espresso or anything involving steamed milk, I go to a coffee house or coffee bar. I stick to the basics and very rarely add syrups, sweeteners, or flavorings.\n\n2. A design flaw is that the filter basket has a small capacity. This creates several ways for the basket to overflow and make a mess, including using more than 6 or 7 tablespoons of finely ground coffee (once the grounds bloom there's very little room left for water) or making more than 6-7 cups of coffee at a time (unless you like weak coffee resulting from austere use of grounds). But anybody used to a French press will be familiar with these limitations.\n\n3. I hand wash the various parts of the coffee maker. The filter assembly and carafe are washed daily while the shower head gets cleaned once a week. I haven't had any issues with hygiene or sanitation. If anything, more components and areas of this Bodum machine are easily accessible than on typical drip coffee makers.\n\n4. After reading some reviews of the previous release of this machine, I make sure to keep the area where the carafe sits during operation free of coffee grounds and water as much as possible. I also remove the water reservoir between brews to allow the intake and tank areas to dry out.\n\nBottom line: I like the Bodum 11001 coffee maker. It makes good coffee, heats water to a high temperature, and is easy to use and clean. Four stars.\n\n----------\nUpdate (November 2016): no problems to report.\nUpdate (February 2017): no problems to report.\nUpdate (July 2017): no problems to report.\nUpdate (February 2018): no problems to report.\nUpdate (August 2018): no problems to report.","Product: Cleaning lettuce and other leafy-greens is a breeze with the Twist Salad Spinner from Leifheit. The Twist Salad Spinner has a removable twist drive for space-saving storage. The large clear bowl is ideal for serving salads and other sides/desserts and features a handy in-built basket brake. The Twist Salad Spinner is made from high-quality ABS plastic coupled with soft red thermoplastic for comfort and non-slip stability. Basket and bowl are dishwasher safe; wipe Twist drive with damp cloth. 3-year warranty.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Designed well, works well\n\nReview: Yes, this salad spinner is a five-star product. Why? How can such a mundane product deserve a top rating?\n\nThe reason is simple: the modular design. Most salad spinners are a pain to wash up and store because the spinning mechanism is an unremovable part of the lid. This gives the lid-plus-mechanism unit an unwieldy and awkward shape.\n\nThe Leifheit 23250 Twist Salad Spinner, on the other hand, can be disassembled into its constituent parts. The bowl, the colander, the lid, and the push-to-spin handle are all easily separated. In addition, the handle is sturdily constructed and fairly well sealed against dirt and moisture.\n\nMost importantly, the Leifheit 23250 spins water off of salad greens effectively. So, the combination of good design and good functionality results in a five-star rating in my book.\n\n------\nUpdate (June 2013): no problems to report.\nUpdate (May 2016): still working very well after several years of daily use.\nUpdate (March 2017): no problems to report.","Product: Sony Mdrw24V Vertical In-The-Ear Stereo Headphones\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Fine for mobile use\n\nReview: I picked up these headphones to use with an iPod. They do exactly what I want them to do: allow me to listen to music without having to worry about keeping track of an expensive pair of earbuds or headphones.\n\nI think the sound quality is decent, with the caveat that I don't like hearing a lot of bottom end and I use AAC-encoded files on my iPod. Consequently, I don't need audiophile quality headphones for mobile listening. When I want to hear great sound, I listen to my home stereo (yes, that's incredibly old school, I know).\n\nBottom line: a good value, as long as you're willing to live with the limitations of a pair of cheap headphones. If you want noise canceling, mega bass response, or something flashy to impress your friends, the MDR-W24V isn't for you.","Product: A slim and portable design makes this keypad perfect for small or large work areas. The keypad is ideal for accounting, finance, spreadsheets and more.Plug-n-play technology allows you to connect the keypad into your notebook's USB port and you're ready go.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Notes from a Mac user\n\nReview: First, I'll cut to the chase: the iHome IH-A600KB numeric keypad works with Macs, as long as its Num Lock function is turned off.\n\nNow here's the rest of the story. I tested the keypad on an i7 iMac running OS 10.6.8, connecting via the USB port on a wired Apple keyboard and then via a port on a powered USB hub. No configuration or driver downloads were necessary after plugging the keypad into either port (a Keyboard Assistant window pops up but this window can be safely dismissed).\n\nWhat I like\n*USB cable is long enough to allow convenient placement for both lefties and righties, even with large laptops.\n*Well constructed, with strain relief on both ends of the USB cable.\n*LED indicator for Num Lock.\n*Keys for both \"0\" and \"000\"\n*Lightweight\n\nIf you've done a lot of 10-key input by touch on Apple keyboards, though, this keypad has some significant drawbacks:\n*The ridge on the 5 key is not very high and is too close to the edge of the key. This makes it difficult to center your fingers.\n*A backspace key has been placed in the upper right hand corner so the * key (multiplication) and the / key (division) are not in their usual Apple positions.\n*There isn't a key for =.\n\nBottom line: the iHome keypad has several nice features and feels sturdily made. Those who do not rely on touch when doing 10-key input may find this keypad to be a good choice but I found it difficult to use quickly and accurately. Two stars.","Product: Protect your pocket video or point & shoot camera with this sleek neoprene case. Carry with the wrist strap or attach it to another bag and never miss the opportunity to shoot and share.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A fine soft case\n\nReview: The Case Logic UNZB-3 is a nicely designed and constructed case for compact digital cameras and other small electronic devices.\n\nWhat I Like\n*The neoprene has a soft hand and won't scratch anything. Neoprene also provides a small measure of shock resistance, water resistance, and temperature insulation.\n*One side of the case is more rigid than the other, due to a sewn-in stiffener, for LCD screen protection.\n*The hand strap attaches to a metal D-ring using a spring-loaded hook on a snap swivel. This means the strap won't get tangled up if the case swings around as you carry it.\n*The zipper pull is sheathed in soft rubber, making it easy to grasp.\n*25-year(!) warranty.\n\nAn improvement to the design would be to make the latch on the spring-loaded hook lockable, so that the hand strap cannot be detached by accident (or by \"accident,\" if you use the case in places where bag snatchers and pickpockets are common). This is a minor quibble though, especially given that the sort of gadgets that fit into this case are unlikely to be outrageously valuable. Something else to keep in mind is that the case is quite compact and probably won't have sufficient space for a device's charger, unless the charger is small and thin.\n\nBottom line: the UNZB-3 is a fine soft case for protecting small, relatively inexpensive electronics. It is best suited for items that don't demand quick and frequent access, such as cameras and PDA's. Cell phone and MP3 player users probably would be happier with a case that is faster and more convenient to open and close. Four stars.","Product: Traditionally-styled backpack converts easily from work to home to travel\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A well designed backpack for workers and students\n\nReview: The Case Logic GBP-116 is a fine backpack for commuters, students, and business travelers who need to carry a laptop or tablet.\n\nWhat I Like\n*The laptop/tablet compartment is well padded on three sides.\n*There is a good assortment of pockets with varying levels of accessibility and capacity.\n*This backpack doesn't look like a typical corporate laptop briefcase. That's good from both a style perspective (let's face it, most standard-issue bags look really dorky) and a security perspective (it's less obvious you're carrying an expensive device).\n*Integrated Velcro ties keep the shoulder strap-ends rolled up neatly.\n*A sturdy handle on the top of the bag makes it easier to handle the bag when it isn't on your back.\n*25-year(!) warranty.\n\nAn improvement to the design would be to make the laptop compartment closable, preferably with a zipper, for added security and stability. As it is now, the compartment is open on its top end to the interior of the backpack. There isn't even a Velcro strap to help anchor devices inside the compartment.\n\nBottom line: the GBP-116 is a nicely designed backpack for carrying and protecting a laptop or tablet. Keep in mind that it is best suited for use in business and academic settings because it is not rugged enough for trekking or for adventure travel. The fabric is not heavy-duty, there's no hip strap, and the exterior water bottle pockets are small. Four stars.","Product: The compact, foldable design of the JOBY Micro Tripod makes it easy to always have with you. The reliable stability allows your point-and-shoot or compact video camera to capture the perfect image in any lighting conditions. The sleek and portable design easily fits in any case. Precise control with 36° of tilt: the machined aluminum, mini ballhead allows for precise control in photo or video composition. Stability on even or uneven surfaces: the coated zinc alloy legs with colorful silicone foot grips stabilize point & shoot cameras. Instant setup and framing: auto-fanning leg deployment and effortless ball positioning.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Solved a problem with a waterproof camera\n\nReview: I have a <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP10-12-MP-Waterproof-Digital-Camera/dp/B0035WTVWI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Fujifilm FinePix XP10 12 MP Waterproof Digital Camera</a>. The waterproof design has two major drawbacks: a clear piece of glass is the only protection for the lens and the camera can only be set down on either the LCD screen or on the lens, due to its thin and curved body.\n\nSo, the GorillaPod Micro 250 has been a great addition to my camera. Not only does the Micro 250 act as a compact, instant tripod, it allows the camera to rest in a vertical position instead of on the lens or screen.\n\nThe materials and workmanship appear to be high quality, with the legs, ball swivel, and tripod mount screw all made of metal. Over time, the foot grips may stiffen or crack, as most things made of rubber do, but that's really just a quibble given the price point of the Micro 250. Replacing the whole thing won't break the bank!\n\nBottom line: a well-constructed, well-designed accessory for point and shoot cameras.","Product: With active photography in mind, this rugged case was designed with a hard-shell exterior and padded interior for premium protection of your point and shoot camera.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Overall, a good protective case\n\nReview: The Case Logic EHC-101 is a nicely designed and constructed case for compact digital cameras and other small electronic devices. I'm using it with a <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP10/dp/B0035WTVWI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Fujifilm FinePix XP10</a>.\n\nWhat I Like\n*The polyurethane outer covering of the case is protective without being excessively stiff and rigid. Keep in mind, though, that the EHC-101 will not provide as much protection from shock, knocks, and weather as a metal or hard plastic case.\n*An elastic strap is sewn across one side of the interior to help keep devices in place.\n*The wrist strap attaches to a D-ring using a hook on a snap swivel. This means the strap won't get tangled up if the case swings around as you carry it.\n*Two zipper pulls allow the case to be opened quickly and easily.\n*25-year(!) warranty.\n\nAn improvement to the design would be to make the wrist strap hook a spring-loaded, metal latch instead of a single molded plastic piece. It isn't that difficult to open or break the hook and detach the case from the strap. Metal would be sturdier and more secure.\n\nBottom line: the EHC-101 is a fine case for protecting small electronics, despite a minor design flaw. Four stars.","Product: Feel the Groove Good Looks, Great Texture Shield your iPod from damage, without sacrificing style. The flexible silicone sleeves feature a unique textured design that looks and feels great. Protection that Fits: The thin, yet durable material is a stylish way to keep your iPod's surface free of scratches and scuffs, without adding extra bulk.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good for guarding against back panel scratches\n\nReview: The Belkin Essential 023 is a fine case for the 4th generation iPod. It is easy to put on and take off, fits the iPod well, and does not interfere with WiFi reception. It also has a nice anti-slip finish that makes an iPod easier to hold or prop up on an object.\n\nThere are a couple of things to keep in mind, though. First, the Essential 023 does not provide any protection for the front glass. It is meant to prevent damage to the shiny back panel and to the area around the Home button. Second, the case makes it easier to accidentally turn on the iPod because there isn't a cutout for the Power/Sleep button.\n\nBottom line: all in all, a nice accessory for 4th generation iPods. Four stars.","Product: SDHC Class10 compliant. Fully compatible with the SD 2.0 Standard. Supports Micro SDHC devices and cardreader. Combined with a SDHC adapter can be used as standard SDHC memory card. Supports Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM). Security level complies with Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI). Compliant with RoHS requirement. An Amazon Brand.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Works well with a basic camcorder\n\nReview: I'm using the 16GB version of this card with a <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Philips-camcorder/dp/B005JXADTG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Philips camcorder</a> and with the built-in card readers on an i7 iMac and a first-generation PS3. The card works without any problems in each device.\n\nIn the camcorder the card provides about 4.25 hours of HD/1080p video storage. I don't pay much attention to error rates and read/write speeds when I'm messing around with my video camera (I'm not that serious of a videographer) but the read/write times are fast enough to not be a noticeable hindrance when I'm out shooting.\n\nEven so, anybody who wants to use these cards for mission-critical or archival purposes may want to wait until they establish more of a track record.\n\nBottom line: I'm satisfied with the performance of the card and pleased by the inclusion of a microSD to SD adapter and a clear plastic holder for both card and adapter. Four stars.","Product: LEGO IPOD TOUCH CASE: CREATE, PLAY, PROTECT. Belkin and the LEGO Group partnered up to bring to life our shared belief in people, big and small, and the potential of their imaginations. The iPod touch LEGO case is the first fully functional, fully customizable case for iPhone 5 and iPod touch. A protective case that's fun to play with -it's the best of both worlds.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: More fun for your iPod Touch\n\nReview: Yep, the Belkin Lego Builder Case for the 5th generation iPod Touch is, in a word, FUN!!! It has bright, happy colors. It adds a Lego Building Plate to the back of your iPod. And best of all, it turns Apple's severe and minimalist design aesthetic on its head.\n\nAnybody who follows Apple knows that its lead designer, Jony Ive, has been in love with metal and glass for the last few years. Shiny, bright plastic has not been part of Apple's design vocabulary for quite some time (with the exception of the unpopular iPhone 5c). But now you can make your Touch look like the fun-machine it truly is!\n\nDon't worry, the Builder Case *does* work well amongst all this folly. It protects the back of the iPod Touch from dirt, scratches, and small bumps, doesn't interfere with wireless activity, and all the ports and buttons remain easily accessible.\n\nFive stars--the Lego Builder is a fun AND functional case.","Product: A fast-access, multi-device, urban travel sling bag\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A fine sling camera bag\n\nReview: I'm using the Lowepro Transit Sling 250 AW to carry my <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Nikon-Coolpix-8700/dp/B0001EY1GY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Nikon Coolpix 8700</a> (with a lens hood that makes the camera about the size of a DSLR), a bunch of accessories, and a small point-and-shoot camera. Anybody who wants a sling style camera bag that is both sturdy and fully featured enough to be one's main bag should seriously consider the Transit Sling 250.\n\nWhat I like\n*Robust construction and materials.\n*Better balance and access to contents than a messenger bag. When the bag is swung around, it comes to a position that allows full use of your arms-unlike messenger bags.\n*Thoughtful design and features. Pretty much every aspect of this bag is both functional and well designed. For example, exterior straps have attached elastic bands for managing loose ends, the lower body cross strap tucks away in a pocket when it's not in use, and the camera compartment has many possible configurations.\n*Permanently attached rain cover that has its own dedicated pocket.\n*Very cool and secure tripod carrying system. When not in use, it adds virtually no bulk or weight to the bag.\n\nThings I would change\n*Make the lining in the main camera compartment a brighter color for better visibility inside the bag. The lining in my bag is a drab grey.\n*Add memory card and battery slots to the inside of the quick access pocket flap.\n*Give the elastic band that attaches the rain cover to the bag stronger stitching. This is a high stress area and the single stitch will eventually need to be reinforced or repaired.\n\nBottom line: the Transit Sling 250 AW has become my primary camera bag. It is well designed, comfortable to wear, and extremely functional. The things I would change are quibbles and none is a showstopper. Four stars.","Product: AmazonBasics\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A fine hobbyist or occasional use tripod (3.5 stars)\n\nReview: If you're looking for a value priced, very stable tripod with a decent set of features, the AmazonBasics 62 Inch Aluminum Ball Head Tripod is a good choice.\n\nNo, it's not the lightest, most tricked out, or most bombproof tripod ever but AmazonBasics has built in all the essentials and even some nice-to-have extras, such as neoprene grips at the tops of the legs and integrated covers for the leg tip spikes.\n\nThere are a few things to keep in mind, though, which may lead committed photographers or those who will be constantly using their tripod to consider other tripods:\n*Even straight out of the box, the twist lock knobs don't feel that solid. It may be easy to strip the threads or crack the rubber material with heavy use.\n*Neither the quick-release mounting plate nor its bracket has focal plane or centering marks.\n*The maximum suggested load is on the light side, especially considering that the tripod is somewhat bulky and heavy to carry.\n\nBottom line: 3.5 stars rounded up to 4, for those whom a tripod is not a mission-critical piece of equipment and are not concerned with minimizing the weight of their rig.","Product: Protect your Kindle Fire HDX tablet from all types of daily abuse with this slim PU case from MarBlue. The MarBlue Slim Hybrid for Kindle Fire HDX is made from PU faux leather and features an inner PC shell with a lightweight precision molded design that doesn't add any excess bulk. Detailed with a non-slip rubberized pad that offers multiple viewing angles, this case has a clasping lid that keeps your tablet protected inside and a soft microfiber lining that resists against scratches. Available in a range of colors to suit your personal sense of style, this case features a reinforced back panel for added durability.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Now my go-to case\n\nReview: After receiving the MarBlue Slim case several weeks ago, it has become my official go-to case. The easy snap on, snap off design makes the case ideal if you want protection on the go, but prefer to use your device without a case at home. The device fits snugly, which is a plus if you carry your Kindle in your bag and might otherwise worry about it falling out and being damaged, but at the same time, it doesnt share the downside of some cases you feel you need to pry rather than pop out of the case.\n\nThe kickstand design is also an advantage of this case. I am able to prop up the case at the angle that best suits my needs in any situation without bothering about the Kindle sliding down the rubberized stand. The inability to prop up the device both horizontally and vertically is the only significant downside I have experienced with this case.\n\nOverall, a winner for those interested in design flexibility without adding significant weight or size to your device.","Product: The MeFOTO DayTrip Tripod Kit (Chocolate) features a mini tripod with a quick release ball head and a unique design that allows it to reverse-fold down to 9.4\". At only 1.8 lb this is the tripod for photographers who claim that they dont want to lug around a tripod. Despite its small size, the DayTrip more than doubles in size with extendable center column and legs. Weighing less than 2 lb means you dont have to worry about where youre going or what youre doing when you bring the DayTrip along. When small just wasnt small enough we decided to make the DayTrip Mini Tripod Kits. Essentially an even more compact version of our BackPacker, the DayTrip is our most compact tripod. This peewee-pod comes in handy for self portraits, food photography, shooting with your smartphone, and a day out. Its also a great piece of gear to add to your street photography bag when youre on the go but dont know when youll be needing a tripod. Each MeFOTO comes with its own carrying case for transport and protection.The Q00 Ball Head has a single large ergonomic knob for all pan and tilt adjustments as does the mini Arca-type quick release with a bubble level and included 1/4\"-20 camera plate. The ball head and spider are finished in chocolate and echoed by accents on the legs twist locks. The legs each have a single extendable section that allows the DayTrip to rise to a maximum height of 24\" with the center column extended and 17.3\" with it retracted. Three-position independent leg spreading makes macro photography and uneven terrain a snap. The DayTrip comes with the Q00 Ball Head, camera plate and an attractive carrying case with a shoulder strap.Features: Inverting Legs: Legs fold back 180 degrees to make this tiny tripod even more compact.Compact: The tripod legs can be inverted and folded back 180° making it small enough to carry just about anywhere.<li\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very good except for one thing (maybe)\n\nReview: The MeFOTO A0320 Tripod Kit is a nice tripod for travel, still life, and macro shooting. It is sturdily built with rugged yet light materials and easily collapses to a packable size. All the knobs, twist locks, and other hardware feel solid and robust. It's stable even when fully extended. Yes, it only goes to a maximum height of 24 inches...but being creative and working around obstacles, especially out in the field, is what separates great photographers from good photographers, right?\n\nWhat's not to like about this tripod, then? Well, it depends on your shooting and processing workflow. If you use your camera's display to ensure level shots in real time or routinely correct crooked views in post-processing, then you won't mind that the bubble level on the A0320 is not visible when a camera is mounted. Otherwise, the placement of the leveler where it is hidden whenever the tripod is in use may be a showstopper.\n\nPersonally, I haven't found the location of the bubble level to be that much of a hindrance to my style of shooting. I don't take a lot of action shots or panoramas and my camera can generate a viewfinder grid when necessary. I think the inconvenience of not having the level always visible is more than offset by the good portability.\n\nBottom line: Four stars, keeping in mind that this tripod is only two feet tall fully extended and that the bubble level is covered when a camera is mounted.","Product: The thin, lightweight Belkin Fast Fit Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard Case for iPad mini pairs durable protection with an easy-to-use wireless keyboard. The keyboard features TruType keys that are larger than those found on most 7-inch keyboards, providing a comfortable alternative to touchscreen typing. Bluetooth connectivity and long-lasting battery life maximizes your efficiency and lets you use the keyboard for up to 40 hours on a single charge.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Blame Apple not Belkin (3.5 stars)\n\nReview: I know what you're thinking. I'll pick up the FastFit Keyboard case for my iPad Mini and I can stop lugging my laptop around. Less weight, less space, no more trying to type on a virtual keyboard, everybody's happy, right?\n\nWell, it doesn't quite work out that way. The compact size of the iPad Mini has forced Belkin to make several design decisions that reduce the usability of the FastFit keyboard. The keys are small so it's easy to make \"fat finger\" mistakes even if you have slender hands. A lot of the keys have three functions. Some of the keys deviate from the standard QWERTY configuration. For touch-typists in particular, it is very jarring to have an Enter key where the semicolon/colon key is usually located.\n\nAside from the physical layout of the keyboard, the FastFit does have many positive aspects. It is very lightweight, has an aluminum back that exactly matches Apple's iPad shell, and acts as a stand as well as a screen cover. It also supports the iPad's close-cover-to-sleep function, although that's not that useful when you're using the keyboard as a stand.\n\nSomething Belkin should improve is to either provide more comprehensive setup and usage instructions in the box or post detailed information on its website. The printed sheet that comes with the keyboard is very minimal and leaves users to discover a lot of things on their own. Belkin's website currently isn't much help either, even in the Support section.\n\nBottom line: the FastFit Keyboard is an improvement over the iPad's on-screen keyboard. However, I think hunt-and-peck typists benefit more from the FastFit because its physical design limitations make it difficult for touch-typists to work quickly and accurately. I do like the overall construction and features of the FastFit though; the problem is that the iPad Mini just isn't well suited for this type of accessory. 3.5 stars, then, rounded up to 4 because the FastFit's weaknesses are rooted in Apple's design, not Belkin's.","Product: Featuring Dynamic Micro Drivers, the SE112 delivers great sound with deep bass and impressive sound isolation, for a perfect audio upgrade with today's portable digital devices. Sound Isolating sleeves in multiple sizes block outside noise and provide a secure, comfortable fit. The SE112 provides a premium sound, build quality, and included accessory upgrade from the standard \"earbuds\" supplied with today's portable digital devices.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice sound, as long as you're not moving around\n\nReview: My reviewing perspective\n*I'm using the Shure SE112 Earphones with a 4th generation iPod Touch and an iPad Mini that are loaded with music in MP3 and AAC formats.\n*On my iDevices I mostly listen to rock and jazz. I don't like to hear a lot of bottom end, especially over headphones and earbuds.\n*I'm not an especially demanding mobile listener because when I want to hear great sound or listen to classical music, I rely on my home stereo (yes, that's incredibly old school, I know).\n\nWhat I like\n*These earphones generate good sound. The high end, midrange, and low end are well balanced and clear, to my ears.\n*The ear tips help ensure a good seal for blocking outside noise. Three sets of tips are included: large, medium, and small.\n*The combination of a light weight and the soft tips make the SE112s very comfortable to wear for long periods.\n*The Left and Right markings on the buds are large and easy to read.\n*A velvet carrying pouch and cleaning tool are provided.\n\nThere is something important to keep in mind, though. As with anything that tightly seals up the ear canal, any movement in the earphones or cord translates into a distracting noise. Loud, busy songs can mask the movement sounds but they can be heard over most music.\n\nBottom line: The Shure SE112 Earphones are a fine way to listen to music. The big caveat, in my opinion, is that the movement noise makes these earphones unsuitable for workout or any other use that makes the cord swing around. If you can keep the cord still, though, the SE112s are a good replacement for cheap, stock earbuds. Four stars.\n\n----------\nUpdate (October 2017): now also using with an iPhone 6s for listening to music (remember, these 'phones don't have a mic). No problems to report.","Product: This Lightning to USB A charging/sync cable lets you connect you iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning connector to charge your device or sync with your media library.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Fine alternative to Apple cables\n\nReview: I've been using Amazon's version of Apple's USB A to Lightning cable with a variety of Apple mobile devices, including iPhones and an iPad Mini, for both charging and syncing.\n\nIt works without any problems or warnings from iOS. Amazon has built its cable somewhat differently than Apple, though. First, both the USB and Lightning plugs are longer, wider, and thicker than on Apple's cable. This may be an advantage for people who have difficulty grasping and pulling small objects or have mobility problems with their hands. Second, the cable itself is slightly thicker and heavier than Apple's. Finally, the finish on the Amazon cable is somewhat slippery to the touch while Apple cables have a rubbery finish.\n\nThe only (inconsequential) problem with Amazon's cable is related to the Frustration Free packaging certification. While the cable is packed in a box that is easy to open, the plug ends come tightly wrapped in sticky plastic. Removing this plastic wasn't as easy as \"Frustration Free\" implies.\n\nBottom line: the AmazonBasics Lightning cable is a seamless, value priced alternative to Apple cables, as long as you don't mind having the Amazon logo on both plug ends. And keep in mind this cable may not fit into device cases with a narrow or deep Lightning opening. Four stars.","Product: OtterBox Defender Series for iPad mini with Retina Display - Papaya - White/Pink\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: OtterBox is a synonym for tough\n\nReview: Yep, just pull out your favorite word for something that is indestructible. Bulletproof. Bomber. Burly. Ironclad, armored, hardened, shielded. That's the best way to talk about the OtterBox Defender Series case. If you want to protect your iPad Mini from just about anything except immersion into water, OtterBox is the way to go.\n\nI have a non-Retina iPad Mini (yes, both models of the Mini will fit). While the Defender doesn't interfere with Wi-Fi performance or port and button access in any way, there are a few tradeoffs inherent in using such a robust case. First, the clear screen protector makes the touchscreen slightly less responsive. It's also somewhat more difficult to make the iPad's Control Center popup with an upwards swipe from the iPad's bezel. Finally, as you might expect, such a protective case is heavy. I haven't bothered dragging out a scale, but I would say my iPad feels like it weighs twice as much now.\n\nInserting the iPad into the Defender requires some work as well. Opening and closing the case is like dealing with a chastity belt. You have to manipulate multiple latches, catches, and clips in order to gain entry to the soft interior of the case. Oh, and be sure to make both the touchscreen and screen protector membrane absolutely clean and dust-free before sealing everything back up again. It's a major pain to take everything apart if there's a smudge or a speck distorting your view.\n\nThese things are just quibbles, though, and are to be expected from a product that is designed to provide maximum protection to an electronic device. So four stars, keeping in mind that the OtterBox Defender is not the best choice if going fast and light is your main priority.\n\n----------\nAddendum (March 2014)\n\nFor anybody trying to decide between the OtterBox Defender and the Pelican Progear Vault (I have both), the choice mainly comes down to three things.\n\nFirst, do you want your iPad's camera to be protected by the case? The Vault's camera port has a transparent cover while the port on the Defender is just a hole in the case.\n\nSecond, does having an integrated screen membrane matter to you? The Defender has a sheet of clear plastic that covers the iPad's screen at all times. On the Vault, the screen is uncovered when the case is open.\n\nFinally, are you forgetful or klutzy? The Defender has a two-piece design with its lid doubling as a stand. The lid and case are not connected in any way, so there is a larger potential for mishaps than with the Vault, where the lid and case are connected by a hinge.\n\nIn any event, the Vault and Defender are very similar to one another; each is a brawny, strongly constructed case with lots of protective features. You won't go wrong buying either one.","Product: Strong, cushioned rubber ring designed to meet military-grade MIL-STD-810 testing protocols for all-around protection against drops and scratches. Rubberized texture makes it easy to grip and prevents it from sliding off table. Unobstructed port openings for easy access to controls, cameras and connectors. Raised bezel protects screen. Clear protective back cover. For Use With: iPad Air Accessory Type: Case Materials: Non-Toxic Silicone Rubber Colors: Black.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A good alternative to hardshell cases\n\nReview: I like the Kensington BlackBelt 1st Degree Rugged Case for the iPad Air because it is very comfortable to hold and carry. Instead of using hard and unyielding plastic as the main material, Kensington made the BlackBelt out of a flexible, rubbery material. The BlackBelt, as a result, feels both grippy and soft in your hand.\n\nDon't worry--your iPad is still well protected. The case is very shock absorbent and has a beveled edge surrounding the screen, so that you can set your iPad face down without worrying, and thicker padding in the corners for additional impact protection.\n\nThere are two things to keep in mind, though. First, the BlackBelt does not have any kind of membrane, covering, or lid for direct screen protection. Second, the BlackBelt has a two-piece design, with a transparent hard plastic insert that goes between the back of your iPad and the interior of the case. If you don't want your iPad's screen to be exposed at all times or if you like to switch cases often and you're a forgetful person, you may want to consider a different case.\n\nFour stars.","Product: Save your precious memories - fast. This ultra high speed memory card is UHS-1 enabled, which means it captures photos and video two times faster than your typical microSD. With a transfer speed of up to 48 MB per second, you can spend less time transferring memories, and more time making them.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Works well with a PS3, a HP tablet, and an iMac\n\nReview: I've been using the Samsung 16GB microSDHC UHS-I memory card to transfer files between an i7 iMac, a HP Slate 7 Extreme tablet, and a first-generation (\"fat\") PS3, using the built-in card readers.\n\nI have not had any problems with data-transfer rates or writing and deleting files. However, it is a little disappointing that Samsung did not include a card case. All you get is the micro-card and an adapter for using the card in SD-sized slots. This is just a quibble, though, and only is an issue if you plan on carrying the card outside of a device (say, in a camera bag).\n\nFour stars, keeping in mind that I am not making the kind of performance demands a DSLR camera or streaming video box would put on the card.","Product: The House of Marley Liberate BT Bluetooth Wireless Speaker houses four drivers in a sealed enclosure with enough power to rock out your favorite tunes on the go whenever and wherever you are. A built-in microphone allows for using Liberate Bluetooth as a speakerphone so you can connect wirelessly with your Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod, Google Android tablet or smartphone, or any Bluetooth enabled device. Natural bamboo wood rear panel, recycled packaging, and the exclusive, REWIND fabric cover make the Liberate BT Bluetooth Wireless Speaker as environmentally friendly as it is stylish.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: An attractive face with a disappointing personality\n\nReview: When I first laid eyes on the House of Marley Liberate BT sound system, I was impressed. It's a nice looking wireless speaker that fits well into pretty much any environment, including offices (no, it's not shaped like a giant spliff or sporting Jamaican flag colors!). So I was excited to pair it with my iPod Touch.\n\nUnfortunately, there are some important things I've discovered I don't like. First, the Liberate only puts out decent sound at low to moderate volume levels. Once you start cranking up the power, the midrange becomes really prominent and everything sounds muddy and blaring. A related problem is that whenever the Liberate is first turned on, the volume resets to a high level. It does not remember any previous settings.\n\nAnother thing I don't like is that there is no way to replace the battery. The Liberate's enclosure is completely sealed up, except for a mini-USB port and a 3.5mm plug jack. When the battery no longer is rechargeable, you'll either have to keep the Liberate connected to a power source all the time, losing the portability, or get rid of the entire system. That's a big waste, especially since Marley does not seem to provide any way to recycle or otherwise properly dispose of the Liberate. If you listen to music for several hours each day, it would be easy to put the battery through a few hundred charge cycles and wear it out in about a year. That's not a very long lifespan.\n\nBottom line: if you only occasionally listen to music at work and don't want the ability to make things loud, the Liberate could be a good choice. However, the inaccessible battery and mediocre sound quality at higher volumes limit the Liberate's usefulness for me.\n\n-------\nNote\nOn my iPod I mostly listen to rock and jazz in MP3 and AAC formats. I tested both wireless and wired connections between the iPod and the Liberate. I had no problems getting either type of connection to work. I also tried out all the sound equalization options offered in the iPod's Settings menu in an effort to get better sound from the Liberate.","Product: Like the original LifeProof Case you've come to depend on, the free defends your device against water, dirt, snow and shock-and delivers so much more. The thinnest, lightest all-protective case ever built contains Life Proof's Sound Enhancement System, Crystal-clear optics and the optimal use of every device feature.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Pared down yet protective\n\nReview: I'm using the Lifeproof fr case with a first generation iPad Mini. It is a well-made case that is designed to be lightweight and stripped down. The main trade-off is that it doesn't have an integral stand for holding up your tablet. But if you're looking for a case that is as weather and shock proof as an Otterbox Defender in a slimmer, one-piece form, the fr is a fine choice.\n\nWhat I like\n*Installation is simple and straightforward. No fiddling with tiny screws, as with some Pelican cases, or intricate sealing routines. Just insert your iPad Mini into the bottom half of the case and snap the top half into place. It's a lot like closing a Tupperware--easy peasy!\n*Lifeproof includes two useful accessories: a case cracking tool, to make opening the case a trivial task, and a shoulder strap. The strap has attachment points at each of the case's four corners so you can orient your iPad however you like without any hassles.\n*All the iPad's buttons, ports, and switches remain fully functional and accessible. Most importantly, the case does not prevent the use of cables with connectors that are larger than those on Apple cables.\n*Wi-Fi reception seems to be unimpeded.\n*While the iPad's speakers are obviously somewhat muffled by the case, Lifeproof has built in ports that allow more sound to be transmitted through the case than with most other highly protective cases.\n\nCaveats\n*There's no magnetized flap on the fr, so you have to push a button to put the iPad to sleep.\n*Pushing the volume and sleep/power switches requires a fair amount of force. People with mobility issues or reduced strength in their fingers might want to consider a different case.\n*The iPad's screen is protected by a clear plastic membrane but remains vulnerable to a direct hit from other objects or a fall onto a hard surface that is narrower than the case's protective border (an airline seat armrest, for example, or a doorknob).\n\nI'm going with five stars for the Lifeproof fr because I feel it is an outstanding blend of form and function. Lifeproof carefully considered both usability and purpose when designing the fr. While the lack of a stand can be somewhat inconvenient at times, the portability and simplicity provided by the fr's minimalism outweigh this deficiency.","Product: The NETGEAR Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender - Wall-plug Edition, simultaneously extends WiFi coverage of an existing WiFi network throughout your home so you can get better coverage for your WiFi devices - on your patio or even in the backyard. The WiFi Extender supports simultaneous dual band WiFi coverage so you can connect devices on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. While providing better WiFi coverage, the WiFi Extender also allows you to play music wirelessly over your network through any stereo or speaker in your home. By plugging in a USB printer into the USB port on the WiFi Extender, you can make any wired USB printer accessible wirelessly from any WiFi device and any room in your home.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Extremely simple setup and good connectivity (4.5 stars)\n\nReview: I tested the Netgear WN3500RP WiFi Range Extender with a <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Linksys-WiFi-router/dp/B007IL6OR2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Linksys WiFi router</a>, a DSL connection, and several Apple mobile devices. The great thing is that a long review is unnecessary here because, well, the Range Extender just works.\n\nIf your WiFi router has WPS capability, as most routers do these days, it only takes two button presses to configure and register the Range Extender. Then you're ready to get rid of those WiFi dead spots in your house, office, or business. No messing around with CDs, DVDs, or System Preference settings! All my devices immediately saw the Extender and were able to connect without any problems or troubleshooting.\n\nI think the WN3500RP is very close to deserving a five star-rating. The device's enclosure is compact and unobtrusive. Netgear provides both a wall outlet mount AND a desktop base that allow users a great deal of flexibility in physical placement. There is a power switch, a full set of indicator LEDs, including signal strength indicators that are very useful when choosing a location for the Extender, a USB 2.0 port, an Ethernet port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The only flaw is that the Extender emits a high-pitched tone when it's turned off. To my ears, the tone is barely audible in a quiet room and imperceptible with any amount of ambient noise but it may be a consideration in silent environments or for sensitive people.\n\nBottom line: a half-star deduction for the high-pitched noise but otherwise a fine product. 4.5 stars, rounded up to 5 due to good design, functionality, and user experience.\n\n------\nUpdate (June 2013): no problems to report.\n\nUpdate (September 2013): no problems to report.\n\nUpdate (January 2014): no problems to report.\n\nUpdate (June 2014): no problems to report. Now also using with WiFi devices made by HP and Amazon.","Product: The Freeplay Summit is the first compact, multi-band radio incorporating Freeplay's unique self-sufficient energy technology. This top end radio combines a PLL (digitally tuned) radio with the reliability of multiple power options: wind-up, solar and rechargeable. Key features include coverage of 4 wavebands (AM/FM/SW/LW), digital tuning and 30 station presets, an LCD digital display panel, clock and an alarm.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A fine self-powered radio\n\nReview: The Freeplay Summit radio is an essential part of any emergency preparedness kit. As an added bonus, it is sturdy enough for everyday use as well. I purchased mine from Amazon; I only mention this because there seem to be some differences in the accessories received by previous reviewers.\n\nWhat's included\n*AC adapter (for North American outlets only)\n*Supplemental detachable shortwave antenna (comes with winding spool)\n*Multi-language instruction manual\n*Brief guide to shortwave station frequencies\n\nOperation\n*AM and FM reception is straightforward. Just tune to the station you want to hear.\n*Shortwave reception is more complex. For shortwave, you must unspool a long wire--the supplemental antenna--and clip it to the telescoping antenna on the radio. Then you have to look for broadcasts and find the optimal positioning for the wire.\n*Longwave use does not require the second antenna but the signals seem to be highly directional. Reception often involves physically moving the radio around in order to find the best position.\n\nPros\n*There are three ways to charge the internal batteries: the hand crank, the solar cells on the top of the radio, and the AC adapter.\n*The radio feels like it is very solidly built and should last for a long time.\n*For a single speaker radio, the sound quality is pretty good.\n*Freeplay has a decent history of making self-powered products. Freeplay also helps support a foundation that provides self-powered lights, radios, and power generators to impoverished people, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa.\n\nCons\n*The Ni-MH battery pack in the radio requires a certain amount of care and feeding, like all battery packs, and eventually will need to be replaced.\n*The power adapter tip does not fit snugly into its jack and is very easy to pull out accidentally.\n*Station scanning is not sensitive enough. If a station does not have a VERY strong signal, the radio will not automatically tune to it.\n*Manual tuning in the US requires changing a hidden setting for best results. The default setting for the tuner is to make 9kHz steps in the AM band. In other words, if the radio is on 1260AM, hitting the \"tune up\" button changes the radio to 1269AM. Most US radios move in 10kHz steps (from 1260AM to 1270AM for this example) and US AM stations are usually at frequencies ending in 0, not multiples of 9.\n*Similarly, the tuner's default is to make 0.05MHz steps for FM stations. Changing the hidden setting gives a 0.1MHz increment.\n*The radio feels rather heavy for its size--despite the self-powering, you probably wouldn't want to bring it to a baseball or football game.\n\nBottom line: despite some minor quibbles, the Freeplay Summit is a fine radio overall. Every household should own at least one for use during disasters, emergencies, and power outages.","Product: Belkin's Economy Capacitive Stylus 10 Pack is a great value for businesses or schools supporting large deployments of tablets. The stylus works on most touch screen tablets and smartphones making it both flexible and economical to support multiple devices and frequent replacements.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Works well on Apple touchscreens\n\nReview: I've been using these Belkin styli with several Apple products, including an iPad and an iPhone. Each stylus is lightweight and comfortable to hold. The feel is very similar to the sort of giveaway ballpoint pens found in hotel rooms and not-so-fine dining establishments.\n\nWhile using a stylus is more precise than using your fingers on a touchscreen, something to keep in mind with this particular stylus is that it works best when held perpendicular to the screen. As such, its most effective use is as a pointer. Anybody who needs a stylus that behaves more like a brush or felt-tip pen should consider a different model of stylus.\n\nOverall, though, the Belkin Economy Capacitive Stylus combines form and function well. Four stars.","Product: Experience thrilling surround sound with the Marantz SR6009 7.2 Network Home Theater Receiver, which features the latest audio decoders, including Audyssey DSX, DTS Neo : X, Dolby True HD and DTS-HD which let you connect front height and wide speakers for a dramatically expanded front soundstage. Once connected to your home network, you'll enjoy a whole world of music listening, from thousands of internet radio stations from subscription streaming services including SiriusXM, Pandora and Spotify. Prepared for the future, the SR6009 features a sophisticated video processor that upscales SD (standard definition) to 4K Ultra HD (3840x2160), and it is also compatible with 4K Ultra HD (3840x2160) sources and 4K Ultra HD displays. Once you complete the setup, you can connect the SR6009 with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to your home network and open up a whole new world of listening enjoyment. And You can enjoy music and audio programs from a vast range of internet radio stations, as well as enjoying music from streaming services including SiriusXM, Spotify, Pandora, Deezer and QQ music (subscriptions required). Featuring technology derived from our Reference Series components, the SR6009 incorporates our exclusive HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module) system, which combines ultra fast slew rate and maximum dynamic range to deliver optimum sound quality with today's high resolution audio formats.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: The heart of an updated audio system\n\nReview: I'm using the Marantz SR6009 as the centerpiece of my audio system. To cut to the chase, it is a fine sounding, well provisioned, and fully featured receiver for playing recorded music. Once you complete the initial setup, the SR6009 is a joy to listen to. Do keep in mind, though, that this receiver does not have Tape Monitor inputs and outputs, as used to be the standard for stereo equipment.\n\nNow then, on to the details for those interested...\n\nMy Reviewing Perspective\n*Prior to obtaining the SR6009, I was using a Harman/Kardon receiver with a pair of 2-way Paradigm 3se speakers, a turntable, a cassette tape deck, a 10-band per channel equalizer, and two CD players.\n*I mostly listen to non-music radio broadcasts, both AM and FM, rock, jazz, and classical. I don't like a lot of low end and set the midrange as the lowest part of my equalization curve. For music, CDs are my primary source, followed by vinyl, self-recorded cassettes, and digital files.\n*Most of my digital music has been self-ripped in a lossy format for mobile listening. I don't own many commercially produced MP3, AAC, or other digital music files.\n\nSetup\n*It is easiest to first setup the SR6009 with a TV/monitor, a Wi-Fi network, and, if you own one, an Apple iOS device available. When the receiver is powered up for the first time, a few screens take you through the steps required to establish a wireless connection and do some basic configuration.\n*Using Apple Airplay on iOS makes joining your wireless network especially simple.\n*Once the SR6009 is capable of joining your Wi-Fi network, all the setup, configuration, and maintenance settings are accessible via a web browser. Anybody who has administered a Wi-Fi router through a web browser will find working with the Marantz browser function to be familiar and straightforward.\n*Something I was not accustomed to from my old system was having to manually associate specific input jacks with each output setting. That is, I had to, for example, set the SR6009 to use \"Analog Audio In #5\" when \"CD\" is selected on the front of the receiver. I don't view this as a flaw, of course, because it increases setup flexibility. But it's something to keep in mind, especially if you are upgrading from older equipment as I was.\n\nOperation\n*Since I'm using the SR6009 as an audio receiver only, my setup differs from home theatre setups because I do not have a TV or monitor permanently connected to the receiver.\n*The combination of the remote control, the front display, and the browser-based management function are sufficient for full control of the receiver (note that the Marantz app for smartphones does not provide full access to settings, so you cannot rely on the app for tweaking and adjusting).\n*Even though the front panel and display are minimalist, using and controlling the SR6009 in day-to-day use is intuitive and uncomplicated.\n\nWhat I Like\n*There is an extensive set of input and output jacks, which provides lots of possibilities for expansion and reconfiguration.\n*Phono inputs and a grounding terminal are built in. Viva vinyl!\n*Streaming music from my iMac (running OS X Yosemite) and iDevices (iOS 8) is extremely easy and seamless using AirPlay.\n*I have my primary CD player connected through one of the Coaxial Digital inputs, and I've been rediscovering my CD collection. Most of my discs now sound richer and more detailed. To my ears, Marantz has put an excellent digital-to-analog converter into the receiver.\n*Most importantly, the SR6009 produces clear and pure sound, with an amplifier that handles highly dynamic music with aplomb. It performs very well with the kinds of music I listen to, at the (often loud) volumes I enjoy.\n\nCaveats\n*There is no Tape Monitor functionality, so I've retired my standalone equalizer. This was a conscious tradeoff: I now have slightly less granular control over the output tone but have gained a direct digital connection from CD player to receiver (the built-in equalizer function has nine bands at 63 Hz, 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 8 kHz, and 16 kHz).\n*The lack of Tape Monitor also means owners of three-head tape decks lose the ability to monitor recording quality in real time.\n*There is only one set of Pre Out jacks. Again, this can affect people with tape decks because another, more frequently used component might need the connection.\n*While special equalization for compressed digital files is available (\"M-DAX\"), lossy formats still do not sound very good at higher volumes. They're somewhat improved at the high and low ends, but the midrange remains fuzzy, distorted, and indistinct. Don't expect miracles...\n*If you do not keep your Wi-Fi network running 24/7 and the SR6009 is set to maintain wireless access in Standby mode, the SR6009 must be manually rejoined to the network after your router powers-up (this seems to happen because the receiver cannot change its IP address when set this way).\n\nThe Bottom Line\n*The Marantz SR6009 is a well-designed, fine sounding audio receiver. It is a great choice for bringing older sound systems into the present day, unless you are strongly attached to making recordings on a tape deck or love playing with your graphic equalizer. Four stars.\n\n----------\nUpdate (April 2015): No problems to report after two months of daily use and two firmware updates over Wi-Fi.\nUpdate (July 2015): No problems to report after several months of daily use.\nUpdate (November 2015): No problems to report (still using daily). No firmware updates have been needed since the first half of this year.\nUpdate (March 2016): No problems to report after more than a year of daily use.\nUpdate (September 2016): No problems to report.\nUpdate (February 2017): No problems to report.\nUpdate (July 2017): No problems to report.\nUpdate (November 2017): No problems to report. Upgraded firmware successfully using Wi-Fi.\nUpdate (April 2018): No problems to report.","Product: DECENT FEATURES of the Marmot Long Hauler Duffle Bag Removable Shoulder Strap Carrying Handles Large D-Shaped Main Zipper with Rain Flap Integrated Lash Points for Expedition Hauling Durable PVC Free Tarpaulin and Ballistic Locking Zippers - Keeps the Bag from Opening Up in the Middle of the Night Ergonomic Grip Haul Loops on Both Ends Interior Zippered Pocket Extremely Durable 1680d Ballistic Nylon on Bottom and Side Panels Zippered Pocket on End to Secure Smaller Items The SPECS Material: 1680d Ballistics Nylon Impermalon Reinforcement: 1680d Ballistics Nylon Weight: 2 lbs / 916 g Volume: 2300 cubic inches / 38 liter\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Long Hauler vs. Patagonia Black Hole\n\nReview: Are you trying to decide between tricked-out Marmot and Patagonia duffel bags?\n\nWell, I own both a size large Long Hauler and a 120L Patagonia Black Hole. They are very similar to one another; each is a rugged, highly water resistant duffel bag with lots of technical features. You won't go wrong buying either but there are some small differences that could tip the final decision one way or the other.\n\nThe short version is this: the Black Hole is slightly better suited for when you'll be carrying the bag yourself most of the time, while the Long Hauler is slightly better suited for trips where others (such as airlines or porters) will often be handling your bag for you.\n\nNow, here's more detail...\n\nWhat differentiates the Black Hole\n*More padding on shoulder straps\n*Squeeze clips anchor shoulder straps (the Long Hauler has metal quick release hooks that are less secure)\n*More (and longer) daisy chains\n\nWhat differentiates the Long Hauler\n*Compression straps on exterior\n*Lock loops on zipper sliders\n*More outside pockets, one has a mesh section for wet items\n\nBottom line: The Long Hauler is a fine, fully featured duffel bag that gets promoted from 4-stars to 5-stars when Marmot's lifetime warranty is taken into account.\n\n----------\nUpdate (June 2017): both duffels are still going strong. They've been all over the world, in all sorts of conditions, and show no signs of breaking down or wearing out.","Product: The Original Timbuk2 Messenger improved by 25 years experience. Waterproof TPU liner and flap corner construction for excellent weatherproofing. Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff. Fully adjustable shoulder strap with a permanent, super comfortable airmesh strap pad. Designed in San Francisco.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Timbuk2 starts acting like a grownup\n\nReview: I never thought *this* would happen...Timbuk2 has, in effect, blown off the bike messenger gig, got a full-time job in an office and become kind of buttoned down. If you were good friends with an earlier version of the Classic Messenger, you might be wondering what's going on and if you'll be able to hang out with the new bag in the same way as before.\n\nWell, the Classic Messenger Bag 2014 is more or less the same on the inside as the previous Classic but has been scrubbed and cleaned up quite a bit on the outside. Now the squeeze clips are hidden away under the front flap, the main strap is softer and lighter, and the Timbuk2 logo patch has a more restrained look. Plus the new Cam buckle creates a sleeker, less-likely-to-get-caught-on-something profile by eliminating the gigantic loop of strap that used be created when the bag was hitched up high on your back.\n\nThis new look seems a little odd at first since Timbuk2's style was fun and funky before. Crazy color combos, straps and reflectors hanging all over the place, and a cobbled together look was how Timbuk2 rolled before. But don't worry, the burly construction and comfortable feel have not changed. Things have just calmed down a bit and Timbuk2 is now set to move comfortably into middle age.\n\nSo, if you're looking at your first messenger bag, Timbuk2 makes one of the best. They have a long history of quality workmanship and offer a lifetime warranty. If you're replacing a bag or adding to your collection, don't worry. The 2014 Classic may have become a bit boring on the surface but it's still a great messenger bag and won't let you down.\n\n----------\nAddendum\nTimbuk2 really does take its warranty program seriously. I recently sent them a bag with fabric and stitching that was beginning to tear. They are repairing my bag and returning it to me at no charge, even though I've been using the bag for over a year. Nice!","Product: With a slashproof wire-reinforced neck and shoulder strap, PouchSafe 100 is a high-security neck pouch that is ideal for concealing your passport, cash and credit cards when in crowded areas.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Metal-reinforced strap is the key\n\nReview: All you need to know about the Pacsafe 100 Neck Pouch is that it has steel wire integrated into the neck strap. This removes the critical flaw of most other neck pouches: an easily cut or broken strap. Why deal with the inconvenience of a money belt when you can have the stuff you want to conceal also readily at hand?\n\nI have stopped using my money belt and now rely on the Pacsafe pouch. The only (minor) issues I have with it are that it gets a bit sweaty wearing it in humid climates, it bulges a little under form-fitting clothes, and the stiffness of the strap makes it difficult to roll the whole thing up into a compact package. None of these are showstoppers, of course, and don't affect the pouch's primary purpose: keeping passports, tickets, and money concealed yet accessible.","Product: Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 120L\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Black Hole vs. Marmot Long Hauler\n\nReview: Are you trying to decide between tricked-out Patagonia and Marmot duffel bags?\n\nWell, I own both a 120L Black Hole and a size large Marmot Long Hauler. They are very similar to one another; each is a rugged, highly water resistant duffel bag with lots of technical features. You won't go wrong buying either but there are some small differences that could tip the final decision one way or the other.\n\nThe short answer is this: the Black Hole is slightly better suited for when you'll be carrying the bag yourself most of the time, while the Long Hauler is slightly better suited for trips where others (such as airlines or porters) will often be handling your bag for you.\n\nNow, here's more detail...\n\nWhat differentiates the Black Hole\n*More padding on shoulder straps\n*Squeeze clips anchor shoulder straps (the Marmot has metal quick release hooks that are less secure)\n*More (and longer) daisy chains\n\nWhat differentiates the Long Hauler\n*Compression straps on exterior\n*Lock loops on zipper sliders\n*More outside pockets, one has a mesh section for wet items\n\nBottom line: The Black Hole is a fine, fully featured duffel bag that gets promoted from 4-stars to 5-stars when Patagonia's lifetime warranty is taken into account.","Product: You have to feel the softness of our new Realfleece fabric to believe it. When winter's getting you down, the cosy, luxurious feel of this superb garment will pick you right up again. The Sierra also boosts a host of extra features, including zippered front hand pockets.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A nice change from artificial fleece\n\nReview: Icebreaker has made a great garment here. Merino wool with a soft, fuzzy finish inside is a lot nicer to wear than polyester fleece. And it's machine washable to boot!\n\nThere are two things to keep in mind though:\n1. Icebreaker cuts its clothing very slim. If you are unsure about which size to get, it's probably best to size up.\n2. For some reason Icebreaker uses left-handed main zippers on all its products, not just its women's line. In other words, men's garments have the zipper pull on the left side. This is the opposite of the standard practice in the US and takes a little while to get used to.\n\nOther than that, the Sierra Full Zip is a comfortable, well-made jacket that works well as a midlayer or a light outer layer. Four stars.","Product: With a regular fit and slight boot cut, the Ramble wool pant is comfortable and practical. 22.5 micron brushed twill fabric.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A fine fall/winter wool pant\n\nReview: Ibex, for anybody unfamiliar with it, is a Vermont company that specializes in wool garments and accessories. Almost its entire product line is manufactured in the USA.\n\nRamble pants are made from heavy weight wool. While both the raw wool and the twill fabric are sourced from outside the US, according to the Ibex website, the garment itself is made in Northern California. The grey color is not a pure grey; in strong light it takes on a slight brown/orange cast (you can see this effect for yourself in the Ramble's product pictures on the REI website).\n\nThe construction is very sturdy. The waist fastens using a rubber-rimmed snap, which is more robust and reliable than a sewn-on button. The high-stress areas at the top and bottom of the pockets are reinforced with rivets, as on Levi's jeans. All the stitching and sewing is high quality. The Ramble, with proper care, should last for years and years.\n\nIn actual use, these pants are very comfortable to wear. They are cut like rock climbing pants, with plenty of room for a base layer underneath and a loose, mobile fit in the upper legs. The upper inseam/crotch is gusseted for even more freedom of movement. Overall, the look is clean and tailored enough for informal workplaces but retains enough of an outdoorsy feel for travel and active uses. And even though they're unlined, the pants don't ever feel itchy because they're made of merino wool.\n\nThe only things I would change would be to add two more belt loops, have the factory do a better job of clipping loose threads after sewing is completed (at this price point I expect a cleaner finished garment), and offer short, regular, and long inseam options. These are quibbles, in any case, and don't take much away from a very comfortable, functional, and warm pair of pants.\n\nFour stars.","Product: Head off the beaten path with confidence in the ExOfficio Men's BugsAway Sandfly Lightweight Jacket, thanks to the built-in BugsAway technology featuring Permethrin that repels insects such as ticks and mosquitoes for up to 70 washes as well as providing protection from bug-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and Zika. The adjustable drawcord hood, cinched hem and elasticized cuffs provide additional protection, while the chest and side pockets store the essentials for easy on-the-go access. When your trek is done, this hooded jacket packs into its own security pocket for convenient storage in your backpack or suitcase.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A solution to the washing problem with Bugsaway shirts\n\nReview: I own lots of Bugsaway stuff--shirts, hats, socks, neckerchiefs, you name it! When the permethrin fabric treatment (Insect Shield) is near its peak strength, the insect repellent function of Bugsaway clothing works quite well. I've worn Bugsaway in both dry and humid areas and I recommend the line to anybody who wants to reduce the amount of DEET they put on their skin.\n\nThe downside of Insect Shield is that it eventually washes out of fabrics. Early generations of Insect Shield were rated for only 25-30 wash cycles, while the current version is rated for 70 washes. If you're travelling fast and light and only carrying a couple of shirts, it's pretty obvious that the constant washing will get you to 70 washes quickly...especially if you're on a multi-week trip or getting heated up and sweaty a lot.\n\nSo, I was instantly interested in the Sandfly jacket when I came across it recently. An outer layer does not have to be washed nearly as often as a shirt. Plus a jacket offers more flexibility if you're in an area where you don't need constant insect protection. My only worry was that the Sandfly might be too heavy or bulky to wear in hot conditions.\n\nThe Sandfly, I was pleased to discover, is very well suited to wearing a thin, wicking base layer underneath because the majority of the jacket is made out of mesh. It is extremely light weight, breathable, and compressible. It has a slimmer cut than many ExOfficio garments, but still fits more generously than Patagonia's slim fit or anything made by Icebreaker. It may be more accurate to call the Sandfly an overshirt rather than a jacket; it has no insulation and offers no protection from cold or wet.\n\nExOfficio could improve a few minor things, though. First, the chest pocket doubles as a stuff sack for the jacket but there isn't any kind of attachment point (like a fabric loop) to use when the jacket is packed and stuffed into the pocket. This means you can't tie it to a pack or clip it on your belt. Second, the chest pocket's inner zipper slider doesn't come with a zipper pull. Finally, the main zipper is a thin coil zipper that is quite stiff and a little difficult to get started. Slightly larger teeth and a larger slider would make the jacket easier to open and close quickly. None of these are showstoppers in any case.\n\nBottom line: I wish the Sandfly had been around years ago. Then I wouldn't be the owner of several Bugsaway shirts that are near the end of their insect repellent lifespan but aren't that suitable for around-town wear. Four stars.","Product: A dressed up travel-friendly backpack; send your bag through security without removing your devices. Large main compartment for books, jacket, and other carry-on essentials. Channeled airmesh ventilated back panel. Fully padded laptop compartment lined with quilted tricot fabric, soft yet secure (fits up to 15\" Mackbook). 30 liter volume.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Timbuk2's best designed product ever\n\nReview: My household is chock full o' Timbuk2 stuff. Messenger bags, totes, camera inserts, mobile phone pouches, and more. While we all appreciate Timbuk2's burly construction and lifetime warranty on its products, pretty much every item has something that could have been done better. Usually it's a small detail, such as Velcro hooks on a flap facing towards clothing (better to have the pile side that way to avoid knit fabrics getting caught up) but sometimes it's a major problem like a rucksack that won't close properly unless it's fully loaded.\n\nThis time it's different, as the saying goes. The Command Laptop Backpack has been thoughtfully designed all the way through. It is truly a joy to wear and use. Every pocket, slot, buckle, and strap has been well thought out and elegantly blends form and function.\n\nI have the Carbon Full-Cycle Twill color/fabric choice. This grey colored woven fabric gives the Command a soft, pleasant hand with a professional looking texture. And grey, of course, is a color that works well in pretty much all office, school, and travel situations. Overall, the Command has a nicely understated and minimalist look to it.\n\nThe most amazing thing about the design to my mind is that even though the Command is a 32-liter volume pack, it looks and feels like a much smaller pack. When it's not fully loaded and the bottom compression straps are pulled in, it feels, in both size and weight, almost like carrying a 20-liter daypack. Very nice. The other great feature is the TSA-compliant laptop compartment. When you're at an airport security checkpoint, all you have to do is flip the shoulder straps over to the front of the pack and open a zippered flap to expose your computer to TSA screeners. Helpfully, the straps are anchored to the top of the bag such that they lie flat and stay put no matter which way they're facing. There's even a handle on the long edge of the pack that allows you to carry the bag like a briefcase when the shoulder straps have been rotated. Again, very nice.\n\nDo keep two things in mind, though. First, while the suspension is very comfortable and highly adjustable, the Command isn't suitable for outdoor activity use because it doesn't have a waist strap. Second, anybody who is hard on bags might want to look at one of the nylon fabric color options. The Full-Cycle Twill will not stand up to abrasion, moisture, and abuse as well as the regular nylon fabric.\n\nBottom line: five stars, for an incredibly well designed and constructed technology backpack.\n\n----------\nAddendum\nTimbuk2 takes its warranty program seriously. I recently sent them a pack with fabric and stitching that was beginning to tear. They repaired my bag and returned it to me at no charge, even though I had been using the bag for over a year. That's unbeatable service!\n\nAddendum 2\nThe laptop compartment really isn't a hassle to access quickly. As I said above, the shoulder straps easily rotate out of the way when necessary, lie flat, and don't require unhooking or removing any straps or buckles to flip them over.\n\nUpdate (November 2016): No problems to report. This backpack is tough and still looks great and works well after almost 2 1/2 years of constant use and international flights.","Product: Multi-Taskers assemble! this spill-proof AUTOSEAL Cortland water bottle is engineered for an easy one-hand drinking experience.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great design, nice capacity\n\nReview: Yep, I'm going 5 stars on the Contigo Cortland Water Bottle. Why? I've been searching for something like this for a long time: a lightweight yet sturdy water bottle that is slightly smaller than a standard Nalgene, has a self-attached cap, and has a robust leakproof closure.\n\nI have the 24 oz. model of the Cortland. It has all the features I was looking for plus a built-in carabiner-style clip. It is now my go-to bottle whenever I don't want to carry a full-on quart sized bottle. The only time I would not recommend the Cortland is when you're somewhere that requires you to purify your own water. The interior of the cap has a lot of crevices and tight spaces, due to the sealing mechanism, and is difficult to keep sanitary without ready access to hot, clean water.\n\nOverall, Contigo has made an excellent bottle that is well suited for commuting, work, school, and most travel and outdoors use. The Cortland is now part of my core gear kit.","Product: New water bottle that is ideal for use every day, all day. The easy-flip, press button lid allows for convenient, one-handed drinking on the go and the wide drink opening allows for fast filling and quick gulps. The water bottle also features a wide body opening for easy cleaning and filling with ice cubes. This BPA-free water bottle has a comfortable and stylish carry loop and the bottle is also top-rack dishwasher safe making it simple and easy to clean.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A fine bottle for most uses\n\nReview: This water bottle does everything Contigo says it does: it won't leak or spill if the spout cover accidentally comes open, it's a convenient size to hold and drink from, and it is easy to fill.\n\nA few things to keep in mind, though, are:\n\n*Contigo does not recommend putting hot liquids into the bottle.\n\n*The design of the cap and spill-proof spout make this bottle unsuitable for locations where you need to purify water yourself. There is not an easy to way to clean and sanitize all parts of the lid assembly without access to lots of clean water (it has an internal chamber that can only be accessed through a very small aperture).\n\n*A soft, squeezable plastic is used for the bottle itself. This material will not stand up to constant rough treatment, such as rubbing against abrasive surfaces or hitting sharp and pointy objects, as well as hard plastic or metal will.\n\nFour stars, keeping the limitations of the design and the material in mind.","Product: Our top-quality line of dive products, the Professional Tech Series masks are designed to provide ultimate comfort, contemporary styling, as well as offer great features. SIDEVIEW PURGE LX SILICONE MASK: One size fits all face skirt fits a wide range of faces. Hypoallergenic, silicone face skirt provides ultimate comfort. Side-window design for great visibility. Easy-adjusting, swivel buckle PARADISE DRY LX SNORKEL: 100% Submersible dry top snorkel with Pivot-Dry Technology which closes instantly to prevent water from entering snorkel whether accidentally or purposely submerged. Contoured barrel is ergonomically shaped for correct positioning and comfort Silicone mouthpiece for added comfort and durability Drop-away, full-flex section to enhance performance with Easy-clear purge valve.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A good mask + snorkel set\n\nReview: Are you trying to decide between this set and the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Lux-Purge-LX-Mask-Grenada-LX-Snorkel-set/dp/B004BIXL6C/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Lux Purge LX Mask Grenada LX Snorkel set</a>? I have both and either set is a fine choice for snorkelers. Each has a comfortable mask with a nose purge and a snorkel that automatically closes off its top when you dive. Both sets are well made from quality materials.\n\nThere are a few slight differences between the two sets:\n*Mask viewing area. The Lux mask has more glass than the Sideview mask.\n*Snorkel top closing mechanism. The Paradise Dry snorkel has a pivoting valve that I think is more effective and reliable than the pop-up valve on the Grenada snorkel.\n*The Paradise Dry snorkel is about 2 inches longer than the Grenada snorkel.\n*The Grenada snorkel has an integrated whistle near the mouthpiece.\n*The Lux-Grenada set includes a very comfortable combination strap cover and snorkel holder made of neoprene. I really like the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/cover/dp/B001QBMJ7O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">cover</a> and I won't go snorkeling without it now.\n\nSo here's the bottom line. If you like to dive underneath the surface frequently or go to places with a lot of chop, the Sideview-Paradise Dry set is a better choice due to the pivot valve on the snorkel. You can buy the strap cover separately. But if you spend most of your time just floating, the Lux-Grenada set has a mask with a better field of view and includes the strap cover. Might as well go for the convenient choice, right?\n\nFour stars.","Product: It's almost like pulling a backpack from thin air. This stashable pack is the same size as a regular Swig, but can be tucked away inside its own internal pocket. It's durable enough to carry just about anything, and even has a pocket for your water bottle.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Very light and compact but has a significant design flaw\n\nReview: The Hidden Swig Backpack is ultra light and ultra compressible. It folds down to about the size of a <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/HP-12C-calculator/dp/B00000JBLH/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">HP 12C calculator</a> and weighs so little it is barely noticeable when carried unloaded. When unfolded, the total capacity is a little less than a standard paper grocery bag. In theory it looks like a great way to always have a backpack available, even when you're trying to keep yourself unencumbered.\n\nSo what's not to like? Well, there are two things to keep in mind if you're looking at this backpack. First, the primary design consideration was to minimize bulk and weight. As such, the shoulder straps are unpadded, basic nylon, there's no waist strap, and the fabric is very thin and gossamer-like. This is not a backpack for serious outdoor use or for carrying heavy loads. Second (and this is the significant flaw), the top of the bag needs a drawstring with a cord lock. Since the backpack has very little structure or stiffness on its own, the top of the bag gapes open under partial loads. Yes, the opening is covered by the main flap but this pack would be a lot better if Timbuk2 provided a way to close the top securely.\n\nBottom line: with a drawstring, the Hidden Swig Backpack would be a 4-star product. I do like its extreme compactness and light weight. So, 3-stars for the current design.\n\n----------\nUpdate (April 2014)\nTimbuk2 really does take its warranty program seriously. The fabric and stitching on the lid of this bag was beginning to tear along the seam near the logo. I sent the bag to Timbuk2 and they are repairing my bag and returning it to me at no charge, even though I've been using the bag for over a year. Nice!","Product: Our Sierra Long Sleeve Zip is a luxurious brushed merino Real fleece mid layer made from 260gm fabric to keep out the cold when you're hiking, skiing or sightseeing. The chest pocket has a cord hole for your MP3 player, the zipped hand pockets keep valuables safe and an internal storm flap prevents draughts.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A great change from artificial fleece\n\nReview: Icebreaker has made a great mid or light-duty outer layer here. Merino wool with a soft, fuzzy finish inside is a lot nicer to wear than polyester fleece. And it's machine washable to boot!\n\nThere are some things to keep in mind though:\n1. Icebreaker cuts its clothing slim. If you are unsure about which size to get, it's probably best to size up.\n2. However, the current version of the Sierra doesn't fit as narrowly as in previous seasons. It's looser all over. No, Icebreaker hasn't suddenly become a \"Big and Tall\" brand but its pieces are now more forgiving for people who aren't built like marathoners.\n3. For some reason Icebreaker uses left-handed main zippers on all its products, not just its women's line. In other words, men's items have the zipper pull on the left side. This is the opposite of the standard practice in the US and takes a little while to get used to.\n\nOverall, the Sierra Full Zip is a comfortable, well-made jacket. It's fine for any use where you're not counting ounces and aren't that concerned about how quickly the piece dries. And if you already have a Sierra in one of the solid colors, have a look at the Break-Up Infinity style. It has a state-of-the-art camouflage pattern, licensed from Mossy Oak. I got it because it reminds me of the hunting themed lining of a rectangular Coleman sleeping bag I had as a kid. Four stars.","Product: A massive drug operation changes the lives of three conflicted New York cops. Burned-out vet Eddie Dugan (Richard Gere) is close to retirement; narcotics cop Sal Procida (Ethan Hawke) faces the difficult task of caring for his large family on his ordinary salary; undercover officer Clarence \"Tango\" Butler (Don Cheadle) finds his loyalties beginning to shift toward a powerful drug dealer. Over seven chaotic days, the three men are drawn toward a fateful crime and destiny.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: A Good Cast, Wasted\n\nReview: A quick glance at the cast and director of Brooklyn's Finest seems to promise a great movie. Gere, Cheadle, Hawke, and Snipes in a police flick directed by Antoine Fuqua? Sign me up!\n\nSadly, the movie does not live up to its potential. The dialogue is clichd and predictable. The story, even though it has multiple intersecting threads, is one-dimensional. Worst of all, there is very little exploration of what, deep down, motivates and drives each character. All this has the result of making it difficult to care about what happens during the course of the film, even for the characters who are meant to be sympathetic.\n\nNow, having said all that, Brooklyn's Finest isn't a total disaster. Fuqua's style, heavily influenced by <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/David-Fincher-s/dp/B001HUHBAE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">David Fincher's</a> <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/gritty-settings/dp/B000050FEN/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">gritty settings</a>,<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Michael-Mann-s/dp/B000P0J0AG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Michael Mann's</a> <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/glossy-cinematography/dp/B00003CWRX/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">glossy cinematography</a>, and <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/John-Woo-s/dp/B000N4SHNK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">John Woo's</a> <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/explosive-action-sequences/dp/B0036BDQBU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">explosive action sequences</a>, is well matched to the material. More importantly, the talent of the lead actors saves the movie from descending completely into farce. Ultimately, though, not even career-highlight acting from the entire cast would enable this movie to transcend its videogame-like storyline...unless the writer, director, and studio really intended to pay homage to <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Grand-Theft-Auto-III/dp/B00005O0I2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Grand Theft Auto III</a>.\n\nBottom line: the high quality of the cast pulls Brooklyn's Finest up to a barely acceptable level instead of, as should be the case with a project involving actors of this caliber, <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/showcasing-a-great-script-that-inspired-great-performances/dp/B001CN2WXM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">showcasing a great script that inspired great performances</a>.","Product: Valery Gergiev conducts the Mariinsky Orchestra and Ballet in these Ballets Russes production of these Stravinsky ballets. Ekaterina Kondaurova, Ilya Kuznelsov, Marianna Pavlova, and Vladimir Ponomarev are featured in The Firebird. Alexandra Isofidi, Elena Bazhenova, and Vladimir Ponomarev are featured in The Rite of Spring.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Turned-in but don't tune out\n\nReview: I think this is an enjoyable ballet video, even though it is a bit ironic for the Mariinsky to be dancing works that were made in reaction against Imperial Russian ballet.\n\nThere is fine, expressive dancing throughout, high production values in both ballets, and, most importantly, good sound and picture quality. Of course, its always easy to criticize the shot selection and editing of dance filmsnothing can live up to seeing and hearing performances in person obviouslybut I feel this release does a respectable job of balancing static, audiences-view shots with close-ups and inserts from different angles.\n\nViewing a close recreation of the original Sacre/Rite was a highlight for me. If youve seen any of the more recent versions, such as by Pina Bausch, Sasha Waltz, or Yuri Possokhov, its very interesting and thought provoking to get a sense of what Diaghilev, Stravinsky, Nijinsky, and Roerich intended back in 1913.\n\nFour stars.","Product: Alice's Adventures In Wonderland\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: If you go chasing rabbits and you know you're going to fall...\n\nReview: I don't care what the purists say. I like this ballet. Its an extremely imaginative and lavishly staged production with a fun, modern style. The dancing, music, costumes, props, and stage effects all meld together to make a throughly enjoyable show. Lauren Cuthbertsons acting chops are particularly impressive; she makes Alice much more than just a bunhead doing steps.\n\nIm a big fan of parody and farce, so I was especially tickled by the Royal Ballet poking fun at the companys most treasured, most symbolic ballet (The Sleeping Beauty) along with its biggest star ever (Fonteyn). Who ever thought the House of de Valois and Ashton would dare to send up its own history? But it has, and brilliantly! Theres also a hilarious jab at Maya Plisetskaya for fans of Soviet-era ballet. Zenaida Yanowsky could have a second career as a comic actor, Id say.\n\nFour stars. The performance loses some steam late in the second act and the score is not particularly memorablethats a place where the traditionalists are correct, Tchaikovsky probably composed the best ballet scores from a musical perspectivebut this disc is still definitely worth watching.","Product: Featuring a compact design, this power adapter offers fast, efficient charging.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A fine replacement for the Apple 5W adapter\n\nReview: I'm using the Apple 12W adapter with several devices that came with a 5W adapter:\n*iPhone 5s & 5c\n*iPod Touch, 4th generation\n*iPad Mini, 1st generation\n\nCharging is noticeably quicker than with the packed-in adapters, especially on the iPad Mini. My only caveats are that the 12W charger is somewhat larger and heavier than the 5W (so if minimizing bulk and weight is really important to you, stay with the 5W) and that no cables or plug adapters are included (many gadget owners will have some spare cables sitting around in any case).\n\nBottom line: for me, carrying a bit more in my kit is well worth being able to spend less time waiting for my iDevices to charge up. Four stars.\n\n----------\nFor those interested, these are the official specs:\nInput 100-240V~0.5A, 50-60Hz\nOutput 5.2V, 2.4A","Product: AmazonBasics\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A good option that balances style, function, and protection\n\nReview: If you have striven long for your new gold iPhone 5S, this may not be the best option for you. All that remains of the gold color is the thin gold lining around the button. If however, you are looking for a case offering protection in a format that does not significantly add to the weight or size of your phone, you'll find this is an effective option. The case is composed of an inner silicon case and outer shell in a variety of colors. The design allows you to purchase multiple cases and easily swap outer colored shell without replacing the inner, slightly harder to install silicon cover. The cut outs for the charger, connector, camera, and mute switch are well sized, offering easy access without sacrificing protection. The flexible silicon-covered volume buttons and power switch also offer full protection without degrading usability.\n\nThis case has two fairly minor design flaws. Most significantly, the raised silicon face causes the finger print control to be more difficult to use and somewhat less accurate. Second, while the outer shell fits snugly over the silicon case in most areas, there is a slight gap between the two around the lower front edges. The gap leaves a small rough edge. I have only had the case for a short time, which makes me wonder whether the gap will become larger with further use and colored case swapping.\n\nOverall, a good option that balances style, function, and protection.","Product: AmazonBasics\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Protective but not stylish\n\nReview: I admit it. After spending hours and hours and hours carefully mulling over which color of iPhone 5c to get, the last thing I want to do is cover it up. Might as well get a boring Samsung or HTC phone if I can't flaunt my Apple-validated design savvy, right? I need to show everybody that I \"Think Different\"!\n\nSeriously, though, the AmazonBasics PC/Silicon case for the iPhone 5c does a nice job protecting the phone but has the (admittedly shallow) disadvantage of completely covering up the phone's back panel color.\n\nThe case has two pieces: a soft, shock absorbing liner that holds the phone and an opaque outer shell. The liner has an overhanging front lip that helps protect the glass on your phone but also makes it slightly harder to press the Home button. The outer shell is easy to remove or replace. So, if you want to splurge and buy two or more colors of this case, you can just swap outer shells for a \"new\" look.\n\nThe downside of this design is that the iPhone's color is only visible through the small cutouts for the bottom ports, the silent ring switch, and the back camera. So while this case is more protective than many others, part of the fun of having an iPhone 5c is eliminated.\n\nBottom line: Overall, the AmazonBasics PC/Silicon iPhone 5c case is very functional. It is easy to put onto the phone and does not interfere with Wi-Fi or cellular signal reception. All of the phone's ports, mics, cameras, switches, and jacks remain easily accessible. You get protection from both shocks and scratches. But I wish more of the iPhone's glossy, happy finish was visible. For me, this means three stars. However, if you don't care about cosmetics and only want a good-value, protective cell phone case, this case is a fine choice.\n\n----------\nUpdate (March 2014)\nBe careful when putting on or taking off the outer shell from your phone. The material is brittle and breaks easily when twisted or bent (I just put a big crack in my case trying to get my phone out of it).","Product: The OtterBox iPhone 5/5s/5c/SE Clearly Protected Vibrant Screen Protector keeps every inch of the gorgeous iPhone 5/5s/5c/SE display intact while maintaining full touch sensitivity. This Otterbox protector specifically preserves sharpness and brilliance while providing impact protection and scratch resistance. It is compatible with select OtterBox cases.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Works but has a significant tradeoff\n\nReview: The OtterBox Clearly Protected screen cover does what it's supposed to: it provides scratch protection and makes it difficult to read the screen from certain angles.\n\nThe big tradeoff, as you would expect, is that using the cover negates the benefits of having a Retina screen on your phone. Brightness, color intensity, and image clarity are all diminished by this cover, as with any privacy screen. It's like going back to the days when flat panel monitors and laptop screens had a vinyl anti-glare covering rather than a glossy, optically clear glass front.\n\nYou can always crank up the screen's backlight to compensate for the cover's effect on brightness, of course, but then your phone's battery drains more quickly.\n\nIn actual use, the effectiveness of the privacy function depends on what is being displayed on the screen and on an observer's viewing angle. Apps that use large typefaces or that have uncluttered designs, such as Apple's stock and weather apps, can still be read, even at a 45-degree angle from the phone. Busy, packed app interfaces are obscured pretty effectively, though, especially if they use a small or narrow font (the Bloomberg and BBC News apps are good examples of this).\n\nBottom line: the Clearly Protected screen cover is simple to install and essentially does what it is designed to do, with some limitations. Even though I have stopped using it, I still think it is a four-star product because my issue is due to a personal preference--I like the sharpness and precision of Retina screens--and not to a design or manufacturing flaw.","Product: The Clash ~ London Calling\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Classic album with cool extras\n\nReview: This is a great package with the original album, an extended booklet with essays and photos, a single disc of demos, and a DVD.\n\nTwenty-five years after its release, the album itself is no mystery. London Calling is a timeless classic. Even today, it stills sounds fresh, lively, and relevant. Not many other records from the late 70's and 1980's can make this claim. The band pushes way beyond its punk roots, yet still keeps a sharp political edge to the lyrics.\n\nThe demos disc is an interesting document of early versions of the songs and a powerful way to hear the influence of Guy Stevens on the final product. Casual fans or shallow listeners probably won't see the value of the demos, but anybody with a passion for the creative process will find a lot of cool moments on the second disc. Collectors and big fans will also enjoy a batch of unreleased songs, including a Dylan cover and a run-through of Remote Control.\n\nThe other stuff in the package is good but not great. The booklet feels like it was a bit of an afterthought. A reprint of the original album sleeves, with lyrics and photos, is nice to have. The DVD is mostly interesting for including footage of the band in the studio--you can see for yourself how crazy Guy Stevens was--and videos for London Calling, Train in Vain, and Clampdown.\n\nSo, 4 stars. A better booklet and more live footage on the DVD would make it 5 stars.","Product: On board for the next release in the Blues Caravan series, Deborah Coleman, Candye Kane and newcomer Dani Wilde, join forces for BLUES CARAVAN: GUITARS & FEATHERS. All 3 artists play solo sets on this release as well as a huge jam session grand finale Candye is still riding high on her last hit release, GUITAR'd & FEATHERED (RF1127.2), Deborah was featured on the release TIME BOMB (RF1129.2) and 20 year old Dani will have her first release in the fall of 2008.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Fun but not essential\n\nReview: I'm having trouble writing about this album. It's not a horrible record by any means--I do enjoy listening to it--but it's close enough to mediocre to make it hard to say much about it, for better or for worse.\n\nRuf's Blues Caravan was recorded live, during a traveling blues revue tour featuring three artists on the Ruf label: Dani Wilde, Candye Kane, and Deborah Coleman. Wilde and Coleman are singer-guitarists. Kane is a vocalist. They all use the same, mostly unobtrusive, backing band during individual sets, then everybody gets on stage to jam on a couple of covers and for an encore.\n\nDani Wilde opens the show. She's still fairly young and inexperienced and is consequently the weakest performer. While she is a decent guitar player, her vocals sound strained and thin. The problem is that she frequently tries to drop her voice down low for emphasis and effect, but doesn't yet have the vocal chops to pull it off (she should give <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Polly-Harvey/dp/B000001E7T/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Polly Harvey</a> a call for some pointers). Her songwriting and playing are strongly influenced by Albert Collins and by Howlin' Wolf's \"<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Love-Me-Darlin/dp/B0011U344C/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Love Me Darlin'</a> \".\n\nCandye Kane is a much more polished and assured performer than Wilde. Her style and sound is reminiscent of Etta James (and guess what, one of the ending jams is an Etta James track!). For me, the best thing about her segment is that the backing-band guitar player, Laura Chavez, gets to cut loose on a couple of songs.\n\nDeborah Coleman's guitar style shows a lot of the same influences as Stevie Ray Vaughan: Lonnie Mack, Buddy Guy, and Otis Rush. Coleman plays one original track, and then relies on other songwriters for the rest of her set. The best-known song probably is \"<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Jesus-Just-Left-Chicago/dp/B000CCD0HQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Jesus Just Left Chicago</a>\". It's cool, but doesn't add much to the original. Coleman does have a great bluesy voice.\n\nBottom line: if you are a big fan of modern electric blues and you are looking for something beyond the usual releases on Alligator and Fat Possum, you might like Ruf's Blues Caravan. If, on the other hand, you are fairly new to the blues or you're just beginning to build your blues collection, there are better places to start. Get some Muddy Waters first.","Product: Standard Packaging version. 3-CD/1-DVD box set featuring over 2 hours of unreleased and rare tracks, including demos, B-sides, and live recordings. Also includes SOUL KISS, music videos, and rare live performances available on DVD for the first time. Sounding like no one who'd come before, Jane's Addiction changed the face of modern rock when they emerged in the late 80s. Their landmark 1988 album Nothing's Shocking fused raw energy with hard rock riffs, metal, funk, punk and the avant garde musical and lyrical sensibilities that define their entire output. On A CABINET OF CURIOSITIES, the band's first-ever boxed set, Rhino explores their incomparable legacy with a 3-CD/1-DVD collection of demos, live performances and rarities, more than half of which are previously unreleased. Focusing solely on the original incarnation of Jane's Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, bassist Eric Avery and drummer Stephen Perkins, the retrospective is a revealing portrait of one of rock n roll's greatest and most influential bands. It's all packaged in a deluxe limited-edition wooden box modeled after an old-time curiosity cabinet, perfectly complimenting the sonic wonders inside.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great for collectors and completists\n\nReview: Fans of the original lineup of Jane's Addiction will love this box set. It's loaded with demos, b-sides, cover versions, and live tracks, without ANY filler from the studio albums. Everything has been remastered and sounds great. JA and Rhino deserve heaps of praise for not larding up the discs with songs everybody has already.\n\nThe demos document early versions of pretty much everything on JA's first two major label releases. They're an interesting way to hear how things change when bands get access to heaps of record company production dollars. Casual fans probably won't be terribly interested in the demos, but listeners with a passion for the creative process will find a lot of cool moments on the first two discs. The highlight of this box for me, though, is the full concert on the third disc. The band is hot, hot, hot, truly on fire!\n\nI was disappointed by the box set booklet though. The main essay reads like a press release, the guest quotes are kind of dull, and many of the pix are just closeups of the booklet cover. More details on the recording sessions and performances would have been a lot more appealing to people who are interested in a non-Greatest Hits collection.\n\nThese are really minor quibbles--the bottom line is that there's a heap of great music here, most of it previously unreleased. Anybody who digs Nothing's Shocking and Ritual de lo Habitual ought to pick up this box, in either of its incarnations. New JA fans, on the other hand, should get the first three albums before diving into the deep archival stuff here.\n\n3.5 stars, rounded up to 4 because Rhino did not succumb to the usual record company practice of forcing people to re-buy album cuts.\n\n-----\nFor those who are wondering what is on the DVD, here's the track list:\n* Soul Kiss: The Fan's Video (featuring Mountain Song and City)\n* Music videos (Had A Dad, Ocean Size, Stop!, Been Caught Stealing, Classic Girl, Ain't No Right)\n* Live at the City Square, Milan, Italy/For MTV Italy, 10-11-90 (Whres, Then She Did..., Three Days)","Product: Standard Packaging version. 3-CD/1-DVD box set featuring over 2 hours of unreleased and rare tracks, including demos, B-sides, and live recordings. Also includes SOUL KISS, music videos, and rare live performances available on DVD for the first time. Sounding like no one who'd come before, Jane's Addiction changed the face of modern rock when they emerged in the late 80s. Their landmark 1988 album Nothing's Shocking fused raw energy with hard rock riffs, metal, funk, punk and the avant garde musical and lyrical sensibilities that define their entire output. On A CABINET OF CURIOSITIES, the band's first-ever boxed set, Rhino explores their incomparable legacy with a 3-CD/1-DVD collection of demos, live performances and rarities, more than half of which are previously unreleased. Focusing solely on the original incarnation of Jane's Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, bassist Eric Avery and drummer Stephen Perkins, the retrospective is a revealing portrait of one of rock n roll's greatest and most influential bands. It's all packaged in a deluxe limited-edition wooden box modeled after an old-time curiosity cabinet, perfectly complimenting the sonic wonders inside.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great for collectors and completists\n\nReview: Fans of the original lineup of Jane's Addiction will love this box set. It's loaded with demos, b-sides, cover versions, and live tracks, without ANY filler from the studio albums. Everything has been remastered and sounds great. JA and Rhino deserve heaps of praise for not larding up the discs with songs everybody has already.\n\nThe demos document early versions of pretty much everything on JA's first two major label releases. They're an interesting way to hear how things change when bands get access to heaps of record company production dollars. Casual fans probably won't be terribly interested in the demos, but listeners with a passion for the creative process will find a lot of cool moments on the first two discs. The highlight of this box for me, though, is the full concert on the third disc. The band is hot, hot, hot, truly on fire!\n\nUnfortunately, the limited edition packaging is a mixed bag. While the cabinet is pretty cool (even though the \"wood\" is really that sawdust + glue stuff used in the back of old TV's), it's a bit smaller than one might expect from the product picture. In reality, the cabinet is roughly the size of a Wii console. I also was a little disappointed by the booklet, mainly because Rhino usually produces stellar box set books. The main essay reads like a press release, the guest quotes are kind of dull, and a lot of the pix are just closeups of the booklet cover.\n\nThese are really minor quibbles though--the bottom line is that there's a heap of great music here, most of it previously unreleased. Anybody who digs Nothing's Shocking and Ritual de lo Habitual ought to pick up this box set, in either of its incarnations. New JA fans, on the other hand, should get the first three albums before diving into the deep archival stuff here.\n\n3.5 stars, rounded up to 4 because Rhino did not succumb to the usual record company practice of forcing people to re-buy album cuts.\n\n-----\nFor those who are wondering what is on the DVD, here's the track list:\n* Soul Kiss: The Fan's Video (featuring Mountain Song and City)\n* Music videos (Had A Dad, Ocean Size, Stop!, Been Caught Stealing, Classic Girl, Ain't No Right)\n* Live at the City Square, Milan, Italy/For MTV Italy, 10-11-90 (Whres, Then She Did..., Three Days)","Product: 2012 compilation draws together the influential band's four EP releases alongside seven additional rare and previously unreleased tracks. These sonic pioneers remain one of the most unique and thrilling bands of the last 25 years.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great for fans and collectors\n\nReview: First things first: as of the writing of this review, there's no track listing in the product description above. So here it is:\n\nCD1\n1. you made me realise\n2. slow\n3. thorn\n4. cigarette in your bed\n5. drive it all over me\n6. feed me with your kiss\n7. i believe\n8. emptiness inside\n9. i need no trust\n10. soon\n11. glider\n12. don't ask why\n13. off your face\n\nCD2\n1. to here knows when\n2. swallow\n3. honey power\n4. moon song\n5. instrumental no. 2\n6. instrumental no. 1\n7. glider (full length version)\n8. sugar\n9. angel\n10. good for you\n11. how do you do it\n\nAt the moment, this album, along with the other 2012 Kevin Shields remasters, is only available as a British import for some reason. So the big question for most people is going to be whether or not it's worth splashing out premium bucks for this thing, especially with the possibility of a cheaper domestic version coming out eventually.\n\nMy answer is that it depends. If you're a big MBV fan or a collector, you probably will enjoy buying this set now. It not only pulls together all of MBV's EP's released on Creation (minus one track, see below), most of which are out of print or difficult/expensive to find new, it also includes a bunch of rare songs. I really dig being able to hear the evolution of the band's sound from derivative neo-psychedelia to something so massive yet ethereal yet still grounded in pop melody that it's almost indescribable. The sleeve design is cool as well. It's oversized and folds out into four panels, with each panel featuring the cover of an EP. The booklet is pretty minimal, though, containing only more EP artwork, a collage of band member photos, and a track list. There aren't any comments from the band, liner notes, or essays.\n\nOn the other hand, those new to MBV should pick up <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Loveless/dp/B000002LRJ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Loveless</a> first (while you're there, be sure to read the review by Heaven_17. It's still one of the best reviews I've ever read on Amazon, even 8 1/2 years after it was written).\n\nBottom line: the lack of a better booklet--come on Kevin, after spending all these years remastering you could at least give us some insight into what you did!--knocks what could be a 5-star rating down to a 4-star. And keep in mind that this collection probably isn't the best starting point for new listeners.\n\n----------\nAddendum: the Andrew Weatherall remix of \"Soon\", which was released on a 12\" single with the full length version of \"Glider\" on the B-side, is not on this compilation (perhaps Shields views it as a corruption of his work). So, true completists have some work to do.","Product: 2016 EP release. The first new music from Lush for 20 years, and the first the band have released since their single '500 (Shake Baby Shake)', taken from their last album Lovelife, in July 1996. The four tracks were recorded in the summer of 2015 with Daniel Hunt (Ladytron) and Jim Abbiss (Adele, Kasabian, Arctic Monkeys). 4AD recently released, to much acclaim, both a vinyl reissue of Lush's 'best of' compilation Ciao! And a limited edition five-disc box set titled Chorus. Signed to 4AD in 1989, over the course of three full-length albums, an early mini-album and a number of EPs and singles, they went on to sharpen their pop sound, outliving and outgrowing the 'scene' with which they were initially associated.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Forward to the Past\n\nReview: Do you look back on the 1990's fondly? Was Lush one of your favorite bands, especially *before* Lovelife? What happens to people with bright orange hair twenty years on?\n\nWell, here's the answer to all that: Blind Spot! Lush has returned, sporting their \"classic\" chiming, ethereal sound. This EP will cause instant flashbacks to back when Lollapalooza was a tour, not a festival, indie kids had no idea what hoodies were, and Pabst Blue Ribbon was just another cheap 'n' watery beer. Yeah, Miki and Emma's voices sound a bit, well, more mature, but there's no mistaking the four tracks on the disc for any other band.\n\nCollectors should move quickly because the CD version currently has a very cool design. The sleeve is about the size of a Blu-ray case when closed. Inside are production credits and a slit to hold the disc. The disc itself has a clear plastic border surrounding a mini-CD (don't worry, it works just like a regular CD). All visually striking and a nice treat for committed fans.\n\nFour stars, unless you hated Lush until you heard Ladykillers and Heavenly Nobodies for the first time. Or you cant stand the idea of a band making a comeback.\n\n----------\nNote\nI have no idea why Amazon thinks I bought this as an MP3 from them. I own the CD, as discussed above, and picked it up at my local indie record shop. Bizarre.","Product: Watershed 1985 album from Mark E. Smith & Co feat. \"Bombast\", \"I Am Damo Suzuki\" and \"L.A.\".\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Notes on the Omnibus Edition\n\nReview: Earlier reviewers have already discussed This Nation's Saving Grace extensively, so I'm just going to talk about the Omnibus Edition that was released in early 2011. No matter which version of the album you buy, TNSG remains one of The Fall's greatest albums and a highlight of the Brix era.\n\n*Fabulous packaging\nNice heavyweight box with fine graphic design. Each disc comes in an individual cardboard jacket that holds an inner dust sleeve and a protective plastic disc pouch.\n\n*A good remastering job\nThose who know the album well will enjoy hearing the songs all polished up and cast in a new light. The supplemental material sounds great as well and opens up additional perspectives on the original album. The rough mixes of Cruiser's Creek and L.A. on the second disc are especially tasty!\n\n*Informative book full of quotes, anecdotes, and pix (that could be improved)\nOne thing Beggars could improve, not just in this set but in all of its Omnibus Editions, is the layout and organization of the book. Perhaps in an effort to differentiate the Omnibus Editions from other labels' box sets, Beggars arranges the interviews, graphic material, and track commentary into a single, very long chronology. I prefer the more customary style of box set book, where there are a few broadly focused essays, a track-by-track breakdown, and commentary from band members, all in their own sections. This is a relatively minor quibble, though, and doesn't detract much from the high quality of what's actually on the discs.\n\n*The big question\nIs the Omnibus Edition worth the extra cost over the basic CD or MP3 version of the album? I think it depends on how big of a Fall fan you are. Completists, of course, will want the rough mixes and book for their collections, especially given that this box set is a limited edition. More casual fans, however, might not find a lot of added value because the extras are primarily singles and alternate mixes. Also, the Peel Sessions material has all been previously released as part of the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Complete-Peel-Sessions/dp/B0002ADXZW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Complete Peel Sessions</a> box.\n\nBottom line: record collectors and committed Fall fans will want the Omnibus Edition, no questions asked. Others, especially owners of <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/458489-A-Sides/dp/B00000DPHP/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">458489 A-Sides</a>,<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/458489-B-sides/dp/B0000256UI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">458489 B-sides</a>, and the Peel Sessions, probably will be satisfied with a standard edition of the album. So, keeping in mind that I am rating the overall presentation of the Omnibus Edition, 4 stars for completist types and 3 stars for everybody else.","Product: In 1972, Aretha Franklin was a superstar at the peak of her artistic powers and the height of her success. That year, she was the special guest artist at the annual convention for The National Association of Television & Radio Announcers (NATRA), then the only organization in existence for black broadcasters. Recorded in city known for its soul music, the album captures a truly inspired performance by the undisputed Queen of Soul & features many of her most immortal songs, as well as Aretha''s only known live recordings of several tunes.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great for collectors and big fans\n\nReview: This recently discovered performance is great for anybody who has already built up her/his core Aretha collection. Casual fans and people who are just beginning to explore Aretha's discography will be better off picking up other albums, such as <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Live-at-Fillmore-West/dp/B000FBG062/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Live at Fillmore West</a> and <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Queen-of-Soul-The-Atlantic-Recordings/dp/B0000032VS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Queen of Soul: The Atlantic Recordings</a> first.\n\nWhy? Mainly because the show was recorded at a radio industry convention where Aretha was playing in front of music-biz insiders. Consequently, the concert was not a fully realized performance. The tempos are rushed and many of Aretha's best known songs are limited to brief appearances in medleys. Definitive or newly revelatory performances won't be found here.\n\nSo what makes this a four-star album? First, Rhino Handmade, as usual, has done a great job unearthing a rarity and putting together a package with good sound and good liner notes. Also, as a limited edition of only 7,500 copies, this album is pretty much guaranteed to become a collector's item. Get it now or be prepared to pay big $$$ later (check out how much <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Don-t-Fight-The-Feeling-The-Complete-Aretha-Franklin-King-Curtis-Live-At-Fillmore-West/dp/B0006SSOH2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Don't Fight The Feeling: The Complete Aretha Franklin & King Curtis Live At Fillmore West</a> is going for these days). Finally, despite the limitations of the venue and set list mentioned earlier, the backing band is hot and Aretha sounds great.","Product: In 1972, Aretha Franklin was a superstar at the peak of her artistic powers and the height of her success. That year, she was the special guest artist at the annual convention for The National Association of Television & Radio Announcers (NATRA), then the only organization in existence for black broadcasters. Recorded in city known for its soul music, the album captures a truly inspired performance by the undisputed Queen of Soul & features many of her most immortal songs, as well as Aretha''s only known live recordings of several tunes.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great for collectors and big fans\n\nReview: This recently discovered performance is great for anybody who has already built up her/his core Aretha collection. Casual fans and people who are just beginning to explore Aretha's discography will be better off picking up other albums, such as <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Live-at-Fillmore-West/dp/B000FBG062/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Live at Fillmore West</a> and <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Queen-of-Soul-The-Atlantic-Recordings/dp/B0000032VS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Queen of Soul: The Atlantic Recordings</a> first.\n\nWhy? Mainly because the show was recorded at a radio industry convention where Aretha was playing in front of music-biz insiders. Consequently, the concert was not a fully realized performance. The tempos are rushed and many of Aretha's best known songs are limited to brief appearances in medleys. Definitive or newly revelatory performances won't be found here.\n\nSo what makes this a four-star album? First, Rhino Handmade, as usual, has done a great job unearthing a rarity and putting together a package with good sound and good liner notes. Also, as a limited edition of only 7,500 copies, this album is pretty much guaranteed to become a collector's item. Get it now or be prepared to pay big $$$ later (check out how much <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Don-t-Fight-The-Feeling-The-Complete-Aretha-Franklin-King-Curtis-Live-At-Fillmore-West/dp/B0006SSOH2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Don't Fight The Feeling: The Complete Aretha Franklin & King Curtis Live At Fillmore West</a> is going for these days). Finally, despite the limitations of the venue and set list mentioned earlier, the backing band is hot and Aretha sounds great.","Product: cd\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: It's like Be Your Own PET at the wrong speed\n\nReview: No, there aren't any samples here...but don't let that stop you. If you wanna know what GOP sounds like, go to the Be Your Own PET release of your choice. Click on a track, then imagine what that song would sound like if it was a 45 played at 33 (for all you kids out there, I'm talking about RECORDS).\n\nSeriously now, this is a great album. All the songs swagger and stomp with a sassy, bluesy racket. And how many bands these days have a girl drummer who's also the singer? Too bloody cool! If you like <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Rid-of-Me/dp/B000001DYD/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Rid of Me</a>,<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Stairs-and-Elevators/dp/B00070FU7G/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Stairs and Elevators</a>, or <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/C-mon-DJ/dp/B0000AINIM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">C'mon DJ</a>, you'll dig Grand Ole Party. Order it! Support indie bands!","Product: The easy view craft lamp combines OttLite illumination with a bonus optical grade magnifier making it the perfect tool set for seeing details easily and colors accurately. The wide wing shade easily rotates to direct light right where you need it and the gooseneck lets you easily adjust the height as you work. The up to 3x optical grade magnifier features a flexible gooseneck arm for hands free viewing. Ideal for all crafts from intricate needlework and quilting to sewing, scrapbooking and more, The low heat, low glare OttLite illumination helps reduce eyestrain for hours of creating Comfort. See colors true to life so you can make color decisions with confidence. Plus, the high contrast illumination lets you see fine details clearly.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Stable and easy to adjust\n\nReview: The OttLite 18w EasyView lamp is a good hobby and craft light if you don't want a desktop lamp and your work doesn't require 100% shadow-free light.\n\nWhat I like\n*Quick and easy to assemble.\n*Heavy, very stable base.\n*Articulated gooseneck adjusts easily and stays put once adjusted.\n*Double tubed bulb keeps shadows to a minimum (but a circular bulb is better if eliminating all shadows is important to you).\n\nSome caveats\n*If your work surface is higher than a typical office desk, as with a drafting table, for example, the magnifier may not go far enough up the lamp stem to be useful.\n*The high magnification insert in the magnifier lens is quite small and not suited for extended use.\n*The bulb is a proprietary bulb. Also, use of non-OttLite bulbs with the lamp voids the warranty.\n\nBottom line: a nicely designed floor lamp-style craft light that will work well in most applications, as long as your worktop is at an appropriate height for the lamp.","Product: Mary Randolph earned her law degree from the Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California, Berkeley. She is the author of Dog Law, The Deeds Book, 8 Ways to Avoid Probate, and the legal manual for Living Trust Maker. She is the co-author of How to Adopt Your Stepchild in California, and 9 Ways to Avoid Estate Taxes. Mary has been a guest on The Today Show and has been interviewed by many publications, including The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, The San Francisco Examiner, and more. She has also written articles for magazines, including Redbook. Mary Randolph currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Time Tested Resource\n\nReview: Nolo is well known for its clearly written do-it-yourself guides to handling legal issues. I've used many Nolo products in the past and have always found them to be informative and practical. \"Deeds for California Real Estate\" is no exception.\n\nAnybody who needs to change or transfer ownership in real estate they already own will find this book to be an invaluable resource. The text is very comprehensive, with guidance for all of the important activities in preparing and filing real estate deeds in California, as long as the new deed is not for an open-market sale, for out-of-state property, or for removing the name of a deceased co-owner.\n\nAs with just about all Nolo publications, this book is organized in a very straightforward way. Each chapter covers a broad topic, such as Who Must Sign the Deed?, How Should the New Owners Take Title?, Recording Your Deed, and When You Need an Expert. After a brief introduction, the text explains the key principles underlying each topic and helps you figure out your legal rights and responsibilities.\n\nThe book includes a CD-ROM with a small collection of forms for creating and recording deeds. Access to a basic word processor and an Adobe Acrobat reader are required to view the forms. The deed forms are in Rich Text (.rtf) format, so they can be filled out on a computer, while all the other forms are .pdf files and can only be printed out. I had no problems opening any of the files on an i7 iMac using Microsoft Word 2008 and Apple Preview 5.0.2 .\n\nBottom line: \"Deeds for California Real Estate\" is a reliable, no frills-no hype guide. It is an immensely useful resource for anybody who is transferring real estate in California for the purposes mentioned above and in the official product description. Five stars.","Product: Julia Nissley was Probate Administrator with the Los Angeles law firm of Silverberg, Rosen, Leon & Behr for many years. She is an honors graduate of the Attorney Assistant Training Program in Probate Administration at the University of California Los Angeles School of Law, and a member of the UCLA Attorney Assistant Alumni Association and the Los Angeles Paralegals Association. Julia is a native Californian and enjoys playing tennis and riding trains with her husband, Ron. Author of How to Probate an Estate, Julia now operates her own probate typing service for all California counties, handling all kinds of probate paperwork through the mail or in person.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A good guide to a complex process\n\nReview: Nolo is well known for its clearly written do-it-yourself guides to handling legal issues. I've used many Nolo products in the past and have always found them to be informative and practical. \"How to Probate an Estate in California\" is no exception.\n\nAnybody who is preparing for probate, or is named as an estate's executor or representative, will find this book to be an invaluable resource. The text is very comprehensive, with guidance for all of the important activities in probating an estate: identifying heirs and beneficiaries, creating schedules of assets and debts, dealing with taxes, transferring assets out of an estate, and working with the court system.\n\nAs with just about all Nolo publications, this book is organized in a very straightforward way. Each chapter covers a broad topic, such as What Is the Decedent's Estate?, Joint Tenancy Property, or Conducting a Simple Probate Court Proceeding. After a brief introduction, the text explains the key principles underlying each topic and helps you figure out your legal rights and responsibilities.\n\nThe book does have a couple of minor weaknesses. First, the extensive set of legal forms is provided on tear-out pages only. Many other Nolo books provide forms both on a CD-ROM and as tear-outs. It would be more convenient, especially given that probate involves a great deal of paperwork, to provide the forms in a digital format. In addition, some of the forms are specifically for Los Angeles County. While it would be impractical for Nolo to provide forms for all 58 counties, the book would be even more useful if Nolo included forms for the three or five counties with the highest populations. These are quibbles though, and don't detract much from the overall quality of the book.\n\nBottom line: \"How to Probate an Estate in California\" is a reliable, no frills-no hype guide. It will help you become well prepared for probating an estate, even if you decide the process is too difficult to execute on your own and end up hiring an attorney. Four stars.","Product: James first visited Turkey as a student, at the end of an eastern European trip. He lived on bread and cheese triangles for a week in Istanbul and the Princes' Islands, before using the last of his funds to get home to Britain. His latest Turkish trip was more successful: wandering Anatolia and making up for student starvation by spending his entire fee on kebaps. When he's not investigating various countries' national dishes, James lives in London's \"Little Turkey.\" He has contributed to half a dozen LP guidebooks, and co-authored A Year of Festivals, featuring Turkey's camel- and oil-wrestling festivals.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A classic guidebook, updated\n\nReview: I have used Lonely Planet guidebooks for many years and have always found them to be useful both in planning trips and while on the road. The 2013 guide to Turkey is no exception.\n\nThose who are unfamiliar with Lonely Planet should know a few things before purchasing this book:\n* LP targets independent, do-it-yourself types of travelers (who often have backpacks, railpasses, and youth hostel cards).\n* Travelers who are focused on staying in top-ranked hotels and eating at expensive restaurants probably won't find LP's sleeping and eating recommendations to be extensive enough. While there is some coverage of high-end, trendy, and luxurious places in this guide, it is not LP's strength.\n* Most LP guides that cover large regions, including this one, are written by a team of contributors.\n* New editions of a guide usually are updates of previous versions and are not entirely rewritten from scratch.\n* The focus of the guide is on logistical and practical information. If you're looking for lots of pretty pictures and/or \"inspiration\", LP country guides are not the best choice.\n\nSo how useful is this guide to Turkey? As with most things, it depends. If you want to travel around Turkey in DIY style or you want better coverage of cultural and outdoor activities than is offered by more mainstream guides, such as Fodor's or Frommer's, then LP is a good guidebook for you. The text is particularly notable for having sections on Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) and Topkapi Sarayi (Palace) that are very extensive for a book that covers the entire country. There is also a pullout street map of Istanbul included as a bonus.\n\nOn the other hand, if you aren't interested in straying off the beaten path much or aren't open to trading off comfort and predictability for character and the unexpected, the LP ethos may not be a good fit for you. Also if you are only visiting one region or a couple of major cities, this 700-page guide may be too much book to drag around. There are plenty of city and regional guides from LP and other guidebook publishers that will cover, say, Istanbul or Anatolia in much greater detail than a national guide and omit several hundred pages of information you won't need.\n\nBottom line: a time-tested classic, as long as you fit the Lonely Planet profile. I also appreciate that LP hasn't removed the Health or Safe Travel information from this update as it has in some of its other guides. Four stars."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Thule Gauntlet TMPA-115 15-Inch PC/MacBook Pro Attache' (Black)\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A nice minimalist case\\n\\nReview: The Thule Gauntlet TMPA-115 is a fine attach case for carrying a laptop and a tablet. It is sturdy, water resistant, and lightweight.\\n\\nWhat I Like\\n*The case combines a hard exterior shell with a fully sealed zipper, providing good protection against weather and moisture. It is important to recognize, though, that the case does not have a lot of padding. Anybody who tends to bash their stuff around or is klutzy may want to consider a case with more shock protection.\\n*Both the laptop compartment and the tablet sleeve have a strap (elastic or Velcro, respectively) to secure the devices placed in them.\\n*This attach doesn't look like a typical corporate laptop briefcase. That's good from both a style perspective and a security perspective--let's face it, most standard-issue bags look really dorky and it's always good to obscure that you're carrying expensive electronics.\\n*There is a fold out area, behind the tablet sleeve, for carrying papers and other odds and ends. It's rather small; don't count on putting bulky files or books in it.\\n*A removable shoulder strap is included so that the case can be carried hands-free.\\n*25-year(!) warranty.\\n\\nI do have a cosmetic issue with the case that is mostly a personal matter. Large Thule logos have been prominently placed on the shoulder strap and on the case itself. While this does not affect the functionality at all, I feel it makes the case a bit obnoxious for business use. Of course, the sort of person who flaunts, say, a Tumi carry-on or an Arc'teryx jacket won't be bothered at all. To each her/his own taste, right?\\n\\nBottom line: the TMPA-115 is a nicely designed attach case for carrying and protecting a laptop and tablet. It is best suited for people who do not need to carry a lot of stuff beyond their electronics. Four stars.\",\n \"Product: BioShock lets you do the impossible as you explore a mysterious underwater city. When your plane crashes, you discover Rapture - an underwater Utopia torn apart by civil war. Caught between powerful forces and hunted down by genetically modified \\\"splicers\\\" and deadly security systems, you have to come to grips with a deadly, mysterious world filled with powerful technology and fascinating characters. As little girls loot the dead, and biologically mutated citizens ambush you at every turn. Now you're trapped, caught in the middle of a genetic war that will challenge both your capacity to survive and your moral allegiance to your own humanity. Make meaningful and mature decisions that culminate in the grand question - do you exploit the innocent survivors of Rapture to save yourself - or risk all to become their savior?\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Notes from an old fan of FPS games\\n\\nReview: Many reviewers have already covered BioShock's story, features, and gameplay extensively, so I'm just going to talk about a few things that I've noticed as a long-time fan of first-person shooters.\\n\\n*BioShock is one of the most well-written games ever. Even if you aren't familiar with Ayn Rand, the story is rich, moving, and deeply satisfying. The voice acting, character development, and cutscenes are all of very high quality.\\n\\n*The underwater setting is unique (finally, a game not set on a distant planet, a tropical island, a military base, or some combination of those) and beautifully realized. The music, environmental sounds and Art Deco graphics are all well done and add a lot to the playing experience.\\n\\n*Each level is designed well and contains a fair amount of territory to explore. You are on rails more or less, as in all FPS games, but there is enough freedom to avoid making the game feel oppressively linear.\\n\\n*Overall, the game is not terribly difficult. Boss battles are only slightly harder than fights with generic enemies, for the most part, and there aren't any ridiculously difficult puzzles to solve. The developers focused more on the story and on making all aspects of the game fit together holistically, rather than on trying to come up with mega-challenges for diehard gamers.\\n\\n*Replayability is high, due to the way weapons and powers are earned as well as to the ability to follow different strategies throughout the game. Having said that, BioShock isn't as chock full of hidden features, secret abilities, and obscure actions as Japanese games (the Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, and Resident Evil series all come to mind here. And yes, I know SH and RE are survival horror games, not FPS's).\\n\\n-----\\nBottom line: despite showing its age a bit, BioShock is still one of the best games I've ever played. Anybody who enjoys FPS and action games will dig BioShock. Judged on gameplay mechanics alone, BioShock is a four star game but the stunning graphics, high production values, and outstanding storyline push it to five stars.\",\n \"Product: BioShock is an innovative role-playing shooter from Irrational Games who was named IGN’s 2005 Developer of the Year. BioShock immerses players into a war-torn underwater utopia, where mankind has abandoned their humanity in their quest for perfection.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Notes from an old fan of FPS games\\n\\nReview: Many reviewers have already covered BioShock's story, features, and gameplay extensively, so I'm just going to talk about a few things that I've noticed as a long-time fan of first-person shooters.\\n\\n*BioShock is one of the most well-written games ever. Even if you aren't familiar with Ayn Rand, the story is rich, moving, and deeply satisfying. The voice acting, character development, and cutscenes are all of very high quality.\\n\\n*The underwater setting is unique (finally, a game not set on a distant planet, a tropical island, a military base, or some combination of those) and beautifully realized. The music, environmental sounds and Art Deco graphics are all well done and add a lot to the playing experience.\\n\\n*Each level is designed well and contains a fair amount of territory to explore. You are on rails more or less, as in all FPS games, but there is enough freedom to avoid making the game feel oppressively linear.\\n\\n*Overall, the game is not terribly difficult. Boss battles are only slightly harder than fights with generic enemies, for the most part, and there aren't any ridiculously difficult puzzles to solve. The developers focused more on the story and on making all aspects of the game fit together holistically, rather than on trying to come up with mega-challenges for diehard gamers.\\n\\n*Replayability is high, due to the way weapons and powers are earned as well as to the ability to follow different strategies throughout the game. Having said that, BioShock isn't as chock full of hidden features, secret abilities, and obscure actions as Japanese games (the Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, and Resident Evil series all come to mind here. And yes, I know SH and RE are survival horror games, not FPS's).\\n\\n*There is some downloadable content available through the online PlayStation Store, but it isn't free. It would have been nice if there was a free teaser or sample to try before committing to buying the downloads.\\n\\n-----\\nBottom line: despite being a delayed port to the PS3, BioShock is still one of the best games currently available. Anybody who enjoys FPS and action games will dig BioShock. Judged on gameplay mechanics alone, BioShock is a four star game but the stunning graphics, high production values, and outstanding storyline push it to five stars.\",\n \"Product: Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Notes from a long-time MGS fan\\n\\nReview: Lots (and lots and lots) of reviewers have already covered Metal Gear's story, features, and gameplay extensively in the main product listing for this game, so I'm just going to talk about a few things I think potential purchasers will find useful.\\n\\nNewcomers to Metal Gear Solid\\n*If you've never played any of the games in the Metal Gear Solid series, you really should find a way to play <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Metal-Gear-Solid-The-Essential-Collection/dp/B001383L36/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection</a> before picking up MGS4. Each of the first three games contains important character information and backstory that is indispensable to fully enjoying MGS4 . Playing MGS4 without first experiencing MGS, MGS2, and MGS3 would be like seeing Star Wars Episodes 1-3 before seeing Episodes 4-6. In other words, a big mistake.\\n*MGS4 truly sets the standard for graphics, storytelling, and production values on the PS3. No, you won't be mashing buttons on your controller as much as you're probably used to, as many people here have noted, but you WILL become emotionally connected to the story and characters at a level of intensity that is usually only reached by books and films.\\n\\nMGS Veterans\\n*Yup, the controls have changed AGAIN. But the overall control scheme is pretty close to Snake Eater/Subsistence so the learning curve isn't too steep.\\n*The default camera view is the same as in Subsistence. I find it to be much easier to use than the system in the first two MGS games, where one had to constantly switch between the fixed-perspective view and first-person view.\\n*As usual, Kojima Productions has baked in a lot of replay value. There are rewards for completing the game in various ways, such as no kills, no alerts, or in a certain amount of time. There are is also a ranking system (emblems) that provides incentives for playing through the game multiple times.\\n*Something that is very different from the rest of the series is the ability to purchase weapons, ammo, and other supplies at pretty much any time. This changes the dynamic of the game because foraging for items isn't terribly important anymore.\\n*I wish a cut-scene theater was included, like in Subsistence. There isn't any way to view cut-scenes outside of the regular sequence of events in the game.\\n*The game opens with a selection of faux TV shows and commercials. Watch carefully--many of the voice actors appear in these videos. Pretty cool, especially if you've ever wondered what the people behind the voices look like.\\n*Be sure to download the free MGS4 Database from the PSN Store. It is a comprehensive history of the complete Metal Gear universe. Best of all, it's MGS4 spoiler-free until you've completed the game at least once.\\n\\nBottom line: an essential, landmark video game that also serves as a stunning capstone to a legendary series.\",\n \"Product: Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age. The story of former outlaw, John Marston, Red Dead Redemption takes players on a great adventure across the American frontier.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: \\\"Blackwater. S#^+. I'm still only in Blackwater...\\\"\\n\\nReview: A man is forced by the government to accept a difficult task . A powerful man, who was formerly a popular leader but is now considered a criminal, must be eliminated. Getting close to the target will require a long, arduous expedition to a highly fortified compound. The government must not be connected in any way to the mission. Sound familiar?\\n\\nNo, the target's name is not Kurtz in Red Dead Redemption. But it might as well be. Rockstar has once again taken inspiration from a masterpiece of cinema. In the same way that the Grand Theft Auto series is strongly linked to works by Singleton, Scorsese, De Palma, and Kurosawa, Red Dead Redemption pays homage to Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now.\\n\\nOn the surface, RDR appears to be based on classic Westerns. The game is set in the American frontier at the beginning of the 20th century. There are plenty of references to films directed by John Ford, Sergio Leone, Clint Eastwood, and Sam Peckinpah. The driving forces behind the game's narrative, however, are questions about duty versus honor, confrontations with enemies who may not truly be opposed to what your character represents, and most importantly, the achievement of spiritual redemption by completing a psychologically harrowing journey. Western films often address these themes as well, of course, but without any ambiguity or ambivalence. It's always crystal clear who is good, who is evil, and what is right and what is wrong in these films. In contrast, RDR and AN deliberately obscure their moral viewpoint on the actions of their characters.\\n\\nAnybody familiar with Apocalypse Now will recognize that many aspects of RDR's story are directly analogous to events in AN. While the characters and motivations of John Marston and Final Boss (no spoilers here) are never as fully developed as those of Captain Willard and Colonel Kurtz--due to both Rockstar's avoidance of Metal Gear Solid-length cutscenes and the limitations of the videogame medium--all of AN's key plot points are present in the game. There's even a minor reference to the sniper execution scene in Full Metal Jacket that helps reinforce RDR's connections to AN. All of this adds up to a rich and compelling story arc, especially considering RDR is a videogame.\\n\\nStory and influences aside, the bigger question is whether or not Red Dead Redemption is fun to play. The answer is YES. The graphics, especially the environmental effects, are outstanding. There's a good chance you will find yourself just sitting on a horse admiring a spectacular sunset or taking in the dramatic view from a mesa or hilltop and not doing anything else. The controls are easy to learn and quickly become intuitive. Finally, as is the norm with Rockstar, the game's world is gigantic and full of missions, mini-games, and random encounters. A few minor things feel a bit unfinished, such as some missions that involve long journeys without characters saying anything, or unrefined (it's left to the player to figure out how the inventory management system works while playing) but there aren't any glaring flaws overall. Well worth picking up.\",\n \"Product: Welcome to Rapture, a city where opportunity awaits those brave enough to grasp it. A city where the artist need not fear the censor. Where the scientist is not bound by petty morality. Where the great are not held back by the weak. And with the sweat of your brow, Rapture can become your city as well. Bioshock - one of the greatest games of all time - is now on the Mac. Set in an alternate 1960, Bioshock places you in the middle of Rapture an underwater utopia gone very badly wrong. Caught between powerful forces, and hunted down by genetically modified \\\"splicers\\\" and deadly security systems, you have to come to grips with a deadly, mysterious world filled with powerful technology and fascinating characters. With a provocative and intelligent storyline this is a game that is alternately beautiful, thrilling, funny and frightening and always very involving. An experience that makes you think while you play.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Notes from an old fan of FPS games\\n\\nReview: Many people have already extensively discussed BioShock's story, features, and gameplay in reviews of the console versions of the game, so I'm just going to talk about a few things I've noticed as a long-time fan of first-person shooters.\\n\\n*BioShock is one of the most well-written games ever. Even if you aren't familiar with Ayn Rand, the story is rich, moving, and deeply satisfying. The voice acting, character development, and cutscenes are all of very high quality.\\n\\n*The underwater setting is unique (finally, a game not set on a distant planet, a tropical island, a military base, or some combination of those) and beautifully realized. The music, environmental sounds and Art Deco graphics are all well done and add a lot to the playing experience.\\n\\n*Each level is designed well and contains a fair amount of territory to explore. You are on rails more or less, as in all FPS games, but there is enough freedom to avoid making the game feel oppressively linear.\\n\\n*Overall, the game is not terribly difficult. Boss battles are only slightly harder than fights with generic enemies, for the most part, and there aren't any ridiculously difficult puzzles to solve. The developers focused more on the story and on making all aspects of the game fit together holistically, rather than on trying to come up with mega-challenges for diehard gamers.\\n\\n*Replayability is high, due to the way weapons and powers are earned as well as to the ability to follow different strategies throughout the game. Having said that, BioShock isn't as chock full of hidden features, secret abilities, and obscure actions as Japanese games (the Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, and Resident Evil series all come to mind here. And yes, I know SH and RE are survival horror games, not FPS's).\\n\\n-----\\nBottom line: despite being a port to the Mac, BioShock is still one of the best games currently available. Anybody who enjoys FPS and action games will dig BioShock. Judged on gameplay mechanics alone, BioShock is a four star game but the stunning graphics, high production values, and outstanding storyline push it to five stars.\",\n \"Product: Welcome to Rapture, a city where opportunity awaits those brave enough to grasp it. A city where the artist need not fear the censor. Where the scientist is not bound by petty morality. Where the great are not held back by the weak. And with the sweat of your brow, Rapture can become your city as well. Bioshock - one of the greatest games of all time - is now on the Mac. Set in an alternate 1960, Bioshock places you in the middle of Rapture an underwater utopia gone very badly wrong. Caught between powerful forces, and hunted down by genetically modified \\\"splicers\\\" and deadly security systems, you have to come to grips with a deadly, mysterious world filled with powerful technology and fascinating characters. With a provocative and intelligent storyline this is a game that is alternately beautiful, thrilling, funny and frightening and always very involving. An experience that makes you think while you play.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Notes from an old fan of FPS games\\n\\nReview: Many people have already extensively discussed BioShock's story, features, and gameplay in reviews of the console versions of the game, so I'm just going to talk about a few things I've noticed as a long-time fan of first-person shooters.\\n\\n*BioShock is one of the most well-written games ever. Even if you aren't familiar with Ayn Rand, the story is rich, moving, and deeply satisfying. The voice acting, character development, and cutscenes are all of very high quality.\\n\\n*The underwater setting is unique (finally, a game not set on a distant planet, a tropical island, a military base, or some combination of those) and beautifully realized. The music, environmental sounds and Art Deco graphics are all well done and add a lot to the playing experience.\\n\\n*Each level is designed well and contains a fair amount of territory to explore. You are on rails more or less, as in all FPS games, but there is enough freedom to avoid making the game feel oppressively linear.\\n\\n*Overall, the game is not terribly difficult. Boss battles are only slightly harder than fights with generic enemies, for the most part, and there aren't any ridiculously difficult puzzles to solve. The developers focused more on the story and on making all aspects of the game fit together holistically, rather than on trying to come up with mega-challenges for diehard gamers.\\n\\n*Replayability is high, due to the way weapons and powers are earned as well as to the ability to follow different strategies throughout the game. Having said that, BioShock isn't as chock full of hidden features, secret abilities, and obscure actions as Japanese games (the Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, and Resident Evil series all come to mind here. And yes, I know SH and RE are survival horror games, not FPS's).\\n\\n-----\\nBottom line: despite being a port to the Mac, BioShock is still one of the best games currently available. Anybody who enjoys FPS and action games will dig BioShock. Judged on gameplay mechanics alone, BioShock is a four star game but the stunning graphics, high production values, and outstanding storyline push it to five stars.\",\n \"Product: The creators of the beloved “Toy Story” films re-open the toy box and bring movie goers back to the delightful world of our favorite gang of toy characters in “Toy Story 3”. As Andy prepares to depart for college, Buzz, Woody and the rest of his loyal toys are troubled about their uncertain future. Directed by Lee Unkrich (co-director of “Toy Story 2” and “Finding Nemo”), “Toy Story 3” is a comical new adventure in Disney Digital 3D that lands the toys in a room full of untamed tots who can’t wait to get their sticky little fingers on these “new” toys. It’s pandemonium as they try to stay together, ensuring “no toy gets left behind.” Pixar veteran Darla K. Anderson (\\\"Cars\\\" and \\\"Monsters, Inc.\\\") produces, while Michael Arndt, Academy Award-winning screenwriter of \\\"Little Miss Sunshine,\\\" brings his unique talents and comedic sensibilities. In the Toy Story 3: The Video Game help Buzz, Woody and the rest of the Toys ensure no toy gets left behind. Dive into to all new heroic adventures in Story Mode or let your imagination run wild in the exiting new open world of Toy Box Mode! Come and play to infinity…and beyond.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A fine game for kids (and big Pixar fans)\\n\\nReview: What you see is what you get: an all-ages videogame based on Toy Story 3. Kids will love the opportunity to immerse themselves in two gameworlds, first a scripted \\\"on rails\\\" adventure and second, a highly customizable, free-roam sandbox.\\n\\nAs one would expect from a game aimed at a broad age range, the controls are nice and simple and do not require any complex combos to enjoy the game fully. Contextual help popups are liberally scattered throughout the game, helping to make the learning curve shallow and short. Gameplay is simple but not overly simplistic, with enough variety to keep both kids and adults engaged.\\n\\nThe big question, of course, is whether this game takes good advantage of its Pixar license. Happily, yes! Character voices sound just like they do in the movie. The graphics are bright, colorful, and true to Pixar's signature style. And as a bonus, there are numerous references to other Pixar movies, especially in the free-roam sandbox.\\n\\nBottom line: kids who love Toy Story will also love this game. Adult Pixar fans will enjoy playing as well, as long as one doesn't expect \\\"grown-up\\\" storytelling and gameplay mechanics (it'll help if you're in the mood for some mindless fun).\",\n \"Product: The 30 minute short film, created and directed by John Hillcoat (the director of The Proposition and The Road), chronicles a slice-in-time of protagonist John Marston as he tracks down his former fellow outlaw and friend, Bill Williamson. Along the way, Marston encounters many of Red Dead Redemption's eclectic cast of dreamers, misfits and liars. Using the world of Red Dead Redemption as a virtual film studio and created entirely with in-game assets and technology, Hillcoat re-imagines Marston's pursuit of justice and salvation.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: \\\"Blackwater. S#^+. I'm still only in Blackwater...\\\"\\n\\nReview: A man is forced by the government to accept a difficult task . A powerful man, who was formerly a popular leader but is now considered a criminal, must be eliminated. Getting close to the target will require a long, arduous expedition to a highly fortified compound. The government must not be connected in any way to the mission. Sound familiar?\\n\\nNo, the target's name is not Kurtz in Red Dead Redemption. But it might as well be. Rockstar has once again taken inspiration from a masterpiece of cinema. In the same way that the Grand Theft Auto series is strongly linked to works by Singleton, Scorsese, De Palma, and Kurosawa, Red Dead Redemption pays homage to Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now.\\n\\nOn the surface, RDR appears to be based on classic Westerns. The game is set in the American frontier at the beginning of the 20th century. There are plenty of references to films directed by John Ford, Sergio Leone, Clint Eastwood, and Sam Peckinpah. The driving forces behind the game's narrative, however, are questions about duty versus honor, confrontations with enemies who may not truly be opposed to what your character represents, and most importantly, the achievement of spiritual redemption by completing a psychologically harrowing journey. Western films often address these themes as well, of course, but without any ambiguity or ambivalence. It's always crystal clear who is good, who is evil, and what is right and what is wrong in these films. In contrast, RDR and AN deliberately obscure their moral viewpoint on the actions of their characters.\\n\\nAnybody familiar with Apocalypse Now will recognize that many aspects of RDR's story are directly analogous to events in AN. While the characters and motivations of John Marston and Final Boss (no spoilers here) are never as fully developed as those of Captain Willard and Colonel Kurtz--due to both Rockstar's avoidance of Metal Gear Solid-length cutscenes and the limitations of the videogame medium--all of AN's key plot points are present in the game. There's even a minor reference to the sniper execution scene in Full Metal Jacket that helps reinforce RDR's connections to AN. All of this adds up to a rich and compelling story arc, especially considering RDR is a videogame.\\n\\nStory and influences aside, the bigger question is whether or not Red Dead Redemption is fun to play. The answer is YES. The graphics, especially the environmental effects, are outstanding. There's a good chance you will find yourself just sitting on a horse admiring a spectacular sunset or taking in the dramatic view from a mesa or hilltop and not doing anything else. The controls are easy to learn and quickly become intuitive. Finally, as is the norm with Rockstar, the game's world is gigantic and full of missions, mini-games, and random encounters. A few minor things feel a bit unfinished, such as some missions that involve long journeys without characters saying anything, or unrefined (it's left to the player to figure out how the inventory management system works while playing) but there aren't any glaring flaws overall. Well worth picking up.\\n\\n------\\nA note about the John Hillcoat DVD\\nThe 30-minute movie on the bonus DVD uses footage from cut scenes that mostly occur early in the game. Don't watch the movie before playing unless you want a \\\"Preview of Coming Attractions.\\\" Also, the movie can be streamed or downloaded from Rockstar's website.\",\n \"Product: Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age. The story of former outlaw, John Marston, Red Dead Redemption takes players on a great adventure across the American frontier. The Legends and Killers Multiplayer Pack: Adds to the Red Dead multiplayer experience with nine additional active Competitive mode map locations tailored for multiplayer action, 8 playable characters from Red Dead Revolver, the devastating Tomahawk weapon and more.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: \\\"Blackwater. S#^+. I'm still only in Blackwater...\\\"\\n\\nReview: A man is forced by the government to accept a difficult task . A powerful man, who was formerly a popular leader but is now considered a criminal, must be eliminated. Getting close to the target will require a long, arduous expedition to a highly fortified compound. The government must not be connected in any way to the mission. Sound familiar?\\n\\nNo, the target's name is not Kurtz in Red Dead Redemption. But it might as well be. Rockstar has once again taken inspiration from a masterpiece of cinema. In the same way that the Grand Theft Auto series is strongly linked to works by Singleton, Scorsese, De Palma, and Kurosawa, Red Dead Redemption pays homage to Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now.\\n\\nOn the surface, RDR appears to be based on classic Westerns. The game is set in the American frontier at the beginning of the 20th century. There are plenty of references to films directed by John Ford, Sergio Leone, Clint Eastwood, and Sam Peckinpah. The driving forces behind the game's narrative, however, are questions about duty versus honor, confrontations with enemies who may not truly be opposed to what your character represents, and most importantly, the achievement of spiritual redemption by completing a psychologically harrowing journey. Western films often address these themes as well, of course, but without any ambiguity or ambivalence. It's always crystal clear who is good, who is evil, and what is right and what is wrong in these films. In contrast, RDR and AN deliberately obscure their moral viewpoint on the actions of their characters.\\n\\nAnybody familiar with Apocalypse Now will recognize that many aspects of RDR's story are directly analogous to events in AN. While the characters and motivations of John Marston and Final Boss (no spoilers here) are never as fully developed as those of Captain Willard and Colonel Kurtz--due to both Rockstar's avoidance of Metal Gear Solid-length cutscenes and the limitations of the videogame medium--all of AN's key plot points are present in the game. There's even a minor reference to the sniper execution scene in Full Metal Jacket that helps reinforce RDR's connections to AN. All of this adds up to a rich and compelling story arc, especially considering RDR is a videogame.\\n\\nStory and influences aside, the bigger question is whether or not Red Dead Redemption is fun to play. The answer is YES. The graphics, especially the environmental effects, are outstanding. There's a good chance you will find yourself just sitting on a horse admiring a spectacular sunset or taking in the dramatic view from a mesa or hilltop and not doing anything else. The controls are easy to learn and quickly become intuitive. Finally, as is the norm with Rockstar, the game's world is gigantic and full of missions, mini-games, and random encounters. A few minor things feel a bit unfinished, such as some missions that involve long journeys without characters saying anything, or unrefined (it's left to the player to figure out how the inventory management system works while playing) but there aren't any glaring flaws overall.\\n\\nThe highlight of the DLC in the Game of the Year Edition is Undead Nightmare. Imagine Resident Evil set in the RDR universe...but with the trademark Rockstar mix of violence, gore, and humor. Make sure you play the main game first; many of the characters make, er, *interesting* reappearances.\\n\\nWell worth picking up, especially with all the DLC now included on disc.\",\n \"Product: Get blown away by your games AND movies in Dolby Digital Surround Sound with the Turtle Beach Ear Force PX4. With up to 15 hours of uninterrupted, crystal clear wireless play, the PX4 not only dominates for PS4, PS3 and Xbox 360 games, but lets you experience Netflix or Blu-Ray Disc movies in cinematic surround sound. Don't settle for less; get the Turtle Beach Audio Advantage today.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Works well with a PS3\\n\\nReview: I'm using the Turtle Beach Ear Force PX4 wireless headphones with my \\\"fat\\\" 60Gb PS3. Overall, I am very satisfied, although I have a few quibbles.\\n\\nWhat I like\\n*Setup was easy. All you have to do is connect the PX4's base station to the PS3's Optical jack and to one of the USB ports. Then set the PS3 to send audio to the Optical jack, if it wasn't already configured to do so. If you have another A/V component that needs an optical audio signal, the base station passes the signal through, even when the headphones aren't being used.\\n*The headset is reasonably well made and comfortable to wear for long periods. No, the build quality and materials are not up to the standard of those AKG or Denon studio cans you've had your eye on but the PX4 does the job well enough in my opinion.\\n*There are lots of configuration options, including the placement of the virtual speakers in the soundfield, a volume limiter, peak sound limiting, and mic sensitivity.\\n*I also have a home theater audio system hooked up to the PS3 and the PX4 works seamlessly alongside it. When I'm not using the headphones, the base station automatically turns itself off and doesn't interfere with anything.\\n*Most importantly, the PX4 system generates a soundfield with good separation and presence for the virtual speakers and the headphones sound more than good enough for gaming.\\n\\nCaveats\\n*The base station does not support DTS sound. This can be a pain if a game does not allow configuring its sound output within the game because you then have to fiddle with the PS3's Optical output settings to force Dolby output. You also have to remember to return the settings to their original configuration.\\n*For the most part, the wireless connectivity is clear and trouble-free. However, I live in an area where there are lots of Wi-Fi networks overlapping each other. When there is a lot of Wi-Fi activity going on, the sound can suffer from dropouts and static.\\n*An extremely minimalistic Quick Start guide is the only documentation provided in the box. Turtle Bay should pack in at least a stripped-down manual so that quickly checking how a feature works or how to change a setting doesn't require firing up another device.\\n\\nBottom line: all you need to know, really, is that once you start playing with the headphones on, you forget you're wearing them and quickly become immersed in the game. Four stars, keeping in mind that people living in places with a lot of Wi-Fi traffic might find wired headphones to be a better choice.\",\n \"Product: The BISTRO B. Over Automatic Coffeemaker showcases innovative technology by automating the popular \\\"pour over\\\" method. The sleek, contemporary design looks great on your counter from all angles. You can watch how your coffee brew in less than 6 minutes. Coffee maker overflows if you use too much of grind or if the reservoir is left full overnight. Kindly note the reservoir should be empty when not in use.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Fine coffee, no problems\\n\\nReview: I've been using this coffee maker at least once daily, sometimes more frequently, for four months now. It makes fine tasting filter coffee. I haven't had any of the durability or build quality issues others have reported here thus far.\\n\\nNow for some context for my rating:\\n1. I drink a lot of coffee. At home I make it using either this machine or a French press and drink it black. When I want an espresso or anything involving steamed milk, I go to a coffee house or coffee bar. I stick to the basics and very rarely add syrups, sweeteners, or flavorings.\\n\\n2. A design flaw is that the filter basket has a small capacity. This creates several ways for the basket to overflow and make a mess, including using more than 6 or 7 tablespoons of finely ground coffee (once the grounds bloom there's very little room left for water) or making more than 6-7 cups of coffee at a time (unless you like weak coffee resulting from austere use of grounds). But anybody used to a French press will be familiar with these limitations.\\n\\n3. I hand wash the various parts of the coffee maker. The filter assembly and carafe are washed daily while the shower head gets cleaned once a week. I haven't had any issues with hygiene or sanitation. If anything, more components and areas of this Bodum machine are easily accessible than on typical drip coffee makers.\\n\\n4. After reading some earlier reviews, I make sure to keep the area where the carafe sits during operation free of coffee grounds and water as much as possible. I also remove the water reservoir between brews to allow the intake and tank areas to dry out.\\n\\nBottom line: I like the Bodum 11001 coffee maker. It makes good coffee, heats water to a high temperature, and is easy to use and clean. Four stars.\\n\\n----------\\nUpdate (August 2016): no problems to report.\\nUpdate (November 2016): no problems to report.\\nUpdate (February 2017): no problems to report.\\nUpdate (July 2017): no problems to report.\",\n \"Product: Oxo good grips, stainless steel, flexible kitchen & herb scissors, soft, comfortable, non-slip handles conform to the hand while cutting, hardened stainless steel blades cut through herbs, Meat, poultry, twine & more, ideal for everyday kitchen, craft & household use, blades come apart for easy cleaning & feature patent pending release tabs to ensure they don't separate on their own, hand wash with warm, soapy water & promptly dry. This product adds a great value. Product is highly durable and very easy to use. This product is manufactured in china.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Comfortable and well designed\\n\\nReview: The Oxo Good Grips Flexible Kitchen & Herb Snips are a nice pair of scissors. These scissors are comfortable in the hand, cut cleanly, and are easy to disassemble and wash.\\n\\nI especially like the large, ambidextrous grips. They allow a great deal of control over cutting while providing a secure hold over the scissors. Another design feature I like is how the blades are easy to separate for cleaning yet are held together securely by a simply manipulated knob-and-hole mechanism.\\n\\nMy only complaint, which is a quibble, is that the tips of the blades are somewhat blunt. Close up and precision work would be easier if the blades ended with a thinner taper or came to a sharper point.\\n\\nFour stars.\",\n \"Product: Fischer-Bargoin is a family owned company in Thiers, France with a passion for cutlery since 1859. Today the company is managed by Lionel Raynaud, whose family has owned the company for over 150-year. Fischer-Bargoin offers an extensive range of small equipment for butchers and catering services as well as high quality French cutlery to professionals -11-inch oval sharpening steel with diamond coating enterely Made in France - chrome coating for a smoother cut and better lifetime.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: An essential part of every cook's toolkit\\n\\nReview: The best ingredients, recipes, and technique won't matter a bit if you don't have sharp knives. Dull blades not only force you to work harder but can also make finished dishes unattractive. Thick, irregular slices of meat and hacked up vegetables will greatly diminish the tableside appeal of a meal you've spent time planning, preparing, and presenting.\\n\\nNobody wants to sharpen their knives before each and every use though; in addition to being time consuming, sharpening grinds down knife blades. So, most experienced cooks use a steel to hone the edge on their knives between sharpenings.\\n\\nFischer-Castet/Fischer-Bargoin has designed an excellent steel. The 11-inch Fusil Diamant has three features that set it apart from the sort of steels that are included in kitchen knife sets or sold at hardware stores:\\n*The diamond coating creates less drag on blades than uncoated steels, making it easier to swipe knives along the steel.\\n*An 11-inch length helps to hone knives with a minimum of strokes.\\n*The plastic handle is more hygienic and easier to keep clean than wood.\\n\\nBottom line: a fine product and well worth the premium over typical home-kitchen steels.\",\n \"Product: Sunbeam&Rsquo;S Panini Maker And Grill Is Designed With A Floating Hinge System That Adjusts For Variable Sandwich Thicknesses. The 2-In-1 Functionality Can Be Used For Versatile, Easy And Convenient Countertop Cooking, Allowing It To Work As A Standard Panini Maker Or A Flat Grill.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Pretty good for a budget grill\\n\\nReview: I picked up the Sunbeam CKSBPM5020 to use as a sandwich press. It not only makes hot sandwiches quite well, it also has some features not often found on inexpensive indoor grills:\\n*Adjustable temperature\\n*Indicator lights for power and readiness for cooking\\n*Floating hinge that makes pressing thin and thick sandwiches equally easy\\n\\nThe only drawbacks are that everything, including the accessories, is made from lightweight materials and the grill plates are not detachable. Neither of these take much away from an appliance that I only use a few times a month. If, however, you plan on eating grilled cheese sandwiches or cooking bacon every day, it's probably better to buy a heavier duty grill.\\n\\nFour stars.\\n\\n----------\\nUpdate (November 2015): still using this grill, no problems to report.\\nUpdate (March 2017): no problems to report.\",\n \"Product: Asparagus is the perfect accompaniment to nearly anything, from poached eggs with hollandaise sauce to rack of lamb. This asparagus pot with basket is a great way to prepare asparagus, as well as larger vegetables like carrots. The basket has a collapsible handle that helps lift it out of the pot so that asparagus spears can be easily plated intact for a fabulous presentation. Contemporary style, a unique shape and handles that make a statement make this Circulon Contempo 3. 5-quart covered asparagus pot with basket a great choice for healthy cooking. The wire basket allows asparagus and other larger vegetables to stand upright, so that they cook evenly and are less likely to break, preserving them for a gourmet presentation. Heavy gauge hard-anodized aluminum offers fast, steady heat and the sturdy glass lid allows cooking to be monitored without losing heat. The pot's interior features the TOTAL Food Release System of circles, which reduces surface abrasion and is coupled with DuPont's Autograph 3-layer nonstick to deliver extraordinary food release and exceptional dependability and it's metal utensil safe. The stainless steel handles are dual riveted for extra strength, padded for comfort and oven safe to 400-degree f.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A fine way to steam asparagus\\n\\nReview: This is a well-constructed steamer basket + pot, albeit with a specialized design, that makes a fine addition to any cook's battery of equipment.\\n\\nThings I like:\\n*Non-stick material that is safe to use with metal utensils\\n*Handles are riveted to the pot, not spot-welded\\n*Well-insulated handles on both pot and lid\\n*Lifetime guarantee\\n\\nThe only aspect of the set I would change would be to make the bottom of the steamer basket a finer grid (in other words, use more metal rods and put them closer together). That way, very skinny asparagus stalks would be less likely to fall through the bottom of the basket. This is a quibble, in any case, and overall this is a nicely made, quality product. Four stars.\",\n \"Product: The velvety touch band feels wonderfully soft to the touch and protects your hand from getting too hot. The tea cup is pure and simple it its design and has a practical detail with a groove to hold the tea bag. Kahla patented Touch surface is food safe dishwasher safe and microwave safe and heat insulating. Touch was awarded ten international design awards. We hope you enjoy our products made in Germany using environmentally and socially sustainable production practices.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Finally, a non-scalding handleless cup!\\n\\nReview: Remember when your favorite coffee joint started handing out those cardboard sleeves that go around paper cups? What a great invention...instant heat protection for whenever you didn't happen to be carrying a thick-walled or insulated mug with you.\\n\\nNow the same protection has been built into a ceramic handless tea cup. The Kahla Touch Five Senses cup has a soft felt ring that allows you to pick it up comfortably, even right after filling it with hot water. No more waiting for the cup to cool down or having to use a dishcloth or napkin to shield your hands from the heat.\\n\\nThe only (slight) flaw in the Five Senses design is the tea bag string notch. When the cup is full, it is easy to slop liquid through the notch when picking up or moving the cup. Other than that, the cup seems solidly made.\\n\\nFour stars.\",\n \"Product: Inspired by professionals and designed for connoisseurs, KRUPS products have been built with three key attributes in mind: Passion, Precision and Perfection. Prepare a large variety of fresh, tasty and healthy juices with the KRUPS ZB500E52 Slow Juice Extractor. Thanks to its breakthrough juice press technology (with 7 patents) the KRUPS ZB500E52 Slow Juicer extracts more juice and gives a very dry pulp. The KRUPS ZB500E52 Slow Juice Extractor comes with 2 different stainless steel baskets: a finer grid basket (for juices and cocktails) and a coarser grid basket (for sauces, smoothies and coulis). You can vary your tastes infinitely: the only limit is your imagination. This Slow Juicer is easy to use, easy to clean (all removable parts are dishwasher safe) and easy to store (compact design). The KRUPS ZB500E52 Slow Juicer is made in France and has a 2-year worldwide warranty.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Notes from a newcomer to juicers\\n\\nReview: The Krups Infinity Slow Juicer ZB500E is the first juicer I've owned. If you've used a food processor or a food mill before, you'll find the prep work, running the juicer, and cleaning up to be similar.\\n\\nI've been processing several types of fruit individually to make juices for drinking and for use as recipe ingredients: citrus, firm fleshed with thin skin, and soft fleshed with thin skin (such as lime, mango, and tomato respectively).\\n\\nThe total amount of work varies quite a bit, depending on the fruit you're juicing. Citrus needs to be peeled and cut before juicing but debris does not accumulate in the machine that quickly. Soft fleshed fruits with thin skins are the easiest to deal with; just wash, cut, and juice. The high liquid content also keeps things flowing through the juicer easily. On the other hand, fruits with firm flesh generate a lot of sludge that requires stopping and cleaning out the juicer periodically. These fruits don't need to be peeled beforehand though.\\n\\nAfter you're done processing the last batch of fruit, the machine is easy to break down. There's a minimum of eight components to wash including the pulp and juice pitchers. The included cleaning brush is a critical accessory because the spiral pressing screw and filter baskets have a lot of recessed areas that become filled with pulp and waste products.\\n\\nAll of the juices I've made have had nice fragrance, good color, and smooth texture, without any noticeable pulp. The actual taste, of course, depends on the quality and freshness of the fruit you use. In any case, Krups has been careful to make the filter basket grids and spout cover out of non-reactive metal so you can process acidic fruit with confidence.\\n\\nFinally, all the critical components feel like they're solidly made from quality materials, especially the base and motor assembly. The two pitchers and foam separator are made of very lightweight plastic, in contrast, but it's easy to find substitutes or replacements for them. Everything else should last for a long time with reasonable care.\\n\\nBottom line: the Infinity Slow Juicer has been a good way to learn about making juice at home. I enjoy having the freshest, purest juices possible readily at hand. The only drawback is that there can be a fair amount of prep and clean up work. I won't be making a single glass of juice on a rushed morning, that's for sure. But if you stick to making large or multiple batches, I think the end results are well worth the time and effort. Four stars.\",\n \"Product: The essential cookware set delivers striking contemporary looks with enduring performance. This Circulon Genesis Aluminum Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set is sure to meet those standards for every cook searching for reliably healthy and delicious results. The heavy-duty aluminum construction provides fast and even heating and the stylish porcelain exteriors are stain resistant and easy to clean. The unique TOTAL Food Release System combines PFOA-free DuPont Autograph metal utensil safe nonstick with raised circles to reduce abrasion. Long-lasting nonstick cooking surfaces resist scratching, staining and chipping and provide extraordinary food release, whether searing sesame-crusted ahi tuna steaks in the skillets or simmering whole-grain cereal in the saucepot. Stainless steel handles are double riveted for strength and the shatter-resistant glass lids allow cooking to be monitored while sealing in heat and moisture and all pieces are oven safe to 500 Degree F. Cooks can re-energize their kitchen with this fantastic 12-piece set and other pieces from the Circulon collections. Superior nonstick technology helps cooks deliver inspired, healthy dishes that earn rave reviews when cooking with this Circulon Genesis Aluminum Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: An inexpensive starter or casual use set\\n\\nReview: The Circulon Genesis series is a lightweight line of pots and pans that is well made and has a nonstick coating that is safe to use with metal utensils. These two features alone put this Genesis set ahead of most value priced sets. However, the light and thin aluminum construction means that accomplished home cooks or those who can afford the increased initial cost might want to look at higher-end cookware.\\n\\nI do think, though, Circulon Genesis is nicely suited for uses such as:\\n\\n*A quick start for college students moving off campus\\n*In a vacation house that is rented out\\n*For people who don't cook often or mainly boil liquids and heat up prepared products\\n*Anybody who wants robustly made, non-stick cookware that doesn't cost a lot, with the tradeoff of middling heat absorption and retention performance\\n\\nCooking with the Genesis set is as expected. Each piece heats up and cools down very quickly. That's OK for dishes that are cooked hot-and-fast in a single step, such as fried eggs, but not ideal for searing thick cuts of meat or for anything that goes low 'n' slow, like braises. Also, the distribution of heat across each pan depends heavily on the shape and size of the stove burner you're using, due to the thinness of the metal.\\n\\nBottom line: since Circulon offers a lifetime warranty on its products, durability concerns raised by the light materials aren't a big factor. So within the uses discussed above, I feel comfortable giving this set four stars. Committed cooks and those who can afford to spend more will, I believe, be happier by stepping up to a \\\"better\\\" or \\\"best\\\" product line.\",\n \"Product: The Bodum Bistro Automatic Pour Over Coffee Machine with Thermal Carafe comes with a removable water tank, a powerful spiral heating element that brings the water close to a boil and keeps it there while transporting it through a glass pipe over to the coffee filter. There it gets distributed evenly over the ground coffee through an easy to clean shower head that's made of plastic with an inside coating of silicone. It's the silicone with its polished smoothness all through the shower holes that keeps chalk deposits at their absolute lowest and the hot water where it belongs - flowing unobstructed onto the ground beans and brewing excellent coffee.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Fine coffee, no problems\\n\\nReview: I bought this coffee maker from a local retailer seven months ago and have been using it at least once daily, sometimes more frequently. It makes fine tasting filter coffee. I haven't had any of the durability or build quality issues other reviewers have reported.\\n\\nNow for some context for my rating:\\n1. I drink a lot of coffee. At home I make it using either this machine or a French press and drink it black. When I want an espresso or anything involving steamed milk, I go to a coffee house or coffee bar. I stick to the basics and very rarely add syrups, sweeteners, or flavorings.\\n\\n2. A design flaw is that the filter basket has a small capacity. This creates several ways for the basket to overflow and make a mess, including using more than 6 or 7 tablespoons of finely ground coffee (once the grounds bloom there's very little room left for water) or making more than 6-7 cups of coffee at a time (unless you like weak coffee resulting from austere use of grounds). But anybody used to a French press will be familiar with these limitations.\\n\\n3. I hand wash the various parts of the coffee maker. The filter assembly and carafe are washed daily while the shower head gets cleaned once a week. I haven't had any issues with hygiene or sanitation. If anything, more components and areas of this Bodum machine are easily accessible than on typical drip coffee makers.\\n\\n4. After reading some reviews of the previous release of this machine, I make sure to keep the area where the carafe sits during operation free of coffee grounds and water as much as possible. I also remove the water reservoir between brews to allow the intake and tank areas to dry out.\\n\\nBottom line: I like the Bodum 11001 coffee maker. It makes good coffee, heats water to a high temperature, and is easy to use and clean. Four stars.\\n\\n----------\\nUpdate (November 2016): no problems to report.\\nUpdate (February 2017): no problems to report.\\nUpdate (July 2017): no problems to report.\\nUpdate (February 2018): no problems to report.\\nUpdate (August 2018): no problems to report.\",\n \"Product: Cleaning lettuce and other leafy-greens is a breeze with the Twist Salad Spinner from Leifheit. The Twist Salad Spinner has a removable twist drive for space-saving storage. The large clear bowl is ideal for serving salads and other sides/desserts and features a handy in-built basket brake. The Twist Salad Spinner is made from high-quality ABS plastic coupled with soft red thermoplastic for comfort and non-slip stability. Basket and bowl are dishwasher safe; wipe Twist drive with damp cloth. 3-year warranty.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Designed well, works well\\n\\nReview: Yes, this salad spinner is a five-star product. Why? How can such a mundane product deserve a top rating?\\n\\nThe reason is simple: the modular design. Most salad spinners are a pain to wash up and store because the spinning mechanism is an unremovable part of the lid. This gives the lid-plus-mechanism unit an unwieldy and awkward shape.\\n\\nThe Leifheit 23250 Twist Salad Spinner, on the other hand, can be disassembled into its constituent parts. The bowl, the colander, the lid, and the push-to-spin handle are all easily separated. In addition, the handle is sturdily constructed and fairly well sealed against dirt and moisture.\\n\\nMost importantly, the Leifheit 23250 spins water off of salad greens effectively. So, the combination of good design and good functionality results in a five-star rating in my book.\\n\\n------\\nUpdate (June 2013): no problems to report.\\nUpdate (May 2016): still working very well after several years of daily use.\\nUpdate (March 2017): no problems to report.\",\n \"Product: Sony Mdrw24V Vertical In-The-Ear Stereo Headphones\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Fine for mobile use\\n\\nReview: I picked up these headphones to use with an iPod. They do exactly what I want them to do: allow me to listen to music without having to worry about keeping track of an expensive pair of earbuds or headphones.\\n\\nI think the sound quality is decent, with the caveat that I don't like hearing a lot of bottom end and I use AAC-encoded files on my iPod. Consequently, I don't need audiophile quality headphones for mobile listening. When I want to hear great sound, I listen to my home stereo (yes, that's incredibly old school, I know).\\n\\nBottom line: a good value, as long as you're willing to live with the limitations of a pair of cheap headphones. If you want noise canceling, mega bass response, or something flashy to impress your friends, the MDR-W24V isn't for you.\",\n \"Product: A slim and portable design makes this keypad perfect for small or large work areas. The keypad is ideal for accounting, finance, spreadsheets and more.Plug-n-play technology allows you to connect the keypad into your notebook's USB port and you're ready go.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Notes from a Mac user\\n\\nReview: First, I'll cut to the chase: the iHome IH-A600KB numeric keypad works with Macs, as long as its Num Lock function is turned off.\\n\\nNow here's the rest of the story. I tested the keypad on an i7 iMac running OS 10.6.8, connecting via the USB port on a wired Apple keyboard and then via a port on a powered USB hub. No configuration or driver downloads were necessary after plugging the keypad into either port (a Keyboard Assistant window pops up but this window can be safely dismissed).\\n\\nWhat I like\\n*USB cable is long enough to allow convenient placement for both lefties and righties, even with large laptops.\\n*Well constructed, with strain relief on both ends of the USB cable.\\n*LED indicator for Num Lock.\\n*Keys for both \\\"0\\\" and \\\"000\\\"\\n*Lightweight\\n\\nIf you've done a lot of 10-key input by touch on Apple keyboards, though, this keypad has some significant drawbacks:\\n*The ridge on the 5 key is not very high and is too close to the edge of the key. This makes it difficult to center your fingers.\\n*A backspace key has been placed in the upper right hand corner so the * key (multiplication) and the / key (division) are not in their usual Apple positions.\\n*There isn't a key for =.\\n\\nBottom line: the iHome keypad has several nice features and feels sturdily made. Those who do not rely on touch when doing 10-key input may find this keypad to be a good choice but I found it difficult to use quickly and accurately. Two stars.\",\n \"Product: Protect your pocket video or point & shoot camera with this sleek neoprene case. Carry with the wrist strap or attach it to another bag and never miss the opportunity to shoot and share.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A fine soft case\\n\\nReview: The Case Logic UNZB-3 is a nicely designed and constructed case for compact digital cameras and other small electronic devices.\\n\\nWhat I Like\\n*The neoprene has a soft hand and won't scratch anything. Neoprene also provides a small measure of shock resistance, water resistance, and temperature insulation.\\n*One side of the case is more rigid than the other, due to a sewn-in stiffener, for LCD screen protection.\\n*The hand strap attaches to a metal D-ring using a spring-loaded hook on a snap swivel. This means the strap won't get tangled up if the case swings around as you carry it.\\n*The zipper pull is sheathed in soft rubber, making it easy to grasp.\\n*25-year(!) warranty.\\n\\nAn improvement to the design would be to make the latch on the spring-loaded hook lockable, so that the hand strap cannot be detached by accident (or by \\\"accident,\\\" if you use the case in places where bag snatchers and pickpockets are common). This is a minor quibble though, especially given that the sort of gadgets that fit into this case are unlikely to be outrageously valuable. Something else to keep in mind is that the case is quite compact and probably won't have sufficient space for a device's charger, unless the charger is small and thin.\\n\\nBottom line: the UNZB-3 is a fine soft case for protecting small, relatively inexpensive electronics. It is best suited for items that don't demand quick and frequent access, such as cameras and PDA's. Cell phone and MP3 player users probably would be happier with a case that is faster and more convenient to open and close. Four stars.\",\n \"Product: Traditionally-styled backpack converts easily from work to home to travel\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A well designed backpack for workers and students\\n\\nReview: The Case Logic GBP-116 is a fine backpack for commuters, students, and business travelers who need to carry a laptop or tablet.\\n\\nWhat I Like\\n*The laptop/tablet compartment is well padded on three sides.\\n*There is a good assortment of pockets with varying levels of accessibility and capacity.\\n*This backpack doesn't look like a typical corporate laptop briefcase. That's good from both a style perspective (let's face it, most standard-issue bags look really dorky) and a security perspective (it's less obvious you're carrying an expensive device).\\n*Integrated Velcro ties keep the shoulder strap-ends rolled up neatly.\\n*A sturdy handle on the top of the bag makes it easier to handle the bag when it isn't on your back.\\n*25-year(!) warranty.\\n\\nAn improvement to the design would be to make the laptop compartment closable, preferably with a zipper, for added security and stability. As it is now, the compartment is open on its top end to the interior of the backpack. There isn't even a Velcro strap to help anchor devices inside the compartment.\\n\\nBottom line: the GBP-116 is a nicely designed backpack for carrying and protecting a laptop or tablet. Keep in mind that it is best suited for use in business and academic settings because it is not rugged enough for trekking or for adventure travel. The fabric is not heavy-duty, there's no hip strap, and the exterior water bottle pockets are small. Four stars.\",\n \"Product: The compact, foldable design of the JOBY Micro Tripod makes it easy to always have with you. The reliable stability allows your point-and-shoot or compact video camera to capture the perfect image in any lighting conditions. The sleek and portable design easily fits in any case. Precise control with 36° of tilt: the machined aluminum, mini ballhead allows for precise control in photo or video composition. Stability on even or uneven surfaces: the coated zinc alloy legs with colorful silicone foot grips stabilize point & shoot cameras. Instant setup and framing: auto-fanning leg deployment and effortless ball positioning.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Solved a problem with a waterproof camera\\n\\nReview: I have a <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP10-12-MP-Waterproof-Digital-Camera/dp/B0035WTVWI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Fujifilm FinePix XP10 12 MP Waterproof Digital Camera</a>. The waterproof design has two major drawbacks: a clear piece of glass is the only protection for the lens and the camera can only be set down on either the LCD screen or on the lens, due to its thin and curved body.\\n\\nSo, the GorillaPod Micro 250 has been a great addition to my camera. Not only does the Micro 250 act as a compact, instant tripod, it allows the camera to rest in a vertical position instead of on the lens or screen.\\n\\nThe materials and workmanship appear to be high quality, with the legs, ball swivel, and tripod mount screw all made of metal. Over time, the foot grips may stiffen or crack, as most things made of rubber do, but that's really just a quibble given the price point of the Micro 250. Replacing the whole thing won't break the bank!\\n\\nBottom line: a well-constructed, well-designed accessory for point and shoot cameras.\",\n \"Product: With active photography in mind, this rugged case was designed with a hard-shell exterior and padded interior for premium protection of your point and shoot camera.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Overall, a good protective case\\n\\nReview: The Case Logic EHC-101 is a nicely designed and constructed case for compact digital cameras and other small electronic devices. I'm using it with a <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP10/dp/B0035WTVWI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Fujifilm FinePix XP10</a>.\\n\\nWhat I Like\\n*The polyurethane outer covering of the case is protective without being excessively stiff and rigid. Keep in mind, though, that the EHC-101 will not provide as much protection from shock, knocks, and weather as a metal or hard plastic case.\\n*An elastic strap is sewn across one side of the interior to help keep devices in place.\\n*The wrist strap attaches to a D-ring using a hook on a snap swivel. This means the strap won't get tangled up if the case swings around as you carry it.\\n*Two zipper pulls allow the case to be opened quickly and easily.\\n*25-year(!) warranty.\\n\\nAn improvement to the design would be to make the wrist strap hook a spring-loaded, metal latch instead of a single molded plastic piece. It isn't that difficult to open or break the hook and detach the case from the strap. Metal would be sturdier and more secure.\\n\\nBottom line: the EHC-101 is a fine case for protecting small electronics, despite a minor design flaw. Four stars.\",\n \"Product: Feel the Groove Good Looks, Great Texture Shield your iPod from damage, without sacrificing style. The flexible silicone sleeves feature a unique textured design that looks and feels great. Protection that Fits: The thin, yet durable material is a stylish way to keep your iPod's surface free of scratches and scuffs, without adding extra bulk.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good for guarding against back panel scratches\\n\\nReview: The Belkin Essential 023 is a fine case for the 4th generation iPod. It is easy to put on and take off, fits the iPod well, and does not interfere with WiFi reception. It also has a nice anti-slip finish that makes an iPod easier to hold or prop up on an object.\\n\\nThere are a couple of things to keep in mind, though. First, the Essential 023 does not provide any protection for the front glass. It is meant to prevent damage to the shiny back panel and to the area around the Home button. Second, the case makes it easier to accidentally turn on the iPod because there isn't a cutout for the Power/Sleep button.\\n\\nBottom line: all in all, a nice accessory for 4th generation iPods. Four stars.\",\n \"Product: SDHC Class10 compliant. Fully compatible with the SD 2.0 Standard. Supports Micro SDHC devices and cardreader. Combined with a SDHC adapter can be used as standard SDHC memory card. Supports Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM). Security level complies with Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI). Compliant with RoHS requirement. An Amazon Brand.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Works well with a basic camcorder\\n\\nReview: I'm using the 16GB version of this card with a <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Philips-camcorder/dp/B005JXADTG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Philips camcorder</a> and with the built-in card readers on an i7 iMac and a first-generation PS3. The card works without any problems in each device.\\n\\nIn the camcorder the card provides about 4.25 hours of HD/1080p video storage. I don't pay much attention to error rates and read/write speeds when I'm messing around with my video camera (I'm not that serious of a videographer) but the read/write times are fast enough to not be a noticeable hindrance when I'm out shooting.\\n\\nEven so, anybody who wants to use these cards for mission-critical or archival purposes may want to wait until they establish more of a track record.\\n\\nBottom line: I'm satisfied with the performance of the card and pleased by the inclusion of a microSD to SD adapter and a clear plastic holder for both card and adapter. Four stars.\",\n \"Product: LEGO IPOD TOUCH CASE: CREATE, PLAY, PROTECT. Belkin and the LEGO Group partnered up to bring to life our shared belief in people, big and small, and the potential of their imaginations. The iPod touch LEGO case is the first fully functional, fully customizable case for iPhone 5 and iPod touch. A protective case that's fun to play with -it's the best of both worlds.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: More fun for your iPod Touch\\n\\nReview: Yep, the Belkin Lego Builder Case for the 5th generation iPod Touch is, in a word, FUN!!! It has bright, happy colors. It adds a Lego Building Plate to the back of your iPod. And best of all, it turns Apple's severe and minimalist design aesthetic on its head.\\n\\nAnybody who follows Apple knows that its lead designer, Jony Ive, has been in love with metal and glass for the last few years. Shiny, bright plastic has not been part of Apple's design vocabulary for quite some time (with the exception of the unpopular iPhone 5c). But now you can make your Touch look like the fun-machine it truly is!\\n\\nDon't worry, the Builder Case *does* work well amongst all this folly. It protects the back of the iPod Touch from dirt, scratches, and small bumps, doesn't interfere with wireless activity, and all the ports and buttons remain easily accessible.\\n\\nFive stars--the Lego Builder is a fun AND functional case.\",\n \"Product: A fast-access, multi-device, urban travel sling bag\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A fine sling camera bag\\n\\nReview: I'm using the Lowepro Transit Sling 250 AW to carry my <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Nikon-Coolpix-8700/dp/B0001EY1GY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Nikon Coolpix 8700</a> (with a lens hood that makes the camera about the size of a DSLR), a bunch of accessories, and a small point-and-shoot camera. Anybody who wants a sling style camera bag that is both sturdy and fully featured enough to be one's main bag should seriously consider the Transit Sling 250.\\n\\nWhat I like\\n*Robust construction and materials.\\n*Better balance and access to contents than a messenger bag. When the bag is swung around, it comes to a position that allows full use of your arms-unlike messenger bags.\\n*Thoughtful design and features. Pretty much every aspect of this bag is both functional and well designed. For example, exterior straps have attached elastic bands for managing loose ends, the lower body cross strap tucks away in a pocket when it's not in use, and the camera compartment has many possible configurations.\\n*Permanently attached rain cover that has its own dedicated pocket.\\n*Very cool and secure tripod carrying system. When not in use, it adds virtually no bulk or weight to the bag.\\n\\nThings I would change\\n*Make the lining in the main camera compartment a brighter color for better visibility inside the bag. The lining in my bag is a drab grey.\\n*Add memory card and battery slots to the inside of the quick access pocket flap.\\n*Give the elastic band that attaches the rain cover to the bag stronger stitching. This is a high stress area and the single stitch will eventually need to be reinforced or repaired.\\n\\nBottom line: the Transit Sling 250 AW has become my primary camera bag. It is well designed, comfortable to wear, and extremely functional. The things I would change are quibbles and none is a showstopper. Four stars.\",\n \"Product: AmazonBasics\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A fine hobbyist or occasional use tripod (3.5 stars)\\n\\nReview: If you're looking for a value priced, very stable tripod with a decent set of features, the AmazonBasics 62 Inch Aluminum Ball Head Tripod is a good choice.\\n\\nNo, it's not the lightest, most tricked out, or most bombproof tripod ever but AmazonBasics has built in all the essentials and even some nice-to-have extras, such as neoprene grips at the tops of the legs and integrated covers for the leg tip spikes.\\n\\nThere are a few things to keep in mind, though, which may lead committed photographers or those who will be constantly using their tripod to consider other tripods:\\n*Even straight out of the box, the twist lock knobs don't feel that solid. It may be easy to strip the threads or crack the rubber material with heavy use.\\n*Neither the quick-release mounting plate nor its bracket has focal plane or centering marks.\\n*The maximum suggested load is on the light side, especially considering that the tripod is somewhat bulky and heavy to carry.\\n\\nBottom line: 3.5 stars rounded up to 4, for those whom a tripod is not a mission-critical piece of equipment and are not concerned with minimizing the weight of their rig.\",\n \"Product: Protect your Kindle Fire HDX tablet from all types of daily abuse with this slim PU case from MarBlue. The MarBlue Slim Hybrid for Kindle Fire HDX is made from PU faux leather and features an inner PC shell with a lightweight precision molded design that doesn't add any excess bulk. Detailed with a non-slip rubberized pad that offers multiple viewing angles, this case has a clasping lid that keeps your tablet protected inside and a soft microfiber lining that resists against scratches. Available in a range of colors to suit your personal sense of style, this case features a reinforced back panel for added durability.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Now my go-to case\\n\\nReview: After receiving the MarBlue Slim case several weeks ago, it has become my official go-to case. The easy snap on, snap off design makes the case ideal if you want protection on the go, but prefer to use your device without a case at home. The device fits snugly, which is a plus if you carry your Kindle in your bag and might otherwise worry about it falling out and being damaged, but at the same time, it doesnt share the downside of some cases you feel you need to pry rather than pop out of the case.\\n\\nThe kickstand design is also an advantage of this case. I am able to prop up the case at the angle that best suits my needs in any situation without bothering about the Kindle sliding down the rubberized stand. The inability to prop up the device both horizontally and vertically is the only significant downside I have experienced with this case.\\n\\nOverall, a winner for those interested in design flexibility without adding significant weight or size to your device.\",\n \"Product: The MeFOTO DayTrip Tripod Kit (Chocolate) features a mini tripod with a quick release ball head and a unique design that allows it to reverse-fold down to 9.4\\\". At only 1.8 lb this is the tripod for photographers who claim that they dont want to lug around a tripod. Despite its small size, the DayTrip more than doubles in size with extendable center column and legs. Weighing less than 2 lb means you dont have to worry about where youre going or what youre doing when you bring the DayTrip along. When small just wasnt small enough we decided to make the DayTrip Mini Tripod Kits. Essentially an even more compact version of our BackPacker, the DayTrip is our most compact tripod. This peewee-pod comes in handy for self portraits, food photography, shooting with your smartphone, and a day out. Its also a great piece of gear to add to your street photography bag when youre on the go but dont know when youll be needing a tripod. Each MeFOTO comes with its own carrying case for transport and protection.The Q00 Ball Head has a single large ergonomic knob for all pan and tilt adjustments as does the mini Arca-type quick release with a bubble level and included 1/4\\\"-20 camera plate. The ball head and spider are finished in chocolate and echoed by accents on the legs twist locks. The legs each have a single extendable section that allows the DayTrip to rise to a maximum height of 24\\\" with the center column extended and 17.3\\\" with it retracted. Three-position independent leg spreading makes macro photography and uneven terrain a snap. The DayTrip comes with the Q00 Ball Head, camera plate and an attractive carrying case with a shoulder strap.Features: Inverting Legs: Legs fold back 180 degrees to make this tiny tripod even more compact.Compact: The tripod legs can be inverted and folded back 180° making it small enough to carry just about anywhere.<li\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very good except for one thing (maybe)\\n\\nReview: The MeFOTO A0320 Tripod Kit is a nice tripod for travel, still life, and macro shooting. It is sturdily built with rugged yet light materials and easily collapses to a packable size. All the knobs, twist locks, and other hardware feel solid and robust. It's stable even when fully extended. Yes, it only goes to a maximum height of 24 inches...but being creative and working around obstacles, especially out in the field, is what separates great photographers from good photographers, right?\\n\\nWhat's not to like about this tripod, then? Well, it depends on your shooting and processing workflow. If you use your camera's display to ensure level shots in real time or routinely correct crooked views in post-processing, then you won't mind that the bubble level on the A0320 is not visible when a camera is mounted. Otherwise, the placement of the leveler where it is hidden whenever the tripod is in use may be a showstopper.\\n\\nPersonally, I haven't found the location of the bubble level to be that much of a hindrance to my style of shooting. I don't take a lot of action shots or panoramas and my camera can generate a viewfinder grid when necessary. I think the inconvenience of not having the level always visible is more than offset by the good portability.\\n\\nBottom line: Four stars, keeping in mind that this tripod is only two feet tall fully extended and that the bubble level is covered when a camera is mounted.\",\n \"Product: The thin, lightweight Belkin Fast Fit Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard Case for iPad mini pairs durable protection with an easy-to-use wireless keyboard. The keyboard features TruType keys that are larger than those found on most 7-inch keyboards, providing a comfortable alternative to touchscreen typing. Bluetooth connectivity and long-lasting battery life maximizes your efficiency and lets you use the keyboard for up to 40 hours on a single charge.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Blame Apple not Belkin (3.5 stars)\\n\\nReview: I know what you're thinking. I'll pick up the FastFit Keyboard case for my iPad Mini and I can stop lugging my laptop around. Less weight, less space, no more trying to type on a virtual keyboard, everybody's happy, right?\\n\\nWell, it doesn't quite work out that way. The compact size of the iPad Mini has forced Belkin to make several design decisions that reduce the usability of the FastFit keyboard. The keys are small so it's easy to make \\\"fat finger\\\" mistakes even if you have slender hands. A lot of the keys have three functions. Some of the keys deviate from the standard QWERTY configuration. For touch-typists in particular, it is very jarring to have an Enter key where the semicolon/colon key is usually located.\\n\\nAside from the physical layout of the keyboard, the FastFit does have many positive aspects. It is very lightweight, has an aluminum back that exactly matches Apple's iPad shell, and acts as a stand as well as a screen cover. It also supports the iPad's close-cover-to-sleep function, although that's not that useful when you're using the keyboard as a stand.\\n\\nSomething Belkin should improve is to either provide more comprehensive setup and usage instructions in the box or post detailed information on its website. The printed sheet that comes with the keyboard is very minimal and leaves users to discover a lot of things on their own. Belkin's website currently isn't much help either, even in the Support section.\\n\\nBottom line: the FastFit Keyboard is an improvement over the iPad's on-screen keyboard. However, I think hunt-and-peck typists benefit more from the FastFit because its physical design limitations make it difficult for touch-typists to work quickly and accurately. I do like the overall construction and features of the FastFit though; the problem is that the iPad Mini just isn't well suited for this type of accessory. 3.5 stars, then, rounded up to 4 because the FastFit's weaknesses are rooted in Apple's design, not Belkin's.\",\n \"Product: Featuring Dynamic Micro Drivers, the SE112 delivers great sound with deep bass and impressive sound isolation, for a perfect audio upgrade with today's portable digital devices. Sound Isolating sleeves in multiple sizes block outside noise and provide a secure, comfortable fit. The SE112 provides a premium sound, build quality, and included accessory upgrade from the standard \\\"earbuds\\\" supplied with today's portable digital devices.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice sound, as long as you're not moving around\\n\\nReview: My reviewing perspective\\n*I'm using the Shure SE112 Earphones with a 4th generation iPod Touch and an iPad Mini that are loaded with music in MP3 and AAC formats.\\n*On my iDevices I mostly listen to rock and jazz. I don't like to hear a lot of bottom end, especially over headphones and earbuds.\\n*I'm not an especially demanding mobile listener because when I want to hear great sound or listen to classical music, I rely on my home stereo (yes, that's incredibly old school, I know).\\n\\nWhat I like\\n*These earphones generate good sound. The high end, midrange, and low end are well balanced and clear, to my ears.\\n*The ear tips help ensure a good seal for blocking outside noise. Three sets of tips are included: large, medium, and small.\\n*The combination of a light weight and the soft tips make the SE112s very comfortable to wear for long periods.\\n*The Left and Right markings on the buds are large and easy to read.\\n*A velvet carrying pouch and cleaning tool are provided.\\n\\nThere is something important to keep in mind, though. As with anything that tightly seals up the ear canal, any movement in the earphones or cord translates into a distracting noise. Loud, busy songs can mask the movement sounds but they can be heard over most music.\\n\\nBottom line: The Shure SE112 Earphones are a fine way to listen to music. The big caveat, in my opinion, is that the movement noise makes these earphones unsuitable for workout or any other use that makes the cord swing around. If you can keep the cord still, though, the SE112s are a good replacement for cheap, stock earbuds. Four stars.\\n\\n----------\\nUpdate (October 2017): now also using with an iPhone 6s for listening to music (remember, these 'phones don't have a mic). No problems to report.\",\n \"Product: This Lightning to USB A charging/sync cable lets you connect you iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning connector to charge your device or sync with your media library.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Fine alternative to Apple cables\\n\\nReview: I've been using Amazon's version of Apple's USB A to Lightning cable with a variety of Apple mobile devices, including iPhones and an iPad Mini, for both charging and syncing.\\n\\nIt works without any problems or warnings from iOS. Amazon has built its cable somewhat differently than Apple, though. First, both the USB and Lightning plugs are longer, wider, and thicker than on Apple's cable. This may be an advantage for people who have difficulty grasping and pulling small objects or have mobility problems with their hands. Second, the cable itself is slightly thicker and heavier than Apple's. Finally, the finish on the Amazon cable is somewhat slippery to the touch while Apple cables have a rubbery finish.\\n\\nThe only (inconsequential) problem with Amazon's cable is related to the Frustration Free packaging certification. While the cable is packed in a box that is easy to open, the plug ends come tightly wrapped in sticky plastic. Removing this plastic wasn't as easy as \\\"Frustration Free\\\" implies.\\n\\nBottom line: the AmazonBasics Lightning cable is a seamless, value priced alternative to Apple cables, as long as you don't mind having the Amazon logo on both plug ends. And keep in mind this cable may not fit into device cases with a narrow or deep Lightning opening. Four stars.\",\n \"Product: OtterBox Defender Series for iPad mini with Retina Display - Papaya - White/Pink\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: OtterBox is a synonym for tough\\n\\nReview: Yep, just pull out your favorite word for something that is indestructible. Bulletproof. Bomber. Burly. Ironclad, armored, hardened, shielded. That's the best way to talk about the OtterBox Defender Series case. If you want to protect your iPad Mini from just about anything except immersion into water, OtterBox is the way to go.\\n\\nI have a non-Retina iPad Mini (yes, both models of the Mini will fit). While the Defender doesn't interfere with Wi-Fi performance or port and button access in any way, there are a few tradeoffs inherent in using such a robust case. First, the clear screen protector makes the touchscreen slightly less responsive. It's also somewhat more difficult to make the iPad's Control Center popup with an upwards swipe from the iPad's bezel. Finally, as you might expect, such a protective case is heavy. I haven't bothered dragging out a scale, but I would say my iPad feels like it weighs twice as much now.\\n\\nInserting the iPad into the Defender requires some work as well. Opening and closing the case is like dealing with a chastity belt. You have to manipulate multiple latches, catches, and clips in order to gain entry to the soft interior of the case. Oh, and be sure to make both the touchscreen and screen protector membrane absolutely clean and dust-free before sealing everything back up again. It's a major pain to take everything apart if there's a smudge or a speck distorting your view.\\n\\nThese things are just quibbles, though, and are to be expected from a product that is designed to provide maximum protection to an electronic device. So four stars, keeping in mind that the OtterBox Defender is not the best choice if going fast and light is your main priority.\\n\\n----------\\nAddendum (March 2014)\\n\\nFor anybody trying to decide between the OtterBox Defender and the Pelican Progear Vault (I have both), the choice mainly comes down to three things.\\n\\nFirst, do you want your iPad's camera to be protected by the case? The Vault's camera port has a transparent cover while the port on the Defender is just a hole in the case.\\n\\nSecond, does having an integrated screen membrane matter to you? The Defender has a sheet of clear plastic that covers the iPad's screen at all times. On the Vault, the screen is uncovered when the case is open.\\n\\nFinally, are you forgetful or klutzy? The Defender has a two-piece design with its lid doubling as a stand. The lid and case are not connected in any way, so there is a larger potential for mishaps than with the Vault, where the lid and case are connected by a hinge.\\n\\nIn any event, the Vault and Defender are very similar to one another; each is a brawny, strongly constructed case with lots of protective features. You won't go wrong buying either one.\",\n \"Product: Strong, cushioned rubber ring designed to meet military-grade MIL-STD-810 testing protocols for all-around protection against drops and scratches. Rubberized texture makes it easy to grip and prevents it from sliding off table. Unobstructed port openings for easy access to controls, cameras and connectors. Raised bezel protects screen. Clear protective back cover. For Use With: iPad Air Accessory Type: Case Materials: Non-Toxic Silicone Rubber Colors: Black.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A good alternative to hardshell cases\\n\\nReview: I like the Kensington BlackBelt 1st Degree Rugged Case for the iPad Air because it is very comfortable to hold and carry. Instead of using hard and unyielding plastic as the main material, Kensington made the BlackBelt out of a flexible, rubbery material. The BlackBelt, as a result, feels both grippy and soft in your hand.\\n\\nDon't worry--your iPad is still well protected. The case is very shock absorbent and has a beveled edge surrounding the screen, so that you can set your iPad face down without worrying, and thicker padding in the corners for additional impact protection.\\n\\nThere are two things to keep in mind, though. First, the BlackBelt does not have any kind of membrane, covering, or lid for direct screen protection. Second, the BlackBelt has a two-piece design, with a transparent hard plastic insert that goes between the back of your iPad and the interior of the case. If you don't want your iPad's screen to be exposed at all times or if you like to switch cases often and you're a forgetful person, you may want to consider a different case.\\n\\nFour stars.\",\n \"Product: Save your precious memories - fast. This ultra high speed memory card is UHS-1 enabled, which means it captures photos and video two times faster than your typical microSD. With a transfer speed of up to 48 MB per second, you can spend less time transferring memories, and more time making them.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Works well with a PS3, a HP tablet, and an iMac\\n\\nReview: I've been using the Samsung 16GB microSDHC UHS-I memory card to transfer files between an i7 iMac, a HP Slate 7 Extreme tablet, and a first-generation (\\\"fat\\\") PS3, using the built-in card readers.\\n\\nI have not had any problems with data-transfer rates or writing and deleting files. However, it is a little disappointing that Samsung did not include a card case. All you get is the micro-card and an adapter for using the card in SD-sized slots. This is just a quibble, though, and only is an issue if you plan on carrying the card outside of a device (say, in a camera bag).\\n\\nFour stars, keeping in mind that I am not making the kind of performance demands a DSLR camera or streaming video box would put on the card.\",\n \"Product: The House of Marley Liberate BT Bluetooth Wireless Speaker houses four drivers in a sealed enclosure with enough power to rock out your favorite tunes on the go whenever and wherever you are. A built-in microphone allows for using Liberate Bluetooth as a speakerphone so you can connect wirelessly with your Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod, Google Android tablet or smartphone, or any Bluetooth enabled device. Natural bamboo wood rear panel, recycled packaging, and the exclusive, REWIND fabric cover make the Liberate BT Bluetooth Wireless Speaker as environmentally friendly as it is stylish.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: An attractive face with a disappointing personality\\n\\nReview: When I first laid eyes on the House of Marley Liberate BT sound system, I was impressed. It's a nice looking wireless speaker that fits well into pretty much any environment, including offices (no, it's not shaped like a giant spliff or sporting Jamaican flag colors!). So I was excited to pair it with my iPod Touch.\\n\\nUnfortunately, there are some important things I've discovered I don't like. First, the Liberate only puts out decent sound at low to moderate volume levels. Once you start cranking up the power, the midrange becomes really prominent and everything sounds muddy and blaring. A related problem is that whenever the Liberate is first turned on, the volume resets to a high level. It does not remember any previous settings.\\n\\nAnother thing I don't like is that there is no way to replace the battery. The Liberate's enclosure is completely sealed up, except for a mini-USB port and a 3.5mm plug jack. When the battery no longer is rechargeable, you'll either have to keep the Liberate connected to a power source all the time, losing the portability, or get rid of the entire system. That's a big waste, especially since Marley does not seem to provide any way to recycle or otherwise properly dispose of the Liberate. If you listen to music for several hours each day, it would be easy to put the battery through a few hundred charge cycles and wear it out in about a year. That's not a very long lifespan.\\n\\nBottom line: if you only occasionally listen to music at work and don't want the ability to make things loud, the Liberate could be a good choice. However, the inaccessible battery and mediocre sound quality at higher volumes limit the Liberate's usefulness for me.\\n\\n-------\\nNote\\nOn my iPod I mostly listen to rock and jazz in MP3 and AAC formats. I tested both wireless and wired connections between the iPod and the Liberate. I had no problems getting either type of connection to work. I also tried out all the sound equalization options offered in the iPod's Settings menu in an effort to get better sound from the Liberate.\",\n \"Product: Like the original LifeProof Case you've come to depend on, the free defends your device against water, dirt, snow and shock-and delivers so much more. The thinnest, lightest all-protective case ever built contains Life Proof's Sound Enhancement System, Crystal-clear optics and the optimal use of every device feature.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Pared down yet protective\\n\\nReview: I'm using the Lifeproof fr case with a first generation iPad Mini. It is a well-made case that is designed to be lightweight and stripped down. The main trade-off is that it doesn't have an integral stand for holding up your tablet. But if you're looking for a case that is as weather and shock proof as an Otterbox Defender in a slimmer, one-piece form, the fr is a fine choice.\\n\\nWhat I like\\n*Installation is simple and straightforward. No fiddling with tiny screws, as with some Pelican cases, or intricate sealing routines. Just insert your iPad Mini into the bottom half of the case and snap the top half into place. It's a lot like closing a Tupperware--easy peasy!\\n*Lifeproof includes two useful accessories: a case cracking tool, to make opening the case a trivial task, and a shoulder strap. The strap has attachment points at each of the case's four corners so you can orient your iPad however you like without any hassles.\\n*All the iPad's buttons, ports, and switches remain fully functional and accessible. Most importantly, the case does not prevent the use of cables with connectors that are larger than those on Apple cables.\\n*Wi-Fi reception seems to be unimpeded.\\n*While the iPad's speakers are obviously somewhat muffled by the case, Lifeproof has built in ports that allow more sound to be transmitted through the case than with most other highly protective cases.\\n\\nCaveats\\n*There's no magnetized flap on the fr, so you have to push a button to put the iPad to sleep.\\n*Pushing the volume and sleep/power switches requires a fair amount of force. People with mobility issues or reduced strength in their fingers might want to consider a different case.\\n*The iPad's screen is protected by a clear plastic membrane but remains vulnerable to a direct hit from other objects or a fall onto a hard surface that is narrower than the case's protective border (an airline seat armrest, for example, or a doorknob).\\n\\nI'm going with five stars for the Lifeproof fr because I feel it is an outstanding blend of form and function. Lifeproof carefully considered both usability and purpose when designing the fr. While the lack of a stand can be somewhat inconvenient at times, the portability and simplicity provided by the fr's minimalism outweigh this deficiency.\",\n \"Product: The NETGEAR Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender - Wall-plug Edition, simultaneously extends WiFi coverage of an existing WiFi network throughout your home so you can get better coverage for your WiFi devices - on your patio or even in the backyard. The WiFi Extender supports simultaneous dual band WiFi coverage so you can connect devices on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. While providing better WiFi coverage, the WiFi Extender also allows you to play music wirelessly over your network through any stereo or speaker in your home. By plugging in a USB printer into the USB port on the WiFi Extender, you can make any wired USB printer accessible wirelessly from any WiFi device and any room in your home.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Extremely simple setup and good connectivity (4.5 stars)\\n\\nReview: I tested the Netgear WN3500RP WiFi Range Extender with a <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Linksys-WiFi-router/dp/B007IL6OR2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Linksys WiFi router</a>, a DSL connection, and several Apple mobile devices. The great thing is that a long review is unnecessary here because, well, the Range Extender just works.\\n\\nIf your WiFi router has WPS capability, as most routers do these days, it only takes two button presses to configure and register the Range Extender. Then you're ready to get rid of those WiFi dead spots in your house, office, or business. No messing around with CDs, DVDs, or System Preference settings! All my devices immediately saw the Extender and were able to connect without any problems or troubleshooting.\\n\\nI think the WN3500RP is very close to deserving a five star-rating. The device's enclosure is compact and unobtrusive. Netgear provides both a wall outlet mount AND a desktop base that allow users a great deal of flexibility in physical placement. There is a power switch, a full set of indicator LEDs, including signal strength indicators that are very useful when choosing a location for the Extender, a USB 2.0 port, an Ethernet port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The only flaw is that the Extender emits a high-pitched tone when it's turned off. To my ears, the tone is barely audible in a quiet room and imperceptible with any amount of ambient noise but it may be a consideration in silent environments or for sensitive people.\\n\\nBottom line: a half-star deduction for the high-pitched noise but otherwise a fine product. 4.5 stars, rounded up to 5 due to good design, functionality, and user experience.\\n\\n------\\nUpdate (June 2013): no problems to report.\\n\\nUpdate (September 2013): no problems to report.\\n\\nUpdate (January 2014): no problems to report.\\n\\nUpdate (June 2014): no problems to report. Now also using with WiFi devices made by HP and Amazon.\",\n \"Product: The Freeplay Summit is the first compact, multi-band radio incorporating Freeplay's unique self-sufficient energy technology. This top end radio combines a PLL (digitally tuned) radio with the reliability of multiple power options: wind-up, solar and rechargeable. Key features include coverage of 4 wavebands (AM/FM/SW/LW), digital tuning and 30 station presets, an LCD digital display panel, clock and an alarm.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A fine self-powered radio\\n\\nReview: The Freeplay Summit radio is an essential part of any emergency preparedness kit. As an added bonus, it is sturdy enough for everyday use as well. I purchased mine from Amazon; I only mention this because there seem to be some differences in the accessories received by previous reviewers.\\n\\nWhat's included\\n*AC adapter (for North American outlets only)\\n*Supplemental detachable shortwave antenna (comes with winding spool)\\n*Multi-language instruction manual\\n*Brief guide to shortwave station frequencies\\n\\nOperation\\n*AM and FM reception is straightforward. Just tune to the station you want to hear.\\n*Shortwave reception is more complex. For shortwave, you must unspool a long wire--the supplemental antenna--and clip it to the telescoping antenna on the radio. Then you have to look for broadcasts and find the optimal positioning for the wire.\\n*Longwave use does not require the second antenna but the signals seem to be highly directional. Reception often involves physically moving the radio around in order to find the best position.\\n\\nPros\\n*There are three ways to charge the internal batteries: the hand crank, the solar cells on the top of the radio, and the AC adapter.\\n*The radio feels like it is very solidly built and should last for a long time.\\n*For a single speaker radio, the sound quality is pretty good.\\n*Freeplay has a decent history of making self-powered products. Freeplay also helps support a foundation that provides self-powered lights, radios, and power generators to impoverished people, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa.\\n\\nCons\\n*The Ni-MH battery pack in the radio requires a certain amount of care and feeding, like all battery packs, and eventually will need to be replaced.\\n*The power adapter tip does not fit snugly into its jack and is very easy to pull out accidentally.\\n*Station scanning is not sensitive enough. If a station does not have a VERY strong signal, the radio will not automatically tune to it.\\n*Manual tuning in the US requires changing a hidden setting for best results. The default setting for the tuner is to make 9kHz steps in the AM band. In other words, if the radio is on 1260AM, hitting the \\\"tune up\\\" button changes the radio to 1269AM. Most US radios move in 10kHz steps (from 1260AM to 1270AM for this example) and US AM stations are usually at frequencies ending in 0, not multiples of 9.\\n*Similarly, the tuner's default is to make 0.05MHz steps for FM stations. Changing the hidden setting gives a 0.1MHz increment.\\n*The radio feels rather heavy for its size--despite the self-powering, you probably wouldn't want to bring it to a baseball or football game.\\n\\nBottom line: despite some minor quibbles, the Freeplay Summit is a fine radio overall. Every household should own at least one for use during disasters, emergencies, and power outages.\",\n \"Product: Belkin's Economy Capacitive Stylus 10 Pack is a great value for businesses or schools supporting large deployments of tablets. The stylus works on most touch screen tablets and smartphones making it both flexible and economical to support multiple devices and frequent replacements.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Works well on Apple touchscreens\\n\\nReview: I've been using these Belkin styli with several Apple products, including an iPad and an iPhone. Each stylus is lightweight and comfortable to hold. The feel is very similar to the sort of giveaway ballpoint pens found in hotel rooms and not-so-fine dining establishments.\\n\\nWhile using a stylus is more precise than using your fingers on a touchscreen, something to keep in mind with this particular stylus is that it works best when held perpendicular to the screen. As such, its most effective use is as a pointer. Anybody who needs a stylus that behaves more like a brush or felt-tip pen should consider a different model of stylus.\\n\\nOverall, though, the Belkin Economy Capacitive Stylus combines form and function well. Four stars.\",\n \"Product: Experience thrilling surround sound with the Marantz SR6009 7.2 Network Home Theater Receiver, which features the latest audio decoders, including Audyssey DSX, DTS Neo : X, Dolby True HD and DTS-HD which let you connect front height and wide speakers for a dramatically expanded front soundstage. Once connected to your home network, you'll enjoy a whole world of music listening, from thousands of internet radio stations from subscription streaming services including SiriusXM, Pandora and Spotify. Prepared for the future, the SR6009 features a sophisticated video processor that upscales SD (standard definition) to 4K Ultra HD (3840x2160), and it is also compatible with 4K Ultra HD (3840x2160) sources and 4K Ultra HD displays. Once you complete the setup, you can connect the SR6009 with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to your home network and open up a whole new world of listening enjoyment. And You can enjoy music and audio programs from a vast range of internet radio stations, as well as enjoying music from streaming services including SiriusXM, Spotify, Pandora, Deezer and QQ music (subscriptions required). Featuring technology derived from our Reference Series components, the SR6009 incorporates our exclusive HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module) system, which combines ultra fast slew rate and maximum dynamic range to deliver optimum sound quality with today's high resolution audio formats.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: The heart of an updated audio system\\n\\nReview: I'm using the Marantz SR6009 as the centerpiece of my audio system. To cut to the chase, it is a fine sounding, well provisioned, and fully featured receiver for playing recorded music. Once you complete the initial setup, the SR6009 is a joy to listen to. Do keep in mind, though, that this receiver does not have Tape Monitor inputs and outputs, as used to be the standard for stereo equipment.\\n\\nNow then, on to the details for those interested...\\n\\nMy Reviewing Perspective\\n*Prior to obtaining the SR6009, I was using a Harman/Kardon receiver with a pair of 2-way Paradigm 3se speakers, a turntable, a cassette tape deck, a 10-band per channel equalizer, and two CD players.\\n*I mostly listen to non-music radio broadcasts, both AM and FM, rock, jazz, and classical. I don't like a lot of low end and set the midrange as the lowest part of my equalization curve. For music, CDs are my primary source, followed by vinyl, self-recorded cassettes, and digital files.\\n*Most of my digital music has been self-ripped in a lossy format for mobile listening. I don't own many commercially produced MP3, AAC, or other digital music files.\\n\\nSetup\\n*It is easiest to first setup the SR6009 with a TV/monitor, a Wi-Fi network, and, if you own one, an Apple iOS device available. When the receiver is powered up for the first time, a few screens take you through the steps required to establish a wireless connection and do some basic configuration.\\n*Using Apple Airplay on iOS makes joining your wireless network especially simple.\\n*Once the SR6009 is capable of joining your Wi-Fi network, all the setup, configuration, and maintenance settings are accessible via a web browser. Anybody who has administered a Wi-Fi router through a web browser will find working with the Marantz browser function to be familiar and straightforward.\\n*Something I was not accustomed to from my old system was having to manually associate specific input jacks with each output setting. That is, I had to, for example, set the SR6009 to use \\\"Analog Audio In #5\\\" when \\\"CD\\\" is selected on the front of the receiver. I don't view this as a flaw, of course, because it increases setup flexibility. But it's something to keep in mind, especially if you are upgrading from older equipment as I was.\\n\\nOperation\\n*Since I'm using the SR6009 as an audio receiver only, my setup differs from home theatre setups because I do not have a TV or monitor permanently connected to the receiver.\\n*The combination of the remote control, the front display, and the browser-based management function are sufficient for full control of the receiver (note that the Marantz app for smartphones does not provide full access to settings, so you cannot rely on the app for tweaking and adjusting).\\n*Even though the front panel and display are minimalist, using and controlling the SR6009 in day-to-day use is intuitive and uncomplicated.\\n\\nWhat I Like\\n*There is an extensive set of input and output jacks, which provides lots of possibilities for expansion and reconfiguration.\\n*Phono inputs and a grounding terminal are built in. Viva vinyl!\\n*Streaming music from my iMac (running OS X Yosemite) and iDevices (iOS 8) is extremely easy and seamless using AirPlay.\\n*I have my primary CD player connected through one of the Coaxial Digital inputs, and I've been rediscovering my CD collection. Most of my discs now sound richer and more detailed. To my ears, Marantz has put an excellent digital-to-analog converter into the receiver.\\n*Most importantly, the SR6009 produces clear and pure sound, with an amplifier that handles highly dynamic music with aplomb. It performs very well with the kinds of music I listen to, at the (often loud) volumes I enjoy.\\n\\nCaveats\\n*There is no Tape Monitor functionality, so I've retired my standalone equalizer. This was a conscious tradeoff: I now have slightly less granular control over the output tone but have gained a direct digital connection from CD player to receiver (the built-in equalizer function has nine bands at 63 Hz, 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 8 kHz, and 16 kHz).\\n*The lack of Tape Monitor also means owners of three-head tape decks lose the ability to monitor recording quality in real time.\\n*There is only one set of Pre Out jacks. Again, this can affect people with tape decks because another, more frequently used component might need the connection.\\n*While special equalization for compressed digital files is available (\\\"M-DAX\\\"), lossy formats still do not sound very good at higher volumes. They're somewhat improved at the high and low ends, but the midrange remains fuzzy, distorted, and indistinct. Don't expect miracles...\\n*If you do not keep your Wi-Fi network running 24/7 and the SR6009 is set to maintain wireless access in Standby mode, the SR6009 must be manually rejoined to the network after your router powers-up (this seems to happen because the receiver cannot change its IP address when set this way).\\n\\nThe Bottom Line\\n*The Marantz SR6009 is a well-designed, fine sounding audio receiver. It is a great choice for bringing older sound systems into the present day, unless you are strongly attached to making recordings on a tape deck or love playing with your graphic equalizer. Four stars.\\n\\n----------\\nUpdate (April 2015): No problems to report after two months of daily use and two firmware updates over Wi-Fi.\\nUpdate (July 2015): No problems to report after several months of daily use.\\nUpdate (November 2015): No problems to report (still using daily). No firmware updates have been needed since the first half of this year.\\nUpdate (March 2016): No problems to report after more than a year of daily use.\\nUpdate (September 2016): No problems to report.\\nUpdate (February 2017): No problems to report.\\nUpdate (July 2017): No problems to report.\\nUpdate (November 2017): No problems to report. Upgraded firmware successfully using Wi-Fi.\\nUpdate (April 2018): No problems to report.\",\n \"Product: DECENT FEATURES of the Marmot Long Hauler Duffle Bag Removable Shoulder Strap Carrying Handles Large D-Shaped Main Zipper with Rain Flap Integrated Lash Points for Expedition Hauling Durable PVC Free Tarpaulin and Ballistic Locking Zippers - Keeps the Bag from Opening Up in the Middle of the Night Ergonomic Grip Haul Loops on Both Ends Interior Zippered Pocket Extremely Durable 1680d Ballistic Nylon on Bottom and Side Panels Zippered Pocket on End to Secure Smaller Items The SPECS Material: 1680d Ballistics Nylon Impermalon Reinforcement: 1680d Ballistics Nylon Weight: 2 lbs / 916 g Volume: 2300 cubic inches / 38 liter\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Long Hauler vs. Patagonia Black Hole\\n\\nReview: Are you trying to decide between tricked-out Marmot and Patagonia duffel bags?\\n\\nWell, I own both a size large Long Hauler and a 120L Patagonia Black Hole. They are very similar to one another; each is a rugged, highly water resistant duffel bag with lots of technical features. You won't go wrong buying either but there are some small differences that could tip the final decision one way or the other.\\n\\nThe short version is this: the Black Hole is slightly better suited for when you'll be carrying the bag yourself most of the time, while the Long Hauler is slightly better suited for trips where others (such as airlines or porters) will often be handling your bag for you.\\n\\nNow, here's more detail...\\n\\nWhat differentiates the Black Hole\\n*More padding on shoulder straps\\n*Squeeze clips anchor shoulder straps (the Long Hauler has metal quick release hooks that are less secure)\\n*More (and longer) daisy chains\\n\\nWhat differentiates the Long Hauler\\n*Compression straps on exterior\\n*Lock loops on zipper sliders\\n*More outside pockets, one has a mesh section for wet items\\n\\nBottom line: The Long Hauler is a fine, fully featured duffel bag that gets promoted from 4-stars to 5-stars when Marmot's lifetime warranty is taken into account.\\n\\n----------\\nUpdate (June 2017): both duffels are still going strong. They've been all over the world, in all sorts of conditions, and show no signs of breaking down or wearing out.\",\n \"Product: The Original Timbuk2 Messenger improved by 25 years experience. Waterproof TPU liner and flap corner construction for excellent weatherproofing. Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff. Fully adjustable shoulder strap with a permanent, super comfortable airmesh strap pad. Designed in San Francisco.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Timbuk2 starts acting like a grownup\\n\\nReview: I never thought *this* would happen...Timbuk2 has, in effect, blown off the bike messenger gig, got a full-time job in an office and become kind of buttoned down. If you were good friends with an earlier version of the Classic Messenger, you might be wondering what's going on and if you'll be able to hang out with the new bag in the same way as before.\\n\\nWell, the Classic Messenger Bag 2014 is more or less the same on the inside as the previous Classic but has been scrubbed and cleaned up quite a bit on the outside. Now the squeeze clips are hidden away under the front flap, the main strap is softer and lighter, and the Timbuk2 logo patch has a more restrained look. Plus the new Cam buckle creates a sleeker, less-likely-to-get-caught-on-something profile by eliminating the gigantic loop of strap that used be created when the bag was hitched up high on your back.\\n\\nThis new look seems a little odd at first since Timbuk2's style was fun and funky before. Crazy color combos, straps and reflectors hanging all over the place, and a cobbled together look was how Timbuk2 rolled before. But don't worry, the burly construction and comfortable feel have not changed. Things have just calmed down a bit and Timbuk2 is now set to move comfortably into middle age.\\n\\nSo, if you're looking at your first messenger bag, Timbuk2 makes one of the best. They have a long history of quality workmanship and offer a lifetime warranty. If you're replacing a bag or adding to your collection, don't worry. The 2014 Classic may have become a bit boring on the surface but it's still a great messenger bag and won't let you down.\\n\\n----------\\nAddendum\\nTimbuk2 really does take its warranty program seriously. I recently sent them a bag with fabric and stitching that was beginning to tear. They are repairing my bag and returning it to me at no charge, even though I've been using the bag for over a year. Nice!\",\n \"Product: With a slashproof wire-reinforced neck and shoulder strap, PouchSafe 100 is a high-security neck pouch that is ideal for concealing your passport, cash and credit cards when in crowded areas.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Metal-reinforced strap is the key\\n\\nReview: All you need to know about the Pacsafe 100 Neck Pouch is that it has steel wire integrated into the neck strap. This removes the critical flaw of most other neck pouches: an easily cut or broken strap. Why deal with the inconvenience of a money belt when you can have the stuff you want to conceal also readily at hand?\\n\\nI have stopped using my money belt and now rely on the Pacsafe pouch. The only (minor) issues I have with it are that it gets a bit sweaty wearing it in humid climates, it bulges a little under form-fitting clothes, and the stiffness of the strap makes it difficult to roll the whole thing up into a compact package. None of these are showstoppers, of course, and don't affect the pouch's primary purpose: keeping passports, tickets, and money concealed yet accessible.\",\n \"Product: Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 120L\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Black Hole vs. Marmot Long Hauler\\n\\nReview: Are you trying to decide between tricked-out Patagonia and Marmot duffel bags?\\n\\nWell, I own both a 120L Black Hole and a size large Marmot Long Hauler. They are very similar to one another; each is a rugged, highly water resistant duffel bag with lots of technical features. You won't go wrong buying either but there are some small differences that could tip the final decision one way or the other.\\n\\nThe short answer is this: the Black Hole is slightly better suited for when you'll be carrying the bag yourself most of the time, while the Long Hauler is slightly better suited for trips where others (such as airlines or porters) will often be handling your bag for you.\\n\\nNow, here's more detail...\\n\\nWhat differentiates the Black Hole\\n*More padding on shoulder straps\\n*Squeeze clips anchor shoulder straps (the Marmot has metal quick release hooks that are less secure)\\n*More (and longer) daisy chains\\n\\nWhat differentiates the Long Hauler\\n*Compression straps on exterior\\n*Lock loops on zipper sliders\\n*More outside pockets, one has a mesh section for wet items\\n\\nBottom line: The Black Hole is a fine, fully featured duffel bag that gets promoted from 4-stars to 5-stars when Patagonia's lifetime warranty is taken into account.\",\n \"Product: You have to feel the softness of our new Realfleece fabric to believe it. When winter's getting you down, the cosy, luxurious feel of this superb garment will pick you right up again. The Sierra also boosts a host of extra features, including zippered front hand pockets.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A nice change from artificial fleece\\n\\nReview: Icebreaker has made a great garment here. Merino wool with a soft, fuzzy finish inside is a lot nicer to wear than polyester fleece. And it's machine washable to boot!\\n\\nThere are two things to keep in mind though:\\n1. Icebreaker cuts its clothing very slim. If you are unsure about which size to get, it's probably best to size up.\\n2. For some reason Icebreaker uses left-handed main zippers on all its products, not just its women's line. In other words, men's garments have the zipper pull on the left side. This is the opposite of the standard practice in the US and takes a little while to get used to.\\n\\nOther than that, the Sierra Full Zip is a comfortable, well-made jacket that works well as a midlayer or a light outer layer. Four stars.\",\n \"Product: With a regular fit and slight boot cut, the Ramble wool pant is comfortable and practical. 22.5 micron brushed twill fabric.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A fine fall/winter wool pant\\n\\nReview: Ibex, for anybody unfamiliar with it, is a Vermont company that specializes in wool garments and accessories. Almost its entire product line is manufactured in the USA.\\n\\nRamble pants are made from heavy weight wool. While both the raw wool and the twill fabric are sourced from outside the US, according to the Ibex website, the garment itself is made in Northern California. The grey color is not a pure grey; in strong light it takes on a slight brown/orange cast (you can see this effect for yourself in the Ramble's product pictures on the REI website).\\n\\nThe construction is very sturdy. The waist fastens using a rubber-rimmed snap, which is more robust and reliable than a sewn-on button. The high-stress areas at the top and bottom of the pockets are reinforced with rivets, as on Levi's jeans. All the stitching and sewing is high quality. The Ramble, with proper care, should last for years and years.\\n\\nIn actual use, these pants are very comfortable to wear. They are cut like rock climbing pants, with plenty of room for a base layer underneath and a loose, mobile fit in the upper legs. The upper inseam/crotch is gusseted for even more freedom of movement. Overall, the look is clean and tailored enough for informal workplaces but retains enough of an outdoorsy feel for travel and active uses. And even though they're unlined, the pants don't ever feel itchy because they're made of merino wool.\\n\\nThe only things I would change would be to add two more belt loops, have the factory do a better job of clipping loose threads after sewing is completed (at this price point I expect a cleaner finished garment), and offer short, regular, and long inseam options. These are quibbles, in any case, and don't take much away from a very comfortable, functional, and warm pair of pants.\\n\\nFour stars.\",\n \"Product: Head off the beaten path with confidence in the ExOfficio Men's BugsAway Sandfly Lightweight Jacket, thanks to the built-in BugsAway technology featuring Permethrin that repels insects such as ticks and mosquitoes for up to 70 washes as well as providing protection from bug-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and Zika. The adjustable drawcord hood, cinched hem and elasticized cuffs provide additional protection, while the chest and side pockets store the essentials for easy on-the-go access. When your trek is done, this hooded jacket packs into its own security pocket for convenient storage in your backpack or suitcase.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A solution to the washing problem with Bugsaway shirts\\n\\nReview: I own lots of Bugsaway stuff--shirts, hats, socks, neckerchiefs, you name it! When the permethrin fabric treatment (Insect Shield) is near its peak strength, the insect repellent function of Bugsaway clothing works quite well. I've worn Bugsaway in both dry and humid areas and I recommend the line to anybody who wants to reduce the amount of DEET they put on their skin.\\n\\nThe downside of Insect Shield is that it eventually washes out of fabrics. Early generations of Insect Shield were rated for only 25-30 wash cycles, while the current version is rated for 70 washes. If you're travelling fast and light and only carrying a couple of shirts, it's pretty obvious that the constant washing will get you to 70 washes quickly...especially if you're on a multi-week trip or getting heated up and sweaty a lot.\\n\\nSo, I was instantly interested in the Sandfly jacket when I came across it recently. An outer layer does not have to be washed nearly as often as a shirt. Plus a jacket offers more flexibility if you're in an area where you don't need constant insect protection. My only worry was that the Sandfly might be too heavy or bulky to wear in hot conditions.\\n\\nThe Sandfly, I was pleased to discover, is very well suited to wearing a thin, wicking base layer underneath because the majority of the jacket is made out of mesh. It is extremely light weight, breathable, and compressible. It has a slimmer cut than many ExOfficio garments, but still fits more generously than Patagonia's slim fit or anything made by Icebreaker. It may be more accurate to call the Sandfly an overshirt rather than a jacket; it has no insulation and offers no protection from cold or wet.\\n\\nExOfficio could improve a few minor things, though. First, the chest pocket doubles as a stuff sack for the jacket but there isn't any kind of attachment point (like a fabric loop) to use when the jacket is packed and stuffed into the pocket. This means you can't tie it to a pack or clip it on your belt. Second, the chest pocket's inner zipper slider doesn't come with a zipper pull. Finally, the main zipper is a thin coil zipper that is quite stiff and a little difficult to get started. Slightly larger teeth and a larger slider would make the jacket easier to open and close quickly. None of these are showstoppers in any case.\\n\\nBottom line: I wish the Sandfly had been around years ago. Then I wouldn't be the owner of several Bugsaway shirts that are near the end of their insect repellent lifespan but aren't that suitable for around-town wear. Four stars.\",\n \"Product: A dressed up travel-friendly backpack; send your bag through security without removing your devices. Large main compartment for books, jacket, and other carry-on essentials. Channeled airmesh ventilated back panel. Fully padded laptop compartment lined with quilted tricot fabric, soft yet secure (fits up to 15\\\" Mackbook). 30 liter volume.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Timbuk2's best designed product ever\\n\\nReview: My household is chock full o' Timbuk2 stuff. Messenger bags, totes, camera inserts, mobile phone pouches, and more. While we all appreciate Timbuk2's burly construction and lifetime warranty on its products, pretty much every item has something that could have been done better. Usually it's a small detail, such as Velcro hooks on a flap facing towards clothing (better to have the pile side that way to avoid knit fabrics getting caught up) but sometimes it's a major problem like a rucksack that won't close properly unless it's fully loaded.\\n\\nThis time it's different, as the saying goes. The Command Laptop Backpack has been thoughtfully designed all the way through. It is truly a joy to wear and use. Every pocket, slot, buckle, and strap has been well thought out and elegantly blends form and function.\\n\\nI have the Carbon Full-Cycle Twill color/fabric choice. This grey colored woven fabric gives the Command a soft, pleasant hand with a professional looking texture. And grey, of course, is a color that works well in pretty much all office, school, and travel situations. Overall, the Command has a nicely understated and minimalist look to it.\\n\\nThe most amazing thing about the design to my mind is that even though the Command is a 32-liter volume pack, it looks and feels like a much smaller pack. When it's not fully loaded and the bottom compression straps are pulled in, it feels, in both size and weight, almost like carrying a 20-liter daypack. Very nice. The other great feature is the TSA-compliant laptop compartment. When you're at an airport security checkpoint, all you have to do is flip the shoulder straps over to the front of the pack and open a zippered flap to expose your computer to TSA screeners. Helpfully, the straps are anchored to the top of the bag such that they lie flat and stay put no matter which way they're facing. There's even a handle on the long edge of the pack that allows you to carry the bag like a briefcase when the shoulder straps have been rotated. Again, very nice.\\n\\nDo keep two things in mind, though. First, while the suspension is very comfortable and highly adjustable, the Command isn't suitable for outdoor activity use because it doesn't have a waist strap. Second, anybody who is hard on bags might want to look at one of the nylon fabric color options. The Full-Cycle Twill will not stand up to abrasion, moisture, and abuse as well as the regular nylon fabric.\\n\\nBottom line: five stars, for an incredibly well designed and constructed technology backpack.\\n\\n----------\\nAddendum\\nTimbuk2 takes its warranty program seriously. I recently sent them a pack with fabric and stitching that was beginning to tear. They repaired my bag and returned it to me at no charge, even though I had been using the bag for over a year. That's unbeatable service!\\n\\nAddendum 2\\nThe laptop compartment really isn't a hassle to access quickly. As I said above, the shoulder straps easily rotate out of the way when necessary, lie flat, and don't require unhooking or removing any straps or buckles to flip them over.\\n\\nUpdate (November 2016): No problems to report. This backpack is tough and still looks great and works well after almost 2 1/2 years of constant use and international flights.\",\n \"Product: Multi-Taskers assemble! this spill-proof AUTOSEAL Cortland water bottle is engineered for an easy one-hand drinking experience.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great design, nice capacity\\n\\nReview: Yep, I'm going 5 stars on the Contigo Cortland Water Bottle. Why? I've been searching for something like this for a long time: a lightweight yet sturdy water bottle that is slightly smaller than a standard Nalgene, has a self-attached cap, and has a robust leakproof closure.\\n\\nI have the 24 oz. model of the Cortland. It has all the features I was looking for plus a built-in carabiner-style clip. It is now my go-to bottle whenever I don't want to carry a full-on quart sized bottle. The only time I would not recommend the Cortland is when you're somewhere that requires you to purify your own water. The interior of the cap has a lot of crevices and tight spaces, due to the sealing mechanism, and is difficult to keep sanitary without ready access to hot, clean water.\\n\\nOverall, Contigo has made an excellent bottle that is well suited for commuting, work, school, and most travel and outdoors use. The Cortland is now part of my core gear kit.\",\n \"Product: New water bottle that is ideal for use every day, all day. The easy-flip, press button lid allows for convenient, one-handed drinking on the go and the wide drink opening allows for fast filling and quick gulps. The water bottle also features a wide body opening for easy cleaning and filling with ice cubes. This BPA-free water bottle has a comfortable and stylish carry loop and the bottle is also top-rack dishwasher safe making it simple and easy to clean.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A fine bottle for most uses\\n\\nReview: This water bottle does everything Contigo says it does: it won't leak or spill if the spout cover accidentally comes open, it's a convenient size to hold and drink from, and it is easy to fill.\\n\\nA few things to keep in mind, though, are:\\n\\n*Contigo does not recommend putting hot liquids into the bottle.\\n\\n*The design of the cap and spill-proof spout make this bottle unsuitable for locations where you need to purify water yourself. There is not an easy to way to clean and sanitize all parts of the lid assembly without access to lots of clean water (it has an internal chamber that can only be accessed through a very small aperture).\\n\\n*A soft, squeezable plastic is used for the bottle itself. This material will not stand up to constant rough treatment, such as rubbing against abrasive surfaces or hitting sharp and pointy objects, as well as hard plastic or metal will.\\n\\nFour stars, keeping the limitations of the design and the material in mind.\",\n \"Product: Our top-quality line of dive products, the Professional Tech Series masks are designed to provide ultimate comfort, contemporary styling, as well as offer great features. SIDEVIEW PURGE LX SILICONE MASK: One size fits all face skirt fits a wide range of faces. Hypoallergenic, silicone face skirt provides ultimate comfort. Side-window design for great visibility. Easy-adjusting, swivel buckle PARADISE DRY LX SNORKEL: 100% Submersible dry top snorkel with Pivot-Dry Technology which closes instantly to prevent water from entering snorkel whether accidentally or purposely submerged. Contoured barrel is ergonomically shaped for correct positioning and comfort Silicone mouthpiece for added comfort and durability Drop-away, full-flex section to enhance performance with Easy-clear purge valve.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A good mask + snorkel set\\n\\nReview: Are you trying to decide between this set and the <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Lux-Purge-LX-Mask-Grenada-LX-Snorkel-set/dp/B004BIXL6C/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Lux Purge LX Mask Grenada LX Snorkel set</a>? I have both and either set is a fine choice for snorkelers. Each has a comfortable mask with a nose purge and a snorkel that automatically closes off its top when you dive. Both sets are well made from quality materials.\\n\\nThere are a few slight differences between the two sets:\\n*Mask viewing area. The Lux mask has more glass than the Sideview mask.\\n*Snorkel top closing mechanism. The Paradise Dry snorkel has a pivoting valve that I think is more effective and reliable than the pop-up valve on the Grenada snorkel.\\n*The Paradise Dry snorkel is about 2 inches longer than the Grenada snorkel.\\n*The Grenada snorkel has an integrated whistle near the mouthpiece.\\n*The Lux-Grenada set includes a very comfortable combination strap cover and snorkel holder made of neoprene. I really like the <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/cover/dp/B001QBMJ7O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">cover</a> and I won't go snorkeling without it now.\\n\\nSo here's the bottom line. If you like to dive underneath the surface frequently or go to places with a lot of chop, the Sideview-Paradise Dry set is a better choice due to the pivot valve on the snorkel. You can buy the strap cover separately. But if you spend most of your time just floating, the Lux-Grenada set has a mask with a better field of view and includes the strap cover. Might as well go for the convenient choice, right?\\n\\nFour stars.\",\n \"Product: It's almost like pulling a backpack from thin air. This stashable pack is the same size as a regular Swig, but can be tucked away inside its own internal pocket. It's durable enough to carry just about anything, and even has a pocket for your water bottle.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Very light and compact but has a significant design flaw\\n\\nReview: The Hidden Swig Backpack is ultra light and ultra compressible. It folds down to about the size of a <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/HP-12C-calculator/dp/B00000JBLH/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">HP 12C calculator</a> and weighs so little it is barely noticeable when carried unloaded. When unfolded, the total capacity is a little less than a standard paper grocery bag. In theory it looks like a great way to always have a backpack available, even when you're trying to keep yourself unencumbered.\\n\\nSo what's not to like? Well, there are two things to keep in mind if you're looking at this backpack. First, the primary design consideration was to minimize bulk and weight. As such, the shoulder straps are unpadded, basic nylon, there's no waist strap, and the fabric is very thin and gossamer-like. This is not a backpack for serious outdoor use or for carrying heavy loads. Second (and this is the significant flaw), the top of the bag needs a drawstring with a cord lock. Since the backpack has very little structure or stiffness on its own, the top of the bag gapes open under partial loads. Yes, the opening is covered by the main flap but this pack would be a lot better if Timbuk2 provided a way to close the top securely.\\n\\nBottom line: with a drawstring, the Hidden Swig Backpack would be a 4-star product. I do like its extreme compactness and light weight. So, 3-stars for the current design.\\n\\n----------\\nUpdate (April 2014)\\nTimbuk2 really does take its warranty program seriously. The fabric and stitching on the lid of this bag was beginning to tear along the seam near the logo. I sent the bag to Timbuk2 and they are repairing my bag and returning it to me at no charge, even though I've been using the bag for over a year. Nice!\",\n \"Product: Our Sierra Long Sleeve Zip is a luxurious brushed merino Real fleece mid layer made from 260gm fabric to keep out the cold when you're hiking, skiing or sightseeing. The chest pocket has a cord hole for your MP3 player, the zipped hand pockets keep valuables safe and an internal storm flap prevents draughts.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A great change from artificial fleece\\n\\nReview: Icebreaker has made a great mid or light-duty outer layer here. Merino wool with a soft, fuzzy finish inside is a lot nicer to wear than polyester fleece. And it's machine washable to boot!\\n\\nThere are some things to keep in mind though:\\n1. Icebreaker cuts its clothing slim. If you are unsure about which size to get, it's probably best to size up.\\n2. However, the current version of the Sierra doesn't fit as narrowly as in previous seasons. It's looser all over. No, Icebreaker hasn't suddenly become a \\\"Big and Tall\\\" brand but its pieces are now more forgiving for people who aren't built like marathoners.\\n3. For some reason Icebreaker uses left-handed main zippers on all its products, not just its women's line. In other words, men's items have the zipper pull on the left side. This is the opposite of the standard practice in the US and takes a little while to get used to.\\n\\nOverall, the Sierra Full Zip is a comfortable, well-made jacket. It's fine for any use where you're not counting ounces and aren't that concerned about how quickly the piece dries. And if you already have a Sierra in one of the solid colors, have a look at the Break-Up Infinity style. It has a state-of-the-art camouflage pattern, licensed from Mossy Oak. I got it because it reminds me of the hunting themed lining of a rectangular Coleman sleeping bag I had as a kid. Four stars.\",\n \"Product: A massive drug operation changes the lives of three conflicted New York cops. Burned-out vet Eddie Dugan (Richard Gere) is close to retirement; narcotics cop Sal Procida (Ethan Hawke) faces the difficult task of caring for his large family on his ordinary salary; undercover officer Clarence \\\"Tango\\\" Butler (Don Cheadle) finds his loyalties beginning to shift toward a powerful drug dealer. Over seven chaotic days, the three men are drawn toward a fateful crime and destiny.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: A Good Cast, Wasted\\n\\nReview: A quick glance at the cast and director of Brooklyn's Finest seems to promise a great movie. Gere, Cheadle, Hawke, and Snipes in a police flick directed by Antoine Fuqua? Sign me up!\\n\\nSadly, the movie does not live up to its potential. The dialogue is clichd and predictable. The story, even though it has multiple intersecting threads, is one-dimensional. Worst of all, there is very little exploration of what, deep down, motivates and drives each character. All this has the result of making it difficult to care about what happens during the course of the film, even for the characters who are meant to be sympathetic.\\n\\nNow, having said all that, Brooklyn's Finest isn't a total disaster. Fuqua's style, heavily influenced by <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/David-Fincher-s/dp/B001HUHBAE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">David Fincher's</a> <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/gritty-settings/dp/B000050FEN/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">gritty settings</a>,<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Michael-Mann-s/dp/B000P0J0AG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Michael Mann's</a> <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/glossy-cinematography/dp/B00003CWRX/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">glossy cinematography</a>, and <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/John-Woo-s/dp/B000N4SHNK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">John Woo's</a> <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/explosive-action-sequences/dp/B0036BDQBU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">explosive action sequences</a>, is well matched to the material. More importantly, the talent of the lead actors saves the movie from descending completely into farce. Ultimately, though, not even career-highlight acting from the entire cast would enable this movie to transcend its videogame-like storyline...unless the writer, director, and studio really intended to pay homage to <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Grand-Theft-Auto-III/dp/B00005O0I2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Grand Theft Auto III</a>.\\n\\nBottom line: the high quality of the cast pulls Brooklyn's Finest up to a barely acceptable level instead of, as should be the case with a project involving actors of this caliber, <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/showcasing-a-great-script-that-inspired-great-performances/dp/B001CN2WXM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">showcasing a great script that inspired great performances</a>.\",\n \"Product: Valery Gergiev conducts the Mariinsky Orchestra and Ballet in these Ballets Russes production of these Stravinsky ballets. Ekaterina Kondaurova, Ilya Kuznelsov, Marianna Pavlova, and Vladimir Ponomarev are featured in The Firebird. Alexandra Isofidi, Elena Bazhenova, and Vladimir Ponomarev are featured in The Rite of Spring.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Turned-in but don't tune out\\n\\nReview: I think this is an enjoyable ballet video, even though it is a bit ironic for the Mariinsky to be dancing works that were made in reaction against Imperial Russian ballet.\\n\\nThere is fine, expressive dancing throughout, high production values in both ballets, and, most importantly, good sound and picture quality. Of course, its always easy to criticize the shot selection and editing of dance filmsnothing can live up to seeing and hearing performances in person obviouslybut I feel this release does a respectable job of balancing static, audiences-view shots with close-ups and inserts from different angles.\\n\\nViewing a close recreation of the original Sacre/Rite was a highlight for me. If youve seen any of the more recent versions, such as by Pina Bausch, Sasha Waltz, or Yuri Possokhov, its very interesting and thought provoking to get a sense of what Diaghilev, Stravinsky, Nijinsky, and Roerich intended back in 1913.\\n\\nFour stars.\",\n \"Product: Alice's Adventures In Wonderland\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: If you go chasing rabbits and you know you're going to fall...\\n\\nReview: I don't care what the purists say. I like this ballet. Its an extremely imaginative and lavishly staged production with a fun, modern style. The dancing, music, costumes, props, and stage effects all meld together to make a throughly enjoyable show. Lauren Cuthbertsons acting chops are particularly impressive; she makes Alice much more than just a bunhead doing steps.\\n\\nIm a big fan of parody and farce, so I was especially tickled by the Royal Ballet poking fun at the companys most treasured, most symbolic ballet (The Sleeping Beauty) along with its biggest star ever (Fonteyn). Who ever thought the House of de Valois and Ashton would dare to send up its own history? But it has, and brilliantly! Theres also a hilarious jab at Maya Plisetskaya for fans of Soviet-era ballet. Zenaida Yanowsky could have a second career as a comic actor, Id say.\\n\\nFour stars. The performance loses some steam late in the second act and the score is not particularly memorablethats a place where the traditionalists are correct, Tchaikovsky probably composed the best ballet scores from a musical perspectivebut this disc is still definitely worth watching.\",\n \"Product: Featuring a compact design, this power adapter offers fast, efficient charging.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A fine replacement for the Apple 5W adapter\\n\\nReview: I'm using the Apple 12W adapter with several devices that came with a 5W adapter:\\n*iPhone 5s & 5c\\n*iPod Touch, 4th generation\\n*iPad Mini, 1st generation\\n\\nCharging is noticeably quicker than with the packed-in adapters, especially on the iPad Mini. My only caveats are that the 12W charger is somewhat larger and heavier than the 5W (so if minimizing bulk and weight is really important to you, stay with the 5W) and that no cables or plug adapters are included (many gadget owners will have some spare cables sitting around in any case).\\n\\nBottom line: for me, carrying a bit more in my kit is well worth being able to spend less time waiting for my iDevices to charge up. Four stars.\\n\\n----------\\nFor those interested, these are the official specs:\\nInput 100-240V~0.5A, 50-60Hz\\nOutput 5.2V, 2.4A\",\n \"Product: AmazonBasics\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A good option that balances style, function, and protection\\n\\nReview: If you have striven long for your new gold iPhone 5S, this may not be the best option for you. All that remains of the gold color is the thin gold lining around the button. If however, you are looking for a case offering protection in a format that does not significantly add to the weight or size of your phone, you'll find this is an effective option. The case is composed of an inner silicon case and outer shell in a variety of colors. The design allows you to purchase multiple cases and easily swap outer colored shell without replacing the inner, slightly harder to install silicon cover. The cut outs for the charger, connector, camera, and mute switch are well sized, offering easy access without sacrificing protection. The flexible silicon-covered volume buttons and power switch also offer full protection without degrading usability.\\n\\nThis case has two fairly minor design flaws. Most significantly, the raised silicon face causes the finger print control to be more difficult to use and somewhat less accurate. Second, while the outer shell fits snugly over the silicon case in most areas, there is a slight gap between the two around the lower front edges. The gap leaves a small rough edge. I have only had the case for a short time, which makes me wonder whether the gap will become larger with further use and colored case swapping.\\n\\nOverall, a good option that balances style, function, and protection.\",\n \"Product: AmazonBasics\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Protective but not stylish\\n\\nReview: I admit it. After spending hours and hours and hours carefully mulling over which color of iPhone 5c to get, the last thing I want to do is cover it up. Might as well get a boring Samsung or HTC phone if I can't flaunt my Apple-validated design savvy, right? I need to show everybody that I \\\"Think Different\\\"!\\n\\nSeriously, though, the AmazonBasics PC/Silicon case for the iPhone 5c does a nice job protecting the phone but has the (admittedly shallow) disadvantage of completely covering up the phone's back panel color.\\n\\nThe case has two pieces: a soft, shock absorbing liner that holds the phone and an opaque outer shell. The liner has an overhanging front lip that helps protect the glass on your phone but also makes it slightly harder to press the Home button. The outer shell is easy to remove or replace. So, if you want to splurge and buy two or more colors of this case, you can just swap outer shells for a \\\"new\\\" look.\\n\\nThe downside of this design is that the iPhone's color is only visible through the small cutouts for the bottom ports, the silent ring switch, and the back camera. So while this case is more protective than many others, part of the fun of having an iPhone 5c is eliminated.\\n\\nBottom line: Overall, the AmazonBasics PC/Silicon iPhone 5c case is very functional. It is easy to put onto the phone and does not interfere with Wi-Fi or cellular signal reception. All of the phone's ports, mics, cameras, switches, and jacks remain easily accessible. You get protection from both shocks and scratches. But I wish more of the iPhone's glossy, happy finish was visible. For me, this means three stars. However, if you don't care about cosmetics and only want a good-value, protective cell phone case, this case is a fine choice.\\n\\n----------\\nUpdate (March 2014)\\nBe careful when putting on or taking off the outer shell from your phone. The material is brittle and breaks easily when twisted or bent (I just put a big crack in my case trying to get my phone out of it).\",\n \"Product: The OtterBox iPhone 5/5s/5c/SE Clearly Protected Vibrant Screen Protector keeps every inch of the gorgeous iPhone 5/5s/5c/SE display intact while maintaining full touch sensitivity. This Otterbox protector specifically preserves sharpness and brilliance while providing impact protection and scratch resistance. It is compatible with select OtterBox cases.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Works but has a significant tradeoff\\n\\nReview: The OtterBox Clearly Protected screen cover does what it's supposed to: it provides scratch protection and makes it difficult to read the screen from certain angles.\\n\\nThe big tradeoff, as you would expect, is that using the cover negates the benefits of having a Retina screen on your phone. Brightness, color intensity, and image clarity are all diminished by this cover, as with any privacy screen. It's like going back to the days when flat panel monitors and laptop screens had a vinyl anti-glare covering rather than a glossy, optically clear glass front.\\n\\nYou can always crank up the screen's backlight to compensate for the cover's effect on brightness, of course, but then your phone's battery drains more quickly.\\n\\nIn actual use, the effectiveness of the privacy function depends on what is being displayed on the screen and on an observer's viewing angle. Apps that use large typefaces or that have uncluttered designs, such as Apple's stock and weather apps, can still be read, even at a 45-degree angle from the phone. Busy, packed app interfaces are obscured pretty effectively, though, especially if they use a small or narrow font (the Bloomberg and BBC News apps are good examples of this).\\n\\nBottom line: the Clearly Protected screen cover is simple to install and essentially does what it is designed to do, with some limitations. Even though I have stopped using it, I still think it is a four-star product because my issue is due to a personal preference--I like the sharpness and precision of Retina screens--and not to a design or manufacturing flaw.\",\n \"Product: The Clash ~ London Calling\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Classic album with cool extras\\n\\nReview: This is a great package with the original album, an extended booklet with essays and photos, a single disc of demos, and a DVD.\\n\\nTwenty-five years after its release, the album itself is no mystery. London Calling is a timeless classic. Even today, it stills sounds fresh, lively, and relevant. Not many other records from the late 70's and 1980's can make this claim. The band pushes way beyond its punk roots, yet still keeps a sharp political edge to the lyrics.\\n\\nThe demos disc is an interesting document of early versions of the songs and a powerful way to hear the influence of Guy Stevens on the final product. Casual fans or shallow listeners probably won't see the value of the demos, but anybody with a passion for the creative process will find a lot of cool moments on the second disc. Collectors and big fans will also enjoy a batch of unreleased songs, including a Dylan cover and a run-through of Remote Control.\\n\\nThe other stuff in the package is good but not great. The booklet feels like it was a bit of an afterthought. A reprint of the original album sleeves, with lyrics and photos, is nice to have. The DVD is mostly interesting for including footage of the band in the studio--you can see for yourself how crazy Guy Stevens was--and videos for London Calling, Train in Vain, and Clampdown.\\n\\nSo, 4 stars. A better booklet and more live footage on the DVD would make it 5 stars.\",\n \"Product: On board for the next release in the Blues Caravan series, Deborah Coleman, Candye Kane and newcomer Dani Wilde, join forces for BLUES CARAVAN: GUITARS & FEATHERS. All 3 artists play solo sets on this release as well as a huge jam session grand finale Candye is still riding high on her last hit release, GUITAR'd & FEATHERED (RF1127.2), Deborah was featured on the release TIME BOMB (RF1129.2) and 20 year old Dani will have her first release in the fall of 2008.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Fun but not essential\\n\\nReview: I'm having trouble writing about this album. It's not a horrible record by any means--I do enjoy listening to it--but it's close enough to mediocre to make it hard to say much about it, for better or for worse.\\n\\nRuf's Blues Caravan was recorded live, during a traveling blues revue tour featuring three artists on the Ruf label: Dani Wilde, Candye Kane, and Deborah Coleman. Wilde and Coleman are singer-guitarists. Kane is a vocalist. They all use the same, mostly unobtrusive, backing band during individual sets, then everybody gets on stage to jam on a couple of covers and for an encore.\\n\\nDani Wilde opens the show. She's still fairly young and inexperienced and is consequently the weakest performer. While she is a decent guitar player, her vocals sound strained and thin. The problem is that she frequently tries to drop her voice down low for emphasis and effect, but doesn't yet have the vocal chops to pull it off (she should give <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Polly-Harvey/dp/B000001E7T/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Polly Harvey</a> a call for some pointers). Her songwriting and playing are strongly influenced by Albert Collins and by Howlin' Wolf's \\\"<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Love-Me-Darlin/dp/B0011U344C/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Love Me Darlin'</a> \\\".\\n\\nCandye Kane is a much more polished and assured performer than Wilde. Her style and sound is reminiscent of Etta James (and guess what, one of the ending jams is an Etta James track!). For me, the best thing about her segment is that the backing-band guitar player, Laura Chavez, gets to cut loose on a couple of songs.\\n\\nDeborah Coleman's guitar style shows a lot of the same influences as Stevie Ray Vaughan: Lonnie Mack, Buddy Guy, and Otis Rush. Coleman plays one original track, and then relies on other songwriters for the rest of her set. The best-known song probably is \\\"<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Jesus-Just-Left-Chicago/dp/B000CCD0HQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Jesus Just Left Chicago</a>\\\". It's cool, but doesn't add much to the original. Coleman does have a great bluesy voice.\\n\\nBottom line: if you are a big fan of modern electric blues and you are looking for something beyond the usual releases on Alligator and Fat Possum, you might like Ruf's Blues Caravan. If, on the other hand, you are fairly new to the blues or you're just beginning to build your blues collection, there are better places to start. Get some Muddy Waters first.\",\n \"Product: Standard Packaging version. 3-CD/1-DVD box set featuring over 2 hours of unreleased and rare tracks, including demos, B-sides, and live recordings. Also includes SOUL KISS, music videos, and rare live performances available on DVD for the first time. Sounding like no one who'd come before, Jane's Addiction changed the face of modern rock when they emerged in the late 80s. Their landmark 1988 album Nothing's Shocking fused raw energy with hard rock riffs, metal, funk, punk and the avant garde musical and lyrical sensibilities that define their entire output. On A CABINET OF CURIOSITIES, the band's first-ever boxed set, Rhino explores their incomparable legacy with a 3-CD/1-DVD collection of demos, live performances and rarities, more than half of which are previously unreleased. Focusing solely on the original incarnation of Jane's Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, bassist Eric Avery and drummer Stephen Perkins, the retrospective is a revealing portrait of one of rock n roll's greatest and most influential bands. It's all packaged in a deluxe limited-edition wooden box modeled after an old-time curiosity cabinet, perfectly complimenting the sonic wonders inside.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for collectors and completists\\n\\nReview: Fans of the original lineup of Jane's Addiction will love this box set. It's loaded with demos, b-sides, cover versions, and live tracks, without ANY filler from the studio albums. Everything has been remastered and sounds great. JA and Rhino deserve heaps of praise for not larding up the discs with songs everybody has already.\\n\\nThe demos document early versions of pretty much everything on JA's first two major label releases. They're an interesting way to hear how things change when bands get access to heaps of record company production dollars. Casual fans probably won't be terribly interested in the demos, but listeners with a passion for the creative process will find a lot of cool moments on the first two discs. The highlight of this box for me, though, is the full concert on the third disc. The band is hot, hot, hot, truly on fire!\\n\\nI was disappointed by the box set booklet though. The main essay reads like a press release, the guest quotes are kind of dull, and many of the pix are just closeups of the booklet cover. More details on the recording sessions and performances would have been a lot more appealing to people who are interested in a non-Greatest Hits collection.\\n\\nThese are really minor quibbles--the bottom line is that there's a heap of great music here, most of it previously unreleased. Anybody who digs Nothing's Shocking and Ritual de lo Habitual ought to pick up this box, in either of its incarnations. New JA fans, on the other hand, should get the first three albums before diving into the deep archival stuff here.\\n\\n3.5 stars, rounded up to 4 because Rhino did not succumb to the usual record company practice of forcing people to re-buy album cuts.\\n\\n-----\\nFor those who are wondering what is on the DVD, here's the track list:\\n* Soul Kiss: The Fan's Video (featuring Mountain Song and City)\\n* Music videos (Had A Dad, Ocean Size, Stop!, Been Caught Stealing, Classic Girl, Ain't No Right)\\n* Live at the City Square, Milan, Italy/For MTV Italy, 10-11-90 (Whres, Then She Did..., Three Days)\",\n \"Product: Standard Packaging version. 3-CD/1-DVD box set featuring over 2 hours of unreleased and rare tracks, including demos, B-sides, and live recordings. Also includes SOUL KISS, music videos, and rare live performances available on DVD for the first time. Sounding like no one who'd come before, Jane's Addiction changed the face of modern rock when they emerged in the late 80s. Their landmark 1988 album Nothing's Shocking fused raw energy with hard rock riffs, metal, funk, punk and the avant garde musical and lyrical sensibilities that define their entire output. On A CABINET OF CURIOSITIES, the band's first-ever boxed set, Rhino explores their incomparable legacy with a 3-CD/1-DVD collection of demos, live performances and rarities, more than half of which are previously unreleased. Focusing solely on the original incarnation of Jane's Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, bassist Eric Avery and drummer Stephen Perkins, the retrospective is a revealing portrait of one of rock n roll's greatest and most influential bands. It's all packaged in a deluxe limited-edition wooden box modeled after an old-time curiosity cabinet, perfectly complimenting the sonic wonders inside.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for collectors and completists\\n\\nReview: Fans of the original lineup of Jane's Addiction will love this box set. It's loaded with demos, b-sides, cover versions, and live tracks, without ANY filler from the studio albums. Everything has been remastered and sounds great. JA and Rhino deserve heaps of praise for not larding up the discs with songs everybody has already.\\n\\nThe demos document early versions of pretty much everything on JA's first two major label releases. They're an interesting way to hear how things change when bands get access to heaps of record company production dollars. Casual fans probably won't be terribly interested in the demos, but listeners with a passion for the creative process will find a lot of cool moments on the first two discs. The highlight of this box for me, though, is the full concert on the third disc. The band is hot, hot, hot, truly on fire!\\n\\nUnfortunately, the limited edition packaging is a mixed bag. While the cabinet is pretty cool (even though the \\\"wood\\\" is really that sawdust + glue stuff used in the back of old TV's), it's a bit smaller than one might expect from the product picture. In reality, the cabinet is roughly the size of a Wii console. I also was a little disappointed by the booklet, mainly because Rhino usually produces stellar box set books. The main essay reads like a press release, the guest quotes are kind of dull, and a lot of the pix are just closeups of the booklet cover.\\n\\nThese are really minor quibbles though--the bottom line is that there's a heap of great music here, most of it previously unreleased. Anybody who digs Nothing's Shocking and Ritual de lo Habitual ought to pick up this box set, in either of its incarnations. New JA fans, on the other hand, should get the first three albums before diving into the deep archival stuff here.\\n\\n3.5 stars, rounded up to 4 because Rhino did not succumb to the usual record company practice of forcing people to re-buy album cuts.\\n\\n-----\\nFor those who are wondering what is on the DVD, here's the track list:\\n* Soul Kiss: The Fan's Video (featuring Mountain Song and City)\\n* Music videos (Had A Dad, Ocean Size, Stop!, Been Caught Stealing, Classic Girl, Ain't No Right)\\n* Live at the City Square, Milan, Italy/For MTV Italy, 10-11-90 (Whres, Then She Did..., Three Days)\",\n \"Product: 2012 compilation draws together the influential band's four EP releases alongside seven additional rare and previously unreleased tracks. These sonic pioneers remain one of the most unique and thrilling bands of the last 25 years.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for fans and collectors\\n\\nReview: First things first: as of the writing of this review, there's no track listing in the product description above. So here it is:\\n\\nCD1\\n1. you made me realise\\n2. slow\\n3. thorn\\n4. cigarette in your bed\\n5. drive it all over me\\n6. feed me with your kiss\\n7. i believe\\n8. emptiness inside\\n9. i need no trust\\n10. soon\\n11. glider\\n12. don't ask why\\n13. off your face\\n\\nCD2\\n1. to here knows when\\n2. swallow\\n3. honey power\\n4. moon song\\n5. instrumental no. 2\\n6. instrumental no. 1\\n7. glider (full length version)\\n8. sugar\\n9. angel\\n10. good for you\\n11. how do you do it\\n\\nAt the moment, this album, along with the other 2012 Kevin Shields remasters, is only available as a British import for some reason. So the big question for most people is going to be whether or not it's worth splashing out premium bucks for this thing, especially with the possibility of a cheaper domestic version coming out eventually.\\n\\nMy answer is that it depends. If you're a big MBV fan or a collector, you probably will enjoy buying this set now. It not only pulls together all of MBV's EP's released on Creation (minus one track, see below), most of which are out of print or difficult/expensive to find new, it also includes a bunch of rare songs. I really dig being able to hear the evolution of the band's sound from derivative neo-psychedelia to something so massive yet ethereal yet still grounded in pop melody that it's almost indescribable. The sleeve design is cool as well. It's oversized and folds out into four panels, with each panel featuring the cover of an EP. The booklet is pretty minimal, though, containing only more EP artwork, a collage of band member photos, and a track list. There aren't any comments from the band, liner notes, or essays.\\n\\nOn the other hand, those new to MBV should pick up <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Loveless/dp/B000002LRJ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Loveless</a> first (while you're there, be sure to read the review by Heaven_17. It's still one of the best reviews I've ever read on Amazon, even 8 1/2 years after it was written).\\n\\nBottom line: the lack of a better booklet--come on Kevin, after spending all these years remastering you could at least give us some insight into what you did!--knocks what could be a 5-star rating down to a 4-star. And keep in mind that this collection probably isn't the best starting point for new listeners.\\n\\n----------\\nAddendum: the Andrew Weatherall remix of \\\"Soon\\\", which was released on a 12\\\" single with the full length version of \\\"Glider\\\" on the B-side, is not on this compilation (perhaps Shields views it as a corruption of his work). So, true completists have some work to do.\",\n \"Product: 2016 EP release. The first new music from Lush for 20 years, and the first the band have released since their single '500 (Shake Baby Shake)', taken from their last album Lovelife, in July 1996. The four tracks were recorded in the summer of 2015 with Daniel Hunt (Ladytron) and Jim Abbiss (Adele, Kasabian, Arctic Monkeys). 4AD recently released, to much acclaim, both a vinyl reissue of Lush's 'best of' compilation Ciao! And a limited edition five-disc box set titled Chorus. Signed to 4AD in 1989, over the course of three full-length albums, an early mini-album and a number of EPs and singles, they went on to sharpen their pop sound, outliving and outgrowing the 'scene' with which they were initially associated.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Forward to the Past\\n\\nReview: Do you look back on the 1990's fondly? Was Lush one of your favorite bands, especially *before* Lovelife? What happens to people with bright orange hair twenty years on?\\n\\nWell, here's the answer to all that: Blind Spot! Lush has returned, sporting their \\\"classic\\\" chiming, ethereal sound. This EP will cause instant flashbacks to back when Lollapalooza was a tour, not a festival, indie kids had no idea what hoodies were, and Pabst Blue Ribbon was just another cheap 'n' watery beer. Yeah, Miki and Emma's voices sound a bit, well, more mature, but there's no mistaking the four tracks on the disc for any other band.\\n\\nCollectors should move quickly because the CD version currently has a very cool design. The sleeve is about the size of a Blu-ray case when closed. Inside are production credits and a slit to hold the disc. The disc itself has a clear plastic border surrounding a mini-CD (don't worry, it works just like a regular CD). All visually striking and a nice treat for committed fans.\\n\\nFour stars, unless you hated Lush until you heard Ladykillers and Heavenly Nobodies for the first time. Or you cant stand the idea of a band making a comeback.\\n\\n----------\\nNote\\nI have no idea why Amazon thinks I bought this as an MP3 from them. I own the CD, as discussed above, and picked it up at my local indie record shop. Bizarre.\",\n \"Product: Watershed 1985 album from Mark E. Smith & Co feat. \\\"Bombast\\\", \\\"I Am Damo Suzuki\\\" and \\\"L.A.\\\".\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Notes on the Omnibus Edition\\n\\nReview: Earlier reviewers have already discussed This Nation's Saving Grace extensively, so I'm just going to talk about the Omnibus Edition that was released in early 2011. No matter which version of the album you buy, TNSG remains one of The Fall's greatest albums and a highlight of the Brix era.\\n\\n*Fabulous packaging\\nNice heavyweight box with fine graphic design. Each disc comes in an individual cardboard jacket that holds an inner dust sleeve and a protective plastic disc pouch.\\n\\n*A good remastering job\\nThose who know the album well will enjoy hearing the songs all polished up and cast in a new light. The supplemental material sounds great as well and opens up additional perspectives on the original album. The rough mixes of Cruiser's Creek and L.A. on the second disc are especially tasty!\\n\\n*Informative book full of quotes, anecdotes, and pix (that could be improved)\\nOne thing Beggars could improve, not just in this set but in all of its Omnibus Editions, is the layout and organization of the book. Perhaps in an effort to differentiate the Omnibus Editions from other labels' box sets, Beggars arranges the interviews, graphic material, and track commentary into a single, very long chronology. I prefer the more customary style of box set book, where there are a few broadly focused essays, a track-by-track breakdown, and commentary from band members, all in their own sections. This is a relatively minor quibble, though, and doesn't detract much from the high quality of what's actually on the discs.\\n\\n*The big question\\nIs the Omnibus Edition worth the extra cost over the basic CD or MP3 version of the album? I think it depends on how big of a Fall fan you are. Completists, of course, will want the rough mixes and book for their collections, especially given that this box set is a limited edition. More casual fans, however, might not find a lot of added value because the extras are primarily singles and alternate mixes. Also, the Peel Sessions material has all been previously released as part of the <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Complete-Peel-Sessions/dp/B0002ADXZW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Complete Peel Sessions</a> box.\\n\\nBottom line: record collectors and committed Fall fans will want the Omnibus Edition, no questions asked. Others, especially owners of <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/458489-A-Sides/dp/B00000DPHP/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">458489 A-Sides</a>,<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/458489-B-sides/dp/B0000256UI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">458489 B-sides</a>, and the Peel Sessions, probably will be satisfied with a standard edition of the album. So, keeping in mind that I am rating the overall presentation of the Omnibus Edition, 4 stars for completist types and 3 stars for everybody else.\",\n \"Product: In 1972, Aretha Franklin was a superstar at the peak of her artistic powers and the height of her success. That year, she was the special guest artist at the annual convention for The National Association of Television & Radio Announcers (NATRA), then the only organization in existence for black broadcasters. Recorded in city known for its soul music, the album captures a truly inspired performance by the undisputed Queen of Soul & features many of her most immortal songs, as well as Aretha''s only known live recordings of several tunes.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for collectors and big fans\\n\\nReview: This recently discovered performance is great for anybody who has already built up her/his core Aretha collection. Casual fans and people who are just beginning to explore Aretha's discography will be better off picking up other albums, such as <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Live-at-Fillmore-West/dp/B000FBG062/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Live at Fillmore West</a> and <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Queen-of-Soul-The-Atlantic-Recordings/dp/B0000032VS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Queen of Soul: The Atlantic Recordings</a> first.\\n\\nWhy? Mainly because the show was recorded at a radio industry convention where Aretha was playing in front of music-biz insiders. Consequently, the concert was not a fully realized performance. The tempos are rushed and many of Aretha's best known songs are limited to brief appearances in medleys. Definitive or newly revelatory performances won't be found here.\\n\\nSo what makes this a four-star album? First, Rhino Handmade, as usual, has done a great job unearthing a rarity and putting together a package with good sound and good liner notes. Also, as a limited edition of only 7,500 copies, this album is pretty much guaranteed to become a collector's item. Get it now or be prepared to pay big $$$ later (check out how much <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Don-t-Fight-The-Feeling-The-Complete-Aretha-Franklin-King-Curtis-Live-At-Fillmore-West/dp/B0006SSOH2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Don't Fight The Feeling: The Complete Aretha Franklin & King Curtis Live At Fillmore West</a> is going for these days). Finally, despite the limitations of the venue and set list mentioned earlier, the backing band is hot and Aretha sounds great.\",\n \"Product: In 1972, Aretha Franklin was a superstar at the peak of her artistic powers and the height of her success. That year, she was the special guest artist at the annual convention for The National Association of Television & Radio Announcers (NATRA), then the only organization in existence for black broadcasters. Recorded in city known for its soul music, the album captures a truly inspired performance by the undisputed Queen of Soul & features many of her most immortal songs, as well as Aretha''s only known live recordings of several tunes.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for collectors and big fans\\n\\nReview: This recently discovered performance is great for anybody who has already built up her/his core Aretha collection. Casual fans and people who are just beginning to explore Aretha's discography will be better off picking up other albums, such as <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Live-at-Fillmore-West/dp/B000FBG062/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Live at Fillmore West</a> and <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Queen-of-Soul-The-Atlantic-Recordings/dp/B0000032VS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Queen of Soul: The Atlantic Recordings</a> first.\\n\\nWhy? Mainly because the show was recorded at a radio industry convention where Aretha was playing in front of music-biz insiders. Consequently, the concert was not a fully realized performance. The tempos are rushed and many of Aretha's best known songs are limited to brief appearances in medleys. Definitive or newly revelatory performances won't be found here.\\n\\nSo what makes this a four-star album? First, Rhino Handmade, as usual, has done a great job unearthing a rarity and putting together a package with good sound and good liner notes. Also, as a limited edition of only 7,500 copies, this album is pretty much guaranteed to become a collector's item. Get it now or be prepared to pay big $$$ later (check out how much <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Don-t-Fight-The-Feeling-The-Complete-Aretha-Franklin-King-Curtis-Live-At-Fillmore-West/dp/B0006SSOH2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Don't Fight The Feeling: The Complete Aretha Franklin & King Curtis Live At Fillmore West</a> is going for these days). Finally, despite the limitations of the venue and set list mentioned earlier, the backing band is hot and Aretha sounds great.\",\n \"Product: cd\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: It's like Be Your Own PET at the wrong speed\\n\\nReview: No, there aren't any samples here...but don't let that stop you. If you wanna know what GOP sounds like, go to the Be Your Own PET release of your choice. Click on a track, then imagine what that song would sound like if it was a 45 played at 33 (for all you kids out there, I'm talking about RECORDS).\\n\\nSeriously now, this is a great album. All the songs swagger and stomp with a sassy, bluesy racket. And how many bands these days have a girl drummer who's also the singer? Too bloody cool! If you like <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Rid-of-Me/dp/B000001DYD/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Rid of Me</a>,<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Stairs-and-Elevators/dp/B00070FU7G/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Stairs and Elevators</a>, or <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/C-mon-DJ/dp/B0000AINIM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">C'mon DJ</a>, you'll dig Grand Ole Party. Order it! Support indie bands!\",\n \"Product: The easy view craft lamp combines OttLite illumination with a bonus optical grade magnifier making it the perfect tool set for seeing details easily and colors accurately. The wide wing shade easily rotates to direct light right where you need it and the gooseneck lets you easily adjust the height as you work. The up to 3x optical grade magnifier features a flexible gooseneck arm for hands free viewing. Ideal for all crafts from intricate needlework and quilting to sewing, scrapbooking and more, The low heat, low glare OttLite illumination helps reduce eyestrain for hours of creating Comfort. See colors true to life so you can make color decisions with confidence. Plus, the high contrast illumination lets you see fine details clearly.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Stable and easy to adjust\\n\\nReview: The OttLite 18w EasyView lamp is a good hobby and craft light if you don't want a desktop lamp and your work doesn't require 100% shadow-free light.\\n\\nWhat I like\\n*Quick and easy to assemble.\\n*Heavy, very stable base.\\n*Articulated gooseneck adjusts easily and stays put once adjusted.\\n*Double tubed bulb keeps shadows to a minimum (but a circular bulb is better if eliminating all shadows is important to you).\\n\\nSome caveats\\n*If your work surface is higher than a typical office desk, as with a drafting table, for example, the magnifier may not go far enough up the lamp stem to be useful.\\n*The high magnification insert in the magnifier lens is quite small and not suited for extended use.\\n*The bulb is a proprietary bulb. Also, use of non-OttLite bulbs with the lamp voids the warranty.\\n\\nBottom line: a nicely designed floor lamp-style craft light that will work well in most applications, as long as your worktop is at an appropriate height for the lamp.\",\n \"Product: Mary Randolph earned her law degree from the Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California, Berkeley. She is the author of Dog Law, The Deeds Book, 8 Ways to Avoid Probate, and the legal manual for Living Trust Maker. She is the co-author of How to Adopt Your Stepchild in California, and 9 Ways to Avoid Estate Taxes. Mary has been a guest on The Today Show and has been interviewed by many publications, including The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, The San Francisco Examiner, and more. She has also written articles for magazines, including Redbook. Mary Randolph currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Time Tested Resource\\n\\nReview: Nolo is well known for its clearly written do-it-yourself guides to handling legal issues. I've used many Nolo products in the past and have always found them to be informative and practical. \\\"Deeds for California Real Estate\\\" is no exception.\\n\\nAnybody who needs to change or transfer ownership in real estate they already own will find this book to be an invaluable resource. The text is very comprehensive, with guidance for all of the important activities in preparing and filing real estate deeds in California, as long as the new deed is not for an open-market sale, for out-of-state property, or for removing the name of a deceased co-owner.\\n\\nAs with just about all Nolo publications, this book is organized in a very straightforward way. Each chapter covers a broad topic, such as Who Must Sign the Deed?, How Should the New Owners Take Title?, Recording Your Deed, and When You Need an Expert. After a brief introduction, the text explains the key principles underlying each topic and helps you figure out your legal rights and responsibilities.\\n\\nThe book includes a CD-ROM with a small collection of forms for creating and recording deeds. Access to a basic word processor and an Adobe Acrobat reader are required to view the forms. The deed forms are in Rich Text (.rtf) format, so they can be filled out on a computer, while all the other forms are .pdf files and can only be printed out. I had no problems opening any of the files on an i7 iMac using Microsoft Word 2008 and Apple Preview 5.0.2 .\\n\\nBottom line: \\\"Deeds for California Real Estate\\\" is a reliable, no frills-no hype guide. It is an immensely useful resource for anybody who is transferring real estate in California for the purposes mentioned above and in the official product description. Five stars.\",\n \"Product: Julia Nissley was Probate Administrator with the Los Angeles law firm of Silverberg, Rosen, Leon & Behr for many years. She is an honors graduate of the Attorney Assistant Training Program in Probate Administration at the University of California Los Angeles School of Law, and a member of the UCLA Attorney Assistant Alumni Association and the Los Angeles Paralegals Association. Julia is a native Californian and enjoys playing tennis and riding trains with her husband, Ron. Author of How to Probate an Estate, Julia now operates her own probate typing service for all California counties, handling all kinds of probate paperwork through the mail or in person.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A good guide to a complex process\\n\\nReview: Nolo is well known for its clearly written do-it-yourself guides to handling legal issues. I've used many Nolo products in the past and have always found them to be informative and practical. \\\"How to Probate an Estate in California\\\" is no exception.\\n\\nAnybody who is preparing for probate, or is named as an estate's executor or representative, will find this book to be an invaluable resource. The text is very comprehensive, with guidance for all of the important activities in probating an estate: identifying heirs and beneficiaries, creating schedules of assets and debts, dealing with taxes, transferring assets out of an estate, and working with the court system.\\n\\nAs with just about all Nolo publications, this book is organized in a very straightforward way. Each chapter covers a broad topic, such as What Is the Decedent's Estate?, Joint Tenancy Property, or Conducting a Simple Probate Court Proceeding. After a brief introduction, the text explains the key principles underlying each topic and helps you figure out your legal rights and responsibilities.\\n\\nThe book does have a couple of minor weaknesses. First, the extensive set of legal forms is provided on tear-out pages only. Many other Nolo books provide forms both on a CD-ROM and as tear-outs. It would be more convenient, especially given that probate involves a great deal of paperwork, to provide the forms in a digital format. In addition, some of the forms are specifically for Los Angeles County. While it would be impractical for Nolo to provide forms for all 58 counties, the book would be even more useful if Nolo included forms for the three or five counties with the highest populations. These are quibbles though, and don't detract much from the overall quality of the book.\\n\\nBottom line: \\\"How to Probate an Estate in California\\\" is a reliable, no frills-no hype guide. It will help you become well prepared for probating an estate, even if you decide the process is too difficult to execute on your own and end up hiring an attorney. Four stars.\",\n \"Product: James first visited Turkey as a student, at the end of an eastern European trip. He lived on bread and cheese triangles for a week in Istanbul and the Princes' Islands, before using the last of his funds to get home to Britain. His latest Turkish trip was more successful: wandering Anatolia and making up for student starvation by spending his entire fee on kebaps. When he's not investigating various countries' national dishes, James lives in London's \\\"Little Turkey.\\\" He has contributed to half a dozen LP guidebooks, and co-authored A Year of Festivals, featuring Turkey's camel- and oil-wrestling festivals.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A classic guidebook, updated\\n\\nReview: I have used Lonely Planet guidebooks for many years and have always found them to be useful both in planning trips and while on the road. The 2013 guide to Turkey is no exception.\\n\\nThose who are unfamiliar with Lonely Planet should know a few things before purchasing this book:\\n* LP targets independent, do-it-yourself types of travelers (who often have backpacks, railpasses, and youth hostel cards).\\n* Travelers who are focused on staying in top-ranked hotels and eating at expensive restaurants probably won't find LP's sleeping and eating recommendations to be extensive enough. While there is some coverage of high-end, trendy, and luxurious places in this guide, it is not LP's strength.\\n* Most LP guides that cover large regions, including this one, are written by a team of contributors.\\n* New editions of a guide usually are updates of previous versions and are not entirely rewritten from scratch.\\n* The focus of the guide is on logistical and practical information. If you're looking for lots of pretty pictures and/or \\\"inspiration\\\", LP country guides are not the best choice.\\n\\nSo how useful is this guide to Turkey? As with most things, it depends. If you want to travel around Turkey in DIY style or you want better coverage of cultural and outdoor activities than is offered by more mainstream guides, such as Fodor's or Frommer's, then LP is a good guidebook for you. The text is particularly notable for having sections on Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) and Topkapi Sarayi (Palace) that are very extensive for a book that covers the entire country. There is also a pullout street map of Istanbul included as a bonus.\\n\\nOn the other hand, if you aren't interested in straying off the beaten path much or aren't open to trading off comfort and predictability for character and the unexpected, the LP ethos may not be a good fit for you. Also if you are only visiting one region or a couple of major cities, this 700-page guide may be too much book to drag around. There are plenty of city and regional guides from LP and other guidebook publishers that will cover, say, Istanbul or Anatolia in much greater detail than a national guide and omit several hundred pages of information you won't need.\\n\\nBottom line: a time-tested classic, as long as you fit the Lonely Planet profile. I also appreciate that LP hasn't removed the Health or Safe Travel information from this update as it has in some of its other guides. 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I did not want to have this villianized picture of him in my mind, no matter how popular. Preferring the Richard who is loyal, brilliant, loving, and tragic, I kept myself from this portrayal. Maybe neither extreme is completely true, and I quickly discovered that Shakespeare's beautiful dialog makes up for the atrocious level of historical accuracy. I will not delve into the historical missteps. If you know Plantagenet history, you already know what they are. If you don't know and are simply reading Shakespeare for his unequalled language, then you probably don't care.\n\nI found that the characters created in this play were so compelling and their words so well-crafted, that I no longer minded that a true story was not being told. This is no small thing for me to admit, as I normally am peeved by all trails taken from the true road in historical fiction. Richard was written as such a caricature of himself that I found it difficult to be offended by the exaggerations made and timelines shifted. This is clearly fiction, but brilliantly written fiction. It was not until the end when Henry Richmond with his few drops of almost royal blood is lauded by those who had died (supposedly all murdered by Richard) as God's choice of a king to remove the foul Plantagenets that I could feel that sensation of mounting irritation. Painting Henry VII as the savior of England was taking it a little too far for me, but Shakespeare, writing to his Tudor audience, surely did not want to lose his own head, or at least his livelihood, by portraying it any other way."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I have been avoiding reading Shakespeare's Richard III for some time now. I did not want to have this villianized picture of him in my mind, no matter how popular. Preferring the Richard who is loyal, brilliant, loving, and tragic, I kept myself from this portrayal. Maybe neither extreme is completely true, and I quickly discovered that Shakespeare's beautiful dialog makes up for the atrocious level of historical accuracy. I will not delve into the historical missteps. If you know Plantagenet history, you already know what they are. If you don't know and are simply reading Shakespeare for his unequalled language, then you probably don't care.\n\nI found that the characters created in this play were so compelling and their words so well-crafted, that I no longer minded that a true story was not being told. This is no small thing for me to admit, as I normally am peeved by all trails taken from the true road in historical fiction. Richard was written as such a caricature of himself that I found it difficult to be offended by the exaggerations made and timelines shifted. This is clearly fiction, but brilliantly written fiction. It was not until the end when Henry Richmond with his few drops of almost royal blood is lauded by those who had died (supposedly all murdered by Richard) as God's choice of a king to remove the foul Plantagenets that I could feel that sensation of mounting irritation. Painting Henry VII as the savior of England was taking it a little too far for me, but Shakespeare, writing to his Tudor audience, surely did not want to lose his own head, or at least his livelihood, by portraying it any other way."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: No matter where his NBA team travels, he'll always have his gear for game time with the adidas youth Revolution 30 Swingman road jersey. Designed with on-court graphics the players wear, this sleeveless jersey features twill screenprints of the team's name and player's number on the chest and back. A Swingman logo is screenprinted on the upper chest.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: High quality at a low price\n\nReview: After looking around for a LeBron James jersey to grant my 10-year-old's birthday wish, I settled upon this one because it was the best price. He absolutely adores it, and it is the high quality I expected: items sewed on not ironed or printed. My only complaint would be that I ordered a Youth XL (he is 4'11\" and 90 pounds). I received an XL that is also extra long. It looks a little too long to me, but my son would wear it 24/7 if I allowed him to, so it is a minor issue. It looks like other reviewers have had issues with sizing as well, so I would say to be careful about that (though I thought the sizing was labeled appropriately it just wasn't what I ordered). Assuming the size is right, the quality of the item more than met my expectations.","Product: \"When I look back on my childhood, I wonder how I survived at all. It was, of course, a miserable childhood: the happy childhood is hardly worth your while. Worse than the ordinary miserable childhood is the miserable Irish childhood, and worse yet is the miserable Irish Catholic childhood. People everywhere brag or whimper about the woes of their early years, but nothing can compare with the Irish version: the poverty; the shiftless loquacious father; the pious defeated mother moaning by the fire; pompous priests; bullying shcoolmasters; the English and the terrible things they did to us for eight hundred long years. Above all we were wet!\" So begins Frank McCourt's stunning memoir of his childhood in Ireland and America, a recollection of unvarnished truth and no self pity, of grinding poverty and indomitable spirit that will live in the memory long after the tape has ended. Now a major film directed by Alan Parker and starring Robert Carlyle and Emily Watson.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Some great moments but fell flat\n\nReview: I am searching for more pages, one final chapter. This cannot be how it ends.\n\nNo, I'm not longing for more because this story was so captivating or the prose beautifully poetic. I seriously can't believe that this whole story leads up to such a lame let-down of an ending. Did I truly just read 362 pages of childhood memories relating heart-wrenching tales of impoverishment and neglect only to be reassured in the end that his teenage sexual discovery was satisfactory? Really? That's the moral of the story?\n\nEven before the worst book ending of all time, this memoir was mediocre. McCourt seems to have memories that stretch back to the time before he was born and include great detail of his toddler years during the Depression. If that kind of thing doesn't bother you in nonfiction, than there is still the complete lack of quotation marks to drive you crazy. I'm sure this is supposed to be his \"personal writing style.\" I don't buy it. It's just poor grammar.\n\nNow that I've got that out, I can admit that some of McCourt's tales of hunger, sickness, alcoholism, and death in WWII era Ireland are certainly touching, even heartbreaking, but unfortunately not uncommon. I kept waiting for the moment in his life that made his story special. I guess it was the point where he wrote a book and made millions of dollars.\n\nMcCourt's writing is quite good, if you don't mind the lack of punctuation. He makes good use of a first person present tense narration that is extremely difficult to do well. The voice changes as he moves from 3 years old to the end where he is 19. He does a fabulous job of showing the reader each person he interacts with through the eyes of a child.\n\nOpportunities existed for this to have real impact. Frank struggles with his faith when he gets old enough to question why God lets some suffer and even die. He works to pull himself out of the poverty that most of his family (relatively) happily wallows in. Unfortunately, the author spends just as much time on teenage masturbation and fantasies. Such potential, only to be a complete disappointment.\n\nI know people adore this book and I had certainly hoped to, but it comes across as a rather bland and unfinished life story.","Product: Book by Brooks, Geraldine\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Better than Little Women\n\nReview: This is more like it.\n\nWhen I read Little Women, I couldn't help but wonder where the real hardships of war or poverty were. The author told her readers that the family was poor, but they never seemed effected by it. The father was at war, but there was no serious concern for the thousands of men fighting and dying not so far away.\n\nBrooks reveals the story behind the smiling faces and constant calm in March. The temper that we are told Marmee has is demonstrated in full force, and the reader sees her very real struggle to manage a family with a transcendentalist dreamer at the helm. I could begin to admire her in this novel and can only believe that her daughters would have benefited from seeing more of this multifaceted personality than the one that hides the truth to shelter them from it.\n\nThrough the father, who is largely absent in the original work, one is taken into the trenches of the US Civil War. His character is heartbreakingly real. Filled with moral certainty and hope, he ends up depressed when he cannot save the day. His experiences make him doubt himself and everything he believes. He begins to understand that there will be no easy solution to the issues that separate North and South. Brooks tells the stories behind the letters that go back to his little women, where he tells half truths and carefully chosen lines to protect them from the harsh reality that he has trouble coping with.\n\nThis author has great skill in creating realistic characters and placing the reader in the center of each scene. I could feel myself wince as a whip was brought down on a slave's back and feel Marmee's frustration over her lot in life. I only picked this book up because Brooks was the writer. After reading Little Women, I had no serious desire to read more, but I am very glad that I kept my faith in the talents of this wonderful author. It was a worthy and moving story.","Product: Winner of the Man Booker Prize 2009 'Lock Cromwell in a deep dungeon in the morning,' says Thomas More, 'and when you come back that night he'll be sitting on a plush cushion eating larks' tongues, and all the gaolers will owe him money.' England, the 1520s. Henry VIII is on the throne, but has no heir. Cardinal Wolsey is his chief advisor, charged with securing the divorce the pope refuses to grant. Into this atmosphere of distrust and need comes Thomas Cromwell, first as Wolsey's clerk, and later his successor. Cromwell is a wholly original man: the son of a brutal blacksmith, a political genius, a briber, a charmer, a bully, a man with a delicate and deadly expertise in manipulating people and events. Ruthless in pursuit of his own interests, he is as ambitious in his wider politics as he is for himself. His reforming agenda is carried out in the grip of a self-interested parliament and a king who fluctuates between romantic passions and murderous rages. From one of our finest living writers, 'Wolf Hall' is that very rare thing: a truly great English novel, one that explores the intersection of individual psychology and wider politics. With a vast array of characters, and richly overflowing with incident, it peels back history to show us Tudor England as a half-made society, moulding itself with great passion, suffering and courage.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Inspires a Surprising Love of Thomas Cromwell\n\nReview: This is one of those books that I wasn't sure if I wanted to read or not, but became convinced by reviews and the appearance of the second of the series that I needed to give it a try (Bring Up the Bodies - I mean, how can you not read a book called that?!). I had abandoned Tudor historical fiction for my more favored Plantagenets, but the point of view of Thomas Cromwell promised something new.\n\nThe first 150 pages of this book drove me crazy for the same reasons noted by others. Mantel has little respect for common rules of grammar such as putting dialog in quotation marks or starting a new paragraph with a new speaker. She uses run-on sentences making use of punctuation not often seen in other modern fiction. If you love dashes, semi-colons, and colons, Hilary is your girl, Cromwell is referred to as \"he\" no matter how many men are in a scene, much to the confusion of the poor reader. Once I got beyond wondering how this manuscript ever got through editing, I loved it.\n\nI was completely taken in by Mantel's characterization of Cromwell. He is not sweet or romanticized, but neither is he a dastardly criminal whom you cannot wait to have meet his end. He is rough, but caring in his own way. He \"looks like a murderer,\" but the women of London would line up for the chance to be the next Mrs. Cromwell. He is clever and sarcastic, the kind of man a woman falls in love with and then wonders that he is not sensitive and romantic toward her.\n\nThe dialog, once you let Mantel's version of punctuation sink in and become some form of normal, is witty, realistic, and made me laugh out loud in public on more than one occasion. I only did not enjoy Henry's conversations as he seemed too much a caricature of himself. Cromwell referring to Wriothesley as \"Call-Me\" made me smile every time.\n\nThis novel felt like it was written as a diary by Thomas Cromwell, but written in the third person to avoid anyone knowing that he wrote it. We are welcomed into the inter-workings of his mind, but always Cromwell is referred to as \"he.\" It is almost as though Mantel was trying too hard to make her writing stand out as different, more literary, than other modern fiction, but the way she makes the characters come to life is a very redeeming quality. In the end, I gained an appreciation for Mantel's writing style which did make the novel stand apart from other, less complex, writing.\n\nAs others have noted, you will not want to read this book if you are not already familiar with the people and events that take place in it. This is not a exhaustive history of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, but a very detailed account of it from one man's point of view. If you have never heard of Thomas Wolsey, Charles Brandon, Eustache Chapuys, or Reginald Pole, you will very likely be confused and frustrated. People are not explained or defined much beyond Cromwell's own thoughts about them, so you will want to have a decent background education on Henry VIII before trying this. If you love the Tudor period and challenging literature, I highly recommend this book.","Product: One choice can transform you. Pass initiation. Do not fail! Thrilling urban dystopian fiction debut from exciting young author. In sixteen-year-old Beatrice Prior's world, society is divided into five factions -- Abnegation (the selfless), Candor (the honest), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent) -- each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue, in the attempt to form a \"perfect society.\" At the age of sixteen, teens must choose the faction to which they will devote their lives. On her Choosing Day, Beatrice renames herself Tris, rejects her family's group, and chooses another faction. After surviving a brutal initiation, Tris finds romance with a super-hot boy, but also discovers unrest and growing conflict in their seemingly \"perfect society.\" To survive and save those they love, they must use their strengths to uncover the truths about their identities, their families, and the order of their society itself.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Fast-paced action, but could do without the romance\n\nReview: I wish I could say that this book is too predictable, the premise too primed for inevitable disaster, and the main character too normal to be as special as she is supposed to be. Part of me didn't like the number of times we are reminded that Beatrice is short and candors can't lie. I would like to point out that Four's real identity was easy to guess, as was Beatrice's mother's origins.\n\nThe fact is though that despite any of these downfalls, Divergent completely sucked me in and I couldn't put it down. I finished this 487 page book in less than 24 hours because the quick-moving action and ever changing situations make it difficult to set aside. Maybe Beatrice herself wasn't overly endearing, and possibly I thought her eye roll inducing at times, but the overall cast of characters and the plot they are a part of is enthralling. So, the faction names are a little lame, as is the idea that we could choose one of five possible characteristics to define us for the rest of our lives, but I guess that's kind of the point. That's why it all falls apart.\n\nThis Hunger Games style novel takes place in a futuristic Chicago where 16 year olds are forced to choose which of the five factions they will spend the rest of their life in. Abnegation prizes selflessness above all things, which in its extreme leads to boredom and joylessness. Candor is honest to the point of tactlessness. Dauntless is brave to the extent of pointless stupidity. Amity reminded me of peace loving hippies of the 60s. Finally Erudite are those who worship knowledge kind of like evil geniuses. I know, you're already thinking, \"well, there's no way that could work out.\" You're right, but I bet it still disintegrates in a way you wouldn't guess.\n\nMy only serious complaint about this book is the sexual content. Though the main characters are 16 years old, the writing style makes this book quite appropriate for 11-13 year olds, until you get to the part where the sexual exploration starts. There is nothing too explicit - touching, kissing, fantasizing - but a little more than I would want my kids reading.\n\nThis book does a good job of reminding us that it takes all kinds of people to have a successful society. Yes, we need people who are brave, but are also selfless, and it doesn't hurt to be smart, kind, and truthful as well. Maybe focusing on only one of these makes us lose sight of what is great about these other characteristics and other people. The subtitle of this book is \"One choice can transform you.\" If you make the choice to pick it up, you will likely not be able to put it down.","Product: Patricia Bracewell grew up in California where she taught literature and composition before embarking upon her writing career. She holds an M.A. in English Literature and her historical research has taken her to Britain, France and Denmark. She has two grown sons, and she lives with her husband in Oakland, California.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent addition to the Emma of Normandy series\n\nReview: I have waited impatiently for the arrival of the second installment of Patricia Bracewell's Emma of Normandy Trilogy, and it did not disappoint. A surprisingly brief period of time is covered (1006-1012), leaving much to occur in the final book (or maybe we'll get lucky and get more than a trilogy, fingers crossed). The Price of Blood is action packed, detailing the Viking raids that plagued Aethelred's England during this period.\n\nUsing the sparse amount of historical documentation that exists regarding Queen Emma and those around her, Bracewell has developed a plausible and exciting story with multifaceted characters and beautifully described scenery. It is easy for the reader to imagine themselves within a dark medieval hall, watching invaders from the ramparts, or hearing the news of the gory death of a loved one. History is not whitewashed or romanticized, and unknown elements are creatively provided while staying true to what is known.\n\nEmma of Normandy is known more for what happened to her than what she was truly like, but this author develops her into a character that is strong, yet dutiful. Prideful, yet self-controlled. A despised wife, but loving mother. Elements of Emma's life are explained in a way that makes her a woman that I can sympathize with, even if I don't always agree with her.\n\nSince the story is also told from the points of view of Aethelred, Athelstan, and Elgiva, we see events fall into place in a way that is often far from what was intended by those who put things in motion. Aethelred pushes his sons away, much to his own detriment, out of pride and unearned distrust. Athelstan is honorable, even when being otherwise might actually be better for the kingdom. Elgiva is as beautiful and selfish as before, but her plans seem to fall apart around her, which made me feel that there was at least some justice in these war-torn times.\n\nWith much left to be resolved, I will anxiously await Bracewell's next installment to learn the fate of each of these captivating characters.\n\nDue to my fevered quest to be certain that I got my hands on a copy of this book, I actually ended up with it on Kindle from NetGalley and in hardcover from Viking Publishing. I thank both of them for this excellent book. Opinions expressed are my own.","Product: Rare Book\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Not for our group\n\nReview: This book seems to create strong feelings in all who read it. It certainly came to me highly recommended. My husband and I read this book along with the companion workbook with 4 other couples, and it was and arduous journey. For our group of Christian couples in happy marriages, there was just too much that did not apply to us. Sure, we each picked up a handy tip here and there, but it wasn't enough considering the length and repetitiveness of this book.\n\nI agree with the basis of Eggerichs' main point in this book: If she gets the love she needs, she will give him the respect he needs, which will cause him to give her the love she needs. You get it - it's the cycle of love and respect. I gave it to you in one sentence instead of 24 chapters. If this book was about a third the length, I probably would have rated it at least 1-star higher.\n\nWe were also disappointed by the lack of scriptural references. Though the book is loosely based on Ephesians 5, the author rarely includes scripture in the chapters and more often uses letters from happy Love & Respect retreat participants as teaching tools. Our group was hoping for more Biblical discussion than what we got.\n\nThis workbook doesn't so much ask questions that add to the reading of the companion book as it gives lengthy restatements of what the author has already stated in the chapters and then asks the reader, \"So, what did you think of this section.\" Each session has far too many verbose questions, that turn this study into a chore to do rather than a joy to look forward to. The first session that explains the idea behind love & respect was interesting, but the rest of the book that delved deeper (sort of) was just repetitive and difficult to get through.\n\nIf your marriage needs work and you and your spouse have trouble supporting each other and understanding each other's point of view, this book may help you. If you are looking for a good small group discussion book for a group of happily married couples, I would urge you to pass. In fact, run away.","Product: Philippa Gregory is the author of many bestselling novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl, and is a recognised authority on women's history. Her Cousins' War novels, reaching their dramatic conclusion with The King's Curse, were the basis for the highly successful BBC series, The White Queen. Philippa's other great interest is the charity that she founded over twenty years ago: Gardens for the Gambia. She has raised funds and paid for over 200 wells in the primary schools of this poor African country. Philippa graduated from the University of Sussex and holds a PhD and Alumna of the Year 2009 at Edinburgh University. In 2016, she received the Harrogate Festival Award for Outstanding Contribution to Historical Fiction. Philippa lives with her family on a small farm in Yorkshire and welcomes visitors to her website, PhilippaGregory.com.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Not Sure How This Gets Published\n\nReview: I am not even sure where to start with this train wreck of a novel. I almost didn't even read it after being disappointed with the first three in this series. I had passed on #4, but couldn't resist the story of Elizabeth of York. Little did I know that this book is really the story of her brother, Richard Duke of York, told from her insipid first person point of view.\n\nIf one is going to write the story of Perkin Warbeck or Richard of York, why not just write that story? Instead, Gregory insists on forcing his story as Elizabeth's, and the result is painful. A majority of this novel focuses on the Warbeck rebellion and the author can't even decide what to call him. This leaves the reader inundated with references to \"the boy\", incessantly, until it will seep into your nightmares. Just call him Richard or Perkin for heaven's sake! Besides the fact that this \"boy\" is well beyond what is considered an age of majority and the age that his alleged father was king and battle seasoned warrior. I almost stopped reading, but forced myself to persevere to Elizabeth's ending . . . . which is never reached!\n\nPG ends with the death of Warbeck and Warwick, not the end of Elizabeth's life. As if the most important, and only, thing that ever happened to her was the York rebellions. Even those aren't covered in their entirety, as Edmund de la Pole is barely mentioned. I am astounded at the number of high ratings this book has received when there is just so much to not like about it.\n\nI had hoped for better. Though disappointed with the first three in this series, I had hoped that somebody would do poor Elizabeth some justice. No characterization of her that I have read has honored this woman who has ties to so many kings. Near the beginning of this book, Elizabeth thinks, \"I am, like England itself, part of the spoils of war.\" I loved this line and its simple, sad truth. It got my hopes up that the rest of the novel would be as beautifully written, that Gregory would surprise me. She didn't.\n\nBefore turning too many pages I was sick of hearing Richard III referred to as \"my lover.\" I don't even mind that PG decided to make EofY and RIII lovers. Fine, it's fiction. Whatever. But she's a writer, right? Exercise that vocabulary a little!\n\nIf only that was the only example of repetitious, eye-roll inducing, make-me-want-to-throw-this-book-out-the-window vocabulary. Perkin/Richard is always \"the boy\", RIII is always \"my lover\", everyone keeps asking \"what d'you think/mean\", and Elizabeth's answer to every question is always \"I don't know\". Seriously, I have no idea why this is told from her point of view because the girl never knows anything. To emphasize the fact that she is as slow as her cousin, Edward, she frequently repeats what people tell her in the form of a question, creating some of the least compelling dialog that I have ever read. Dialog is repeated, thoughts are repeated, everything is repeated. The novel could be 100 pages shorter if the author wasn't so condescending to the reader.\n\nWithin the first few pages, the characters had been forced into their stereotypical roles of scheming former Queen (Elizabeth Woodville), scheming want-to-be queen (Margaret Beaufort), nave-lovesick pawn (Elizabeth of York), and insecure cruel tyrant (Henry Tudor). Henry is particularly poorly done as a tyrannical, suspicious, cruel villain. Then Elizabeth starts to love him, but we don't know why. Then he stops loving her, but we don't know why. ugh.\n\nThen we have the magical powers of the York women, which was my least favorite theme in the rest of this series. Labor is painless as floating down the lazy river with Elizabeth Woodville in attendance, and our lovely pair of Elizabeths accidently curse their own descendants though it takes young Elizabeth hundreds of pages to make this connection that the reader made the first time the curse is uttered. Once the light bulb does come on, she is like some kind of prophetess who can foresee the end of the Tudor line with exacting detail. Just don't ask her about anything currently going on or you'll get, \"I don't know\" (twirls her golden hair).\n\nI'm done. No more PG for me.","Product: Ann Swinfen is the author of the highly acclaimed series, The Chronicles of Christoval Alvarez. Set in the late sixteenth century, it features a young Marrano physician recruited as a code-breaker and spy in Walsinghams secret service. In order, the books are: The Secret World of Christoval Alvarez, The Enterprise of England, The Portuguese Affair, Bartholomew Fair, Suffer the Little Children, Voyage to Muscovy and The Plays the Thing. Her Fenland Series takes place in East Anglia during the seventeenth century. In the first book, Flood, both men and women fight desperately to save their land from greedy and unscrupulous speculators. The second, Betrayal, continues the story of the dangerous search for legal redress and security for the embattled villagers, at a time when few could be trusted. Her latest series, Oxford Medieval Mysteries, is set in the fourteenth century and features bookseller Nicholas Elyot, a young widower with two small children, and his university friend Jordain Brinkylsworth, who are faced with crime in the troubled world following the Black Death. The first book in the series is The Booksellers Tale, the second is The Novices Tale. She has also written two standalone novels. The Testament of Mariam, set in the first century, recounts, from an unusual perspective, one of the most famous and yet ambiguous stories in human history, while exploring life under a foreign occupying force, in lands still torn by conflict to this day. This Rough Ocean is based on the real-life experiences of the Swinfen family during the 1640s, at the time of the English Civil War, when John Swynfen was imprisoned for opposing the killing of the king, and his wife Anne had to fight for the survival of her children and dependents. She now lives on the northeast coast of Scotland, with her husband, formerly vice-principal of the University of Dundee, and a rescue cat called Maxi. www.annswinfen.com\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Can't wait for the next book!\n\nReview: As I said in my review of The Bookseller's Tale, I was powerless to resist the urge to move on to this second book in Ann Swinfen's Oxford Medieval Mysteries once I had finished the first. I was not disappointed.\n\nWhile this novel retains the characters and setting that I grew to love in the first book, the author also added some interesting changes. Instead of solely depending on the first person point of view of Nicholas, this installment moves back and forth between him and our titular novice, Emma Thorgold. She winds up being the center of our second mystery, which this time involves some fraud and deceit rather than murder.\n\nI was torn between adoring these two and becoming frustrated with them as they both worked toward the same end but with different strategies. My desire was to shake Emma and say, 'Just wait! Nicholas will save the day!\" However, Emma is not one to wait for her knight in shining armour to save her, which may be all well because I do not believe that sweet, bookish Nicholas has a suit of armour.\n\nThe different sort of plot and storytelling made this novel no less captivating than the first. If anything, I am more invested and cheering for Nicholas' success. As the series progresses, we also get to see the characters more deeply developed and their relationships evolve. I particularly enjoyed this little moment of burgeoning friendship between Nicholas and an unexpected ally:\n\n\"'I have reason to be grateful to you for your' - he searched for the right word.\n\n'Interference? Nosiness into the affairs of others?'\n\n'I was going to say your championship of those less fortunate than yourself.'\"\n\nThis book left me hungry for the next. Nicholas has begun to dream of a future that he believes is out of reach, but he cannot help desiring it all the same. I cannot help but want it for him too, and will have the next book in my hands as soon as it is released.","Product: It has been Paula's dream to write since she was a child, but it was not until she was in her mid-forties that she was able to realise her dream. She was born in Middlesex and grew up in South Australia where she was encouraged to read avidly. At the age of 16, she returned to the country of her birth and after facing many of life's challenges, she finally started writing whilst training to be a psychiatric nurse. Home is now in West Sussex where she lives with her family. She has a love of history and also re-enacts with Regia Anglorum, one of the leading re-enactment societies, and has just recently written the second book in the Sons of the Wolf series, The Wolf Banner.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Setting the Stage for 1066\n\nReview: Historical research shines in this novel of a thegn's family during the years leading up to the Norman conquest. I enjoyed the scenes of daily chores, courting rituals, and interactions between people of varying social levels. Lofting clearly has a deep understanding of the life and times of 1050s Britain.\n\nWulfhere is a well-written hero because he isn't really a hero all the time. In fact, some of the things he did made me want to smack him silly. He is violent, adulterous, impetuous, but he also does everything he can for those he loves even if he's terrible at demonstrating that at times. He is humble, much to his ambitious wife's dismay, but his modesty is pushed too far when Earl Harold (future king) insists that Wulfhere betroth his daughter to the son of his enemy in order to put an end to their family fued.\n\nThe story of Wulfhere's family is part of the larger portrait of England as the search for an heir begins. King Edward has no hope of a son of his own, so he sends to the Continent for the son of his half-brother, Edmund Ironside. Of course, William Duke of Normandy has another plan. Since the crown is passed through approval of the Witan rather than the king's wishes or inheritance, the field of contenders promises to increase before Edward's demise.\n\nMy favorite part of this book was the battle, or more aptly named, massacre of Hereford. It is not an easy segment to read. It is violent, gory, & likely just what it was like to be in Hereford as the Welsh and Irish-Norse mercenaries attacked it. There is absolutely no romanticising it, which some readers will find to be too much. I appreciated the author's skill and honesty.\n\nThe newly released edition of this book also has a stunning cover.","Product: Kelly Evans is a Canadian, with a passion for history, horror and writing. Kellys first novel with Nordland Publishing is The Northern Queen, an epic tale of love between one of the most enigmatic men the Viking world ever produced, Canute the Great, and his Pagan English wife, Aelfgifu.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Two Sides to Every Story\n\nReview: I started reading this book and was somewhat confused. Aelfgifu? Isn't that Canute's harridan wife from the north who tries to ruin everything for Emma? How can she be enjoying a romantic moment with her husband or - heaven forbid! Making Emma out to be the evil one?\n\nThis unique perspective on King Canute's rival wives may have thrown me for a loop after reading so many positive portrayals of Emma, but that is also exactly what I love about historical fiction. Just as Richard III was made a hero in Sunne in Splendour or Thomas Cromwell made to shine in Wolf Hall, Aelfgifu is a heroine we can feel empathy for in Evans' Northern Queen.\n\nI'm glad that I read this book, because, though I try to keep in mind that we don't know all that we think we do about historical figures, Aelfgifu is one whom I have never considered another side of. The idea that she may have truly loved Canute never really crossed my mind. Any time I am forced to reevaluate my perspective and peer into another possible view of history, I am grateful.\n\nAelfgifu's role keeps her on the sidelines of events, which makes her story one of a woman who thought to be queen but in reality is a woman often left waiting to hear news from others. This is a difficult way to write while keeping the story moving along, and Evans does an admirable job of it.\n\nIf you've ever wanted to see Emma's power struggle from the other side, this is the book for you.","Product: Neal Shusterman, New York Times bestselling author, has written more than thirty award-winning books for children, teens, and adults, including the Unwind Dystology (Unwind, UnWholly, UnSouled, and UnDivided), the Skinjacker Trilogy (Everlost, Everwild, and Everfound), Full Tilt, Bruiser, and The Schwa Was Here, which won the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for fiction. Several of his books are now in development as feature films. Neal lives in Southern California when he’s not traveling the globe.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Long awaited Unwind sequel\n\nReview: Neal Shusterman's Unwind was the best dystopian novel that I have read. He creates a future that seems feasible, yet leaves the reader wondering how we could let ourselves get there. In this second installment in the Unwind trilogy, the story of Conner, Risa, and Lev continues with the addition of a few new characters. Everything seemed neatly wrapped up at the end of Unwind, but UnWholly begs the question, how do these troubled teens marked for unwinding manage to survive with only each other to count on? Worse yet, what happens when they can't even count on each other?\n\nOne of the most profound (and a little bit creepy) tools that Shusterman uses in this novel is the use of news headlines. If you don't watch carefully, it is easy to miss which ones are fictional advertisements touting the virtues of unwinding and which ones are true stories from our own time included as the historical background that led to unwinding. For any who would ask, how can we possibly end up in the situation he puts forward, you have your answer.\n\nAs with Unwind, UnWholly takes place in a society where abortion has been made illegal, but teenagers can be \"unwound\". Don't call it dying because these kids continue living in a \"divided state\" as 99.44% of their parts are placed with people who are more deserving of them. When you make unwanted children 14 year olds instead of unborn children, it sure seems a lot more cold-hearted to get rid of the ones society doesn't want. Yet it becomes the norm, and people stop asking if it should be.\n\nWell, not everybody. Conner is running the \"Graveyard\" hideout for AWOLs (runaway kids marked for unwinding), and he finds it more difficult than he could have imagined to deal with his own personal issues as well as caring for a few hundred unwanted teens. The introduction of Starkey fills the gap left by Roland, who is not completely gone. Conner starts to wonder what we were all wondering by the end of Unwind. Why does the government continue to allow the Graveyard to exist and how much longer can that last?\n\nToo much goes on in this novel for me to cover it all. It is less of a thought provoking book than the first and more action packed, though we do begin to see the origins of unwinding revealed. A lot is set up for the third book, UnSouled.","Product: Brand New. Never opened\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Spent too much time waiting for something to happen...\n\nReview: If this book was written by someone other than J.K. Rowling I never would have looked twice at it. Maybe I should have gone with that instinct. This book was over 500 pages of waiting for something to happen.\n\nLet me give credit where credit is due. Rowling develops amazing characters. The Casual Vacancy is about a small town where everyone knows each other, they are certain their little town in the best place on earth, and things fall apart when one person unexpectedly dies. Rowling takes us deep into the psyche of about a dozen of these townspeople, young and old, and she does it remarkably well. Each of them has some dark emotional issue that they are dealing with, and they are written so well that it made me wonder whether Rowling herself could be sane to be able to portray them so well.\n\nUnfortunately, these characters never seem to really do anything. We read hundreds of pages of their daily lives with some minor drama, but the final climactic moment has little to do with everything else that has taken place. That's not completely true. The rest of the novel shows how every person is so wrapped up in their own little world that they either do not notice or do not care when tragedy is unfolding right before their eyes. They make us think about how easy it is to discount someone and decide they are not worth our time and effort. A valuable lesson, but one that Rowling took a long time in getting around to.\n\nIf you are looking for an example of superb character development (say if you are a writer yourself), then I would recommend this book. Otherwise, you may spend hours turning pages thinking surely something is going to happen soon, only to be continually disappointed.","Product: Kingmaker Winter Pilgrims\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A look at those affected by the Wars of the Roses\n\nReview: Kingmaker: Winter Pilgrims is a unique look at the Wars of the Roses among a large supply of novels focused on this era. Rather than following the addled King Henry VI, ambitious earl of Warwick, or the illustrious earl of March. Instead, our main characters are the accidentally paired Brother Thomas and Sister Katherine.\n\nThe opening scene of the book places these two together through life threatening circumstances thanks to the lawlessness of Henry VI's England. Though they have been living at the same Priory, they have had much different experiences. Katherine has lived with the nuns of St Mary for as long as she can remember, the abused and neglected servant of the prioress. Brother Thomas has enjoyed the monastic life and never considered leaving until he had no choice. He loves the quiet life of the scriptorium where he demonstrates skill as an illuminator.\n\nKatherine and Thomas wind up on a twisting adventure together as they struggle to redefine themselves, survive, and extract revenge upon the man that has caused their upheaval. Thomas continues to long for a return to his life as a monk, while Katherine has no intentions of ever being a nun again. I appreciated the diverse and balanced look at religious life. When they wind up in the service of Sir John Fakenham, their lives take turns they never could have expected.\n\nWhat was different about this novel was the details on little things: regular camp life, medieval surgery, the difficulties of travel, and crime that went on with war as a cover. Some readers will find these descriptions too long, but I appreciated the level of historical research required to write some of the detailed scenes that Clements includes in his writing. The Battle of Towton serves as the drama for the final chapters of the book with detail that is gory, realistic, and heartbreaking.\n\nSeveral hints are dropped regarding a continuing story and the final scene leaves the reader wondering about many things, so I look forward to reading Kingmaker: Broken Faith.","Product: A native Texan, Beth Harlow and her husband, Gale, live in Franklin, Tennessee, where one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War was fought. They have three children and are members of Brentwood Church of Christ in Brentwood, Tennessee. Beth spends as much time as she can with her four grandchildren--Claudia, Lukas, Zachary, and Tegan--and spends the rest of her time painting, gardening, reading, and writing. The Journal is her first novel.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Glimpses Into Civil War Soldiers' Lives\n\nReview: 'The Journal' by Beth Harlow is a little book that packs a big punch. In the form of a diary taken into the American Civil War by a Confederate soldier, this novel gives the reader glimpses of the lives of the men whose hands it goes through. This is a poignant format that leaves some mystery regarding what happened to each of the writers after the journal leaves their possession. This can be frustrating to a reader who has begun to sympathize with and care about the character in the brief time they are featured, but it adds to the authenticity of this journal format.\n\nAs the journal is passed from soldier to soldier through death, loss, capture, or theft, the reader enters the world of both Confederate and Northern soldiers. The reader and each man who becomes an owner of the journal realize that men on both sides of this bloody conflict have much in common. They have families they wish to get home to, sweethearts waiting for them, and thoughts about what will happen if they die. Each man who writes in the journal shares his thoughts on faith with the knowledge that they could meet their death at any moment. Though the book covers the entire time period of the war, it is by no means a thorough history since each man tells his story as he experiences it. Some battles are up close and personal, others just something he heard about after the fact.\n\nThis was a very touching book, and my biggest complaint was that it was not fleshed out a little more. It is only 62 pages long and I felt like it could have been made into something even better. The only other negative that I noted was that the writing voice did not change much with each new character. We had to be told that the diary had changed hands, but I felt like it should have been more obvious by the change in the writers' styles and personalities. Breaking this up into chapters would have made it easier to flip back and remember who was who.\n\nOverall, this was a very worthwhile, quick read and is appropriate for readers of any age.\n\nI received this book from Crosslink Publishing through BookCrash for review purposes. Opinions expressed are my own."],"string":"[\n \"Product: No matter where his NBA team travels, he'll always have his gear for game time with the adidas youth Revolution 30 Swingman road jersey. Designed with on-court graphics the players wear, this sleeveless jersey features twill screenprints of the team's name and player's number on the chest and back. A Swingman logo is screenprinted on the upper chest.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: High quality at a low price\\n\\nReview: After looking around for a LeBron James jersey to grant my 10-year-old's birthday wish, I settled upon this one because it was the best price. He absolutely adores it, and it is the high quality I expected: items sewed on not ironed or printed. My only complaint would be that I ordered a Youth XL (he is 4'11\\\" and 90 pounds). I received an XL that is also extra long. It looks a little too long to me, but my son would wear it 24/7 if I allowed him to, so it is a minor issue. It looks like other reviewers have had issues with sizing as well, so I would say to be careful about that (though I thought the sizing was labeled appropriately it just wasn't what I ordered). Assuming the size is right, the quality of the item more than met my expectations.\",\n \"Product: \\\"When I look back on my childhood, I wonder how I survived at all. It was, of course, a miserable childhood: the happy childhood is hardly worth your while. Worse than the ordinary miserable childhood is the miserable Irish childhood, and worse yet is the miserable Irish Catholic childhood. People everywhere brag or whimper about the woes of their early years, but nothing can compare with the Irish version: the poverty; the shiftless loquacious father; the pious defeated mother moaning by the fire; pompous priests; bullying shcoolmasters; the English and the terrible things they did to us for eight hundred long years. Above all we were wet!\\\" So begins Frank McCourt's stunning memoir of his childhood in Ireland and America, a recollection of unvarnished truth and no self pity, of grinding poverty and indomitable spirit that will live in the memory long after the tape has ended. Now a major film directed by Alan Parker and starring Robert Carlyle and Emily Watson.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Some great moments but fell flat\\n\\nReview: I am searching for more pages, one final chapter. This cannot be how it ends.\\n\\nNo, I'm not longing for more because this story was so captivating or the prose beautifully poetic. I seriously can't believe that this whole story leads up to such a lame let-down of an ending. Did I truly just read 362 pages of childhood memories relating heart-wrenching tales of impoverishment and neglect only to be reassured in the end that his teenage sexual discovery was satisfactory? Really? That's the moral of the story?\\n\\nEven before the worst book ending of all time, this memoir was mediocre. McCourt seems to have memories that stretch back to the time before he was born and include great detail of his toddler years during the Depression. If that kind of thing doesn't bother you in nonfiction, than there is still the complete lack of quotation marks to drive you crazy. I'm sure this is supposed to be his \\\"personal writing style.\\\" I don't buy it. It's just poor grammar.\\n\\nNow that I've got that out, I can admit that some of McCourt's tales of hunger, sickness, alcoholism, and death in WWII era Ireland are certainly touching, even heartbreaking, but unfortunately not uncommon. I kept waiting for the moment in his life that made his story special. I guess it was the point where he wrote a book and made millions of dollars.\\n\\nMcCourt's writing is quite good, if you don't mind the lack of punctuation. He makes good use of a first person present tense narration that is extremely difficult to do well. The voice changes as he moves from 3 years old to the end where he is 19. He does a fabulous job of showing the reader each person he interacts with through the eyes of a child.\\n\\nOpportunities existed for this to have real impact. Frank struggles with his faith when he gets old enough to question why God lets some suffer and even die. He works to pull himself out of the poverty that most of his family (relatively) happily wallows in. Unfortunately, the author spends just as much time on teenage masturbation and fantasies. Such potential, only to be a complete disappointment.\\n\\nI know people adore this book and I had certainly hoped to, but it comes across as a rather bland and unfinished life story.\",\n \"Product: Book by Brooks, Geraldine\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Better than Little Women\\n\\nReview: This is more like it.\\n\\nWhen I read Little Women, I couldn't help but wonder where the real hardships of war or poverty were. The author told her readers that the family was poor, but they never seemed effected by it. The father was at war, but there was no serious concern for the thousands of men fighting and dying not so far away.\\n\\nBrooks reveals the story behind the smiling faces and constant calm in March. The temper that we are told Marmee has is demonstrated in full force, and the reader sees her very real struggle to manage a family with a transcendentalist dreamer at the helm. I could begin to admire her in this novel and can only believe that her daughters would have benefited from seeing more of this multifaceted personality than the one that hides the truth to shelter them from it.\\n\\nThrough the father, who is largely absent in the original work, one is taken into the trenches of the US Civil War. His character is heartbreakingly real. Filled with moral certainty and hope, he ends up depressed when he cannot save the day. His experiences make him doubt himself and everything he believes. He begins to understand that there will be no easy solution to the issues that separate North and South. Brooks tells the stories behind the letters that go back to his little women, where he tells half truths and carefully chosen lines to protect them from the harsh reality that he has trouble coping with.\\n\\nThis author has great skill in creating realistic characters and placing the reader in the center of each scene. I could feel myself wince as a whip was brought down on a slave's back and feel Marmee's frustration over her lot in life. I only picked this book up because Brooks was the writer. After reading Little Women, I had no serious desire to read more, but I am very glad that I kept my faith in the talents of this wonderful author. It was a worthy and moving story.\",\n \"Product: Winner of the Man Booker Prize 2009 'Lock Cromwell in a deep dungeon in the morning,' says Thomas More, 'and when you come back that night he'll be sitting on a plush cushion eating larks' tongues, and all the gaolers will owe him money.' England, the 1520s. Henry VIII is on the throne, but has no heir. Cardinal Wolsey is his chief advisor, charged with securing the divorce the pope refuses to grant. Into this atmosphere of distrust and need comes Thomas Cromwell, first as Wolsey's clerk, and later his successor. Cromwell is a wholly original man: the son of a brutal blacksmith, a political genius, a briber, a charmer, a bully, a man with a delicate and deadly expertise in manipulating people and events. Ruthless in pursuit of his own interests, he is as ambitious in his wider politics as he is for himself. His reforming agenda is carried out in the grip of a self-interested parliament and a king who fluctuates between romantic passions and murderous rages. From one of our finest living writers, 'Wolf Hall' is that very rare thing: a truly great English novel, one that explores the intersection of individual psychology and wider politics. With a vast array of characters, and richly overflowing with incident, it peels back history to show us Tudor England as a half-made society, moulding itself with great passion, suffering and courage.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Inspires a Surprising Love of Thomas Cromwell\\n\\nReview: This is one of those books that I wasn't sure if I wanted to read or not, but became convinced by reviews and the appearance of the second of the series that I needed to give it a try (Bring Up the Bodies - I mean, how can you not read a book called that?!). I had abandoned Tudor historical fiction for my more favored Plantagenets, but the point of view of Thomas Cromwell promised something new.\\n\\nThe first 150 pages of this book drove me crazy for the same reasons noted by others. Mantel has little respect for common rules of grammar such as putting dialog in quotation marks or starting a new paragraph with a new speaker. She uses run-on sentences making use of punctuation not often seen in other modern fiction. If you love dashes, semi-colons, and colons, Hilary is your girl, Cromwell is referred to as \\\"he\\\" no matter how many men are in a scene, much to the confusion of the poor reader. Once I got beyond wondering how this manuscript ever got through editing, I loved it.\\n\\nI was completely taken in by Mantel's characterization of Cromwell. He is not sweet or romanticized, but neither is he a dastardly criminal whom you cannot wait to have meet his end. He is rough, but caring in his own way. He \\\"looks like a murderer,\\\" but the women of London would line up for the chance to be the next Mrs. Cromwell. He is clever and sarcastic, the kind of man a woman falls in love with and then wonders that he is not sensitive and romantic toward her.\\n\\nThe dialog, once you let Mantel's version of punctuation sink in and become some form of normal, is witty, realistic, and made me laugh out loud in public on more than one occasion. I only did not enjoy Henry's conversations as he seemed too much a caricature of himself. Cromwell referring to Wriothesley as \\\"Call-Me\\\" made me smile every time.\\n\\nThis novel felt like it was written as a diary by Thomas Cromwell, but written in the third person to avoid anyone knowing that he wrote it. We are welcomed into the inter-workings of his mind, but always Cromwell is referred to as \\\"he.\\\" It is almost as though Mantel was trying too hard to make her writing stand out as different, more literary, than other modern fiction, but the way she makes the characters come to life is a very redeeming quality. In the end, I gained an appreciation for Mantel's writing style which did make the novel stand apart from other, less complex, writing.\\n\\nAs others have noted, you will not want to read this book if you are not already familiar with the people and events that take place in it. This is not a exhaustive history of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, but a very detailed account of it from one man's point of view. If you have never heard of Thomas Wolsey, Charles Brandon, Eustache Chapuys, or Reginald Pole, you will very likely be confused and frustrated. People are not explained or defined much beyond Cromwell's own thoughts about them, so you will want to have a decent background education on Henry VIII before trying this. If you love the Tudor period and challenging literature, I highly recommend this book.\",\n \"Product: One choice can transform you. Pass initiation. Do not fail! Thrilling urban dystopian fiction debut from exciting young author. In sixteen-year-old Beatrice Prior's world, society is divided into five factions -- Abnegation (the selfless), Candor (the honest), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent) -- each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue, in the attempt to form a \\\"perfect society.\\\" At the age of sixteen, teens must choose the faction to which they will devote their lives. On her Choosing Day, Beatrice renames herself Tris, rejects her family's group, and chooses another faction. After surviving a brutal initiation, Tris finds romance with a super-hot boy, but also discovers unrest and growing conflict in their seemingly \\\"perfect society.\\\" To survive and save those they love, they must use their strengths to uncover the truths about their identities, their families, and the order of their society itself.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Fast-paced action, but could do without the romance\\n\\nReview: I wish I could say that this book is too predictable, the premise too primed for inevitable disaster, and the main character too normal to be as special as she is supposed to be. Part of me didn't like the number of times we are reminded that Beatrice is short and candors can't lie. I would like to point out that Four's real identity was easy to guess, as was Beatrice's mother's origins.\\n\\nThe fact is though that despite any of these downfalls, Divergent completely sucked me in and I couldn't put it down. I finished this 487 page book in less than 24 hours because the quick-moving action and ever changing situations make it difficult to set aside. Maybe Beatrice herself wasn't overly endearing, and possibly I thought her eye roll inducing at times, but the overall cast of characters and the plot they are a part of is enthralling. So, the faction names are a little lame, as is the idea that we could choose one of five possible characteristics to define us for the rest of our lives, but I guess that's kind of the point. That's why it all falls apart.\\n\\nThis Hunger Games style novel takes place in a futuristic Chicago where 16 year olds are forced to choose which of the five factions they will spend the rest of their life in. Abnegation prizes selflessness above all things, which in its extreme leads to boredom and joylessness. Candor is honest to the point of tactlessness. Dauntless is brave to the extent of pointless stupidity. Amity reminded me of peace loving hippies of the 60s. Finally Erudite are those who worship knowledge kind of like evil geniuses. I know, you're already thinking, \\\"well, there's no way that could work out.\\\" You're right, but I bet it still disintegrates in a way you wouldn't guess.\\n\\nMy only serious complaint about this book is the sexual content. Though the main characters are 16 years old, the writing style makes this book quite appropriate for 11-13 year olds, until you get to the part where the sexual exploration starts. There is nothing too explicit - touching, kissing, fantasizing - but a little more than I would want my kids reading.\\n\\nThis book does a good job of reminding us that it takes all kinds of people to have a successful society. Yes, we need people who are brave, but are also selfless, and it doesn't hurt to be smart, kind, and truthful as well. Maybe focusing on only one of these makes us lose sight of what is great about these other characteristics and other people. The subtitle of this book is \\\"One choice can transform you.\\\" If you make the choice to pick it up, you will likely not be able to put it down.\",\n \"Product: Patricia Bracewell grew up in California where she taught literature and composition before embarking upon her writing career. She holds an M.A. in English Literature and her historical research has taken her to Britain, France and Denmark. She has two grown sons, and she lives with her husband in Oakland, California.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent addition to the Emma of Normandy series\\n\\nReview: I have waited impatiently for the arrival of the second installment of Patricia Bracewell's Emma of Normandy Trilogy, and it did not disappoint. A surprisingly brief period of time is covered (1006-1012), leaving much to occur in the final book (or maybe we'll get lucky and get more than a trilogy, fingers crossed). The Price of Blood is action packed, detailing the Viking raids that plagued Aethelred's England during this period.\\n\\nUsing the sparse amount of historical documentation that exists regarding Queen Emma and those around her, Bracewell has developed a plausible and exciting story with multifaceted characters and beautifully described scenery. It is easy for the reader to imagine themselves within a dark medieval hall, watching invaders from the ramparts, or hearing the news of the gory death of a loved one. History is not whitewashed or romanticized, and unknown elements are creatively provided while staying true to what is known.\\n\\nEmma of Normandy is known more for what happened to her than what she was truly like, but this author develops her into a character that is strong, yet dutiful. Prideful, yet self-controlled. A despised wife, but loving mother. Elements of Emma's life are explained in a way that makes her a woman that I can sympathize with, even if I don't always agree with her.\\n\\nSince the story is also told from the points of view of Aethelred, Athelstan, and Elgiva, we see events fall into place in a way that is often far from what was intended by those who put things in motion. Aethelred pushes his sons away, much to his own detriment, out of pride and unearned distrust. Athelstan is honorable, even when being otherwise might actually be better for the kingdom. Elgiva is as beautiful and selfish as before, but her plans seem to fall apart around her, which made me feel that there was at least some justice in these war-torn times.\\n\\nWith much left to be resolved, I will anxiously await Bracewell's next installment to learn the fate of each of these captivating characters.\\n\\nDue to my fevered quest to be certain that I got my hands on a copy of this book, I actually ended up with it on Kindle from NetGalley and in hardcover from Viking Publishing. I thank both of them for this excellent book. Opinions expressed are my own.\",\n \"Product: Rare Book\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Not for our group\\n\\nReview: This book seems to create strong feelings in all who read it. It certainly came to me highly recommended. My husband and I read this book along with the companion workbook with 4 other couples, and it was and arduous journey. For our group of Christian couples in happy marriages, there was just too much that did not apply to us. Sure, we each picked up a handy tip here and there, but it wasn't enough considering the length and repetitiveness of this book.\\n\\nI agree with the basis of Eggerichs' main point in this book: If she gets the love she needs, she will give him the respect he needs, which will cause him to give her the love she needs. You get it - it's the cycle of love and respect. I gave it to you in one sentence instead of 24 chapters. If this book was about a third the length, I probably would have rated it at least 1-star higher.\\n\\nWe were also disappointed by the lack of scriptural references. Though the book is loosely based on Ephesians 5, the author rarely includes scripture in the chapters and more often uses letters from happy Love & Respect retreat participants as teaching tools. Our group was hoping for more Biblical discussion than what we got.\\n\\nThis workbook doesn't so much ask questions that add to the reading of the companion book as it gives lengthy restatements of what the author has already stated in the chapters and then asks the reader, \\\"So, what did you think of this section.\\\" Each session has far too many verbose questions, that turn this study into a chore to do rather than a joy to look forward to. The first session that explains the idea behind love & respect was interesting, but the rest of the book that delved deeper (sort of) was just repetitive and difficult to get through.\\n\\nIf your marriage needs work and you and your spouse have trouble supporting each other and understanding each other's point of view, this book may help you. If you are looking for a good small group discussion book for a group of happily married couples, I would urge you to pass. In fact, run away.\",\n \"Product: Philippa Gregory is the author of many bestselling novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl, and is a recognised authority on women's history. Her Cousins' War novels, reaching their dramatic conclusion with The King's Curse, were the basis for the highly successful BBC series, The White Queen. Philippa's other great interest is the charity that she founded over twenty years ago: Gardens for the Gambia. She has raised funds and paid for over 200 wells in the primary schools of this poor African country. Philippa graduated from the University of Sussex and holds a PhD and Alumna of the Year 2009 at Edinburgh University. In 2016, she received the Harrogate Festival Award for Outstanding Contribution to Historical Fiction. Philippa lives with her family on a small farm in Yorkshire and welcomes visitors to her website, PhilippaGregory.com.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Not Sure How This Gets Published\\n\\nReview: I am not even sure where to start with this train wreck of a novel. I almost didn't even read it after being disappointed with the first three in this series. I had passed on #4, but couldn't resist the story of Elizabeth of York. Little did I know that this book is really the story of her brother, Richard Duke of York, told from her insipid first person point of view.\\n\\nIf one is going to write the story of Perkin Warbeck or Richard of York, why not just write that story? Instead, Gregory insists on forcing his story as Elizabeth's, and the result is painful. A majority of this novel focuses on the Warbeck rebellion and the author can't even decide what to call him. This leaves the reader inundated with references to \\\"the boy\\\", incessantly, until it will seep into your nightmares. Just call him Richard or Perkin for heaven's sake! Besides the fact that this \\\"boy\\\" is well beyond what is considered an age of majority and the age that his alleged father was king and battle seasoned warrior. I almost stopped reading, but forced myself to persevere to Elizabeth's ending . . . . which is never reached!\\n\\nPG ends with the death of Warbeck and Warwick, not the end of Elizabeth's life. As if the most important, and only, thing that ever happened to her was the York rebellions. Even those aren't covered in their entirety, as Edmund de la Pole is barely mentioned. I am astounded at the number of high ratings this book has received when there is just so much to not like about it.\\n\\nI had hoped for better. Though disappointed with the first three in this series, I had hoped that somebody would do poor Elizabeth some justice. No characterization of her that I have read has honored this woman who has ties to so many kings. Near the beginning of this book, Elizabeth thinks, \\\"I am, like England itself, part of the spoils of war.\\\" I loved this line and its simple, sad truth. It got my hopes up that the rest of the novel would be as beautifully written, that Gregory would surprise me. She didn't.\\n\\nBefore turning too many pages I was sick of hearing Richard III referred to as \\\"my lover.\\\" I don't even mind that PG decided to make EofY and RIII lovers. Fine, it's fiction. Whatever. But she's a writer, right? Exercise that vocabulary a little!\\n\\nIf only that was the only example of repetitious, eye-roll inducing, make-me-want-to-throw-this-book-out-the-window vocabulary. Perkin/Richard is always \\\"the boy\\\", RIII is always \\\"my lover\\\", everyone keeps asking \\\"what d'you think/mean\\\", and Elizabeth's answer to every question is always \\\"I don't know\\\". Seriously, I have no idea why this is told from her point of view because the girl never knows anything. To emphasize the fact that she is as slow as her cousin, Edward, she frequently repeats what people tell her in the form of a question, creating some of the least compelling dialog that I have ever read. Dialog is repeated, thoughts are repeated, everything is repeated. The novel could be 100 pages shorter if the author wasn't so condescending to the reader.\\n\\nWithin the first few pages, the characters had been forced into their stereotypical roles of scheming former Queen (Elizabeth Woodville), scheming want-to-be queen (Margaret Beaufort), nave-lovesick pawn (Elizabeth of York), and insecure cruel tyrant (Henry Tudor). Henry is particularly poorly done as a tyrannical, suspicious, cruel villain. Then Elizabeth starts to love him, but we don't know why. Then he stops loving her, but we don't know why. ugh.\\n\\nThen we have the magical powers of the York women, which was my least favorite theme in the rest of this series. Labor is painless as floating down the lazy river with Elizabeth Woodville in attendance, and our lovely pair of Elizabeths accidently curse their own descendants though it takes young Elizabeth hundreds of pages to make this connection that the reader made the first time the curse is uttered. Once the light bulb does come on, she is like some kind of prophetess who can foresee the end of the Tudor line with exacting detail. Just don't ask her about anything currently going on or you'll get, \\\"I don't know\\\" (twirls her golden hair).\\n\\nI'm done. No more PG for me.\",\n \"Product: Ann Swinfen is the author of the highly acclaimed series, The Chronicles of Christoval Alvarez. Set in the late sixteenth century, it features a young Marrano physician recruited as a code-breaker and spy in Walsinghams secret service. In order, the books are: The Secret World of Christoval Alvarez, The Enterprise of England, The Portuguese Affair, Bartholomew Fair, Suffer the Little Children, Voyage to Muscovy and The Plays the Thing. Her Fenland Series takes place in East Anglia during the seventeenth century. In the first book, Flood, both men and women fight desperately to save their land from greedy and unscrupulous speculators. The second, Betrayal, continues the story of the dangerous search for legal redress and security for the embattled villagers, at a time when few could be trusted. Her latest series, Oxford Medieval Mysteries, is set in the fourteenth century and features bookseller Nicholas Elyot, a young widower with two small children, and his university friend Jordain Brinkylsworth, who are faced with crime in the troubled world following the Black Death. The first book in the series is The Booksellers Tale, the second is The Novices Tale. She has also written two standalone novels. The Testament of Mariam, set in the first century, recounts, from an unusual perspective, one of the most famous and yet ambiguous stories in human history, while exploring life under a foreign occupying force, in lands still torn by conflict to this day. This Rough Ocean is based on the real-life experiences of the Swinfen family during the 1640s, at the time of the English Civil War, when John Swynfen was imprisoned for opposing the killing of the king, and his wife Anne had to fight for the survival of her children and dependents. She now lives on the northeast coast of Scotland, with her husband, formerly vice-principal of the University of Dundee, and a rescue cat called Maxi. www.annswinfen.com\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Can't wait for the next book!\\n\\nReview: As I said in my review of The Bookseller's Tale, I was powerless to resist the urge to move on to this second book in Ann Swinfen's Oxford Medieval Mysteries once I had finished the first. I was not disappointed.\\n\\nWhile this novel retains the characters and setting that I grew to love in the first book, the author also added some interesting changes. Instead of solely depending on the first person point of view of Nicholas, this installment moves back and forth between him and our titular novice, Emma Thorgold. She winds up being the center of our second mystery, which this time involves some fraud and deceit rather than murder.\\n\\nI was torn between adoring these two and becoming frustrated with them as they both worked toward the same end but with different strategies. My desire was to shake Emma and say, 'Just wait! Nicholas will save the day!\\\" However, Emma is not one to wait for her knight in shining armour to save her, which may be all well because I do not believe that sweet, bookish Nicholas has a suit of armour.\\n\\nThe different sort of plot and storytelling made this novel no less captivating than the first. If anything, I am more invested and cheering for Nicholas' success. As the series progresses, we also get to see the characters more deeply developed and their relationships evolve. I particularly enjoyed this little moment of burgeoning friendship between Nicholas and an unexpected ally:\\n\\n\\\"'I have reason to be grateful to you for your' - he searched for the right word.\\n\\n'Interference? Nosiness into the affairs of others?'\\n\\n'I was going to say your championship of those less fortunate than yourself.'\\\"\\n\\nThis book left me hungry for the next. Nicholas has begun to dream of a future that he believes is out of reach, but he cannot help desiring it all the same. I cannot help but want it for him too, and will have the next book in my hands as soon as it is released.\",\n \"Product: It has been Paula's dream to write since she was a child, but it was not until she was in her mid-forties that she was able to realise her dream. She was born in Middlesex and grew up in South Australia where she was encouraged to read avidly. At the age of 16, she returned to the country of her birth and after facing many of life's challenges, she finally started writing whilst training to be a psychiatric nurse. Home is now in West Sussex where she lives with her family. She has a love of history and also re-enacts with Regia Anglorum, one of the leading re-enactment societies, and has just recently written the second book in the Sons of the Wolf series, The Wolf Banner.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Setting the Stage for 1066\\n\\nReview: Historical research shines in this novel of a thegn's family during the years leading up to the Norman conquest. I enjoyed the scenes of daily chores, courting rituals, and interactions between people of varying social levels. Lofting clearly has a deep understanding of the life and times of 1050s Britain.\\n\\nWulfhere is a well-written hero because he isn't really a hero all the time. In fact, some of the things he did made me want to smack him silly. He is violent, adulterous, impetuous, but he also does everything he can for those he loves even if he's terrible at demonstrating that at times. He is humble, much to his ambitious wife's dismay, but his modesty is pushed too far when Earl Harold (future king) insists that Wulfhere betroth his daughter to the son of his enemy in order to put an end to their family fued.\\n\\nThe story of Wulfhere's family is part of the larger portrait of England as the search for an heir begins. King Edward has no hope of a son of his own, so he sends to the Continent for the son of his half-brother, Edmund Ironside. Of course, William Duke of Normandy has another plan. Since the crown is passed through approval of the Witan rather than the king's wishes or inheritance, the field of contenders promises to increase before Edward's demise.\\n\\nMy favorite part of this book was the battle, or more aptly named, massacre of Hereford. It is not an easy segment to read. It is violent, gory, & likely just what it was like to be in Hereford as the Welsh and Irish-Norse mercenaries attacked it. There is absolutely no romanticising it, which some readers will find to be too much. I appreciated the author's skill and honesty.\\n\\nThe newly released edition of this book also has a stunning cover.\",\n \"Product: Kelly Evans is a Canadian, with a passion for history, horror and writing. Kellys first novel with Nordland Publishing is The Northern Queen, an epic tale of love between one of the most enigmatic men the Viking world ever produced, Canute the Great, and his Pagan English wife, Aelfgifu.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Two Sides to Every Story\\n\\nReview: I started reading this book and was somewhat confused. Aelfgifu? Isn't that Canute's harridan wife from the north who tries to ruin everything for Emma? How can she be enjoying a romantic moment with her husband or - heaven forbid! Making Emma out to be the evil one?\\n\\nThis unique perspective on King Canute's rival wives may have thrown me for a loop after reading so many positive portrayals of Emma, but that is also exactly what I love about historical fiction. Just as Richard III was made a hero in Sunne in Splendour or Thomas Cromwell made to shine in Wolf Hall, Aelfgifu is a heroine we can feel empathy for in Evans' Northern Queen.\\n\\nI'm glad that I read this book, because, though I try to keep in mind that we don't know all that we think we do about historical figures, Aelfgifu is one whom I have never considered another side of. The idea that she may have truly loved Canute never really crossed my mind. Any time I am forced to reevaluate my perspective and peer into another possible view of history, I am grateful.\\n\\nAelfgifu's role keeps her on the sidelines of events, which makes her story one of a woman who thought to be queen but in reality is a woman often left waiting to hear news from others. This is a difficult way to write while keeping the story moving along, and Evans does an admirable job of it.\\n\\nIf you've ever wanted to see Emma's power struggle from the other side, this is the book for you.\",\n \"Product: Neal Shusterman, New York Times bestselling author, has written more than thirty award-winning books for children, teens, and adults, including the Unwind Dystology (Unwind, UnWholly, UnSouled, and UnDivided), the Skinjacker Trilogy (Everlost, Everwild, and Everfound), Full Tilt, Bruiser, and The Schwa Was Here, which won the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for fiction. Several of his books are now in development as feature films. Neal lives in Southern California when he’s not traveling the globe.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Long awaited Unwind sequel\\n\\nReview: Neal Shusterman's Unwind was the best dystopian novel that I have read. He creates a future that seems feasible, yet leaves the reader wondering how we could let ourselves get there. In this second installment in the Unwind trilogy, the story of Conner, Risa, and Lev continues with the addition of a few new characters. Everything seemed neatly wrapped up at the end of Unwind, but UnWholly begs the question, how do these troubled teens marked for unwinding manage to survive with only each other to count on? Worse yet, what happens when they can't even count on each other?\\n\\nOne of the most profound (and a little bit creepy) tools that Shusterman uses in this novel is the use of news headlines. If you don't watch carefully, it is easy to miss which ones are fictional advertisements touting the virtues of unwinding and which ones are true stories from our own time included as the historical background that led to unwinding. For any who would ask, how can we possibly end up in the situation he puts forward, you have your answer.\\n\\nAs with Unwind, UnWholly takes place in a society where abortion has been made illegal, but teenagers can be \\\"unwound\\\". Don't call it dying because these kids continue living in a \\\"divided state\\\" as 99.44% of their parts are placed with people who are more deserving of them. When you make unwanted children 14 year olds instead of unborn children, it sure seems a lot more cold-hearted to get rid of the ones society doesn't want. Yet it becomes the norm, and people stop asking if it should be.\\n\\nWell, not everybody. Conner is running the \\\"Graveyard\\\" hideout for AWOLs (runaway kids marked for unwinding), and he finds it more difficult than he could have imagined to deal with his own personal issues as well as caring for a few hundred unwanted teens. The introduction of Starkey fills the gap left by Roland, who is not completely gone. Conner starts to wonder what we were all wondering by the end of Unwind. Why does the government continue to allow the Graveyard to exist and how much longer can that last?\\n\\nToo much goes on in this novel for me to cover it all. It is less of a thought provoking book than the first and more action packed, though we do begin to see the origins of unwinding revealed. A lot is set up for the third book, UnSouled.\",\n \"Product: Brand New. Never opened\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Spent too much time waiting for something to happen...\\n\\nReview: If this book was written by someone other than J.K. Rowling I never would have looked twice at it. Maybe I should have gone with that instinct. This book was over 500 pages of waiting for something to happen.\\n\\nLet me give credit where credit is due. Rowling develops amazing characters. The Casual Vacancy is about a small town where everyone knows each other, they are certain their little town in the best place on earth, and things fall apart when one person unexpectedly dies. Rowling takes us deep into the psyche of about a dozen of these townspeople, young and old, and she does it remarkably well. Each of them has some dark emotional issue that they are dealing with, and they are written so well that it made me wonder whether Rowling herself could be sane to be able to portray them so well.\\n\\nUnfortunately, these characters never seem to really do anything. We read hundreds of pages of their daily lives with some minor drama, but the final climactic moment has little to do with everything else that has taken place. That's not completely true. The rest of the novel shows how every person is so wrapped up in their own little world that they either do not notice or do not care when tragedy is unfolding right before their eyes. They make us think about how easy it is to discount someone and decide they are not worth our time and effort. A valuable lesson, but one that Rowling took a long time in getting around to.\\n\\nIf you are looking for an example of superb character development (say if you are a writer yourself), then I would recommend this book. Otherwise, you may spend hours turning pages thinking surely something is going to happen soon, only to be continually disappointed.\",\n \"Product: Kingmaker Winter Pilgrims\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A look at those affected by the Wars of the Roses\\n\\nReview: Kingmaker: Winter Pilgrims is a unique look at the Wars of the Roses among a large supply of novels focused on this era. Rather than following the addled King Henry VI, ambitious earl of Warwick, or the illustrious earl of March. Instead, our main characters are the accidentally paired Brother Thomas and Sister Katherine.\\n\\nThe opening scene of the book places these two together through life threatening circumstances thanks to the lawlessness of Henry VI's England. Though they have been living at the same Priory, they have had much different experiences. Katherine has lived with the nuns of St Mary for as long as she can remember, the abused and neglected servant of the prioress. Brother Thomas has enjoyed the monastic life and never considered leaving until he had no choice. He loves the quiet life of the scriptorium where he demonstrates skill as an illuminator.\\n\\nKatherine and Thomas wind up on a twisting adventure together as they struggle to redefine themselves, survive, and extract revenge upon the man that has caused their upheaval. Thomas continues to long for a return to his life as a monk, while Katherine has no intentions of ever being a nun again. I appreciated the diverse and balanced look at religious life. When they wind up in the service of Sir John Fakenham, their lives take turns they never could have expected.\\n\\nWhat was different about this novel was the details on little things: regular camp life, medieval surgery, the difficulties of travel, and crime that went on with war as a cover. Some readers will find these descriptions too long, but I appreciated the level of historical research required to write some of the detailed scenes that Clements includes in his writing. The Battle of Towton serves as the drama for the final chapters of the book with detail that is gory, realistic, and heartbreaking.\\n\\nSeveral hints are dropped regarding a continuing story and the final scene leaves the reader wondering about many things, so I look forward to reading Kingmaker: Broken Faith.\",\n \"Product: A native Texan, Beth Harlow and her husband, Gale, live in Franklin, Tennessee, where one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War was fought. They have three children and are members of Brentwood Church of Christ in Brentwood, Tennessee. Beth spends as much time as she can with her four grandchildren--Claudia, Lukas, Zachary, and Tegan--and spends the rest of her time painting, gardening, reading, and writing. The Journal is her first novel.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Glimpses Into Civil War Soldiers' Lives\\n\\nReview: 'The Journal' by Beth Harlow is a little book that packs a big punch. In the form of a diary taken into the American Civil War by a Confederate soldier, this novel gives the reader glimpses of the lives of the men whose hands it goes through. This is a poignant format that leaves some mystery regarding what happened to each of the writers after the journal leaves their possession. This can be frustrating to a reader who has begun to sympathize with and care about the character in the brief time they are featured, but it adds to the authenticity of this journal format.\\n\\nAs the journal is passed from soldier to soldier through death, loss, capture, or theft, the reader enters the world of both Confederate and Northern soldiers. The reader and each man who becomes an owner of the journal realize that men on both sides of this bloody conflict have much in common. They have families they wish to get home to, sweethearts waiting for them, and thoughts about what will happen if they die. Each man who writes in the journal shares his thoughts on faith with the knowledge that they could meet their death at any moment. Though the book covers the entire time period of the war, it is by no means a thorough history since each man tells his story as he experiences it. Some battles are up close and personal, others just something he heard about after the fact.\\n\\nThis was a very touching book, and my biggest complaint was that it was not fleshed out a little more. It is only 62 pages long and I felt like it could have been made into something even better. The only other negative that I noted was that the writing voice did not change much with each new character. We had to be told that the diary had changed hands, but I felt like it should have been more obvious by the change in the writers' styles and personalities. Breaking this up into chapters would have made it easier to flip back and remember who was who.\\n\\nOverall, this was a very worthwhile, quick read and is appropriate for readers of any age.\\n\\nI received this book from Crosslink Publishing through BookCrash for review purposes. Opinions expressed are my own.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":15,"string":"15"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1455,"string":"1,455"}}},{"rowIdx":1456,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A1V4OSGC56Z7OI"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"Albolene moisturizing cleanser. The Makeup Comes Off, the Moisture Stays In. Dermatologists are seeing more patients with dry skin problems caused by difficulty removing today s smudge-proof makeups. Recent clinical research concluded that Albolene is an effective makeup remover and moisturizes better than leading brands. With regard to the vital moisturizing measurement, the research stated: \"It is quite clear that Albolene Liquifying Cleanser is a highly effective.\". The summary of the review text is \"Excellent product with surprising benefit!\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This is an excellent product and I use it every time before I get on my bike trainer. It helps me to sweat a lot and it actually doesn't feel as greasy afterwards as I thought it would. The product seems to just melt and glide as soon as it is applied to the skin as opposed to other petroleum based products that I've used, like Vaseline. Surprisingly, I've noticed that the pores on my face and the small wrinkles around my eyes have actually become smaller or disappeared when I used it on my face so now I try to apply it to my face and around my eyes as often as I can. I'm reviewing this product after 9 months of continuous use because a few weeks ago someone guessed my age as like 7 years younger! I've never had that happen to me before! Usually when people guess my age, it's spot on (or, sadly, older) so to hear it now all I could guess is that it must be Albolene. I didn't tell anyone that because what if I'm wrong and it may not work for them? Everyone has a different blood type and body chemistry (hence why food and drugs affect people differently) and it could be just one of those products that fits my blood type and chemistry...and it's making me younger looking! Thank god for that! In any case, I really love this product so overall, I definitely highly recommend it and would stock up on it if I could. I give it a solid 5.0/5.0. -08/31/2014"},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This is an excellent product and I use it every time before I get on my bike trainer. It helps me to sweat a lot and it actually doesn't feel as greasy afterwards as I thought it would. The product seems to just melt and glide as soon as it is applied to the skin as opposed to other petroleum based products that I've used, like Vaseline. Surprisingly, I've noticed that the pores on my face and the small wrinkles around my eyes have actually become smaller or disappeared when I used it on my face so now I try to apply it to my face and around my eyes as often as I can. I'm reviewing this product after 9 months of continuous use because a few weeks ago someone guessed my age as like 7 years younger! I've never had that happen to me before! Usually when people guess my age, it's spot on (or, sadly, older) so to hear it now all I could guess is that it must be Albolene. I didn't tell anyone that because what if I'm wrong and it may not work for them? Everyone has a different blood type and body chemistry (hence why food and drugs affect people differently) and it could be just one of those products that fits my blood type and chemistry...and it's making me younger looking! Thank god for that! In any case, I really love this product so overall, I definitely highly recommend it and would stock up on it if I could. I give it a solid 5.0/5.0. -08/31/2014"},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Dry fruit and vegetables, herbs and flowers, granola or strips of jerky in hours instead of days with this 700-watt food dehydrator. The unit's patented Converga-Flow drying system forces air down the exterior pressurized chamber, then horizontally across each individual tray, converging in the center, for fast, even, and nutritious drying. Flavors don't mix, and there's no need to rotate the trays. It's top-mounted fan eliminates the worry of liquids dripping into the heater chamber. The unit's adjustable thermostat ranged from 95 degrees to 155 degrees F, providing the flexibility needed to ensure excellent results. A simple control knob adjusts the heat and printed guidelines on the motor housing help determine the correct thermostat setting. Other highlights include: a bale handle for removing the power head, dishwasher-safe parts, and an instruction manual for getting started. The dehydrator measures 14-1/2-inch by 14-1/2-inch by 9-5/8-inch.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice dehydrator for the price!\n\nReview: I've been using this dehydrator to make beef jerky for almost a year now and it's been working great. I purchased it with the thought of making healthy China-free beef jerky for my dog but ended up making it mostly for me because it is so good. I slice about 4 lbs of beef into thin strips each time I make beef jerky and after 8 hours or so they've turned out excellent every time. I know the instruction says to leave gaps between the pieces but given the fact that they will shrink tremendously within a few hours, I never really leave any gap. When I did leave some gaps, I regretted doing so because they were wasted spaces I could have used to make more jerky! I have only used this dehydrator to make beef jerky so I cannot speak on how well it can dry fruits, etc. but I'm sure it would work fine. The unit is not as noisy as I thought it would be but it is much bigger than I had envisioned. It used up a large portion of my already limited counter space but it was worth the purchase. It's also very easy to clean up but I suppose this may depend on what you're dehydrating. I usually wash each tray by hand and leave them to dry because they are so large but I suppose you can always throw them in the dishwasher as well. I like the fact that the fan is on top and the air circulates very well along the center and side channels. The only thing that I wish it had was an on/off switch but perhaps there isn't really a need for one because the unit is either in use and drying or off and in storage. Overall, I would definitely recommend this unit especially if you are considering making your own homemade beef jerky. I would give this unit a 4.5/5.0. - 08/04/2014","Product: Replace your Garmin Nuvi 660 Battery or Keep an Extra Battery on hand as a backup. This kit comes with an Extended Capacity 1150 mAh, Lithium-Polymer Battery that offers up even more up time than your original. Works in your Garmin Nuvi 660 unit. Simple, Easy and Inexpensive! You get a New Battery, FREE Tools (necessary for installation), Video Instructions AND You also get a full ONE YEAR Money Back Guarantee exclusively when you purchase Innovate88's Garmin Nuvi 660 Battery Replacement Kit.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Works as described but not an easy task to perform!\n\nReview: I purchased this item two years ago and while it works as described and comes with all the necessary tools, it was definitely not an easy task to perform. I thought that with my great dexterity and technical knowledge and know-hows that it would not be that difficult but once I started the process, I encountered \"difficulties\" which I would not want to re-attempt. I've come to conclude that the Garmin Nuvi 660 isn't really meant to be opened up by people who don't know what they're doing. The video was helpful but it doesn't explain the risks or what I could encounter. I watched and paused it several times to follow along but I nearly ended up with a dead Garmin because of the fragility factors involved. My device had soft screws that were so tight that I had to press down quite hard on the circuit board to get any traction. One screw did eventually unscrew but became stripped and I cracked the other. Needless to say, I couldn't put one screw back in and an antenna came loose while I was putting in the new battery. In any case, I was able to put the device back together after an hour of fidgeting around and trying to be extra careful not to snap the cable and drop the antenna. I can still feel the jiggling effect of having just one screw holding the circuit board to the outer shell. While the battery did get replaced and is holding charge, it takes longer to boot up and to get satellite connection. It's not an issue with the battery kit itself though because I'm sure it will work fine if you can get it to install perfectly. In my situation, I couldn't do it perfectly like in the video and ended up with a Nuvi with shaky insides due to a missing screw so my GPS reception was slightly compromised during boot up. But there is good news! When I went on my road trip from Chicago to San Diego this summer 2014, I had no issues with the GPS or the satellite signal and the unit held its charge the whole time so all was not lost (pun intended). However, I was extra careful not to move my Nuvi too much or drop it during my trip. The question you may ask is why didn't I just purchase a new unit or use my mobile phone instead to navigate. The answer is simple: 1) I paid for a lifetime of map updates and I like the unit that I have and 2) never ever rely exclusively on your mobile phone while on a road trip because you will not get complete coverage and you may find yourself lost in the woods or in some small creepy town while your map is refreshing (if it even has coverage). When I travel cross country, I spend lots of time near or inside national parks. Without my Garmin or physical maps, I'd be completely lost. Be aware that there's barely any phone coverage outside of big cities so don't bet your life on having just your mobile phone to help you navigate cross country, especially if you plan on visiting our national parks and/or you are with a small phone carrier. Overall, I would still recommend this item because it works and it did fix my battery issue while allowing me to keep my Nuvi and my lifetime map updates. I just have to stress that it is not an easy task to perform so be very careful and be ready to expect the unexpected. I'd give it 3.8/5.0! -09/23/2014","Product: CRISPER PHOTOS, SMOOTHER VIDEOS. Take better photos and videos with the JOBY GripTight GorillaPod Stand. Compatible with Apple and Android smartphones, including iPhone 6, iPhone 7 and iPhone 8, you can stabilize your images, for a crisper, clearer click. The premium clamping mount and tripod will hold any smartphone in place, as you see the world from a different point of view. TURN YOUR WORLD UPSIDE DOWN. Take your phone anywhere and capture any angle with the GripTight GorillaPod Stand by JOBY. The lightweight, compact design is easy to travel with, while giving you a super-secure mount and grip. The octopus-style tripod for smartphones can rotate 90 degrees so you can shoot an image or video, and quickly review what you just captured. The GripTight is made to unleash your creativity so you can get the best shot, at the best angle. The easy to maneuver and adjustable the TPE legs and rubberized foot grips onto almost surface, and the 150-degree tilt means you can get the shots you want. COMPATIBILITY OPTIONS. Made out of durable, yet lightweight ABS plastic, acrylic, TPE Grip pads, and stainless steel, the JOBY GripTight GorillaPod Stand will never let your smartphone slip out of its grasp. Designed for any cell phone, with or without a case, (69mm-99mm) including iPhone 6, iPhone 7, iPhone 8, Nokia Galaxies, and Nokia Lumias. Whether youre creating, viewing, or sharing, you will get a better experience with GripTight. Enhance your proficiency with your favorite apps, such as GoPro, Photoshop, Instagram, or Snapchat when using this cellphone tripod. With a -20 thread standard tripod mount, you can easily use it with other JOBY tripods and stands. Give yourself the tools you need to take better photos and smoother videos with the GripTight GorillaPod Stand, the ultimate versatile smartphone tripod.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice Small Stand For Landscape Use\n\nReview: I have been using the Joby GripTight GorillaPod stand for about two weeks now on a daily basis and it works quite well for me. I like that it grips the phone very firmly. I use it mostly to hold my iPhone 6 (which has a thin clear case protector) to watch Vimeo, YouTube, Netflix, and other live streaming broadcasts such as Periscope so I'm not constantly fidgeting with it. Hence, it also means that I'm using it mostly to hold my iPhone in landscape mode. However, you can just flip the stand itself from landscape to portrait mode table (this is how I watch Periscope). It just means that you'll be using two of the three legs (on the side) to support the device with the device itself placed on a flat surface in portrait mode. I found that it's not as easy to have my iPhone held in portrait mode on all three legs due to the weight of the device because there is just not enough counterbalance with the three short legs to hold it up (as in landscape mode). If your main platform is going to be a flat surface (table, counter, book, etc.) then this shouldn't be an issue - just use the flat surface to hold the phone, letting the device be the third leg itself. You can get the phone to \"hang\" nicely in portrait mode using a tree limb, railing, or something similar (as shown in their photo ad) to wrap the Joby legs around. As for the size, I was initially surprised by how small it was although I didn't really have any set expectations but I got used to the size and I actually like it now because it makes it more portable for me. The stand comes in two main pieces (see pictures) with the top portion detached and attachable to the leg by slide mechanism which can be locked or unlocked to the legs, a nice feature. The plastic and rubber legs do grip well around the metal railings I used and won't slide down, but the screw piece which attaches to the top section is not very good. I think it might be better if this were one solid piece somehow. However, I think this is so that you can put the grip on an actual tripod (I didn't need this feature). For me, the screw wants to spin due to the weight of the device when I have it suspended in the air on my railings and I've tried rotating it different ways to get it to \"almost' work but I don't feel comfortable with it and it usually ends up swiveling anyways. Also, I didn't want to over-tighten the screw lest I bust or crack the base (perhaps this is unfounded) so I rarely use the stand to hold my phone in a portrait mode as they show in the picture. I do use portrait mode often but with the device firmly planted on the counter. I was not concerned about authenticity because I purchased this directly from Amazon as seller and fulfiller. Overall, I do like the stand because it is quite adjustable and versatile. It has been very useful for my particular need so I would recommend it. I would give it 4.4/5.0. -06/08/2015","Product: AmazonBasics Lightning to USB A Charging / Sync Cable This Lightning to USB A charging / sync cable lets you connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod with the Lightning connector to charge your device or sync with your media library. Lightning charging/sync cable\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Nice sturdy cable and definitely Apple certified!\n\nReview: I've been using this cable to charge my iPhone 6 and it has never given me any trouble. In fact, it's cheap enough that I've even bought another (white) one to leave in my car for when I'm away from home and need to charge. With this cable, you'd have to wonder why anyone would want to pay full price for a lightening cable from Apple! This cable length is quite sturdy and long (perhaps too long) but it's definitely better than too short. I've been using it with the original Apple wall outlet charger as well as on my laptop and car stereo USB ports with no issues so it's been very useful. Overall, I would definitely recommend this item based on the the price and quality of the product. In fact, I have already purchased another one as a spare. I would give it 4.9/5.0. - 04/22/2015","Product: Panasonic High Quality Channel Soundbar with Built in Subwoofer with dual woofer design\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great sound but poor visual design!\n\nReview: I purchased this soundbar to enhance the sound of my Panasonic television, which as everyone has said, has really poor sound quality. I am so glad that I purchased this soundbar because I can finally hear the richness in the sound when watching anything on TV. I used to have to watch shows with closed-captioning just to hear the 'quiet dialogs' but now I don't have to do that anymore. I can watch most of my favorite shows (cable and streaming) without any issues. I've been using the soundbar for about 3 months now and I've not encountered any issues. The setup was very easy for me with the ToSlink optical cable (make sure you have one ready!) and my iphone picked up the bluetooth within seconds of searching and syncing.\nWhat I do not like is the front unit display because I can't tell easily what sound mode I'm on as I'm toggling through the different settings (I'm about 8 feet away from TV to couch). I do wonder why they can't just use abbreviations or something instead of dots as you scroll through the options. I've learned to deal with it and to just remember the dots and which location represents which setting...or I'll count from the first dot to where I recall the last favorite setting was set. Sad but that's how the engineers designed this unit when they were sitting right in front of the unit testing. No one ever questioned the convenience once it's actually placed inside a real home. Also, they could have made it so that we can also use our regular panasonic TV remote to control the volume but that too would be too smart. Overall, I've very happy with the purchase as I do use if daily and I would recommend it at the 179 price that I paid three months ago.","Product: This Lightning to USB A charging/sync cable lets you connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with a lightning connector to charge your device or sync it with your media library. Lightning charging/sync cable (enlarge).\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good cable and definitely Apple certified!\n\nReview: I purchased two of these cables, one in black (Sept 2012) and one in white (May 2014). I bought the black one to use in my car with my iPhone 5 and it worked flawlessly until the wires started to fray a bit from being placed in the cup holder while charging. This is in no way a reflection of the quality of the cable itself, however. If the iPhone's lightning port was on top instead of at the bottom, I'm sure the cable wouldn't have frayed where I kept it bent during charging. What's great is that despite the plastic around the cable being frayed and pulling apart, it charged my iPhone fine without any issues. Earlier this year, I decided to purchase a white one to replace the frayed black cable just because I figured fairly cheap and I've not had any issues with these basic cables before. To my amazement, the white cable was a disappointment because it's very sensitive to any touch and road bumps. Whenever I connect my iPhone to my car stereo usb port with the cable, it would connect fine initially then if I touch the iPhone even slightly or hit a bump on the road, it would disconnect or stop my Pandora streaming or stop charging, etc. This has never happened before to me with the black cable so I'm not sure what happened. I even cleaned my iPhone's lightning port to make sure that it's not dust trapped in the hole or other foreign object but to no avail. My only solution was to use the old black frayed cable which I would rate 5.0/5.0 but the white one I would rate 3.0/5.0 because it does work as long as you don't move anything! If this is your intended use then these will be fine for you. Overall, I would still recommend these cables (personally black) because they do work and are always recognized by Apple devices unlike many unsanctioned off-brands my friends have purchased to save money (and had to discard). The cable feels strong, is almost exceedingly too long (for use in the car), and Apple certified. I'd give them combined score of 4.0/5.0. -09/10/2014","Product: About Light Earbuds, For Phone Earbuds Headphone Multi-functional button: Answer/End calls, NEXT/ PREV, VOL +/- Speaker size: 13.5mm Connector: Light port Frequency: 20Hz-20 KHz Sensitivity: 100dB3dB Impedance: 3215% Color: White Cable length: 1205cm Package dimension: 2.8*2.5*0.7 inches Net weight: 0.40 oz. Gross weight: 0.52 oz. If you have any inquiry / confusion about the Light Earphones or our services, please feel free to email us. We will do our best to give you a satisfactory reply within 24 hours.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Awesome Cable ... Excellent Customer Service!\n\nReview: These are my favorite \"go to cable\" even though I have several others (different brands and length). I'm so glad I purchased a 6 ft cable now. I use this one every night to charge my phone overnight because I like that it's long enough for me to be able to use my phone in bed. My other cables are all 3 ft and while they work fine, I often find myself sitting close to the outlet to recharge my phone and devices. The 6 ft length is perfect for my needs. It's not too long as to be cumbersome and not too short to keep me tethered to my wall outlet. The braided nylon felt stiff initially (like a thick round shoelace) but after a year of use for me, it's become more pliable and flexible. It also feels very sturdy so I am not too worried about crimping it. The cable comes with a small Velcro piece that I can use to wrap up the cable to a desirable length but I rarely, if ever, use it. Overall, I would definitely recommend this cable from Anker. The price is reasonable and the quality is self-apparent. It has withstood the test of time for me and while it has taken a lot of abuses the past year and a half, it is still working great and has not frayed or broken in any place whatsoever. I give it a solid 4.5/5.0. -07/06/2016\n\nUpdate 09/16/2016:\nI had to downgrade my rating from since I last wrote the review to just a 3.0. The cable isn't charging as well as before and the tip of the cable has become quite loose and sometimes will not even charge my phone when plugged into the outlet. Initially I thought my iPhone was the problem (like lint blocking the connection) but when I used a different cable from RavPower, it charged fast and without the glitches of \"charging/not charging\" sound as with this cable. The \"metal\" with the Anker logo surrounding the tip end is also slipping or moving up and down (thus exposing the contact points inside) when I push or pull on the cord. It should have been better glued on or made into one solid piece especially because we're also tugging or pushing on it. I was sorely disappointed and will now say I will not recommend this charger because it really only lasted me a year and a half of use! I thought the quality was self-apparent but it didn't hold up to my expectations. I still like the nylon cord and the length but I was expecting to use it for another couple years. I won't buy it again and will give it a 3.0/5.0. -09/16/2016\n\nUpdate 10/21/2016:\nAfter I wrote the last update a month ago downgrading my review from 4.8 to 3.0 (out of 5.0), Anker customer service contacted me within a few days to offer me a free upgraded replacement cable! I was pleasantly surprised. I did not contact them nor had I anticipated any answers from Anker or anyone else for that matter. However, Anker definitely went above and beyond by contacting me to \"improve my shopping experience\" and make things right. I gladly took their offer to give me a free upgraded replacement cable in any color of my choosing (gray, red, or gold). I was advised that the last cable I had purchased might have been defective despite their efforts to ensure a high quality product every time. I was asked to send them the serial number for the defective cable (not the actual cable itself) and shortly afterwards, I received my new upgraded replacement cable. The whole \"returns\" process and follow-up was handled very well - A+! As for the new replacement cable, it arrived with a suede-like carrying case or pouch and looks very nice. The whole packaging gave it an air of quality and care that is put into the product (I've attached a photo). It's been several weeks now since I've been using the new cable and it is working great and charging my iPhone as normal. No more fidgeting with the cable or checking constantly to make sure it's still charging. I really like how the tip has been redesigned in this new version (I believe it's the PowerLine+ version) to encase the whole grip area and cable, thus reducing the chances of the the grip slipping (I hope) when I tug on it to connect or disconnect the cable, as happened in the previous version I owned. Although, I did like the look of the old cable more. Because of the excellent customer service I received along with the free replacement cable, I am upgrading my review back up again and giving Anker a 4.9/5.0. -10/21/2016","Product: Get a grip on ice and snow. Engineered with rugged thermoplastic and ground-gripping steel studs, these stretch-on second soles add traction to make winter walks and hikes safer and easier. Ultra-durable, they're extra resistant to cold and rinse clean under the tap or hose. Ultra-light and highly elastic, they fit over most any shoes or boots. With no cumbersome straps, laces or fasteners to trip you up. Fits men's shoes/boots sizes 8-to-12 and women's shoes/boots sizes 91/2-to-13.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A must have for icy walkways!\n\nReview: I have to say that I'm surprised that this particular ice traction did not get better ratings. I have not had any issues with it other than the normal wear and tear. The first pair that I bought lasted me three winters before the rubber gave out. I live in the Midwest where Polar Vortexes and bone chilling temperatures are now the norm during winter months so this is pretty impressive. I don't have a backyard so I have to walk my dog two or three times a day everyday year round. These have been a lifesaver for me, literally. I used to slip often on icy sidewalks or black ice until I bought one of these (originally at a local discounter). Now, I don't go dog walking or just go outside without putting these on in the winter. I've actually run on icy sidewalks with these on while out with my dog (use your own judgment, please)! While the screws will grind down and fall off over time, these have never slipped out or come loose on me during use unlike another brand that I purchased from a local Wallyworld. I ended up having to wrap rubble bands around it and my boots to keep from losing a pair as so happen whenever I stepped into deep snow. However, with these, they actually stayed on the entire time. I like that the rubber wraps high up around my boots and held on tight. I actually like that they are harder to remove because this meant that they won't fall off easily like other brands that I've tried. This is the trade-off. However, if you need that feature and plan on taking them on and off often then this may not be for you. I leave mine on pretty much all winter and take off my boots, not just the ice tractor, when entering any home. Overall, I really like these and they work well for me so I would definitely recommend them. I'd give them 4.5/5.0. -09/06/2014\n\nUPDATE: I've been using the very same pair that I've bougthen back in March 2014 so these have definitely held up well for me. I love how they grip my boots and have never fallen off, unlike the other kinds I've bought in the past. Yes, they aren't \"comfortable\" to walk on when there aren't any ice or snow but that's not why I purchased these. They work well and are very reasonable in terms of price! I've attached pictures showing how these grip firmly on to my boots still after two years (pictures taken March 2016). They have saved me from many falls as a result of wearing them so I would definitely buy them again...and again should these ever fall apart. - 07/05/2016","Product: Get a grip on ice and snow. Engineered with rugged thermoplastic and ground-gripping steel studs, these stretch-on second soles add traction to make winter walks and hikes safer and easier. Ultra-durable, they're extra resistant to cold and rinse clean under the tap or hose. Ultra-light and highly elastic, they fit over most any shoes or boots. With no cumbersome straps, laces or fasteners to trip you up. Fits men's shoes/boots sizes 8-to-12 and women's shoes/boots sizes 91/2-to-13.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A must have for icy walkways!\n\nReview: I have to say that I'm surprised that this particular ice traction did not get better ratings. I have not had any issues with it other than the normal wear and tear. The first pair that I bought lasted me three winters before the rubber gave out. I live in the Midwest where Polar Vortexes and bone chilling temperatures are now the norm during winter months so this is pretty impressive. I don't have a backyard so I have to walk my dog two or three times a day everyday year round. These have been a lifesaver for me, literally. I used to slip often on icy sidewalks or black ice until I bought one of these (originally at a local discounter). Now, I don't go dog walking or just go outside without putting these on in the winter. I've actually run on icy sidewalks with these on while out with my dog (use your own judgment, please)! While the screws will grind down and fall off over time, these have never slipped out or come loose on me during use unlike another brand that I purchased from a local Wallyworld. I ended up having to wrap rubble bands around it and my boots to keep from losing a pair as so happen whenever I stepped into deep snow. However, with these, they actually stayed on the entire time. I like that the rubber wraps high up around my boots and held on tight. I actually like that they are harder to remove because this meant that they won't fall off easily like other brands that I've tried. This is the trade-off. However, if you need that feature and plan on taking them on and off often then this may not be for you. I leave mine on pretty much all winter and take off my boots, not just the ice tractor, when entering any home. Overall, I really like these and they work well for me so I would definitely recommend them. I'd give them 4.5/5.0. -09/06/2014\n\nUPDATE: I've been using the very same pair that I've bougthen back in March 2014 so these have definitely held up well for me. I love how they grip my boots and have never fallen off, unlike the other kinds I've bought in the past. Yes, they aren't \"comfortable\" to walk on when there aren't any ice or snow but that's not why I purchased these. They work well and are very reasonable in terms of price! I've attached pictures showing how these grip firmly on to my boots still after two years (pictures taken March 2016). They have saved me from many falls as a result of wearing them so I would definitely buy them again...and again should these ever fall apart. - 07/05/2016","Product: Super-bright fluorescent inks. Chisel tip for broad-line or fine-line underlining. Pocket clip. Made in USA. Global Product Type: Highlighters-Pen; Highlighter Type: Pen; Ink Color(s): Fluorescent Green; Tip Type: Chisel.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice Bright and Long Lasting Highlighter!\n\nReview: I purchased the 12-count yellow highlighters and have been using just one out of 12 so far for about one month now. I'm quite satisfied with how long these have lasted so far because I've finished highlighting a 500+ page book and other materials with plenty of yellow ink left in the pen (as far as I can tell) and I highlighted a lot! These yellow highlighters are very bright (almost light neon) unlike others that I've used where the color tended to be more golden yellow on the orange side. I am not picky about my colors as long as they are \"yellowish\" so this is not an issue. However, what I didn't like too much was that the color seemed to seep through the pages to the other side when I'm highlighting books with thinner pages, not a lot but these definitely bleed through. I had no issues with my previous highlighters which dried out too fast but at least stayed on one side (i.e. the side I'm actually highlighting texts) so that's why I'm making this remark. Also, while some may like the sharp points on these (liner) highlighters, I thought they were OK but it makes it hard for me to completely highlight texts without doing it twice or holding the tip in a certain way to use the wider angles to completely highlight each line on the page. If I don't angle the pen in a certain way, I get a thin line going through my texts (akin to a \"strikethrough\") and this is not how I like to do my highlight. Hence, going over the line twice to highlight the entire text (i.e. from top of the font to the bottom of the font) makes the yellow color bleed through to the other side even more, especially for thin pages (for example, Gideon Bible). Finally, I also wish the tip wasn't so hard but I can live with it. I'm used to softer felt tip which means that I don't have to press down hard to highlight. Overall, I do like the color and brightness of these highlighters and found that the single one that I'm using is lasting quite long (surprisingly) so I would still recommend it to those who need a \"liner\" highlighter. I'd give it 4.1/5.0 - 06/05/2015","Product: The hl-2270dw is a compact, monochrome laser printer with built-in wireless and ethernet network interfaces for small office or home office printer sharing. it features a fast print speed up to 27ppm, automatic duplex printing for two-sided documents, and up to 2400 x 600 dpi resolution for high-quality output. in addition, the printer’s stylish, space-saving design fits virtually anywhere.the hl-2270dw provides flexible paper handling via an adjustable, 250-sheet capacity tray and a manual by-pass slot for printing thicker media. it also offers a high-yield 2,600-page replacement toner cartridge to help lower operating costs and a toner save mode for less critical business documents.What's in the box: Brother HL-2270DW Compact B/W Laser Printer with Wireless Networking & Duplex, Starter Toner Cartridge (700 Pages), DR420 Drum Unit, CD-ROM - User's Manual and Printer Drivers, AC Power Cord, Quick Set-Up Guide and 1-Year Limited Warranty.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent printer - worth every penny!\n\nReview: I have been using this printer for about two years now and it's still working perfectly. I leave it on permanently because I never know when I'll print but it seems to go to sleep mode anyway. What I really like the most is the wireless network feature. It took me about five minutes to set up wireless printing from my laptop and I was all set to go. I have the printer upstairs in a solid wood office desk armoire which is always closed and it still prints every time I send something wireless to print from the first floor. I've never had an issue connecting to the printer and the speed and quality of the printing is excellent. I also like to save paper by using the duplex printing feature on this printer. Amazingly, I'm still using the original ink which came with the printer from two years ago because I don't print that much. However, had I bought a non-laser printer, I'm sure the ink would have dried out within a month. That's why I switched from inkjet to laser because I don't print much and I was wasting money on replacing dried inkjet ink every couple months. It was as if every time I needed to print something asap on my inkjet printer the ink was already dried out and I would have to drive to the store to buy new ink. It was very annoying. However, with this printer, I never have to worry about ink anymore. I did buy a spare ink cartridge just in case but I have yet to use it. I would highly recommend this printer to anyone who does not need to print in color and does not want to waste money on ink and refills every couple months like I did. I would give this printer 4.9/5.0. - 07/27/2014","Product: From industry firsts to industry standards, Marineland products are designed with both performance and style in mind. We push precision and power beyond the expected and listen to our loyal customers to make our products even better. We do this because at the heart of our innovative spirit is a desire to help hobbyists everywhere do more, create more and, most of all, enjoy more. So whatever your customers are passionate about freshwater or saltwater, big or small, beauty or science help them make their aquarium their own. Make it Marineland. Marineland Rite-Size Cartridge Refills feature Black Diamond Premium Activated Carbon which works twice as fast and keeps working after other carbons quit. These cartridges also come in a variety of sizes to meet any filtration need! Each cartridge is pre-assembled and meets the highest standard of water purification and operational ease. For best results, change cartridge every 2-4 weeks for a crystal clear, healthy aquarium.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very convenient but can be double the cost of an un-assembled cartridges!\n\nReview: I have been using these filters for about 2 years now and is I do like the convenience of a pre-assembled filter. They are very easy to use. Just rinse under cool water to remove fine charcoal dust and insert into the slot. I have a Top Fin 20 gallon aquarium which seems to develop algae within a couple weeks of cleaning so I'm just not sure if these keep the aquarium clean as well as the un-assembled unit which comes with activated carbon packets, filter bags and filter frame. Whereas the un-assembled cartridges have woolly texture on both sides, these have a hard plastic \"floss screen\" backing on one side which might allow more particles to infiltrate the inner core while providing more water to carbon contact. I'm not 100% sure as to what my issue may be in terms of algae growth (could be due to more sunlight reaching the tank). While I like the convenience of the cartridge, I used to always forget as to which side goes which way (should be blue side facing back of filter box) once I pull the darn thing out of the filter to rinse during those times when I do not change the water. I do worry about how much plastic I'm putting into the landfill with these but that's my own issue. The plastic side is pretty easy to clean so I try to keep it clean to ensure the cartridge is doing it's job as effectively as possible. I normally change the water every month and that's when I change filters. I've never has any issues with my fish dying after a water and filter change but it could be that I use a lot of Kordon AmQuel (nitrate, ammonia, chlorine and chloramine remover) and NovAqua water conditioner to detoxify the water while providing anti-virus protection for my fish every time I change water (I bought a gallon of each from here as well). If you want to save money, you can probably clean these filters regularly by running them under clean water to remove debris, etc. and use them for a couple months instead of the recommended one month but use your own better judgment. Overall, I'm pleased with these filters and I do like them for the convenience of being already pre-assembled. I only wish they were a little cheaper because you can get a 12-pack un-assembed for the same price of a 6-pack pre-assembled unit, but I guess we are paying for the convenience. Anyway, they seem to keep the tank clean and my fishes happy as far as I can tell despite the algae issue I'm having. I'll give these 4.7/5.0! - 10/05/2014","Product: Our filter cartridges meet the absolute highest standards of water purification performance and operational ease. Each pre-assembled cartridge slides easily into place, providing superior mechanical and chemical filtration and making replacement fast, dry, and effortless. The cartridge mechanically filters water through a pad of couble thick poly-fiber. Debris and waste particles are trapped, and water is chemically filtered through Marineland's Black Diamond Premium Activated Carbon. Inside the cartridge, a patented ribbed backing ensures the even distribution of activated carbon to deliver maximum water-to-carbon contact, resulting in crystal clear, crystal clean water.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very convenient but can be double the cost of an un-assembled cartridges!\n\nReview: I have been using these filters for about 2 years now and is I do like the convenience of a pre-assembled filter. They are very easy to use. Just rinse under cool water to remove fine charcoal dust and insert into the slot. I have a Top Fin 20 gallon aquarium which seems to develop algae within a couple weeks of cleaning so I'm just not sure if these keep the aquarium clean as well as the un-assembled unit which comes with activated carbon packets, filter bags and filter frame. Whereas the un-assembled cartridges have woolly texture on both sides, these have a hard plastic \"floss screen\" backing on one side which might allow more particles to infiltrate the inner core while providing more water to carbon contact. I'm not 100% sure as to what my issue may be in terms of algae growth (could be due to more sunlight reaching the tank). While I like the convenience of the cartridge, I used to always forget as to which side goes which way (should be blue side facing back of filter box) once I pull the darn thing out of the filter to rinse during those times when I do not change the water. I do worry about how much plastic I'm putting into the landfill with these but that's my own issue. The plastic side is pretty easy to clean so I try to keep it clean to ensure the cartridge is doing it's job as effectively as possible. I normally change the water every month and that's when I change filters. I've never has any issues with my fish dying after a water and filter change but it could be that I use a lot of Kordon AmQuel (nitrate, ammonia, chlorine and chloramine remover) and NovAqua water conditioner to detoxify the water while providing anti-virus protection for my fish every time I change water (I bought a gallon of each from here as well). If you want to save money, you can probably clean these filters regularly by running them under clean water to remove debris, etc. and use them for a couple months instead of the recommended one month but use your own better judgment. Overall, I'm pleased with these filters and I do like them for the convenience of being already pre-assembled. I only wish they were a little cheaper because you can get a 12-pack un-assembed for the same price of a 6-pack pre-assembled unit, but I guess we are paying for the convenience. Anyway, they seem to keep the tank clean and my fishes happy as far as I can tell despite the algae issue I'm having. I'll give these 4.7/5.0! - 10/05/2014","Product: Theo Heater. New aquarium heater functioning with the exclusive PTC technology means that this heater will not break or damage when run out of the tank. Theo aquarium heater has all the necessary feature for safe and precise temperature maintenance of the water in your tank. The exclusive technology and the high quality of components guarantee a long lasting product.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very good and reliable heater!\n\nReview: I have been using the Hydor 150W submersible aquarium heater for over three (3) years now and it's working fine. I'm glad I don't have the issues that other reviewers are reporting with inaccurate temperature and short life span of this product. I have several fish in my 20 gallon aquarium ranging from a 5 centimeters (2 inches) up to 25 centimeters (10 inches) and they all seem to be warm and cozy year round. The temperature in my aquarium has always been hovering near or right at 26.7C (80F) to 27.3C (81.1F). Note that the 150W is ideal for 40 gallon aquariums so I use the lowest dial setting. I don't recall seeing any numbers other than a + or a - to plus up or turn down the temperature. It might take several tries to get the right temperature and once you do, than leave it alone! I always keep the heater submerged completely in the water leaving only the top plastic portion and temperature control showing above water. I also keep the heater at the opposite end of the filter at the back of the aquarium. When I change water monthly, I also make sure that I completely turn off power to the unit so as to not allow it to continue to burn/heat when not fully submerged in water. I think this is very critical in keep the unit safe from fracturing/cracking which can lead to an explosion from overheating. Any heater when not operating under water as design can crack or explode so make sure that the unit is fully submerged, as per design. Another thing that I do is that I always keep my aquarium filled with water right up to the top edge of the aquarium. I've been to people's homes where the top 1/4 of the aquarium has no water or the water level is so low. This always surprises me because it looks unsightly and because it's not safe for the heater to be half exposed like that! Not surprisingly, they too complain that the heater doesn't last long. In any case, everyone has their own way of caring for their fish and how they like to display them, I just like mine completely filled with water. I wish it were easier to just set the right temperature so it does take some trial and error based on the heater wattage and your specific tank size. Overall, I'm very pleased with this heater and because I've never had any issues with it for over three years now, I would definitely recommend it. I'd give it a 4.8/5.0. -10/08/2014.","Product: Natural touch pet urine enzyme odor and stain eliminator 3-in-1 this bio-enzymatic stain and odor eliminator is the most effective formula available. Contains ingredients vital for complete stain, odor, and urine removal. Our 3-in-1 concentrate contains an odor counteractant for immediate odor relief plus enzymes to break down urine. Discourages your pet from returning to the previous scene of the mishap.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good odor and stain eliminator with very nice fragrance!\n\nReview: I always use the Nilodor Urine Odor and Stain Eliminator in conjunction with my Bissell Spotbot and it seems to be quite effective in removing pet stains and odor. I think my Spotbot does most of the work but Nilodor helps to further eliminate the stain and the odor with it's nice fragrance after I spot shampoo my carpet. I like the strong fragrance myself but it can be overpowering for those with very sensitive sense of smell. The sturdy nozzle comes with an Off/Spray and provides a nice even spray over the intended target. I was able to use all 32 oz only after several months because it doesn't require that much application and my dog hardly goes inside unless I leave him in the home alone for an excessive amount of time. It didn't really stop my dog from going in the same place though because he just likes that certain area. Part of me prefers that he does go in the same area then do it all over the house anyways so my clean up is easier. Overall, I would recommend this product and thought it smelled very nice. It probably does have enzymes to break down stains and odors but only my dog can really tell how effective of a job it did; and as far as I can tell he didn't care or seem to notice and prefers the same area. I'd give it a 4.2/5.0. 10/10/2014","Product: Strong quality pet waste bags. Very easy to open, each bag is marked at perforation for easy separation, no fumbling for where to tear the next bag. Guaranteed to be Leak-proof. Bags are Long and wide for easy pick up. Size: 12 1/2\" L x 8 1/2\" W. Each bag is carefully marked with the Downtown Pet Supply Trademark, the mark of the best bags on the market today.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Don't leave home without these!\n\nReview: I mean it! Please pick up after your pets, people! These are very cheap even if you can't see why anyone would pay for bags you can get from a grocery store. I'll tell you why, it's because 1) these are much easier and smaller to carry around and 2) they don't have holes in them like grocery bags do! I used to be one of those people who wonder why anyone would be dumb enough to buy bags when they're practically free! However, after using these, I would never go back to bulky grocery bags and taking another chance of dealing with holes and leaks with those bags. I've bought these for years and love them. Sure they are not free but I think it costs about 3-4 cents per bag instead of buying in the store which could be between 9 and 13 cents a bag. Anyways, I don't always carry the entire roll with me and I usually carry about 3 with me on each walk and they stay flat in my back or front pocket. These bags are perfect size for me (I have a 90lb dog) and I use about 2 or 3 a day. I would rate the black color a 5 because they are not see through but anything else I would rate lower (same quality as black but the other colors are more transparent). Any color other than black is basically see through but if you don't mind walking around the block with a bag of see thru poop then that's fine but I prefer black color so it's not as transparent to the world. In my 6 years or so of using this product from this company, I have not had any bad / defective bag or ripped bag so I would definitely recommend this product and this seller.","Product: Dasuquin Soft Chews for Small/Medium Dogs under 60 lbs is an exclusive veterinary product that contains a combination of glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulfate and avocado/soybean unsaponifiables (ASU). This formulation delivers maximal cartilage support. Dasuquin provides the most comprehensive joint health management formula available for dogs.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Product - Very Effective!\n\nReview: This product was recommended to me for my 85lbs dog by my vet because I was worried about the slight limp in his hind leg. He gait was a bit off and he was bunny hopping when he runs. He sometimes lifts up his hind leg as if he had stepped on something painful but when I checked, there was never anything there. Preliminary x-rays by the vet didn't show any signs of damage to that leg but she said I should start him off on Dasuquin as soon as possible to see if it would help before we take further actions. Well, I have to say that this product has been really effective on my dog! I started him on it on a Friday night and by Monday morning, I can see that he was walking happily again and his gait was back to normal. That was barely three days later! It's almost been one month now since he's been taking Dasuquin daily, twice a day, and he has never lifted up that hind leg again. He walks fine now but to be safe, I try to keep him from running until I can be sure that he's completely healed. He wants to run and play badly but I'd rather be safe than sorry. As for the product itself, I bought the 150ct soft chew and it was nice and moist. Each cube is about the size of a dice and very easy to break apart with my fingers. Although my dog often refuses to eat it, when I tell him that it's for his own good then he seems to understand. He is a big dog but he also won't eat it unless I break it up with my fingers into four tiny pieces. I sometimes mix them with beef jerky treats to get him to eat all of it, then it's all gone within seconds. Overall, I am very glad that my vet recommended this product to me because it does exactly what it promised to do for my dog. He's now happier and I'm happier seeing him happy. It's a win-win situation! It is a bit pricey ($72 for 150ct) but it's worth it. I would definitely recommend this product and would give it a 5 out of 5! -4/06/2017","Product: The air filter lets air actively pass through the filter, helping neutralize odor and bacteria.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: An Under-Appreciated But Must Have Item!\n\nReview: This is the first time that I have replaced my OEM air filter since having purchased my Whirlpool refrigerator. The manual calls for Air Filter Order Part #W10311524. I purchased this replacement air filter back in June 2015 directly from Amazon (seller) and I'm very satisfied with it. I think it does help reduce the odor in the fridge. It may not always be apparent as to whether it is working or not because the contents of my fridge is constantly changing but I believe (and I want to believe) that it does make a difference. I'm used to having a box of baking soda sitting in my fridge but now I only have a box in the freezer. I like it...alot. It's probably a very under-appreciated accessory item and the high price certainly doesn't help! I doubt that it costs the manufacture that much to make but the markup is a wee mental! Anyway, the filter is very easy to install and matches the original one that I replaced so it just snaps right in as expected. Too bad the entire unit has to be replaced and not just the carbon filter piece because I just hate putting more plastic into landfills but it is what it is! I wish that my fridge control panel would tell me when to replace the air filter (like it does the water filter) but I'm stuck with a snap tab that comes with the air filter that I have to press to activate (which I don't care for and don't know how to keep from falling down the darn slot!). Overall, I do like the built in air filter and I think it really does work! Were it not so expensive, I would replace my air filter more often. However, as it stands now, I will just \"try\" to replace it every six months. I'd give it a 4.8/5.0! - 08/11/2015"],"string":"[\n \"Product: Dry fruit and vegetables, herbs and flowers, granola or strips of jerky in hours instead of days with this 700-watt food dehydrator. The unit's patented Converga-Flow drying system forces air down the exterior pressurized chamber, then horizontally across each individual tray, converging in the center, for fast, even, and nutritious drying. Flavors don't mix, and there's no need to rotate the trays. It's top-mounted fan eliminates the worry of liquids dripping into the heater chamber. The unit's adjustable thermostat ranged from 95 degrees to 155 degrees F, providing the flexibility needed to ensure excellent results. A simple control knob adjusts the heat and printed guidelines on the motor housing help determine the correct thermostat setting. Other highlights include: a bale handle for removing the power head, dishwasher-safe parts, and an instruction manual for getting started. The dehydrator measures 14-1/2-inch by 14-1/2-inch by 9-5/8-inch.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice dehydrator for the price!\\n\\nReview: I've been using this dehydrator to make beef jerky for almost a year now and it's been working great. I purchased it with the thought of making healthy China-free beef jerky for my dog but ended up making it mostly for me because it is so good. I slice about 4 lbs of beef into thin strips each time I make beef jerky and after 8 hours or so they've turned out excellent every time. I know the instruction says to leave gaps between the pieces but given the fact that they will shrink tremendously within a few hours, I never really leave any gap. When I did leave some gaps, I regretted doing so because they were wasted spaces I could have used to make more jerky! I have only used this dehydrator to make beef jerky so I cannot speak on how well it can dry fruits, etc. but I'm sure it would work fine. The unit is not as noisy as I thought it would be but it is much bigger than I had envisioned. It used up a large portion of my already limited counter space but it was worth the purchase. It's also very easy to clean up but I suppose this may depend on what you're dehydrating. I usually wash each tray by hand and leave them to dry because they are so large but I suppose you can always throw them in the dishwasher as well. I like the fact that the fan is on top and the air circulates very well along the center and side channels. The only thing that I wish it had was an on/off switch but perhaps there isn't really a need for one because the unit is either in use and drying or off and in storage. Overall, I would definitely recommend this unit especially if you are considering making your own homemade beef jerky. I would give this unit a 4.5/5.0. - 08/04/2014\",\n \"Product: Replace your Garmin Nuvi 660 Battery or Keep an Extra Battery on hand as a backup. This kit comes with an Extended Capacity 1150 mAh, Lithium-Polymer Battery that offers up even more up time than your original. Works in your Garmin Nuvi 660 unit. Simple, Easy and Inexpensive! You get a New Battery, FREE Tools (necessary for installation), Video Instructions AND You also get a full ONE YEAR Money Back Guarantee exclusively when you purchase Innovate88's Garmin Nuvi 660 Battery Replacement Kit.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Works as described but not an easy task to perform!\\n\\nReview: I purchased this item two years ago and while it works as described and comes with all the necessary tools, it was definitely not an easy task to perform. I thought that with my great dexterity and technical knowledge and know-hows that it would not be that difficult but once I started the process, I encountered \\\"difficulties\\\" which I would not want to re-attempt. I've come to conclude that the Garmin Nuvi 660 isn't really meant to be opened up by people who don't know what they're doing. The video was helpful but it doesn't explain the risks or what I could encounter. I watched and paused it several times to follow along but I nearly ended up with a dead Garmin because of the fragility factors involved. My device had soft screws that were so tight that I had to press down quite hard on the circuit board to get any traction. One screw did eventually unscrew but became stripped and I cracked the other. Needless to say, I couldn't put one screw back in and an antenna came loose while I was putting in the new battery. In any case, I was able to put the device back together after an hour of fidgeting around and trying to be extra careful not to snap the cable and drop the antenna. I can still feel the jiggling effect of having just one screw holding the circuit board to the outer shell. While the battery did get replaced and is holding charge, it takes longer to boot up and to get satellite connection. It's not an issue with the battery kit itself though because I'm sure it will work fine if you can get it to install perfectly. In my situation, I couldn't do it perfectly like in the video and ended up with a Nuvi with shaky insides due to a missing screw so my GPS reception was slightly compromised during boot up. But there is good news! When I went on my road trip from Chicago to San Diego this summer 2014, I had no issues with the GPS or the satellite signal and the unit held its charge the whole time so all was not lost (pun intended). However, I was extra careful not to move my Nuvi too much or drop it during my trip. The question you may ask is why didn't I just purchase a new unit or use my mobile phone instead to navigate. The answer is simple: 1) I paid for a lifetime of map updates and I like the unit that I have and 2) never ever rely exclusively on your mobile phone while on a road trip because you will not get complete coverage and you may find yourself lost in the woods or in some small creepy town while your map is refreshing (if it even has coverage). When I travel cross country, I spend lots of time near or inside national parks. Without my Garmin or physical maps, I'd be completely lost. Be aware that there's barely any phone coverage outside of big cities so don't bet your life on having just your mobile phone to help you navigate cross country, especially if you plan on visiting our national parks and/or you are with a small phone carrier. Overall, I would still recommend this item because it works and it did fix my battery issue while allowing me to keep my Nuvi and my lifetime map updates. I just have to stress that it is not an easy task to perform so be very careful and be ready to expect the unexpected. I'd give it 3.8/5.0! -09/23/2014\",\n \"Product: CRISPER PHOTOS, SMOOTHER VIDEOS. Take better photos and videos with the JOBY GripTight GorillaPod Stand. Compatible with Apple and Android smartphones, including iPhone 6, iPhone 7 and iPhone 8, you can stabilize your images, for a crisper, clearer click. The premium clamping mount and tripod will hold any smartphone in place, as you see the world from a different point of view. TURN YOUR WORLD UPSIDE DOWN. Take your phone anywhere and capture any angle with the GripTight GorillaPod Stand by JOBY. The lightweight, compact design is easy to travel with, while giving you a super-secure mount and grip. The octopus-style tripod for smartphones can rotate 90 degrees so you can shoot an image or video, and quickly review what you just captured. The GripTight is made to unleash your creativity so you can get the best shot, at the best angle. The easy to maneuver and adjustable the TPE legs and rubberized foot grips onto almost surface, and the 150-degree tilt means you can get the shots you want. COMPATIBILITY OPTIONS. Made out of durable, yet lightweight ABS plastic, acrylic, TPE Grip pads, and stainless steel, the JOBY GripTight GorillaPod Stand will never let your smartphone slip out of its grasp. Designed for any cell phone, with or without a case, (69mm-99mm) including iPhone 6, iPhone 7, iPhone 8, Nokia Galaxies, and Nokia Lumias. Whether youre creating, viewing, or sharing, you will get a better experience with GripTight. Enhance your proficiency with your favorite apps, such as GoPro, Photoshop, Instagram, or Snapchat when using this cellphone tripod. With a -20 thread standard tripod mount, you can easily use it with other JOBY tripods and stands. Give yourself the tools you need to take better photos and smoother videos with the GripTight GorillaPod Stand, the ultimate versatile smartphone tripod.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice Small Stand For Landscape Use\\n\\nReview: I have been using the Joby GripTight GorillaPod stand for about two weeks now on a daily basis and it works quite well for me. I like that it grips the phone very firmly. I use it mostly to hold my iPhone 6 (which has a thin clear case protector) to watch Vimeo, YouTube, Netflix, and other live streaming broadcasts such as Periscope so I'm not constantly fidgeting with it. Hence, it also means that I'm using it mostly to hold my iPhone in landscape mode. However, you can just flip the stand itself from landscape to portrait mode table (this is how I watch Periscope). It just means that you'll be using two of the three legs (on the side) to support the device with the device itself placed on a flat surface in portrait mode. I found that it's not as easy to have my iPhone held in portrait mode on all three legs due to the weight of the device because there is just not enough counterbalance with the three short legs to hold it up (as in landscape mode). If your main platform is going to be a flat surface (table, counter, book, etc.) then this shouldn't be an issue - just use the flat surface to hold the phone, letting the device be the third leg itself. You can get the phone to \\\"hang\\\" nicely in portrait mode using a tree limb, railing, or something similar (as shown in their photo ad) to wrap the Joby legs around. As for the size, I was initially surprised by how small it was although I didn't really have any set expectations but I got used to the size and I actually like it now because it makes it more portable for me. The stand comes in two main pieces (see pictures) with the top portion detached and attachable to the leg by slide mechanism which can be locked or unlocked to the legs, a nice feature. The plastic and rubber legs do grip well around the metal railings I used and won't slide down, but the screw piece which attaches to the top section is not very good. I think it might be better if this were one solid piece somehow. However, I think this is so that you can put the grip on an actual tripod (I didn't need this feature). For me, the screw wants to spin due to the weight of the device when I have it suspended in the air on my railings and I've tried rotating it different ways to get it to \\\"almost' work but I don't feel comfortable with it and it usually ends up swiveling anyways. Also, I didn't want to over-tighten the screw lest I bust or crack the base (perhaps this is unfounded) so I rarely use the stand to hold my phone in a portrait mode as they show in the picture. I do use portrait mode often but with the device firmly planted on the counter. I was not concerned about authenticity because I purchased this directly from Amazon as seller and fulfiller. Overall, I do like the stand because it is quite adjustable and versatile. It has been very useful for my particular need so I would recommend it. I would give it 4.4/5.0. -06/08/2015\",\n \"Product: AmazonBasics Lightning to USB A Charging / Sync Cable This Lightning to USB A charging / sync cable lets you connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod with the Lightning connector to charge your device or sync with your media library. Lightning charging/sync cable\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice sturdy cable and definitely Apple certified!\\n\\nReview: I've been using this cable to charge my iPhone 6 and it has never given me any trouble. In fact, it's cheap enough that I've even bought another (white) one to leave in my car for when I'm away from home and need to charge. With this cable, you'd have to wonder why anyone would want to pay full price for a lightening cable from Apple! This cable length is quite sturdy and long (perhaps too long) but it's definitely better than too short. I've been using it with the original Apple wall outlet charger as well as on my laptop and car stereo USB ports with no issues so it's been very useful. Overall, I would definitely recommend this item based on the the price and quality of the product. In fact, I have already purchased another one as a spare. I would give it 4.9/5.0. - 04/22/2015\",\n \"Product: Panasonic High Quality Channel Soundbar with Built in Subwoofer with dual woofer design\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great sound but poor visual design!\\n\\nReview: I purchased this soundbar to enhance the sound of my Panasonic television, which as everyone has said, has really poor sound quality. I am so glad that I purchased this soundbar because I can finally hear the richness in the sound when watching anything on TV. I used to have to watch shows with closed-captioning just to hear the 'quiet dialogs' but now I don't have to do that anymore. I can watch most of my favorite shows (cable and streaming) without any issues. I've been using the soundbar for about 3 months now and I've not encountered any issues. The setup was very easy for me with the ToSlink optical cable (make sure you have one ready!) and my iphone picked up the bluetooth within seconds of searching and syncing.\\nWhat I do not like is the front unit display because I can't tell easily what sound mode I'm on as I'm toggling through the different settings (I'm about 8 feet away from TV to couch). I do wonder why they can't just use abbreviations or something instead of dots as you scroll through the options. I've learned to deal with it and to just remember the dots and which location represents which setting...or I'll count from the first dot to where I recall the last favorite setting was set. Sad but that's how the engineers designed this unit when they were sitting right in front of the unit testing. No one ever questioned the convenience once it's actually placed inside a real home. Also, they could have made it so that we can also use our regular panasonic TV remote to control the volume but that too would be too smart. Overall, I've very happy with the purchase as I do use if daily and I would recommend it at the 179 price that I paid three months ago.\",\n \"Product: This Lightning to USB A charging/sync cable lets you connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with a lightning connector to charge your device or sync it with your media library. Lightning charging/sync cable (enlarge).\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good cable and definitely Apple certified!\\n\\nReview: I purchased two of these cables, one in black (Sept 2012) and one in white (May 2014). I bought the black one to use in my car with my iPhone 5 and it worked flawlessly until the wires started to fray a bit from being placed in the cup holder while charging. This is in no way a reflection of the quality of the cable itself, however. If the iPhone's lightning port was on top instead of at the bottom, I'm sure the cable wouldn't have frayed where I kept it bent during charging. What's great is that despite the plastic around the cable being frayed and pulling apart, it charged my iPhone fine without any issues. Earlier this year, I decided to purchase a white one to replace the frayed black cable just because I figured fairly cheap and I've not had any issues with these basic cables before. To my amazement, the white cable was a disappointment because it's very sensitive to any touch and road bumps. Whenever I connect my iPhone to my car stereo usb port with the cable, it would connect fine initially then if I touch the iPhone even slightly or hit a bump on the road, it would disconnect or stop my Pandora streaming or stop charging, etc. This has never happened before to me with the black cable so I'm not sure what happened. I even cleaned my iPhone's lightning port to make sure that it's not dust trapped in the hole or other foreign object but to no avail. My only solution was to use the old black frayed cable which I would rate 5.0/5.0 but the white one I would rate 3.0/5.0 because it does work as long as you don't move anything! If this is your intended use then these will be fine for you. Overall, I would still recommend these cables (personally black) because they do work and are always recognized by Apple devices unlike many unsanctioned off-brands my friends have purchased to save money (and had to discard). The cable feels strong, is almost exceedingly too long (for use in the car), and Apple certified. I'd give them combined score of 4.0/5.0. -09/10/2014\",\n \"Product: About Light Earbuds, For Phone Earbuds Headphone Multi-functional button: Answer/End calls, NEXT/ PREV, VOL +/- Speaker size: 13.5mm Connector: Light port Frequency: 20Hz-20 KHz Sensitivity: 100dB3dB Impedance: 3215% Color: White Cable length: 1205cm Package dimension: 2.8*2.5*0.7 inches Net weight: 0.40 oz. Gross weight: 0.52 oz. If you have any inquiry / confusion about the Light Earphones or our services, please feel free to email us. We will do our best to give you a satisfactory reply within 24 hours.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Awesome Cable ... Excellent Customer Service!\\n\\nReview: These are my favorite \\\"go to cable\\\" even though I have several others (different brands and length). I'm so glad I purchased a 6 ft cable now. I use this one every night to charge my phone overnight because I like that it's long enough for me to be able to use my phone in bed. My other cables are all 3 ft and while they work fine, I often find myself sitting close to the outlet to recharge my phone and devices. The 6 ft length is perfect for my needs. It's not too long as to be cumbersome and not too short to keep me tethered to my wall outlet. The braided nylon felt stiff initially (like a thick round shoelace) but after a year of use for me, it's become more pliable and flexible. It also feels very sturdy so I am not too worried about crimping it. The cable comes with a small Velcro piece that I can use to wrap up the cable to a desirable length but I rarely, if ever, use it. Overall, I would definitely recommend this cable from Anker. The price is reasonable and the quality is self-apparent. It has withstood the test of time for me and while it has taken a lot of abuses the past year and a half, it is still working great and has not frayed or broken in any place whatsoever. I give it a solid 4.5/5.0. -07/06/2016\\n\\nUpdate 09/16/2016:\\nI had to downgrade my rating from since I last wrote the review to just a 3.0. The cable isn't charging as well as before and the tip of the cable has become quite loose and sometimes will not even charge my phone when plugged into the outlet. Initially I thought my iPhone was the problem (like lint blocking the connection) but when I used a different cable from RavPower, it charged fast and without the glitches of \\\"charging/not charging\\\" sound as with this cable. The \\\"metal\\\" with the Anker logo surrounding the tip end is also slipping or moving up and down (thus exposing the contact points inside) when I push or pull on the cord. It should have been better glued on or made into one solid piece especially because we're also tugging or pushing on it. I was sorely disappointed and will now say I will not recommend this charger because it really only lasted me a year and a half of use! I thought the quality was self-apparent but it didn't hold up to my expectations. I still like the nylon cord and the length but I was expecting to use it for another couple years. I won't buy it again and will give it a 3.0/5.0. -09/16/2016\\n\\nUpdate 10/21/2016:\\nAfter I wrote the last update a month ago downgrading my review from 4.8 to 3.0 (out of 5.0), Anker customer service contacted me within a few days to offer me a free upgraded replacement cable! I was pleasantly surprised. I did not contact them nor had I anticipated any answers from Anker or anyone else for that matter. However, Anker definitely went above and beyond by contacting me to \\\"improve my shopping experience\\\" and make things right. I gladly took their offer to give me a free upgraded replacement cable in any color of my choosing (gray, red, or gold). I was advised that the last cable I had purchased might have been defective despite their efforts to ensure a high quality product every time. I was asked to send them the serial number for the defective cable (not the actual cable itself) and shortly afterwards, I received my new upgraded replacement cable. The whole \\\"returns\\\" process and follow-up was handled very well - A+! As for the new replacement cable, it arrived with a suede-like carrying case or pouch and looks very nice. The whole packaging gave it an air of quality and care that is put into the product (I've attached a photo). It's been several weeks now since I've been using the new cable and it is working great and charging my iPhone as normal. No more fidgeting with the cable or checking constantly to make sure it's still charging. I really like how the tip has been redesigned in this new version (I believe it's the PowerLine+ version) to encase the whole grip area and cable, thus reducing the chances of the the grip slipping (I hope) when I tug on it to connect or disconnect the cable, as happened in the previous version I owned. Although, I did like the look of the old cable more. Because of the excellent customer service I received along with the free replacement cable, I am upgrading my review back up again and giving Anker a 4.9/5.0. -10/21/2016\",\n \"Product: Get a grip on ice and snow. Engineered with rugged thermoplastic and ground-gripping steel studs, these stretch-on second soles add traction to make winter walks and hikes safer and easier. Ultra-durable, they're extra resistant to cold and rinse clean under the tap or hose. Ultra-light and highly elastic, they fit over most any shoes or boots. With no cumbersome straps, laces or fasteners to trip you up. Fits men's shoes/boots sizes 8-to-12 and women's shoes/boots sizes 91/2-to-13.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A must have for icy walkways!\\n\\nReview: I have to say that I'm surprised that this particular ice traction did not get better ratings. I have not had any issues with it other than the normal wear and tear. The first pair that I bought lasted me three winters before the rubber gave out. I live in the Midwest where Polar Vortexes and bone chilling temperatures are now the norm during winter months so this is pretty impressive. I don't have a backyard so I have to walk my dog two or three times a day everyday year round. These have been a lifesaver for me, literally. I used to slip often on icy sidewalks or black ice until I bought one of these (originally at a local discounter). Now, I don't go dog walking or just go outside without putting these on in the winter. I've actually run on icy sidewalks with these on while out with my dog (use your own judgment, please)! While the screws will grind down and fall off over time, these have never slipped out or come loose on me during use unlike another brand that I purchased from a local Wallyworld. I ended up having to wrap rubble bands around it and my boots to keep from losing a pair as so happen whenever I stepped into deep snow. However, with these, they actually stayed on the entire time. I like that the rubber wraps high up around my boots and held on tight. I actually like that they are harder to remove because this meant that they won't fall off easily like other brands that I've tried. This is the trade-off. However, if you need that feature and plan on taking them on and off often then this may not be for you. I leave mine on pretty much all winter and take off my boots, not just the ice tractor, when entering any home. Overall, I really like these and they work well for me so I would definitely recommend them. I'd give them 4.5/5.0. -09/06/2014\\n\\nUPDATE: I've been using the very same pair that I've bougthen back in March 2014 so these have definitely held up well for me. I love how they grip my boots and have never fallen off, unlike the other kinds I've bought in the past. Yes, they aren't \\\"comfortable\\\" to walk on when there aren't any ice or snow but that's not why I purchased these. They work well and are very reasonable in terms of price! I've attached pictures showing how these grip firmly on to my boots still after two years (pictures taken March 2016). They have saved me from many falls as a result of wearing them so I would definitely buy them again...and again should these ever fall apart. - 07/05/2016\",\n \"Product: Get a grip on ice and snow. Engineered with rugged thermoplastic and ground-gripping steel studs, these stretch-on second soles add traction to make winter walks and hikes safer and easier. Ultra-durable, they're extra resistant to cold and rinse clean under the tap or hose. Ultra-light and highly elastic, they fit over most any shoes or boots. With no cumbersome straps, laces or fasteners to trip you up. Fits men's shoes/boots sizes 8-to-12 and women's shoes/boots sizes 91/2-to-13.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A must have for icy walkways!\\n\\nReview: I have to say that I'm surprised that this particular ice traction did not get better ratings. I have not had any issues with it other than the normal wear and tear. The first pair that I bought lasted me three winters before the rubber gave out. I live in the Midwest where Polar Vortexes and bone chilling temperatures are now the norm during winter months so this is pretty impressive. I don't have a backyard so I have to walk my dog two or three times a day everyday year round. These have been a lifesaver for me, literally. I used to slip often on icy sidewalks or black ice until I bought one of these (originally at a local discounter). Now, I don't go dog walking or just go outside without putting these on in the winter. I've actually run on icy sidewalks with these on while out with my dog (use your own judgment, please)! While the screws will grind down and fall off over time, these have never slipped out or come loose on me during use unlike another brand that I purchased from a local Wallyworld. I ended up having to wrap rubble bands around it and my boots to keep from losing a pair as so happen whenever I stepped into deep snow. However, with these, they actually stayed on the entire time. I like that the rubber wraps high up around my boots and held on tight. I actually like that they are harder to remove because this meant that they won't fall off easily like other brands that I've tried. This is the trade-off. However, if you need that feature and plan on taking them on and off often then this may not be for you. I leave mine on pretty much all winter and take off my boots, not just the ice tractor, when entering any home. Overall, I really like these and they work well for me so I would definitely recommend them. I'd give them 4.5/5.0. -09/06/2014\\n\\nUPDATE: I've been using the very same pair that I've bougthen back in March 2014 so these have definitely held up well for me. I love how they grip my boots and have never fallen off, unlike the other kinds I've bought in the past. Yes, they aren't \\\"comfortable\\\" to walk on when there aren't any ice or snow but that's not why I purchased these. They work well and are very reasonable in terms of price! I've attached pictures showing how these grip firmly on to my boots still after two years (pictures taken March 2016). They have saved me from many falls as a result of wearing them so I would definitely buy them again...and again should these ever fall apart. - 07/05/2016\",\n \"Product: Super-bright fluorescent inks. Chisel tip for broad-line or fine-line underlining. Pocket clip. Made in USA. Global Product Type: Highlighters-Pen; Highlighter Type: Pen; Ink Color(s): Fluorescent Green; Tip Type: Chisel.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice Bright and Long Lasting Highlighter!\\n\\nReview: I purchased the 12-count yellow highlighters and have been using just one out of 12 so far for about one month now. I'm quite satisfied with how long these have lasted so far because I've finished highlighting a 500+ page book and other materials with plenty of yellow ink left in the pen (as far as I can tell) and I highlighted a lot! These yellow highlighters are very bright (almost light neon) unlike others that I've used where the color tended to be more golden yellow on the orange side. I am not picky about my colors as long as they are \\\"yellowish\\\" so this is not an issue. However, what I didn't like too much was that the color seemed to seep through the pages to the other side when I'm highlighting books with thinner pages, not a lot but these definitely bleed through. I had no issues with my previous highlighters which dried out too fast but at least stayed on one side (i.e. the side I'm actually highlighting texts) so that's why I'm making this remark. Also, while some may like the sharp points on these (liner) highlighters, I thought they were OK but it makes it hard for me to completely highlight texts without doing it twice or holding the tip in a certain way to use the wider angles to completely highlight each line on the page. If I don't angle the pen in a certain way, I get a thin line going through my texts (akin to a \\\"strikethrough\\\") and this is not how I like to do my highlight. Hence, going over the line twice to highlight the entire text (i.e. from top of the font to the bottom of the font) makes the yellow color bleed through to the other side even more, especially for thin pages (for example, Gideon Bible). Finally, I also wish the tip wasn't so hard but I can live with it. I'm used to softer felt tip which means that I don't have to press down hard to highlight. Overall, I do like the color and brightness of these highlighters and found that the single one that I'm using is lasting quite long (surprisingly) so I would still recommend it to those who need a \\\"liner\\\" highlighter. I'd give it 4.1/5.0 - 06/05/2015\",\n \"Product: The hl-2270dw is a compact, monochrome laser printer with built-in wireless and ethernet network interfaces for small office or home office printer sharing. it features a fast print speed up to 27ppm, automatic duplex printing for two-sided documents, and up to 2400 x 600 dpi resolution for high-quality output. in addition, the printer’s stylish, space-saving design fits virtually anywhere.the hl-2270dw provides flexible paper handling via an adjustable, 250-sheet capacity tray and a manual by-pass slot for printing thicker media. it also offers a high-yield 2,600-page replacement toner cartridge to help lower operating costs and a toner save mode for less critical business documents.What's in the box: Brother HL-2270DW Compact B/W Laser Printer with Wireless Networking & Duplex, Starter Toner Cartridge (700 Pages), DR420 Drum Unit, CD-ROM - User's Manual and Printer Drivers, AC Power Cord, Quick Set-Up Guide and 1-Year Limited Warranty.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent printer - worth every penny!\\n\\nReview: I have been using this printer for about two years now and it's still working perfectly. I leave it on permanently because I never know when I'll print but it seems to go to sleep mode anyway. What I really like the most is the wireless network feature. It took me about five minutes to set up wireless printing from my laptop and I was all set to go. I have the printer upstairs in a solid wood office desk armoire which is always closed and it still prints every time I send something wireless to print from the first floor. I've never had an issue connecting to the printer and the speed and quality of the printing is excellent. I also like to save paper by using the duplex printing feature on this printer. Amazingly, I'm still using the original ink which came with the printer from two years ago because I don't print that much. However, had I bought a non-laser printer, I'm sure the ink would have dried out within a month. That's why I switched from inkjet to laser because I don't print much and I was wasting money on replacing dried inkjet ink every couple months. It was as if every time I needed to print something asap on my inkjet printer the ink was already dried out and I would have to drive to the store to buy new ink. It was very annoying. However, with this printer, I never have to worry about ink anymore. I did buy a spare ink cartridge just in case but I have yet to use it. I would highly recommend this printer to anyone who does not need to print in color and does not want to waste money on ink and refills every couple months like I did. I would give this printer 4.9/5.0. - 07/27/2014\",\n \"Product: From industry firsts to industry standards, Marineland products are designed with both performance and style in mind. We push precision and power beyond the expected and listen to our loyal customers to make our products even better. We do this because at the heart of our innovative spirit is a desire to help hobbyists everywhere do more, create more and, most of all, enjoy more. So whatever your customers are passionate about freshwater or saltwater, big or small, beauty or science help them make their aquarium their own. Make it Marineland. Marineland Rite-Size Cartridge Refills feature Black Diamond Premium Activated Carbon which works twice as fast and keeps working after other carbons quit. These cartridges also come in a variety of sizes to meet any filtration need! Each cartridge is pre-assembled and meets the highest standard of water purification and operational ease. For best results, change cartridge every 2-4 weeks for a crystal clear, healthy aquarium.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very convenient but can be double the cost of an un-assembled cartridges!\\n\\nReview: I have been using these filters for about 2 years now and is I do like the convenience of a pre-assembled filter. They are very easy to use. Just rinse under cool water to remove fine charcoal dust and insert into the slot. I have a Top Fin 20 gallon aquarium which seems to develop algae within a couple weeks of cleaning so I'm just not sure if these keep the aquarium clean as well as the un-assembled unit which comes with activated carbon packets, filter bags and filter frame. Whereas the un-assembled cartridges have woolly texture on both sides, these have a hard plastic \\\"floss screen\\\" backing on one side which might allow more particles to infiltrate the inner core while providing more water to carbon contact. I'm not 100% sure as to what my issue may be in terms of algae growth (could be due to more sunlight reaching the tank). While I like the convenience of the cartridge, I used to always forget as to which side goes which way (should be blue side facing back of filter box) once I pull the darn thing out of the filter to rinse during those times when I do not change the water. I do worry about how much plastic I'm putting into the landfill with these but that's my own issue. The plastic side is pretty easy to clean so I try to keep it clean to ensure the cartridge is doing it's job as effectively as possible. I normally change the water every month and that's when I change filters. I've never has any issues with my fish dying after a water and filter change but it could be that I use a lot of Kordon AmQuel (nitrate, ammonia, chlorine and chloramine remover) and NovAqua water conditioner to detoxify the water while providing anti-virus protection for my fish every time I change water (I bought a gallon of each from here as well). If you want to save money, you can probably clean these filters regularly by running them under clean water to remove debris, etc. and use them for a couple months instead of the recommended one month but use your own better judgment. Overall, I'm pleased with these filters and I do like them for the convenience of being already pre-assembled. I only wish they were a little cheaper because you can get a 12-pack un-assembed for the same price of a 6-pack pre-assembled unit, but I guess we are paying for the convenience. Anyway, they seem to keep the tank clean and my fishes happy as far as I can tell despite the algae issue I'm having. I'll give these 4.7/5.0! - 10/05/2014\",\n \"Product: Our filter cartridges meet the absolute highest standards of water purification performance and operational ease. Each pre-assembled cartridge slides easily into place, providing superior mechanical and chemical filtration and making replacement fast, dry, and effortless. The cartridge mechanically filters water through a pad of couble thick poly-fiber. Debris and waste particles are trapped, and water is chemically filtered through Marineland's Black Diamond Premium Activated Carbon. Inside the cartridge, a patented ribbed backing ensures the even distribution of activated carbon to deliver maximum water-to-carbon contact, resulting in crystal clear, crystal clean water.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very convenient but can be double the cost of an un-assembled cartridges!\\n\\nReview: I have been using these filters for about 2 years now and is I do like the convenience of a pre-assembled filter. They are very easy to use. Just rinse under cool water to remove fine charcoal dust and insert into the slot. I have a Top Fin 20 gallon aquarium which seems to develop algae within a couple weeks of cleaning so I'm just not sure if these keep the aquarium clean as well as the un-assembled unit which comes with activated carbon packets, filter bags and filter frame. Whereas the un-assembled cartridges have woolly texture on both sides, these have a hard plastic \\\"floss screen\\\" backing on one side which might allow more particles to infiltrate the inner core while providing more water to carbon contact. I'm not 100% sure as to what my issue may be in terms of algae growth (could be due to more sunlight reaching the tank). While I like the convenience of the cartridge, I used to always forget as to which side goes which way (should be blue side facing back of filter box) once I pull the darn thing out of the filter to rinse during those times when I do not change the water. I do worry about how much plastic I'm putting into the landfill with these but that's my own issue. The plastic side is pretty easy to clean so I try to keep it clean to ensure the cartridge is doing it's job as effectively as possible. I normally change the water every month and that's when I change filters. I've never has any issues with my fish dying after a water and filter change but it could be that I use a lot of Kordon AmQuel (nitrate, ammonia, chlorine and chloramine remover) and NovAqua water conditioner to detoxify the water while providing anti-virus protection for my fish every time I change water (I bought a gallon of each from here as well). If you want to save money, you can probably clean these filters regularly by running them under clean water to remove debris, etc. and use them for a couple months instead of the recommended one month but use your own better judgment. Overall, I'm pleased with these filters and I do like them for the convenience of being already pre-assembled. I only wish they were a little cheaper because you can get a 12-pack un-assembed for the same price of a 6-pack pre-assembled unit, but I guess we are paying for the convenience. Anyway, they seem to keep the tank clean and my fishes happy as far as I can tell despite the algae issue I'm having. I'll give these 4.7/5.0! - 10/05/2014\",\n \"Product: Theo Heater. New aquarium heater functioning with the exclusive PTC technology means that this heater will not break or damage when run out of the tank. Theo aquarium heater has all the necessary feature for safe and precise temperature maintenance of the water in your tank. The exclusive technology and the high quality of components guarantee a long lasting product.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very good and reliable heater!\\n\\nReview: I have been using the Hydor 150W submersible aquarium heater for over three (3) years now and it's working fine. I'm glad I don't have the issues that other reviewers are reporting with inaccurate temperature and short life span of this product. I have several fish in my 20 gallon aquarium ranging from a 5 centimeters (2 inches) up to 25 centimeters (10 inches) and they all seem to be warm and cozy year round. The temperature in my aquarium has always been hovering near or right at 26.7C (80F) to 27.3C (81.1F). Note that the 150W is ideal for 40 gallon aquariums so I use the lowest dial setting. I don't recall seeing any numbers other than a + or a - to plus up or turn down the temperature. It might take several tries to get the right temperature and once you do, than leave it alone! I always keep the heater submerged completely in the water leaving only the top plastic portion and temperature control showing above water. I also keep the heater at the opposite end of the filter at the back of the aquarium. When I change water monthly, I also make sure that I completely turn off power to the unit so as to not allow it to continue to burn/heat when not fully submerged in water. I think this is very critical in keep the unit safe from fracturing/cracking which can lead to an explosion from overheating. Any heater when not operating under water as design can crack or explode so make sure that the unit is fully submerged, as per design. Another thing that I do is that I always keep my aquarium filled with water right up to the top edge of the aquarium. I've been to people's homes where the top 1/4 of the aquarium has no water or the water level is so low. This always surprises me because it looks unsightly and because it's not safe for the heater to be half exposed like that! Not surprisingly, they too complain that the heater doesn't last long. In any case, everyone has their own way of caring for their fish and how they like to display them, I just like mine completely filled with water. I wish it were easier to just set the right temperature so it does take some trial and error based on the heater wattage and your specific tank size. Overall, I'm very pleased with this heater and because I've never had any issues with it for over three years now, I would definitely recommend it. I'd give it a 4.8/5.0. -10/08/2014.\",\n \"Product: Natural touch pet urine enzyme odor and stain eliminator 3-in-1 this bio-enzymatic stain and odor eliminator is the most effective formula available. Contains ingredients vital for complete stain, odor, and urine removal. Our 3-in-1 concentrate contains an odor counteractant for immediate odor relief plus enzymes to break down urine. Discourages your pet from returning to the previous scene of the mishap.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good odor and stain eliminator with very nice fragrance!\\n\\nReview: I always use the Nilodor Urine Odor and Stain Eliminator in conjunction with my Bissell Spotbot and it seems to be quite effective in removing pet stains and odor. I think my Spotbot does most of the work but Nilodor helps to further eliminate the stain and the odor with it's nice fragrance after I spot shampoo my carpet. I like the strong fragrance myself but it can be overpowering for those with very sensitive sense of smell. The sturdy nozzle comes with an Off/Spray and provides a nice even spray over the intended target. I was able to use all 32 oz only after several months because it doesn't require that much application and my dog hardly goes inside unless I leave him in the home alone for an excessive amount of time. It didn't really stop my dog from going in the same place though because he just likes that certain area. Part of me prefers that he does go in the same area then do it all over the house anyways so my clean up is easier. Overall, I would recommend this product and thought it smelled very nice. It probably does have enzymes to break down stains and odors but only my dog can really tell how effective of a job it did; and as far as I can tell he didn't care or seem to notice and prefers the same area. I'd give it a 4.2/5.0. 10/10/2014\",\n \"Product: Strong quality pet waste bags. Very easy to open, each bag is marked at perforation for easy separation, no fumbling for where to tear the next bag. Guaranteed to be Leak-proof. Bags are Long and wide for easy pick up. Size: 12 1/2\\\" L x 8 1/2\\\" W. Each bag is carefully marked with the Downtown Pet Supply Trademark, the mark of the best bags on the market today.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Don't leave home without these!\\n\\nReview: I mean it! Please pick up after your pets, people! These are very cheap even if you can't see why anyone would pay for bags you can get from a grocery store. I'll tell you why, it's because 1) these are much easier and smaller to carry around and 2) they don't have holes in them like grocery bags do! I used to be one of those people who wonder why anyone would be dumb enough to buy bags when they're practically free! However, after using these, I would never go back to bulky grocery bags and taking another chance of dealing with holes and leaks with those bags. I've bought these for years and love them. Sure they are not free but I think it costs about 3-4 cents per bag instead of buying in the store which could be between 9 and 13 cents a bag. Anyways, I don't always carry the entire roll with me and I usually carry about 3 with me on each walk and they stay flat in my back or front pocket. These bags are perfect size for me (I have a 90lb dog) and I use about 2 or 3 a day. I would rate the black color a 5 because they are not see through but anything else I would rate lower (same quality as black but the other colors are more transparent). Any color other than black is basically see through but if you don't mind walking around the block with a bag of see thru poop then that's fine but I prefer black color so it's not as transparent to the world. In my 6 years or so of using this product from this company, I have not had any bad / defective bag or ripped bag so I would definitely recommend this product and this seller.\",\n \"Product: Dasuquin Soft Chews for Small/Medium Dogs under 60 lbs is an exclusive veterinary product that contains a combination of glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulfate and avocado/soybean unsaponifiables (ASU). This formulation delivers maximal cartilage support. Dasuquin provides the most comprehensive joint health management formula available for dogs.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Product - Very Effective!\\n\\nReview: This product was recommended to me for my 85lbs dog by my vet because I was worried about the slight limp in his hind leg. He gait was a bit off and he was bunny hopping when he runs. He sometimes lifts up his hind leg as if he had stepped on something painful but when I checked, there was never anything there. Preliminary x-rays by the vet didn't show any signs of damage to that leg but she said I should start him off on Dasuquin as soon as possible to see if it would help before we take further actions. Well, I have to say that this product has been really effective on my dog! I started him on it on a Friday night and by Monday morning, I can see that he was walking happily again and his gait was back to normal. That was barely three days later! It's almost been one month now since he's been taking Dasuquin daily, twice a day, and he has never lifted up that hind leg again. He walks fine now but to be safe, I try to keep him from running until I can be sure that he's completely healed. He wants to run and play badly but I'd rather be safe than sorry. As for the product itself, I bought the 150ct soft chew and it was nice and moist. Each cube is about the size of a dice and very easy to break apart with my fingers. Although my dog often refuses to eat it, when I tell him that it's for his own good then he seems to understand. He is a big dog but he also won't eat it unless I break it up with my fingers into four tiny pieces. I sometimes mix them with beef jerky treats to get him to eat all of it, then it's all gone within seconds. Overall, I am very glad that my vet recommended this product to me because it does exactly what it promised to do for my dog. He's now happier and I'm happier seeing him happy. It's a win-win situation! It is a bit pricey ($72 for 150ct) but it's worth it. I would definitely recommend this product and would give it a 5 out of 5! -4/06/2017\",\n \"Product: The air filter lets air actively pass through the filter, helping neutralize odor and bacteria.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: An Under-Appreciated But Must Have Item!\\n\\nReview: This is the first time that I have replaced my OEM air filter since having purchased my Whirlpool refrigerator. The manual calls for Air Filter Order Part #W10311524. I purchased this replacement air filter back in June 2015 directly from Amazon (seller) and I'm very satisfied with it. I think it does help reduce the odor in the fridge. It may not always be apparent as to whether it is working or not because the contents of my fridge is constantly changing but I believe (and I want to believe) that it does make a difference. I'm used to having a box of baking soda sitting in my fridge but now I only have a box in the freezer. I like it...alot. It's probably a very under-appreciated accessory item and the high price certainly doesn't help! I doubt that it costs the manufacture that much to make but the markup is a wee mental! Anyway, the filter is very easy to install and matches the original one that I replaced so it just snaps right in as expected. Too bad the entire unit has to be replaced and not just the carbon filter piece because I just hate putting more plastic into landfills but it is what it is! I wish that my fridge control panel would tell me when to replace the air filter (like it does the water filter) but I'm stuck with a snap tab that comes with the air filter that I have to press to activate (which I don't care for and don't know how to keep from falling down the darn slot!). Overall, I do like the built in air filter and I think it really does work! Were it not so expensive, I would replace my air filter more often. However, as it stands now, I will just \\\"try\\\" to replace it every six months. I'd give it a 4.8/5.0! - 08/11/2015\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":18,"string":"18"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1456,"string":"1,456"}}},{"rowIdx":1457,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A21W03WIQF8B0H"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"Certain criminal cases have a life of their own. Despite the passage of years they continue their hold on the public imagination, either because of the personalities involved, the depravity of the crime, doubts over whether justice was done, or the tantalizing fact that no one was ever caught...Now John Douglas, the foremost investigative analyst and criminal profiler of our time, turns his attention to eight of the greatest mysteries in the history of crime, including those of Jack the Ripper, The Boston Strangler and JonBenet Ramsey. Taking a fresh look at the established facts, Douglas and Olshaker dismantle the conventional wisdom regarding these most notorious of crimes and rebuild them - with astonishing results.\". The summary of the review text is \"Excellent Primer On Some Big Cases\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Unless you're a true crime fan from Mars, you're at least passingly familiar with at least seven of the eight murder cases covered in chapters of this book. Criminal psychology profiler Douglas and his co-author flesh out reader knowledge on each, the studies running chronologically from the 1888 Jack The Ripper/Whitechapel murders through the JonBenet Ramsey case over a century later. The authors discuss evidence, suspects and motives and, in cases where a killer was never brought to trial (Ripper, Zodiac, Black Dahlia, Ramsey) devote much attention to psychological profiling.\n\nI don't think any of this stuff has ever \"haunted\" me, or anybody else not directly involved with the cases. But it IS unsettling to contemplate the killers never apprehended, and fascinating to wonder about the degree of justice rendered on the rest (Lizzie Borden, Lindbergh kidnapping, Boston Strangler, Laurie Bembenek). We'll never know for sure about any of them, Douglas and Olshaker argue. But as they reconstruct the scenes, it's one great guilty pleasure to speculate."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Unless you're a true crime fan from Mars, you're at least passingly familiar with at least seven of the eight murder cases covered in chapters of this book. Criminal psychology profiler Douglas and his co-author flesh out reader knowledge on each, the studies running chronologically from the 1888 Jack The Ripper/Whitechapel murders through the JonBenet Ramsey case over a century later. The authors discuss evidence, suspects and motives and, in cases where a killer was never brought to trial (Ripper, Zodiac, Black Dahlia, Ramsey) devote much attention to psychological profiling.\n\nI don't think any of this stuff has ever \"haunted\" me, or anybody else not directly involved with the cases. But it IS unsettling to contemplate the killers never apprehended, and fascinating to wonder about the degree of justice rendered on the rest (Lizzie Borden, Lindbergh kidnapping, Boston Strangler, Laurie Bembenek). We'll never know for sure about any of them, Douglas and Olshaker argue. But as they reconstruct the scenes, it's one great guilty pleasure to speculate."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: It's a non-stop action adventure with Gary Cooper storming the Florida Everglades to put down the Seminole Indian Rebellion of 1840. Under cover of night, his men attack the Indian outpost and rescue a captive beauty held by the hostile tribe. But as they retreat to safety, it's Cooper alone who must fight the Seminole Chief to the death and bring an end to one of history's most explosive uprisings. Starring Gary Cooper, Mari Aldon, Richard Webb, and Robert Barratt.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Entertaining? Yup. Memorable? Nope\n\nReview: Background: To consider this a great movie, you probably would have had to be watching when it was released to theaters in 1951. \"Distant Drums\" offered color, big screen action, a marquee name in the cast with Gary Cooper. All of which Hollywood's major new challenger television didn't, and that was the one-up idea. In its own time, the film looked impressive. And its box office performance reflected that, becoming one of the top twenty grossing films of the year. Today it may ring some pleasant memory bells for the older set.\n\nPlot: Fifties life was simpler, and so were most of the movie story lines. Here Coop plays an ex-Army officer who together with his small paramilitary band is called to take out a fortress controlled by gun runners supplying arms to hostile Seminole indians in 1840's Florida. The mission goes perfectly, with the fort destroyed, until a much larger Seminole pursuit force diverts the homebound Cooper group from its planned exit route into the treacherous Everglades swamp. The Seminoles of course follow relentlessly, for eighty minutes of screen time.\n\nAssessment: The action and on location photography in the Everglades carry the film. Acting and script are no better than they need to be to support the strengths, although it's a pleasure to see ageless Ray Teal (Bonanza's sherriff Roy Coffee) and folksy Arthur Hunnicutt (Bull from \"El Dorado\") again. All in all, nothing terribly memorable about the finished product, although the two star ratings from VideoHound and Maltin seem a bit harsh. I think the Amazon consensus (3.9 stars out of five as I write) is closer to the mark.","Product: Hell Is for Heroes [VHS]\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Always Moving, Motion- And Emotion-wise\n\nReview: How's this for a wrong time/wrong place scenario? A large U.S. army outfit has just moved into a position in rural France during World War II. A quarter mile ahead is an entrenched German force, anchored by a formidable pillbox with a machine gun. The G.I.s turn in for the night, and next morning one very shocked six-man squad discovers that everyone else has quietly pulled out in the dark. No word about a return, or if they're coming back at all. The squad's orders remain to hold the position, against a now presumably much larger group of Germans.\n\nIf this weren't tense enough for viewer and remaining six soldiers alike, there's Steve McQueen's character to crank it up another notch. Private John Reese, previously decorated for valor and Master Sergeant, has what we call today an attitude problem. He pushes ungracefully here for a nighttime preemptive attack on the pillbox, while the others are content to follow orders and dig in. And they all DO stay put, at least for a bit. But Reese acts as a spur to keep them--and the fast-paced story--speeding to its hellish climax.\n\nNo doubt a few viewers here will initially find the Reese character hellish. I thought so myself when first watching the movie as a kid in the sixties. Probably more than a few theater-going fans of McQueen's then-recent successes in \"Wanted: Dead Or Alive\" and \"The Magnificent Seven\" were alienated too by the unaccustomed chippiness of Reese. But I think there's enough evidence here in HIFH to justify showing the guy a little more sympathy. He's not a talker much less a diplomat, but bodily he'll be there for you when things get hot. I've been privileged to come to know a few such people, and it's worth the trouble of getting past the surface to the substance.\n\nAnyhow, if I ever get around to compiling my 50 or 100 favorite action movies, this compact little 90-minute masterpiece will certainly be high on the list.","Product: VHS 1975\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Five Stars With A Bullet\n\nReview: Background: The 1970's, as many veteran viewers know, marked a period of reworking many longtime dubious Hollywood western conventions. Authenticity, or what seemed more plausibly authentic, was in. And this new spin had its advantages; old westerners probably were often crude, rough, unschooled and unhygienic men, outnumbering women on the plains by more than 20 to 1. But one thing they also undoubtedly often were was cooperative. Nobody in an inhospitable habitat featuring brutal winters, deserts, roving bears, snakes and wildcats etc. surmounts all challenges alone; people helped one another because inevitably they would be needing an assist themselves. And \"Bite The Bullet\" brings this spirit across very well. It's certainly one of the more pleasant aspects of the era to contemplate, and one of the more charming features of this 1975 film too.\n\nPlot: A western newspaper sponsors a grueling 700 mile cross country horse race for a winner-take-all $2000 prize in 1908. Sam Clayton/Gene Hackman, Luke Matthews/James Coburn and Mister/Ben Johnson play the seasoned old cowboy hands, Carbo/Jan-Michael Vincent and mysterious Miss Jones/Candice Bergen represent the younger generation, and English sportsman Sir Harry Norfolk/Ian Bannen and Mexican/Mario Arteaga add an international 'all-comers' presence. Sam and Luke are solid friends from their mutual days in the U.S. cavalry during the Spanish-American war. They ride very well, but as it turns out, so does most everyone else.\n\nAssessment: How many filmgoers would normally care about such a race except a few equestrian fans? Director Richard Brooks realized that to maintain audience interest, he had to mold fully developed characters of the competitors. So before the race even starts, he devotes over 30 minutes screen time to begin the getting acquainted process when the riders converge to register. And then after the race proceeds across those vast open unforgiving western spaces, you get to know the entrants under pressure just as they do each other. And by the time the race and the movie come to a simultaneous close, you've come to like and care about most if not all. Plot's important, sure, but engaging characters such as these will get you there as well.\n\nCredit much of that success with the characters here to uniformly excellent acting. Like everyone else, I expected much from old pros Hackman, Coburn and Johnson going in, but Jan-Michael was a surprise. While I haven't seen all of his films, this was easily the best of those I have. Basically, he grows up during the course of the race, going from a brash, foul-mouthed punk to a more mellow and considerate adult. Dramatically he matches Hackman and Johnson, who offers a memorable deathbed soliloquy on the life of a cowboy. Soundtrack music--which plays nearly nonstop except for an effective mute slo-mo climax--won an Oscar. Photography is almost as good. You may not favor the slow start here but hang on, it just keeps getting better. A winner in any field of westerns.","Product: Imprisoned and subjected to extraordinary torments at the hands of the Spanish Inquisition, one man struggles to keep his sanity... and his life.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Hits The Horror Film Heights\n\nReview: At age eight in '61, I was still wiping sweat and snot on my tee-shirt sleeves when I first saw this one in the theater. But by my second viewing last night, I would have a greater appreciation for what I'd been looking at. Which was one of prolific cheapie filmmaker Roger Corman's eight soaring adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe stories, 1960-65. If \"Pit\" was in fact made on his typical budget, you have a hard time noticing given the fully convincing costumes and creepy sets from 1546 Spain. Good enough to merit Oscar attention I'd say, had critics bothered assessing the output of a director previously responsible for classic 1950's drive-in fodder such as \"Swamp Women\" and \"Attack Of The Crab Monsters\".\n\nAnyhow, Corman/Poe build a story around a secluded oceanfront castle owned by Nicholas Medina/Vincent Price, son of an infamous Spanish Inquisition torturer fortunately deceased. The heritage and his wife's untimely recent death make it tough enough maintaining a mental equilibrium, but really mindbending things start to happen after brother-in-law Francis Barnard/John Kerr arrives from England to inquire into his sister Elizabeth Barnard Medina/Barbara Steele's passing. Nicholas's sister Catherine/Luana Anders and personal physician Dr. Charles Leon/Antony Carbone lend A- dramatic support in a teensy cast of essentially five. There's a satisfying ending, darkness of the material considered. Famed bandleader Les Baxter (who had a couple of #1 single records in the mid-fifties) provides a B+ music track.\n\nWith any warm memories dating back to childhood, it's often difficult to suspend your nostalgia and form any reasonably objective judgement. But today there's enough external support to verify that P & P was as good as I'm thinking it was.","Product: A Scotland Yard investigator looks into four mysterious cases involving an unoccupied house.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Game Effort Nearly Lives Up To That Killer Title\n\nReview: Background: The horror anthology film subgenre appears to date to 1945 and the provocatively titled \"Dead Of Night\". More than a few hardcore horror fans still consider it the best of them all. It established several distinguishing marks which would become pretty much constants: a fairly long cast list, a quiet little out of the way spot where characters could relate the various creepy stories, and a supernatural skeptic or two who are slow to buy them.\n\nSuch productions would flow regularly for about fifteen years, starting with the Vincent Price vehicle \"Tales Of Terror\" in 1962, activity slowing after the late seventies. Interestingly, it was horror icon Price who declined the segment four part of B-movie actor Paul Henderson in our subject '71 film, due to previous contract commitments.\n\nPlot: Sorry--plots plural, five of them counting snippy Scotland Yard inspector Holloway who comes to an unnamed backwater to investigate Henderson's disappearance. Henderson, turns out, is only the most recent of four unfortunate parties to have rented the same secluded mansion. Over the course of the 1:40 film, the house agent who rented the building to each briefs Holloway on its history. ONE, a horror story writer who seemingly got an overdose of atmosphere to stimulate his imagination. TWO, a newly retired stockbroker (Peter Cushing) who wandered into a wax museum of horrors in town nearby to find the spitting waxen image of a lost love. THREE, a widower (Christopher Lee) who hired a tutor for his timid eight year old daughter, with the tutor possibly learning more than any of them. And FOUR, Henderson (Jon Pertwee, an able stand-in for Price) who vanished with girlfriend/co-actor Carla. Holloway's so keen to get to the bottom of things that he insists on investigating out there alone late one night equipped with only a candleabra. Admirable work ethic, but a low percentage move in any self-respecting horror movie.\n\nAssessment: Human actors are uniformly terrific in a strictly non-gory effort, although inside and out the house looks more dusty and old than creepy. Stories one and three are suitably chilling and terrifying respectively, the best of the four...or five. The second episode, featuring a couple of single older lonely guys who've never gotten over the same long-ago girl, is more pity-inducing than anything else. And after that gut-twisting third tale, management gracefully eases the tension in segment four; thank God. And of course, as a final touch, you're not unhappy to see Holloway go.","Product: A fat man hires a private eye to investigate a Hollywood businessman housing his teen-age sister.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: P.I. Battles Bad People, Booze, And A Thick Plot\n\nReview: I missed James Ellroy's debut novel on which this film was based, but the adaptation has the same voiceprint as a number of his subsequent literary blockbusters. Anti-hero protagonist with some deep emotional scars. Sleazeball contacts on both sides of the scrimmage line. Conflict between the two strong enough to strike sparks. Complicated plot, involving cops, politics and the corrupt inner workings of either or both.\n\nFritz Brown/Michael Rooker is the lead here, dumped by the LAPD for a drinking problem and working now as a car repossessor and P.I. He's hired by concerned Freddie \"Fat Dog\" Baker/William Sasso to get the dirt on Sol Kupferman/Howard Gould, a shady fiftyish businessman his 17-year old sister Jane/Selma Blair has moved in with. Early on in the surveillance, whaddya know, he witnesses a suspicious exchange between Sol and Internal Affairs cop Haywood Cathcart/Brion James. Cathcart instigated Fritz's ouster from the force; he's not a dear friend.\n\nFrom there, the plot starts to get complicated. I think I understood about half of it, the half that's explained (under extreme pressure from Fritz) by a third prominent bad guy. And I'm totally lost as to why a couple of prosperous creeps like Sol and Haywood would have been personally handling their transfers to start with. Or how after the routine 'drop the case' beating in which Fritz incurs a possible concussion and broken ribs, he appears to be fine 24 hours later.\n\nBut I'm probably thinking too hard. Those last two question marks might be examples of what critics refer to when suggesting to forget about plausible plot details, just relax and enjoy the action. Of which there is some on a small scale here, along with solid acting and a presentable script I'm guessing is pretty faithful to the Ellroy model. In a noir film you don't need much else."],"string":"[\n \"Product: It's a non-stop action adventure with Gary Cooper storming the Florida Everglades to put down the Seminole Indian Rebellion of 1840. Under cover of night, his men attack the Indian outpost and rescue a captive beauty held by the hostile tribe. But as they retreat to safety, it's Cooper alone who must fight the Seminole Chief to the death and bring an end to one of history's most explosive uprisings. Starring Gary Cooper, Mari Aldon, Richard Webb, and Robert Barratt.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Entertaining? Yup. Memorable? Nope\\n\\nReview: Background: To consider this a great movie, you probably would have had to be watching when it was released to theaters in 1951. \\\"Distant Drums\\\" offered color, big screen action, a marquee name in the cast with Gary Cooper. All of which Hollywood's major new challenger television didn't, and that was the one-up idea. In its own time, the film looked impressive. And its box office performance reflected that, becoming one of the top twenty grossing films of the year. Today it may ring some pleasant memory bells for the older set.\\n\\nPlot: Fifties life was simpler, and so were most of the movie story lines. Here Coop plays an ex-Army officer who together with his small paramilitary band is called to take out a fortress controlled by gun runners supplying arms to hostile Seminole indians in 1840's Florida. The mission goes perfectly, with the fort destroyed, until a much larger Seminole pursuit force diverts the homebound Cooper group from its planned exit route into the treacherous Everglades swamp. The Seminoles of course follow relentlessly, for eighty minutes of screen time.\\n\\nAssessment: The action and on location photography in the Everglades carry the film. Acting and script are no better than they need to be to support the strengths, although it's a pleasure to see ageless Ray Teal (Bonanza's sherriff Roy Coffee) and folksy Arthur Hunnicutt (Bull from \\\"El Dorado\\\") again. All in all, nothing terribly memorable about the finished product, although the two star ratings from VideoHound and Maltin seem a bit harsh. I think the Amazon consensus (3.9 stars out of five as I write) is closer to the mark.\",\n \"Product: Hell Is for Heroes [VHS]\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Always Moving, Motion- And Emotion-wise\\n\\nReview: How's this for a wrong time/wrong place scenario? A large U.S. army outfit has just moved into a position in rural France during World War II. A quarter mile ahead is an entrenched German force, anchored by a formidable pillbox with a machine gun. The G.I.s turn in for the night, and next morning one very shocked six-man squad discovers that everyone else has quietly pulled out in the dark. No word about a return, or if they're coming back at all. The squad's orders remain to hold the position, against a now presumably much larger group of Germans.\\n\\nIf this weren't tense enough for viewer and remaining six soldiers alike, there's Steve McQueen's character to crank it up another notch. Private John Reese, previously decorated for valor and Master Sergeant, has what we call today an attitude problem. He pushes ungracefully here for a nighttime preemptive attack on the pillbox, while the others are content to follow orders and dig in. And they all DO stay put, at least for a bit. But Reese acts as a spur to keep them--and the fast-paced story--speeding to its hellish climax.\\n\\nNo doubt a few viewers here will initially find the Reese character hellish. I thought so myself when first watching the movie as a kid in the sixties. Probably more than a few theater-going fans of McQueen's then-recent successes in \\\"Wanted: Dead Or Alive\\\" and \\\"The Magnificent Seven\\\" were alienated too by the unaccustomed chippiness of Reese. But I think there's enough evidence here in HIFH to justify showing the guy a little more sympathy. He's not a talker much less a diplomat, but bodily he'll be there for you when things get hot. I've been privileged to come to know a few such people, and it's worth the trouble of getting past the surface to the substance.\\n\\nAnyhow, if I ever get around to compiling my 50 or 100 favorite action movies, this compact little 90-minute masterpiece will certainly be high on the list.\",\n \"Product: VHS 1975\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Five Stars With A Bullet\\n\\nReview: Background: The 1970's, as many veteran viewers know, marked a period of reworking many longtime dubious Hollywood western conventions. Authenticity, or what seemed more plausibly authentic, was in. And this new spin had its advantages; old westerners probably were often crude, rough, unschooled and unhygienic men, outnumbering women on the plains by more than 20 to 1. But one thing they also undoubtedly often were was cooperative. Nobody in an inhospitable habitat featuring brutal winters, deserts, roving bears, snakes and wildcats etc. surmounts all challenges alone; people helped one another because inevitably they would be needing an assist themselves. And \\\"Bite The Bullet\\\" brings this spirit across very well. It's certainly one of the more pleasant aspects of the era to contemplate, and one of the more charming features of this 1975 film too.\\n\\nPlot: A western newspaper sponsors a grueling 700 mile cross country horse race for a winner-take-all $2000 prize in 1908. Sam Clayton/Gene Hackman, Luke Matthews/James Coburn and Mister/Ben Johnson play the seasoned old cowboy hands, Carbo/Jan-Michael Vincent and mysterious Miss Jones/Candice Bergen represent the younger generation, and English sportsman Sir Harry Norfolk/Ian Bannen and Mexican/Mario Arteaga add an international 'all-comers' presence. Sam and Luke are solid friends from their mutual days in the U.S. cavalry during the Spanish-American war. They ride very well, but as it turns out, so does most everyone else.\\n\\nAssessment: How many filmgoers would normally care about such a race except a few equestrian fans? Director Richard Brooks realized that to maintain audience interest, he had to mold fully developed characters of the competitors. So before the race even starts, he devotes over 30 minutes screen time to begin the getting acquainted process when the riders converge to register. And then after the race proceeds across those vast open unforgiving western spaces, you get to know the entrants under pressure just as they do each other. And by the time the race and the movie come to a simultaneous close, you've come to like and care about most if not all. Plot's important, sure, but engaging characters such as these will get you there as well.\\n\\nCredit much of that success with the characters here to uniformly excellent acting. Like everyone else, I expected much from old pros Hackman, Coburn and Johnson going in, but Jan-Michael was a surprise. While I haven't seen all of his films, this was easily the best of those I have. Basically, he grows up during the course of the race, going from a brash, foul-mouthed punk to a more mellow and considerate adult. Dramatically he matches Hackman and Johnson, who offers a memorable deathbed soliloquy on the life of a cowboy. Soundtrack music--which plays nearly nonstop except for an effective mute slo-mo climax--won an Oscar. Photography is almost as good. You may not favor the slow start here but hang on, it just keeps getting better. A winner in any field of westerns.\",\n \"Product: Imprisoned and subjected to extraordinary torments at the hands of the Spanish Inquisition, one man struggles to keep his sanity... and his life.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Hits The Horror Film Heights\\n\\nReview: At age eight in '61, I was still wiping sweat and snot on my tee-shirt sleeves when I first saw this one in the theater. But by my second viewing last night, I would have a greater appreciation for what I'd been looking at. Which was one of prolific cheapie filmmaker Roger Corman's eight soaring adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe stories, 1960-65. If \\\"Pit\\\" was in fact made on his typical budget, you have a hard time noticing given the fully convincing costumes and creepy sets from 1546 Spain. Good enough to merit Oscar attention I'd say, had critics bothered assessing the output of a director previously responsible for classic 1950's drive-in fodder such as \\\"Swamp Women\\\" and \\\"Attack Of The Crab Monsters\\\".\\n\\nAnyhow, Corman/Poe build a story around a secluded oceanfront castle owned by Nicholas Medina/Vincent Price, son of an infamous Spanish Inquisition torturer fortunately deceased. The heritage and his wife's untimely recent death make it tough enough maintaining a mental equilibrium, but really mindbending things start to happen after brother-in-law Francis Barnard/John Kerr arrives from England to inquire into his sister Elizabeth Barnard Medina/Barbara Steele's passing. Nicholas's sister Catherine/Luana Anders and personal physician Dr. Charles Leon/Antony Carbone lend A- dramatic support in a teensy cast of essentially five. There's a satisfying ending, darkness of the material considered. Famed bandleader Les Baxter (who had a couple of #1 single records in the mid-fifties) provides a B+ music track.\\n\\nWith any warm memories dating back to childhood, it's often difficult to suspend your nostalgia and form any reasonably objective judgement. But today there's enough external support to verify that P & P was as good as I'm thinking it was.\",\n \"Product: A Scotland Yard investigator looks into four mysterious cases involving an unoccupied house.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Game Effort Nearly Lives Up To That Killer Title\\n\\nReview: Background: The horror anthology film subgenre appears to date to 1945 and the provocatively titled \\\"Dead Of Night\\\". More than a few hardcore horror fans still consider it the best of them all. It established several distinguishing marks which would become pretty much constants: a fairly long cast list, a quiet little out of the way spot where characters could relate the various creepy stories, and a supernatural skeptic or two who are slow to buy them.\\n\\nSuch productions would flow regularly for about fifteen years, starting with the Vincent Price vehicle \\\"Tales Of Terror\\\" in 1962, activity slowing after the late seventies. Interestingly, it was horror icon Price who declined the segment four part of B-movie actor Paul Henderson in our subject '71 film, due to previous contract commitments.\\n\\nPlot: Sorry--plots plural, five of them counting snippy Scotland Yard inspector Holloway who comes to an unnamed backwater to investigate Henderson's disappearance. Henderson, turns out, is only the most recent of four unfortunate parties to have rented the same secluded mansion. Over the course of the 1:40 film, the house agent who rented the building to each briefs Holloway on its history. ONE, a horror story writer who seemingly got an overdose of atmosphere to stimulate his imagination. TWO, a newly retired stockbroker (Peter Cushing) who wandered into a wax museum of horrors in town nearby to find the spitting waxen image of a lost love. THREE, a widower (Christopher Lee) who hired a tutor for his timid eight year old daughter, with the tutor possibly learning more than any of them. And FOUR, Henderson (Jon Pertwee, an able stand-in for Price) who vanished with girlfriend/co-actor Carla. Holloway's so keen to get to the bottom of things that he insists on investigating out there alone late one night equipped with only a candleabra. Admirable work ethic, but a low percentage move in any self-respecting horror movie.\\n\\nAssessment: Human actors are uniformly terrific in a strictly non-gory effort, although inside and out the house looks more dusty and old than creepy. Stories one and three are suitably chilling and terrifying respectively, the best of the four...or five. The second episode, featuring a couple of single older lonely guys who've never gotten over the same long-ago girl, is more pity-inducing than anything else. And after that gut-twisting third tale, management gracefully eases the tension in segment four; thank God. And of course, as a final touch, you're not unhappy to see Holloway go.\",\n \"Product: A fat man hires a private eye to investigate a Hollywood businessman housing his teen-age sister.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: P.I. Battles Bad People, Booze, And A Thick Plot\\n\\nReview: I missed James Ellroy's debut novel on which this film was based, but the adaptation has the same voiceprint as a number of his subsequent literary blockbusters. Anti-hero protagonist with some deep emotional scars. Sleazeball contacts on both sides of the scrimmage line. Conflict between the two strong enough to strike sparks. Complicated plot, involving cops, politics and the corrupt inner workings of either or both.\\n\\nFritz Brown/Michael Rooker is the lead here, dumped by the LAPD for a drinking problem and working now as a car repossessor and P.I. He's hired by concerned Freddie \\\"Fat Dog\\\" Baker/William Sasso to get the dirt on Sol Kupferman/Howard Gould, a shady fiftyish businessman his 17-year old sister Jane/Selma Blair has moved in with. Early on in the surveillance, whaddya know, he witnesses a suspicious exchange between Sol and Internal Affairs cop Haywood Cathcart/Brion James. Cathcart instigated Fritz's ouster from the force; he's not a dear friend.\\n\\nFrom there, the plot starts to get complicated. I think I understood about half of it, the half that's explained (under extreme pressure from Fritz) by a third prominent bad guy. And I'm totally lost as to why a couple of prosperous creeps like Sol and Haywood would have been personally handling their transfers to start with. Or how after the routine 'drop the case' beating in which Fritz incurs a possible concussion and broken ribs, he appears to be fine 24 hours later.\\n\\nBut I'm probably thinking too hard. Those last two question marks might be examples of what critics refer to when suggesting to forget about plausible plot details, just relax and enjoy the action. Of which there is some on a small scale here, along with solid acting and a presentable script I'm guessing is pretty faithful to the Ellroy model. In a noir film you don't need much else.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":6,"string":"6"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1457,"string":"1,457"}}},{"rowIdx":1458,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A3HD7M4B50KVE9"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"BEMIS 1240200-000 ROUND PLASTIC TOILET SEAT CLOSED FRONT - WITH COVER. This highly economical model is perfect for home usage.\". The summary of the review text is \"Was so happy to find a nice seat to fit my 1991 Eljer toilet!\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"The old lid was beaten up in a tornado but I was unable to find a replacement at any plumbing or building supply store back then so I had to continue using it as ugly as it was for several years. I was so happy to find this on Amazon. The exchange and installation was very easy - my only problem was having trouble getting the new wingnut screwed up to the top of the long screw, it fit too tightly and I couldn't hold onto it with pliers. So I just swapped out the old screws/nuts which whirled up with the flick of a finger :o) Another case of 'they don't make them like they used to'. The seat looks like high quality, is a perfect fit, comfortable and easy to clean. I couldn't be happier with it."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"The old lid was beaten up in a tornado but I was unable to find a replacement at any plumbing or building supply store back then so I had to continue using it as ugly as it was for several years. I was so happy to find this on Amazon. The exchange and installation was very easy - my only problem was having trouble getting the new wingnut screwed up to the top of the long screw, it fit too tightly and I couldn't hold onto it with pliers. So I just swapped out the old screws/nuts which whirled up with the flick of a finger :o) Another case of 'they don't make them like they used to'. The seat looks like high quality, is a perfect fit, comfortable and easy to clean. I couldn't be happier with it."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Spring Action quilting foot raises and lowers the needle to allow fabric to be moved between stitches. Fits the following machines: PE770, LS2125i, XL2230, XL2600i, XL2610, XL3510, XL3750, ES2000, CP6500, CP7500, 1034D, PC210PRW, PC420PRW, SE400, LB6800PRW\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: best free motion foot for the price anywhere!\n\nReview: This original Brother accessory is high quality all the way - very sturdy plastic and a strong spring. It's 1/3 the price of some that are cheap rough metal and have flimsy springs that I have gotten on ebay, besides qualifying for free shipping on a $25 order. (The rest of my order was books). Right out of the package it fits my Brother, my Janomes, and my new Singer. I modified this particular foot to fit my older 70s Singer by bending the top bar down with needlenose pliers since it has a shorter needle shaft. So as I'm concerned it's a universal fit. For the reviewer who counted off points for it being closed toe - that's the style it is instead of open toe. Sometimes you need closed toe if you are stitching over other threads or they will get caught on the open toes. Since I have another closed toe foot I used a craft knife to cut out the plastic between the two red lines on this one, smoothed the edges with sandpaper, and now have a perfect open toe foot :o) I highly recommend the Brother brand for anyone needing a FMQ foot.","Product: Keep your bobbins organized on top of color matching thread spools. Fits on all brands of home sewing and embroidery thread spools. Made of quality rubber that adjust to any spool diameter.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Finally a bobbin holder that really works!\n\nReview: Works perfect in fact. I wish they were a little less expensive since I need so many with 4 drawers of spools, close to a dollar each. There was a bobbin holder in the 'old days' that was the best of all - a simple peg like a nail with a flat head that went through the bobbin and down into the spool, didn't take up nearly as much room as new designs. But I can't find any made like that. I bought the purple ones first called Handi Bobs Pegs and they were a joke and a ripoff - way too skinny to stay in the spool - even old spools. The spool falls over - the peg and bobbin fall off. The clear Handi-bob circles work fine but are hard to insert and remove from the spools. You can get 18 for $7.84 so they are the best bargain.","Product: The Janome Model 8050 is a one of a kind computerized sewing machine. The featured LCD screen and computer memory program enables easy sewing for your project.50 Built-in Stitches including 3 types of 1-step buttonholesSews up to 820 stitches per minuteTouch Panel for stitch selectionLCD message and display screenPerfect Automatic One-step Sensor ButtonholesPowerful DC motor for extra powerBuilt-in Needle ThreaderJam-proof Full Rotary All Metal HookTop loading magnetic drop-in bobbin case system for easy insertion, removal and cleaningRuns whisper-quietBlanket StitchesAutomatic Stop Needle Up or Down Position ControlsFeatures: Easy conversion to freearm Needle Up/Down - needle automatically stops up for easy fabric removal or Down for quick pivoting your choice Fail-safe needle insertion 15 Needle Positions for precise needle placement Auto-declutch bobbin winding See-through bobbin cover for checking thread supply One-hand side thread cutter Easy lay-in threading Horizontal spool pin for snag-free performance Extra-high presser foot lift accommodates thick seams and bulky fabrics SFS (Superior Feed System) 7-piece feed dog insures precise control of all fabrics FreeArm for sleeves, cuffs and hard-to-reach areas Quilting guide for parallel rows of stitches Drop-feed for freemotion applications, darning, attaching buttons 7 mm (1/4\\\") stitch width for attractive designs Built-in storage compartment Halogen lamp provides bright swing area Steady, consistent electronic speed control Convenient carrying handle Touch Panel for stitch selection LCD message and display screen Perfect one-step Sensor Powerful DC motor for extra power Built-in Needle Threader\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: My new Janome 8050 is a little jewel!\n\nReview: To start with, I LOVE this little Janome! I purchased it new from Hancocks a couple of weeks ago and everything is checking out 100%. I bought the 8050 specifically for the speed control and on/off button which I knew would have a learning curve :o) You have to pay several hundred more dollars to get a standard machine with these features. It's full size, the same length and height as my older MC3000 but a good 5-6# lighter. There is an extension table made specifically for this model I would highly recommend if you work with large items. I've been through the manual several times and it's very well written, clear instructions and diagrams cover everything there is to know. I couldn't find anything that had been left out.\n\nI started out by making a sampler of all the stitches to keep for reference, and they all stitched out fine including perfect buttonholes. I have used it to do block piecing, and free-motion stitching on the border of a quilt. I used the regular Janome darning foot and it worked great. I'm doing my best-ever freemotion lettering since I can go at a slow consistent speed which translates to consistent stitches in the text.\n\nYou will need to play around with the speed control and practice a lot to see what speed fits you best since you have to be 'quick on the draw' to stop it in the right spot. Any time you want to go super slow without changing the speed dial just keep the button pressed in. When you get near the end of a seam, you can really slow it down by holding the button in until you are ready to stop, then release it, and it will stop. You can start off super-slow too, by holding the button in until you are ready to go fast, then release the button and off you go. This gives much more control over the stitches similar to using the pedal.\n\nThere's been some concern over the plastic foot holder. You do NOT have to buy a metal snap-on foot holder to use other basic Janome feet, they are interchangeable for the most part. My other Janome feet slide on the plastic holder exactly like what comes with the machine, the feet that came with the 8050 snap on the metal holder and can be used on other machines. Apparently Janome did this solid 1-piece plastic holder that standard feet can slide on/off as a small cost-cutting measure, to where they could offer this amazing value without compromising their quality. I can't see it ever breaking to where it would have to be replaced, it's not cheap plastic. I did discover 3 of my Janome specialty feet that won't fit on the plastic slide-on foot holder that comes with the 8050. Most basic Janome feet work just fine. But the ones with attachment brads on the back - the extra metal partially blocking the slot is in the way of the plastic holder. #1 is the 1/4\" quilting foot with metal guide on the side marked \"O\". The guide is attached with two rivets on the back that extend over toward the middle and block the plastic from seating properly. So if you want to use this foot you will need to purchase the metal snap-on holder. Make sure you get genuine Janome from a dealer, beware of the cheap imitations on ebay as the feet will wobble and the release button is smaller and hard to push. Ask me how I know - I thought I WAS buying Janome. Another that won't slide on the plastic is blind hem foot \"G\" that has a metal guide placed in the center of the toes, attached the same way in the back with brads except on the opposite side. The last one is zigzag foot \"A\" that has a screw on the side. The screw blocks the path for the plastic foot to slide on. There are other variations of Janome A which don't have the screw (I have two from older machines that fit the 8050).\n\nIf you go to the Janome website and look under accessories, you can find these three feet O, G and A, and see what I'm talking about extra metal on the back that covers part of the slot.\n\nI won't ever buy anything but a Janome after reading a zillion reviews on about every brand/model out there and using them for the last 10 years. This is my 6th purchase, counting one for my niece to learn to sew on. Two blew away in a tornado and were replaced with two new ones just like them, never a minute's trouble from any of them. In fact one was rescued from the rubble and cleaned up, has a few scratches but still runs like new. Shows how tough even the computer models are. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with ANY Janome. :o)","Product: Treat yourself to the NEW Mechanical Sewing Machine: the Janome HD3000! It has features that advanced sewers will appreciate. Standard Included Accessories: Blind Hem Foot G, Buttonhole Foot R (Automatic), Hemmer Foot 2mm D, Overedge Foot C, Bobbins, Felt, Lint Brush, Quilting Bar, Screwdriver (large), Screwdriver (small), Seam Ripper, Set of Needles, Spool Holder (large), Spool Holder (small), Spool Pin\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This is one of my Forever machines\n\nReview: I don't use it all the time but would never get rid of it as long as I have a sewing room. Mine is actually the Janome MX3123 from 1998 that was reissued as the HD3000 - every button and function on it is identical. I love that it's so heavy duty and mechanical, it makes the most perfect buttonholes because of that. Even if I sew a garment on a computerized Janome (I have 3 LOL) I still use this to make my buttonholes. It has decorative stitches not on the newer models too. I've never had one single mechanical or maintenance issue ever in all these years, doesn't require oiling. Stitches are always consistent, have never had a thread tension problem. And the adjustable pressure dial is worth its weight in gold. I can actually sew quilt block sandwiches with the pressure on '1' without having to use a walking foot.","Product: The proctor silex 1.5-Quart portable slow cooker is the perfect size for appetizers and dips that need to be kept warm. the gasket lid and lid latch strap makes for easier travel with less spills. the removable stoneware is dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Wonderful little cooker for steelcut oats! update 1-12-15\n\nReview: I've used this crockpot every week for 9 months and it's still a 5 star! Love it! I fix steel-cut oats every 5-6 days (store them in the fridge to heat up a serving at a time in the microwave) and occasionally brown rice. I've been thinking about getting a spare now for whatever future time this one bites the dust :o) My recipe is 1 cup Bobs Red Mill Organic steelcut oats, 3 cups distilled water, 1 tsp salt. Cook on high one hour, stir, cook another hour, stir, turn to low for another hour, stir, then a final 30 minutes on low. So 3.5 hours total. Perfect every time. I set my stove timer one hour at time to stir so they don't make a crust around the edges.\n\nOriginal review 4-5-14\nLove this little cooker so far :o)\nJust got it a couple of days ago hoping to cook steel cut oats overnight on low as one reviewer says they do. I decided I'd better try it in the daytime and the oats were done to perfection in 5 hours on low, so they would have scorched in another 3 hours. If anybody knows a recipe that can keep cooking for 8 hours please let me know. I can still cook them in the daytime then just store in the fridge and dish out to heat up in the micro as needed. I started with 1/2 cup oats and 2 cups water. Had a horrible experience with a new Aroma rice cooker this week (Teflon fumes made me sick besides boiling over and making a mess on the cabinet, so it's going back to WM) so I decided to try brown rice in this pot today. 1 cup rice, 2.5 cups water, 1 tsp salt per online recipes. 3 hours on high then 1 hour on low they were done exactly the way I like rice, pretty soft to eat as cereal with honey and butter. haven't tried any meat or veggie dishes but I would keep it just for perfect oats and rice.","Product: The naples vanity bench is made of hardwood solids with a cream vinyl, cushioned seat and slightly flared legs. Comes with multi step white finish. The bench is protected with a clear coat finish to withstand normal wear and tear. Easy to assemble. Measures 17-inch width by 15-inch depth by 19-inch height.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: What an awesome, heavy, solid, sturdy, very beige bench! (not white) 10 stars!\n\nReview: Don't be fooled by the title calling this white, it's as beige as anything I've ever seen with a yellowish cast and a dark beige top. No problem - I will repaint it bright white with lacquer and reupholster the top. Another thing not mentioned in the description - the beautiful multi-layer finish is lacquer so it can't be painted over with latex without stripping or sanding it down to bare wood. I would give it 10 stars if I could. It's as solid as a rock all assembled. When I was putting it together I was going to deduct a star for having to re-drill the pilot holes for the stretcher screws, but now that it's done I'm so happy with the stool the extra work doesn't matter (Took me over 2 hours). I used a large drill bit to start with so I could make sure I had the right angle through the plastic housing the screw has to go through, by putting a stretcher in place on the leg then starting the drill hole on all 8 pilot holes. The screws wouldn't even begin to go in with a regular screwdriver, I'm afraid to use power tools on assembled furniture. So then I used a 1/8\" bit to drill to a depth of 7/8\", marked with tape so I wouldn't go too deep. It still left enough solid wood to screw down really hard and tight. I also disregarded the instructions and put all 4 legs together with the stretchers first, using wood glue on the ends of all the stretchers and over the dowel pins.then turned them upside down as a unit on the top laying on the dining table, to attach those leg screws. I don't really understand why you would need to attach two legs to the top, then the short stretchers, then the other legs. I had intended to cut shims to fill the gap between the angle brace and the leg top and glue them in so the legs couldn't ever work loose, but it feels so solid that step may not ever be necessary. I spent the same amount on a so-called 'pinewood' bench from another source that ended up a flimsy child's toy stool. plastic legs, fake wood frame, max weight capacity of 80#. I reinforced the inside of the top with 1x2 lumber and made it stout, but it's still child-size. The reason I'm so excited to receive this very high quality Naples bench from Home Styles! I'll add a photo later after I get this one painted bright white.","Product: Mondial Turbo Cycle Vacuum provides cyclonic bagless cleaning that provides strong suction. With its crevice tool, dusting brush and upholstery brush you can adjust the power to clean draperies, upholstery, area rugs, bare floors, car interior and much more. The HEPA Media filter captures over 99% of pet dander, dust mites, pollen and ragweed. One-year limited warranty.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Exactly what I was looking for! 10 stars :o)\n\nReview: Update 2/19/13 - Never mind what I said about it being loud - it's not as loud as my Dyson Slim, just now used them side by side. I just never paid attention to the Dyson to notice the sound before. And the amazing suction - make sure your dusting brush has gaps between the bristles when you clean blinds or you will suck them right out of the window. Thank goodness I had a generic brush head with gaps or it would have been impossible to use it on my blinds. It's so easy to get in tight spots. I LOVE IT!!!\n\n2/14/13 review: I needed a small, portable lightweight vac with lots of suction and no expensive paper dust bags to buy mainly to keep miniblinds clean, and this Mondial fits the bill. The cord is plenty long, and the suction is AMAZING! I already had another duster attachment with lots of bristles which fits perfect, that I will use for blinds, and the other attachments for other needs. It will be perfect for cleaning out my car with the small size and flexible hose. I tried the new Dyson cordless animal DC35, and it was a ridiculous joke for $320, very awkward and cumbersome to try to use besides no suction at all, besides only having 6 minutes max run time with the power brush before it has to be recharged for 3 hours. My swiffer has more suction and does a better job haha I expected the Mondial to be loud as all small portable vacs are, but ear plugs are cheap :o)) I'm a happy camper with my new Mundial!","Product: Bread Slicer Toast Slicer Yummy Sam Toast Cutting Guide Bread Toast Bagel Loaf Slicer Cutter Mold Sandwich Maker Toast Slicing Machine Folding and Adjustable with 5 Slice Thicknesses\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This is a great little bread slicer, heavier and more sturdy tan expected\n\nReview: Was very happy to see how sturdy and substantial this little bread slicer is - I buy sourdough batards from a local bakery. The inside dimensions are 4-3/4\" wide and 6\" tall, so if a loaf is a little wider when laid flat I just turn it on its side and it works just as good. Super easy to adjust depth of slices with a movable insert, from skinny to wide. Plus it is hinged and folds flat in a split second for storage. I wasted money on a cheesy joke from WM for the same amount of money with 4 separate flimsy pieces that are difficult to assemble and disassemble, it's going in the trash since I got this good one.","Product: Relax into the comfort and inviting style of this transitional metal counter stool. Perfect for the kitchen island or an elevated tabletop, the stool features durable metal construction in an egg shell white finish. Complementary in any setting, the stool boasts a decorative back with gentle curves. It round, padded seat features neutral upholstery and offers ample comfort. Its swivel feature makes conversation seamless and easy.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Very sturdy and attractive design stool, ran into some assembly difficulties\n\nReview: oh my, what an ordeal! PROs: Great price; Very attractive design; very sturdy when complete; constructed of strong metal; straightforward assembly. CONs: \"top\" leg frame bent a tiny bit in the center causing feet to be uneven; screw holes not aligned close enough to insert screws without using slip-joint pliers to hold the metal joints straight on the bottom leg ring; footrest too low; very rough seat fabric that my clothes hang on; stiff and rough swivel mechanism; loose screw-in leg levelers that won't stay put.\n\nTo start with, I am a resourceful DIY female in my 70s and not afraid to tackle anything. The assembly was pretty straightforward in the beginning, took about 90 minutes to get it completely together. I dropped that slick little allen wrench a million times before I thought to wrap it in painters tape, that helped a lot. Only to find out when I turned the stool upright the legs were uneven and rocked really bad, more than the little leg levelers could compensate for. So I took it back apart and discovered the 'top' set of legs was bent down a tiny bit in the center where it crosses over and lays on the 'bottom' set of legs, which made both 'top' legs higher off the floor. If it had been perfectly straight, no problem. I put the leg rings back on the legs but with the screws a little loose, took a 2x2 board and laid it on the 'bottom' leg unit right beside the crisscross, and whacked it really hard with a hammer several times. Then did it on the other side of the crisscross. It bent the center of the 'bottom' leg unit down enough (maybe 1/16\"?) that the feet were even. Then when I attached the swivel over the crisscross of the leg units and tightened the screws they pulled the bottom leg back up level with the top leg, and the wobble was back. So I ended up putting washers under the two corners of the swivel attached to the top leg so it couldn't go flush with the bottom leg again, then the feet were level again. Then I tightened all the leg ring screws using pliers to line them up, and the whole thing shifted enough a tiny bit of wobble came back. But I was able to use the screw-in leveling feet to take care of it. Unfortunately those screws are so loose the little feet won't stay where you want them. So I had to add more washers to the two short legs so I could screw the levelers in tight. Wobble conquered. The swivel wouldn't turn at all til I saturated it with WD 40 and it's still stiff and rough feeling, but at least it swivels. The seat felt a little too flat in front for comfort, like it needed a tiny bit of tilt. So I inserted two split-ring washers under the two front screws of the swivel attached to the seat and that feels better. The footrest is about 2\" too low for comfort, I haven't figured out what to do about that yet. Maybe add some blocks of wood underneath the footrest ring to raise it up if I can find longer screws? I also bought a Boraam Florence 24\" stool that isn't exactly perfect fit so I'll decide which of the two works best for me to use at my 35\" high crafting table, paint it bright white and reupholster the seat, and give the other away. I've added some photos to make help sense of my upper/lower leg ramblings :=)","Product: Capture amazing photos with this compact, easy-to-use digital camera. Create sharp images, even from a distance, with the optical zoom. Large LCD display makes it easy to compose shots and view photos. Features SmileShutter technology to capture a smile the moment it happens and face detection technology which captures faces naturally. SteadyShot image stabilization compensates for camera shake and helps prevent blur. Choose from seven scene selections to quickly adjust for specific shooting conditions. High sensitivity ISO 3200 allows for faster shutter speed so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for flash. Film/Camera Type: Digital Image Sensor megapixel: 16.2 MP Focus/Zoom: 8x Optical 16x Digital.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very happy with the quality of this little Sony camera, would buy it again. FOUR flash settings including ON and OFF.\n\nReview: I like the compact size -. takes nice clear shots with true color values, love the outdoor shots and people shot indoors. and it's been very dependable, the battery charge lasts a long time. the only downfall for me is not having a manual, I have difficulty navigating an on-camera manual. I actually bought this over a year ago so for 14 months I couldn't find a way to force-flash photographing collectibles in my not-good lighting conditions, the auto and advanced flash won't go off unless it's super dark. The only setting I was ever able to find on the 'flash' mode was Auto, Advanced, Off. So I had to continue using my Panasonic for that which happened to be the bulk of my picture-taking. Long story short - my Panasonic just died, so I was going to have to buy a new camera. Decided to take one more look at this Sony, turned the little circular dial in the middle under \"DISP\" and came to a setting called \"P\". Voila! there it was! FOUR settings now work on the flash mode - Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off. Now I don't need to buy that new camera :o) A paper manual would have saved me 14 months of aggravation LOL I hope this review helps anyone else who hasn't been able to find the Forced Flash On.","Product: BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED. SHIPS OUT THE NEXT DAY BUSINESS DAY AFTER ORDERING. ENJOY!\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Julianne is a delight, Josh is great. The writer of the screenplay is to blame for the bad reviews\n\nReview: I am a big fan of Julianne Hough, she is beautiful and believable in the part and I hope to see her in more movies. Reminds me of a young Meg Ryan with the sweet smile and choppy haircut. Josh is always great. The big downfall is the storyline being so slow and confusing at times, I actually went to sleep the first time I tried to watch it and was going to give it 1 star. Watched it again the next day and it was better, up to 3 stars. I loved the book and was disappointed there wasn't more substance in the film, it lost the opportunity to be a GREAT movie. They had great chemistry though and I'll probably watch it a 3rd time one of these days :o)","Product: Based on the characters and story from the best-selling book by Stephen King, THE DEAD ZONE is a unique psychological thriller that combines a rich mix of action, the paranormal and a continuing quest for justice. Contains the complete fifth season.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: 5-star SEASON, one star deducted for quality\n\nReview: Dead Zone is my all-time favorite series. Very exciting shows - season 5 met my expectations, no complaints out of the 11 shows. Well maybe they had too many traumatic plots for the little boy JJ to have to experience. After previously purchasing seasons 1-4 and watching them several times it was time to get season 5. I was disappointed to find this was a bare-bones empty box with no inserts, not a single word about episode descriptions. Had to print them off the internet. And at least one episode on each disk skipped in multiple spots and hung up the DVD player until each was polished 2-3 times with Maxell cream and polish. At least I was able to enjoy all the shows at a cheap price after a little work on my part, and will be able to continue enjoying them in the future. Now on to the final season 6! I sure wish they would come up with a 2017 reuntion show :=)","Product: Prepare to experience all-new spellbinding suspense and paranormal adventures as Johnny Smith (Anthony Michael Hall) faces the greatest challenges of his psychically-altered existence in this sixth and final season of The Dead Zone.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent wrap-up for my most favorite ever TV seriesI\n\nReview: I sure hate for it to be over, all 13 episodes are excellent in plots and acting. Well I didn't like the new JJ nearly as much as the kid used in seasons 2-5. I watched Dead Zone on TV as long as reruns played, and have recently bought up the entire series on DVD to enjoy again. And again season 6 is a bare-bones box with insert or episode guide at all just like amazon's season 5, nothing like the original issues of a season. I had to print a guide off the internet to place in the case. And I had to use Maxell polish to get disc 3 to play all the way through without skipping, again like season 5. There was a blooper in epsode 11 called Exile - just curious if anybody else ever noticed. When Alex and Johnny emerge from the submerged car, he asks her about stashing the rescue items in HER trunk (not 'my trunk'). It wasn't her vehicle the truck, it was Johnny's rental car still in the shop for repairs. It would have made sense if it had been her truck submerged but it wasn't. And she mentioned learning how to scuba dive. So how did she manage to find scuba anything in a wide place in the road in Indiana, and how did she manage to get it inside the rental car in the shop? Inconsistencies bug me LOL","Product: Make taping up your package easier and more efficient with Duck Brand Standard Tape Guns. Designed for comfort and ease of use, this tape gun features an adjustable tension control knob that makes it easy to apply your tape onto the box without any frustration or fatigue. Perfect for around the house or office, this packaging tape dispenser is the go-to tool for your packing, mailing or moving needs.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: cheap quality, doesn't work good at all\n\nReview: I HATE this dispenser! after only two rolls of tape the teeth can't cut it anymore even though they aren't gummed up with sticky - the only way to keep from running out extra feet of tape on a box is to cut it off with scissors. Impossible to cut a shorter piece like 6-8\" to apply by hand, again it just keeps rolling it out to infinity until you cut with scissors. Pulling back on the plastic tab on top doesn't help a bit for the teeth to grab the tape. The tape sticks to the metal plate underneath every time you stop and won't dispense at all without giving it a mighty jerk. That metal plate needs to be a lever that you can release the pressure enough to get the tape started rolling. I liked the lighter weight of this one but I'm ready to go back to my extra-heavy old one. All it really needed was to have the goop built up on the teeth removed.","Product: Urethane twin-wheel caster with 7/16" grip-ring stem\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Shepherd brand casters for hardwood are excellent quality!\n\nReview: I highly recommend these high quality casters from Shepherd. I made the mistake of buying 2 sets of polyurethane casters from Green Group a couple of weeks ago to save a little money, but instead wasted about $30. They are rough-rolling and noisy and don't want to swivel and I can't stand to use them. These Shepherd brand casters are smooth as silk and very quiet. Just ordered my second set of Shepherd to replace the cheap ones on my sewing chairs. I noticed the edge of the wheel that touches the floor is about twice as wide on the Shepherd as the Green Group no-name (they are generic with no brand) which is probably one reason they roll around so much better. I read reviews on several brands and saw several instances where the wheels just break off unexpectedly. I don't expect that to happen with these, but if it does I will update my review.","Product: Our electric-powered products help you work smarter, faster and cleaner-without compromises.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This weed trimmer works just great!\n\nReview: I couldn't be happier with this unit. I've had it a year and it works perfect, plenty of power, as good as a gas trimmer in my opinion and much easier for a woman to handle. The weight is balanced well between the two handles so I can use it without a strap for a long time without stopping. The dual line makes the cutting go much faster, you can swing it back and forth with one cut over each area if it's not thick tough weeds, and keep moving. The string lasts a LONG time for me, I use Weedeater brand in the 200' bulk package and rewind the spool myself as it can hold quite a bit more than the B&D replacement spools have on them at a high price, therefore longer before having to rewind.","Product: Say goodbye to your garden hose and hello to the future: the K 2.350 pressure washer from Karcher. This lightweight, compact electric pressure washer delivers more than 30 times as much pressure as your garden hose, making it the perfect tool for keeping your sidewalk, patio, driveway and deck clean of dirt and mud. Attach the included Vario Power Spray (VPS) wand to easily clean a wide variety of surfaces. Simply dial up the right amount of pressure for the job. For more intense cleaning, attach our patented DirtBlaster spray wand, which increases the effective pressure by up to 50-Percent. Weighing in at 14-pound with a small footprint, this pressure washer is an ideal choice for those who place a premium on light carrying weight and minimal storage requirements. Much quieter than a gasoline pressure washer and certified for safety by CSA International, the K 2.350 is perfect for condos, townhomes and urban neighborhoods.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: So far so good - first use of pressure washer\n\nReview: Easy enough to assemble, and the cleaning power is amazing. Compared to my old leaky inconsistent junker from Lowes it's a Cadillac :o) They apparently don't even carry that brand anymore. Did an excellent job of cleaning black mold off concrete patios and sidewalks that built up during the cold wet winter. The connector for the water hose was much easier to get to and hook up. I really like the holder for the two wands to snap into, and the holder for the nozzle itself. The adjustable nozzle which is used with detergent only has about half the power of the pencil-point or whatever it's called, which is strong enough to knock paint off your house. So you will have a little learning curve which nozzle works best for which project.","Product: 4-wheel, Truck or Dolly and a 2-Wheel Hand Truck all in one! What's better is it folds up and only weighs about 15 pounds, so take it anywhere. Whether you are moving boxes or unloading the car; simply unfold the Cosco Shifter and let this lightweight hand truck do all your heavy lifting. The Shifter easily converts from its flat storage position to a 2-wheel upright hand truck or 4-wheel cart with no pins or tools. The flat folding design makes it easy to store in a closet, the garage, or even the trunk of your car.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very pleasantly surprised by the quality of this cart! Just watch your fingers!\n\nReview: Smooth as silk, rolls like a dream. Very heavy, VERY hard to get unfolded the first time with no instructions, I felt like I had wrestled a grizzly by the time I finally figured out how to lock the big wheels in place and get it set up in a platform besides getting my fingers smashed 3 times by the wheels because I didn't understand how it was supposed to unfold (check other reviews). I also got my fingers smashed the first time I tried to fold it back up, so make sure you don't have your fingers under the long handle as it's being pushed down to the big wheels, it will close with a violent snap. My first inclination was to take off a star for lack of instructions, but I'm so happy with it that would be petty. I had two heavy shelves that needed to be hand-carried from outside the garage all the way through the house. One at a time I loaded them right on the cart, pulled it through the garage and 5 rooms where it will get painted, and will use the cart as a platform to raise the shelf up high enough to do the painting. The cart was a Godsend on day 1."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Spring Action quilting foot raises and lowers the needle to allow fabric to be moved between stitches. Fits the following machines: PE770, LS2125i, XL2230, XL2600i, XL2610, XL3510, XL3750, ES2000, CP6500, CP7500, 1034D, PC210PRW, PC420PRW, SE400, LB6800PRW\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: best free motion foot for the price anywhere!\\n\\nReview: This original Brother accessory is high quality all the way - very sturdy plastic and a strong spring. It's 1/3 the price of some that are cheap rough metal and have flimsy springs that I have gotten on ebay, besides qualifying for free shipping on a $25 order. (The rest of my order was books). Right out of the package it fits my Brother, my Janomes, and my new Singer. I modified this particular foot to fit my older 70s Singer by bending the top bar down with needlenose pliers since it has a shorter needle shaft. So as I'm concerned it's a universal fit. For the reviewer who counted off points for it being closed toe - that's the style it is instead of open toe. Sometimes you need closed toe if you are stitching over other threads or they will get caught on the open toes. Since I have another closed toe foot I used a craft knife to cut out the plastic between the two red lines on this one, smoothed the edges with sandpaper, and now have a perfect open toe foot :o) I highly recommend the Brother brand for anyone needing a FMQ foot.\",\n \"Product: Keep your bobbins organized on top of color matching thread spools. Fits on all brands of home sewing and embroidery thread spools. Made of quality rubber that adjust to any spool diameter.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Finally a bobbin holder that really works!\\n\\nReview: Works perfect in fact. I wish they were a little less expensive since I need so many with 4 drawers of spools, close to a dollar each. There was a bobbin holder in the 'old days' that was the best of all - a simple peg like a nail with a flat head that went through the bobbin and down into the spool, didn't take up nearly as much room as new designs. But I can't find any made like that. I bought the purple ones first called Handi Bobs Pegs and they were a joke and a ripoff - way too skinny to stay in the spool - even old spools. The spool falls over - the peg and bobbin fall off. The clear Handi-bob circles work fine but are hard to insert and remove from the spools. You can get 18 for $7.84 so they are the best bargain.\",\n \"Product: The Janome Model 8050 is a one of a kind computerized sewing machine. The featured LCD screen and computer memory program enables easy sewing for your project.50 Built-in Stitches including 3 types of 1-step buttonholesSews up to 820 stitches per minuteTouch Panel for stitch selectionLCD message and display screenPerfect Automatic One-step Sensor ButtonholesPowerful DC motor for extra powerBuilt-in Needle ThreaderJam-proof Full Rotary All Metal HookTop loading magnetic drop-in bobbin case system for easy insertion, removal and cleaningRuns whisper-quietBlanket StitchesAutomatic Stop Needle Up or Down Position ControlsFeatures: Easy conversion to freearm Needle Up/Down - needle automatically stops up for easy fabric removal or Down for quick pivoting your choice Fail-safe needle insertion 15 Needle Positions for precise needle placement Auto-declutch bobbin winding See-through bobbin cover for checking thread supply One-hand side thread cutter Easy lay-in threading Horizontal spool pin for snag-free performance Extra-high presser foot lift accommodates thick seams and bulky fabrics SFS (Superior Feed System) 7-piece feed dog insures precise control of all fabrics FreeArm for sleeves, cuffs and hard-to-reach areas Quilting guide for parallel rows of stitches Drop-feed for freemotion applications, darning, attaching buttons 7 mm (1/4\\\\\\\") stitch width for attractive designs Built-in storage compartment Halogen lamp provides bright swing area Steady, consistent electronic speed control Convenient carrying handle Touch Panel for stitch selection LCD message and display screen Perfect one-step Sensor Powerful DC motor for extra power Built-in Needle Threader\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: My new Janome 8050 is a little jewel!\\n\\nReview: To start with, I LOVE this little Janome! I purchased it new from Hancocks a couple of weeks ago and everything is checking out 100%. I bought the 8050 specifically for the speed control and on/off button which I knew would have a learning curve :o) You have to pay several hundred more dollars to get a standard machine with these features. It's full size, the same length and height as my older MC3000 but a good 5-6# lighter. There is an extension table made specifically for this model I would highly recommend if you work with large items. I've been through the manual several times and it's very well written, clear instructions and diagrams cover everything there is to know. I couldn't find anything that had been left out.\\n\\nI started out by making a sampler of all the stitches to keep for reference, and they all stitched out fine including perfect buttonholes. I have used it to do block piecing, and free-motion stitching on the border of a quilt. I used the regular Janome darning foot and it worked great. I'm doing my best-ever freemotion lettering since I can go at a slow consistent speed which translates to consistent stitches in the text.\\n\\nYou will need to play around with the speed control and practice a lot to see what speed fits you best since you have to be 'quick on the draw' to stop it in the right spot. Any time you want to go super slow without changing the speed dial just keep the button pressed in. When you get near the end of a seam, you can really slow it down by holding the button in until you are ready to stop, then release it, and it will stop. You can start off super-slow too, by holding the button in until you are ready to go fast, then release the button and off you go. This gives much more control over the stitches similar to using the pedal.\\n\\nThere's been some concern over the plastic foot holder. You do NOT have to buy a metal snap-on foot holder to use other basic Janome feet, they are interchangeable for the most part. My other Janome feet slide on the plastic holder exactly like what comes with the machine, the feet that came with the 8050 snap on the metal holder and can be used on other machines. Apparently Janome did this solid 1-piece plastic holder that standard feet can slide on/off as a small cost-cutting measure, to where they could offer this amazing value without compromising their quality. I can't see it ever breaking to where it would have to be replaced, it's not cheap plastic. I did discover 3 of my Janome specialty feet that won't fit on the plastic slide-on foot holder that comes with the 8050. Most basic Janome feet work just fine. But the ones with attachment brads on the back - the extra metal partially blocking the slot is in the way of the plastic holder. #1 is the 1/4\\\" quilting foot with metal guide on the side marked \\\"O\\\". The guide is attached with two rivets on the back that extend over toward the middle and block the plastic from seating properly. So if you want to use this foot you will need to purchase the metal snap-on holder. Make sure you get genuine Janome from a dealer, beware of the cheap imitations on ebay as the feet will wobble and the release button is smaller and hard to push. Ask me how I know - I thought I WAS buying Janome. Another that won't slide on the plastic is blind hem foot \\\"G\\\" that has a metal guide placed in the center of the toes, attached the same way in the back with brads except on the opposite side. The last one is zigzag foot \\\"A\\\" that has a screw on the side. The screw blocks the path for the plastic foot to slide on. There are other variations of Janome A which don't have the screw (I have two from older machines that fit the 8050).\\n\\nIf you go to the Janome website and look under accessories, you can find these three feet O, G and A, and see what I'm talking about extra metal on the back that covers part of the slot.\\n\\nI won't ever buy anything but a Janome after reading a zillion reviews on about every brand/model out there and using them for the last 10 years. This is my 6th purchase, counting one for my niece to learn to sew on. Two blew away in a tornado and were replaced with two new ones just like them, never a minute's trouble from any of them. In fact one was rescued from the rubble and cleaned up, has a few scratches but still runs like new. Shows how tough even the computer models are. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with ANY Janome. :o)\",\n \"Product: Treat yourself to the NEW Mechanical Sewing Machine: the Janome HD3000! It has features that advanced sewers will appreciate. Standard Included Accessories: Blind Hem Foot G, Buttonhole Foot R (Automatic), Hemmer Foot 2mm D, Overedge Foot C, Bobbins, Felt, Lint Brush, Quilting Bar, Screwdriver (large), Screwdriver (small), Seam Ripper, Set of Needles, Spool Holder (large), Spool Holder (small), Spool Pin\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This is one of my Forever machines\\n\\nReview: I don't use it all the time but would never get rid of it as long as I have a sewing room. Mine is actually the Janome MX3123 from 1998 that was reissued as the HD3000 - every button and function on it is identical. I love that it's so heavy duty and mechanical, it makes the most perfect buttonholes because of that. Even if I sew a garment on a computerized Janome (I have 3 LOL) I still use this to make my buttonholes. It has decorative stitches not on the newer models too. I've never had one single mechanical or maintenance issue ever in all these years, doesn't require oiling. Stitches are always consistent, have never had a thread tension problem. And the adjustable pressure dial is worth its weight in gold. I can actually sew quilt block sandwiches with the pressure on '1' without having to use a walking foot.\",\n \"Product: The proctor silex 1.5-Quart portable slow cooker is the perfect size for appetizers and dips that need to be kept warm. the gasket lid and lid latch strap makes for easier travel with less spills. the removable stoneware is dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Wonderful little cooker for steelcut oats! update 1-12-15\\n\\nReview: I've used this crockpot every week for 9 months and it's still a 5 star! Love it! I fix steel-cut oats every 5-6 days (store them in the fridge to heat up a serving at a time in the microwave) and occasionally brown rice. I've been thinking about getting a spare now for whatever future time this one bites the dust :o) My recipe is 1 cup Bobs Red Mill Organic steelcut oats, 3 cups distilled water, 1 tsp salt. Cook on high one hour, stir, cook another hour, stir, turn to low for another hour, stir, then a final 30 minutes on low. So 3.5 hours total. Perfect every time. I set my stove timer one hour at time to stir so they don't make a crust around the edges.\\n\\nOriginal review 4-5-14\\nLove this little cooker so far :o)\\nJust got it a couple of days ago hoping to cook steel cut oats overnight on low as one reviewer says they do. I decided I'd better try it in the daytime and the oats were done to perfection in 5 hours on low, so they would have scorched in another 3 hours. If anybody knows a recipe that can keep cooking for 8 hours please let me know. I can still cook them in the daytime then just store in the fridge and dish out to heat up in the micro as needed. I started with 1/2 cup oats and 2 cups water. Had a horrible experience with a new Aroma rice cooker this week (Teflon fumes made me sick besides boiling over and making a mess on the cabinet, so it's going back to WM) so I decided to try brown rice in this pot today. 1 cup rice, 2.5 cups water, 1 tsp salt per online recipes. 3 hours on high then 1 hour on low they were done exactly the way I like rice, pretty soft to eat as cereal with honey and butter. haven't tried any meat or veggie dishes but I would keep it just for perfect oats and rice.\",\n \"Product: The naples vanity bench is made of hardwood solids with a cream vinyl, cushioned seat and slightly flared legs. Comes with multi step white finish. The bench is protected with a clear coat finish to withstand normal wear and tear. Easy to assemble. Measures 17-inch width by 15-inch depth by 19-inch height.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: What an awesome, heavy, solid, sturdy, very beige bench! (not white) 10 stars!\\n\\nReview: Don't be fooled by the title calling this white, it's as beige as anything I've ever seen with a yellowish cast and a dark beige top. No problem - I will repaint it bright white with lacquer and reupholster the top. Another thing not mentioned in the description - the beautiful multi-layer finish is lacquer so it can't be painted over with latex without stripping or sanding it down to bare wood. I would give it 10 stars if I could. It's as solid as a rock all assembled. When I was putting it together I was going to deduct a star for having to re-drill the pilot holes for the stretcher screws, but now that it's done I'm so happy with the stool the extra work doesn't matter (Took me over 2 hours). I used a large drill bit to start with so I could make sure I had the right angle through the plastic housing the screw has to go through, by putting a stretcher in place on the leg then starting the drill hole on all 8 pilot holes. The screws wouldn't even begin to go in with a regular screwdriver, I'm afraid to use power tools on assembled furniture. So then I used a 1/8\\\" bit to drill to a depth of 7/8\\\", marked with tape so I wouldn't go too deep. It still left enough solid wood to screw down really hard and tight. I also disregarded the instructions and put all 4 legs together with the stretchers first, using wood glue on the ends of all the stretchers and over the dowel pins.then turned them upside down as a unit on the top laying on the dining table, to attach those leg screws. I don't really understand why you would need to attach two legs to the top, then the short stretchers, then the other legs. I had intended to cut shims to fill the gap between the angle brace and the leg top and glue them in so the legs couldn't ever work loose, but it feels so solid that step may not ever be necessary. I spent the same amount on a so-called 'pinewood' bench from another source that ended up a flimsy child's toy stool. plastic legs, fake wood frame, max weight capacity of 80#. I reinforced the inside of the top with 1x2 lumber and made it stout, but it's still child-size. The reason I'm so excited to receive this very high quality Naples bench from Home Styles! I'll add a photo later after I get this one painted bright white.\",\n \"Product: Mondial Turbo Cycle Vacuum provides cyclonic bagless cleaning that provides strong suction. With its crevice tool, dusting brush and upholstery brush you can adjust the power to clean draperies, upholstery, area rugs, bare floors, car interior and much more. The HEPA Media filter captures over 99% of pet dander, dust mites, pollen and ragweed. One-year limited warranty.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Exactly what I was looking for! 10 stars :o)\\n\\nReview: Update 2/19/13 - Never mind what I said about it being loud - it's not as loud as my Dyson Slim, just now used them side by side. I just never paid attention to the Dyson to notice the sound before. And the amazing suction - make sure your dusting brush has gaps between the bristles when you clean blinds or you will suck them right out of the window. Thank goodness I had a generic brush head with gaps or it would have been impossible to use it on my blinds. It's so easy to get in tight spots. I LOVE IT!!!\\n\\n2/14/13 review: I needed a small, portable lightweight vac with lots of suction and no expensive paper dust bags to buy mainly to keep miniblinds clean, and this Mondial fits the bill. The cord is plenty long, and the suction is AMAZING! I already had another duster attachment with lots of bristles which fits perfect, that I will use for blinds, and the other attachments for other needs. It will be perfect for cleaning out my car with the small size and flexible hose. I tried the new Dyson cordless animal DC35, and it was a ridiculous joke for $320, very awkward and cumbersome to try to use besides no suction at all, besides only having 6 minutes max run time with the power brush before it has to be recharged for 3 hours. My swiffer has more suction and does a better job haha I expected the Mondial to be loud as all small portable vacs are, but ear plugs are cheap :o)) I'm a happy camper with my new Mundial!\",\n \"Product: Bread Slicer Toast Slicer Yummy Sam Toast Cutting Guide Bread Toast Bagel Loaf Slicer Cutter Mold Sandwich Maker Toast Slicing Machine Folding and Adjustable with 5 Slice Thicknesses\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This is a great little bread slicer, heavier and more sturdy tan expected\\n\\nReview: Was very happy to see how sturdy and substantial this little bread slicer is - I buy sourdough batards from a local bakery. The inside dimensions are 4-3/4\\\" wide and 6\\\" tall, so if a loaf is a little wider when laid flat I just turn it on its side and it works just as good. Super easy to adjust depth of slices with a movable insert, from skinny to wide. Plus it is hinged and folds flat in a split second for storage. I wasted money on a cheesy joke from WM for the same amount of money with 4 separate flimsy pieces that are difficult to assemble and disassemble, it's going in the trash since I got this good one.\",\n \"Product: Relax into the comfort and inviting style of this transitional metal counter stool. Perfect for the kitchen island or an elevated tabletop, the stool features durable metal construction in an egg shell white finish. Complementary in any setting, the stool boasts a decorative back with gentle curves. It round, padded seat features neutral upholstery and offers ample comfort. Its swivel feature makes conversation seamless and easy.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Very sturdy and attractive design stool, ran into some assembly difficulties\\n\\nReview: oh my, what an ordeal! PROs: Great price; Very attractive design; very sturdy when complete; constructed of strong metal; straightforward assembly. CONs: \\\"top\\\" leg frame bent a tiny bit in the center causing feet to be uneven; screw holes not aligned close enough to insert screws without using slip-joint pliers to hold the metal joints straight on the bottom leg ring; footrest too low; very rough seat fabric that my clothes hang on; stiff and rough swivel mechanism; loose screw-in leg levelers that won't stay put.\\n\\nTo start with, I am a resourceful DIY female in my 70s and not afraid to tackle anything. The assembly was pretty straightforward in the beginning, took about 90 minutes to get it completely together. I dropped that slick little allen wrench a million times before I thought to wrap it in painters tape, that helped a lot. Only to find out when I turned the stool upright the legs were uneven and rocked really bad, more than the little leg levelers could compensate for. So I took it back apart and discovered the 'top' set of legs was bent down a tiny bit in the center where it crosses over and lays on the 'bottom' set of legs, which made both 'top' legs higher off the floor. If it had been perfectly straight, no problem. I put the leg rings back on the legs but with the screws a little loose, took a 2x2 board and laid it on the 'bottom' leg unit right beside the crisscross, and whacked it really hard with a hammer several times. Then did it on the other side of the crisscross. It bent the center of the 'bottom' leg unit down enough (maybe 1/16\\\"?) that the feet were even. Then when I attached the swivel over the crisscross of the leg units and tightened the screws they pulled the bottom leg back up level with the top leg, and the wobble was back. So I ended up putting washers under the two corners of the swivel attached to the top leg so it couldn't go flush with the bottom leg again, then the feet were level again. Then I tightened all the leg ring screws using pliers to line them up, and the whole thing shifted enough a tiny bit of wobble came back. But I was able to use the screw-in leveling feet to take care of it. Unfortunately those screws are so loose the little feet won't stay where you want them. So I had to add more washers to the two short legs so I could screw the levelers in tight. Wobble conquered. The swivel wouldn't turn at all til I saturated it with WD 40 and it's still stiff and rough feeling, but at least it swivels. The seat felt a little too flat in front for comfort, like it needed a tiny bit of tilt. So I inserted two split-ring washers under the two front screws of the swivel attached to the seat and that feels better. The footrest is about 2\\\" too low for comfort, I haven't figured out what to do about that yet. Maybe add some blocks of wood underneath the footrest ring to raise it up if I can find longer screws? I also bought a Boraam Florence 24\\\" stool that isn't exactly perfect fit so I'll decide which of the two works best for me to use at my 35\\\" high crafting table, paint it bright white and reupholster the seat, and give the other away. I've added some photos to make help sense of my upper/lower leg ramblings :=)\",\n \"Product: Capture amazing photos with this compact, easy-to-use digital camera. Create sharp images, even from a distance, with the optical zoom. Large LCD display makes it easy to compose shots and view photos. Features SmileShutter technology to capture a smile the moment it happens and face detection technology which captures faces naturally. SteadyShot image stabilization compensates for camera shake and helps prevent blur. Choose from seven scene selections to quickly adjust for specific shooting conditions. High sensitivity ISO 3200 allows for faster shutter speed so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for flash. Film/Camera Type: Digital Image Sensor megapixel: 16.2 MP Focus/Zoom: 8x Optical 16x Digital.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very happy with the quality of this little Sony camera, would buy it again. FOUR flash settings including ON and OFF.\\n\\nReview: I like the compact size -. takes nice clear shots with true color values, love the outdoor shots and people shot indoors. and it's been very dependable, the battery charge lasts a long time. the only downfall for me is not having a manual, I have difficulty navigating an on-camera manual. I actually bought this over a year ago so for 14 months I couldn't find a way to force-flash photographing collectibles in my not-good lighting conditions, the auto and advanced flash won't go off unless it's super dark. The only setting I was ever able to find on the 'flash' mode was Auto, Advanced, Off. So I had to continue using my Panasonic for that which happened to be the bulk of my picture-taking. Long story short - my Panasonic just died, so I was going to have to buy a new camera. Decided to take one more look at this Sony, turned the little circular dial in the middle under \\\"DISP\\\" and came to a setting called \\\"P\\\". Voila! there it was! FOUR settings now work on the flash mode - Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off. Now I don't need to buy that new camera :o) A paper manual would have saved me 14 months of aggravation LOL I hope this review helps anyone else who hasn't been able to find the Forced Flash On.\",\n \"Product: BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED. SHIPS OUT THE NEXT DAY BUSINESS DAY AFTER ORDERING. ENJOY!\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Julianne is a delight, Josh is great. The writer of the screenplay is to blame for the bad reviews\\n\\nReview: I am a big fan of Julianne Hough, she is beautiful and believable in the part and I hope to see her in more movies. Reminds me of a young Meg Ryan with the sweet smile and choppy haircut. Josh is always great. The big downfall is the storyline being so slow and confusing at times, I actually went to sleep the first time I tried to watch it and was going to give it 1 star. Watched it again the next day and it was better, up to 3 stars. I loved the book and was disappointed there wasn't more substance in the film, it lost the opportunity to be a GREAT movie. They had great chemistry though and I'll probably watch it a 3rd time one of these days :o)\",\n \"Product: Based on the characters and story from the best-selling book by Stephen King, THE DEAD ZONE is a unique psychological thriller that combines a rich mix of action, the paranormal and a continuing quest for justice. Contains the complete fifth season.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: 5-star SEASON, one star deducted for quality\\n\\nReview: Dead Zone is my all-time favorite series. Very exciting shows - season 5 met my expectations, no complaints out of the 11 shows. Well maybe they had too many traumatic plots for the little boy JJ to have to experience. After previously purchasing seasons 1-4 and watching them several times it was time to get season 5. I was disappointed to find this was a bare-bones empty box with no inserts, not a single word about episode descriptions. Had to print them off the internet. And at least one episode on each disk skipped in multiple spots and hung up the DVD player until each was polished 2-3 times with Maxell cream and polish. At least I was able to enjoy all the shows at a cheap price after a little work on my part, and will be able to continue enjoying them in the future. Now on to the final season 6! I sure wish they would come up with a 2017 reuntion show :=)\",\n \"Product: Prepare to experience all-new spellbinding suspense and paranormal adventures as Johnny Smith (Anthony Michael Hall) faces the greatest challenges of his psychically-altered existence in this sixth and final season of The Dead Zone.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent wrap-up for my most favorite ever TV seriesI\\n\\nReview: I sure hate for it to be over, all 13 episodes are excellent in plots and acting. Well I didn't like the new JJ nearly as much as the kid used in seasons 2-5. I watched Dead Zone on TV as long as reruns played, and have recently bought up the entire series on DVD to enjoy again. And again season 6 is a bare-bones box with insert or episode guide at all just like amazon's season 5, nothing like the original issues of a season. I had to print a guide off the internet to place in the case. And I had to use Maxell polish to get disc 3 to play all the way through without skipping, again like season 5. There was a blooper in epsode 11 called Exile - just curious if anybody else ever noticed. When Alex and Johnny emerge from the submerged car, he asks her about stashing the rescue items in HER trunk (not 'my trunk'). It wasn't her vehicle the truck, it was Johnny's rental car still in the shop for repairs. It would have made sense if it had been her truck submerged but it wasn't. And she mentioned learning how to scuba dive. So how did she manage to find scuba anything in a wide place in the road in Indiana, and how did she manage to get it inside the rental car in the shop? Inconsistencies bug me LOL\",\n \"Product: Make taping up your package easier and more efficient with Duck Brand Standard Tape Guns. Designed for comfort and ease of use, this tape gun features an adjustable tension control knob that makes it easy to apply your tape onto the box without any frustration or fatigue. Perfect for around the house or office, this packaging tape dispenser is the go-to tool for your packing, mailing or moving needs.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: cheap quality, doesn't work good at all\\n\\nReview: I HATE this dispenser! after only two rolls of tape the teeth can't cut it anymore even though they aren't gummed up with sticky - the only way to keep from running out extra feet of tape on a box is to cut it off with scissors. Impossible to cut a shorter piece like 6-8\\\" to apply by hand, again it just keeps rolling it out to infinity until you cut with scissors. Pulling back on the plastic tab on top doesn't help a bit for the teeth to grab the tape. The tape sticks to the metal plate underneath every time you stop and won't dispense at all without giving it a mighty jerk. That metal plate needs to be a lever that you can release the pressure enough to get the tape started rolling. I liked the lighter weight of this one but I'm ready to go back to my extra-heavy old one. All it really needed was to have the goop built up on the teeth removed.\",\n \"Product: Urethane twin-wheel caster with 7/16" grip-ring stem\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Shepherd brand casters for hardwood are excellent quality!\\n\\nReview: I highly recommend these high quality casters from Shepherd. I made the mistake of buying 2 sets of polyurethane casters from Green Group a couple of weeks ago to save a little money, but instead wasted about $30. They are rough-rolling and noisy and don't want to swivel and I can't stand to use them. These Shepherd brand casters are smooth as silk and very quiet. Just ordered my second set of Shepherd to replace the cheap ones on my sewing chairs. I noticed the edge of the wheel that touches the floor is about twice as wide on the Shepherd as the Green Group no-name (they are generic with no brand) which is probably one reason they roll around so much better. I read reviews on several brands and saw several instances where the wheels just break off unexpectedly. I don't expect that to happen with these, but if it does I will update my review.\",\n \"Product: Our electric-powered products help you work smarter, faster and cleaner-without compromises.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This weed trimmer works just great!\\n\\nReview: I couldn't be happier with this unit. I've had it a year and it works perfect, plenty of power, as good as a gas trimmer in my opinion and much easier for a woman to handle. The weight is balanced well between the two handles so I can use it without a strap for a long time without stopping. The dual line makes the cutting go much faster, you can swing it back and forth with one cut over each area if it's not thick tough weeds, and keep moving. The string lasts a LONG time for me, I use Weedeater brand in the 200' bulk package and rewind the spool myself as it can hold quite a bit more than the B&D replacement spools have on them at a high price, therefore longer before having to rewind.\",\n \"Product: Say goodbye to your garden hose and hello to the future: the K 2.350 pressure washer from Karcher. This lightweight, compact electric pressure washer delivers more than 30 times as much pressure as your garden hose, making it the perfect tool for keeping your sidewalk, patio, driveway and deck clean of dirt and mud. Attach the included Vario Power Spray (VPS) wand to easily clean a wide variety of surfaces. Simply dial up the right amount of pressure for the job. For more intense cleaning, attach our patented DirtBlaster spray wand, which increases the effective pressure by up to 50-Percent. Weighing in at 14-pound with a small footprint, this pressure washer is an ideal choice for those who place a premium on light carrying weight and minimal storage requirements. Much quieter than a gasoline pressure washer and certified for safety by CSA International, the K 2.350 is perfect for condos, townhomes and urban neighborhoods.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: So far so good - first use of pressure washer\\n\\nReview: Easy enough to assemble, and the cleaning power is amazing. Compared to my old leaky inconsistent junker from Lowes it's a Cadillac :o) They apparently don't even carry that brand anymore. Did an excellent job of cleaning black mold off concrete patios and sidewalks that built up during the cold wet winter. The connector for the water hose was much easier to get to and hook up. I really like the holder for the two wands to snap into, and the holder for the nozzle itself. The adjustable nozzle which is used with detergent only has about half the power of the pencil-point or whatever it's called, which is strong enough to knock paint off your house. So you will have a little learning curve which nozzle works best for which project.\",\n \"Product: 4-wheel, Truck or Dolly and a 2-Wheel Hand Truck all in one! What's better is it folds up and only weighs about 15 pounds, so take it anywhere. Whether you are moving boxes or unloading the car; simply unfold the Cosco Shifter and let this lightweight hand truck do all your heavy lifting. The Shifter easily converts from its flat storage position to a 2-wheel upright hand truck or 4-wheel cart with no pins or tools. The flat folding design makes it easy to store in a closet, the garage, or even the trunk of your car.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very pleasantly surprised by the quality of this cart! Just watch your fingers!\\n\\nReview: Smooth as silk, rolls like a dream. Very heavy, VERY hard to get unfolded the first time with no instructions, I felt like I had wrestled a grizzly by the time I finally figured out how to lock the big wheels in place and get it set up in a platform besides getting my fingers smashed 3 times by the wheels because I didn't understand how it was supposed to unfold (check other reviews). I also got my fingers smashed the first time I tried to fold it back up, so make sure you don't have your fingers under the long handle as it's being pushed down to the big wheels, it will close with a violent snap. My first inclination was to take off a star for lack of instructions, but I'm so happy with it that would be petty. I had two heavy shelves that needed to be hand-carried from outside the garage all the way through the house. One at a time I loaded them right on the cart, pulled it through the garage and 5 rooms where it will get painted, and will use the cart as a platform to raise the shelf up high enough to do the painting. The cart was a Godsend on day 1.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":18,"string":"18"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1458,"string":"1,458"}}},{"rowIdx":1459,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A3P738KVXL2YYM"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"National Hardware Yardlock is an innovative keyless lock designed for wood or vinyl gates. Dependable in extreme weather, Yardlock works without electronics or batteries by setting your own combination to lock and unlock your gate. Works on both in-swinging and out-swinging gates and backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Yardlock is easy to install and simple to operate meaning youll protect your yard, barbecue, patio furniture, and pool in no time.\". The summary of the review text is \"Good lock and easy set up.\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Once we received this gate lock my husband installed it on our vinyl fence gate (6 feet by 3 feet). The entire install took him about 20 minutes and went very smoothly. The only drawback for us was that the gate had to be reversed first so that it would swing into our yard rather than the way it was set up with the gate opening out from our yard. The reason for this is so that the combination lock would be installed outside of our fenced in area. Overall, the lock is sturdier than we expected but as with most gate locks, it would be rather easy to circumvent the locked gate. So, this not a real strong deterrent to prevent someone from entering. It does work well for us as we use our fenced back yard for our two German Shepherds and this lock is more than sufficient for keeping our gate from being left open accidently or to prevent someone (a child) from wandering into the yard with the dogs out. Overall, we are very happy with this product and would definitely recommend it."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Once we received this gate lock my husband installed it on our vinyl fence gate (6 feet by 3 feet). The entire install took him about 20 minutes and went very smoothly. The only drawback for us was that the gate had to be reversed first so that it would swing into our yard rather than the way it was set up with the gate opening out from our yard. The reason for this is so that the combination lock would be installed outside of our fenced in area. Overall, the lock is sturdier than we expected but as with most gate locks, it would be rather easy to circumvent the locked gate. So, this not a real strong deterrent to prevent someone from entering. It does work well for us as we use our fenced back yard for our two German Shepherds and this lock is more than sufficient for keeping our gate from being left open accidently or to prevent someone (a child) from wandering into the yard with the dogs out. Overall, we are very happy with this product and would definitely recommend it."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: For the writer at heart. Each issue focuses on the craft of writing, the tools and information for writing, and the markets for writing. Features examine how to write and sell magazine and newspaper articles, books, plays, poetry and scripts.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Like a mini writer's conference in each issue!\n\nReview: ... This magazine contains some GREAT articles that will inspire the beginning writer and help established writers hone their skills. The articles are written by seasoned writers -- most of them have a regular column every month. For example, Nancy Kress, a well known novelist in her own right, is a regular contributor to a column exploring areas of fiction (for example: description, dialogue). In the December 2002 issue she discusses stereotypes in fiction -- where they can enhance and where they can detract. The December 2002 issue also contains an interview with Alice Sebold, author of the successful novel \"The Lovely Bones\" -- every issue contains an interview with an author, from the wildly famous to the newly famous.\nHere's a sampling of articles found in the December 2002 issue of Writer's Digest: Interview with Alice Sebold, 365 writing prompts to keep you writing all year, how to read in public with confidence, earn extra bucks from special events, how to beat the 7 freelance demons, writing clinic: fine-tune narrative voice. There are regular columns dealing with fiction, non-fiction, poetry, scripts, ask the lawyer, and so much more. All of the issues I've received (I subscribe) have been just as full as this one is.\nIf you are an aspiring writer, buy the magazine. Can't afford to go away to a writer's conference? This magazine is like a mini writer's conference that comes to your door every month to lift your spirits and inspire you. Reading this magazine will make you feel that your writing dreams just might come true.","Product: The South Main Hardware 1-1/4 inch #8 Black coarse thread bugle head drywall screws with #2 PHILLIPS drive are great multipurpose fasteners. These screws include a sharp point and are delivered in a sturdy cardboard box package. Drywall screws are primarily used for installing drywall in houses, buildings and offices. There are approximately 1,800 screws in this 9lb. Package and they are perfect for jobs big and small. Also available in a 3lb. Box.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great screws for many projects!\n\nReview: I ordered these screws for my husband as he told me that these were his \"go to\" screws for most of his DIY projects. He said that they are great for putting up sheetrock as well as very useful on a lot of woodworking projects. Both the length and the course thread make them invaluable in holding projects together. They are also handy for mounting pictures and other items on sheetrock walls. He has used these to hang all of our paintings, photos and other assorted items on the walls of our home. Also, they come in a box containing 9 pounds of screws so he won't be running out of them anytime soon. There is not a whole lot that you can say about a box of screws, but he is very happy to have these on hand.","Product: A great starter pack to begin Smashing yourself or to give as a gift. This all-in-one K and Company SMASH Blue Folio Gift Pack includes 1 folio with photo sleeves, 1 elastic pen band, 70 sticky notes, 1 list pad, 1 wallet folio, 2 paper clips, 8 stickers strips, 1 roll of tape and 1 reseal able, decorative bag.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very nice comprehensive set to start Smash Book Scrapbooking\n\nReview: This is an ultra cool set! The book itself doesn't have as many pages as I would like. Still, the paper stock is relatively heavy and has beautiful designs that you just hate to cover up. The pen is a very cool marker with a fairly sharp line and the glue stick works great and all-in-all I would definitely buy the pen separately. The set also comes with a band that is very finely sewn and clearly is very well made. I would also buy this band separately. This pink design comes with pastel post it style stickers, but they don't stick well on their own, so I used the glue stick to help keep them down along with the absolutely beautiful pale yellow and pink washi tape that came with this set. The book is a very solid design with a wide binding that should allow a lot of smashing. I'm a little torn with how few pages this book contains and found myself wondering if this could be done with another type of book, but I'm not sure anything else would work as well. I already started using this book for things I have and things I want and overall interesting tidbits to share. If you're interested in Smash Book scrapbooking, this is an awesome set to start with.","Product: Pretty and functional--what could be better! You'll love the convenience of this Washi Tape & Dispenser set by We R Memory Keepers. The useful dispenser comes with 20 rolls of pretty washi tape in two different widths to use in all your card making, scrapbooking, and other paper crafts. Organize, store, and dispense your washi tape in style with this lazy Susan style caddy. It looks great on any desktop with its white, matte finish and will keep all the rolls handy and ready to use. Small sections just inside the front edge will hold paper clips, buttons, brads, and other small embellishments. Simply spin the dispenser to the tape you need and pull off just enough for your project! You'll get one dispenser and 20 rolls of washi tape, each with more than 25' of tape (that's more than 500 feet of washi tape!) in this Washi Tape & Dispenser set by We R Memory Keepers.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: a fabulous thing for scrapbooks and decorating planners\n\nReview: Got this as a gift for my birthday from my husband - what a fabulous thing for scrapbooks and decorating planners. I'm not a scrapbooker unless you count my Smash Book and my heavily decorated planner pages. This is a super tape dispenser for the multitude of washi tape rolls that this dispenser comes with - washi tape can be really expensive, so this was a great set to get and I've been enjoying ever since. It makes it really easy to pull off and cut a long or short piece without fumbling around with scissors. Like a regular tape dispenser, each section has a roller that holds the tape and a cutting blade to cut the tape. There was only one negative - the washi tape doesn't hold well to the blade after cutting. But bear in mind, washi tape isn't generally super sticky, so this is more a function of the tape. Every week, I sit down with my stickers and this tape dispenser and decorate my planner for the week. I have found this dispenser to be a real asset and a great way to store and cut washi tape.","Product: No controller adapters, no cables, just completely wireless DTS Headphone: X 7.1 Channel Surround Sound that puts you in the center of the action. Designed for Xbox One, the powerful Ear Force Stealth 500X delivers incredible interference-free wireless audio and chat through a comfortable, functional headset design. The Stealth 500X also includes a mobile cable for making calls, mobile gaming or for connecting a phone to get text or call notifications while gaming.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Good, solid set of headphones.\n\nReview: These came nicely packaged and are fully charged and ready to use right out of the box. Note: a software update has to be installed before these will operate properly. Otherwise, this set is pretty much plug and play, after plugging the dock into your Xbox One word of caution, don't fly by the seat of your pants, follow the directions, do the update, and follow the link up directions to the letter.\n\nThe headset itself was easily adjustable. I like that the arm that holds the headset in place makes a small tick tick sound as you size them, so you can control expansion without making giant changes and then having to readjust all over again. They still grip your head and feel like they fit a little too tight, but they aren't broken in yet. Still, they were a bit uncomfortable I was continuously aware that I had them on. Im assuming that will change when they are broken in. The headset has a bendable microphone, so you can place it exactly where it is best for you.\n\nI found the volume a little loud and the tiny volume wheel is not intuitive while the headset is on - it was easier to turn the headphones down while off. I come from the 70-80s rock generation where loud was the way, so my hearing isn't as good as it could be, but I still found these a little on the loud side.\n\nFor completeness, I also did test the plug and play capabilities with other audio devices. When I plugged the headphone wire into my Galaxy Note 4, the music output was stereo, picking up high and low notes. Sound quality was very good. While I did get stereo sound through my phone with these headphones, it wasn't the case when hard-wiring to my computer sound only came through the one side of the headset. To be clear, the sound quality for music wasn't the greatest, certainly not on the level of a good pair of audio headsets made for music listening. But for gaming, you could hear a pin drop... or someone coming up behind you in the game.\n\nThis is a good, solid set of headphones. and it was great not to be tied down with wires between the headset and the gaming console.","Product: The Steel Series Siberia v3 Prism radiates with 16.8 million brilliant colors in various customizable modes while still offering the legendary comfort of the Siberia series. The iconic Siberia suspension headband returns offering enduring, lightweight comfort for hours of gaming. Powerful, next-gen Steel Series speaker drivers deliver rich, detailed sound for enhanced gameplay. When using the built-in USB connection on PC or Mac, and Steel Series Engine 3 software, you can further customize the high-end sound and illumination options. Noise-reducing, memory-foam ear cushions aid in isolating the natural sounds and powerful bass. A retractable, flexible crystal-clear microphone can be muted with the flip of a switch behind the ear cup.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: A bit of a disappointment\n\nReview: These headphones were a bit of a disappointment.\n\nFirst the good part: the overall sound was crystal clear and beautiful. The microphone tucks away within the set and is easy to pull out to use. While in use the color on the exterior changes every few seconds, which was really cool.\n\nNow here is the main problem - the headphones do not adjust well to a man's head. My adult son used them for the day and found they didn't fit him well at all and when he tried to adjust for size the little, thin elastic that holds the padded piece on the set popped off completely (I was with him and he wasn't rough with the band) - this speaks to a very poor construction on an expensive headset. Not to be deterred, he tried to wear them anyway, only to find that after a very short time it felt like the rigid top bands were digging into the top of his head even with the padding still in place. Additionally, he said he felt like he couldn't pull them down enough to fit over his ears completely, leaving his earlobes being pinned down by the padding.\n\nPoor sizing seems to be a common issue with these headphones. They are very difficult to resize to fit a larger head. Unfortunately the only sizing adjustment (the elastic bands) broke after one use.","Product: One of our most unique, versatile products for all skin types that doubles as a layering product to use over day or night moisturizers for extra hydration. Can also be used alone as a lightweight hydrator for oily skin. Formulated with ginkgo extract, ceramides and ginseng extracts that provide nourishing benefits for the skin.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Thin gel formula, easy to apply\n\nReview: This is an unusual product that is sort of moisturizer booster. I already use some pretty intense serums and moisturizers for my normal to dry skin. Honestly, when I applied this serum after my moisturizer, as instructed, I didn't notice much of a difference, possibly because I already use some serious moisturizers. Directly applied to the skin, it soaks right in without leaving a greasy, sticky feel behind. When I tried it again, this time mixing two drops in with my moisturizer, I did notice a slightly more hydrating feeling to my moisturizer. So that is the way I'll use it from now on, or alternately as a serum under the moisturizer. I do love Mario Badescu products, but don't think I'll replace this serum after it runs out. I gave it a 5 mainly because I really like the texture of the product and ease of application.","Product: One of our most unique, versatile products for all skin types that doubles as a layering product to use over day or night moisturizers for extra hydration. Can also be used alone as a lightweight hydrator for oily skin. Formulated with ginkgo extract, ceramides and ginseng extracts that provide nourishing benefits for the skin.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Thin gel formula, easy to apply\n\nReview: This is an unusual product that is sort of moisturizer booster. I already use some pretty intense serums and moisturizers for my normal to dry skin. Honestly, when I applied this serum after my moisturizer, as instructed, I didn't notice much of a difference, possibly because I already use some serious moisturizers. Directly applied to the skin, it soaks right in without leaving a greasy, sticky feel behind. When I tried it again, this time mixing two drops in with my moisturizer, I did notice a slightly more hydrating feeling to my moisturizer. So that is the way I'll use it from now on, or alternately as a serum under the moisturizer. I do love Mario Badescu products, but don't think I'll replace this serum after it runs out. I gave it a 5 mainly because I really like the texture of the product and ease of application.","Product: The Age Defying Solutions kit is exclusively formulated to accelerate cellular turn-over, boost antioxidant protection, help increase firmness, smooth, brighten and refine for radiant, ageless skin.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: I really wanted to love this set, but scent was too strong\n\nReview: I really wanted to love this Juice Beauty Age Defy Solutions Set. The set is composed of 5 different parts of the system:\n\nCleansing Gel - 2 fluid ounces\nAge Defy Serum - 0.25 fluid ounces\nAge Defy Moisturizer (for nighttime) - 0.5 fluid ounces\nSPF 15 Moisturizer (for daytime) - 0.5 fluid ounces\nPeel Full Strength - 0.5 fluid ounces\n\nI didn't mind that these were deluxe sample size; the kit is only $39, and this is a great starter set of an expensive brand.\n\nI had high hopes for this set since I have <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Juice-Beauty-Stem-Cellular-Repair-Eye-Treatment-0-5-fl-oz/dp/B004I14JD6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Repair Eye Treatment, 0.5 fl. oz.</a> and love it. Unfortunately, I have mixed feelings about each of the products in this set.\n\nGreen Apple Cleansing Gel - this is actually one of the only two parts of the set that I liked, sort of. It is extremely watery and ran right out of my hand the first time I tried to use it. Seriously, it is very watery. Still, it felt like it cleansed well and didn't have a strong scent. It didn't over-dry my skin like so many cleansers can.\n\nGreen Apple Age Defy Serum - this was slightly viscous, more like a thin gel. I followed all the directions to the letter and didn't see any benefit or change at all after using it twice a day for a week.\n\nGreen Apple Age Defy Moisturizer - I have very dry skin and this moisturizer was actually too heavy and uncomfortable for me, which is rare. If you have extremely dry skin you may like this, but it was too waxy-feeling for me. Unfortunately, the clincher here was the super strong smell, and no it doesn't smell fresh like apples, it smells almost like sour apple, and not in a good way.\n\nGreen Apple SPF 15 Moisturizer - this had the same awful smell that the regular moisturizer had. This was very waxy, didn't absorb well, and had the same heavy white coloring to it that regular sunscreen has and didn't absorb well. Stayed very waxy all day.\n\nGreen Apple Full Strength Peel - this is second of two parts I liked. This is a nice medium thick gel that you smooth on and leave on for 10 minutes then rinse off. The saving grace here was that it didn't have the same heavy scent that moisturizers had. Peel is a bit of a misnomer since this is a rinse off product. I didn't notice a difference in my skin when I used this, but perhaps if it was used for more weeks than just two, there may have been some benefit.\n\nSo, even though the cleanser and the peel where fairly nice, not great, the moisturizers were the clincher for me. The unpleasant scent was too unpleasant to keep using them.","Product: Inspired by the reminiscence of the past year and the celebration of a new year to come. Experience sophisticated and sensual golds and smoky browns with holiday touches of rich raisins and the season's newest berries.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Beautiful palette with a horrible little brush\n\nReview: I've been wishing for this palette, or at least an EM palette, for a long time. This is a limited edition New Year's palette. Other than the sparkle I'm not sure how it relates to New Years - these are colors that can be worn year round. There are quite a few things I really like about the palette:\n\n1. It has a magnetic clipless closure that stays securely shut unless you open it\n2. The mirror is a nice enough size that you could bring it somewhere with you and freshen up your look\n3. The colors are dramatic without being gaudy\n4. The compact itself feels heavy and very solid - feels like it is made to last a long time\n5. It's refillable - when you use up a favorite shadow or lip shade, you can pop another one in\n\nI tried nearly all the eye colors and they looked nice without looking overpowering. The two little lip colors were beautiful, especially when you put the dark one on first and top it with the light shimmery shade - felt good too. Though the blush looks very dark, with the right brush and a bit of practice it went on looking natural instead of made up.\n\nThere was just one negative about this entire package, but it's not a deal breaker: The brush that came with the set is not a good brush for eyes. The larger end didn't layer the color on well and was a tad too firm and too small to be effective. Seemed more like a decent lip brush, but didn't work for lids - I ended up using one of my own favorite brushes. The smaller chiseled end did work well for using the shadow to line the eyes.\n\nAll in all, even with the horrible little brush, this is one of the most beautiful sets I've gotten recently. The color goes on light, but you can put more on for a more dramatic look. Also, the shimmery shadow is not an overly bright shimmer, a subtle soft shimmer.","Product: Model A-9 Burr Coffee Mill, designed in 1938 and was the first electric Coffee Grinder\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The search for the perfect coffee grinder had ended ...\n\nReview: My husband and I are serious coffee fans, not just regular coffee, freshly ground coffee brewed right after grinding. So we are always searching for the best pot and, of course, the best grinder. Well, the grinder search has ended with this excellent one.\n\nAnyone who has ever owned a KitchenAid appliance knows they are heavy-duty and made to last. This is no exception. It has a heavy metal stand that holds the grinder, screwed on top of that is a heavy glass container that holds the beans, and that is all topped by a screwed on metal lid. You can adjust the grind from super fine to large, depending on how strong you like your coffee. The front of the grinder has a little metal flap that lifts just enough to dispense the grounds into the heavy measuring glass that fits up next to the base, keeping grounds where you want them.\n\nOther grinders have been relegated to storage or given away. This grinder takes center stage as the best we've ever had. Our search has ended with this, the perfect grinder.","Product: Hard surfaces cleaner that uses a 13\"cleaning surface to vacuum debris, wet clean and squeegee hard surfaces dry. Convenient Fol-Down handle for easy storage in closet. Dual tank design with a separate tank for clean solution and dirty. Tanks are tranlucent for easy viewing and filling. They are also easy to remove. Two motor system utilizes one motor to create powerful suction and the other to drive the brush system.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The greatest thing since sliced bread!\n\nReview: This is the greatest invention since sliced bread. I have a house full of animals and people so my floor can get pretty dirty in a very short time. That's where this little wonder works its miracles.\n\nIn the past I had to drag out the mop every time the dogs came in with mud on their feet. Now I pull out this easy to load and easy to clean machine. It's circular spinning brushes leave absolutely nothing behind. I have used it on both my kitchen and my sealed hardwood floors with spectacular results.\n\nI recently saw a commercial on TV, which claimed that the floormate leaves the floor completely dry. No it doesn't. It leaves a tiny film of moisture on the floor that dries so fast you might miss it. The mop left far more moisture than this machine does.\n\nThis is a great machine, worth every penny. It works great, is easy to clean after you're finished, it's light and easily maneuverable, and makes life a whole lot easier when cleaning time comes. I love this machine and think you will love it too.","Product: Commercial Shelving Unit 36\"W x 12\"D x 75\"H with box beam shelf design and double-sided compression clips support loads up to 750 lbs. per shelf, evenly loaded. Unit includes 4 posts and cross braces. Shelves can be easily repositioned in one-inch increments. Shelves feature corner brackets which help prevent rocking and improve overall stability and rigidity. A hat channel under every shelf increases overall strength. Steel construction with durable powder coat finish.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Took some skill to assemble, very sturdy\n\nReview: This is a really great shelf set. It's made from heavy metal framing and has cross-braces on three sides (back and both sides) that keep it truly square. It took my husband a couple hours to construct without any need for assistance. He said the most difficult thing was that every corner had size screw and bolt sets in it and it was a bit difficult to get a good hold on them in such tight space, but he was able to do it and was really pleased with the result. The only negative thing about this set is that it is not very deep, about a foot. My biggest worry is having the shelf topple over since it has such a narrow base, but two heavy boxes on the bottom base shelf, did stabilize this shelf system quite nicely. It's a bit tall, but perfect for the basement or in your garage.","Product: Progressive International is your source for the widest range of functional, inventive and fun kitchen tools and great ideas put into practice. Our functional gadgets, tools, food-prep items and household products make cooking and meal preparation more efficient and fun. At Progressive, passion and creativity unite to create the right balance of form and function for today's cooks. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products. Prep works products from Progressive International are created by people who understand having the correct kitchen tool can make your cooking experience more enjoyable. prep works -essential items for today's cook. We asked how we could make the experience of grating better. We wanted to make a grater that was a good value for the consumer. We wanted one that was easy to control and fit our consumer's lifestyle. The result is S4. We have 4 simples objectives for our S4 graters: Sharp, Straight, Simple and Smart. Each Progressive S4 etched stainless steel grating surface features our Progressive International patent pending design. The extra sharp grating surface grates and zests faster, smooth and straight, resulting in a higher output. The Progressive grate and measure set includes a medium and fine blade, a snap lid and a 2-cup storage container. The grater is comfortable to hold and easy to use with its non skid base. Grate into the clear container with measurements up to 1-1/2-cup on the side of the container. The lid and graters snap together for easy storage. The grater measures 7-inch by 3-1/2-inch and is dishwasher safe.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Awesome shredding, but a bit awkward\n\nReview: The concept of this shredder appealed to me, shredding right into a measuring cup and sealing for storage couldn't get much better. We cook a lot in this household, not just simple fare, but often way more complicated dishes that require shredded ingredients. We thought this would prove a very useful thing to have in our cooking arsenal. It did just that, but didn't win a contest with my <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/KitchenAid-KG300-Box-Grater-Black/dp/B0000655YB/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">KitchenAid KG300 Box Grater, Black</a>. Here are a few detailed pros and cons:\n\nPros: The blades are very sharp and grated easily. I recently made a gourmet mac and cheese with three cheeses. The large grate side made nice smooth grated cheddar and mozzarella, while the small grate side made the most delicate, wispy grates from my block of fresh parmesan quickly and easily. I used most of it right away, but used the sealing lid to refrigerate the rest until dinner was served.\n\nCons: The shape is a little uncomfortable to hold for more than a few minutes and put a lot of strain on my hands. I don't have arthritis in my hands, but my thumb joint was actually a little sore after using this grater. This could cause real problems for people who have problems with their hands.\n\nI'll still use this grater for small grating jobs, but when I have a lot of grating to do, I'll go straight to the box grater where I can easily hold the top handle without straining my hand.","Product: The 3M TEKK Protection rug anchor system helps prevent trips and falls. Using patanted 3M technology it's the best solution for holding rug corners and edges down firmly.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Held in spite of my giant dog skidding across the rug\n\nReview: We have a hardwood floor in our family room with an area rug in the center of the space not occupied by furniture - a big empty space. We also have a young 100 pound German Shepherd who loves to come flying into the room and skid across the carpet. We had the carpet landing all over the place every time he flew through the room. In spite of trying everything - from those large rubber liners under the rug and regular velcro, to a screw in the corner - nothing worked. That is, until now.\n\nWhen you open the packaging, the first thing you notice is that this is not your momma's velcro. There is no soft, fuzzy side to any part of this anchor system. Both sides feel like a very tight, thin hook-type velcro. I couldn't figure out how to use this product until I played with it before sticking it to the corners of the rug. Yes, much like my dog, I like to fly by the seat of my pants, rarely reading directions. Closer examination revealed that when you press the two surfaces together - firmly - that they stick firmly, locking together. The only thing left was to clean the floor and carpet, then stick these corners. This system is close to perfect, rarely popping apart when my giant dog flies through the room. No, it isn't perfect when faced by the giant sheppie (nothing could ever stand up to that 100% of the time), but this system stands up to my dog most of the time and stands up to everyone and everything else.","Product: This shallow rectangular pan is designed to bake a thin layer cake that can be covered with filling then rolled for a special occasion treat. The nonstick coating is ideal for preparing jelly rolls, yule logs, pumpkin rolls, or sheet cakes without sticking problems and ensures easy cleaning.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This bakers dream bread pan\n\nReview: I bake bread all the time. I love to bake. Regular cooking not so much. This is the best bread pan I've ever owned. It's on par with my Pullman loaf pan. First, it's very heavy, as I would expect with KitcheAid. It has a non-stick finish on the inside, which necessitates hand washing. But this pan is worth the extra work. Also, it very evenly browned my yeast bread loaf bottom and sides very nicely and evenly. It performed easily as well with my next loaf - a banana bread, most commonly known as a batter bread. Performed like a dream with this too. This is the absolute perfect loaf pan and I'll be on the lookout for more KitchenAid pans now that this one has performed so well and is so well made.","Product: The InterDesign Coffee Pod Organizer makes it easy and convenient to store all your coffee pods in one place. Keep in your kitchen, office or anywhere! This stackable unit includes 3 drawers with chrome handles, so just organize, brew, and GO!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great little container with many potential uses\n\nReview: This is a very cool plastic organizer. Yes, it's supposed to hold coffee pods, but I use it for some of the makeup I use on a daily basis. It did not come with the insert pictured on the product page. I had seen others state that in their reviews, which actually helped me make the decision about whether I wanted to order it or not. I don't use coffee pods, so if it had built in openings for pods, I wouldn't have ordered it. If you are looking for a container for coffee pods, it wouldn't hold many and isn't air tight.\n\nThis is a medium-size container with two small drawers. The top is sectioned off to store loose items - I haven't decide what to put up there yet, but you can clearly store some lipsticks standing up in the smaller sections of the top, while you can store larger items, like powders and foundations in the larger section. Currently I store my favorite eye makeup in one drawer with my lipsticks in the other. This also looks really pretty on my vanity top.\n\nI can see that you could still store pods and Kcups in this organizer, but it wouldn't hold very many. Also, it's not air tight, so tea bags probably wouldn't keep well in this container. Another idea that I very nearly used it for instead is as a storage container for some smaller crafting supplies, but knew I would get more use out of it for makeup.\n\nIf you are considering this container, keep in mind that it likely wouldn't hold many coffee pods and it isn't air tight. However, if you are interested in other uses, you may like this container. I really like it on my vanity and love using it for makeup.","Product: United Solutions introduces their first ever hands free Laundry Tote. This 1.5 bushel Laundry Tote is made from LDPE resin which is very flexible. The tote includes an adjustable Keyhole Lock and Go shoulder strap design that attaches to the tote in any number of places allowing over the shoulder hands free carrying for ease of use and comfort. The Keyhole Lock and Go strap makes it easy for anyone to carry 25 pounds or more of laundry hands free. No matter if you are tall or short; big or small; you can customize the strap length and placement to fit your build. Built-in molded handles in the sides of the tote also allow it to be carried the traditional way. The perfect Laundry Tote for your college bound student or anyone having to carry laundry down the stairs. With United Solutions patent pending design your hands are free to hold on to the stair rail, not your laundry basket. The hands free Laundry Tote even offers a write-on/label panel so everyone in the family can have their own customized Laundry Tote. And don't stop with your dirty laundry - use the hands free tote at the beach. Anytime or anywhere you need to carry multiple items is a good time to grab your United Solutions hands free tote. The hands free Laundry Tote measures 19.5 inch in length by 15 inch wide by 17.5 inch high. Made in the USA.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Flexible, really great for hands free needs\n\nReview: This is such a cool laundry basket. It's on the tall side, so it really can take large loads of laundry - I was able to fit two full loads in this basket. Slung over my shoulder, I was able to go up the stairs with all my folded laundry with hands free for carrying clothing hung on hangers in one hand and the other hand on the railing. One of the things they tout is that, if you have any back problems, this can help. I do have back problems, but really large loads put quite a bit of stress on the shoulder, though the wide strap did help. Smaller loads were ideal as the side of this soft basket gently curved and fit into side a bit better. This basket is made of incredibly soft plastic, so I found it even easier to just carry it, empty, both handles in one hand, back downstairs after it was emptied. This is a super nice laundry basket. I'm considering getting another one to keep in the closet for sweaters and other hand wash items, or for things that need to be ironed and mended since a trip downstairs is necessary to get to the finished basement and sewing area. I don't think I would ever go back to one of those clumsy hard-sided baskets again.","Product: Get your fix throughout the day with the BLACK+DECKER CM2035B 12-Cup* Thermal Coffeemaker. The stainless steel thermal carafe is vacuum-sealed to ensure your coffee stays at the optimal drinking temperature for hours, and the Perfect Pour spout does away with spills and drips. The easy-to-use digital controls include a setting for batches of 1-4 cups* Black+Decker and the Black+Decker logo are trademarks of The Black & Decker Corporation and are used under license. *Cup equals approximately 5 oz. (varies by brewing technique)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: No more burned coffee ... you'll say \"Ahhhh\" when you taste it\n\nReview: My husband and I really enjoy our coffee, so we buy a fairly expensive brand. There is nothing worse than the burned taste of an expensive coffee in a regular coffee maker. That is one of the reasons we love this coffee pot. It's a fairly simple model without a lot of bells and whistles, but it brews an excellent cup of coffee (you'll say \"Ahhhh\" when you taste it).\n\nWe had a thermal carafe coffee maker in the distant past that ended up lukewarm after a half hour. The carafe just wouldn't keep the coffee hot. So we were hesitant with this one. I'm happy to say that this one is different from the long ago model. The coffee is piping hot from this carafe and it cools down very slowly. So, an hour later, you're coffee is still hot. Two hours later, you end up with warm, but not hot coffee that 20 seconds in the microwave fixes. When you have a crowd for the holidays, or just a large get together, you can put the carafe on the table because the exterior and base remain completely cool to the touch. We are really pleased with this coffee pot.","Product: Buddeez-all purpose dispenser with integrated handle. The all purpose dispenser is ideal for cereal, pasta, rice, sugar and more! You food comes fresh from the original wrapper. Just place the bag inside, pull the edge of the wrapper around the outside, and then dispense the product with the flip lid or spout using the easy-grip handle! Contains one 10x9x5 inch all purpose dispenser. BPA free. Made in USA.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Kept my flour in it briefly\n\nReview: As shown on the product page, this was a great dispenser for flour - even though I had to take the entire lid off to scoop flour out, doesn't poor easily out of the little spout. When I became a more serious baker - making bread every weekend - I found myself filling it all the time. Now that I've washed it out and put sugar in it - the purpose it was intended for - it works great. The little pour spout easily pours sugar into my sugar bowl and beehive sugar dispenser, The larger spout also opens to dispense larger amounts for baking. I like it much better as a sugar container than I did as a flour dispenser. If you rarely use flour, you might consider this container, but if you do that you should buy another one for sugar - it works that well.","Product: The OXO Good Grips 3-Ply Stainless Steel Pro line features the elegance and durability of stainless steel with the superior heat conductivity of aluminum. Each piece offers a thoughtful design, from 3-Ply construction and stay-cool stainless steel handles to drip-free pouring edges and round bottoms that facilitate stirring. The professional-grade materials ensure high-quality cooking performance and have a lifetime warranty. Clear, tempered glass lids make it easy to check the progress of your dish without lifting the lid. The durable, all-metal construction is perfect for all stovetops, including induction, and can move directly from the stovetop to oven or the broiler (safe up to 430 Degree Fahrenheit/220 Degree Celsius). The 3-Ply Stainless Steel Pro Cookware line is dishwasher safe for quick and easy cleanup. The 13 Piece Set includes an 8\" Open Fry pan, 10\" Open Fry pan, 12\" Open Fry pan, 1.5 Quart Covered Saucepan, 2.5 Quart Covered Saucepan, 9.5\" Covered Skillet, 3 Quart Covered Casserole Pot, and 8 Quart Covered Stockpot.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Not your mamma's stainless\n\nReview: This is the most beautiful set of cookware I've ever seen or used - married 31 years and have used Farberware, Calphalon, the works! The lids are heavy construction and look like they will last forever. The pots themselves are amazing, let's just say Oxo thought of everything; there is a pot or pan for every use you can think of. The heft of these pans is absolutely amazing - very heavy construction. The saucepans have slightly sloped bases so nothing gets stuck in a corner anywhere. Oxo also has a pretty ingenious design that truly is drip proof, so when you drain pans and put them back on the stove you don't have to worry about a scorched cooking surface. The stay cool handles really do stay cool, though I did use a potholder after using one of the pans in the oven. Another really awesome thing is the measurements inside the pans, though I haven't had to rely on the measurements yet.\n\nThis set is dishwasher safe, but I'm still doing them by hand... at least for now. Something this beautiful still needs tender loving care, especially since I love them so much!","Product: The OXO Good Grips 3-Ply Stainless Steel Pro line features the elegance and durability of stainless steel with the superior heat conductivity of aluminum. Each piece offers a thoughtful design, from 3-Ply construction and stay-cool stainless steel handles to drip-free pouring edges and round bottoms that facilitate stirring. The professional-grade materials ensure high-quality cooking performance and have a lifetime warranty. The durable, all-metal construction is perfect for all stovetops, including induction, and can move directly from the stovetop to oven or the broiler (safe up to 430 Degree Fahrenheit/220 Degree Celsius). The 3-Ply Stainless Steel Pro Cookware line is dishwasher safe for quick and easy cleanup. The 8\" Open Fry pan is ideal for evenly searing meat and poultry.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Not your mamma's stainless cookware\n\nReview: I remember my original stainless steel set given to me by my Mom - I still have a few treasured pieces. That stainless is difficult to clean and didn't distribute the heat as evenly as OXO pans do. They have really hit one out of the ballpark with their stainless. One of the reasons these pans are better and heat more evenly is the three layers - aluminum is sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel. I have a few pans in this series by OXO - this pan is amazing. We cooked chicken fried rice in this pan tonight and every bite was as evenly heated through and cooked to perfection. What's best of all? Cleanup is a breeze. Like with any pan, you need to let the metal cool down before you can clean it (or you could warp your cookware). So we let this sit and cool until just warm, not hot. Then we put warm water in with a shot of Dawn. We were going to let it soak because it really had some stuck on stuff on the bottom, but I decided to see how just 5 minutes of soaking worked and I was really pleasantly surprised to find that everything cleaned off easily, with just a couple spots needing a little extra elbow grease. The OXO cookware is not only beautiful to look at, but also very functional and easy to clean. This pan is just about perfect.","Product: Stainless steel bottle with pop-up lid 0.36L/12.2oz, Slim and light design to store into the bag, One push open the lid for direct drink, Super clean finished process, Keep HOT: 185F for 1 hour and 147F for 6 hours, Keep COLD: Under 48F for 6 hours, Dimension: 2.8L x 7.0H x 2.6W 0.4lb.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great travel mug that DOES NOT LEAK!\n\nReview: This is a quality travel mug. It is very well made and the claims the company makes about its features all seem to be true. I am notorious for pouring myself a cup of coffee and then forgetting about it and eventually dumping it out when it goes cold. This mug does hold the heat very well as I checked the temp of my coffee after 4 hours of sitting and the temperature had only dropped about 7 degrees and was still very hot. The mug might actually be too insulated for me because after filling, you have to be very careful sipping from it so as not to burn your lips. The one push open is a nice feature and the fact that the lid locks makes it perfect for avoiding accidental spills. I am using this mug not for travel, but in my home office and it has done an excellent job keeping my usually wasted coffee hot. I highly recommend this mug for both travel and home use.","Product: Finally! A style smart organization system designed to make your space work the way you live. Organize small items in style. Perfect for drawers, nightstands and dressers. Stain-guard protected, silk-textured exterior and stylish interior. Use enclosed clips to create an organization system by fastening two or more HEX BOXES together. Up to 65% recycled content.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Would like to buy more\n\nReview: These boxes come flat in a box, which I initially worried about until I took them out of the box and found they were sewn well and that a removable base inserted in the bottom made these nice, upright boxes. The set came with two plastic clips that slip along the edge and hold the two together. I can easily see where you might want to have a few sets of these since they interlock so well. I was a little skeptical about these boxes but learned to love them almost immediately. I considered using them in my sock drawer, then considered using them in my craft drawer, but finally settled on using them in my deep desk drawer. I have one of those desk drawers where there are a million little things that routinely get shuffled to the bottom of the drawer - like the junk drawer in your kitchen. I put these two boxes in the drawer clipped together and put all my little office supplies in them. Now I can easily find the stuff that used to get lost in the shuffle before. I like these so much now that I would like to buy more for use in other areas of the house and in my crafts area. If you like the idea of being organized, these definitely help.","Product: Keep appetizers chilled during parties with DII's crystal clear acrylic iced appetizer 12 piece set. Food such as fruit, vegetables, sushi, cheeses and dips should be kept cold for the enjoyment of your guest. With this serving tray you can fill the bottom tray with ice and set the four compartments on top to keep food cold, especially if you're hosting an outdoor event. Each container has a tight fitting lid for easy storage of leftovers or to keep pests away while outside. If you are serving chips and dip then the lower tray can be used and you can still place ice in the center for the dip to easily rest on while the other containers can be used separately. Perfect for Holiday parties, BBQ's, potlucks, weddings and so much more, easily blending in with any tabletop setting with the simple, clean design. DII's iced appetizer set is 16.5x4.5\", includes: 1 lower serving tray, 4 food trays, 1 dip bowl, 1 dip bowl riser and 5 lids. Serving set is dishwasher safe, top rack only, BPA-free and 100% durable food-grade acrylic.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: So much larger, and more beautiful than I imagined it would be\n\nReview: I've gotten other items from this company before and really loved them, so I was very excited to see this offered. Yes, you can fill the bottom compartment with ice, but I use that as a large chip and cracker dish. I use the wedge shaped containers for dips, cheese, you name it. What is not visible from the description: The bottom (shown with ice in it) is actually a nicely sectioned large dish, perfect for an assortment of chips and crackers; it comes with four sectioned wedge containers (not eight) and each one has a generous sized section and one lid that covers both, so when the party is over, you just put these wedges in the refrigerator as is; the center bowl is a little on the small side, but with so many compartments it doesn't really matter - it also comes with its own lid. How I used it: I separated the large tray and the wedges and put tortilla and potato chips, and saved one section for crackers. In the compartments I loaded small cheese slices and summer sausage in one, the others held an assortment of dips and salsa, and the center bowl I used for thin pickle slices (a cracker with cheese sausage and a sweet pickle slice is fabulous). Usually at the end of a party I'm busy repackaging things into ziplock bags, but that is totally unnecessary with this set; just pot the lids on and put in the fridge. This is a great thing for entertaining, or taking with you to a party.","Product: The InterDesign Clarity Drawer Organizer is great for reclaiming messy drawers in the vanity, office, or kitchen! Organize your makeup, silverware, craft supplies, school desk, executive desk, or use on the bathroom counter. Drawers are stackable to meet your storage needs.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Perfect for brushes - rock solid construction\n\nReview: This is a neat little organizer from InterDesign, a company that I have many organizers from. It is small - 5 in long, by 4 in tall by 2.5 inches deep. They show cotton balls and cotton swabs in the picture on the label, but I had other ideas for this organizer. First - the upside is that it will fit inside your medicine cabinet, so if you want to keep small objects in it you can. It has a lid, which can be positive or negative depending on your use. It is shown adhered to a mirror - no it does not have a suction cup on the back, but you could adhere it if you wanted to by applying double-sided tape to the back of it (I don't recommend that).\n\nWhen I first saw this organizer I had a very specific idea for how I wanted to use it. On my vanity I have two cups - one for taller brushes, and one for shorter, detail brushes. My idea was that I would use the larger compartment for the taller, larger brushes and the smaller compartment for the smaller, detail brushes. It worked and I was ecstatic. The picture I've uploaded has my makeup brushes in it (these are brushes I use, clean brushes are stowed away in a drawer until used). The lid does stand up in the back, but it stands up at an angle, so it doesn't interfere with the brushes. Not having a lid might be more ideal, but it doesn't impact my use. Love this organizer!\n\nUPDATE: I still love this for my brushes, but if you want to have items in there covered by the lid you may want to know that the lid slipped off very easily without me really trying. There a pins that hold the lid on and are not glued into the lid, at least mine were not. They have a top on them like the head of a sewing pin. So after I saw that one pin was gone (still haven't found it), I took the other one out. This still works great for me, but for the price, it really shouldn't fall apart.","Product: The Hoover Air Lift Deluxe easily goes from an upright vacuum for floor cleaning to a lift canister for cleaning stairs, ceilings and hard-to-reach areas. It features WindTunnel 3 Technology with three channels of suction to lift and remove deep down embedded dirt as well as surface debris. With the touch of a button it switches from carpet to hard floor cleaning.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works better than our $500 Dyson\n\nReview: This vacuum has suction that is much stronger than our pricey Dyson vacuum. Though a solid vacuum, the large roller back wheel makes it easy to maneuver. It has loads of attachments that all clip on-board - a real plus for those of us who misplace the attachments to our vacuums from time to time. The canister also lifts out, making it a more portable vacuum system for doing those pesky lamp shades, and with a power head for stairs. It's bagless and it's so easy to empty the dirt when you finish vacuuming. I love that the power brush can be turned on or off according to what type of flooring our vacuuming (carpet vs hard floor). We have two German Shepherds who shed like crazy, so vacuuming is done 4-5 times a week, and this vacuum has made the job easy and you can actually see the nap of the rug is lifted and the hair gravitating toward this powerful vacuum. This is by far the best home vacuum we have ever used. The HEPA filters on board are just an added bonus. What a great vacuum.","Product: The InterDesign clarity bath storage box features a hinged lid and clear, durable construction so you always find what you need. Store and organize medicines, vitamins, first aid kits, nail Polish, cosmetics, lotions and more\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent for storing just about anything, and much bigger than I expected\n\nReview: I have quite a few containers from InterDesign - they are fabulous. This one is very different. It is made from the same materials that I have had with other InterDesign items. First, it is really big - big enough to fit a pair of shoes in it (just to give you an idea of the size. It has a nice clear, hinged lid (the only weak point - feels like the hinge may not live up to all the wear and tear you give this item). You really could use this anywhere that you need a neat way to store stuff and still be able to see what's inside. I use it to hold small and deluxe size samples of cosmetics and toiletries. It is easier for me to spot what is in there and pull out whatever I want to use. It has worked out for me way better than my previous storage - a re-purposed popcorn can. This is a really versatile container. I may move the samples out and move in my huge collection of stickers and washi tape - an even better purpose for me. Love this company, have had great experiences with InterDesign, and love this container.","Product: Put away your iron and conveniently steam garments with the Sunbeam Handheld Power Steam Fabric Steamer. This handheld steamer effectively removes wrinkles with 45% more steam output per minute (on average when compared to a similar competitive steamer.) Enjoy the confidence of a professional, polished look without setting up an ironing board or preheating an iron. The Sunbeam Power Steam Fabric Steamer sanitizes and refreshes all types of fabric, linens and drapery with deep steam penetration to remove odors, plus it can be used on bedding to kill dust mites and bedbugs. With the Sunbeam brand, you can be assured of your purchase with the Simply Reliable 3-year limited warranty. 15 minutes of continuous steam. Heated wide wrinkle remover bar. Wide steam exit. Ready <45 seconds. Steam trigger with lock-down. Wait and ready lights. Stable, compact design. Sanitize and refresh.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Perfect for the serious crafter\n\nReview: this is not like other steamers that simply shoot a fine mist of steam on your fabrics, but it is small and mighty for people who love to sew. I'm one of those crafters who may leave projects from weekend to weekend and fabric items tend to wrinkle while in storage and sometimes while working with them, especially larger items. Other, larger steamers may be perfect for items like drapes, but this steamer's smaller size makes it way more versatile. The feature I love most is the heated plate - you can actually touch it to the item your working with and use it for light ironing. True, it won't replace your iron completely, but it a fabulous steamer that can stand it beautifully on smaller jobs. I love this thing!","Product: Rethink the way you go about tackling the day with the Advance office chair. Designed with 90 degree rotating padded armrests, Advance was so named after the stirrings of enthusiasm that it helps activate. Complete with a mesh back that combines both form-fitting ergonomics and the progressive nature of achievement, Advance keeps productivity high while lowering both mental and physical stress. Made with a durable nylon frame, a tension knob to personalize the chair's tilt, full 360 degree swivel, one-lever height adjustment and five dual-wheel casters for easy gliding over carpeted surfaces, Advance is a perfect chair for both home or office. Set Includes: One - Advance Office Chair Product Dimensions: Overall Product Dimensions: 25\"L x 23.5\"W x 34.5 - 37.5\"H Backrest Dimensions: 19\"W x 34.5 - 37.5\"H Seat Cushion Dimensions: 20\"W x 16 - 20\"H.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I live in my office chair and LOVE this one!\n\nReview: I work from home and I LIVE in my office chair. I had one we picked up from Walmart that was good for about a year, and recently just wasn't supporting my back enough. Then along came this marvelous chair! To say I love the chair is an understatement. First, for those concerned about assembly, yes there is some assembly required, but the chair comes in large sections that are so easy to put together that anyone can assemble it. The mesh back is awesome, somewhat soft, and there is an inset lumbar support that perfection fits my back. It's fully adjustable and can conform to anyone. This chair has literally changed how I feel at the end of every day, no aches and pains from an ill-fitting, worn out chair anymore. This is a great chair - highly recommend it!","Product: FURINNO tnt no tools 5-tier display decorative shelf with one bin features (1) unique structure: simple and stylish look is ideal as a decorative and home living essentials. The non-woven bin is suitable for storage of loose stuff. (2) smart design: easy assembly and no tools required. A smart design that uses durable recycled PVC tubes and engineered medium density composite wood that withstand heavy weight. Just repeat the twist, turn and stack mechanism and the whole unit can be assembled within 10 minutes. Experience the fun of D-I-Y even with your kids. (3) composite wood is manufactured in Malaysia and made from recycled materials of rubber trees. The manufacturing process complies with the Green rules of production. There is no foul smell, durable and the material is the most stable amongst the medium density composite woods. The PVC tubes are made from recycled plastic and is tested for its durability. A simple attitude towards lifestyle is reflected directly on the design of FURINNO furniture, creating a trend of simply nature. All the products are produced and assembled 100-percent in Malaysia with 95% - 100% recycled materials. Care instructions: wipe clean with clean damped cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals. Pictures are for illustration purpose. All decor items are not included in this offer.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A bit unsteady, but works well in the corner of the room where I need it\n\nReview: This was relatively easy to put together after I got past the confusing parts. It's very tall and narrow and none too stable, a bit easy to knock over, so I put it together in the room where I knew i would be using it. I have it in a corner for some storage, not so much as a display piece, but it does look good in the room. It comes with a basket at the base for smaller things, and the shelves are perfect for larger items. Be careful though, kids can knock this over pretty easily, so don't use this where kids may climb on it. It works perfectly for my needs, but it's not terribly well made material.","Product: The OXO Good Grips 3-Ply Stainless Steel Pro line features the elegance and durability of stainless steel with the superior heat conductivity of aluminum. Each piece offers a thoughtful design, from 3-Ply construction and stay-cool stainless steel handles to drip-free pouring edges and round bottoms that facilitate stirring. The professional-grade materials ensure high-quality cooking performance and have a lifetime warranty. Clear, tempered glass lids make it easy to check the progress of your dish without lifting the lid. The durable, all-metal construction is perfect for all stovetops, including induction, and can move directly from the stovetop to oven or the broiler (safe up to 430 Degree Fahrenheit/220 Degree Celsius). The 3-Ply Stainless Steel Pro Cookware line is dishwasher safe for quick and easy cleanup. The 10\" Covered Skillet features a helper handle for easy carrying and is great for making home fries, sauted vegetables, pasta and more.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Don't fear this stainless steel beauty\n\nReview: I have an entire set of these pans and absolutely love them, what my set lacked was a pan like this one for size. Don't fear the stainless steel. This is very heavy stainless with a slightly thicker bottom than most pans. They heat very evenly and, believe it or not, they clean up very nicely - no steel wool required, like with an older stainless set I had. Of course they advertise a no drip pouring edge, but to be quite honest, it's a bit heavy to handle if you're pouring something hot. I used it to make a delicious beef stew, that simmered for about an hour, then used a silicone ladle to dish it out. I guess if you're having company that dripless pourability may be handy, but I did not test it. On thing I can say is that if it doesn't drip, then it won't bake onto my ceramic stove-top. This is truly the kitchen lover's dream pan. OXO really created a fabulous cookware line.","Product: The InterDesign cosmetic organizer is the perfect way to keep makeup, beauty products and accessories conveniently stored. Made of durable plastic with chrome handles, it will look great on any vanity, dresser or counter\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Super nice organizer from a company I've purchased from before\n\nReview: I have quite a few InterDesign organizers in my home - a few cosmetic organizers and three in my medicine cabinet (they are especially handy for keeping those little samples at hand and not falling all over the bathroom floor when you open your cabinet. This is a particularly awesome organizer. It is low profile, which helps it fit perfectly on top of one of my ikea drawer sets that has somewhat lower clearance under a shelf that is above it. Of course, I've also debated having two on my vanity, one on either side of the mirror. So nicely made and the perfect size. The top has slots for lipsticks, and it has a a couple other openings that hold a foundation and powder, the small square area is perfect for samples I'm using, and the larger area on top has ridges that hold a hand full of eye pencils. Then there are the drawers - each is fairly large and holds a lot of stuff. This is a really quality piece, now just wondering if maybe I need more than this one - might be buying another because it is so beautiful and versatile. I just love this thing.","Product: Packed with pockets to hold all of your portable devices and personal items, this backpack offers sleek style and ample storage for the daily commute or occasional travel. The Targus Sport 26L Laptop Backpack - 16 is made from nylon fabric and features multiple compartments and pockets to organize all of your essential items. This backpack has a roomy main compartment with a padded laptop pocket, a sleeve for your iPad or tablet, and plenty of room for files, books, or extra layers. A front zip around organizer compartment is loaded with small pockets to hold your cell phone, keys, pens, chargers, cables, and other accessories while a built-in cord and headphone jack make it easy to listen to tunes when you're on the go.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Really wanted to love this...\n\nReview: Targus normally makes really great cases for laptops, so I made the assumption that I would really like this case. It has both pros and cons, but the cons are outweighing the pros of late.\n\nI believe that you really need to use something at bare minimum for between 2-4 weeks to judge whether you like it or not, so I used it from the day it arrived about a month ago.\n\nThe pros: it has a lot of zipper compartments for everything you can possibly think of from a tiny pocket for the transfer wires from your iPod, one for the iPod itself, right up to a large front compartment that can quite literally hold 6 computer gaming boxes (I know, I tried it). It also has a hook up wire for your iPod that travels through the straps to a port on one of the straps so you can plug in the tiny ear buds you use with your iPod.\n\nThe cons: it is hard to get your laptop out of this bag without moving part of the top area of the bag. Not all the zippers operated properly - mainly the part that hold the laptop. The case detailing at the top stops the smooth operation of the zipper. It takes two hands and quite a bit of zipepr manipulation to close it and most of the time it doesn't work. I know this is a quality control issue - unfortunately this bag was shipped with the flawed zipper operation.\n\nAnother use for this bag: you could use it as a carry-on when you travel. The bag is so big and could easily hold the laptop and power cord along with multiple changes of clothes. I guess that's also a con... the bag is enormous when full.","Product: Extend the capabilities of your GoPro by getting closer to the action and capturing unique angles. Capture selfies with ease or flip the camera around on the pivoting head to shoot your subject with stability and precision.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very well constructed, possibly adaptable\n\nReview: This is a very well constructed pole for use with a GoPro Hero Camera. It's a blend of solid, yet light construction. It telescopes at a few different lengths and very easily and locks in place. The top of this pole has a threaded adapter that fits an adapter on the base of the Hero camera and a simple wing-shaped screw holds it in place - that is the only worrisome area for me - what if you don't screw it on tight enough. The great thing about the adapter is that it does screw off completely, so my thinking is that there may also be an adapter you can use to attach a regular camera to. I have yet to find such a thing, but I'm thinking it must exist. OR, it's possible you can purchase an extra Hero camera adapter piece that would attach to a regular video camera, then attach to this pole. Another thing of note - this pole has a nice rubber grip that's about the size of the handle on a tennis racket - not too thin and not too large. Losing your hold on this with the rubble grip handle is unlikely, but just in case, there's also a wrist strap included.\n\nFor me... I'm not sure how I would use this pole yet. I'm rarely in a crowd and never jump off things. Even when I was younger, I might jump into a pool, none to gracefully. For and athlete on the go this would be great - you really could extend the pole and film your self doing something, like skiing or diving into a pool. Definitely worth using if you are active in sports.","Product: Your favorite TV shows are filled with “can't miss” moments. But you are missing some of them if you're relying on your HDTV for sound. Whispered dialogue, subtle sound effects, mood music. The Bose Solo 15 TV sound system solves this problem, easily and unobtrusively. It sits directly under your TV and delivers better sound with a single connection. It features acoustic improvements over the original Bose Solo TV sound system, and is compatible with larger TVs for a more enjoyable experience. So what's inside this elegant, pedestal-style speaker? Plenty. Speaker arrays positioned at each end of the cabinet work with proprietary True Space technology for full, spacious sound. A dedicated center speaker-and digital signal processing-enable clear dialogue at any volume. It all adds up to deliver more detail and better sound from your favorite TV shows than you've heard before. And it's much more than you could ever dream of from your HDTV alone. You want your TV shows to shine. But you don't want a ton of equipment to make it happen. That's the beauty of this system-one speaker, one connection to the TV. Plug the speaker into the wall, and enjoy the show. It's that easy. Dramatic programs. Live concerts. Suspenseful series. There are times you just know you'll want a little more bass when watching TV. Go ahead-you can adjust the bass control to your liking with the control knob on the back of the speaker. Thinking about your Blu-ray player or gaming system? No worries, a universal remote is included to easily control the system as well as most video sources connected to your TV. Included: Bose Solo 15 TV sound system, Universal remote control, Power cord, Optical digital audio cable and Analog cable.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Love this clear, beautiful sound system.\n\nReview: Okay, so I've had this for nearly a month. Truthfully, it sat in my dining room for quite a few days. My husband and I worried about how easy it would be to set up. Well, we shouldn't have waited! It was basically an easy plug in and my husband followed the easy directions to set up the remote so it would activate the sound system, TV, and DVR all at once. Super easy.\n\nNow for the great part. Bose has managed to create a sound system that picks up all the little sounds you never hear, like a telephone ringing in the background, or low voices you previously had to rewind your show to hear. The sound is super clear and true sounding. It also has an adjustment on the back where you can adjust the base easily - particularly useful while listening to the music channels on the TV. This is a great single speaker sound system that sounds like a bunch of speakers combined. Excellent!","Product: Big sound does come in small packages. With 90 Watts, 5 speakers, and powerful Sony audio technologies the SRS-X88 delivers pure Hi-Res audio bliss. Enjoy solo or stream throughout your home with all new multi-room functionality. Google Cast ready, you can enjoy your favorite music apps, online radio stations, and podcasts.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Most fabulous sound - sounds like a full stereo system\n\nReview: This system right out of the box is an elegant-looking black box that is 4 x 4 x 14 long and has a low profile. It looks good no matter what room you put it in. We chose our living room. Based on the instructions, it seemed like it would be difficult to set up, but if you download SongPal (Sony's music app) to your phone, it's really easy to start using it right away. It works via blue tooth and also has a cool little remote control that you can use to mute, pause, change songs, and control the volume of the music you play from your phone. The 5 speakers, including the sub-woofer, make the sound quality off the charts fantastic. One way around the network setup, if you just want to listen to it before going to so far as connecting to your home network, is the audio plug in direct from your phone to the speaker. ... but it's so much more than just a speaker. The sound is crystal clear and unbelievably crisp and fabulous, with absolutely no distortion whether the volume is low or sky high. This device is worth every penny. A fabulous thing.","Product: 360fly HD - The original 360-degree video leader. With one camera, one lens and no seaming, the 360fly HD captures your entire life in immersive, interactive video video you can edit, add effects to and share directly from your iPhone and Android smartphone. Includes camera, mounts, and everything you need to start recording your memories in their fullest. Compatible with most iPhone / iPad devices running iOS 9 or later and Android devices running version 4.4 or later including the Samsung S6, Samsung Galaxy Note and LG Nexus 5. Accessories for purchase: - 360fly VR - Smartphone Compatible Virtual Reality Headset - 360fly HD Suction Mount - High-Speed Suction Mount - 360fly HD Vented Helmet Mount - Fits Most Vented Helmets - 360fly HD Handlebar Mount - Fits Round and Square Bars - 360fly -20 Tripod Grip - Rubber Injected Grip Handle - 360fly QuickTwist to -20 Adapter - Versatile Connection\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Constantly learning to use features - awesome and mighty\n\nReview: There are so many cameras out there, this one is so superior to what I've been using and so much smaller, and it's 4K, which is huge. We did buy a tripod for it that doubles as a selfie stick (<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Smatree-SmaPole-Q3-Telescoping-Pole-Selfie-Stick-Folding-3-Legs-Support-Stand-for-GoPro-Hero-Hero4-Hero3-3-2-1-hd-Cameras-1-4-34-Threaded-Hole-Compact-Cameras-Cell-Phones-With-Cell-Phone-Holder-Tripod-Mount-Adapter-Thumbscrew/dp/B00XN1P9QI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Smatree SmaPole Q3 Telescoping Pole / Selfie Stick +Folding 3 Legs Support Stand for GoPro Hero, Hero4, Hero3+/3/2/1 hd Cameras & 1/4\" Threaded Hole Compact Cameras & Cell Phones, With Cell Phone Holder +Tripod Mount Adapter +Thumbscrew</a>), which for us makes it so much easier to use. The camera came with the most awesome charger - it's a little magnetic base that draws the camera to exactly the right spot for cordless charging - funny the little thing that really impress. The only negative, it came with a case that is way too small for the camera; I didn't think forcing it into the tiny case was a good idea, so we are using that little case for a few small accessories and will have to buy a small case to hold this camera. Some say you don't really need it, but scratching the giant lens on this expensive camera would tragic. Overall am thrilled with this camera.\nWhat I don't like about it","Product: One of the best-fitting earbuds on the market is now wireless. Unlike other bulky or stiff wireless earbuds, the Smokin Buds 2 Wireless deliver Bluetooth functionality in a lightweight around-the-neck collar that is flexible and even fully removable for your preferred fit. Experience 6 hours of your music non-stop while this buds unique shape keeps your ears comfortable and happy. Smokin Buds 2 Wireless: Freedom that Fits\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent ear buds that actually stay in!\n\nReview: Prior to getting these ear buds, I had never owned any Skull Candy headsets, but I had always heard good things about them. Well, those good things were absolutely true! The sound from these tiny buds is amazing. They block out all of the outside noise and the sound quality is as good or better than any headphones that I have owned. Additionally, I have always been searching for ear buds that would stay in my ears. I must have odd shaped ear canals or something as I have never been able to keep any ear buds in place. I have tried all of the different sizes with no luck until now. This set comes with two sizes of ear buds and both actually stayed put for me. They stayed in place through a fairly long bike ride and also for a short run. The Bluetooth aspect of these makes them great for both comfort and longevity (six hours of use on a charge). They also are excellent when I use them for phone conversations. The party on the other end of my call had no idea that I was using a headset and the sound quality on my end was excellent. Overall, I would highly recommend these ear buds for both quality of sound and comfort.","Product: The Debut S12EQ delivers a colossal kilowatt of BASH amplifier power to a massive 12-inch driver, augmented by a 12-inch passive radiator for bass that truly shakes the foundation. Advanced Bluetooth control and Auto EQ let you operate this no-compromise subwoofer from your smartphone device.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Quality subwoofer with great sound!\n\nReview: Prior to receiving this subwoofer, we had a mid level Polk subwoofer that we thought was fine until we compared it to this Elac sub. Wow! What a difference, We are not audiophiles but we do enjoy a good sound system and this sub was a great addition to our set up. After hearing the quality and crispness of the bass with this unit, we realized how much we were missing with our old unit. To set up this sub you use your smartphone to download a free app and complete the set up. The app uses your phones mic to assess the acoustics of the room and then you can use those readings to have the app automatically update the settings. This was excellent news for us as our prior unit had to be tuned manually and to be honest, we had no idea how to do this properly so we were probably not hearing the Polk at its best. With the Elac we know that it is set at its optimum settings. This sub is obviously very expensive and is probably a better investment for someone with an advanced sound system but having the opportunity to get it for review purposes, we couldn't be happier to have this subwoofer! Just be warned, this a very large unit and it weighs in excess of 50 pounds!","Product: The Division Zero X40 is a pro gaming mechanical keyboard featuring a stunning look, adjustable red backlighting, a sleek anodized aluminum top panel, macro keys, gaming mode control, and full n-key rollover to take the gaming experience to the next level. The X40 features interchangeable metal top panels to customize any gaming setup. The X40 is equipped with all-new Alpha-Zulu Gaming mechanical switches designed by Das Keyboard, with gold contacts for gaming grade durability and speed. The 1.7mm point of actuation keeps gamers one step ahead of the competition and the newly formulated, thicker gold-plating improves the switch lifespan to 60 million keystrokes. The Alpha-Zulu Tactile gaming mechanical switches have a soft, tactile bump halfway through the keypress, gold-plated cross point contacts for reliability & durability, increased thickness in gold plating to prevent corrosion. Operating Force: 45 gf Pre Travel: 1.7mm Full Travel: 4.0mm\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fabulous keyboard - love it!\n\nReview: I love this keyboard! I won't bore you with published details - suffice to say it does it all. I has great back lighting with brightness you can adjust depending on the lighting you're using it in - I soften the brightness when lighting is low. The back lighting is in red, it would be nice if there was a color choice, but this is certainly not a deal breaker. It has an amazing feel when typing, really nice touch. It's very sturdy and quite heavy and the metal finish accents are gorgeous. This keyboard worked within three seconds of turning it on. And lastly, one fabulous thing is it turns off the Windows button - anyone who has ever inadvertently hit that knows how frustrating it can be to be thrust out of your game because of one keystroke. Overall this is a super nice keyboard. I love it.","Product: The X-Project Wi-Fi from XSories is the most advanced portable projector on the market, and one viewing will show you why. The X-Project Wi-Fi gives you the freedom to watch what you want, when you want, no matter where you may be. You can attach just about any device to it, from SD cards, USB flash drives, HDMI, or use the internal 4GB memory and play virtually any video file from a wide range of sources, including the internet. With 2 hours of battery life, it's the perfect partner for sharing your content at home or while traveling, and it also has Android OS built in so you have many of the features of a tablet right at your fingertips. You can also connect to it via your Wi-Fi network at home. The X-Project Wi-Fi takes sharing, viewing, and listening to videos to a whole new level.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very hard to figure out, but decent workability\n\nReview: The first thing I noted when removing this from its box is that is so small - which is great! The size makes it extremely portable - I could put it in my laptop bag or purse easily. I comes with a few cables, a remote control, carrying case, and an international plug adapter (just in case you want to use this on a trip out of the country). It also comes with a small instruction book that is not only nearly useless, but is also in a print font that is so small you need a magnifying glass to read it (which I did use). It charges with a simple plug in charger. Unfortunately I truly was not able to use it until the little light changed to green. There was no way it would operate without a full charge. The charge is slated to last about three hours, but I found two hours to be little more accurate, depending on what I was using it for. Please be aware that the first thing you should do is charge it - it felt like it took forever to charge.\n\nThis did play a couple videos that I loaded via a flash drive, but truthfully, wifi and other uses were nearly impossible for me to figure out. It has two speakers that are about the equivalent of your average laptop speakers, but I was able to hook up external speakers with relative ease. If you wanted to show a video or presentation to a small group, the internal speakers would be adequate, but for larger gatherings you definitely need to use external speakers for the sound.\n\nThis device has a fairly steep learning curve, but with enough practice you can use it. ...and I'm sure discover more with continued use.","Product: The Tommy Hilfiger brand has become a symbol of the all-American spirit and continues to be regarded as one of the most recognized global lifestyle brands. The Tommy Hilfiger handbag collection is fun, glamorous and designed to recharge your wardrobe. Stay a step ahead in great spirited colors and luxurious fabrics with Tommy Hilfiger.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Beautiful, the perfect cross-body bag\n\nReview: This bag is perfect if you don't carry a ton of stuff, though the bag is capable of holding a lot. First the design is super nice, the pebbled leather feels nice to the touch and looks like it won't show marks very easily. The bag is a large square bag, much larger than I imagined it would be. It has a full zipper across the top and the side pocket is just as big as the bag and has a magnet snap closure that holds it shut. This large square is only about an inch deep when empty. After I put my stuff in, it only had to expand slightly because I don't carry a lot, wallet - brush, keys, reading glasses and a small cosmetic case with my lipstick and a small mirror. The cross body strap is fully adjustable with more holes so you can shorten it. It fits nicely across the body. The strap is awesome because it leaves your hands completely free - I'm always struggling to keep my shoulder bag on my shoulder and never feel like my hands are truly free. This bag solves that problem. Additionally, if you do carry a lot, it comfortably distributes the weight across your body, so no one should bears the burden of all your stuff. This is an all around beautiful bag, I really love it.","Product: New reinvented tee fruit of the loom men's 6 pack white crews\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Super soft, super comfort\n\nReview: My husband and I split the 6 pack of crew shirts, so we both have had the opportunity to wear them. The size is is exactly as expected - they fit him great and are quite baggy on me. We both wear them around the house and at bedtime. The fabric is buttery soft, they don't shrink much when washed, and they are whispery soft on your skin. Of course the tagless label makes it even better - no annoying tags to irritate your skin. Believe it or not, my favorite part of these t-shirts is that they come out of the wash without that annoying curl that many shirts develop along the bottom hem, they always come out perfectly flat. These are great t-shirts that we will most definitely continue to buy in the future.","Product: On the job, a wardrobe malfunction is never an excuse. That's why every pair of timberland pro work pants is built with a purpose. Made of a tough durable canvas, these pants are reinforced to help you weather almost. Anything. All while offering a fit that's so comfortable, you'll never have to break them in.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: very tough fabric work pants, or casual wear\n\nReview: These pants are very attractive and extremely well made, which is not surprising since they come from Timberland. One thing I noticed right away is the riveting at top and bottom of the side slash pockets and the beautifully smooth side flap pockets. Know this right away - these are made of canvas, extremely heavy duty fabric. It does soften slightly when washed, but remains very tough fabric. My son loves these pants, though he is not in a workshop, he wears them as casual wear out. With the feel of these pants and tough fabric, I image they will last a very long time. These would be perfect for a workshop or outdoor wear (i.e. hunting, fishing, camping, etc). One thing my son noted is that the pockets are very deep and the surface inside of the pants is a little softer on the inside, much better against the skin. He also says they are more comfortable than his heavy jeans. They look beautiful on and are very tough and built to last.","Product: When extra organization is on the agenda, our Ryan executive comes in handy. Designed with plenty of pockets, this ultra-spacious style holds it all.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Perfect for my son\n\nReview: First, fortunately the wallet I got was just brown, because quite frankly neither husband or son would have wanted to use the wallet with all the sailing flags (I think that's what they are). That design is a bit busy. So, did you know there are scanners that people can stand near you with that will steal the information from your credit cards? Rfd is the protective mechanism that stops thieves from stealing your credit. Rfd blocks used to only come in paper form (I have several in my wallet), but now that it is available in the wallet itself, it's so much easier to protect your credit. One word of caution is that this wallet won't hold a lot of cards, so it wasn't quite big enough for my husband to use, but my son loves it. He has a limited number of cards, so it's perfect for him.","Product: Helium sky 2.0 is lightweight and durable, fully featured and a great value. This 3 piece luggage set includes a 21 inch carry on, 25 inch check in suitcase and 29 inch check in suitcase. The bags are constructed of durable micro ballistic with vapor barrier to protect against moisture. Each bag has four spinner wheels to ensure superior maneuverability while travelling. There are three outside zippered pockets for maximum organization, with soft touch lining in the front pocket to store electronics. The interior is fully featured with tie down straps, 2 zippered pockets, 1 wet pocket and a suiter clip on the 25\" and 29\" suitcases. The bags are made to last, with corner protectors and a molded polypropylene kick plate to eliminate wear a stress points. An easy to grab bottom handle is great for overhead compartment or car trunk lifting.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This is a very nice three piece set of luggage\n\nReview: This is a very nice three piece set of luggage. It is soft sided and all three cases each have four wheels that remarkably roll very easily and smoothly. My husband travels quite a bit for work (usually only two or three days at a time) and this set works very well for him. The small bag (21 inches) is a perfect size for him to carry on a flight. The medium (25 inches) and large 29 inches) would be more suitable for a longer trip or if the whole family goes on a vacation trip. The material that these bags are made of is very tough and seems it would be able to take on most any obstacle without getting damaged. The zippers and well made and rather substantial and the pulls have been rubberized as a nice additional touch. We just received these recently so I will follow up with an update to this review when we get a chance to use all three suitcases. Based on our first impression though, these seem like quality bags and we are vey happy with them.","Product: This tote goes far beyond basic with a laptop sleeve and secure, organized storage\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: The search for the perfect school/laptop bag, still not over\n\nReview: I bought this bag and used it for school all through fall semester 2010. I got a lot of complements on it and will continue to use the bag through spring semester 2011. I like the bag, but it does have its faults.\n\nFirst the good parts, the front of the bag has 2 pockets, one is a zip pocket (I use if for small things like keys). Above that is another pocket that doesn't zip shut, but is just deep enough to hold something small without the item falling out. The side has a pocket that I've used for alternating sizes of water and soda bottles. Inside there is another small, mesh covered pocket that is the perfect size for floppies - I use it for one of my flash drives and a little Burts Bees lip gloss - because of the mesh I can see what's in there without hunting around in a deep pocket. On either side of the mesh zip pocket there are pen sleeves and a larger sleeve for the cell phone. There is also a key hook, but ultimately, my keys weighed too much and dragged down the top of the bag too much - it didn't break, but didn't work well for me, though it might work well for someone else.\n\nNow for the bad parts, there are very few. First, this is touted as being a great laptop bag. I thought that would be great because I have had to bring my laptop to many of my graduate school classes. Problem, the pocket that is made for your laptop has only an extremely thin padding on the outside and the inside is not lined with anything - there is literally no protection at all for the laptop. So I appropriated a neoprene laptop sleeve from one of my other bags and put my 14 x 10 x 1 laptop in the bag. That's when the other issue cropped up. The bag is tall rather than wide so the laptop needs to go on its end in the laptop pocket. Once the laptop (and mine is not large) was placed in the bag, it dominated the bag allowing little room for the remainder of my belongings - with school that includes personal items (like my wallet) and notebooks as well a book needed for the particular class. I found that due to the laptop pocket issues I often found that I was carrying my laptop separately in the neoprene sleeve. This is not ideal. If the pocket was padded, at least on the outside, it would have eliminated the neoprene sleeve and may have helped with the stability of the bag on the whole.\n\nSo, the final analysis: I really like this bag, and will play with it some more in an effort to make it work better for me ... maybe by pairing down what I carry with me and maybe trying to trust the ultra thin lining on the outside of the bag to protect my laptop for short-term periods (class). Over the long haul, it is a great bag if you don't have a laptop to worry about or if you have a really, really small laptop (like a netbook).","Product: .\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Beautiful, but nearly impossible to secure\n\nReview: I wear a fit bit and the band I had finally wore out. I bought this set of bands so that I could interchange bands.\n\nFirst one of the pluses. It was very easy to insert the fit bit without too much of a struggle - since it is open on both sides everything is easier, including changing the battery. My old fit bit band was closed on the back, so when it was battery changing time I would have to pry the little thing out of the band, then pry the band opening a little so that I could get the thing back in there. This band made it so easy since the back is open - no more prying the fit bit out, just a quick battery change and your back in business.\n\nMajor problem: it's nearly impossible to secure the band since the end of the prongs is wider. It literally takes two of us (my husband and I) to get the prongs to go down into the holes all the way. I even took a screw driver to the holes to loosen them up to no avail. The plastic band is beautiful, but too rigid to conform to the prongs. Since I like to wear mine a little loose, I put it on backwards and after several minutes of struggling I can get it on well enough to stay on. I think if the plastic was just a little softer, it would go on easier. Now I'm just about ready to jump in the shower and hate that I will have to struggle, yet again to put it on when I get out.","Product: The Arctix men's black stone insulated jacket is great for any active, winter venture. This relaxed fit, wind and water resistant jacket will keep you warm and comfortable making your next trip outside enjoyable. Shell: 100% polyester, 5000mm wp+wr breathable coating. Lining: 100% polyester 210T taffeta. Insulation: 100% polyester 168grams. Features: critical seams are sealed wind-water resistant with breathable coating detachable hood adjustable hook-and-loop closure cuffs ensure a comfortable wear and stop heat from escaping interior zip security pocket articulated elbow zippered hand warmer style pockets. This relaxed fit jacket is machine washable, making it perfect for outdoor activities.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: More beautiful than you can see in the Amazon picture\n\nReview: This is an absolutely beautiful jacket - the Amazon pictures don't do it justice. It has windbreaker-type outer, with softly quilted interior that is super warm (please note, meant for colder weather, not a substitute for a wind breaker). Sizing is spot on perfect - fits my 6'2\" son like it was made for him (arms plenty long enough). It borders on car coat length and has a flattering fit that hits the hip area without being too long. It does have a hood that is detachable, but my son chose to keep it on the coat. Also, it has a covered zipper design, with velcro that keeps the zipper closure closed and laying smooth and flat. This is such an awesome coat, my son loves it, and I think this coat could work for either male or female. Just beautiful.","Product: Coconut Oil, 32 ozOrganic & Extra VirginCoconut oil is a natural energy source because it contains MCTs (medium chain) “good fats” the body uses to produce energy. As a dietary supplement, Coconut oil is a good addition to physical activity, exercise and weight loss programs. Our Coconut oil is certified Organic, Non-GMO, Pure extra virgin, has Zero trans fat and Zero hydrogenated fat. Coconut oil can be taken as a dietary supplement, used for cooking or used for skin & hair care.DosageAs a dietary supplement, take 1 to 4 tablespoons daily. May be used as a spread or added to salad dressings & smoothies. The item is a semi-solid product.If the product has been kept/stored in an area or facility that would put the product in higher than typical room temperatures, the product will start to transform into a liquid form. This is a typical trait of all semi-solid products, not just inclusive of this particular product. As the product would come to room temperature, it will again become solidified. This process, in becoming solidified may take a few hours, dependent upon the environment the product has been exposed to. The solids at the bottom of the jar when stirred the product, would be particles that had not turned to liquid form. Again, the watery state indicates was due to the temperature the product had been exposed to. The product has various uses many in which the product can be utilized in liquid form and semi-solid. Thus depending upon what the consumer desires of the product, having the product in semi-solid form, creates this ability to transform to the needed use for the consumer.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: One of the greatest beauty secrets ever!\n\nReview: I just can't say enough good things about this coconut oil. Such great stuff!\n\nHere are of few of the ways I use this coconut oil: At the end of the day, just before bed, I use about a half teaspoon (which melts in your hand) to massage into my face and eye area and it completely removes all traces of makeup and leaves my skin super soft. I use a little Thayer Witch Hazel Toner, then moisturize as usual. The beauty of this use is that it works so completely, without the assistance of dyes or perfumes that may cleaners and makeup removes contain. I also made a sugar scrub with it. I took one cup of the coconut oil and microwaved it for 10 seconds, then stirred until it was completely liquid. Then I mixed in two cups of sugar. I used the scrub on my face and body and it leaves your smooth and soft. Finally, I use it one other way - as an additive when I make melt and pour soap. It gives the soap a very light coconut scent and makes it so much more moisturizing.\n\nThis is lovely stuff and I think I'll be using forever!","Product: Bioactive organic Virgin Olive Oil is a super hydrating fruit oil rich in Oleic Acid, an antioxidant. In combination with a select blend of bioactive and naturally inspired ingredients, these powerful moisturizing and stimulating properties combine to provide extreme bioactive rescue for the delicate skin around the eyes.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: smooth, hydrating without being greasy feeling\n\nReview: There are three products on this product page (and I'd love to try all of them), this review is for the day cream. I am really impressed with this brand - this is not the first item I've gotten from the Organic Skincare Doctor line. I will say, I absolutely love this cream. It's a cream that starts out rather thick on you fingers, but blends seamlessly into your skin. It has a very, very slight flowery scent, that dissipates as soon after you apply the cream. It leaves my parched skin feeling moist and really hydrated, but it isn't too heavy either. I have quite a few much more expensive creams and this one easily rivals those for effectiveness. This is really lovely, and I'm looking forward to trying more products in this line.","Product: What Lies Beneath [VHS]\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: EXCELLENT -- may be more of a woman's movie\n\nReview: I have seen this movie both in the theater and on DVD at home. First off, my daughter and I went to see the movie together in the theater. Let's just say there are a couple scenes we both screamed at in unison with other theater goers. It's not exactly a horror movie and there are no blood and guts, there are just some tremendously alarming scenes. Don't let kids under 13 see this movie if possible. When the DVD came out my husband and I purchased it as did a couple we know. Both of us couples watched it the same night in different houses -- the women (my friend and I) reacted much the same as my daughter and I had in the theater. Our husbands' reaction was sort of ho hum -- neither of them enjoyed it as much as they anticipated they would. So perhaps it's a woman's movie? Though I have a brother who loved it, so maybe it's not...\nOther than my assessment that this movie is a great one, based on my experience, I can't say more because it would give away too much of the plot. Let's just say, a friend of mine saw it before me and asked if I'd seen it. When she found out I hadn't seen it yet she refused to discuss any part of it because she thought she would spoil it for me -- and she would have. I don't want to spoil it for you, so I can't say more about it. It's an unusual film.\nGiven the mixed reactions I've seen with friends and family, perhaps you would be better advised to rent it before you go out and buy it. If you love it, buy it so you can watch it again someday.","Product: Guaranteed to work or your money back - PLEASE NOTE ALL MONIES FROM THIS SALE GO TO A 501 (C)3 NO KILL ANIMAL SHELTER\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Riveting! A movie you think about for days after you see it\n\nReview: GLADIATOR is absolutely riveting, capturing your attention immediately! This DVD has earned a spot on my shelf to stay.\nFirst off, the recreation of battles, Roman army camps, and ancient Rome are abolutely amazing! Stunning! Extremely well directed too.\nSecondly, if you are squeemish, the bloody battle scenes will bother you -- but the story is good enough that you still may want to see it anyway, even if you have to cover your eyes at times! The violence is not gratuituous in nature -- it illustrates the barbaric nature of things back in that century and is actually an important part of the story as a whole.\nMaximus, the main character, is a person with high moral standards who ends up being kidnapped and sold as a slave ... eventually he ends up a gladiator. I don't want to give away any more of the story, there are surprising details. Let's just say that you root for Maximus through the film. I'll also say one thing, I watched parts of it with tears streaming down my face. This film will touch you to the core and you will think about it for days!","Product: Disenchanted with the daily drudge of crushing rocks on a prison farm in Mississippi, the dapper, silver-tongued Ulysses Everett McGill (George Clooney, THE PERFECT STORM) busts loose. Except he's still shackled to his own chain-mates from the chain gang -- bad-tempered Pete (John Turturro, SUMMER OF SAM), and sweet, dimwitted Delmar (Tim Blake Nelson, HAMLET). With nothing to lose and buried loot to regain -- before it's lost forever in a flood -- the three embark on the adventure of a lifetime in this hilarious offbeat road picture. Populated with strange characters, including a blind prophet, sexy sirens, and a one-eyed Bible salesman (John Goodman, COYOTE UGLY), it's an odyssey filled with chases, close calls, near misses, and betrayal that will leave you laughing at every outrageous and surprising twist and turn.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: EXCELLENT & very funny!!\n\nReview: Set during the great depression, this movie tells the story of the adventures of three escaped convicts on their way to a treasure which the main character, George Clooney, convinces the other two to go after it with him. They are chained together so Clooney has to do quite a selling job to get them to go and thus win his own freedom. They escape their chain gang and the adventures that befall them from start to finish are amazing. Best of all, the comedy is so well played by these three characters that you forget you're watching a movie! I laughed so hard my face hurt.\n\nWhether you buy or not, and I recommend that you do, you have GOT to see this movie!","Product: VHS tape\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Interesting concept -- disturbing\n\nReview: The concept of this movie is a very interesting one. You follow the daily life of the main character who is unable to sustain any short-term memories, but he still has his long-term memory. So he lovingly remembers the wife he lost and how he lost her. He lives on a quest to find and kill her attacker. Unfortunately he can't remember any details in the present and thus takes Polaroid pictures and writes himself notes about people and places. There are some characters in this movie who take advantage of his weaknesses and exploit him. Also, this movie starts at the end and works its way backward in time to the beginning. It was a little disconcerting. Though it was interesting for the first half of the movie, it began to lack substance from there on. In the end, is was thoroughly unsatisfying.\n\nOne side note: of my friends who have seen this movie, more of the men liked it -- even loved it. Most of the women didn't like it. It's most definitely not a \"chick flick\"","Product: The year's most disturbing thriller explores the unsettling possibility that the dead can contact usall we have to do is listen. When architect Jonathan Rivers (Michael Keaton) loses his wife in a tragic accident, he turns to the shadowy, unnerving world of Electronic Voice Phenomenon - communication from beyond the grave. But as he begins to penetrate the mysteries of EVP, Jonathan makes a shocking discovery: once a portal to the other world is opened, there's no telling what will come through it.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: You'll never see shadows the same way .....\n\nReview: This movie could render you afraid of the dark - super creepy.\n\nMichael Keaton plays a grieving widower who can't let go and get on with his life. This actually became a little irritating - there were so many scenes of him wallowing in sorrow, holding his head, sitting in the dark - it went on just a little too long, dulling the plot instead of enhancing it. Just when you think he might be getting beyond his tragic loss, he is approached by a paranormal researcher who is convinced that he heard his dead son's voice in the white noise of his TV. At first the lead character shrugs him off as a quack, but then things start to happen that can't be explained ... phone calls from his dead wife's cell phone, which is hidden in a drawer, things moving around without obvious cause ... finally he calls the paranormal researcher. With his new friend, through EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon), he believes he can see and hear his wife speaking to him. EVP becomes an obsession to him. I won't say more lest I ruin the plot.\n\nYou need to completely suspend belief for this movie. Though there are a million explanations for EVP, you will believe it just long enough to get creeped out by this movie. No, you won't be creeped out by the beautiful dead wife, but by the spirits around her, spirits that are evil and intent on reeking havoc on the living world.\n\nShadows play a huge role near the end of this movie - you may never see a shadow quite the same way after you watch this movie.\n\nThough this was not a 5 star movie, it is a solid 4 star movie, one that you might enjoy. If you dare to watch it you just might see things a little differently.","Product: Superstar George Clooney turns in a stellar performance in this \"brilliant sci-fi movie\" (New York Daily News) from Academy Award winners Steven Soderbergh (2000 - Best Director, Traffic) and JamesCameron (1997 - Best Picture, Titanic). Aboard a lonely space station orbiting a mysterious planet, terrified crew members are experiencing a host of strange phenomena, including eerie visitors who seem all too human. And when psychologist Chris Kelvin (Clooney) arrives to investigate, he confronts a power beyond imagining that could hold the key to mankind's deepest dreams?or darkest nightmares. Co-starring Natascha McElhone and Jeremy Davies, Solaris is \"mind-bending!\" (Rolling Stone)\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: If you liked 2001 Space Odyssey you might like this ...\n\nReview: ... then again, maybe not.\n\nThis is the story of a space station where the crew has cut off communications with earth. A security force is sent to investigate but disappears - unfortunately we never find out where they disappeared to or even if they came to harm. George Cloony plays Chris Kelvin, a civilian psychologist on earth. He is approached and asked to go to the space station to investigate what is happening with the crew and, since one of the crew members is a close friend of his, they think he may be able to assist the crew from a psychological standpoint and save the mission. Okay, so you can see we're already on pretty shaky ground here. Civilian with no training and trips to outer space don't mix well.\n\nAnyway, When he arrives on the ship there are just two crew members left. His friend has already committed suicide by the time he gets there and there is no mention of anyone else or anything else regarding what may have happened to other people. Anyway, the two remaining crew members don't appear in the movie much after the initial opening. The remainder of the movie is focused on his relationship with his dead wife who mysteriously appears on the ship in his locked room. That's just the opening, and it doesn't get much better.\n\nThere are lots of scenes where they just stare at each other without speaking. Everything is dark - you feel like saying \"why doesn't anyone turn on the lights!\" You wonder if anything is ever going to happen. It was one of the quietest, darkest movies I've ever watched - highly reminiscent of 2001 Space Odyssey. Some people may like this movie, but I'm willing to bet a higher percentage will be on the fence like I am, or just plain dislike it.","Product: DUPLEX\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Funny - slapstick - not a keeper ...\n\nReview: This is a comedy about a young couple who decides to buy a duplex just outside New York City. They have an irritating old woman living upstairs in a rent controlled apartment that they own as part of the property. He's a writer, struggling to finish his second novel. She's the supportive wife going off to work at a magazine in NY. The little old woman is a very old widow.\n\nDuring the course of the movie, the old woman continuously disturbs their sleep, destroys the writer's ability to finish his work, and generally disrupts the peace and tranquility they mistakenly thought they would attain with the purchase of the house.\n\nWhat follows is a myriad of very entertaining, slapstick comedy and a murder plot. This movie is funny, but somehow just misses the mark. So much more could have been done with the plot and parts of the story just fall flat. Though this is an entertaining movie I recommend that you rent, don't buy. You'll watch it once and live happily without watching it ever again. It is most definitely not a keeper.","Product: Following her death at the hands of Bullseye, Elektra Natchios, hired assassin skilled in the weapon of the sai, is brought back to life by the Order of the Hand, the ninja assassin group that first trained her. Given an order to kill a man and his teenage daughter, Elektra finds that a conscience is detrimental to life as an assassin.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Flawed heroine in a classic tale of good and evil\n\nReview: The main reason I watched this movie was because Jennifer Garner was in it.\n\nJennifer Garner does not disappoint with her multifaceted portrayal of the emotionally scarred Elektra. During the movie we see tiny snippets of her past - a past that caused her to end up using her powers as a hit woman. She ruthlessly carries out hits until she is ordered to kill a single father and his 14 year old daughter. Instead she becomes their protector.\n\nI think the only thing that made this movie watchable was Jennifer Garner's portayal of Elektra. It made an otherwise dull action film, more multi-dimential. We see her character heal and grow and that is ultimately the satisfying part of this movie.","Product: Racing to unlock the secret of his own identity, amnesiac operative Jason Bourne discovers the deadly truth: he's the government's number one target, a $30 million weapon it no longer trusts.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The greatest spy thriller I have every read!\n\nReview: Robert Ludlum is a master story-teller! His writing is superb! One thing to note, whenever you begin one of his lengthy books you need to devote enough time for 50 pages in the first sitting just to get to know all the characters. It is well worth your time to do so.\nThis book is probably the BEST spy thiller I have ever read. The main character, Jason Bourne, is a character you learn to really care about. Not all writers are capable fo creating that feeling with their writing. Ludlum is a master. Though this book is part of a three part series, this book DOES stand well on it's own. I have read all three -- I highly recommend this -- and now all three have a cherised spot on my bookshelf. Good enough to read more than once in a lifetime!","Product: A major British hit, a lorryload of laughs and some sparkling action? Well have some of that. Its fair to say that Hot Fuzz proves that Simon Pegg and Edgar Wrights brilliant Shaun Of The Dead was no one-off, serving up a superbly crafted British homage to the Hollywood action movie. Deliberately set in the midst of a sleepy, quaint English village of Sandford, Peggs Nicholas Angel is sent there because, bluntly, hes too good at his job, and hes making his city colleagues look bad. The proverbial fish out of water, Angel soon discovers that not everything in Sandford is quite as it seems, and joins forces with Nick Frosts lumbering Danny Butterman to find out whats what. Hot Fuzz then proceeds to have a rollicking good time in both tipping its hat to the genre films that are clearly its loving inspiration, and coming up with a few tricks of its own. It does comedy better than action, with plenty of genuine laugh-out-loud moments, but its no slouch either when the tempo needs raising. One of the many strong cards it plays is its terrific cast, which includes former 007 Timothy Dalton, Bill Nighy, Bill Bailey, Paddy Considine, Edward Woodward and Jim Broadbent. Hot Fuzz, ultimately, just falls short of Shaun Of The Dead, but more than does enough to warrant many, many repeat viewings. Its terrific fun, and in the true hit action movie style, all-but-demands some form of sequel. That said, with Pegg and Wright now with two excellent, and suitably different, genres ticked off, itll be interesting to see what they do next. A period drama, perhaps...? --Simon Brew\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: One of the best comedy movies I've seen\n\nReview: I resisted watching this movie. I just assumed it would be an idiotic waste of time. I was so very wrong!\n\nThis movie is about a relentless and highly successful London Police Officer (Nicholas Angel). He has a high arrest record and the other London Police say that \"you're making us look bad.\" So they transfer him up to a sleepy, beautiful town called Sandford - where there hasn't been a crime committed in years. Or so it would seem...\n\nWell, in the sleepy, peaceful town Nicholas finds that all is not what it seems. Viewers see the first of several grisly murders - that murder is then staged as an accident. The town is prepared to write it off as an accident, but Nicholas is not. Against his protests that the accident is no accident, but actually a murder, the head of the local police force refuses to see it as anything other than an accident.\n\nThe plot then takes off relentlessly as Nicholas begins to untangle a web of deceptions. Mixed with the serious theme are so many genuinly funny scenes that this movie is more commedy than serious. At the end you will both cringe at some of the gory scenes and laugh at the same time.","Product: Introducing Strada, the only leather smartphone folio case for your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge that combines modern, slim, and sleek style with trusted OtterBox protection.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The search for the right case has ended!\n\nReview: Every time that I get a new phone, I usually end up with six or seven cases for it as I am looking for just the right one that has both good looks as well as the ability to protect the phone. I think that my search has ended with this Otterbox Strada wallet style case. I love this cover for several reasons, first it is made by Otterbox so you know that it will protect the phone well. Secondly, it is very elegant looking which really kind of surprised me as most of the other Otterbox cases that I have seen are very utilitarian in appearance. That is not the case with this one. I have already received several compliments on it from co-workers and I have only had it for a couple of days. The magnetic closure is a nice feature and it actually keeps the screen cover in place (although, as other reviewers have indicated, the card slot can only fit one or maybe two cards before the magnet fails). I am using the section under the phone to hold several bills so between that and the card slot (one credit card and drivers license in the card slot) I am able to leave my wallet at home and just carry my phone. Overall, this a very well made and sturdy case that I would highly recommend for use with the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge!!","Product: Designed using two super durable, impact-resistant materials, the Surround Case does just that-surrounds your Samsung Galaxy S III in solid protection, enhancing its overall look without covering it up.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Grew to really like this cover\n\nReview: When this first came in the mail, it had two parts that really confused the heck out of me - it had a rubber part and a solid part and I had a little trouble making heads and tails of how this worked. Finally, when I almost lost hope, I figured out that the rubber part went on the back and then the hard edge casing went on the back with it.\n\nAfter getting my phone, I chose <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Samsung-Flip-Cover-Case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Light-Blue/dp/B0091W383Y/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Samsung Flip Cover Case for Samsung Galaxy S3 (Light Blue)</a> and, while it did feel like it safeguarded the screen, it got in the way when I wanted to use the camera - and I use the camera a lot! So, that's when this cover became available. First, it's a bit of misnomer - it's really an edge guard. The dark gray rubber part is the only part visible on the front of the phone, so even though it's billed as blue/gray, it's mostly gray from the front view. You do see the blue (AND gray) when you look at the back. Honestly, it wouldn't matter much what color the back edge is. That all having been said, I do feel like my phone is a little better protected with this, basically edge guard, in place, without making using the apps difficult.","Product: It appears that, at least for the moment, Michael Flatley has found a niche that he is comfortable with and that he intends to carve ever deeper. He accomplishes that purpose handsomely with Feet of Flames.\nMuch of the material in this show is taken directly from Lord of the Dance, but there are a number of impressive additions, including a spectacular combat dancing sequence near the end. Feet of Flames maintains the Celtic slant established by its predecessor and is powerfully performed by a dynamic group of dancers, spearheaded by Flatley's magnificent work.\n\nThe video itself is far superior to Lord of the Dance in that the constant cut-aways and angle changes have been largely done away with. The production quality is superb and the music breathtaking, particularly in surround sound or with a sub-woofer.\n\nAs with Lord of the Dance, there is a raw, sensual feel to Feet of Flames that adds to the inherent excitement of Irish Dance. Flatley's flamboyant interpretations and variations on classic moves add to the visual impact.\n\nFrom start to finish, this is an outstanding entertainment event.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Best entertainment in my household! GREAT!\n\nReview: My husband and I enjoyed Lord of the Dance tremendously, but the whole dance troupe has outdone itself in this expanded version -- Feet of Flames. It is still Lord or the Dance, but now has a few added scenes/dances and some of the originals seem to have been improved some. We still love Lord of the Dance, but Feet of Flames is so much better.\n One of the notable things about Feet of Flames is the amazing music and dance make you feel wonderful ... very uplifting.\n\nWe watch this show often and wish Feet of Flames would come out on DVD (which lasts a lifetime), but until then I am buying a second copy because we don't want to be without a copy someday when we wear out the video and it goes OOP!","Product: Frannie O'Neill, a dedicated young veterinarian, makes an astonishing discovery in the woods after her husband's murder\nTitle: When the Wind Blows\nAuthor: Patterson, James\nPublisher: Replica Books\nPublication Date: 1998/11/01\nNumber of Pages: 416\nBinding Type: HARDCOVER\nLibrary of Congress: 98014367\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: You'll want to finish it in one day! Great story!\n\nReview: I've read a few James Patterson books and enjoyed them immensely -- this one is the first I would characterize as a bit of science fiction fantasy. He carries off a science mystery thriller with flair and skill that'll keep you glued to the edge of your seat. I must say this is one of the BEST books I've read by Mr. Patterson.\nThe main character, Frannie O'Neill, is a veterinarian whose doctor husband was killed a year and a half earlier outside the local hospital/clinic where he worked. More recently, a friend's husband, also a doctor at the same clinic, is brutally murdered as well. Is there a connection? You'll have to read to see the answer. Enter the next character, Kit Harrison, an FBI agent on a mission forbidden by his agency. He's on the trail of a band of rogue scientists who had been carrying on illegal genetic experiments. He suspects they're back at work on those experiments in an instillation hidden somewhere in Colorado. He is also fighting his own demons, the death of his beloved wife and two sons a few years ago. Both Frannie and Kit are committed to their work and struggle to reconcile their pasts with their present. Kit has rented a house Frannie owns and after going over a few stumbling blocks they develop a friendship where finally Frannie feels brave enough to confess something to Kit that she has never told anyone else -- she has seen a little girl with wings and watched her fly away. Soon both Frannie and Kit find the little winged girl again and the evil medical mystery begins.\nThis novel takes off at break neck speed and never lets up. Though it has a science fiction aspect with it's portrayal of genetic experimentation and the outcome, it still has the classic James Patterson flair we all know and love -- tons of action, murder and mayhem, fast pacing, solid plot, and a story you can sink your teeth into. Don't let this excellent story pass you by. It's a MUST READ that'll keep you glued to the edge of your seat until it's stunning, action packed conclusion!","Product: Filtering Celtic music through folk and rock, Clannad hit it big in the UK and beyond in the '80s. Here are 18 of their most enchanting songs, including the UK hits Theme from Harry's Game and in a Lifetime (featuring U2's Bono!) plus I See Red; Something to Believe in (duet with Bruce Hornsby); Now Is Here; the Fairy Queen; Ta Me Mo Shui, and more.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This is the one you've been waiting for! FABULOUS!\n\nReview: Regardless of the decade these songs were created in, they are TIMELESS. The entire blend is a wonderful one -- the instramentals are very well done, the vocals and harmony are enchanting & haunting at the same time. The music is both relaxing and/or invigorating as well -- depending on your mood. I enjoy this CD when driving, resting, or during my own artistic efforts. In fact, a creative person may find, as I have, that these melodies enhance the creative process. This music blends effortlessly with your life, enhancing it. The melodies make you want to sing with them. I can't recommend this CD highly enough. If you like etherial, Celtic/Irish music this CD is a must for your collection.","Product: LASTS ALL YEAR. GUARANTEED!* RINGS WONT BREAK GUARANTEED!* The Five Star Flex patented TechLock rings will not break or misalign. It acts like a notebook and works like a binder. Fold the cover over and it lays flat for easy notetaking. Add paper to the binders three rings and then dividers to keep organized. It comes pre-filled with 60 college ruled and 20 graph ruled sheets, along with 5 tabbed pocket dividers. It has a durable plastic cover and 1\" rings that hold up to 200 sheets of 15 lb. filler paper. The overall size of the Five Star Flex is 11 1/2\" x 10 3/4\".*ACCO Brands will replace any Five Star binder that is returned within one year from the date of purchase. This guarantee does not cover damage due to misuse or abuse. Contact ACCO Brands Consumer Affairs for instructions.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Perfect for my teaching needs!\n\nReview: Perfect for my teaching needs! I teach two college classes that are 15 minutes apart. In past semesters I carried manilla folders in my bag and, of course, everything was falling out all over the place. Not so with this notebook. There are two folder type pockets first in front that have small tabs that hold your pages in. Each class has its own pocket folder with flap (for syllabus and attendance sheets). After those two pocket folders, there are two full-page protecting full-coverage folders, also with a tab at the top to hold the page open. So what's the absolute best thing? It folds completely open and the front sections can be folded to the back, and believe it or not, there was already notebook paper in there, which is absolutely perfect for my class notes. So, it works for me as a teacher, I believe it could also work for two classes for a student as well. This is way better than a standard binding. I love it.","Product: Designed for easy operation at home or in the office, the reliable Dell V305 delivers simple set-up and outstanding support. The Dell 305 has an intuitive design and bright, easy-to-read control display, making it easy to make personalized photo greeting cards, edit scanned photos and other convenient features with Dell Imaging Toolbox software. With the Dell Ink Management System (DIMS), the well never runs dry on your V305 printer. DIMS is designed to track the number of pages printed with each cartridge and issue alerts when a replacement is needed.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Uses way too much ink and spradically doesn't scan\n\nReview: I wish I saw the reviews for this printer before we purchased it. We purchased this printer about a year ago to be compatible with our wireless network. It does one thing right - the print quality of your pages is exceptionally good. However, with that exceptionally good printing comes a huge negative - the printer is a high ink user - uses a massive amount of ink quickly. The print cartidges are not cheap, so you find yourself going through a lot of money - so not only does it drain your ink fast, it also drains your wallet. To top it off, the scanner part of this printer works on and off, so you can't rely on it to scan anything. Will be ditching this printer soon and upgrading to something that works in both scanning and printing without emptying my wallet.","Product: There is no easier way to stay organized and ready for whatever the busy school day throws at you than with a Trapper Keeper binder. With a 1.5 in. ring fixture you can store homework, folders and notebooks all in one place. Two horizontal pockets on the inside cover are great for quickly storing class handouts and other loose sheets. Durable construction and materials stand up to your crazy schedule and the snap closure makes sure everything stays securely inside your Trapper Keeper. Five durable tabbed dividers are also included to help you organize papers in your Trapper Keeper. The cover is blue, but customizable so that you can add your own personal style with a photo, sketch or other custom cover sheet.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: My impression is overall very positive with just a couple small issues.\n\nReview: Ever since my first days in school long, long ago, I have loved notebooks and school/office supplies. Now I teach college and this seemed like a great way to store my attendance and grading materials, but it proved to be way too big for that. Yes, 1.5 inches is not a lot, but this binder seems so much larger. Still, have a great use for it...\n\nThe binder is all over fabric on the exterior with a slightly flexible clear window on the front, making it easier for you to switch what displays there. the only problem with that plastic cover is that it is easily scratched just by moving it and using it. The interior is lined with very heavy plastic that helps hold its shape. Inside there are 5 dividers and a loop to put a pen in.\n\nSo why 4 stars instead of 5? There are two things about this notebook that I don't like. First, the snap closure takes a deliberate effort to close and seems like a weak spot in an otherwise solid binder. The snap is similar to the type you may find on pocket books - a little larger and more solid than the snaps you may find on clothing, But over time this looks like a detail that could fail. The other thing I wasn't fond of was the lack of a spot for a paper identifier in the divider tabs. I know this is a small detail, but if you use a sharpie to write on it, you can't change it.\n\n... so this was too big for the use I planned, so I used it for another purpose. I am the family collector of kitchen tested recipes. The notebook that I'm currently using is exploding beyond the capacity of a standard notebook. This dimensions of this binder are just a hair larger than a standard binder. In the front, plastic pocket I put a sheet with some computer generated art, and I put the recipes in clear page protectors inside. Since I don't plan to re-purpose this binder, I did use a sharpie to write on the dividers to separate the types of foods (for example: main course, side dish, etc.). This is working great and it's very easy to add to it.\n\nMy impression is overall very positive with just a couple small issues.","Product: Ideal for everyday writing and drawing, the water-based ink of this felt tip pen is resistant to smearing and skipping. The fine point allows for maximum control giving you the ability to do fine, detailed work, and apply color to your work quickly when it's turned on its broad edge. Use water wash techniques to create a broad range of works. 20 assorted color markers are easily transportable via a portable, metal tin. Available in a range of colors.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Use these to decorate the inside of my planner - absolutely love these markers!!\n\nReview: I've been drawing, painting, and writing all my life, so these markers appealed to me immediately. Yes, you can use these to create a masterpiece like the one on the cover of the tin. I've been using my markers in a completely different way - I use them in my 2014-2015 planner. Yes, I bought a spiral planner that is very plain on the inside, at least until I started decorating it. Rather than buying an expensive planner I opted to buy a $7.99 planner at CVS. I decorated that planner with stickers tape, and using these lovely markers, and every weekend I decorate the upcoming weekly page. These markers write so beautifully and the colors are so stunning. Yes, you can use them to create a masterpiece, or you can use them the way I have for daily and weekly use. These will not collect dust in my home like so many of my other art supplies have.\n\nA couple important points: these are a wide range of colors, the tin give you ideas with regard to using them for art, and the tips are super durable. I worried that they would wear down the way so many felt tip markers do, but they stood the clumsy capping test - I looked up at the TV while capping one of the markers and ended up pushing the tip, hard, into the palm of my hand. No I wasn't hurt, but I worried that I may have ruined the marker. It survived! The same marker, one of my favorite colors, is perfectly fine and didn't get smashed. The tips are super durable and passed my clumsiness test. This is a great set of markers!","Product: FELLOWES 5244101 Laminating Pouches, Letter, 200pk (3Mil)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Good value, worked well, had a glossy finish\n\nReview: This is a massive package of 200 laminating sheets - price breakdown is about 15 cents per sheet. This is a really good value. I laminate a lot of things for my planner and my husband laminates all kinds of other household and workshop things. So we have been using our laminator for a long time. We recently tried these Fellowes laminating sheets. They are large and have a fold in them. There is also an arrow to guide you on which direction to feed our sheets, but this is pretty unnecessary since most experienced laminators know to feed the folded edge in first (as opposed to the free edges). Still, this is a nice touch for those who are less experienced. The arrow does completely disappear during the lamination process. The interior of each sheet is also textured, and that keeps items from moving around during the process. These sheets laminate and seal up very nicely, keeping what I've laminated neat and protected. One of the things on the packaging that I thought was interesting is that the sheets have UV protection to preserve treasured documents, but I'm not sure laminating things is a great idea with older documents you are trying to preserve.\n\nOverall these were a good value for the price, laminated items securely, had a nice gloss to the surface, and performed really well. Plus the price is right for this 200 sheet pack.","Product: High Speed, Wireless Capable, Two Sided Color Document Scanner With Kofax VRS Certification. 3.7\" Color TouchScreen Display and a 50 Sheet Capacity Document Feeder\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This scanner is perfect for online teaching\n\nReview: The Brother ADS2500WE Document Scanner can take up to 50 pages, but for my usage I only need a few pages at a time. I teach an online class and often need to scan things for my online class to read. So far the max page length I've scanned for class has only been 5 pages long. It's unlikely I'll ever use the higher page amounts, unless I scan my novel which currently resides in a Word document and in print (you can never be too safe with storage when writing a book).\n\nA couple issues that aren't too bothersome for me: When scanning, you can go through the shortcut on your computer, but you have to click through a few things to get the task done. It's far easier to just scan from the scanner to the computer. Another issue: it's noisier than I expected it to be.\n\nThis has a really sleek, small design that easily fits on my desk. With limited desk space this is a real plus. And it works very well for my purposes.","Product: Wireless All-In-One Printer with Scanner and Copier: Mobile and Tablet Printing with Air print and Google Cloud Print compatible\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Not the easiest set up ever, but does make beautiful prints\n\nReview: First, let me say that I am pretty partial to the Canon brand. Over the course of many years I've had a few Canon printers and both of my digital cameras are Canon brand. That having been said, this was one of the toughest installations I've ever done. If you can just get passed the crazy long instructions though, it works great.\n\nAfter removing this printer from the box, I was first impressed with the sleek design. It's really a beautiful thing to look at. Hooking it up was another issue. Inside the box were these incredibly long directions that were not all the helpful. I'm fairly tech savvy, but these directions were not even slightly helpful. I ended putting the instructions aside and relying on instinct and was finally able to get hooked up. Now this is wireless, just remember that your computer needs to have a wireless card to work this - of course you can always hard wire it, which I ended up doing. Flying by the seat of my pants again I got it wirelessly attached to our home router. Very cool. I test printed a few things from my computer and the prints were magnificent. So we were blissfully happy with the printer. Then today we had to scan something and email it. My husband, who is not tremendously tech savvy was on his own with this one since I was at work. He was able to scan and email very easily - took him all of a half hour to figure it out, if that. So the printer proved to be fairly easy to use. Finally, this one was a real winner with the 2 sided printing - I print a lot of things for school and to save bulk and help my students avoid an overabundance of paper, I love to print things 2 sided without having to manually remove the paper and flip it over. This printer prints double sided prints very easily. Excellent little printer.","Product: The Samsung Xpress C430W color laser printer is perfect for your home office and combines ease of operation with high performance at an affordable price. The Samsung Printer Xpress C430W wireless laser printer is perfect for home and home offices, with the reliability Samsung is known for. With the Smart Color Management System and innovative imaging technology, you can expect professional quality with every job. Professional Image Quality: Samsungs ReCP image processing technology combines with polymerized toner for sharp, crisp, high-resolution images. Two-piece toner system means you can replace the toner and drum separately for greater cost efficiency. One-Touch Wireless Setup: Get up and running with wireless printing. Just press the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button on your WPS-enabled router and the WPS button on the printer, and your printer will automatically configure and connect to the wireless network. Sleek, Professional, Silent Design: Samsung printers are designed to impress with both the performance and the looks. With a printing volume of less than 48 dBA, the C430W performs without making noise at your home office. 1. As of Nov. 1, 2017, HP acquired Samsungs printing business and Samsung printers were added to the HP portfolio of products. Samsung printers enjoy HPs warranty support in accordance with warranty documents accompanying the products.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Awesome laser printer for the home office\n\nReview: This is a totally awesome printer. It has a slightly larger than average footprint and lacks the scanning capability that most printer seem to have, but it has more than enough to compensate for that. First, it's a color laser printer, and while it's not photo quality, it still can print up a very nice spread sheet with color graphs. It's WiFi an obvious benefit for those of us who have more than one computer household - it's nice to have every blue tooth device (computers, phones) able to access and print on. This is super fast, but you do sacrifice a little quality. If you click the Eco Touch button you can actually print multiple pages per sheet - when writing a draft this really does com in handy. It powers up quickly and was a breeze to set up. You know what one of the coolest things is - it is NFC capable. What that means is you can take your NFC capable phone and basically just touch the printer with it to access and print from your phone. There is one downside, an expensive one. When the ink cartridges run out (there are separate black and color cartridges which is really nice), replacement cartridges are in the $50 range each. That's a bit tough, but each replacement cartridge lasts way more than the average home user would need. So while it negative that the replacement cartridges are so expensive, it's a positive that they last so long. This is an awesome printer.","Product: The InterDesign clarity interlocking drawer organizer is a modular storage system designed to fit standard drawers and keep you organized. These customizable drawer organizers lock together at the bottom for a secure fit.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Another quality set from InterDesign\n\nReview: I have several InterDesign organizers (including a few in my medicine cabinet. This organizer set is much larger in real life than it appears in the pictures - cowabunga, the thing is huge! Anyway, I have this drawer in a dresser in my office/beauty room where I keep all of my planner supplies (yes I'm a planner nut too. Originally I wanted to use this for my Alex 9 drawer to store my collection of face masks in, but alas, it was just a tiny bit too wide. I could have taken a part of it off and re-positioned it, but found that it is actually dead on perfect for my planner drawer. It fits beautifully, it's just deep enough to keep things in the individual cubbies, and is clean and neat in the drawer. I'm seriously thinking now of buying another one, just so I can have more of these. It's beautiful and super versatile. Love this thing!","Product: Canon Lasers Imageclass D1520 Monochrome Printer with Scanner & Copier\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Per Canon, this is NOT a wireless printer\n\nReview: There's an elephant in the room that no one has dared to mention - this printer IS NOT wireless as the listing would have you believe. At least Canon doesn't think it is wireless. I joyfully followed all the directions for the great printer. It was going to be the great solution to our network printing needs (I'm a professor and my son is a college student, so we have a lot of printing to do from separate computers). Everything was set up, the paper was in, all done, right? Wrong. When it came time to set up the printer wirelessly, the instructions were for another printer. But, I don't give up too easily, so I searched and tested to no avail. Finally, like a person who hates to ask for directions, I called Canon directly as a last resort. Apparently this printer is so new they know next to nothing about how to set it up. They did affirm, positively, that this is indeed NOT a wireless printer as advertised on Amazon - that comes straight from Canon. So, sadly, we had to hard-wire this lovely printer to the main computer. After getting over our initial disappointment about the wireless capability, or lack there of, we enjoyed the speed of the printer, and it makes beautiful prints. This printer will produce our hopes, dreams, lessons, and a few novels in the works, so it's still great to have, but not all it was supposed to be.","Product: Add a touch of elegant warmth to your outdoor entertaining with this 34\" wide by 12.5 deep steel fire pit. Captivate everyone with the ambiance the cauldron provides and the inviting warmth, Built-to-last with a steel frame finished with a classic Roman style oil-rubbed bronze, this fire pit is as beautiful as it is durable. Featuring a deep bowl, this piece can accommodate large fires-easily keeping your guests toasty on crisp, cool nights. The mesh spark screen is accented with a decorative handle and a screen lifting tool when you utilize the spark screen. Easily maintained with a convenient water drainage hole extends the life for years to come.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Beautiful metal finish, easy assembly, purchase a heat resistant pad for this\n\nReview: This is a beautiful, gigantic fire pit, perfect for a patio (keep well away from your house). My husband assembled it and say assembly was very simple, with just a 8 screws. The screen is very tightly woven, keeping larger bits of burning embers from flying around your yard. The manifacturer provides a hook for you to lift the screen off that is very easy to use (the screen gets hot). Of course all the metal parts get HOT, right down to the feet. You must place it on a heat-proof mat like this <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/The-Original-Grill-Pad-Black-Grill-Pad-Round/dp/B003GUPJ9S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">The Original Grill Pad Black Grill Pad, Round</a> or this <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/FirePad-Deck-Protector-24-34/dp/B0728LYZQQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">FirePad Deck Protector (24\")</a> because the feet will make marks on your patio, or if you put it on a deck, you need to protect from fire. We have had other fireplaces in our yard, but this one, so far is the most visually pleasing one. Oh, and clean out is pretty easy because there is a keyhole that you can open to get rid of ashes. All in all, this is a beauty, but keep hazards in mind and protect your home from the heat.","Product: Add a touch of elegant warmth to your outdoor entertaining with this 34\" wide by 12.5 deep steel fire pit. Captivate everyone with the ambiance the cauldron provides and the inviting warmth, Built-to-last with a steel frame finished with a classic Roman style oil-rubbed bronze, this fire pit is as beautiful as it is durable. Featuring a deep bowl, this piece can accommodate large fires-easily keeping your guests toasty on crisp, cool nights. The mesh spark screen is accented with a decorative handle and a screen lifting tool when you utilize the spark screen. Easily maintained with a convenient water drainage hole extends the life for years to come.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Beautiful metal finish, easy assembly, purchase a heat resistant pad for this\n\nReview: This is a beautiful, gigantic fire pit, perfect for a patio (keep well away from your house). My husband assembled it and say assembly was very simple, with just a 8 screws. The screen is very tightly woven, keeping larger bits of burning embers from flying around your yard. The manifacturer provides a hook for you to lift the screen off that is very easy to use (the screen gets hot). Of course all the metal parts get HOT, right down to the feet. You must place it on a heat-proof mat like this <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/The-Original-Grill-Pad-Black-Grill-Pad-Round/dp/B003GUPJ9S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">The Original Grill Pad Black Grill Pad, Round</a> or this <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/FirePad-Deck-Protector-24-34/dp/B0728LYZQQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">FirePad Deck Protector (24\")</a> because the feet will make marks on your patio, or if you put it on a deck, you need to protect from fire. We have had other fireplaces in our yard, but this one, so far is the most visually pleasing one. Oh, and clean out is pretty easy because there is a keyhole that you can open to get rid of ashes. All in all, this is a beauty, but keep hazards in mind and protect your home from the heat.","Product: Classic Accessories tractor seat covers protect new seats and make old ones look new again. Keep your seat in excellent condition for years with a lawn mower or tractor seat cover from Classic Accessories.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great product at a reasonable price.\n\nReview: This seat cover is excellent! We received the small size and we had some concern over whether or not it would fit our John Deere lawn tractor. Not to worry, it fits like a glove. Our seat had been torn up over 10 years of yard word and we were constantly repairing it with duck tape. My husband had looked into replacing the entire seat but he found that cost to be prohibitive. So, we ordered this cover which is said to fit seats backs from 11 1/2 to 13 1/2 inches tall (ours falls right in the middle at 12 1/2 inches) and true to the overview, it fit perfectly. The cover also has some nice features like the pockets on the back to carry water or garden tools, a small amount of padding and some friction strips on the inside to hold it in place on the seat. The biggest advantage to us is that it covers the cheap vinyl seat which used to get very hot in the summer sun making it uncomfortable to sit on. Overall a great product at a reasonable price. Highly recommend!","Product: Are you tired of your cats scraping up your furniture and walls? The Petmate Sisal Rope Cat Post gives those kitties a place to scratch. This scratch post provides premium surface area for claw and paw maintenance.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: my cat loved it until it tipped over on her\n\nReview: When you do a little research you learn that sisal scratching posts are the best type to get - cats love it. Also, if you give your cats a carpet post they learn that scratching carpet is okay, which it is not since consistent scratching destroys carpets. So sisal is definitely the way to go.\n\nWith all of that in mind, I purchased this sisal scratching post. My cat thoroughly enjoyed the feel of the sisal. The problem with this is that it has a small base which is very unstable. If your cat stands on the base itself, it's fine. But the minute my cat stood just outside the base to scratch, which is very easy to do since the base is so small, the scratching post tipped over. It actually fell on my cat. Since it's light, she was uninjured.\n\nUnless you plan to screw this post into the floor or create a large base that you can attach it to permanently, this is not the best option for your cat. It may be worth considering a larger, more stable sisal covered post or cat tree.","Product: Easily quench your pets thirst with the Bergan LLC Petite Gourmet Waterer , constructed to provide durable , hassle free use. Features a removable cap for simple filling and clear tower to view contents level. Available in assorted colors.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The best water dispenser for multi-pet homes...\n\nReview: I have had a few automatic water systems. This one is by far the best one of all of them. I have several animals - including dogs and cats. They go through water pretty quickly. I have to fill this dispenser about every 2-3 days. Others had to be filled and cleaned almost daily. This holds a lot of water!\n\nMy favorite thing about this water dispenser - something that most others don't have - is that it is so easy to clean. The water bottle has a wide opening that you can fit sponge in hand completely inside. Over time these bottles can get pretty dirty. The fact that this one is so easy to clean helps me keep a fresh supply of clean water for my animals.\n\nI can't recommend this highly enough. If mine every wears out, I'll replace it with another one exactly like this.","Product: Discover the nutritious treat that your dog will love to eat. Green Bark Gummies have a soft chewy texture that's lip-smacking fun for your canine companion. Green Bark Gummies hip & joint in medium-large bites feature heart-healthy nutrachia with glucosamine to support joint health, mobility and flexibility for active and older dogs.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The dogs love these!\n\nReview: I was very happy to receive a full size bag of these treats through Swaggable for my dogs to try. My dogs were so delighted by these treats that my nine-year-old German Shepherd actually galloped around the house after getting them. They absolutely love them.\n\nThey are dark green/brown treats that are loosely shaped like gummy bears, They have the feel of jerky and they don't smell great to us humans, but the dogs thought they were wonderful. I especially like that these treats don't contain any wheat, corn, or artificial flavors or sweeteners. My dogs find these treats positively delicious, and I feel like I'm giving them a healthy treat. I clearly need to buy these when this free sample runs out.","Product: Give your cat the thrill of the chase with TEMPTATIONS TUMBLERS Treats for Cats! Now your feline friend's favorite crunchy and savory snack is designed to make playtime more exciting. Simply toss, roll and watch as your cat chases after the delicious chicken and turkey flavors and irresistibly smooth treat center. Best of all, TEMPTATIONS Treats for Cats provide 100% complete and balanced nutrition for adult maintenance and help with tartar control. Active cats can't wait to get their paws on TEMPTATIONS TUMBLERS Cat Treats Tasty Chicken and Turkey Flavors.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Clearly delicious because my cats beg for them\n\nReview: These treats are tiny (about the size of regular dry cat food) and they do roll. My young cat with chase the rolling treat and eat it, while my older cat just looks at you like you're nuts. Every morning I give my dogs each a biscuit and send them outside to do their business. The cats know it's treat time and beg for these treats. One cat will eat anything and the other is a little more finicky - they both absolutely love these treats and eat them enthusiastically. So these must be delicious because even my finicky guy loves them. Of course, I'll be back buying these again from Amazon, since they have the small case you can buy... and because my cats love them so much!","Product: Prevue pet products kitty power paws short square post 7105 provides a dedicated place for scratching and stretching, alleviating destructive behavior to household objects. At 22\" tall your cat stretches and tones getting healthy exercise while keeping nails groomed and paws strong. Handsomely finished base and cap lend a furniture feel to complement the durable jute wrapped post and integrate with any room dcor. Our kitty power paws short square post assembles easily with included screws and will last for years to come. Sturdy square base is 15 3/4\" in diameter, post measures 5 1/2\" in diameter with a total height of 22\".\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: by far the best scratching post ever\n\nReview: My husband and I are very lucky that we have cats who will use a scratching post, if available. They had one that they used to death (the sisal came unwound and they pummeled the cardboard underneath. We may find a way to repair that one yet. In the interim we bought a very nice <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/SmartCat-Ultimate-Scratching-Post/dp/B000634MH8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post</a>. It's tall and has a fairly wide base and the cats like it. Then this scratching post entered the picture. What's better about it? It's very similar design, but the base, though it doesn't look it in the picture, is enormous. The good thing about a giant base size is that it doesn't topple over when the cats are using it. My smaller cat is able to stretch completely along it's height while scratching. Both scratching posts are great, but this one is hand-down the best.","Product: IRIS 4-Tier Cat Tree Condo has sturdy wood components and heavy-duty hardware. The IRIS 4-Tier Cat Tree Condo is built to give many years of safe, playful fun. It assembles in minutes, and will provide a great space for your cat friend to explore and play. Cleanup is easy with a soft brush or vacuum.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Not suitable to large cats, but overall beauty\n\nReview: We had a tired, worn cat tree, so we were happy to get this one. There are a few pluses and one major minus. First, it came in a box in multiple separate pieces but it was amazingly easy to put it together - all the the parts screw together and the screws are tightened with the little Allen wrench that came with it. It has a nice wide base, which makes it super stable, and it's covered with super soft felt-like carpet material. It's also a very attractive piece that easily blends in well in the corner of our family room. Though all the legs are covered with carpet material, there is an overlay of sisal rope - if you don't want your cats to learn to scratch all the carpet in your home, you want to make sure you have a few sisal scratching posts in your home. (I'm one of those lucky people who have cats who love their scratching posts - I have two very tall ones.) Now for the major minus - the two hiding spots are too small for large adult cats. The bottom one is ideal if you have a very small cat or kitten, but my average size cat can't figure out how to get in there and turn around; my larger cat doesn't even try. The tube at the top has a circumference, but it is a bit short in length, so my giant cat (part Maine Coon) can't lay in there and my regular size cat can't seem to manage to climb in and turn around so that his back isn't facing into the room. So, while it's beautiful, the housing parts just aren't big enough for for my cats, the rest of it is very functional.","Product: Are you still worrying about the hair of your pet scattered about the house? Smooth and gentle to skin due to the soft rubber tips. This flexible, five-finger design grooming glove allows you to brush away dirt, grime, dander and loose hair from your pets(dog, cat, horse, etc) of all shapes and sizes. And minimizes the shedding, keeping you and your house clean. Do you still feel distressed that your pet shrieks painfully when brushing hair? Glove and brush are used together. the grooming glove has over 180 silicone grooming tips .It's so soft or no more rough metal brush. and safe to your pet skin. After the glove simply peels off and throws hair away, you use the brush to smooth all the hair so that your pet is full of spirit. And they help stimulate the healthy oils on their skin which can improve the radiance of their coat. Features & Benefits Mimics the loving touch of your hand for a relaxing massage. Over 180 silicone grooming tips---no more rough metal brushes. Minimizes shedding, keeping your house clean. Five finger design allows you to get deeper and reach places hair hides. Hair sticks to the glove -simply peel off and throw hair away. Perfect for long, short and curly haired pets. A single bottom on the pet grooming brush.--Easy to clean. Package included: 1* pet grooming glove(Right-hand) 1*self cleaning brush. Note: Does not use when there is a wound. Keep out of the reach of children. Does not apply to other places outside pets. After use, please keep them clean and store them in a dry place and away from any liquids.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Love these microfiber cloths\n\nReview: I wear makeup almost every day, even if it's as little as under eye concealer and mascara, so no matter what, I need a decent makeup remover and these little washcloths are so awesome for all that. First, I keep one rolled up in a slot in my vanity drawer and between eye shadow applications, I rub my brush against it (it's dry), and it really takes everything off my brushes. Now for face: I do a whole triple cleanser routine regardless of how much makeup I wear. I soak the daylights out of the washcloth and squeeze it out. Then I use a gentle eye makeup remover, followed by a pre-cleanse with oil. Then I take the wet wash cloth and go all over my face with it, and it removes all the makeup remover and oil to the point where your skin is spotless. I could stop there and use a toner then moisturize, but I do go on to use a gentle face wash. I don't know that I would tug away at my skin just trying to remove makeup with water, but as a cleansing tool, they are awesome.","Product: Under the Sun formulas are packed with high quality, nutritious ingredients that explode with a fantastically flavorful taste. They begin with protein rich pork meal, add some delicious chicken, lamb, or salmon meat, and top it off with a cornucopia of fresh fruits and vegetables. Under the Sun recipes are some of the best nutrient-rich, great tasting pet food you can find anywhere under the sun! Under the Sun?s Grain Free Duck Canned Adult Formula is a tasty, healthy can of wet dog food specially made for fully grown dogs. This filler-free can of grain-free wet food includes farm-raised duck, turkey, peas, sweet potatoes, alfalfa, salt, and essential vitamins and minerals a healthy dog needs. You won?t find a can of wet dog food this healthy and delicious anywhere else, so pick your pampered pooch up a can of Under the Sun?s Grain Free Duck Canned Adult Formula. Under The Sun Grain Free Canned Adult Dog Food, Duck, 13 Oz\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: My dog loves this food, and it's super easy to mix with dry\n\nReview: I feed my finicky German Shepherd Blue Buffalo dry food and the same brand's meet log. He's getting a bit bored with that combo. I saw that this canned food is created by Canidae (a food my dog trainer prefers), and decided to give this canned food a try. My dog LOVES this food. We still give him dry food, but instead of adding the food logs we have in the past (mainly for taste), we've been giving him half a can of this food with his dry food. Well Canidae won my dog over with this food because he loves it.\n\nSometimes serving up a can of food, especially solid food like this can be a chore, but this food is not. It's very soft coming out of the can the first time (when at room temperature). It's soft and fine enough to just lightly use the back of a spoon to mix it into the dry food. And, typically when it cold (for that second half of a can), most foods can be really tough to mix into dry food, but not this food. Since we feed a half can with his dry food every day, we encounter the cold canned food problem, but not with this food, it's nearly as soft as it is when you first open the can on day one. From the human perspective, this is the easiest food to mix into the dry food.","Product: Arrow PT18G Pneumatic Brad Nailer is the perfect companion for most small trim and interior molding work. Made of lightweight die-cast aluminum it's easy to handle yet durable enough for heavy duty use. A low nail indicator window lets users know when the magazine is nearing empty and the tool-less jam clearing nose allows for easy jam clearing.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Doesn't come with anything, still okay if you have any experience with this type of tool\n\nReview: One big thing to keep in mind is if you don't have much experience with this type of equipment, you may want to request the manual from the company before you buy this. Absolutely nothing comes with this tool, nothing. Fortunately, my husband is very familiar with air tools, so the lack of materials didn't impact us much. Good thing, because loading this brad nailer is not intuitive.\n\nMy husband and I enjoy doing DIY projects around the house and this is the perfect tool for personal use. We recently tiled our kitchen floor, which necessitated removing all of the woodwork, so we had a job ready for this brad nailer and it got heavy use right away, I was able to hold it and fire it, but honestly my husband fired it most. One of the great things is it worked without jamming once and we could see when we began to run low we didn't run out, but it was pretty close. Now that we successfully used this to get all the woodwork back in place everywhere, we feel confident to keep using it.","Product: Sunlite 88102 LFX/TP/15W/PC 15 Watt 120-277 Volt LED Wall Packs Fixture, Bronze Finish, Polycarbonate Glass.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Choose your location carefully\n\nReview: This was the ideal solution for our laundry room entry. The light is always out and it's impossibly dark in the laundry room. Sadly, this light didn't work well for us. The photo sensitive eye is so super sensitive that the light ended up blinking on and off continuously. Moving the light to a different location in the room didn't solve the problem. One thing, also, this light is huge, and the \"bronze\" finish really just looks black. That having been said, we had it wired outside and it did work well, but bear in mind that it does stay on all night. Not a horrible thing as long as you don't put it on a wall facing your neighbor's house - it casts a tremendous amount of light, which is really great for those late night trips out with the dog.","Product: This sleek 5 level touch desk lamp will complement any dcor. The shade not only tilts and swivels but also folds down when not in use. The arm swivels 360 Degree on base and also pivots forward and backwards for optimal light placement. The touch activated illuminated switch easily allows you to power on/off and control the 5 levels of brightness. This lamp is ETL listed. LED bulbs included. Includes a manufacturer's 90 day limited warranty.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: So nice I want more than one!\n\nReview: This lamp (parts) was a bit difficult to get out of the box, but once out the lamp was inside Styrofoam in three pieces. Now, I'm not terribly mechanically inclined, but while my husband busy reading the directions sheet I was easily able to snap the base and lamp portion together very easily. The base is nice and solid and has five felt \"feet\" on it to protect your furniture - it's quite heavy so you can basically have the lamp and any angle without the lamp tipping over. It has a very streamlined design and the light it goes is amazingly bright and clear and is easy to turn on and dim with the touch design. There is just one design flaw - the plug port is on the side of the lamp base in full view - it would have been better if the port was a little less obtrusive. But still, this is an amazing lamp.","Product: The Striker Adjustable Garage Parking Sensor is designed to take the guess work out of parking your car in tight garage spaces. It features adjustable, ultrasonic range-finding technology to accurately locate a vehicle within your desired parking constraints. Simply mount the sensor unit in front of the car at bumper level. Then mount the signal light in a position easily viewed from the driver's seat. Lastly, park your car exactly where you want it and press the set button. That's it! Next time the driver approaches the Parking Sensor, they will see a green light indicating that it is safe to proceed and then a yellow light will illuminate as a warning to slow down. Finally, when the car is at the chosen distance, a red light will illuminate, signaling the driver to stop the car. It makes parking it tight spots a cinch! The Striker Adjustable Garage Parking Sensor eliminates the dents and dings from garage \"fender benders\" and allows you to safely close the garage door every time. It is easy to install and comes complete with all mounting hardware, instructions and warranty.Striker Concepts is based in Mooresville, NC USA, and we are here for you! We design products from the ground up and take great pride in what we create. Making sure every customer is happy with their STRIKER product purchase is a priority. Whether its questions or concerns, we are here with answers. Our customer service team offers personal service and strives to insure every customer is 100% satisfied with our product. Due to our unique innovation, we are targets of copy products. Please beware of imitations.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Pretty good parking sensor\n\nReview: This item worked out well for us as we had just purchased a new car and we were in the process of trying to find a method to be able to stop at the right spot in our garage with the new vehicle. The set up for this sensor is very quick and easy. You mount the sensor and the small LED stop sign on the back wall of your garage and once you have the car parked were you like it to stop, you just press the sensor button and the set up is done. As far as accuracy goes with pretty much any of these type of parking sensors, it is just ok. The lights pick up your car pulling into the garage at around 6 feet away and the LED show green lights. As you get closer, they turn to yellow and finally when you are in the correct spot, the lights turn red. We found with this sensor (as with most of the other similar ones that we have tried) it tends to turn to red lights a little prematurely. Usually about 5 or 6 inches before your actual stopping point. We also have the old fashioned tennis ball hanging from the ceiling as well so when the lights turn red, we just inch forward a bit and park.\nOverall, the device works pretty well and we are happy with it. I guess that it is better to stop too early rather than too late!","Product: Adds rustic appeal to interior sliding barn door openings in a cost effective way to add style and privacy to an open doorway. Includes all mounting barn door hardware and components to hang one interior door for easy installation. For single sliding barn doors 1 3/8-in and 1 3/4-in thick up to 250 lbs. For double barn door kits or larger openings, use track extension: N187-060 and connecting adaptor: N187-001. Works with bypass bracket: N187-100 and soft close kit: N187-080.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Installation is very easy and straight forward and took us less than an ...\n\nReview: This is a real quality set of hardware for hanging an interior sliding door. It works with doors up to 36 inches in width (which is the largest size for an interior door). The oil rubbed bronze finish looks elegant and would go well with any home décor. Installation is very easy and straight forward and took us less than an hour to install. We had an old reclaimed barn door that we held onto for years and we were finally able to use it with this new hardware. This set is fairly pricey but this follows the old saying \"you get what you pay for\". You can also add to the length of the rail by purchasing an additional set of hardware and the manufacturer sells a piece that would connect two rails together if you wanted to mount a double sliding door.\nOverall, we couldn't be happier with this door hardware and would definitely recommend highly!","Product: Need a more powerful circular saw for weekend or DIY projects? The SKIL 5180 14-Amp 7-1/4 inch circular saw slices through 2x4's and cuts plywood down to size. The integrated dust blower keeps the line of cut sawdust-free so you can get the job done easily and accurately. The 51-degree bevel, with positive stop at 45-degree, gives you a wider variety of angle and miter cuts. At 7.2 pounds, it's lighter than its predecessor and has been updated with a spindle lock for easier blades changes using the on-tool wrench.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: it is an excellent corded saw for the average DIY'er\n\nReview: I asked my husband to try this saw out and help provide me with some points for this review. He used it on a recent weekend project and provided the following feedback: it is an excellent corded saw for the average DIY'er, it is fairly lightweight and has enough power for almost any home improvement job. The best feature for him was the anti kickback clutch (if the saw binds up during a cut, the clutch slips instead of the saw \"kicking back\" on the operator). The saw doesn't have all of the bells and whistles of the more expensive models but it has enough to make it a good choice at a reasonable price. He said that he would definitely recommend this saw to his friends.","Product: The big new novel by the bestselling author of WHISPERS IN THE SAND: a gripping tale of witchcraft and romance, past and present, as her modern-day characters are caught up in a battle that has been raging for hundreds of years. Across the peninsular the mist rolled in, its icy fingers curling up the cliffs. Inside their houses people stirred in their sleep and children cried in the dark. The parish of Manningtree and Mistley has a dark history. In 1644, with England in the grip of a Puritan government, Matthew Hopkins, Cromwell's Witchfinder General, tortured scores of women there, including Liza, the herbalist, whose cottage still stands in Mistley, and Sarah Paxman, the daughter of the manor. And today the spirits of Hopkins and his victims haunt the old shop in the High Street, they say. Emma Dickson has given up her high-flying career to live in Liza's cottage, but now she is being driven half-mad by visions of the past; of Sarah's battle to save herself and Liza from the Witchfinder. In despair, Emma turns to the local rector for help, but he, too, is in the grip of something inexplicable -- something which threatens Emma. And, as the feast of Halloween approaches, Emma is caught up in a struggle that has been raging for centuries, as old enemies reach out across the years for their revenge. Can she stop the forces unleashed from the past wreaking their devastation in the present?\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: You will believe in ghosts ....\n\nReview: ... and possession and witches if you read this book.\nI've been a huge Barbara Erskine fan since reading Lady of Hay. Unfortunately this book (at least the regular-size type edition) has not been released for sale in the United States yet. Fortunately I was able to order it through Amazon.uk.\nThis is a long, virtual door-stopper size book - at just over 540 pages, this hardcover is a hefty read. Though there were a few spots where it did lag a tiny bit, the plot was well done and the action continued to move at a brisk pace keeping my interest through the entire book.\nEmma Dickson is a successful business woman living in London with her fianc Piers. During a visit to her dentist, she leafs through a magazine and sees a cottage for sale on the Essex coast. It's a house she remembers from her childhood summers in the country. She immediately senses that she must buy the house. Piers wants nothing to do with it. He loves their life in London and flatly refuses to even look at the cottage. Emma goes out to the country herself, falls immediately in love with the house, and puts in an offer for it. She buys it against the wishes of her fianc, quits her job, and leaves Piers behind in the city. ...the excitement is just about to begin for Emma.\nThe cottage Emma bought is haunted, as is the local shop, by long-dead spirits who were once in a heated battle - one was a witch (the ghost in Emma's cottage) prosecuted by the Witch Finder General Matthew Hopkins (the ghost in the local shop). The spirits of these people begin a war against each other using the living players in the tiny village, pitting one against the other. Slowly a tide of evil builds in the town. Senseless crimes are committed. Life in the village is thrown out of balance. To restore the balance the age-old battle between warring spirits needs to end.\nI don't want to spoil the story by telling any more of this tale. Suffice it to say, this is a very well written ghost story. You will believe in ghosts when you read it. The tales of the persecuted witches is thoroughly engrossing, the glimpses into the past are seamless, and the ending is so well crafted that you will believe it could all so easily happen. This was a highly enjoyable read and is a keeper of the best kind.","Product: The hauntingly prophetic classic novel set in a not-too-distant future where books are burned by a special task force of firemen. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being the source of all discord and unhappiness. Even so, Montag is unhappy; there is discord in his marriage. Are books hidden in his house? The Mechanical Hound of the Fire Department, armed with a lethal hypodermic, escorted by helicopters, is ready to track down those dissidents who defy society to preserve and read books. The classic novel of a post-literate future, 'Fahrenheit 451' stands alongside Orwell's '1984' and Huxley's 'Brave New World' as a prophetic account of Western civilization's enslavement by the media, drugs and conformity. Bradbury's powerful and poetic prose combines with uncanny insight into the potential of technology to create a novel which over fifty years from first publication, still has the power to dazzle and shock.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Darkly disturbing, engrossing, kept me up past my bedtime\n\nReview: My daughter has received this for the second time now as required reading for school (summer reading requirement). \"Oh Mom this book is awful\" she said, now for the second time. She read me a paragraph of the book and sure enough, it does sound awful when you read small snippets of the book. This book is not an easy read at all, not because it is overly intellectual -- it's not written very well, sorry Mr. Bradbury -- the author wrote in the afterward, that he wrote it in his early days of writing in various rooms of his house, finally ended up sequestered in his garage. I imagine that if the book was written later in Mr. Bradbury's career, that it would have been written far better than it was -- this is no literary masterpiece, but the concept it contains is a timeless one.\nThat said, my daughter gave it to me to read and I read it in one sitting, wondering what was going to happen to the main character and how this book would end. This book is about a future society where books are illegal. The government has built a society where simple pleasure is the main goal in life, not meaningful pleasure. People live their lives around TV that takes up entire walls of their homes, no truly educational programming is allowed for the same reason that no books are allowed. The TV in this book creates not just light programming for society, but a family in the wall/screens -- it is mind numbing for that society. People become puppets where they live their lives out in simple ignorance and if you dare question the way things are or attempt to hide any books you are persecuted for it. People are simple minded and unquestioning. Enter Clarissa, the sweet teenage next door neighbor who takes simple pleasure in taking walks, letting the rain fall on her tongue, staying up late in the night actually talking to her family, no TV walls active in her home -- people actually listen to each other. The government is suspicious of her family -- not because they are subversive or publicly questioning society, but because of the way they live and think. Though Clarisse is a character in the book for a very short time, she makes an impact on the main character, Guy the fireman, who envies that she and her family talk to each other, listen to each other, and care so much for each other in a society that only cares about keeping the status quo and not getting in trouble. He begins to question what he is doing, burning books -- not so much because of the book burning itself, but for the lives of the book lovers he wrecks in the process. He begins to wonder what is inside the pages of books that people are willing to die for them and steels one of the books from a home his is destroying. He adds this book to the huge stash of books he has already hidden in the air ducts of his home and actually begins to read them and thus begins his own persecution.\nThough this isn't a literary masterpiece, as I said earlier, it is engrossing and very disturbing. The future society created in the pages is a nightmare. The importance of education, reading, and simply caring about your fellow man are the concepts the reader walks away with. I suspect that's the reason it is tirelessly assigned to kids at school.","Product: Celtic mythology and the modern world collide in the first book in THE THIN VEIL series. Cedar McLeod lives an ordinary but lonely life, raising her six-year-old daughter Eden on her own, while trying to balance the demands of her career and the expectations of her mother. Everything seems normal until the day Eden opens her bedroom door and finds herself half a world away and then goes missing. Suddenly, Cedar realizes her daughter is anything but normal. In a desperate search for answers, Cedar tries to track down Edens father, who mysteriously disappeared from her life before Eden was born. What she discovers is far beyond anything she could have imagined. As she joins unlikely allies in the hunt for her daughter, Cedar becomes torn between two worlds: the one she thought she knew, and one where ancient myths are real, the stakes are impossibly high, and only the deepest love will survive.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent tale with present day mixed with Irish myth\n\nReview: Okay, so it took me two tries to really get into this book, but then I reached the point where this book was the first thing I picked up when I got home from work. It was that good.\n\nCedar had a great love, Finn, who disappeared on her on the night before she planned to tell him that she was pregnant with his child. Now seven years later, she is shocked to find that her daughter Eden can open doors to different worlds and times - as long as she can picture it in her mind. Searching for answers, she goes to see Finn's parents. Then Eden disappears. The search across continents begins for Cedar and a giant host of characters, including Finn who reappears during the crisis. Mythical beings from the Tuatha de Danann enter the story and all manner of mayhem and mystery begin.\n\nThis tale was written in third person, mostly from the viewpoint of Cedar. Some found her a bit weepy, but that was appropriate since her daughter disappeared. Still, she was so weepy as to destroy the character or the story.\n\nThis was a fabulous tale and I was thrilled to see that it is actually the first book in a series. I'm eagerly anticipating reading the other two books.","Product: Fresh out of the wonderful academic cocoon of Bates College in 1986, Dean Orion began his career as a professional writer by crafting copy for a local ad agency in his native Long Island by day and hopping trains to New York City, where his first play was produced by night. After moving to Los Angeles in 1988 to attend The American Film Institute, he embarked on a very eclectic career in the entertainment industry, writing for both traditional and interactive media. Orion's unique background has also led him into the world of themed entertainment, where he has worked for many years as a writer, show producer and creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering. \"Live To Write Another Day, A Survival Guide for Screenwriters and Creative Storytellers\" is his first book.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: An excellent book for the beginning writer\n\nReview: Dean Orion has been writing for a long time and he shares his years of experience and techniques for survival in this indispensable book.\n\nLife for a writer is hard. There are people out there who don't have the \"writer's gene\" and therefore, can never understand how writers think and what they go through. Orion shares techniques he has used over the years, not just with dealing with those who don't have the writer's gene, but also others who do. Though it sounds like Orion writes mostly screenplays, he has something in this book for every writer. Though mostly for newer writers, even people who have read a multitude of books on the subject can learn something new from Orion. Mostly, this is an excellent resource for beginners.","Product: BRAND-NEW\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: look past its flaws and you'll find a gem...\n\nReview: Okay, so despite the reviews noted about procedural errors in this book about a psychic FBI agent, I read it anyway. I am so glad I did. It's an excellent tale not to be missed.\n\nThis book was not about the FBI. It was an intensely personal thriller about the visions and methods of an FBI agent who can see through a killer's eyes. Yes, there are some procedural errors, but then, it is also about a fairly implausible story line - a psychic crime fighter. This book took me on a satisfying journey. I'm glad I didn't miss it, I'm glad I looked beyond negative reviews and took a chance on this book.\n\nSuspend belief for one day or one weekend and immerse yourself in the life Bernadette Saint Clare and go on a hair-raising journey into the tortured mind of the agent and the tortured mind of a killer."],"string":"[\n \"Product: For the writer at heart. Each issue focuses on the craft of writing, the tools and information for writing, and the markets for writing. Features examine how to write and sell magazine and newspaper articles, books, plays, poetry and scripts.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Like a mini writer's conference in each issue!\\n\\nReview: ... This magazine contains some GREAT articles that will inspire the beginning writer and help established writers hone their skills. The articles are written by seasoned writers -- most of them have a regular column every month. For example, Nancy Kress, a well known novelist in her own right, is a regular contributor to a column exploring areas of fiction (for example: description, dialogue). In the December 2002 issue she discusses stereotypes in fiction -- where they can enhance and where they can detract. The December 2002 issue also contains an interview with Alice Sebold, author of the successful novel \\\"The Lovely Bones\\\" -- every issue contains an interview with an author, from the wildly famous to the newly famous.\\nHere's a sampling of articles found in the December 2002 issue of Writer's Digest: Interview with Alice Sebold, 365 writing prompts to keep you writing all year, how to read in public with confidence, earn extra bucks from special events, how to beat the 7 freelance demons, writing clinic: fine-tune narrative voice. There are regular columns dealing with fiction, non-fiction, poetry, scripts, ask the lawyer, and so much more. All of the issues I've received (I subscribe) have been just as full as this one is.\\nIf you are an aspiring writer, buy the magazine. Can't afford to go away to a writer's conference? This magazine is like a mini writer's conference that comes to your door every month to lift your spirits and inspire you. Reading this magazine will make you feel that your writing dreams just might come true.\",\n \"Product: The South Main Hardware 1-1/4 inch #8 Black coarse thread bugle head drywall screws with #2 PHILLIPS drive are great multipurpose fasteners. These screws include a sharp point and are delivered in a sturdy cardboard box package. Drywall screws are primarily used for installing drywall in houses, buildings and offices. There are approximately 1,800 screws in this 9lb. Package and they are perfect for jobs big and small. Also available in a 3lb. Box.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great screws for many projects!\\n\\nReview: I ordered these screws for my husband as he told me that these were his \\\"go to\\\" screws for most of his DIY projects. He said that they are great for putting up sheetrock as well as very useful on a lot of woodworking projects. Both the length and the course thread make them invaluable in holding projects together. They are also handy for mounting pictures and other items on sheetrock walls. He has used these to hang all of our paintings, photos and other assorted items on the walls of our home. Also, they come in a box containing 9 pounds of screws so he won't be running out of them anytime soon. There is not a whole lot that you can say about a box of screws, but he is very happy to have these on hand.\",\n \"Product: A great starter pack to begin Smashing yourself or to give as a gift. This all-in-one K and Company SMASH Blue Folio Gift Pack includes 1 folio with photo sleeves, 1 elastic pen band, 70 sticky notes, 1 list pad, 1 wallet folio, 2 paper clips, 8 stickers strips, 1 roll of tape and 1 reseal able, decorative bag.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very nice comprehensive set to start Smash Book Scrapbooking\\n\\nReview: This is an ultra cool set! The book itself doesn't have as many pages as I would like. Still, the paper stock is relatively heavy and has beautiful designs that you just hate to cover up. The pen is a very cool marker with a fairly sharp line and the glue stick works great and all-in-all I would definitely buy the pen separately. The set also comes with a band that is very finely sewn and clearly is very well made. I would also buy this band separately. This pink design comes with pastel post it style stickers, but they don't stick well on their own, so I used the glue stick to help keep them down along with the absolutely beautiful pale yellow and pink washi tape that came with this set. The book is a very solid design with a wide binding that should allow a lot of smashing. I'm a little torn with how few pages this book contains and found myself wondering if this could be done with another type of book, but I'm not sure anything else would work as well. I already started using this book for things I have and things I want and overall interesting tidbits to share. If you're interested in Smash Book scrapbooking, this is an awesome set to start with.\",\n \"Product: Pretty and functional--what could be better! You'll love the convenience of this Washi Tape & Dispenser set by We R Memory Keepers. The useful dispenser comes with 20 rolls of pretty washi tape in two different widths to use in all your card making, scrapbooking, and other paper crafts. Organize, store, and dispense your washi tape in style with this lazy Susan style caddy. It looks great on any desktop with its white, matte finish and will keep all the rolls handy and ready to use. Small sections just inside the front edge will hold paper clips, buttons, brads, and other small embellishments. Simply spin the dispenser to the tape you need and pull off just enough for your project! You'll get one dispenser and 20 rolls of washi tape, each with more than 25' of tape (that's more than 500 feet of washi tape!) in this Washi Tape & Dispenser set by We R Memory Keepers.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: a fabulous thing for scrapbooks and decorating planners\\n\\nReview: Got this as a gift for my birthday from my husband - what a fabulous thing for scrapbooks and decorating planners. I'm not a scrapbooker unless you count my Smash Book and my heavily decorated planner pages. This is a super tape dispenser for the multitude of washi tape rolls that this dispenser comes with - washi tape can be really expensive, so this was a great set to get and I've been enjoying ever since. It makes it really easy to pull off and cut a long or short piece without fumbling around with scissors. Like a regular tape dispenser, each section has a roller that holds the tape and a cutting blade to cut the tape. There was only one negative - the washi tape doesn't hold well to the blade after cutting. But bear in mind, washi tape isn't generally super sticky, so this is more a function of the tape. Every week, I sit down with my stickers and this tape dispenser and decorate my planner for the week. I have found this dispenser to be a real asset and a great way to store and cut washi tape.\",\n \"Product: No controller adapters, no cables, just completely wireless DTS Headphone: X 7.1 Channel Surround Sound that puts you in the center of the action. Designed for Xbox One, the powerful Ear Force Stealth 500X delivers incredible interference-free wireless audio and chat through a comfortable, functional headset design. The Stealth 500X also includes a mobile cable for making calls, mobile gaming or for connecting a phone to get text or call notifications while gaming.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Good, solid set of headphones.\\n\\nReview: These came nicely packaged and are fully charged and ready to use right out of the box. Note: a software update has to be installed before these will operate properly. Otherwise, this set is pretty much plug and play, after plugging the dock into your Xbox One word of caution, don't fly by the seat of your pants, follow the directions, do the update, and follow the link up directions to the letter.\\n\\nThe headset itself was easily adjustable. I like that the arm that holds the headset in place makes a small tick tick sound as you size them, so you can control expansion without making giant changes and then having to readjust all over again. They still grip your head and feel like they fit a little too tight, but they aren't broken in yet. Still, they were a bit uncomfortable I was continuously aware that I had them on. Im assuming that will change when they are broken in. The headset has a bendable microphone, so you can place it exactly where it is best for you.\\n\\nI found the volume a little loud and the tiny volume wheel is not intuitive while the headset is on - it was easier to turn the headphones down while off. I come from the 70-80s rock generation where loud was the way, so my hearing isn't as good as it could be, but I still found these a little on the loud side.\\n\\nFor completeness, I also did test the plug and play capabilities with other audio devices. When I plugged the headphone wire into my Galaxy Note 4, the music output was stereo, picking up high and low notes. Sound quality was very good. While I did get stereo sound through my phone with these headphones, it wasn't the case when hard-wiring to my computer sound only came through the one side of the headset. To be clear, the sound quality for music wasn't the greatest, certainly not on the level of a good pair of audio headsets made for music listening. But for gaming, you could hear a pin drop... or someone coming up behind you in the game.\\n\\nThis is a good, solid set of headphones. and it was great not to be tied down with wires between the headset and the gaming console.\",\n \"Product: The Steel Series Siberia v3 Prism radiates with 16.8 million brilliant colors in various customizable modes while still offering the legendary comfort of the Siberia series. The iconic Siberia suspension headband returns offering enduring, lightweight comfort for hours of gaming. Powerful, next-gen Steel Series speaker drivers deliver rich, detailed sound for enhanced gameplay. When using the built-in USB connection on PC or Mac, and Steel Series Engine 3 software, you can further customize the high-end sound and illumination options. Noise-reducing, memory-foam ear cushions aid in isolating the natural sounds and powerful bass. A retractable, flexible crystal-clear microphone can be muted with the flip of a switch behind the ear cup.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: A bit of a disappointment\\n\\nReview: These headphones were a bit of a disappointment.\\n\\nFirst the good part: the overall sound was crystal clear and beautiful. The microphone tucks away within the set and is easy to pull out to use. While in use the color on the exterior changes every few seconds, which was really cool.\\n\\nNow here is the main problem - the headphones do not adjust well to a man's head. My adult son used them for the day and found they didn't fit him well at all and when he tried to adjust for size the little, thin elastic that holds the padded piece on the set popped off completely (I was with him and he wasn't rough with the band) - this speaks to a very poor construction on an expensive headset. Not to be deterred, he tried to wear them anyway, only to find that after a very short time it felt like the rigid top bands were digging into the top of his head even with the padding still in place. Additionally, he said he felt like he couldn't pull them down enough to fit over his ears completely, leaving his earlobes being pinned down by the padding.\\n\\nPoor sizing seems to be a common issue with these headphones. They are very difficult to resize to fit a larger head. Unfortunately the only sizing adjustment (the elastic bands) broke after one use.\",\n \"Product: One of our most unique, versatile products for all skin types that doubles as a layering product to use over day or night moisturizers for extra hydration. Can also be used alone as a lightweight hydrator for oily skin. Formulated with ginkgo extract, ceramides and ginseng extracts that provide nourishing benefits for the skin.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Thin gel formula, easy to apply\\n\\nReview: This is an unusual product that is sort of moisturizer booster. I already use some pretty intense serums and moisturizers for my normal to dry skin. Honestly, when I applied this serum after my moisturizer, as instructed, I didn't notice much of a difference, possibly because I already use some serious moisturizers. Directly applied to the skin, it soaks right in without leaving a greasy, sticky feel behind. When I tried it again, this time mixing two drops in with my moisturizer, I did notice a slightly more hydrating feeling to my moisturizer. So that is the way I'll use it from now on, or alternately as a serum under the moisturizer. I do love Mario Badescu products, but don't think I'll replace this serum after it runs out. I gave it a 5 mainly because I really like the texture of the product and ease of application.\",\n \"Product: One of our most unique, versatile products for all skin types that doubles as a layering product to use over day or night moisturizers for extra hydration. Can also be used alone as a lightweight hydrator for oily skin. Formulated with ginkgo extract, ceramides and ginseng extracts that provide nourishing benefits for the skin.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Thin gel formula, easy to apply\\n\\nReview: This is an unusual product that is sort of moisturizer booster. I already use some pretty intense serums and moisturizers for my normal to dry skin. Honestly, when I applied this serum after my moisturizer, as instructed, I didn't notice much of a difference, possibly because I already use some serious moisturizers. Directly applied to the skin, it soaks right in without leaving a greasy, sticky feel behind. When I tried it again, this time mixing two drops in with my moisturizer, I did notice a slightly more hydrating feeling to my moisturizer. So that is the way I'll use it from now on, or alternately as a serum under the moisturizer. I do love Mario Badescu products, but don't think I'll replace this serum after it runs out. I gave it a 5 mainly because I really like the texture of the product and ease of application.\",\n \"Product: The Age Defying Solutions kit is exclusively formulated to accelerate cellular turn-over, boost antioxidant protection, help increase firmness, smooth, brighten and refine for radiant, ageless skin.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: I really wanted to love this set, but scent was too strong\\n\\nReview: I really wanted to love this Juice Beauty Age Defy Solutions Set. The set is composed of 5 different parts of the system:\\n\\nCleansing Gel - 2 fluid ounces\\nAge Defy Serum - 0.25 fluid ounces\\nAge Defy Moisturizer (for nighttime) - 0.5 fluid ounces\\nSPF 15 Moisturizer (for daytime) - 0.5 fluid ounces\\nPeel Full Strength - 0.5 fluid ounces\\n\\nI didn't mind that these were deluxe sample size; the kit is only $39, and this is a great starter set of an expensive brand.\\n\\nI had high hopes for this set since I have <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Juice-Beauty-Stem-Cellular-Repair-Eye-Treatment-0-5-fl-oz/dp/B004I14JD6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Repair Eye Treatment, 0.5 fl. oz.</a> and love it. Unfortunately, I have mixed feelings about each of the products in this set.\\n\\nGreen Apple Cleansing Gel - this is actually one of the only two parts of the set that I liked, sort of. It is extremely watery and ran right out of my hand the first time I tried to use it. Seriously, it is very watery. Still, it felt like it cleansed well and didn't have a strong scent. It didn't over-dry my skin like so many cleansers can.\\n\\nGreen Apple Age Defy Serum - this was slightly viscous, more like a thin gel. I followed all the directions to the letter and didn't see any benefit or change at all after using it twice a day for a week.\\n\\nGreen Apple Age Defy Moisturizer - I have very dry skin and this moisturizer was actually too heavy and uncomfortable for me, which is rare. If you have extremely dry skin you may like this, but it was too waxy-feeling for me. Unfortunately, the clincher here was the super strong smell, and no it doesn't smell fresh like apples, it smells almost like sour apple, and not in a good way.\\n\\nGreen Apple SPF 15 Moisturizer - this had the same awful smell that the regular moisturizer had. This was very waxy, didn't absorb well, and had the same heavy white coloring to it that regular sunscreen has and didn't absorb well. Stayed very waxy all day.\\n\\nGreen Apple Full Strength Peel - this is second of two parts I liked. This is a nice medium thick gel that you smooth on and leave on for 10 minutes then rinse off. The saving grace here was that it didn't have the same heavy scent that moisturizers had. Peel is a bit of a misnomer since this is a rinse off product. I didn't notice a difference in my skin when I used this, but perhaps if it was used for more weeks than just two, there may have been some benefit.\\n\\nSo, even though the cleanser and the peel where fairly nice, not great, the moisturizers were the clincher for me. The unpleasant scent was too unpleasant to keep using them.\",\n \"Product: Inspired by the reminiscence of the past year and the celebration of a new year to come. Experience sophisticated and sensual golds and smoky browns with holiday touches of rich raisins and the season's newest berries.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Beautiful palette with a horrible little brush\\n\\nReview: I've been wishing for this palette, or at least an EM palette, for a long time. This is a limited edition New Year's palette. Other than the sparkle I'm not sure how it relates to New Years - these are colors that can be worn year round. There are quite a few things I really like about the palette:\\n\\n1. It has a magnetic clipless closure that stays securely shut unless you open it\\n2. The mirror is a nice enough size that you could bring it somewhere with you and freshen up your look\\n3. The colors are dramatic without being gaudy\\n4. The compact itself feels heavy and very solid - feels like it is made to last a long time\\n5. It's refillable - when you use up a favorite shadow or lip shade, you can pop another one in\\n\\nI tried nearly all the eye colors and they looked nice without looking overpowering. The two little lip colors were beautiful, especially when you put the dark one on first and top it with the light shimmery shade - felt good too. Though the blush looks very dark, with the right brush and a bit of practice it went on looking natural instead of made up.\\n\\nThere was just one negative about this entire package, but it's not a deal breaker: The brush that came with the set is not a good brush for eyes. The larger end didn't layer the color on well and was a tad too firm and too small to be effective. Seemed more like a decent lip brush, but didn't work for lids - I ended up using one of my own favorite brushes. The smaller chiseled end did work well for using the shadow to line the eyes.\\n\\nAll in all, even with the horrible little brush, this is one of the most beautiful sets I've gotten recently. The color goes on light, but you can put more on for a more dramatic look. Also, the shimmery shadow is not an overly bright shimmer, a subtle soft shimmer.\",\n \"Product: Model A-9 Burr Coffee Mill, designed in 1938 and was the first electric Coffee Grinder\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The search for the perfect coffee grinder had ended ...\\n\\nReview: My husband and I are serious coffee fans, not just regular coffee, freshly ground coffee brewed right after grinding. So we are always searching for the best pot and, of course, the best grinder. Well, the grinder search has ended with this excellent one.\\n\\nAnyone who has ever owned a KitchenAid appliance knows they are heavy-duty and made to last. This is no exception. It has a heavy metal stand that holds the grinder, screwed on top of that is a heavy glass container that holds the beans, and that is all topped by a screwed on metal lid. You can adjust the grind from super fine to large, depending on how strong you like your coffee. The front of the grinder has a little metal flap that lifts just enough to dispense the grounds into the heavy measuring glass that fits up next to the base, keeping grounds where you want them.\\n\\nOther grinders have been relegated to storage or given away. This grinder takes center stage as the best we've ever had. Our search has ended with this, the perfect grinder.\",\n \"Product: Hard surfaces cleaner that uses a 13\\\"cleaning surface to vacuum debris, wet clean and squeegee hard surfaces dry. Convenient Fol-Down handle for easy storage in closet. Dual tank design with a separate tank for clean solution and dirty. Tanks are tranlucent for easy viewing and filling. They are also easy to remove. Two motor system utilizes one motor to create powerful suction and the other to drive the brush system.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The greatest thing since sliced bread!\\n\\nReview: This is the greatest invention since sliced bread. I have a house full of animals and people so my floor can get pretty dirty in a very short time. That's where this little wonder works its miracles.\\n\\nIn the past I had to drag out the mop every time the dogs came in with mud on their feet. Now I pull out this easy to load and easy to clean machine. It's circular spinning brushes leave absolutely nothing behind. I have used it on both my kitchen and my sealed hardwood floors with spectacular results.\\n\\nI recently saw a commercial on TV, which claimed that the floormate leaves the floor completely dry. No it doesn't. It leaves a tiny film of moisture on the floor that dries so fast you might miss it. The mop left far more moisture than this machine does.\\n\\nThis is a great machine, worth every penny. It works great, is easy to clean after you're finished, it's light and easily maneuverable, and makes life a whole lot easier when cleaning time comes. I love this machine and think you will love it too.\",\n \"Product: Commercial Shelving Unit 36\\\"W x 12\\\"D x 75\\\"H with box beam shelf design and double-sided compression clips support loads up to 750 lbs. per shelf, evenly loaded. Unit includes 4 posts and cross braces. Shelves can be easily repositioned in one-inch increments. Shelves feature corner brackets which help prevent rocking and improve overall stability and rigidity. A hat channel under every shelf increases overall strength. Steel construction with durable powder coat finish.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Took some skill to assemble, very sturdy\\n\\nReview: This is a really great shelf set. It's made from heavy metal framing and has cross-braces on three sides (back and both sides) that keep it truly square. It took my husband a couple hours to construct without any need for assistance. He said the most difficult thing was that every corner had size screw and bolt sets in it and it was a bit difficult to get a good hold on them in such tight space, but he was able to do it and was really pleased with the result. The only negative thing about this set is that it is not very deep, about a foot. My biggest worry is having the shelf topple over since it has such a narrow base, but two heavy boxes on the bottom base shelf, did stabilize this shelf system quite nicely. It's a bit tall, but perfect for the basement or in your garage.\",\n \"Product: Progressive International is your source for the widest range of functional, inventive and fun kitchen tools and great ideas put into practice. Our functional gadgets, tools, food-prep items and household products make cooking and meal preparation more efficient and fun. At Progressive, passion and creativity unite to create the right balance of form and function for today's cooks. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products. Prep works products from Progressive International are created by people who understand having the correct kitchen tool can make your cooking experience more enjoyable. prep works -essential items for today's cook. We asked how we could make the experience of grating better. We wanted to make a grater that was a good value for the consumer. We wanted one that was easy to control and fit our consumer's lifestyle. The result is S4. We have 4 simples objectives for our S4 graters: Sharp, Straight, Simple and Smart. Each Progressive S4 etched stainless steel grating surface features our Progressive International patent pending design. The extra sharp grating surface grates and zests faster, smooth and straight, resulting in a higher output. The Progressive grate and measure set includes a medium and fine blade, a snap lid and a 2-cup storage container. The grater is comfortable to hold and easy to use with its non skid base. Grate into the clear container with measurements up to 1-1/2-cup on the side of the container. The lid and graters snap together for easy storage. The grater measures 7-inch by 3-1/2-inch and is dishwasher safe.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Awesome shredding, but a bit awkward\\n\\nReview: The concept of this shredder appealed to me, shredding right into a measuring cup and sealing for storage couldn't get much better. We cook a lot in this household, not just simple fare, but often way more complicated dishes that require shredded ingredients. We thought this would prove a very useful thing to have in our cooking arsenal. It did just that, but didn't win a contest with my <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/KitchenAid-KG300-Box-Grater-Black/dp/B0000655YB/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">KitchenAid KG300 Box Grater, Black</a>. Here are a few detailed pros and cons:\\n\\nPros: The blades are very sharp and grated easily. I recently made a gourmet mac and cheese with three cheeses. The large grate side made nice smooth grated cheddar and mozzarella, while the small grate side made the most delicate, wispy grates from my block of fresh parmesan quickly and easily. I used most of it right away, but used the sealing lid to refrigerate the rest until dinner was served.\\n\\nCons: The shape is a little uncomfortable to hold for more than a few minutes and put a lot of strain on my hands. I don't have arthritis in my hands, but my thumb joint was actually a little sore after using this grater. This could cause real problems for people who have problems with their hands.\\n\\nI'll still use this grater for small grating jobs, but when I have a lot of grating to do, I'll go straight to the box grater where I can easily hold the top handle without straining my hand.\",\n \"Product: The 3M TEKK Protection rug anchor system helps prevent trips and falls. Using patanted 3M technology it's the best solution for holding rug corners and edges down firmly.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Held in spite of my giant dog skidding across the rug\\n\\nReview: We have a hardwood floor in our family room with an area rug in the center of the space not occupied by furniture - a big empty space. We also have a young 100 pound German Shepherd who loves to come flying into the room and skid across the carpet. We had the carpet landing all over the place every time he flew through the room. In spite of trying everything - from those large rubber liners under the rug and regular velcro, to a screw in the corner - nothing worked. That is, until now.\\n\\nWhen you open the packaging, the first thing you notice is that this is not your momma's velcro. There is no soft, fuzzy side to any part of this anchor system. Both sides feel like a very tight, thin hook-type velcro. I couldn't figure out how to use this product until I played with it before sticking it to the corners of the rug. Yes, much like my dog, I like to fly by the seat of my pants, rarely reading directions. Closer examination revealed that when you press the two surfaces together - firmly - that they stick firmly, locking together. The only thing left was to clean the floor and carpet, then stick these corners. This system is close to perfect, rarely popping apart when my giant dog flies through the room. No, it isn't perfect when faced by the giant sheppie (nothing could ever stand up to that 100% of the time), but this system stands up to my dog most of the time and stands up to everyone and everything else.\",\n \"Product: This shallow rectangular pan is designed to bake a thin layer cake that can be covered with filling then rolled for a special occasion treat. The nonstick coating is ideal for preparing jelly rolls, yule logs, pumpkin rolls, or sheet cakes without sticking problems and ensures easy cleaning.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This bakers dream bread pan\\n\\nReview: I bake bread all the time. I love to bake. Regular cooking not so much. This is the best bread pan I've ever owned. It's on par with my Pullman loaf pan. First, it's very heavy, as I would expect with KitcheAid. It has a non-stick finish on the inside, which necessitates hand washing. But this pan is worth the extra work. Also, it very evenly browned my yeast bread loaf bottom and sides very nicely and evenly. It performed easily as well with my next loaf - a banana bread, most commonly known as a batter bread. Performed like a dream with this too. This is the absolute perfect loaf pan and I'll be on the lookout for more KitchenAid pans now that this one has performed so well and is so well made.\",\n \"Product: The InterDesign Coffee Pod Organizer makes it easy and convenient to store all your coffee pods in one place. Keep in your kitchen, office or anywhere! This stackable unit includes 3 drawers with chrome handles, so just organize, brew, and GO!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great little container with many potential uses\\n\\nReview: This is a very cool plastic organizer. Yes, it's supposed to hold coffee pods, but I use it for some of the makeup I use on a daily basis. It did not come with the insert pictured on the product page. I had seen others state that in their reviews, which actually helped me make the decision about whether I wanted to order it or not. I don't use coffee pods, so if it had built in openings for pods, I wouldn't have ordered it. If you are looking for a container for coffee pods, it wouldn't hold many and isn't air tight.\\n\\nThis is a medium-size container with two small drawers. The top is sectioned off to store loose items - I haven't decide what to put up there yet, but you can clearly store some lipsticks standing up in the smaller sections of the top, while you can store larger items, like powders and foundations in the larger section. Currently I store my favorite eye makeup in one drawer with my lipsticks in the other. This also looks really pretty on my vanity top.\\n\\nI can see that you could still store pods and Kcups in this organizer, but it wouldn't hold very many. Also, it's not air tight, so tea bags probably wouldn't keep well in this container. Another idea that I very nearly used it for instead is as a storage container for some smaller crafting supplies, but knew I would get more use out of it for makeup.\\n\\nIf you are considering this container, keep in mind that it likely wouldn't hold many coffee pods and it isn't air tight. However, if you are interested in other uses, you may like this container. I really like it on my vanity and love using it for makeup.\",\n \"Product: United Solutions introduces their first ever hands free Laundry Tote. This 1.5 bushel Laundry Tote is made from LDPE resin which is very flexible. The tote includes an adjustable Keyhole Lock and Go shoulder strap design that attaches to the tote in any number of places allowing over the shoulder hands free carrying for ease of use and comfort. The Keyhole Lock and Go strap makes it easy for anyone to carry 25 pounds or more of laundry hands free. No matter if you are tall or short; big or small; you can customize the strap length and placement to fit your build. Built-in molded handles in the sides of the tote also allow it to be carried the traditional way. The perfect Laundry Tote for your college bound student or anyone having to carry laundry down the stairs. With United Solutions patent pending design your hands are free to hold on to the stair rail, not your laundry basket. The hands free Laundry Tote even offers a write-on/label panel so everyone in the family can have their own customized Laundry Tote. And don't stop with your dirty laundry - use the hands free tote at the beach. Anytime or anywhere you need to carry multiple items is a good time to grab your United Solutions hands free tote. The hands free Laundry Tote measures 19.5 inch in length by 15 inch wide by 17.5 inch high. Made in the USA.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Flexible, really great for hands free needs\\n\\nReview: This is such a cool laundry basket. It's on the tall side, so it really can take large loads of laundry - I was able to fit two full loads in this basket. Slung over my shoulder, I was able to go up the stairs with all my folded laundry with hands free for carrying clothing hung on hangers in one hand and the other hand on the railing. One of the things they tout is that, if you have any back problems, this can help. I do have back problems, but really large loads put quite a bit of stress on the shoulder, though the wide strap did help. Smaller loads were ideal as the side of this soft basket gently curved and fit into side a bit better. This basket is made of incredibly soft plastic, so I found it even easier to just carry it, empty, both handles in one hand, back downstairs after it was emptied. This is a super nice laundry basket. I'm considering getting another one to keep in the closet for sweaters and other hand wash items, or for things that need to be ironed and mended since a trip downstairs is necessary to get to the finished basement and sewing area. I don't think I would ever go back to one of those clumsy hard-sided baskets again.\",\n \"Product: Get your fix throughout the day with the BLACK+DECKER CM2035B 12-Cup* Thermal Coffeemaker. The stainless steel thermal carafe is vacuum-sealed to ensure your coffee stays at the optimal drinking temperature for hours, and the Perfect Pour spout does away with spills and drips. The easy-to-use digital controls include a setting for batches of 1-4 cups* Black+Decker and the Black+Decker logo are trademarks of The Black & Decker Corporation and are used under license. *Cup equals approximately 5 oz. (varies by brewing technique)\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: No more burned coffee ... you'll say \\\"Ahhhh\\\" when you taste it\\n\\nReview: My husband and I really enjoy our coffee, so we buy a fairly expensive brand. There is nothing worse than the burned taste of an expensive coffee in a regular coffee maker. That is one of the reasons we love this coffee pot. It's a fairly simple model without a lot of bells and whistles, but it brews an excellent cup of coffee (you'll say \\\"Ahhhh\\\" when you taste it).\\n\\nWe had a thermal carafe coffee maker in the distant past that ended up lukewarm after a half hour. The carafe just wouldn't keep the coffee hot. So we were hesitant with this one. I'm happy to say that this one is different from the long ago model. The coffee is piping hot from this carafe and it cools down very slowly. So, an hour later, you're coffee is still hot. Two hours later, you end up with warm, but not hot coffee that 20 seconds in the microwave fixes. When you have a crowd for the holidays, or just a large get together, you can put the carafe on the table because the exterior and base remain completely cool to the touch. We are really pleased with this coffee pot.\",\n \"Product: Buddeez-all purpose dispenser with integrated handle. The all purpose dispenser is ideal for cereal, pasta, rice, sugar and more! You food comes fresh from the original wrapper. Just place the bag inside, pull the edge of the wrapper around the outside, and then dispense the product with the flip lid or spout using the easy-grip handle! Contains one 10x9x5 inch all purpose dispenser. BPA free. Made in USA.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Kept my flour in it briefly\\n\\nReview: As shown on the product page, this was a great dispenser for flour - even though I had to take the entire lid off to scoop flour out, doesn't poor easily out of the little spout. When I became a more serious baker - making bread every weekend - I found myself filling it all the time. Now that I've washed it out and put sugar in it - the purpose it was intended for - it works great. The little pour spout easily pours sugar into my sugar bowl and beehive sugar dispenser, The larger spout also opens to dispense larger amounts for baking. I like it much better as a sugar container than I did as a flour dispenser. If you rarely use flour, you might consider this container, but if you do that you should buy another one for sugar - it works that well.\",\n \"Product: The OXO Good Grips 3-Ply Stainless Steel Pro line features the elegance and durability of stainless steel with the superior heat conductivity of aluminum. Each piece offers a thoughtful design, from 3-Ply construction and stay-cool stainless steel handles to drip-free pouring edges and round bottoms that facilitate stirring. The professional-grade materials ensure high-quality cooking performance and have a lifetime warranty. Clear, tempered glass lids make it easy to check the progress of your dish without lifting the lid. The durable, all-metal construction is perfect for all stovetops, including induction, and can move directly from the stovetop to oven or the broiler (safe up to 430 Degree Fahrenheit/220 Degree Celsius). The 3-Ply Stainless Steel Pro Cookware line is dishwasher safe for quick and easy cleanup. The 13 Piece Set includes an 8\\\" Open Fry pan, 10\\\" Open Fry pan, 12\\\" Open Fry pan, 1.5 Quart Covered Saucepan, 2.5 Quart Covered Saucepan, 9.5\\\" Covered Skillet, 3 Quart Covered Casserole Pot, and 8 Quart Covered Stockpot.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Not your mamma's stainless\\n\\nReview: This is the most beautiful set of cookware I've ever seen or used - married 31 years and have used Farberware, Calphalon, the works! The lids are heavy construction and look like they will last forever. The pots themselves are amazing, let's just say Oxo thought of everything; there is a pot or pan for every use you can think of. The heft of these pans is absolutely amazing - very heavy construction. The saucepans have slightly sloped bases so nothing gets stuck in a corner anywhere. Oxo also has a pretty ingenious design that truly is drip proof, so when you drain pans and put them back on the stove you don't have to worry about a scorched cooking surface. The stay cool handles really do stay cool, though I did use a potholder after using one of the pans in the oven. Another really awesome thing is the measurements inside the pans, though I haven't had to rely on the measurements yet.\\n\\nThis set is dishwasher safe, but I'm still doing them by hand... at least for now. Something this beautiful still needs tender loving care, especially since I love them so much!\",\n \"Product: The OXO Good Grips 3-Ply Stainless Steel Pro line features the elegance and durability of stainless steel with the superior heat conductivity of aluminum. Each piece offers a thoughtful design, from 3-Ply construction and stay-cool stainless steel handles to drip-free pouring edges and round bottoms that facilitate stirring. The professional-grade materials ensure high-quality cooking performance and have a lifetime warranty. The durable, all-metal construction is perfect for all stovetops, including induction, and can move directly from the stovetop to oven or the broiler (safe up to 430 Degree Fahrenheit/220 Degree Celsius). The 3-Ply Stainless Steel Pro Cookware line is dishwasher safe for quick and easy cleanup. The 8\\\" Open Fry pan is ideal for evenly searing meat and poultry.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Not your mamma's stainless cookware\\n\\nReview: I remember my original stainless steel set given to me by my Mom - I still have a few treasured pieces. That stainless is difficult to clean and didn't distribute the heat as evenly as OXO pans do. They have really hit one out of the ballpark with their stainless. One of the reasons these pans are better and heat more evenly is the three layers - aluminum is sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel. I have a few pans in this series by OXO - this pan is amazing. We cooked chicken fried rice in this pan tonight and every bite was as evenly heated through and cooked to perfection. What's best of all? Cleanup is a breeze. Like with any pan, you need to let the metal cool down before you can clean it (or you could warp your cookware). So we let this sit and cool until just warm, not hot. Then we put warm water in with a shot of Dawn. We were going to let it soak because it really had some stuck on stuff on the bottom, but I decided to see how just 5 minutes of soaking worked and I was really pleasantly surprised to find that everything cleaned off easily, with just a couple spots needing a little extra elbow grease. The OXO cookware is not only beautiful to look at, but also very functional and easy to clean. This pan is just about perfect.\",\n \"Product: Stainless steel bottle with pop-up lid 0.36L/12.2oz, Slim and light design to store into the bag, One push open the lid for direct drink, Super clean finished process, Keep HOT: 185F for 1 hour and 147F for 6 hours, Keep COLD: Under 48F for 6 hours, Dimension: 2.8L x 7.0H x 2.6W 0.4lb.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great travel mug that DOES NOT LEAK!\\n\\nReview: This is a quality travel mug. It is very well made and the claims the company makes about its features all seem to be true. I am notorious for pouring myself a cup of coffee and then forgetting about it and eventually dumping it out when it goes cold. This mug does hold the heat very well as I checked the temp of my coffee after 4 hours of sitting and the temperature had only dropped about 7 degrees and was still very hot. The mug might actually be too insulated for me because after filling, you have to be very careful sipping from it so as not to burn your lips. The one push open is a nice feature and the fact that the lid locks makes it perfect for avoiding accidental spills. I am using this mug not for travel, but in my home office and it has done an excellent job keeping my usually wasted coffee hot. I highly recommend this mug for both travel and home use.\",\n \"Product: Finally! A style smart organization system designed to make your space work the way you live. Organize small items in style. Perfect for drawers, nightstands and dressers. Stain-guard protected, silk-textured exterior and stylish interior. Use enclosed clips to create an organization system by fastening two or more HEX BOXES together. Up to 65% recycled content.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Would like to buy more\\n\\nReview: These boxes come flat in a box, which I initially worried about until I took them out of the box and found they were sewn well and that a removable base inserted in the bottom made these nice, upright boxes. The set came with two plastic clips that slip along the edge and hold the two together. I can easily see where you might want to have a few sets of these since they interlock so well. I was a little skeptical about these boxes but learned to love them almost immediately. I considered using them in my sock drawer, then considered using them in my craft drawer, but finally settled on using them in my deep desk drawer. I have one of those desk drawers where there are a million little things that routinely get shuffled to the bottom of the drawer - like the junk drawer in your kitchen. I put these two boxes in the drawer clipped together and put all my little office supplies in them. Now I can easily find the stuff that used to get lost in the shuffle before. I like these so much now that I would like to buy more for use in other areas of the house and in my crafts area. If you like the idea of being organized, these definitely help.\",\n \"Product: Keep appetizers chilled during parties with DII's crystal clear acrylic iced appetizer 12 piece set. Food such as fruit, vegetables, sushi, cheeses and dips should be kept cold for the enjoyment of your guest. With this serving tray you can fill the bottom tray with ice and set the four compartments on top to keep food cold, especially if you're hosting an outdoor event. Each container has a tight fitting lid for easy storage of leftovers or to keep pests away while outside. If you are serving chips and dip then the lower tray can be used and you can still place ice in the center for the dip to easily rest on while the other containers can be used separately. Perfect for Holiday parties, BBQ's, potlucks, weddings and so much more, easily blending in with any tabletop setting with the simple, clean design. DII's iced appetizer set is 16.5x4.5\\\", includes: 1 lower serving tray, 4 food trays, 1 dip bowl, 1 dip bowl riser and 5 lids. Serving set is dishwasher safe, top rack only, BPA-free and 100% durable food-grade acrylic.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: So much larger, and more beautiful than I imagined it would be\\n\\nReview: I've gotten other items from this company before and really loved them, so I was very excited to see this offered. Yes, you can fill the bottom compartment with ice, but I use that as a large chip and cracker dish. I use the wedge shaped containers for dips, cheese, you name it. What is not visible from the description: The bottom (shown with ice in it) is actually a nicely sectioned large dish, perfect for an assortment of chips and crackers; it comes with four sectioned wedge containers (not eight) and each one has a generous sized section and one lid that covers both, so when the party is over, you just put these wedges in the refrigerator as is; the center bowl is a little on the small side, but with so many compartments it doesn't really matter - it also comes with its own lid. How I used it: I separated the large tray and the wedges and put tortilla and potato chips, and saved one section for crackers. In the compartments I loaded small cheese slices and summer sausage in one, the others held an assortment of dips and salsa, and the center bowl I used for thin pickle slices (a cracker with cheese sausage and a sweet pickle slice is fabulous). Usually at the end of a party I'm busy repackaging things into ziplock bags, but that is totally unnecessary with this set; just pot the lids on and put in the fridge. This is a great thing for entertaining, or taking with you to a party.\",\n \"Product: The InterDesign Clarity Drawer Organizer is great for reclaiming messy drawers in the vanity, office, or kitchen! Organize your makeup, silverware, craft supplies, school desk, executive desk, or use on the bathroom counter. Drawers are stackable to meet your storage needs.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect for brushes - rock solid construction\\n\\nReview: This is a neat little organizer from InterDesign, a company that I have many organizers from. It is small - 5 in long, by 4 in tall by 2.5 inches deep. They show cotton balls and cotton swabs in the picture on the label, but I had other ideas for this organizer. First - the upside is that it will fit inside your medicine cabinet, so if you want to keep small objects in it you can. It has a lid, which can be positive or negative depending on your use. It is shown adhered to a mirror - no it does not have a suction cup on the back, but you could adhere it if you wanted to by applying double-sided tape to the back of it (I don't recommend that).\\n\\nWhen I first saw this organizer I had a very specific idea for how I wanted to use it. On my vanity I have two cups - one for taller brushes, and one for shorter, detail brushes. My idea was that I would use the larger compartment for the taller, larger brushes and the smaller compartment for the smaller, detail brushes. It worked and I was ecstatic. The picture I've uploaded has my makeup brushes in it (these are brushes I use, clean brushes are stowed away in a drawer until used). The lid does stand up in the back, but it stands up at an angle, so it doesn't interfere with the brushes. Not having a lid might be more ideal, but it doesn't impact my use. Love this organizer!\\n\\nUPDATE: I still love this for my brushes, but if you want to have items in there covered by the lid you may want to know that the lid slipped off very easily without me really trying. There a pins that hold the lid on and are not glued into the lid, at least mine were not. They have a top on them like the head of a sewing pin. So after I saw that one pin was gone (still haven't found it), I took the other one out. This still works great for me, but for the price, it really shouldn't fall apart.\",\n \"Product: The Hoover Air Lift Deluxe easily goes from an upright vacuum for floor cleaning to a lift canister for cleaning stairs, ceilings and hard-to-reach areas. It features WindTunnel 3 Technology with three channels of suction to lift and remove deep down embedded dirt as well as surface debris. With the touch of a button it switches from carpet to hard floor cleaning.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works better than our $500 Dyson\\n\\nReview: This vacuum has suction that is much stronger than our pricey Dyson vacuum. Though a solid vacuum, the large roller back wheel makes it easy to maneuver. It has loads of attachments that all clip on-board - a real plus for those of us who misplace the attachments to our vacuums from time to time. The canister also lifts out, making it a more portable vacuum system for doing those pesky lamp shades, and with a power head for stairs. It's bagless and it's so easy to empty the dirt when you finish vacuuming. I love that the power brush can be turned on or off according to what type of flooring our vacuuming (carpet vs hard floor). We have two German Shepherds who shed like crazy, so vacuuming is done 4-5 times a week, and this vacuum has made the job easy and you can actually see the nap of the rug is lifted and the hair gravitating toward this powerful vacuum. This is by far the best home vacuum we have ever used. The HEPA filters on board are just an added bonus. What a great vacuum.\",\n \"Product: The InterDesign clarity bath storage box features a hinged lid and clear, durable construction so you always find what you need. Store and organize medicines, vitamins, first aid kits, nail Polish, cosmetics, lotions and more\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent for storing just about anything, and much bigger than I expected\\n\\nReview: I have quite a few containers from InterDesign - they are fabulous. This one is very different. It is made from the same materials that I have had with other InterDesign items. First, it is really big - big enough to fit a pair of shoes in it (just to give you an idea of the size. It has a nice clear, hinged lid (the only weak point - feels like the hinge may not live up to all the wear and tear you give this item). You really could use this anywhere that you need a neat way to store stuff and still be able to see what's inside. I use it to hold small and deluxe size samples of cosmetics and toiletries. It is easier for me to spot what is in there and pull out whatever I want to use. It has worked out for me way better than my previous storage - a re-purposed popcorn can. This is a really versatile container. I may move the samples out and move in my huge collection of stickers and washi tape - an even better purpose for me. Love this company, have had great experiences with InterDesign, and love this container.\",\n \"Product: Put away your iron and conveniently steam garments with the Sunbeam Handheld Power Steam Fabric Steamer. This handheld steamer effectively removes wrinkles with 45% more steam output per minute (on average when compared to a similar competitive steamer.) Enjoy the confidence of a professional, polished look without setting up an ironing board or preheating an iron. The Sunbeam Power Steam Fabric Steamer sanitizes and refreshes all types of fabric, linens and drapery with deep steam penetration to remove odors, plus it can be used on bedding to kill dust mites and bedbugs. With the Sunbeam brand, you can be assured of your purchase with the Simply Reliable 3-year limited warranty. 15 minutes of continuous steam. Heated wide wrinkle remover bar. Wide steam exit. Ready <45 seconds. Steam trigger with lock-down. Wait and ready lights. Stable, compact design. Sanitize and refresh.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect for the serious crafter\\n\\nReview: this is not like other steamers that simply shoot a fine mist of steam on your fabrics, but it is small and mighty for people who love to sew. I'm one of those crafters who may leave projects from weekend to weekend and fabric items tend to wrinkle while in storage and sometimes while working with them, especially larger items. Other, larger steamers may be perfect for items like drapes, but this steamer's smaller size makes it way more versatile. The feature I love most is the heated plate - you can actually touch it to the item your working with and use it for light ironing. True, it won't replace your iron completely, but it a fabulous steamer that can stand it beautifully on smaller jobs. I love this thing!\",\n \"Product: Rethink the way you go about tackling the day with the Advance office chair. Designed with 90 degree rotating padded armrests, Advance was so named after the stirrings of enthusiasm that it helps activate. Complete with a mesh back that combines both form-fitting ergonomics and the progressive nature of achievement, Advance keeps productivity high while lowering both mental and physical stress. Made with a durable nylon frame, a tension knob to personalize the chair's tilt, full 360 degree swivel, one-lever height adjustment and five dual-wheel casters for easy gliding over carpeted surfaces, Advance is a perfect chair for both home or office. Set Includes: One - Advance Office Chair Product Dimensions: Overall Product Dimensions: 25\\\"L x 23.5\\\"W x 34.5 - 37.5\\\"H Backrest Dimensions: 19\\\"W x 34.5 - 37.5\\\"H Seat Cushion Dimensions: 20\\\"W x 16 - 20\\\"H.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I live in my office chair and LOVE this one!\\n\\nReview: I work from home and I LIVE in my office chair. I had one we picked up from Walmart that was good for about a year, and recently just wasn't supporting my back enough. Then along came this marvelous chair! To say I love the chair is an understatement. First, for those concerned about assembly, yes there is some assembly required, but the chair comes in large sections that are so easy to put together that anyone can assemble it. The mesh back is awesome, somewhat soft, and there is an inset lumbar support that perfection fits my back. It's fully adjustable and can conform to anyone. This chair has literally changed how I feel at the end of every day, no aches and pains from an ill-fitting, worn out chair anymore. This is a great chair - highly recommend it!\",\n \"Product: FURINNO tnt no tools 5-tier display decorative shelf with one bin features (1) unique structure: simple and stylish look is ideal as a decorative and home living essentials. The non-woven bin is suitable for storage of loose stuff. (2) smart design: easy assembly and no tools required. A smart design that uses durable recycled PVC tubes and engineered medium density composite wood that withstand heavy weight. Just repeat the twist, turn and stack mechanism and the whole unit can be assembled within 10 minutes. Experience the fun of D-I-Y even with your kids. (3) composite wood is manufactured in Malaysia and made from recycled materials of rubber trees. The manufacturing process complies with the Green rules of production. There is no foul smell, durable and the material is the most stable amongst the medium density composite woods. The PVC tubes are made from recycled plastic and is tested for its durability. A simple attitude towards lifestyle is reflected directly on the design of FURINNO furniture, creating a trend of simply nature. All the products are produced and assembled 100-percent in Malaysia with 95% - 100% recycled materials. Care instructions: wipe clean with clean damped cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals. Pictures are for illustration purpose. All decor items are not included in this offer.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A bit unsteady, but works well in the corner of the room where I need it\\n\\nReview: This was relatively easy to put together after I got past the confusing parts. It's very tall and narrow and none too stable, a bit easy to knock over, so I put it together in the room where I knew i would be using it. I have it in a corner for some storage, not so much as a display piece, but it does look good in the room. It comes with a basket at the base for smaller things, and the shelves are perfect for larger items. Be careful though, kids can knock this over pretty easily, so don't use this where kids may climb on it. It works perfectly for my needs, but it's not terribly well made material.\",\n \"Product: The OXO Good Grips 3-Ply Stainless Steel Pro line features the elegance and durability of stainless steel with the superior heat conductivity of aluminum. Each piece offers a thoughtful design, from 3-Ply construction and stay-cool stainless steel handles to drip-free pouring edges and round bottoms that facilitate stirring. The professional-grade materials ensure high-quality cooking performance and have a lifetime warranty. Clear, tempered glass lids make it easy to check the progress of your dish without lifting the lid. The durable, all-metal construction is perfect for all stovetops, including induction, and can move directly from the stovetop to oven or the broiler (safe up to 430 Degree Fahrenheit/220 Degree Celsius). The 3-Ply Stainless Steel Pro Cookware line is dishwasher safe for quick and easy cleanup. The 10\\\" Covered Skillet features a helper handle for easy carrying and is great for making home fries, sauted vegetables, pasta and more.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Don't fear this stainless steel beauty\\n\\nReview: I have an entire set of these pans and absolutely love them, what my set lacked was a pan like this one for size. Don't fear the stainless steel. This is very heavy stainless with a slightly thicker bottom than most pans. They heat very evenly and, believe it or not, they clean up very nicely - no steel wool required, like with an older stainless set I had. Of course they advertise a no drip pouring edge, but to be quite honest, it's a bit heavy to handle if you're pouring something hot. I used it to make a delicious beef stew, that simmered for about an hour, then used a silicone ladle to dish it out. I guess if you're having company that dripless pourability may be handy, but I did not test it. On thing I can say is that if it doesn't drip, then it won't bake onto my ceramic stove-top. This is truly the kitchen lover's dream pan. OXO really created a fabulous cookware line.\",\n \"Product: The InterDesign cosmetic organizer is the perfect way to keep makeup, beauty products and accessories conveniently stored. Made of durable plastic with chrome handles, it will look great on any vanity, dresser or counter\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Super nice organizer from a company I've purchased from before\\n\\nReview: I have quite a few InterDesign organizers in my home - a few cosmetic organizers and three in my medicine cabinet (they are especially handy for keeping those little samples at hand and not falling all over the bathroom floor when you open your cabinet. This is a particularly awesome organizer. It is low profile, which helps it fit perfectly on top of one of my ikea drawer sets that has somewhat lower clearance under a shelf that is above it. Of course, I've also debated having two on my vanity, one on either side of the mirror. So nicely made and the perfect size. The top has slots for lipsticks, and it has a a couple other openings that hold a foundation and powder, the small square area is perfect for samples I'm using, and the larger area on top has ridges that hold a hand full of eye pencils. Then there are the drawers - each is fairly large and holds a lot of stuff. This is a really quality piece, now just wondering if maybe I need more than this one - might be buying another because it is so beautiful and versatile. I just love this thing.\",\n \"Product: Packed with pockets to hold all of your portable devices and personal items, this backpack offers sleek style and ample storage for the daily commute or occasional travel. The Targus Sport 26L Laptop Backpack - 16 is made from nylon fabric and features multiple compartments and pockets to organize all of your essential items. This backpack has a roomy main compartment with a padded laptop pocket, a sleeve for your iPad or tablet, and plenty of room for files, books, or extra layers. A front zip around organizer compartment is loaded with small pockets to hold your cell phone, keys, pens, chargers, cables, and other accessories while a built-in cord and headphone jack make it easy to listen to tunes when you're on the go.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Really wanted to love this...\\n\\nReview: Targus normally makes really great cases for laptops, so I made the assumption that I would really like this case. It has both pros and cons, but the cons are outweighing the pros of late.\\n\\nI believe that you really need to use something at bare minimum for between 2-4 weeks to judge whether you like it or not, so I used it from the day it arrived about a month ago.\\n\\nThe pros: it has a lot of zipper compartments for everything you can possibly think of from a tiny pocket for the transfer wires from your iPod, one for the iPod itself, right up to a large front compartment that can quite literally hold 6 computer gaming boxes (I know, I tried it). It also has a hook up wire for your iPod that travels through the straps to a port on one of the straps so you can plug in the tiny ear buds you use with your iPod.\\n\\nThe cons: it is hard to get your laptop out of this bag without moving part of the top area of the bag. Not all the zippers operated properly - mainly the part that hold the laptop. The case detailing at the top stops the smooth operation of the zipper. It takes two hands and quite a bit of zipepr manipulation to close it and most of the time it doesn't work. I know this is a quality control issue - unfortunately this bag was shipped with the flawed zipper operation.\\n\\nAnother use for this bag: you could use it as a carry-on when you travel. The bag is so big and could easily hold the laptop and power cord along with multiple changes of clothes. I guess that's also a con... the bag is enormous when full.\",\n \"Product: Extend the capabilities of your GoPro by getting closer to the action and capturing unique angles. Capture selfies with ease or flip the camera around on the pivoting head to shoot your subject with stability and precision.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very well constructed, possibly adaptable\\n\\nReview: This is a very well constructed pole for use with a GoPro Hero Camera. It's a blend of solid, yet light construction. It telescopes at a few different lengths and very easily and locks in place. The top of this pole has a threaded adapter that fits an adapter on the base of the Hero camera and a simple wing-shaped screw holds it in place - that is the only worrisome area for me - what if you don't screw it on tight enough. The great thing about the adapter is that it does screw off completely, so my thinking is that there may also be an adapter you can use to attach a regular camera to. I have yet to find such a thing, but I'm thinking it must exist. OR, it's possible you can purchase an extra Hero camera adapter piece that would attach to a regular video camera, then attach to this pole. Another thing of note - this pole has a nice rubber grip that's about the size of the handle on a tennis racket - not too thin and not too large. Losing your hold on this with the rubble grip handle is unlikely, but just in case, there's also a wrist strap included.\\n\\nFor me... I'm not sure how I would use this pole yet. I'm rarely in a crowd and never jump off things. Even when I was younger, I might jump into a pool, none to gracefully. For and athlete on the go this would be great - you really could extend the pole and film your self doing something, like skiing or diving into a pool. Definitely worth using if you are active in sports.\",\n \"Product: Your favorite TV shows are filled with “can't miss” moments. But you are missing some of them if you're relying on your HDTV for sound. Whispered dialogue, subtle sound effects, mood music. The Bose Solo 15 TV sound system solves this problem, easily and unobtrusively. It sits directly under your TV and delivers better sound with a single connection. It features acoustic improvements over the original Bose Solo TV sound system, and is compatible with larger TVs for a more enjoyable experience. So what's inside this elegant, pedestal-style speaker? Plenty. Speaker arrays positioned at each end of the cabinet work with proprietary True Space technology for full, spacious sound. A dedicated center speaker-and digital signal processing-enable clear dialogue at any volume. It all adds up to deliver more detail and better sound from your favorite TV shows than you've heard before. And it's much more than you could ever dream of from your HDTV alone. You want your TV shows to shine. But you don't want a ton of equipment to make it happen. That's the beauty of this system-one speaker, one connection to the TV. Plug the speaker into the wall, and enjoy the show. It's that easy. Dramatic programs. Live concerts. Suspenseful series. There are times you just know you'll want a little more bass when watching TV. Go ahead-you can adjust the bass control to your liking with the control knob on the back of the speaker. Thinking about your Blu-ray player or gaming system? No worries, a universal remote is included to easily control the system as well as most video sources connected to your TV. Included: Bose Solo 15 TV sound system, Universal remote control, Power cord, Optical digital audio cable and Analog cable.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Love this clear, beautiful sound system.\\n\\nReview: Okay, so I've had this for nearly a month. Truthfully, it sat in my dining room for quite a few days. My husband and I worried about how easy it would be to set up. Well, we shouldn't have waited! It was basically an easy plug in and my husband followed the easy directions to set up the remote so it would activate the sound system, TV, and DVR all at once. Super easy.\\n\\nNow for the great part. Bose has managed to create a sound system that picks up all the little sounds you never hear, like a telephone ringing in the background, or low voices you previously had to rewind your show to hear. The sound is super clear and true sounding. It also has an adjustment on the back where you can adjust the base easily - particularly useful while listening to the music channels on the TV. This is a great single speaker sound system that sounds like a bunch of speakers combined. Excellent!\",\n \"Product: Big sound does come in small packages. With 90 Watts, 5 speakers, and powerful Sony audio technologies the SRS-X88 delivers pure Hi-Res audio bliss. Enjoy solo or stream throughout your home with all new multi-room functionality. Google Cast ready, you can enjoy your favorite music apps, online radio stations, and podcasts.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Most fabulous sound - sounds like a full stereo system\\n\\nReview: This system right out of the box is an elegant-looking black box that is 4 x 4 x 14 long and has a low profile. It looks good no matter what room you put it in. We chose our living room. Based on the instructions, it seemed like it would be difficult to set up, but if you download SongPal (Sony's music app) to your phone, it's really easy to start using it right away. It works via blue tooth and also has a cool little remote control that you can use to mute, pause, change songs, and control the volume of the music you play from your phone. The 5 speakers, including the sub-woofer, make the sound quality off the charts fantastic. One way around the network setup, if you just want to listen to it before going to so far as connecting to your home network, is the audio plug in direct from your phone to the speaker. ... but it's so much more than just a speaker. The sound is crystal clear and unbelievably crisp and fabulous, with absolutely no distortion whether the volume is low or sky high. This device is worth every penny. A fabulous thing.\",\n \"Product: 360fly HD - The original 360-degree video leader. With one camera, one lens and no seaming, the 360fly HD captures your entire life in immersive, interactive video video you can edit, add effects to and share directly from your iPhone and Android smartphone. Includes camera, mounts, and everything you need to start recording your memories in their fullest. Compatible with most iPhone / iPad devices running iOS 9 or later and Android devices running version 4.4 or later including the Samsung S6, Samsung Galaxy Note and LG Nexus 5. Accessories for purchase: - 360fly VR - Smartphone Compatible Virtual Reality Headset - 360fly HD Suction Mount - High-Speed Suction Mount - 360fly HD Vented Helmet Mount - Fits Most Vented Helmets - 360fly HD Handlebar Mount - Fits Round and Square Bars - 360fly -20 Tripod Grip - Rubber Injected Grip Handle - 360fly QuickTwist to -20 Adapter - Versatile Connection\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Constantly learning to use features - awesome and mighty\\n\\nReview: There are so many cameras out there, this one is so superior to what I've been using and so much smaller, and it's 4K, which is huge. We did buy a tripod for it that doubles as a selfie stick (<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Smatree-SmaPole-Q3-Telescoping-Pole-Selfie-Stick-Folding-3-Legs-Support-Stand-for-GoPro-Hero-Hero4-Hero3-3-2-1-hd-Cameras-1-4-34-Threaded-Hole-Compact-Cameras-Cell-Phones-With-Cell-Phone-Holder-Tripod-Mount-Adapter-Thumbscrew/dp/B00XN1P9QI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Smatree SmaPole Q3 Telescoping Pole / Selfie Stick +Folding 3 Legs Support Stand for GoPro Hero, Hero4, Hero3+/3/2/1 hd Cameras & 1/4\\\" Threaded Hole Compact Cameras & Cell Phones, With Cell Phone Holder +Tripod Mount Adapter +Thumbscrew</a>), which for us makes it so much easier to use. The camera came with the most awesome charger - it's a little magnetic base that draws the camera to exactly the right spot for cordless charging - funny the little thing that really impress. The only negative, it came with a case that is way too small for the camera; I didn't think forcing it into the tiny case was a good idea, so we are using that little case for a few small accessories and will have to buy a small case to hold this camera. Some say you don't really need it, but scratching the giant lens on this expensive camera would tragic. Overall am thrilled with this camera.\\nWhat I don't like about it\",\n \"Product: One of the best-fitting earbuds on the market is now wireless. Unlike other bulky or stiff wireless earbuds, the Smokin Buds 2 Wireless deliver Bluetooth functionality in a lightweight around-the-neck collar that is flexible and even fully removable for your preferred fit. Experience 6 hours of your music non-stop while this buds unique shape keeps your ears comfortable and happy. Smokin Buds 2 Wireless: Freedom that Fits\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent ear buds that actually stay in!\\n\\nReview: Prior to getting these ear buds, I had never owned any Skull Candy headsets, but I had always heard good things about them. Well, those good things were absolutely true! The sound from these tiny buds is amazing. They block out all of the outside noise and the sound quality is as good or better than any headphones that I have owned. Additionally, I have always been searching for ear buds that would stay in my ears. I must have odd shaped ear canals or something as I have never been able to keep any ear buds in place. I have tried all of the different sizes with no luck until now. This set comes with two sizes of ear buds and both actually stayed put for me. They stayed in place through a fairly long bike ride and also for a short run. The Bluetooth aspect of these makes them great for both comfort and longevity (six hours of use on a charge). They also are excellent when I use them for phone conversations. The party on the other end of my call had no idea that I was using a headset and the sound quality on my end was excellent. Overall, I would highly recommend these ear buds for both quality of sound and comfort.\",\n \"Product: The Debut S12EQ delivers a colossal kilowatt of BASH amplifier power to a massive 12-inch driver, augmented by a 12-inch passive radiator for bass that truly shakes the foundation. Advanced Bluetooth control and Auto EQ let you operate this no-compromise subwoofer from your smartphone device.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Quality subwoofer with great sound!\\n\\nReview: Prior to receiving this subwoofer, we had a mid level Polk subwoofer that we thought was fine until we compared it to this Elac sub. Wow! What a difference, We are not audiophiles but we do enjoy a good sound system and this sub was a great addition to our set up. After hearing the quality and crispness of the bass with this unit, we realized how much we were missing with our old unit. To set up this sub you use your smartphone to download a free app and complete the set up. The app uses your phones mic to assess the acoustics of the room and then you can use those readings to have the app automatically update the settings. This was excellent news for us as our prior unit had to be tuned manually and to be honest, we had no idea how to do this properly so we were probably not hearing the Polk at its best. With the Elac we know that it is set at its optimum settings. This sub is obviously very expensive and is probably a better investment for someone with an advanced sound system but having the opportunity to get it for review purposes, we couldn't be happier to have this subwoofer! Just be warned, this a very large unit and it weighs in excess of 50 pounds!\",\n \"Product: The Division Zero X40 is a pro gaming mechanical keyboard featuring a stunning look, adjustable red backlighting, a sleek anodized aluminum top panel, macro keys, gaming mode control, and full n-key rollover to take the gaming experience to the next level. The X40 features interchangeable metal top panels to customize any gaming setup. The X40 is equipped with all-new Alpha-Zulu Gaming mechanical switches designed by Das Keyboard, with gold contacts for gaming grade durability and speed. The 1.7mm point of actuation keeps gamers one step ahead of the competition and the newly formulated, thicker gold-plating improves the switch lifespan to 60 million keystrokes. The Alpha-Zulu Tactile gaming mechanical switches have a soft, tactile bump halfway through the keypress, gold-plated cross point contacts for reliability & durability, increased thickness in gold plating to prevent corrosion. Operating Force: 45 gf Pre Travel: 1.7mm Full Travel: 4.0mm\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fabulous keyboard - love it!\\n\\nReview: I love this keyboard! I won't bore you with published details - suffice to say it does it all. I has great back lighting with brightness you can adjust depending on the lighting you're using it in - I soften the brightness when lighting is low. The back lighting is in red, it would be nice if there was a color choice, but this is certainly not a deal breaker. It has an amazing feel when typing, really nice touch. It's very sturdy and quite heavy and the metal finish accents are gorgeous. This keyboard worked within three seconds of turning it on. And lastly, one fabulous thing is it turns off the Windows button - anyone who has ever inadvertently hit that knows how frustrating it can be to be thrust out of your game because of one keystroke. Overall this is a super nice keyboard. I love it.\",\n \"Product: The X-Project Wi-Fi from XSories is the most advanced portable projector on the market, and one viewing will show you why. The X-Project Wi-Fi gives you the freedom to watch what you want, when you want, no matter where you may be. You can attach just about any device to it, from SD cards, USB flash drives, HDMI, or use the internal 4GB memory and play virtually any video file from a wide range of sources, including the internet. With 2 hours of battery life, it's the perfect partner for sharing your content at home or while traveling, and it also has Android OS built in so you have many of the features of a tablet right at your fingertips. You can also connect to it via your Wi-Fi network at home. The X-Project Wi-Fi takes sharing, viewing, and listening to videos to a whole new level.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very hard to figure out, but decent workability\\n\\nReview: The first thing I noted when removing this from its box is that is so small - which is great! The size makes it extremely portable - I could put it in my laptop bag or purse easily. I comes with a few cables, a remote control, carrying case, and an international plug adapter (just in case you want to use this on a trip out of the country). It also comes with a small instruction book that is not only nearly useless, but is also in a print font that is so small you need a magnifying glass to read it (which I did use). It charges with a simple plug in charger. Unfortunately I truly was not able to use it until the little light changed to green. There was no way it would operate without a full charge. The charge is slated to last about three hours, but I found two hours to be little more accurate, depending on what I was using it for. Please be aware that the first thing you should do is charge it - it felt like it took forever to charge.\\n\\nThis did play a couple videos that I loaded via a flash drive, but truthfully, wifi and other uses were nearly impossible for me to figure out. It has two speakers that are about the equivalent of your average laptop speakers, but I was able to hook up external speakers with relative ease. If you wanted to show a video or presentation to a small group, the internal speakers would be adequate, but for larger gatherings you definitely need to use external speakers for the sound.\\n\\nThis device has a fairly steep learning curve, but with enough practice you can use it. ...and I'm sure discover more with continued use.\",\n \"Product: The Tommy Hilfiger brand has become a symbol of the all-American spirit and continues to be regarded as one of the most recognized global lifestyle brands. The Tommy Hilfiger handbag collection is fun, glamorous and designed to recharge your wardrobe. Stay a step ahead in great spirited colors and luxurious fabrics with Tommy Hilfiger.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Beautiful, the perfect cross-body bag\\n\\nReview: This bag is perfect if you don't carry a ton of stuff, though the bag is capable of holding a lot. First the design is super nice, the pebbled leather feels nice to the touch and looks like it won't show marks very easily. The bag is a large square bag, much larger than I imagined it would be. It has a full zipper across the top and the side pocket is just as big as the bag and has a magnet snap closure that holds it shut. This large square is only about an inch deep when empty. After I put my stuff in, it only had to expand slightly because I don't carry a lot, wallet - brush, keys, reading glasses and a small cosmetic case with my lipstick and a small mirror. The cross body strap is fully adjustable with more holes so you can shorten it. It fits nicely across the body. The strap is awesome because it leaves your hands completely free - I'm always struggling to keep my shoulder bag on my shoulder and never feel like my hands are truly free. This bag solves that problem. Additionally, if you do carry a lot, it comfortably distributes the weight across your body, so no one should bears the burden of all your stuff. This is an all around beautiful bag, I really love it.\",\n \"Product: New reinvented tee fruit of the loom men's 6 pack white crews\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Super soft, super comfort\\n\\nReview: My husband and I split the 6 pack of crew shirts, so we both have had the opportunity to wear them. The size is is exactly as expected - they fit him great and are quite baggy on me. We both wear them around the house and at bedtime. The fabric is buttery soft, they don't shrink much when washed, and they are whispery soft on your skin. Of course the tagless label makes it even better - no annoying tags to irritate your skin. Believe it or not, my favorite part of these t-shirts is that they come out of the wash without that annoying curl that many shirts develop along the bottom hem, they always come out perfectly flat. These are great t-shirts that we will most definitely continue to buy in the future.\",\n \"Product: On the job, a wardrobe malfunction is never an excuse. That's why every pair of timberland pro work pants is built with a purpose. Made of a tough durable canvas, these pants are reinforced to help you weather almost. Anything. All while offering a fit that's so comfortable, you'll never have to break them in.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: very tough fabric work pants, or casual wear\\n\\nReview: These pants are very attractive and extremely well made, which is not surprising since they come from Timberland. One thing I noticed right away is the riveting at top and bottom of the side slash pockets and the beautifully smooth side flap pockets. Know this right away - these are made of canvas, extremely heavy duty fabric. It does soften slightly when washed, but remains very tough fabric. My son loves these pants, though he is not in a workshop, he wears them as casual wear out. With the feel of these pants and tough fabric, I image they will last a very long time. These would be perfect for a workshop or outdoor wear (i.e. hunting, fishing, camping, etc). One thing my son noted is that the pockets are very deep and the surface inside of the pants is a little softer on the inside, much better against the skin. He also says they are more comfortable than his heavy jeans. They look beautiful on and are very tough and built to last.\",\n \"Product: When extra organization is on the agenda, our Ryan executive comes in handy. Designed with plenty of pockets, this ultra-spacious style holds it all.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect for my son\\n\\nReview: First, fortunately the wallet I got was just brown, because quite frankly neither husband or son would have wanted to use the wallet with all the sailing flags (I think that's what they are). That design is a bit busy. So, did you know there are scanners that people can stand near you with that will steal the information from your credit cards? Rfd is the protective mechanism that stops thieves from stealing your credit. Rfd blocks used to only come in paper form (I have several in my wallet), but now that it is available in the wallet itself, it's so much easier to protect your credit. One word of caution is that this wallet won't hold a lot of cards, so it wasn't quite big enough for my husband to use, but my son loves it. He has a limited number of cards, so it's perfect for him.\",\n \"Product: Helium sky 2.0 is lightweight and durable, fully featured and a great value. This 3 piece luggage set includes a 21 inch carry on, 25 inch check in suitcase and 29 inch check in suitcase. The bags are constructed of durable micro ballistic with vapor barrier to protect against moisture. Each bag has four spinner wheels to ensure superior maneuverability while travelling. There are three outside zippered pockets for maximum organization, with soft touch lining in the front pocket to store electronics. The interior is fully featured with tie down straps, 2 zippered pockets, 1 wet pocket and a suiter clip on the 25\\\" and 29\\\" suitcases. The bags are made to last, with corner protectors and a molded polypropylene kick plate to eliminate wear a stress points. An easy to grab bottom handle is great for overhead compartment or car trunk lifting.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This is a very nice three piece set of luggage\\n\\nReview: This is a very nice three piece set of luggage. It is soft sided and all three cases each have four wheels that remarkably roll very easily and smoothly. My husband travels quite a bit for work (usually only two or three days at a time) and this set works very well for him. The small bag (21 inches) is a perfect size for him to carry on a flight. The medium (25 inches) and large 29 inches) would be more suitable for a longer trip or if the whole family goes on a vacation trip. The material that these bags are made of is very tough and seems it would be able to take on most any obstacle without getting damaged. The zippers and well made and rather substantial and the pulls have been rubberized as a nice additional touch. We just received these recently so I will follow up with an update to this review when we get a chance to use all three suitcases. Based on our first impression though, these seem like quality bags and we are vey happy with them.\",\n \"Product: This tote goes far beyond basic with a laptop sleeve and secure, organized storage\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: The search for the perfect school/laptop bag, still not over\\n\\nReview: I bought this bag and used it for school all through fall semester 2010. I got a lot of complements on it and will continue to use the bag through spring semester 2011. I like the bag, but it does have its faults.\\n\\nFirst the good parts, the front of the bag has 2 pockets, one is a zip pocket (I use if for small things like keys). Above that is another pocket that doesn't zip shut, but is just deep enough to hold something small without the item falling out. The side has a pocket that I've used for alternating sizes of water and soda bottles. Inside there is another small, mesh covered pocket that is the perfect size for floppies - I use it for one of my flash drives and a little Burts Bees lip gloss - because of the mesh I can see what's in there without hunting around in a deep pocket. On either side of the mesh zip pocket there are pen sleeves and a larger sleeve for the cell phone. There is also a key hook, but ultimately, my keys weighed too much and dragged down the top of the bag too much - it didn't break, but didn't work well for me, though it might work well for someone else.\\n\\nNow for the bad parts, there are very few. First, this is touted as being a great laptop bag. I thought that would be great because I have had to bring my laptop to many of my graduate school classes. Problem, the pocket that is made for your laptop has only an extremely thin padding on the outside and the inside is not lined with anything - there is literally no protection at all for the laptop. So I appropriated a neoprene laptop sleeve from one of my other bags and put my 14 x 10 x 1 laptop in the bag. That's when the other issue cropped up. The bag is tall rather than wide so the laptop needs to go on its end in the laptop pocket. Once the laptop (and mine is not large) was placed in the bag, it dominated the bag allowing little room for the remainder of my belongings - with school that includes personal items (like my wallet) and notebooks as well a book needed for the particular class. I found that due to the laptop pocket issues I often found that I was carrying my laptop separately in the neoprene sleeve. This is not ideal. If the pocket was padded, at least on the outside, it would have eliminated the neoprene sleeve and may have helped with the stability of the bag on the whole.\\n\\nSo, the final analysis: I really like this bag, and will play with it some more in an effort to make it work better for me ... maybe by pairing down what I carry with me and maybe trying to trust the ultra thin lining on the outside of the bag to protect my laptop for short-term periods (class). Over the long haul, it is a great bag if you don't have a laptop to worry about or if you have a really, really small laptop (like a netbook).\",\n \"Product: .\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Beautiful, but nearly impossible to secure\\n\\nReview: I wear a fit bit and the band I had finally wore out. I bought this set of bands so that I could interchange bands.\\n\\nFirst one of the pluses. It was very easy to insert the fit bit without too much of a struggle - since it is open on both sides everything is easier, including changing the battery. My old fit bit band was closed on the back, so when it was battery changing time I would have to pry the little thing out of the band, then pry the band opening a little so that I could get the thing back in there. This band made it so easy since the back is open - no more prying the fit bit out, just a quick battery change and your back in business.\\n\\nMajor problem: it's nearly impossible to secure the band since the end of the prongs is wider. It literally takes two of us (my husband and I) to get the prongs to go down into the holes all the way. I even took a screw driver to the holes to loosen them up to no avail. The plastic band is beautiful, but too rigid to conform to the prongs. Since I like to wear mine a little loose, I put it on backwards and after several minutes of struggling I can get it on well enough to stay on. I think if the plastic was just a little softer, it would go on easier. Now I'm just about ready to jump in the shower and hate that I will have to struggle, yet again to put it on when I get out.\",\n \"Product: The Arctix men's black stone insulated jacket is great for any active, winter venture. This relaxed fit, wind and water resistant jacket will keep you warm and comfortable making your next trip outside enjoyable. Shell: 100% polyester, 5000mm wp+wr breathable coating. Lining: 100% polyester 210T taffeta. Insulation: 100% polyester 168grams. Features: critical seams are sealed wind-water resistant with breathable coating detachable hood adjustable hook-and-loop closure cuffs ensure a comfortable wear and stop heat from escaping interior zip security pocket articulated elbow zippered hand warmer style pockets. This relaxed fit jacket is machine washable, making it perfect for outdoor activities.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: More beautiful than you can see in the Amazon picture\\n\\nReview: This is an absolutely beautiful jacket - the Amazon pictures don't do it justice. It has windbreaker-type outer, with softly quilted interior that is super warm (please note, meant for colder weather, not a substitute for a wind breaker). Sizing is spot on perfect - fits my 6'2\\\" son like it was made for him (arms plenty long enough). It borders on car coat length and has a flattering fit that hits the hip area without being too long. It does have a hood that is detachable, but my son chose to keep it on the coat. Also, it has a covered zipper design, with velcro that keeps the zipper closure closed and laying smooth and flat. This is such an awesome coat, my son loves it, and I think this coat could work for either male or female. Just beautiful.\",\n \"Product: Coconut Oil, 32 ozOrganic & Extra VirginCoconut oil is a natural energy source because it contains MCTs (medium chain) “good fats” the body uses to produce energy. As a dietary supplement, Coconut oil is a good addition to physical activity, exercise and weight loss programs. Our Coconut oil is certified Organic, Non-GMO, Pure extra virgin, has Zero trans fat and Zero hydrogenated fat. Coconut oil can be taken as a dietary supplement, used for cooking or used for skin & hair care.DosageAs a dietary supplement, take 1 to 4 tablespoons daily. May be used as a spread or added to salad dressings & smoothies. The item is a semi-solid product.If the product has been kept/stored in an area or facility that would put the product in higher than typical room temperatures, the product will start to transform into a liquid form. This is a typical trait of all semi-solid products, not just inclusive of this particular product. As the product would come to room temperature, it will again become solidified. This process, in becoming solidified may take a few hours, dependent upon the environment the product has been exposed to. The solids at the bottom of the jar when stirred the product, would be particles that had not turned to liquid form. Again, the watery state indicates was due to the temperature the product had been exposed to. The product has various uses many in which the product can be utilized in liquid form and semi-solid. Thus depending upon what the consumer desires of the product, having the product in semi-solid form, creates this ability to transform to the needed use for the consumer.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: One of the greatest beauty secrets ever!\\n\\nReview: I just can't say enough good things about this coconut oil. Such great stuff!\\n\\nHere are of few of the ways I use this coconut oil: At the end of the day, just before bed, I use about a half teaspoon (which melts in your hand) to massage into my face and eye area and it completely removes all traces of makeup and leaves my skin super soft. I use a little Thayer Witch Hazel Toner, then moisturize as usual. The beauty of this use is that it works so completely, without the assistance of dyes or perfumes that may cleaners and makeup removes contain. I also made a sugar scrub with it. I took one cup of the coconut oil and microwaved it for 10 seconds, then stirred until it was completely liquid. Then I mixed in two cups of sugar. I used the scrub on my face and body and it leaves your smooth and soft. Finally, I use it one other way - as an additive when I make melt and pour soap. It gives the soap a very light coconut scent and makes it so much more moisturizing.\\n\\nThis is lovely stuff and I think I'll be using forever!\",\n \"Product: Bioactive organic Virgin Olive Oil is a super hydrating fruit oil rich in Oleic Acid, an antioxidant. In combination with a select blend of bioactive and naturally inspired ingredients, these powerful moisturizing and stimulating properties combine to provide extreme bioactive rescue for the delicate skin around the eyes.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: smooth, hydrating without being greasy feeling\\n\\nReview: There are three products on this product page (and I'd love to try all of them), this review is for the day cream. I am really impressed with this brand - this is not the first item I've gotten from the Organic Skincare Doctor line. I will say, I absolutely love this cream. It's a cream that starts out rather thick on you fingers, but blends seamlessly into your skin. It has a very, very slight flowery scent, that dissipates as soon after you apply the cream. It leaves my parched skin feeling moist and really hydrated, but it isn't too heavy either. I have quite a few much more expensive creams and this one easily rivals those for effectiveness. This is really lovely, and I'm looking forward to trying more products in this line.\",\n \"Product: What Lies Beneath [VHS]\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: EXCELLENT -- may be more of a woman's movie\\n\\nReview: I have seen this movie both in the theater and on DVD at home. First off, my daughter and I went to see the movie together in the theater. Let's just say there are a couple scenes we both screamed at in unison with other theater goers. It's not exactly a horror movie and there are no blood and guts, there are just some tremendously alarming scenes. Don't let kids under 13 see this movie if possible. When the DVD came out my husband and I purchased it as did a couple we know. Both of us couples watched it the same night in different houses -- the women (my friend and I) reacted much the same as my daughter and I had in the theater. Our husbands' reaction was sort of ho hum -- neither of them enjoyed it as much as they anticipated they would. So perhaps it's a woman's movie? Though I have a brother who loved it, so maybe it's not...\\nOther than my assessment that this movie is a great one, based on my experience, I can't say more because it would give away too much of the plot. Let's just say, a friend of mine saw it before me and asked if I'd seen it. When she found out I hadn't seen it yet she refused to discuss any part of it because she thought she would spoil it for me -- and she would have. I don't want to spoil it for you, so I can't say more about it. It's an unusual film.\\nGiven the mixed reactions I've seen with friends and family, perhaps you would be better advised to rent it before you go out and buy it. If you love it, buy it so you can watch it again someday.\",\n \"Product: Guaranteed to work or your money back - PLEASE NOTE ALL MONIES FROM THIS SALE GO TO A 501 (C)3 NO KILL ANIMAL SHELTER\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Riveting! A movie you think about for days after you see it\\n\\nReview: GLADIATOR is absolutely riveting, capturing your attention immediately! This DVD has earned a spot on my shelf to stay.\\nFirst off, the recreation of battles, Roman army camps, and ancient Rome are abolutely amazing! Stunning! Extremely well directed too.\\nSecondly, if you are squeemish, the bloody battle scenes will bother you -- but the story is good enough that you still may want to see it anyway, even if you have to cover your eyes at times! The violence is not gratuituous in nature -- it illustrates the barbaric nature of things back in that century and is actually an important part of the story as a whole.\\nMaximus, the main character, is a person with high moral standards who ends up being kidnapped and sold as a slave ... eventually he ends up a gladiator. I don't want to give away any more of the story, there are surprising details. Let's just say that you root for Maximus through the film. I'll also say one thing, I watched parts of it with tears streaming down my face. This film will touch you to the core and you will think about it for days!\",\n \"Product: Disenchanted with the daily drudge of crushing rocks on a prison farm in Mississippi, the dapper, silver-tongued Ulysses Everett McGill (George Clooney, THE PERFECT STORM) busts loose. Except he's still shackled to his own chain-mates from the chain gang -- bad-tempered Pete (John Turturro, SUMMER OF SAM), and sweet, dimwitted Delmar (Tim Blake Nelson, HAMLET). With nothing to lose and buried loot to regain -- before it's lost forever in a flood -- the three embark on the adventure of a lifetime in this hilarious offbeat road picture. Populated with strange characters, including a blind prophet, sexy sirens, and a one-eyed Bible salesman (John Goodman, COYOTE UGLY), it's an odyssey filled with chases, close calls, near misses, and betrayal that will leave you laughing at every outrageous and surprising twist and turn.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: EXCELLENT & very funny!!\\n\\nReview: Set during the great depression, this movie tells the story of the adventures of three escaped convicts on their way to a treasure which the main character, George Clooney, convinces the other two to go after it with him. They are chained together so Clooney has to do quite a selling job to get them to go and thus win his own freedom. They escape their chain gang and the adventures that befall them from start to finish are amazing. Best of all, the comedy is so well played by these three characters that you forget you're watching a movie! I laughed so hard my face hurt.\\n\\nWhether you buy or not, and I recommend that you do, you have GOT to see this movie!\",\n \"Product: VHS tape\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Interesting concept -- disturbing\\n\\nReview: The concept of this movie is a very interesting one. You follow the daily life of the main character who is unable to sustain any short-term memories, but he still has his long-term memory. So he lovingly remembers the wife he lost and how he lost her. He lives on a quest to find and kill her attacker. Unfortunately he can't remember any details in the present and thus takes Polaroid pictures and writes himself notes about people and places. There are some characters in this movie who take advantage of his weaknesses and exploit him. Also, this movie starts at the end and works its way backward in time to the beginning. It was a little disconcerting. Though it was interesting for the first half of the movie, it began to lack substance from there on. In the end, is was thoroughly unsatisfying.\\n\\nOne side note: of my friends who have seen this movie, more of the men liked it -- even loved it. Most of the women didn't like it. It's most definitely not a \\\"chick flick\\\"\",\n \"Product: The year's most disturbing thriller explores the unsettling possibility that the dead can contact usall we have to do is listen. When architect Jonathan Rivers (Michael Keaton) loses his wife in a tragic accident, he turns to the shadowy, unnerving world of Electronic Voice Phenomenon - communication from beyond the grave. But as he begins to penetrate the mysteries of EVP, Jonathan makes a shocking discovery: once a portal to the other world is opened, there's no telling what will come through it.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: You'll never see shadows the same way .....\\n\\nReview: This movie could render you afraid of the dark - super creepy.\\n\\nMichael Keaton plays a grieving widower who can't let go and get on with his life. This actually became a little irritating - there were so many scenes of him wallowing in sorrow, holding his head, sitting in the dark - it went on just a little too long, dulling the plot instead of enhancing it. Just when you think he might be getting beyond his tragic loss, he is approached by a paranormal researcher who is convinced that he heard his dead son's voice in the white noise of his TV. At first the lead character shrugs him off as a quack, but then things start to happen that can't be explained ... phone calls from his dead wife's cell phone, which is hidden in a drawer, things moving around without obvious cause ... finally he calls the paranormal researcher. With his new friend, through EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon), he believes he can see and hear his wife speaking to him. EVP becomes an obsession to him. I won't say more lest I ruin the plot.\\n\\nYou need to completely suspend belief for this movie. Though there are a million explanations for EVP, you will believe it just long enough to get creeped out by this movie. No, you won't be creeped out by the beautiful dead wife, but by the spirits around her, spirits that are evil and intent on reeking havoc on the living world.\\n\\nShadows play a huge role near the end of this movie - you may never see a shadow quite the same way after you watch this movie.\\n\\nThough this was not a 5 star movie, it is a solid 4 star movie, one that you might enjoy. If you dare to watch it you just might see things a little differently.\",\n \"Product: Superstar George Clooney turns in a stellar performance in this \\\"brilliant sci-fi movie\\\" (New York Daily News) from Academy Award winners Steven Soderbergh (2000 - Best Director, Traffic) and JamesCameron (1997 - Best Picture, Titanic). Aboard a lonely space station orbiting a mysterious planet, terrified crew members are experiencing a host of strange phenomena, including eerie visitors who seem all too human. And when psychologist Chris Kelvin (Clooney) arrives to investigate, he confronts a power beyond imagining that could hold the key to mankind's deepest dreams?or darkest nightmares. Co-starring Natascha McElhone and Jeremy Davies, Solaris is \\\"mind-bending!\\\" (Rolling Stone)\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: If you liked 2001 Space Odyssey you might like this ...\\n\\nReview: ... then again, maybe not.\\n\\nThis is the story of a space station where the crew has cut off communications with earth. A security force is sent to investigate but disappears - unfortunately we never find out where they disappeared to or even if they came to harm. George Cloony plays Chris Kelvin, a civilian psychologist on earth. He is approached and asked to go to the space station to investigate what is happening with the crew and, since one of the crew members is a close friend of his, they think he may be able to assist the crew from a psychological standpoint and save the mission. Okay, so you can see we're already on pretty shaky ground here. Civilian with no training and trips to outer space don't mix well.\\n\\nAnyway, When he arrives on the ship there are just two crew members left. His friend has already committed suicide by the time he gets there and there is no mention of anyone else or anything else regarding what may have happened to other people. Anyway, the two remaining crew members don't appear in the movie much after the initial opening. The remainder of the movie is focused on his relationship with his dead wife who mysteriously appears on the ship in his locked room. That's just the opening, and it doesn't get much better.\\n\\nThere are lots of scenes where they just stare at each other without speaking. Everything is dark - you feel like saying \\\"why doesn't anyone turn on the lights!\\\" You wonder if anything is ever going to happen. It was one of the quietest, darkest movies I've ever watched - highly reminiscent of 2001 Space Odyssey. Some people may like this movie, but I'm willing to bet a higher percentage will be on the fence like I am, or just plain dislike it.\",\n \"Product: DUPLEX\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Funny - slapstick - not a keeper ...\\n\\nReview: This is a comedy about a young couple who decides to buy a duplex just outside New York City. They have an irritating old woman living upstairs in a rent controlled apartment that they own as part of the property. He's a writer, struggling to finish his second novel. She's the supportive wife going off to work at a magazine in NY. The little old woman is a very old widow.\\n\\nDuring the course of the movie, the old woman continuously disturbs their sleep, destroys the writer's ability to finish his work, and generally disrupts the peace and tranquility they mistakenly thought they would attain with the purchase of the house.\\n\\nWhat follows is a myriad of very entertaining, slapstick comedy and a murder plot. This movie is funny, but somehow just misses the mark. So much more could have been done with the plot and parts of the story just fall flat. Though this is an entertaining movie I recommend that you rent, don't buy. You'll watch it once and live happily without watching it ever again. It is most definitely not a keeper.\",\n \"Product: Following her death at the hands of Bullseye, Elektra Natchios, hired assassin skilled in the weapon of the sai, is brought back to life by the Order of the Hand, the ninja assassin group that first trained her. Given an order to kill a man and his teenage daughter, Elektra finds that a conscience is detrimental to life as an assassin.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Flawed heroine in a classic tale of good and evil\\n\\nReview: The main reason I watched this movie was because Jennifer Garner was in it.\\n\\nJennifer Garner does not disappoint with her multifaceted portrayal of the emotionally scarred Elektra. During the movie we see tiny snippets of her past - a past that caused her to end up using her powers as a hit woman. She ruthlessly carries out hits until she is ordered to kill a single father and his 14 year old daughter. Instead she becomes their protector.\\n\\nI think the only thing that made this movie watchable was Jennifer Garner's portayal of Elektra. It made an otherwise dull action film, more multi-dimential. We see her character heal and grow and that is ultimately the satisfying part of this movie.\",\n \"Product: Racing to unlock the secret of his own identity, amnesiac operative Jason Bourne discovers the deadly truth: he's the government's number one target, a $30 million weapon it no longer trusts.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The greatest spy thriller I have every read!\\n\\nReview: Robert Ludlum is a master story-teller! His writing is superb! One thing to note, whenever you begin one of his lengthy books you need to devote enough time for 50 pages in the first sitting just to get to know all the characters. It is well worth your time to do so.\\nThis book is probably the BEST spy thiller I have ever read. The main character, Jason Bourne, is a character you learn to really care about. Not all writers are capable fo creating that feeling with their writing. Ludlum is a master. Though this book is part of a three part series, this book DOES stand well on it's own. I have read all three -- I highly recommend this -- and now all three have a cherised spot on my bookshelf. Good enough to read more than once in a lifetime!\",\n \"Product: A major British hit, a lorryload of laughs and some sparkling action? Well have some of that. Its fair to say that Hot Fuzz proves that Simon Pegg and Edgar Wrights brilliant Shaun Of The Dead was no one-off, serving up a superbly crafted British homage to the Hollywood action movie. Deliberately set in the midst of a sleepy, quaint English village of Sandford, Peggs Nicholas Angel is sent there because, bluntly, hes too good at his job, and hes making his city colleagues look bad. The proverbial fish out of water, Angel soon discovers that not everything in Sandford is quite as it seems, and joins forces with Nick Frosts lumbering Danny Butterman to find out whats what. Hot Fuzz then proceeds to have a rollicking good time in both tipping its hat to the genre films that are clearly its loving inspiration, and coming up with a few tricks of its own. It does comedy better than action, with plenty of genuine laugh-out-loud moments, but its no slouch either when the tempo needs raising. One of the many strong cards it plays is its terrific cast, which includes former 007 Timothy Dalton, Bill Nighy, Bill Bailey, Paddy Considine, Edward Woodward and Jim Broadbent. Hot Fuzz, ultimately, just falls short of Shaun Of The Dead, but more than does enough to warrant many, many repeat viewings. Its terrific fun, and in the true hit action movie style, all-but-demands some form of sequel. That said, with Pegg and Wright now with two excellent, and suitably different, genres ticked off, itll be interesting to see what they do next. A period drama, perhaps...? --Simon Brew\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: One of the best comedy movies I've seen\\n\\nReview: I resisted watching this movie. I just assumed it would be an idiotic waste of time. I was so very wrong!\\n\\nThis movie is about a relentless and highly successful London Police Officer (Nicholas Angel). He has a high arrest record and the other London Police say that \\\"you're making us look bad.\\\" So they transfer him up to a sleepy, beautiful town called Sandford - where there hasn't been a crime committed in years. Or so it would seem...\\n\\nWell, in the sleepy, peaceful town Nicholas finds that all is not what it seems. Viewers see the first of several grisly murders - that murder is then staged as an accident. The town is prepared to write it off as an accident, but Nicholas is not. Against his protests that the accident is no accident, but actually a murder, the head of the local police force refuses to see it as anything other than an accident.\\n\\nThe plot then takes off relentlessly as Nicholas begins to untangle a web of deceptions. Mixed with the serious theme are so many genuinly funny scenes that this movie is more commedy than serious. At the end you will both cringe at some of the gory scenes and laugh at the same time.\",\n \"Product: Introducing Strada, the only leather smartphone folio case for your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge that combines modern, slim, and sleek style with trusted OtterBox protection.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The search for the right case has ended!\\n\\nReview: Every time that I get a new phone, I usually end up with six or seven cases for it as I am looking for just the right one that has both good looks as well as the ability to protect the phone. I think that my search has ended with this Otterbox Strada wallet style case. I love this cover for several reasons, first it is made by Otterbox so you know that it will protect the phone well. Secondly, it is very elegant looking which really kind of surprised me as most of the other Otterbox cases that I have seen are very utilitarian in appearance. That is not the case with this one. I have already received several compliments on it from co-workers and I have only had it for a couple of days. The magnetic closure is a nice feature and it actually keeps the screen cover in place (although, as other reviewers have indicated, the card slot can only fit one or maybe two cards before the magnet fails). I am using the section under the phone to hold several bills so between that and the card slot (one credit card and drivers license in the card slot) I am able to leave my wallet at home and just carry my phone. Overall, this a very well made and sturdy case that I would highly recommend for use with the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge!!\",\n \"Product: Designed using two super durable, impact-resistant materials, the Surround Case does just that-surrounds your Samsung Galaxy S III in solid protection, enhancing its overall look without covering it up.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Grew to really like this cover\\n\\nReview: When this first came in the mail, it had two parts that really confused the heck out of me - it had a rubber part and a solid part and I had a little trouble making heads and tails of how this worked. Finally, when I almost lost hope, I figured out that the rubber part went on the back and then the hard edge casing went on the back with it.\\n\\nAfter getting my phone, I chose <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Samsung-Flip-Cover-Case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Light-Blue/dp/B0091W383Y/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Samsung Flip Cover Case for Samsung Galaxy S3 (Light Blue)</a> and, while it did feel like it safeguarded the screen, it got in the way when I wanted to use the camera - and I use the camera a lot! So, that's when this cover became available. First, it's a bit of misnomer - it's really an edge guard. The dark gray rubber part is the only part visible on the front of the phone, so even though it's billed as blue/gray, it's mostly gray from the front view. You do see the blue (AND gray) when you look at the back. Honestly, it wouldn't matter much what color the back edge is. That all having been said, I do feel like my phone is a little better protected with this, basically edge guard, in place, without making using the apps difficult.\",\n \"Product: It appears that, at least for the moment, Michael Flatley has found a niche that he is comfortable with and that he intends to carve ever deeper. He accomplishes that purpose handsomely with Feet of Flames.\\nMuch of the material in this show is taken directly from Lord of the Dance, but there are a number of impressive additions, including a spectacular combat dancing sequence near the end. Feet of Flames maintains the Celtic slant established by its predecessor and is powerfully performed by a dynamic group of dancers, spearheaded by Flatley's magnificent work.\\n\\nThe video itself is far superior to Lord of the Dance in that the constant cut-aways and angle changes have been largely done away with. The production quality is superb and the music breathtaking, particularly in surround sound or with a sub-woofer.\\n\\nAs with Lord of the Dance, there is a raw, sensual feel to Feet of Flames that adds to the inherent excitement of Irish Dance. Flatley's flamboyant interpretations and variations on classic moves add to the visual impact.\\n\\nFrom start to finish, this is an outstanding entertainment event.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Best entertainment in my household! GREAT!\\n\\nReview: My husband and I enjoyed Lord of the Dance tremendously, but the whole dance troupe has outdone itself in this expanded version -- Feet of Flames. It is still Lord or the Dance, but now has a few added scenes/dances and some of the originals seem to have been improved some. We still love Lord of the Dance, but Feet of Flames is so much better.\\n One of the notable things about Feet of Flames is the amazing music and dance make you feel wonderful ... very uplifting.\\n\\nWe watch this show often and wish Feet of Flames would come out on DVD (which lasts a lifetime), but until then I am buying a second copy because we don't want to be without a copy someday when we wear out the video and it goes OOP!\",\n \"Product: Frannie O'Neill, a dedicated young veterinarian, makes an astonishing discovery in the woods after her husband's murder\\nTitle: When the Wind Blows\\nAuthor: Patterson, James\\nPublisher: Replica Books\\nPublication Date: 1998/11/01\\nNumber of Pages: 416\\nBinding Type: HARDCOVER\\nLibrary of Congress: 98014367\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: You'll want to finish it in one day! Great story!\\n\\nReview: I've read a few James Patterson books and enjoyed them immensely -- this one is the first I would characterize as a bit of science fiction fantasy. He carries off a science mystery thriller with flair and skill that'll keep you glued to the edge of your seat. I must say this is one of the BEST books I've read by Mr. Patterson.\\nThe main character, Frannie O'Neill, is a veterinarian whose doctor husband was killed a year and a half earlier outside the local hospital/clinic where he worked. More recently, a friend's husband, also a doctor at the same clinic, is brutally murdered as well. Is there a connection? You'll have to read to see the answer. Enter the next character, Kit Harrison, an FBI agent on a mission forbidden by his agency. He's on the trail of a band of rogue scientists who had been carrying on illegal genetic experiments. He suspects they're back at work on those experiments in an instillation hidden somewhere in Colorado. He is also fighting his own demons, the death of his beloved wife and two sons a few years ago. Both Frannie and Kit are committed to their work and struggle to reconcile their pasts with their present. Kit has rented a house Frannie owns and after going over a few stumbling blocks they develop a friendship where finally Frannie feels brave enough to confess something to Kit that she has never told anyone else -- she has seen a little girl with wings and watched her fly away. Soon both Frannie and Kit find the little winged girl again and the evil medical mystery begins.\\nThis novel takes off at break neck speed and never lets up. Though it has a science fiction aspect with it's portrayal of genetic experimentation and the outcome, it still has the classic James Patterson flair we all know and love -- tons of action, murder and mayhem, fast pacing, solid plot, and a story you can sink your teeth into. Don't let this excellent story pass you by. It's a MUST READ that'll keep you glued to the edge of your seat until it's stunning, action packed conclusion!\",\n \"Product: Filtering Celtic music through folk and rock, Clannad hit it big in the UK and beyond in the '80s. Here are 18 of their most enchanting songs, including the UK hits Theme from Harry's Game and in a Lifetime (featuring U2's Bono!) plus I See Red; Something to Believe in (duet with Bruce Hornsby); Now Is Here; the Fairy Queen; Ta Me Mo Shui, and more.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This is the one you've been waiting for! FABULOUS!\\n\\nReview: Regardless of the decade these songs were created in, they are TIMELESS. The entire blend is a wonderful one -- the instramentals are very well done, the vocals and harmony are enchanting & haunting at the same time. The music is both relaxing and/or invigorating as well -- depending on your mood. I enjoy this CD when driving, resting, or during my own artistic efforts. In fact, a creative person may find, as I have, that these melodies enhance the creative process. This music blends effortlessly with your life, enhancing it. The melodies make you want to sing with them. I can't recommend this CD highly enough. If you like etherial, Celtic/Irish music this CD is a must for your collection.\",\n \"Product: LASTS ALL YEAR. GUARANTEED!* RINGS WONT BREAK GUARANTEED!* The Five Star Flex patented TechLock rings will not break or misalign. It acts like a notebook and works like a binder. Fold the cover over and it lays flat for easy notetaking. Add paper to the binders three rings and then dividers to keep organized. It comes pre-filled with 60 college ruled and 20 graph ruled sheets, along with 5 tabbed pocket dividers. It has a durable plastic cover and 1\\\" rings that hold up to 200 sheets of 15 lb. filler paper. The overall size of the Five Star Flex is 11 1/2\\\" x 10 3/4\\\".*ACCO Brands will replace any Five Star binder that is returned within one year from the date of purchase. This guarantee does not cover damage due to misuse or abuse. Contact ACCO Brands Consumer Affairs for instructions.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect for my teaching needs!\\n\\nReview: Perfect for my teaching needs! I teach two college classes that are 15 minutes apart. In past semesters I carried manilla folders in my bag and, of course, everything was falling out all over the place. Not so with this notebook. There are two folder type pockets first in front that have small tabs that hold your pages in. Each class has its own pocket folder with flap (for syllabus and attendance sheets). After those two pocket folders, there are two full-page protecting full-coverage folders, also with a tab at the top to hold the page open. So what's the absolute best thing? It folds completely open and the front sections can be folded to the back, and believe it or not, there was already notebook paper in there, which is absolutely perfect for my class notes. So, it works for me as a teacher, I believe it could also work for two classes for a student as well. This is way better than a standard binding. I love it.\",\n \"Product: Designed for easy operation at home or in the office, the reliable Dell V305 delivers simple set-up and outstanding support. The Dell 305 has an intuitive design and bright, easy-to-read control display, making it easy to make personalized photo greeting cards, edit scanned photos and other convenient features with Dell Imaging Toolbox software. With the Dell Ink Management System (DIMS), the well never runs dry on your V305 printer. DIMS is designed to track the number of pages printed with each cartridge and issue alerts when a replacement is needed.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Uses way too much ink and spradically doesn't scan\\n\\nReview: I wish I saw the reviews for this printer before we purchased it. We purchased this printer about a year ago to be compatible with our wireless network. It does one thing right - the print quality of your pages is exceptionally good. However, with that exceptionally good printing comes a huge negative - the printer is a high ink user - uses a massive amount of ink quickly. The print cartidges are not cheap, so you find yourself going through a lot of money - so not only does it drain your ink fast, it also drains your wallet. To top it off, the scanner part of this printer works on and off, so you can't rely on it to scan anything. Will be ditching this printer soon and upgrading to something that works in both scanning and printing without emptying my wallet.\",\n \"Product: There is no easier way to stay organized and ready for whatever the busy school day throws at you than with a Trapper Keeper binder. With a 1.5 in. ring fixture you can store homework, folders and notebooks all in one place. Two horizontal pockets on the inside cover are great for quickly storing class handouts and other loose sheets. Durable construction and materials stand up to your crazy schedule and the snap closure makes sure everything stays securely inside your Trapper Keeper. Five durable tabbed dividers are also included to help you organize papers in your Trapper Keeper. The cover is blue, but customizable so that you can add your own personal style with a photo, sketch or other custom cover sheet.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: My impression is overall very positive with just a couple small issues.\\n\\nReview: Ever since my first days in school long, long ago, I have loved notebooks and school/office supplies. Now I teach college and this seemed like a great way to store my attendance and grading materials, but it proved to be way too big for that. Yes, 1.5 inches is not a lot, but this binder seems so much larger. Still, have a great use for it...\\n\\nThe binder is all over fabric on the exterior with a slightly flexible clear window on the front, making it easier for you to switch what displays there. the only problem with that plastic cover is that it is easily scratched just by moving it and using it. The interior is lined with very heavy plastic that helps hold its shape. Inside there are 5 dividers and a loop to put a pen in.\\n\\nSo why 4 stars instead of 5? There are two things about this notebook that I don't like. First, the snap closure takes a deliberate effort to close and seems like a weak spot in an otherwise solid binder. The snap is similar to the type you may find on pocket books - a little larger and more solid than the snaps you may find on clothing, But over time this looks like a detail that could fail. The other thing I wasn't fond of was the lack of a spot for a paper identifier in the divider tabs. I know this is a small detail, but if you use a sharpie to write on it, you can't change it.\\n\\n... so this was too big for the use I planned, so I used it for another purpose. I am the family collector of kitchen tested recipes. The notebook that I'm currently using is exploding beyond the capacity of a standard notebook. This dimensions of this binder are just a hair larger than a standard binder. In the front, plastic pocket I put a sheet with some computer generated art, and I put the recipes in clear page protectors inside. Since I don't plan to re-purpose this binder, I did use a sharpie to write on the dividers to separate the types of foods (for example: main course, side dish, etc.). This is working great and it's very easy to add to it.\\n\\nMy impression is overall very positive with just a couple small issues.\",\n \"Product: Ideal for everyday writing and drawing, the water-based ink of this felt tip pen is resistant to smearing and skipping. The fine point allows for maximum control giving you the ability to do fine, detailed work, and apply color to your work quickly when it's turned on its broad edge. Use water wash techniques to create a broad range of works. 20 assorted color markers are easily transportable via a portable, metal tin. Available in a range of colors.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Use these to decorate the inside of my planner - absolutely love these markers!!\\n\\nReview: I've been drawing, painting, and writing all my life, so these markers appealed to me immediately. Yes, you can use these to create a masterpiece like the one on the cover of the tin. I've been using my markers in a completely different way - I use them in my 2014-2015 planner. Yes, I bought a spiral planner that is very plain on the inside, at least until I started decorating it. Rather than buying an expensive planner I opted to buy a $7.99 planner at CVS. I decorated that planner with stickers tape, and using these lovely markers, and every weekend I decorate the upcoming weekly page. These markers write so beautifully and the colors are so stunning. Yes, you can use them to create a masterpiece, or you can use them the way I have for daily and weekly use. These will not collect dust in my home like so many of my other art supplies have.\\n\\nA couple important points: these are a wide range of colors, the tin give you ideas with regard to using them for art, and the tips are super durable. I worried that they would wear down the way so many felt tip markers do, but they stood the clumsy capping test - I looked up at the TV while capping one of the markers and ended up pushing the tip, hard, into the palm of my hand. No I wasn't hurt, but I worried that I may have ruined the marker. It survived! The same marker, one of my favorite colors, is perfectly fine and didn't get smashed. The tips are super durable and passed my clumsiness test. This is a great set of markers!\",\n \"Product: FELLOWES 5244101 Laminating Pouches, Letter, 200pk (3Mil)\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Good value, worked well, had a glossy finish\\n\\nReview: This is a massive package of 200 laminating sheets - price breakdown is about 15 cents per sheet. This is a really good value. I laminate a lot of things for my planner and my husband laminates all kinds of other household and workshop things. So we have been using our laminator for a long time. We recently tried these Fellowes laminating sheets. They are large and have a fold in them. There is also an arrow to guide you on which direction to feed our sheets, but this is pretty unnecessary since most experienced laminators know to feed the folded edge in first (as opposed to the free edges). Still, this is a nice touch for those who are less experienced. The arrow does completely disappear during the lamination process. The interior of each sheet is also textured, and that keeps items from moving around during the process. These sheets laminate and seal up very nicely, keeping what I've laminated neat and protected. One of the things on the packaging that I thought was interesting is that the sheets have UV protection to preserve treasured documents, but I'm not sure laminating things is a great idea with older documents you are trying to preserve.\\n\\nOverall these were a good value for the price, laminated items securely, had a nice gloss to the surface, and performed really well. Plus the price is right for this 200 sheet pack.\",\n \"Product: High Speed, Wireless Capable, Two Sided Color Document Scanner With Kofax VRS Certification. 3.7\\\" Color TouchScreen Display and a 50 Sheet Capacity Document Feeder\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This scanner is perfect for online teaching\\n\\nReview: The Brother ADS2500WE Document Scanner can take up to 50 pages, but for my usage I only need a few pages at a time. I teach an online class and often need to scan things for my online class to read. So far the max page length I've scanned for class has only been 5 pages long. It's unlikely I'll ever use the higher page amounts, unless I scan my novel which currently resides in a Word document and in print (you can never be too safe with storage when writing a book).\\n\\nA couple issues that aren't too bothersome for me: When scanning, you can go through the shortcut on your computer, but you have to click through a few things to get the task done. It's far easier to just scan from the scanner to the computer. Another issue: it's noisier than I expected it to be.\\n\\nThis has a really sleek, small design that easily fits on my desk. With limited desk space this is a real plus. And it works very well for my purposes.\",\n \"Product: Wireless All-In-One Printer with Scanner and Copier: Mobile and Tablet Printing with Air print and Google Cloud Print compatible\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Not the easiest set up ever, but does make beautiful prints\\n\\nReview: First, let me say that I am pretty partial to the Canon brand. Over the course of many years I've had a few Canon printers and both of my digital cameras are Canon brand. That having been said, this was one of the toughest installations I've ever done. If you can just get passed the crazy long instructions though, it works great.\\n\\nAfter removing this printer from the box, I was first impressed with the sleek design. It's really a beautiful thing to look at. Hooking it up was another issue. Inside the box were these incredibly long directions that were not all the helpful. I'm fairly tech savvy, but these directions were not even slightly helpful. I ended putting the instructions aside and relying on instinct and was finally able to get hooked up. Now this is wireless, just remember that your computer needs to have a wireless card to work this - of course you can always hard wire it, which I ended up doing. Flying by the seat of my pants again I got it wirelessly attached to our home router. Very cool. I test printed a few things from my computer and the prints were magnificent. So we were blissfully happy with the printer. Then today we had to scan something and email it. My husband, who is not tremendously tech savvy was on his own with this one since I was at work. He was able to scan and email very easily - took him all of a half hour to figure it out, if that. So the printer proved to be fairly easy to use. Finally, this one was a real winner with the 2 sided printing - I print a lot of things for school and to save bulk and help my students avoid an overabundance of paper, I love to print things 2 sided without having to manually remove the paper and flip it over. This printer prints double sided prints very easily. Excellent little printer.\",\n \"Product: The Samsung Xpress C430W color laser printer is perfect for your home office and combines ease of operation with high performance at an affordable price. The Samsung Printer Xpress C430W wireless laser printer is perfect for home and home offices, with the reliability Samsung is known for. With the Smart Color Management System and innovative imaging technology, you can expect professional quality with every job. Professional Image Quality: Samsungs ReCP image processing technology combines with polymerized toner for sharp, crisp, high-resolution images. Two-piece toner system means you can replace the toner and drum separately for greater cost efficiency. One-Touch Wireless Setup: Get up and running with wireless printing. Just press the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button on your WPS-enabled router and the WPS button on the printer, and your printer will automatically configure and connect to the wireless network. Sleek, Professional, Silent Design: Samsung printers are designed to impress with both the performance and the looks. With a printing volume of less than 48 dBA, the C430W performs without making noise at your home office. 1. As of Nov. 1, 2017, HP acquired Samsungs printing business and Samsung printers were added to the HP portfolio of products. Samsung printers enjoy HPs warranty support in accordance with warranty documents accompanying the products.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Awesome laser printer for the home office\\n\\nReview: This is a totally awesome printer. It has a slightly larger than average footprint and lacks the scanning capability that most printer seem to have, but it has more than enough to compensate for that. First, it's a color laser printer, and while it's not photo quality, it still can print up a very nice spread sheet with color graphs. It's WiFi an obvious benefit for those of us who have more than one computer household - it's nice to have every blue tooth device (computers, phones) able to access and print on. This is super fast, but you do sacrifice a little quality. If you click the Eco Touch button you can actually print multiple pages per sheet - when writing a draft this really does com in handy. It powers up quickly and was a breeze to set up. You know what one of the coolest things is - it is NFC capable. What that means is you can take your NFC capable phone and basically just touch the printer with it to access and print from your phone. There is one downside, an expensive one. When the ink cartridges run out (there are separate black and color cartridges which is really nice), replacement cartridges are in the $50 range each. That's a bit tough, but each replacement cartridge lasts way more than the average home user would need. So while it negative that the replacement cartridges are so expensive, it's a positive that they last so long. This is an awesome printer.\",\n \"Product: The InterDesign clarity interlocking drawer organizer is a modular storage system designed to fit standard drawers and keep you organized. These customizable drawer organizers lock together at the bottom for a secure fit.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Another quality set from InterDesign\\n\\nReview: I have several InterDesign organizers (including a few in my medicine cabinet. This organizer set is much larger in real life than it appears in the pictures - cowabunga, the thing is huge! Anyway, I have this drawer in a dresser in my office/beauty room where I keep all of my planner supplies (yes I'm a planner nut too. Originally I wanted to use this for my Alex 9 drawer to store my collection of face masks in, but alas, it was just a tiny bit too wide. I could have taken a part of it off and re-positioned it, but found that it is actually dead on perfect for my planner drawer. It fits beautifully, it's just deep enough to keep things in the individual cubbies, and is clean and neat in the drawer. I'm seriously thinking now of buying another one, just so I can have more of these. It's beautiful and super versatile. Love this thing!\",\n \"Product: Canon Lasers Imageclass D1520 Monochrome Printer with Scanner & Copier\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Per Canon, this is NOT a wireless printer\\n\\nReview: There's an elephant in the room that no one has dared to mention - this printer IS NOT wireless as the listing would have you believe. At least Canon doesn't think it is wireless. I joyfully followed all the directions for the great printer. It was going to be the great solution to our network printing needs (I'm a professor and my son is a college student, so we have a lot of printing to do from separate computers). Everything was set up, the paper was in, all done, right? Wrong. When it came time to set up the printer wirelessly, the instructions were for another printer. But, I don't give up too easily, so I searched and tested to no avail. Finally, like a person who hates to ask for directions, I called Canon directly as a last resort. Apparently this printer is so new they know next to nothing about how to set it up. They did affirm, positively, that this is indeed NOT a wireless printer as advertised on Amazon - that comes straight from Canon. So, sadly, we had to hard-wire this lovely printer to the main computer. After getting over our initial disappointment about the wireless capability, or lack there of, we enjoyed the speed of the printer, and it makes beautiful prints. This printer will produce our hopes, dreams, lessons, and a few novels in the works, so it's still great to have, but not all it was supposed to be.\",\n \"Product: Add a touch of elegant warmth to your outdoor entertaining with this 34\\\" wide by 12.5 deep steel fire pit. Captivate everyone with the ambiance the cauldron provides and the inviting warmth, Built-to-last with a steel frame finished with a classic Roman style oil-rubbed bronze, this fire pit is as beautiful as it is durable. Featuring a deep bowl, this piece can accommodate large fires-easily keeping your guests toasty on crisp, cool nights. The mesh spark screen is accented with a decorative handle and a screen lifting tool when you utilize the spark screen. Easily maintained with a convenient water drainage hole extends the life for years to come.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Beautiful metal finish, easy assembly, purchase a heat resistant pad for this\\n\\nReview: This is a beautiful, gigantic fire pit, perfect for a patio (keep well away from your house). My husband assembled it and say assembly was very simple, with just a 8 screws. The screen is very tightly woven, keeping larger bits of burning embers from flying around your yard. The manifacturer provides a hook for you to lift the screen off that is very easy to use (the screen gets hot). Of course all the metal parts get HOT, right down to the feet. You must place it on a heat-proof mat like this <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/The-Original-Grill-Pad-Black-Grill-Pad-Round/dp/B003GUPJ9S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">The Original Grill Pad Black Grill Pad, Round</a> or this <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/FirePad-Deck-Protector-24-34/dp/B0728LYZQQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">FirePad Deck Protector (24\\\")</a> because the feet will make marks on your patio, or if you put it on a deck, you need to protect from fire. We have had other fireplaces in our yard, but this one, so far is the most visually pleasing one. Oh, and clean out is pretty easy because there is a keyhole that you can open to get rid of ashes. All in all, this is a beauty, but keep hazards in mind and protect your home from the heat.\",\n \"Product: Add a touch of elegant warmth to your outdoor entertaining with this 34\\\" wide by 12.5 deep steel fire pit. Captivate everyone with the ambiance the cauldron provides and the inviting warmth, Built-to-last with a steel frame finished with a classic Roman style oil-rubbed bronze, this fire pit is as beautiful as it is durable. Featuring a deep bowl, this piece can accommodate large fires-easily keeping your guests toasty on crisp, cool nights. The mesh spark screen is accented with a decorative handle and a screen lifting tool when you utilize the spark screen. Easily maintained with a convenient water drainage hole extends the life for years to come.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Beautiful metal finish, easy assembly, purchase a heat resistant pad for this\\n\\nReview: This is a beautiful, gigantic fire pit, perfect for a patio (keep well away from your house). My husband assembled it and say assembly was very simple, with just a 8 screws. The screen is very tightly woven, keeping larger bits of burning embers from flying around your yard. The manifacturer provides a hook for you to lift the screen off that is very easy to use (the screen gets hot). Of course all the metal parts get HOT, right down to the feet. You must place it on a heat-proof mat like this <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/The-Original-Grill-Pad-Black-Grill-Pad-Round/dp/B003GUPJ9S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">The Original Grill Pad Black Grill Pad, Round</a> or this <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/FirePad-Deck-Protector-24-34/dp/B0728LYZQQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">FirePad Deck Protector (24\\\")</a> because the feet will make marks on your patio, or if you put it on a deck, you need to protect from fire. We have had other fireplaces in our yard, but this one, so far is the most visually pleasing one. Oh, and clean out is pretty easy because there is a keyhole that you can open to get rid of ashes. All in all, this is a beauty, but keep hazards in mind and protect your home from the heat.\",\n \"Product: Classic Accessories tractor seat covers protect new seats and make old ones look new again. Keep your seat in excellent condition for years with a lawn mower or tractor seat cover from Classic Accessories.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great product at a reasonable price.\\n\\nReview: This seat cover is excellent! We received the small size and we had some concern over whether or not it would fit our John Deere lawn tractor. Not to worry, it fits like a glove. Our seat had been torn up over 10 years of yard word and we were constantly repairing it with duck tape. My husband had looked into replacing the entire seat but he found that cost to be prohibitive. So, we ordered this cover which is said to fit seats backs from 11 1/2 to 13 1/2 inches tall (ours falls right in the middle at 12 1/2 inches) and true to the overview, it fit perfectly. The cover also has some nice features like the pockets on the back to carry water or garden tools, a small amount of padding and some friction strips on the inside to hold it in place on the seat. The biggest advantage to us is that it covers the cheap vinyl seat which used to get very hot in the summer sun making it uncomfortable to sit on. Overall a great product at a reasonable price. Highly recommend!\",\n \"Product: Are you tired of your cats scraping up your furniture and walls? The Petmate Sisal Rope Cat Post gives those kitties a place to scratch. This scratch post provides premium surface area for claw and paw maintenance.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: my cat loved it until it tipped over on her\\n\\nReview: When you do a little research you learn that sisal scratching posts are the best type to get - cats love it. Also, if you give your cats a carpet post they learn that scratching carpet is okay, which it is not since consistent scratching destroys carpets. So sisal is definitely the way to go.\\n\\nWith all of that in mind, I purchased this sisal scratching post. My cat thoroughly enjoyed the feel of the sisal. The problem with this is that it has a small base which is very unstable. If your cat stands on the base itself, it's fine. But the minute my cat stood just outside the base to scratch, which is very easy to do since the base is so small, the scratching post tipped over. It actually fell on my cat. Since it's light, she was uninjured.\\n\\nUnless you plan to screw this post into the floor or create a large base that you can attach it to permanently, this is not the best option for your cat. It may be worth considering a larger, more stable sisal covered post or cat tree.\",\n \"Product: Easily quench your pets thirst with the Bergan LLC Petite Gourmet Waterer , constructed to provide durable , hassle free use. Features a removable cap for simple filling and clear tower to view contents level. Available in assorted colors.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The best water dispenser for multi-pet homes...\\n\\nReview: I have had a few automatic water systems. This one is by far the best one of all of them. I have several animals - including dogs and cats. They go through water pretty quickly. I have to fill this dispenser about every 2-3 days. Others had to be filled and cleaned almost daily. This holds a lot of water!\\n\\nMy favorite thing about this water dispenser - something that most others don't have - is that it is so easy to clean. The water bottle has a wide opening that you can fit sponge in hand completely inside. Over time these bottles can get pretty dirty. The fact that this one is so easy to clean helps me keep a fresh supply of clean water for my animals.\\n\\nI can't recommend this highly enough. If mine every wears out, I'll replace it with another one exactly like this.\",\n \"Product: Discover the nutritious treat that your dog will love to eat. Green Bark Gummies have a soft chewy texture that's lip-smacking fun for your canine companion. Green Bark Gummies hip & joint in medium-large bites feature heart-healthy nutrachia with glucosamine to support joint health, mobility and flexibility for active and older dogs.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The dogs love these!\\n\\nReview: I was very happy to receive a full size bag of these treats through Swaggable for my dogs to try. My dogs were so delighted by these treats that my nine-year-old German Shepherd actually galloped around the house after getting them. They absolutely love them.\\n\\nThey are dark green/brown treats that are loosely shaped like gummy bears, They have the feel of jerky and they don't smell great to us humans, but the dogs thought they were wonderful. I especially like that these treats don't contain any wheat, corn, or artificial flavors or sweeteners. My dogs find these treats positively delicious, and I feel like I'm giving them a healthy treat. I clearly need to buy these when this free sample runs out.\",\n \"Product: Give your cat the thrill of the chase with TEMPTATIONS TUMBLERS Treats for Cats! Now your feline friend's favorite crunchy and savory snack is designed to make playtime more exciting. Simply toss, roll and watch as your cat chases after the delicious chicken and turkey flavors and irresistibly smooth treat center. Best of all, TEMPTATIONS Treats for Cats provide 100% complete and balanced nutrition for adult maintenance and help with tartar control. Active cats can't wait to get their paws on TEMPTATIONS TUMBLERS Cat Treats Tasty Chicken and Turkey Flavors.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Clearly delicious because my cats beg for them\\n\\nReview: These treats are tiny (about the size of regular dry cat food) and they do roll. My young cat with chase the rolling treat and eat it, while my older cat just looks at you like you're nuts. Every morning I give my dogs each a biscuit and send them outside to do their business. The cats know it's treat time and beg for these treats. One cat will eat anything and the other is a little more finicky - they both absolutely love these treats and eat them enthusiastically. So these must be delicious because even my finicky guy loves them. Of course, I'll be back buying these again from Amazon, since they have the small case you can buy... and because my cats love them so much!\",\n \"Product: Prevue pet products kitty power paws short square post 7105 provides a dedicated place for scratching and stretching, alleviating destructive behavior to household objects. At 22\\\" tall your cat stretches and tones getting healthy exercise while keeping nails groomed and paws strong. Handsomely finished base and cap lend a furniture feel to complement the durable jute wrapped post and integrate with any room dcor. Our kitty power paws short square post assembles easily with included screws and will last for years to come. Sturdy square base is 15 3/4\\\" in diameter, post measures 5 1/2\\\" in diameter with a total height of 22\\\".\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: by far the best scratching post ever\\n\\nReview: My husband and I are very lucky that we have cats who will use a scratching post, if available. They had one that they used to death (the sisal came unwound and they pummeled the cardboard underneath. We may find a way to repair that one yet. In the interim we bought a very nice <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/SmartCat-Ultimate-Scratching-Post/dp/B000634MH8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post</a>. It's tall and has a fairly wide base and the cats like it. Then this scratching post entered the picture. What's better about it? It's very similar design, but the base, though it doesn't look it in the picture, is enormous. The good thing about a giant base size is that it doesn't topple over when the cats are using it. My smaller cat is able to stretch completely along it's height while scratching. Both scratching posts are great, but this one is hand-down the best.\",\n \"Product: IRIS 4-Tier Cat Tree Condo has sturdy wood components and heavy-duty hardware. The IRIS 4-Tier Cat Tree Condo is built to give many years of safe, playful fun. It assembles in minutes, and will provide a great space for your cat friend to explore and play. Cleanup is easy with a soft brush or vacuum.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Not suitable to large cats, but overall beauty\\n\\nReview: We had a tired, worn cat tree, so we were happy to get this one. There are a few pluses and one major minus. First, it came in a box in multiple separate pieces but it was amazingly easy to put it together - all the the parts screw together and the screws are tightened with the little Allen wrench that came with it. It has a nice wide base, which makes it super stable, and it's covered with super soft felt-like carpet material. It's also a very attractive piece that easily blends in well in the corner of our family room. Though all the legs are covered with carpet material, there is an overlay of sisal rope - if you don't want your cats to learn to scratch all the carpet in your home, you want to make sure you have a few sisal scratching posts in your home. (I'm one of those lucky people who have cats who love their scratching posts - I have two very tall ones.) Now for the major minus - the two hiding spots are too small for large adult cats. The bottom one is ideal if you have a very small cat or kitten, but my average size cat can't figure out how to get in there and turn around; my larger cat doesn't even try. The tube at the top has a circumference, but it is a bit short in length, so my giant cat (part Maine Coon) can't lay in there and my regular size cat can't seem to manage to climb in and turn around so that his back isn't facing into the room. So, while it's beautiful, the housing parts just aren't big enough for for my cats, the rest of it is very functional.\",\n \"Product: Are you still worrying about the hair of your pet scattered about the house? Smooth and gentle to skin due to the soft rubber tips. This flexible, five-finger design grooming glove allows you to brush away dirt, grime, dander and loose hair from your pets(dog, cat, horse, etc) of all shapes and sizes. And minimizes the shedding, keeping you and your house clean. Do you still feel distressed that your pet shrieks painfully when brushing hair? Glove and brush are used together. the grooming glove has over 180 silicone grooming tips .It's so soft or no more rough metal brush. and safe to your pet skin. After the glove simply peels off and throws hair away, you use the brush to smooth all the hair so that your pet is full of spirit. And they help stimulate the healthy oils on their skin which can improve the radiance of their coat. Features & Benefits Mimics the loving touch of your hand for a relaxing massage. Over 180 silicone grooming tips---no more rough metal brushes. Minimizes shedding, keeping your house clean. Five finger design allows you to get deeper and reach places hair hides. Hair sticks to the glove -simply peel off and throw hair away. Perfect for long, short and curly haired pets. A single bottom on the pet grooming brush.--Easy to clean. Package included: 1* pet grooming glove(Right-hand) 1*self cleaning brush. Note: Does not use when there is a wound. Keep out of the reach of children. Does not apply to other places outside pets. After use, please keep them clean and store them in a dry place and away from any liquids.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Love these microfiber cloths\\n\\nReview: I wear makeup almost every day, even if it's as little as under eye concealer and mascara, so no matter what, I need a decent makeup remover and these little washcloths are so awesome for all that. First, I keep one rolled up in a slot in my vanity drawer and between eye shadow applications, I rub my brush against it (it's dry), and it really takes everything off my brushes. Now for face: I do a whole triple cleanser routine regardless of how much makeup I wear. I soak the daylights out of the washcloth and squeeze it out. Then I use a gentle eye makeup remover, followed by a pre-cleanse with oil. Then I take the wet wash cloth and go all over my face with it, and it removes all the makeup remover and oil to the point where your skin is spotless. I could stop there and use a toner then moisturize, but I do go on to use a gentle face wash. I don't know that I would tug away at my skin just trying to remove makeup with water, but as a cleansing tool, they are awesome.\",\n \"Product: Under the Sun formulas are packed with high quality, nutritious ingredients that explode with a fantastically flavorful taste. They begin with protein rich pork meal, add some delicious chicken, lamb, or salmon meat, and top it off with a cornucopia of fresh fruits and vegetables. Under the Sun recipes are some of the best nutrient-rich, great tasting pet food you can find anywhere under the sun! Under the Sun?s Grain Free Duck Canned Adult Formula is a tasty, healthy can of wet dog food specially made for fully grown dogs. This filler-free can of grain-free wet food includes farm-raised duck, turkey, peas, sweet potatoes, alfalfa, salt, and essential vitamins and minerals a healthy dog needs. You won?t find a can of wet dog food this healthy and delicious anywhere else, so pick your pampered pooch up a can of Under the Sun?s Grain Free Duck Canned Adult Formula. Under The Sun Grain Free Canned Adult Dog Food, Duck, 13 Oz\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: My dog loves this food, and it's super easy to mix with dry\\n\\nReview: I feed my finicky German Shepherd Blue Buffalo dry food and the same brand's meet log. He's getting a bit bored with that combo. I saw that this canned food is created by Canidae (a food my dog trainer prefers), and decided to give this canned food a try. My dog LOVES this food. We still give him dry food, but instead of adding the food logs we have in the past (mainly for taste), we've been giving him half a can of this food with his dry food. Well Canidae won my dog over with this food because he loves it.\\n\\nSometimes serving up a can of food, especially solid food like this can be a chore, but this food is not. It's very soft coming out of the can the first time (when at room temperature). It's soft and fine enough to just lightly use the back of a spoon to mix it into the dry food. And, typically when it cold (for that second half of a can), most foods can be really tough to mix into dry food, but not this food. Since we feed a half can with his dry food every day, we encounter the cold canned food problem, but not with this food, it's nearly as soft as it is when you first open the can on day one. From the human perspective, this is the easiest food to mix into the dry food.\",\n \"Product: Arrow PT18G Pneumatic Brad Nailer is the perfect companion for most small trim and interior molding work. Made of lightweight die-cast aluminum it's easy to handle yet durable enough for heavy duty use. A low nail indicator window lets users know when the magazine is nearing empty and the tool-less jam clearing nose allows for easy jam clearing.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Doesn't come with anything, still okay if you have any experience with this type of tool\\n\\nReview: One big thing to keep in mind is if you don't have much experience with this type of equipment, you may want to request the manual from the company before you buy this. Absolutely nothing comes with this tool, nothing. Fortunately, my husband is very familiar with air tools, so the lack of materials didn't impact us much. Good thing, because loading this brad nailer is not intuitive.\\n\\nMy husband and I enjoy doing DIY projects around the house and this is the perfect tool for personal use. We recently tiled our kitchen floor, which necessitated removing all of the woodwork, so we had a job ready for this brad nailer and it got heavy use right away, I was able to hold it and fire it, but honestly my husband fired it most. One of the great things is it worked without jamming once and we could see when we began to run low we didn't run out, but it was pretty close. Now that we successfully used this to get all the woodwork back in place everywhere, we feel confident to keep using it.\",\n \"Product: Sunlite 88102 LFX/TP/15W/PC 15 Watt 120-277 Volt LED Wall Packs Fixture, Bronze Finish, Polycarbonate Glass.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Choose your location carefully\\n\\nReview: This was the ideal solution for our laundry room entry. The light is always out and it's impossibly dark in the laundry room. Sadly, this light didn't work well for us. The photo sensitive eye is so super sensitive that the light ended up blinking on and off continuously. Moving the light to a different location in the room didn't solve the problem. One thing, also, this light is huge, and the \\\"bronze\\\" finish really just looks black. That having been said, we had it wired outside and it did work well, but bear in mind that it does stay on all night. Not a horrible thing as long as you don't put it on a wall facing your neighbor's house - it casts a tremendous amount of light, which is really great for those late night trips out with the dog.\",\n \"Product: This sleek 5 level touch desk lamp will complement any dcor. The shade not only tilts and swivels but also folds down when not in use. The arm swivels 360 Degree on base and also pivots forward and backwards for optimal light placement. The touch activated illuminated switch easily allows you to power on/off and control the 5 levels of brightness. This lamp is ETL listed. LED bulbs included. Includes a manufacturer's 90 day limited warranty.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: So nice I want more than one!\\n\\nReview: This lamp (parts) was a bit difficult to get out of the box, but once out the lamp was inside Styrofoam in three pieces. Now, I'm not terribly mechanically inclined, but while my husband busy reading the directions sheet I was easily able to snap the base and lamp portion together very easily. The base is nice and solid and has five felt \\\"feet\\\" on it to protect your furniture - it's quite heavy so you can basically have the lamp and any angle without the lamp tipping over. It has a very streamlined design and the light it goes is amazingly bright and clear and is easy to turn on and dim with the touch design. There is just one design flaw - the plug port is on the side of the lamp base in full view - it would have been better if the port was a little less obtrusive. But still, this is an amazing lamp.\",\n \"Product: The Striker Adjustable Garage Parking Sensor is designed to take the guess work out of parking your car in tight garage spaces. It features adjustable, ultrasonic range-finding technology to accurately locate a vehicle within your desired parking constraints. Simply mount the sensor unit in front of the car at bumper level. Then mount the signal light in a position easily viewed from the driver's seat. Lastly, park your car exactly where you want it and press the set button. That's it! Next time the driver approaches the Parking Sensor, they will see a green light indicating that it is safe to proceed and then a yellow light will illuminate as a warning to slow down. Finally, when the car is at the chosen distance, a red light will illuminate, signaling the driver to stop the car. It makes parking it tight spots a cinch! The Striker Adjustable Garage Parking Sensor eliminates the dents and dings from garage \\\"fender benders\\\" and allows you to safely close the garage door every time. It is easy to install and comes complete with all mounting hardware, instructions and warranty.Striker Concepts is based in Mooresville, NC USA, and we are here for you! We design products from the ground up and take great pride in what we create. Making sure every customer is happy with their STRIKER product purchase is a priority. Whether its questions or concerns, we are here with answers. Our customer service team offers personal service and strives to insure every customer is 100% satisfied with our product. Due to our unique innovation, we are targets of copy products. Please beware of imitations.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Pretty good parking sensor\\n\\nReview: This item worked out well for us as we had just purchased a new car and we were in the process of trying to find a method to be able to stop at the right spot in our garage with the new vehicle. The set up for this sensor is very quick and easy. You mount the sensor and the small LED stop sign on the back wall of your garage and once you have the car parked were you like it to stop, you just press the sensor button and the set up is done. As far as accuracy goes with pretty much any of these type of parking sensors, it is just ok. The lights pick up your car pulling into the garage at around 6 feet away and the LED show green lights. As you get closer, they turn to yellow and finally when you are in the correct spot, the lights turn red. We found with this sensor (as with most of the other similar ones that we have tried) it tends to turn to red lights a little prematurely. Usually about 5 or 6 inches before your actual stopping point. We also have the old fashioned tennis ball hanging from the ceiling as well so when the lights turn red, we just inch forward a bit and park.\\nOverall, the device works pretty well and we are happy with it. I guess that it is better to stop too early rather than too late!\",\n \"Product: Adds rustic appeal to interior sliding barn door openings in a cost effective way to add style and privacy to an open doorway. Includes all mounting barn door hardware and components to hang one interior door for easy installation. For single sliding barn doors 1 3/8-in and 1 3/4-in thick up to 250 lbs. For double barn door kits or larger openings, use track extension: N187-060 and connecting adaptor: N187-001. Works with bypass bracket: N187-100 and soft close kit: N187-080.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Installation is very easy and straight forward and took us less than an ...\\n\\nReview: This is a real quality set of hardware for hanging an interior sliding door. It works with doors up to 36 inches in width (which is the largest size for an interior door). The oil rubbed bronze finish looks elegant and would go well with any home décor. Installation is very easy and straight forward and took us less than an hour to install. We had an old reclaimed barn door that we held onto for years and we were finally able to use it with this new hardware. This set is fairly pricey but this follows the old saying \\\"you get what you pay for\\\". You can also add to the length of the rail by purchasing an additional set of hardware and the manufacturer sells a piece that would connect two rails together if you wanted to mount a double sliding door.\\nOverall, we couldn't be happier with this door hardware and would definitely recommend highly!\",\n \"Product: Need a more powerful circular saw for weekend or DIY projects? The SKIL 5180 14-Amp 7-1/4 inch circular saw slices through 2x4's and cuts plywood down to size. The integrated dust blower keeps the line of cut sawdust-free so you can get the job done easily and accurately. The 51-degree bevel, with positive stop at 45-degree, gives you a wider variety of angle and miter cuts. At 7.2 pounds, it's lighter than its predecessor and has been updated with a spindle lock for easier blades changes using the on-tool wrench.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: it is an excellent corded saw for the average DIY'er\\n\\nReview: I asked my husband to try this saw out and help provide me with some points for this review. He used it on a recent weekend project and provided the following feedback: it is an excellent corded saw for the average DIY'er, it is fairly lightweight and has enough power for almost any home improvement job. The best feature for him was the anti kickback clutch (if the saw binds up during a cut, the clutch slips instead of the saw \\\"kicking back\\\" on the operator). The saw doesn't have all of the bells and whistles of the more expensive models but it has enough to make it a good choice at a reasonable price. He said that he would definitely recommend this saw to his friends.\",\n \"Product: The big new novel by the bestselling author of WHISPERS IN THE SAND: a gripping tale of witchcraft and romance, past and present, as her modern-day characters are caught up in a battle that has been raging for hundreds of years. Across the peninsular the mist rolled in, its icy fingers curling up the cliffs. Inside their houses people stirred in their sleep and children cried in the dark. The parish of Manningtree and Mistley has a dark history. In 1644, with England in the grip of a Puritan government, Matthew Hopkins, Cromwell's Witchfinder General, tortured scores of women there, including Liza, the herbalist, whose cottage still stands in Mistley, and Sarah Paxman, the daughter of the manor. And today the spirits of Hopkins and his victims haunt the old shop in the High Street, they say. Emma Dickson has given up her high-flying career to live in Liza's cottage, but now she is being driven half-mad by visions of the past; of Sarah's battle to save herself and Liza from the Witchfinder. In despair, Emma turns to the local rector for help, but he, too, is in the grip of something inexplicable -- something which threatens Emma. And, as the feast of Halloween approaches, Emma is caught up in a struggle that has been raging for centuries, as old enemies reach out across the years for their revenge. Can she stop the forces unleashed from the past wreaking their devastation in the present?\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: You will believe in ghosts ....\\n\\nReview: ... and possession and witches if you read this book.\\nI've been a huge Barbara Erskine fan since reading Lady of Hay. Unfortunately this book (at least the regular-size type edition) has not been released for sale in the United States yet. Fortunately I was able to order it through Amazon.uk.\\nThis is a long, virtual door-stopper size book - at just over 540 pages, this hardcover is a hefty read. Though there were a few spots where it did lag a tiny bit, the plot was well done and the action continued to move at a brisk pace keeping my interest through the entire book.\\nEmma Dickson is a successful business woman living in London with her fianc Piers. During a visit to her dentist, she leafs through a magazine and sees a cottage for sale on the Essex coast. It's a house she remembers from her childhood summers in the country. She immediately senses that she must buy the house. Piers wants nothing to do with it. He loves their life in London and flatly refuses to even look at the cottage. Emma goes out to the country herself, falls immediately in love with the house, and puts in an offer for it. She buys it against the wishes of her fianc, quits her job, and leaves Piers behind in the city. ...the excitement is just about to begin for Emma.\\nThe cottage Emma bought is haunted, as is the local shop, by long-dead spirits who were once in a heated battle - one was a witch (the ghost in Emma's cottage) prosecuted by the Witch Finder General Matthew Hopkins (the ghost in the local shop). The spirits of these people begin a war against each other using the living players in the tiny village, pitting one against the other. Slowly a tide of evil builds in the town. Senseless crimes are committed. Life in the village is thrown out of balance. To restore the balance the age-old battle between warring spirits needs to end.\\nI don't want to spoil the story by telling any more of this tale. Suffice it to say, this is a very well written ghost story. You will believe in ghosts when you read it. The tales of the persecuted witches is thoroughly engrossing, the glimpses into the past are seamless, and the ending is so well crafted that you will believe it could all so easily happen. This was a highly enjoyable read and is a keeper of the best kind.\",\n \"Product: The hauntingly prophetic classic novel set in a not-too-distant future where books are burned by a special task force of firemen. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being the source of all discord and unhappiness. Even so, Montag is unhappy; there is discord in his marriage. Are books hidden in his house? The Mechanical Hound of the Fire Department, armed with a lethal hypodermic, escorted by helicopters, is ready to track down those dissidents who defy society to preserve and read books. The classic novel of a post-literate future, 'Fahrenheit 451' stands alongside Orwell's '1984' and Huxley's 'Brave New World' as a prophetic account of Western civilization's enslavement by the media, drugs and conformity. Bradbury's powerful and poetic prose combines with uncanny insight into the potential of technology to create a novel which over fifty years from first publication, still has the power to dazzle and shock.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Darkly disturbing, engrossing, kept me up past my bedtime\\n\\nReview: My daughter has received this for the second time now as required reading for school (summer reading requirement). \\\"Oh Mom this book is awful\\\" she said, now for the second time. She read me a paragraph of the book and sure enough, it does sound awful when you read small snippets of the book. This book is not an easy read at all, not because it is overly intellectual -- it's not written very well, sorry Mr. Bradbury -- the author wrote in the afterward, that he wrote it in his early days of writing in various rooms of his house, finally ended up sequestered in his garage. I imagine that if the book was written later in Mr. Bradbury's career, that it would have been written far better than it was -- this is no literary masterpiece, but the concept it contains is a timeless one.\\nThat said, my daughter gave it to me to read and I read it in one sitting, wondering what was going to happen to the main character and how this book would end. This book is about a future society where books are illegal. The government has built a society where simple pleasure is the main goal in life, not meaningful pleasure. People live their lives around TV that takes up entire walls of their homes, no truly educational programming is allowed for the same reason that no books are allowed. The TV in this book creates not just light programming for society, but a family in the wall/screens -- it is mind numbing for that society. People become puppets where they live their lives out in simple ignorance and if you dare question the way things are or attempt to hide any books you are persecuted for it. People are simple minded and unquestioning. Enter Clarissa, the sweet teenage next door neighbor who takes simple pleasure in taking walks, letting the rain fall on her tongue, staying up late in the night actually talking to her family, no TV walls active in her home -- people actually listen to each other. The government is suspicious of her family -- not because they are subversive or publicly questioning society, but because of the way they live and think. Though Clarisse is a character in the book for a very short time, she makes an impact on the main character, Guy the fireman, who envies that she and her family talk to each other, listen to each other, and care so much for each other in a society that only cares about keeping the status quo and not getting in trouble. He begins to question what he is doing, burning books -- not so much because of the book burning itself, but for the lives of the book lovers he wrecks in the process. He begins to wonder what is inside the pages of books that people are willing to die for them and steels one of the books from a home his is destroying. He adds this book to the huge stash of books he has already hidden in the air ducts of his home and actually begins to read them and thus begins his own persecution.\\nThough this isn't a literary masterpiece, as I said earlier, it is engrossing and very disturbing. The future society created in the pages is a nightmare. The importance of education, reading, and simply caring about your fellow man are the concepts the reader walks away with. I suspect that's the reason it is tirelessly assigned to kids at school.\",\n \"Product: Celtic mythology and the modern world collide in the first book in THE THIN VEIL series. Cedar McLeod lives an ordinary but lonely life, raising her six-year-old daughter Eden on her own, while trying to balance the demands of her career and the expectations of her mother. Everything seems normal until the day Eden opens her bedroom door and finds herself half a world away and then goes missing. Suddenly, Cedar realizes her daughter is anything but normal. In a desperate search for answers, Cedar tries to track down Edens father, who mysteriously disappeared from her life before Eden was born. What she discovers is far beyond anything she could have imagined. As she joins unlikely allies in the hunt for her daughter, Cedar becomes torn between two worlds: the one she thought she knew, and one where ancient myths are real, the stakes are impossibly high, and only the deepest love will survive.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent tale with present day mixed with Irish myth\\n\\nReview: Okay, so it took me two tries to really get into this book, but then I reached the point where this book was the first thing I picked up when I got home from work. It was that good.\\n\\nCedar had a great love, Finn, who disappeared on her on the night before she planned to tell him that she was pregnant with his child. Now seven years later, she is shocked to find that her daughter Eden can open doors to different worlds and times - as long as she can picture it in her mind. Searching for answers, she goes to see Finn's parents. Then Eden disappears. The search across continents begins for Cedar and a giant host of characters, including Finn who reappears during the crisis. Mythical beings from the Tuatha de Danann enter the story and all manner of mayhem and mystery begin.\\n\\nThis tale was written in third person, mostly from the viewpoint of Cedar. Some found her a bit weepy, but that was appropriate since her daughter disappeared. Still, she was so weepy as to destroy the character or the story.\\n\\nThis was a fabulous tale and I was thrilled to see that it is actually the first book in a series. I'm eagerly anticipating reading the other two books.\",\n \"Product: Fresh out of the wonderful academic cocoon of Bates College in 1986, Dean Orion began his career as a professional writer by crafting copy for a local ad agency in his native Long Island by day and hopping trains to New York City, where his first play was produced by night. After moving to Los Angeles in 1988 to attend The American Film Institute, he embarked on a very eclectic career in the entertainment industry, writing for both traditional and interactive media. Orion's unique background has also led him into the world of themed entertainment, where he has worked for many years as a writer, show producer and creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering. \\\"Live To Write Another Day, A Survival Guide for Screenwriters and Creative Storytellers\\\" is his first book.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: An excellent book for the beginning writer\\n\\nReview: Dean Orion has been writing for a long time and he shares his years of experience and techniques for survival in this indispensable book.\\n\\nLife for a writer is hard. There are people out there who don't have the \\\"writer's gene\\\" and therefore, can never understand how writers think and what they go through. Orion shares techniques he has used over the years, not just with dealing with those who don't have the writer's gene, but also others who do. Though it sounds like Orion writes mostly screenplays, he has something in this book for every writer. Though mostly for newer writers, even people who have read a multitude of books on the subject can learn something new from Orion. Mostly, this is an excellent resource for beginners.\",\n \"Product: BRAND-NEW\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: look past its flaws and you'll find a gem...\\n\\nReview: Okay, so despite the reviews noted about procedural errors in this book about a psychic FBI agent, I read it anyway. I am so glad I did. It's an excellent tale not to be missed.\\n\\nThis book was not about the FBI. It was an intensely personal thriller about the visions and methods of an FBI agent who can see through a killer's eyes. Yes, there are some procedural errors, but then, it is also about a fairly implausible story line - a psychic crime fighter. This book took me on a satisfying journey. I'm glad I didn't miss it, I'm glad I looked beyond negative reviews and took a chance on this book.\\n\\nSuspend belief for one day or one weekend and immerse yourself in the life Bernadette Saint Clare and go on a hair-raising journey into the tortured mind of the agent and the tortured mind of a killer.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":99,"string":"99"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1459,"string":"1,459"}}},{"rowIdx":1460,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A38EFHZ8N7RSE3"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"The Trombone Care Kit assembles everything you need to properly clean and maintain your instrument, featuring the best music-educator-approved cleaning products carefully selected to create one quick and convenient package. Kit includes: polish cloth, slide oil, tuning slide grease, vinyl cleaning snake, brass mouthpiece brush, and spray bottle.\". The summary of the review text is \"Good kit, but confusing product choice\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Overall, a good trombone cleaning/maintenance kit. Quality isn't bad, and Super Slick is definitely a brand I recognize and trust.\n\nMy only complaint with this kit, for which I contemplated knocking off one star, is the strange product organization of the Super Slick. I'm not sure why they include the empty spray bottle. That's for misting your slide when using the Super Slick trombone cream. However, this kit comes with slide oil, not the cream. So there's no use at all for the spray bottle. The cream included in the kit is tuning valve cream. When I ordered the kit, I figured I would be receiving slide cream (due to the spray bottle being included). I prefer the slide cream, which is better and requires less frequent applications than slide oil."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Overall, a good trombone cleaning/maintenance kit. Quality isn't bad, and Super Slick is definitely a brand I recognize and trust.\n\nMy only complaint with this kit, for which I contemplated knocking off one star, is the strange product organization of the Super Slick. I'm not sure why they include the empty spray bottle. That's for misting your slide when using the Super Slick trombone cream. However, this kit comes with slide oil, not the cream. So there's no use at all for the spray bottle. The cream included in the kit is tuning valve cream. When I ordered the kit, I figured I would be receiving slide cream (due to the spray bottle being included). I prefer the slide cream, which is better and requires less frequent applications than slide oil."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Enhance your Xbox 360 gaming experience with Afterglow, the #1 selling 3rd party controller brand. Featuring a clear polycarbonate housing that reveals the controller's inner circuitry, Afterglow signature lighting, and upgraded with PDP's new custom engineered SmartTrack technology, these officially licensed controllers are the perfect blend of performance and value.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great PC controller, works right out of the box on Windows 10\n\nReview: Awesome 3rd party Xbox 360 controller! Worked on my PC right out of the box, with Windows 10. Just had to plug it in, didn't have to download any drivers. Controller lit right up a beautiful red. Every button worked perfectly during the test. If you purchase one and want to test it out and calibrate it if needed (I didn't have to), plug in your controller, click Start, type Run, click/open Run, type joy.cpl. Click on Afterglow 360 Controller, then properties. There you can test all buttons, triggers, etc, and it will visually show you if each button is working. I purchased mine for half price at $14.99 on Black Friday at a local Meijer store. But even at $22.99 on Amazon, this controller is well worth the price. It feels just as comfortable as an official Xbox controller, and WAY CHEAPER. Plus, it's cooler! 5/5 stars!","Product: The Logitech G300s Optical Gaming Mouse gives you more power and more control. Nine programmable controls let you move keyboard commands to buttons that are in easy reach\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Pretty cool mouse for less than 25 clams\n\nReview: The G300s is my first gaming mouse. Until now I had been using a Logitech M510 wireless. I have large hands, so for me, the M510 was a more comfy fit, as it's a tad longer than the G300s. However, the G300s is still pretty comfortable and features a symmetrical build, so that it would also suit lefties. The software is easy to use. The LEDs are cool. The scroll wheel is a little on the small side, so it can take some getting used to for bigger handed folks. There's no squeak whatsoever to the wheel though, and its rubber coated and feels good. The USB cable is pretty thin and flimsy, however, it is nice and long, 6 ft or so I reckon. So I was happy that I didn't have to re-position my case from being on my left side. The gaming buttons are nice. I'm glad I can finally use my mouse for my mic button rather than half to stop and hit a keyboard key while in game. So far the response time does seem significantly quicker than with the wireless mouse I was using before. I recommend using this mouse with a mouse pad, which will be my next purchase. It does seem a bit friction-y on my bare wood desk. The left and right click buttons both feature that nice click feeling that I'm familiar with having used logitechs before. All-in-all, for under 30 bucks, this is a great budget gaming mouse. UPDATE: I've since purchased a Redragon mousepad, and must say, the mouse works and feels great on a mouse pad. And after a couple months of heavy use, everything is working wonderfully. No squeaking of the mouse wheel, and the click buttons and programmable buttons still work like new","Product: The International Simplicity 53-Piece Flatware Set features classic lines and a brightly polished finish. This flatware set includes 8 teaspoons, 8 dinner spoons, 8 salad forks, 8 dinner forks, 8 dinner knives and 8 steak knives. The set also includes a 5-Piece hostess set: 1 serving tablespoon, 1 pierced table spoon, 1 cold meat fork, 1 sugar spoon and 1 butter knife. This 53-piece flatware set includes a full service for twelve. Each piece is made from rust-resistant stainless steel for durability and ease of cleaning. Each piece of flatware in this set is polished to a mirror finish. The flatware in this set is completely dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great flatware set, BUT WASH WITH CARE!\n\nReview: I recently purchased this set, because I was in need of a flatware upgrade. This set was very much worth the money I spent. I love the feel of the utensils, and you can tell they aren't cheap based on the polish, weight, comfortable grips, etc.\n\nMy only complaint with this set, which is the only reason keeping me from giving it a 5-star review, is that after only one wash (I washed every utensil after opening the box to be safe), most of my utensils were left with dull spots from the water. I didn't soak them for too long, but must be water sat in spots long enough during air drying to leave unsightly marks.\n\nSo, I warn you, BE SURE TO HAND DRY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! This should ensure that your silverware set stays nice and shiny!\n\nOther than that, great set of flatware for the price.","Product: The International Simplicity 53-Piece Flatware Set features classic lines and a brightly polished finish. This flatware set includes 8 teaspoons, 8 dinner spoons, 8 salad forks, 8 dinner forks, 8 dinner knives and 8 steak knives. The set also includes a 5-Piece hostess set: 1 serving tablespoon, 1 pierced table spoon, 1 cold meat fork, 1 sugar spoon and 1 butter knife. This 53-piece flatware set includes a full service for twelve. Each piece is made from rust-resistant stainless steel for durability and ease of cleaning. Each piece of flatware in this set is polished to a mirror finish. The flatware in this set is completely dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great flatware set, BUT WASH WITH CARE!\n\nReview: I recently purchased this set, because I was in need of a flatware upgrade. This set was very much worth the money I spent. I love the feel of the utensils, and you can tell they aren't cheap based on the polish, weight, comfortable grips, etc.\n\nMy only complaint with this set, which is the only reason keeping me from giving it a 5-star review, is that after only one wash (I washed every utensil after opening the box to be safe), most of my utensils were left with dull spots from the water. I didn't soak them for too long, but must be water sat in spots long enough during air drying to leave unsightly marks.\n\nSo, I warn you, BE SURE TO HAND DRY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! This should ensure that your silverware set stays nice and shiny!\n\nOther than that, great set of flatware for the price.","Product: Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Range and coverage specifications are based upon test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless transmission rate and wireless coverage are not guaranteed, and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Decent for a USB adapter. Works fine with Windows 10.\n\nReview: Initially, thought this device was DOA. Then I remembered how much Windows 7 and Intel Skylakes seem to hate each other. So after upgrading the new PC build to Windows 10, the driver disc finally worked. After a couple days of use, I have to say I'm somewhat impressed with this device. I've had some experience with usb wifi adapters in the past, and they weren't even worth the cost of shipping. However, this adapter has pretty good range. Also, my ping on a gaming server was between 14-20, which is actually slightly better than the TP-Link PCI-E adapter that I spent twice as much on. Also, didn't have the lag spikes that I fairly regularly experience with the pci card. I have no idea how long this usb adapter will last, but for 20 bucks, if it lasts 6 months and performs as well as it has the first couple days, I'd say it's worth the purchase. The device feels fairly cheap, but it's not too bad looking. And it has 4 little rubber feet, so it won't slide around if you set it on your desk or top of your case.","Product: Designed for sports and other active use, the affordable JVC HA-EB75 splash-proof headphones incorporate a soft rubber ear clip that fits around the outer ear to hold the earbud in place. To ensure a comfortable and secure fit, the ear clip is adjustable, with a slide mechanism that offers five different positions to adjust to different size ears. To ensure high quality sound reproduction, a 0.53-inch (13.5mm) neodymium driver in each earpiece provides powerful sound with bass boost earpieces to deliver rich audio quality. Also, the water-resistant design helps protect the headphones from the elements. The headphones come with a four-foot (1.2m) friction noise reduction cord and an iPhone -compatible plug. The JVC HA-EB75 Ear Clip headphones come in three iPod matching colors: blue, black and silver.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great for the price\n\nReview: Great for the price. Sound quality at higher volumes isn't great, but I guess for the sake of your hearing you shouldn't be blaring them anyway. The biggest pro is how comfortably these sit in your ear. I use my Galaxy S5 while I'm at work to listen to music, and the earbuds that came with it become extremely uncomfortable after an hour or so. With these Gumy Plus buds, I can wear them for hours and never even begin feeling any discomfort in my ears. Biggest con, is the short length of the cord. I think it's 3 ft? I'm just over 6ft tall, and I can keep my phone in my pants pocket while i work and they reach my ears fine, but not much slack left. However, I'm constantly on my feet and physically active at work, and never had any tugging. If you're working out though, it could be a problem if you're tall. All in all, nice ear buds for under 8 bucks.","Product: The Acer S220HQL Abd 21.5-Inch Widescreen LCD with LED-backlit display combines stylish ultra-thin functionality with amazing 1920 x 1080 resolution, allowing you to enjoy High-Definition entertainment in the comfort of your home. Incredible 100,000,000:1 contrast ratio and rapid 5ms response time highlight the advanced technology, but this display is earth-friendly as well. White LED technology minimizes environmental impact with up to 68% lower power consumption versus regular LCDs, great durability and mercury-free materials. The S220HQL Abd LCD also features dual inputs (VGA and DVI) for greater compatibility, a Kensington lock slot to protect your investment, and Energy Star compliance to help you save money and energy.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great monitor, fine for gaming too\n\nReview: This is a beautiful monitor and I love the brightness of the display. I haven't even adjusted the colors or brightness yet, as I was satisfied with it right out of the box. The monitor is super light and thus easy to pick up and move around. The stand was a piece of cake to attach; the 2 screws were already set in place all that was needed was a flathead screwdriver to secure the parts in place after connecting them. Nice feature, not having to dig around a bag of tiny screws. There are mounting points on the back if you wish to mount this display, which isn't very typical at this price level (another bonus). Shockingly, Acer even includes all the cables you need, VGA, DVI, and HDMI. I ordered an HDMI cable along with this, as I was unaware they would be included (oh well, one can't have too many HDMI cables). That right there is another great bonus for this monitor and price point. The only con to this device is its speakers, which is to be expected for most monitors under $200. The sound quality is fairly bad and tinty, so you may want headphones or external speakers for your PC. But I can't knock off a star for this, because most monitors at this price range don't have built-in speakers, and bad sound is better than no sound until I purchase some speakers for my recent pc build. The ports for your video cables are all in the back and open to get to. I've used monitors before that had the ports tucked underneath the mounting of the stand to the back that were a real pain to get to. So thanks to Acer for having common sense and ease of use in mind. So far I have played GTA 5 and Counter Strike: Global Offensive using this monitor. My experience was pleasant with no flaws. I purchased this monitor (the 24\") on Black Friday for only $99. I see it is now $139.99. I would honestly purchase this monitor even for the $139.99, as it is overall fantastic for this low, budget-friendly price.","Product: To-links Archer C7 comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard - 802.11AC, 3 times faster than wireless N speeds and delivering a combined wireless data transfer rate of up to 1.75Gbps, with 1.3Gbps over 5GHz band and 450Mbps over the 2.4GHz band.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Awesome signal strength, boosted speeds, and constant, reliable connection without drops. Working well for gaming and streaming.\n\nReview: This router has saved my gaming life. My old Belkin would drop connection at random intervals, sometimes once or twice an hour, and even at times, once every 5 minutes. It was killing my streaming, downloading, and gaming. Also, the fastest speeds I was reaching was about 6-8 Mbps. This Archer router has improved my wifi speed, and boosted it to 65 Mbps. In the three days that I have used it, NOT A SINGLE internet disconnect. I've finally gotten to experience wifi gaming without the headache that I had grown accustomed to. And the performance seems to be unaffected by three different smartphones constantly connected, a smart tv connected, and my PC. Signal strength is also fantastic. With my old router, 3 rooms away through wood walls, I typically only had a 3 out of 4 bar connection on my PC, sometimes even only 2 bars. I've had nothing buy full signal since I began using the Archer C7. Installation was a breeze. It's easy to navigate and setup the router from your browser. The firmware is so much better than Belkin's. This was 100 bucks well spent, let me tell ya. I only wish I had purchased this a couple years ago! If you want a reliable wifi connection, and to improve your Mbps, I strongly recommend the TP Link Archer C7, if 100 dollars is within your budget.","Product: Carbide Series Spec02 Red Led Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-02 RED LED Mid Tower Gaming Case. The SPEC-02 features an angular high-airflow front panel a huge windowed side panel and a front 120mm LED fan. Add to that our USB 3.0 and native tool-free SSD and HDD installation and you can have your killer gaming rig up and running in minutes. Most cases at this price point don\"t give you the combination of great looks and great features that the SPEC-02 does. Up to dual 140mm front intake fan an rear 120mm exhaust and room for massive graphics cards makes the SPEC-02 stand out among the crowd.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Looks nice, has its headaches for assembly. Does just barely fit an Evo 212 cpu cooler too.\n\nReview: It's not a bad looking case. Lightweight, plenty of fan mount spots, and the window is a nice touch. It was a bit of a pain in the butt screwing my fans into the case. It took some muscle. The front fan mounts though were a cinch. The hdd trays are easy to mount your hard drives to, no tools necessary for hdd. Same for the optical drive bays. My two complaints are the one side panel (the all metal one) and front panel. I couldn't even get the metal side to slide off, and gave up before I broke something. So I have a not so nice cable management going on. The front panel is a pain to snap off. And now no matter how many times I remount it, the power and reset buttons don't push in as nicely as they did prior. As for the back slots for your brackets on your pci peripherals, it took me about 10 minutes to get my gtx 960 to finally get settled in. I have also an evo 212 cpu fan and heatsink installed which does just fit fine. If your heatsink is much bigger though i don't think this case will work for your build. This was my first venture building a pc and all in all, everything went fine for the most part. If you want a bit easier set up, spend a little more money on a better case. But if you're building on a budget, this case is pretty decent. Mine didn't arrive with bent metal or broken feet like a couple other ppl's did in their reviews. And despite not allowing for very good cable management, my Core i5 6600k never gets hotter than 31 or 32 degrees Celsius, and that's even after hours of gaming.","Product: Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Range and coverage specifications are based upon test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless transmission rate and wireless coverage are not guaranteed, and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Decent for a USB adapter. Works fine with Windows 10.\n\nReview: Initially, thought this device was DOA. Then I remembered how much Windows 7 and Intel Skylakes seem to hate each other. So after upgrading the new PC build to Windows 10, the driver disc finally worked. After a couple days of use, I have to say I'm somewhat impressed with this device. I've had some experience with usb wifi adapters in the past, and they weren't even worth the cost of shipping. However, this adapter has pretty good range. Also, my ping on a gaming server was between 14-20, which is actually slightly better than the TP-Link PCI-E adapter that I spent twice as much on. Also, didn't have the lag spikes that I fairly regularly experience with the pci card. I have no idea how long this usb adapter will last, but for 20 bucks, if it lasts 6 months and performs as well as it has the first couple days, I'd say it's worth the purchase. The device feels fairly cheap, but it's not too bad looking. And it has 4 little rubber feet, so it won't slide around if you set it on your desk or top of your case.","Product: Intel i5-6600k quad-core (4 core) 3.50 Ghz processor - socket h4 lga-1151. The product is made in United States of America.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Good, fast CPU, good for gaming. Pretty good price for a new gen CPU.\n\nReview: I haven't had any need to OC this processor yet, as it has handled everything I've thrown at it with ease. Windows 10 boots for me in about 10 seconds. Very satisfied with the speed of this CPU, and at its price point, it is a powerful, quality processor. There were some recent concerns I read about online about how the EVO 212 CPU cooler might cause damage to the chip, but I can say I've had one in my rig from day 1, 3 months ago, and have experienced no problems from any stress on the chip. I read somewhere else that running an intense stress test with Prime95 could cause a crash or some other problem with some of the new Skylake processors. I'm just letting people know, but I don't run stupid stress tests with 3rd party software, so I can't speak about it from personal experience. All in all, my PC has been quite zippy running stock speeds with the 6600k, and with the EVO 212 cooler, I never reach temps higher than 31 C. I'm a casual gamer, mostly playing older games like Day of Defeat still, but I do have GTA V and CS:GO, and those run flawlessly.","Product: GIGABYTE GA-B150M-D3H-GSM LGA1151/ Intel B150/ DDR4/ 2-Way CrossFireX/ SATA3&USB3.0/ M.2&SATA Express/ A&GbE/ MicroATX Motherboard\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good budget skylake build, 4 ram slots, but basically no instruction included.\n\nReview: Not a bad budget mother board if you want to build a skylake system. It's nice that this has 4 RAM slots, as it seems many micro atx boards, cheaper ones anyway, only offer 2 slots. The board overall is pretty nice for the price point. At 90 bucks though, I recommend waiting to buy on sale or with rebate, think I got mine for 60 bucks or so. Word of caution though to first time builders: The instruction booklet that is included is a joke. It's 2 pages long and doesn't cover anything. My Gigabyte G3 gaming board had a beautiful, lengthy manual. This board doesn't give you any details on plugging things in, and offers nothing on front panel cables. So if you are a newbie, make sure to watch some youtube vids to get yourself educated prior to beginning.","Product: Supports 6th Generation Intel Core Processors M.2 Technology for SSD Drive Realtek ALC887 codec Audio Noise Guard GIGABYTE UEFI Dual BIOS App Center including Easy Tune and Cloud Station utilities Safer design around screw mounting holes. Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 19.3cm\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good budget Skylake Board, beginners beware though as instructions are laughably nonexistent\n\nReview: Great budget Skylake mobo. Biggest pro is 4 RAM slots, which is twice as many as most microATX boards around this price point. Included the I/O backplate. Assembly was simple. Comes with 2 sata cables, one od them has a 90 degree connector which may or may not install easier depending on your internal layout of your case. Includes a driver install CD as well. Biggest problem is the pathetic 2 page instruction booklet. If you're a first time builder, this will be frustrating. So I highly recommend using Youtube for tutorials to figure out where your cables go. Luckily I had some previous experience. I was just surprised, as my Gigabyte G3 Gaming board had a really nice instruction booklet with it. Anyway, for a cheap micro atx board that is compatible with new Intel Skylake cpu's and DDR4 RAM, this is a nice little mobo. I recommend getting it when it's on sale, typically 60 to 70 bucks. At full price, there may be better boards at relatively similar price point.","Product: Images are for reference only. Please read item title carefully as the manufacturers part number is the item you will receive.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: 99 these shades aren't a bad deal. They are thick and sturdy\n\nReview: For $7.99 these shades aren't a bad deal. They are thick and sturdy, comfortable, and do a fantastic job of keeping the sun out of your eyes. But don't be fooled by others who compare their looks to Ray Bans. These sunglasses still look fairly cheap. However, they are a better value than most $15 or $20 pairs you would find at a Walmart or Target store. The cloth bag was a nice bonus accessory, which you would not expect such an inexpensive pair to include. If you lose sunglasses as frequently as I do, then this is a pretty decent choice for you. Overall, for the price alone and the fact that they are rather comfortable, these aren't a bad choice at all.","Product: Just like our founder, H.D. Lee, our passion is helping can-do people do more. We are committed to designing clothing that conforms to your body, allowing you to move through life freely. We help you chase the things that bring you joy and laughter. The things that make you fearless and hopefully because your passion is what makes you unique. And what moves you, moves us. Move your Lee.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice jeans at a great price, though I think I received a pair that had been returned by another customer\n\nReview: I purchased these Lee Premium Select Classic Fits along with a pair of the Modern Slim Straights. I slightly prefer the look of the Modern series, but that's also a bit biased, as Slim Straights have long been my favorite style of jean. However, the Classic Fit still looks nice, fits well, and the legs aren't baggy at all, and I'm a fairly slim guy. They are comfy, stylish, and the denim feels and looks great. I would have given them a 5, but my pair arrived without tags on them, whereas the Modern Slim Straights did come with tags. So that makes me think that I received a pair that was returned by another customer. I did notice a small blemish, a small area near the bottom of a pant leg that is nearly a hole. Perhaps that would be reason they were returned? However, it doesn't bother me much, as the distressed look is stylish for jeans anyway, and it's in a spot that's only noticeable if you inspect the entire jean as I did. I'm sure this is uncommon though for others who may purchase these jeans. I still give them a 4/5.","Product: With touchscreens growing in popularity, they can end up being the worst when it comes to dirt and debris. Between little fingerprints making their way to your mobile devices, sneezing while texting, make up smudges, oil from a slice of pizza, dust and much more, Endust for Electronics created a solution. Meet SKU 12596, touchscreen wipes! Antistatic cleaning wipes that are lightly moistened for cleaning light dirt and debris. This tub contains 70 wipes per canister for a perfect home and office solution. Apple watches are a breeze to clean. 1 wipe is perfect for a small electronic surface. Larger screens are great, but require extra wipes depending on the size and debris. People who wear foundation or powder love that it removes the debris and skin oil smudges on their portable devices. Smart TV, smart watch, smartphone, mobile devices, cell phone, tablet, touch screen monitors, touch screen laptops, and navigation systems are great for these wipes. The debris clings to the fabric on the wipe, rather than leave excess debris once your device dries. For advanced streak removal pair with an Endust for Electronics microfiber towel.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Disappointing. Poor dispenser design and wipes leave lint on screen/device\n\nReview: I recommend only using these wipes when you have some real grease or grime to get off your screen/device. I bought these to clean the back of my Galaxy S6 Edge+ before applying a back protector. It does dry quickly, but both wipes I tried left little bits of lint-like material on the phone. I found that extremely annoying. So it is my opinion that these wipes are best used as a pre-treatment for removing nasty grime, followed by a good microfiber electronics cloth after the screen dries (to remove any lint that the wipe may have left behind). For 5 bucks, 70 wipes is a pretty good value and they are handy to have nearby for your laptop/tv. The dispenser is terribly designed and too large. You'll likely have to pull a bunch out at once, manually tear off a wipe, and shove the excess back down into the canister. Definitely don't purchase if you're looking for a one step cleaning method, as they require a microfiber follow-up to remove their stupid lint. I'd rather use just a microfiber smooth cloth for removing dust or fingerprints than these.","Product: Play it safe with Spigens Ultra Hybrid case for your Galaxy S6 edge+. The clear hard PC back and TPU bumper safeguard your phone from daily scratches and falls while preserving the original phone design. All phone functions stay seamlessly functional thanks to precise cutouts and covered buttons.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great snug fit, functions well, and doesn't hide phone's design\n\nReview: This case fits the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus very well. Nice snug fit, port openings are of good size (you should have no problem at all plugging in your charger or headphones), and none of the speaker holes are covered up. I like that the power and volume positions on the case are depressions rather than being big bumps that stick out from the phone. They line up well with the phone's buttons and the buttons maintain perfect functioning. Odds are, if you're looking at this case, you're looking to purchase it for the same reason I did, because it's clear. The Edge Plus is a gorgeous phone and I didn't want to keep its beautiful design hidden all the time (I have the Gold version). I purchased the \"mint\" trim case, and I love the color. The case doesn't extend very far at all from the front of the phone, however just enough that if you lay it screen side down on flat surface you won't have to worry about your screen contacting that surface. I give this case a 4/5 for its fit and look. It isn't going to absorb shock nearly as well as other cases, and I wouldn't want to drop my phone more than a couple feet with this case on it. One extra note: A self-adhesive back protector was also included with the case. When applying it, make sure you are centering the camera of the phone in the opening on it. That way it'll match flush with your case. I applied mine without thinking about that, so my back protector is a few millimeters too far up positioned from the case opening. If you're looking for a minimalist case that will allow the beauty of your Edge Plus to still shine through, then this will be a good match for you.","Product: Plant Page ~ No Quarter: Jimmy Page & Robert\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Worth it just for the reinterpretations of Zep classics.\n\nReview: This cd is worth the 5 star rating for the amazing re-interpretations of the classic Zeppelin tunes. I'm not very fond of the Moroccan/Middle East tracks (that's not saying Page and Plant weren't great, just not my cup of tea). Others undoubtedly do or will feel the same way. But I commend the two for giving us something different mixed in with some old Zep material. Anyway, back to the Zeppelin stuff. Kashmir is magical in this performance. Plant's opening vocals and Page's opening riff send chills down my spine (in a good way). The backing orchestra is also a nice touch. I also love the folksy/acoustical versions of songs such as Nobody's Fault But Mine. And other than the BBC version of Since I've Been Loving You, this is my second favorite live recording of what has long been my favorite Zep tune. Thank You is another amazing performance on this album, and Gallow's Pole is another favorite from this recording. I really dig Plant's voice and vocals on this entire recording. Page's playing is a bit laid back on this album, but very clean and nevertheless, fantastic. This is a great addition to Zeppelin's live recordings, but it really is for someone who is a hardcore fan. Casual fans likely won't get very much enjoyment from Unledded.","Product: Multi-Platinum band Everclear return with their eight new album, and their first in six years, Invisible Stars. Frontman Art Alexakis says Invisible Stars is a record that wanted to be made, as opposed to a record that I wanted to make. This is a collection of songs that wouldn't leave me alone. They are full of melody, big guitars, sarcasm, humor and a firm eye on the light at the end of the tunnel, walking the line between sounding like a classic Everclear album of the late 1990's and a contemporary rock record. This is a record I have been waiting to make my whole life. The album boasts 12 exciting new tracks, from album opener Tiger In A Burning tree, to Be Careful What You Ask For to Santa Ana Wind through to the end with Promenade. Invisible Stars is a thematic collection of songs from the perspective of someone who has ridden the rollercoaster, and has got back in line. Everclear, like its charismatic front man, has grown up a bit, and at the same time, Everclear (again, like Art) refuses to grow up and play nice.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Return To Form!\n\nReview: Invisible Stars finds Art and the gang in a true return to form! This sounds like the old school Everclear we all loved. Overall, much better than the band's last release, Welcome to the Drama Club. Despite being at least the second reincarnation of Everclear, the band as a whole sounds great, just as good as the original line up. Art's voice sounds great on all the tracks, and doesn't disappoint. Simple music can still be great music, as Everclear has always proven.\n\nBest Tracks: Jackie Robinson, Be Careful What You Ask For, Falling In a Good Way, Santa Ana Winds, Promenade and I Am Better Without You.\n\nI don't understand all the hate for Be Careful What You Wish For. Repetition only helps to make a song even catchier. It has the sound of top 40 alt track. And Tiger In a Burning Tree is a good short opener. I only wish it had been longer than 1:40.\n\nOnly complaint about this album, is it clocks in at under 40 minutes. But there are no fillers, so I guess it's a good trade for a short album.\n\nAnyway, Everclear is back, and as strong as ever!\n\nIf you love Everclear, buy this album!","Product: Bombastic, hard-driving, generation-spanning rock n roll with instantly memorable, sharp-as-hell hooks propel Everclears new studio album, Black Is The New Black. Muscular but melodic, this is the sound of a band driven and united by singular, intense purpose. At an average of three-minutes each, the songs rip forward with palpable swagger, supercharged by a mix of autobiographical exorcism and narrative storytelling, from the gut and throat of Everclears singer, guitarist, co-founder and songwriter - Art Alexakis. Black Is The New Black is a diverse and timeless sounding collection, without ballads and without nostalgia. This is a heavy guitar record.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Everclear Returns With Solid Rock Album\n\nReview: Though the band began losing popularity after Songs From An American Movie Vol. 2, along with the original lineup dissolving after the poor marketing and decreased sales of Slow Motion Daydream, Everclear's never put out a bad album, even after Art continued on with new members (in my opinion). Their sound did change, but new minds and aging will do that. Invisible Stars was a great album, however it lacked that edginess that the old-school fans appreciate. However, this time around, we have a solid, hard rocking release with Black is the New Black. Art's lyrics are top notch, and the band sounds fantastic musically. It is a hard, guitar driven rock record. The themes of its songs are relate-able to both the individual and to our society. I'm fully satisfied with the band's latest attempt, and I can say I wasn't let down one bit by pre-ordering the album. Unlike many 90's rock bands that are still putting out some new music, Everclear's at the top of their game here. If you're a fan of the band, you can't go wrong grabbing a copy of Black is the New Black. If you passed on their last record because it wasn't \"hard\" enough for you, then you definitely should give this one a chance. 4.5/5","Product: TRAIN - DOES LED ZEPPELIN II - VINYL\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good modern take on Zep classics, though lacks the punch of the original\n\nReview: Okay boys and girls, here's an honest to goodness review of Train Does Zep II. Is Train's interpretation if this Zeppelin classic as \"hard rock\" as Zep's original recording (def one of Zep's hardest albums)? No. It's a bit toned down, and more along the lines of Train rock. That said, they play the songs pretty close to the originals without a lot of their own flavor added, which is for me, kind of the biggest disappointment as I do enjoy Train. I could've lived with the covers being less hard rock if they felt more like Train songs than Zep songs. Anyway, in that regard, the album picks up near the end of the opening track. For most of Whole Lotta Love, it felt a little weak. It's an in your face guitar riff driven tune, and here it felt that the guitar was a bit too gentle until the end where it did pick up. I felt the Train album really comes along and reaches a high point at track 3, The Lemon Song. This cover was top notch stuff, full blown bluesy hard rock. Heartbreaker and Living Loving Maid were quite good as well. Ramble On was pretty good. Moby Dick wasn't up to par with Zep's, but no one thought it would be. Still a decent groove though. Finally was Bring it On Home. One of the weaker tracks on the album for sure. Pat's voice doesn't offer as much of that rough, raw, bluesy Plant swag. Overall, I give the album a 3.5. There's some great stuff here. Moby Dick, Bring it on Home, Whole Lotta Love, and Thank You were the weaker tracks on this album, while the remaining ones were quite fantasic. However, that's an opinion voiced by a person whose favorite band is Zeppelin. I do love Train though. If you're more of a Train fan, then you won't notice so much to be disappointed at all. In fact, I think most Train fans will love this album if you aren't expecting Hey Soul Sister type pop. But you would be an idiot to expect pop from a Zeppelin cover!","Product: The Vegas Years is a compilation of cover songs by American Alterna-Rock band Everclear. Several of the tracks are new for this release, including \"Rich Girl\" and \"Kicks\". While \"Our Lips Are Sealed\" was originally recorded (and issued) in 1997, the version included on The Vegas Years is a newly-remixed version, featuring new guitar and keyboard parts supplied by current Everclear members Davey French and Josh Crawley. The album also features two live performances: \"Brown Eyed Girl\", which the band recorded in studio form for Learning How to Smile, and \"867-5309/Jenny\", which became a regular show-closer for the band in 2004. The album features tracks recorded throughout the band's career, including a few tracks that were previously released as B-sides. 15 tracks. Capitol. 2008.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: 5 stars for a great cover album!\n\nReview: Listen, these are cover tracks. So take it for what it's worth. These covers are for the most part, amazing. Who would've thought that a band full of dudes could pull of the Go-Go's classic \"Our Lips Are Sealed?\" I almost like this version more than the original itself. Another great one is \"American Girl\". I love Tom Petty, but I might enjoy this cover even more than his original, which is one of my favorite Petty tracks. I'm not going to review every track, but these are all either good to great. And these tracks are all recorded from the older Everclear, the one we love most. So, not only are we listening to some great songs, but even better, they're sang by Art and the ol' gang. And for those of us who have seen Everclear in person in the past few years, can appreciate the final track, a live version of Jenny. You almost feel like you're back at the show rocking out.\n\nThis might be the last good album we ever get from Everclear, so buy it and cherish it!","Product: Recorded Live October 15th, 2010 in Seattle, WA at the Historic Columbia City Theatre\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: MUST-OWN CD FOR ANY EVERCLEAR FAN!\n\nReview: I had somewhat low expectations when purchasing this CD, but it was cheap for a new copy, I figured it was worth the risk. Well, I was quite pleasantly surprised. This is Everclear's first, and only, live record, recorded in 2010 in Seattle, WA. Art's voice actually sounded pretty good in this recording, and the sound quality overall is much better than that of a couple other \"Extended Versions\" I've purchased in the past. The band sounds great, (the back-up vocals aren't as strong as the original lineup), however, the instrumental parts are quite good. There are some nice riffs, and these guys jammed very well together.\n\nAll in all, every track is pretty strong. I was blown away by AM Radio. I didn't think it'd translate well live on a record, but this version really rocked. Heroin Girl had that old-school Everclear gritty feeling to it, and was another pleasant surprise.\n\nBottom line, this is the strongest effort from the new Everclear lineup I've heard yet. Far superior to their studio album from last year, which I thought was a very weak effort. Gives me hope that this summer's new album of all new material is going to be some great stuff.","Product: The Aurabeam Economy Replacement Lamp for with Housing for Mitsubishi 915P061010 is a high quality and economic solution, the brightest and high image quality at an affordable price. Do you have an issue or question regarding the lamp or the compatibility of your device? Please Email us, our customer care staff is here to help you. This part is also compatible with the following models: WD-65C8, WD-65835, WD-73C8, WD-73835, WD-60C9, WD-60737, WD-65C9, WD-65737, WD-65837, WD-73C9, WD-73737, WD-73837, WD-82737, WD-82837, WD-60736, WD-60735, WD-60C8, WD-62530, WD-65735, WD-65736, WD-73735, WD-73736, WD-73734.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great replacement lamp at an even greater price!\n\nReview: I ordered this for my dad, who owns a 60\" Mitsubishi DLP television. It's very easy to install, only takes a couple minutes. And the picture is as bright, if not brighter, than I can recall it ever being. So far, so good.\n\nThe only thing better than this lamp's performance, is the price. This is the cheapest, RELIABLE, lamp I could find anywhere. Very satisfied with this product. I highly recommend anyone in need of a replacement lamp, to order this one in confidence!\n\nEDIT: June 13, 2013\n\nOkay, the lamp is already becoming very dim now and showing signs it'll need replaced very soon. Only had it for about 5 months, no way it's lasted as long as 6000 hrs/1 yr as described! :(","Product: Did you know the Horseradish plant is also known as Sting-Nose (Aromotacia Austicana). Horseradish is a member of the mustard family and is cultivated for its thick, fleshy white root. They grow large leafy foliage, reaching 18 inches wide and 24 inches tall. Horseradish has the power to \"sting your nose\". The aroma and bite is unnoticeable until it is grated or ground. When the root is grated and crushed, volatile oils (sothiocyanates) are released and with this bring the sting and heat that horseradish is known for. Actually Horseradish leaves are edible. However it is grown for its root. When the root is harvested and graded it is ready to use in many recipes and meat dishes. Horseradish ranks in the top five easiest-to-grow food plants.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: They didn't look like the greatest textbook roots by any means\n\nReview: I received 2 individual roots. One was a chunky root that was kind of Y-shaped, with 3 or so bulbous growths on the top. The other root was split all the way down the middle, kind of halved I would say, vertically. They didn't look like the greatest textbook roots by any means. I just planted them today, so if they do happen to grow and produce, I will update my review and increase my rating. By the time I got them planted, the roots were feeling pretty soft, and even had a little greenish mold growing in spots. I tried to rub off the mold before potting. I'm hoping the warm temperature they were exposed to between shipping and potting time hasn't harmed them too much. I would recommend hand-selecting fresh roots from a farmer's market or whole foods store if you have that option available, before deciding to purchase online.","Product: This is a 60 watt soldering station. Features: ESD Safe Long Life Ceramic heat Element Removable tip design Temperature range 200-480 C (392-897 F) 110 V AC Package content: 496 station with iron, Iron stand with Solder Spool holder and sponge. Solder is not included with this item\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fantastic station for the price\n\nReview: Fantastic station for the price. My only complaint would be that the small plastic point that holds the sponge tray in place, which was already bent and broke off while I was assembling the unit. Really not a big deal though, as the tray stays in place without the plastic tip. I would recommend ordering a chisel tip that will fit the iron as well. The conical tip that it comes with isn't going to make your life any easier for soldering components to PCB's. The tip itself does work well, it's just a chisel tip over conical is better for my intended uses of the iron. The iron heats up quickly and has no trouble at all melting the solder. I'd highly recommend this station for any beginner electronics hobbyist. Just remember to get yourself a chisel tip if you're planning to do circuit board work.","Product: Set Includes: 3-pc. slotted bits: 1, 1.5, 2.5 mm 4-pc. Phillips bits: #000, #00, #0, #1 3-pc. long-reach Phillips bits: #0 x 3 in., #1 x 3 in., #2 x 3 in. 3-pc. star bits: T3, T4, T5 6-pc. tamper-resistant star bits: TR6, TR7, TR8, TR9, TR10, TR15 2-pc. long-reach tamper-resistant star bits: TR6 x 3 in., TR8 x 3 in. 2-pc. tri-wing bits: 0, 1 3-pc. pentalobe bits: 0.8, 1.2, 1.5 mm 4-pc. triangle bits: 18, 20, 23, 27 3-pc. hex bits: 1.3, 1.5, 2 mm 5-pc. nut driver bits: 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 6.5 mm (1/4 in.) 1-pc. aluminum screwdriver 1-pc. ESD-safe tweezers 1-pc. flexible metal spudger 1-pc. nylon spudger/probe 1-pc. 3-corner spudger 1-pc. suction cup: 35 mm 1-pc. magnetic parts mat 1-pc. zipper case\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great little tool set.\n\nReview: Awesome little tool set for electronic repairs. The case is definitely a nice touch. It's a soft nylon case that zips up. No cheap plastic case that's going to explode if dropped. The tips are all well machined, no cruddy cuts like you would find in a budget, generic Chinese brand. You get a ton of different tips, tri wings for Apple products or gameboy repairs, triangle, pentalobe, nut, star, a few hex (definitely recommend getting a multi hand tool for additional hex, T bits though if you don't already have one), and then a few sizes of your small typical flat and phillips. Also, you get a small suction cup for screen removal of smart phones (might work for laptop screens too though it's a tad small) as well as a three corner plastic spudger that looks like a deformed over sized guitar pick (but thicker). The magnetic mat looks like a refrigerator magnet and would be most helpful for holding small screws (though mine doesn't seem to be magnetic at all! Which is also the only con to this set, but hey, I didn't even know it was in this set until I opened it). For 20 bucks, this is imo, the best little electronics repair kit that money can buy. And the magnetic driver is also a nice plus for those tiny screws you don't want to be dropping everywhere."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Enhance your Xbox 360 gaming experience with Afterglow, the #1 selling 3rd party controller brand. Featuring a clear polycarbonate housing that reveals the controller's inner circuitry, Afterglow signature lighting, and upgraded with PDP's new custom engineered SmartTrack technology, these officially licensed controllers are the perfect blend of performance and value.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great PC controller, works right out of the box on Windows 10\\n\\nReview: Awesome 3rd party Xbox 360 controller! Worked on my PC right out of the box, with Windows 10. Just had to plug it in, didn't have to download any drivers. Controller lit right up a beautiful red. Every button worked perfectly during the test. If you purchase one and want to test it out and calibrate it if needed (I didn't have to), plug in your controller, click Start, type Run, click/open Run, type joy.cpl. Click on Afterglow 360 Controller, then properties. There you can test all buttons, triggers, etc, and it will visually show you if each button is working. I purchased mine for half price at $14.99 on Black Friday at a local Meijer store. But even at $22.99 on Amazon, this controller is well worth the price. It feels just as comfortable as an official Xbox controller, and WAY CHEAPER. Plus, it's cooler! 5/5 stars!\",\n \"Product: The Logitech G300s Optical Gaming Mouse gives you more power and more control. Nine programmable controls let you move keyboard commands to buttons that are in easy reach\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Pretty cool mouse for less than 25 clams\\n\\nReview: The G300s is my first gaming mouse. Until now I had been using a Logitech M510 wireless. I have large hands, so for me, the M510 was a more comfy fit, as it's a tad longer than the G300s. However, the G300s is still pretty comfortable and features a symmetrical build, so that it would also suit lefties. The software is easy to use. The LEDs are cool. The scroll wheel is a little on the small side, so it can take some getting used to for bigger handed folks. There's no squeak whatsoever to the wheel though, and its rubber coated and feels good. The USB cable is pretty thin and flimsy, however, it is nice and long, 6 ft or so I reckon. So I was happy that I didn't have to re-position my case from being on my left side. The gaming buttons are nice. I'm glad I can finally use my mouse for my mic button rather than half to stop and hit a keyboard key while in game. So far the response time does seem significantly quicker than with the wireless mouse I was using before. I recommend using this mouse with a mouse pad, which will be my next purchase. It does seem a bit friction-y on my bare wood desk. The left and right click buttons both feature that nice click feeling that I'm familiar with having used logitechs before. All-in-all, for under 30 bucks, this is a great budget gaming mouse. UPDATE: I've since purchased a Redragon mousepad, and must say, the mouse works and feels great on a mouse pad. And after a couple months of heavy use, everything is working wonderfully. No squeaking of the mouse wheel, and the click buttons and programmable buttons still work like new\",\n \"Product: The International Simplicity 53-Piece Flatware Set features classic lines and a brightly polished finish. This flatware set includes 8 teaspoons, 8 dinner spoons, 8 salad forks, 8 dinner forks, 8 dinner knives and 8 steak knives. The set also includes a 5-Piece hostess set: 1 serving tablespoon, 1 pierced table spoon, 1 cold meat fork, 1 sugar spoon and 1 butter knife. This 53-piece flatware set includes a full service for twelve. Each piece is made from rust-resistant stainless steel for durability and ease of cleaning. Each piece of flatware in this set is polished to a mirror finish. The flatware in this set is completely dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great flatware set, BUT WASH WITH CARE!\\n\\nReview: I recently purchased this set, because I was in need of a flatware upgrade. This set was very much worth the money I spent. I love the feel of the utensils, and you can tell they aren't cheap based on the polish, weight, comfortable grips, etc.\\n\\nMy only complaint with this set, which is the only reason keeping me from giving it a 5-star review, is that after only one wash (I washed every utensil after opening the box to be safe), most of my utensils were left with dull spots from the water. I didn't soak them for too long, but must be water sat in spots long enough during air drying to leave unsightly marks.\\n\\nSo, I warn you, BE SURE TO HAND DRY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! This should ensure that your silverware set stays nice and shiny!\\n\\nOther than that, great set of flatware for the price.\",\n \"Product: The International Simplicity 53-Piece Flatware Set features classic lines and a brightly polished finish. This flatware set includes 8 teaspoons, 8 dinner spoons, 8 salad forks, 8 dinner forks, 8 dinner knives and 8 steak knives. The set also includes a 5-Piece hostess set: 1 serving tablespoon, 1 pierced table spoon, 1 cold meat fork, 1 sugar spoon and 1 butter knife. This 53-piece flatware set includes a full service for twelve. Each piece is made from rust-resistant stainless steel for durability and ease of cleaning. Each piece of flatware in this set is polished to a mirror finish. The flatware in this set is completely dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great flatware set, BUT WASH WITH CARE!\\n\\nReview: I recently purchased this set, because I was in need of a flatware upgrade. This set was very much worth the money I spent. I love the feel of the utensils, and you can tell they aren't cheap based on the polish, weight, comfortable grips, etc.\\n\\nMy only complaint with this set, which is the only reason keeping me from giving it a 5-star review, is that after only one wash (I washed every utensil after opening the box to be safe), most of my utensils were left with dull spots from the water. I didn't soak them for too long, but must be water sat in spots long enough during air drying to leave unsightly marks.\\n\\nSo, I warn you, BE SURE TO HAND DRY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! This should ensure that your silverware set stays nice and shiny!\\n\\nOther than that, great set of flatware for the price.\",\n \"Product: Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Range and coverage specifications are based upon test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless transmission rate and wireless coverage are not guaranteed, and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Decent for a USB adapter. Works fine with Windows 10.\\n\\nReview: Initially, thought this device was DOA. Then I remembered how much Windows 7 and Intel Skylakes seem to hate each other. So after upgrading the new PC build to Windows 10, the driver disc finally worked. After a couple days of use, I have to say I'm somewhat impressed with this device. I've had some experience with usb wifi adapters in the past, and they weren't even worth the cost of shipping. However, this adapter has pretty good range. Also, my ping on a gaming server was between 14-20, which is actually slightly better than the TP-Link PCI-E adapter that I spent twice as much on. Also, didn't have the lag spikes that I fairly regularly experience with the pci card. I have no idea how long this usb adapter will last, but for 20 bucks, if it lasts 6 months and performs as well as it has the first couple days, I'd say it's worth the purchase. The device feels fairly cheap, but it's not too bad looking. And it has 4 little rubber feet, so it won't slide around if you set it on your desk or top of your case.\",\n \"Product: Designed for sports and other active use, the affordable JVC HA-EB75 splash-proof headphones incorporate a soft rubber ear clip that fits around the outer ear to hold the earbud in place. To ensure a comfortable and secure fit, the ear clip is adjustable, with a slide mechanism that offers five different positions to adjust to different size ears. To ensure high quality sound reproduction, a 0.53-inch (13.5mm) neodymium driver in each earpiece provides powerful sound with bass boost earpieces to deliver rich audio quality. Also, the water-resistant design helps protect the headphones from the elements. The headphones come with a four-foot (1.2m) friction noise reduction cord and an iPhone -compatible plug. The JVC HA-EB75 Ear Clip headphones come in three iPod matching colors: blue, black and silver.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for the price\\n\\nReview: Great for the price. Sound quality at higher volumes isn't great, but I guess for the sake of your hearing you shouldn't be blaring them anyway. The biggest pro is how comfortably these sit in your ear. I use my Galaxy S5 while I'm at work to listen to music, and the earbuds that came with it become extremely uncomfortable after an hour or so. With these Gumy Plus buds, I can wear them for hours and never even begin feeling any discomfort in my ears. Biggest con, is the short length of the cord. I think it's 3 ft? I'm just over 6ft tall, and I can keep my phone in my pants pocket while i work and they reach my ears fine, but not much slack left. However, I'm constantly on my feet and physically active at work, and never had any tugging. If you're working out though, it could be a problem if you're tall. All in all, nice ear buds for under 8 bucks.\",\n \"Product: The Acer S220HQL Abd 21.5-Inch Widescreen LCD with LED-backlit display combines stylish ultra-thin functionality with amazing 1920 x 1080 resolution, allowing you to enjoy High-Definition entertainment in the comfort of your home. Incredible 100,000,000:1 contrast ratio and rapid 5ms response time highlight the advanced technology, but this display is earth-friendly as well. White LED technology minimizes environmental impact with up to 68% lower power consumption versus regular LCDs, great durability and mercury-free materials. The S220HQL Abd LCD also features dual inputs (VGA and DVI) for greater compatibility, a Kensington lock slot to protect your investment, and Energy Star compliance to help you save money and energy.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great monitor, fine for gaming too\\n\\nReview: This is a beautiful monitor and I love the brightness of the display. I haven't even adjusted the colors or brightness yet, as I was satisfied with it right out of the box. The monitor is super light and thus easy to pick up and move around. The stand was a piece of cake to attach; the 2 screws were already set in place all that was needed was a flathead screwdriver to secure the parts in place after connecting them. Nice feature, not having to dig around a bag of tiny screws. There are mounting points on the back if you wish to mount this display, which isn't very typical at this price level (another bonus). Shockingly, Acer even includes all the cables you need, VGA, DVI, and HDMI. I ordered an HDMI cable along with this, as I was unaware they would be included (oh well, one can't have too many HDMI cables). That right there is another great bonus for this monitor and price point. The only con to this device is its speakers, which is to be expected for most monitors under $200. The sound quality is fairly bad and tinty, so you may want headphones or external speakers for your PC. But I can't knock off a star for this, because most monitors at this price range don't have built-in speakers, and bad sound is better than no sound until I purchase some speakers for my recent pc build. The ports for your video cables are all in the back and open to get to. I've used monitors before that had the ports tucked underneath the mounting of the stand to the back that were a real pain to get to. So thanks to Acer for having common sense and ease of use in mind. So far I have played GTA 5 and Counter Strike: Global Offensive using this monitor. My experience was pleasant with no flaws. I purchased this monitor (the 24\\\") on Black Friday for only $99. I see it is now $139.99. I would honestly purchase this monitor even for the $139.99, as it is overall fantastic for this low, budget-friendly price.\",\n \"Product: To-links Archer C7 comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard - 802.11AC, 3 times faster than wireless N speeds and delivering a combined wireless data transfer rate of up to 1.75Gbps, with 1.3Gbps over 5GHz band and 450Mbps over the 2.4GHz band.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Awesome signal strength, boosted speeds, and constant, reliable connection without drops. Working well for gaming and streaming.\\n\\nReview: This router has saved my gaming life. My old Belkin would drop connection at random intervals, sometimes once or twice an hour, and even at times, once every 5 minutes. It was killing my streaming, downloading, and gaming. Also, the fastest speeds I was reaching was about 6-8 Mbps. This Archer router has improved my wifi speed, and boosted it to 65 Mbps. In the three days that I have used it, NOT A SINGLE internet disconnect. I've finally gotten to experience wifi gaming without the headache that I had grown accustomed to. And the performance seems to be unaffected by three different smartphones constantly connected, a smart tv connected, and my PC. Signal strength is also fantastic. With my old router, 3 rooms away through wood walls, I typically only had a 3 out of 4 bar connection on my PC, sometimes even only 2 bars. I've had nothing buy full signal since I began using the Archer C7. Installation was a breeze. It's easy to navigate and setup the router from your browser. The firmware is so much better than Belkin's. This was 100 bucks well spent, let me tell ya. I only wish I had purchased this a couple years ago! If you want a reliable wifi connection, and to improve your Mbps, I strongly recommend the TP Link Archer C7, if 100 dollars is within your budget.\",\n \"Product: Carbide Series Spec02 Red Led Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-02 RED LED Mid Tower Gaming Case. The SPEC-02 features an angular high-airflow front panel a huge windowed side panel and a front 120mm LED fan. Add to that our USB 3.0 and native tool-free SSD and HDD installation and you can have your killer gaming rig up and running in minutes. Most cases at this price point don\\\"t give you the combination of great looks and great features that the SPEC-02 does. Up to dual 140mm front intake fan an rear 120mm exhaust and room for massive graphics cards makes the SPEC-02 stand out among the crowd.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Looks nice, has its headaches for assembly. Does just barely fit an Evo 212 cpu cooler too.\\n\\nReview: It's not a bad looking case. Lightweight, plenty of fan mount spots, and the window is a nice touch. It was a bit of a pain in the butt screwing my fans into the case. It took some muscle. The front fan mounts though were a cinch. The hdd trays are easy to mount your hard drives to, no tools necessary for hdd. Same for the optical drive bays. My two complaints are the one side panel (the all metal one) and front panel. I couldn't even get the metal side to slide off, and gave up before I broke something. So I have a not so nice cable management going on. The front panel is a pain to snap off. And now no matter how many times I remount it, the power and reset buttons don't push in as nicely as they did prior. As for the back slots for your brackets on your pci peripherals, it took me about 10 minutes to get my gtx 960 to finally get settled in. I have also an evo 212 cpu fan and heatsink installed which does just fit fine. If your heatsink is much bigger though i don't think this case will work for your build. This was my first venture building a pc and all in all, everything went fine for the most part. If you want a bit easier set up, spend a little more money on a better case. But if you're building on a budget, this case is pretty decent. Mine didn't arrive with bent metal or broken feet like a couple other ppl's did in their reviews. And despite not allowing for very good cable management, my Core i5 6600k never gets hotter than 31 or 32 degrees Celsius, and that's even after hours of gaming.\",\n \"Product: Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Range and coverage specifications are based upon test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless transmission rate and wireless coverage are not guaranteed, and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Decent for a USB adapter. Works fine with Windows 10.\\n\\nReview: Initially, thought this device was DOA. Then I remembered how much Windows 7 and Intel Skylakes seem to hate each other. So after upgrading the new PC build to Windows 10, the driver disc finally worked. After a couple days of use, I have to say I'm somewhat impressed with this device. I've had some experience with usb wifi adapters in the past, and they weren't even worth the cost of shipping. However, this adapter has pretty good range. Also, my ping on a gaming server was between 14-20, which is actually slightly better than the TP-Link PCI-E adapter that I spent twice as much on. Also, didn't have the lag spikes that I fairly regularly experience with the pci card. I have no idea how long this usb adapter will last, but for 20 bucks, if it lasts 6 months and performs as well as it has the first couple days, I'd say it's worth the purchase. The device feels fairly cheap, but it's not too bad looking. And it has 4 little rubber feet, so it won't slide around if you set it on your desk or top of your case.\",\n \"Product: Intel i5-6600k quad-core (4 core) 3.50 Ghz processor - socket h4 lga-1151. The product is made in United States of America.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Good, fast CPU, good for gaming. Pretty good price for a new gen CPU.\\n\\nReview: I haven't had any need to OC this processor yet, as it has handled everything I've thrown at it with ease. Windows 10 boots for me in about 10 seconds. Very satisfied with the speed of this CPU, and at its price point, it is a powerful, quality processor. There were some recent concerns I read about online about how the EVO 212 CPU cooler might cause damage to the chip, but I can say I've had one in my rig from day 1, 3 months ago, and have experienced no problems from any stress on the chip. I read somewhere else that running an intense stress test with Prime95 could cause a crash or some other problem with some of the new Skylake processors. I'm just letting people know, but I don't run stupid stress tests with 3rd party software, so I can't speak about it from personal experience. All in all, my PC has been quite zippy running stock speeds with the 6600k, and with the EVO 212 cooler, I never reach temps higher than 31 C. I'm a casual gamer, mostly playing older games like Day of Defeat still, but I do have GTA V and CS:GO, and those run flawlessly.\",\n \"Product: GIGABYTE GA-B150M-D3H-GSM LGA1151/ Intel B150/ DDR4/ 2-Way CrossFireX/ SATA3&USB3.0/ M.2&SATA Express/ A&GbE/ MicroATX Motherboard\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good budget skylake build, 4 ram slots, but basically no instruction included.\\n\\nReview: Not a bad budget mother board if you want to build a skylake system. It's nice that this has 4 RAM slots, as it seems many micro atx boards, cheaper ones anyway, only offer 2 slots. The board overall is pretty nice for the price point. At 90 bucks though, I recommend waiting to buy on sale or with rebate, think I got mine for 60 bucks or so. Word of caution though to first time builders: The instruction booklet that is included is a joke. It's 2 pages long and doesn't cover anything. My Gigabyte G3 gaming board had a beautiful, lengthy manual. This board doesn't give you any details on plugging things in, and offers nothing on front panel cables. So if you are a newbie, make sure to watch some youtube vids to get yourself educated prior to beginning.\",\n \"Product: Supports 6th Generation Intel Core Processors M.2 Technology for SSD Drive Realtek ALC887 codec Audio Noise Guard GIGABYTE UEFI Dual BIOS App Center including Easy Tune and Cloud Station utilities Safer design around screw mounting holes. Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 19.3cm\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good budget Skylake Board, beginners beware though as instructions are laughably nonexistent\\n\\nReview: Great budget Skylake mobo. Biggest pro is 4 RAM slots, which is twice as many as most microATX boards around this price point. Included the I/O backplate. Assembly was simple. Comes with 2 sata cables, one od them has a 90 degree connector which may or may not install easier depending on your internal layout of your case. Includes a driver install CD as well. Biggest problem is the pathetic 2 page instruction booklet. If you're a first time builder, this will be frustrating. So I highly recommend using Youtube for tutorials to figure out where your cables go. Luckily I had some previous experience. I was just surprised, as my Gigabyte G3 Gaming board had a really nice instruction booklet with it. Anyway, for a cheap micro atx board that is compatible with new Intel Skylake cpu's and DDR4 RAM, this is a nice little mobo. I recommend getting it when it's on sale, typically 60 to 70 bucks. At full price, there may be better boards at relatively similar price point.\",\n \"Product: Images are for reference only. Please read item title carefully as the manufacturers part number is the item you will receive.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: 99 these shades aren't a bad deal. They are thick and sturdy\\n\\nReview: For $7.99 these shades aren't a bad deal. They are thick and sturdy, comfortable, and do a fantastic job of keeping the sun out of your eyes. But don't be fooled by others who compare their looks to Ray Bans. These sunglasses still look fairly cheap. However, they are a better value than most $15 or $20 pairs you would find at a Walmart or Target store. The cloth bag was a nice bonus accessory, which you would not expect such an inexpensive pair to include. If you lose sunglasses as frequently as I do, then this is a pretty decent choice for you. Overall, for the price alone and the fact that they are rather comfortable, these aren't a bad choice at all.\",\n \"Product: Just like our founder, H.D. Lee, our passion is helping can-do people do more. We are committed to designing clothing that conforms to your body, allowing you to move through life freely. We help you chase the things that bring you joy and laughter. The things that make you fearless and hopefully because your passion is what makes you unique. And what moves you, moves us. Move your Lee.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice jeans at a great price, though I think I received a pair that had been returned by another customer\\n\\nReview: I purchased these Lee Premium Select Classic Fits along with a pair of the Modern Slim Straights. I slightly prefer the look of the Modern series, but that's also a bit biased, as Slim Straights have long been my favorite style of jean. However, the Classic Fit still looks nice, fits well, and the legs aren't baggy at all, and I'm a fairly slim guy. They are comfy, stylish, and the denim feels and looks great. I would have given them a 5, but my pair arrived without tags on them, whereas the Modern Slim Straights did come with tags. So that makes me think that I received a pair that was returned by another customer. I did notice a small blemish, a small area near the bottom of a pant leg that is nearly a hole. Perhaps that would be reason they were returned? However, it doesn't bother me much, as the distressed look is stylish for jeans anyway, and it's in a spot that's only noticeable if you inspect the entire jean as I did. I'm sure this is uncommon though for others who may purchase these jeans. I still give them a 4/5.\",\n \"Product: With touchscreens growing in popularity, they can end up being the worst when it comes to dirt and debris. Between little fingerprints making their way to your mobile devices, sneezing while texting, make up smudges, oil from a slice of pizza, dust and much more, Endust for Electronics created a solution. Meet SKU 12596, touchscreen wipes! Antistatic cleaning wipes that are lightly moistened for cleaning light dirt and debris. This tub contains 70 wipes per canister for a perfect home and office solution. Apple watches are a breeze to clean. 1 wipe is perfect for a small electronic surface. Larger screens are great, but require extra wipes depending on the size and debris. People who wear foundation or powder love that it removes the debris and skin oil smudges on their portable devices. Smart TV, smart watch, smartphone, mobile devices, cell phone, tablet, touch screen monitors, touch screen laptops, and navigation systems are great for these wipes. The debris clings to the fabric on the wipe, rather than leave excess debris once your device dries. For advanced streak removal pair with an Endust for Electronics microfiber towel.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Disappointing. Poor dispenser design and wipes leave lint on screen/device\\n\\nReview: I recommend only using these wipes when you have some real grease or grime to get off your screen/device. I bought these to clean the back of my Galaxy S6 Edge+ before applying a back protector. It does dry quickly, but both wipes I tried left little bits of lint-like material on the phone. I found that extremely annoying. So it is my opinion that these wipes are best used as a pre-treatment for removing nasty grime, followed by a good microfiber electronics cloth after the screen dries (to remove any lint that the wipe may have left behind). For 5 bucks, 70 wipes is a pretty good value and they are handy to have nearby for your laptop/tv. The dispenser is terribly designed and too large. You'll likely have to pull a bunch out at once, manually tear off a wipe, and shove the excess back down into the canister. Definitely don't purchase if you're looking for a one step cleaning method, as they require a microfiber follow-up to remove their stupid lint. I'd rather use just a microfiber smooth cloth for removing dust or fingerprints than these.\",\n \"Product: Play it safe with Spigens Ultra Hybrid case for your Galaxy S6 edge+. The clear hard PC back and TPU bumper safeguard your phone from daily scratches and falls while preserving the original phone design. All phone functions stay seamlessly functional thanks to precise cutouts and covered buttons.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great snug fit, functions well, and doesn't hide phone's design\\n\\nReview: This case fits the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus very well. Nice snug fit, port openings are of good size (you should have no problem at all plugging in your charger or headphones), and none of the speaker holes are covered up. I like that the power and volume positions on the case are depressions rather than being big bumps that stick out from the phone. They line up well with the phone's buttons and the buttons maintain perfect functioning. Odds are, if you're looking at this case, you're looking to purchase it for the same reason I did, because it's clear. The Edge Plus is a gorgeous phone and I didn't want to keep its beautiful design hidden all the time (I have the Gold version). I purchased the \\\"mint\\\" trim case, and I love the color. The case doesn't extend very far at all from the front of the phone, however just enough that if you lay it screen side down on flat surface you won't have to worry about your screen contacting that surface. I give this case a 4/5 for its fit and look. It isn't going to absorb shock nearly as well as other cases, and I wouldn't want to drop my phone more than a couple feet with this case on it. One extra note: A self-adhesive back protector was also included with the case. When applying it, make sure you are centering the camera of the phone in the opening on it. That way it'll match flush with your case. I applied mine without thinking about that, so my back protector is a few millimeters too far up positioned from the case opening. If you're looking for a minimalist case that will allow the beauty of your Edge Plus to still shine through, then this will be a good match for you.\",\n \"Product: Plant Page ~ No Quarter: Jimmy Page & Robert\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Worth it just for the reinterpretations of Zep classics.\\n\\nReview: This cd is worth the 5 star rating for the amazing re-interpretations of the classic Zeppelin tunes. I'm not very fond of the Moroccan/Middle East tracks (that's not saying Page and Plant weren't great, just not my cup of tea). Others undoubtedly do or will feel the same way. But I commend the two for giving us something different mixed in with some old Zep material. Anyway, back to the Zeppelin stuff. Kashmir is magical in this performance. Plant's opening vocals and Page's opening riff send chills down my spine (in a good way). The backing orchestra is also a nice touch. I also love the folksy/acoustical versions of songs such as Nobody's Fault But Mine. And other than the BBC version of Since I've Been Loving You, this is my second favorite live recording of what has long been my favorite Zep tune. Thank You is another amazing performance on this album, and Gallow's Pole is another favorite from this recording. I really dig Plant's voice and vocals on this entire recording. Page's playing is a bit laid back on this album, but very clean and nevertheless, fantastic. This is a great addition to Zeppelin's live recordings, but it really is for someone who is a hardcore fan. Casual fans likely won't get very much enjoyment from Unledded.\",\n \"Product: Multi-Platinum band Everclear return with their eight new album, and their first in six years, Invisible Stars. Frontman Art Alexakis says Invisible Stars is a record that wanted to be made, as opposed to a record that I wanted to make. This is a collection of songs that wouldn't leave me alone. They are full of melody, big guitars, sarcasm, humor and a firm eye on the light at the end of the tunnel, walking the line between sounding like a classic Everclear album of the late 1990's and a contemporary rock record. This is a record I have been waiting to make my whole life. The album boasts 12 exciting new tracks, from album opener Tiger In A Burning tree, to Be Careful What You Ask For to Santa Ana Wind through to the end with Promenade. Invisible Stars is a thematic collection of songs from the perspective of someone who has ridden the rollercoaster, and has got back in line. Everclear, like its charismatic front man, has grown up a bit, and at the same time, Everclear (again, like Art) refuses to grow up and play nice.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Return To Form!\\n\\nReview: Invisible Stars finds Art and the gang in a true return to form! This sounds like the old school Everclear we all loved. Overall, much better than the band's last release, Welcome to the Drama Club. Despite being at least the second reincarnation of Everclear, the band as a whole sounds great, just as good as the original line up. Art's voice sounds great on all the tracks, and doesn't disappoint. Simple music can still be great music, as Everclear has always proven.\\n\\nBest Tracks: Jackie Robinson, Be Careful What You Ask For, Falling In a Good Way, Santa Ana Winds, Promenade and I Am Better Without You.\\n\\nI don't understand all the hate for Be Careful What You Wish For. Repetition only helps to make a song even catchier. It has the sound of top 40 alt track. And Tiger In a Burning Tree is a good short opener. I only wish it had been longer than 1:40.\\n\\nOnly complaint about this album, is it clocks in at under 40 minutes. But there are no fillers, so I guess it's a good trade for a short album.\\n\\nAnyway, Everclear is back, and as strong as ever!\\n\\nIf you love Everclear, buy this album!\",\n \"Product: Bombastic, hard-driving, generation-spanning rock n roll with instantly memorable, sharp-as-hell hooks propel Everclears new studio album, Black Is The New Black. Muscular but melodic, this is the sound of a band driven and united by singular, intense purpose. At an average of three-minutes each, the songs rip forward with palpable swagger, supercharged by a mix of autobiographical exorcism and narrative storytelling, from the gut and throat of Everclears singer, guitarist, co-founder and songwriter - Art Alexakis. Black Is The New Black is a diverse and timeless sounding collection, without ballads and without nostalgia. This is a heavy guitar record.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Everclear Returns With Solid Rock Album\\n\\nReview: Though the band began losing popularity after Songs From An American Movie Vol. 2, along with the original lineup dissolving after the poor marketing and decreased sales of Slow Motion Daydream, Everclear's never put out a bad album, even after Art continued on with new members (in my opinion). Their sound did change, but new minds and aging will do that. Invisible Stars was a great album, however it lacked that edginess that the old-school fans appreciate. However, this time around, we have a solid, hard rocking release with Black is the New Black. Art's lyrics are top notch, and the band sounds fantastic musically. It is a hard, guitar driven rock record. The themes of its songs are relate-able to both the individual and to our society. I'm fully satisfied with the band's latest attempt, and I can say I wasn't let down one bit by pre-ordering the album. Unlike many 90's rock bands that are still putting out some new music, Everclear's at the top of their game here. If you're a fan of the band, you can't go wrong grabbing a copy of Black is the New Black. If you passed on their last record because it wasn't \\\"hard\\\" enough for you, then you definitely should give this one a chance. 4.5/5\",\n \"Product: TRAIN - DOES LED ZEPPELIN II - VINYL\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good modern take on Zep classics, though lacks the punch of the original\\n\\nReview: Okay boys and girls, here's an honest to goodness review of Train Does Zep II. Is Train's interpretation if this Zeppelin classic as \\\"hard rock\\\" as Zep's original recording (def one of Zep's hardest albums)? No. It's a bit toned down, and more along the lines of Train rock. That said, they play the songs pretty close to the originals without a lot of their own flavor added, which is for me, kind of the biggest disappointment as I do enjoy Train. I could've lived with the covers being less hard rock if they felt more like Train songs than Zep songs. Anyway, in that regard, the album picks up near the end of the opening track. For most of Whole Lotta Love, it felt a little weak. It's an in your face guitar riff driven tune, and here it felt that the guitar was a bit too gentle until the end where it did pick up. I felt the Train album really comes along and reaches a high point at track 3, The Lemon Song. This cover was top notch stuff, full blown bluesy hard rock. Heartbreaker and Living Loving Maid were quite good as well. Ramble On was pretty good. Moby Dick wasn't up to par with Zep's, but no one thought it would be. Still a decent groove though. Finally was Bring it On Home. One of the weaker tracks on the album for sure. Pat's voice doesn't offer as much of that rough, raw, bluesy Plant swag. Overall, I give the album a 3.5. There's some great stuff here. Moby Dick, Bring it on Home, Whole Lotta Love, and Thank You were the weaker tracks on this album, while the remaining ones were quite fantasic. However, that's an opinion voiced by a person whose favorite band is Zeppelin. I do love Train though. If you're more of a Train fan, then you won't notice so much to be disappointed at all. In fact, I think most Train fans will love this album if you aren't expecting Hey Soul Sister type pop. But you would be an idiot to expect pop from a Zeppelin cover!\",\n \"Product: The Vegas Years is a compilation of cover songs by American Alterna-Rock band Everclear. Several of the tracks are new for this release, including \\\"Rich Girl\\\" and \\\"Kicks\\\". While \\\"Our Lips Are Sealed\\\" was originally recorded (and issued) in 1997, the version included on The Vegas Years is a newly-remixed version, featuring new guitar and keyboard parts supplied by current Everclear members Davey French and Josh Crawley. The album also features two live performances: \\\"Brown Eyed Girl\\\", which the band recorded in studio form for Learning How to Smile, and \\\"867-5309/Jenny\\\", which became a regular show-closer for the band in 2004. The album features tracks recorded throughout the band's career, including a few tracks that were previously released as B-sides. 15 tracks. Capitol. 2008.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: 5 stars for a great cover album!\\n\\nReview: Listen, these are cover tracks. So take it for what it's worth. These covers are for the most part, amazing. Who would've thought that a band full of dudes could pull of the Go-Go's classic \\\"Our Lips Are Sealed?\\\" I almost like this version more than the original itself. Another great one is \\\"American Girl\\\". I love Tom Petty, but I might enjoy this cover even more than his original, which is one of my favorite Petty tracks. I'm not going to review every track, but these are all either good to great. And these tracks are all recorded from the older Everclear, the one we love most. So, not only are we listening to some great songs, but even better, they're sang by Art and the ol' gang. And for those of us who have seen Everclear in person in the past few years, can appreciate the final track, a live version of Jenny. You almost feel like you're back at the show rocking out.\\n\\nThis might be the last good album we ever get from Everclear, so buy it and cherish it!\",\n \"Product: Recorded Live October 15th, 2010 in Seattle, WA at the Historic Columbia City Theatre\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: MUST-OWN CD FOR ANY EVERCLEAR FAN!\\n\\nReview: I had somewhat low expectations when purchasing this CD, but it was cheap for a new copy, I figured it was worth the risk. Well, I was quite pleasantly surprised. This is Everclear's first, and only, live record, recorded in 2010 in Seattle, WA. Art's voice actually sounded pretty good in this recording, and the sound quality overall is much better than that of a couple other \\\"Extended Versions\\\" I've purchased in the past. The band sounds great, (the back-up vocals aren't as strong as the original lineup), however, the instrumental parts are quite good. There are some nice riffs, and these guys jammed very well together.\\n\\nAll in all, every track is pretty strong. I was blown away by AM Radio. I didn't think it'd translate well live on a record, but this version really rocked. Heroin Girl had that old-school Everclear gritty feeling to it, and was another pleasant surprise.\\n\\nBottom line, this is the strongest effort from the new Everclear lineup I've heard yet. Far superior to their studio album from last year, which I thought was a very weak effort. Gives me hope that this summer's new album of all new material is going to be some great stuff.\",\n \"Product: The Aurabeam Economy Replacement Lamp for with Housing for Mitsubishi 915P061010 is a high quality and economic solution, the brightest and high image quality at an affordable price. Do you have an issue or question regarding the lamp or the compatibility of your device? Please Email us, our customer care staff is here to help you. This part is also compatible with the following models: WD-65C8, WD-65835, WD-73C8, WD-73835, WD-60C9, WD-60737, WD-65C9, WD-65737, WD-65837, WD-73C9, WD-73737, WD-73837, WD-82737, WD-82837, WD-60736, WD-60735, WD-60C8, WD-62530, WD-65735, WD-65736, WD-73735, WD-73736, WD-73734.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great replacement lamp at an even greater price!\\n\\nReview: I ordered this for my dad, who owns a 60\\\" Mitsubishi DLP television. It's very easy to install, only takes a couple minutes. And the picture is as bright, if not brighter, than I can recall it ever being. So far, so good.\\n\\nThe only thing better than this lamp's performance, is the price. This is the cheapest, RELIABLE, lamp I could find anywhere. Very satisfied with this product. I highly recommend anyone in need of a replacement lamp, to order this one in confidence!\\n\\nEDIT: June 13, 2013\\n\\nOkay, the lamp is already becoming very dim now and showing signs it'll need replaced very soon. Only had it for about 5 months, no way it's lasted as long as 6000 hrs/1 yr as described! :(\",\n \"Product: Did you know the Horseradish plant is also known as Sting-Nose (Aromotacia Austicana). Horseradish is a member of the mustard family and is cultivated for its thick, fleshy white root. They grow large leafy foliage, reaching 18 inches wide and 24 inches tall. Horseradish has the power to \\\"sting your nose\\\". The aroma and bite is unnoticeable until it is grated or ground. When the root is grated and crushed, volatile oils (sothiocyanates) are released and with this bring the sting and heat that horseradish is known for. Actually Horseradish leaves are edible. However it is grown for its root. When the root is harvested and graded it is ready to use in many recipes and meat dishes. Horseradish ranks in the top five easiest-to-grow food plants.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: They didn't look like the greatest textbook roots by any means\\n\\nReview: I received 2 individual roots. One was a chunky root that was kind of Y-shaped, with 3 or so bulbous growths on the top. The other root was split all the way down the middle, kind of halved I would say, vertically. They didn't look like the greatest textbook roots by any means. I just planted them today, so if they do happen to grow and produce, I will update my review and increase my rating. By the time I got them planted, the roots were feeling pretty soft, and even had a little greenish mold growing in spots. I tried to rub off the mold before potting. I'm hoping the warm temperature they were exposed to between shipping and potting time hasn't harmed them too much. I would recommend hand-selecting fresh roots from a farmer's market or whole foods store if you have that option available, before deciding to purchase online.\",\n \"Product: This is a 60 watt soldering station. Features: ESD Safe Long Life Ceramic heat Element Removable tip design Temperature range 200-480 C (392-897 F) 110 V AC Package content: 496 station with iron, Iron stand with Solder Spool holder and sponge. Solder is not included with this item\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fantastic station for the price\\n\\nReview: Fantastic station for the price. My only complaint would be that the small plastic point that holds the sponge tray in place, which was already bent and broke off while I was assembling the unit. Really not a big deal though, as the tray stays in place without the plastic tip. I would recommend ordering a chisel tip that will fit the iron as well. The conical tip that it comes with isn't going to make your life any easier for soldering components to PCB's. The tip itself does work well, it's just a chisel tip over conical is better for my intended uses of the iron. The iron heats up quickly and has no trouble at all melting the solder. I'd highly recommend this station for any beginner electronics hobbyist. Just remember to get yourself a chisel tip if you're planning to do circuit board work.\",\n \"Product: Set Includes: 3-pc. slotted bits: 1, 1.5, 2.5 mm 4-pc. Phillips bits: #000, #00, #0, #1 3-pc. long-reach Phillips bits: #0 x 3 in., #1 x 3 in., #2 x 3 in. 3-pc. star bits: T3, T4, T5 6-pc. tamper-resistant star bits: TR6, TR7, TR8, TR9, TR10, TR15 2-pc. long-reach tamper-resistant star bits: TR6 x 3 in., TR8 x 3 in. 2-pc. tri-wing bits: 0, 1 3-pc. pentalobe bits: 0.8, 1.2, 1.5 mm 4-pc. triangle bits: 18, 20, 23, 27 3-pc. hex bits: 1.3, 1.5, 2 mm 5-pc. nut driver bits: 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 6.5 mm (1/4 in.) 1-pc. aluminum screwdriver 1-pc. ESD-safe tweezers 1-pc. flexible metal spudger 1-pc. nylon spudger/probe 1-pc. 3-corner spudger 1-pc. suction cup: 35 mm 1-pc. magnetic parts mat 1-pc. zipper case\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great little tool set.\\n\\nReview: Awesome little tool set for electronic repairs. The case is definitely a nice touch. It's a soft nylon case that zips up. No cheap plastic case that's going to explode if dropped. The tips are all well machined, no cruddy cuts like you would find in a budget, generic Chinese brand. You get a ton of different tips, tri wings for Apple products or gameboy repairs, triangle, pentalobe, nut, star, a few hex (definitely recommend getting a multi hand tool for additional hex, T bits though if you don't already have one), and then a few sizes of your small typical flat and phillips. Also, you get a small suction cup for screen removal of smart phones (might work for laptop screens too though it's a tad small) as well as a three corner plastic spudger that looks like a deformed over sized guitar pick (but thicker). The magnetic mat looks like a refrigerator magnet and would be most helpful for holding small screws (though mine doesn't seem to be magnetic at all! Which is also the only con to this set, but hey, I didn't even know it was in this set until I opened it). For 20 bucks, this is imo, the best little electronics repair kit that money can buy. And the magnetic driver is also a nice plus for those tiny screws you don't want to be dropping everywhere.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":27,"string":"27"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1460,"string":"1,460"}}},{"rowIdx":1461,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"AR65QBP053S9L"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"ASIA PHOENIX\". The summary of the review text is \"Asia back like they never left\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This offering from the 80's supergroup Asia picks up exactly where this lineup of the group left off, but progressing slightly to a more progressive sound (pardon the pun) than that on 'Alpha'. Alpha, their sophmore effort, spelled the first change in the band's material toward more mainstream themes. Their 3rd album, Astra, attempted an even more commercial sound than what was produced on the first 2 albums but lost a lot of the group's appeal.\n\nPhoenix takes the more commercial lyrical leanings of the second album, Alpha and combines them with occasional samplings of the more progressive sounds that Geoff Downes incorporated into the third incarnation of the group. That incarnation used a vocalist named John Payne and the results were really spectacular on the albums Arena and Aura. Geoff Downes's keyboard style hasn't changed one bit, but bringing Steve Howe and the rest of the gang back have changed the sound to that of Alpha. This is somewhat a good thing, although I miss the sound of John Payne's voice.\n\nMy personal favorite album that Asia ever produced in any lineup is \"Arena\". That album was created by the 3rd incarnation of the group, which included Geoff Downes (keyboards) and John Payne on vocals as the core members. John Payne has a voice that is 100% more powerful and distictive than John Wetton's.\n\nThe content of Phoenix will please old fans maybe fans of their later material as well. Perhaps the original lineup augmented by John Payne would bring an ideal sound that would please fans of old and new Asia alike. Phoenix does not measure up to the original Asia debut album, but is better than the 2nd offering, 'Alpha'. Recommended more for hardcore fans. If you are a casual fan, you should start with the remastered Anthologia as it contains all of the songs from their first 3 albums plus B-sides and other rarities from the era, all in remastered format."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This offering from the 80's supergroup Asia picks up exactly where this lineup of the group left off, but progressing slightly to a more progressive sound (pardon the pun) than that on 'Alpha'. Alpha, their sophmore effort, spelled the first change in the band's material toward more mainstream themes. Their 3rd album, Astra, attempted an even more commercial sound than what was produced on the first 2 albums but lost a lot of the group's appeal.\n\nPhoenix takes the more commercial lyrical leanings of the second album, Alpha and combines them with occasional samplings of the more progressive sounds that Geoff Downes incorporated into the third incarnation of the group. That incarnation used a vocalist named John Payne and the results were really spectacular on the albums Arena and Aura. Geoff Downes's keyboard style hasn't changed one bit, but bringing Steve Howe and the rest of the gang back have changed the sound to that of Alpha. This is somewhat a good thing, although I miss the sound of John Payne's voice.\n\nMy personal favorite album that Asia ever produced in any lineup is \"Arena\". That album was created by the 3rd incarnation of the group, which included Geoff Downes (keyboards) and John Payne on vocals as the core members. John Payne has a voice that is 100% more powerful and distictive than John Wetton's.\n\nThe content of Phoenix will please old fans maybe fans of their later material as well. Perhaps the original lineup augmented by John Payne would bring an ideal sound that would please fans of old and new Asia alike. Phoenix does not measure up to the original Asia debut album, but is better than the 2nd offering, 'Alpha'. Recommended more for hardcore fans. If you are a casual fan, you should start with the remastered Anthologia as it contains all of the songs from their first 3 albums plus B-sides and other rarities from the era, all in remastered format."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: This CD is an out of print collectible! A Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Ultradisc II, limited edition 24-karat gold plated. Catalog #UDCD 551. Sealed with the wrap over card. There is a drill hole through the top right corner of the case and booklet.Track Listing:1. Refugee2. Here Comes My Girl3. Even The Losers4. Shadow Of A Doubt (A Complex Kid)5. Century City6. Don't Do Me Like That7. You Tell Me8. What Are You Doin' In My Life?9. Louisiana Rain\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: DAMN! (MoFi Gold CD)\n\nReview: This is absolutely the best album that Tom Petty ever made. It is good all the way through and it solidifies the sound that he and the Heartbreakers were working towards on their first two albums. It's simple, bluesy, country-rock, pop with New Wave flourishes, at its finest. I never listened to any of Tom Petty's albums before this, though I liked most of his singles. The remastering on this deluxe version is fantastic and all the extras are worth the extra money as is usually the case with the deluxe package series. Here we have 4 radio staples, not just hits, staples; and count them again, 4! The rest of the songs are not only listenable but compete with the hits very well, rounding off this album nicely. This band puts the pro in professional and after listening to this I went and bought most of their albums. I have not been disappointed yet. I'm not a huge fan of the Dylanesque Tom Petty vocals, but after getting used to it I like him better. Everything from the lyrics to the simplicity of the writing really comes together on this album and it flows like the best of them. His next album, HARD PROMISES, is also very good and considered one of his many masterpieces, but it doesn't have the same flow of DTT. If you like blues, hard rock, eighties rock/pop then this is for you. You'll be reaching for the others in no time.\n\nDELUXE EDITION Remastering is only slightly better than the previous 2001 version but the extra tracks more than make up for that. Of the extra tracks, barring demos and alternate versions, only SOMETHIN' ELSE is a throwaway. The rest of the extras are just as good as the original material and are written in the same style. They would've fit on the original album very neatly. The only difference, and the reason that they were probably not included, is that they're mid-tempo numbers. The original release of this album was a high-energy affair and putting those songs on there would've slowed it down. (Not to mention the time constraints of vinyl)\n\nMoFi GOLD CD The sound on this is really incredible. These MoFi releases really fool me at first. They don't sound as bright or punchy as remastered versions but after I listen for a little while I hear that sweet midrange and the immensely improved dynamics and I have to smile. I can hear the lead guitar up front where it belongs and the drums and bass rumbling together in the background. I also hear Tom's rhythm guitar filling out the middle spaces like it should. The voice is crisp and clear and sounds like Tom's sitting right in the middle of the band (which he probably was). You can turn this up and it doesn't pound you mercilessly. Clarity and definition all the way.","Product: Tracks: Discotheque 5:21 / Do You Feel Loved 5:09 / Mofo 5:49 / If God Will Send His Angels 5:25 / Staring At The Sun 4:39 / Last Night On Earth 4:48 / Gone 4:29 / Miami 4:55 / The Playboy Mansion 4:42 / If You Wear That Velvet Dress 5:18 / Please 5:05 / Wake Up Dead Man 4:52\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Underrated Gem From U2\n\nReview: This much-maligned album from U2 was relatively unsuccessful. It only sold to platinum X1 status, had hit singles that fizzled and no nods from the Grammys. It marks a self-conscious reinvention of a band that reinvented reinvention with their 1991 smash-powerhouse Achtung Baby. Here they try to do the same thing that they did on that album but less successfully. They reinvent themselves to include techno in their sound and they give their music a more danceable approach.\n\nIn one case, the ballad If God Would Send His Angels, the techno electronica thrown in ruins the song. In other songs we get a \"the world is going to end while we're out here having fun\" message. This should've been a fun, carefree album with less rant and more rave (as in rave party). It is still a great album, but in this case, U2's need to save the world backfires. Long-time fans don't know whether to love it or leave it and casual fans miss it altogether for the lack of hits. It's more of an acquired taste but once you're open to whatever it brings, it unloads some of the best songs of their career. Highlights:\n\nDiscotheque\nDo You Feel Loved\nMofo (Yes, a U2 song)\nStaring At The Sun\nLast Night On Earth\nGone\nPlease\n\nThis is not on par with Achtung Baby in terms of quality, but with 7 songs as highlights, this would've been a monster hit in the old days. I wouldn't recommend it for casual fans or the uninitiated, but for old fans and fans of art-rock in general, it's an exceptional album that grows on you with time.","Product: SCORPIONS - ANIMAL MAGNETISM - CD\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Not A Classic Scorps Album\n\nReview: The scorpions have 2 phases in their careers. The 2 eras are personified by their lead guitarists at the time. The Uli Roth era and the Mathias Jabs era. The early Roth days have them sounding more like a Hendrix/Zepellin hybrid while the Jabs era was when they became 80s metal icons. Released in 1980, this record clearly belongs in the 2nd camp. Jabs had just joined the band on the album Lovedrive, which came before this. On this one you can hear difficulties in the band gelling together. Lovedrive is head and shoulders above this album but the lead guitar duties on that album were shared by Jabs, rhythm guitarist Rudy Schenker and Rudy's brother, legendary guitarist Michael Schenker.\n\nAnimal Magnetism still managed to give the band some concert staples in The Zoo and Don't Make No Promises (Your Body Can't Keep). Make It Real is also one of the best songs that the band ever recorded. The rest of the album lags. The ballad, Lady Starlight, is the last saving grace of an otherwise lukewarm album. If you like the metal sound of the Scorpions in the 80s then get Blackout, Lovedrive, Love At First Sting or Crazy World. Any of those are sure to please.","Product: SCORPIONS BLACKOUT MERCURY 818885-2 SEALED CD BOX 9 /10\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This Is The Best Of the Scorpions 80s Output Hands Down.\n\nReview: This is my favorite 80s metal Scorpions album. Starting with 1979s Lovedrive, 2 albums before this, they changed their sound into what we find here and what they are remembered for most. Although not their best-selling album, I believe that honor goes to 1990s Crazy World, this is their hardest-rocking, most consistent 80s album.\n\nIt was created under a lot of pressure, with the drummer suffering from complications from alcoholism and the singer Klaus Meine was just recovering from vocal chord surgery. In spite of these problems they delivered a 10 of a metal album. All the songs are highlights and at least the first 3 tracks are concert staples as well as hit singles. Scorpions fans or fans of 80s metal can't go wrong with this one.\n\nHighly Recommended","Product: Rush - 2112 - Cd\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: 4 1/2 Stars for Rush's Futuristic Breakthrough Album\n\nReview: This album launched Rush as premier Progressive Rock masters. It also established a string of gold and platinum successes that has not been broken yet. This album rocks out with a very melodic and catchy songwriting ethic that is maintained throughout the album. There are some lulls here and there, but for the most part this is art-rock at its most grand and accessible best. The 20 minute-plus 2112 suite is a deservedly classic piece in the group's repertoire. The band dressed in ceremonial robes during the 2112 tour and played while Geddy Lee would snarl \"We are the priests of the temples of Syrinx\"!! That must've been an awesome concert! We also have A Passage To Bangkok, an ode to all the variations of pot that one can sample if you travel around the world looking for it. The production on this album is second only to MOVING PICTURES. Both albums sound crisp, clean and poundingly heavy. It's not only one of Rush's best albums, but a seminal album in progressive rock as a whole. Many a musician would list this as an influence since its release. HIGHLY recommended.\n\nThe best version of this album to get is in the new Sector remaster series. This album always had a great sound, but that version proves itself on headphones to be the clearest that this humble reviewer has heard. Great album to start a Rush collection.\n\nMy favorite Rush albums follow in order from best to least:\n\nMOVING PICTURES\nPERMANENT WAVES\nCOUNTERPARTS\n2112\n\nThe rest of their albums vary greatly in both style and quality. They all have great moments but can all easily take 5th place. HOLD YOUR FIRE and PRESTO are probably the worst of the bunch and are best saved for last if you want to explore this great band. I would rank the rest of the albums as follows, but this list changes often with my mood:\n\n4 stars\nGRACE UNDER PRESSURE\nSIGNALS\nROLL THE BONES\nTEST FOR ECHO\nPOWER WINDOWS\n\n3 1/2 stars\nVAPOR TRAILS\nA FAREWELL TO KINGS\nHEMISPHERES\nFLY BY NIGHT\nCARESS OF STEEL\nSNAKES AND ARROWS\n\n3 stars\nRUSH\nHOLD YOUR FIRE\nPRESTO\n\nHappy hunting!","Product: NEW Combo BLUWAVS CD and FLAC FILE\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: More like 3 and one half stars\n\nReview: This album has some great moments on it, but it has a tendency to meander in psychedelia at times. It is a long time PT fan favorite, but personally I like some of the other offerings better. Standout tracks include:\n\nSignify\nSleep of no Dreaming\nWaiting Phase One\nSever\nDark Matter\nWake As Gun I\nSmiling Not Smiling\n\nThe rest of the tracks have a tendency to ramble a little too much in electronica. Still, it is a great listen and grows on you through repeated listens. PTs first album where they are functioning as a unit instead of Stephen Wilson manning all of the controls. The tracks mentioned above will definitely appeal upon first listen and make newcomers to PT want to explore more of this extraordinary group's catalog. Make sure you get the remastered special edition if you decide to buy this. It has superior sound quality.","Product: Be sure to check out our other deals on, Rare and Hard to find jazz and rock cds !!!\n*********please note that this box set has been throughly inspected for quality before shipping\nTHERE ARE NO RETURNS ON BOX SETS!!!**************\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Most Underrated Pink Floyd Album\n\nReview: This album is the Floyd's most underrated masterpiece from the 70's. It is just as good as the rest of their post 1970 releases and better than anything after The Wall, but not as well known or loved. Nevertheless, if you like this band, in this album you will find some of their most creepy, artsy, heavy music. Cynical to the bone and no fluff, this is Pink Floyd at their best. All of the songs are classics, but as with any Floyd album, the songs are best listened to together for a full \"album\" experience. Here Roger Waters wrote some of his most insightful lyrics and the band as a whole produces some of their most poignant imagery to fit those lyrics. The only problem with the album is that it is made of 2 very short intro/outro acoustic bookends (Pigs on the Wing) and 3 very long songs for the main body of the album. The long songs made culling a single very difficult and thus the popularity of the album suffered for lack of radio airplay. The shortest of the main songs is Sheep, clocking in at 10:18. This makes for a greater commitment needed on the part of the listener, but as with other PF releases, repeated listens become more and more rewarding. In my opinion this is just as good as Dark Side Of The Moon, (albeit more cynical), Wish You Were Here, and The Wall. It's just a different listen. If you love art rock, progressive rock or just intelligent, politically insightful music, you must get this.\n\nI recently bought the new discovery series release of this album and I have to say that I'm disappointed. I previously owned the 1992 remaster of this disc and I don't hear a huge difference between the two. There is some higher degree of clarity for the 2011 release, but it isn't the jump that I expected from 1992 to 2011. I can usually notice a big difference when I get a good remaster. The difference from the original masters to the remastered versions of early Marillion comes to mind. I noticed only a very small difference in the bit rate that resulted from ripping this cd to my computer. Usually the bit rate changes more with better remasters.\n\nI use the Windows media lossless setting. If you rip a cd at the highest possible fidelity and you use an unremastered cd first and then a remastered cd you will get a higher bit rate on the remastered cd because the increased headroom of the sound of the remaster should require a higher bit rate to accommodate. Remasters will typically have a bit rate of 900 or higher. The bit rate will also change if you set the rip setting to a lower resolution, but if you compare ripped cds at the same resolution, remastered cds usually have a higher bit rate than older cds. Usually the bit rate goes over 1 Mbps with good remasters. This is just a rule of thumb, since the bit rate can also be affected by dynamics of songs. Softer songs will have a lower overhead for the recording process and won't need as high of a bit rate to sound good, but you will find that most of the time it applies.\n\nThe best way to tell the difference is to just listen to both versions. When I do that I listen to one song off of the old master first and add the new remastered song to the playlist to compare them one right after the other. This is the best way to do this because you don't have a waiting time in between listens while you change cd's in a conventional cd player.\n\nI still love this album and highly recommend it, but the remaster didn't really do it for me. Maybe some of the other remasters are better. Dark Side Of The Moon was remastered in 5.1, so I'm hoping that maybe that will have a greater impact on the cd as well. (Not because the cd would benefit from the 5.1 mastering, but because they might do a more comprehensive remastering job when planning for a 5.1 transfer and also because DSOTM is such a seminal album that it might receive a little more TLC). If you're happy with your old remaster, I don't recommend spending extra money. I also like the cover art and booklet of the previous release much better. They more closely resemble the original.\n\nAs a side note, if you want to save some money, you can get this at Best Buy for $11.99 (In California), although someone told me that Best Buy in other parts of the country has it for 9.99.","Product: Billy Joel ~ Glass Houses [Remaster] [Ecd]\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Music 3.5 Stars/5 Stars MoFi SACD\n\nReview: MUSIC: This was a slight departure for Joel from his previous, excellent, jazz-inflected album; 52nd street. He made this with a more rock/pop sound as evident in You May Be Right, Sometimes A Fantasy and It's Still Rock and Roll to Me. The first half of the album is classic Billy Joel and stands up to the best of his material. The second half is not as memorable and some of the songs barely qualify as filler. From that half, C'Etait Toi (You Were The One) and Through The Long Night are the winners. Overall, GLASS HOUSES is enjoyable Billy Joel but not as consistent as his earlier works; still, 7 excellent tracks out of a total of 10 songs is better than most artists and muster.\n\nSACD: As is usual with most MoFi releases, this has the cleanest, richest sound of any remaster out there. Excellent dynamics and separation give the music depth and life without making it sound artificial but most audiophiles already know that. This goes for both the SACD and the Redbook layers.","Product: 22 Bit SBM Digital Re-Master of the original 8 tracks plus bonus track not available on the original album. TRACKS: 1. Bark At The Moon 2. You're No Different 3. Now You See It(Now You Don't) 4. Rock 'N' Roll Rebel 5. Centre Of Eternity 6. So Tired 7. Slow Down 8. Waiting For Darkness BONUS TRACK - Spiders In The Night\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Ozzy At A Low Point with 2 and 1/2 stars\n\nReview: This album is mostly average to weak songs from Ozzy Osbourne. It came after the tragic loss of Randy Rhoads and the change of quality in the music is evident. Most fans of this kind of music won't be very discriminating, so if you're into 80s pop/metal you will probably love this. It's not without it's moments and new guitarist Jake E Lee is no Randy but steps up to the plate nicely. The title song is among Ozzy's best ever and the ballad You're No Different is pretty good as well. The rest is pretty formulaic and could've been produced by any number of 80s metal bands. Centre of Eternity is an attempt to revive the organ intro of Mr Crowley and follow it with a Black Sabbath riff-jam. Waiting For Darkness is close to a decent Ozzy song but doesn't stand well against any of his classics from his first 2 albums. I recommend this for hardcore Ozzy fans or fans of 80s metal. For a better sample of what Ozzy is famous for get Blizzard of Oz, Diary of a Madman or No More Tears.","Product: Guitarist Tommy Shaw joined Styx in time for this 1976, helping the band begin the rise that would soon take them to the top. The album was a hit and Mademoiselle went Top 40; it joins Put Me On; Crystal Ball; This Old Man , and more theatrical pop!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: SHM Version the best out there.\n\nReview: Styx's 1976 offering is unique in many ways. It was the first album where Tommy Shaw contributed to songwriting. Shaw had already joined the band before recording this album to tour for the previous record EQUINOX. On CRYSTAL BALL they continued the art-rock aesthetic that they had always followed, but Shaw contributed a new organic feel that had not been present before and also brought in a rock factor that rivaled JY (the other lead guitarist/singer). The title song is a prime example of this and one of the band's best songs ever. Shaw is a natural when it comes to creating melodies and acoustic arrangements. He is a well-above average singer and lead guitar player too. He also contributed the two hits on this album; Mademoiselle and Crystal Ball. They're both catchy and at the same time artsy. Check out the Ahhh, Tsss, sounds on This Old Man. It's a song about DeYoung's (Founding member/keyboardist/lead vocalist) father and the sounds are a reference to printing presses (his father owned a print shop). This was the thing about Styx that was so appealing. They were creative, they rocked, they wrote catchy melodies and the songs were never boring. (Unless you're not into the artsy sort of thing). They were a true progressive rock fusion band and one of the best to combine prog with pop. Dennis DeYoung was a music major and the musical director for the band. He is famed for being a control freak, but if you listen to all of Styx albums from STYX I and on; if you listen to the songs written by DeYoung, it becomes clear that he was the main architect of the Styx sound. He was not greater than the sum of their parts, but his style is the one the prevailed and carried on through their best work. Of course the rest of the band also contributed greatly, but I'm talking about the underlying style that is Styx. This album is hugely underrated, and although\nbombastic and sometimes silly (Put Me On), these were the things that were a big part of the Styx charm. They were many times called America's answer to Queen. I don't think that it was a conscious effort on their part but in many ways it is correct.\n\nSHM Mastering\nThis version of CRYSTAL BALL is the best that I've heard. It's much better than the 2006 BGO remaster. It's fuller, clearer and there's more midrange. The sounds are overall bigger. The only drawback is that it's a little loud but not excessively. There's also better instrument separation. The packaging on these SHM editions is impeccable. Very nice.","Product: Songs Include : DISC # 1 : Your Starter For / Tonight / One Horse Town / Chameleon / Boogie Pilgrim / Cage The Songbird / Crazy Water / Shoulder Holster / DISC # 2 : Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word / Out Of The Blue / Between Seventeen And Twenty / The Wide Eyed And Laughing / Someone's Final Song / Where's The Shoorah / If There's A God In Heaven - What's He Waiting For / Idol / Theme From A Non Existent TV Series / Bite Your Lip - Get Up And Dance\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Japanese Remaster has exceptional sound 4.5 stars for music\n\nReview: THE MUSIC\nThis Elton John album has been called moody and introspective. Although this is true to an extent, it is unfair to make that generalization. There are many styles that are used throughout, and it would be more accurate to call it eclectic. This was the first album that EJ released after starting his own Rocket record label. This gave him a lot of artistic freedom and he ran with it. There are several classical-and-jazz tinged instrumentals. These serve to give the album a feeling of cohesion in a pseudo-conceptual way. The styles that predominate are jazz and lounge. That gives the album less immediacy than its poppier predecessors. The artistic freedom that EJ gets with owning the label that launched this album also resulted in some long compositions such as Tonight and Bite Your Lip (Get Up And Dance). On the average, all of the songs are longer than what John usually gives us. Song length also contributes to making this an acquired taste. It is not as immediate as the material that John produced prior to this offering. For those of us willing to listen and understand what EJ was doing with this album, it is a very rewarding listen. The country influences of his earlier albums are very diluted and replaced by jazz and classical influences which are brought to the forefront. Classical and jazz are generally not present as much in pop music; from the 70's or otherwise. If you like Elton John, you are likely to really enjoy this album if you accept that there will be no Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting), or Bennie and The Jets. Instead, it is most similar to his eponymous debut but with less of the melodrama of that album.\n\nI recommend Elton John's albums in the following order, from best to least (These are all the ones I own)\nGOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD\nTUMBLEWEED CONNECTION\nCAPTAIN FANTASTIC AND THE BROWN DIRT COWBOY\nBLUE MOVES\nDON'T SHOOT ME I'M ONLY THE PIANO PLAYER\nHONKEY CHATEAU\nMADMAN ACROSS THE WATER\nTOO LOW FOR ZERO\nROCK OF THE WESTIES\nTHE FOX\n\nThe albums above are mandatory for an EJ collection, the following are all good to varying degrees but I like them in this order:\nBREAKING HEARTS\nTHE CAPTAIN AND THE KID\n21 AT 33\nREG STRIKES BACK\nTHE ONE\nCARIBOU\nELTON JOHN\nSONGS FROM THE WEST COAST\nJUMP UP!\n\n2013 Japanese SHM CD\nThe sound quality of the 2013 Japanese SHM version is outstanding. It is as clear as the EJ SACDs, which are some of the best SACDs out there. If you are planning on buying this album pay the extra money and get this version. You won't be disappointed. It is a full, crisp sound with great dynamics, mixing and separation. I have bought many remastered cd's over the years and the sound quality on this one is the very best. The CDs come in a slim double jewel-case that includes extensive liner notes and all of the album lyrics. It also includes an OBI strip and the original album art. Very good quality package overall.","Product: Alan Parsons ~ Ammonia Avenue\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: The Last Great Offering From Progressive Pop APP\n\nReview: This was the last truly great offering from The Alan Parson's Project. This has 3 hits in Prime Time, Don't Answer Me and You Don't Believe. The album is a little bit mellower than their previous efforts, but it's still one of their best. To me it sounds like Eye In The Sky Part II. That album is even better than this one though. The production is identical and Prime Time sounds an awful lot like the hit Eye In The Sky.\n\nBesides the hits, the album tracks are just as good and in some cases better. The only song that I don't especially like is Give Me One Good Reason which features an attempt at 80s electronica that doesn't quite work. Other than that, this is a great piece of art rock. Highlights include:\n\nPrime Time\nDon't Answer Me\nDancing On A Highwire\nYou Don't Believe\nPipeline\nAmmonia Avenue\n\nThat's almost the entire album. Let Me Go Home is just not unique enough to be a highlight but is still a good rocker and Since The Last Goodbye is overshadowed by Don't Answer me as the love song entry into this album but is still worth a listen.\n\nAlan Parson's albums in order of preference\n\nEye In The Sky\nThe Turn Of A Friendly Card\nAmmonia Avenue\nEve\nI Robot\nOn Air\nTime Machine\nPyramid\n\nAny of these are sure to please fans of art-rock. Alan Parsons made other albums that are surely loved by other fans, but these are the ones that I really enjoy and would recommend.\n\nIf you plan on buying this, make sure you get the definitive Alan Parson's remasters which are some of the best ever produced in terms of sound quality.","Product: Alan Parsons ~ Vulture Culture\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Not the best place to start\n\nReview: If you are curious to explore APPs music then don't start here. There are some worthy moments on this cd but you would be advised to start somewhere else. This album was meant to be used along with Ammonia Avenue to make a double album. The project was changed into two separate works and the production used for this album was changed to try to fit the times. That was a sad mistake that the APP would never recover from.\n\nStarting with this album from 1985 the quality of their work diminished and APP faded from the music scene and would not resurface with another great album until 1996's On Air. I still think that this album is worth buying but if you like art-rock, then don't do yourself the injustice of giving yourself a lower impression of the Alan Parsons Project by buying this one first. I would rate this album high in APPs ouvre only for the best album cover and title in their catalog. This album saw the removal of the lush orchestrations that APP used in previous works and made the album more synth based to keep up with the 80s trend to used more keyboards. These changes marred what could've been a much better album.\n\nHighlights:\nLet's Talk About Me\nDays Are Numbers (The Traveller)\nVulture Culture\nHawkeye\nThe Same Old Sun\n\nAlan Parson's albums in order of preference\n\nEye In The Sky\nThe Turn Of A Friendly Card\nAmmonia Avenue\nEve\nI Robot\nOn Air\nTime Machine\nPyramid\n\n(Sorry folks, not a fan of Tales of Mystery and Imagination)\n\nThe remastering job on all APP albums is amongst the best I've ever heard. If you buy any of their albums get the Alan Parsons remasters.","Product: This Colorado band added some country and folk to their soft-rock sound, leading to 11 pop hits-every one of which is here! Includes You Are the Woman; Livin' Ain't Livin'; Cinderella; Just Remember I Love You; So Long; Strange Way; Goodbye, I Love You; Headed for a Fall; Staying with It; Always , and more, 18 total.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Typical Soft Rock Band From the 70s\n\nReview: As far as soft, country/rock goes Firefall are an enjoyable listen. They were never giants in the music industry and they only had a handful of memorable singles, but if you like this kind of music they're worth the money. They have a sound similar to Poco or early Eagles, with competent vocals and musicianship. 3 of their songs became radio staples but some of the other hits on this package are just as good. The classics here are You Are The Woman, Just Remember I Love You and Strange Way.\n\nThe rest of the package rolls along in the same vein as those songs. Picture a cross between Poco and America and you've got Firefall. The only drawback that bothered me about this group is that they tend to be a bit repetitive in the way they write songs. A lot of the songs here are similar, but it's still enjoyable. The sound on this cd is good considering that there is no indication on the Amazon webpage that it is remastered. Highlights include:\n\nLivin' Ain't Livin'\nYou Are The Woman\nMexico\nIt Doesn't Matter\nJust Remember I Love You\nStrange Way\nLove That Got Away.\n\nRecommended for any fan of soft rock","Product: McCartney's top three 1980 album, out of print in the U.S. & digitally remastered with three bonus tracks added, 'Check My Machine', 'Secret Friend' & the hit 'Goodnight Tonight'. 14 tracks total, also featuring 'Coming Up'. 1993 release.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Paul Tries New Wave and Fails\n\nReview: This is easily the worst McCartney solo album that I've heard. I've only heard 6 whole albums so that isn't exactly a darning statement. This album is bad though. There are some saving graces such as COMING UP, which is good but barely qualifies as a classic. When you put it next to any of his more well-known hits, it stands towards the bottom of the list. Conspicuously missing is the excellent GOODNIGHT TONIGHT which was part of the 1990 cd release but is nowhere to be found on this remaster. What a ripoff!!\n\nI got the remaster that comes with one bonus disc btw. I bought this thinking that it would be special with the new remastering package but of all the songs on the original album, only about 6 are listenable. It sounds better than a typical 1980 recording, but these new remasters are not really impressive in sound. On the extras disc, there were 3 songs that I found enjoyable. There's the Maca classic WONDERFUL CHRISTMASTIME, which turns out to be the best song on this entire package. ALL of the new wave experiments found on this album are bad. There are two other extras on the bonus disc that are listenable; the lounge/disco BLUE SWAY and the electro-reggae/blues number CHECK MY MACHINE. This album is definitely for completists.\n\nIf you liked this album in the 80s or you must have everything that Paul ever recorded, then this is for you, otherwise there are many better albums from him. I recommend Band On The Run, Venus & Mars, Ram, Tug Of War; even the overproduced Wings At The Speed Of Sound is much better than this.\n\nHighlights:\nWONDERFUL CHRISTMASTIME\nCOMING UP\nBLUE SWAY\nCHECK MY MACHINE","Product: Japanese Version featuring an LP Style Splicase for Initial Pressing.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Classic McCartney 3.5 stars\n\nReview: This is not considered one of McCartney's best efforts with Wings. It is very good though. There's some weak moments as in the Linda McC. sung COOK OF THE HOUSE. It's a boogie that serves the purpose of highlighting her in a positive homely way but it's just a cute number that is forgettable. Then there's the Denny Laine written TIME TO HIDE. This is not a bad song. It would fit nicely on a Poco album or even a Firefall one, but here it sounds out of place in all of its pandering 1976 glory. The extra tracks are not exactly gems. BRIDGE ON THE RIVER SUITE is good and would've made a great completed song if it had lyrics. As an instrumental it is just good. The remastering sound is awful and anyone looking for a remastered version of this album should wait until it is re-released in an updated remaster.\n\nAll of this negativity is not to say that this is a bad album. It's just not as good as McCartney standards demand. There's LET 'EM IN, SILLY LOVE SONGS and many other songs. WINO JUNKO is a classic as well as SAN FERRY ANNE. Aside from the songs mentioned at the beginning of this review, this is a great listen. Too bad it wasn't pared down more. The biggest problem with this album is production. It is too polished to be as fun as other wings offerings. The obvious lack of rockers also makes this a pleasant, albeit lukewarm record. For the best that McC has to offer, start with BAND ON THE RUN.","Product: CD\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: One of the best B side compilations ever\n\nReview: This might as well be a full blown album. The songs are that good. Almost all of them are great. There is a definite Led Zeppelin influence throughout the album, along with some other strange twists such as the surfer-rock Gremmie Out Of Control and the Chili Pepper homage, Dirty Frank. That is what I like most about this collection; its eclectic variety that is more hit than miss.\n\nPearl Jam are a very capable band that can incorporate any style or mood into their sound and make it their own. There's a little less of the noisy punk-influenced numbers that they do sometimes. This is a good thing. The music here is much easier to digest. Not that they didn't create masterpieces before, they've made a few. The punkier songs are usually a little harder to like, although I'm sure that they attract a certain kind of fan and give the band an edgier street credibility. I'm not fooled by that though. This is a college-rock band that has as much depth lyrically and musically as any other classic rock band that came before them. They can rock, weep and lead in grand fashion and it's still only rock and roll. This is a great album for both beginner and hardcore PJ fans alike. Recommended... Highlights include:\n\nSad\nDown\nHitchhiker\nDon't Gimme No Lip\nAlone\nIn The Moonlight\nEducation\nYou\nGremmie Out Of Control\nUndone\nHold On\nYellow Ledbetter\nFatal\nDrifting\nLast Kiss\nDirty Frank\nBrother","Product: Green Day - American Idiot (CD). The Grammy winning album, American Idiot, was Green Day's first since 2000.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Kudos To Greenday For This One\n\nReview: My hat goes off to Greenday for having the guts to write this gem of a concept album. I'll bet that the majority of the American public that bought this didn't even realize or care about the message and intricacy in the lyrics, concept and flow of this masterpiece of a punk album. For those of you that noticed, welcome to the suburban world of American Idiot, where the real idiots are the listeners that are parodied without their consent or even their knowledge. For those of you that got it, lets do something to change the dismal state of affairs of this great country. Talk about it and make others see that we need to pull together and make some changes before it's too late. Kudos again to Greenday!! All the accolades, sales and praise that they received is well-deserved. This will go down in music history as one of the greatest moments in punk/rock.","Product: Porcupine Tree's 2005 album includes a secret bonus track, 'She Moved On'. Featuring guest appearances by Mikael Akerfeldt of Opeth, and Adrian Belew of King Crimson. The hidden track is just a partial re-recording of Lighbulb Sun's 'She's Moved On'. Lava/Atlantic.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Porcupine Tree Goes Heavier\n\nReview: This is not a critic's darling like In Absentia or Stupid Dream were, but it is my favorite album from this extraordinary band. I am not one to hand out 5-star ratings like popcorn either (check my other reviews) but this one deserves it. This album further puts an edge on the already heavier sound of In Absentia without sacrificing PT's melodicism, creativity, and downright artsy mojo. The album opens with the Led Zeppelin homage, dark, powerhouse title track and grabs your attention to never let go. Every song is a winner and different from every other song on the record. Still, the album retains a cohesiveness that flows like the best of them.\n\nThis album was intended as a concept album that would later be developed into a movie, but band leader Stephen Wilson has not been able to get that project off the ground. The concept has to do with a ghost of someone dear to the subject of the album. This makes the general darkness of the album warranted. This edition also includes a terrific remix of the song Shesmovedon from Lightbulb Sun that is superior to the original by miles.\n\nFans of hard rock and art rock alike will find much to like here. Don't expect to find the next Metallica or a mosh-pit mentality in this music. It isn't there. Instead look for engaging, catchy, melodic rock with enough riffs to get your blood pumping and enough depth to keep the thinking man interested. If that's your cup of tea, you've come to the right place. Porcupine Tree is a welcome breath of fresh air in the current faceless music scene that spawns nothing but clone bands that sell attitude instead of talent. This is one band to watch rise. The sound of the recording is impeccable and the band have won awards for their 5.1 mixes of their past albums. Highlights: The Whole Thing\n\nHighly Recommended","Product: Advanced Japanese release of the 2006 album from Toto. This is their first release of new, original material in nearly seven years, and is set to show off the amazing skill and power of one of the longest living names in rock and roll. Set to be a masterpiece. Japanese edition also includes the bonus track 'Reeferman'. Nexus.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Return To Form Of Sorts\n\nReview: On this album we get most of Toto's classic line-up. (Minus deceseased Jeff Porcaro RIP and David Hungate) We don't get their classic sound, but instead a revamped classic rock/progrssive rock sound that they started to turn in on their previous studio effort Mindfields. It's almost like listening to a different band but it works. They rock hard on this one and they bring in their classic R&B sound in with subtlety. This change in direction is familiar yet new and works well. Mature themes are explored in the lyrics. At times they sound like they're trying too hard to sound artsy, as in Dying On My Feet, which features the horn section from Chicago but the album as a whole is good. Many good songs and rewarded multiple spins. Recommended even for fans not familiar with their material.","Product: Produced by David Foster, Chicago's acclaimed 1982 comeback album introduced the smash ballad \"Hard To Say I'm Sorry/Get Away,\" now one of the band's signature songs. Chicago 16 includes new liner notes and a previously unreleased Bill Champlin composition, \"Daddy's Favorite Fool.\"\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: 3 and 1/2 Stars\n\nReview: This album has Hard To Say I'm Sorry and Love Me Tommorrow. Those are two of the band's best known ballads. The rest of the album has the distinction of being the first Chicago opus to be produced by heavyweight David Foster. Chicago 17, their next album was also produced by Foster and it defined production values for the rest of the 80s after it in the ballad category of pop music. Chicago 16, however, is not as good as earlier Chicago albums. It had another hit in Sonny Think Twice but the rest of the songs are just not as catchy as their earlier material.\n\nAfter their 12th album, the excellent Hot Streets, the band were quickly fading without Terry Kath (founding guitarist), without James William Guercio (long-time producer and manager) and facing a changing music scene that didn't embrace their soft rock meets art rock aesthetic. David Foster was brought in and he changed that. Unfortunately, their sound changed too much to fit the times and something was lost. The album is not horrible, but if you're familiar with previous albums, don't expect the same sound. It's more produced and polished, bordering on sterile. True to form, Foster takes credit for songwriting on most of the tracks like he usually does with any project that he helms. This, ironically, makes it seem like he is the culprit to blame for the waning artistry found on Chicago 16. If you are a fan of the 80s sound, then you will love the album. Beginning Chicago enthusiasts should start with VII, XI, or X. Those albums are more consistent and have some of their best moments. If you like art rock then try Chicago II. If you like blues a la Blues Brothers, try Chicago I or III. Chicago is a great band and this album does them a diservice, although casual fans might like it just fine.","Product: AIR POCKET SYMPHONY\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Different But Worthy Offering From The Chill Kings\n\nReview: This album has a different sound from their seminal Moon Safari. It has a darker, more brooding sound and a bassy production that makes use of more exotic instruments. It flows very well from start to finish, and the cohesive production creates an otherworldly feel that transports the listener into the world of Air. They have a knack for accentuating music with simple, yet evocative riffs and themes from a variety of soft instruments that move without jolting.\n\nThis is more for chill enthusiasts though. People expecting anything else might be disappointed because the music is that different. Where Moon Safari has a melancholy, uplifting sound throughout, this entry alternates between menacing, driving and brooding. A great listen though and it gets better and better with more listens.\n\nI prefer the second half of the album. Starting with Left Bank, the music becomes deeper and more engaging. It's not that the first half is bad, the 2nd half just draws me in more. Highlights:\n\nSpace Maker\nLeft Bank\nMer Du Japon\nLost Message\nSomewhere Between Waking And Sleeping\n\nHighly Recommended","Product: PORCUPINE TREE FEAR OF A BLANK PLANET\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Steering In A New Direction\n\nReview: This is PT's 2007 offering. It's not that different than their previous 2 offerings, Deadwing and In Absentia, except for it being more atmospheric and flowing than those two. Here the album is very cohesive. It's almost like one big, long song. That was the intention and Steve Wilson and Co. got it right. It feels like the concept album that it's intended to be. There's less of a feel of individual songs and more of a feel of another world being created musically. It was inspired by Bret Easton Ellis' novel \"Lunar Park\". I have not read the book and therefore cannot comment on that portion of creative process, however the mark was hit squarely as far as creating a flowing, seamless piece of progressive rock art. Lyrically the album also holds together well. It is arguably the most cohesive album the band have made.\n\nIt's not my favorite because it tends to be a little bombastic in places. The songs average about 7 minutes in length with Anesthetize being 17:42. This is not something new to this band. They usually record more than one epic on every one of their albums, but when every song is long, it makes it harder to absorb and harder to stay submerged in the soundscape. This is not to say that I don't like this album; I do like it and it's great. The qualm here is that I liked them better when the songs were more concise. The same statements can be made in a little less time.\n\nAnother problem that I have with this release is that it is only 6 songs. This has been a point of contention amongst fans and I'm sure that some people reading this will cringe at yet another stab at the issue, but having released this as a full-length release and then releasing 4 songs that didn't make the album a year later reeks of opportunistic dealings. I don't know who makes those decisions, but the argument was to eliminate the extra songs because they don't flow with the rest of the album. Well, that is untrue. If you make a playlist and embed the extra songs from NIL RECURRING into FEAR... it is obvious that they all fit together very nicely. I put Cheating The Polygraph 3rd, Normal at #7, and Nil Recurring and What Happens Now? at 9 and 10 without changing the order of the other songs. Normal feels like a reprise of Sentimental and actually adds to the feel of a concept album. This new version plays beautifully and makes me wish that it had been on the original release. The final product, including the bombastic song lengths clocks in at 79 minutes and change, making this feasible to fit on an 80 minute cd. This makes me mad because it is an obvious attempt at cashing in. I hope that they don't repeat this gimmick in the future.\n\nAll things considered this is a great album and marks a slight change in direction for the band. I think that the next effort that we see after THE INCIDENT will see that direction solidifying into a balance between the bombastic, albeit cohesive material of FOABP and the more song-oriented style of the previous 2 albums. This album has some real gems on it. Ironically, the longest track is the best here. Anesthetize is one of the best songs that they've ever recorded. It's everything that makes PT the band that we all love and is worth the price of the cd by itself. My Ashes and Sentimental are two more classics, with the rest of the tracks being very good as well. Casual and hardcore fans alike will love FEAR OF A BLANK PLANET.\n\nAnother point that I would like to make is that the concept of a \"lost generation in the making\" that this album explores is a much-needed message in this most plastic of worlds that we live and evolve in. America becomes dumber and more complacent as time goes by and the attitudes and culture that I see that have developed will not fix that problem; instead they feed into it and today's youth are becoming a BLANK PLANET quickly. There is very little depth and heart in this most consumerist, isolated and self-centered society that we've created. From Jerry Springer to Britney Spears/Lindsey Lohan, there's not much provocative and intelligent statements being made for positive change, so this album comes as a welcome reminder that there are still people out there that realize that a change is needed and more of us need to talk about it. (Sorry about the soapboxing) Kudos to PT for making this bold and incisive statement.","Product: Brand new, never opened. From my personal collection.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: More like 3 and one half stars\n\nReview: This is not Toto's best or worst album. It has some great moments on it, but when they try to rock out, as on Only the Children, it tends to sound trite. It features a different vocalist than Bobby Kimball, who was front man on their best efforts. He's very capable and sounds great but doesn't match Kimball's powerful vocals. This sounds great when they do R&B blue-eyed soul songs, but Toto fans expect a little more from them and for this I have to feel a little disappointed. Not a great place for the casual fan to start a Toto collection but if you like their softer material you will love this album. There is an overpriced remastered version of this album that is available on this website. I am a huge fan of remastered material, but for over 30 dollars, it is hardly worth the investment to me. I spend a lot of money on music and I absolutely hate being reamed by record companies when they charge whatever they think fans will pay when I have already given them so much. We should all do what everyone else does nowadays and download music from illegal sites for free if that is the case. I recommend buying the original version of the cd since the sound quality is pretty darn good.","Product: CD\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: One of Totos' worst efforts\n\nReview: It doesn't have any big hits, it doesn't feature blue-eyed soul that they're well-known for and the song quality is at their worst. The sound quality of the recording is amongst the worst in their catalog. Still, it isn't a complete throwaway and Toto fans will find things to like about the album. Not recommended for casual fans. There is a lot of energy in the performances and even though the songwriting is at their worst, their worst is still decent enough to give it a few spins. For a better album to start a Toto collection try their debut Toto, Toto IV, or Isolation. Much better place to start... This album was amongst their least successful but also rocks the hardest of all their records. There is an overpriced remastered version of this album that is available. I would not recommend buying that unless you love the album because the remaster is around 30 clams and you will feel those clams snapping at your fingers if you're not happy with the album.","Product: Brand new, never opened. From my personal collection.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: More like 3 and one half stars\n\nReview: This is not Toto's best or worst album. It has some great moments on it, but when they try to rock out, as on Only the Children, it tends to sound trite. It features a different vocalist than Bobby Kimball, who was front man on their best efforts. He's very capable and sounds great but doesn't match Kimball's powerful vocals. This sounds great when they do R&B blue-eyed soul songs, but Toto fans expect a little more from them and for this I have to feel a little disappointed. Not a great place for the casual fan to start a Toto collection but if you like their softer material you will love this album. There is an overpriced remastered version of this album that is available on this website. I am a huge fan of remastered material, but for over 30 dollars, it is hardly worth the investment to me. I spend a lot of money on music and I absolutely hate being reamed by record companies when they charge whatever they think fans will pay when I have already given them so much. We should all do what everyone else does nowadays and download music from illegal sites for free if that is the case. I recommend buying the original version of the cd since the sound quality is pretty darn good.","Product: CD\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: One of Totos' worst efforts\n\nReview: It doesn't have any big hits, it doesn't feature blue-eyed soul that they're well-known for and the song quality is at their worst. The sound quality of the recording is amongst the worst in their catalog. Still, it isn't a complete throwaway and Toto fans will find things to like about the album. Not recommended for casual fans. There is a lot of energy in the performances and even though the songwriting is at their worst, their worst is still decent enough to give it a few spins. For a better album to start a Toto collection try their debut Toto, Toto IV, or Isolation. Much better place to start... This album was amongst their least successful but also rocks the hardest of all their records. There is an overpriced remastered version of this album that is available. I would not recommend buying that unless you love the album because the remaster is around 30 clams and you will feel those clams snapping at your fingers if you're not happy with the album.","Product: Japanese-only SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) paper sleeve pressing of this album. SHM-CDs can be played on any audio player and delivers unbelievably high-quality sound. You won't believe it's the same CD! Includes the same bonus tracks that appear on the EU/US expanded editions. Sony/BMG 2009.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: The Last Great Offering From Progressive Pop APP\n\nReview: This was the last truly great offering from The Alan Parson's Project. This has 3 hits in Prime Time, Don't Answer Me and You Don't Believe. The album is a little bit mellower than their previous efforts, but it's still one of their best. To me it sounds like Eye In The Sky Part II. That album is even better than this one though. The production is identical and Prime Time sounds an awful lot like the hit Eye In The Sky.\n\nBesides the hits, the album tracks are just as good and in some cases better. The only song that I don't especially like is Give Me One Good Reason which features an attempt at 80s electronica that doesn't quite work. Other than that, this is a great piece of art rock. Highlights include:\n\nPrime Time\nDon't Answer Me\nDancing On A Highwire\nYou Don't Believe\nPipeline\nAmmonia Avenue\n\nThat's almost the entire album. Let Me Go Home is just not unique enough to be a highlight but is still a good rocker and Since The Last Goodbye is overshadowed by Don't Answer me as the love song entry into this album but is still worth a listen.\n\nAlan Parson's albums in order of preference\n\nEye In The Sky\nThe Turn Of A Friendly Card\nAmmonia Avenue\nEve\nI Robot\nOn Air\nTime Machine\nPyramid\n\nAny of these are sure to please fans of art-rock. Alan Parsons made other albums that are surely loved by other fans, but these are the ones that I really enjoy and would recommend.\n\nIf you plan on buying this, make sure you get the definitive Alan Parson's remasters which are some of the best ever produced in terms of sound quality.","Product: 2009 album from arguable the biggest Rock band in the world. Written and recorded in various locations, No Line On The Horizon is the group's 12 studio album and is their first release since the mega-million selling How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, released in 2004. the album calls on the production talents of long time collaborators Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois with additional production by Steve Lillywhite. 11 tracks including the first single 'Get On Your Boots'.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Experimental Album That Grows On You And Doesn't Let Go\n\nReview: This one is a fan favorite but not a critic darling like so many of their other albums. By a fan favorite I mean that since March of 2009 until the writing of this review, this album has not yet attained even gold status. This is surprising coming from the band that lately could apparently do no wrong.\n\nTheir last album, the return to U2 basics, 2004s How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, won 3 grammys. That includes best rock song (City Of Blinding Lights), Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal & also song of the year(Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own), plus album of the year. Oh, wait! and also Best Rock Album. Whew! In addition the RIAA has certified it as Platinum X3 as of the date of this writing. It also scored with 4 hit singles, including a gold record for Vertigo. Now, for those of you not familiar with these kinds of awards, that is quite an accomplishment. With the advent of instant piracy, it is a feat to attain gold status on a single, but here you have one.\n\nThe previous album to that, 2000s All That You Can't Leave Behind, scored 5 grammys, including best rock album, song of the year (Beautiful Day) and 2 of them for record of the year (Walk On & Beautiful Day). Enough proof of their solidity as a band? That album sold at platinum X4.\n\nSo what is the problem with this album?\nStats:\nIt made it to #1 on Billboard's Hot 100\n2 singles in Get On Your Boots & Magnificent\nThe Grammy's haven't decreed their judgement on this album, and to be fair, sales will probably improve if they score big at the Gs once again.\n\nThe problem is that the last 2 albums were:\nAll That You Can't Leave Behind- A rehashing of all their previous sounds and reinventions all wrapped up in a tidy, accessible, irresistible balance of art, fun and pop.\nHow To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb- A return to their sound during the era preceding their classic album The Joshua Tree, with some twists to it but all packaged in a safe balance of deep/shallow themes, edgier/softer, complex/simple... well you get it. The accomplished sound of that album wasn't adventurous or risky. It gave the fans what they want and it gave the casual fan a fun, rollicking hit of a song with Vertigo. The ipod campaign using the song on its commercials was in no way a small contribution to the success of the album.\n\nSo what is wrong with No Line On The Horizon? The simple answer is nothing. It is a great album. The difference is that on this one they decided to experiment. The sound is different from the preceding 2 albums. There's less mainstream and more noodling. The songs are not instantly likeable. Therein lies the crux of the problem.\n\nWe have an art-rock album with some real genius behind it, but it isn't built to appeal to the masses. It's made to expand on the band's direction like they've done so many times before, sometimes to great effect and sometimes to dismal failure. 1997s Pop was an example of the latter but this reviewer loved that outing. No Line On The Horizon is the kind of album that has to be digested like a fine meal. You have to take some time to listen and analyze what you're hearing.\n\nIf the Gods over at Grammy heaven don't disagree with me, we should see at least a nomination this time around, even if they don't win this time. It's a bit more brooding and not filled with as many breaks between the art flourishes as the 2 preceding monsters. U2 OWNED the Grammy's with those releases.\n\nThis one is a solid outing and very enjoyable, but it doesn't give the legions of casual fans that boarded their flight for those two offerings what they want. Here we have almost solid art-rock all the way through. Truth be told, its what U2 do best. Fans nowadays don't want to be identified with someone that listens to brooding art-rock. They want to be the dude listening to that song from the ipod commercial or that hit song (A Beautiful Day, Elevation, Walk On).\n\nThe two singles released so far (Get On Your Boots, Magnificent) are just as solid as Vertigo and Beautiful Day, but something in the U2 machine failed to make them be noticed. This album isn't instantly gratifying. You have to listen to it a few times and then it's just as brilliant as the previous 2 albums. It just comes on a different wavelength. If you like U2s music buy this one. It's good for any fans of art-rock and U2 in general. Just be a little more patient with this one. Even those last 2 mega-albums had 2 tracks apiece that I didn't care for. On this one, the only track that I don't love is White As Snow. It's one of those really slow U2 songs. Those are never my favorites. Cedars Of Lebanon is in the same vein but it's presented in a vivid, portrait-of-suffering, production that got through to me. So, this album actually has more songs that I like on it than its overshadowing predecessors.\n\nTo help you further decide whether you will like this album or not, I will rank U2s albums in my order of preference to give you an idea of whether you would agree with my review of this album.\n\nAchtung Baby\nAll That You Can't Leave Behind\nNo Line On The Horizon\nHow To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb\nPop\nThe Joshua Tree\nWar\nThe Unforgettable Fire\n\nIf I didn't list it then I didn't care for it much. I'm talking to you Zooropa, October, Rattle & Hum and Boy. Those albums all have their respective moments but I wouldn't recommend them to anyone but hardcore fans.","Product: Japanese edition includes one bonus track; Hour Of Need (full-length version). Studio album release from YES for the first time in 10 years produced by Trevor Horn.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Best Effort Since 90125\n\nReview: There is always a dated and moot debate amongst yes fans about how the band should sound and which lineup is the best. The point is that it doesn't matter. What matters is the music. Fly From Here is all about the music and it's good. All the classic Yes elements are here. Virtuosity, symphonic arrangements, ambiance, deep lyrics... etc. This is almost a classic lineup. The album is compared to Drama in sound, but I think that it has its own sound. It's more streamlined than classic Yes such as Close To The Edge, but it's more sophisticated than more commercially-oriented efforts such as 90125 or even Open Your Eyes. Fans of Yes should not be disappointed, yet I read reviews that dismiss this album only because Jon Anderson isn't on it, or because it isn't as obtuse and dense as Tales From Topographic Oceans. (Benoit David doesn't disappoint with his performance here as Anderson's stand-in. He has a warmth and passion that is sometimes missing in other recent Yes releases) The truth is that all Yes albums are good to one extent or the other as long as one listens to them in their own context.\n\nFly From Here is a phenomenal listen from beginning to end, the best track being FLY FROM HERE Pt. 2: SAD NIGHT AT THE AIRFIELD. That track alone should be enough for any Yes fan to want to own this album. It is classic Yes in every sense. Oh, and it's also accessible. The entire title track is good from start to finish. Here they wisely divided it into sections instead of laying it out as one long suite a la 70's style. That gives detractors of overly long songs a chance to pick and choose which tracks to listen to. I listen to the whole thing, and if it had been made a one-piece suite, it would clock in at around 23:44 minutes. If you want long tracks, then listen all the way through. The rest of the album is not as good, but still well above average Yes fare. I would include this album in my top five favorite Yes albums, depending on what mood I'm in. Hour Of Need is the low mark on the album but is still average Yes. Another standout track is Into The Storm, with its complex time signatures and catchy motifs. If the band would've stuck to this kind of songwriting instead of trying to replicate the success of 90125 in the 80's and 90's we would've had a much more solid legacy from this great band. It's not that I don't like 90125, I do. It's definitely a Trevor Rabin dominated album, with the unmistakable contributions from the rest of the band elevating his songs to art-pop/rock. The problem is that the albums after that seemed to lack the freshness and inspiration of 90125. This album has that freshness and inspiration and is not an art-pop/rock album. It's progressive rock with restraint and taste. I've been listening for over a month and I'm still enjoying this.\n\nThe production is also restrained and tasteful. The instruments have never been more clearly imaged and the mix is balanced with minimal sound effects and just the right amount of polish. The cover is appropriately in the vein of classic yes albums from the 70's and was done by Roger Dean, the same artist.\n\nHighly recommended for Yes fans and fans of progressive rock. It's as good a place as any to start a Yes collection.","Product: Limited six disc (five CDs + DVD) box set from the Canadian Rock trio. Contains the albums Rush, Fly By Night, Caress Of Steel, 2112 and All The World's A Stage plus the DVD-Audio mix of Fly By Night. Each Sector contains five of their 15 Mercury albums in chronological order, all transferred to high resolution 96kHz/24-bit and digitally premastered for optimal quality. In addition, each volume includes an exclusive booklet packed with unpublished photos, original album lyrics and credits, and features one album specifically remixed on DVD in high resolution 96 kHz/24-bit, 5.1 surround sound and stereo, compatible with both DVD Audio players and DVD-Video players. Each album is packaged in a replica vinyl mini-jacket of the original album release with all 3 sets forming a Rush CD road case.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Some of the Best Remasters Ever... Period\n\nReview: The new Rush Sector remastered series is not only definitive for the band, the sound on these babies is one of the best remasters I've ever heard. This is definitely worth the upgrade if only for the improved sound. There is better instrument separation, better EQ across the board and a better mix overall on all of them. The albums with the worst original sound have the most noticeable improvement. The biggest improvement in sound for Sector 1 to me was CARESS OF STEEL. If you listen on headphones you can hear the detail of the pick hitting Alex's guitar strings like never before in the parts of songs where the guitar plays alone, as in Bastille Day. None of the original feel of the albums is lost. 2112 sounds even clearer than it did originally. It sounds better than it did listening to it on headphones back in 1981 when I first heard it. A FAREWELL TO KINGS sounds fresh and uncluttered, with the guitar much clearer in the mix. RUSH I sounds about the same with a clearer, cleaner sound.\n\nFLY BY NIGHT has several sound defects where the sound fades or \"clicks\". The Rush official site has reported that cd replacements for these and other issues will be announced when the issues are corrected. Otherwise, FBN shows an amazing difference in sound as well. Now, I haven't heard the 5.1 mixes and cannot comment on the defects that other reviewers reported there, but the packaging for all of the Sector series has one major flaw. The album jacket replicas are perfect, except that during the packaging process some of them are not folded with TLC and they end up with the edges not being even when the gatefold is closed. That just reeks. Otherwise the packaging is not only faithful to the originals, it has pictures and art that didn't appear on the original albums. (Unless I'm familiar with different versions.) The problem with the DVD's will be corrected, per the RUSH official website. What a damned shame that there wasn't better quality control for an otherwise great edition of remasters. I've been listening to this band for 30 years and I feel like I'm rediscovering their music. These are albums that I've heard at least 20 times each, but I've never heard this music this clear. The price is also right. Now I just hope that a Sector 4 is released with the remainder of their older catalog.","Product: Supertramp's "Breakfast In America" was the biggest selling album in the world in 1979. It spawned several hit singles and went on to win two Grammy Awards and sell in excess of 20 million copies. Following the album's release Supertramp embarked on a 10 month world tour which arrived in Paris at the end of November. This show from the Pavillon de Paris was both filmed and recorded and now for the first time the full length audio and the concert film are combined in one set. The concert features the different song-writing styles of Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies, who each composed the songs on which they sing lead vocals. The sound has been remixed by Peter Henderson and Supertramp's original sound engineer Russel Pope from the original multi-tracks and on the DVD is presented in both stereo and 5.1 surround sound. This is a legendary show by a legendary band performing at their absolute peak and is a must for any Supertramp fan.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Great Album, Horrible Product\n\nReview: VIDEO I bought this release because I have the Blu-ray version of this album and I wanted to see if the extra tracks on the Blu-ray that were released with animations for video instead of live footage would have the live footage on this release. Sadly, it is the exact same release but in DVD format. That's still not a big qualm, but the video quality isn't great on either format. It's grainy and dated. Of course it was filmed in 1979, so that is excusable but this would have been a good chance to remaster the video and get better quality. To add insult to injury, there is a line that runs across the screen from top to bottom and moves from left to right that is not present on the Blu-ray. I'm not sure if this is a defect on my copy or if it is just another poor judgement in quality control.\n\nAUDIO: The audio on this set is terrible. The original Paris vinyl release had excellent dynamics and quality and the cd remaster was good. This release destroyed that. The quality is terrible. The bass drum is very hard to hear, as well as the cymbals. There is definitely compression, which is so poorly done that you can hear an almost flanger-like effect added to the midrange. This is really a letdown. I am a huge fan of the original Paris album and I would've been OK with buying this set just to get the extra tracks that weren't included in the 1980 double album (tour was in '79, live album was released in 1980).\n\nFor all of you fellow Supertramp fans, if you have a Blu-ray player, then that release is your best bet. Don't bother with the cd's in this release. It's better to get the 2002 remaster of that album, which sounds much better and has more detail to the sound.","Product: Subtitled - the Live Theater Recordings. European edition of the Belgian ambient pop act's 2003 newly recorded acoustic sessions features 14 tracks including a beautiful rendition of Lee Hazelwood's 'My Autumn's Done Come' along with the new single 'The Last Thing I Need Is You & 1 bonus track, 'The Last Thing I Need Is You'. Columbia.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: 3 and 1/2 Stars To Be Accurate\n\nReview: This cd is a reworking of some of Hooverphonic's best known previous hits. It takes their intricate sound and breaks it down into bare-bones lounge/chill music. I gave this 3 stars not because it isn't any good, but because Hooverphonic can do better. They are already pretty chilled-out sounding to begin with, so I imagine they were trying to attract fans of Zero 7 or Air. Some of the reworkings work well, but some of them don't. Still, the album still on you with time and will be enjoyed by fans of Air's Moon Safari. This album uses the Fender Rhodes in a similar way as Air did, but don't expect the lush soundscapes of Air or even Hooverphonic for that matter.\n\nThere are 3 new tracks on this album, including: Antarctica, a rework of L. Hazelwood's My Autumn's Done Come and The Last Thing I Need Is You. All three are not bad songs but are more for the completest. The Last Thing I Need Is You is the best of the three and a foreshadowing of what would come on their next release, the more accessible \"No More Sweet Music/More Sweet Music. Highlights:\n\nOne\nInhaler\nJackie Cane\n2 Wicky\nVinegar (Rework of Vinegar & Salt from their album The Magnificent Tree)\nThe Last Thing I Need Is You\n\nThis is a great album to relax to, sipping wine and putting your feet up, but is not the best introduction to Hooverphonic, nor is it a good compilation album. There is now a Greatest Hits cd available from them with the original versions of the songs.\n\nIt's hard to recommend, to new fans, a good album to introduce them to this wonderful band because Hooverphonic have a very varied catalog with some entries being more pop than others. My personal rankings from best to worst are:\n\nBlue Wonder Power Milk\nNo More Sweet Music/More Sweet Music\nA New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular\nPresident Of The LSD Golf Club\nThe Magnificent Tree\nSit Down And Listen To Hooverphonic\nHooverphonic Presents Jackie Cane\n\nI'm sure that every Hoover fan will have a different listing, so if you like more poppy-sounding music then pick up No More Sweet Music/More Sweet Music, while A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular is more experimental and nonetheless accessible. Blue Wonder Power Milk balances both camps the best of all their work.","Product: European edition of their fifth studio album features a bonus disc of remixes of all the tracks features on the album. 22 tracks in all. Hooverphonic is based in Belgium, a small European country with a strong music scene featuring an open air festival tradition that starts as early as 1959. Hooverphonic's career has been marked from the beginning by international recognition, when the song '2 Wicky' was chosen for the movie 'Stealing Beauty' by Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci. From then on, their music kept appearing in movies, TV shows and commercials in the States, as well as in Spain and Japan. If Hooverphonic's '97 debut 'A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular' clearly showed trip hop roots, the band has evolved since with three albums in five years. In 2001 they headlined at the Werchter festival in front of a crowd of 50.000. In 2003 they released 'Sit Down and Listen to', live recorded with a string quartet and followed by a tour with more than 60 concerts in 9 countries. Sony. 2005.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Always Never The Same\n\nReview: This is Hooverphonic's most controversial entry into their catalog. Many long time fans hate this album while new fans of the band loved it and many more old fans liked it as well. This marks a departure for Hooverphonic from their original, signature sound and into a more radio-friendly pop sound. There are bits of hip-hop weaved into their usual atmospheric trip-hop. Not a completely radical departure, but still a noticeable difference towards radio territory. These kinds of changes in a group's sound always alienate fans of a more unique sound such as the one that made Hooverphonic famous. To be fair, their sound has evolved on every release, and on here we find them at their most Middle-of-the Road.\n\nOld fans are understandably shaken and stirred by the sound of this album but guess what? It's quite good. If this had been their first album, it wouldn't have attracted the audience that has given them cult status. Instead, it is an album that is not representative of the band as a whole but still is interwoven with their more experimental sound seamlessly with the new sound. Biased fans seem to miss that and dismiss the album as a whole. This is my favorite album of theirs, but their best is Blue Wonder Power Milk. That one is more varied and realized. This one is more instantly accessible. Old fans will like this one if they give it a chance. New fans will be disappointed slightly if they start here and work their way through the rest of the catalog because the rest of the catalog will sound different to them and they will already love the sound of this one.\n\nAnother unique feature of this album is that there are 2 cd's and the second one is filled with second versions of the songs with identical titles,lyrics and melodies but different arrangements. This means that some versions of some songs are better on one cd than the other. For example, You Hurt Me is a danceable number on the first cd, while on the second cd it becomes a Maroon 5-influenced dance-rock song. Still, both cd's are listenable all the way through with few exceptions. cd 2 seems to be a bit more danceable and commercial.\n\nSolution: Listen with an open mind and you will love this. Then listen to their other albums with an open mind and you will love them as well.\nHighlights:\n\nCD1\nWe All Float\nYou Hurt Me\nNo More Sweet Music\nTommorrow\nDirty Lenses\nWake Up\nGinger\n\nCD2\nYou Love Me To Death\nTommorrow\nDirty Lenses\nWake Up\nMy Child","Product: Marillion's 15th album is actually double album split into two separate CDs. \"Happiness is the Road Volume One\" is subtitled \"Essence\" and contains all new material from one of the most loved and passionate bands in the world. A new creative streak of wri\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Marillion On Automatic Pilot\n\nReview: This could've been a very good album by Marillion. There are some very good songs but there are just as many snore-poppers on it. The companion piece to this album aka Vol 2-The Cold Shoulder has a better collection of songs and brings out the best of Marillion's progressive rock side. As a concept album this works very well and is an interesting piece as a whole but the musical ideas aren't consitent enough in quality.\n\nAside from the highlights mentioned below, the rest of the songs don't stand well alone and serve more to move the concept forward. Happiness Is The Road is the real gem here and I would consider the song a classic in Marillion's cannon. It feels like the entire album was built around that number and climaxes beautifully with it. There are still some beautiful moments outside of the highlights and fans of symphonic/progressive rock will be pleased.\n\nThis is worth a listen and worth adding to a prog-rock fan's collection. For the casual listener try Marbles instead. It has the perfect balance of prog-rock and more accessible material.\nHighlights:\n\nNothing Fills the Hole\nA State Of Mind\nHappiness Is The Road","Product: Digitally remastered two CD set containing a pair of Top 40 albums from the Wilson sisters. Private Audition (1982) and Passion Works (1983). Released during a transitional period in their career, Heart's '70s success paved the way for these more experimental releases, allowing the band to shift gears and become even more successful in the late '80s. 22 tracks. BGO. 2009.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Underrated Pair of Albums with more to like than meets the ear\n\nReview: Private Audition 4.5 stars:\nThis is a highly underrated album. It doesn't rock as hard as the previous Bebe Le Strange and it doesn't have a big hit like all the previous Heart albums, but it is just as high a quality work. The two hits, City's Burning and This Man Is Mine are great songs that were released at a time when pop music was changing dramatically. Punk and New Wave dominated and blues-based rock was in decline. In addition, Heart's record company decided not to promote them as much as before for this album and the next (Passionworks). This album has a little less of a Led Zepellin vibe and more of a Bealtes influence. It's less folksy and less heavy than past Heart offerings but the songs are very good quality and it is a good listen all the way through.\n\nHighlights:\nCity's Burning\nBright Light Girl\nPerfect Stranger\nThis Man Is Mine\nThe Situation\nFast Times\n\nPassionworks 3.5 Stars\nThis album finds Heart trying hard to update their sound for the times. The big single was How Can I Refuse? This song can compete with the best of their catalog even though it's done in a different style than their 70s material. It's a hard driving arena rock meets British New Wave of Heavy Metal style song with lots of energy and hooks. The rest of the album is spotty though. The production is embarrassing at best with the drums dressed in an 80s dated reverb effect that is overused and might have been ok if only used on 1 or two songs. Every time I hear it it makes me wince. The rest of the songs are obviously trying too hard to sound edgier and punkier, (in the case of rockers); and thinner and more radio-friendly (In the case of the ballads). I particularly disliked Allies, which was written by Jonathan Cain of Journey. It is a typical 80s power ballad that doesn't distinguish itself (radio-friendly ballad).\n\nMastering:\nThe mastering is really quite good for a 2-fer collection. It's clear and not overdone. As good as the remastering on the rest of the Heart catalog."],"string":"[\n \"Product: This CD is an out of print collectible! A Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Ultradisc II, limited edition 24-karat gold plated. Catalog #UDCD 551. Sealed with the wrap over card. There is a drill hole through the top right corner of the case and booklet.Track Listing:1. Refugee2. Here Comes My Girl3. Even The Losers4. Shadow Of A Doubt (A Complex Kid)5. Century City6. Don't Do Me Like That7. You Tell Me8. What Are You Doin' In My Life?9. Louisiana Rain\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: DAMN! (MoFi Gold CD)\\n\\nReview: This is absolutely the best album that Tom Petty ever made. It is good all the way through and it solidifies the sound that he and the Heartbreakers were working towards on their first two albums. It's simple, bluesy, country-rock, pop with New Wave flourishes, at its finest. I never listened to any of Tom Petty's albums before this, though I liked most of his singles. The remastering on this deluxe version is fantastic and all the extras are worth the extra money as is usually the case with the deluxe package series. Here we have 4 radio staples, not just hits, staples; and count them again, 4! The rest of the songs are not only listenable but compete with the hits very well, rounding off this album nicely. This band puts the pro in professional and after listening to this I went and bought most of their albums. I have not been disappointed yet. I'm not a huge fan of the Dylanesque Tom Petty vocals, but after getting used to it I like him better. Everything from the lyrics to the simplicity of the writing really comes together on this album and it flows like the best of them. His next album, HARD PROMISES, is also very good and considered one of his many masterpieces, but it doesn't have the same flow of DTT. If you like blues, hard rock, eighties rock/pop then this is for you. You'll be reaching for the others in no time.\\n\\nDELUXE EDITION Remastering is only slightly better than the previous 2001 version but the extra tracks more than make up for that. Of the extra tracks, barring demos and alternate versions, only SOMETHIN' ELSE is a throwaway. The rest of the extras are just as good as the original material and are written in the same style. They would've fit on the original album very neatly. The only difference, and the reason that they were probably not included, is that they're mid-tempo numbers. The original release of this album was a high-energy affair and putting those songs on there would've slowed it down. (Not to mention the time constraints of vinyl)\\n\\nMoFi GOLD CD The sound on this is really incredible. These MoFi releases really fool me at first. They don't sound as bright or punchy as remastered versions but after I listen for a little while I hear that sweet midrange and the immensely improved dynamics and I have to smile. I can hear the lead guitar up front where it belongs and the drums and bass rumbling together in the background. I also hear Tom's rhythm guitar filling out the middle spaces like it should. The voice is crisp and clear and sounds like Tom's sitting right in the middle of the band (which he probably was). You can turn this up and it doesn't pound you mercilessly. Clarity and definition all the way.\",\n \"Product: Tracks: Discotheque 5:21 / Do You Feel Loved 5:09 / Mofo 5:49 / If God Will Send His Angels 5:25 / Staring At The Sun 4:39 / Last Night On Earth 4:48 / Gone 4:29 / Miami 4:55 / The Playboy Mansion 4:42 / If You Wear That Velvet Dress 5:18 / Please 5:05 / Wake Up Dead Man 4:52\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Underrated Gem From U2\\n\\nReview: This much-maligned album from U2 was relatively unsuccessful. It only sold to platinum X1 status, had hit singles that fizzled and no nods from the Grammys. It marks a self-conscious reinvention of a band that reinvented reinvention with their 1991 smash-powerhouse Achtung Baby. Here they try to do the same thing that they did on that album but less successfully. They reinvent themselves to include techno in their sound and they give their music a more danceable approach.\\n\\nIn one case, the ballad If God Would Send His Angels, the techno electronica thrown in ruins the song. In other songs we get a \\\"the world is going to end while we're out here having fun\\\" message. This should've been a fun, carefree album with less rant and more rave (as in rave party). It is still a great album, but in this case, U2's need to save the world backfires. Long-time fans don't know whether to love it or leave it and casual fans miss it altogether for the lack of hits. It's more of an acquired taste but once you're open to whatever it brings, it unloads some of the best songs of their career. Highlights:\\n\\nDiscotheque\\nDo You Feel Loved\\nMofo (Yes, a U2 song)\\nStaring At The Sun\\nLast Night On Earth\\nGone\\nPlease\\n\\nThis is not on par with Achtung Baby in terms of quality, but with 7 songs as highlights, this would've been a monster hit in the old days. I wouldn't recommend it for casual fans or the uninitiated, but for old fans and fans of art-rock in general, it's an exceptional album that grows on you with time.\",\n \"Product: SCORPIONS - ANIMAL MAGNETISM - CD\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Not A Classic Scorps Album\\n\\nReview: The scorpions have 2 phases in their careers. The 2 eras are personified by their lead guitarists at the time. The Uli Roth era and the Mathias Jabs era. The early Roth days have them sounding more like a Hendrix/Zepellin hybrid while the Jabs era was when they became 80s metal icons. Released in 1980, this record clearly belongs in the 2nd camp. Jabs had just joined the band on the album Lovedrive, which came before this. On this one you can hear difficulties in the band gelling together. Lovedrive is head and shoulders above this album but the lead guitar duties on that album were shared by Jabs, rhythm guitarist Rudy Schenker and Rudy's brother, legendary guitarist Michael Schenker.\\n\\nAnimal Magnetism still managed to give the band some concert staples in The Zoo and Don't Make No Promises (Your Body Can't Keep). Make It Real is also one of the best songs that the band ever recorded. The rest of the album lags. The ballad, Lady Starlight, is the last saving grace of an otherwise lukewarm album. If you like the metal sound of the Scorpions in the 80s then get Blackout, Lovedrive, Love At First Sting or Crazy World. Any of those are sure to please.\",\n \"Product: SCORPIONS BLACKOUT MERCURY 818885-2 SEALED CD BOX 9 /10\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This Is The Best Of the Scorpions 80s Output Hands Down.\\n\\nReview: This is my favorite 80s metal Scorpions album. Starting with 1979s Lovedrive, 2 albums before this, they changed their sound into what we find here and what they are remembered for most. Although not their best-selling album, I believe that honor goes to 1990s Crazy World, this is their hardest-rocking, most consistent 80s album.\\n\\nIt was created under a lot of pressure, with the drummer suffering from complications from alcoholism and the singer Klaus Meine was just recovering from vocal chord surgery. In spite of these problems they delivered a 10 of a metal album. All the songs are highlights and at least the first 3 tracks are concert staples as well as hit singles. Scorpions fans or fans of 80s metal can't go wrong with this one.\\n\\nHighly Recommended\",\n \"Product: Rush - 2112 - Cd\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: 4 1/2 Stars for Rush's Futuristic Breakthrough Album\\n\\nReview: This album launched Rush as premier Progressive Rock masters. It also established a string of gold and platinum successes that has not been broken yet. This album rocks out with a very melodic and catchy songwriting ethic that is maintained throughout the album. There are some lulls here and there, but for the most part this is art-rock at its most grand and accessible best. The 20 minute-plus 2112 suite is a deservedly classic piece in the group's repertoire. The band dressed in ceremonial robes during the 2112 tour and played while Geddy Lee would snarl \\\"We are the priests of the temples of Syrinx\\\"!! That must've been an awesome concert! We also have A Passage To Bangkok, an ode to all the variations of pot that one can sample if you travel around the world looking for it. The production on this album is second only to MOVING PICTURES. Both albums sound crisp, clean and poundingly heavy. It's not only one of Rush's best albums, but a seminal album in progressive rock as a whole. Many a musician would list this as an influence since its release. HIGHLY recommended.\\n\\nThe best version of this album to get is in the new Sector remaster series. This album always had a great sound, but that version proves itself on headphones to be the clearest that this humble reviewer has heard. Great album to start a Rush collection.\\n\\nMy favorite Rush albums follow in order from best to least:\\n\\nMOVING PICTURES\\nPERMANENT WAVES\\nCOUNTERPARTS\\n2112\\n\\nThe rest of their albums vary greatly in both style and quality. They all have great moments but can all easily take 5th place. HOLD YOUR FIRE and PRESTO are probably the worst of the bunch and are best saved for last if you want to explore this great band. I would rank the rest of the albums as follows, but this list changes often with my mood:\\n\\n4 stars\\nGRACE UNDER PRESSURE\\nSIGNALS\\nROLL THE BONES\\nTEST FOR ECHO\\nPOWER WINDOWS\\n\\n3 1/2 stars\\nVAPOR TRAILS\\nA FAREWELL TO KINGS\\nHEMISPHERES\\nFLY BY NIGHT\\nCARESS OF STEEL\\nSNAKES AND ARROWS\\n\\n3 stars\\nRUSH\\nHOLD YOUR FIRE\\nPRESTO\\n\\nHappy hunting!\",\n \"Product: NEW Combo BLUWAVS CD and FLAC FILE\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: More like 3 and one half stars\\n\\nReview: This album has some great moments on it, but it has a tendency to meander in psychedelia at times. It is a long time PT fan favorite, but personally I like some of the other offerings better. Standout tracks include:\\n\\nSignify\\nSleep of no Dreaming\\nWaiting Phase One\\nSever\\nDark Matter\\nWake As Gun I\\nSmiling Not Smiling\\n\\nThe rest of the tracks have a tendency to ramble a little too much in electronica. Still, it is a great listen and grows on you through repeated listens. PTs first album where they are functioning as a unit instead of Stephen Wilson manning all of the controls. The tracks mentioned above will definitely appeal upon first listen and make newcomers to PT want to explore more of this extraordinary group's catalog. Make sure you get the remastered special edition if you decide to buy this. It has superior sound quality.\",\n \"Product: Be sure to check out our other deals on, Rare and Hard to find jazz and rock cds !!!\\n*********please note that this box set has been throughly inspected for quality before shipping\\nTHERE ARE NO RETURNS ON BOX SETS!!!**************\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Most Underrated Pink Floyd Album\\n\\nReview: This album is the Floyd's most underrated masterpiece from the 70's. It is just as good as the rest of their post 1970 releases and better than anything after The Wall, but not as well known or loved. Nevertheless, if you like this band, in this album you will find some of their most creepy, artsy, heavy music. Cynical to the bone and no fluff, this is Pink Floyd at their best. All of the songs are classics, but as with any Floyd album, the songs are best listened to together for a full \\\"album\\\" experience. Here Roger Waters wrote some of his most insightful lyrics and the band as a whole produces some of their most poignant imagery to fit those lyrics. The only problem with the album is that it is made of 2 very short intro/outro acoustic bookends (Pigs on the Wing) and 3 very long songs for the main body of the album. The long songs made culling a single very difficult and thus the popularity of the album suffered for lack of radio airplay. The shortest of the main songs is Sheep, clocking in at 10:18. This makes for a greater commitment needed on the part of the listener, but as with other PF releases, repeated listens become more and more rewarding. In my opinion this is just as good as Dark Side Of The Moon, (albeit more cynical), Wish You Were Here, and The Wall. It's just a different listen. If you love art rock, progressive rock or just intelligent, politically insightful music, you must get this.\\n\\nI recently bought the new discovery series release of this album and I have to say that I'm disappointed. I previously owned the 1992 remaster of this disc and I don't hear a huge difference between the two. There is some higher degree of clarity for the 2011 release, but it isn't the jump that I expected from 1992 to 2011. I can usually notice a big difference when I get a good remaster. The difference from the original masters to the remastered versions of early Marillion comes to mind. I noticed only a very small difference in the bit rate that resulted from ripping this cd to my computer. Usually the bit rate changes more with better remasters.\\n\\nI use the Windows media lossless setting. If you rip a cd at the highest possible fidelity and you use an unremastered cd first and then a remastered cd you will get a higher bit rate on the remastered cd because the increased headroom of the sound of the remaster should require a higher bit rate to accommodate. Remasters will typically have a bit rate of 900 or higher. The bit rate will also change if you set the rip setting to a lower resolution, but if you compare ripped cds at the same resolution, remastered cds usually have a higher bit rate than older cds. Usually the bit rate goes over 1 Mbps with good remasters. This is just a rule of thumb, since the bit rate can also be affected by dynamics of songs. Softer songs will have a lower overhead for the recording process and won't need as high of a bit rate to sound good, but you will find that most of the time it applies.\\n\\nThe best way to tell the difference is to just listen to both versions. When I do that I listen to one song off of the old master first and add the new remastered song to the playlist to compare them one right after the other. This is the best way to do this because you don't have a waiting time in between listens while you change cd's in a conventional cd player.\\n\\nI still love this album and highly recommend it, but the remaster didn't really do it for me. Maybe some of the other remasters are better. Dark Side Of The Moon was remastered in 5.1, so I'm hoping that maybe that will have a greater impact on the cd as well. (Not because the cd would benefit from the 5.1 mastering, but because they might do a more comprehensive remastering job when planning for a 5.1 transfer and also because DSOTM is such a seminal album that it might receive a little more TLC). If you're happy with your old remaster, I don't recommend spending extra money. I also like the cover art and booklet of the previous release much better. They more closely resemble the original.\\n\\nAs a side note, if you want to save some money, you can get this at Best Buy for $11.99 (In California), although someone told me that Best Buy in other parts of the country has it for 9.99.\",\n \"Product: Billy Joel ~ Glass Houses [Remaster] [Ecd]\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Music 3.5 Stars/5 Stars MoFi SACD\\n\\nReview: MUSIC: This was a slight departure for Joel from his previous, excellent, jazz-inflected album; 52nd street. He made this with a more rock/pop sound as evident in You May Be Right, Sometimes A Fantasy and It's Still Rock and Roll to Me. The first half of the album is classic Billy Joel and stands up to the best of his material. The second half is not as memorable and some of the songs barely qualify as filler. From that half, C'Etait Toi (You Were The One) and Through The Long Night are the winners. Overall, GLASS HOUSES is enjoyable Billy Joel but not as consistent as his earlier works; still, 7 excellent tracks out of a total of 10 songs is better than most artists and muster.\\n\\nSACD: As is usual with most MoFi releases, this has the cleanest, richest sound of any remaster out there. Excellent dynamics and separation give the music depth and life without making it sound artificial but most audiophiles already know that. This goes for both the SACD and the Redbook layers.\",\n \"Product: 22 Bit SBM Digital Re-Master of the original 8 tracks plus bonus track not available on the original album. TRACKS: 1. Bark At The Moon 2. You're No Different 3. Now You See It(Now You Don't) 4. Rock 'N' Roll Rebel 5. Centre Of Eternity 6. So Tired 7. Slow Down 8. Waiting For Darkness BONUS TRACK - Spiders In The Night\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Ozzy At A Low Point with 2 and 1/2 stars\\n\\nReview: This album is mostly average to weak songs from Ozzy Osbourne. It came after the tragic loss of Randy Rhoads and the change of quality in the music is evident. Most fans of this kind of music won't be very discriminating, so if you're into 80s pop/metal you will probably love this. It's not without it's moments and new guitarist Jake E Lee is no Randy but steps up to the plate nicely. The title song is among Ozzy's best ever and the ballad You're No Different is pretty good as well. The rest is pretty formulaic and could've been produced by any number of 80s metal bands. Centre of Eternity is an attempt to revive the organ intro of Mr Crowley and follow it with a Black Sabbath riff-jam. Waiting For Darkness is close to a decent Ozzy song but doesn't stand well against any of his classics from his first 2 albums. I recommend this for hardcore Ozzy fans or fans of 80s metal. For a better sample of what Ozzy is famous for get Blizzard of Oz, Diary of a Madman or No More Tears.\",\n \"Product: Guitarist Tommy Shaw joined Styx in time for this 1976, helping the band begin the rise that would soon take them to the top. The album was a hit and Mademoiselle went Top 40; it joins Put Me On; Crystal Ball; This Old Man , and more theatrical pop!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: SHM Version the best out there.\\n\\nReview: Styx's 1976 offering is unique in many ways. It was the first album where Tommy Shaw contributed to songwriting. Shaw had already joined the band before recording this album to tour for the previous record EQUINOX. On CRYSTAL BALL they continued the art-rock aesthetic that they had always followed, but Shaw contributed a new organic feel that had not been present before and also brought in a rock factor that rivaled JY (the other lead guitarist/singer). The title song is a prime example of this and one of the band's best songs ever. Shaw is a natural when it comes to creating melodies and acoustic arrangements. He is a well-above average singer and lead guitar player too. He also contributed the two hits on this album; Mademoiselle and Crystal Ball. They're both catchy and at the same time artsy. Check out the Ahhh, Tsss, sounds on This Old Man. It's a song about DeYoung's (Founding member/keyboardist/lead vocalist) father and the sounds are a reference to printing presses (his father owned a print shop). This was the thing about Styx that was so appealing. They were creative, they rocked, they wrote catchy melodies and the songs were never boring. (Unless you're not into the artsy sort of thing). They were a true progressive rock fusion band and one of the best to combine prog with pop. Dennis DeYoung was a music major and the musical director for the band. He is famed for being a control freak, but if you listen to all of Styx albums from STYX I and on; if you listen to the songs written by DeYoung, it becomes clear that he was the main architect of the Styx sound. He was not greater than the sum of their parts, but his style is the one the prevailed and carried on through their best work. Of course the rest of the band also contributed greatly, but I'm talking about the underlying style that is Styx. This album is hugely underrated, and although\\nbombastic and sometimes silly (Put Me On), these were the things that were a big part of the Styx charm. They were many times called America's answer to Queen. I don't think that it was a conscious effort on their part but in many ways it is correct.\\n\\nSHM Mastering\\nThis version of CRYSTAL BALL is the best that I've heard. It's much better than the 2006 BGO remaster. It's fuller, clearer and there's more midrange. The sounds are overall bigger. The only drawback is that it's a little loud but not excessively. There's also better instrument separation. The packaging on these SHM editions is impeccable. Very nice.\",\n \"Product: Songs Include : DISC # 1 : Your Starter For / Tonight / One Horse Town / Chameleon / Boogie Pilgrim / Cage The Songbird / Crazy Water / Shoulder Holster / DISC # 2 : Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word / Out Of The Blue / Between Seventeen And Twenty / The Wide Eyed And Laughing / Someone's Final Song / Where's The Shoorah / If There's A God In Heaven - What's He Waiting For / Idol / Theme From A Non Existent TV Series / Bite Your Lip - Get Up And Dance\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Japanese Remaster has exceptional sound 4.5 stars for music\\n\\nReview: THE MUSIC\\nThis Elton John album has been called moody and introspective. Although this is true to an extent, it is unfair to make that generalization. There are many styles that are used throughout, and it would be more accurate to call it eclectic. This was the first album that EJ released after starting his own Rocket record label. This gave him a lot of artistic freedom and he ran with it. There are several classical-and-jazz tinged instrumentals. These serve to give the album a feeling of cohesion in a pseudo-conceptual way. The styles that predominate are jazz and lounge. That gives the album less immediacy than its poppier predecessors. The artistic freedom that EJ gets with owning the label that launched this album also resulted in some long compositions such as Tonight and Bite Your Lip (Get Up And Dance). On the average, all of the songs are longer than what John usually gives us. Song length also contributes to making this an acquired taste. It is not as immediate as the material that John produced prior to this offering. For those of us willing to listen and understand what EJ was doing with this album, it is a very rewarding listen. The country influences of his earlier albums are very diluted and replaced by jazz and classical influences which are brought to the forefront. Classical and jazz are generally not present as much in pop music; from the 70's or otherwise. If you like Elton John, you are likely to really enjoy this album if you accept that there will be no Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting), or Bennie and The Jets. Instead, it is most similar to his eponymous debut but with less of the melodrama of that album.\\n\\nI recommend Elton John's albums in the following order, from best to least (These are all the ones I own)\\nGOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD\\nTUMBLEWEED CONNECTION\\nCAPTAIN FANTASTIC AND THE BROWN DIRT COWBOY\\nBLUE MOVES\\nDON'T SHOOT ME I'M ONLY THE PIANO PLAYER\\nHONKEY CHATEAU\\nMADMAN ACROSS THE WATER\\nTOO LOW FOR ZERO\\nROCK OF THE WESTIES\\nTHE FOX\\n\\nThe albums above are mandatory for an EJ collection, the following are all good to varying degrees but I like them in this order:\\nBREAKING HEARTS\\nTHE CAPTAIN AND THE KID\\n21 AT 33\\nREG STRIKES BACK\\nTHE ONE\\nCARIBOU\\nELTON JOHN\\nSONGS FROM THE WEST COAST\\nJUMP UP!\\n\\n2013 Japanese SHM CD\\nThe sound quality of the 2013 Japanese SHM version is outstanding. It is as clear as the EJ SACDs, which are some of the best SACDs out there. If you are planning on buying this album pay the extra money and get this version. You won't be disappointed. It is a full, crisp sound with great dynamics, mixing and separation. I have bought many remastered cd's over the years and the sound quality on this one is the very best. The CDs come in a slim double jewel-case that includes extensive liner notes and all of the album lyrics. It also includes an OBI strip and the original album art. Very good quality package overall.\",\n \"Product: Alan Parsons ~ Ammonia Avenue\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: The Last Great Offering From Progressive Pop APP\\n\\nReview: This was the last truly great offering from The Alan Parson's Project. This has 3 hits in Prime Time, Don't Answer Me and You Don't Believe. The album is a little bit mellower than their previous efforts, but it's still one of their best. To me it sounds like Eye In The Sky Part II. That album is even better than this one though. The production is identical and Prime Time sounds an awful lot like the hit Eye In The Sky.\\n\\nBesides the hits, the album tracks are just as good and in some cases better. The only song that I don't especially like is Give Me One Good Reason which features an attempt at 80s electronica that doesn't quite work. Other than that, this is a great piece of art rock. Highlights include:\\n\\nPrime Time\\nDon't Answer Me\\nDancing On A Highwire\\nYou Don't Believe\\nPipeline\\nAmmonia Avenue\\n\\nThat's almost the entire album. Let Me Go Home is just not unique enough to be a highlight but is still a good rocker and Since The Last Goodbye is overshadowed by Don't Answer me as the love song entry into this album but is still worth a listen.\\n\\nAlan Parson's albums in order of preference\\n\\nEye In The Sky\\nThe Turn Of A Friendly Card\\nAmmonia Avenue\\nEve\\nI Robot\\nOn Air\\nTime Machine\\nPyramid\\n\\nAny of these are sure to please fans of art-rock. Alan Parsons made other albums that are surely loved by other fans, but these are the ones that I really enjoy and would recommend.\\n\\nIf you plan on buying this, make sure you get the definitive Alan Parson's remasters which are some of the best ever produced in terms of sound quality.\",\n \"Product: Alan Parsons ~ Vulture Culture\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Not the best place to start\\n\\nReview: If you are curious to explore APPs music then don't start here. There are some worthy moments on this cd but you would be advised to start somewhere else. This album was meant to be used along with Ammonia Avenue to make a double album. The project was changed into two separate works and the production used for this album was changed to try to fit the times. That was a sad mistake that the APP would never recover from.\\n\\nStarting with this album from 1985 the quality of their work diminished and APP faded from the music scene and would not resurface with another great album until 1996's On Air. I still think that this album is worth buying but if you like art-rock, then don't do yourself the injustice of giving yourself a lower impression of the Alan Parsons Project by buying this one first. I would rate this album high in APPs ouvre only for the best album cover and title in their catalog. This album saw the removal of the lush orchestrations that APP used in previous works and made the album more synth based to keep up with the 80s trend to used more keyboards. These changes marred what could've been a much better album.\\n\\nHighlights:\\nLet's Talk About Me\\nDays Are Numbers (The Traveller)\\nVulture Culture\\nHawkeye\\nThe Same Old Sun\\n\\nAlan Parson's albums in order of preference\\n\\nEye In The Sky\\nThe Turn Of A Friendly Card\\nAmmonia Avenue\\nEve\\nI Robot\\nOn Air\\nTime Machine\\nPyramid\\n\\n(Sorry folks, not a fan of Tales of Mystery and Imagination)\\n\\nThe remastering job on all APP albums is amongst the best I've ever heard. If you buy any of their albums get the Alan Parsons remasters.\",\n \"Product: This Colorado band added some country and folk to their soft-rock sound, leading to 11 pop hits-every one of which is here! Includes You Are the Woman; Livin' Ain't Livin'; Cinderella; Just Remember I Love You; So Long; Strange Way; Goodbye, I Love You; Headed for a Fall; Staying with It; Always , and more, 18 total.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Typical Soft Rock Band From the 70s\\n\\nReview: As far as soft, country/rock goes Firefall are an enjoyable listen. They were never giants in the music industry and they only had a handful of memorable singles, but if you like this kind of music they're worth the money. They have a sound similar to Poco or early Eagles, with competent vocals and musicianship. 3 of their songs became radio staples but some of the other hits on this package are just as good. The classics here are You Are The Woman, Just Remember I Love You and Strange Way.\\n\\nThe rest of the package rolls along in the same vein as those songs. Picture a cross between Poco and America and you've got Firefall. The only drawback that bothered me about this group is that they tend to be a bit repetitive in the way they write songs. A lot of the songs here are similar, but it's still enjoyable. The sound on this cd is good considering that there is no indication on the Amazon webpage that it is remastered. Highlights include:\\n\\nLivin' Ain't Livin'\\nYou Are The Woman\\nMexico\\nIt Doesn't Matter\\nJust Remember I Love You\\nStrange Way\\nLove That Got Away.\\n\\nRecommended for any fan of soft rock\",\n \"Product: McCartney's top three 1980 album, out of print in the U.S. & digitally remastered with three bonus tracks added, 'Check My Machine', 'Secret Friend' & the hit 'Goodnight Tonight'. 14 tracks total, also featuring 'Coming Up'. 1993 release.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Paul Tries New Wave and Fails\\n\\nReview: This is easily the worst McCartney solo album that I've heard. I've only heard 6 whole albums so that isn't exactly a darning statement. This album is bad though. There are some saving graces such as COMING UP, which is good but barely qualifies as a classic. When you put it next to any of his more well-known hits, it stands towards the bottom of the list. Conspicuously missing is the excellent GOODNIGHT TONIGHT which was part of the 1990 cd release but is nowhere to be found on this remaster. What a ripoff!!\\n\\nI got the remaster that comes with one bonus disc btw. I bought this thinking that it would be special with the new remastering package but of all the songs on the original album, only about 6 are listenable. It sounds better than a typical 1980 recording, but these new remasters are not really impressive in sound. On the extras disc, there were 3 songs that I found enjoyable. There's the Maca classic WONDERFUL CHRISTMASTIME, which turns out to be the best song on this entire package. ALL of the new wave experiments found on this album are bad. There are two other extras on the bonus disc that are listenable; the lounge/disco BLUE SWAY and the electro-reggae/blues number CHECK MY MACHINE. This album is definitely for completists.\\n\\nIf you liked this album in the 80s or you must have everything that Paul ever recorded, then this is for you, otherwise there are many better albums from him. I recommend Band On The Run, Venus & Mars, Ram, Tug Of War; even the overproduced Wings At The Speed Of Sound is much better than this.\\n\\nHighlights:\\nWONDERFUL CHRISTMASTIME\\nCOMING UP\\nBLUE SWAY\\nCHECK MY MACHINE\",\n \"Product: Japanese Version featuring an LP Style Splicase for Initial Pressing.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Classic McCartney 3.5 stars\\n\\nReview: This is not considered one of McCartney's best efforts with Wings. It is very good though. There's some weak moments as in the Linda McC. sung COOK OF THE HOUSE. It's a boogie that serves the purpose of highlighting her in a positive homely way but it's just a cute number that is forgettable. Then there's the Denny Laine written TIME TO HIDE. This is not a bad song. It would fit nicely on a Poco album or even a Firefall one, but here it sounds out of place in all of its pandering 1976 glory. The extra tracks are not exactly gems. BRIDGE ON THE RIVER SUITE is good and would've made a great completed song if it had lyrics. As an instrumental it is just good. The remastering sound is awful and anyone looking for a remastered version of this album should wait until it is re-released in an updated remaster.\\n\\nAll of this negativity is not to say that this is a bad album. It's just not as good as McCartney standards demand. There's LET 'EM IN, SILLY LOVE SONGS and many other songs. WINO JUNKO is a classic as well as SAN FERRY ANNE. Aside from the songs mentioned at the beginning of this review, this is a great listen. Too bad it wasn't pared down more. The biggest problem with this album is production. It is too polished to be as fun as other wings offerings. The obvious lack of rockers also makes this a pleasant, albeit lukewarm record. For the best that McC has to offer, start with BAND ON THE RUN.\",\n \"Product: CD\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: One of the best B side compilations ever\\n\\nReview: This might as well be a full blown album. The songs are that good. Almost all of them are great. There is a definite Led Zeppelin influence throughout the album, along with some other strange twists such as the surfer-rock Gremmie Out Of Control and the Chili Pepper homage, Dirty Frank. That is what I like most about this collection; its eclectic variety that is more hit than miss.\\n\\nPearl Jam are a very capable band that can incorporate any style or mood into their sound and make it their own. There's a little less of the noisy punk-influenced numbers that they do sometimes. This is a good thing. The music here is much easier to digest. Not that they didn't create masterpieces before, they've made a few. The punkier songs are usually a little harder to like, although I'm sure that they attract a certain kind of fan and give the band an edgier street credibility. I'm not fooled by that though. This is a college-rock band that has as much depth lyrically and musically as any other classic rock band that came before them. They can rock, weep and lead in grand fashion and it's still only rock and roll. This is a great album for both beginner and hardcore PJ fans alike. Recommended... Highlights include:\\n\\nSad\\nDown\\nHitchhiker\\nDon't Gimme No Lip\\nAlone\\nIn The Moonlight\\nEducation\\nYou\\nGremmie Out Of Control\\nUndone\\nHold On\\nYellow Ledbetter\\nFatal\\nDrifting\\nLast Kiss\\nDirty Frank\\nBrother\",\n \"Product: Green Day - American Idiot (CD). The Grammy winning album, American Idiot, was Green Day's first since 2000.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Kudos To Greenday For This One\\n\\nReview: My hat goes off to Greenday for having the guts to write this gem of a concept album. I'll bet that the majority of the American public that bought this didn't even realize or care about the message and intricacy in the lyrics, concept and flow of this masterpiece of a punk album. For those of you that noticed, welcome to the suburban world of American Idiot, where the real idiots are the listeners that are parodied without their consent or even their knowledge. For those of you that got it, lets do something to change the dismal state of affairs of this great country. Talk about it and make others see that we need to pull together and make some changes before it's too late. Kudos again to Greenday!! All the accolades, sales and praise that they received is well-deserved. This will go down in music history as one of the greatest moments in punk/rock.\",\n \"Product: Porcupine Tree's 2005 album includes a secret bonus track, 'She Moved On'. Featuring guest appearances by Mikael Akerfeldt of Opeth, and Adrian Belew of King Crimson. The hidden track is just a partial re-recording of Lighbulb Sun's 'She's Moved On'. Lava/Atlantic.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Porcupine Tree Goes Heavier\\n\\nReview: This is not a critic's darling like In Absentia or Stupid Dream were, but it is my favorite album from this extraordinary band. I am not one to hand out 5-star ratings like popcorn either (check my other reviews) but this one deserves it. This album further puts an edge on the already heavier sound of In Absentia without sacrificing PT's melodicism, creativity, and downright artsy mojo. The album opens with the Led Zeppelin homage, dark, powerhouse title track and grabs your attention to never let go. Every song is a winner and different from every other song on the record. Still, the album retains a cohesiveness that flows like the best of them.\\n\\nThis album was intended as a concept album that would later be developed into a movie, but band leader Stephen Wilson has not been able to get that project off the ground. The concept has to do with a ghost of someone dear to the subject of the album. This makes the general darkness of the album warranted. This edition also includes a terrific remix of the song Shesmovedon from Lightbulb Sun that is superior to the original by miles.\\n\\nFans of hard rock and art rock alike will find much to like here. Don't expect to find the next Metallica or a mosh-pit mentality in this music. It isn't there. Instead look for engaging, catchy, melodic rock with enough riffs to get your blood pumping and enough depth to keep the thinking man interested. If that's your cup of tea, you've come to the right place. Porcupine Tree is a welcome breath of fresh air in the current faceless music scene that spawns nothing but clone bands that sell attitude instead of talent. This is one band to watch rise. The sound of the recording is impeccable and the band have won awards for their 5.1 mixes of their past albums. Highlights: The Whole Thing\\n\\nHighly Recommended\",\n \"Product: Advanced Japanese release of the 2006 album from Toto. This is their first release of new, original material in nearly seven years, and is set to show off the amazing skill and power of one of the longest living names in rock and roll. Set to be a masterpiece. Japanese edition also includes the bonus track 'Reeferman'. Nexus.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Return To Form Of Sorts\\n\\nReview: On this album we get most of Toto's classic line-up. (Minus deceseased Jeff Porcaro RIP and David Hungate) We don't get their classic sound, but instead a revamped classic rock/progrssive rock sound that they started to turn in on their previous studio effort Mindfields. It's almost like listening to a different band but it works. They rock hard on this one and they bring in their classic R&B sound in with subtlety. This change in direction is familiar yet new and works well. Mature themes are explored in the lyrics. At times they sound like they're trying too hard to sound artsy, as in Dying On My Feet, which features the horn section from Chicago but the album as a whole is good. Many good songs and rewarded multiple spins. Recommended even for fans not familiar with their material.\",\n \"Product: Produced by David Foster, Chicago's acclaimed 1982 comeback album introduced the smash ballad \\\"Hard To Say I'm Sorry/Get Away,\\\" now one of the band's signature songs. Chicago 16 includes new liner notes and a previously unreleased Bill Champlin composition, \\\"Daddy's Favorite Fool.\\\"\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: 3 and 1/2 Stars\\n\\nReview: This album has Hard To Say I'm Sorry and Love Me Tommorrow. Those are two of the band's best known ballads. The rest of the album has the distinction of being the first Chicago opus to be produced by heavyweight David Foster. Chicago 17, their next album was also produced by Foster and it defined production values for the rest of the 80s after it in the ballad category of pop music. Chicago 16, however, is not as good as earlier Chicago albums. It had another hit in Sonny Think Twice but the rest of the songs are just not as catchy as their earlier material.\\n\\nAfter their 12th album, the excellent Hot Streets, the band were quickly fading without Terry Kath (founding guitarist), without James William Guercio (long-time producer and manager) and facing a changing music scene that didn't embrace their soft rock meets art rock aesthetic. David Foster was brought in and he changed that. Unfortunately, their sound changed too much to fit the times and something was lost. The album is not horrible, but if you're familiar with previous albums, don't expect the same sound. It's more produced and polished, bordering on sterile. True to form, Foster takes credit for songwriting on most of the tracks like he usually does with any project that he helms. This, ironically, makes it seem like he is the culprit to blame for the waning artistry found on Chicago 16. If you are a fan of the 80s sound, then you will love the album. Beginning Chicago enthusiasts should start with VII, XI, or X. Those albums are more consistent and have some of their best moments. If you like art rock then try Chicago II. If you like blues a la Blues Brothers, try Chicago I or III. Chicago is a great band and this album does them a diservice, although casual fans might like it just fine.\",\n \"Product: AIR POCKET SYMPHONY\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Different But Worthy Offering From The Chill Kings\\n\\nReview: This album has a different sound from their seminal Moon Safari. It has a darker, more brooding sound and a bassy production that makes use of more exotic instruments. It flows very well from start to finish, and the cohesive production creates an otherworldly feel that transports the listener into the world of Air. They have a knack for accentuating music with simple, yet evocative riffs and themes from a variety of soft instruments that move without jolting.\\n\\nThis is more for chill enthusiasts though. People expecting anything else might be disappointed because the music is that different. Where Moon Safari has a melancholy, uplifting sound throughout, this entry alternates between menacing, driving and brooding. A great listen though and it gets better and better with more listens.\\n\\nI prefer the second half of the album. Starting with Left Bank, the music becomes deeper and more engaging. It's not that the first half is bad, the 2nd half just draws me in more. Highlights:\\n\\nSpace Maker\\nLeft Bank\\nMer Du Japon\\nLost Message\\nSomewhere Between Waking And Sleeping\\n\\nHighly Recommended\",\n \"Product: PORCUPINE TREE FEAR OF A BLANK PLANET\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Steering In A New Direction\\n\\nReview: This is PT's 2007 offering. It's not that different than their previous 2 offerings, Deadwing and In Absentia, except for it being more atmospheric and flowing than those two. Here the album is very cohesive. It's almost like one big, long song. That was the intention and Steve Wilson and Co. got it right. It feels like the concept album that it's intended to be. There's less of a feel of individual songs and more of a feel of another world being created musically. It was inspired by Bret Easton Ellis' novel \\\"Lunar Park\\\". I have not read the book and therefore cannot comment on that portion of creative process, however the mark was hit squarely as far as creating a flowing, seamless piece of progressive rock art. Lyrically the album also holds together well. It is arguably the most cohesive album the band have made.\\n\\nIt's not my favorite because it tends to be a little bombastic in places. The songs average about 7 minutes in length with Anesthetize being 17:42. This is not something new to this band. They usually record more than one epic on every one of their albums, but when every song is long, it makes it harder to absorb and harder to stay submerged in the soundscape. This is not to say that I don't like this album; I do like it and it's great. The qualm here is that I liked them better when the songs were more concise. The same statements can be made in a little less time.\\n\\nAnother problem that I have with this release is that it is only 6 songs. This has been a point of contention amongst fans and I'm sure that some people reading this will cringe at yet another stab at the issue, but having released this as a full-length release and then releasing 4 songs that didn't make the album a year later reeks of opportunistic dealings. I don't know who makes those decisions, but the argument was to eliminate the extra songs because they don't flow with the rest of the album. Well, that is untrue. If you make a playlist and embed the extra songs from NIL RECURRING into FEAR... it is obvious that they all fit together very nicely. I put Cheating The Polygraph 3rd, Normal at #7, and Nil Recurring and What Happens Now? at 9 and 10 without changing the order of the other songs. Normal feels like a reprise of Sentimental and actually adds to the feel of a concept album. This new version plays beautifully and makes me wish that it had been on the original release. The final product, including the bombastic song lengths clocks in at 79 minutes and change, making this feasible to fit on an 80 minute cd. This makes me mad because it is an obvious attempt at cashing in. I hope that they don't repeat this gimmick in the future.\\n\\nAll things considered this is a great album and marks a slight change in direction for the band. I think that the next effort that we see after THE INCIDENT will see that direction solidifying into a balance between the bombastic, albeit cohesive material of FOABP and the more song-oriented style of the previous 2 albums. This album has some real gems on it. Ironically, the longest track is the best here. Anesthetize is one of the best songs that they've ever recorded. It's everything that makes PT the band that we all love and is worth the price of the cd by itself. My Ashes and Sentimental are two more classics, with the rest of the tracks being very good as well. Casual and hardcore fans alike will love FEAR OF A BLANK PLANET.\\n\\nAnother point that I would like to make is that the concept of a \\\"lost generation in the making\\\" that this album explores is a much-needed message in this most plastic of worlds that we live and evolve in. America becomes dumber and more complacent as time goes by and the attitudes and culture that I see that have developed will not fix that problem; instead they feed into it and today's youth are becoming a BLANK PLANET quickly. There is very little depth and heart in this most consumerist, isolated and self-centered society that we've created. From Jerry Springer to Britney Spears/Lindsey Lohan, there's not much provocative and intelligent statements being made for positive change, so this album comes as a welcome reminder that there are still people out there that realize that a change is needed and more of us need to talk about it. (Sorry about the soapboxing) Kudos to PT for making this bold and incisive statement.\",\n \"Product: Brand new, never opened. From my personal collection.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: More like 3 and one half stars\\n\\nReview: This is not Toto's best or worst album. It has some great moments on it, but when they try to rock out, as on Only the Children, it tends to sound trite. It features a different vocalist than Bobby Kimball, who was front man on their best efforts. He's very capable and sounds great but doesn't match Kimball's powerful vocals. This sounds great when they do R&B blue-eyed soul songs, but Toto fans expect a little more from them and for this I have to feel a little disappointed. Not a great place for the casual fan to start a Toto collection but if you like their softer material you will love this album. There is an overpriced remastered version of this album that is available on this website. I am a huge fan of remastered material, but for over 30 dollars, it is hardly worth the investment to me. I spend a lot of money on music and I absolutely hate being reamed by record companies when they charge whatever they think fans will pay when I have already given them so much. We should all do what everyone else does nowadays and download music from illegal sites for free if that is the case. I recommend buying the original version of the cd since the sound quality is pretty darn good.\",\n \"Product: CD\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: One of Totos' worst efforts\\n\\nReview: It doesn't have any big hits, it doesn't feature blue-eyed soul that they're well-known for and the song quality is at their worst. The sound quality of the recording is amongst the worst in their catalog. Still, it isn't a complete throwaway and Toto fans will find things to like about the album. Not recommended for casual fans. There is a lot of energy in the performances and even though the songwriting is at their worst, their worst is still decent enough to give it a few spins. For a better album to start a Toto collection try their debut Toto, Toto IV, or Isolation. Much better place to start... This album was amongst their least successful but also rocks the hardest of all their records. There is an overpriced remastered version of this album that is available. I would not recommend buying that unless you love the album because the remaster is around 30 clams and you will feel those clams snapping at your fingers if you're not happy with the album.\",\n \"Product: Brand new, never opened. From my personal collection.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: More like 3 and one half stars\\n\\nReview: This is not Toto's best or worst album. It has some great moments on it, but when they try to rock out, as on Only the Children, it tends to sound trite. It features a different vocalist than Bobby Kimball, who was front man on their best efforts. He's very capable and sounds great but doesn't match Kimball's powerful vocals. This sounds great when they do R&B blue-eyed soul songs, but Toto fans expect a little more from them and for this I have to feel a little disappointed. Not a great place for the casual fan to start a Toto collection but if you like their softer material you will love this album. There is an overpriced remastered version of this album that is available on this website. I am a huge fan of remastered material, but for over 30 dollars, it is hardly worth the investment to me. I spend a lot of money on music and I absolutely hate being reamed by record companies when they charge whatever they think fans will pay when I have already given them so much. We should all do what everyone else does nowadays and download music from illegal sites for free if that is the case. I recommend buying the original version of the cd since the sound quality is pretty darn good.\",\n \"Product: CD\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: One of Totos' worst efforts\\n\\nReview: It doesn't have any big hits, it doesn't feature blue-eyed soul that they're well-known for and the song quality is at their worst. The sound quality of the recording is amongst the worst in their catalog. Still, it isn't a complete throwaway and Toto fans will find things to like about the album. Not recommended for casual fans. There is a lot of energy in the performances and even though the songwriting is at their worst, their worst is still decent enough to give it a few spins. For a better album to start a Toto collection try their debut Toto, Toto IV, or Isolation. Much better place to start... This album was amongst their least successful but also rocks the hardest of all their records. There is an overpriced remastered version of this album that is available. I would not recommend buying that unless you love the album because the remaster is around 30 clams and you will feel those clams snapping at your fingers if you're not happy with the album.\",\n \"Product: Japanese-only SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) paper sleeve pressing of this album. SHM-CDs can be played on any audio player and delivers unbelievably high-quality sound. You won't believe it's the same CD! Includes the same bonus tracks that appear on the EU/US expanded editions. Sony/BMG 2009.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: The Last Great Offering From Progressive Pop APP\\n\\nReview: This was the last truly great offering from The Alan Parson's Project. This has 3 hits in Prime Time, Don't Answer Me and You Don't Believe. The album is a little bit mellower than their previous efforts, but it's still one of their best. To me it sounds like Eye In The Sky Part II. That album is even better than this one though. The production is identical and Prime Time sounds an awful lot like the hit Eye In The Sky.\\n\\nBesides the hits, the album tracks are just as good and in some cases better. The only song that I don't especially like is Give Me One Good Reason which features an attempt at 80s electronica that doesn't quite work. Other than that, this is a great piece of art rock. Highlights include:\\n\\nPrime Time\\nDon't Answer Me\\nDancing On A Highwire\\nYou Don't Believe\\nPipeline\\nAmmonia Avenue\\n\\nThat's almost the entire album. Let Me Go Home is just not unique enough to be a highlight but is still a good rocker and Since The Last Goodbye is overshadowed by Don't Answer me as the love song entry into this album but is still worth a listen.\\n\\nAlan Parson's albums in order of preference\\n\\nEye In The Sky\\nThe Turn Of A Friendly Card\\nAmmonia Avenue\\nEve\\nI Robot\\nOn Air\\nTime Machine\\nPyramid\\n\\nAny of these are sure to please fans of art-rock. Alan Parsons made other albums that are surely loved by other fans, but these are the ones that I really enjoy and would recommend.\\n\\nIf you plan on buying this, make sure you get the definitive Alan Parson's remasters which are some of the best ever produced in terms of sound quality.\",\n \"Product: 2009 album from arguable the biggest Rock band in the world. Written and recorded in various locations, No Line On The Horizon is the group's 12 studio album and is their first release since the mega-million selling How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, released in 2004. the album calls on the production talents of long time collaborators Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois with additional production by Steve Lillywhite. 11 tracks including the first single 'Get On Your Boots'.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Experimental Album That Grows On You And Doesn't Let Go\\n\\nReview: This one is a fan favorite but not a critic darling like so many of their other albums. By a fan favorite I mean that since March of 2009 until the writing of this review, this album has not yet attained even gold status. This is surprising coming from the band that lately could apparently do no wrong.\\n\\nTheir last album, the return to U2 basics, 2004s How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, won 3 grammys. That includes best rock song (City Of Blinding Lights), Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal & also song of the year(Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own), plus album of the year. Oh, wait! and also Best Rock Album. Whew! In addition the RIAA has certified it as Platinum X3 as of the date of this writing. It also scored with 4 hit singles, including a gold record for Vertigo. Now, for those of you not familiar with these kinds of awards, that is quite an accomplishment. With the advent of instant piracy, it is a feat to attain gold status on a single, but here you have one.\\n\\nThe previous album to that, 2000s All That You Can't Leave Behind, scored 5 grammys, including best rock album, song of the year (Beautiful Day) and 2 of them for record of the year (Walk On & Beautiful Day). Enough proof of their solidity as a band? That album sold at platinum X4.\\n\\nSo what is the problem with this album?\\nStats:\\nIt made it to #1 on Billboard's Hot 100\\n2 singles in Get On Your Boots & Magnificent\\nThe Grammy's haven't decreed their judgement on this album, and to be fair, sales will probably improve if they score big at the Gs once again.\\n\\nThe problem is that the last 2 albums were:\\nAll That You Can't Leave Behind- A rehashing of all their previous sounds and reinventions all wrapped up in a tidy, accessible, irresistible balance of art, fun and pop.\\nHow To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb- A return to their sound during the era preceding their classic album The Joshua Tree, with some twists to it but all packaged in a safe balance of deep/shallow themes, edgier/softer, complex/simple... well you get it. The accomplished sound of that album wasn't adventurous or risky. It gave the fans what they want and it gave the casual fan a fun, rollicking hit of a song with Vertigo. The ipod campaign using the song on its commercials was in no way a small contribution to the success of the album.\\n\\nSo what is wrong with No Line On The Horizon? The simple answer is nothing. It is a great album. The difference is that on this one they decided to experiment. The sound is different from the preceding 2 albums. There's less mainstream and more noodling. The songs are not instantly likeable. Therein lies the crux of the problem.\\n\\nWe have an art-rock album with some real genius behind it, but it isn't built to appeal to the masses. It's made to expand on the band's direction like they've done so many times before, sometimes to great effect and sometimes to dismal failure. 1997s Pop was an example of the latter but this reviewer loved that outing. No Line On The Horizon is the kind of album that has to be digested like a fine meal. You have to take some time to listen and analyze what you're hearing.\\n\\nIf the Gods over at Grammy heaven don't disagree with me, we should see at least a nomination this time around, even if they don't win this time. It's a bit more brooding and not filled with as many breaks between the art flourishes as the 2 preceding monsters. U2 OWNED the Grammy's with those releases.\\n\\nThis one is a solid outing and very enjoyable, but it doesn't give the legions of casual fans that boarded their flight for those two offerings what they want. Here we have almost solid art-rock all the way through. Truth be told, its what U2 do best. Fans nowadays don't want to be identified with someone that listens to brooding art-rock. They want to be the dude listening to that song from the ipod commercial or that hit song (A Beautiful Day, Elevation, Walk On).\\n\\nThe two singles released so far (Get On Your Boots, Magnificent) are just as solid as Vertigo and Beautiful Day, but something in the U2 machine failed to make them be noticed. This album isn't instantly gratifying. You have to listen to it a few times and then it's just as brilliant as the previous 2 albums. It just comes on a different wavelength. If you like U2s music buy this one. It's good for any fans of art-rock and U2 in general. Just be a little more patient with this one. Even those last 2 mega-albums had 2 tracks apiece that I didn't care for. On this one, the only track that I don't love is White As Snow. It's one of those really slow U2 songs. Those are never my favorites. Cedars Of Lebanon is in the same vein but it's presented in a vivid, portrait-of-suffering, production that got through to me. So, this album actually has more songs that I like on it than its overshadowing predecessors.\\n\\nTo help you further decide whether you will like this album or not, I will rank U2s albums in my order of preference to give you an idea of whether you would agree with my review of this album.\\n\\nAchtung Baby\\nAll That You Can't Leave Behind\\nNo Line On The Horizon\\nHow To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb\\nPop\\nThe Joshua Tree\\nWar\\nThe Unforgettable Fire\\n\\nIf I didn't list it then I didn't care for it much. I'm talking to you Zooropa, October, Rattle & Hum and Boy. Those albums all have their respective moments but I wouldn't recommend them to anyone but hardcore fans.\",\n \"Product: Japanese edition includes one bonus track; Hour Of Need (full-length version). Studio album release from YES for the first time in 10 years produced by Trevor Horn.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Best Effort Since 90125\\n\\nReview: There is always a dated and moot debate amongst yes fans about how the band should sound and which lineup is the best. The point is that it doesn't matter. What matters is the music. Fly From Here is all about the music and it's good. All the classic Yes elements are here. Virtuosity, symphonic arrangements, ambiance, deep lyrics... etc. This is almost a classic lineup. The album is compared to Drama in sound, but I think that it has its own sound. It's more streamlined than classic Yes such as Close To The Edge, but it's more sophisticated than more commercially-oriented efforts such as 90125 or even Open Your Eyes. Fans of Yes should not be disappointed, yet I read reviews that dismiss this album only because Jon Anderson isn't on it, or because it isn't as obtuse and dense as Tales From Topographic Oceans. (Benoit David doesn't disappoint with his performance here as Anderson's stand-in. He has a warmth and passion that is sometimes missing in other recent Yes releases) The truth is that all Yes albums are good to one extent or the other as long as one listens to them in their own context.\\n\\nFly From Here is a phenomenal listen from beginning to end, the best track being FLY FROM HERE Pt. 2: SAD NIGHT AT THE AIRFIELD. That track alone should be enough for any Yes fan to want to own this album. It is classic Yes in every sense. Oh, and it's also accessible. The entire title track is good from start to finish. Here they wisely divided it into sections instead of laying it out as one long suite a la 70's style. That gives detractors of overly long songs a chance to pick and choose which tracks to listen to. I listen to the whole thing, and if it had been made a one-piece suite, it would clock in at around 23:44 minutes. If you want long tracks, then listen all the way through. The rest of the album is not as good, but still well above average Yes fare. I would include this album in my top five favorite Yes albums, depending on what mood I'm in. Hour Of Need is the low mark on the album but is still average Yes. Another standout track is Into The Storm, with its complex time signatures and catchy motifs. If the band would've stuck to this kind of songwriting instead of trying to replicate the success of 90125 in the 80's and 90's we would've had a much more solid legacy from this great band. It's not that I don't like 90125, I do. It's definitely a Trevor Rabin dominated album, with the unmistakable contributions from the rest of the band elevating his songs to art-pop/rock. The problem is that the albums after that seemed to lack the freshness and inspiration of 90125. This album has that freshness and inspiration and is not an art-pop/rock album. It's progressive rock with restraint and taste. I've been listening for over a month and I'm still enjoying this.\\n\\nThe production is also restrained and tasteful. The instruments have never been more clearly imaged and the mix is balanced with minimal sound effects and just the right amount of polish. The cover is appropriately in the vein of classic yes albums from the 70's and was done by Roger Dean, the same artist.\\n\\nHighly recommended for Yes fans and fans of progressive rock. It's as good a place as any to start a Yes collection.\",\n \"Product: Limited six disc (five CDs + DVD) box set from the Canadian Rock trio. Contains the albums Rush, Fly By Night, Caress Of Steel, 2112 and All The World's A Stage plus the DVD-Audio mix of Fly By Night. Each Sector contains five of their 15 Mercury albums in chronological order, all transferred to high resolution 96kHz/24-bit and digitally premastered for optimal quality. In addition, each volume includes an exclusive booklet packed with unpublished photos, original album lyrics and credits, and features one album specifically remixed on DVD in high resolution 96 kHz/24-bit, 5.1 surround sound and stereo, compatible with both DVD Audio players and DVD-Video players. Each album is packaged in a replica vinyl mini-jacket of the original album release with all 3 sets forming a Rush CD road case.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Some of the Best Remasters Ever... Period\\n\\nReview: The new Rush Sector remastered series is not only definitive for the band, the sound on these babies is one of the best remasters I've ever heard. This is definitely worth the upgrade if only for the improved sound. There is better instrument separation, better EQ across the board and a better mix overall on all of them. The albums with the worst original sound have the most noticeable improvement. The biggest improvement in sound for Sector 1 to me was CARESS OF STEEL. If you listen on headphones you can hear the detail of the pick hitting Alex's guitar strings like never before in the parts of songs where the guitar plays alone, as in Bastille Day. None of the original feel of the albums is lost. 2112 sounds even clearer than it did originally. It sounds better than it did listening to it on headphones back in 1981 when I first heard it. A FAREWELL TO KINGS sounds fresh and uncluttered, with the guitar much clearer in the mix. RUSH I sounds about the same with a clearer, cleaner sound.\\n\\nFLY BY NIGHT has several sound defects where the sound fades or \\\"clicks\\\". The Rush official site has reported that cd replacements for these and other issues will be announced when the issues are corrected. Otherwise, FBN shows an amazing difference in sound as well. Now, I haven't heard the 5.1 mixes and cannot comment on the defects that other reviewers reported there, but the packaging for all of the Sector series has one major flaw. The album jacket replicas are perfect, except that during the packaging process some of them are not folded with TLC and they end up with the edges not being even when the gatefold is closed. That just reeks. Otherwise the packaging is not only faithful to the originals, it has pictures and art that didn't appear on the original albums. (Unless I'm familiar with different versions.) The problem with the DVD's will be corrected, per the RUSH official website. What a damned shame that there wasn't better quality control for an otherwise great edition of remasters. I've been listening to this band for 30 years and I feel like I'm rediscovering their music. These are albums that I've heard at least 20 times each, but I've never heard this music this clear. The price is also right. Now I just hope that a Sector 4 is released with the remainder of their older catalog.\",\n \"Product: Supertramp's "Breakfast In America" was the biggest selling album in the world in 1979. It spawned several hit singles and went on to win two Grammy Awards and sell in excess of 20 million copies. Following the album's release Supertramp embarked on a 10 month world tour which arrived in Paris at the end of November. This show from the Pavillon de Paris was both filmed and recorded and now for the first time the full length audio and the concert film are combined in one set. The concert features the different song-writing styles of Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies, who each composed the songs on which they sing lead vocals. The sound has been remixed by Peter Henderson and Supertramp's original sound engineer Russel Pope from the original multi-tracks and on the DVD is presented in both stereo and 5.1 surround sound. This is a legendary show by a legendary band performing at their absolute peak and is a must for any Supertramp fan.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Album, Horrible Product\\n\\nReview: VIDEO I bought this release because I have the Blu-ray version of this album and I wanted to see if the extra tracks on the Blu-ray that were released with animations for video instead of live footage would have the live footage on this release. Sadly, it is the exact same release but in DVD format. That's still not a big qualm, but the video quality isn't great on either format. It's grainy and dated. Of course it was filmed in 1979, so that is excusable but this would have been a good chance to remaster the video and get better quality. To add insult to injury, there is a line that runs across the screen from top to bottom and moves from left to right that is not present on the Blu-ray. I'm not sure if this is a defect on my copy or if it is just another poor judgement in quality control.\\n\\nAUDIO: The audio on this set is terrible. The original Paris vinyl release had excellent dynamics and quality and the cd remaster was good. This release destroyed that. The quality is terrible. The bass drum is very hard to hear, as well as the cymbals. There is definitely compression, which is so poorly done that you can hear an almost flanger-like effect added to the midrange. This is really a letdown. I am a huge fan of the original Paris album and I would've been OK with buying this set just to get the extra tracks that weren't included in the 1980 double album (tour was in '79, live album was released in 1980).\\n\\nFor all of you fellow Supertramp fans, if you have a Blu-ray player, then that release is your best bet. Don't bother with the cd's in this release. It's better to get the 2002 remaster of that album, which sounds much better and has more detail to the sound.\",\n \"Product: Subtitled - the Live Theater Recordings. European edition of the Belgian ambient pop act's 2003 newly recorded acoustic sessions features 14 tracks including a beautiful rendition of Lee Hazelwood's 'My Autumn's Done Come' along with the new single 'The Last Thing I Need Is You & 1 bonus track, 'The Last Thing I Need Is You'. Columbia.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: 3 and 1/2 Stars To Be Accurate\\n\\nReview: This cd is a reworking of some of Hooverphonic's best known previous hits. It takes their intricate sound and breaks it down into bare-bones lounge/chill music. I gave this 3 stars not because it isn't any good, but because Hooverphonic can do better. They are already pretty chilled-out sounding to begin with, so I imagine they were trying to attract fans of Zero 7 or Air. Some of the reworkings work well, but some of them don't. Still, the album still on you with time and will be enjoyed by fans of Air's Moon Safari. This album uses the Fender Rhodes in a similar way as Air did, but don't expect the lush soundscapes of Air or even Hooverphonic for that matter.\\n\\nThere are 3 new tracks on this album, including: Antarctica, a rework of L. Hazelwood's My Autumn's Done Come and The Last Thing I Need Is You. All three are not bad songs but are more for the completest. The Last Thing I Need Is You is the best of the three and a foreshadowing of what would come on their next release, the more accessible \\\"No More Sweet Music/More Sweet Music. Highlights:\\n\\nOne\\nInhaler\\nJackie Cane\\n2 Wicky\\nVinegar (Rework of Vinegar & Salt from their album The Magnificent Tree)\\nThe Last Thing I Need Is You\\n\\nThis is a great album to relax to, sipping wine and putting your feet up, but is not the best introduction to Hooverphonic, nor is it a good compilation album. There is now a Greatest Hits cd available from them with the original versions of the songs.\\n\\nIt's hard to recommend, to new fans, a good album to introduce them to this wonderful band because Hooverphonic have a very varied catalog with some entries being more pop than others. My personal rankings from best to worst are:\\n\\nBlue Wonder Power Milk\\nNo More Sweet Music/More Sweet Music\\nA New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular\\nPresident Of The LSD Golf Club\\nThe Magnificent Tree\\nSit Down And Listen To Hooverphonic\\nHooverphonic Presents Jackie Cane\\n\\nI'm sure that every Hoover fan will have a different listing, so if you like more poppy-sounding music then pick up No More Sweet Music/More Sweet Music, while A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular is more experimental and nonetheless accessible. Blue Wonder Power Milk balances both camps the best of all their work.\",\n \"Product: European edition of their fifth studio album features a bonus disc of remixes of all the tracks features on the album. 22 tracks in all. Hooverphonic is based in Belgium, a small European country with a strong music scene featuring an open air festival tradition that starts as early as 1959. Hooverphonic's career has been marked from the beginning by international recognition, when the song '2 Wicky' was chosen for the movie 'Stealing Beauty' by Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci. From then on, their music kept appearing in movies, TV shows and commercials in the States, as well as in Spain and Japan. If Hooverphonic's '97 debut 'A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular' clearly showed trip hop roots, the band has evolved since with three albums in five years. In 2001 they headlined at the Werchter festival in front of a crowd of 50.000. In 2003 they released 'Sit Down and Listen to', live recorded with a string quartet and followed by a tour with more than 60 concerts in 9 countries. Sony. 2005.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Always Never The Same\\n\\nReview: This is Hooverphonic's most controversial entry into their catalog. Many long time fans hate this album while new fans of the band loved it and many more old fans liked it as well. This marks a departure for Hooverphonic from their original, signature sound and into a more radio-friendly pop sound. There are bits of hip-hop weaved into their usual atmospheric trip-hop. Not a completely radical departure, but still a noticeable difference towards radio territory. These kinds of changes in a group's sound always alienate fans of a more unique sound such as the one that made Hooverphonic famous. To be fair, their sound has evolved on every release, and on here we find them at their most Middle-of-the Road.\\n\\nOld fans are understandably shaken and stirred by the sound of this album but guess what? It's quite good. If this had been their first album, it wouldn't have attracted the audience that has given them cult status. Instead, it is an album that is not representative of the band as a whole but still is interwoven with their more experimental sound seamlessly with the new sound. Biased fans seem to miss that and dismiss the album as a whole. This is my favorite album of theirs, but their best is Blue Wonder Power Milk. That one is more varied and realized. This one is more instantly accessible. Old fans will like this one if they give it a chance. New fans will be disappointed slightly if they start here and work their way through the rest of the catalog because the rest of the catalog will sound different to them and they will already love the sound of this one.\\n\\nAnother unique feature of this album is that there are 2 cd's and the second one is filled with second versions of the songs with identical titles,lyrics and melodies but different arrangements. This means that some versions of some songs are better on one cd than the other. For example, You Hurt Me is a danceable number on the first cd, while on the second cd it becomes a Maroon 5-influenced dance-rock song. Still, both cd's are listenable all the way through with few exceptions. cd 2 seems to be a bit more danceable and commercial.\\n\\nSolution: Listen with an open mind and you will love this. Then listen to their other albums with an open mind and you will love them as well.\\nHighlights:\\n\\nCD1\\nWe All Float\\nYou Hurt Me\\nNo More Sweet Music\\nTommorrow\\nDirty Lenses\\nWake Up\\nGinger\\n\\nCD2\\nYou Love Me To Death\\nTommorrow\\nDirty Lenses\\nWake Up\\nMy Child\",\n \"Product: Marillion's 15th album is actually double album split into two separate CDs. \\\"Happiness is the Road Volume One\\\" is subtitled \\\"Essence\\\" and contains all new material from one of the most loved and passionate bands in the world. A new creative streak of wri\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Marillion On Automatic Pilot\\n\\nReview: This could've been a very good album by Marillion. There are some very good songs but there are just as many snore-poppers on it. The companion piece to this album aka Vol 2-The Cold Shoulder has a better collection of songs and brings out the best of Marillion's progressive rock side. As a concept album this works very well and is an interesting piece as a whole but the musical ideas aren't consitent enough in quality.\\n\\nAside from the highlights mentioned below, the rest of the songs don't stand well alone and serve more to move the concept forward. Happiness Is The Road is the real gem here and I would consider the song a classic in Marillion's cannon. It feels like the entire album was built around that number and climaxes beautifully with it. There are still some beautiful moments outside of the highlights and fans of symphonic/progressive rock will be pleased.\\n\\nThis is worth a listen and worth adding to a prog-rock fan's collection. For the casual listener try Marbles instead. It has the perfect balance of prog-rock and more accessible material.\\nHighlights:\\n\\nNothing Fills the Hole\\nA State Of Mind\\nHappiness Is The Road\",\n \"Product: Digitally remastered two CD set containing a pair of Top 40 albums from the Wilson sisters. Private Audition (1982) and Passion Works (1983). Released during a transitional period in their career, Heart's '70s success paved the way for these more experimental releases, allowing the band to shift gears and become even more successful in the late '80s. 22 tracks. BGO. 2009.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Underrated Pair of Albums with more to like than meets the ear\\n\\nReview: Private Audition 4.5 stars:\\nThis is a highly underrated album. It doesn't rock as hard as the previous Bebe Le Strange and it doesn't have a big hit like all the previous Heart albums, but it is just as high a quality work. The two hits, City's Burning and This Man Is Mine are great songs that were released at a time when pop music was changing dramatically. Punk and New Wave dominated and blues-based rock was in decline. In addition, Heart's record company decided not to promote them as much as before for this album and the next (Passionworks). This album has a little less of a Led Zepellin vibe and more of a Bealtes influence. It's less folksy and less heavy than past Heart offerings but the songs are very good quality and it is a good listen all the way through.\\n\\nHighlights:\\nCity's Burning\\nBright Light Girl\\nPerfect Stranger\\nThis Man Is Mine\\nThe Situation\\nFast Times\\n\\nPassionworks 3.5 Stars\\nThis album finds Heart trying hard to update their sound for the times. The big single was How Can I Refuse? This song can compete with the best of their catalog even though it's done in a different style than their 70s material. It's a hard driving arena rock meets British New Wave of Heavy Metal style song with lots of energy and hooks. The rest of the album is spotty though. The production is embarrassing at best with the drums dressed in an 80s dated reverb effect that is overused and might have been ok if only used on 1 or two songs. Every time I hear it it makes me wince. The rest of the songs are obviously trying too hard to sound edgier and punkier, (in the case of rockers); and thinner and more radio-friendly (In the case of the ballads). I particularly disliked Allies, which was written by Jonathan Cain of Journey. It is a typical 80s power ballad that doesn't distinguish itself (radio-friendly ballad).\\n\\nMastering:\\nThe mastering is really quite good for a 2-fer collection. It's clear and not overdone. As good as the remastering on the rest of the Heart catalog.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":36,"string":"36"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1461,"string":"1,461"}}},{"rowIdx":1462,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"ATNKYANM0VC5"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"Mel tillis is a bona fide entertainment legend having conquered the worlds of country music, television and film. Yet his strength remains his amazing songwriting catalogue. During the 1970's mel posted 20 us top 5 country hits, seven of which went to number one! For the first time on one cd, 'hitsides! 1970-1980' gathers together all of his biggest hits, over four different labels. With the addition of classic songs that became signature tunes for others (ruby don't take your love to town, detroit city) at last a career overview is available that fully reflects the importance of the artist.Fully researched liner notes point to mel's initial trials as an artist but also his almost immediate success as a hit writer for webb pierce, ray price and many others. The deluxe booklet includes startling period images and frank statements from mel as first reported in his autobiography \"stutterin' boy\".\". The summary of the review text is \"Eastwood Smile, Robert Redford Hair\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I hate to sound like a broken record in my reviews, but here's another career retrospective that has been needed for years. Mel Tillis was a fine singer in that 1970s vein of country music, and he was an even better writer (Detroit City, now thats a song). Another victim of shoddy collections, Tillis gets his due in this nice lineup of hits and some lesser known interpretations of his compositions that hit for other singers. My favorite Tillis cut has to be \"Send Me Down to Tuson,\" though \"Coca Cola Cowboy\" and \"I've Got the Horse\" are up there. And there are real nice liner notes. Why did an Australian company have to do this release, don't American labels understand what they have in the vaults? And again the broken record--dare we dream of a Bear Family box!"},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I hate to sound like a broken record in my reviews, but here's another career retrospective that has been needed for years. Mel Tillis was a fine singer in that 1970s vein of country music, and he was an even better writer (Detroit City, now thats a song). Another victim of shoddy collections, Tillis gets his due in this nice lineup of hits and some lesser known interpretations of his compositions that hit for other singers. My favorite Tillis cut has to be \"Send Me Down to Tuson,\" though \"Coca Cola Cowboy\" and \"I've Got the Horse\" are up there. And there are real nice liner notes. Why did an Australian company have to do this release, don't American labels understand what they have in the vaults? And again the broken record--dare we dream of a Bear Family box!"},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Cooking delicious meals for the family is a pleasure using the large Farberware New Traditions Speckled Aluminum Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set. New Traditions pairs the time-tested reliability and trust of Farberware with colorful, updated style that's ideal for busy homes and family kitchens. Crafted with high-performance aluminum, the cookware boasts colorful speckled porcelain enamel exteriors that add a warm, table-ready touch. Featuring 1-quart and 2-quart saucepans and a generous 5-quart Dutch oven, the set makes it easy to prepare sauces, gravies and soups. Use the 8-1/2-inch and 10-inch skillets to saute vegetables and the versatile 3-quart saute to pan-sear salmon filets or pork chops. And three convenient Prestige nylon tools - a slotted turner, slotted spoon and solid spoon - aid with stirring, turning and serving foods. The cookware's long-lasting nonstick interiors deliver excellent food release and easy cleanup. Stylish handles provide solid, secure pot and pan support and shatter-resistant glass lids seal in heat and moisture while cooking. Oven safe to 350, this vibrant aluminum cookware set makes a refreshing addition to other cookware pieces in the Farberware collections.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Good Set of Cookware\n\nReview: A very nice set of utilitarian cookware. We got a red speckled set, which is very attractive looking. The nonstick surface works extremely well, I used just a very little oil when cooking one dish. The directions advise against the use of nonstick sprays, but you don't really need them with this cookware. The sizes of the pots and pans in this set are good, the construction is sturdy and this seems to be a long lasting set. After using them several times, we have no complaints. Be aware that if you want to use them in the oven, the set we got is only safe up to 350 degrees. Get a stainless steel handle set if you plan on using them in the oven a great deal (they are safe to 500). The lids fit at least two of the pots/pans, though I don't think they should be counted as part of the \"pieces.\"","Product: Style, convenience, and power come together in the Cuisinart electric can opener. With chrome accents and elegant contours, it fi ts in nicely with other modern countertop appliances. The easy single-touch operation effortlessly opens any standard size can. The precision power cut blade and strong magnetic lid holder are attached to the removable lever, which can be easily detached for quick cleanups.; Cuisinart deluxe can opener, stainless steel.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Handy Kitchen Tool, Easy Cleanup\n\nReview: Put simply, this is a fantastic product. Because it wasn't glass (and it seemed like a glass-product price), I was a bit hesitant to own this, but I neednt have worried. The blender base is solid and heavy, and the whole thing, base and all, is easy to operate, easy to disassemble and really easy to clean. Cleaning isn't one of my strong suits, but with this blender its not even worth setting it aside to wash later, as it takes mere seconds to get the few parts squeaky clean, even without a dishwasher. I think the heavy-duty plastic is easier to clean than glass would be. Residue also doesnt accumulate in the rubber or plastic grooves of the screw-on attachments.\nThe Cuisinart BFP-650 1 HP Blender is as efficient, strong and simple a blender as one could hope for, and until I got this blender, Id never had smoothies of such quality when made at home. The food processor is of the same quality materials, easy to assemble/dissemble and operate. I have a bigger food processor with tons of attachments that I never use, but actually this one is more suited for my food processing needs. In fact now that I have this, Im getting rid of the bigger one that I never use.\nThe only reason I don't give this product the perfect five stars rating is because of one small issue with the Cuisinart To Go cups. This product comes with two. In general, the cups are a good size and quality and they can be easily used, dissembled and attached like the other parts of the product. The issue is more related to design: the To Go cup lids have an opening to drink out of, but there is no closure to that opening so if it tips, it spills. I mean, I could just put a piece of tape over the top and go on my merry waybut my thought is that if the cups truly were To Go, the lids have a way to close the opening in the top so the cups can be transported less delicately.\nBut other than that, the whole thing is a great product and I would recommend it to anyone!","Product: Furinno WAYAR series wire shelving system designed to organize your loose stuff with additional storage spaces. These wire shelving units are constructed from premium quality industrial-strength steel wires, with options in chrome or matte black finish. The heavy duty steel and chrome/black coat are tested for long term durability. You can use these shelves in almost every room in your house or apartment. It fits in your kitchen, bathroom and garage to store pots and pans, cleaning detergent, tools, appliances and more. Furinno wire shelving provides a 10 year limited warranty. For help with assembly, missing parts, damaged goods, or other questions, Furinno Customer Team are pleased to answer you. Please contact Furinno by calling at the toll-free number or via email.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Sturdy Shelf for Many Uses\n\nReview: First off, this shelving unit is easy to put together. You do not need any tools as everything snaps or slides together. I urge you to read the instructions before you build because you have to put the pieces in the correct place for everything to work. The shelves are heavy wire and appear to be strong. The guidelines say each shelf can hold up to 250 lbs. I have not tested that claim, nor do I intend to test it. The shelves themselves are held in place by plastic \"shelf holders\" that snap onto the support rods and then the shelf is lowered over them. My only issue is whether the plastic holders will last for a great length of time. I think this shelf is great for the workshop or for using in closets or in the kitchen. It is a sturdy shelf.","Product: Find your niche with the versatile and modern Niche collection. Simple, clean and compact, the Niche line is sure to please. The Tyler high-back dining chair is sturdy, lightweight and easy to move around. Upholstered with a durable and attractive black vinyl, this chair wipes clean easily with a damp cloth. Its compact, armless design lets the seat slide completely under tables or desks when not in use. Classic Cherry finished legs match any decor. This Niche item is quick and easy to build. Fewer parts and shorter assembly time allows you to enjoy your new furniture sooner. Make Niche a part of your home or office today.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Nice Looking, Easy Assembly, A Few Concerns\n\nReview: These chairs are nice looking and are very comfortable to sit in. They are light weight and easy to move around, not heavy at all. When the chairs arrived, they were in three basic pieces that needed to be assembled.: the back was complete with legs attached, the seat, and the legs for the front of the chair. They are assembled using an Allen key and nine screws and washers (each chair) which are included in a bag attached to the bottom of the seat (under a velcro attached covering). I took about 20 minutes to assemble each chair. With patience and a little elbow grease, it is an easy job. My major concern with the chairs is that the wood used for the framework is a laminate wood or press board. I don't know how long these chairs will hold up under regular use. When I was attaching the legs to the seat, I heard a \"crack\" sound in the crosspiece. I did not see any damage but I wonder if the inside cracked under the screw's pressure. I like the look of the chairs, the fact they are light, easy to put together, but have concerns for long term use because of the wood. I think they are a great starter set of chairs.","Product: With their stylishly slim, ultra-portable and foldable design plus Bluetooth connectivity, the Philips SHB6250 are the ultimate on-the-go headphones. Enjoy superbly rich bass and refined clarity - always, without the hassle of tangled cables.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Good Headphones with a Few Issues\n\nReview: I was excited to get these, as they were my first pair of bluetooth headphones. The packaging is attractive, and the headphones look great. The controls are somewhat small and difficult to manage, but the phones feel good on the head; lightweight and are comfortable on the ears.\n\nI was impressed by the noise-canceling aspect, and the sound was of good quality--when they worked. Unfortunately, the pair I received cuts out somewhat frequently, especially when the phones need charging--which seems a lot more frequently (3-4 hours) than what is advertised. Also, when I walk into another room, the sound cuts out as well...I'm talking about 20 feet away rather than the advertised 150. I've used these in a home setting and in a public setting, and it was the same both times. I paired these headphones with both a new-model Android smartphone and a two year old Macbook; the connectivity/sound issues happened more frequently when paired with the Apple product, although I'm not sure why.\n\nI'm glad this model of headphones do not have a speaker aspect, because that could cause problems on teleconferences, etc. All in all, these are good headphones, but I would recommend a higher-end model with better charge life and connectivity, and perhaps speaker capabilities.","Product: SKLZ Kool 'N Fit Sport is a powerful spray used before, during and after athletic activity for quicker warm-up, better performance and faster recovery. It is a quick drying, non-staining, hypo-allergenic formula developed at the request of professional sports teams, athletes, trainers and coaches to get an edge over the competition.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Great Product - Packaging Needs Work\n\nReview: As one who uses muscle rubs and sprays regularly, this seemed like a good opportunity to try something new. This product serves as a lubricating cooling spray for use before, during, and after workouts. We have also used it at night on sore and swollen joints and muscle groups.\n\nOverall, this product works as advertised, although with somewhat less lasting effects than more expensive, medicinal products such as Ben-Gay or Icy Hot sprays. However, the packaging needs some work, as the spray pump frequently did not work and then would spray out suddenly and heavily , making it drippy and difficult to distribute evenly across the body. Even though the instructions recommend not to rub the product into the skin, it's rather unavoidable with spray nozzle issues.","Product: Take Protection & Style to the Max. This revved up Samsung Galaxy S III Grip case features raised edges that absorb shock and defend your screen against scratches. Interior AirShock Pockets evenly disperse the force of impact. The Grip Max is extra-protective, yet still sleek enough to slip easily into your pocket or bag without adding bulk.Airshock Pockets act as a protective interior for your Samsung Galaxy S III. These micro air pockets in the inner lining of the case are engineered to cushion your device from drops while keeping the case as thin as possible. Designed with an innovative TPU material that absorbs shock better than TPE or silicone. The raised edges reinforce the areas of your phone most prone to damage, while protecting the body of your case from dings and scratches.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Protects phone very well\n\nReview: Although I have historically been satisfied with Belkin products, I was not sure at first about whether this phone case would work well for my needs. It looked pretty bulky...plus it was white, which seems like it can get grungy quickly.\n\nHowever after using it for several weeks, I've decided that those worries were unfounded. It's very snug in fit; it feels solid but not too heavy, and the white case does not seem to get dirty or scuffed at ALL (even after dropping the phone once or twice). I'm very pleased with the hardy structure of this case.\n\nAnother plus is that although the hard case is shiny, heavy plastic, the trim is dark rubber and creates a superb non-slip aspect to it. I don't have a phone stand right now (mine broke), but it didn't matter because I didn't have to prop something in front of the phone to hold it up while watched movies and other media. I could just tilt the phone and lean it against a surface, and it didn't budge unless I jarred the phone itself.\n\nVery satisfied with this product, and I highly recommend it!","Product: The GoPower Overnighter is a compact universal battery that keeps you going for over a day and is capable of charging your tablet, smartphone and other USB based devices through the USB output. The GoPower Overnighter is part of the Duracell Powermat Wireless Charging Collection. Its compact design and flexibility make it perfect for travel or busy days on the go. To charge devices such as tablets, simply connect your USB compatible devices to the high output USB port (up to 2.1A) and press the copper power button to begin charging. The GoPower Overnighter features two ways to recharge. Simply place the GoPower Overnighter on any PowerMat surface to recharge wirelessly. Or charge via the included USB cable to connect the battery to any works with iPhone type plug with a USB port or to your computer. Duracell Powermat products are compatible with the PMA (Power Matters Alliance) standard. PMA is the standard for smart and environmental wireless power backed by AT&T, Starbucks, P&G, Powermat and dozens of global leaders, and deployed at leading venues including in select Delta Air Terminals and Delta Sky Clubs, Westfield Malls, at Madison Square Garden, Barclays Center and in Jay Z's 40/40 Club. Duracell Powermat. TakeCharge. Be Empowered.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good Battery for recharging when you aren't by a standard plug\n\nReview: This battery allows you to recharge your smart phone, tablet or others items that have a USB outlet. It is supposed to provide a day's worth of power, though I have not tried it for that long. The product works well and is good for overnight trips or for taking with you when you might not be in an area that would allow you to easily recharge. I think this would also be good for areas that suffer from short power outages due to storms etc. The one draw back is that it charges itself through a USB, so you can't hook it up to a regular wall outlet. It would be nice if the unit came with an adapter to permit charging through a wall unit. Can also be recharged on a powermat if you have one.","Product: Symmetry Series is the culmination of over a year of design, testing and innovation. This sleek, cleanly constructed protective smartphone case is simple to install in its one-piece form. But don't let its elegant simplicity fool you - the dual-material construction makes Symmetry Series one of the slimmest, most protective cases in its class. The raised beveled edge helps keep the touch screen safe, while the internal material and honeycomb coring help protect the device from drops and shock. A full spectrum of wraparound colors and graphics on the sleek polycarbonate exterior add seamless style to complete your entire look. The slender, simple Symmetry Series has the style you want with the protection you need.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Slim Design Decent Protection\n\nReview: The OtterBox series is known for its heavy-duty cases. This is not one of their heavy-duty cases; in fact, Symmetry is one of their lightest in terms of phone protection. Bottom line - it's good. It's not great.\n\n The case looks high-tech and pretty cool with my white Samsung Galaxy S6 inside it. As for protection, it'll definitely protect against bumps...IF the phone happens to fall the right way. Trouble is, I've had phones fall and screens break in several ways. A nice phone case did not help either time. No protection for the screen is provided with this OtterBox. With the Symmetry line, you have to buy a separate screen protector or go without (and risk scratches - which happen all too easily on the S6, but that's another review).\n\n All in all, get the OtterBox \"Defender\" series if you really want full phone protection. Other than that, you're looking at a well-made product with a reputable name. I'll check back in a few months to see if this phone makes it out alive...but first, I have to go buy a screen protector.","Product: 4CD, 101 track overview of one of the true giants of country music history. Acuff dominated country music during the period showcased here (1936-1950), eventually becoming the first living performer to be inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame. Includes a 40 page illustrated booklet with extensive biography and discography.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: King of the Hillbillies!\n\nReview: Considering his importance in the history of Country Music it is rather surprising that this is the first significant box set dedicated to Roy Acuff. These are original recordings (1930s-1950) of his hits including \"Wabash Cannonball,\" \"Precious Jewel,\" and \"Great Speckled Bird.\" Also included are some hot string band recordings, which might surprise fans who only remember the older Acuff singing ballads. Acuff's band included some excellent players instrumental in moving Country music from an old time sound (like Charlie Poole) to the style now considered \"classic.\" Other listeners will be surprised by the inclusion of one cut from the \"Bang Boys,\" Acuff's nom de disc for recording risque titles (included here is \"Doin It the Old Fashioned Way\"). A nice box, good sound, and a needed reissue. Hopefully Bear Family is already preparing a systematic reissue of Acuff, if anyone deserves it, he does.","Product: When baseball fans voted on the top twenty-five players of the twentieth century in 1999, Stan Musial didnt make the cut. This glaring omissionlater rectified by a panel of expertsraised an important question: How could a first-ballot Hall of Famer, widely considered one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, still rank as the most underrated athlete of all time?\n\nIn Stan Musial, veteran sports journalist George Vecsey finally gives this twenty-time All-Star and St. Louis Cardinals icon the kind of prestigious biographical treatment previously afforded to his more celebrated contemporaries Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio. More than just a chronological recounting of the events of Musials life, this is the definitive portrait of one of the games best-loved but most unappreciated legends, told through the remembrances of those who played beside, worked with, and covered Stan the Man over the course of his nearly seventy years in the national spotlight.\n\nStan Musial never married a starlet. He didnt die young, live too hard, or squander his talent. There were no legendary displays of temper or moodiness. He was merely the most consistent superstar of his era, a scarily gifted batsman who compiled 3,630 career hits (1,815 at home and 1,815 on the road), won three World Series titles, and retired in 1963 in possession of seventeen major-league records. Away from the diamond, he proved a savvy businessman and a model of humility and graciousness toward his many fans in St. Louis and around the world. From Keith Hernandezs boyhood memories of Musial leaving tickets for him when the Cardinals were in San Francisco to the little-known story of Musials friendship with novelist James Michenerand their mutual association with Pope John Paul IIVecsey weaves an intimate oral history around one of the great gentlemen of baseballs Greatest Generation.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very readable account of a great player\n\nReview: Stan Musial has often been called a gentleman, gracious, and just about every other kind word in the book. He deserves them all, but I would say he really deserves being known as \"decent.\" Thats a word not used much anymore to mean someone who basically respects others and treats them the right way. Decent is the word that comes to mind in reading this biography of Musial. I won't go into depth about the story here, it is a straight forward biography of Musial and that has been covered in other reviews. If you know who he is, then you will want to read this book. If you don't, then Vecsey provides a great introduction via a well written tale. One aspect that truly shows in the book is Vecsey's deep admiration for Musial (and everyone else's as well). I also enjoy his recounting of his \"fan\" moments of Musial. I have read a good many of Vecsey's previous books (his co-authored book with Lorretta Lynn is a must) and find the same high quality of writing and ease of reading here.","Product: THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY collects and preserves more than 3 million artifacts that explore the infinite richness and complexity of American history. It is one of the Smithsonian's most popular and frequently visited museums. Contributors include HARRY R. RUBENSTEIN, WILLIAM BIRD, LISA KATHLEEN GRADDY, and BARBARA CLARK SMITH, curators at the National Museum of American History,and GRACE COHEN GROSSMAN, a former Goldman Sachs Fellow at the National Museum of American History.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Well Illustrated Book, Great for Students\n\nReview: American Democracy is a companion volume to a Smithsonian exhibit on American democracy. It is amply illustrated with photos of political cartoons, campaign banners, commenting, and a host of other political memorabilia that spans time from the start of the republic to the modern era. Five chapters cover voting, the mechanisms of voting, petition, and citizenship. The opening chapter covers the radical nature of the American political system with the idea of power residing with the people. A running theme is the notion of the American people. I think this book would be good for students who are starting to look at the American political system, and the great music illustrations could be profitably used in a classroom setting. I received an uncorrected proof so all the images were in black and white. Hopefully the final product will have many color photos."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Cooking delicious meals for the family is a pleasure using the large Farberware New Traditions Speckled Aluminum Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set. New Traditions pairs the time-tested reliability and trust of Farberware with colorful, updated style that's ideal for busy homes and family kitchens. Crafted with high-performance aluminum, the cookware boasts colorful speckled porcelain enamel exteriors that add a warm, table-ready touch. Featuring 1-quart and 2-quart saucepans and a generous 5-quart Dutch oven, the set makes it easy to prepare sauces, gravies and soups. Use the 8-1/2-inch and 10-inch skillets to saute vegetables and the versatile 3-quart saute to pan-sear salmon filets or pork chops. And three convenient Prestige nylon tools - a slotted turner, slotted spoon and solid spoon - aid with stirring, turning and serving foods. The cookware's long-lasting nonstick interiors deliver excellent food release and easy cleanup. Stylish handles provide solid, secure pot and pan support and shatter-resistant glass lids seal in heat and moisture while cooking. Oven safe to 350, this vibrant aluminum cookware set makes a refreshing addition to other cookware pieces in the Farberware collections.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Good Set of Cookware\\n\\nReview: A very nice set of utilitarian cookware. We got a red speckled set, which is very attractive looking. The nonstick surface works extremely well, I used just a very little oil when cooking one dish. The directions advise against the use of nonstick sprays, but you don't really need them with this cookware. The sizes of the pots and pans in this set are good, the construction is sturdy and this seems to be a long lasting set. After using them several times, we have no complaints. Be aware that if you want to use them in the oven, the set we got is only safe up to 350 degrees. Get a stainless steel handle set if you plan on using them in the oven a great deal (they are safe to 500). The lids fit at least two of the pots/pans, though I don't think they should be counted as part of the \\\"pieces.\\\"\",\n \"Product: Style, convenience, and power come together in the Cuisinart electric can opener. With chrome accents and elegant contours, it fi ts in nicely with other modern countertop appliances. The easy single-touch operation effortlessly opens any standard size can. The precision power cut blade and strong magnetic lid holder are attached to the removable lever, which can be easily detached for quick cleanups.; Cuisinart deluxe can opener, stainless steel.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Handy Kitchen Tool, Easy Cleanup\\n\\nReview: Put simply, this is a fantastic product. Because it wasn't glass (and it seemed like a glass-product price), I was a bit hesitant to own this, but I neednt have worried. The blender base is solid and heavy, and the whole thing, base and all, is easy to operate, easy to disassemble and really easy to clean. Cleaning isn't one of my strong suits, but with this blender its not even worth setting it aside to wash later, as it takes mere seconds to get the few parts squeaky clean, even without a dishwasher. I think the heavy-duty plastic is easier to clean than glass would be. Residue also doesnt accumulate in the rubber or plastic grooves of the screw-on attachments.\\nThe Cuisinart BFP-650 1 HP Blender is as efficient, strong and simple a blender as one could hope for, and until I got this blender, Id never had smoothies of such quality when made at home. The food processor is of the same quality materials, easy to assemble/dissemble and operate. I have a bigger food processor with tons of attachments that I never use, but actually this one is more suited for my food processing needs. In fact now that I have this, Im getting rid of the bigger one that I never use.\\nThe only reason I don't give this product the perfect five stars rating is because of one small issue with the Cuisinart To Go cups. This product comes with two. In general, the cups are a good size and quality and they can be easily used, dissembled and attached like the other parts of the product. The issue is more related to design: the To Go cup lids have an opening to drink out of, but there is no closure to that opening so if it tips, it spills. I mean, I could just put a piece of tape over the top and go on my merry waybut my thought is that if the cups truly were To Go, the lids have a way to close the opening in the top so the cups can be transported less delicately.\\nBut other than that, the whole thing is a great product and I would recommend it to anyone!\",\n \"Product: Furinno WAYAR series wire shelving system designed to organize your loose stuff with additional storage spaces. These wire shelving units are constructed from premium quality industrial-strength steel wires, with options in chrome or matte black finish. The heavy duty steel and chrome/black coat are tested for long term durability. You can use these shelves in almost every room in your house or apartment. It fits in your kitchen, bathroom and garage to store pots and pans, cleaning detergent, tools, appliances and more. Furinno wire shelving provides a 10 year limited warranty. For help with assembly, missing parts, damaged goods, or other questions, Furinno Customer Team are pleased to answer you. Please contact Furinno by calling at the toll-free number or via email.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Sturdy Shelf for Many Uses\\n\\nReview: First off, this shelving unit is easy to put together. You do not need any tools as everything snaps or slides together. I urge you to read the instructions before you build because you have to put the pieces in the correct place for everything to work. The shelves are heavy wire and appear to be strong. The guidelines say each shelf can hold up to 250 lbs. I have not tested that claim, nor do I intend to test it. The shelves themselves are held in place by plastic \\\"shelf holders\\\" that snap onto the support rods and then the shelf is lowered over them. My only issue is whether the plastic holders will last for a great length of time. I think this shelf is great for the workshop or for using in closets or in the kitchen. It is a sturdy shelf.\",\n \"Product: Find your niche with the versatile and modern Niche collection. Simple, clean and compact, the Niche line is sure to please. The Tyler high-back dining chair is sturdy, lightweight and easy to move around. Upholstered with a durable and attractive black vinyl, this chair wipes clean easily with a damp cloth. Its compact, armless design lets the seat slide completely under tables or desks when not in use. Classic Cherry finished legs match any decor. This Niche item is quick and easy to build. Fewer parts and shorter assembly time allows you to enjoy your new furniture sooner. Make Niche a part of your home or office today.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice Looking, Easy Assembly, A Few Concerns\\n\\nReview: These chairs are nice looking and are very comfortable to sit in. They are light weight and easy to move around, not heavy at all. When the chairs arrived, they were in three basic pieces that needed to be assembled.: the back was complete with legs attached, the seat, and the legs for the front of the chair. They are assembled using an Allen key and nine screws and washers (each chair) which are included in a bag attached to the bottom of the seat (under a velcro attached covering). I took about 20 minutes to assemble each chair. With patience and a little elbow grease, it is an easy job. My major concern with the chairs is that the wood used for the framework is a laminate wood or press board. I don't know how long these chairs will hold up under regular use. When I was attaching the legs to the seat, I heard a \\\"crack\\\" sound in the crosspiece. I did not see any damage but I wonder if the inside cracked under the screw's pressure. I like the look of the chairs, the fact they are light, easy to put together, but have concerns for long term use because of the wood. I think they are a great starter set of chairs.\",\n \"Product: With their stylishly slim, ultra-portable and foldable design plus Bluetooth connectivity, the Philips SHB6250 are the ultimate on-the-go headphones. Enjoy superbly rich bass and refined clarity - always, without the hassle of tangled cables.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Good Headphones with a Few Issues\\n\\nReview: I was excited to get these, as they were my first pair of bluetooth headphones. The packaging is attractive, and the headphones look great. The controls are somewhat small and difficult to manage, but the phones feel good on the head; lightweight and are comfortable on the ears.\\n\\nI was impressed by the noise-canceling aspect, and the sound was of good quality--when they worked. Unfortunately, the pair I received cuts out somewhat frequently, especially when the phones need charging--which seems a lot more frequently (3-4 hours) than what is advertised. Also, when I walk into another room, the sound cuts out as well...I'm talking about 20 feet away rather than the advertised 150. I've used these in a home setting and in a public setting, and it was the same both times. I paired these headphones with both a new-model Android smartphone and a two year old Macbook; the connectivity/sound issues happened more frequently when paired with the Apple product, although I'm not sure why.\\n\\nI'm glad this model of headphones do not have a speaker aspect, because that could cause problems on teleconferences, etc. All in all, these are good headphones, but I would recommend a higher-end model with better charge life and connectivity, and perhaps speaker capabilities.\",\n \"Product: SKLZ Kool 'N Fit Sport is a powerful spray used before, during and after athletic activity for quicker warm-up, better performance and faster recovery. It is a quick drying, non-staining, hypo-allergenic formula developed at the request of professional sports teams, athletes, trainers and coaches to get an edge over the competition.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Product - Packaging Needs Work\\n\\nReview: As one who uses muscle rubs and sprays regularly, this seemed like a good opportunity to try something new. This product serves as a lubricating cooling spray for use before, during, and after workouts. We have also used it at night on sore and swollen joints and muscle groups.\\n\\nOverall, this product works as advertised, although with somewhat less lasting effects than more expensive, medicinal products such as Ben-Gay or Icy Hot sprays. However, the packaging needs some work, as the spray pump frequently did not work and then would spray out suddenly and heavily , making it drippy and difficult to distribute evenly across the body. Even though the instructions recommend not to rub the product into the skin, it's rather unavoidable with spray nozzle issues.\",\n \"Product: Take Protection & Style to the Max. This revved up Samsung Galaxy S III Grip case features raised edges that absorb shock and defend your screen against scratches. Interior AirShock Pockets evenly disperse the force of impact. The Grip Max is extra-protective, yet still sleek enough to slip easily into your pocket or bag without adding bulk.Airshock Pockets act as a protective interior for your Samsung Galaxy S III. These micro air pockets in the inner lining of the case are engineered to cushion your device from drops while keeping the case as thin as possible. Designed with an innovative TPU material that absorbs shock better than TPE or silicone. The raised edges reinforce the areas of your phone most prone to damage, while protecting the body of your case from dings and scratches.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Protects phone very well\\n\\nReview: Although I have historically been satisfied with Belkin products, I was not sure at first about whether this phone case would work well for my needs. It looked pretty bulky...plus it was white, which seems like it can get grungy quickly.\\n\\nHowever after using it for several weeks, I've decided that those worries were unfounded. It's very snug in fit; it feels solid but not too heavy, and the white case does not seem to get dirty or scuffed at ALL (even after dropping the phone once or twice). I'm very pleased with the hardy structure of this case.\\n\\nAnother plus is that although the hard case is shiny, heavy plastic, the trim is dark rubber and creates a superb non-slip aspect to it. I don't have a phone stand right now (mine broke), but it didn't matter because I didn't have to prop something in front of the phone to hold it up while watched movies and other media. I could just tilt the phone and lean it against a surface, and it didn't budge unless I jarred the phone itself.\\n\\nVery satisfied with this product, and I highly recommend it!\",\n \"Product: The GoPower Overnighter is a compact universal battery that keeps you going for over a day and is capable of charging your tablet, smartphone and other USB based devices through the USB output. The GoPower Overnighter is part of the Duracell Powermat Wireless Charging Collection. Its compact design and flexibility make it perfect for travel or busy days on the go. To charge devices such as tablets, simply connect your USB compatible devices to the high output USB port (up to 2.1A) and press the copper power button to begin charging. The GoPower Overnighter features two ways to recharge. Simply place the GoPower Overnighter on any PowerMat surface to recharge wirelessly. Or charge via the included USB cable to connect the battery to any works with iPhone type plug with a USB port or to your computer. Duracell Powermat products are compatible with the PMA (Power Matters Alliance) standard. PMA is the standard for smart and environmental wireless power backed by AT&T, Starbucks, P&G, Powermat and dozens of global leaders, and deployed at leading venues including in select Delta Air Terminals and Delta Sky Clubs, Westfield Malls, at Madison Square Garden, Barclays Center and in Jay Z's 40/40 Club. Duracell Powermat. TakeCharge. Be Empowered.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good Battery for recharging when you aren't by a standard plug\\n\\nReview: This battery allows you to recharge your smart phone, tablet or others items that have a USB outlet. It is supposed to provide a day's worth of power, though I have not tried it for that long. The product works well and is good for overnight trips or for taking with you when you might not be in an area that would allow you to easily recharge. I think this would also be good for areas that suffer from short power outages due to storms etc. The one draw back is that it charges itself through a USB, so you can't hook it up to a regular wall outlet. It would be nice if the unit came with an adapter to permit charging through a wall unit. Can also be recharged on a powermat if you have one.\",\n \"Product: Symmetry Series is the culmination of over a year of design, testing and innovation. This sleek, cleanly constructed protective smartphone case is simple to install in its one-piece form. But don't let its elegant simplicity fool you - the dual-material construction makes Symmetry Series one of the slimmest, most protective cases in its class. The raised beveled edge helps keep the touch screen safe, while the internal material and honeycomb coring help protect the device from drops and shock. A full spectrum of wraparound colors and graphics on the sleek polycarbonate exterior add seamless style to complete your entire look. The slender, simple Symmetry Series has the style you want with the protection you need.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Slim Design Decent Protection\\n\\nReview: The OtterBox series is known for its heavy-duty cases. This is not one of their heavy-duty cases; in fact, Symmetry is one of their lightest in terms of phone protection. Bottom line - it's good. It's not great.\\n\\n The case looks high-tech and pretty cool with my white Samsung Galaxy S6 inside it. As for protection, it'll definitely protect against bumps...IF the phone happens to fall the right way. Trouble is, I've had phones fall and screens break in several ways. A nice phone case did not help either time. No protection for the screen is provided with this OtterBox. With the Symmetry line, you have to buy a separate screen protector or go without (and risk scratches - which happen all too easily on the S6, but that's another review).\\n\\n All in all, get the OtterBox \\\"Defender\\\" series if you really want full phone protection. Other than that, you're looking at a well-made product with a reputable name. I'll check back in a few months to see if this phone makes it out alive...but first, I have to go buy a screen protector.\",\n \"Product: 4CD, 101 track overview of one of the true giants of country music history. Acuff dominated country music during the period showcased here (1936-1950), eventually becoming the first living performer to be inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame. Includes a 40 page illustrated booklet with extensive biography and discography.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: King of the Hillbillies!\\n\\nReview: Considering his importance in the history of Country Music it is rather surprising that this is the first significant box set dedicated to Roy Acuff. These are original recordings (1930s-1950) of his hits including \\\"Wabash Cannonball,\\\" \\\"Precious Jewel,\\\" and \\\"Great Speckled Bird.\\\" Also included are some hot string band recordings, which might surprise fans who only remember the older Acuff singing ballads. Acuff's band included some excellent players instrumental in moving Country music from an old time sound (like Charlie Poole) to the style now considered \\\"classic.\\\" Other listeners will be surprised by the inclusion of one cut from the \\\"Bang Boys,\\\" Acuff's nom de disc for recording risque titles (included here is \\\"Doin It the Old Fashioned Way\\\"). A nice box, good sound, and a needed reissue. Hopefully Bear Family is already preparing a systematic reissue of Acuff, if anyone deserves it, he does.\",\n \"Product: When baseball fans voted on the top twenty-five players of the twentieth century in 1999, Stan Musial didnt make the cut. This glaring omissionlater rectified by a panel of expertsraised an important question: How could a first-ballot Hall of Famer, widely considered one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, still rank as the most underrated athlete of all time?\\n\\nIn Stan Musial, veteran sports journalist George Vecsey finally gives this twenty-time All-Star and St. Louis Cardinals icon the kind of prestigious biographical treatment previously afforded to his more celebrated contemporaries Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio. More than just a chronological recounting of the events of Musials life, this is the definitive portrait of one of the games best-loved but most unappreciated legends, told through the remembrances of those who played beside, worked with, and covered Stan the Man over the course of his nearly seventy years in the national spotlight.\\n\\nStan Musial never married a starlet. He didnt die young, live too hard, or squander his talent. There were no legendary displays of temper or moodiness. He was merely the most consistent superstar of his era, a scarily gifted batsman who compiled 3,630 career hits (1,815 at home and 1,815 on the road), won three World Series titles, and retired in 1963 in possession of seventeen major-league records. Away from the diamond, he proved a savvy businessman and a model of humility and graciousness toward his many fans in St. Louis and around the world. From Keith Hernandezs boyhood memories of Musial leaving tickets for him when the Cardinals were in San Francisco to the little-known story of Musials friendship with novelist James Michenerand their mutual association with Pope John Paul IIVecsey weaves an intimate oral history around one of the great gentlemen of baseballs Greatest Generation.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very readable account of a great player\\n\\nReview: Stan Musial has often been called a gentleman, gracious, and just about every other kind word in the book. He deserves them all, but I would say he really deserves being known as \\\"decent.\\\" Thats a word not used much anymore to mean someone who basically respects others and treats them the right way. Decent is the word that comes to mind in reading this biography of Musial. I won't go into depth about the story here, it is a straight forward biography of Musial and that has been covered in other reviews. If you know who he is, then you will want to read this book. If you don't, then Vecsey provides a great introduction via a well written tale. One aspect that truly shows in the book is Vecsey's deep admiration for Musial (and everyone else's as well). I also enjoy his recounting of his \\\"fan\\\" moments of Musial. I have read a good many of Vecsey's previous books (his co-authored book with Lorretta Lynn is a must) and find the same high quality of writing and ease of reading here.\",\n \"Product: THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY collects and preserves more than 3 million artifacts that explore the infinite richness and complexity of American history. It is one of the Smithsonian's most popular and frequently visited museums. Contributors include HARRY R. RUBENSTEIN, WILLIAM BIRD, LISA KATHLEEN GRADDY, and BARBARA CLARK SMITH, curators at the National Museum of American History,and GRACE COHEN GROSSMAN, a former Goldman Sachs Fellow at the National Museum of American History.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Well Illustrated Book, Great for Students\\n\\nReview: American Democracy is a companion volume to a Smithsonian exhibit on American democracy. It is amply illustrated with photos of political cartoons, campaign banners, commenting, and a host of other political memorabilia that spans time from the start of the republic to the modern era. Five chapters cover voting, the mechanisms of voting, petition, and citizenship. The opening chapter covers the radical nature of the American political system with the idea of power residing with the people. A running theme is the notion of the American people. I think this book would be good for students who are starting to look at the American political system, and the great music illustrations could be profitably used in a classroom setting. I received an uncorrected proof so all the images were in black and white. Hopefully the final product will have many color photos.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":12,"string":"12"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1462,"string":"1,462"}}},{"rowIdx":1463,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A2EHYCA29NSQLU"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"Transfer your files to your PC quickly, easily and safely with this USB reader. It works with many popular types of memory cards. It is one of the fastest USB 2.0 readers you can find. Press the transfer button on top of the reader to automatically ...\". The summary of the review text is \"Very pleased, but could be better...\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I have about 1/2 dozen card readers, and this one is by far the best performance and most-compatible. I experienced no compatibility hick-ups. I got 20MB/s read/write (via ATTO) on a SanDisk Extreme III card rated for 20MB/s. On another reader, I only got about 5MB/s. On yet others, ATTO wouldn't even complete the tests without errors. So, functionally, I give it 5 stars. Note that I guess this test is sort of biased since I am using two SanDisk products.\n\nNext, this is a lot smaller than you would expect: about 2-1/4\" by 1-1/2\" by maybe 1/4\". It is rather tiny and uses a mini-USB connector on the back. Unfortunately, I feel SanDisk spent half the cost on a gimmicky stand, packaging, and a dorky USB cable. The USB cable that it comes with is cheap, black, and ugly and has a huge ferrite bead on it. Considering how small and light the reader is, the cable dwarfs it, and its stiffness knocks the stand over. Also, the stand is gorgeous -- nicely finished and well-made, but I knew I wouldn't like it because it is just one more thing vying for desktop space that is going to get in the way and collect dust. In comparison, the case of the reader is pure cheap. It is a glossy thin plastic which does not impress. It came with a lot of scratches and wear marks in the glossy finish just from rubbing around in the packaging. I wound up not using any of the accessories and just attaching the reader to the side of my monitor with double-stick tape. I think SanDisk should have invested in making the card-reader case a lot nicer and/or provide a thin, sleek USB cable that does not knock the unit over. So, I give it 2 stars for quality/feel/looks (not counting the stand).\n\nSince nice looking but functionally useless products are not my bag, I give it 4 stars overall (with functionality more heavily weighted)."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I have about 1/2 dozen card readers, and this one is by far the best performance and most-compatible. I experienced no compatibility hick-ups. I got 20MB/s read/write (via ATTO) on a SanDisk Extreme III card rated for 20MB/s. On another reader, I only got about 5MB/s. On yet others, ATTO wouldn't even complete the tests without errors. So, functionally, I give it 5 stars. Note that I guess this test is sort of biased since I am using two SanDisk products.\n\nNext, this is a lot smaller than you would expect: about 2-1/4\" by 1-1/2\" by maybe 1/4\". It is rather tiny and uses a mini-USB connector on the back. Unfortunately, I feel SanDisk spent half the cost on a gimmicky stand, packaging, and a dorky USB cable. The USB cable that it comes with is cheap, black, and ugly and has a huge ferrite bead on it. Considering how small and light the reader is, the cable dwarfs it, and its stiffness knocks the stand over. Also, the stand is gorgeous -- nicely finished and well-made, but I knew I wouldn't like it because it is just one more thing vying for desktop space that is going to get in the way and collect dust. In comparison, the case of the reader is pure cheap. It is a glossy thin plastic which does not impress. It came with a lot of scratches and wear marks in the glossy finish just from rubbing around in the packaging. I wound up not using any of the accessories and just attaching the reader to the side of my monitor with double-stick tape. I think SanDisk should have invested in making the card-reader case a lot nicer and/or provide a thin, sleek USB cable that does not knock the unit over. So, I give it 2 stars for quality/feel/looks (not counting the stand).\n\nSince nice looking but functionally useless products are not my bag, I give it 4 stars overall (with functionality more heavily weighted)."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Contains information about cars and driving and includes road tests on enthusiast cars and features on automotive subjects, humor and fiction, industry trends, travel, books and racing events.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: If I could only get one car magazine\n\nReview: I have subscribed to Road & Track for three decades. If I could only get one car magazine, this would be the one. It is the least biased, and unlike most car mags, it still has a \"test summary\" at the end so you can quickly compare with other models from past issues.\n\nIf you want to keep up with all the newest models, long-term tests, and a few interesting/educational articles along the way, IMO R&T has the best coverage and most comprehensive articles. Also, it is one of the few remaining magazines to publish slalom results. Motor Trend, for example, publishes their useless \"Figure Eight\" number. Another plus is that R&T has a wider format than other car mags. This allows wider pages that have bigger pictures, and it sits flatter when you read it. About the only nit I can list is that they're starting to become more like other car magazines and include cutesy/trite expressions/flowery commentary in their articles.\n\nIf you are even remotely inclined to purchase just one or two per year at a news stand, just do yourself a favor and subscribe. Even the 'meh' issues you can always pass to co-workers or the lunch room. I always look forward to getting mine in my mailbox. For less than a dollar, it's a great deal.","Product: European Car targets European automobiles, road tests, and evaluates after market products, technical modification, classic retrospectives and project cars.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Shallow articles and abusive subscription department\n\nReview: I've subscribed twice over the past 5 years and after my current subscription expires, I will not renew. Note that I am a car-nut and subscribe to most of the major car magazines--and have done so for nearly 30 years.\n\nThe articles are shallow. There's little technical information or how-to. It's mostly just brash tuner/manufacturer claims without much substance. It really seems debatable that modifications/upgrades/improvements are such. If anything, the more mainstream magazines (despite their first and foremost goal as an entertainment publication) do some real testing and present SOME objective testing/commentary.\n\nThe main reason I will never resubscribe to this magazine is their outright abusive and harassing subscription collection techniques. They send threatening collection notices and even turn you over to collection agencies even though you've paid MULTIPLE times. It seems their billing department is at least 3 months behind. Getting through their billing department is next to impossible.\n\nIn short, paying or getting unsubscribed from such a poor quality magazine is just not worth the hassle.","Product: Colgate Optic White Toothpaste whitens teeth in just one week. For best results use as directed for 4 weeks. Enamel safe.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Just excellent toothpaste (from a toothpaste snob)\n\nReview: I am a toothpaste snob and have always bought the best such as Rembrandt, Mentadent, or Crest 3D because good toothpaste (including a Sonicare toothbrush) is so much better/cheaper than dental work.\n\nThe Optic White looks unimpressive as just a plain white paste. No stripes, twin tubes, sparkles, or any flavor-bursting crystals or strips. I was not expecting much, but after using it, I am so impressed with this that this will become my new toothpaste. It has a lot of silica in it, so it feels more abrasive than others, but it does the trick (along with some nominal amounts of hydrogen peroxide) to actually whiten my teeth as good or better than any other toothpaste I've used.\n\nIt also comes with a relatively high amount of fluoride at 0.76%. This is compared to the Crest 3D at 0.243% (or triple) while the Crest Pro Health lists 0.454%.\n\nAdditionally, I've found with a lot of toothpastes such as Crest Pro Health that they contain some kind of ingredient (one of the gingivitis or plaque chemicals) that tends to dissolve my mouth. With those other toothpastes, I get an annoying slough-off of a layer of mouth skin. I asked my dentist, and she said it is one of the chemicals and likely an irritant to my gums. Well, this Colgate Optic White does not have that ingredient yet cleans my teeth really well. I'm sure that Colgate has done their homework, but it is too early to tell if the additional silica will result in increased enamel wear.\n\nAnother note about Sparkling Mint is that it is really a bright mint flavor. Your mouth will feel really sparkling and cool which I kind of like, but some may find the flavor too strong.\n\nI would highly recommend this toothpaste.","Product: Modern technology featured in a stylish, brushed aluminum 16 In. wide frame, this clock has appeal. Movement sets itself to the accurate, atomic time and automatically adjusts your desired time zone selection. Solid metal construction with its 2 In. deep frame and white dial with large standard Arabic black numbers. Resets twice, yearly, for daylight saving time, saving you the nuisance & precious time to adjust clock hands every time. Wall mount and free from cords as it's a simple one battery operation. Add additional AA batteries (optional compartment) to extend clock's battery life.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Good looking, but won't set\n\nReview: This is a big, bold clock. I would guess that the \"metal\" is stainless as it is a good match for other stainless appliances/gadgets in my kitchen. It is a lot thicker than expected whereas it looks rather flat in the pictures. Also, the style of the letters looks a little \"school yard\", but it is still a nice, big, bold clock, except for one problem...\n\nIt won't set. I live near the top of a hill with a clear unobstructed view of the sky in generally the right direction. It has only one wall in its way from receiving a signal. There are no other buildings, houses, or anything. It would not set after 3 or 4 days. It was always 4 o'clock. I was hoping to check it out before the daylight savings time switch, but never got that far. I decided to stick with my older $10 drugstore atomic clock which doesn't have the daylight savings switch feature.\n\nA final, non-critical ding was that it had a lot of greasy finger prints on it (more so in the grain of the brushed metal). I took a chance given the bad reviews, but the very cheap Chinese mechanism ruins the otherwise handsome clock.","Product: Great barware staple or the perfect complement to any dinnerware pattern. Glasses are dishwasher safe. Clear glass construction for casual or formal use. Layers beautifully with a variety of dinnerware and table settings.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: I hate the packaging!\n\nReview: Be forewarned. These are NOT retail glasses. These are bulk-packed in a box and LABELED for individual resale. What that means is that they come with stickers/UPC labels on each individual glass. The stickers are impossible to remove. I have returned other kitchen products because of this. I have only used 5 so far because it takes 5-7 minutes with a razor blade, tape, and acetone to clean off the stickers (which are cheap paper and use a permanent adhesive). Otherwise, these are unimpressive, basic glasses that all have a weird glass drip at the lip from manufacturing. If these were retail packaging and didn't have the stickers, I would have given them 4 stars for just basic, cheap glassware. Unless your time is worth nothing or you like stickers on your glasses, these are just not worth the effort. I'm sure some guy at Anchor Hocking got a bonus for saving 1 cent per glass by using such evil stickers. I won't be completing this set.","Product: The Siena is a sleek glass and metal digital kitchen scale featuring an easy-to-read LCD display. This low-profile scale is styled with a silvery-finished slim oval base, topped with a perfectly round, clear tempered glass platform that can be removed for easy cleaning. Siena's contemporary lines and compact design complements today's professional-style kitchens.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Excellent, basic digital scale\n\nReview: I have a number of scales (both digital and analog), and I will have to say that I really like this one. It is reasonably stylish and, what I really like, is it is so easy to operate. It reminds me of an older Salter scale (with a very similar design), except this one is much easier to operate the buttons. It is utterly simple, and the display is nice and clear.\n\nIt weighs up to 3000g in 1g increments as well as up to 6 lb 9 oz in 0.1 oz increments. Thus, its precision is the same or higher than others. There is a simple slide switch on the bottom to change units. The specifications that Amazon lists are wrong, and it won't convert units. It will switch units.\n\nI have another scale that will do more units/functions, but it is much harder to use and has multiple feet sensors so you have to make sure are flat and even.\n\nIn sum, if you just need a simple scale with grams and decimal ounces, then I think you will be very happy with this product. About the only detractor is that this takes up more space to store than I would like.","Product: The Siena is a sleek glass and metal digital kitchen scale featuring an easy-to-read LCD display. This low-profile scale is styled with a silvery-finished slim oval base, topped with a perfectly round, clear tempered glass platform that can be removed for easy cleaning. Siena's contemporary lines and compact design complements today's professional-style kitchens.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Excellent, basic digital scale\n\nReview: I have a number of scales (both digital and analog), and I will have to say that I really like this one. It is reasonably stylish and, what I really like, is it is so easy to operate. It reminds me of an older Salter scale (with a very similar design), except this one is much easier to operate the buttons. It is utterly simple, and the display is nice and clear.\n\nIt weighs up to 3000g in 1g increments as well as up to 6 lb 9 oz in 0.1 oz increments. Thus, its precision is the same or higher than others. There is a simple slide switch on the bottom to change units. The specifications that Amazon lists are wrong, and it won't convert units. It will switch units.\n\nI have another scale that will do more units/functions, but it is much harder to use and has multiple feet sensors so you have to make sure are flat and even.\n\nIn sum, if you just need a simple scale with grams and decimal ounces, then I think you will be very happy with this product. About the only detractor is that this takes up more space to store than I would like.","Product: Japanese 3pc Set Funnels are Great for Kitchen Purpose*Bowl Dimension: 3-1/2in Dia, 2-1/2in Dia, 2in Dia.* Tube Dimension: 1/2in Dia, 3/8in Dia, 2/8in Dia* Made in Japan\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very glad I went with these compared to other products\n\nReview: Just excellent! These are all somewhat transparent and in the colors shown in the picture. I am so glad that I went with these because I can see even clear liquids from the side while pouring them in -- something not available in the opaque red ones and others commonly seen. I am so glad I went with these.\n\nThe smallest is very small. Think of it for more like perfume. It is 1-7/8\" across. The outside diameter of the end of the spout is about 1/4\". The middle is still rather small and about 2-3/8\" across. The largest is about 3-1/2\" across and starting to approach what you might expect to find in a kitchen. All 3 stack so that the two smaller ones are completely inside the largest. The largest has a hook tab which hangs nicely on a larger measuring cup.\n\nThey all have these sort of raised vortex ridges on the insides which I suppose might help with splashing or getting the liquid to swirl gently down the tube. The largest has 4 lines on the outside to let air in while filling.\n\nThese are well-made in Japan, and I really don't see anything cheap/disposable about them like other cheap funnels I've had.","Product: EXTRA COMFORT Instantly make your current mattress more comfortable with the help of this soft 400-thread count 100% cotton encased mattress pad. A generous fill of down alternative fiber gently cradles the body and offers hypoallergenic qualities. Featuring a windowpane construction and brimming with supportive polyester fiberfill, this mattress pad transforms the comfort of your mattress, adding pure luxury. STAYS IN PLACE A 13\" stretch skirt is included to secure the pad in place and prevent unwanted movement from disturbing your sleep. This easy-to-apply mattress pad stays snugly in place throughout the night, to maximize your comfort. PROTECT YOUR MATTRESS This pad provides an extra layer of protection for your mattress, extending its lifespan and increasing durability. Your mattress is protected from wear and tear damage, maintaining its quality. US SMART This product has been made in the USA from imported materials, supporting workers in the United States and maintaining a strong tradition of excellence in American manufacturing. We believe in making our products in the USA when possible. *** This mattress pad was manufactured by Hollander Sleep Products. For over 50 years, Hollander has been the largest supplier of bed pillows in North America, with six manufacturing plants in the United States and two in Canada. Hollander produces the highest quality basic bedding items on the market, such as bed pillows, comforters, mattress pads and more, using both natural and synthetic materials. The Hollander vision is to bring comfort into the lives of people everywhere, using the highest quality materials and latest technologies. Live Comfortably is a luxury bedding and lifestyle brand dedicated to delivering opulent comfort with a sophisticated edge. Live Comfortably is more than brand, inspiring people to embrace comfort and put emphasis on their personal wellness, so that they have the energy to live and do more. With great sleep, you can do anything.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Seriously garbage! Fell apart!\n\nReview: The Cuddlebed is indeed very comfy. It is soft and fluffy for sure. The cotton TOP is a nice, durable, high thread count fabric. It adds comfort and breathability to foam mattresses which was my main intent. Even the sides are a high-quality, very stretchy and durable material. In short, I have no problems with the preceding...\n\nHowever, this product is SERIOUSLY FLAWED. The bottom of this mattress cover might as well be made out of toilet paper. It is that super cheap polyester \"paper\" is about the best I can describe. In less than a year, it began to pill and just disintegrate. Where my shoulders rest, the paper just tore and all the polyester fluff came out. It is just a huge clean-up job at this point. See my customer pictures.\n\nI would give this thing 5 stars if they would have thought to make the bottom out of actual cotton fabric or other more durable material. To use such a cheap material that fell apart is just a disgrace at this premium price point.","Product: Stay cool under pressure. When you work hard, you need hardworking gear. Meet the stainless king vacuum insulated beverage bottle. This non nonsense workhorse gets the job done with durable stainless steel, double wall vacuum insulation and a simple twist and pour stopper. Thermos Stainless Steel King Product features include: Easy open - an easy to use twist and pour stopper lets you pour your dink without removing the stopper. 100% Stainless Steel -durable from the serving cup to the base. And better temperature regulation too. Hotter, colder, longer - we just want to keep hot liquids hot and cold ones cold and with TherMax double wall vacuum insulation, you've got just that. No burn, no sweat exterior - cool technology keeps the Stainless King bottle cool to the touch with hot liquids and sweat-free with ice cold.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: It's OK. Weird mechanism.\n\nReview: I've had a lot of coffee mugs which I use daily (maybe 4-10x) for hot/cold tea and coffee. I think this mug has better-than-average thermal insulation properties, but nothing to die for since I usually drink my coffee/tea pretty quick anyway.\n\nActually, however, compared to other, cheaper plastic thermal mugs (namely those from Starbucks), this has a few disadvantages. It does pick up a metallic taste from the acidity of tea/coffee and the metal which I do notice and which I don't get with cheaper, plastic mugs. Also, while I found the top has not yet leaked, it is overly complicated. It is therefore difficult to wash, although its many parts do disassemble to clean. Another thing I did not like about the design is the lid seal. This one has a silicone seal around the bottom of the threads. This seals by sliding against the mug walls. Thus, you get friction turning all the way down. I'm sure this will eventually leak. I much prefer the seal to be at the top of the threads. In those mugs, the threads spin freely, and the seal is a compression one at the top rather than a friction one against the sides. A final thing I don't like about it is that the open/close flipper lever pokes you in the nose when you sip :(\n\nIn all, it is a good mug, but not great, especially for the price as I prefer my usual Starbuck's mugs with a simple flip cap.","Product: Easily Adds A Telephone at a Jack To Accept 2 Modular Phones Or Phone & an accessory\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Y Adapter Does the Trick and It's White\n\nReview: First, the technical: This is a Y or T device. It connects 4 pins (red, green, black, yellow) to two sets of 4 pins (the standard 4 center pins of a 6-pin RJ11 jack). Thus, you can use this for two-lines. It is NOT a splitter. There are other products which will split the 4 wires of the plug into two separate, 2-line sockets, typically marked L1 and L2. This is NOT one of those. Both devices plugged into it will get the SAME 4 wires (2-lines).\n\nNext, the construction: It is a quite cheap, made-in-China product. It feels cheap and has some bits of corrosion on the (brass plated-looking) contacts. Not impressive. It compares to others at local electronics stores that sell for 99 cents. The ones at local stores were, for me, beige. I have white outlets, white jacks, white phones, etc., and I didn't want a goofy beige adapter. So, I bought a few of thes GE ones from Amazon which are WHITE.\n\nFinally, the rating. Considering the cheap construction and price premium for a different color, I cannot give it 5 stars.","Product: The FP32 is a convenient I/O ports kit for the new generation of computers. At an easy to integrate size of a 3.5 drive bay, it is available in either silver or black aluminum finish. By providing connections for four USB 2.0 ports (also compatible with version 1.0 & 1.1), one firewire IEEE 1394 port, and two audio ports compatible in AC97 and High Definition audio (Azalia) standard, the FP32 is also excellent upgrade for any aluminum case.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very good, but overpriced for what you get\n\nReview: This has just the ports I was looking for and better spacing so you could fit multiple, larger USB devices in without the crowding as in some other products.\n\nThe finish is a matte light/bright silver which is noticeably brighter than a similar SilverStone 3.5\" panel that it replaced. The older one matched much better to my aluminum case. The new one is almost light gray in appearance and is somewhat of a disappointment.\n\nIn case you were wondering, the USB ports do face up. That is one of my pet peeves when manufacturers make the USB ports upside down or mixed. Then you have to fumble to insert devices which is a particular problem with some really tiny flat USB drives. Also, the LEDs on some USB drives face up, so this is nicer.\n\nOverall, though, it generally fits the bill. I cannot give it 5 stars knowing it is just some plugs. It is not a hub. It is just connectors on the ends of wires. (It does not require power.) Considering that you can get an entire motherboard for $50 these days, the price seems steep. For the price, the finish could be better or it could be brushed aluminum or something nicer. Finally, some of the motherboard connectors at the end are a loose jumble of individual sockets rather than one connector, so connection is a little more tedious than necessary.","Product: TP-Link TL-SF1005D 5-Port Unmanaged 10/100M Desktop SwitchSupports IEEE 802.3x flow control for Full Duplex mode and backpressure for half-duplex mode Supports MAC address auto-learning and auto-aging Standards and Protocols: IEEE802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, CSMA/CD, TCP/IP Ports: 5x 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports (Auto MDI/MDIX) Basic Function: Wire-speed Performance MAC Address Auto-Learningand Auto-aging IEEE802.3x flow control for Full-Duplex Mode and backpressure for Half-Duplex Mode Backbound Bandwidth: 1Gbps MAC Address Table: 1kForwarding Rate: 10BASE-T: 14880pps/port 100BASE-TX: 148800pps/port 100Base-Tx: UTP category 5, 5e cable (maximum 100m) EIA/TIA-568 100?? STP (maximum 100m) LED Indicator: Power, Link/Act (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Safety & Emission: FCC, CE Power: External Power Adapter Transmission Method: Store-and-Forward Network Media: 10Base-T: UTP category3, 4, 5 cable (maximum 100m) EIA/TIA-568 100? STP(maximum 100m)\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Compact, handsome little switch\n\nReview: This is an excellent little gigabit desktop switch. Best features are that it is compact, unobtrusive, and simple. All the ports go out the back, and it is of the newer energy-saving types. It is flat on top, so you could possibly stack another product on top such as a VOIP box. Too many other switches are gaudy with curved/sloped cases and ugly colors. This is simple and doesn't (nor need to) attract attention to itself.\n\nWith that said, it doesn't blow me away, either. It is plastic and therefore lightweight With many Ethernet cables, it won't want to stay put. It uses an oddball 9V power supply (wall wart) which, on the plus side, goes horizontally, so you could fit two such similar power adapters in a wall outlet, and they will not block each other. The power adapter, however, is not as compact as others I have.\n\nIn all, a nice little switch for those that want to keep a tidy look in their home office, media center, etc.","Product: Imation 16GB USB 2.0 Swivel Flash Drive provides easy storage for media, data and pictures.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: So far so good\n\nReview: I have this 8GB one and several of the older/smaller ones. The non-Pro Imation Swivel Flash is really the \"only\" USB flash drive that has a write protect switch on it. If you are a system administrator-type person or just someone who wants to make sure that Windows/viruses/etc. don't tamper with your data, then these drives are about the only game in town. I only give them 4 stars because they are not that fast and rather overpriced these days. You're essentially paying a 100% premium for a switch that probably costs 5 cents. But, flash drives are cheap anyway, and you won't lose the cap.\n\nI use many of mine as boot drives with drive/network/backup utilities on them. 8GB can hold most installed OSes or a dual-layer DVD installer for administering systems without floppies or optical drives.","Product: The Ultimate Convenience alternative! One compact little case specially designed to hold SD , MS Pro Duo and MMC cards\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Does not look like that pictured\n\nReview: I purchased from eTECH. The items received do not look anything like that pictured by Amazon nor by the customer image supplied by Computer Nut. Looks-wise, it is just a generic, large SD case. Additionally, it is of quite poor quality -- noticeably worse than any other SD case I own, and the fitment of SD cards into it, closure of latch, etc., is quite poor.\n\nAmazon should discontinue this listing practice as it seems sellers just send you whatever they want that has no relation to the Amazon listing.\n\nOn the plus side, shipping was quick by USPS mail, but the seller combined the shipping of two orders into one envelope while charging separate shipping for each which I feel is just another way to gouge another shipping charge from the customer.","Product: The Ultimate Convenience alternative! One compact little case specially designed to hold SD , MS Pro Duo and MMC cards\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Does not look like that pictured\n\nReview: I purchased from eTECH. The items received do not look anything like that pictured by Amazon nor by the customer image supplied by Computer Nut. Looks-wise, it is just a generic, large SD case. Additionally, it is of quite poor quality -- noticeably worse than any other SD case I own, and the fitment of SD cards into it, closure of latch, etc., is quite poor.\n\nAmazon should discontinue this listing practice as it seems sellers just send you whatever they want that has no relation to the Amazon listing.\n\nOn the plus side, shipping was quick by USPS mail, but the seller combined the shipping of two orders into one envelope while charging separate shipping for each which I feel is just another way to gouge another shipping charge from the customer.","Product: This flexible piece of rubber wraps around a standard goggle strap and rests comfortably against your head on soft pads. The mount features rubber grips to keep it from slipping, and is counterbalanced so VholdR won't pull the strap off your head. Adjustability comes from, well... You! This mount lets VholdR look right where you're looking, it will catch point-of-view video from your line of site, the first time, and every time.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Hokey mount rattles around\n\nReview: This is really a hokey design. There is a tab which slightly squeezes open a circular recess. In the circular recess, you insert the round disc which slides/mounts to the camera. The plastic is pretty stiff/thick, so it won't fall out, BUT there is a lot of play between the circular disc (the part with rails that fits into the camera) and the goggles base. Thus, the camera can rattle/flop around a significant amount. It really depends on how thick the goggles strap is. You may have to MacGyver it up a bit with some kind of shim material. They could have just designed it with a detent of some kind rather than relying on the goggle strap thickness to keep it from flopping around in the mount. For twenty bucks, this could have been designed/made a LOT better.","Product: Lite-On IHES208-08 8X Internal Blu-Ray Combo Drive, Retail\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Technically competent but noisy\n\nReview: First things first. This is the full retail package from Lite-On. It includes a silver bezel which is a really nice feature if you have a silver or aluminum case. In fact, it is one of only a couple Blu-ray drives available in North American with a silver bezel.\n\nIt does include some OEMed CyberLink software which I didn't really check out, but it is fairly obsolete version 7.x which is surprising since this Lite-On product is pretty new. (The current CyberLink software is 9.x.) It also includes a SATA cable if you don't have one lying around. The cable is a basic, cheap one, and you will probably want to spring for one of the right length and with locking tabs on it.\n\nNext, unlike the freakish \"photoshopping\" of the picture that Amazon displays, it does have LightScribe, although I did not test this functionality. Technically, this is an 8X BD-ROM drive and 16X DVD+/-RW drive. Synthetic benchmarks that I ran showed it is at least this fast. It is noticeably faster than other 16X DVD drives that I have from Pioneer.\n\nUnfortunately, I am used to Pioneer drives. Compared to the Pioneer 5X BD-ROM drive, this is very cheaply made. To give you an idea, the Pioneer drive weighs over 35 oz while this item weighs just under 25 oz. Although the tray operation is quieter than Pioneers', it's case is thin, and it is loud. Even using Nero's DriveSpeed to slow it down to an 8X DVD, it is noticeably louder than a Pioneer at 16X when reading the majority of my media, which is DVD. When playing movies, the noise is a definite distraction and an ultimate deal-breaker.\n\nIn the end, I went with the Pioneer because it is not only quieter but also a better looking drive, and I have plenty of silver bezels for those as well as Lian-Li aluminum case bezels. If pure performance is your bag, then this is a very technically competent drive and you get LightScribe features over comparable offerings. If you don't care about the silver bezel, get the OEM version which is cheaper (but does not include the bezel or the cable or the software) because the software is worth passing on.","Product: ICY DOCKs EZConvert MB882 series can convert most of 2.5 SATA and SSD hard drive into a 3.5 SATA drive. It has enough ventilation to keep the 2.5 drive cool and can protect your drive. Installing a 2.5 drive requires no screws or tool whatsoever. Whether you use a SATA or SSD drive, you will maintain the transfer speed while using this case. With this converter, mounting a 2.5 drive into a desktop will be simple without having to purchase any special attachments or systems, allowing more convenience in recovering data from laptops or OS boot up onto a desktop. Mostly, it is designed to fit into most common PC cases, 3.5 HDD duplicator, 3.5 SATA HDD enclosure, mobile rack, backplane modules and servers without having to purchase any attachments for the 2.5 drives. This state-of-the-art case will revolutionize the way 2.5 drives are presently used. Overall, a sturdy, reliable construction with easy access to the drive, perfect for system integrators and IT professionals. Test Report SSD Compatibility and Perfomance tests: The tests show that there is no compatiblity issue with SSDs, and no performance loss when using SSDs with our converters.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Perfect concept but has some issues\n\nReview: Some sites' reviewers are complaining this is overpriced. True you can get 2.5\" to 3.5\" drive rails quite easily for only a couple bucks. The point of this product, however, is that it makes the 2.5\" drive FIT into SATA backplanes and drive bays made to directly slide/hot-swap 3.5\" drives. For this product's concept, I give it 5 stars.\n\nUnfortunately, its construction is rather cheap. It consistently got jammed in one of my drive bays. In general, I am comparing to VelociRaptor HLFS \"backplane\" ice packs which don't have any issues and are almost too high of quality. Because of the construction and occasional fit issues, I knock it down to 4 stars.\n\nFinally, the ventilation is very poor. When used with SSDs, it is fine, but with a normal laptop hard drive (I used a single platter 7200 RPM), and the drive got extremely hot. Thus, I give it 3 stars net.\n\nIf you REALLY need a good backplane adapter for hard drives, I'm afraid the only good ones come with the WD VelociRaptors which cost $150+. For SSDs, though, it is adequate. Also, note that Icy Dock has a newer, cheaper/simpler product for SSDs that I have not used.","Product: Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Range and coverage specifications are based upon test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless transmission rate and wireless coverage are not guaranteed, and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Almost works under Windows 8.1, and that's all.\n\nReview: The build quality is nice, although I can't stand shiny black plastics which are just magnets for dust, fingerprints, and scratches. Well, that's about the best I can say.\n\nI am a developer with about every OS. I could only get this working under Win 8.1. Even then, trying every combination of channel width and so on, I could only get about 175Mbps on the 5GHz spectrum, and that is connecting to a TP-Link AC3200 router about 8 feet away (clear line of sight) and also to native Intel USB 3.0 ports right off the motherboard.\n\nFor Mac users, forget it. It doesn't even support El Capitan.\n\nFor me, Linux was critical, and TP-Link only has a link on the CD to their website for download of 3rd-party drivers with all kinds of disclosures that they are not responsible, etc. Well, if your product says it supports Linux, then you are responsible. If not, then it's a 3rd-party hack or driver, and the other developer is responsible.\n\nWell, the TP-Link drivers only support obsolete versions of Linux kernels and don't load. I found the \"recommended\" (by hours of surfing people with similar problems trying to get the Realtek 8814AU to work) was on GitHub. Fair enough. Those drivers will install (using DKMS dynamic kernel modules), but there is some serious kind of buffering problem. It seems to work on SpeedTest.net, but maybe it is only transferring small chunks of data over and over. When transferring ACTUAL real files, it bogs down after a few seconds to 1-2 Mbps. What should take maybe 20 seconds takes like 2 or 3 hours!\n\nIn the end, I wasted too many hours trying to get this to work. If your time is worth nothing, or you feel like writing your own drivers, then go for it. The performance is not there, either, so just go for something older/slower that works.","Product: SeaSonic X-400 400W 80 Plus Gold Fanless ATX12V/EPS12V Power Supply\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: VERY, VERY, VERY disappointed\n\nReview: I have two older versions of this fanless PSU, namely the 80 plus Gold versions and quite a few fan-powered SeaSonic PSUs. No pun intended, but I was a SeaSonic fan boi! I would have thought the new Platinum fanless would be an improvement. Not at all.\n\nNote that the quality of the PSU itself is excellent. No noise, high quality -- just like the previous \"older\" versions.\n\nHowever, SeaSonic has redesigned all their power supplies compared to a couple years ago, so the modular plugs are no longer compatible. But, the deal breaker is that the new modular cables use cheap flat ribbon cables, and, for me, they are TOO SHORT! The older cables were vastly better. They were fully sleeved as well as longer. I build my PCs with large cases for big circulation and ventilation as well as large, slow fans. These fanless PSUs are perfect for this. However, the newer cables get all scratched and cut up by my heat sinks. The cables are stiff and cheap and too short. Also, for my cases (SilverStone FT02), the SATA \"backplane\" connectors go the wrong way, so the cable has to be further mercilessly twisted and contorted to reach. The old cables were not directional (not 90 degree), so you could easily use them in either direction. I had to use many extensions and Y-connectors, and it was a mess. I finally decided to replace as many of the cables as I could. Luckily, the older SeaSonic PSU cables for the Molex and SATA can be found on eBay. Those are compatible. In all, I had to spend another $20 to get just SOME of the cable back to like they were in the older version designs and to fit my cases.\n\nNOT worth the cost or the hassle. I will look for another fanless PSU brand in the future. I have enjoyed SeaSonic PSUs for over a decade, but no longer. Their cheap cables are not worth spending 50% of the cost of the power supply to replace. I will probably go with SilverStone fanless in the future.\n\nUPDATE: I'm going to knock this down another star. This comes with 3x PCIe sockets (technically a 4th is a shared MB CPU/PCIe modular socket), but there are NO commercially-available PCIe cables that fit this -- not even from SeaSonic. I tried one from SilverStone which physically fits, but SeaSonic is too cheap to pin-out these 8-pin sockets. They are only 6-pin and thus the PCIe only works with 6-pin -- NOT 8-pin.","Product: Every element of Dynamo 300, from driver to amplifier to crossover to cabinet, is meticulously designed and manufactured to our highest standard. The result is staggering low-frequency performance for a subwoofer of its size and price. Perfect for either home theater or stereo applications, the Dynamo 300 is built with high-density materials to minimize cabinet resonance and provide a solid foundation for the high-output 8-inch woofer and high-current 75-watt, 150-watt peak amplifier. Whether you are looking for high performance bass to enhance your music experience or take your home theater system to the next level, a new Dynamo family subwoofer should be at the top of your list.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Awesome little sub, albeit with some quality-control problems and a few inconsequential bugs\n\nReview: I love these little subwoofers and would give them 5 stars except for their quality control problems. I've had to return about 50% of them.\n\nThey deliver a good amount of tight, controlled bass for a bedroom or office or small living room. I actually prefer the bass quality of two of these over a larger subwoofer, including some pricey brands. This is something I prefer in the 5.2 or 7.2 setups where two subs perform better with less standing waves and more even bass distribution, despite the sheer lack of ultra-low frequencies. These do exceptionally well for music, but not as good as the bigger 12\" and 15\" units in a home theater where you just need to move a lot of volume of air for explosions, sound effects, and so on.\n\nThe quality control is terrible on these with several units having crooked drivers (yes, the actual drivers) and sloppy manufacturing. Sometimes, the manuals are all torn up, like they got dragged under a forklift or something. Weird things like dirty, broken Styrofoam and holes punched in the boxes. Seems to be all over the place. Most of these cosmetic defects, however, can be cleaned up with the exception of the crooked drivers/assembly.\n\nThere are also a few bugs. The LFE (according to the manual) is supposed to bypass the active filter, but it doesn't. Also, it is labeled such that the right channel is LFE only. This doesn't fix it either. In any mode (line-level or RCA), both left and right inputs are summed and go through the active filter. With only 1 channel, you will get half the bass. You may be able to correct this with level settings, depending on your overall setup. This is fine with me, but not the way it is labeled/described in the manual -- just so you know. Also, the auto standby doesn't do anything. The power draw is the same no matter what. This is also OK with me as a fancy-pants Velodyne would auto-cutout at low volumes despite not having an advertised auto-standby feature. I'd rather have it not work, but it doesn't work like in the manual -- just so you know. Finally, across different systems, these seem to work best with the phase 180 degrees. In all, these electrical bugs are OK with me and perfectly OK compared to the problems I've encountered in other components. Sad that in this day and age, something as simple as a subwoofer can be filled with bugs.\n\nAnyway, the electrical problems are inconsequential to me. The quality defects may or may not be a deal breaker. I hope they bring these back soon, as I would like to buy some more. The price is great, and the looks are fantastic. They do not scream audiophile dork. Very clean and elegant-looking. Compact and unobtrusive. For the price, these are a winner, assuming you get a good one.","Product: Cobra Universal Mini Vehicle Mount is small, compact, and can be used as both a dash or window mount. With built in swivel, as well as the lock ball-n-socket joint, this unit allows convenient viewing of your portable electronic device from any angle. This product uses a unique Ever-Last Breakaway Adhesive Device which holds your device securely while traveling and also allows for movability from car to car. If the adhesive starts to lose strength, simply spray it with a glass cleaner to revive stickiness. Works with most portable devices including GPS, iPhones, PDAs, etc.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Not good: phone too sticky; dash not enough\n\nReview: I found this product and thought it would be a great solution that doesn't permanently mark up your dash (or have you drill/glue something on it) as well as meet goofy California laws against attaching things to the windshield.\n\nThis works in the above regard, and it moves your phone closer to you. However, I found the sticky pad that holds the phone to be way too strong. In fact, I purposely put dust, dirt, fingerprint oil on it the back so that I can remove it from my phone. I have a Galaxy Nexus with a TEXTURED back plate, and it is difficult to remove my phone without pulling the back plate right off the phone.\n\nNext, the dash suction cup is just not sticky enough. I have 3 of these and have used them on a variety of surfaces from a pleather vinyl to a perfectly shiny/gloss flat surface. It does hold initially, although on a pleather dash, it will wobble and shake so that it is difficult to read your phone (for example in navigation mode). On any surface, however, I found that it just plain will NOT hold in heat. On a hot day, it will just fall off even without a phone attached, generally without any notice. I've had it go flying and d*** near break my screen when the whole thing comes off. Sure enough, however, the backing plate stays attached ripping that off on impact where it, the phone, and now the battery go flying.\n\nThe bad thing is that after several months and using several of these, I just don't trust them. Every time I use them, I unsuck them and remount them. In short, if they had the sticky/glue parts reversed, they would probably work better, but this is just either a) dangerous to you/your phone or b) inconvenient to remount on each use. The suction/sticky part for the dash just doesn't cut it.","Product: 5v 2a\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Totally fake, generic power supply\n\nReview: This item was shipped directly from Amazon. Disappointingly, it is some cheap, generic power supply with nothing on it whatsoever to indicate it is from D-Link or even the correct D-Link part number. I should know. I have 5 original D-Link power supplies, and this, folks, is not it.\n\nI even have 10-15 \"generic\" Jentec ones (same D-Link part number -- it's a Jentec OEM part number), but this is some other Made in China generic, brandless power supply with an envelope return sticker on it that says D-Link on it. D-Link should go after these fakes for putting even a D-Link envelope sticker on it. Unlike the product description, it is not original, not made by D-Link, different look, not even close.\n\nShame on Amazon for selling these fakes.","Product: Scythe SCBSK-2100 BIG Shuriken 2 Rev. B CPU Cooler for LGA 2011/1366/1156/1155/1150/775 & Socket FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Fail on Socket 1156 and 1155\n\nReview: I bought this to re-purpose an older, socket 1156 motherboard/CPU -- last one to have a floppy port. ;) Embarrassed to say this cost probably more than the motherboard/CPU was worth, but my older EnzoTech HSF beast would not fit in the desktop case this was destined.\n\nTo get to the point: This is well-made, but uses an incredibly complex/funky mounting system with proprietary screws/etc. so there is no chance to modify/adapt this. The translation from Japanese was never reviewed, and the instructions are just awful. I read through them completely 3 or 4 times. Luckily, the pictures speak a thousand English words.\n\nWell, I can tell you that this does not fit my Gigabyte socket 1156 motherboard. I also checked with a Gigabyte socket 1155 motherboard I had nearby. The problem is the backing plate for CPU retention mechanism is too thick for this thing's intended design. This is the scenario with almost every retention mechanism I can recall. The special stepped screws are just not plain long enough to reach the heat sink arms to even get a thread or two on. This is something where the holes were designed to line up, but there was no consideration for thickness.\n\nI have been building systems since the PC AT days, and all the recent HSFs I have used all accommodate the CPU retention mechanisms that I have encountered. In the end, I just stayed with my EnzoTech heat sink and did not use its fan.","Product: Put USB charging right where you need it at night: on your nightstand! The RC142 offers all the features of a large-display clock radio, with the extra convenience of a USB charging port for your smartphone or other portable device. It even has an aux-in for your MP3 player or smartphone, dual-wake alarms that let you set separate alarm times to wake up, and brightness control that lets you set the clock display to high or low.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Dim display and so-so features\n\nReview: Pros:\n* Big numbers legible across the room or without glasses\n* Alarm gets progressively louder\n* Does charge USB devices\n* Fairly simple to operate\n* Time set buttons go both forwards and backwards\n* Dual alarms\n* Hi/Lo manual dimmer switch\n\nCons:\n* Display is way too dim in a bright-ish (North-facing) room even on Hi\n* Display segments unevenly lit looks cheap\n* Would be better if auto-dimmed using a light sensor or something\n* Not especially attractive - looks cheap\n* Shiny black plastic shows dust/dirt\n* AUX (mini plug) required for playing your USB device, even though it's plugged into USB\n* AUX selection disables alarm functions\n\nNits:\n* Sticker on face leaves goo/paper behind\n* HUGE AC wall adapter\n* Manual says USB charging disabled when switched to AM radio, but still works\n\nBonus:\n* Shows up properly as an AC charger on my Android phone\n* Has battery backup capability (battery not included) which, per manual, only lasts 8 hours on an alkaline 9V\n\nIn sum, the poor display is a deal-breaker for me. An older, smaller LCD display (maybe 1/2 the size) is easier to read. Cheapish looks can't compensate. This is not a terrible clock radio, but certainly not a great one, either. I could only recommend this if you are putting it into a very dark room and don't mind the price.\n\nThe radio uses a long, clunky antenna wire. I did not rate the reception because where I live, it is terrible anyway, and I am not interested much in that feature.\n\nI will post pictures shortly comparing the display brightness.","Product: HighPoint's Rocket 600 Lite Series HBA's are the Industry's most affordable, high-performance, SATA 6Gb/s storage HBA's, and are ideal for desktop PC's and workstations. These Second Generation SATA 6Gb/s host controllers utilize the PCI-Express 2.0 host bus interface, and support non-RAID and RAID configurations of today's fastest SATA 6Gb/s HDD's and SSD's. Rocket 600L HBA's are fully backwards compatible with SATA 3Gb/s devices, PCI-Express 1.0 and 2.0 motherboards, and are compliant with major PC operating systems including Windows 7.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Awesome PCIe 2.0 2-lane card with a x4 connector\n\nReview: Wow, I'm appalled at the misinformation in some of the reviews.\n\nFirst, this is a 2-lane PCI Express card which can run at 2.0 speeds. The 640L uses the Marvell 88SE9230 which is a 2-lane PCIe to SATA controller. Did I mention that this uses 2 lanes? You must have 2 lanes (or more) to utilize the bandwidth of the latest SATA SSDs which are capable of 500+ MB/s. Any 1 lane card or controller will not cut it. Also, don't be fooled by SATA6 controllers on the motherboard if they are not the native Intel ones. The vast majority of them are connected by only 1 lane, and you will not get the full bandwidth necessary to use one of the latest SSDs.\n\nNext, this uses a PCIex4 (4-lane) connector. Why? Because there are no x2 connectors. There are x1, x4, x16 physical connectors only. This card works like a champ in a x16 slot BTW (for me anyway). It also works in a x16 running at x8 or even x2. The physical slot does not = the number of PCIe lanes being used. That is because the vast majority of mainstream/enthusiast motherboard chipsets do not have enough lanes.\n\nHighpoint has been around a long time, and I have used their controllers off-and-on over the years. Most cards like this, however, are based on a reference design by the chip manufacturer, so I made the mistake of first buying a nearly-identical (and cheaper) card by Syba. It was a nightmare. Endless stuttering, drop-outs and compatibility problems over a wide range of SSDs. Using the same drivers, this HighPoint card works with everything I have thrown at it and using the Microsoft AHCI drivers or the Marvell SCSI drivers (prefer the latter).\n\nAnother positive about this card is that it has real locking SATA connectors. I cannot believe other manufacturers save, what 2 cents, on cheap connectors which your cables fall off (which is a basic weakness of the SATA connector without locking tabs).\n\nIn short, I am extremely picky about hardware working right, and this card works. I run many development machines and cannot have them flaking out. Although this card is arguably a rip-off (costing as much as some motherboards), if you have the need for more than 2 SATA6 interfaces (native Intel ones), then this is about the only card I've found without getting a full co-processed RAID card.\n\nP.S. Shame on Highpoint for the included SATA non-locking cables. Those are garbage. Throw them away. Card is not affected.","Product: Keep It SafeGet back to basics with these classic bi-fold folios. The sturdy exterior and soft inner lining protect your new 3rd generation iPad from damage, while the slim design enables you to slip it in and out of any bag without adding bulk. Strap Closure When you're not using your iPad, the secure strap closure keeps the cover closed and your screen protected.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Fits, but generally cheap-looking\n\nReview: I can confirm this fits both the iPad 2 and the New iPad 3. All ports are accessible. The AutoWake feature works as you would expect on both iPad models.\n\nHowever, the cover on this one is a kind of fine microfiber cloth. In short, it just looks cheap and stains/absorbs sweat/gets dirty easily. At first glance, it looks just like an ordinary fabric material. When we first saw it, we thought, \"Yuck, how cheap-looking.\" It is not professional or handsome or anything befitting the iPad.\n\nWe also have the Belkin Pro non-Color Duo version of this product (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0078ZZ5NM/ref=cm_cr_thx_view). Not only is that other version cheaper, but it's feels much nicer with it's leather (or very leather-looking) cover. It looks and feels professional, and doesn't get dirty like this one. That one is discreet and quite a good value. I would highly recommend that one over this model.\n\nThis model (and the alternative one mentioned above) use an elastic strap to hold the cover closed. Although this is not our preferred closure mechanism, it works well enough.","Product: Toshiba's Automatic Backup Portable Drive offers a smart, hassle-free backup solution for your family. Powered by NTI Pocket Data Backup, this drive lets you store, share, and protect your photos, music, movies, and files effortlessly. Just plug it in to your computer and backup starts automatically1. It's that easy!\n \nYou can get peace of mind knowing that your precious family memories are always protected. All of your precious photos, movies, music, and files are backed up automatically1. You also have the option to select file types for backup and restore.\n \nThe compact, anti-slip design lets you take your files anywhere whether you are at home, at school, or on the road. The built-In USB 3.0 port significantly improves file transfer performance for large media files and dramatically minimizes the wait time for backup.Plus, they are backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices.\n \nYou'll enjoy ample storage space for even the largest digital libraries.\n \nOur 500GB2 Drive is capable of storing up to:\n 142,000 digital photos, or \n131,000 digital music files, or\n410 downloaded digital movies.\n \nToshiba Automatic Backup Portable Drive works right out of the box no software to install, it runs directly on the drive. This drive is also backed by a Toshiba 2-year limited warranty offering the highest quality standard and reliability.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Drive OK; Enclosure Junk\n\nReview: I have 3 of these (two 500GB and one 1TB). I am a computer expert and have been building/running computers since before DOS.\n\nThis uses the wonderful (so far) Toshiba MQ01ABD050 hard disk inside. It is a single platter drive and probably the quietest drive I have ever ran across. It is the closest thing to silent this side of an SSD. I like this for when I'm working on/editing movies, etc. -- much better than my 10KRPM Velociraptors or WDC Blacks :)\n\nThe performance of this drive is typical of the 500GB per platter 5400RPM drives out there. But, it is super quiet.\n\nUNFORTUNATELY, all of these Toshiba Automatic Backup drives use some absolute garbage asmedia USB 3.0 controller daughter card. I am running into massive problems on all these drives and enclosures using USB 3.0 with both on-board (Intel Core i5 Marvell chipset) controllers and PCIe controllers (TI chipset based). These range from continuous connects/disconnects, random disconnects, file corruption, weird chkdsk errors, etc. From the symptoms, I believe there are basic flaws in the way the USB 3.0 stack is implemented on this chipset/firmware. Usually, it manifests itself in weird timeouts, but ultimately data corruption.\n\nIt is really too bad because these are very attractive enclosures. They are plastic, but have a metallic look and a slightly rubberized feel to them. Next to the USB cable is a tiny blue LED indicator light.\n\nALL of the physical hard drives when removed from the enclosures perform flawlessly in numerous other connection methods including direct SATA attach to the Intel chipset SATA controllers, to add-in PCIe SATA cards, to a similar Seagate Backup Plus USB 3.0 enclosure, to another USB 3.0 SATA dock. In short, it's the Toshiba enclosure. It has major problems.\n\nSince I was primarily interested in the drive which I put in another enclosure, I give it 3 stars for being quiet, but for the rest of you, it is a 1 star drive. Do yourself a favor and just get one of the Seagate Backup Plus drives or WDC enclosures/drives at Costco. If you really want just the quiet drive like it did, go buy it separately. Alternatively (and risky), you could use this as ONLY a USB 2.0 drive. It does seem to work OK under USB 2.0. You take your chances of losing your data if you accidentally hook it up to a USB 3.0 computer.","Product: Write, draw, or tab through apps and websites with this high response stylus from Marware. The Marware Stylus is made from durable aluminum material and features a comfortable pen shaped body with a soft, ultra-responsive rubber tip that won't scratch your screen. Designed for use with all capacitive touch screen devices including the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, and similar smartphones and tablets, this stylus provides a comfortable and convenient writing and drawing experience on your mobile device. The designed is detailed with a clip that can be easily attached to a pocket or a tablet case so that you can keep it within easy reach.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Works very well, but not perfect\n\nReview: I found this capacitive touch stylus works very well, but not perfect. The sensitivity is clearly is not as good as my finger, but generally acceptable. Some others I've used are better. On my Samsung Android phone, it seems to have a particularly difficult time with the soft keys at the bottom whereas the rest of the screen is very good.\n\nOn the plus side, with a this or any stylus, it is so much easier and more accurate to click buttons and type keys. On the negative side, it is something else to carry/lose. Also, you have to fumble occasionally and switch hands to do multi-touch gestures such as pinch to zoom and rotate. I found swiping worked perfect.\n\nIn general, it doesn't seem up to the quality of others that I've used, but not that far behind either. I consider these consumables to be lost or worn out over time, probably more of the former :( As others have noted, the clip is very strong.","Product: The D-Link DGS-1024A is a 24-Port 10/100/1000Mbps switch that works with your current Ethernet network while allowing you to upgrade to gigabit speeds. With an aggregated bandwidth of up to 48Gbps and up to 9K jumbo frame support, its addition to any network will dramatically improve traffic flow and eliminate bottlenecks. Installation is plug-and-play, as every port supports auto-MDI/MDI-X. DGS-1024A is an economical solution for bandwidth-intensive environments needing a compact desktop form factor.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: The only \"desktop\" 24-port switch is too cheaply constructed\n\nReview: This appears to be the only \"desktop\" gigabit switch with more than 8 ports that route out the back.\n\nSad, though. It looks supremely cheap in real life, and, apparently, the quality/construction goes with it. Mine arrived with something major like the circuit board or PSU clunking around inside. From YouTube videos and (many thanks to) Amazon members, this is not normal and is defective/broken. As mentioned, all the ports are just plastic as well. I also don't like how it is slanted, so you can't stack anything on top of it, but I was willing to live with that.\n\nThis is cost-cutting gone wild, but with no savings to you, the customer. Other, sturdy, metal 24-port gigabit switches are similarly priced, but the ports go out the front.","Product: PP06 was created for users who wish to utilize compatible SilverStone modular PSU and to improve the appearance inside their case. The PP06 comes with full length connectors and every wire is individually sleeved in black. This is a must for those who are looking to connect various components and wants a cleaner look inside their case. SilverStone is committed to releasing modular PSUs with the same connectors so the PP06 is a great investment and can be used for future SilverStone PSU upgrades. PP06B-3SATA80M (3 x SATA + 1 x Slimline SATA connectors)\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Doesn't work with Seasonic PSUs\n\nReview: This is a quality cable built for Silverstone PSUs. As mentioned, it is a bit messy with individual strands and not sleeved all together.\n\nRegarding comments that you have to cut the plug. Note that this is meant for Silverstone PSUs.\n\nI had read that they also fit Seasonic PSUs and based my purchase on that. It does fit the newer Seasonic PSUs, but only physically. Seasonic is too cheap to pin-out all 8 pins on their PCIe modular sockets, so this will, thus ONLY work with a 6-pin PCIe. It will NOT work in a 8-pin PCIe when connected to a Seasonic PSU.\n\nSo, for me, this will go into the parts box. WARNING: If you are using anything other than one of Silverstone's approved/listed PSUs, all bets are off, and your mileage/compatibility may vary.","Product: Seagate Backup Plus Slim is an easy way to protect and share your digital life. Ready to go with up to 5TB of storage space for your most important files, the sleek and protective metal finish is available in classic black, silver, red or blue. Choose your flavor and join the millions of satisfied customers with one of Seagates most popular and trusted portable drive.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The 500GB is a fantastic, quiet, super slim drive\n\nReview: This is a fantastic drive. I am a major hardware geek, especially when it comes to drives (desktop, mobile, SSD, whatever). Your life and work (or school) are stored on drives, so I keep many around, usually in pairs -- one of which I keep in a fire safe at all times.\n\nI also have this drive in the larger (thicker) dual-platter size, and I don't like it nearly as much. Although the price difference is small between the 500GB and 1TB drives, I like the 500GB better. It is plenty big for OS and files -- about anything other than video. The 500GB drive is just super slim and SUPER quiet. It is about 9mm versus the 12mm listed on this page.\n\nI am burned-out on loud drives, and this sleek, thin drive is not only quiet but well-built and handsome. I got this as part of the VINE program, but I subsequently purchased a twin silver one in 500GB. I then purchased the 1TB (thicker), but I don't like the 1TB drive nearly as much. It is thicker and louder.\n\nThe tops of these are real metal with a nice machined logo on them. The sides are shiny plastic which I don't like as much because it scratches easy and shows fingerprints. The bottom is a nice, matte, textured black plastic. The LEDs are white and in a slit which has a nice effect. The slimmer 500GB also minimizes the black sides while emphasizing the nice top.\n\nI have not had any problems with any of these. I was tempted to buy some of the 2TB drives, which are a fantastic price, but they are even louder, and you basically destroy the nice case if you try to extract them. In fact, the 2TB drives are louder than my WD Green desktop drives.\n\nSo, despite the price, the 500GB is really my pick of the litter. They also make a Mac version in silver which, instead of a brushed silver finish, comes in a matte silver finish.","Product: The blue, customizable Windows touch tab on Sculpt Comfort Mouse revolutionizes the relationship between hardware and software, providing quick and easy access to the Start Menu, Cortana*, OneNote, Task View or virtual desktops.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Just unimpressive in almost every respect\n\nReview: This is a cheap Bluetooth mouse is about the best I can say about it. While it is better than 5-dollar throw-away USB mice, it is of fairly cheap build construction, especially when compared to better mice like some from Logitech. Don't even think about comparing it to the Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX. These are totally different with this one being vastly inferior. The Anywhere Mouse MX is one of my favorite mice ever, even though its software is possessed by demons. This is a different size, function, ergonomics, pretty much everything from the Anywhere MX. This is a fairly long and flat mouse, and my XL hands struggle to reach.\n\nI have been using computers since before there were mice, and I am pretty picky about any kind of human interface device: keyboard, mouse, display. In the end, this mouse is OK for occasional use for the convenience of Bluetooth pairing. I bought it because I wanted something cheap to impromptu-pair with various devices such as a tablet or Chromebook or my daughter's laptop for when she comes over to study. It does basic pointing functions, but unfortunately I find the DPI too high, and this is something Microsoft still has not figured out that you need to control independently for different devices. Additionally, I think the thumb grip is too contoured and places your hand too far back to reach the buttons or wheel. The wheel scroll is on the stiff side and becomes tedious quickly. The left/right tilt, however, is much better than average. The buttons and usage just take more effort to use. A conscious and deliberate swipe along with a shift of the hand is about 10x more effort than just a back click on other mice. The forward/back are must-haves to me for surfing.\n\nSadly, this mouse is pretty non-functional without the Microsoft software installed which is stable but an exercise in bloatware installing something like 150MB for some simple button configuration without even the ability to set the movement sensitivity. :/ The Windows button clicks and swipes up and down, but not easily or simply. I find that you have to be pretty deliberate and full in your motions to swipe up and down which is probably so it doesn't falsely register. None of these function unless the software is installed. This is unlike other mice which have functional back/forward side buttons that work simply without software and which I find vastly easier to use in every respect. Well, the swiping is novel.\n\nIn sum, I can't really say I like it other than its price. Feels cheap, flimsy construction, iffy ergonomics, bloated software, and the general operation just takes more concentration and deliberate intent to use than a mouse ever should...","Product: No Discription entered\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Terribly bad joke of an enterprise product, even for use in a home\n\nReview: I regret believing the positive reviews on this \"enterprise\" product. For three hundred bucks, I could buy ten or more garbage consumer products which actually work better. The web interface is crude and is a joke. I wasted time on forums trying to figure out how to do pretty much anything more advanced than setting the SSID which, that and pretty building pictures, are about all you get through the UI. There is no MAC filtering which is a basic feature even on junk products from ten years ago.\n\nThe real killer on this joke of a product is it's range. It falsely advertises 28dBm and 28dBm on 2.4GHz and 5GHz respectively with 3x 5dBi antennas. Well, first, it won't let you set 28dBm. Well, they could argue this is a country limitation. So, I changed it in the SSH command line, but the UI will still not let you change it. At a maximum of 22dBm on a 5dBi antenna, it consistently provides a signal 5 to 10 dBm LOWER than a garbage WiFi 20 dBm router with a 2dBi antenna. On 5GHz, I can barely get a signal in the room directly above the AP.\n\nI thought this would solve my problems of poor reach/range and competing with neighboring WiFi signals, but this is a joke, and there is basically no feature set. I will have to go back to having multiple APs, but I will go with the ones that cost twenty bucks.","Product: Frustration Free Packaging\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent product and quality as expected\n\nReview: I am a huge fan of Noctua, and these are no exception. They are 50. The reality is that every motherboard/configuration/fan is slightly different with a different load. You can hook fans up directly to the power supply with 12V or through a motherboard header. Since this is a 4-pin adapter, it makes no sense to use this with anything other than a 4-pin motherboard header and a PWM-controlled fan. Different motherboard manufacturers implement different speed logic (or none at all) on their motherboards for different fan outputs. There is also a dependency on the temperature sensor location (chassis or CPU). The net is there is a huge range of variables. Any claims that a fan reducer drops a fan by 300 RPM or whatever is a gross simplification and, generally, wrong IMO.\n\nWhat I like is that these are about the right resistance for most of my applications. I have about 6 computers at any given moment, and most of them are overclocked monsters in huge cases. My fans range from 60mm to 180mm -- presenting different loads, requirements, etc. Most of the existing fan speed reducers I have are in the 100 to 150 range which is too high since I'm using slower, quieter fans to begin with. I no longer use Zalman adapters with Noctua as they lead to a buzzing noise. With these I can use 1 or stick a couple in series to get 50, 100, or 150 ohms and then pick one of my others if I do, in fact, need more, but I find 50 is pretty good for a chassis fan off a PWM-controlled chassis 4-pin motherboard connector. Again, it all depends on your particular fans and motherboard. I generally run SSDs, and I want everything silent. My monitors typically make more noise than my PCs.\n\nEmails with Noctua confirms these are nominal 50. Noctua quality, sleeved, etc., but I wish the box wasn't so fancy since I just throw that away.","Product: Revel in the superior screen performance of the Dell Ultra Sharp 24 Monitor, loaded with premium features for an exceptional viewing experience, without the premium price tag. Consistent colors right out of the box- the U2415 comes factory tuned at 99% sRGB coverage at a deltaE less than 3.Enjoy 24\" of superb screen clarity on a large 16:10 aspect ratio WUXGA 1920 x 1200 resolution monitor, across an ultra-wide 178 x 178 viewing angle. Help boost your productivity with a dual or multi-monitor setup and take advantage of the ultra-thin (6.9mm) bezel that allows virtually borderless viewing between monitors. Some USB devices like external portable HDD require higher electric current; connect the device directly to the computer system\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Will NOT do 1920x1080 for almost all MHL and other mobile devices and others\n\nReview: I have a LOT of Dell monitors, currently 9. Most of my recent Dells have a lot of problems, defective, just plain half-baked or whatever. This is another one. It will NOT do 1920x1080. Well, this is the most common resolution on earth. So, you may be telling me I should run 1920x1200, it's native resolution. Well, I do. This monitor has TWO HDMI and one DP in and out. I bought it to hook up to more than one device. I currently use this as a docking monitor for \"peripheral\" equipment such as a Windows 8.1 laptop, a Chromebook, and others including MHL mobile devices. The problem is this monitor will not do 1920x1080. The screen options are 16:10 (native) and, inexplicably, 4:3 and 5:4. I have no idea what uses 5:4, and 4:3 is gone from the VGA days. The most common aspect ratio is 16:9, and this monitor won't do it. It will stretch it out to 1920x1200. Always. There is no 1:1 option (don't stretch) option like in my old U2410 or other Dell monitors. So, yah, it has MHL (which I have only ever seen 1920x1080 landscape), but it's only half-implemented. BTW, I am a developer and geek, so I have about every type of device on earth.\n\nIt is a nice monitor, otherwise, so I give it two stars but ONLY if you are using it with devices that will do 1920x1200.","Product: High-value SLI-Capable Z97 ATX motherboard with speedy SATA Express and M.2, and high-clarity Crystal Sound 2 for potent speed and entertainment\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good, but mine was a dud\n\nReview: This is really a fantastic motherboard and a fantastic value, too. The Z97 is a great chipset, and this is a great budget motherboard. Honestly, I don't like a lot of \"extra\" peripherals that you pay for on higher-end motherboards because half of them don't work or have compatibility problems.\n\nI like that this has all the \"good stuff\" pinned out on the motherboard and not wasted on backplane ports, etc. All six SATA6 ports are on the motherboard along with a native USB3 front panel port. You can always move something onboard to the back, if needed, but not the other way around. The BIOS is excellent as well with great overclocking capabilities.\n\nI take a star off this because one of the SATA ports was bad. I have run across this a couple times on Gigabyte motherboards as well. It is something that slips through quality control and, unfortunately, ruins an otherwise excellent build. Amazon was out of stock on replacements for 5 weeks, so I had to go to a much more expensive (more than double) Z97 from a competitor. Well, I got the exact same overclocking results -- not even 1/2 multiplier higher (0.05GHz) on the higher-end Asus motherboard. I would have perfectly happy with this one if not for the defect.\n\nWell, the quality problem and too many outdated PCI slots (instead of PCIe) cost it a star. Availability is a problem, but there is usually a rebate running. If you are looking for a good motherboard, I would recommend this and put your money on a \"K\" (unlocked) processor instead.","Product: The new Dell 27\" Ultra HD 4K Monitor will enable productivity with Dell Display Manager, has extensive digital connectivity, and advanced exchange service.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: ONLY works at 4K and 60Hz\n\nReview: Dell needs another generation on this IMO. It works fine if you are using this only at its native resolution/refresh. I am a geek with many, many PCs, laptops, servers, you name it. This one was to replace a 24\" Dell U2410. The primary PC would be running 4K 60Hz, but, via the wide array of inputs, it would also be used occasionally for a 2nd PC, a docked laptop, and a phone.\n\nI am not a gamer, and I have zero issues at 3840x2160 at 60Hz via DP 1.2. No noticeable lag, and good color, especially after calibration. Unfortunately, at any other resolutions/frequencies, it is worthless. At 30Hz, the lag is terrible -- like 1/4 second to 1/2 second. Note that, again, I am not a gamer, and I find 3840x2160 at 30Hz on a 4K TV to be very usable. This is not. It is awful. I've never seen anything this bad. Also, it is unusable at HD 1920x1080. Rather than just multiplying 2x2 like you would expect (or that Windows can do if equipped with a suitable graphics card), it does some major upsampling, then downsampling again. The result is so ugly. 10X worse than a regular HD monitor or TV. I have not seen anything this bad since a really BAD CRT. And, yes, I did fiddle for hours with every conceivable setting.\n\nIn short, if you are using this at 3840x2160 and 60Hz via DP 1.2, you will be OK. If you intend to use it via MHL, HDMI, or with any other PC/game console/whatever that doesn't, it's useless. The manual is wrong, and the VESA modes that it lists are unusable. I am much happier with my Samsung 4K TV or my other Dell HD monitors. Given I have about 7 other Dell monitors, I expected better -- at least better than a TV.","Product: Store, transfer and share your favorite photos, videos, music and more with Kingston's Data Traveler SE9 G2 USB Flash drive. Its stylish, cap less design means there's no cap to lose, and its ultra small form factor fits any lifestyle. Data Traveler SE9 G2 now offers fast USB 3.0 speeds to save time when transferring, sharing or storing files. With durable, top-selling metal casing design and sturdy key ring. Data Traveler SE9 G2 is backed by a five-year warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Really a garbage drive\n\nReview: I have a handful of the older SE9 USB 2.0 drives, and like those, this is a nice looking USB drive, but the older USB 2.0 is cheaper and infinitely better looking IMO. This is rather longish and nowhere near as nice as the older one.\n\nSurprise, surprise, the guts are worse than the older USB 2.0 version. The write speeds are atrocious. They could only possibly be acceptable if you plan to write stuff there one time. For example, it is OK for an operating system install drive, although the many small writes when you create it will take a LONG time. Any regular large files which plan to write or update are a no-go. This is better than the newest version of the USB 2.0 drive as Kingston has cheapened that out, too. It's hit or miss (mostly miss) if you get the early or cheap version of that.\n\nBetter yet, just avoid this dog, and get the Samsung bar. It outperforms this in every measurable way and is only a few dollars more for double the capacity. And it looks better, too. Or stick with the older USB 2.0 SE9 if you don't care about performance as it's the best looking of the 3 IMO.\n\nP.S. A regular portable hard drive like a Seagate Slim will walk all over this drive so bad, it's not even funny. If you really care about speed and capacity, stick with one of those (or similar compact disk drives).","Product: Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Range and coverage specifications are based upon test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless transmission rate and wireless coverage are not guaranteed, and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Almost works under Windows 8.1, and that's all.\n\nReview: The build quality is nice, although I can't stand shiny black plastics which are just magnets for dust, fingerprints, and scratches. Well, that's about the best I can say.\n\nI am a developer with about every OS. I could only get this working under Win 8.1. Even then, trying every combination of channel width and so on, I could only get about 175Mbps on the 5GHz spectrum, and that is connecting to a TP-Link AC3200 router about 8 feet away (clear line of sight) and also to native Intel USB 3.0 ports right off the motherboard.\n\nFor Mac users, forget it. It doesn't even support El Capitan.\n\nFor me, Linux was critical, and TP-Link only has a link on the CD to their website for download of 3rd-party drivers with all kinds of disclosures that they are not responsible, etc. Well, if your product says it supports Linux, then you are responsible. If not, then it's a 3rd-party hack or driver, and the other developer is responsible.\n\nWell, the TP-Link drivers only support obsolete versions of Linux kernels and don't load. I found the \"recommended\" (by hours of surfing people with similar problems trying to get the Realtek 8814AU to work) was on GitHub. Fair enough. Those drivers will install (using DKMS dynamic kernel modules), but there is some serious kind of buffering problem. It seems to work on SpeedTest.net, but maybe it is only transferring small chunks of data over and over. When transferring ACTUAL real files, it bogs down after a few seconds to 1-2 Mbps. What should take maybe 20 seconds takes like 2 or 3 hours!\n\nIn the end, I wasted too many hours trying to get this to work. If your time is worth nothing, or you feel like writing your own drivers, then go for it. The performance is not there, either, so just go for something older/slower that works.","Product: GIGABYTE GA-G41M-ES2H (rev. 1.0) Core 2 Quad/ Intel G41/ DVI/ A&V&GbE/ MATX Motherboard\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: One of my favorite motherboards of all time!\n\nReview: I love this little motherboard. It is cheap, supports modern LGA775 CPUs and has all the essential peripherals for building a budget PC or home theater PC. It is rock solid stable with just enough overclocking and underclocking features. Most importantly, it has DVI and HDMI ports. This is VERY rare in this class of motherboard. I cannot understand why motherboard manufacturers skip these ports and put VGA connectors only. In most motherboards, you have to put in an external card to get a digital monitor signal which defeats the purpose of the on-board integrated G41 graphics.\n\nWhile on the G41 subject, this chipset is great for DVD decoding, but forget Blu-ray. While it does MPEG2 and VC1, it does not do AVC/H.264 decoding which is a very common codec for Blu-rays. If you play Blu-rays, your CPU pegs at 100% and the video stutters. I suppose you could put in a quad-core, but again that defeats the purpose of a low-power (quiet) HTPC.\n\nAnother \"feature\" of the G41 chipset is that it uses the older ICH7 southbridge. What that means is that this uses the last Intel chipset to natively support IDE ports, floppy, etc. While you may not care about PATA (IDE), the only motherboards I've found with rock-solid emulation/mapping of SATA to PATA are ICH7 motherboards. This is important because a lot of system utilities, flash BIOS, imaging, recovery, utilities, etc., boot from CD-ROMs and need the old legacy port mapping. This motherboard flawlessly runs every OS and utility (from like the past 10 years) that I have thrown at it.\n\nFinally, I had no problems with audio over HDMI to my Denon receiver as long as you don't plan on running more than 5.1. None of the Intel chipsets will do this (and I don't think even ATI or nVidia will either) except for just a handful of the very latest cards or the just-released i3, i5 CPUs with integrated GPU.\n\nIn short, this is a great little motherboard for any low-mid usage.","Product: EVGA now makes it easy to upgrade to the next generation super-speed USB 3.0 standard. The EVGA 100-U3-EU30-TR PCI-E host card adds an additional 2 USB 3.0 ports capable of up to 5GB per second of data transfer, and is also backwards compatible ensuring all your favorite USB devices still work great. Supports data transfer rates of low-speed (1.5MB per second), full speed (12MB per second), high speed (480MB per second) and super speed (5GB per second). Includes support for Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great card at an early-adopter price\n\nReview: My biggest gripe with this is its price. I've purchased nice Gigabyte motherboards for under fifty bucks, and this costs half as much. The card is very tiny, and only contains the NEC/Renesas uPD720200 chip (about 1cm square) and a few caps and such.\n\nOn the plus side, USB 3.0 is great. This card installed without any fitment problems. The included drivers were, of course, old 1.x drivers, but I quickly Googled some newer 2.x ones. The drivers installed absolutely painlessly under Vista without even requiring a reboot. The EVGA implementation also does not require a separate power connection.\n\nAs far as performance, it worked great supporting a conventional hard drive good for about 90MB/s. When hooked up to an Intel G2 SSD that I can normally get about 273MB/s, the throughput dropped to about 144MB/s or nearly half. I can't really say whether the hard drive bridge chip is the bottleneck or the EVGA NEC-based card or the motherboard. It is likely the hard drive bridge chip or just the software stack overhead. In all cases, compared to native SATA II, the USB was much more noticeably slower at small file reads/writes (about 1/4 speed), again, probably due to the USB stack overhead.\n\nSee my customer images for benchmark data. Hope you found my review helpful.","Product: The EQ-Max series offers the ideal combination of technology and value. It delivers powerful low-end bass easily matched to any home entertainment system with our one-touch Auto-EQ. Our Embedded Digital Signal processing chips control all audio functions with digital precision that is unsurpassed in the price range. The DSP Distortion Limiting System assures maximum driver excursion and amplifier output, reproducing music and home theater with a fraction of the audible distortion found in competitive products, without sacrificing output or dynamics. The remote control lets you control all of the sub's functions form the comfort of your favorite chair with visible feedback on the front panel.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Doesn't work at low volumes = FAIL.\n\nReview: I am a recovering audiophile with a 15\" servo Velodyne that I have enjoyed for years, so I went straight to Velodyne for my new sub which was to be used in a bedroom/office area which is where I spend about 2/3 of my life. It is not for a home theater. I chose this as I wanted something high quality, but not wanting to spend thousands on the higher-end models which, IMO, are also freakishly ugly.\n\nUnfortunately, I don't know if mine was defective or just a defective design, but at low volumes (like say background music or romantic listening levels to classical/jazz), it would just cut out and have no bass at all. If you are likely using crossed-over satellites via the included functionality or that in your amp, it is worse than no subwoofer at all. There are only the tinny sounds from the satellites. Now, at higher bass-thumping levels, the bass is excellent, but for me having it cut out at low volumes was a deal-breaker. The worst is at levels where you are right on the edge. Then, you'll have periods of tinny music, then switch to bass thumping, then shut off back and forth during a song. Seriously annoying! I have never experienced this kind of behavior, even in the multitudes of the cheapest audio equipment (such as that for PCs) that I have ever owned.\n\nThis has nothing to do with the auto standby power which was also a function that didn't work. Whether on or on/off in auto standby, the \"idle\" power draw is the same at 11.5W. About the only difference is the LED display turns off which allegedly you can do by the remote. This product is made in China, and I have nothing against products made in China if they are under good quality control. There are elements of cheapness, however, such as the power cord, while being only a 2-wire cord, is the thickest, stiffest, cheapest power cord I have ever seen. Trying to straighten it out for a tidy appearance literally pulls it out from the socket in the back of the cabinet. Luckily, it also fits any cheap 2-wire or 3-wire PC power cord.\n\nIn all, this does not measure up to the previous quality of Velodyne or to its current competitors that are cheaper. Combined with the defects or functional problems, I cannot recommend this product. Very disappointed.","Product: Use Belkin's Micro Usb cable to charge any phone with a micro charging port. Use it to sync your micro to usb compatible phone with your computer. Transfer data from your phone to your computer and the other way around! Great for anyone who owns one or several of the million devices out there that rely on the micro port for charging and syncing.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very good quality USB 3.0 micro cable\n\nReview: OK, the title and description do not say that this is a USB 3.0 cable, and many people are not familiar with USB 3.0 products (YET!). The host side (port A) is backwards compatible to earlier USB standards, but the device (port B) side for micro-size plugs is COMPLETELY different. Easy ways to tell are a) usually the larger host side uses blue plastic and b) the device side is about double wide with a little ridge down the middle. So, the product description says this is compatible with all micro USB phones and millions of devices. This is simply not true as most current phones on the market are USB 2.0 micro ports. It will allow you, however, to connect a USB 3.0 device to a USB 2.0 host (or 3.0 host).\n\nAnyway, as a USB 3.0 cable, I would say this is above average/OEM quality for sure. The cable is reasonably flexible for USB 3.0 cables, and the connectors are attractive, if a bit long.\n\nThis worked fine in my USB 3.0 devices such as a card reader and some external backup hard drives. The MAIN feature of this (other than the non-dorky looks of some OEM cables) is that it is 3 feet. Many cables are 6 feet, and a lot of times, this is just too long. I feel the price is high, but I try not to let price affect my ratings.\n\nI hope my review is useful and clears up some confusion.","Product: The M5 Pro Series SSD continues to delivers the highest quality storage performance in the industry. Continuing with the legacy and award-winning performance of its predecessors, the M5 Pro SSDs are engineered to optimize consistent high performance, extremely reliable, and provide the highest data protection. Multi-Tasking and Ultra-High Performance with TrueSpeed The combination of the latest Marvell enterprise-grade controller 88SS9187 controller and the best quality Japanese Toshiba Toggle NAND flash creates M5 Pro with enterprise-class performance. It has the ability to consistently deliver random read / write speeds up to 91,000/82,000 IOPS and sequential read/write speeds up to 540/340 MB/s making M5 Pro suitable for use in a heavy workstation, server role, or Raid 0 configuration. Even under heavy loads the multi-core controller and exclusive Plextor firmware make the M5 Pro extremely fast, reliable and stable. M5 Pro SSD is engineered with exclusive firmware featuring TrueSpeed Technology, including Plextors proprietary Bad Block Management, Global Wear Leveling, and Instant Restore technologies that optimize performance. True Speed is designed to maintain M5 Pros high performance read/write speeds at like-new levels throughout the life of the drive. Enterprise-grade Double Data Protection Plextors unique double-data protection system protects the integrity and confidentiality of data. Data are stored with total confidence of accuracy through the newest 128-bit error correction code built in the controller and the unique data hold-out algorithm programmed with Plextors exclusive firmware. For data confidentiality, the M5Pro supports full drive encryption with an Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256 bit algorithm using its US Government AES-validated Marvell controller.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Garbage Performance and TrueSpeed = LOL\n\nReview: First off, this drive is wholly incompatible with Marvell SE9130 controllers. After hours of reading/surfing, this appears to be a problem with any of the first generation Marvell controllers 91xx and most SSDs. Those controllers, however, work perfectly fine with my old SATA2 Intel and OCZ SSDs. I have been using SSDs for many, many years. So, on with my review. I used this on a Windows 7 64-bit machine Core i7 using the motherboard's Intel SATA6 ports in AHCI, all usual SSD optimizations done.\n\nOut-of-the-box, this drive did not even meet the manufacturer's specs. It is rated for 540 MB/s read and 340 MB/s write (sequential). I smiled when I saw 550 MB/s reads, but then frowned once I saw it could barely muster 255 MB/s write. That's down almost 100 MB/s from spec. OK, for all you that are new to SSDs, with all the current crop of SSDs, the manufacturer's performance specs are a 1-time deal when the drive is brand new and NOTHING has ever been written to the drive. Once it has, the drive will drop down to a significantly slower performance level. In essence, it is truly \"up to\" the published specs.\n\nSo, I proceeded to put about 60GB of files onto this drive. 128 GB is not very big, but my typical OS, applications, and some pics, music, and what-not is about that big, leaving about 1/2 left. SSDs really do not like to be run full due to wear leveling algorithms and the drive itself needing free space to rewrite and combine small files into its internally large blocks.\n\nWell, I was shocked to see the speeds plummet to only 142 MB/s read and 136 MB/s write. Actually, I was impressed with what seemed like good write speeds as I looked for and grabbed some directories of files to copy. But, seriously, this is only after maybe 10 or 20 minutes of use! You can look at the ATTO and HDTune results in the customer photos. I then deleted all the files, quick formatted it, and let it sit for 1/2 day to allow any TRIM/garbage collection to take place and restore the drive's performance. This is the \"TrueSpeed\" Plextor talks about. Well, after 1/2 day of sitting powered-up, essentially no difference, and in fact, maybe a hair worse.\n\nSo, I give it 2 stars for performance. I have older G2 Intel drives and Intel 320 drives that have been literally beat on for years (Vista without TRIM, TrueCrypt encrypted, RAIDed, etc.) that have better performance without ever needing to run Intel's SSD Toolbox to restore or secure erase/reset them. Yes, the garbage collection in Intel's early SSDs is really that good (before they went to 3rd-party controllers). So, next I began looking for the equivalent of Intel's SSD Toolbox or Samsung's SSD Magician. This retail product is supposed to come with a CD with utilities, etc. It's also supposed to come with an Installation Manual. Maybe that information was on the CD? I will never know because mine did not come with either. Minus another star. Down to 1 star.\n\nHours of surfing later, I finally found the Plextor SSD tool. But, alas, it is in their forums. So, I have to create an account in order to access it. But, WTH? The link to the file gives a 404 Not Found. This is despite it being posted by one of the moderators/admins only 5 months ago. I eventually found some discussion (on a different forum) that the Plextor tool doesn't support the M5/Pro drives anyway, and that they are working on it. I'd take off another star for terrible support, but there aren't any stars left.\n\nWell, it seems nothing is going to clean up this drive which was rendered useless after about 20 minutes of use. Compared to this drive, honestly, I will stick with my older Intel G2 drives which give comparable write performance (years later) and 2X the read performance, despite being SATA2.","Product: Our premium 3ft Left angle power cable is perfect for getting in to tight places. This UL listed cable feature quality molded strain relief connections with PVC over molding for durability and long life. Compatible with HDTV, LCD Plasma, DLP TV, PC, monitor, printer, hubs, switches, UPS power supply or any other device that requires an IEC-320-c13 connection. American 3 Prong power cord. Samsung TV. Connectors: USA 3-pin plug NEMA 5-15P Left Angle to IEC C13 Right Angle Category: American 3 Prong Cable Type: Heavy-Duty 18AWG Fully molded with a low profile ergonomic design Certification: UL listed Length: 10 ft\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Just blown away by the quality and flexibility of this power cord\n\nReview: Wow! What a fantastic cable! Not only is this a super-rare, left-angle power cord, but it is available in a variety of lengths (as well as right-angle).\n\nI actually needed the two prong version of this which, I believe, is a C17, however this is compatible. C17 cables are next to impossible to find, especially in an angle plug. This is exceptionally compact and has the added benefit of a gripper to pull the cord out.\n\nI have many C13 power cords, and most of them are stiff, cheap junk, so I was worried that this 3-wire C13 would be way too thick/stiff for my 2-wire C17 application. To my surprise, this is much more flexible than most of my C13 cords and about as flexible as my 2-wire C13 cables.\n\nIn sum, I am just completely satisfied with this on all levels. I would highly recommend this compact plug for any 2-wire/3-wire application where you have limited space behind your equipment. This gave me my needed clearance, and I am thankful for this product. I rarely say thankful because often there are many products to choose from, and it is often a matter of choosing the least bad solution, but not here. It delivers with no sacrifices.","Product: The RCA Phono Plugs replace broken RCA audio/video connectors. These plugs offer a male-to-female design and install easily with a screwdriver. 2 plugs per pack.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: What were they thinking?\n\nReview: I have the \"ultimate set of tools\" and have been working with electronics for 45 years, so I was not afraid of the tools required. These use a 1.5mm hex key. Not that popular, but I have them.\n\nWhat is a total fail is, while the center conductor screw clamps onto the conductor, the ground/shield is a totally bass-akward design that could only possibly work for coax and only partially. The set screw for the other conductors screws against the first wire. This will never work with a speaker cord which is what I was using it for (longer wires for some computer speakers). In the case of a coax conductor it will also just split the shield and cause a flaky connection and pierce the insulation into the center connection if you would go any further (as in enough to get the housing over the set screw).\n\nI short, I have no idea what they were thinking when they designed this. It is a total fail and just needs to be withdrawn from the market.","Product: USB 2.0 Printer Scanner Sharing Switch 2 Port\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Not flawless by any means, but functional\n\nReview: Note that the picture is totally wrong on this. It has Chinese written all over it, and the buttons are a shiny chrome. If you wanted something understated or elegant, this is not it. One day, I will waste my time and take this apart and paint it. :/ I have a few.\n\nThe operation is simple, but like it's 4-port brother, the mechanical switching is not super-reliable under various operating systems and conditions. Sometimes, it takes an extra click back and forth.\n\nI have been through a lot of KVMs in my life and many of them have costed into the hundreds of dollars. In the end, every one has problems and flakes out, requiring reboots, resets, and on and on. I have never had one do solid emulation and connect/disconnect, and you can forget about using any kind of advanced mice as the software only emulates a joke, simple mouse. So, the digital products have their share of firmware and software problems as well.\n\nSo, in the end, this trash-bin grade mechanical USB switch works just as well (or as bad) as products costing 10X or more. So, it gets my 3 stars.","Product: Gary Majdell Sport Inc. has been a leader in fashion with creative mens and womans swimwear, underwear, athletic wear and club wear since 1999. Produced in his own factory, in style hot Montreal, Quebec, Gary Majdell brings top end fashion at manufacturers prices, following the most stringent levels of quality. Using a vast selection of choice and style, his garments are comfortable but sizzling hot, and inspire confidence in everyone who wears them. He brings top fabric with a wealth of color and design and produces a unique garment geared to all who care about upscale fashion. He also showcases the trends from leading designers at wholesale price points. He is without a doubt, a guru of the trade, in his vision and concept of mens and womans sportswear for the time. Whether you are looking for swimwear, underwear, t-shirts or workout wear he has something that will work for you. All products are 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed. Thank you for your patronage.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Just OK because the legs flip up\n\nReview: Overall, I found these to be shorter in overall height and have shorter leg extensions than in the picture. I might be tempted to get a larger size, but they are already lacking in support enough to be only considered for lounging. There is no drawstring in the waistband.\n\nThe deal-breaker for me is that the leg openings are rather tight on my muscular legs. The stylish little short leg portions of these would always flip up with minimal movement which looks dorky. I was always having to unroll/unfold them back down.\n\nIn general, they are attractive and moderately flattering, but there are more flattering suits out there (on me, at least) when I consider these are only for lounging.","Product: An Amazon Brand.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Pretty good for the price but some flaws\n\nReview: First, the material is exactly what I wanted -- a sticky PVC-based mat that doesn't slide around. It is a legitimate 1/4\" ~ 6.5mm as I measured it. It is not the 5mm like some, and is basically the 7mm that some advertise. For being all that, I give it praises.\n\nOn the downside, the embossed Amazon Basics logo is uneven, looks cheap, and is a weak spot in the material. I get the feeling that Amazon is selling this as a form of advertising, but there are other products that are just plain and for similar prices which I feel would be better. Also, the weave pattern is a little crooked which I don't see in better mats.\n\nLastly, the carrying strap is a joke -- worth maybe 10 cents. The ends are a very stretchy elastic which fit a range of diameters, but they are just too loose, flimsy, and saggy. A Velcro or other type of connection would be vastly superior.","Product: Permatex Flowable Silicone Windshield and Glass Sealer flows into hidden and hard-to-reach areas while its wicking action silicone 'seeks the leak.' It forms a tough, waterproof, durable, clear seal that is resistant to weather, extreme temperatures, vibration, shock and most shop chemicals. Fills surface voids and irregularities, with a temperature range of -80 degrees Fahrenheit to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. This sealer comes from a trusted line of Permatex sealants for virtually any automotive sealing application, from windshields to vinyl tops to electrical connections. These well-known general-purpose and job specific sealants are cornerstones in the Permatex line.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good but oversold on capabilities\n\nReview: From the package: \"Specially formulated wicking action silicone. Flows into hidden and hard-to-reach leaks around glass...\"\n\nI did not find that it really wicked at all. To me, it is just a more runny RTV silicone sealant. Because is thinner, it will flow somewhat into nooks better than you can squeeze normal silicone sealant yourself. This, overall, seems to contribute to a better seal, so it might be the best product for the application, but it is not anywhere as great as the description might lead you to believe. Also, because it is runny, it is better used on small gaps and where the application is horizontal. If at an angle or vertical, it will tend to run out and drip. You might be better off with two light applications based on this. Based on its performance to claims, I'd give it a bit under 4 stars.\n\nOne problem that this product (and most Permatex products) has is that it comes with a cut-off nozzle to apply the sealant. After you are done, there is no way to seal up the tube. Unfortunately, this makes it more of a one-time-use product and not so good if you want/need to do multiple applications because you still have a leak and/or the product leaked/ran out. I sealed the tip up extremely well with electrical tape, and it barely lasted overnight. (I had to cut some more of the tube off). Some other products (GE, I think) have a replaceable, screw cap over a pointed nozzle which would be much better. This probably knocks it down to 3 stars since it is not that cheap and not widely available.\n\nFinally, it claims to be odor-free. While it is vastly better than the pungent smell of acetic acid, it is not odor-free, but not really bad at all. Very-low odor would be more accurate, although smell is lesser important to me, I round back up to 4 stars.\n\nSee my customer image of some landscape lights I was trying to seal from irrigation spray (which keeps corroding/ruining them). You can see that it flows better into crevices, but that it also has a tendency to run out. Hope you find my review useful.","Product: K&N Cartridge Oil Filters are designed to satisfy the needs of racers and engine builders as well as the average vehicle owner who wants the best oil filter available. K&N cartridge oil filters trap harmful contaminants while the filter's construction allows for high oil flow rates. All K&N oil filters are manufactured to meet stringent engineering standards. They are covered by a limited warranty to be free from defects in materials and workmanship when installed and replaced using engine and equipment manufacturer's recommended service intervals.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Convenient but not as good as OEM\n\nReview: I've been changing my own oil on my Porsche for 10 years. I don't feel this item is constructed as good as the OEM/Mahle, but it does appear adequate. In the future, if convenient, I will try to get OEM ones from Porsche online dealers such as Sunset in Oregon. This item, as pictured, does come with an O-ring, which seems to fit comparable to OEM. I will update if I encounter any issues, but I doubt there will be any.\n\nWhat Amazon offers is a real convenience over getting one from your local \"stealer\". Additionally, Amazon has a broad selection of quality synthetic oils available for delivery, further increasing the convenience. Since I am a PRIME member, I can basically get a DIY oil-change kit in 2 days without any hassle. This is probably worth an extra star.\n\nOne final note is that I would order the oil and filter separately. Amazon often has terrible packing of heavy and light items together. In this case, the oil filter even shipped separately in its own flimsy wrap-around box, which was crushed. The K&N box was also squashed, but the filter appeared to be OK. Amazon shipping was probably thinking this was a steel-can oil filter. So, I took back that extra star for packaging.","Product: Keep this easy-to-use pump handy whenever you are on the road. Transfers most liquids conveniently and safely and makes it easy to siphon gas or oil. Threaded adapter (needle not included) allows you to inflate balls, rafts, mattresses and more. Another great innovation from RoadPro, your trusted travel companion, bringing the comforts of home to on-the-go living.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very good but not perfect\n\nReview: I have used this to transfer transmission/gear oils from bottles/gallons into the gearboxes about 1/2 a dozen times. This has ranged from very thin ATF viscosity to glue-thick gear oils that were so thick I could barely pump the piston.\n\nUnlike previous pumps I've used that took what seemed like a million strokes to transfer a quart, this little guy pumps a full stroke of contents each time. It seems to only take about 10 pumps to drain a quart bottle. I am always shocked how soon I hear the siphon end sucking air when the bottle is empty. This is important since you are usually working in an uncomfortable position and trying to hold several items so as not to make a mess. This is SO much better than the pumps that look like over-sized lotion/syrup pumps or squeeze bulbs.\n\nI have only used it with the included orange hose, which is 1/2\" OD. Once you pump a bunch of goopy oil through it, you will probably not want to use all the other accessories. Considering the very low price, this is practically disposable, although I have definitely gotten my money's worth out of it. In fact, I wound up buying some more hose at a local hardware store.\n\nIt's faults are reasonable considering the price. The ends are a firm rubber, and so the hose is a press-fit into the tapered openings. Be sure not to fit a kinked/out-of-round portion of the hose into the ports. On the pump port, I never leaked a drop in all the times I used it. On the siphon side, this last time I finally got a few times where it sucked in air. This could be because of an uneven kink in the hose or maybe its seals are finally going after 1/2 a dozen uses.\n\nIn any case, I would buy this again without hesitation. Also, the seals where the rod to the handle/piston go leak a bit. This did this even on the first time. This will drip a bit and/or make your hands slippery, but this is also of minor concern to me since changing oil is not ever a very clean process. I am glad I found this because it does pump so fast and it can be reused at least a few times with the included hose (which is plenty long to cut for a few uses) or with similar hose from a hardware store. Hope my review is useful to you in evaluating this product.","Product: Scotch(R) Multi-Purpose Fasteners are great for mounting items on walls. Grip and Release. For indoor use.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Too small to be very useful\n\nReview: I am a big fan of Velcro (hook-and-loop) type products. I especially like to use them in a car to attach something like a garage door opener without wanting to drill/screw into the dashboard.\n\nUnfortunately, these little 5/8\" dots are just not big enough to hold much. Sure, they may hold 4oz but I would only consider that a maximum and only on something that never gets touched or doesn't move. IMO, you could probably use it on something tiny like a key. To me, the whole point of a hook-and-loop attachment is so that you can remove something and either take it with you or reposition it (or remove it to change the battery, etc.) If I wanted to hang something more permanently, I would just use double-side foam tape.\n\nWhat I would recommend INSTEAD is the larger 7/8\" squares. In comparison, the 7/8\" squares would fit in just about any place I would want to use a 5/8\" dot, but offers 2.5X the area (do the math). That is a big difference. I find the 7/8\" squares are very useful.\n\nOn the plus side, the back-side adhesive on these products is excellent and doesn't get all gooey and come off (yet) when exposed to heat, etc. I hope you found my review helpful.","Product: Amazon Basics 8 digit dual power calculator with auto power off is ideal for home,office and school use. It has a host of functions which include an angled display to improve desktop viewing and reduce glare and eyestrain. It measures 5.43\" wide x 4.06\" long and 1.1\" high. It provides all the functions addition,subtraction,division,a change sign key,3 memory functions and a square root key. An Amazon Brand.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good but not great\n\nReview: I recently purchased this AmazonBasics calculator after having purchased the similar Texas Instruments TI795SV desktop calculator. I am an engineer and have plenty of scientific calculators, but I like a larger, basic calculator just to bang out basic numbers while not having to pay too much attention to the tiny keys on a normal calculator.\n\nIn general, the AmazonBasics has a nice layout. I use the memory buttons heavily, and I MUCH prefer to have a dedicated MC (memory clear) button rather than having to push MRC (on most calculators) which then overwrites whatever you had just calculated, and then you can't store that.\n\nAlso, the AmazonBasics has a bigger display than the TI, and the buttons are more \"contrasty\" for lack of a better word. It also sits flatter than the TI model, whereas the TI has an odd wobble.\n\nHowever, there are quite a few annoyances with this calculator. By far the biggest is that the keys, while larger, are too flat and too close together. When combined with ultra-cheap button feel, it is just too easy to make mistakes. If I have to pay so much attention rather than just punch in a bunch of numbers, then it defeats the purpose of a simple desktop calculator. In comparison, the TI calculator has smaller, rounded buttons that are concave and with better feel which makes for few data entry errors. I also like that the TI model has the memory buttons along the right side, especially the M+ right next to the + which is more natural. The AmazonBasics calculator has them across the top which requires more hand/distance travel and is not as efficient. A final annoyance is that the bezel around the LCD is quite close. It would have been much better if there was 1/8\" or more clearance so that you don't have to look at it so square on.\n\nAnother difference is that the AmazonBasics calculator has thousands, millions, etc., commas up at the top while the TI has them on the bottom. Pros and cons of either. The TI-1795SV also has some tax buttons which I don't find useful.\n\nIn sum, this is a good calculator. I expected to like it better than the TI which I just got a week ago based on the general layout and separate MC button. But, after a few days, I found that the ultra-cheap button feel and closeness of the buttons was causing me too many errors, and in the end, I preferred the TI model.\n\nI hope my review and comparison are helpful to you.","Product: W56p business hd ip dect phone narrowband codec: g.711/A, g.723, G.726, G.729, Ilbcup to 4 simultaneous voice call sup to 5 dect cordless handsets up to 5 multiple lines/sip accounts2.4\" 240 X 320 pixel color screen with intuitive user interface up to 30 hours talk time and up to 400 hours standby time quick charging: 10 minutes of charging for 2 hours talk time supports usb charging headset connection via 3.5Mm jack charger is wall-mountable new and improved belt clip range: up to 50m indoors and 300m outdoors call hold3-way conferencing caller id, call waitingvoicemaillocal phonebook for up to 500 entries full-duplex speakerphone wideband audio increase range with up to 6 repeatersbroadsoft compatible power over Ethernet (ieee 802.3Af)includes one base station, 1 handset, 1 belt clip, 2 rechargeable batteries, 1 charger cradle, 2 power adapters, 1 Ethernet cable, and quick start guide.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Deal-breaker for me is NO volume control.\n\nReview: Very stylish (except for the cheap base station), and I got it to work with my obscure VOIP provider. Documentation is complete, but weak like many. Something like: Option X. To configure option X, click the option X button. No kidding and not useful especially when X is incomprehensible.\n\nFor me, the deal-breaker was NO volume control. How you could have a phone that you cannot adjust the volume? In a VERY quiet room, it is barely loud enough. The speakerphone is not much louder than the handset's own volume. No way to adjust.\n\nI didn't get a chance to explore most of the features.\n\nA couple of other nits: One is that if you configure the time to be 12 hour AM/PM, it still shows on the screen saver in 24 hour time. Also, setting the display to always on doesn't work. It still turns off after a couple minutes. It would make a nice little desk clock. More nits is that it warns you NOT to use anything but the included 600ma USB charger, and the cord/charger is permanently attached to the handset charger. Why not make this compatible with the oodles of USB ports people already have around?","Product: Strong, Durable Aluminum Composite Material. With Long Lasting Crisp Silkscreened Graphics. Weatherproof and guaranteed never to fade or yellow.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very discrete and tasteful and works\n\nReview: I had some quality problems initially with metal burrs along one end and a little bit on the other that further prevented the print from being applied correctly. In short, my first one looked like trash. My second one, however, was fine.\n\nThis is very discrete (HOA bans signs but hasn't complained yet). I put it directly above my doorbell using two medium-sized dots of silicone sealant. I get a steady stream of low-lifes waking me up and trying to sell me things. (I often work nights.) Most people are too lazy to knock, so they go for the doorbell and see the sign. My bedroom has curtains, and I can see the shadows of people as they walk to the entry. They walk up, read it, then walk away. No doorbell!","Product: This Caran d'Ache Alchemix Wenge ballpoint pen is made with a bold and skillful combination of elements. The aluminum body is finished with a printing process that allows for three dimensional decoration. It is accented with matte chrome elements. Included is a Goliath giant cartridge.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Well-made but doesn't feel special\n\nReview: This pen is very well-made. It is a bit top-heavy, though. I think the name is a bit corny and contrived, but that doesn't weigh into my criteria.\n\nFor me, though, the pen just didn't feel special -- certainly not at this price for a ballpoint pen. Maybe if it was a fraction of the price, it would. This is due to its construction. It is a plastic-bodied pen with a thin aluminum tube around it which is sort of compressed/formed in a hex shape. On top of that is printed woodgrain. It is darker than expected (almost black), but it is really the printed woodgrain that just didn't do much for me. I have another favorite pen, in maple, and it s real wood and brass, and I love that pen, especially since it takes standard Parker refills.\n\nAs an aside, this Caran D'ache pen takes its own Goliath refills. I did not try this, but, apparently, it can take Parker refills if you cut a mm or two off the clicker end. I primarily provide this to readers since they may be considering the same pens I was. They are this pen, the E+M Vivo Wenge, the Pilot S20, and the Lamy 2000 Wenge. I do not own the other pens, but here are my cons against them. The Pilot S20 has a funky shape which is not as simple and clean as the others. Also Pilot uses a real funky refill which seems to not be compatible with anything, and Pilot uses a hybrid ink/gel that I did not want. The E+M has a beautiful shape, but I did not like the shiny chrome ends, and the quality does not seem to be there. Much of my furnishings are in a matte silver. Yours may not. Finally, I was against the Lamy 2000. While gorgeous, it has significant refill compatibility limitations, and I wanted a pen that wouldn't spin around when set on a desk.","Product: Protects gardens from snails and slugs for up to 4 weeks. Remains effective even after rain or watering. Contains Crumble Formula With Bitrex To Deter Ingestion By Pets. Waterproof package with built-in pour spout.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Economical and amazingly effective\n\nReview: I love the bag/dispenser of this product. You can shake out and spread a very small amount of this product easily and evenly. This ability makes the bag last an incredibly long amount with little to no waste.\n\nNext, this product is amazingly effective. What makes it so is that I can place a very small amount around the perimeter, and it will draw out the snails to itself where they will eat the product and die. This happens very rapidly. Within a day or two, I can then take some disposable gloves and scoop up all the dead remains and be done with it.\n\nOf course you should read and follow all the safety precautions as noted by another reviewer. Again, the advantage of this product is that you can use very little and snails will be attracted to it, so you don't have to broadcast it all over.","Product: The Sprout House Certified Organic Non-GMO Alfalfa Organic Sprouting Seeds 1 pound\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Definitely buy from The Sprout House\n\nReview: I have placed several orders for sprouting seeds/beans from The Sprout House. They are of excellent quality and come in nice plastic jars resembling large spice jars for parsley and such.\n\nThe seeds sprout uniformly and well, with negligible \"junk\", and are very tasty. In comparison, I had a very bad experience in buying seeds from another seller/producer that came in a cheap plastic bag that spilled all over the box and arrived in a black plastic trash bag from the post office. The quality/uniformity of those other seeds was nowhere near these from The Sprout House.\n\nIf I am buying alfalfa sprouting seeds, I will ONLY buy these. Please see my customer images as well. I hope you found my review helpful.","Product: Satco LED par lamps have combined the fimiliar look, size and usefulness of traditional par lamps , and the effiiciency that only leds can deliver. Really, the only difference is lower energy and maintenance costs. That's much better. Much better. S9421 13 watt Par30 short neck LED; 3000K; 60' beam spread; medium base; 120 Volts.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Good but not perfect by any means\n\nReview: Unlike a lot of PAR LED bulbs, where the manufacturers are just making up specs, this bulb is mostly true to specs with some faults.\n\nThis is rated 13W for 950lm, and, although I didn't measure power consumption, the output is accurate, and the foot candles/lux I measured are reasonably close to the ones on the box which are 520 lux at 5 feet and 370 lux at 6.5 feet (center of beam). Overall, this light has much higher output than other PAR30 bulbs, so this is good.\n\nThe beam angle is rated as 40 degrees, and I measured a little less around 35 degrees. This is reasonably true-to-spec but I expected them to be wider like the larger PAR38 bulbs which, while also being spec'ed at 40 degrees, are WAY off at around 110 degrees. The angle makes a huge difference, and these are very tight -- getting into a very narrow flood or wide spot. Again, MOST LED bulbs are totally off in the angle which is a major error in output. At around 35 degrees, the width of the cone of light is only about half as how high it is. Do not expect broad illumination from this bulb.\n\nThe color temp of 3000K, I would say is fairly accurate. I am a lighting geek, and I have more lights than I care to admit. Also, the CRI of 80 is believable as the color rendering is nothing special and a little on the green side. I definitely prefer the higher CRIs over 90. Note that many bulbs I've found that list over 90 CRI are fake. They are not.\n\nSo, I take a star off for having the very rare case of a beam narrower than specified which I was not expecting and for the so-so CRI. I do whack another full star off because, in reality, these are not dimmable. Sure, they dim, but they are VERY noisy. I couldn't stand the buzz that they make.","Product: Feit Weatherproof Bright White PAR38 Spot LED lights 2-Pack\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Loudest bulbs I have ever encountered\n\nReview: These are garbage. I have many of the last generations of Feit bulbs which were OK -- not great but good. It is clear to me that Feit cost-reduced these to the very last fraction of a cent to make the cheapest bulbs possible. They are worse than anything else I have tried (which is now running on at least 10 bulbs). The biggest problem with these is that they are the loudest bulbs I have ever used. There is no contest. They are freaking loud if you use a dimmer. It is so bad, that I would say they are not dimmable. They are loud at any setting, and if you live in a state that mandates dimmers, these are truly unusable. I would rather use the previous generation Feit bulbs which now costs about 4X these. :/ Maybe you won't mind if your house sounds like a bug zapper if you use these outdoors, but I couldn't take them for even a minute.","Product: Philips ST19 Vintage Filament LED light bulbs are made to be seen, with a classic shape and glowing filament that shines with 350 lumens (40-Watt equivalent) of warm, dimmable light at a quarter of the energy use of traditional incandescent bulbs. Philips LED dimming is flicker-free, silent, and it is tested to work with more dimmer switches than any other LED on the market. The light dims smoothly from 2000-kelvin soft amber glow like traditional incandescent light bulbs. With a medium (E26) standard base, these decorative bulbs can be used in any standard lighting fixture both indoors and outdoors. Use these decorative bulbs exposed fixtures, hanging and pendant lamps, and string light fixtures where steady ambiant mood lighting is desired. Best-in-class Philips LEDs turn on instantly with energy-efficient flicker-free, natural light at 1/4 of the energy of incandescents, 1/2 the energy of halogens and with 10X and 4X the lifespan respectively. Philips LEDs are mercury-free so they don't contribute to harmful hazardous waste. This ST19 Vintage Filament Philips LED comes with a 3-year warranty. Each bulb is expected to deliver a lifetime of up to 15,000 hours and over 10 years (based on three hours per day), saving you the cost and hassle of frequent bulb replacement.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Simply the best of anything I've tried, but not perfect.\n\nReview: I am a lighting nut, and I really like these bulbs. They are listed as 2000K, but they are comparable in color to other 2200K bulbs which I have used. The color rendering of these, however, is MUCH better than other 2200K bulbs (it seems almost all of them are this way) which seem to have a sickly green cast to them. This includes the popular Feit filament bulbs. These really look and feel warm and relaxing in comparison. They are a lot closer to the warmth and feel of true filament bulbs depending on the dimming level, of course.\n\nThese have a full dimming range using the latest CL dimmers or ancient triac dimmers. I found no compatibility problems whatsoever. This is unlike some no-name brands.\n\nAnother VERY important advantage that these have is that they are LONG FILAMENT LEDs. This spreads the light out over a much longer area compared to short filament LED bulbs. Not only does this look more authentic, but the short LEDs have much brighter and harsher light. The whole point of these is to see them in a vintage-type fixture, so a short, harsh point-source LED will not be good in those type of lights, and you will have to dim it way down so as to not be harsh. Still, I use these on a dimmer -- not anywhere near their full brightness -- probably around 1W actual use. It is just for mood/effect -- more like candles. You can see and walk around, but these are not for primary illumination. With the dimmer, you can increase them for a brighter level, but, again, these are not intended for primary illumination.\n\nI do, however, knock off a star for marginal quality. These have a bit of an amber coating on the glass (which perhaps takes it down from 2200K to 2000K), but they suffer from rough handling during manufacturing. Almost all of mine had significant scratches, scrapes, and so forth on the glass. I tried to use some of poorer quality ones in less visible orientations. While they are not super noticeable when the bulb is off, when it is on, and it is hanging in a pendant light at eye level, the light reflects off the scrapes and scratches on the glass, and it is very distracting and makes it look awful. I have not really seen this in other bulbs, so it may be the amber coating. If it weren't for this, I'd give these 10 stars as far exceeding anything out there.\n\nI highly recommend these for vintage fixtures, but be aware that you may have to get a few extra to compensate for some that are excessively scratched.","Product: Eiko's line of original equipment headlamps were designed to meet or exceed the performance of your vehicle's original lamp. Manufactured to exacting standards, they feature top quality components and are guaranteed to perform like the original. Our halogen lamps also feature high performance tungsten filaments which produce a brighter, whiter light. Why is that important more light on the road gives you more time to prepare, react, or avoid obstacles entirely. Additionally, each and every lamp is quality tested before it leaves the factory. Don't forget, lamps DIM over time, so make sure to replace both headlamps for best performance.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Total fake generic garbage!\n\nReview: I purchased this from seller DataAlchemy fulfilled by Amazon. It is just some fake, generic bulb.\n\nI bought this because, for some freak reason, my house light only came with 1 bulb (it needs 2). No big deal. I though I would pay the premium of 10X to make sure I got the same brand and bulb, but this is garbage. The construction is totally different from a true Eiko bulb, and it is MUCH dimmer.\n\nTotal waste, and I wound up returning it and purchasing a 10-pack of Sunlight bulbs which are not as good as Eiko, either, but it was for TEN. I'm not going to spend my life dealing with a simple light bulb.\n\nYou can see my attached picture. The one on the left is a real Eiko bulb. The one on the right is from the seller above. The size, construction, and brightness are totally different. I'm not surprised the other reviewer's only lasted 2 weeks. It is just packaged in a cut portion of a generic tray with a piece of gooey tape stuck over it to keep it from falling out.\n\nTo make matters worse, when I returned it to Amazon, Amazon lost it, and charged me again!!\n\nWorst purchase ever for the price and amount of hassle involved. Run away from this product and seller!","Product: The two entagled pieces are exactly the same in shape and very simple. They look like hooks used to hang things. The pieces can be separated and connected, in a fascinating and magical series of movements. This cast puzzle, which is simple yet mysterious and just like a disentanglement puzzle, was created by Finland's Vesa Timonen. The theme of this puzzle is \"Hook\".\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very fun but disagree with level\n\nReview: I did not find this to be a level 1 \"easy\". I would say it is more moderate based on other puzzles I have. An easy puzzle, I can get in about 20 seconds. A moderate puzzle like this will take me several minutes. Like other Hanayama cast puzzles, I have a common complaint in that the pieces jam way too easily. The jamming is rather frustrating as about half the time is spent unjamming rather than solving. I guess the pieces should be cast more smoothly. A mild other grip is that I purchased it from BigFlySports, and it came late and in a bubble envelope with the box all smashed to heck. Luckily, it is metal. I had wondered if it was bent due to all the jamming, but it is not. Spoiler alert: the solution is not obvious and getting it back together is almost as much fun. Very clever little puzzle."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Contains information about cars and driving and includes road tests on enthusiast cars and features on automotive subjects, humor and fiction, industry trends, travel, books and racing events.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: If I could only get one car magazine\\n\\nReview: I have subscribed to Road & Track for three decades. If I could only get one car magazine, this would be the one. It is the least biased, and unlike most car mags, it still has a \\\"test summary\\\" at the end so you can quickly compare with other models from past issues.\\n\\nIf you want to keep up with all the newest models, long-term tests, and a few interesting/educational articles along the way, IMO R&T has the best coverage and most comprehensive articles. Also, it is one of the few remaining magazines to publish slalom results. Motor Trend, for example, publishes their useless \\\"Figure Eight\\\" number. Another plus is that R&T has a wider format than other car mags. This allows wider pages that have bigger pictures, and it sits flatter when you read it. About the only nit I can list is that they're starting to become more like other car magazines and include cutesy/trite expressions/flowery commentary in their articles.\\n\\nIf you are even remotely inclined to purchase just one or two per year at a news stand, just do yourself a favor and subscribe. Even the 'meh' issues you can always pass to co-workers or the lunch room. I always look forward to getting mine in my mailbox. For less than a dollar, it's a great deal.\",\n \"Product: European Car targets European automobiles, road tests, and evaluates after market products, technical modification, classic retrospectives and project cars.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Shallow articles and abusive subscription department\\n\\nReview: I've subscribed twice over the past 5 years and after my current subscription expires, I will not renew. Note that I am a car-nut and subscribe to most of the major car magazines--and have done so for nearly 30 years.\\n\\nThe articles are shallow. There's little technical information or how-to. It's mostly just brash tuner/manufacturer claims without much substance. It really seems debatable that modifications/upgrades/improvements are such. If anything, the more mainstream magazines (despite their first and foremost goal as an entertainment publication) do some real testing and present SOME objective testing/commentary.\\n\\nThe main reason I will never resubscribe to this magazine is their outright abusive and harassing subscription collection techniques. They send threatening collection notices and even turn you over to collection agencies even though you've paid MULTIPLE times. It seems their billing department is at least 3 months behind. Getting through their billing department is next to impossible.\\n\\nIn short, paying or getting unsubscribed from such a poor quality magazine is just not worth the hassle.\",\n \"Product: Colgate Optic White Toothpaste whitens teeth in just one week. For best results use as directed for 4 weeks. Enamel safe.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Just excellent toothpaste (from a toothpaste snob)\\n\\nReview: I am a toothpaste snob and have always bought the best such as Rembrandt, Mentadent, or Crest 3D because good toothpaste (including a Sonicare toothbrush) is so much better/cheaper than dental work.\\n\\nThe Optic White looks unimpressive as just a plain white paste. No stripes, twin tubes, sparkles, or any flavor-bursting crystals or strips. I was not expecting much, but after using it, I am so impressed with this that this will become my new toothpaste. It has a lot of silica in it, so it feels more abrasive than others, but it does the trick (along with some nominal amounts of hydrogen peroxide) to actually whiten my teeth as good or better than any other toothpaste I've used.\\n\\nIt also comes with a relatively high amount of fluoride at 0.76%. This is compared to the Crest 3D at 0.243% (or triple) while the Crest Pro Health lists 0.454%.\\n\\nAdditionally, I've found with a lot of toothpastes such as Crest Pro Health that they contain some kind of ingredient (one of the gingivitis or plaque chemicals) that tends to dissolve my mouth. With those other toothpastes, I get an annoying slough-off of a layer of mouth skin. I asked my dentist, and she said it is one of the chemicals and likely an irritant to my gums. Well, this Colgate Optic White does not have that ingredient yet cleans my teeth really well. I'm sure that Colgate has done their homework, but it is too early to tell if the additional silica will result in increased enamel wear.\\n\\nAnother note about Sparkling Mint is that it is really a bright mint flavor. Your mouth will feel really sparkling and cool which I kind of like, but some may find the flavor too strong.\\n\\nI would highly recommend this toothpaste.\",\n \"Product: Modern technology featured in a stylish, brushed aluminum 16 In. wide frame, this clock has appeal. Movement sets itself to the accurate, atomic time and automatically adjusts your desired time zone selection. Solid metal construction with its 2 In. deep frame and white dial with large standard Arabic black numbers. Resets twice, yearly, for daylight saving time, saving you the nuisance & precious time to adjust clock hands every time. Wall mount and free from cords as it's a simple one battery operation. Add additional AA batteries (optional compartment) to extend clock's battery life.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Good looking, but won't set\\n\\nReview: This is a big, bold clock. I would guess that the \\\"metal\\\" is stainless as it is a good match for other stainless appliances/gadgets in my kitchen. It is a lot thicker than expected whereas it looks rather flat in the pictures. Also, the style of the letters looks a little \\\"school yard\\\", but it is still a nice, big, bold clock, except for one problem...\\n\\nIt won't set. I live near the top of a hill with a clear unobstructed view of the sky in generally the right direction. It has only one wall in its way from receiving a signal. There are no other buildings, houses, or anything. It would not set after 3 or 4 days. It was always 4 o'clock. I was hoping to check it out before the daylight savings time switch, but never got that far. I decided to stick with my older $10 drugstore atomic clock which doesn't have the daylight savings switch feature.\\n\\nA final, non-critical ding was that it had a lot of greasy finger prints on it (more so in the grain of the brushed metal). I took a chance given the bad reviews, but the very cheap Chinese mechanism ruins the otherwise handsome clock.\",\n \"Product: Great barware staple or the perfect complement to any dinnerware pattern. Glasses are dishwasher safe. Clear glass construction for casual or formal use. Layers beautifully with a variety of dinnerware and table settings.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: I hate the packaging!\\n\\nReview: Be forewarned. These are NOT retail glasses. These are bulk-packed in a box and LABELED for individual resale. What that means is that they come with stickers/UPC labels on each individual glass. The stickers are impossible to remove. I have returned other kitchen products because of this. I have only used 5 so far because it takes 5-7 minutes with a razor blade, tape, and acetone to clean off the stickers (which are cheap paper and use a permanent adhesive). Otherwise, these are unimpressive, basic glasses that all have a weird glass drip at the lip from manufacturing. If these were retail packaging and didn't have the stickers, I would have given them 4 stars for just basic, cheap glassware. Unless your time is worth nothing or you like stickers on your glasses, these are just not worth the effort. I'm sure some guy at Anchor Hocking got a bonus for saving 1 cent per glass by using such evil stickers. I won't be completing this set.\",\n \"Product: The Siena is a sleek glass and metal digital kitchen scale featuring an easy-to-read LCD display. This low-profile scale is styled with a silvery-finished slim oval base, topped with a perfectly round, clear tempered glass platform that can be removed for easy cleaning. Siena's contemporary lines and compact design complements today's professional-style kitchens.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent, basic digital scale\\n\\nReview: I have a number of scales (both digital and analog), and I will have to say that I really like this one. It is reasonably stylish and, what I really like, is it is so easy to operate. It reminds me of an older Salter scale (with a very similar design), except this one is much easier to operate the buttons. It is utterly simple, and the display is nice and clear.\\n\\nIt weighs up to 3000g in 1g increments as well as up to 6 lb 9 oz in 0.1 oz increments. Thus, its precision is the same or higher than others. There is a simple slide switch on the bottom to change units. The specifications that Amazon lists are wrong, and it won't convert units. It will switch units.\\n\\nI have another scale that will do more units/functions, but it is much harder to use and has multiple feet sensors so you have to make sure are flat and even.\\n\\nIn sum, if you just need a simple scale with grams and decimal ounces, then I think you will be very happy with this product. About the only detractor is that this takes up more space to store than I would like.\",\n \"Product: The Siena is a sleek glass and metal digital kitchen scale featuring an easy-to-read LCD display. This low-profile scale is styled with a silvery-finished slim oval base, topped with a perfectly round, clear tempered glass platform that can be removed for easy cleaning. Siena's contemporary lines and compact design complements today's professional-style kitchens.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent, basic digital scale\\n\\nReview: I have a number of scales (both digital and analog), and I will have to say that I really like this one. It is reasonably stylish and, what I really like, is it is so easy to operate. It reminds me of an older Salter scale (with a very similar design), except this one is much easier to operate the buttons. It is utterly simple, and the display is nice and clear.\\n\\nIt weighs up to 3000g in 1g increments as well as up to 6 lb 9 oz in 0.1 oz increments. Thus, its precision is the same or higher than others. There is a simple slide switch on the bottom to change units. The specifications that Amazon lists are wrong, and it won't convert units. It will switch units.\\n\\nI have another scale that will do more units/functions, but it is much harder to use and has multiple feet sensors so you have to make sure are flat and even.\\n\\nIn sum, if you just need a simple scale with grams and decimal ounces, then I think you will be very happy with this product. About the only detractor is that this takes up more space to store than I would like.\",\n \"Product: Japanese 3pc Set Funnels are Great for Kitchen Purpose*Bowl Dimension: 3-1/2in Dia, 2-1/2in Dia, 2in Dia.* Tube Dimension: 1/2in Dia, 3/8in Dia, 2/8in Dia* Made in Japan\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very glad I went with these compared to other products\\n\\nReview: Just excellent! These are all somewhat transparent and in the colors shown in the picture. I am so glad that I went with these because I can see even clear liquids from the side while pouring them in -- something not available in the opaque red ones and others commonly seen. I am so glad I went with these.\\n\\nThe smallest is very small. Think of it for more like perfume. It is 1-7/8\\\" across. The outside diameter of the end of the spout is about 1/4\\\". The middle is still rather small and about 2-3/8\\\" across. The largest is about 3-1/2\\\" across and starting to approach what you might expect to find in a kitchen. All 3 stack so that the two smaller ones are completely inside the largest. The largest has a hook tab which hangs nicely on a larger measuring cup.\\n\\nThey all have these sort of raised vortex ridges on the insides which I suppose might help with splashing or getting the liquid to swirl gently down the tube. The largest has 4 lines on the outside to let air in while filling.\\n\\nThese are well-made in Japan, and I really don't see anything cheap/disposable about them like other cheap funnels I've had.\",\n \"Product: EXTRA COMFORT Instantly make your current mattress more comfortable with the help of this soft 400-thread count 100% cotton encased mattress pad. A generous fill of down alternative fiber gently cradles the body and offers hypoallergenic qualities. Featuring a windowpane construction and brimming with supportive polyester fiberfill, this mattress pad transforms the comfort of your mattress, adding pure luxury. STAYS IN PLACE A 13\\\" stretch skirt is included to secure the pad in place and prevent unwanted movement from disturbing your sleep. This easy-to-apply mattress pad stays snugly in place throughout the night, to maximize your comfort. PROTECT YOUR MATTRESS This pad provides an extra layer of protection for your mattress, extending its lifespan and increasing durability. Your mattress is protected from wear and tear damage, maintaining its quality. US SMART This product has been made in the USA from imported materials, supporting workers in the United States and maintaining a strong tradition of excellence in American manufacturing. We believe in making our products in the USA when possible. *** This mattress pad was manufactured by Hollander Sleep Products. For over 50 years, Hollander has been the largest supplier of bed pillows in North America, with six manufacturing plants in the United States and two in Canada. Hollander produces the highest quality basic bedding items on the market, such as bed pillows, comforters, mattress pads and more, using both natural and synthetic materials. The Hollander vision is to bring comfort into the lives of people everywhere, using the highest quality materials and latest technologies. Live Comfortably is a luxury bedding and lifestyle brand dedicated to delivering opulent comfort with a sophisticated edge. Live Comfortably is more than brand, inspiring people to embrace comfort and put emphasis on their personal wellness, so that they have the energy to live and do more. With great sleep, you can do anything.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Seriously garbage! Fell apart!\\n\\nReview: The Cuddlebed is indeed very comfy. It is soft and fluffy for sure. The cotton TOP is a nice, durable, high thread count fabric. It adds comfort and breathability to foam mattresses which was my main intent. Even the sides are a high-quality, very stretchy and durable material. In short, I have no problems with the preceding...\\n\\nHowever, this product is SERIOUSLY FLAWED. The bottom of this mattress cover might as well be made out of toilet paper. It is that super cheap polyester \\\"paper\\\" is about the best I can describe. In less than a year, it began to pill and just disintegrate. Where my shoulders rest, the paper just tore and all the polyester fluff came out. It is just a huge clean-up job at this point. See my customer pictures.\\n\\nI would give this thing 5 stars if they would have thought to make the bottom out of actual cotton fabric or other more durable material. To use such a cheap material that fell apart is just a disgrace at this premium price point.\",\n \"Product: Stay cool under pressure. When you work hard, you need hardworking gear. Meet the stainless king vacuum insulated beverage bottle. This non nonsense workhorse gets the job done with durable stainless steel, double wall vacuum insulation and a simple twist and pour stopper. Thermos Stainless Steel King Product features include: Easy open - an easy to use twist and pour stopper lets you pour your dink without removing the stopper. 100% Stainless Steel -durable from the serving cup to the base. And better temperature regulation too. Hotter, colder, longer - we just want to keep hot liquids hot and cold ones cold and with TherMax double wall vacuum insulation, you've got just that. No burn, no sweat exterior - cool technology keeps the Stainless King bottle cool to the touch with hot liquids and sweat-free with ice cold.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: It's OK. Weird mechanism.\\n\\nReview: I've had a lot of coffee mugs which I use daily (maybe 4-10x) for hot/cold tea and coffee. I think this mug has better-than-average thermal insulation properties, but nothing to die for since I usually drink my coffee/tea pretty quick anyway.\\n\\nActually, however, compared to other, cheaper plastic thermal mugs (namely those from Starbucks), this has a few disadvantages. It does pick up a metallic taste from the acidity of tea/coffee and the metal which I do notice and which I don't get with cheaper, plastic mugs. Also, while I found the top has not yet leaked, it is overly complicated. It is therefore difficult to wash, although its many parts do disassemble to clean. Another thing I did not like about the design is the lid seal. This one has a silicone seal around the bottom of the threads. This seals by sliding against the mug walls. Thus, you get friction turning all the way down. I'm sure this will eventually leak. I much prefer the seal to be at the top of the threads. In those mugs, the threads spin freely, and the seal is a compression one at the top rather than a friction one against the sides. A final thing I don't like about it is that the open/close flipper lever pokes you in the nose when you sip :(\\n\\nIn all, it is a good mug, but not great, especially for the price as I prefer my usual Starbuck's mugs with a simple flip cap.\",\n \"Product: Easily Adds A Telephone at a Jack To Accept 2 Modular Phones Or Phone & an accessory\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Y Adapter Does the Trick and It's White\\n\\nReview: First, the technical: This is a Y or T device. It connects 4 pins (red, green, black, yellow) to two sets of 4 pins (the standard 4 center pins of a 6-pin RJ11 jack). Thus, you can use this for two-lines. It is NOT a splitter. There are other products which will split the 4 wires of the plug into two separate, 2-line sockets, typically marked L1 and L2. This is NOT one of those. Both devices plugged into it will get the SAME 4 wires (2-lines).\\n\\nNext, the construction: It is a quite cheap, made-in-China product. It feels cheap and has some bits of corrosion on the (brass plated-looking) contacts. Not impressive. It compares to others at local electronics stores that sell for 99 cents. The ones at local stores were, for me, beige. I have white outlets, white jacks, white phones, etc., and I didn't want a goofy beige adapter. So, I bought a few of thes GE ones from Amazon which are WHITE.\\n\\nFinally, the rating. Considering the cheap construction and price premium for a different color, I cannot give it 5 stars.\",\n \"Product: The FP32 is a convenient I/O ports kit for the new generation of computers. At an easy to integrate size of a 3.5 drive bay, it is available in either silver or black aluminum finish. By providing connections for four USB 2.0 ports (also compatible with version 1.0 & 1.1), one firewire IEEE 1394 port, and two audio ports compatible in AC97 and High Definition audio (Azalia) standard, the FP32 is also excellent upgrade for any aluminum case.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very good, but overpriced for what you get\\n\\nReview: This has just the ports I was looking for and better spacing so you could fit multiple, larger USB devices in without the crowding as in some other products.\\n\\nThe finish is a matte light/bright silver which is noticeably brighter than a similar SilverStone 3.5\\\" panel that it replaced. The older one matched much better to my aluminum case. The new one is almost light gray in appearance and is somewhat of a disappointment.\\n\\nIn case you were wondering, the USB ports do face up. That is one of my pet peeves when manufacturers make the USB ports upside down or mixed. Then you have to fumble to insert devices which is a particular problem with some really tiny flat USB drives. Also, the LEDs on some USB drives face up, so this is nicer.\\n\\nOverall, though, it generally fits the bill. I cannot give it 5 stars knowing it is just some plugs. It is not a hub. It is just connectors on the ends of wires. (It does not require power.) Considering that you can get an entire motherboard for $50 these days, the price seems steep. For the price, the finish could be better or it could be brushed aluminum or something nicer. Finally, some of the motherboard connectors at the end are a loose jumble of individual sockets rather than one connector, so connection is a little more tedious than necessary.\",\n \"Product: TP-Link TL-SF1005D 5-Port Unmanaged 10/100M Desktop SwitchSupports IEEE 802.3x flow control for Full Duplex mode and backpressure for half-duplex mode Supports MAC address auto-learning and auto-aging Standards and Protocols: IEEE802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, CSMA/CD, TCP/IP Ports: 5x 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports (Auto MDI/MDIX) Basic Function: Wire-speed Performance MAC Address Auto-Learningand Auto-aging IEEE802.3x flow control for Full-Duplex Mode and backpressure for Half-Duplex Mode Backbound Bandwidth: 1Gbps MAC Address Table: 1kForwarding Rate: 10BASE-T: 14880pps/port 100BASE-TX: 148800pps/port 100Base-Tx: UTP category 5, 5e cable (maximum 100m) EIA/TIA-568 100?? STP (maximum 100m) LED Indicator: Power, Link/Act (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Safety & Emission: FCC, CE Power: External Power Adapter Transmission Method: Store-and-Forward Network Media: 10Base-T: UTP category3, 4, 5 cable (maximum 100m) EIA/TIA-568 100? STP(maximum 100m)\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Compact, handsome little switch\\n\\nReview: This is an excellent little gigabit desktop switch. Best features are that it is compact, unobtrusive, and simple. All the ports go out the back, and it is of the newer energy-saving types. It is flat on top, so you could possibly stack another product on top such as a VOIP box. Too many other switches are gaudy with curved/sloped cases and ugly colors. This is simple and doesn't (nor need to) attract attention to itself.\\n\\nWith that said, it doesn't blow me away, either. It is plastic and therefore lightweight With many Ethernet cables, it won't want to stay put. It uses an oddball 9V power supply (wall wart) which, on the plus side, goes horizontally, so you could fit two such similar power adapters in a wall outlet, and they will not block each other. The power adapter, however, is not as compact as others I have.\\n\\nIn all, a nice little switch for those that want to keep a tidy look in their home office, media center, etc.\",\n \"Product: Imation 16GB USB 2.0 Swivel Flash Drive provides easy storage for media, data and pictures.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: So far so good\\n\\nReview: I have this 8GB one and several of the older/smaller ones. The non-Pro Imation Swivel Flash is really the \\\"only\\\" USB flash drive that has a write protect switch on it. If you are a system administrator-type person or just someone who wants to make sure that Windows/viruses/etc. don't tamper with your data, then these drives are about the only game in town. I only give them 4 stars because they are not that fast and rather overpriced these days. You're essentially paying a 100% premium for a switch that probably costs 5 cents. But, flash drives are cheap anyway, and you won't lose the cap.\\n\\nI use many of mine as boot drives with drive/network/backup utilities on them. 8GB can hold most installed OSes or a dual-layer DVD installer for administering systems without floppies or optical drives.\",\n \"Product: The Ultimate Convenience alternative! One compact little case specially designed to hold SD , MS Pro Duo and MMC cards\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Does not look like that pictured\\n\\nReview: I purchased from eTECH. The items received do not look anything like that pictured by Amazon nor by the customer image supplied by Computer Nut. Looks-wise, it is just a generic, large SD case. Additionally, it is of quite poor quality -- noticeably worse than any other SD case I own, and the fitment of SD cards into it, closure of latch, etc., is quite poor.\\n\\nAmazon should discontinue this listing practice as it seems sellers just send you whatever they want that has no relation to the Amazon listing.\\n\\nOn the plus side, shipping was quick by USPS mail, but the seller combined the shipping of two orders into one envelope while charging separate shipping for each which I feel is just another way to gouge another shipping charge from the customer.\",\n \"Product: The Ultimate Convenience alternative! One compact little case specially designed to hold SD , MS Pro Duo and MMC cards\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Does not look like that pictured\\n\\nReview: I purchased from eTECH. The items received do not look anything like that pictured by Amazon nor by the customer image supplied by Computer Nut. Looks-wise, it is just a generic, large SD case. Additionally, it is of quite poor quality -- noticeably worse than any other SD case I own, and the fitment of SD cards into it, closure of latch, etc., is quite poor.\\n\\nAmazon should discontinue this listing practice as it seems sellers just send you whatever they want that has no relation to the Amazon listing.\\n\\nOn the plus side, shipping was quick by USPS mail, but the seller combined the shipping of two orders into one envelope while charging separate shipping for each which I feel is just another way to gouge another shipping charge from the customer.\",\n \"Product: This flexible piece of rubber wraps around a standard goggle strap and rests comfortably against your head on soft pads. The mount features rubber grips to keep it from slipping, and is counterbalanced so VholdR won't pull the strap off your head. Adjustability comes from, well... You! This mount lets VholdR look right where you're looking, it will catch point-of-view video from your line of site, the first time, and every time.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Hokey mount rattles around\\n\\nReview: This is really a hokey design. There is a tab which slightly squeezes open a circular recess. In the circular recess, you insert the round disc which slides/mounts to the camera. The plastic is pretty stiff/thick, so it won't fall out, BUT there is a lot of play between the circular disc (the part with rails that fits into the camera) and the goggles base. Thus, the camera can rattle/flop around a significant amount. It really depends on how thick the goggles strap is. You may have to MacGyver it up a bit with some kind of shim material. They could have just designed it with a detent of some kind rather than relying on the goggle strap thickness to keep it from flopping around in the mount. For twenty bucks, this could have been designed/made a LOT better.\",\n \"Product: Lite-On IHES208-08 8X Internal Blu-Ray Combo Drive, Retail\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Technically competent but noisy\\n\\nReview: First things first. This is the full retail package from Lite-On. It includes a silver bezel which is a really nice feature if you have a silver or aluminum case. In fact, it is one of only a couple Blu-ray drives available in North American with a silver bezel.\\n\\nIt does include some OEMed CyberLink software which I didn't really check out, but it is fairly obsolete version 7.x which is surprising since this Lite-On product is pretty new. (The current CyberLink software is 9.x.) It also includes a SATA cable if you don't have one lying around. The cable is a basic, cheap one, and you will probably want to spring for one of the right length and with locking tabs on it.\\n\\nNext, unlike the freakish \\\"photoshopping\\\" of the picture that Amazon displays, it does have LightScribe, although I did not test this functionality. Technically, this is an 8X BD-ROM drive and 16X DVD+/-RW drive. Synthetic benchmarks that I ran showed it is at least this fast. It is noticeably faster than other 16X DVD drives that I have from Pioneer.\\n\\nUnfortunately, I am used to Pioneer drives. Compared to the Pioneer 5X BD-ROM drive, this is very cheaply made. To give you an idea, the Pioneer drive weighs over 35 oz while this item weighs just under 25 oz. Although the tray operation is quieter than Pioneers', it's case is thin, and it is loud. Even using Nero's DriveSpeed to slow it down to an 8X DVD, it is noticeably louder than a Pioneer at 16X when reading the majority of my media, which is DVD. When playing movies, the noise is a definite distraction and an ultimate deal-breaker.\\n\\nIn the end, I went with the Pioneer because it is not only quieter but also a better looking drive, and I have plenty of silver bezels for those as well as Lian-Li aluminum case bezels. If pure performance is your bag, then this is a very technically competent drive and you get LightScribe features over comparable offerings. If you don't care about the silver bezel, get the OEM version which is cheaper (but does not include the bezel or the cable or the software) because the software is worth passing on.\",\n \"Product: ICY DOCKs EZConvert MB882 series can convert most of 2.5 SATA and SSD hard drive into a 3.5 SATA drive. It has enough ventilation to keep the 2.5 drive cool and can protect your drive. Installing a 2.5 drive requires no screws or tool whatsoever. Whether you use a SATA or SSD drive, you will maintain the transfer speed while using this case. With this converter, mounting a 2.5 drive into a desktop will be simple without having to purchase any special attachments or systems, allowing more convenience in recovering data from laptops or OS boot up onto a desktop. Mostly, it is designed to fit into most common PC cases, 3.5 HDD duplicator, 3.5 SATA HDD enclosure, mobile rack, backplane modules and servers without having to purchase any attachments for the 2.5 drives. This state-of-the-art case will revolutionize the way 2.5 drives are presently used. Overall, a sturdy, reliable construction with easy access to the drive, perfect for system integrators and IT professionals. Test Report SSD Compatibility and Perfomance tests: The tests show that there is no compatiblity issue with SSDs, and no performance loss when using SSDs with our converters.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect concept but has some issues\\n\\nReview: Some sites' reviewers are complaining this is overpriced. True you can get 2.5\\\" to 3.5\\\" drive rails quite easily for only a couple bucks. The point of this product, however, is that it makes the 2.5\\\" drive FIT into SATA backplanes and drive bays made to directly slide/hot-swap 3.5\\\" drives. For this product's concept, I give it 5 stars.\\n\\nUnfortunately, its construction is rather cheap. It consistently got jammed in one of my drive bays. In general, I am comparing to VelociRaptor HLFS \\\"backplane\\\" ice packs which don't have any issues and are almost too high of quality. Because of the construction and occasional fit issues, I knock it down to 4 stars.\\n\\nFinally, the ventilation is very poor. When used with SSDs, it is fine, but with a normal laptop hard drive (I used a single platter 7200 RPM), and the drive got extremely hot. Thus, I give it 3 stars net.\\n\\nIf you REALLY need a good backplane adapter for hard drives, I'm afraid the only good ones come with the WD VelociRaptors which cost $150+. For SSDs, though, it is adequate. Also, note that Icy Dock has a newer, cheaper/simpler product for SSDs that I have not used.\",\n \"Product: Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Range and coverage specifications are based upon test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless transmission rate and wireless coverage are not guaranteed, and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Almost works under Windows 8.1, and that's all.\\n\\nReview: The build quality is nice, although I can't stand shiny black plastics which are just magnets for dust, fingerprints, and scratches. Well, that's about the best I can say.\\n\\nI am a developer with about every OS. I could only get this working under Win 8.1. Even then, trying every combination of channel width and so on, I could only get about 175Mbps on the 5GHz spectrum, and that is connecting to a TP-Link AC3200 router about 8 feet away (clear line of sight) and also to native Intel USB 3.0 ports right off the motherboard.\\n\\nFor Mac users, forget it. It doesn't even support El Capitan.\\n\\nFor me, Linux was critical, and TP-Link only has a link on the CD to their website for download of 3rd-party drivers with all kinds of disclosures that they are not responsible, etc. Well, if your product says it supports Linux, then you are responsible. If not, then it's a 3rd-party hack or driver, and the other developer is responsible.\\n\\nWell, the TP-Link drivers only support obsolete versions of Linux kernels and don't load. I found the \\\"recommended\\\" (by hours of surfing people with similar problems trying to get the Realtek 8814AU to work) was on GitHub. Fair enough. Those drivers will install (using DKMS dynamic kernel modules), but there is some serious kind of buffering problem. It seems to work on SpeedTest.net, but maybe it is only transferring small chunks of data over and over. When transferring ACTUAL real files, it bogs down after a few seconds to 1-2 Mbps. What should take maybe 20 seconds takes like 2 or 3 hours!\\n\\nIn the end, I wasted too many hours trying to get this to work. If your time is worth nothing, or you feel like writing your own drivers, then go for it. The performance is not there, either, so just go for something older/slower that works.\",\n \"Product: SeaSonic X-400 400W 80 Plus Gold Fanless ATX12V/EPS12V Power Supply\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: VERY, VERY, VERY disappointed\\n\\nReview: I have two older versions of this fanless PSU, namely the 80 plus Gold versions and quite a few fan-powered SeaSonic PSUs. No pun intended, but I was a SeaSonic fan boi! I would have thought the new Platinum fanless would be an improvement. Not at all.\\n\\nNote that the quality of the PSU itself is excellent. No noise, high quality -- just like the previous \\\"older\\\" versions.\\n\\nHowever, SeaSonic has redesigned all their power supplies compared to a couple years ago, so the modular plugs are no longer compatible. But, the deal breaker is that the new modular cables use cheap flat ribbon cables, and, for me, they are TOO SHORT! The older cables were vastly better. They were fully sleeved as well as longer. I build my PCs with large cases for big circulation and ventilation as well as large, slow fans. These fanless PSUs are perfect for this. However, the newer cables get all scratched and cut up by my heat sinks. The cables are stiff and cheap and too short. Also, for my cases (SilverStone FT02), the SATA \\\"backplane\\\" connectors go the wrong way, so the cable has to be further mercilessly twisted and contorted to reach. The old cables were not directional (not 90 degree), so you could easily use them in either direction. I had to use many extensions and Y-connectors, and it was a mess. I finally decided to replace as many of the cables as I could. Luckily, the older SeaSonic PSU cables for the Molex and SATA can be found on eBay. Those are compatible. In all, I had to spend another $20 to get just SOME of the cable back to like they were in the older version designs and to fit my cases.\\n\\nNOT worth the cost or the hassle. I will look for another fanless PSU brand in the future. I have enjoyed SeaSonic PSUs for over a decade, but no longer. Their cheap cables are not worth spending 50% of the cost of the power supply to replace. I will probably go with SilverStone fanless in the future.\\n\\nUPDATE: I'm going to knock this down another star. This comes with 3x PCIe sockets (technically a 4th is a shared MB CPU/PCIe modular socket), but there are NO commercially-available PCIe cables that fit this -- not even from SeaSonic. I tried one from SilverStone which physically fits, but SeaSonic is too cheap to pin-out these 8-pin sockets. They are only 6-pin and thus the PCIe only works with 6-pin -- NOT 8-pin.\",\n \"Product: Every element of Dynamo 300, from driver to amplifier to crossover to cabinet, is meticulously designed and manufactured to our highest standard. The result is staggering low-frequency performance for a subwoofer of its size and price. Perfect for either home theater or stereo applications, the Dynamo 300 is built with high-density materials to minimize cabinet resonance and provide a solid foundation for the high-output 8-inch woofer and high-current 75-watt, 150-watt peak amplifier. Whether you are looking for high performance bass to enhance your music experience or take your home theater system to the next level, a new Dynamo family subwoofer should be at the top of your list.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Awesome little sub, albeit with some quality-control problems and a few inconsequential bugs\\n\\nReview: I love these little subwoofers and would give them 5 stars except for their quality control problems. I've had to return about 50% of them.\\n\\nThey deliver a good amount of tight, controlled bass for a bedroom or office or small living room. I actually prefer the bass quality of two of these over a larger subwoofer, including some pricey brands. This is something I prefer in the 5.2 or 7.2 setups where two subs perform better with less standing waves and more even bass distribution, despite the sheer lack of ultra-low frequencies. These do exceptionally well for music, but not as good as the bigger 12\\\" and 15\\\" units in a home theater where you just need to move a lot of volume of air for explosions, sound effects, and so on.\\n\\nThe quality control is terrible on these with several units having crooked drivers (yes, the actual drivers) and sloppy manufacturing. Sometimes, the manuals are all torn up, like they got dragged under a forklift or something. Weird things like dirty, broken Styrofoam and holes punched in the boxes. Seems to be all over the place. Most of these cosmetic defects, however, can be cleaned up with the exception of the crooked drivers/assembly.\\n\\nThere are also a few bugs. The LFE (according to the manual) is supposed to bypass the active filter, but it doesn't. Also, it is labeled such that the right channel is LFE only. This doesn't fix it either. In any mode (line-level or RCA), both left and right inputs are summed and go through the active filter. With only 1 channel, you will get half the bass. You may be able to correct this with level settings, depending on your overall setup. This is fine with me, but not the way it is labeled/described in the manual -- just so you know. Also, the auto standby doesn't do anything. The power draw is the same no matter what. This is also OK with me as a fancy-pants Velodyne would auto-cutout at low volumes despite not having an advertised auto-standby feature. I'd rather have it not work, but it doesn't work like in the manual -- just so you know. Finally, across different systems, these seem to work best with the phase 180 degrees. In all, these electrical bugs are OK with me and perfectly OK compared to the problems I've encountered in other components. Sad that in this day and age, something as simple as a subwoofer can be filled with bugs.\\n\\nAnyway, the electrical problems are inconsequential to me. The quality defects may or may not be a deal breaker. I hope they bring these back soon, as I would like to buy some more. The price is great, and the looks are fantastic. They do not scream audiophile dork. Very clean and elegant-looking. Compact and unobtrusive. For the price, these are a winner, assuming you get a good one.\",\n \"Product: Cobra Universal Mini Vehicle Mount is small, compact, and can be used as both a dash or window mount. With built in swivel, as well as the lock ball-n-socket joint, this unit allows convenient viewing of your portable electronic device from any angle. This product uses a unique Ever-Last Breakaway Adhesive Device which holds your device securely while traveling and also allows for movability from car to car. If the adhesive starts to lose strength, simply spray it with a glass cleaner to revive stickiness. Works with most portable devices including GPS, iPhones, PDAs, etc.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Not good: phone too sticky; dash not enough\\n\\nReview: I found this product and thought it would be a great solution that doesn't permanently mark up your dash (or have you drill/glue something on it) as well as meet goofy California laws against attaching things to the windshield.\\n\\nThis works in the above regard, and it moves your phone closer to you. However, I found the sticky pad that holds the phone to be way too strong. In fact, I purposely put dust, dirt, fingerprint oil on it the back so that I can remove it from my phone. I have a Galaxy Nexus with a TEXTURED back plate, and it is difficult to remove my phone without pulling the back plate right off the phone.\\n\\nNext, the dash suction cup is just not sticky enough. I have 3 of these and have used them on a variety of surfaces from a pleather vinyl to a perfectly shiny/gloss flat surface. It does hold initially, although on a pleather dash, it will wobble and shake so that it is difficult to read your phone (for example in navigation mode). On any surface, however, I found that it just plain will NOT hold in heat. On a hot day, it will just fall off even without a phone attached, generally without any notice. I've had it go flying and d*** near break my screen when the whole thing comes off. Sure enough, however, the backing plate stays attached ripping that off on impact where it, the phone, and now the battery go flying.\\n\\nThe bad thing is that after several months and using several of these, I just don't trust them. Every time I use them, I unsuck them and remount them. In short, if they had the sticky/glue parts reversed, they would probably work better, but this is just either a) dangerous to you/your phone or b) inconvenient to remount on each use. The suction/sticky part for the dash just doesn't cut it.\",\n \"Product: 5v 2a\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Totally fake, generic power supply\\n\\nReview: This item was shipped directly from Amazon. Disappointingly, it is some cheap, generic power supply with nothing on it whatsoever to indicate it is from D-Link or even the correct D-Link part number. I should know. I have 5 original D-Link power supplies, and this, folks, is not it.\\n\\nI even have 10-15 \\\"generic\\\" Jentec ones (same D-Link part number -- it's a Jentec OEM part number), but this is some other Made in China generic, brandless power supply with an envelope return sticker on it that says D-Link on it. D-Link should go after these fakes for putting even a D-Link envelope sticker on it. Unlike the product description, it is not original, not made by D-Link, different look, not even close.\\n\\nShame on Amazon for selling these fakes.\",\n \"Product: Scythe SCBSK-2100 BIG Shuriken 2 Rev. B CPU Cooler for LGA 2011/1366/1156/1155/1150/775 & Socket FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Fail on Socket 1156 and 1155\\n\\nReview: I bought this to re-purpose an older, socket 1156 motherboard/CPU -- last one to have a floppy port. ;) Embarrassed to say this cost probably more than the motherboard/CPU was worth, but my older EnzoTech HSF beast would not fit in the desktop case this was destined.\\n\\nTo get to the point: This is well-made, but uses an incredibly complex/funky mounting system with proprietary screws/etc. so there is no chance to modify/adapt this. The translation from Japanese was never reviewed, and the instructions are just awful. I read through them completely 3 or 4 times. Luckily, the pictures speak a thousand English words.\\n\\nWell, I can tell you that this does not fit my Gigabyte socket 1156 motherboard. I also checked with a Gigabyte socket 1155 motherboard I had nearby. The problem is the backing plate for CPU retention mechanism is too thick for this thing's intended design. This is the scenario with almost every retention mechanism I can recall. The special stepped screws are just not plain long enough to reach the heat sink arms to even get a thread or two on. This is something where the holes were designed to line up, but there was no consideration for thickness.\\n\\nI have been building systems since the PC AT days, and all the recent HSFs I have used all accommodate the CPU retention mechanisms that I have encountered. In the end, I just stayed with my EnzoTech heat sink and did not use its fan.\",\n \"Product: Put USB charging right where you need it at night: on your nightstand! The RC142 offers all the features of a large-display clock radio, with the extra convenience of a USB charging port for your smartphone or other portable device. It even has an aux-in for your MP3 player or smartphone, dual-wake alarms that let you set separate alarm times to wake up, and brightness control that lets you set the clock display to high or low.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Dim display and so-so features\\n\\nReview: Pros:\\n* Big numbers legible across the room or without glasses\\n* Alarm gets progressively louder\\n* Does charge USB devices\\n* Fairly simple to operate\\n* Time set buttons go both forwards and backwards\\n* Dual alarms\\n* Hi/Lo manual dimmer switch\\n\\nCons:\\n* Display is way too dim in a bright-ish (North-facing) room even on Hi\\n* Display segments unevenly lit looks cheap\\n* Would be better if auto-dimmed using a light sensor or something\\n* Not especially attractive - looks cheap\\n* Shiny black plastic shows dust/dirt\\n* AUX (mini plug) required for playing your USB device, even though it's plugged into USB\\n* AUX selection disables alarm functions\\n\\nNits:\\n* Sticker on face leaves goo/paper behind\\n* HUGE AC wall adapter\\n* Manual says USB charging disabled when switched to AM radio, but still works\\n\\nBonus:\\n* Shows up properly as an AC charger on my Android phone\\n* Has battery backup capability (battery not included) which, per manual, only lasts 8 hours on an alkaline 9V\\n\\nIn sum, the poor display is a deal-breaker for me. An older, smaller LCD display (maybe 1/2 the size) is easier to read. Cheapish looks can't compensate. This is not a terrible clock radio, but certainly not a great one, either. I could only recommend this if you are putting it into a very dark room and don't mind the price.\\n\\nThe radio uses a long, clunky antenna wire. I did not rate the reception because where I live, it is terrible anyway, and I am not interested much in that feature.\\n\\nI will post pictures shortly comparing the display brightness.\",\n \"Product: HighPoint's Rocket 600 Lite Series HBA's are the Industry's most affordable, high-performance, SATA 6Gb/s storage HBA's, and are ideal for desktop PC's and workstations. These Second Generation SATA 6Gb/s host controllers utilize the PCI-Express 2.0 host bus interface, and support non-RAID and RAID configurations of today's fastest SATA 6Gb/s HDD's and SSD's. Rocket 600L HBA's are fully backwards compatible with SATA 3Gb/s devices, PCI-Express 1.0 and 2.0 motherboards, and are compliant with major PC operating systems including Windows 7.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Awesome PCIe 2.0 2-lane card with a x4 connector\\n\\nReview: Wow, I'm appalled at the misinformation in some of the reviews.\\n\\nFirst, this is a 2-lane PCI Express card which can run at 2.0 speeds. The 640L uses the Marvell 88SE9230 which is a 2-lane PCIe to SATA controller. Did I mention that this uses 2 lanes? You must have 2 lanes (or more) to utilize the bandwidth of the latest SATA SSDs which are capable of 500+ MB/s. Any 1 lane card or controller will not cut it. Also, don't be fooled by SATA6 controllers on the motherboard if they are not the native Intel ones. The vast majority of them are connected by only 1 lane, and you will not get the full bandwidth necessary to use one of the latest SSDs.\\n\\nNext, this uses a PCIex4 (4-lane) connector. Why? Because there are no x2 connectors. There are x1, x4, x16 physical connectors only. This card works like a champ in a x16 slot BTW (for me anyway). It also works in a x16 running at x8 or even x2. The physical slot does not = the number of PCIe lanes being used. That is because the vast majority of mainstream/enthusiast motherboard chipsets do not have enough lanes.\\n\\nHighpoint has been around a long time, and I have used their controllers off-and-on over the years. Most cards like this, however, are based on a reference design by the chip manufacturer, so I made the mistake of first buying a nearly-identical (and cheaper) card by Syba. It was a nightmare. Endless stuttering, drop-outs and compatibility problems over a wide range of SSDs. Using the same drivers, this HighPoint card works with everything I have thrown at it and using the Microsoft AHCI drivers or the Marvell SCSI drivers (prefer the latter).\\n\\nAnother positive about this card is that it has real locking SATA connectors. I cannot believe other manufacturers save, what 2 cents, on cheap connectors which your cables fall off (which is a basic weakness of the SATA connector without locking tabs).\\n\\nIn short, I am extremely picky about hardware working right, and this card works. I run many development machines and cannot have them flaking out. Although this card is arguably a rip-off (costing as much as some motherboards), if you have the need for more than 2 SATA6 interfaces (native Intel ones), then this is about the only card I've found without getting a full co-processed RAID card.\\n\\nP.S. Shame on Highpoint for the included SATA non-locking cables. Those are garbage. Throw them away. Card is not affected.\",\n \"Product: Keep It SafeGet back to basics with these classic bi-fold folios. The sturdy exterior and soft inner lining protect your new 3rd generation iPad from damage, while the slim design enables you to slip it in and out of any bag without adding bulk. Strap Closure When you're not using your iPad, the secure strap closure keeps the cover closed and your screen protected.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Fits, but generally cheap-looking\\n\\nReview: I can confirm this fits both the iPad 2 and the New iPad 3. All ports are accessible. The AutoWake feature works as you would expect on both iPad models.\\n\\nHowever, the cover on this one is a kind of fine microfiber cloth. In short, it just looks cheap and stains/absorbs sweat/gets dirty easily. At first glance, it looks just like an ordinary fabric material. When we first saw it, we thought, \\\"Yuck, how cheap-looking.\\\" It is not professional or handsome or anything befitting the iPad.\\n\\nWe also have the Belkin Pro non-Color Duo version of this product (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0078ZZ5NM/ref=cm_cr_thx_view). Not only is that other version cheaper, but it's feels much nicer with it's leather (or very leather-looking) cover. It looks and feels professional, and doesn't get dirty like this one. That one is discreet and quite a good value. I would highly recommend that one over this model.\\n\\nThis model (and the alternative one mentioned above) use an elastic strap to hold the cover closed. Although this is not our preferred closure mechanism, it works well enough.\",\n \"Product: Toshiba's Automatic Backup Portable Drive offers a smart, hassle-free backup solution for your family. Powered by NTI Pocket Data Backup, this drive lets you store, share, and protect your photos, music, movies, and files effortlessly. Just plug it in to your computer and backup starts automatically1. It's that easy!\\n \\nYou can get peace of mind knowing that your precious family memories are always protected. All of your precious photos, movies, music, and files are backed up automatically1. You also have the option to select file types for backup and restore.\\n \\nThe compact, anti-slip design lets you take your files anywhere whether you are at home, at school, or on the road. The built-In USB 3.0 port significantly improves file transfer performance for large media files and dramatically minimizes the wait time for backup.Plus, they are backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices.\\n \\nYou'll enjoy ample storage space for even the largest digital libraries.\\n \\nOur 500GB2 Drive is capable of storing up to:\\n 142,000 digital photos, or \\n131,000 digital music files, or\\n410 downloaded digital movies.\\n \\nToshiba Automatic Backup Portable Drive works right out of the box no software to install, it runs directly on the drive. This drive is also backed by a Toshiba 2-year limited warranty offering the highest quality standard and reliability.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Drive OK; Enclosure Junk\\n\\nReview: I have 3 of these (two 500GB and one 1TB). I am a computer expert and have been building/running computers since before DOS.\\n\\nThis uses the wonderful (so far) Toshiba MQ01ABD050 hard disk inside. It is a single platter drive and probably the quietest drive I have ever ran across. It is the closest thing to silent this side of an SSD. I like this for when I'm working on/editing movies, etc. -- much better than my 10KRPM Velociraptors or WDC Blacks :)\\n\\nThe performance of this drive is typical of the 500GB per platter 5400RPM drives out there. But, it is super quiet.\\n\\nUNFORTUNATELY, all of these Toshiba Automatic Backup drives use some absolute garbage asmedia USB 3.0 controller daughter card. I am running into massive problems on all these drives and enclosures using USB 3.0 with both on-board (Intel Core i5 Marvell chipset) controllers and PCIe controllers (TI chipset based). These range from continuous connects/disconnects, random disconnects, file corruption, weird chkdsk errors, etc. From the symptoms, I believe there are basic flaws in the way the USB 3.0 stack is implemented on this chipset/firmware. Usually, it manifests itself in weird timeouts, but ultimately data corruption.\\n\\nIt is really too bad because these are very attractive enclosures. They are plastic, but have a metallic look and a slightly rubberized feel to them. Next to the USB cable is a tiny blue LED indicator light.\\n\\nALL of the physical hard drives when removed from the enclosures perform flawlessly in numerous other connection methods including direct SATA attach to the Intel chipset SATA controllers, to add-in PCIe SATA cards, to a similar Seagate Backup Plus USB 3.0 enclosure, to another USB 3.0 SATA dock. In short, it's the Toshiba enclosure. It has major problems.\\n\\nSince I was primarily interested in the drive which I put in another enclosure, I give it 3 stars for being quiet, but for the rest of you, it is a 1 star drive. Do yourself a favor and just get one of the Seagate Backup Plus drives or WDC enclosures/drives at Costco. If you really want just the quiet drive like it did, go buy it separately. Alternatively (and risky), you could use this as ONLY a USB 2.0 drive. It does seem to work OK under USB 2.0. You take your chances of losing your data if you accidentally hook it up to a USB 3.0 computer.\",\n \"Product: Write, draw, or tab through apps and websites with this high response stylus from Marware. The Marware Stylus is made from durable aluminum material and features a comfortable pen shaped body with a soft, ultra-responsive rubber tip that won't scratch your screen. Designed for use with all capacitive touch screen devices including the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, and similar smartphones and tablets, this stylus provides a comfortable and convenient writing and drawing experience on your mobile device. The designed is detailed with a clip that can be easily attached to a pocket or a tablet case so that you can keep it within easy reach.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Works very well, but not perfect\\n\\nReview: I found this capacitive touch stylus works very well, but not perfect. The sensitivity is clearly is not as good as my finger, but generally acceptable. Some others I've used are better. On my Samsung Android phone, it seems to have a particularly difficult time with the soft keys at the bottom whereas the rest of the screen is very good.\\n\\nOn the plus side, with a this or any stylus, it is so much easier and more accurate to click buttons and type keys. On the negative side, it is something else to carry/lose. Also, you have to fumble occasionally and switch hands to do multi-touch gestures such as pinch to zoom and rotate. I found swiping worked perfect.\\n\\nIn general, it doesn't seem up to the quality of others that I've used, but not that far behind either. I consider these consumables to be lost or worn out over time, probably more of the former :( As others have noted, the clip is very strong.\",\n \"Product: The D-Link DGS-1024A is a 24-Port 10/100/1000Mbps switch that works with your current Ethernet network while allowing you to upgrade to gigabit speeds. With an aggregated bandwidth of up to 48Gbps and up to 9K jumbo frame support, its addition to any network will dramatically improve traffic flow and eliminate bottlenecks. Installation is plug-and-play, as every port supports auto-MDI/MDI-X. DGS-1024A is an economical solution for bandwidth-intensive environments needing a compact desktop form factor.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: The only \\\"desktop\\\" 24-port switch is too cheaply constructed\\n\\nReview: This appears to be the only \\\"desktop\\\" gigabit switch with more than 8 ports that route out the back.\\n\\nSad, though. It looks supremely cheap in real life, and, apparently, the quality/construction goes with it. Mine arrived with something major like the circuit board or PSU clunking around inside. From YouTube videos and (many thanks to) Amazon members, this is not normal and is defective/broken. As mentioned, all the ports are just plastic as well. I also don't like how it is slanted, so you can't stack anything on top of it, but I was willing to live with that.\\n\\nThis is cost-cutting gone wild, but with no savings to you, the customer. Other, sturdy, metal 24-port gigabit switches are similarly priced, but the ports go out the front.\",\n \"Product: PP06 was created for users who wish to utilize compatible SilverStone modular PSU and to improve the appearance inside their case. The PP06 comes with full length connectors and every wire is individually sleeved in black. This is a must for those who are looking to connect various components and wants a cleaner look inside their case. SilverStone is committed to releasing modular PSUs with the same connectors so the PP06 is a great investment and can be used for future SilverStone PSU upgrades. PP06B-3SATA80M (3 x SATA + 1 x Slimline SATA connectors)\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Doesn't work with Seasonic PSUs\\n\\nReview: This is a quality cable built for Silverstone PSUs. As mentioned, it is a bit messy with individual strands and not sleeved all together.\\n\\nRegarding comments that you have to cut the plug. Note that this is meant for Silverstone PSUs.\\n\\nI had read that they also fit Seasonic PSUs and based my purchase on that. It does fit the newer Seasonic PSUs, but only physically. Seasonic is too cheap to pin-out all 8 pins on their PCIe modular sockets, so this will, thus ONLY work with a 6-pin PCIe. It will NOT work in a 8-pin PCIe when connected to a Seasonic PSU.\\n\\nSo, for me, this will go into the parts box. WARNING: If you are using anything other than one of Silverstone's approved/listed PSUs, all bets are off, and your mileage/compatibility may vary.\",\n \"Product: Seagate Backup Plus Slim is an easy way to protect and share your digital life. Ready to go with up to 5TB of storage space for your most important files, the sleek and protective metal finish is available in classic black, silver, red or blue. Choose your flavor and join the millions of satisfied customers with one of Seagates most popular and trusted portable drive.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The 500GB is a fantastic, quiet, super slim drive\\n\\nReview: This is a fantastic drive. I am a major hardware geek, especially when it comes to drives (desktop, mobile, SSD, whatever). Your life and work (or school) are stored on drives, so I keep many around, usually in pairs -- one of which I keep in a fire safe at all times.\\n\\nI also have this drive in the larger (thicker) dual-platter size, and I don't like it nearly as much. Although the price difference is small between the 500GB and 1TB drives, I like the 500GB better. It is plenty big for OS and files -- about anything other than video. The 500GB drive is just super slim and SUPER quiet. It is about 9mm versus the 12mm listed on this page.\\n\\nI am burned-out on loud drives, and this sleek, thin drive is not only quiet but well-built and handsome. I got this as part of the VINE program, but I subsequently purchased a twin silver one in 500GB. I then purchased the 1TB (thicker), but I don't like the 1TB drive nearly as much. It is thicker and louder.\\n\\nThe tops of these are real metal with a nice machined logo on them. The sides are shiny plastic which I don't like as much because it scratches easy and shows fingerprints. The bottom is a nice, matte, textured black plastic. The LEDs are white and in a slit which has a nice effect. The slimmer 500GB also minimizes the black sides while emphasizing the nice top.\\n\\nI have not had any problems with any of these. I was tempted to buy some of the 2TB drives, which are a fantastic price, but they are even louder, and you basically destroy the nice case if you try to extract them. In fact, the 2TB drives are louder than my WD Green desktop drives.\\n\\nSo, despite the price, the 500GB is really my pick of the litter. They also make a Mac version in silver which, instead of a brushed silver finish, comes in a matte silver finish.\",\n \"Product: The blue, customizable Windows touch tab on Sculpt Comfort Mouse revolutionizes the relationship between hardware and software, providing quick and easy access to the Start Menu, Cortana*, OneNote, Task View or virtual desktops.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Just unimpressive in almost every respect\\n\\nReview: This is a cheap Bluetooth mouse is about the best I can say about it. While it is better than 5-dollar throw-away USB mice, it is of fairly cheap build construction, especially when compared to better mice like some from Logitech. Don't even think about comparing it to the Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX. These are totally different with this one being vastly inferior. The Anywhere Mouse MX is one of my favorite mice ever, even though its software is possessed by demons. This is a different size, function, ergonomics, pretty much everything from the Anywhere MX. This is a fairly long and flat mouse, and my XL hands struggle to reach.\\n\\nI have been using computers since before there were mice, and I am pretty picky about any kind of human interface device: keyboard, mouse, display. In the end, this mouse is OK for occasional use for the convenience of Bluetooth pairing. I bought it because I wanted something cheap to impromptu-pair with various devices such as a tablet or Chromebook or my daughter's laptop for when she comes over to study. It does basic pointing functions, but unfortunately I find the DPI too high, and this is something Microsoft still has not figured out that you need to control independently for different devices. Additionally, I think the thumb grip is too contoured and places your hand too far back to reach the buttons or wheel. The wheel scroll is on the stiff side and becomes tedious quickly. The left/right tilt, however, is much better than average. The buttons and usage just take more effort to use. A conscious and deliberate swipe along with a shift of the hand is about 10x more effort than just a back click on other mice. The forward/back are must-haves to me for surfing.\\n\\nSadly, this mouse is pretty non-functional without the Microsoft software installed which is stable but an exercise in bloatware installing something like 150MB for some simple button configuration without even the ability to set the movement sensitivity. :/ The Windows button clicks and swipes up and down, but not easily or simply. I find that you have to be pretty deliberate and full in your motions to swipe up and down which is probably so it doesn't falsely register. None of these function unless the software is installed. This is unlike other mice which have functional back/forward side buttons that work simply without software and which I find vastly easier to use in every respect. Well, the swiping is novel.\\n\\nIn sum, I can't really say I like it other than its price. Feels cheap, flimsy construction, iffy ergonomics, bloated software, and the general operation just takes more concentration and deliberate intent to use than a mouse ever should...\",\n \"Product: No Discription entered\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Terribly bad joke of an enterprise product, even for use in a home\\n\\nReview: I regret believing the positive reviews on this \\\"enterprise\\\" product. For three hundred bucks, I could buy ten or more garbage consumer products which actually work better. The web interface is crude and is a joke. I wasted time on forums trying to figure out how to do pretty much anything more advanced than setting the SSID which, that and pretty building pictures, are about all you get through the UI. There is no MAC filtering which is a basic feature even on junk products from ten years ago.\\n\\nThe real killer on this joke of a product is it's range. It falsely advertises 28dBm and 28dBm on 2.4GHz and 5GHz respectively with 3x 5dBi antennas. Well, first, it won't let you set 28dBm. Well, they could argue this is a country limitation. So, I changed it in the SSH command line, but the UI will still not let you change it. At a maximum of 22dBm on a 5dBi antenna, it consistently provides a signal 5 to 10 dBm LOWER than a garbage WiFi 20 dBm router with a 2dBi antenna. On 5GHz, I can barely get a signal in the room directly above the AP.\\n\\nI thought this would solve my problems of poor reach/range and competing with neighboring WiFi signals, but this is a joke, and there is basically no feature set. I will have to go back to having multiple APs, but I will go with the ones that cost twenty bucks.\",\n \"Product: Frustration Free Packaging\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent product and quality as expected\\n\\nReview: I am a huge fan of Noctua, and these are no exception. They are 50. The reality is that every motherboard/configuration/fan is slightly different with a different load. You can hook fans up directly to the power supply with 12V or through a motherboard header. Since this is a 4-pin adapter, it makes no sense to use this with anything other than a 4-pin motherboard header and a PWM-controlled fan. Different motherboard manufacturers implement different speed logic (or none at all) on their motherboards for different fan outputs. There is also a dependency on the temperature sensor location (chassis or CPU). The net is there is a huge range of variables. Any claims that a fan reducer drops a fan by 300 RPM or whatever is a gross simplification and, generally, wrong IMO.\\n\\nWhat I like is that these are about the right resistance for most of my applications. I have about 6 computers at any given moment, and most of them are overclocked monsters in huge cases. My fans range from 60mm to 180mm -- presenting different loads, requirements, etc. Most of the existing fan speed reducers I have are in the 100 to 150 range which is too high since I'm using slower, quieter fans to begin with. I no longer use Zalman adapters with Noctua as they lead to a buzzing noise. With these I can use 1 or stick a couple in series to get 50, 100, or 150 ohms and then pick one of my others if I do, in fact, need more, but I find 50 is pretty good for a chassis fan off a PWM-controlled chassis 4-pin motherboard connector. Again, it all depends on your particular fans and motherboard. I generally run SSDs, and I want everything silent. My monitors typically make more noise than my PCs.\\n\\nEmails with Noctua confirms these are nominal 50. Noctua quality, sleeved, etc., but I wish the box wasn't so fancy since I just throw that away.\",\n \"Product: Revel in the superior screen performance of the Dell Ultra Sharp 24 Monitor, loaded with premium features for an exceptional viewing experience, without the premium price tag. Consistent colors right out of the box- the U2415 comes factory tuned at 99% sRGB coverage at a deltaE less than 3.Enjoy 24\\\" of superb screen clarity on a large 16:10 aspect ratio WUXGA 1920 x 1200 resolution monitor, across an ultra-wide 178 x 178 viewing angle. Help boost your productivity with a dual or multi-monitor setup and take advantage of the ultra-thin (6.9mm) bezel that allows virtually borderless viewing between monitors. Some USB devices like external portable HDD require higher electric current; connect the device directly to the computer system\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Will NOT do 1920x1080 for almost all MHL and other mobile devices and others\\n\\nReview: I have a LOT of Dell monitors, currently 9. Most of my recent Dells have a lot of problems, defective, just plain half-baked or whatever. This is another one. It will NOT do 1920x1080. Well, this is the most common resolution on earth. So, you may be telling me I should run 1920x1200, it's native resolution. Well, I do. This monitor has TWO HDMI and one DP in and out. I bought it to hook up to more than one device. I currently use this as a docking monitor for \\\"peripheral\\\" equipment such as a Windows 8.1 laptop, a Chromebook, and others including MHL mobile devices. The problem is this monitor will not do 1920x1080. The screen options are 16:10 (native) and, inexplicably, 4:3 and 5:4. I have no idea what uses 5:4, and 4:3 is gone from the VGA days. The most common aspect ratio is 16:9, and this monitor won't do it. It will stretch it out to 1920x1200. Always. There is no 1:1 option (don't stretch) option like in my old U2410 or other Dell monitors. So, yah, it has MHL (which I have only ever seen 1920x1080 landscape), but it's only half-implemented. BTW, I am a developer and geek, so I have about every type of device on earth.\\n\\nIt is a nice monitor, otherwise, so I give it two stars but ONLY if you are using it with devices that will do 1920x1200.\",\n \"Product: High-value SLI-Capable Z97 ATX motherboard with speedy SATA Express and M.2, and high-clarity Crystal Sound 2 for potent speed and entertainment\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good, but mine was a dud\\n\\nReview: This is really a fantastic motherboard and a fantastic value, too. The Z97 is a great chipset, and this is a great budget motherboard. Honestly, I don't like a lot of \\\"extra\\\" peripherals that you pay for on higher-end motherboards because half of them don't work or have compatibility problems.\\n\\nI like that this has all the \\\"good stuff\\\" pinned out on the motherboard and not wasted on backplane ports, etc. All six SATA6 ports are on the motherboard along with a native USB3 front panel port. You can always move something onboard to the back, if needed, but not the other way around. The BIOS is excellent as well with great overclocking capabilities.\\n\\nI take a star off this because one of the SATA ports was bad. I have run across this a couple times on Gigabyte motherboards as well. It is something that slips through quality control and, unfortunately, ruins an otherwise excellent build. Amazon was out of stock on replacements for 5 weeks, so I had to go to a much more expensive (more than double) Z97 from a competitor. Well, I got the exact same overclocking results -- not even 1/2 multiplier higher (0.05GHz) on the higher-end Asus motherboard. I would have perfectly happy with this one if not for the defect.\\n\\nWell, the quality problem and too many outdated PCI slots (instead of PCIe) cost it a star. Availability is a problem, but there is usually a rebate running. If you are looking for a good motherboard, I would recommend this and put your money on a \\\"K\\\" (unlocked) processor instead.\",\n \"Product: The new Dell 27\\\" Ultra HD 4K Monitor will enable productivity with Dell Display Manager, has extensive digital connectivity, and advanced exchange service.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: ONLY works at 4K and 60Hz\\n\\nReview: Dell needs another generation on this IMO. It works fine if you are using this only at its native resolution/refresh. I am a geek with many, many PCs, laptops, servers, you name it. This one was to replace a 24\\\" Dell U2410. The primary PC would be running 4K 60Hz, but, via the wide array of inputs, it would also be used occasionally for a 2nd PC, a docked laptop, and a phone.\\n\\nI am not a gamer, and I have zero issues at 3840x2160 at 60Hz via DP 1.2. No noticeable lag, and good color, especially after calibration. Unfortunately, at any other resolutions/frequencies, it is worthless. At 30Hz, the lag is terrible -- like 1/4 second to 1/2 second. Note that, again, I am not a gamer, and I find 3840x2160 at 30Hz on a 4K TV to be very usable. This is not. It is awful. I've never seen anything this bad. Also, it is unusable at HD 1920x1080. Rather than just multiplying 2x2 like you would expect (or that Windows can do if equipped with a suitable graphics card), it does some major upsampling, then downsampling again. The result is so ugly. 10X worse than a regular HD monitor or TV. I have not seen anything this bad since a really BAD CRT. And, yes, I did fiddle for hours with every conceivable setting.\\n\\nIn short, if you are using this at 3840x2160 and 60Hz via DP 1.2, you will be OK. If you intend to use it via MHL, HDMI, or with any other PC/game console/whatever that doesn't, it's useless. The manual is wrong, and the VESA modes that it lists are unusable. I am much happier with my Samsung 4K TV or my other Dell HD monitors. Given I have about 7 other Dell monitors, I expected better -- at least better than a TV.\",\n \"Product: Store, transfer and share your favorite photos, videos, music and more with Kingston's Data Traveler SE9 G2 USB Flash drive. Its stylish, cap less design means there's no cap to lose, and its ultra small form factor fits any lifestyle. Data Traveler SE9 G2 now offers fast USB 3.0 speeds to save time when transferring, sharing or storing files. With durable, top-selling metal casing design and sturdy key ring. Data Traveler SE9 G2 is backed by a five-year warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Really a garbage drive\\n\\nReview: I have a handful of the older SE9 USB 2.0 drives, and like those, this is a nice looking USB drive, but the older USB 2.0 is cheaper and infinitely better looking IMO. This is rather longish and nowhere near as nice as the older one.\\n\\nSurprise, surprise, the guts are worse than the older USB 2.0 version. The write speeds are atrocious. They could only possibly be acceptable if you plan to write stuff there one time. For example, it is OK for an operating system install drive, although the many small writes when you create it will take a LONG time. Any regular large files which plan to write or update are a no-go. This is better than the newest version of the USB 2.0 drive as Kingston has cheapened that out, too. It's hit or miss (mostly miss) if you get the early or cheap version of that.\\n\\nBetter yet, just avoid this dog, and get the Samsung bar. It outperforms this in every measurable way and is only a few dollars more for double the capacity. And it looks better, too. Or stick with the older USB 2.0 SE9 if you don't care about performance as it's the best looking of the 3 IMO.\\n\\nP.S. A regular portable hard drive like a Seagate Slim will walk all over this drive so bad, it's not even funny. If you really care about speed and capacity, stick with one of those (or similar compact disk drives).\",\n \"Product: Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Range and coverage specifications are based upon test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless transmission rate and wireless coverage are not guaranteed, and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Almost works under Windows 8.1, and that's all.\\n\\nReview: The build quality is nice, although I can't stand shiny black plastics which are just magnets for dust, fingerprints, and scratches. Well, that's about the best I can say.\\n\\nI am a developer with about every OS. I could only get this working under Win 8.1. Even then, trying every combination of channel width and so on, I could only get about 175Mbps on the 5GHz spectrum, and that is connecting to a TP-Link AC3200 router about 8 feet away (clear line of sight) and also to native Intel USB 3.0 ports right off the motherboard.\\n\\nFor Mac users, forget it. It doesn't even support El Capitan.\\n\\nFor me, Linux was critical, and TP-Link only has a link on the CD to their website for download of 3rd-party drivers with all kinds of disclosures that they are not responsible, etc. Well, if your product says it supports Linux, then you are responsible. If not, then it's a 3rd-party hack or driver, and the other developer is responsible.\\n\\nWell, the TP-Link drivers only support obsolete versions of Linux kernels and don't load. I found the \\\"recommended\\\" (by hours of surfing people with similar problems trying to get the Realtek 8814AU to work) was on GitHub. Fair enough. Those drivers will install (using DKMS dynamic kernel modules), but there is some serious kind of buffering problem. It seems to work on SpeedTest.net, but maybe it is only transferring small chunks of data over and over. When transferring ACTUAL real files, it bogs down after a few seconds to 1-2 Mbps. What should take maybe 20 seconds takes like 2 or 3 hours!\\n\\nIn the end, I wasted too many hours trying to get this to work. If your time is worth nothing, or you feel like writing your own drivers, then go for it. The performance is not there, either, so just go for something older/slower that works.\",\n \"Product: GIGABYTE GA-G41M-ES2H (rev. 1.0) Core 2 Quad/ Intel G41/ DVI/ A&V&GbE/ MATX Motherboard\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: One of my favorite motherboards of all time!\\n\\nReview: I love this little motherboard. It is cheap, supports modern LGA775 CPUs and has all the essential peripherals for building a budget PC or home theater PC. It is rock solid stable with just enough overclocking and underclocking features. Most importantly, it has DVI and HDMI ports. This is VERY rare in this class of motherboard. I cannot understand why motherboard manufacturers skip these ports and put VGA connectors only. In most motherboards, you have to put in an external card to get a digital monitor signal which defeats the purpose of the on-board integrated G41 graphics.\\n\\nWhile on the G41 subject, this chipset is great for DVD decoding, but forget Blu-ray. While it does MPEG2 and VC1, it does not do AVC/H.264 decoding which is a very common codec for Blu-rays. If you play Blu-rays, your CPU pegs at 100% and the video stutters. I suppose you could put in a quad-core, but again that defeats the purpose of a low-power (quiet) HTPC.\\n\\nAnother \\\"feature\\\" of the G41 chipset is that it uses the older ICH7 southbridge. What that means is that this uses the last Intel chipset to natively support IDE ports, floppy, etc. While you may not care about PATA (IDE), the only motherboards I've found with rock-solid emulation/mapping of SATA to PATA are ICH7 motherboards. This is important because a lot of system utilities, flash BIOS, imaging, recovery, utilities, etc., boot from CD-ROMs and need the old legacy port mapping. This motherboard flawlessly runs every OS and utility (from like the past 10 years) that I have thrown at it.\\n\\nFinally, I had no problems with audio over HDMI to my Denon receiver as long as you don't plan on running more than 5.1. None of the Intel chipsets will do this (and I don't think even ATI or nVidia will either) except for just a handful of the very latest cards or the just-released i3, i5 CPUs with integrated GPU.\\n\\nIn short, this is a great little motherboard for any low-mid usage.\",\n \"Product: EVGA now makes it easy to upgrade to the next generation super-speed USB 3.0 standard. The EVGA 100-U3-EU30-TR PCI-E host card adds an additional 2 USB 3.0 ports capable of up to 5GB per second of data transfer, and is also backwards compatible ensuring all your favorite USB devices still work great. Supports data transfer rates of low-speed (1.5MB per second), full speed (12MB per second), high speed (480MB per second) and super speed (5GB per second). Includes support for Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great card at an early-adopter price\\n\\nReview: My biggest gripe with this is its price. I've purchased nice Gigabyte motherboards for under fifty bucks, and this costs half as much. The card is very tiny, and only contains the NEC/Renesas uPD720200 chip (about 1cm square) and a few caps and such.\\n\\nOn the plus side, USB 3.0 is great. This card installed without any fitment problems. The included drivers were, of course, old 1.x drivers, but I quickly Googled some newer 2.x ones. The drivers installed absolutely painlessly under Vista without even requiring a reboot. The EVGA implementation also does not require a separate power connection.\\n\\nAs far as performance, it worked great supporting a conventional hard drive good for about 90MB/s. When hooked up to an Intel G2 SSD that I can normally get about 273MB/s, the throughput dropped to about 144MB/s or nearly half. I can't really say whether the hard drive bridge chip is the bottleneck or the EVGA NEC-based card or the motherboard. It is likely the hard drive bridge chip or just the software stack overhead. In all cases, compared to native SATA II, the USB was much more noticeably slower at small file reads/writes (about 1/4 speed), again, probably due to the USB stack overhead.\\n\\nSee my customer images for benchmark data. Hope you found my review helpful.\",\n \"Product: The EQ-Max series offers the ideal combination of technology and value. It delivers powerful low-end bass easily matched to any home entertainment system with our one-touch Auto-EQ. Our Embedded Digital Signal processing chips control all audio functions with digital precision that is unsurpassed in the price range. The DSP Distortion Limiting System assures maximum driver excursion and amplifier output, reproducing music and home theater with a fraction of the audible distortion found in competitive products, without sacrificing output or dynamics. The remote control lets you control all of the sub's functions form the comfort of your favorite chair with visible feedback on the front panel.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Doesn't work at low volumes = FAIL.\\n\\nReview: I am a recovering audiophile with a 15\\\" servo Velodyne that I have enjoyed for years, so I went straight to Velodyne for my new sub which was to be used in a bedroom/office area which is where I spend about 2/3 of my life. It is not for a home theater. I chose this as I wanted something high quality, but not wanting to spend thousands on the higher-end models which, IMO, are also freakishly ugly.\\n\\nUnfortunately, I don't know if mine was defective or just a defective design, but at low volumes (like say background music or romantic listening levels to classical/jazz), it would just cut out and have no bass at all. If you are likely using crossed-over satellites via the included functionality or that in your amp, it is worse than no subwoofer at all. There are only the tinny sounds from the satellites. Now, at higher bass-thumping levels, the bass is excellent, but for me having it cut out at low volumes was a deal-breaker. The worst is at levels where you are right on the edge. Then, you'll have periods of tinny music, then switch to bass thumping, then shut off back and forth during a song. Seriously annoying! I have never experienced this kind of behavior, even in the multitudes of the cheapest audio equipment (such as that for PCs) that I have ever owned.\\n\\nThis has nothing to do with the auto standby power which was also a function that didn't work. Whether on or on/off in auto standby, the \\\"idle\\\" power draw is the same at 11.5W. About the only difference is the LED display turns off which allegedly you can do by the remote. This product is made in China, and I have nothing against products made in China if they are under good quality control. There are elements of cheapness, however, such as the power cord, while being only a 2-wire cord, is the thickest, stiffest, cheapest power cord I have ever seen. Trying to straighten it out for a tidy appearance literally pulls it out from the socket in the back of the cabinet. Luckily, it also fits any cheap 2-wire or 3-wire PC power cord.\\n\\nIn all, this does not measure up to the previous quality of Velodyne or to its current competitors that are cheaper. Combined with the defects or functional problems, I cannot recommend this product. Very disappointed.\",\n \"Product: Use Belkin's Micro Usb cable to charge any phone with a micro charging port. Use it to sync your micro to usb compatible phone with your computer. Transfer data from your phone to your computer and the other way around! Great for anyone who owns one or several of the million devices out there that rely on the micro port for charging and syncing.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very good quality USB 3.0 micro cable\\n\\nReview: OK, the title and description do not say that this is a USB 3.0 cable, and many people are not familiar with USB 3.0 products (YET!). The host side (port A) is backwards compatible to earlier USB standards, but the device (port B) side for micro-size plugs is COMPLETELY different. Easy ways to tell are a) usually the larger host side uses blue plastic and b) the device side is about double wide with a little ridge down the middle. So, the product description says this is compatible with all micro USB phones and millions of devices. This is simply not true as most current phones on the market are USB 2.0 micro ports. It will allow you, however, to connect a USB 3.0 device to a USB 2.0 host (or 3.0 host).\\n\\nAnyway, as a USB 3.0 cable, I would say this is above average/OEM quality for sure. The cable is reasonably flexible for USB 3.0 cables, and the connectors are attractive, if a bit long.\\n\\nThis worked fine in my USB 3.0 devices such as a card reader and some external backup hard drives. The MAIN feature of this (other than the non-dorky looks of some OEM cables) is that it is 3 feet. Many cables are 6 feet, and a lot of times, this is just too long. I feel the price is high, but I try not to let price affect my ratings.\\n\\nI hope my review is useful and clears up some confusion.\",\n \"Product: The M5 Pro Series SSD continues to delivers the highest quality storage performance in the industry. Continuing with the legacy and award-winning performance of its predecessors, the M5 Pro SSDs are engineered to optimize consistent high performance, extremely reliable, and provide the highest data protection. Multi-Tasking and Ultra-High Performance with TrueSpeed The combination of the latest Marvell enterprise-grade controller 88SS9187 controller and the best quality Japanese Toshiba Toggle NAND flash creates M5 Pro with enterprise-class performance. It has the ability to consistently deliver random read / write speeds up to 91,000/82,000 IOPS and sequential read/write speeds up to 540/340 MB/s making M5 Pro suitable for use in a heavy workstation, server role, or Raid 0 configuration. Even under heavy loads the multi-core controller and exclusive Plextor firmware make the M5 Pro extremely fast, reliable and stable. M5 Pro SSD is engineered with exclusive firmware featuring TrueSpeed Technology, including Plextors proprietary Bad Block Management, Global Wear Leveling, and Instant Restore technologies that optimize performance. True Speed is designed to maintain M5 Pros high performance read/write speeds at like-new levels throughout the life of the drive. Enterprise-grade Double Data Protection Plextors unique double-data protection system protects the integrity and confidentiality of data. Data are stored with total confidence of accuracy through the newest 128-bit error correction code built in the controller and the unique data hold-out algorithm programmed with Plextors exclusive firmware. For data confidentiality, the M5Pro supports full drive encryption with an Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256 bit algorithm using its US Government AES-validated Marvell controller.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Garbage Performance and TrueSpeed = LOL\\n\\nReview: First off, this drive is wholly incompatible with Marvell SE9130 controllers. After hours of reading/surfing, this appears to be a problem with any of the first generation Marvell controllers 91xx and most SSDs. Those controllers, however, work perfectly fine with my old SATA2 Intel and OCZ SSDs. I have been using SSDs for many, many years. So, on with my review. I used this on a Windows 7 64-bit machine Core i7 using the motherboard's Intel SATA6 ports in AHCI, all usual SSD optimizations done.\\n\\nOut-of-the-box, this drive did not even meet the manufacturer's specs. It is rated for 540 MB/s read and 340 MB/s write (sequential). I smiled when I saw 550 MB/s reads, but then frowned once I saw it could barely muster 255 MB/s write. That's down almost 100 MB/s from spec. OK, for all you that are new to SSDs, with all the current crop of SSDs, the manufacturer's performance specs are a 1-time deal when the drive is brand new and NOTHING has ever been written to the drive. Once it has, the drive will drop down to a significantly slower performance level. In essence, it is truly \\\"up to\\\" the published specs.\\n\\nSo, I proceeded to put about 60GB of files onto this drive. 128 GB is not very big, but my typical OS, applications, and some pics, music, and what-not is about that big, leaving about 1/2 left. SSDs really do not like to be run full due to wear leveling algorithms and the drive itself needing free space to rewrite and combine small files into its internally large blocks.\\n\\nWell, I was shocked to see the speeds plummet to only 142 MB/s read and 136 MB/s write. Actually, I was impressed with what seemed like good write speeds as I looked for and grabbed some directories of files to copy. But, seriously, this is only after maybe 10 or 20 minutes of use! You can look at the ATTO and HDTune results in the customer photos. I then deleted all the files, quick formatted it, and let it sit for 1/2 day to allow any TRIM/garbage collection to take place and restore the drive's performance. This is the \\\"TrueSpeed\\\" Plextor talks about. Well, after 1/2 day of sitting powered-up, essentially no difference, and in fact, maybe a hair worse.\\n\\nSo, I give it 2 stars for performance. I have older G2 Intel drives and Intel 320 drives that have been literally beat on for years (Vista without TRIM, TrueCrypt encrypted, RAIDed, etc.) that have better performance without ever needing to run Intel's SSD Toolbox to restore or secure erase/reset them. Yes, the garbage collection in Intel's early SSDs is really that good (before they went to 3rd-party controllers). So, next I began looking for the equivalent of Intel's SSD Toolbox or Samsung's SSD Magician. This retail product is supposed to come with a CD with utilities, etc. It's also supposed to come with an Installation Manual. Maybe that information was on the CD? I will never know because mine did not come with either. Minus another star. Down to 1 star.\\n\\nHours of surfing later, I finally found the Plextor SSD tool. But, alas, it is in their forums. So, I have to create an account in order to access it. But, WTH? The link to the file gives a 404 Not Found. This is despite it being posted by one of the moderators/admins only 5 months ago. I eventually found some discussion (on a different forum) that the Plextor tool doesn't support the M5/Pro drives anyway, and that they are working on it. I'd take off another star for terrible support, but there aren't any stars left.\\n\\nWell, it seems nothing is going to clean up this drive which was rendered useless after about 20 minutes of use. Compared to this drive, honestly, I will stick with my older Intel G2 drives which give comparable write performance (years later) and 2X the read performance, despite being SATA2.\",\n \"Product: Our premium 3ft Left angle power cable is perfect for getting in to tight places. This UL listed cable feature quality molded strain relief connections with PVC over molding for durability and long life. Compatible with HDTV, LCD Plasma, DLP TV, PC, monitor, printer, hubs, switches, UPS power supply or any other device that requires an IEC-320-c13 connection. American 3 Prong power cord. Samsung TV. Connectors: USA 3-pin plug NEMA 5-15P Left Angle to IEC C13 Right Angle Category: American 3 Prong Cable Type: Heavy-Duty 18AWG Fully molded with a low profile ergonomic design Certification: UL listed Length: 10 ft\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Just blown away by the quality and flexibility of this power cord\\n\\nReview: Wow! What a fantastic cable! Not only is this a super-rare, left-angle power cord, but it is available in a variety of lengths (as well as right-angle).\\n\\nI actually needed the two prong version of this which, I believe, is a C17, however this is compatible. C17 cables are next to impossible to find, especially in an angle plug. This is exceptionally compact and has the added benefit of a gripper to pull the cord out.\\n\\nI have many C13 power cords, and most of them are stiff, cheap junk, so I was worried that this 3-wire C13 would be way too thick/stiff for my 2-wire C17 application. To my surprise, this is much more flexible than most of my C13 cords and about as flexible as my 2-wire C13 cables.\\n\\nIn sum, I am just completely satisfied with this on all levels. I would highly recommend this compact plug for any 2-wire/3-wire application where you have limited space behind your equipment. This gave me my needed clearance, and I am thankful for this product. I rarely say thankful because often there are many products to choose from, and it is often a matter of choosing the least bad solution, but not here. It delivers with no sacrifices.\",\n \"Product: The RCA Phono Plugs replace broken RCA audio/video connectors. These plugs offer a male-to-female design and install easily with a screwdriver. 2 plugs per pack.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: What were they thinking?\\n\\nReview: I have the \\\"ultimate set of tools\\\" and have been working with electronics for 45 years, so I was not afraid of the tools required. These use a 1.5mm hex key. Not that popular, but I have them.\\n\\nWhat is a total fail is, while the center conductor screw clamps onto the conductor, the ground/shield is a totally bass-akward design that could only possibly work for coax and only partially. The set screw for the other conductors screws against the first wire. This will never work with a speaker cord which is what I was using it for (longer wires for some computer speakers). In the case of a coax conductor it will also just split the shield and cause a flaky connection and pierce the insulation into the center connection if you would go any further (as in enough to get the housing over the set screw).\\n\\nI short, I have no idea what they were thinking when they designed this. It is a total fail and just needs to be withdrawn from the market.\",\n \"Product: USB 2.0 Printer Scanner Sharing Switch 2 Port\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Not flawless by any means, but functional\\n\\nReview: Note that the picture is totally wrong on this. It has Chinese written all over it, and the buttons are a shiny chrome. If you wanted something understated or elegant, this is not it. One day, I will waste my time and take this apart and paint it. :/ I have a few.\\n\\nThe operation is simple, but like it's 4-port brother, the mechanical switching is not super-reliable under various operating systems and conditions. Sometimes, it takes an extra click back and forth.\\n\\nI have been through a lot of KVMs in my life and many of them have costed into the hundreds of dollars. In the end, every one has problems and flakes out, requiring reboots, resets, and on and on. I have never had one do solid emulation and connect/disconnect, and you can forget about using any kind of advanced mice as the software only emulates a joke, simple mouse. So, the digital products have their share of firmware and software problems as well.\\n\\nSo, in the end, this trash-bin grade mechanical USB switch works just as well (or as bad) as products costing 10X or more. So, it gets my 3 stars.\",\n \"Product: Gary Majdell Sport Inc. has been a leader in fashion with creative mens and womans swimwear, underwear, athletic wear and club wear since 1999. Produced in his own factory, in style hot Montreal, Quebec, Gary Majdell brings top end fashion at manufacturers prices, following the most stringent levels of quality. Using a vast selection of choice and style, his garments are comfortable but sizzling hot, and inspire confidence in everyone who wears them. He brings top fabric with a wealth of color and design and produces a unique garment geared to all who care about upscale fashion. He also showcases the trends from leading designers at wholesale price points. He is without a doubt, a guru of the trade, in his vision and concept of mens and womans sportswear for the time. Whether you are looking for swimwear, underwear, t-shirts or workout wear he has something that will work for you. All products are 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed. Thank you for your patronage.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Just OK because the legs flip up\\n\\nReview: Overall, I found these to be shorter in overall height and have shorter leg extensions than in the picture. I might be tempted to get a larger size, but they are already lacking in support enough to be only considered for lounging. There is no drawstring in the waistband.\\n\\nThe deal-breaker for me is that the leg openings are rather tight on my muscular legs. The stylish little short leg portions of these would always flip up with minimal movement which looks dorky. I was always having to unroll/unfold them back down.\\n\\nIn general, they are attractive and moderately flattering, but there are more flattering suits out there (on me, at least) when I consider these are only for lounging.\",\n \"Product: An Amazon Brand.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Pretty good for the price but some flaws\\n\\nReview: First, the material is exactly what I wanted -- a sticky PVC-based mat that doesn't slide around. It is a legitimate 1/4\\\" ~ 6.5mm as I measured it. It is not the 5mm like some, and is basically the 7mm that some advertise. For being all that, I give it praises.\\n\\nOn the downside, the embossed Amazon Basics logo is uneven, looks cheap, and is a weak spot in the material. I get the feeling that Amazon is selling this as a form of advertising, but there are other products that are just plain and for similar prices which I feel would be better. Also, the weave pattern is a little crooked which I don't see in better mats.\\n\\nLastly, the carrying strap is a joke -- worth maybe 10 cents. The ends are a very stretchy elastic which fit a range of diameters, but they are just too loose, flimsy, and saggy. A Velcro or other type of connection would be vastly superior.\",\n \"Product: Permatex Flowable Silicone Windshield and Glass Sealer flows into hidden and hard-to-reach areas while its wicking action silicone 'seeks the leak.' It forms a tough, waterproof, durable, clear seal that is resistant to weather, extreme temperatures, vibration, shock and most shop chemicals. Fills surface voids and irregularities, with a temperature range of -80 degrees Fahrenheit to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. This sealer comes from a trusted line of Permatex sealants for virtually any automotive sealing application, from windshields to vinyl tops to electrical connections. These well-known general-purpose and job specific sealants are cornerstones in the Permatex line.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good but oversold on capabilities\\n\\nReview: From the package: \\\"Specially formulated wicking action silicone. Flows into hidden and hard-to-reach leaks around glass...\\\"\\n\\nI did not find that it really wicked at all. To me, it is just a more runny RTV silicone sealant. Because is thinner, it will flow somewhat into nooks better than you can squeeze normal silicone sealant yourself. This, overall, seems to contribute to a better seal, so it might be the best product for the application, but it is not anywhere as great as the description might lead you to believe. Also, because it is runny, it is better used on small gaps and where the application is horizontal. If at an angle or vertical, it will tend to run out and drip. You might be better off with two light applications based on this. Based on its performance to claims, I'd give it a bit under 4 stars.\\n\\nOne problem that this product (and most Permatex products) has is that it comes with a cut-off nozzle to apply the sealant. After you are done, there is no way to seal up the tube. Unfortunately, this makes it more of a one-time-use product and not so good if you want/need to do multiple applications because you still have a leak and/or the product leaked/ran out. I sealed the tip up extremely well with electrical tape, and it barely lasted overnight. (I had to cut some more of the tube off). Some other products (GE, I think) have a replaceable, screw cap over a pointed nozzle which would be much better. This probably knocks it down to 3 stars since it is not that cheap and not widely available.\\n\\nFinally, it claims to be odor-free. While it is vastly better than the pungent smell of acetic acid, it is not odor-free, but not really bad at all. Very-low odor would be more accurate, although smell is lesser important to me, I round back up to 4 stars.\\n\\nSee my customer image of some landscape lights I was trying to seal from irrigation spray (which keeps corroding/ruining them). You can see that it flows better into crevices, but that it also has a tendency to run out. Hope you find my review useful.\",\n \"Product: K&N Cartridge Oil Filters are designed to satisfy the needs of racers and engine builders as well as the average vehicle owner who wants the best oil filter available. K&N cartridge oil filters trap harmful contaminants while the filter's construction allows for high oil flow rates. All K&N oil filters are manufactured to meet stringent engineering standards. They are covered by a limited warranty to be free from defects in materials and workmanship when installed and replaced using engine and equipment manufacturer's recommended service intervals.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Convenient but not as good as OEM\\n\\nReview: I've been changing my own oil on my Porsche for 10 years. I don't feel this item is constructed as good as the OEM/Mahle, but it does appear adequate. In the future, if convenient, I will try to get OEM ones from Porsche online dealers such as Sunset in Oregon. This item, as pictured, does come with an O-ring, which seems to fit comparable to OEM. I will update if I encounter any issues, but I doubt there will be any.\\n\\nWhat Amazon offers is a real convenience over getting one from your local \\\"stealer\\\". Additionally, Amazon has a broad selection of quality synthetic oils available for delivery, further increasing the convenience. Since I am a PRIME member, I can basically get a DIY oil-change kit in 2 days without any hassle. This is probably worth an extra star.\\n\\nOne final note is that I would order the oil and filter separately. Amazon often has terrible packing of heavy and light items together. In this case, the oil filter even shipped separately in its own flimsy wrap-around box, which was crushed. The K&N box was also squashed, but the filter appeared to be OK. Amazon shipping was probably thinking this was a steel-can oil filter. So, I took back that extra star for packaging.\",\n \"Product: Keep this easy-to-use pump handy whenever you are on the road. Transfers most liquids conveniently and safely and makes it easy to siphon gas or oil. Threaded adapter (needle not included) allows you to inflate balls, rafts, mattresses and more. Another great innovation from RoadPro, your trusted travel companion, bringing the comforts of home to on-the-go living.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very good but not perfect\\n\\nReview: I have used this to transfer transmission/gear oils from bottles/gallons into the gearboxes about 1/2 a dozen times. This has ranged from very thin ATF viscosity to glue-thick gear oils that were so thick I could barely pump the piston.\\n\\nUnlike previous pumps I've used that took what seemed like a million strokes to transfer a quart, this little guy pumps a full stroke of contents each time. It seems to only take about 10 pumps to drain a quart bottle. I am always shocked how soon I hear the siphon end sucking air when the bottle is empty. This is important since you are usually working in an uncomfortable position and trying to hold several items so as not to make a mess. This is SO much better than the pumps that look like over-sized lotion/syrup pumps or squeeze bulbs.\\n\\nI have only used it with the included orange hose, which is 1/2\\\" OD. Once you pump a bunch of goopy oil through it, you will probably not want to use all the other accessories. Considering the very low price, this is practically disposable, although I have definitely gotten my money's worth out of it. In fact, I wound up buying some more hose at a local hardware store.\\n\\nIt's faults are reasonable considering the price. The ends are a firm rubber, and so the hose is a press-fit into the tapered openings. Be sure not to fit a kinked/out-of-round portion of the hose into the ports. On the pump port, I never leaked a drop in all the times I used it. On the siphon side, this last time I finally got a few times where it sucked in air. This could be because of an uneven kink in the hose or maybe its seals are finally going after 1/2 a dozen uses.\\n\\nIn any case, I would buy this again without hesitation. Also, the seals where the rod to the handle/piston go leak a bit. This did this even on the first time. This will drip a bit and/or make your hands slippery, but this is also of minor concern to me since changing oil is not ever a very clean process. I am glad I found this because it does pump so fast and it can be reused at least a few times with the included hose (which is plenty long to cut for a few uses) or with similar hose from a hardware store. Hope my review is useful to you in evaluating this product.\",\n \"Product: Scotch(R) Multi-Purpose Fasteners are great for mounting items on walls. Grip and Release. For indoor use.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Too small to be very useful\\n\\nReview: I am a big fan of Velcro (hook-and-loop) type products. I especially like to use them in a car to attach something like a garage door opener without wanting to drill/screw into the dashboard.\\n\\nUnfortunately, these little 5/8\\\" dots are just not big enough to hold much. Sure, they may hold 4oz but I would only consider that a maximum and only on something that never gets touched or doesn't move. IMO, you could probably use it on something tiny like a key. To me, the whole point of a hook-and-loop attachment is so that you can remove something and either take it with you or reposition it (or remove it to change the battery, etc.) If I wanted to hang something more permanently, I would just use double-side foam tape.\\n\\nWhat I would recommend INSTEAD is the larger 7/8\\\" squares. In comparison, the 7/8\\\" squares would fit in just about any place I would want to use a 5/8\\\" dot, but offers 2.5X the area (do the math). That is a big difference. I find the 7/8\\\" squares are very useful.\\n\\nOn the plus side, the back-side adhesive on these products is excellent and doesn't get all gooey and come off (yet) when exposed to heat, etc. I hope you found my review helpful.\",\n \"Product: Amazon Basics 8 digit dual power calculator with auto power off is ideal for home,office and school use. It has a host of functions which include an angled display to improve desktop viewing and reduce glare and eyestrain. It measures 5.43\\\" wide x 4.06\\\" long and 1.1\\\" high. It provides all the functions addition,subtraction,division,a change sign key,3 memory functions and a square root key. An Amazon Brand.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good but not great\\n\\nReview: I recently purchased this AmazonBasics calculator after having purchased the similar Texas Instruments TI795SV desktop calculator. I am an engineer and have plenty of scientific calculators, but I like a larger, basic calculator just to bang out basic numbers while not having to pay too much attention to the tiny keys on a normal calculator.\\n\\nIn general, the AmazonBasics has a nice layout. I use the memory buttons heavily, and I MUCH prefer to have a dedicated MC (memory clear) button rather than having to push MRC (on most calculators) which then overwrites whatever you had just calculated, and then you can't store that.\\n\\nAlso, the AmazonBasics has a bigger display than the TI, and the buttons are more \\\"contrasty\\\" for lack of a better word. It also sits flatter than the TI model, whereas the TI has an odd wobble.\\n\\nHowever, there are quite a few annoyances with this calculator. By far the biggest is that the keys, while larger, are too flat and too close together. When combined with ultra-cheap button feel, it is just too easy to make mistakes. If I have to pay so much attention rather than just punch in a bunch of numbers, then it defeats the purpose of a simple desktop calculator. In comparison, the TI calculator has smaller, rounded buttons that are concave and with better feel which makes for few data entry errors. I also like that the TI model has the memory buttons along the right side, especially the M+ right next to the + which is more natural. The AmazonBasics calculator has them across the top which requires more hand/distance travel and is not as efficient. A final annoyance is that the bezel around the LCD is quite close. It would have been much better if there was 1/8\\\" or more clearance so that you don't have to look at it so square on.\\n\\nAnother difference is that the AmazonBasics calculator has thousands, millions, etc., commas up at the top while the TI has them on the bottom. Pros and cons of either. The TI-1795SV also has some tax buttons which I don't find useful.\\n\\nIn sum, this is a good calculator. I expected to like it better than the TI which I just got a week ago based on the general layout and separate MC button. But, after a few days, I found that the ultra-cheap button feel and closeness of the buttons was causing me too many errors, and in the end, I preferred the TI model.\\n\\nI hope my review and comparison are helpful to you.\",\n \"Product: W56p business hd ip dect phone narrowband codec: g.711/A, g.723, G.726, G.729, Ilbcup to 4 simultaneous voice call sup to 5 dect cordless handsets up to 5 multiple lines/sip accounts2.4\\\" 240 X 320 pixel color screen with intuitive user interface up to 30 hours talk time and up to 400 hours standby time quick charging: 10 minutes of charging for 2 hours talk time supports usb charging headset connection via 3.5Mm jack charger is wall-mountable new and improved belt clip range: up to 50m indoors and 300m outdoors call hold3-way conferencing caller id, call waitingvoicemaillocal phonebook for up to 500 entries full-duplex speakerphone wideband audio increase range with up to 6 repeatersbroadsoft compatible power over Ethernet (ieee 802.3Af)includes one base station, 1 handset, 1 belt clip, 2 rechargeable batteries, 1 charger cradle, 2 power adapters, 1 Ethernet cable, and quick start guide.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Deal-breaker for me is NO volume control.\\n\\nReview: Very stylish (except for the cheap base station), and I got it to work with my obscure VOIP provider. Documentation is complete, but weak like many. Something like: Option X. To configure option X, click the option X button. No kidding and not useful especially when X is incomprehensible.\\n\\nFor me, the deal-breaker was NO volume control. How you could have a phone that you cannot adjust the volume? In a VERY quiet room, it is barely loud enough. The speakerphone is not much louder than the handset's own volume. No way to adjust.\\n\\nI didn't get a chance to explore most of the features.\\n\\nA couple of other nits: One is that if you configure the time to be 12 hour AM/PM, it still shows on the screen saver in 24 hour time. Also, setting the display to always on doesn't work. It still turns off after a couple minutes. It would make a nice little desk clock. More nits is that it warns you NOT to use anything but the included 600ma USB charger, and the cord/charger is permanently attached to the handset charger. Why not make this compatible with the oodles of USB ports people already have around?\",\n \"Product: Strong, Durable Aluminum Composite Material. With Long Lasting Crisp Silkscreened Graphics. Weatherproof and guaranteed never to fade or yellow.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very discrete and tasteful and works\\n\\nReview: I had some quality problems initially with metal burrs along one end and a little bit on the other that further prevented the print from being applied correctly. In short, my first one looked like trash. My second one, however, was fine.\\n\\nThis is very discrete (HOA bans signs but hasn't complained yet). I put it directly above my doorbell using two medium-sized dots of silicone sealant. I get a steady stream of low-lifes waking me up and trying to sell me things. (I often work nights.) Most people are too lazy to knock, so they go for the doorbell and see the sign. My bedroom has curtains, and I can see the shadows of people as they walk to the entry. They walk up, read it, then walk away. No doorbell!\",\n \"Product: This Caran d'Ache Alchemix Wenge ballpoint pen is made with a bold and skillful combination of elements. The aluminum body is finished with a printing process that allows for three dimensional decoration. It is accented with matte chrome elements. Included is a Goliath giant cartridge.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Well-made but doesn't feel special\\n\\nReview: This pen is very well-made. It is a bit top-heavy, though. I think the name is a bit corny and contrived, but that doesn't weigh into my criteria.\\n\\nFor me, though, the pen just didn't feel special -- certainly not at this price for a ballpoint pen. Maybe if it was a fraction of the price, it would. This is due to its construction. It is a plastic-bodied pen with a thin aluminum tube around it which is sort of compressed/formed in a hex shape. On top of that is printed woodgrain. It is darker than expected (almost black), but it is really the printed woodgrain that just didn't do much for me. I have another favorite pen, in maple, and it s real wood and brass, and I love that pen, especially since it takes standard Parker refills.\\n\\nAs an aside, this Caran D'ache pen takes its own Goliath refills. I did not try this, but, apparently, it can take Parker refills if you cut a mm or two off the clicker end. I primarily provide this to readers since they may be considering the same pens I was. They are this pen, the E+M Vivo Wenge, the Pilot S20, and the Lamy 2000 Wenge. I do not own the other pens, but here are my cons against them. The Pilot S20 has a funky shape which is not as simple and clean as the others. Also Pilot uses a real funky refill which seems to not be compatible with anything, and Pilot uses a hybrid ink/gel that I did not want. The E+M has a beautiful shape, but I did not like the shiny chrome ends, and the quality does not seem to be there. Much of my furnishings are in a matte silver. Yours may not. Finally, I was against the Lamy 2000. While gorgeous, it has significant refill compatibility limitations, and I wanted a pen that wouldn't spin around when set on a desk.\",\n \"Product: Protects gardens from snails and slugs for up to 4 weeks. Remains effective even after rain or watering. Contains Crumble Formula With Bitrex To Deter Ingestion By Pets. Waterproof package with built-in pour spout.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Economical and amazingly effective\\n\\nReview: I love the bag/dispenser of this product. You can shake out and spread a very small amount of this product easily and evenly. This ability makes the bag last an incredibly long amount with little to no waste.\\n\\nNext, this product is amazingly effective. What makes it so is that I can place a very small amount around the perimeter, and it will draw out the snails to itself where they will eat the product and die. This happens very rapidly. Within a day or two, I can then take some disposable gloves and scoop up all the dead remains and be done with it.\\n\\nOf course you should read and follow all the safety precautions as noted by another reviewer. Again, the advantage of this product is that you can use very little and snails will be attracted to it, so you don't have to broadcast it all over.\",\n \"Product: The Sprout House Certified Organic Non-GMO Alfalfa Organic Sprouting Seeds 1 pound\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Definitely buy from The Sprout House\\n\\nReview: I have placed several orders for sprouting seeds/beans from The Sprout House. They are of excellent quality and come in nice plastic jars resembling large spice jars for parsley and such.\\n\\nThe seeds sprout uniformly and well, with negligible \\\"junk\\\", and are very tasty. In comparison, I had a very bad experience in buying seeds from another seller/producer that came in a cheap plastic bag that spilled all over the box and arrived in a black plastic trash bag from the post office. The quality/uniformity of those other seeds was nowhere near these from The Sprout House.\\n\\nIf I am buying alfalfa sprouting seeds, I will ONLY buy these. Please see my customer images as well. I hope you found my review helpful.\",\n \"Product: Satco LED par lamps have combined the fimiliar look, size and usefulness of traditional par lamps , and the effiiciency that only leds can deliver. Really, the only difference is lower energy and maintenance costs. That's much better. Much better. S9421 13 watt Par30 short neck LED; 3000K; 60' beam spread; medium base; 120 Volts.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Good but not perfect by any means\\n\\nReview: Unlike a lot of PAR LED bulbs, where the manufacturers are just making up specs, this bulb is mostly true to specs with some faults.\\n\\nThis is rated 13W for 950lm, and, although I didn't measure power consumption, the output is accurate, and the foot candles/lux I measured are reasonably close to the ones on the box which are 520 lux at 5 feet and 370 lux at 6.5 feet (center of beam). Overall, this light has much higher output than other PAR30 bulbs, so this is good.\\n\\nThe beam angle is rated as 40 degrees, and I measured a little less around 35 degrees. This is reasonably true-to-spec but I expected them to be wider like the larger PAR38 bulbs which, while also being spec'ed at 40 degrees, are WAY off at around 110 degrees. The angle makes a huge difference, and these are very tight -- getting into a very narrow flood or wide spot. Again, MOST LED bulbs are totally off in the angle which is a major error in output. At around 35 degrees, the width of the cone of light is only about half as how high it is. Do not expect broad illumination from this bulb.\\n\\nThe color temp of 3000K, I would say is fairly accurate. I am a lighting geek, and I have more lights than I care to admit. Also, the CRI of 80 is believable as the color rendering is nothing special and a little on the green side. I definitely prefer the higher CRIs over 90. Note that many bulbs I've found that list over 90 CRI are fake. They are not.\\n\\nSo, I take a star off for having the very rare case of a beam narrower than specified which I was not expecting and for the so-so CRI. I do whack another full star off because, in reality, these are not dimmable. Sure, they dim, but they are VERY noisy. I couldn't stand the buzz that they make.\",\n \"Product: Feit Weatherproof Bright White PAR38 Spot LED lights 2-Pack\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Loudest bulbs I have ever encountered\\n\\nReview: These are garbage. I have many of the last generations of Feit bulbs which were OK -- not great but good. It is clear to me that Feit cost-reduced these to the very last fraction of a cent to make the cheapest bulbs possible. They are worse than anything else I have tried (which is now running on at least 10 bulbs). The biggest problem with these is that they are the loudest bulbs I have ever used. There is no contest. They are freaking loud if you use a dimmer. It is so bad, that I would say they are not dimmable. They are loud at any setting, and if you live in a state that mandates dimmers, these are truly unusable. I would rather use the previous generation Feit bulbs which now costs about 4X these. :/ Maybe you won't mind if your house sounds like a bug zapper if you use these outdoors, but I couldn't take them for even a minute.\",\n \"Product: Philips ST19 Vintage Filament LED light bulbs are made to be seen, with a classic shape and glowing filament that shines with 350 lumens (40-Watt equivalent) of warm, dimmable light at a quarter of the energy use of traditional incandescent bulbs. Philips LED dimming is flicker-free, silent, and it is tested to work with more dimmer switches than any other LED on the market. The light dims smoothly from 2000-kelvin soft amber glow like traditional incandescent light bulbs. With a medium (E26) standard base, these decorative bulbs can be used in any standard lighting fixture both indoors and outdoors. Use these decorative bulbs exposed fixtures, hanging and pendant lamps, and string light fixtures where steady ambiant mood lighting is desired. Best-in-class Philips LEDs turn on instantly with energy-efficient flicker-free, natural light at 1/4 of the energy of incandescents, 1/2 the energy of halogens and with 10X and 4X the lifespan respectively. Philips LEDs are mercury-free so they don't contribute to harmful hazardous waste. This ST19 Vintage Filament Philips LED comes with a 3-year warranty. Each bulb is expected to deliver a lifetime of up to 15,000 hours and over 10 years (based on three hours per day), saving you the cost and hassle of frequent bulb replacement.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Simply the best of anything I've tried, but not perfect.\\n\\nReview: I am a lighting nut, and I really like these bulbs. They are listed as 2000K, but they are comparable in color to other 2200K bulbs which I have used. The color rendering of these, however, is MUCH better than other 2200K bulbs (it seems almost all of them are this way) which seem to have a sickly green cast to them. This includes the popular Feit filament bulbs. These really look and feel warm and relaxing in comparison. They are a lot closer to the warmth and feel of true filament bulbs depending on the dimming level, of course.\\n\\nThese have a full dimming range using the latest CL dimmers or ancient triac dimmers. I found no compatibility problems whatsoever. This is unlike some no-name brands.\\n\\nAnother VERY important advantage that these have is that they are LONG FILAMENT LEDs. This spreads the light out over a much longer area compared to short filament LED bulbs. Not only does this look more authentic, but the short LEDs have much brighter and harsher light. The whole point of these is to see them in a vintage-type fixture, so a short, harsh point-source LED will not be good in those type of lights, and you will have to dim it way down so as to not be harsh. Still, I use these on a dimmer -- not anywhere near their full brightness -- probably around 1W actual use. It is just for mood/effect -- more like candles. You can see and walk around, but these are not for primary illumination. With the dimmer, you can increase them for a brighter level, but, again, these are not intended for primary illumination.\\n\\nI do, however, knock off a star for marginal quality. These have a bit of an amber coating on the glass (which perhaps takes it down from 2200K to 2000K), but they suffer from rough handling during manufacturing. Almost all of mine had significant scratches, scrapes, and so forth on the glass. I tried to use some of poorer quality ones in less visible orientations. While they are not super noticeable when the bulb is off, when it is on, and it is hanging in a pendant light at eye level, the light reflects off the scrapes and scratches on the glass, and it is very distracting and makes it look awful. I have not really seen this in other bulbs, so it may be the amber coating. If it weren't for this, I'd give these 10 stars as far exceeding anything out there.\\n\\nI highly recommend these for vintage fixtures, but be aware that you may have to get a few extra to compensate for some that are excessively scratched.\",\n \"Product: Eiko's line of original equipment headlamps were designed to meet or exceed the performance of your vehicle's original lamp. Manufactured to exacting standards, they feature top quality components and are guaranteed to perform like the original. Our halogen lamps also feature high performance tungsten filaments which produce a brighter, whiter light. Why is that important more light on the road gives you more time to prepare, react, or avoid obstacles entirely. Additionally, each and every lamp is quality tested before it leaves the factory. Don't forget, lamps DIM over time, so make sure to replace both headlamps for best performance.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Total fake generic garbage!\\n\\nReview: I purchased this from seller DataAlchemy fulfilled by Amazon. It is just some fake, generic bulb.\\n\\nI bought this because, for some freak reason, my house light only came with 1 bulb (it needs 2). No big deal. I though I would pay the premium of 10X to make sure I got the same brand and bulb, but this is garbage. The construction is totally different from a true Eiko bulb, and it is MUCH dimmer.\\n\\nTotal waste, and I wound up returning it and purchasing a 10-pack of Sunlight bulbs which are not as good as Eiko, either, but it was for TEN. I'm not going to spend my life dealing with a simple light bulb.\\n\\nYou can see my attached picture. The one on the left is a real Eiko bulb. The one on the right is from the seller above. The size, construction, and brightness are totally different. I'm not surprised the other reviewer's only lasted 2 weeks. It is just packaged in a cut portion of a generic tray with a piece of gooey tape stuck over it to keep it from falling out.\\n\\nTo make matters worse, when I returned it to Amazon, Amazon lost it, and charged me again!!\\n\\nWorst purchase ever for the price and amount of hassle involved. Run away from this product and seller!\",\n \"Product: The two entagled pieces are exactly the same in shape and very simple. They look like hooks used to hang things. The pieces can be separated and connected, in a fascinating and magical series of movements. This cast puzzle, which is simple yet mysterious and just like a disentanglement puzzle, was created by Finland's Vesa Timonen. The theme of this puzzle is \\\"Hook\\\".\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very fun but disagree with level\\n\\nReview: I did not find this to be a level 1 \\\"easy\\\". I would say it is more moderate based on other puzzles I have. An easy puzzle, I can get in about 20 seconds. A moderate puzzle like this will take me several minutes. Like other Hanayama cast puzzles, I have a common complaint in that the pieces jam way too easily. The jamming is rather frustrating as about half the time is spent unjamming rather than solving. I guess the pieces should be cast more smoothly. A mild other grip is that I purchased it from BigFlySports, and it came late and in a bubble envelope with the box all smashed to heck. Luckily, it is metal. I had wondered if it was bent due to all the jamming, but it is not. Spoiler alert: the solution is not obvious and getting it back together is almost as much fun. Very clever little puzzle.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":66,"string":"66"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1463,"string":"1,463"}}},{"rowIdx":1464,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A24ZB8AFW9M1V5"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"Densie Webb, is a freelance writer/editor and novelist. Her debut novel, "You'll Be Thinking of Me," is a romantic suspense story. She is currently working on a paranormal romance and a women's fiction novel.\". The summary of the review text is \"Review: 'You'll Be Thinking of Me' by Densie Webb\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Twenty-four-year-old Rachael Allen is pleasantly surprised when she bumps into famous actor Mick Sullivan in a gourmet coffee shop one day. They start talking and Rachael can't help but ask for a picture, which eventually leads to Mick taking a video of the two of them. Rachael is really excited, and so is her best friend Jenna, who decides to put the video on the Internet, just for fun. But what starts out as simple fun, quickly turns into something a lot more serious when Rachael is suddenly stuck with her very own stalker. That tiny video turns out to have a lot of impact on Rachael's future, and as threatening letters and e-mails start to arrive, Rachael has no idea what she has gotten herself into by starting a conversation with Mick Sullivan that one day...\n\nIt has been a while since I've read a novel as suspenseful as this one! Densie Webb has really managed to create a convincing story filled with tension, and a story that had me at the edge of my seat until the last few chapters. While the plot line (celebrity crush/stalker) is one that has been done many times before, the author really managed to turn it into her own. I particularly liked Densie Webb's writing style. It was incredibly easy to fall into and to keep on reading for longer periods of time, while at the same time detailed enough and quite gripping. The fact that this is her debut novel is quite impressive and I already can't wait to read more of Densie's work.\n\nI would describe the book as a combination of genres; a large part thriller, but there's also a clear romance element between the main characters, Rachael and Mick. I liked Rachael from the start and I loved seeing the relationship between her and Mick develop slowly, all because of what is happening to the two of them. The story is told from several different points of view, which really provided the reader with the opportunity to get into the head of the characters. If I have to give one point of critique, I'd have to go with the cover. I personally really don't like it and think a more attractive cover would only benefit the great writing that is hidden inside. Overall, though, 'You'll Be Thinking of Me' is an enthralling, chilling and well-written book about celebrity crushes, love, and obsession; a thriller/romance novel that is definitely worth picking up!"},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Twenty-four-year-old Rachael Allen is pleasantly surprised when she bumps into famous actor Mick Sullivan in a gourmet coffee shop one day. They start talking and Rachael can't help but ask for a picture, which eventually leads to Mick taking a video of the two of them. Rachael is really excited, and so is her best friend Jenna, who decides to put the video on the Internet, just for fun. But what starts out as simple fun, quickly turns into something a lot more serious when Rachael is suddenly stuck with her very own stalker. That tiny video turns out to have a lot of impact on Rachael's future, and as threatening letters and e-mails start to arrive, Rachael has no idea what she has gotten herself into by starting a conversation with Mick Sullivan that one day...\n\nIt has been a while since I've read a novel as suspenseful as this one! Densie Webb has really managed to create a convincing story filled with tension, and a story that had me at the edge of my seat until the last few chapters. While the plot line (celebrity crush/stalker) is one that has been done many times before, the author really managed to turn it into her own. I particularly liked Densie Webb's writing style. It was incredibly easy to fall into and to keep on reading for longer periods of time, while at the same time detailed enough and quite gripping. The fact that this is her debut novel is quite impressive and I already can't wait to read more of Densie's work.\n\nI would describe the book as a combination of genres; a large part thriller, but there's also a clear romance element between the main characters, Rachael and Mick. I liked Rachael from the start and I loved seeing the relationship between her and Mick develop slowly, all because of what is happening to the two of them. The story is told from several different points of view, which really provided the reader with the opportunity to get into the head of the characters. If I have to give one point of critique, I'd have to go with the cover. I personally really don't like it and think a more attractive cover would only benefit the great writing that is hidden inside. Overall, though, 'You'll Be Thinking of Me' is an enthralling, chilling and well-written book about celebrity crushes, love, and obsession; a thriller/romance novel that is definitely worth picking up!"},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Mae Wood is a mommy, bookworm, and lawyer (in that order). A while ago Mae decided that she needed to give up the fear that she couldn't write \"great literature\" and write what she wants to read. And she want romance. And laughter. She wants heroines who are brave. Brave enough to be themselves and brave enough to fall in love. She wants men who are strong and kind. Mae lives in the Southeastern United States and sets her books in hot and steamy Memphis, Tennessee.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Review: 'Borrowing Trouble' by Mae Wood\n\nReview: Marisa Tanner still can't quite believe she is actually making things work with her handsome boyfriend Trip. Her experiences with her ex-boyfriends weren't the best ones, so she can't help but have her doubts about Trip as well; will he eventually run away or is he really in this for the long run? While struggling to run away from possible heartbreak or give things a go, Marisa also has other things to deal with, such as a mother-in-law who seems to be crazy about her, problems in her best friend's marriage, and her busy career. Will Marisa be able to make sense of it all or is it just too much to handle...?\n\nIn this contemporary romance read by author Mae Wood the reader is, once again, invited to join Marisa and Trip, both characters that were introduced in the author's novel 'Risking Ruin.' Marisa and Trip are now a couple who are trying to make it work in our modern day and age, but Marisa can't help but have her doubts. Is this really what she wants and could it be that Trip is more dedicated to the relationship than she is at this moment in time? This is really what the story mainly focuses on, which on the one hand interested me, because I was curious to discover whether Marisa and Trip would manage to make it work between them after everything that happened in the first novel of the series, but on the other hand it also made the book feel a bit one-sided without too much going on.\n\nThe story of Marisa and Trip's relationship is a realistic one, and one I enjoyed reading about, but next to this there was nothing big to keep the storyline going, which I thought was a bit of a shame. The author's writing is easy to get into and comfortable to read and I didn't ever feel like wanting to stop reading, but I was waiting for something to catch my attention and make me curious, something to make this novel stand out from others, which unfortunately just didn't happen. Don't get me wrong, I definitely did enjoy reading 'Borrowing Trouble' and can recommend it to women's fiction fans (I'd advise to read 'Risking Ruin' first, though), but I couldn't help but find the storyline of the novel a bit flat and personally had expected more of this sequel.","Product: Ellie Campbell is a pseudonym for sisters, Pam Burks and Lorraine Campbell who collaborate across the mighty Atlantic, finding writing together the perfect excuse for endless phone conversations. They are equally passionate about travel, animals and the great outdoors. Although Pam lives near London, with husband, three children and a dog, while Lorraine is on a Colorado ranch near wild and wonderful Boulder with husband, five horses, five cats, one dog and four chickens - they both believe in enjoying life to the fullest, be it discovering new remote locations or going on trail rides in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. They love any chance to connect with their readers. Get in touch with Pam and Lorraine on: Web: www.chicklitsisters.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EllieCampbellBooks Twitter: @ecampbellbooks Blog: www.chicklitsisters.com Email: chicklitsisters@gmail.com\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Review: 'Million Dollar Question' by Ellie Campbell\n\nReview: Meet Rosie and Olivia; two women who lead completely different lives but somehow end up in similar situations, having more in common than they ever expected. New Yorker Olivia Wheeler has given it her all, working all hours, to get to the top. She leads a comfortable life, making lots of money and being used to luxury surrounding her wherever she goes. But what happens when a big financial scandal takes all of this away from her? Rosie Dixon is a struggling single mother with two sons who works hard to make sure she can provide for her family. She knows what it is like to just have a few pounds left to finish the month with, so it comes as an absolute shock when she unexpectedly wins a million pound jackpot. Both Olivia's and Rosie's worlds are suddenly turned upside down as they are forced to face the importance of money, friendship and family.\n\nAnother enjoyable read from Ellie Campbell and probably my favourite from the ones I've read so far! 'Million Dollar Question' has two main storylines at its core; one with a focus on rich New Yorker Olivia and the other on single mum Rosie who completely unexpectedy wins a million pounds. I liked both Olivia and Rosie; they're completely different but just as fascinating, and I really loved reading their stories and discovering how everything worked out for them. I loved how the author managed to connect the two storylines to one another. It is quite an original read and I think most of us occasionally dream about winning a lot of money, or take the money we have for granted, without actually realising how it influences our lives and could change everything within a matter of days.\n\nWhile there is a good and varied cast of characters, I did kind of miss being able to really connect with the characters, especially Olivia and Rosie. I would have loved to have learned more about both of their pasts; Rosie's marriage to Charlie, Olivia's struggles to get to the top. Since the story is quite quick-paced and a lot of things happen, I do understand the choice to perhaps not go into too much detail, but I personally did miss the detail! The author's writing seems to be getting better and better with each novel, though, and I am once again curious to see what Ellie Campbell will come up with next! Overall, 'Million Dollar Question' is an entertaining, original, quick-paced read that I ended up really enjoying. If you haven't picked up an Ellie Campbell novel yet, 'Million Dollar Question' is a great choice, especially for women's fiction fans!","Product: By day, Becky Monson is a mother to three young children, and a wife. By night, she escapes with reading books and writing. An award-winning author, Becky uses humor and true-life experiences to bring her characters to life. She loves all things chick-lit (movies, books, etc.), and wishes she had a British accent. She has recently given up Diet Coke for the fiftieth time and is hopeful this time will last... but it probably won't.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Review: 'Thirty-Three Going on Girlfriend' by Becky Monson\n\nReview: ** If you plan on reading the first part of the series 'Thirty-Two Going On Spinster' in the future, please be aware that there might be some spoilers in the review below!**\n\nThirty-three-year-old Julia Dorning finally feels her life is going the way she had always hoped it would. She is incredibly happy with her handsome boyfriend Jared, she has her dream job owning her very own bakery, and things are good with her family and friends. Then, to Julia's complete surprise, she is invited to be a contestant on her favourite TV show 'Cupcake Battles.' Julia knows it is an amazing opportunity she has to take with both hands, but at the same time she is trying to deal with a few other things. Both her sister Anna and best friend Betsy are getting married and need Julia's support, and Jared is spending more and more time away from home for his job. Julia tries her very best to deal with everything that's going on, but will she really be able to manage it all on her own without making a mess of things?\n\nThe decision to write a sequel can be a tricky one. Is there another story to tell with the same characters? Won't it feel too forced? In the case of 'Thirty-Three Going On... Girlfriend?' this is definitely not the case, because Becky Monson has managed to write a thoroughly enjoyable second novel focussing on protagonist Julia Dorning, giving the reader the chance to join Julia at a new and exciting stage of her life. I love Julia and I'm sure many other female readers will warm to her and relate to her just as much. She's a bit of a dramaqueen and tends to overthink everything, but these are the things that make Julia Julia, and I was definitely rooting for her from the very start.\n\nThe book includes several story lines and is quite fast-paced, so it managed to keep my attention throughout and I didn't want to have to put the book down but finish it in one go. In my opinion, Becky Monson's writing has become even better and I might even dare to say I enjoyed this novel even more than its prequel! It has everything a chick lit novel should have and I definitely recommend it to any fans of the genre. I do recommend reading the first part of the series first, but I guess it can also be picked up as a stand-alone novel. Overall, 'Thirty-Three Going On... Girlfriend?' is a fun, light-hearted and entertaining read which I enjoyed from start to finish. I can't wait to get my hands on Becky Monson's next release and will keep my fingers crossed, hoping we will be treated to another novel soon!","Product: A devoted reader of Jane Austen since her childhood, Alexa Adams is the author of Tales of Less Pride and Prejudice (First Impressions, Second Glances, and Holidays at Pemberley), Emma & Elton: Something Truly Horrid, Jane & Bingley: Something Slightly Unsettling, and the short story collection And Who Can be in Doubt of What Followed?: The Novels of Jane Austen Continued. Alexa resides in Delaware with her husband, daughter, and cat. She blogs about Austen and Austenesque literature at alexaadams.blogspot.com.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Review: 'The Madness of Mr. Darcy' by Alexa Adams\n\nReview: 'The Madness of Mr. Darcy' is set approximately twenty years after Elizabeth Bennet and her family, the Gardiners, visited Pemberley in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'. Due to circumstances, Darcy is unable to track down Lydia and Mr. Wickham, who have run away, and it seems this crucial event changed the lives of all the characters from 'Pride and Prejudice.' Darcy not only lost Elizabeth, but also his beloved sister Georgiana, which resulted in him suffering from melancholia and battling an alcohol addiction, not knowing how to find happiness in his life after everything that has happened. His cousin Anne de Bourgh, now known as Lady Matlock, decides it's for the best to send Darcy to an asylum where he will be able to get the help he needs. At first, Darcy doesn't know what to think of Ramsey House, the other patients, and Dr. Frederick Wilson, but then something happens that once again turns his life upside down and changes everything...\n\nThis book is another retelling of the classic 'Pride and Prejudice', but quite a drastic one! What would have happened if Darcy had never managed to find Lydia and Wickham? What if everything in Darcy's life had gone so terribly wrong, it resulted in him going slightly mad and being sent to an asylum? These are the questions Alexa Adams deals with in her novel and I have to applaud her once again for coming up with a terribly fascinating and entertaining rewrite of an Austen story. I have to admit I was a tiny bit scared at first, namely because I was afraid the novel would perhaps be a bit too dark, too Gothic for me. However, this was definitely not the case; I shouldn't have doubted the author's skills to come up with another simply fabulous story that held my attention from start to finish.\n\nI don't want to give too much of the plot away in this review, but I loved the fact that several characters from other Austen novels make an appearance in this book, such as Maria Rushworth (Mansfield Park), Lady Elliot (Persuasion), and John Knightley (Emma). I really enjoyed the Gothic aspect of this retelling; it's obvious the author did a lot of research and it was fascinating to read and learn about madhouses in Victorian times. Alexa Adams has really managed to create her own style of stories while also coming close to Austen's original witty voice at the same time. 'The Madness of Mr. Darcy' is a captivating, slightly dark and wonderfully unique look at the classic story of 'Pride and Prejudice.' Austen fans have to be sure to pick up Alexa's works, because they are missing out on something great which I personally can't get enough of!","Product: An avid reader and writer, Tracie Banister has been scribbling stories since she was a child, most of them featuring feisty heroines with complicated love lives like her favorite fictional protagonist Scarlett O'Hara. Her work was first seen on the stage of her elementary school, where her 4th grade class performed an original holiday play that she penned. (Like all good divas-in-the-making, she also starred in and tried to direct the production.) Tracies dreams of authorial success were put on the backburner when she reached adulthood and discovered that she needed a \"real\" job in order to pay her bills. Her career as personal assistant to a local entrepreneur lasted for 12 years. When it ended, she decided to follow her bliss and dedicate herself to writing full-time. Twin Piques is her third Chick Lit release. The pet psychic character in this novel was inspired by Tracies rascally rescue dogs. Shed love to know what goes on in their heads!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Review: 'Twin Piques' by Tracie Banister\n\nReview: Thirty-two-year old identical twin sisters Sloane and Willa Tobin might look the same, but on the inside they couldn't possibly be more different. While Willa is a sweet and caring pet psychic, always willing to help people and looking for her own Prince Charming; Sloane is a confident and focused forensic accountant, a true workaholic and definitely not looking for anything more than a simple hook-up. When Willa meets Brody Wyatt, a handsome rose expert, she immediately notices the spark between them and can't stop thinking about him. At the same time, Sloane is busy with some high-profile cases and knows she needs to focus in order to get that promotion she wants. Willa and Sloane will need each other to get through the troubles of their daily lives in order to get what they want, but will they be able to set aside their differences and help each other out when they most need it...?\n\nI am so happy I was contacted by Tracie Banister and got the chance to be introduced to her work; I loved everything about 'Twin Piques' and it's a read I highly recommend to other chick lit fans! From the first chapter I was taken in by the characters and the story and just didn't want to leave them behind (any hope for a sequel, Tracie?). Willa and Sloane were great female protagonists and I think every reader will be able to find at least one thing they have in common with one of them or can relate to in one way or another. I loved both Sloane and Willa and their different characters but strong sisterly bond definitely made for some interesting reading.\n\nThe author's writing style was a true joy to read; descriptive, lots of dialogue, quick-paced, funny... Perfect for the chick lit genre! The chapters are told from either Willa or Sloane's perspective and this led to the reader getting close to both sisters, knowing what they're feeling and thinking. Next to Willa and Sloane, there's a cast of great secondary characters, particularly two fantastic men in the form of Brody and Gavin. I can't believe it took me this long to pick up this novel and I already can't wait to read some of Tracie Banister's other works. 'Twin Piques' is a light-hearted, fun, and thoroughly entertaining book which I simply couldn't get enough of; the perfect read for chick lit fans or anyone looking for a great romantic comedy read!","Product: At the Corner of Magnetic and Main is a paranormal fantasy written by Meg Welch Dendler. Jake Thatcher was relishing the forbidden pleasures of a day off from work spent riding his motorcycle on the hills and curves of Highway 62. It was spring, and while there was still a bit of winter chill to the air, the glories of the setting sun added to the experience. While he realized he should set off for home again, he decided to extend his impromptu escape for just a bit longer and head on towards Eureka Springs where there was sure to be a party or two and an inexpensive hotel room to crash out in. As he prepared to push through the twists and turns of the highway, he was stunned to suddenly find himself in a diner. He knew this diner and had been there before. It was a place he knew for its marvelous food and nostalgic decorations. But how had he ended up there? And who was this young, green-eyed waitress watching him with a calm and thoughtful look in her eyes. Meg Welch Dendler's paranormal fantasy, At the Corner of Magnetic and Main, is an otherworldly tale about the newly dead who, for whatever reason, do not go into the light, and instead linger on as spirits. Dendler's ghosts can still eat ice cream and Penny, the waitress, has even figured out how to manifest strongly enough to scoop ice cream and stream movies from the forties and fifties on the shop's computer at night when the shop owners are home. I enjoyed the historical elements of this nostalgic tale, especially the tales of the elderly man, Silas, and Molly, the maid. There are elements of Sartre's No Exit, Straub's Ghost Story, and even a bit of some old Twilight Zone stories blended in this supernatural coming of age tale, whose heroine fills her ethereal existence with dreams of dancing with Fred Astaire, experiencing the grand passion of Bacall and Bogart, and finally experiencing for herself a first kiss. This is a well-written and introspective novel which gives the reader a lot to think about. By Jack Magnus for Readers Favorite\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Review: 'At the Corner of Magnetic and Main' by Meg Welch Dendler\n\nReview: Seventeen-year-old Penny has been serving ice cream at the local diner in the small American town of Eureka Springs for a long time; longer than she probably initially expected. Over 60 years ago, she became really sick and died, but her ghost is still stuck on earth, unable to move on. Penny has made her peace with this and instead helps other ghosts who end up in the diner to move into the light. Until one night when twenty-year-old bad boy Jake appears in the diner, who doesn't want to accept that he died in a motor crash after reckless driving. Just like Penny, Jake remains stuck on earth, but instead of being quiet he is out to cause trouble. Penny can't help but be charmed by Jake, but at the same time she also decides she will do whatever it takes to help him to move on.\n\n'At the Corner of Magnetic and Main' is quite a quick read with roughly 155 pages (in print). I personally loved the storyline; the idea of Penny spending her time in the diner as a ghost, serving ice cream to other ghosts passing through, while she herself is unable to move on because of certain circumstances. It was incredibly easy to warm to Penny and I also liked the other characters, such as the owners of the diner and some of the other ghosts such as Silas and, of course, Jake. The book falls within the paranormal genre, but also has a nice touch of romance (even though I personally wouldn't have minded if it had been even a bit more!). I usually don't read a lot of paranormal/ghost stories, but I ended up really enjoying this, even more than I originally expected.\n\nAs I mentioned before, the novel is a relatively quick read. I wish I would have been longer, because that would have provided the author with more space for some other story elements (perhaps more background details and a focus on secondary characters such as the ghosts of Silas and Katie). I kind of missed the dialogue in the story; there's not a lot of it and I think it could have given the novel just that bit more. However, I really liked Penny's tale and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. 'At the Corner of Magnetic and Main' is an entertaining, quick-paced and engaging paranormal read with a nice touch of romance; I thoroughly enjoyed it and think this is going to be a story that I'll remember for quite some time to come!","Product: School Gate Survival Guide\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Review: 'The School Gate Survival Guide' by Kerry Fisher\n\nReview: Maia Etxeleku works hard as a cleaner so she can take care of her two children while her partner Colin spends his time lazing around at home. Out of the blue, one of Maias favourite clients passes away and the elderly lady seemed to be quite fond of Maia, leaving her an unexpected inheritance. The money cant be spend on just anything; its so Maias two children can attend an exclusive private school and get the best education possible. Suddenly, Maia finds herself standing at the school gates together with all the ladies she works for, and she has to find her own way in this middle class world while dealing with everything else thats going on in her life.\n\nI completely understand why Kerry Fishers novel was picked up by Avon and re-released: what a great read! Ive read several novels about school gate politics over the years, but I have to say this is definitely my favourite so far. I instantly really liked the main protagonist, Maia, and I was rooting for her until the very last page. Maia is willing to do anything to make her childrens lives better, but her boyfriend Colin and their money situation doesnt make it easy for her. When she inherits money for the kids to go to private school, she knows she has to take this opportunity but its the start of a whole new set of problems. I loved seeing Maia deal with the other middle class mothers and everything that is thrown her way; I really admired her strength. There are also some fascinating secondary characters, such as eccentric Clover, a middle class mum Maia becomes friends with, and charming teacher Mr. Peters, whom Maia often bumps into.\n\nThe plotline of the novel is really engaging and consists of a good mix of both light-hearted aspects and more serious topics such as class inequality. There were several twists and turns which kept me entertained and resulted in me finishing the book in just two sittings. Kerry Fisher has a really comfortable and well-paced writing style which only made the reading experience even more enjoyable. The School Gate Survival Guide is an engaging, entertaining, well-written and funny read; I loved it!","Product: Appleby Farm\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Review: 'Appleby Farm' by Cathy Bramley\n\nReview: Freya Moorcraft has never been able to really settle down. She flies from one project to another; spreading her wings whenever she thinks it's time for something new. While Freya really likes her job at a small cafe in the town of Kingsfield, and is busy falling in love with her lovely boyfriend Charlie, one phone call from her aunt changes all of that. Her uncle has had an accident which means Freya's help is desperately needed at Appleby Farm, the gorgeous place where Freya spent a lot of time when she was younger. It doesn't take long before Freya discovers the farm is in financial trouble and she decides she will do anything it takes to save it. However, this does mean leaving her new life and boyfriend behind and starting over again. Will following her heart bring Freya what she wants and will it be worth risking everything she has?\n\nCathy Bramley is undoubtedly becoming one of my favourite chick lit authors. After the absolutely lovely 'Ivy Lane', she has now treated us to another amazing read in the form of 'Appleby Farm', which I loved from start to finish. Cathy Bramley really has her own writing style which manages to completely grab the reader and pull them into the story. She knows how to create simply wonderful places, such as Appleby Farm (in the beautiful Lake District), and groups of fascinating and just lovely characters. Protagonist Freya was such a loveable ball of energy and some of you might remember her from 'Ivy Lane', in which she already made an appearance. I loved discovering more about Freya, her past and her dreams. But there are numerous other great characters which I fell in love with straight away, such as Freya's lovely aunt and uncle, her childhood friend Harry, and her new friend Lizzie.\n\nI personally really loved the storyline, especially that it consisted of numerous aspects that held my attention throughout and resulted in me not wanting to put the book down. I was completely immersed in the world of Appleby Farm and didn't want to leave! There is also a great touch of romance in the story which made my heart beat a bit faster... I don't have anything else but positive things to say about this read! It really had absolutely everything I look for in an entertaining read and it has made me fall in love with Cathy Bramley even more. 'Appleby Farm' is a fabulously feel-good, warm-hearted and simply delightful read which I didn't want to ever end. A must-read for any chick lit/rom com fan and one of my personal favourites of 2015!","Product: This Book is Brand new international softcover edition delivered within 7-12 working days via UPS/USPS/DHL and FEDEX.(FOR SALE ONLY U.S. & U.K.)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Review: 'Don't Tell the Groom' by Anna Bell\n\nReview: Penny has always dreamed of having an unforgettable wedding with everything she ever imagined, including a big princess dress and flying doves. So when her long-term boyfriend Mark finally proposes, Penny's over the moon and can't wait to start planning everything. However, when she accesses their wedding fund she's shocked to only find a few thousand pounds in the account. Penny knows she might have played a few too many online bingo games in the hopes of adding more money to the fund, but she never expected things to be this bad. Penny knows she needs to find help with her gamble addiction, but at the same time she also knows she can't tell Mark about their slightly altered wedding budget. She decides to come up with a plan of 'Don't Tell the Groom', which provides her with the chance to organise their perfect wedding without Mark knowing the details. All she has to do is stay within budget and make sure no one discovers what is really going on...\n\nI can't believe it took me so long to pick up one of Anna Bell's books, because I absolutely loved 'Don't Tell the Groom' from start to finish! The book is a great romantic comedy and just what a chick lit novel is supposed to be like. Penny is such a great and funny heroine whom I couldn't help but warm to from the very first page. She has managed to get herself in quite a situation, and I loved seeing her tackling her problems and making the best of things. I think many readers will be able to relate to her in one way or another, just like I did while reading the book. I really like novels about brides and weddings and this one had quite an original and entertaining storyline, focusing on the idea of a budget wedding, which I really enjoyed.\n\nI loved Anna Bell's writing style; this book was so comfortable and easy to read, and the writing is well-paced and funny in just the right places. I don't often find books I really can't put down, but I just wanted to continue reading about Penny's adventures. I'm just incredibly excited this book is actually the first of a series and I can't wait to read the other two parts that have already been released. Overall, 'Don't Tell the Groom' is an amazingly enjoyable, fun, easy-to-read romantic comedy read; a book which chick lit fans simply have to pick up, you won't be disappointed!","Product: Colette Caddle lives in Dublin with her husband and two young sons. She is the author of the bestselling A CUT ABOVE, TOO LITTLE TOO LATE, FOREVER FM, SHAKEN NOT STIRRED (all published by Poolbeg in Ireland and by Hodder in the UK), RED LETTER DAY and CHANGING PLACES .\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Review: 'First We Take Manhattan' by Colette Caddle\n\nReview: Twin sisters Sheila and Sinead Fields are about to finally make it in the world of fashion. Following their graduation, the sisters decided to set up their own millinery business and after an actress decided to wear one of their hats to the BAFTAs, business seems to be booming. Then, unexpectedly, Sheila mysteriously disappears and all that is left of her are her car and her bag. Everyone assumes she probably killed herself, but the body was never found. Sinead is completely devastated and finds it difficult to go on with her life without her twin sister by her side. Eventually, Sinead hires someone new to help out at the hat shop, but as things are finally starting to look up, some family secrets come to the surface and Sinead once again starts to doubt whether Sheila really killed herself...\n\nFirst We Take Manhattan is Colette Caddles thirteenth novel and I personally think it is her best one so far. One of the things I enjoyed most about this novel is that it kept me guessing and managed to surprise me until the very last pages. This is also why this review might not include as much information about the book as usual, because I simply don't want to ruin the reading experience for others. The plotline is incredibly captivating, the cast of characters is interesting and diverse, and theres also a lovely touch of romance in the book. Sinead is a fabulous protagonist; I couldn't help but warm to her and Im sure many readers will experience the same feeling. Next to Sinead, theres a wonderful cast of supporting characters. I especially loved the character of Krystie, who is hired by Sinead to help out in the hat shop. All the supporting characters are there for a reason and really added different aspects to the story as a whole.\n\nThe novel is quite fast-paced and you have to stay focused in order to not miss anything. I really enjoyed Colette Caddles writing; she managed to catch my attention from the very first chapter and I didn't want to put the book down before I had finished it. As I already mentioned, I don't want to give too much away, but I definitely recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a good womens fiction read; you will not be disappointed! First We Take Manhattan is an incredibly intriguing, well-written and thoroughly enjoyable novel that will keep you guessing until the very end; a book that comes highly recommended!","Product: Traci Borum is a writing teacher and native Texan. Shes also an avid reader of womens fiction, most especially Elin Hilderbrand and Rosamunde Pilcher novels. Since the age of 12, shes written poetry, short stories, magazine articles, and novels. Traci also adores all things British. She even owns a British dog (Corgi) and is completely addicted to Masterpiece Theatermust be all those dreamy accents! Aside from having big dreams of getting a book published, its the little things that make her the happiest: deep talks with friends, a strong cup of hot chocolate, a hearty game of fetch with her Corgi, and puffy white Texas clouds always reminding her to look up, slow down, enjoy your life.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Review: 'Seeking the Star' by Traci Borum\n\nReview: Chilton Crosse is a small Cotswold village where nothing too exciting happens, which suits elderly couple Mary and George Cartwright just right. They've seen enough misery in their lives, and the calm and pleasant atmosphere in the town is what they appreciate and have come to love. Until one December night Mary finds a strange man on their doorstep; a man who has collapsed and needs help. Mary and George don't think twice about taking him in and slowly but surely they get to know a bit more about Ben. But it's clear Ben is hiding something; the question is whether he will be able to share his worries with others or whether he will spend this Christmas alone.\n\nI loved the first two parts of Traci Borum's Chilton Crosse series and was really excited to read this third instalment, which is more of a novella than an actual full-length novel with its roughly 160 pages. Traci is a great storyteller; her writing style is so comfortable to read and a great mix between description and dialogue, and with Chilton Crosse she has created an amazing little Cotswold village with a fascinating group of characters which I can't get enough of. In 'Seeking the Star' we meet a few new characters, but some old and familiar faces also make an appearance. It was easy to warm to elderly couple Mary and George; they are such caring and simply lovely people, I can't imagine any reader not liking them!\n\nWhile the novella has the foundations for a great story, I couldn't help but feel something was missing. There are elements of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' in the novella, but I personally missed some kind of romance element. I also thought the ending was quite sudden and it left me with quite a few questions. Personally, I think I expected a bit more because I loved Traci's other two novels so much and this one is slightly different, but that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it, because I did. The novella can also be read as a stand-alone, if you are thinking about picking this up without having read the other parts of the Chilton Crosse series. Overall, 'Seeking the Star' is a warm and enjoyable Christmas-themed novella; not my favourite Traci Borum read, but still a story that will bring some light during those dark winter days!"],"string":"[\n \"Product: Mae Wood is a mommy, bookworm, and lawyer (in that order). A while ago Mae decided that she needed to give up the fear that she couldn't write \\\"great literature\\\" and write what she wants to read. And she want romance. And laughter. She wants heroines who are brave. Brave enough to be themselves and brave enough to fall in love. She wants men who are strong and kind. Mae lives in the Southeastern United States and sets her books in hot and steamy Memphis, Tennessee.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Review: 'Borrowing Trouble' by Mae Wood\\n\\nReview: Marisa Tanner still can't quite believe she is actually making things work with her handsome boyfriend Trip. Her experiences with her ex-boyfriends weren't the best ones, so she can't help but have her doubts about Trip as well; will he eventually run away or is he really in this for the long run? While struggling to run away from possible heartbreak or give things a go, Marisa also has other things to deal with, such as a mother-in-law who seems to be crazy about her, problems in her best friend's marriage, and her busy career. Will Marisa be able to make sense of it all or is it just too much to handle...?\\n\\nIn this contemporary romance read by author Mae Wood the reader is, once again, invited to join Marisa and Trip, both characters that were introduced in the author's novel 'Risking Ruin.' Marisa and Trip are now a couple who are trying to make it work in our modern day and age, but Marisa can't help but have her doubts. Is this really what she wants and could it be that Trip is more dedicated to the relationship than she is at this moment in time? This is really what the story mainly focuses on, which on the one hand interested me, because I was curious to discover whether Marisa and Trip would manage to make it work between them after everything that happened in the first novel of the series, but on the other hand it also made the book feel a bit one-sided without too much going on.\\n\\nThe story of Marisa and Trip's relationship is a realistic one, and one I enjoyed reading about, but next to this there was nothing big to keep the storyline going, which I thought was a bit of a shame. The author's writing is easy to get into and comfortable to read and I didn't ever feel like wanting to stop reading, but I was waiting for something to catch my attention and make me curious, something to make this novel stand out from others, which unfortunately just didn't happen. Don't get me wrong, I definitely did enjoy reading 'Borrowing Trouble' and can recommend it to women's fiction fans (I'd advise to read 'Risking Ruin' first, though), but I couldn't help but find the storyline of the novel a bit flat and personally had expected more of this sequel.\",\n \"Product: Ellie Campbell is a pseudonym for sisters, Pam Burks and Lorraine Campbell who collaborate across the mighty Atlantic, finding writing together the perfect excuse for endless phone conversations. They are equally passionate about travel, animals and the great outdoors. Although Pam lives near London, with husband, three children and a dog, while Lorraine is on a Colorado ranch near wild and wonderful Boulder with husband, five horses, five cats, one dog and four chickens - they both believe in enjoying life to the fullest, be it discovering new remote locations or going on trail rides in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. They love any chance to connect with their readers. Get in touch with Pam and Lorraine on: Web: www.chicklitsisters.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EllieCampbellBooks Twitter: @ecampbellbooks Blog: www.chicklitsisters.com Email: chicklitsisters@gmail.com\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Review: 'Million Dollar Question' by Ellie Campbell\\n\\nReview: Meet Rosie and Olivia; two women who lead completely different lives but somehow end up in similar situations, having more in common than they ever expected. New Yorker Olivia Wheeler has given it her all, working all hours, to get to the top. She leads a comfortable life, making lots of money and being used to luxury surrounding her wherever she goes. But what happens when a big financial scandal takes all of this away from her? Rosie Dixon is a struggling single mother with two sons who works hard to make sure she can provide for her family. She knows what it is like to just have a few pounds left to finish the month with, so it comes as an absolute shock when she unexpectedly wins a million pound jackpot. Both Olivia's and Rosie's worlds are suddenly turned upside down as they are forced to face the importance of money, friendship and family.\\n\\nAnother enjoyable read from Ellie Campbell and probably my favourite from the ones I've read so far! 'Million Dollar Question' has two main storylines at its core; one with a focus on rich New Yorker Olivia and the other on single mum Rosie who completely unexpectedy wins a million pounds. I liked both Olivia and Rosie; they're completely different but just as fascinating, and I really loved reading their stories and discovering how everything worked out for them. I loved how the author managed to connect the two storylines to one another. It is quite an original read and I think most of us occasionally dream about winning a lot of money, or take the money we have for granted, without actually realising how it influences our lives and could change everything within a matter of days.\\n\\nWhile there is a good and varied cast of characters, I did kind of miss being able to really connect with the characters, especially Olivia and Rosie. I would have loved to have learned more about both of their pasts; Rosie's marriage to Charlie, Olivia's struggles to get to the top. Since the story is quite quick-paced and a lot of things happen, I do understand the choice to perhaps not go into too much detail, but I personally did miss the detail! The author's writing seems to be getting better and better with each novel, though, and I am once again curious to see what Ellie Campbell will come up with next! Overall, 'Million Dollar Question' is an entertaining, original, quick-paced read that I ended up really enjoying. If you haven't picked up an Ellie Campbell novel yet, 'Million Dollar Question' is a great choice, especially for women's fiction fans!\",\n \"Product: By day, Becky Monson is a mother to three young children, and a wife. By night, she escapes with reading books and writing. An award-winning author, Becky uses humor and true-life experiences to bring her characters to life. She loves all things chick-lit (movies, books, etc.), and wishes she had a British accent. She has recently given up Diet Coke for the fiftieth time and is hopeful this time will last... but it probably won't.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Review: 'Thirty-Three Going on Girlfriend' by Becky Monson\\n\\nReview: ** If you plan on reading the first part of the series 'Thirty-Two Going On Spinster' in the future, please be aware that there might be some spoilers in the review below!**\\n\\nThirty-three-year-old Julia Dorning finally feels her life is going the way she had always hoped it would. She is incredibly happy with her handsome boyfriend Jared, she has her dream job owning her very own bakery, and things are good with her family and friends. Then, to Julia's complete surprise, she is invited to be a contestant on her favourite TV show 'Cupcake Battles.' Julia knows it is an amazing opportunity she has to take with both hands, but at the same time she is trying to deal with a few other things. Both her sister Anna and best friend Betsy are getting married and need Julia's support, and Jared is spending more and more time away from home for his job. Julia tries her very best to deal with everything that's going on, but will she really be able to manage it all on her own without making a mess of things?\\n\\nThe decision to write a sequel can be a tricky one. Is there another story to tell with the same characters? Won't it feel too forced? In the case of 'Thirty-Three Going On... Girlfriend?' this is definitely not the case, because Becky Monson has managed to write a thoroughly enjoyable second novel focussing on protagonist Julia Dorning, giving the reader the chance to join Julia at a new and exciting stage of her life. I love Julia and I'm sure many other female readers will warm to her and relate to her just as much. She's a bit of a dramaqueen and tends to overthink everything, but these are the things that make Julia Julia, and I was definitely rooting for her from the very start.\\n\\nThe book includes several story lines and is quite fast-paced, so it managed to keep my attention throughout and I didn't want to have to put the book down but finish it in one go. In my opinion, Becky Monson's writing has become even better and I might even dare to say I enjoyed this novel even more than its prequel! It has everything a chick lit novel should have and I definitely recommend it to any fans of the genre. I do recommend reading the first part of the series first, but I guess it can also be picked up as a stand-alone novel. Overall, 'Thirty-Three Going On... Girlfriend?' is a fun, light-hearted and entertaining read which I enjoyed from start to finish. I can't wait to get my hands on Becky Monson's next release and will keep my fingers crossed, hoping we will be treated to another novel soon!\",\n \"Product: A devoted reader of Jane Austen since her childhood, Alexa Adams is the author of Tales of Less Pride and Prejudice (First Impressions, Second Glances, and Holidays at Pemberley), Emma & Elton: Something Truly Horrid, Jane & Bingley: Something Slightly Unsettling, and the short story collection And Who Can be in Doubt of What Followed?: The Novels of Jane Austen Continued. Alexa resides in Delaware with her husband, daughter, and cat. She blogs about Austen and Austenesque literature at alexaadams.blogspot.com.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Review: 'The Madness of Mr. Darcy' by Alexa Adams\\n\\nReview: 'The Madness of Mr. Darcy' is set approximately twenty years after Elizabeth Bennet and her family, the Gardiners, visited Pemberley in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'. Due to circumstances, Darcy is unable to track down Lydia and Mr. Wickham, who have run away, and it seems this crucial event changed the lives of all the characters from 'Pride and Prejudice.' Darcy not only lost Elizabeth, but also his beloved sister Georgiana, which resulted in him suffering from melancholia and battling an alcohol addiction, not knowing how to find happiness in his life after everything that has happened. His cousin Anne de Bourgh, now known as Lady Matlock, decides it's for the best to send Darcy to an asylum where he will be able to get the help he needs. At first, Darcy doesn't know what to think of Ramsey House, the other patients, and Dr. Frederick Wilson, but then something happens that once again turns his life upside down and changes everything...\\n\\nThis book is another retelling of the classic 'Pride and Prejudice', but quite a drastic one! What would have happened if Darcy had never managed to find Lydia and Wickham? What if everything in Darcy's life had gone so terribly wrong, it resulted in him going slightly mad and being sent to an asylum? These are the questions Alexa Adams deals with in her novel and I have to applaud her once again for coming up with a terribly fascinating and entertaining rewrite of an Austen story. I have to admit I was a tiny bit scared at first, namely because I was afraid the novel would perhaps be a bit too dark, too Gothic for me. However, this was definitely not the case; I shouldn't have doubted the author's skills to come up with another simply fabulous story that held my attention from start to finish.\\n\\nI don't want to give too much of the plot away in this review, but I loved the fact that several characters from other Austen novels make an appearance in this book, such as Maria Rushworth (Mansfield Park), Lady Elliot (Persuasion), and John Knightley (Emma). I really enjoyed the Gothic aspect of this retelling; it's obvious the author did a lot of research and it was fascinating to read and learn about madhouses in Victorian times. Alexa Adams has really managed to create her own style of stories while also coming close to Austen's original witty voice at the same time. 'The Madness of Mr. Darcy' is a captivating, slightly dark and wonderfully unique look at the classic story of 'Pride and Prejudice.' Austen fans have to be sure to pick up Alexa's works, because they are missing out on something great which I personally can't get enough of!\",\n \"Product: An avid reader and writer, Tracie Banister has been scribbling stories since she was a child, most of them featuring feisty heroines with complicated love lives like her favorite fictional protagonist Scarlett O'Hara. Her work was first seen on the stage of her elementary school, where her 4th grade class performed an original holiday play that she penned. (Like all good divas-in-the-making, she also starred in and tried to direct the production.) Tracies dreams of authorial success were put on the backburner when she reached adulthood and discovered that she needed a \\\"real\\\" job in order to pay her bills. Her career as personal assistant to a local entrepreneur lasted for 12 years. When it ended, she decided to follow her bliss and dedicate herself to writing full-time. Twin Piques is her third Chick Lit release. The pet psychic character in this novel was inspired by Tracies rascally rescue dogs. Shed love to know what goes on in their heads!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Review: 'Twin Piques' by Tracie Banister\\n\\nReview: Thirty-two-year old identical twin sisters Sloane and Willa Tobin might look the same, but on the inside they couldn't possibly be more different. While Willa is a sweet and caring pet psychic, always willing to help people and looking for her own Prince Charming; Sloane is a confident and focused forensic accountant, a true workaholic and definitely not looking for anything more than a simple hook-up. When Willa meets Brody Wyatt, a handsome rose expert, she immediately notices the spark between them and can't stop thinking about him. At the same time, Sloane is busy with some high-profile cases and knows she needs to focus in order to get that promotion she wants. Willa and Sloane will need each other to get through the troubles of their daily lives in order to get what they want, but will they be able to set aside their differences and help each other out when they most need it...?\\n\\nI am so happy I was contacted by Tracie Banister and got the chance to be introduced to her work; I loved everything about 'Twin Piques' and it's a read I highly recommend to other chick lit fans! From the first chapter I was taken in by the characters and the story and just didn't want to leave them behind (any hope for a sequel, Tracie?). Willa and Sloane were great female protagonists and I think every reader will be able to find at least one thing they have in common with one of them or can relate to in one way or another. I loved both Sloane and Willa and their different characters but strong sisterly bond definitely made for some interesting reading.\\n\\nThe author's writing style was a true joy to read; descriptive, lots of dialogue, quick-paced, funny... Perfect for the chick lit genre! The chapters are told from either Willa or Sloane's perspective and this led to the reader getting close to both sisters, knowing what they're feeling and thinking. Next to Willa and Sloane, there's a cast of great secondary characters, particularly two fantastic men in the form of Brody and Gavin. I can't believe it took me this long to pick up this novel and I already can't wait to read some of Tracie Banister's other works. 'Twin Piques' is a light-hearted, fun, and thoroughly entertaining book which I simply couldn't get enough of; the perfect read for chick lit fans or anyone looking for a great romantic comedy read!\",\n \"Product: At the Corner of Magnetic and Main is a paranormal fantasy written by Meg Welch Dendler. Jake Thatcher was relishing the forbidden pleasures of a day off from work spent riding his motorcycle on the hills and curves of Highway 62. It was spring, and while there was still a bit of winter chill to the air, the glories of the setting sun added to the experience. While he realized he should set off for home again, he decided to extend his impromptu escape for just a bit longer and head on towards Eureka Springs where there was sure to be a party or two and an inexpensive hotel room to crash out in. As he prepared to push through the twists and turns of the highway, he was stunned to suddenly find himself in a diner. He knew this diner and had been there before. It was a place he knew for its marvelous food and nostalgic decorations. But how had he ended up there? And who was this young, green-eyed waitress watching him with a calm and thoughtful look in her eyes. Meg Welch Dendler's paranormal fantasy, At the Corner of Magnetic and Main, is an otherworldly tale about the newly dead who, for whatever reason, do not go into the light, and instead linger on as spirits. Dendler's ghosts can still eat ice cream and Penny, the waitress, has even figured out how to manifest strongly enough to scoop ice cream and stream movies from the forties and fifties on the shop's computer at night when the shop owners are home. I enjoyed the historical elements of this nostalgic tale, especially the tales of the elderly man, Silas, and Molly, the maid. There are elements of Sartre's No Exit, Straub's Ghost Story, and even a bit of some old Twilight Zone stories blended in this supernatural coming of age tale, whose heroine fills her ethereal existence with dreams of dancing with Fred Astaire, experiencing the grand passion of Bacall and Bogart, and finally experiencing for herself a first kiss. This is a well-written and introspective novel which gives the reader a lot to think about. By Jack Magnus for Readers Favorite\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Review: 'At the Corner of Magnetic and Main' by Meg Welch Dendler\\n\\nReview: Seventeen-year-old Penny has been serving ice cream at the local diner in the small American town of Eureka Springs for a long time; longer than she probably initially expected. Over 60 years ago, she became really sick and died, but her ghost is still stuck on earth, unable to move on. Penny has made her peace with this and instead helps other ghosts who end up in the diner to move into the light. Until one night when twenty-year-old bad boy Jake appears in the diner, who doesn't want to accept that he died in a motor crash after reckless driving. Just like Penny, Jake remains stuck on earth, but instead of being quiet he is out to cause trouble. Penny can't help but be charmed by Jake, but at the same time she also decides she will do whatever it takes to help him to move on.\\n\\n'At the Corner of Magnetic and Main' is quite a quick read with roughly 155 pages (in print). I personally loved the storyline; the idea of Penny spending her time in the diner as a ghost, serving ice cream to other ghosts passing through, while she herself is unable to move on because of certain circumstances. It was incredibly easy to warm to Penny and I also liked the other characters, such as the owners of the diner and some of the other ghosts such as Silas and, of course, Jake. The book falls within the paranormal genre, but also has a nice touch of romance (even though I personally wouldn't have minded if it had been even a bit more!). I usually don't read a lot of paranormal/ghost stories, but I ended up really enjoying this, even more than I originally expected.\\n\\nAs I mentioned before, the novel is a relatively quick read. I wish I would have been longer, because that would have provided the author with more space for some other story elements (perhaps more background details and a focus on secondary characters such as the ghosts of Silas and Katie). I kind of missed the dialogue in the story; there's not a lot of it and I think it could have given the novel just that bit more. However, I really liked Penny's tale and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. 'At the Corner of Magnetic and Main' is an entertaining, quick-paced and engaging paranormal read with a nice touch of romance; I thoroughly enjoyed it and think this is going to be a story that I'll remember for quite some time to come!\",\n \"Product: School Gate Survival Guide\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Review: 'The School Gate Survival Guide' by Kerry Fisher\\n\\nReview: Maia Etxeleku works hard as a cleaner so she can take care of her two children while her partner Colin spends his time lazing around at home. Out of the blue, one of Maias favourite clients passes away and the elderly lady seemed to be quite fond of Maia, leaving her an unexpected inheritance. The money cant be spend on just anything; its so Maias two children can attend an exclusive private school and get the best education possible. Suddenly, Maia finds herself standing at the school gates together with all the ladies she works for, and she has to find her own way in this middle class world while dealing with everything else thats going on in her life.\\n\\nI completely understand why Kerry Fishers novel was picked up by Avon and re-released: what a great read! Ive read several novels about school gate politics over the years, but I have to say this is definitely my favourite so far. I instantly really liked the main protagonist, Maia, and I was rooting for her until the very last page. Maia is willing to do anything to make her childrens lives better, but her boyfriend Colin and their money situation doesnt make it easy for her. When she inherits money for the kids to go to private school, she knows she has to take this opportunity but its the start of a whole new set of problems. I loved seeing Maia deal with the other middle class mothers and everything that is thrown her way; I really admired her strength. There are also some fascinating secondary characters, such as eccentric Clover, a middle class mum Maia becomes friends with, and charming teacher Mr. Peters, whom Maia often bumps into.\\n\\nThe plotline of the novel is really engaging and consists of a good mix of both light-hearted aspects and more serious topics such as class inequality. There were several twists and turns which kept me entertained and resulted in me finishing the book in just two sittings. Kerry Fisher has a really comfortable and well-paced writing style which only made the reading experience even more enjoyable. The School Gate Survival Guide is an engaging, entertaining, well-written and funny read; I loved it!\",\n \"Product: Appleby Farm\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Review: 'Appleby Farm' by Cathy Bramley\\n\\nReview: Freya Moorcraft has never been able to really settle down. She flies from one project to another; spreading her wings whenever she thinks it's time for something new. While Freya really likes her job at a small cafe in the town of Kingsfield, and is busy falling in love with her lovely boyfriend Charlie, one phone call from her aunt changes all of that. Her uncle has had an accident which means Freya's help is desperately needed at Appleby Farm, the gorgeous place where Freya spent a lot of time when she was younger. It doesn't take long before Freya discovers the farm is in financial trouble and she decides she will do anything it takes to save it. However, this does mean leaving her new life and boyfriend behind and starting over again. Will following her heart bring Freya what she wants and will it be worth risking everything she has?\\n\\nCathy Bramley is undoubtedly becoming one of my favourite chick lit authors. After the absolutely lovely 'Ivy Lane', she has now treated us to another amazing read in the form of 'Appleby Farm', which I loved from start to finish. Cathy Bramley really has her own writing style which manages to completely grab the reader and pull them into the story. She knows how to create simply wonderful places, such as Appleby Farm (in the beautiful Lake District), and groups of fascinating and just lovely characters. Protagonist Freya was such a loveable ball of energy and some of you might remember her from 'Ivy Lane', in which she already made an appearance. I loved discovering more about Freya, her past and her dreams. But there are numerous other great characters which I fell in love with straight away, such as Freya's lovely aunt and uncle, her childhood friend Harry, and her new friend Lizzie.\\n\\nI personally really loved the storyline, especially that it consisted of numerous aspects that held my attention throughout and resulted in me not wanting to put the book down. I was completely immersed in the world of Appleby Farm and didn't want to leave! There is also a great touch of romance in the story which made my heart beat a bit faster... I don't have anything else but positive things to say about this read! It really had absolutely everything I look for in an entertaining read and it has made me fall in love with Cathy Bramley even more. 'Appleby Farm' is a fabulously feel-good, warm-hearted and simply delightful read which I didn't want to ever end. A must-read for any chick lit/rom com fan and one of my personal favourites of 2015!\",\n \"Product: This Book is Brand new international softcover edition delivered within 7-12 working days via UPS/USPS/DHL and FEDEX.(FOR SALE ONLY U.S. & U.K.)\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Review: 'Don't Tell the Groom' by Anna Bell\\n\\nReview: Penny has always dreamed of having an unforgettable wedding with everything she ever imagined, including a big princess dress and flying doves. So when her long-term boyfriend Mark finally proposes, Penny's over the moon and can't wait to start planning everything. However, when she accesses their wedding fund she's shocked to only find a few thousand pounds in the account. Penny knows she might have played a few too many online bingo games in the hopes of adding more money to the fund, but she never expected things to be this bad. Penny knows she needs to find help with her gamble addiction, but at the same time she also knows she can't tell Mark about their slightly altered wedding budget. She decides to come up with a plan of 'Don't Tell the Groom', which provides her with the chance to organise their perfect wedding without Mark knowing the details. All she has to do is stay within budget and make sure no one discovers what is really going on...\\n\\nI can't believe it took me so long to pick up one of Anna Bell's books, because I absolutely loved 'Don't Tell the Groom' from start to finish! The book is a great romantic comedy and just what a chick lit novel is supposed to be like. Penny is such a great and funny heroine whom I couldn't help but warm to from the very first page. She has managed to get herself in quite a situation, and I loved seeing her tackling her problems and making the best of things. I think many readers will be able to relate to her in one way or another, just like I did while reading the book. I really like novels about brides and weddings and this one had quite an original and entertaining storyline, focusing on the idea of a budget wedding, which I really enjoyed.\\n\\nI loved Anna Bell's writing style; this book was so comfortable and easy to read, and the writing is well-paced and funny in just the right places. I don't often find books I really can't put down, but I just wanted to continue reading about Penny's adventures. I'm just incredibly excited this book is actually the first of a series and I can't wait to read the other two parts that have already been released. Overall, 'Don't Tell the Groom' is an amazingly enjoyable, fun, easy-to-read romantic comedy read; a book which chick lit fans simply have to pick up, you won't be disappointed!\",\n \"Product: Colette Caddle lives in Dublin with her husband and two young sons. She is the author of the bestselling A CUT ABOVE, TOO LITTLE TOO LATE, FOREVER FM, SHAKEN NOT STIRRED (all published by Poolbeg in Ireland and by Hodder in the UK), RED LETTER DAY and CHANGING PLACES .\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Review: 'First We Take Manhattan' by Colette Caddle\\n\\nReview: Twin sisters Sheila and Sinead Fields are about to finally make it in the world of fashion. Following their graduation, the sisters decided to set up their own millinery business and after an actress decided to wear one of their hats to the BAFTAs, business seems to be booming. Then, unexpectedly, Sheila mysteriously disappears and all that is left of her are her car and her bag. Everyone assumes she probably killed herself, but the body was never found. Sinead is completely devastated and finds it difficult to go on with her life without her twin sister by her side. Eventually, Sinead hires someone new to help out at the hat shop, but as things are finally starting to look up, some family secrets come to the surface and Sinead once again starts to doubt whether Sheila really killed herself...\\n\\nFirst We Take Manhattan is Colette Caddles thirteenth novel and I personally think it is her best one so far. One of the things I enjoyed most about this novel is that it kept me guessing and managed to surprise me until the very last pages. This is also why this review might not include as much information about the book as usual, because I simply don't want to ruin the reading experience for others. The plotline is incredibly captivating, the cast of characters is interesting and diverse, and theres also a lovely touch of romance in the book. Sinead is a fabulous protagonist; I couldn't help but warm to her and Im sure many readers will experience the same feeling. Next to Sinead, theres a wonderful cast of supporting characters. I especially loved the character of Krystie, who is hired by Sinead to help out in the hat shop. All the supporting characters are there for a reason and really added different aspects to the story as a whole.\\n\\nThe novel is quite fast-paced and you have to stay focused in order to not miss anything. I really enjoyed Colette Caddles writing; she managed to catch my attention from the very first chapter and I didn't want to put the book down before I had finished it. As I already mentioned, I don't want to give too much away, but I definitely recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a good womens fiction read; you will not be disappointed! First We Take Manhattan is an incredibly intriguing, well-written and thoroughly enjoyable novel that will keep you guessing until the very end; a book that comes highly recommended!\",\n \"Product: Traci Borum is a writing teacher and native Texan. Shes also an avid reader of womens fiction, most especially Elin Hilderbrand and Rosamunde Pilcher novels. Since the age of 12, shes written poetry, short stories, magazine articles, and novels. Traci also adores all things British. She even owns a British dog (Corgi) and is completely addicted to Masterpiece Theatermust be all those dreamy accents! Aside from having big dreams of getting a book published, its the little things that make her the happiest: deep talks with friends, a strong cup of hot chocolate, a hearty game of fetch with her Corgi, and puffy white Texas clouds always reminding her to look up, slow down, enjoy your life.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Review: 'Seeking the Star' by Traci Borum\\n\\nReview: Chilton Crosse is a small Cotswold village where nothing too exciting happens, which suits elderly couple Mary and George Cartwright just right. They've seen enough misery in their lives, and the calm and pleasant atmosphere in the town is what they appreciate and have come to love. Until one December night Mary finds a strange man on their doorstep; a man who has collapsed and needs help. Mary and George don't think twice about taking him in and slowly but surely they get to know a bit more about Ben. But it's clear Ben is hiding something; the question is whether he will be able to share his worries with others or whether he will spend this Christmas alone.\\n\\nI loved the first two parts of Traci Borum's Chilton Crosse series and was really excited to read this third instalment, which is more of a novella than an actual full-length novel with its roughly 160 pages. Traci is a great storyteller; her writing style is so comfortable to read and a great mix between description and dialogue, and with Chilton Crosse she has created an amazing little Cotswold village with a fascinating group of characters which I can't get enough of. In 'Seeking the Star' we meet a few new characters, but some old and familiar faces also make an appearance. It was easy to warm to elderly couple Mary and George; they are such caring and simply lovely people, I can't imagine any reader not liking them!\\n\\nWhile the novella has the foundations for a great story, I couldn't help but feel something was missing. There are elements of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' in the novella, but I personally missed some kind of romance element. I also thought the ending was quite sudden and it left me with quite a few questions. Personally, I think I expected a bit more because I loved Traci's other two novels so much and this one is slightly different, but that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it, because I did. The novella can also be read as a stand-alone, if you are thinking about picking this up without having read the other parts of the Chilton Crosse series. Overall, 'Seeking the Star' is a warm and enjoyable Christmas-themed novella; not my favourite Traci Borum read, but still a story that will bring some light during those dark winter days!\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":11,"string":"11"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1464,"string":"1,464"}}},{"rowIdx":1465,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A91FE91BI7XIW"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"2.0\" for a product with description \"Quick Shipping !!! New And Sealed !!! This Disc WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. A multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player is request to view it in USA/Canada. Please Review Description.\". The summary of the review text is \"Action movie without any depth\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"What I appreciated about the New Battlestar Galactica series was that it combined great science fiction and action with an intelligent story, well-developed characters and great actors. Apart from the action and science fiction effects, none of this is left here. It's a stupid, clicheed action movie that quickly bored me to death. What a disappointment!\nI also found the extras telling: A few deleted scenes and a featurette about the effects. That's it! The actors, writers etc. were pretty much uninteresting (uninterested?) when it comes to being interviewed for more featurettes, all that counted were the special effects. That's pretty much the only thing this movie can boast of. I wouldn't buy it again, since it's definitely not even close to the quality of the series."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"What I appreciated about the New Battlestar Galactica series was that it combined great science fiction and action with an intelligent story, well-developed characters and great actors. Apart from the action and science fiction effects, none of this is left here. It's a stupid, clicheed action movie that quickly bored me to death. What a disappointment!\nI also found the extras telling: A few deleted scenes and a featurette about the effects. That's it! The actors, writers etc. were pretty much uninteresting (uninterested?) when it comes to being interviewed for more featurettes, all that counted were the special effects. That's pretty much the only thing this movie can boast of. I wouldn't buy it again, since it's definitely not even close to the quality of the series."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Emmy Award winner Michael Chiklis stars as Tony Scali, a former Brooklyn cop now the Police Commissioner of a small upstate city. But for Scali, this is no desk job. He's a tough yet compassionate boss, a loving husband and father, and a hands-on law enforcer with an unorthodox style of bending the rules. From parenthood to politics, from sex crimes to murder cases, one man takes it day-to-day with offbeat humor and street- smart skill. It all begins in this premiere season of the Commish. the Commish - Complete First Season includes all 21 episodes from the 1991/1992 season of the hit ABC- TV series, and features brand-new interviews with stars Michael Chiklis, Theresa Saldana and co-creators Stephen J. Cannell and Stephen Kronish produced exclusively for this collection.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Nice series - but badly cut DVD-set!\n\nReview: This DVD-set leaves me with very mixed emotions. On the one hand, the series was very nice. It's a cop-show with intelligent stories, a lot of humour and fine actors (with a great lead in Michael Chiklis, who has recently played a very different kind of cop in The Shield). It's particularly interesting since it depicts a cop who's trying to solve crimes and deal with people with compassion and intelligence instead of violence. That this character and some of the incidents depicted in the series are based on a real cop makes the show all the more fascinating to me. So if it were just for the series, I'd give it 4 points for being very enjoyable and nice in an \"I'm having a good time\" sort of way. But then there's the DVD set. I never had the chance to see the series on TV, but even so it's very obvious that it's been severely cut. In 2 episodes the complete teaser is missing, in 2 more the resolution. In one case that's already been described by another reviewer, that means that the lead, Scally, suspects a group of men of being criminals until they prove that they're singers by performing by the side of the road. In this DVD, he demands proof, then grins happily and tells them they can go. In another case, a cop's just explaining why they haven't kept a criminal in prison when the episode stops in the middle of his sentence. We never find out if the rapist the cops were looking for during the whole episode gets caught, what happens to the victim, or even the resolution to a gag in which Scally left a trap for his brother-in-law in the bathroom closet. With the missing teasers, I can only guess that the crimes these episodes deal with would have been shown. The cuts are up to approximately 4 minutes in length, so we're not talking about minor missing pieces. For me that pretty much ruins 4 out of 22 episodes, and who knows if there aren't any more cuts that aren't as easily noticed since they don't ruin the show completely by doing away with the beginning or ending. This set is only part of a trend where the company that publishes a series on DVD can't be bothered with (or is uncapable of) purchasing the soundtrack copyrights and either replaces the original music with some awful replacement, thereby ruining the atmosphere (Quantum Leap), or simply leaving out scenes or even whole episodes (Profiler, The Commish). Apart from the fact that the Commish-set is expensive enough that you could expect to get the complete show for your money, I'd generally be more than willing to pay a little more to actually get the complete show. And if they do sell it like this, I think they shouldn't advertise selling the \"complete series\" when it's actually a mutilated version of it. This is simply cheating the customer. Being from Germany, where it's unlikely that I'll be able to see this series on TV (and even if it's broadcast, it will be the dubbed version only), I can say that I at least got to see large parts of it by buying this box set - as opposed to none. But if you're from a country where you can get a decent (and uncut) recording from TV, I would recommend that you save the money Anchor Bay want for this cut version and record it from TV. If the DVD companies realise that they can't cheat customers out of their money with their rip-off versions, maybe in the future they'll think twice about cutting out scenes to save on copyright fees or avoid going to the trouble of finding who has the rights to the music. And one last information: Sometimes a non-US version has the complete episodes and music (e. g. Quantum Leap series 1, 2 and 3 from the UK or Profiler Season 1 in the Dutch DVD-set). But the only non-US version that I know of in the case of the Commish, which would be a Chinese set, contains exactly the US-version, only in a cheaper package and at a lower price. So unfortunately, there's no alternative there.","Product: A couple leaves the civilized world behind and descends into a living nightmare in this chilling horror thriller. Six months after losing her only child in the Southeast Asia tsunami, Jeanne (Emmanuelle Beart, Mission: Impossible) is convinced she sees him in a film about orphans living in the jungles of Burma. While her husband (Rufus Sewell, TV's \"Eleventh Hour\") is worried that she's losing her mind, he still agrees to take her to search for their son together. Introduced to a dangerous gang of human traffickers, they find themselves alone and stranded in the middle of a treacherous jungle, set upon by a band of feral children. Has their search for their son led them to a fate more horrific than death?\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: A lot of wasted potential\n\nReview: A white couple lose their young son in a tsunami in Thailand. 6 months later, the husband has accepted his child's death, but the mother can't handle the loss at all and keeps seeing her son in other children. When they watch a video of Burmese children, the mother is convinced that the blurry kid they see only from behind is their missing son. He must have been washed ashore in Burma! After all, he's wearing a red shirt just like their son did! The husband doesn't really believe it, but he doesn't want to disappoint the wife he loves deeply, and he still feels guilt because he couldn't hold on to the son during the tsunami, so he agrees to go to Burma with her. Since the country doesn't permit travellers, they pay a very large sum of money to criminals to take them there and find the child. This leads to a life-threatening horror trip into the Burmese jungle.\n\nSo far, so good. The plot is psychologically interesting, the actors are truly fine (especially Rufus Sewell as the husband), and up to a certain point, the story is convincing. But after a while, the director loses himself in weird scenes that don't make any sense, there are no explanations for the strange events in the second half of the film, and he basically steals from other movies when he moves into this section (think Apocalypse Now and the like). What could have been an interesting psychological drama turns into meaningless nonsense with a few shock / horror elements. The title (Vinyan means 'angry spirits', which are supposed to remain on earth after a violent death in many Asian beliefs) may explain the otherwise inexplicable hundreds of brutal children with painted faces that start showing up more and more as the film continues (maybe, I'm really not sure). But on the whole I see this film as a wasted opportunity to tell a good story with fine actors in an interesting landscape. I wouldn't recommend anyone to waste your money on this.","Product: Created by three-time Emmy Award-winner Tom Fontana, Academy Award-nominee Will Rokos, and executive produced by Barry Levinson, BBC AMERICAs highest-rated original drama series returns for a second season. Veteran actor Donal Logue (Sons of Anarchy, Max Payne) joins the COPPER cast this season as a General who has recently returned from the battlefields of the Civil War to his station in Five Points. The political boss of the Sixth Ward is reasserting himself as one of the most influential and powerful men in the city's political machine. Meanwhile, Detective Kevin Corcoran struggles to keep the untamed, post-war city in line while dealing with the horrible truth about what happened to his wife and child and his best friends betrayal. As he attempts to rebuild his life, those around him strive to find their place in the American saga be it for good or evil.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent series - frustrating open ending\n\nReview: I'll join the positive reviews of those who loved the series, even though I hate the fact that we're stuck with a cliffhanger that will never be resolved because BBC America gave the people actually writing and making the series no warning whatsoever about its cancellation. The third season had already been planned out with regard to its plot, and that's what the ending of season 2 led up to.\nThat being said, I loved season 2. I felt it had all the strengths of season 1 when it came to intelligence, gritty realism and great characters and actors, but with a more coherent plot and with less of a character who really got on my nerves (the kid Annie). I don't want to give too much away about the plot, so I will just say that while it goes on telling the private stories of the characters, it now also delves more deeply into the dealings of the powerful businessmen of the city and just how ruthless they are.\nReading some of the negative reviews, my impression is that some of those reviewers didn't realise just how complex and detailled (and great) the plot was. In hindsight, lots of small details that didn't seem that significant or weren't explained at first suddenly made (sometimes shocking) sense. To me, it really paid of to watch it on Blu ray within a few days so that everything eas fresh in my mind. I'll watch both seasons again right away since I'll certainly understand even more details and connections.\nThis was a really intelligent series that made demands on its viewers. I hate that it was cut off mid-story, but would nevertheless recommend it to people who love a good plot and interesting, realistic characters, but who can handle the fact that there are no 100% good (or even bad) characters and that there's a lot of violence and some sex. It might appeal to you if you liked Deadwood, but series like Justified or even Battlestar Galactica also come to mind for intelligence and gritty storytelling. I just wish the series had been given more seasons - what a waste of talent to cut it off after only two.","Product: ANIMAS TRUJANO BY TOSHIRO MIFUNE,COLUMBA DOMINGUEZ,ANTONIO AGUILAR,FLOR SILVESTRE\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Good film, bad DVD\n\nReview: Animas Trujano is a Mexican peasant who drinks, gambles and whores. Never mind his loving wife and several children, who live in poverty and humiliation due to his lifestyle. His greatest wish is to some day be an important man whom everyone respects (The important man or A Man of Importance was the English title of the film). That's why he would love to become the Mayordomo, the man who finances and organises a yearly celebration of the local people and who is chosen each year from the wealthiest men in the area. But for that he would need a lot of money, and the fact that people look down upon him doesn't help either. The film shows how he actually manages to achieve his dream, but it takes several tragedies to get this far and in the end, he must realise that having his wish fulfilled may not be the positive experience he expected.\n\nMost people who are interested in this film will want to see it because of Toshiro Mifune, who plays the leading role of Animas Trujano. Although he didn't speak any Spanish, the Japanese actor accepted the role of a Mexican peasant - and played it very convincingly. Maybe because he plays an Indio (his dark skin, black hair etc. fit the role, Japanese or not) or because the film is in black and white so minor differences aren't as obvious, he fits the role physically without any problems. I have read that his Spanish was (understandibly) heavily accented since he learned the text by heart without really knowing the language. That's where one of the DVDs flaws can be seen. It is in Spanish (with optional English subtitles), however: I don't speak Spanish either, but to me it doesn't sound like Mifune's original voice - heavy accent included - was used, but that he was dubbed by a native speaker. I can understand how a Mexican peasant with a Japanese accent might be jarring to a native audience, but I would have preferred to have the choice between both versions since I know and like his voice, so this wasn't so great. But by far the greatest flaw is that the film was made in widescreen (2.35:1, scope), and what we get with this DVD is a fullscreen version. The result are scenes in which none of the actors are left in the picture since they are on opposite sides of the widescreen image, or there's this scene where Mifune's head is cut off since it would be in the left of the original image when he's lying on the ground. I think it should be very clear to the DVD-company that this kind of film will be bought by film lovers and collectors, not by the kind of brainiac who can't stand his latest action film to be with those 'ugly black bars'. Having more than a third of each image missing from the film is a violation of the beautiful images the director intended the audience to see. Especially in these old movies, images were often a well thought out composition, in which where the actors were and what the landscape was like had a meaning - and a lot of beauty. As it is, this definitely is a lack in this publication. Since the film isn't available elsewhere, I would still recommend it, but do hope for a better publication some day.","Product: After years at the bottom of the pack, Anna has learned never to trust dominant males, until Charles Cornick, the enforcer and leader of the North American werewolves, declares her his mate, revealing her destiny as an Omega wolf.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A very enjoyable book\n\nReview: Let me first say that this is the second part of the Alpha and Omega-series by Patricia Briggs. The first part is a novella in the anthology 'On the prowl', and I think it would be best to have read that story first, although this novel does make sense on its own. This series is also loosely connected to the popular Mercy Thompson-series by the same author. In respect to that series it's fun to see the connections, but it's not necessary to know those books. Now to the novel itself:\n\nThree years ago Anna was made a werewolf in a brutal attack and was afterwards badly abused by the pack who changed her. She was finally saved and the responsible werewolves punished by Charles, a 200-year-old werewolf and enforcer for the leader of all the American werewolves. (That's the backstory from the novella in 'On the prowl'.) She and Charles leave Chicago and go to the mountain village that's his home - and that of the werewolf leader's pack. Their situation is made difficult due to the emotional scars Anna suffers from, which also make it difficult for them to join in a full mating, which they would both like to do. As if that weren't enough, there have been killings in the surrounding wilderness that hint at a rogue werewolf. Charles, still suffering from the injuries he incurred when he fought the Chicago pack, has to find and confront the culprit. But as it turns out, he and Anna have to face something far more dangerous than a rogue werewolf...\nI generally enjoy Patricia Briggs' books because they are intelligent, well-written and have interesting characters. In this case it's also fascinating to see how she takes something that's been written about ad nausea, the werewolf myth, and turns it into something interesting, convincing and even original. I like this, as well as the fact that her characters and complex and realistic. So I'd definitely recommend to give this series a try.\n\nMoon Called (9780441013814) Blood Bound (9780441014736) Iron Kissed. Ace Books (9780441015665) Vulnerable (9780595337460)","Product: RITA Award Winning novelist Robin D. Owens credits the telepathic cat with attitude in selling her first futuristic/fantasy romance, HeartMate, published in December 2001. Since then she has written over 25 books. Talk to her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robin.d.owens.73 ***************************************************\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Not as good as others in the series\n\nReview: That's the first Celta-story I was disappointed in and I really hope the author won't go further in the direction she started here when it comes to the big plot twist that could affect all future novels. I also feel that the couple's love story could have been developed a lot better.\n\nThe following contains SPOILERS:\n\nI liked the two main characters and wish their love story had been as fully developed as the author does when she writes a full novel with her publisher, as opposed to this self-published novella. The way they got together via potion seemed incredibly rushed and unconvincing. Owens should have taken the time to let them get to know and love each other, to get to know their families, ways of life etc. the way she usually does. What we have instead is a couple rushing right into marriage and sex within hours of getting to know each other - their families standing around them is the only reason why it isn't mere minutes for the sex. In fact, the author mentions cutting away several scenes she'd already written. Don't ask my why - it shouldn't have been the length since this book really isn't long, let alone too long. Personally, I think this book would have profited a lot from being longer and being given more scope.\n\nWhat I intensely disliked is the twist that has the potential to ruin the whole series. It runs contrary to the general tone up to here and might introduce a lot of plain ugliness. People are torn away from their families, and from that point on must never see them again and seem to accept that quite blithely since they've been 'chosen' by the planet to live on an island with other chosen ones. This is actually part of a breeding project, which leaves a really bad taste in my mouth. Those who are left behind are brain washed to forget their loved ones, which causes them harm. One half of this novel's couple is also brain washed at the end, for no good reason, which can't be good for a marriage apart from everything else that's involved in this. The whole thing seems cruel and harmful. I really hope there won't be more of this.","Product: Jaycee Clark never really grew upshe still enjoys playing with imaginary people on a daily basis. Sometimes those people are nice, sometimes they're not, but in the end the girl gets the guy, so all is well. Jaycee earned her degree in Elementary Education from Eastern New Mexico University. She lives in Texas with her family, who puts up with her when her characters demand more of her time and appreciates her weirdnessor so they claim. There are also the cats and the corgis, who, in truth, rule the family. When shes not chained to her keyboard, shes doubling as a parent, a teacher, a maid, a chef, a chauffeur, a therapist, and promoting her education in human development while finishing her masters in plant elimination. You can learn more about Jaycee by visiting her website at www.jayceeclark.com or emailing her at jaycee@jayceeclark.com. Her newsletter and blog subscriptions can be found on her website, along with links to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, and various other sites.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great romantic suspense; Deadly-series 1\n\nReview: Jesslyn Black lost her husband and children in a car accident a few years ago. Since then she has led a secluded and unhappy life as an author in a smalltown. Then Aiden Kinncaid, the successful CEO of a hotel chain run by his family, rents a room at her house to oversee the opening of a new resort in town. He has his own problematic past to overcome. The two feel attracted, but since both are very strong-headed the sparks are flying in more than one way. And then a serial killer first kills Jesslyn's friend and targets her as a witness. Will Aiden be able to protect Jesslyn and will she find the courage to open herself to love and life again?\nI was quite impressed with this book. The characters - including the killer - have depth, the plot is very good, there's humour and intelligence, and the whole reading experience was very enjoyable. It's a great debut and the other titles in the series (Deadly obsession, Deadly ties, Deadly games) are even better. So this is definitely worth buying. It's different from J. D. Robb, but I think you could enjoy this if you like her Eve Dallas-series.\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Angel-Eyes/dp/1599982129/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Angel Eyes</a><a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Deadly-Ties/dp/1586087037/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Deadly Ties</a><a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Deadly-Games/dp/1586087215/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Deadly Games</a><a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Deadly-Obsession/dp/1586086944/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Deadly Obsession</a><a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Naked-in-Death-In-Death/dp/0425220184/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Naked in Death (In Death)</a>","Product: BOOK\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Viking-romance at its best!\n\nReview: On the night before her wedding, Vikings attack the home of Saxon noblewoman Edin. They kill her future husband, pillage and burn down her home and take her and several servants captive. The Viking's leader, Thoryn Kirkynson, plans to sell Edin, his beautiful new \"thrall\" (slave), but soon desires her too much and therefore keeps her. Despite her courage and the fact that Thoryn begins to care for her, it is very difficult for the gentle and highborn Edin to deal with her new situation among the often violent Vikings. And Thoryn has a hard time accepting his feelings for the Saxon woman, especially since his father was murdered by his thrall-lover...\n\nThis is one of the best Viking-romances I've ever read. The characters and the story are interesting and realistic, the conflicts not artificial but credible, and so are their solutions. You are really taken into this culture and its people, up to the point of a man and woman finding together emotionally and sexually in a time when a woman's consent and pleasure were generally not required and few men gave even a thought to that question, and when men saw love and consideration as a weakness in themselves. So the problems these two have to deal with in themselves and each other make for an interesting and adult (in the best sense of the word) read. If you want an intelligent romance that is still full of suspense, sexy and heart-warming, this is it!"],"string":"[\n \"Product: Emmy Award winner Michael Chiklis stars as Tony Scali, a former Brooklyn cop now the Police Commissioner of a small upstate city. But for Scali, this is no desk job. He's a tough yet compassionate boss, a loving husband and father, and a hands-on law enforcer with an unorthodox style of bending the rules. From parenthood to politics, from sex crimes to murder cases, one man takes it day-to-day with offbeat humor and street- smart skill. It all begins in this premiere season of the Commish. the Commish - Complete First Season includes all 21 episodes from the 1991/1992 season of the hit ABC- TV series, and features brand-new interviews with stars Michael Chiklis, Theresa Saldana and co-creators Stephen J. Cannell and Stephen Kronish produced exclusively for this collection.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice series - but badly cut DVD-set!\\n\\nReview: This DVD-set leaves me with very mixed emotions. On the one hand, the series was very nice. It's a cop-show with intelligent stories, a lot of humour and fine actors (with a great lead in Michael Chiklis, who has recently played a very different kind of cop in The Shield). It's particularly interesting since it depicts a cop who's trying to solve crimes and deal with people with compassion and intelligence instead of violence. That this character and some of the incidents depicted in the series are based on a real cop makes the show all the more fascinating to me. So if it were just for the series, I'd give it 4 points for being very enjoyable and nice in an \\\"I'm having a good time\\\" sort of way. But then there's the DVD set. I never had the chance to see the series on TV, but even so it's very obvious that it's been severely cut. In 2 episodes the complete teaser is missing, in 2 more the resolution. In one case that's already been described by another reviewer, that means that the lead, Scally, suspects a group of men of being criminals until they prove that they're singers by performing by the side of the road. In this DVD, he demands proof, then grins happily and tells them they can go. In another case, a cop's just explaining why they haven't kept a criminal in prison when the episode stops in the middle of his sentence. We never find out if the rapist the cops were looking for during the whole episode gets caught, what happens to the victim, or even the resolution to a gag in which Scally left a trap for his brother-in-law in the bathroom closet. With the missing teasers, I can only guess that the crimes these episodes deal with would have been shown. The cuts are up to approximately 4 minutes in length, so we're not talking about minor missing pieces. For me that pretty much ruins 4 out of 22 episodes, and who knows if there aren't any more cuts that aren't as easily noticed since they don't ruin the show completely by doing away with the beginning or ending. This set is only part of a trend where the company that publishes a series on DVD can't be bothered with (or is uncapable of) purchasing the soundtrack copyrights and either replaces the original music with some awful replacement, thereby ruining the atmosphere (Quantum Leap), or simply leaving out scenes or even whole episodes (Profiler, The Commish). Apart from the fact that the Commish-set is expensive enough that you could expect to get the complete show for your money, I'd generally be more than willing to pay a little more to actually get the complete show. And if they do sell it like this, I think they shouldn't advertise selling the \\\"complete series\\\" when it's actually a mutilated version of it. This is simply cheating the customer. Being from Germany, where it's unlikely that I'll be able to see this series on TV (and even if it's broadcast, it will be the dubbed version only), I can say that I at least got to see large parts of it by buying this box set - as opposed to none. But if you're from a country where you can get a decent (and uncut) recording from TV, I would recommend that you save the money Anchor Bay want for this cut version and record it from TV. If the DVD companies realise that they can't cheat customers out of their money with their rip-off versions, maybe in the future they'll think twice about cutting out scenes to save on copyright fees or avoid going to the trouble of finding who has the rights to the music. And one last information: Sometimes a non-US version has the complete episodes and music (e. g. Quantum Leap series 1, 2 and 3 from the UK or Profiler Season 1 in the Dutch DVD-set). But the only non-US version that I know of in the case of the Commish, which would be a Chinese set, contains exactly the US-version, only in a cheaper package and at a lower price. So unfortunately, there's no alternative there.\",\n \"Product: A couple leaves the civilized world behind and descends into a living nightmare in this chilling horror thriller. Six months after losing her only child in the Southeast Asia tsunami, Jeanne (Emmanuelle Beart, Mission: Impossible) is convinced she sees him in a film about orphans living in the jungles of Burma. While her husband (Rufus Sewell, TV's \\\"Eleventh Hour\\\") is worried that she's losing her mind, he still agrees to take her to search for their son together. Introduced to a dangerous gang of human traffickers, they find themselves alone and stranded in the middle of a treacherous jungle, set upon by a band of feral children. Has their search for their son led them to a fate more horrific than death?\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: A lot of wasted potential\\n\\nReview: A white couple lose their young son in a tsunami in Thailand. 6 months later, the husband has accepted his child's death, but the mother can't handle the loss at all and keeps seeing her son in other children. When they watch a video of Burmese children, the mother is convinced that the blurry kid they see only from behind is their missing son. He must have been washed ashore in Burma! After all, he's wearing a red shirt just like their son did! The husband doesn't really believe it, but he doesn't want to disappoint the wife he loves deeply, and he still feels guilt because he couldn't hold on to the son during the tsunami, so he agrees to go to Burma with her. Since the country doesn't permit travellers, they pay a very large sum of money to criminals to take them there and find the child. This leads to a life-threatening horror trip into the Burmese jungle.\\n\\nSo far, so good. The plot is psychologically interesting, the actors are truly fine (especially Rufus Sewell as the husband), and up to a certain point, the story is convincing. But after a while, the director loses himself in weird scenes that don't make any sense, there are no explanations for the strange events in the second half of the film, and he basically steals from other movies when he moves into this section (think Apocalypse Now and the like). What could have been an interesting psychological drama turns into meaningless nonsense with a few shock / horror elements. The title (Vinyan means 'angry spirits', which are supposed to remain on earth after a violent death in many Asian beliefs) may explain the otherwise inexplicable hundreds of brutal children with painted faces that start showing up more and more as the film continues (maybe, I'm really not sure). But on the whole I see this film as a wasted opportunity to tell a good story with fine actors in an interesting landscape. I wouldn't recommend anyone to waste your money on this.\",\n \"Product: Created by three-time Emmy Award-winner Tom Fontana, Academy Award-nominee Will Rokos, and executive produced by Barry Levinson, BBC AMERICAs highest-rated original drama series returns for a second season. Veteran actor Donal Logue (Sons of Anarchy, Max Payne) joins the COPPER cast this season as a General who has recently returned from the battlefields of the Civil War to his station in Five Points. The political boss of the Sixth Ward is reasserting himself as one of the most influential and powerful men in the city's political machine. Meanwhile, Detective Kevin Corcoran struggles to keep the untamed, post-war city in line while dealing with the horrible truth about what happened to his wife and child and his best friends betrayal. As he attempts to rebuild his life, those around him strive to find their place in the American saga be it for good or evil.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent series - frustrating open ending\\n\\nReview: I'll join the positive reviews of those who loved the series, even though I hate the fact that we're stuck with a cliffhanger that will never be resolved because BBC America gave the people actually writing and making the series no warning whatsoever about its cancellation. The third season had already been planned out with regard to its plot, and that's what the ending of season 2 led up to.\\nThat being said, I loved season 2. I felt it had all the strengths of season 1 when it came to intelligence, gritty realism and great characters and actors, but with a more coherent plot and with less of a character who really got on my nerves (the kid Annie). I don't want to give too much away about the plot, so I will just say that while it goes on telling the private stories of the characters, it now also delves more deeply into the dealings of the powerful businessmen of the city and just how ruthless they are.\\nReading some of the negative reviews, my impression is that some of those reviewers didn't realise just how complex and detailled (and great) the plot was. In hindsight, lots of small details that didn't seem that significant or weren't explained at first suddenly made (sometimes shocking) sense. To me, it really paid of to watch it on Blu ray within a few days so that everything eas fresh in my mind. I'll watch both seasons again right away since I'll certainly understand even more details and connections.\\nThis was a really intelligent series that made demands on its viewers. I hate that it was cut off mid-story, but would nevertheless recommend it to people who love a good plot and interesting, realistic characters, but who can handle the fact that there are no 100% good (or even bad) characters and that there's a lot of violence and some sex. It might appeal to you if you liked Deadwood, but series like Justified or even Battlestar Galactica also come to mind for intelligence and gritty storytelling. I just wish the series had been given more seasons - what a waste of talent to cut it off after only two.\",\n \"Product: ANIMAS TRUJANO BY TOSHIRO MIFUNE,COLUMBA DOMINGUEZ,ANTONIO AGUILAR,FLOR SILVESTRE\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Good film, bad DVD\\n\\nReview: Animas Trujano is a Mexican peasant who drinks, gambles and whores. Never mind his loving wife and several children, who live in poverty and humiliation due to his lifestyle. His greatest wish is to some day be an important man whom everyone respects (The important man or A Man of Importance was the English title of the film). That's why he would love to become the Mayordomo, the man who finances and organises a yearly celebration of the local people and who is chosen each year from the wealthiest men in the area. But for that he would need a lot of money, and the fact that people look down upon him doesn't help either. The film shows how he actually manages to achieve his dream, but it takes several tragedies to get this far and in the end, he must realise that having his wish fulfilled may not be the positive experience he expected.\\n\\nMost people who are interested in this film will want to see it because of Toshiro Mifune, who plays the leading role of Animas Trujano. Although he didn't speak any Spanish, the Japanese actor accepted the role of a Mexican peasant - and played it very convincingly. Maybe because he plays an Indio (his dark skin, black hair etc. fit the role, Japanese or not) or because the film is in black and white so minor differences aren't as obvious, he fits the role physically without any problems. I have read that his Spanish was (understandibly) heavily accented since he learned the text by heart without really knowing the language. That's where one of the DVDs flaws can be seen. It is in Spanish (with optional English subtitles), however: I don't speak Spanish either, but to me it doesn't sound like Mifune's original voice - heavy accent included - was used, but that he was dubbed by a native speaker. I can understand how a Mexican peasant with a Japanese accent might be jarring to a native audience, but I would have preferred to have the choice between both versions since I know and like his voice, so this wasn't so great. But by far the greatest flaw is that the film was made in widescreen (2.35:1, scope), and what we get with this DVD is a fullscreen version. The result are scenes in which none of the actors are left in the picture since they are on opposite sides of the widescreen image, or there's this scene where Mifune's head is cut off since it would be in the left of the original image when he's lying on the ground. I think it should be very clear to the DVD-company that this kind of film will be bought by film lovers and collectors, not by the kind of brainiac who can't stand his latest action film to be with those 'ugly black bars'. Having more than a third of each image missing from the film is a violation of the beautiful images the director intended the audience to see. Especially in these old movies, images were often a well thought out composition, in which where the actors were and what the landscape was like had a meaning - and a lot of beauty. As it is, this definitely is a lack in this publication. Since the film isn't available elsewhere, I would still recommend it, but do hope for a better publication some day.\",\n \"Product: After years at the bottom of the pack, Anna has learned never to trust dominant males, until Charles Cornick, the enforcer and leader of the North American werewolves, declares her his mate, revealing her destiny as an Omega wolf.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A very enjoyable book\\n\\nReview: Let me first say that this is the second part of the Alpha and Omega-series by Patricia Briggs. The first part is a novella in the anthology 'On the prowl', and I think it would be best to have read that story first, although this novel does make sense on its own. This series is also loosely connected to the popular Mercy Thompson-series by the same author. In respect to that series it's fun to see the connections, but it's not necessary to know those books. Now to the novel itself:\\n\\nThree years ago Anna was made a werewolf in a brutal attack and was afterwards badly abused by the pack who changed her. She was finally saved and the responsible werewolves punished by Charles, a 200-year-old werewolf and enforcer for the leader of all the American werewolves. (That's the backstory from the novella in 'On the prowl'.) She and Charles leave Chicago and go to the mountain village that's his home - and that of the werewolf leader's pack. Their situation is made difficult due to the emotional scars Anna suffers from, which also make it difficult for them to join in a full mating, which they would both like to do. As if that weren't enough, there have been killings in the surrounding wilderness that hint at a rogue werewolf. Charles, still suffering from the injuries he incurred when he fought the Chicago pack, has to find and confront the culprit. But as it turns out, he and Anna have to face something far more dangerous than a rogue werewolf...\\nI generally enjoy Patricia Briggs' books because they are intelligent, well-written and have interesting characters. In this case it's also fascinating to see how she takes something that's been written about ad nausea, the werewolf myth, and turns it into something interesting, convincing and even original. I like this, as well as the fact that her characters and complex and realistic. So I'd definitely recommend to give this series a try.\\n\\nMoon Called (9780441013814) Blood Bound (9780441014736) Iron Kissed. Ace Books (9780441015665) Vulnerable (9780595337460)\",\n \"Product: RITA Award Winning novelist Robin D. Owens credits the telepathic cat with attitude in selling her first futuristic/fantasy romance, HeartMate, published in December 2001. Since then she has written over 25 books. Talk to her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robin.d.owens.73 ***************************************************\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Not as good as others in the series\\n\\nReview: That's the first Celta-story I was disappointed in and I really hope the author won't go further in the direction she started here when it comes to the big plot twist that could affect all future novels. I also feel that the couple's love story could have been developed a lot better.\\n\\nThe following contains SPOILERS:\\n\\nI liked the two main characters and wish their love story had been as fully developed as the author does when she writes a full novel with her publisher, as opposed to this self-published novella. The way they got together via potion seemed incredibly rushed and unconvincing. Owens should have taken the time to let them get to know and love each other, to get to know their families, ways of life etc. the way she usually does. What we have instead is a couple rushing right into marriage and sex within hours of getting to know each other - their families standing around them is the only reason why it isn't mere minutes for the sex. In fact, the author mentions cutting away several scenes she'd already written. Don't ask my why - it shouldn't have been the length since this book really isn't long, let alone too long. Personally, I think this book would have profited a lot from being longer and being given more scope.\\n\\nWhat I intensely disliked is the twist that has the potential to ruin the whole series. It runs contrary to the general tone up to here and might introduce a lot of plain ugliness. People are torn away from their families, and from that point on must never see them again and seem to accept that quite blithely since they've been 'chosen' by the planet to live on an island with other chosen ones. This is actually part of a breeding project, which leaves a really bad taste in my mouth. Those who are left behind are brain washed to forget their loved ones, which causes them harm. One half of this novel's couple is also brain washed at the end, for no good reason, which can't be good for a marriage apart from everything else that's involved in this. The whole thing seems cruel and harmful. I really hope there won't be more of this.\",\n \"Product: Jaycee Clark never really grew upshe still enjoys playing with imaginary people on a daily basis. Sometimes those people are nice, sometimes they're not, but in the end the girl gets the guy, so all is well. Jaycee earned her degree in Elementary Education from Eastern New Mexico University. She lives in Texas with her family, who puts up with her when her characters demand more of her time and appreciates her weirdnessor so they claim. There are also the cats and the corgis, who, in truth, rule the family. When shes not chained to her keyboard, shes doubling as a parent, a teacher, a maid, a chef, a chauffeur, a therapist, and promoting her education in human development while finishing her masters in plant elimination. You can learn more about Jaycee by visiting her website at www.jayceeclark.com or emailing her at jaycee@jayceeclark.com. Her newsletter and blog subscriptions can be found on her website, along with links to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, and various other sites.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great romantic suspense; Deadly-series 1\\n\\nReview: Jesslyn Black lost her husband and children in a car accident a few years ago. Since then she has led a secluded and unhappy life as an author in a smalltown. Then Aiden Kinncaid, the successful CEO of a hotel chain run by his family, rents a room at her house to oversee the opening of a new resort in town. He has his own problematic past to overcome. The two feel attracted, but since both are very strong-headed the sparks are flying in more than one way. And then a serial killer first kills Jesslyn's friend and targets her as a witness. Will Aiden be able to protect Jesslyn and will she find the courage to open herself to love and life again?\\nI was quite impressed with this book. The characters - including the killer - have depth, the plot is very good, there's humour and intelligence, and the whole reading experience was very enjoyable. It's a great debut and the other titles in the series (Deadly obsession, Deadly ties, Deadly games) are even better. So this is definitely worth buying. It's different from J. D. Robb, but I think you could enjoy this if you like her Eve Dallas-series.\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Angel-Eyes/dp/1599982129/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Angel Eyes</a><a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Deadly-Ties/dp/1586087037/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Deadly Ties</a><a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Deadly-Games/dp/1586087215/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Deadly Games</a><a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Deadly-Obsession/dp/1586086944/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Deadly Obsession</a><a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Naked-in-Death-In-Death/dp/0425220184/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Naked in Death (In Death)</a>\",\n \"Product: BOOK\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Viking-romance at its best!\\n\\nReview: On the night before her wedding, Vikings attack the home of Saxon noblewoman Edin. They kill her future husband, pillage and burn down her home and take her and several servants captive. The Viking's leader, Thoryn Kirkynson, plans to sell Edin, his beautiful new \\\"thrall\\\" (slave), but soon desires her too much and therefore keeps her. Despite her courage and the fact that Thoryn begins to care for her, it is very difficult for the gentle and highborn Edin to deal with her new situation among the often violent Vikings. And Thoryn has a hard time accepting his feelings for the Saxon woman, especially since his father was murdered by his thrall-lover...\\n\\nThis is one of the best Viking-romances I've ever read. The characters and the story are interesting and realistic, the conflicts not artificial but credible, and so are their solutions. You are really taken into this culture and its people, up to the point of a man and woman finding together emotionally and sexually in a time when a woman's consent and pleasure were generally not required and few men gave even a thought to that question, and when men saw love and consideration as a weakness in themselves. So the problems these two have to deal with in themselves and each other make for an interesting and adult (in the best sense of the word) read. If you want an intelligent romance that is still full of suspense, sexy and heart-warming, this is it!\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":8,"string":"8"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1465,"string":"1,465"}}},{"rowIdx":1466,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A1KE3JBO3KQX2O"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"3.0\" for a product with description \"Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis. Vintage Books,1985\". The summary of the review text is \"And sometimes, if one listens very carefully, there are screams in the night...\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"[Note: This is a review for LESS THAN ZERO. I notice that amazon seems to have mixed up the reviews for LESS THAN ZERO and THE INFORMERS. Some of the reviews on this page are for one, and some for the other, so I wanted to be clear about what book I am reviewing] I have never studied creative writing formally, by which I mean in an accredited institution of higher education, but I imagine that one of the first things you would learn in creative writing class is: you need to know what your characters want. Most novels are structured by some desire held by a main character, or a group of characters. The characters attempt to fulfill their desires, various obstacles and conflicts arise, and they either succeed or fail. John Gardner, in his book <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/The-Art-of-Fiction-Notes-on-Craft-for-Young-Writers/dp/0679734031/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers</a>, goes so far as to say \"No fiction can have real interest if the central character is not an agent struggling for his or her own goals,\" and argues that the reader will only care about \"how things turn out because the character cares\" (65). Of course, as we all know, aesthetic rules are made to be broken, and in Less Than Zero, Bret Easton Ellis has written a novel that breaks this cardinal rule of fiction writing.\n\nThe main character in Less Than Zero, who is also the first-person narrator, does not want anything. He has grown up in privilege, where every desire is fulfilled as soon as it arises, so what could he possibly want that he does not already have? Bret Easton Ellis has provided a picture of how utterly horrifying and terrifying it would be to actually be in such a situation. Most of us go through our lives thinking that if we could just get what we wanted we would be happy. Bret Easton Ellis has exposed the lie, and he was relatively successful in constructing a novel that is able to hold the reader's interest, despite the fact that none of the characters in the novel want anything, and simply drift aimlessly from one party or club to another, awash in drugs and sex, and hedonistic philosophy. There is no doubt this is a disturbing novel, and it gets more disturbing as it goes along. At first, the reader is presented with boredom, but eventually, you get to see the real horror of boredom, and what people will do to escape it (I will not give anything away, but this is not a book that should be read by the faint of heart).\n\nEllis also managed to develop a writing style that reflects the passivity of all the characters. There are very few active verbs. Rather than saying, \"My mother and I went to the restaurant and sat and drank white wine\", Ellis writes \"My mother and I are sitting in a restaurant on Melrose, and she's drinking white wine\" (18). Instead of saying \"Trent and I sat in a yellow train\" Ellis writes \"I'm with Trent in a yellow train\" (19). These are things that are just happening. There is never any agency involved. Ellis almost always writes in this passive present tense voice. The characters \"are\" someplace, and things are happening, and then suddenly, they \"are\" someplace else and things are happening there. Ellis' style adequately reflects the passivity and nihilism that are the novel's primary theme.\n\nThe narrator is also vacant and lacking in any significant self-knowledge. We almost never hear how he feels from the inside. The narrator almost never says \"I was angry\" or \"I was sad\". Sometimes he cries, and at one point he throws a glass against a wall and breaks it, but we see these actions from the outside, we do not get any inside view, despite the fact that they are told in first-person narration. This gives the novel a strange feel. There are lots of ways of focalizing novels, and narrators can have different degrees of insight into the inner lives of their characters. It is rare, however, to read a novel with a first-person narrator who is so lacking in insight into his own inner life. We never really have any idea why Clay is crying or why he is breaking a glass, what feelings led to those actions, or what the causes of those feelings were, and Clay seems to have no idea either. There is a running motive throughout the book where characters will ask Clay if he is alright. It is clear that he does not look alright, everyone who sees him thinks there is something wrong with him, but Clay seems to be totally unaware of the fact that he is not alright. The only evidence Clay seems to have that he might not be alright is the fact that people keep asking him about it.\n\nThere are some powerful, and frightening, images in the book, but there is also some humor. Clay has the worst psychiatrist in the world. At one of their meetings the psychiatrist spends the whole time talking about an idea he has for a screenplay and tries to weasel Clay into helping him write it. At another session Clay is crying and is clearly distraught. The psychiatrist seems uncomfortable and changes the subject to Elvis Costello. Clay asks, \"What about me?\" and the psychiatrist responds \"What about you?\" Clay tries to get the conversation back to him and his problems but the psychiatrist is uninterested and suggests they talk about something else (123). I admit, I got a good chuckle out of the idea of a psychiatrist who was unwilling to talk about his own patient or their problems.\n\nI am sure that some people will be turned off by the nihilism and moral vacuity of this novel. However, sometimes a negative vision can point the way towards genuine values. It is not always necessary for an author to offer a positive vision in place of the negative. Sometimes a clear and honest portrayal of the vacuity of a certain way of life is enough to point us towards the good. We at least know, after reading this book, where not to search for it. There is certainly no way you could read this novel as an endorsement of the lives Ellis' characters are leading or the values they live by. People may get caught up in the kind of life depicted in this novel, and be unable to find a way out, but no one would choose it. The novel does not present any vision of health but it is, what I imagine to be, a fairly accurate diagnosis of a particular form of sickness.\n\nSo, I think artistically, this novel is pretty successful, but I still did not enjoy it all that much. The main problem I had with the book is its repetitiveness. We get the message pretty early on in the book. After a few pages we already can tell that we are reading a portrait of the hollow and vacuous lives of the privileged, that all the characters are bored, and miserable, and totally lacking in any moral compass, and we have already absorbed the moral of the story by about page 3. The rest of the 200+ pages just continue to hammer home the same message over and over, we do not ever get anything new, and at the end we are still where we began, and it eventually gets a bit tedious and boring. It is like being taught the same exact lesson everyday for a week. It is true that the most horrifying scenes come fairly late in the novel. There is a kind of downward spiral of depravity, so it is not just the same thing repeating over and over endlessly, but it comes close. Most of the book is made up of short scenes, and almost all of them take place at a club, or a house party, and they are a bit too repetitive, and by the end it is hard to summon any interest. Of course, that is how the characters feel as well. However, in an ideal world a writer should be able to convey the boredom of his characters without boring the reader at the same time. Ellis was not entirely successful in that regard.\n\nEDIT 8/6/17: I am adding some edits to a few of my reviews. Occasionally, I will find after time has elapsed that I no longer totally agree with a review I wrote in the heat of the moment. I don't want to go through and rewrite my reviews. I don't disagree with everything I wrote in this review. But, if I were reviewing this book today, I would give it a higher rating. I think I read it in a single sitting and wrote my review almost right after finishing it so I was a bit burnt out on it. Some of my exhaustion with the book comes through in my review I think. But this book has stayed with me in a way that many books do not and some of my criticisms I would have revised or eliminated or balanced with a bit more reflection. This edit is my way of offering penance in the hopes of some day receiving forgiveness for my grievous sins."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"[Note: This is a review for LESS THAN ZERO. I notice that amazon seems to have mixed up the reviews for LESS THAN ZERO and THE INFORMERS. Some of the reviews on this page are for one, and some for the other, so I wanted to be clear about what book I am reviewing] I have never studied creative writing formally, by which I mean in an accredited institution of higher education, but I imagine that one of the first things you would learn in creative writing class is: you need to know what your characters want. Most novels are structured by some desire held by a main character, or a group of characters. The characters attempt to fulfill their desires, various obstacles and conflicts arise, and they either succeed or fail. John Gardner, in his book <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/The-Art-of-Fiction-Notes-on-Craft-for-Young-Writers/dp/0679734031/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers</a>, goes so far as to say \"No fiction can have real interest if the central character is not an agent struggling for his or her own goals,\" and argues that the reader will only care about \"how things turn out because the character cares\" (65). Of course, as we all know, aesthetic rules are made to be broken, and in Less Than Zero, Bret Easton Ellis has written a novel that breaks this cardinal rule of fiction writing.\n\nThe main character in Less Than Zero, who is also the first-person narrator, does not want anything. He has grown up in privilege, where every desire is fulfilled as soon as it arises, so what could he possibly want that he does not already have? Bret Easton Ellis has provided a picture of how utterly horrifying and terrifying it would be to actually be in such a situation. Most of us go through our lives thinking that if we could just get what we wanted we would be happy. Bret Easton Ellis has exposed the lie, and he was relatively successful in constructing a novel that is able to hold the reader's interest, despite the fact that none of the characters in the novel want anything, and simply drift aimlessly from one party or club to another, awash in drugs and sex, and hedonistic philosophy. There is no doubt this is a disturbing novel, and it gets more disturbing as it goes along. At first, the reader is presented with boredom, but eventually, you get to see the real horror of boredom, and what people will do to escape it (I will not give anything away, but this is not a book that should be read by the faint of heart).\n\nEllis also managed to develop a writing style that reflects the passivity of all the characters. There are very few active verbs. Rather than saying, \"My mother and I went to the restaurant and sat and drank white wine\", Ellis writes \"My mother and I are sitting in a restaurant on Melrose, and she's drinking white wine\" (18). Instead of saying \"Trent and I sat in a yellow train\" Ellis writes \"I'm with Trent in a yellow train\" (19). These are things that are just happening. There is never any agency involved. Ellis almost always writes in this passive present tense voice. The characters \"are\" someplace, and things are happening, and then suddenly, they \"are\" someplace else and things are happening there. Ellis' style adequately reflects the passivity and nihilism that are the novel's primary theme.\n\nThe narrator is also vacant and lacking in any significant self-knowledge. We almost never hear how he feels from the inside. The narrator almost never says \"I was angry\" or \"I was sad\". Sometimes he cries, and at one point he throws a glass against a wall and breaks it, but we see these actions from the outside, we do not get any inside view, despite the fact that they are told in first-person narration. This gives the novel a strange feel. There are lots of ways of focalizing novels, and narrators can have different degrees of insight into the inner lives of their characters. It is rare, however, to read a novel with a first-person narrator who is so lacking in insight into his own inner life. We never really have any idea why Clay is crying or why he is breaking a glass, what feelings led to those actions, or what the causes of those feelings were, and Clay seems to have no idea either. There is a running motive throughout the book where characters will ask Clay if he is alright. It is clear that he does not look alright, everyone who sees him thinks there is something wrong with him, but Clay seems to be totally unaware of the fact that he is not alright. The only evidence Clay seems to have that he might not be alright is the fact that people keep asking him about it.\n\nThere are some powerful, and frightening, images in the book, but there is also some humor. Clay has the worst psychiatrist in the world. At one of their meetings the psychiatrist spends the whole time talking about an idea he has for a screenplay and tries to weasel Clay into helping him write it. At another session Clay is crying and is clearly distraught. The psychiatrist seems uncomfortable and changes the subject to Elvis Costello. Clay asks, \"What about me?\" and the psychiatrist responds \"What about you?\" Clay tries to get the conversation back to him and his problems but the psychiatrist is uninterested and suggests they talk about something else (123). I admit, I got a good chuckle out of the idea of a psychiatrist who was unwilling to talk about his own patient or their problems.\n\nI am sure that some people will be turned off by the nihilism and moral vacuity of this novel. However, sometimes a negative vision can point the way towards genuine values. It is not always necessary for an author to offer a positive vision in place of the negative. Sometimes a clear and honest portrayal of the vacuity of a certain way of life is enough to point us towards the good. We at least know, after reading this book, where not to search for it. There is certainly no way you could read this novel as an endorsement of the lives Ellis' characters are leading or the values they live by. People may get caught up in the kind of life depicted in this novel, and be unable to find a way out, but no one would choose it. The novel does not present any vision of health but it is, what I imagine to be, a fairly accurate diagnosis of a particular form of sickness.\n\nSo, I think artistically, this novel is pretty successful, but I still did not enjoy it all that much. The main problem I had with the book is its repetitiveness. We get the message pretty early on in the book. After a few pages we already can tell that we are reading a portrait of the hollow and vacuous lives of the privileged, that all the characters are bored, and miserable, and totally lacking in any moral compass, and we have already absorbed the moral of the story by about page 3. The rest of the 200+ pages just continue to hammer home the same message over and over, we do not ever get anything new, and at the end we are still where we began, and it eventually gets a bit tedious and boring. It is like being taught the same exact lesson everyday for a week. It is true that the most horrifying scenes come fairly late in the novel. There is a kind of downward spiral of depravity, so it is not just the same thing repeating over and over endlessly, but it comes close. Most of the book is made up of short scenes, and almost all of them take place at a club, or a house party, and they are a bit too repetitive, and by the end it is hard to summon any interest. Of course, that is how the characters feel as well. However, in an ideal world a writer should be able to convey the boredom of his characters without boring the reader at the same time. Ellis was not entirely successful in that regard.\n\nEDIT 8/6/17: I am adding some edits to a few of my reviews. Occasionally, I will find after time has elapsed that I no longer totally agree with a review I wrote in the heat of the moment. I don't want to go through and rewrite my reviews. I don't disagree with everything I wrote in this review. But, if I were reviewing this book today, I would give it a higher rating. I think I read it in a single sitting and wrote my review almost right after finishing it so I was a bit burnt out on it. Some of my exhaustion with the book comes through in my review I think. But this book has stayed with me in a way that many books do not and some of my criticisms I would have revised or eliminated or balanced with a bit more reflection. This edit is my way of offering penance in the hopes of some day receiving forgiveness for my grievous sins."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Angelina Jolie In The land of Blood and Honey. During the Bosnian War, Danijel, a soldier fighting for the Serbs, re-encounters Ajla, a Bosnian who's now a captive in his camp he oversees. Their once promising connection has become ambiguous as their motives have changed.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: More heat than light...\n\nReview: This was a very well done movie. It was well written and directed. The acting was superb. It is extremely visceral and moving (almost too much) and it deals with an important topic. The movie, of course, is a love story (of sorts) set against the backdrop of the war in Bosnia. It follows a Muslim woman and a Serbian soldier and tells the story of the conflict from the ground, or from the perspective of people who actually lived through it. Telling the story from the ground allows the full emotional impact of the conflict to hit home (though it has its drawbacks as well). The characters in the movie are realistic, and their actions all seem to make sense from the standpoint of their characters.\n\nI have to qualify my praise, however, for two reasons. First, the movie is very difficult to get through. I have watched other movies that deal with similar themes (such as <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Hotel-Rwanda/dp/B0007R4T3U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Hotel Rwanda</a>), I have read books about the breakup of Yugoslavia, the holocaust, the Russian Revolution and Civil War, etc.. I am always deeply effected when I read about, or see on screen, the violence that humans perpetrate against each other, but I rarely have trouble finishing a movie (or a book) like this. This movie was different. I had to stop the movie about forty-five minutes in, and I was not sure if I was going to be able to finish it. This movie is not necessarily more violent than other movies (or books), and a lot of the worst violence takes place off screen (for which I was thankful), but this movie personalizes the violence, and portrays the emotional toll of the violence, in a really devastating way. I understand Angelina Jolie's desire to portray the atrocities that took place during the Bosnian war (particularly against women) but one has to walk a fine line when portraying this kind of violence. It would be dishonest to sugarcoat it, but it does no good (in my opinion) to beat the audience into a state of hopelessness and despair. The audience can only take so much at a time without becoming emotionally exhausted. I did decide to stick with the movie, and I am glad I did (the second half was a little bit easier to take), but it was touch and go there for awhile.\n\nThe second reason I am slightly hesitant with my praise is that the movie seemed to me to provide more heat than light (more anger than understanding). Anger can be a positive force for change at times, but it can also be a very destructive force. I also tend to think that the anger generated from a film like this tends to dissipate fairly quickly. Understanding, on the other hand, lasts forever. In other words, if you succeed in getting people angry about the kinds of violence portrayed in this film, this will usually last a day or two and then dissipate. If, on the other hand, you provide people with greater understanding, that is something they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.\n\nThis movie certainly succeeds in making the viewer angry about the violence that was committed during the Bosnian war (particularly the violence against women), but I do not really feel like I understand the Bosnian conflict much better than I did before I watched the movie. For example, we can ask a simple question: why did the Serbs invade Bosnia-Herzegovina to begin with? We do not really get an answer to that question within the film. We also do not learn a whole lot about the historical context that gave rise to these events. There are hints here and there (like when the Serbian general describes how his family was shot) but it is not really filled out enough. There is a point where one of the Serb soldiers says \"We are fighting this war so that our children will not have to go to war.\" That is a very interesting perspective, but the film does not succeed in making it an intelligible perspective. It is impossible to understand, from the film alone, why any of the Serbs would believe that.\n\nSo while I thought that the movie was a very well done movie, I wish there was a little more light. While I am by no means an expert on the breakup of Yugoslavia and the ensuing conflicts I thought I would provide a list of a few books I have found helpful in shedding light on various aspects of the conflicts for those who would like a little more light. In full disclosure, I should say that I have not read all of these books from cover to cover. I started a number of them over the summer, and when school started back up again, I had to put them on hold, but I have read enough from each of them to feel comfortable recommending them. I will be updating this list as I read more. <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Blood-Vengeance/dp/0393335488/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Blood & Vengeance</a> by Chuck Sudetic tells the story of the Bosnian conflict from the standpoint of a Muslim family. Sudetic also does a good job providing the historical context for the conflict. <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Yugoslavia-Death-of-a-Nation/dp/0140262636/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Yugoslavia: Death of a Nation</a> by Laura Silber and Allan Little is a good general introduction to the breakup of Yugoslavia. <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/A-Problem-from-Hell-America-and-the-Age-of-Genocide/dp/0061120146/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide</a> by Samantha Power has a chapter on the Srebrenica massacre and the U.S. response. <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Balkan-Tragedy-Chaos-and-Dissolution-after-the-Cold-War/dp/0815795130/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Balkan Tragedy: Chaos and Dissolution after the Cold War</a> by Susan Woodward goes into some of the social and economic background of the breakup of Yugoslavia and the ensuing conflicts. And finally <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/First-Do-No-Harm-Humanitarian-Intervention-and-the-Destruction-of-Yugoslavia/dp/0826516440/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">First Do No Harm: Humanitarian Intervention and the Destruction of Yugoslavia</a> by David Gibbs analyzes, and critiques, U.S. and foreign involvement in the conflicts.\n\nI will simply end by saying that I think it is extremely important that we all make an effort to understand these conflicts, and movies like this have an important function in raising awareness. This movie is definitely worth watching, therefore, if you are able to stomach it.","Product: Steve Carell and Keira Knightley lead an all-star cast in this clever and heartwarming comedy that explores the crazy things people do when humanitys last days are at hand. Set in a too-near future, two neighbors, Dodge (Carell) and Penny (Knightley), react in their own unique ways to the announcement that a 70-mile-wide asteroid is en route to the Earth. He wants to return to his first love. She just wants to get back to her family. As the unlikely companions respective journeys converge, their outlooks if not the worlds brighten in surprising and hilarious ways. The feature directorial debut of screenwriter Lorene Scafaria (Nick & Norahs Infinite Playlist), Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is being hailed as funny and wonderfully poetic! Steve Carell and Keira Knightley are superb. (Claudia Puig, USA Today)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Struck just the right chord for me...\n\nReview: I was not originally planning on writing a review for this movie, but I really thought it was a good movie, well worth watching, so I wanted to do my part to get the star count up. The movie is kind of a mix between a black comedy and a tragic romance. The movie lacks a single tone. Some might say that this movie lacks unity, or that it does not know what it wants to be, but it struck just the right chord for me. I think the combination is perfect.\n\nIt seems like I rarely really laugh at comedies anymore, but this movie had some truly hilarious moments. It opens with a radio announcement that the last mission to save humanity from an asteroid hurtling toward the earth has failed, but that the radio station is going to continue bringing their listeners a countdown to the apocalypse, along with all their favorite classic rock hits. That opening sets the tone for the first part of the movie and all the absurd behavior of the human race in the face of their imminent demise. Highlights from the comedy side of the film include the relationship between Dodge (Steve Carrell) and his housekeeper, and the scene in the Friendly's (whoever the actor was who played the host did a brilliant job). I rarely see comedy that I think is this good, but this movie is more than just a comedy.\n\nNow I must give my SPOILER ALERT. The rest of the movie is about the relationship that forms between Dodge (Steve Carrell) and Penny (Keira Knightly) as they attempt to track down Dodge's high school sweetheart and get Penny back to England to see her family. In some ways we have seen this part of the movie before. The two strangers who set out on a mission together, both looking for something, but who wind up finding each other instead. While this is somewhat of a formula, it is a formula I happen to like, and I think this movie did a good job with it. There is also a story about Dodge's father who apparently abandoned him when he was young and their reconciliation which adds an emotional layer to the film. Dodge and Penny wind up spending their last days together, and I am glad the movie did not back away at the last minute from the end of the world. The last scene, I thought, was particularly well done. The romance may not be entirely believable, but I am inclined to suspend my disbelief for this movie, since I think the rest of the movie works so well.\n\nI think the movie might also be viewed as a meditation on what is really important in life. There are so many people hanging on to things (jobs, relationships, old wounds, etc.) that they are not really happy with. This movie, by forcing people to decide how they want to spend their last three weeks, also forces them to decide what is important to them. There is a scene on the beach, where a group of strangers have gathered and are just having a good time, that I think makes a point also made in Ecclesiastes \"All is vanity. So eat, drink, and be merry\" (I am paraphrasing). We all return to dust, so there is nothing to do but enjoy life. That seems to me, anyways, to be one of the messages of the movie.\n\nI have to say, the only thing that really mystified me about the movie (I remind everyone my SPOILER ALERT is in effect) was the decision to have the asteroid hit a week earlier than expected. It seems ridiculous to think that the scientists would have been off by a week. I could understand if it served some purpose in the plot but, as far as I can tell, it does not. So why ask the viewer to believe something so implausible if there is no purpose? If anyone can shed some light on this particular aspect of the movie I would love to hear it. It is not really a big deal. It certainly did not ruin the movie for me. I just do not understand it.\n\nIn summary, I will say that I think this is one of the better movies I have seen in awhile. It has quite a few laughs, but has a serious side as well. It is a sad story, but avoids getting overly heavy. If this movie had just been a comedy I do not think I would have liked it as much, and if it had just been a sad love story I also do not think I would have liked it nearly as much, but the combination worked just right for me. Perhaps it will work just right for you as well...","Product: Place Beyond The Pines\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Undisciplined lightning [SPOILERS AHEAD]...\n\nReview: The Place Beyond the Pines is an ambitious, and at times emotionally powerful film, that ultimately fails to live up to its own ambitions. The film starts out as an earnest exploration of one man's attempt to be a father and, for many filmmakers, that story would offer more than enough meat to satisfy their meager appetites; but, as the film goes along, it becomes clear that Derek Cianfrance has grander ambitions, and the film quickly turns into an intergenerational tale, involving two intertwined families, that attempts to explore the tragic consequences of a decision made in a moment of desperation.\n\nUnfortunately, the film climaxes too early and the emotional charge that is built up in the first act is left to fizzle out in the third. The first act of the film centers around Luke (Ryan Gosling), a motorcycle stuntman in a traveling carnival, who learns that a previous fling with a local waitress, Romina (Eva Mendes), resulted in a son named Jason. The pathos of the first act of the film is a result of the conflict between Luke's sincere paternal feelings and his inability to find a way to express those feelings in an appropriate way. Watching Luke is like watching a river before it has had a chance to carve a channel for itself: it simply overflows in all directions at once and leaves ruin and floating debris in its wake (the second and third acts of the film are about the floating debris).\n\nIn the first act, Luke tries his best to be a father but, as we learn in passing, he never had a father of his own, and he is hampered by an overly simplistic notion of fatherhood. He seems to believe that \"being a father\" is simply synonymous with \"being a material provider\", and when he cannot find a legitimate way to provide for his son, he turns to robbing banks. He also lacks tact in dealing with Romina's current boyfriend Kofi (Mahershala Ali). The audience is constantly hoping that Luke will find a way to make it clear to Kofi that he wants to be a part of his son's life, without turning Kofi into an enemy, but he lacks the emotional intelligence necessary for that and instead resorts to violence.\n\nWithout the emotional intelligence necessary to steer a course through an admittedly complex situation, Luke winds up turning everyone against him, and, in one final act of desperation, attempts to rob two banks in one day, and is gunned down and killed by a rookie cop named Avery (Bradley Cooper). Luke's story is tragic because his motivations are good, but, as a result of his upbringing, the situation is simply too much for him. Contrary to what some people believe, the world does sometimes give us more than we can handle, and our ships sometimes sink despite all our good intentions. Sometimes we find ourselves shipwrecked on a foreign shore with all the materials necessary to build a ship but without any of the right tools. Luke tragically lacks the right tools though he does his best with what he has.\n\nAfter Luke's death the film shifts focus to Avery. I applaud Cianfrance's decision to shift the entire focus of the movie onto a character that did not even appear in the first 45 minutes of the film - I cannot remember ever seeing a film that took that kind of narrative risk. The second act of the film centers around Avery's emotional and moral conflict over his actions. In the media he has been branded a hero but he knows in his heart that, because of him, a child is going to grow up without a father. There is a powerful scene with a group of cops who drag Avery along as they engage in an illegal search of Romina's house, which inspired in me the same rage and despair I feel whenever I see such a blatant abuse of power, but, unfortunately, the second act never succeeds in reaching the emotional depths (or heights) of the first act.\n\nAvery is at first portrayed as a very sympathetic character but the film begins to unravel when Avery is suddenly transformed from a morally conflicted police officer into an opportunistic and ruthless politician. This sudden change of character winds up undercutting the earlier conflict with his father - a judge with high ambitions for his son - and makes that conflict seem paper thin, more a conflict over means rather than ends. While the film starts to unravel in the second act, it really comes undone in the third as the focus shifts again, this time to Avery's son, AJ (Emory Cohen), and Luke's son, Jason (Dane DeHaan).\n\nIn the third and final act, AJ and Luke become the unconscious puppets of all the unresolved conflicts inherited from their fathers. We are now in the world of Greek tragedy, where children are forced to act out a destiny determined by events that took place before they were born, but the idea that the two teenagers just happen to meet and become friends is too contrived even for a world ruled by chance and fate. Perhaps that kind of coincidence would work in some films, but not in a film that went to such great lengths in pursuit of realism in the first two acts. We are suddenly lifted out of the realistic world of Charles Dickens and thrown into the world of Harry Potter, a fantasy world ruled by magical coincidence, and it is too dramatic a shift.\n\nCianfrance also has a much harder time figuring out the two new leads. The emotional trajectory of AJ is believable but Jason is another story. It is difficult for the audience to connect or sympathize with Jason because his emotional arc quickly launches him into the stratosphere. In this case, playing it smaller would have been more powerful and, with a simpler structure in the third act - without the coincidental meeting and the sudden revelations - it would have been easier for the audience to get a handle on Jason and his emotional struggles. The final denouement succeeds in being unpredictable but, only because it starts to feel as if Cianfrance himself is unsure where the film is going, and we can feel him desperately searching for an ending that will wrap things up in an emotionally satisfying way.\n\nCianfrance had lightning in the first act, but he did not have a bottle to trap it in, and it escaped and simply sizzled out in the third. Despite my disappointment, I still applaud Cianfrance for his ambitions. One can only hope that subsequent filmmakers will continue right where Cianfrance left off and learn from both his successes and failures.","Product: Django Unchained (2012)\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Another history rewrite from Tarantino...\n\nReview: There is something about Quentin Tarantino that rubs me the wrong way. I keep watching his movies and I keep secretly hoping that I am not going to like them. So far, I have been consistently disappointed in that hope and, whatever my no doubt petty reasons are for harboring a mysterious grudge against the man, I have to admit, he makes pretty good movies. This movie was pretty good. Not as good as <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Inglourious-Basterds-Two-Disc-Special-Edition/dp/B002T9H2LK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Inglourious Basterds (Two-Disc Special Edition)</a>, in my opinion, but still pretty good. Quentin Tarantino is a good writer and, at the very least, his movies are always interesting, and there is never any cliche dialogue.\n\nThe characters in the movie are, of course, very interesting. I believe Quentin Tarantino said in his Oscar acceptance speech that if his films are still remembered in a hundred years it will be for the characters he created. I think that is probably true. There are four characters that stand out in the movie. Calvin Candie as a detestable white plantation owner, and Stephen, his conniving African American servant, make excellent antagonists, and Dr. King Schultz and Django Freeman make excellent protagonists. Unfortunately, I felt like, of the four, Django was the least fleshed out. I would have liked to have seen more of his history (how did he get to be so good with a gun? how did he meet Broomhilda?). Broomhilda could have been fleshed out a bit more as well, but the acting was excellent all around.\n\nI also would have liked to have seen more humor in the movie. There is a scene fairly early on in the movie that was really hilarious, where a bunch of klansmen are out to get revenge on Dr. Schultz and Django, but they are all having trouble seeing out of the eye holes of their white sheets, and they have a long argument about what to do about it. I thought it was not only really funny, but a brilliant way to undercut the klan and make them look as ridiculous as they really are. The klan is usually portrayed as very menacing. I thought it was great to see them portrayed as a bunch of bumbling fools. Humor, I think, is often a much more powerful corrosive than anger. I wish there had been more scenes like that in the second half of the movie.\n\nSPOILER ALERT. I was not entirely satisfied with the revenge aspect of the film. I am not sure how long it actually was, but it felt like at least the last hour of the film or so (perhaps a bit less) was a long bloodbath of revenge. I find Quentin Tarantino's rewriting of history in an effort to provide a kind of catharsis very interesting, but I thought it was more effective in Inglorious Basterds. The crescendo scene in Inglorious Basterds is more condensed and it just felt more satisfying to me. I was waiting for that cathartic moment at the end of this film and I did not feel like I really got it.\n\nI think that the people who are complaining that this was not an accurate depiction of slavery are missing the point to some degree. There is still a lot of anger about slavery in this country, as there should be, and it is not just in the African American community. I am not African American, but I am still angry about our history of slavery. This movie works the way most movies work: it condenses all of the evil of slavery into a few characters, gets the audience angry, and then releases that anger in a crescendo of violence. I understand the intention, I just do not think it was as effective as it was in Inglorious Basterds.\n\nOne other disappointment I had was with the Broomhilda legend. It does not seem to me to be a real legend but that is not what disappointed me. The legend is set up as if it is meant to be a prefiguration of what is going to happen. Broomhilda has been set up on a mountain top, guarded by a dragon, and surrounded by the fires of hell. Siegfried goes to get her and must slay the dragon and pass through the fires of hell. I do not feel like Tarantino did enough to cash out that prefiguration. Presumably, the dragon would be Candie, but his death was too quick and easy, and perhaps the fires of hell were meant to foreshadow the dynamite, but Django does not pass through those fires. I wish Tarantino had more clearly worked out the parallels in the two stories. It would not have had to be literal. I was not expecting Django to walk through actual fire. I just felt like it was a set up that was never totally paid off.\n\nAll that having been said, it was still a very entertaining movie. Quentin Tarantino seems to me to make movies mostly for the fun of it. The issues this film deals with are serious issues (racism, slavery, etc.) but those issues seem like more of a set up for a fun revenge flick than a serious examination of serious themes. Which is fine. I admit that I always have fun watching a Quentin Tarantino movie. Maybe that is why I resent him so much.\n\nEDIT 8/6/17: I am adding edits to a few of my reviews that have sort of stuck in my craw. I find my opinions about books and movies tend to shift as I have more time for reflection, as I encounter new books and movies that alter my taste, and so on. If I were rating this movie today I would give it a lower rating. I am actually not a huge Tarantino fan. His movies are too clever and they are basically just montages of tough guys engaging in lyrical repartees before violently murdering each other. The one Tarantino movie I can say without qualification that I liked was Inglorious Basterds and I also got some enjoyment out of the Kill Bill movies. But aside from those exceptions I have decided to take a heroic stand against the prevailing Zeitgeist and make my opinions about Tarantino a matter of public record. I will try to remain humble despite my obvious heroism.","Product: NOTICE: Polish Release, cover may contain Polish text/markings. The disk has English audio and subtitles. A Congressman works with his equally conniving wife to exact revenge on the people who betrayed him.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: An exercise in unbridled cynicism...\n\nReview: This show has a lot going for it. At the top of the list I would place a very talented group of actors and actresses. Of course, Kevin Spacey is a household name, but I did not know any of the other faces before watching this show, and they all do a phenomenal job. The show is well produced, well directed, it has an interesting (and complex) story arc, it is well written, and it is not dumbed down in any way, shape or form. I have only watched a few episodes so far but I found them quite entertaining and I could definitely see becoming addicted to this show. However, I am not sure I am going to continue with the show, and here are some of the reasons why:\n\nI find the show to be a little too slick. I get tired of shows where every character is a fast talker, capable of delivering a witty and cutting remarking without hesitation - where every conversation is a game or a contest, a verbal repartee between two dueling virtuosos who never miss a beat or stumble for even a second. I also do not think the show is doing anything really new. It promises to be an inside look at Washington, where we get to see ambition stripped of all its outer accouterments - but, we have all become so cynical about politics in this country, it is no longer shocking or even all that interesting. Maybe there was a time when people actually believed that politicians meant what they said in their speeches, or thought that politicians were all dreamers and idealists with nothing but the public good on their mind and in their hearts, but it would be hard to find anyone who believes that today.\n\nWe all have some vague idea of the role that money plays in politics, and we have seen so many Washington scandals, we are no longer shocked - or even surprised - when we find out a politician is doing drugs, or sleeps with prostitutes, or accepted illegal campaign donations. We are aware that there is a lot of back room dealing going on, we are aware that politicians are often disingenuous and express what they think the public wants to hear rather than what they actually believe. We are aware that, when a President picks his cabinet, he is not motivated solely by who he thinks is the best person for the job. We are all aware that there is a lot of politics (in the pejorative sense) in politics.\n\nIf everyone was still naive about politics I think a show like this might be shocking and there might be some value in unmasking the way things really work. It might have the same impact as Gordon Gekko's claim that \"greed is good.\" This show seems to me to be going out of its way to be as shocking as possible, but, it is not unmasking anything we have not already seen, it is merely confirming the mood of pessimism that is already the dominant mood in American politics. Ultimately, I would like to have seen a little more balance. Of course there are people who are motivated almost entirely by ambition, or lust for power, but most human beings are more complex than that. Most human beings at least delude themselves into believing they have more complex motives.\n\nWe all know that politicians often have to \"sell their soul\" and compromise what they believe in the interest of getting elected or satisfying powerful lobbies. However, in this show, no one seems to believe in anything. It is one thing to \"do what it takes to get a piece of legislation through\" (a quote from Kevin Spacey about the show) and quite another to simply use pieces of legislation, and fellow politicians, as pawns in your own personal chess game. Again, I am not denying that there are people like that, or knocking the show for being amoral, I just would have liked to see a little more balance. Show me someone who actually believes in something who is not an idiot or a bumbler. The few characters who do believe in things are all too stupid to realize they are being used. Francis (Kevin Spacey's character) has no problem playing them all like a fiddle because, apparently, having actual beliefs is enough to make one blind.\n\nThis is certainly a well done show, and I applaud Netflix for putting together a quality cast, and producing a show that is unique and interesting, and has some real substance. I am sure political junkies will gobble a show like this up but, for me, it is lacking a certain human element that makes it hard for me to summon much interest.","Product: While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A great premise and adequate execution...\n\nReview: I really love the premise of this movie and my love for the premise might be effecting my over all opinion of the film. Whenever I really love the premise of a movie I am almost always a little disappointed in the actual execution. I never quite feel like any movie is able to live up to my expectations or I start thinking of all the things I wish they had done or I wish they had not done or done differently. I love the idea of a self-lampooning comedy about actors who play themselves and are trapped in a house at the end of the world. I also am a big fan of Michael Cera - who, admittedly, is only in the first twenty minutes or so of the movie, but is responsible for what I think were the film's funniest moments - and Jonah Hill - who does a great job lampooning his reputation as a \"nice guy\" in this movie.\n\nI also love the way the film focused on the changing relationships between the main characters who are left after the apocalypse (James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Craig Robinson, and Danny McBride). The layers of Hollywood phoniness begin to peel off as they are trapped in the house and their true feelings begin to come to light and it gives rise to a number of really hilarious moments between the characters. The changing relationships also allowed the filmmakers to make a movie that takes place almost entirely inside a house while still maintaining the audience's interest (more on this a little later).\n\nThere are really, I think, two kinds of humor in the movie: there is what I will call character comedy, for lack of a better term, and there is gross out comedy. Character comedy includes the ridiculousness or exaggeration of certain characters. Jonah Hill's false veneer of friendliness is hilarious and Danny McBride's crudity and unconcern for everyone else brings a lot of laughs (although I started to get a bit frustrated by it at some point). Character comedy also includes moments where characters do things that seem out of character (think about Quagmire's love for cats in Family Guy). For example, the idea of all of these actors being scared and cuddling up to sleep together. The best character comedy in the movie, in my opinion, is the portrayal of Michael Cera as a coke addled womanizer. The movie is worth watching for that alone but there is a lot of great character comedy in the movie.\n\nThere is also a lot of crude humor in the movie. I feel like there was kind of a shift in humor after South Park became really popular. South Park somehow managed to elevate low brow humor into high brow humor and there was a huge influx of crude humor as a result. I certainly have nothing against crude humor (I love South Park) but I feel like there has been such an influx of it (The Hangover, The 40 Year Old Virgin, etc.) that it has lost some of its shock value. When Cartman defecates on Mr. Garrison's desk it is shocking and unexpected and the humor is at least partly based on the shock. However, I feel like we are accustomed now to guys talking about masturbation in extremely explicit terms, urine jokes, etc, and it is no longer as shocking or funny. So, this is my long-winded way of saying: I loved the character humor in the movie, I think it really worked, but I was not as impressed with the attempts at crude humor, I don't think they worked as well.\n\nI also felt, at times, like the movie was reaching for a story line. They had a great premise: actors trapped in a house at the end of the world, but then they were faced with the problem: what are the characters going to do trapped inside a house for an hour and forty-five minutes? The scenes where they are making a sequel to Pineapple Express, and the scene where they take ecstasy and dance around, felt like they were just filler, attempts to give everyone something to do, that were loosely stitched together. It would have been easy to make a story out of the end of the world if the characters had been trying to get somewhere but the premise of the movie is: they are trapped in the house. That made it difficult to construct a story. However, I will say this: I was never bored.\n\nFinally, I felt like the end was a bit predictable. I am not sure that could have been avoided but the fact that I had guessed how it was going to end before it actually ended detracted from the experience a bit for me. SPOILER ALERT. I knew that when Craig decided to sacrifice himself he was going to get sucked up to heaven and I knew that when Seth decided to let go he would be taken up to heaven as well. I was surprised and pleased with Franco's unexpected fall from grace and I really enjoyed Danny McBride as a cannibal and the final vision of Satan striding over Hollywood as it burned. All of that made up somewhat for the predictability.\n\nOverall, I think the movie was definitely worth watching, it is one of the better comedies I have seen in awhile, but it still suffered from what I consider to be some minor problems that kept it from being what I would consider a perfect comedy (if such a thing exists).","Product: Quick Shipping !!! New And Sealed !!! This Disc WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. A multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player is request to view it in USA/Canada. Please Review Description.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Review for all three movies...\n\nReview: I watched all three Iron Man movies over the last week for the first time and I am going to roll my review for all three into one because I am lazy and I do not have a ton to say. I will start by saying that I am not really a comic book fan and I have not bothered to see most of the Marvel movies made in recent years. I have seen one of the Captain America movies and The Avengers and that is it. So I did not approach these movies as someone who already has a deep love for the Marvel universe and its mythology. I just approached these as movies. I am going to list pros and cons. My cons list will probably be longer because the things I do not like about things tend to stick out but I enjoyed all three movies. I was entertained by them which is all I was looking for.\n\nPros: The movies were quite funny and they had some genuinely unexpected moments. I laughed out loud a number of times in each film. The movies have a light tone and the action is mixed with some slapstick. I tend to prefer darker movies most of the time but I also sometimes crave a lighter tone and these movies fit the bill. The writing for the most part was pretty good. The writers mostly avoided cliche and they often went in a direction I was not expecting. I was actually glad that the action scenes did not overwhelm the entire movie. When I was younger I loved action scenes and I was bored by the talking scenes. Now that I am older I am the exact reverse. I start to tune out when there are really long action sequences in movies. They bore me (which is one reason I have not watched very many of the Marvel movies). The Iron Man movies had a good mix of both action and \"talking\".\n\nCons: I read an interview where Matt Stone and Trey Parker made fun of the character arc in Top Gun. Basically, the movie starts out with the hero thinking he is awesome, then he begins to doubt whether he is awesome, but in the end he realizes that he really is awesome. I thought it was a humorous and apt description of the character arc in Top Gun. The Iron Man movies basically have the same character arc except they leave out the part in the middle. Tony Stark never has any doubt that he is awesome. They attempted to put a character arc in the movies, especially the third where Tony starts to have panic attacks, but it is skin deep. Tony essentially remains the same fast talking, unapologetic narcissist throughout. I did not really like the character much. I could handle two hours of Tony but if I had to spend any more time with him I would want to blow my brains out. I find people who have to be clever or funny all the time unbearable.\n\nI do not usually complain about plot holes. If a movie has emotional power or if it is entertaining then I usually do not really care if there are parts of it that are unrealistic or do not make sense. I do not watch movies in the hopes of seeing a carbon copy of reality. However, there was a plot hole in the third movie that annoyed me. SPOILER ALERT. For much of the movie Tony Stark is struggling without his suit because his house is destroyed and the suit he is wearing when he fled is in disrepair. He has a panic attack when he realizes that his suit is not charging but a little boy inspires him by telling him to make something so he does. He makes a very crude mitten with an electrical current and a few other small gadgets and uses it to infiltrate The Mandarins lair.\n\nWhile he is in the lair, and shackled to a bed frame, he manages to call his suit which is miraculously fine now. The suit was broken when the writers needed it to be broken and it was fine when they needed it to rescue Tony. But that is not the worst part. Eventually that suit really is destroyed and Tony again inflitrates Aldrich Killians hideout with nothing but a T-shirt and a pistol. He again finds himself in trouble but luckily it turns out he had about 30 more suits stored deep beneath his house and he calls them all to the rescue. Why did he have a panic attack when his one suit was not charging when he knew he had about 30 more suits in his house he could call at any time? He could have called one and still left himself 29 backups but instead he decided to make a mitten with a few wires attached.\n\nI think this plot hole points to another problem I had with the movies. Super hero movies face a challenge that non-super hero movies do not. They need a villain that is equal to the super hero. The villain needs to appear even more powerful than the super hero for at least part of the movie. Watching Iron Man foil run of the mill bank robbers for two hours would not be exciting. I was not super impressed with any of the villains in any of the movies. Ivan Vanko was my favorite and Aldrich Killian had his moments but I never really felt like Iron Man was in all that much danger, at least, when he had his suit. I think if the writers had managed to create more imposing villains they would not have needed to resort to all the tricks with Tonys suit.\n\nThey needed him to be vulnerable at times but he is essentially invulnerable when he has his suit. So they invent reasons to leave him without his suit. But then they need to get him out of trouble and no one wants to watch Tony Stark battle it out with a super villain. They want Iron Man! So they give him back his suit without worrying about continuity too much. This seemed like a flaw to me.\n\nBut I will say this for the third film: at least the rich, handsome, fast-talking, insincere womanizer eventually triumphs against the awkward, crippled, disadvantaged but sincere dork in the end. Score one for the good guys! I say that in jest but to return to the character arc. Tony claims he is a changed man at the end of the third movie. He also claims that he created his own demon by leaving Aldrich Killian alone on the roof because he was \"weird\" and off putting to all the beautiful people. But, at the end of the movie, do we really believe that Tony, if faced with the same situation again, would invite Killian in to talk instead of leaving him alone on the roof? I do not. I think he would do the same thing again. There is no believable change or growth. That was my main complaint with the movies. They were still entertaining though.","Product: looper\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Much more interesting than I was expecting...\n\nReview: I was not expecting great things from this film. From the trailer I gathered that it was going to be an attempt to put a new spin on the time travel theme. Usually, when a film has what I consider to be an overly \"clever\" premise (for lack of a better word) I wind up being disappointed. Movies with overly clever premises usually wind up being all about the premise, and they tend to leave out other things that I think are important: interesting characters, an interesting plot, and some thematic material with some substance. So that is what I was expecting with this film. I assumed I would be entertained, but I was not expecting much more than that. What I got was much more interesting, and much more satisfying, than what I was expecting.\n\nFirst of all, the makers of this movie were clearly aware that they were operating with a well worn premise. We have all seen so many time travel movies and shows that we have become jaded. The interesting paradoxes that arise when trying to think about time travel are no longer all that interesting. They no longer blow minds the way they used to. There is a scene in this movie where young Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and old Joe (Bruce Willis) are sitting at a diner and young Joe starts to ask the standard, mind-bending, time travel questions (\"so when I do things does it change your memory?\", etc.). Old Joe essentially brushes him off by saying \"If we start talking about that we are going to be talking about it all day\". I take this to be the filmmakers saying to the audience \"We know you have heard all of this before so we are not going to repeat it.\" I always appreciate it when filmmakers are self-conscious enough to know when they are bordering on cliche. Ultimately it is probably impossible to avoid cliche entirely in a time travel movie, but I appreciated the nod to the audience, and this movie actually does succeed in avoiding cliche. It is hard to imagine a time travel movie that has something new to say, but this one does (though, not necessarily about time travel, which is not really what this movie is about).\n\nThe goal of the movie did not seem to me to be to \"bend minds\". In fact, while the premise is an interesting premise, I felt like the premise was really just a means to explore some more interesting themes. Themes about the cycle of violence, and how to break it, and about personal transformation. It also raises some interesting questions about how we look back on our old selves. Old Joe does not think very highly of young Joe. While very few of us have probably ever had the experience of traveling back in time and talking to our old selves in person (I have, but I am an exception) I think we can all relate to old Joe's attitude towards his younger self. With perspective, and hopefully a little personal growth, our past errors, and stupidity, often become glaring. This movie dramatizes that universal human experience by having Joe's young and old selves actually come face to face.\n\nThe premise, in other words, is not just clever for the sake of being clever, it serves a purpose, and it allows the filmmakers to explore a number of interesting ideas and themes, which is what I think good movies, and good premises, are supposed to do. There is a real human story at the center of this film. It is certainly an exciting, and entertaining movie, but the center of the movie is a human story about original sin and redemption. When I say 'original sin', I do not mean 'original sin' in the theological sense. I just mean that the violence of the world existed before we were born and we were all, to some degree, victims of that violence before we were old enough to make conscious decisions, and we all tend to perpetuate that violence, to some degree, into the future by visiting it upon future generations, before they are old enough to make conscious decisions, and so on. That, to me, is really what this movie is about.\n\nThere is one last thing that I really appreciated about this film: it trusted its audience. That is so rare. To explain what I mean I am going to have to give some things away about the plot, so this is my SPOILER ALERT. The \"hero\" of the film is really kind of an anti-hero. Joe is already an assassin when the movie begins. Now, it seems like most films would do everything they could to downplay that, and try to sell the audience on the \"assassin with a heart of gold\". This movie goes in exactly the opposite direction. Early in the movie Joe sells out his best friend for money, and even old Joe, who is supposed to be reformed, makes it his mission to kill \"The Rainmaker\". Old Joe knows \"The Rainmaker\" is one of three kids, but he does not know which, and so he starts killing them one at a time (two of them, remember, are innocent). Most movies would have found a way around all of that. There would have been some plot twist that would have revealed who \"The Rainmaker\" was before old Joe actually killed anyone, or young Joe would have knocked the gun out of old Joe's hands just in time. Most filmmakers would not have trusted their audience to stick with a main character with such a dark side.\n\nFilmmakers (or maybe it is the studios) seem to think that audiences want morally unambiguous characters, or, that audiences are unwilling to put up with any moral ambiguity, complexity, or subtlety. Movies have to go all one way or the other with characters. Either they are good, in which case they can never do anything morally reprehensible, or even morally ambiguous, or they are evil, in which case they are pure evil and have no conscience at all. Fimmakers (or studios) seem to think that audiences are incapable of understanding anything more subtle than that. I do not think that is true, and it frustrates me. The world is morally complex and ambiguous, and morally complex and ambiguous characters tend to make the most interesting characters, so I wish that more movies had the guts to do what this movie did: have a hero who was clearly very flawed and unlikable in many ways. The main character in this film does not fall into either extreme. He is certainly not \"good\". He does things that are genuinely morally reprehensible. But he has a conscience, at least at times. It is just that his own self-interest tends to outweigh his conscience most of the time (does that sound at all familiar?) So I just want to say how much I appreciated the fact that the filmmakers trusted their audience enough to make their main character so morally ambiguous.\n\nThis genuinely was a very entertaining, and interesting, movie, and I highly recommend it. Kudos, filmmakers, for a job well done!","Product: Recorded with Steve Albini in glorious analog sound, this record expands this NYC band's fusion of gypsy punk and Slavic stomp with a touch of metal and dub-wise sound effects that pay tribute to the classic sounds of Jamaica. This collective continue their cultural crusade to bridge gypsy music, rock 'n' roll, and other brands of rebel music from Flamenco to the perestroika punk that blossomed in Eastern Europe in the mid-80's. Side One Dummy. 2005.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Love is a savage voice...\n\nReview: I do not usually write reviews for music but this cd really impressed me. I have never really been much of a punk fan and I am entirely unfamiliar with traditional gypsy music but the combination of the two really works for me. This album combines fast and furious punk guitar playing and vocals with really catchy and beautiful accordion and fiddle hooks. Eugene Hutz and crew have really done a fantastic job of melding the two genres (and other genres besides) and created something truly unique.\n\nI saw Eugene Hutz interviewed and he said something about how music that provides people the opportunity to really lose themselves and let go of their inhibitions is like medicine for the soul or is something the soul craves (I am paraphrasing since I do not remember the exact quote). I think that is a very apt description of Gogol Bordello's music which I would describe from a line from the song Undestructable, \"Love is a voice of savage soul/This savage love is undestructable\". This music seems to me to represent a kind of savage love which is certainly like medicine for the soul.\n\nI listened to the song Start Wearing Purple before buying this album and really liked it but I was afraid it might be the only song on the album I really liked. I cannot count how many times I have bought an album because I liked one song I had heard on it and wound up not liking the rest of the album. That did not happen with this album. All the songs on this album are quite good and there are at least five songs on the album that I like just as much, if not more, than Start Wearing Purple. So if you have heard and like Start Wearing Purple it is definitely worth buying this album. If you like that song I feel quite certain you will like this entire album.","Product: (2LP) 2014 album produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys.Includes the singles West Coast' & 'Shades Of Cool' plus 3 bonus tracks unavailable on the standard CD edition!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Vladimir: The air is full of our cries!\n\nReview: I almost never write reviews for music because I am not very good at writing about music. I feel like I lack the vocabulary to explain what I like or do not like about music and whenever I try to talk about music it feels like I am just stuttering or desperately searching for words in the dark. There are no art forms as immediately powerful as music - it is the one art form I don't think I could live without - but I never feel as inarticulate as I do when I try to talk about music. I had to write a review for this album anyways because I was so blown away by it. I had never even heard of Lana Del Rey until yesterday, but I discovered her by accident as I was browsing around the internet, and as soon as I listened to a couple of tracks on YouTube I had to rush to the store and pick up her newest album immediately - and to put things in perspective, I cannot remember the last time I felt the impulse to actually buy an album, as opposed to simply listening to a few of my favorite tracks on YouTube (I know, I am a terrible person).\n\nIf I had to describe Lana Del Rey's music - or this album at least - I would say it combines the \"hipness\" of Velvet Underground, with elements of jazz singing, pop, rock and roll (of course) and perhaps a bit of hip-hop, and in its combination of genres it winds up creating something that sounds genuinely new. I love it when I hear something that makes me hear \"old\" music in a new way. I like Velvet Underground - though I have never gone very far down the Lou Reed rabbit hole - but I almost never listen to jazz, pop, or hip-hop. I feel like listening to Lana Del Rey has provided me with a new perspective on genres I do not usually listen to and made me want to return to those genres and give them a closer look. There have only been a handful of artists that have made me radically reexamine my musical tastes, and made me want to explore genres that I had been relatively uninterested in before listening to them, but Lana Del Rey belongs on that short list. Even if there truly is \"nothing new under the sun\" it is always amazing to me when someone manages to put the same elements that are available to everyone else together in a new and unique way.\n\nThe religious writer Simone Weil wrote that \"the cry of Christ and the silence of the Father together make the supreme harmony, that harmony of which all music is but an imitation.\" I think I have been misremembering that quote for a long time. I thought she said something like \"All music is an imitation of Christ's cry on the cross 'My god, my god, why has thou forsaken me!'\" I actually like my memory of the quote better (though Weil expresses herself better than I). Despite my mistake, the point I want to make remains the same: I have never been very impressed with technical proficiency or \"cleverness\" in music. I like music that sounds to me like a cry of despair echoing in \"the silence of the Father\" or \"the silence of the universe\", if you prefer. This is a fancy and round about way of saying I prefer emotional power to technical mastery. I want music that makes me feel like I am one with Schopenhauer's noumenal will. This album is definitely \"hip\" in places, and perhaps even \"clever\", but it does not sacrifice emotional depth or power. When I listen to music that really connects with me I feel as if there is something deep within me singing along, as if the music managed to articulate an inarticulate cry of despair that lay latent in my own breast, and that is how I feel listening to this album.\n\nSo, that is how I feel about this album in a nutshell. As a final thought I will just say this: anyone who disagrees with anything expressed in this review is simply wrong and should be ashamed of themselves. Now, go by this album!","Product: Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Finally! I get Hemingway's appeal...\n\nReview: Warning: there may be a few SPOILERS in my review. I will try to warn the reader in advance.\n\nI have actually read a fair amount of Hemingway. I have read <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/The-Sun-Also-Rises/dp/0743297334/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">The Sun Also Rises</a> (twice), <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/A-Farewell-to-Arms/dp/1476764522/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">A Farewell to Arms</a>,<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/The-Old-Man-and-The-Sea/dp/0684801221/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">The Old Man and The Sea</a>,<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/The-Short-Stories/dp/0684803348/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">The Short Stories</a>, and <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/A-Moveable-Feast/dp/0553132539/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">A Moveable Feast</a>. I have also been reading a fair amount about Hemingway lately. I have learned a great deal about Hemingway's technique, and I have come to admire his craft and artistry, but I have not been able to find any Hemingway book that really moved me or, in my mind, justified his reputation or popularity. Until now. I just finished For Whom the Bell Tolls and I was blown away. I finally feel like I have some understanding of why people love Hemingway and why he is such an important writer. This is, in my opinion, by far Hemingway's best novel. There are, I think, a few reasons for that.\n\nFirst, the novel has the most engaging plot of the Hemingway novels I have read. In general, plot is not all that important to me. I tend to be more interested in the quality of the writing and the philosophical ideas contained in a novel. It was surprising to me, therefore, what a difference having an interesting plot made in terms of my enjoyment of the book. I guess plot does matter! The novel is about an American helping a band of guerillas in the Spanish Civil War blow up a bridge. The novel is very exciting and tense in places and Hemingway paces things perfectly. POSSIBLE SPOILER. The climactic scene on the bridge was, in my opinion, perfectly paced. Hemingway slows things down, not enough to bore the reader, but just enough to keep them on the edge of their seat. Anyone who wants to learn how to pace an action scene would do well to study the bridge scene closely. I was mesmerized.\n\nSecond, the characters were more interesting than the usual Hemingway characters. I do not tend to like any of Hemingway's characters all that much but I was surprised that I liked all the characters in this book. Robert Jordan is a professional, as so many of Hemingway's heroes are, but he is a likable professional. He has heart and understanding. He forgives people their faults and weaknesses and he is noble. He is also capable of great passion. Pilar and Pablo are very interesting characters as well, each in their own way. I think Hemingway could have done a little better with Maria. She was, of all the characters, the least well drawn to me. She felt secondary to me, like she was put in as a means of making Robert Jordan more interesting, as opposed to being her own independent character with an independent value. Still, the relationship between Robert and Maria was powerful.\n\nThird, this novel comes later in Hemingway's career and his style has developed a great deal since The Sun Also Rises. The Sun Also Rises is told in very plain and very direct prose. There is very little lyricism. In For Whom the Bell Tolls Hemingway still uses what he learned from his earlier direct style but it is much more lyrical and beautiful. Everything that was great about his early style is still here but it is better. There is genuine lyricism in the prose. There is no doubt in my mind that Hemingway continued to grow as an artist and this book seems to me to be his most mature statement as an artist. He restrained himself for a long time, he learned control, and here, he has what seems to me to be a carefully controlled unrestraint, as paradoxical as that might sound. He is like a horse trainer who finally has enough control over his horse to let it run wild sometimes. He does not have to keep it tethered all the time.\n\nEven more than the lyricism, however, there is passion and feeling in the prose. One of the things I did not like about Hemingway's early style was his penchant for affectless understatement and ironic detachment. I am by no means an expert in Hemingway's development or style but I do not remember any passages like this in The Sun Also Rises \"He looked at her brown face and at the eyes that, since he had seen them, had never been as young as the rest of her face but now were suddenly hungry and young and wanting\" (67). You can feel the longing in that prose. You can picture Hemingway typing those words and getting caught up in the passion as opposed to remaining stoic and detached all the time. SPOILER ALERT. That is especially true in the farewell scene between Robert and Maria. There have only been two books that have ever brought tears to my eyes and this book is one of them (the other is Cormac McCarthy's <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/The-Road/dp/0307387895/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">The Road</a>). The farewell scene between Robert and Maria was very sad and poignant. I had no idea Hemingway was capable of such power. He is less restrained here and it shows.\n\nThere are a number of really poignant scenes in the book. There is a scene where Robert is remembering back to his childhood when he had to get on a train and go to school for the first time. His dad is very emotional, he is crying, and he says a little prayer before Robert gets on the train. Robert is embarrassed for his father and he says it was the first time he felt older than his father. It is a very poignant and beautiful moment. There is very little of that in the other Hemingway I have read.\n\nFinally, the novel deals with some interesting themes. Like all Hemingway novels there is the theme of courage but Hemingway lets us hear the thoughts of his characters as they battle with their own fear in this book in a way that he does not in his other works. Death is also a theme as it is in nearly all Hemingway works. SPOILER ALERT. Robert Jordan expresses beautifully what is so difficult about death. Robert Jordan is an atheist. He does not believe in any afterlife, so he is not frightened by the afterlife. The reason death is difficult is because \"The world is a fine place and worth the fighting for and I hate to leave it very much\" (Robert Jordan's own words) (467). Only Hemingway could have expressed the sadness of having to say goodbye to the world and everything in it so simply and yet so powerfully. This is easily one of the most moving books I have ever read, and I never thought I would say that about a Hemingway book. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone whether you are a Hemingway fan or not.","Product: Book Description This best selling author team explains concepts simply and clearly, without glossing over difficult points. Problem solving and mathematical modeling are introduced early and reinforced throughout, so that when students finish the course, they have a solid foundation in the principles of mathematical thinking. This comprehensive, evenly paced book provides complete coverage of the function concept and integrates substantial graphing calculator materials that help students develop insight into mathematical ideas. The authors' attention to detail and clarity, as in James Stewart's market-leading Calculus text, is what makes this text the market leader.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Be prepared to check yourself into a mental institution if you have to use this book...\n\nReview: This is the worst textbook/online homework tool I have ever had the misfortune of using. I found using Webassign so frustrating that I sent them two long complaint emails which I almost never do. They responded and it turns out pretty much all my complaints are the fault of the textbook publisher and Cengage learning not Webassign.\n\nBefore I get into my complaints let me try to give some idea of where I am coming from. I love math and I have always been very good at it. When I was in high school I used to make my fellow students angry because I would usually get over 100% in the class and it would throw off the curve for everyone else. I have been doing just as well in college. My professor asked me to become a math tutor and I have never gotten below a 97% on any test. I say this merely to make it clear that my frustrations are not based on me being unable to understand the math and they are not based on a pre-existing hatred of math. I love math, and I am good at it, but this textbook and the online homework tool have made learning math miserable for me.\n\nI will offer my complaints about the textbook first. My complaints have to do specifically with the design of the homework problems. I took math in college many years ago and I remember doing lots of repetition. Our homework assignments would often have 50+ problems on it. Most of the problems were easy. It was just repetition to get the methods engrained in our minds and then they would throw in some more challenging problems as you went along. The more challenging problems were generally pretty easy to do after all the repetition on the easy problems.\n\nThe publishers of this book have a different philosophy. They teach you a general method with a single example. Then they give you two problems that are quite challenging and often do not resemble the example problem all that much. There is very little repetition - each assignment has at most 20 problems and since you are learning various things in each section that translates into 2 or 3 similar problems per assignment.\n\nThis is a bad philosophy for two reasons. First, it is extremely discouraging to feel like you are understanding the material perfectly when you learn it only to find that you cannot do the homework problems. This is NOT a good way to build confidence but it is a good way to drive students to despair. Most students would be perfectly capable of doing the more difficult problems if you lead them there gradually but if you throw them right into the deep end they are likely to give up. Second, because there is very little repetition I found myself forgetting a lot. Doing two difficult problems is not enough if you want to engrain something in your mind. This flies in the face of everything we know about how people learn.\n\nI can give two concrete examples of this. In the section on Polar Coordinates and Graphs the book provides a method for converting rectangular coordinates to polar coordinates. Here is what is in the book exactly:\n\nTo change from rectangular to polar coordinates, use the formulas:\n\nr^2 = x^2 + y^2\ntan() = y/x\nx 0\n\nOn the online homework there are exactly three problems that have you convert rectangular coordinates to polar coordinates (not very many, how many people will have this concept engrained after three problems?). The bigger issue though is: the third problem asks you to convert the following rectangular coordinates to polar coordinates (0, -6). Well, the directions say specifically that x cannot equal zero and NONE of the examples in the book show you what to do if x does happen to equal zero. Now, I eventually figured this out but the point is: Why throw students into doing something they were never taught to do after only two practice problems? If you want to force students to figure this kind of thing out on their own (which might have some value) at least give them more practice first. If a student was unable to figure this problem out they would essentially be getting a 66% though they might understand the material they were actually taught perfectly. This is a very bad way to build confidence.\n\nAnother example: there was a problem asking you to convert the following polar EQUATION into rectangular COORDINATES: theta = 2(pi). Now, the book never mentions converting an equation into coordinates at all. It teaches how to convert coordinates into coordinates and equations into equations but not equations into coordinates. However, this part of the problem is not too difficult to figure out. The real problem is: the book does not have any examples of polar equations that resemble this problem at all. The only example problems are all of the form r = cos(theta) + 4. And finally, the even bigger problem is: this is the ONLY problem that has you convert a polar equation into rectangular coordinates (or equation).\n\nIn other words, the book has the student do ONE problem to practice converting from a polar equation to rectangular coordinates. This is something that the book does not even explain how to do and while the book does explain how to convert from a polar equation to a rectangular equation the homework problem does not resemble the examples given in the book at all. Why do this to students? It is hard enough just to get the basic concepts and get them engrained. Why not put five practice problems that actually resemble the problems in the book and let the students practice what they have actually learned? Why frustrate them immediately? It is like the book is trying to discourage students before giving them a chance.\n\nNow, these issues would be mitigated somewhat if the online learning tool was actually helpful but it is not. The best way to explain what is wrong with Webassign and NetTutor is to compare it to MyMathLab. I have been using Webassign with this textbook for two quarters but the quarter before that we used a book published by Pearson and the online tool we used was MyMathLab. MyMathLab had its own problems but it was a MILLION times better than Webassign. When you got stuck on a problem on MyMathLab there was a button you could hit that would walk you step by step through an example problem. It was a great way to figure out what you were doing wrong and it was fast! I would occassionally miss class for one reason or another but it was very easy to teach myself the material by simply going through the example problems online.\n\nWith Webassign, most problems do not have any walkthrough. Some problems have a Watch It video where you can watch someone do a similar problem. However, they often skip steps that they think are obvious so the videos can be quite frustrating as well (How did they get that?) and the bigger problem is there are usually only a few problems on each assignment that have a video. I thought this was a problem with Webassign but they informed me it is up to the publisher to decide what supplementary material to offer for each problem so this is really the fault of the publisher.\n\nThey also have a Master It button that they offer - again only on some problems - that is sort of like the MyMathLab walkthroughs but, again, the steps are often difficult to follow. Rather than walking you through the problem step by step they have you fill in blanks but it is often difficult to figure out what they want. Rather than working on the math concepts I often found myself just fighting with the program trying to figure out what it wanted because it was doing the problem in a slightly different way than I would have done it or it wanted the answer in a slightly different form than I was giving it.\n\nBecause the videos and master it buttons are only on some problems they have a NetTutor where you can speak to a live tutor. This is a good idea in theory but there are sooooooo many problems with it that it is really the worst part of the whole thing. Here are the problems:\n\nYou often have to wait a long time to speak to someone. I was using it today and the queue was actually relatively short. I was 4th in the queue I think. Even being 4th in the queue it still took over half an hour to connect. By the time I connected I had finished the rest of the homework and I now had questions on a number of problems. I spent 22 minutes going through a single problem with the tutor mainly because the whiteboard is so hard to use. You are very limited in terms of what mathematical notation you can enter so you either have to type it as text (sin^2(theta) = tan(theta), for example) which is hard to read or you can use a pencil to draw it. Using the pencil is very time consuming and messy. After going through the first problem the tutor informed me that they could only answer one question per person so I had to wait in line again to ask another question. This time I was 7th in the queue and I spent another hour waiting in line and going through another problem.\n\nLets compare the time spent in MyMathLab versus the time spent on NetTutor. On MyMathLab if I got stuck on a problem I would click a walkthrough button. It would take about 5 minutes to walk through the problem and I was all set. On Webassign, if I get stuck on a problem I get to wait in line for 5 minutes to an hour (I have gotten on very quickly but I have also been 15th in the queue before), then I get to spend at least 20 minutes speaking to a tutor (I have spent over 45 minutes before). So, the score is:\n\nMyMathLab = 5 minutes per problem\nNetTutor = 25 minutes - 1 hour 45 minutes per problem (I have found the average to be close to an hour per problem).\n\nWho has an hour to spend on a single problem? And I often do not come away feeling like I really understand the material that much better than when I started.\n\nAnd to make things worse: I apparently used up all my minutes with NetTutor because today, after going through the second problem, I still had a third problem I wanted to ask about so I had to get back in the queue but it said I had no more minutes. It said I had to purchase more minutes or use a code. I did not have a code and purchasing 1 hour costs $32.99. I eventually just gave up in despair. That is not what you want your students to be doing if you are a textbook publisher.\n\nAnd I want to make this absolutely clear: I have wasted hours and hours getting frustrated with Webassign and NetTutor and NONE of this has translated into understanding the math concepts better. If I were to ask my teacher to walk me through a problem it would take 5 minutes and I would understand it. This means that virtually all those hours and all that frustration was spent just fighting with the online tool as opposed to actually learning math.\n\nTo put this more simply: I was not spending an hour on a single problem because I could not understand the math concepts. I was spending an hour on a single problem because the online tool made it virtually impossible to figure out what I was doing wrong without spending an hour waiting in the queue and speaking to a live tutor. Since it would take me 5 minutes to understand the problem if my teacher walked me through it that means 55 of those minutes were just wasted. Even if I only got stuck on one or two problems per assignment that is an extra 55 - 115 minutes per assignment that is just wasted time. I work full time and I cannot afford to waste that much time per assignment so the ultimate result was I would often just give up and get the problem wrong rather than struggle with NetTutor.\n\nAgain: This is NOT what you want your students to be doing. You do not want your students giving up simply because it is so frustrating trying to use the online tool. If a student gives up because they genuinely cannot understand the math then maybe mathematics is not for them. However, if they give up on even TRYING to understand the math because you have designed an online tool that is so frustrating to use they would rather not bother than you have failed as a publisher. Unfotunately, I do not get to choose what textbooks we use in the classes I take but if I have any choice I will avoid any class that uses Webassign in the future.","Product: In this pathbreaking interrogation of the last century of American history, Power draws upon her own reporting from the modern killing fields to tell the story of American indifference and American courage in the face of the worst massacres of the 20th century.\n\nIn this work of social history, Power examines how, since the Holocaust, Americans have very rarely marshalled their might to stop genocide and mass terror. It makes a moral argument for why America must renew its vigilance against genocide.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A response to critics...\n\nReview: I will provide a brief summary of this book at the beginning of my review but since there are already 203 reviews of this book at the time I am writing I have decided to devote most of my review to responding to many of the criticisms that have been leveled against Samantha Power's book and against the idea of humanitarian intervention in general. If you are not interested in reading long responses to those criticisms I suggest skipping my review.\n\nSamantha Power's book is a chronicle of genocide in the twentieth-century along with the U.S. response to genocide. She begins with the Armenian genocide in Turkey, she spends a number of chapters detailing the efforts of Raphael Lemkin in getting the Genocide convention ratified, and then devotes a chapter each to the genocides in Cambodia, Iraq, Bosnia, Rwanda, Srebrenica, and Kosovo, as well as detailing the U.S. and world responses.\n\nSamantha Power does a good job providing the reader with background in regard to each event of genocide as well as clear summaries of events as they transpired. I was worried when I picked up this book that it might simply be a long chronicle of atrocities, page after page of horrific stories, but actually a large portion of the book is taken up with detailing the efforts of U.S. officials, U.N. workers, and NGOs in trying to get policymakers to act. There are certainly horrific stories in this book but the book is as much about the political processes involved in determining foreign policy as it is about the actual genocides.\n\nSamantha Power wants to show that the U.S. has consistently failed to respond to genocide. Samantha Power reaches the conclusion that when faced with the reality of genocide, \"U.S. policymakers in the executive branch...had two objectives. First, they wanted to avoid engagement in conflicts that posed little threat to American interests, narrowly defined. And second, they hoped to contain the political costs and avoid the moral stigma associated with allowing genocide\" (508). The way policymakers went about achieving the second objective was by overemphasizing the ambiguity of the facts, avoiding the use of the word genocide, and by playing up the futility of any effort to have a positive effect on events. Samantha Power documents all of these tactics in great detail. Power also does a good job of describing in detail what the U.S. knew and when giving the lie to any claims by policymakers after the fact that they did not know the extent of what was happening. While this book is meant to be an indictment of the lack of U.S. response to genocide in the twentieth-century Power does believe that there have been some slight, but visible, signs of improvement in the U.S. response to genocide as the century has progressed.\n\nThe rest of my review will be devoted to responding to a number of the criticisms that have been leveled at this book.\n\nOne criticism leveled against Power, and against the idea of humanitarian intervention in general, is that it does away with national sovereignty. There are two points I would like to make about this argument.\n\nFirst, Samantha Power is not advocating for the end of national sovereignty but only for a very targeted limitation of national sovereignty. The genocide convention only limits national sovereignty to the degree that genocide is being committed. It makes it illegal for any government to commit genocide even within its own borders but it does not limit national sovereignty in any other way.\n\nSecond, any argument for the absolute right of national sovereignty should be made with full knowledge in regard to its consequences. I have been surprised at the very negative reaction Samantha Power's book has received from some of the defenders of national sovereignty. There is no doubt that Samantha Power attempts to make an argument in support of the right and the duty of humanitarian intervention in the case of genocide but her book is mostly taken up with a simple chronicle of events. I assume that the critics of Samantha Power agree that the events she describes were real events and that they really took place? So what could be the harm in documenting them? Do people really believe that we should take no account of the events Samantha Power describes when weighing the pros and cons of humanitarian intervention? If you want to argue for the absolute right of national sovereignty then you should be willing to do so in the full light of the consequences. One consequence is that dictators will be allowed to commit genocide with impunity. It would be great if we lived in a world where we did not have to choose between violating national sovereignty and allowing genocide to be committed with impunity but that is not the world that we live in. Samantha Power shows us in graphic detail what the consequences are if, in deference to national sovereignty, we decide to do nothing when faced with genocide. If you believe that national sovereignty is such an important principle that it should not be limited even in the case of genocide then you should have no reason to complain about a book that describes the consequences of adopting that policy.\n\nIt is easy to avoid the moral burden of our decisions by ignoring the consequences of our decisions. Journalists like Samantha Power are good at making us face the consequences of our decisions. The choice is still up to us but we can no longer avoid our own responsibility. If someone tells you that your sneakers were made by children in a foreign country you can certainly respond by saying \"I do not care\" but you no longer get to evade the decision. As long as you are unaware of where they are made you can avoid making a choice but once you know you have to decide whether those children are important enough to you to give up your sneakers. If you read Samantha Power's book and decide that national sovereignty is still more important than the 800,000 lives lost in Rwanda I am not sure I have any definitive arguments to offer that would convince you otherwise but no one can read Samantha Power's book and continue to pretend that when they are defending national sovereignty they are not, at the same time, arguing that we should let those 800,000 people die. You cannot argue both that we should respect national sovereignty and argue at the same time that we have a duty to try to save those 800,000 lives. It is one or the other, an either/or and at the very least people who defend national sovereignty should know what they are defending. You can disagree with Samantha Power's conclusions but everyone should agree that those 800,000 lives should at least be placed in the scales when making our decisions about the importance of respecting national sovereignty. The value of Samantha Power's book is that she presents us with the information we need to make an informed decision.\n\nAnother criticism leveled at Samantha Power, or the idea of humanitarian intervention, is that humanitarian intervention will be used as an excuse for the U.S. to meddle in other countries affairs. I think this fear is largely unfounded. The United States does not need any excuses to promote its own interests whether or not it can find justification in international law. The Bush administration has shown that it is always possible to manufacture reasons to interfere when it is in our interest to do so. But the United States rarely has an interest in interfering when genocide is being committed and rather than looking for excuses to interfere it usually finds itself in the position of trying to find excuses to evade its responsibility to interfere. This is the whole point of Samantha Power's book. The U.S. has treated the law against genocide more as a responsibility it would like to escape (by being extremely careful about its use of the word genocide) than as an excuse to meddle in other countries affairs. [My views on this particular critique have changed to some degree after reading <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/First-Do-No-Harm-Humanitarian-Intervention-and-the-Destruction-of-Yugoslavia/dp/0826516440/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">First Do No Harm: Humanitarian Intervention and the Destruction of Yugoslavia</a> by David Gibbs. It now seems to me that the image of the U.S. sitting by and doing nothing in Yugoslavia until the humanitarian crises became too much to bear is an inaccurate view. The U.S. was intimately involved from the beginning and, in fact, bears much of the blame for prolonging the crisis. It also appears, after reading Gibbs' account, that the U.S. was far from reluctant to use military force (as long as no American lives were in danger) as a means of reasserting the role of NATO in a post-Coldwar world. I highly recommend Gibbs' book for a different account of the crises in Yugoslavia and the U.S. involvement. Gibbs is quite critical of Samantha Power's analysis of the Yugoslavia crises so it makes a good complement to this book by Power which I still think has value]\n\nAnother argument against Samantha Power, and humanitarian intervention, is that the U.S. almost always winds up doing more harm than good when it does intervene. The example of Kosovo is often given (again, David Gibbs' book does an excellent job of addressing the ways in which U.S. intervention made matters worse rather than better). The Serbs responded to U.S. bombing by deporting over a million Muslims from their homes and murdering thousands more. The U.S. also killed hundreds of innocent civilians in its bombings. I think there is some validity to this argument. The U.S. does run a real risk of making things worse by intervening. But I think it is a mistake to use this general argument as an excuse to do nothing.\n\nThe problem is that these kinds of arguments often rely on counter-factual arguments which are very difficult to make. We do not know what would have happened if we had chosen not to intervene in Kosovo when we did but we do know the negative effects that our intervention had, we know about the mistakes that we made (and mistakes will always be made), and we know about the innocent civilians we killed. We are comparing the known against the unknown. In an interview Samantha Power makes what I think is a valid point when she says that if we had gone into Rwanda we would not know about the 800,000 lives we had saved but, like in Kosovo, we would know about any mistakes we had made, or any innocent people we had killed.\n\nI think there is a very real human temptation to do nothing in an effort to keep our own hands clean. It is easy to sit on the sidelines and condemn those who act for their moral failings but the fact is that as soon as we act we become guilty. That is inescapable. I just do not believe that our goal in life should be to remain on the sidelines and do nothing in an attempt to maintain our own moral purity. We should not place a higher value on our own moral purity than we do on helping others. If, in attempting to help others, we become guilty then so be it. There is no way to act in the world and remain morally pure, a fact discovered by Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita. So what do we do? Do we collapse in despair in the face of conflicting duties? Do we attempt to adopt the standpoint of a pure observer and condemn others in a spirit of moral righteousness? Or do we act and accept the consequences and the guilt associated with that action as Krishna recommends?\n\nA final critique often leveled at Samantha Power is that she is calling for unilateral military interventions. This is a gross distortion of her views. There is a long list of things the United States should be doing in response to genocide short of full-scale military intervention. Anyone who reads this book as merely an argument for unilateral military intervention is engaging in a very superficial and uncharitable reading. Samantha Power's actual recommendations for U.S. action in the case of genocide are as follows, \"It must respond to genocide with a sense of urgency, publicly identifying and threatening the perpetrators with prosecution, demanding the expulsion of representatives of genocidal regimes from international institutions such as the United Nations, closing the perpetrators' embassies in the United States, and calling upon countries aligned with the perpetrators to ask them to use their influence. When the dynamics on the ground warrant it, the United States should establish economic sanctions, freeze foreign assets, and use U.S. technical resources to deprive the killers of their means of propagating hate. With its allies, it should set up safe areas to house refugees and civilians, and protect them with well-armed and robustly mandated peacekeepers, airpower, or both. Given the affront genocide represents to America's most cherished values and to its interests, the United States must also be prepared to risk the lives of its soldiers in the service of stopping this monstrous crime\" (514).\n\nEven if you disagree with the last parts about \"robustly mandated peacekeepers,\" \"airpower,\" and ground troops surely we can agree that reducing Samantha Power's recommendations to these three options is a severe distortion of her views and a severe limitation of our options in responding to genocide. There is a great deal of room between sending in our marines and doing nothing. I would hope that most people would at least be willing to support policies lying somewhere in that between even if they are against full scale military interventions.","Product: This popular book is intact and completely readable with no marks on any of the pages. Why pay for new?\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A passionate cry for humanity...\n\nReview: This is one of those rare books that, as soon as I finished it, I was tempted to start it again at the beginning. This is surely one of the best books I have read in a long time, and I read A LOT! There were so many interesting insights and thoughts in this book that I am very hesitant to try to summarize this book at all. I know I will be leaving much more out than I can possibly put into an amazon review. So, I will simply settle for listing what I think are some of the most thought-provoking ideas expressed in this book. This is going to be a fairly haphazard collection of thoughts and themes.\n\nIMPORTANCE OF EXPERIENCE. R.D. Laing has a number of complaints with modern psychiatry (at least, modern in his time, though, from the limited perspective of a layperson, I have a feeling many of his complaints would still apply today, perhaps even more so). R.D. Laing critiques the positivist, and behavioristic, scientific standpoint of \"objective\" observation, which reduces patients to \"it\" beings, and limits its observations to external behavior. It is important to realize that R.D. Laing is not critiquing this standpoint simply because it \"objectifies\" the human being, or \"depersonalizes\" them. It is not simply a moral critique. The main problem with this \"objective\" view is that it makes it impossible to understand psychotic behavior because, as R.D. Laing argues, our behavior is a function of the way we experience the world. Psychotic people BEHAVE differently because they EXPERIENCE the world differently. What appears psychotic to us makes sense once we see it in the context of the patient's experience.\n\nThere is a place in the book where Laing quotes Kraepelin. Kraepelin is describing the behavior of a schizophrenic patient in an \"objective\" way and he says \"the patient is in constant motion...On attempting to stop her movement, we meet with unexpectedly strong resistance...she holds a piece of bread...which she absolutely will not allow to be forced from her...If you prick her in the forehead with a needle, she scarcely winces or turns away, and leaves the needly quietly sticking there\" (106-107; I have greatly condensed this passage in the interest of space). Kraepelin is describing what he takes to be the extraordinary and strange behavior of a schizophrenic, but R.D. Laing makes what I think is a brilliant observation that I will quote in full \"If we see the situation purely in terms of Kraepelin's point of view, it all immediately falls into place. He is sane, she is insane...This entails looking at the patient's actions out of the context of the situation as she experienced it. But if we take Kraepelin's actions...out of the context of the situation as experienced and defined by him, how extraordinary they are!\"\n\nIn other words, the only reason we do not immediately classify Kraepelin's actions as insane is because we understand the context of them. He sees himself as a doctor, he sees the young woman as a patient, and he is testing her behavior and her reactions. If we abstract from that experience Kraepelin's actions would seem just as insane (probably more so) than the young woman's behavior. If we did not know Kraepelin considerd himself a doctor, and was attempting to test the reactions of his patient, what would we make of someone who went around trying to get in people's way for no reason, steal their bread, and poke needles in their head? R.D. Laing believes that psychology needs to take the experiences of schizophrenics and psychotics seriously as opposed to simply looking for symptoms, classifying, and treating. If we take their experience seriously it might make it easier to understand their behavior.\n\nOUR COLLECTIVE INSANITY. R.D. Laing believes that we are collectively insane (it should be remembered this book was written in the sixties, during Vietnam, though, again, I think all of Laing's complaints would certainly still apply today, perhaps even more so). We define people as \"insane\" because their behavior seems strange from the standpoint of the common world that we collectively define, but, Laing reminds us, we should not forget that \"Normal men have killed perhaps 100,000,000 of their fellow normal men in the last fifty years\". What we call \"normal\", therefore, is merely a collectively agreed upon, or collectively shared, form of insanity. Laing argues that Freud's main contribution to our time was \"his demonstration that the ordinary person is a shriveled, desiccated, fragment of what a person can be\" (25-26). \"What we call 'normal' is a product of repression, denial, splitting, projection, introjection and other forms of destructive action on experience\" (27).\n\nThis is an extremely important point that I will come back to. Our experience is determined, to a large degree, by our education, our society, our parents, etc.. The title of the book is \"the politics of experience\". I actually think that is a very pregnant title, and has a number of possible meanings, all of which I think are implied, but one meaning is: politics, in a very broad sense, determines what we experience, the kind of experience we have, whether full or desiccated, connected or alienated. Laing believes that our current form of society, our current forms of education, our current forms of interpersonal relationships, are highly destructive and lead to shriveled human beings, who experience the world in shriveled ways, and since our behavior is a function of our experience, it is no surprise that we are constantly courting collective suicide. The spirit of the sixties is clearly operative in Laing's work, but I do not think we should let the mistakes of the sixties lead us to dismiss Laing's insights, which I think are largely correct.\n\nSo what do we do about it? Do we simply \"turn on, tune in, and drop out\"? I do not think that is what Laing is proposing. Instead, psychology needs to broaden its focus. It needs to see the patient in terms of his or her social context. Laing writes that \"The social system, not single individuals extrapolated from it, must be the object of study...Something is wrong somewhere, but it can no longer be seen exclusively or even primarily 'in' the diagnosed patient\" (115). In other words, insanity is not a problem that can be solved on the purely individual level. Elsewhere Laing argues that \"The countermadness of Kraepelinian psychiatry is the exact counterpart of 'official' psychosis. Literally...it is as mad, if by madness we mean any radical estrangement from the totality of what is the case\" (142).\n\nLaing believes that our current society experiences the world in an extremely impoverished way. It has gotten to such a ridiculous point that there are even people and movements (behaviorism) that deny that there is such a thing as experience at all! Our experience is so limited compared to other ages. Laing points out that \"nowhere in the Bible is there any argument about the existence of gods, demons, angels. People did not first 'believe in' God: they experienced His presence\" (141). Nowadays people are forced to \"believe\" because they lack the self-validating experience. It would have made no sense to tell an ancient Greek that there were no gods. The Greeks did not have to \"believe\" in their gods. They experienced them, they were possessed by them. We, on the other hand, have cut ourselves off from the inner world entirely, and live entirely in the public world of fact. Laing believes that psychosis can be part of a process that breaks through our impoverished and distorted reality. Laing is far from advocating or romanticizing insanity. Laing admits that insanity is often horrible for the people who experience it, and many people who do experience it never come back. Laing is not, therefore, saying: we should all try to go insane. What he is saying is: isn't it a shame that our experience is so impoverished that people's only way out is insanity (or, I would add, drugs)?\n\nINTERPERSONAL RELATIONS. One of the most interesting and, I think, exciting aspects of Laing's work is his analysis of interpersonal relationships. Laing argues that \"The metapsychology of Freud...has no constructs for any social system generated by more than one person at a time. Within its own framework it has no concepts of social collectivities of experience shared or unshared between persons...It has no way of expressing the meeting of an 'I' with an 'other,' and the impact of one person on another\" (49). This goes along with what I was saying above. Psychology needs to broaden its focus. My experience is not only a function of unconscious processes going on inside me coupled with processes of perception. My experience is also a function of my interpersonal relationships. If there are problems in those interpersonal relationships they are going to show up in my experience and my behavior.\n\nNot only that, but our failure to conceive of behavior in terms of interpersonal relations leads to confusion. This can be seen in Kraepelin's description of his schizophrenic patient. The patient's reactions might very well be \"sane\" reactions to the strange interpersonal situation she found herself in. She was, essentially, the object of scientific experiments. Is it really \"insane\" that she showed signs of resistance in her behavior? If we try to explain the experience solely in terms of the unconscious, thoughts, etc. then we risk totally distorting that behavior. Laing points out that behavior between two interacting people will form a sequence of interaction p1 - o1 - p2 - o2 - p3 - o3... and so on. If we isolate the p's and form an individual sequence p1 - p2 - p3...and so on, it is going to be impossible to really understand the person's behavior. But how do we conceptualize this? Laing begins to work out a scheme and a method for studying interpersonal perceptions (what I think of you, and what I think you think about me, and what I think you think I think about you, etc.). This can get quite complicated and is not easy to summarize in a short space, but Laing is really working out a very interesting theory of interpersonal relations and interpersonal perception that I think is really important.\n\nIt is clear, for example, that very few of our actions are based on what other people actually believe. Most of our actions are based what we think other people believe, or what we think they think we believe. Laing describes how the category of \"Them\" can be created out of these kinds of experiences. \"Them\" is at once everyone and no one. Parents, for example, get upset when their daughter gets pregnant, not because they care, but because they think that other people will think, that they are bad parents. In this way a kind of \"social conscience\" can be created that is alienating for everyone since everyone is responding to what they think everyone else thinks. This is one of the social mechanisms that leads to alienated forms of experience. All of this is, I think, really, really, really important.\n\nHUMANITY. There is just one more quick point I want to make before bringing this overly long review to a close. One of the things I most appreciate about Laing's book is its humanity. Laing is clearly appalled by the way that schizophrenics and other psychotics are treated. Laing clearly has a great deal of compassion for the insane. That is why I do not really like the description on the back of Laing's book, which says: \" [Laing] makes a compelling case for the 'madness of morality'\". Laing may be a critic of morality, but he is a critic of morality in the same sense that Nietzsche was a critic of morality. Laing (and Nietzsche) is not advocating cruelty or immorality. Laing (and Nietzsche) criticizes morality because he perceives the cruelty and immorality that passes as morality. Both Laing and Nietzsche are offering a critique of the immorality of our standard morality. Our attempts to \"treat\" insane patients are often quite inhumane. Laing's book is a passionate cry for humanity.","Product: Citizens\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Probably essential reading for those interested in the French Revolution...\n\nReview: Citizens is a really detailed chronicle of the French Revolution from its beginnings up until the death of Robespierre (and a little beyond in the epilogue). The book is really essential for anyone who is looking for a detailed narrative of the events leading up to the French Revolution (it takes Schama almost four hundred pages just to get to Bastille day; nearly half of the book).\n\nSchama presents an astounding amount of detail in this work, some of it truly fascinating, while some of it will probably be a bit tedious for some readers. Schama attempts to provide not only a narrative of the events of the Revolution but attempts to characterize the 'mind-set' animating the various phases of the Revolution. To do so he relies heavily on iconography, journalism, literature, theater and various other 'cultural' expressions. These 'ideological' factors clearly provided a direction for Revolutionary energies and arguably at times went beyond providing merely a direction and supplied an actual motive force in determining events.\n\nSchama also attempts to debunk what he considers to be some common myths about the Revolution. Schama does not believe that the French Revolution was a 'bourgeois' Revolution (contrary to the Marxists). Schama believes that the Revolution actually started within the nobility itself and he believes that those engaged in 'bourgeois' professions rarely played a major role in the Revolution. Schama backs up his claims with employment statistics relating to the participants of a number of the major events of the French Revolution. Schama also points out that economic liberalization (which is generally taken to be the goal of bourgeois revolutions unable to expand productive forces under protective regimes) was not, in general, the goal of most of the actual participants in the Revolution. In fact many of the participants in the French Revolution believed they were fighting for stronger economic controls on the part of the state. A great deal of the violence of the Revolution stemmed from the demand for price controls for staple foods like bread. This is directly contrary to 'bourgeois' interests.\n\nSchama also does not believe that the violence of the French Revolution was a late or aberrant development. Schama believes the Revolution was rooted in violence from the very beginning and that it largely operated through the strategic deployment of that violence by those temporarily in control. The Terror was merely the most extreme expression of tendencies that had been present from the very beginning.\n\nWhether you agree or not with Schama's theses in this regard they are certainly worth considering. Ultimately what makes this a worthwhile read, however, is the story that Schama is telling. Schama provides both a broad narrative of the Revolution while also providing a wealth of fascinating detail. Schama does an excellent job of mixing individual stories with the grand narrative which turns what could have been a dry academic tome into a fairly exciting read (with a few slower sections interspersed)."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Angelina Jolie In The land of Blood and Honey. During the Bosnian War, Danijel, a soldier fighting for the Serbs, re-encounters Ajla, a Bosnian who's now a captive in his camp he oversees. Their once promising connection has become ambiguous as their motives have changed.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: More heat than light...\\n\\nReview: This was a very well done movie. It was well written and directed. The acting was superb. It is extremely visceral and moving (almost too much) and it deals with an important topic. The movie, of course, is a love story (of sorts) set against the backdrop of the war in Bosnia. It follows a Muslim woman and a Serbian soldier and tells the story of the conflict from the ground, or from the perspective of people who actually lived through it. Telling the story from the ground allows the full emotional impact of the conflict to hit home (though it has its drawbacks as well). The characters in the movie are realistic, and their actions all seem to make sense from the standpoint of their characters.\\n\\nI have to qualify my praise, however, for two reasons. First, the movie is very difficult to get through. I have watched other movies that deal with similar themes (such as <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Hotel-Rwanda/dp/B0007R4T3U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Hotel Rwanda</a>), I have read books about the breakup of Yugoslavia, the holocaust, the Russian Revolution and Civil War, etc.. I am always deeply effected when I read about, or see on screen, the violence that humans perpetrate against each other, but I rarely have trouble finishing a movie (or a book) like this. This movie was different. I had to stop the movie about forty-five minutes in, and I was not sure if I was going to be able to finish it. This movie is not necessarily more violent than other movies (or books), and a lot of the worst violence takes place off screen (for which I was thankful), but this movie personalizes the violence, and portrays the emotional toll of the violence, in a really devastating way. I understand Angelina Jolie's desire to portray the atrocities that took place during the Bosnian war (particularly against women) but one has to walk a fine line when portraying this kind of violence. It would be dishonest to sugarcoat it, but it does no good (in my opinion) to beat the audience into a state of hopelessness and despair. The audience can only take so much at a time without becoming emotionally exhausted. I did decide to stick with the movie, and I am glad I did (the second half was a little bit easier to take), but it was touch and go there for awhile.\\n\\nThe second reason I am slightly hesitant with my praise is that the movie seemed to me to provide more heat than light (more anger than understanding). Anger can be a positive force for change at times, but it can also be a very destructive force. I also tend to think that the anger generated from a film like this tends to dissipate fairly quickly. Understanding, on the other hand, lasts forever. In other words, if you succeed in getting people angry about the kinds of violence portrayed in this film, this will usually last a day or two and then dissipate. If, on the other hand, you provide people with greater understanding, that is something they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.\\n\\nThis movie certainly succeeds in making the viewer angry about the violence that was committed during the Bosnian war (particularly the violence against women), but I do not really feel like I understand the Bosnian conflict much better than I did before I watched the movie. For example, we can ask a simple question: why did the Serbs invade Bosnia-Herzegovina to begin with? We do not really get an answer to that question within the film. We also do not learn a whole lot about the historical context that gave rise to these events. There are hints here and there (like when the Serbian general describes how his family was shot) but it is not really filled out enough. There is a point where one of the Serb soldiers says \\\"We are fighting this war so that our children will not have to go to war.\\\" That is a very interesting perspective, but the film does not succeed in making it an intelligible perspective. It is impossible to understand, from the film alone, why any of the Serbs would believe that.\\n\\nSo while I thought that the movie was a very well done movie, I wish there was a little more light. While I am by no means an expert on the breakup of Yugoslavia and the ensuing conflicts I thought I would provide a list of a few books I have found helpful in shedding light on various aspects of the conflicts for those who would like a little more light. In full disclosure, I should say that I have not read all of these books from cover to cover. I started a number of them over the summer, and when school started back up again, I had to put them on hold, but I have read enough from each of them to feel comfortable recommending them. I will be updating this list as I read more. <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Blood-Vengeance/dp/0393335488/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Blood & Vengeance</a> by Chuck Sudetic tells the story of the Bosnian conflict from the standpoint of a Muslim family. Sudetic also does a good job providing the historical context for the conflict. <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Yugoslavia-Death-of-a-Nation/dp/0140262636/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Yugoslavia: Death of a Nation</a> by Laura Silber and Allan Little is a good general introduction to the breakup of Yugoslavia. <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/A-Problem-from-Hell-America-and-the-Age-of-Genocide/dp/0061120146/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide</a> by Samantha Power has a chapter on the Srebrenica massacre and the U.S. response. <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Balkan-Tragedy-Chaos-and-Dissolution-after-the-Cold-War/dp/0815795130/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Balkan Tragedy: Chaos and Dissolution after the Cold War</a> by Susan Woodward goes into some of the social and economic background of the breakup of Yugoslavia and the ensuing conflicts. And finally <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/First-Do-No-Harm-Humanitarian-Intervention-and-the-Destruction-of-Yugoslavia/dp/0826516440/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">First Do No Harm: Humanitarian Intervention and the Destruction of Yugoslavia</a> by David Gibbs analyzes, and critiques, U.S. and foreign involvement in the conflicts.\\n\\nI will simply end by saying that I think it is extremely important that we all make an effort to understand these conflicts, and movies like this have an important function in raising awareness. This movie is definitely worth watching, therefore, if you are able to stomach it.\",\n \"Product: Steve Carell and Keira Knightley lead an all-star cast in this clever and heartwarming comedy that explores the crazy things people do when humanitys last days are at hand. Set in a too-near future, two neighbors, Dodge (Carell) and Penny (Knightley), react in their own unique ways to the announcement that a 70-mile-wide asteroid is en route to the Earth. He wants to return to his first love. She just wants to get back to her family. As the unlikely companions respective journeys converge, their outlooks if not the worlds brighten in surprising and hilarious ways. The feature directorial debut of screenwriter Lorene Scafaria (Nick & Norahs Infinite Playlist), Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is being hailed as funny and wonderfully poetic! Steve Carell and Keira Knightley are superb. (Claudia Puig, USA Today)\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Struck just the right chord for me...\\n\\nReview: I was not originally planning on writing a review for this movie, but I really thought it was a good movie, well worth watching, so I wanted to do my part to get the star count up. The movie is kind of a mix between a black comedy and a tragic romance. The movie lacks a single tone. Some might say that this movie lacks unity, or that it does not know what it wants to be, but it struck just the right chord for me. I think the combination is perfect.\\n\\nIt seems like I rarely really laugh at comedies anymore, but this movie had some truly hilarious moments. It opens with a radio announcement that the last mission to save humanity from an asteroid hurtling toward the earth has failed, but that the radio station is going to continue bringing their listeners a countdown to the apocalypse, along with all their favorite classic rock hits. That opening sets the tone for the first part of the movie and all the absurd behavior of the human race in the face of their imminent demise. Highlights from the comedy side of the film include the relationship between Dodge (Steve Carrell) and his housekeeper, and the scene in the Friendly's (whoever the actor was who played the host did a brilliant job). I rarely see comedy that I think is this good, but this movie is more than just a comedy.\\n\\nNow I must give my SPOILER ALERT. The rest of the movie is about the relationship that forms between Dodge (Steve Carrell) and Penny (Keira Knightly) as they attempt to track down Dodge's high school sweetheart and get Penny back to England to see her family. In some ways we have seen this part of the movie before. The two strangers who set out on a mission together, both looking for something, but who wind up finding each other instead. While this is somewhat of a formula, it is a formula I happen to like, and I think this movie did a good job with it. There is also a story about Dodge's father who apparently abandoned him when he was young and their reconciliation which adds an emotional layer to the film. Dodge and Penny wind up spending their last days together, and I am glad the movie did not back away at the last minute from the end of the world. The last scene, I thought, was particularly well done. The romance may not be entirely believable, but I am inclined to suspend my disbelief for this movie, since I think the rest of the movie works so well.\\n\\nI think the movie might also be viewed as a meditation on what is really important in life. There are so many people hanging on to things (jobs, relationships, old wounds, etc.) that they are not really happy with. This movie, by forcing people to decide how they want to spend their last three weeks, also forces them to decide what is important to them. There is a scene on the beach, where a group of strangers have gathered and are just having a good time, that I think makes a point also made in Ecclesiastes \\\"All is vanity. So eat, drink, and be merry\\\" (I am paraphrasing). We all return to dust, so there is nothing to do but enjoy life. That seems to me, anyways, to be one of the messages of the movie.\\n\\nI have to say, the only thing that really mystified me about the movie (I remind everyone my SPOILER ALERT is in effect) was the decision to have the asteroid hit a week earlier than expected. It seems ridiculous to think that the scientists would have been off by a week. I could understand if it served some purpose in the plot but, as far as I can tell, it does not. So why ask the viewer to believe something so implausible if there is no purpose? If anyone can shed some light on this particular aspect of the movie I would love to hear it. It is not really a big deal. It certainly did not ruin the movie for me. I just do not understand it.\\n\\nIn summary, I will say that I think this is one of the better movies I have seen in awhile. It has quite a few laughs, but has a serious side as well. It is a sad story, but avoids getting overly heavy. If this movie had just been a comedy I do not think I would have liked it as much, and if it had just been a sad love story I also do not think I would have liked it nearly as much, but the combination worked just right for me. Perhaps it will work just right for you as well...\",\n \"Product: Place Beyond The Pines\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Undisciplined lightning [SPOILERS AHEAD]...\\n\\nReview: The Place Beyond the Pines is an ambitious, and at times emotionally powerful film, that ultimately fails to live up to its own ambitions. The film starts out as an earnest exploration of one man's attempt to be a father and, for many filmmakers, that story would offer more than enough meat to satisfy their meager appetites; but, as the film goes along, it becomes clear that Derek Cianfrance has grander ambitions, and the film quickly turns into an intergenerational tale, involving two intertwined families, that attempts to explore the tragic consequences of a decision made in a moment of desperation.\\n\\nUnfortunately, the film climaxes too early and the emotional charge that is built up in the first act is left to fizzle out in the third. The first act of the film centers around Luke (Ryan Gosling), a motorcycle stuntman in a traveling carnival, who learns that a previous fling with a local waitress, Romina (Eva Mendes), resulted in a son named Jason. The pathos of the first act of the film is a result of the conflict between Luke's sincere paternal feelings and his inability to find a way to express those feelings in an appropriate way. Watching Luke is like watching a river before it has had a chance to carve a channel for itself: it simply overflows in all directions at once and leaves ruin and floating debris in its wake (the second and third acts of the film are about the floating debris).\\n\\nIn the first act, Luke tries his best to be a father but, as we learn in passing, he never had a father of his own, and he is hampered by an overly simplistic notion of fatherhood. He seems to believe that \\\"being a father\\\" is simply synonymous with \\\"being a material provider\\\", and when he cannot find a legitimate way to provide for his son, he turns to robbing banks. He also lacks tact in dealing with Romina's current boyfriend Kofi (Mahershala Ali). The audience is constantly hoping that Luke will find a way to make it clear to Kofi that he wants to be a part of his son's life, without turning Kofi into an enemy, but he lacks the emotional intelligence necessary for that and instead resorts to violence.\\n\\nWithout the emotional intelligence necessary to steer a course through an admittedly complex situation, Luke winds up turning everyone against him, and, in one final act of desperation, attempts to rob two banks in one day, and is gunned down and killed by a rookie cop named Avery (Bradley Cooper). Luke's story is tragic because his motivations are good, but, as a result of his upbringing, the situation is simply too much for him. Contrary to what some people believe, the world does sometimes give us more than we can handle, and our ships sometimes sink despite all our good intentions. Sometimes we find ourselves shipwrecked on a foreign shore with all the materials necessary to build a ship but without any of the right tools. Luke tragically lacks the right tools though he does his best with what he has.\\n\\nAfter Luke's death the film shifts focus to Avery. I applaud Cianfrance's decision to shift the entire focus of the movie onto a character that did not even appear in the first 45 minutes of the film - I cannot remember ever seeing a film that took that kind of narrative risk. The second act of the film centers around Avery's emotional and moral conflict over his actions. In the media he has been branded a hero but he knows in his heart that, because of him, a child is going to grow up without a father. There is a powerful scene with a group of cops who drag Avery along as they engage in an illegal search of Romina's house, which inspired in me the same rage and despair I feel whenever I see such a blatant abuse of power, but, unfortunately, the second act never succeeds in reaching the emotional depths (or heights) of the first act.\\n\\nAvery is at first portrayed as a very sympathetic character but the film begins to unravel when Avery is suddenly transformed from a morally conflicted police officer into an opportunistic and ruthless politician. This sudden change of character winds up undercutting the earlier conflict with his father - a judge with high ambitions for his son - and makes that conflict seem paper thin, more a conflict over means rather than ends. While the film starts to unravel in the second act, it really comes undone in the third as the focus shifts again, this time to Avery's son, AJ (Emory Cohen), and Luke's son, Jason (Dane DeHaan).\\n\\nIn the third and final act, AJ and Luke become the unconscious puppets of all the unresolved conflicts inherited from their fathers. We are now in the world of Greek tragedy, where children are forced to act out a destiny determined by events that took place before they were born, but the idea that the two teenagers just happen to meet and become friends is too contrived even for a world ruled by chance and fate. Perhaps that kind of coincidence would work in some films, but not in a film that went to such great lengths in pursuit of realism in the first two acts. We are suddenly lifted out of the realistic world of Charles Dickens and thrown into the world of Harry Potter, a fantasy world ruled by magical coincidence, and it is too dramatic a shift.\\n\\nCianfrance also has a much harder time figuring out the two new leads. The emotional trajectory of AJ is believable but Jason is another story. It is difficult for the audience to connect or sympathize with Jason because his emotional arc quickly launches him into the stratosphere. In this case, playing it smaller would have been more powerful and, with a simpler structure in the third act - without the coincidental meeting and the sudden revelations - it would have been easier for the audience to get a handle on Jason and his emotional struggles. The final denouement succeeds in being unpredictable but, only because it starts to feel as if Cianfrance himself is unsure where the film is going, and we can feel him desperately searching for an ending that will wrap things up in an emotionally satisfying way.\\n\\nCianfrance had lightning in the first act, but he did not have a bottle to trap it in, and it escaped and simply sizzled out in the third. Despite my disappointment, I still applaud Cianfrance for his ambitions. One can only hope that subsequent filmmakers will continue right where Cianfrance left off and learn from both his successes and failures.\",\n \"Product: Django Unchained (2012)\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Another history rewrite from Tarantino...\\n\\nReview: There is something about Quentin Tarantino that rubs me the wrong way. I keep watching his movies and I keep secretly hoping that I am not going to like them. So far, I have been consistently disappointed in that hope and, whatever my no doubt petty reasons are for harboring a mysterious grudge against the man, I have to admit, he makes pretty good movies. This movie was pretty good. Not as good as <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Inglourious-Basterds-Two-Disc-Special-Edition/dp/B002T9H2LK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Inglourious Basterds (Two-Disc Special Edition)</a>, in my opinion, but still pretty good. Quentin Tarantino is a good writer and, at the very least, his movies are always interesting, and there is never any cliche dialogue.\\n\\nThe characters in the movie are, of course, very interesting. I believe Quentin Tarantino said in his Oscar acceptance speech that if his films are still remembered in a hundred years it will be for the characters he created. I think that is probably true. There are four characters that stand out in the movie. Calvin Candie as a detestable white plantation owner, and Stephen, his conniving African American servant, make excellent antagonists, and Dr. King Schultz and Django Freeman make excellent protagonists. Unfortunately, I felt like, of the four, Django was the least fleshed out. I would have liked to have seen more of his history (how did he get to be so good with a gun? how did he meet Broomhilda?). Broomhilda could have been fleshed out a bit more as well, but the acting was excellent all around.\\n\\nI also would have liked to have seen more humor in the movie. There is a scene fairly early on in the movie that was really hilarious, where a bunch of klansmen are out to get revenge on Dr. Schultz and Django, but they are all having trouble seeing out of the eye holes of their white sheets, and they have a long argument about what to do about it. I thought it was not only really funny, but a brilliant way to undercut the klan and make them look as ridiculous as they really are. The klan is usually portrayed as very menacing. I thought it was great to see them portrayed as a bunch of bumbling fools. Humor, I think, is often a much more powerful corrosive than anger. I wish there had been more scenes like that in the second half of the movie.\\n\\nSPOILER ALERT. I was not entirely satisfied with the revenge aspect of the film. I am not sure how long it actually was, but it felt like at least the last hour of the film or so (perhaps a bit less) was a long bloodbath of revenge. I find Quentin Tarantino's rewriting of history in an effort to provide a kind of catharsis very interesting, but I thought it was more effective in Inglorious Basterds. The crescendo scene in Inglorious Basterds is more condensed and it just felt more satisfying to me. I was waiting for that cathartic moment at the end of this film and I did not feel like I really got it.\\n\\nI think that the people who are complaining that this was not an accurate depiction of slavery are missing the point to some degree. There is still a lot of anger about slavery in this country, as there should be, and it is not just in the African American community. I am not African American, but I am still angry about our history of slavery. This movie works the way most movies work: it condenses all of the evil of slavery into a few characters, gets the audience angry, and then releases that anger in a crescendo of violence. I understand the intention, I just do not think it was as effective as it was in Inglorious Basterds.\\n\\nOne other disappointment I had was with the Broomhilda legend. It does not seem to me to be a real legend but that is not what disappointed me. The legend is set up as if it is meant to be a prefiguration of what is going to happen. Broomhilda has been set up on a mountain top, guarded by a dragon, and surrounded by the fires of hell. Siegfried goes to get her and must slay the dragon and pass through the fires of hell. I do not feel like Tarantino did enough to cash out that prefiguration. Presumably, the dragon would be Candie, but his death was too quick and easy, and perhaps the fires of hell were meant to foreshadow the dynamite, but Django does not pass through those fires. I wish Tarantino had more clearly worked out the parallels in the two stories. It would not have had to be literal. I was not expecting Django to walk through actual fire. I just felt like it was a set up that was never totally paid off.\\n\\nAll that having been said, it was still a very entertaining movie. Quentin Tarantino seems to me to make movies mostly for the fun of it. The issues this film deals with are serious issues (racism, slavery, etc.) but those issues seem like more of a set up for a fun revenge flick than a serious examination of serious themes. Which is fine. I admit that I always have fun watching a Quentin Tarantino movie. Maybe that is why I resent him so much.\\n\\nEDIT 8/6/17: I am adding edits to a few of my reviews that have sort of stuck in my craw. I find my opinions about books and movies tend to shift as I have more time for reflection, as I encounter new books and movies that alter my taste, and so on. If I were rating this movie today I would give it a lower rating. I am actually not a huge Tarantino fan. His movies are too clever and they are basically just montages of tough guys engaging in lyrical repartees before violently murdering each other. The one Tarantino movie I can say without qualification that I liked was Inglorious Basterds and I also got some enjoyment out of the Kill Bill movies. But aside from those exceptions I have decided to take a heroic stand against the prevailing Zeitgeist and make my opinions about Tarantino a matter of public record. I will try to remain humble despite my obvious heroism.\",\n \"Product: NOTICE: Polish Release, cover may contain Polish text/markings. The disk has English audio and subtitles. A Congressman works with his equally conniving wife to exact revenge on the people who betrayed him.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: An exercise in unbridled cynicism...\\n\\nReview: This show has a lot going for it. At the top of the list I would place a very talented group of actors and actresses. Of course, Kevin Spacey is a household name, but I did not know any of the other faces before watching this show, and they all do a phenomenal job. The show is well produced, well directed, it has an interesting (and complex) story arc, it is well written, and it is not dumbed down in any way, shape or form. I have only watched a few episodes so far but I found them quite entertaining and I could definitely see becoming addicted to this show. However, I am not sure I am going to continue with the show, and here are some of the reasons why:\\n\\nI find the show to be a little too slick. I get tired of shows where every character is a fast talker, capable of delivering a witty and cutting remarking without hesitation - where every conversation is a game or a contest, a verbal repartee between two dueling virtuosos who never miss a beat or stumble for even a second. I also do not think the show is doing anything really new. It promises to be an inside look at Washington, where we get to see ambition stripped of all its outer accouterments - but, we have all become so cynical about politics in this country, it is no longer shocking or even all that interesting. Maybe there was a time when people actually believed that politicians meant what they said in their speeches, or thought that politicians were all dreamers and idealists with nothing but the public good on their mind and in their hearts, but it would be hard to find anyone who believes that today.\\n\\nWe all have some vague idea of the role that money plays in politics, and we have seen so many Washington scandals, we are no longer shocked - or even surprised - when we find out a politician is doing drugs, or sleeps with prostitutes, or accepted illegal campaign donations. We are aware that there is a lot of back room dealing going on, we are aware that politicians are often disingenuous and express what they think the public wants to hear rather than what they actually believe. We are aware that, when a President picks his cabinet, he is not motivated solely by who he thinks is the best person for the job. We are all aware that there is a lot of politics (in the pejorative sense) in politics.\\n\\nIf everyone was still naive about politics I think a show like this might be shocking and there might be some value in unmasking the way things really work. It might have the same impact as Gordon Gekko's claim that \\\"greed is good.\\\" This show seems to me to be going out of its way to be as shocking as possible, but, it is not unmasking anything we have not already seen, it is merely confirming the mood of pessimism that is already the dominant mood in American politics. Ultimately, I would like to have seen a little more balance. Of course there are people who are motivated almost entirely by ambition, or lust for power, but most human beings are more complex than that. Most human beings at least delude themselves into believing they have more complex motives.\\n\\nWe all know that politicians often have to \\\"sell their soul\\\" and compromise what they believe in the interest of getting elected or satisfying powerful lobbies. However, in this show, no one seems to believe in anything. It is one thing to \\\"do what it takes to get a piece of legislation through\\\" (a quote from Kevin Spacey about the show) and quite another to simply use pieces of legislation, and fellow politicians, as pawns in your own personal chess game. Again, I am not denying that there are people like that, or knocking the show for being amoral, I just would have liked to see a little more balance. Show me someone who actually believes in something who is not an idiot or a bumbler. The few characters who do believe in things are all too stupid to realize they are being used. Francis (Kevin Spacey's character) has no problem playing them all like a fiddle because, apparently, having actual beliefs is enough to make one blind.\\n\\nThis is certainly a well done show, and I applaud Netflix for putting together a quality cast, and producing a show that is unique and interesting, and has some real substance. I am sure political junkies will gobble a show like this up but, for me, it is lacking a certain human element that makes it hard for me to summon much interest.\",\n \"Product: While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A great premise and adequate execution...\\n\\nReview: I really love the premise of this movie and my love for the premise might be effecting my over all opinion of the film. Whenever I really love the premise of a movie I am almost always a little disappointed in the actual execution. I never quite feel like any movie is able to live up to my expectations or I start thinking of all the things I wish they had done or I wish they had not done or done differently. I love the idea of a self-lampooning comedy about actors who play themselves and are trapped in a house at the end of the world. I also am a big fan of Michael Cera - who, admittedly, is only in the first twenty minutes or so of the movie, but is responsible for what I think were the film's funniest moments - and Jonah Hill - who does a great job lampooning his reputation as a \\\"nice guy\\\" in this movie.\\n\\nI also love the way the film focused on the changing relationships between the main characters who are left after the apocalypse (James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Craig Robinson, and Danny McBride). The layers of Hollywood phoniness begin to peel off as they are trapped in the house and their true feelings begin to come to light and it gives rise to a number of really hilarious moments between the characters. The changing relationships also allowed the filmmakers to make a movie that takes place almost entirely inside a house while still maintaining the audience's interest (more on this a little later).\\n\\nThere are really, I think, two kinds of humor in the movie: there is what I will call character comedy, for lack of a better term, and there is gross out comedy. Character comedy includes the ridiculousness or exaggeration of certain characters. Jonah Hill's false veneer of friendliness is hilarious and Danny McBride's crudity and unconcern for everyone else brings a lot of laughs (although I started to get a bit frustrated by it at some point). Character comedy also includes moments where characters do things that seem out of character (think about Quagmire's love for cats in Family Guy). For example, the idea of all of these actors being scared and cuddling up to sleep together. The best character comedy in the movie, in my opinion, is the portrayal of Michael Cera as a coke addled womanizer. The movie is worth watching for that alone but there is a lot of great character comedy in the movie.\\n\\nThere is also a lot of crude humor in the movie. I feel like there was kind of a shift in humor after South Park became really popular. South Park somehow managed to elevate low brow humor into high brow humor and there was a huge influx of crude humor as a result. I certainly have nothing against crude humor (I love South Park) but I feel like there has been such an influx of it (The Hangover, The 40 Year Old Virgin, etc.) that it has lost some of its shock value. When Cartman defecates on Mr. Garrison's desk it is shocking and unexpected and the humor is at least partly based on the shock. However, I feel like we are accustomed now to guys talking about masturbation in extremely explicit terms, urine jokes, etc, and it is no longer as shocking or funny. So, this is my long-winded way of saying: I loved the character humor in the movie, I think it really worked, but I was not as impressed with the attempts at crude humor, I don't think they worked as well.\\n\\nI also felt, at times, like the movie was reaching for a story line. They had a great premise: actors trapped in a house at the end of the world, but then they were faced with the problem: what are the characters going to do trapped inside a house for an hour and forty-five minutes? The scenes where they are making a sequel to Pineapple Express, and the scene where they take ecstasy and dance around, felt like they were just filler, attempts to give everyone something to do, that were loosely stitched together. It would have been easy to make a story out of the end of the world if the characters had been trying to get somewhere but the premise of the movie is: they are trapped in the house. That made it difficult to construct a story. However, I will say this: I was never bored.\\n\\nFinally, I felt like the end was a bit predictable. I am not sure that could have been avoided but the fact that I had guessed how it was going to end before it actually ended detracted from the experience a bit for me. SPOILER ALERT. I knew that when Craig decided to sacrifice himself he was going to get sucked up to heaven and I knew that when Seth decided to let go he would be taken up to heaven as well. I was surprised and pleased with Franco's unexpected fall from grace and I really enjoyed Danny McBride as a cannibal and the final vision of Satan striding over Hollywood as it burned. All of that made up somewhat for the predictability.\\n\\nOverall, I think the movie was definitely worth watching, it is one of the better comedies I have seen in awhile, but it still suffered from what I consider to be some minor problems that kept it from being what I would consider a perfect comedy (if such a thing exists).\",\n \"Product: Quick Shipping !!! New And Sealed !!! This Disc WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. A multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player is request to view it in USA/Canada. Please Review Description.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Review for all three movies...\\n\\nReview: I watched all three Iron Man movies over the last week for the first time and I am going to roll my review for all three into one because I am lazy and I do not have a ton to say. I will start by saying that I am not really a comic book fan and I have not bothered to see most of the Marvel movies made in recent years. I have seen one of the Captain America movies and The Avengers and that is it. So I did not approach these movies as someone who already has a deep love for the Marvel universe and its mythology. I just approached these as movies. I am going to list pros and cons. My cons list will probably be longer because the things I do not like about things tend to stick out but I enjoyed all three movies. I was entertained by them which is all I was looking for.\\n\\nPros: The movies were quite funny and they had some genuinely unexpected moments. I laughed out loud a number of times in each film. The movies have a light tone and the action is mixed with some slapstick. I tend to prefer darker movies most of the time but I also sometimes crave a lighter tone and these movies fit the bill. The writing for the most part was pretty good. The writers mostly avoided cliche and they often went in a direction I was not expecting. I was actually glad that the action scenes did not overwhelm the entire movie. When I was younger I loved action scenes and I was bored by the talking scenes. Now that I am older I am the exact reverse. I start to tune out when there are really long action sequences in movies. They bore me (which is one reason I have not watched very many of the Marvel movies). The Iron Man movies had a good mix of both action and \\\"talking\\\".\\n\\nCons: I read an interview where Matt Stone and Trey Parker made fun of the character arc in Top Gun. Basically, the movie starts out with the hero thinking he is awesome, then he begins to doubt whether he is awesome, but in the end he realizes that he really is awesome. I thought it was a humorous and apt description of the character arc in Top Gun. The Iron Man movies basically have the same character arc except they leave out the part in the middle. Tony Stark never has any doubt that he is awesome. They attempted to put a character arc in the movies, especially the third where Tony starts to have panic attacks, but it is skin deep. Tony essentially remains the same fast talking, unapologetic narcissist throughout. I did not really like the character much. I could handle two hours of Tony but if I had to spend any more time with him I would want to blow my brains out. I find people who have to be clever or funny all the time unbearable.\\n\\nI do not usually complain about plot holes. If a movie has emotional power or if it is entertaining then I usually do not really care if there are parts of it that are unrealistic or do not make sense. I do not watch movies in the hopes of seeing a carbon copy of reality. However, there was a plot hole in the third movie that annoyed me. SPOILER ALERT. For much of the movie Tony Stark is struggling without his suit because his house is destroyed and the suit he is wearing when he fled is in disrepair. He has a panic attack when he realizes that his suit is not charging but a little boy inspires him by telling him to make something so he does. He makes a very crude mitten with an electrical current and a few other small gadgets and uses it to infiltrate The Mandarins lair.\\n\\nWhile he is in the lair, and shackled to a bed frame, he manages to call his suit which is miraculously fine now. The suit was broken when the writers needed it to be broken and it was fine when they needed it to rescue Tony. But that is not the worst part. Eventually that suit really is destroyed and Tony again inflitrates Aldrich Killians hideout with nothing but a T-shirt and a pistol. He again finds himself in trouble but luckily it turns out he had about 30 more suits stored deep beneath his house and he calls them all to the rescue. Why did he have a panic attack when his one suit was not charging when he knew he had about 30 more suits in his house he could call at any time? He could have called one and still left himself 29 backups but instead he decided to make a mitten with a few wires attached.\\n\\nI think this plot hole points to another problem I had with the movies. Super hero movies face a challenge that non-super hero movies do not. They need a villain that is equal to the super hero. The villain needs to appear even more powerful than the super hero for at least part of the movie. Watching Iron Man foil run of the mill bank robbers for two hours would not be exciting. I was not super impressed with any of the villains in any of the movies. Ivan Vanko was my favorite and Aldrich Killian had his moments but I never really felt like Iron Man was in all that much danger, at least, when he had his suit. I think if the writers had managed to create more imposing villains they would not have needed to resort to all the tricks with Tonys suit.\\n\\nThey needed him to be vulnerable at times but he is essentially invulnerable when he has his suit. So they invent reasons to leave him without his suit. But then they need to get him out of trouble and no one wants to watch Tony Stark battle it out with a super villain. They want Iron Man! So they give him back his suit without worrying about continuity too much. This seemed like a flaw to me.\\n\\nBut I will say this for the third film: at least the rich, handsome, fast-talking, insincere womanizer eventually triumphs against the awkward, crippled, disadvantaged but sincere dork in the end. Score one for the good guys! I say that in jest but to return to the character arc. Tony claims he is a changed man at the end of the third movie. He also claims that he created his own demon by leaving Aldrich Killian alone on the roof because he was \\\"weird\\\" and off putting to all the beautiful people. But, at the end of the movie, do we really believe that Tony, if faced with the same situation again, would invite Killian in to talk instead of leaving him alone on the roof? I do not. I think he would do the same thing again. There is no believable change or growth. That was my main complaint with the movies. They were still entertaining though.\",\n \"Product: looper\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Much more interesting than I was expecting...\\n\\nReview: I was not expecting great things from this film. From the trailer I gathered that it was going to be an attempt to put a new spin on the time travel theme. Usually, when a film has what I consider to be an overly \\\"clever\\\" premise (for lack of a better word) I wind up being disappointed. Movies with overly clever premises usually wind up being all about the premise, and they tend to leave out other things that I think are important: interesting characters, an interesting plot, and some thematic material with some substance. So that is what I was expecting with this film. I assumed I would be entertained, but I was not expecting much more than that. What I got was much more interesting, and much more satisfying, than what I was expecting.\\n\\nFirst of all, the makers of this movie were clearly aware that they were operating with a well worn premise. We have all seen so many time travel movies and shows that we have become jaded. The interesting paradoxes that arise when trying to think about time travel are no longer all that interesting. They no longer blow minds the way they used to. There is a scene in this movie where young Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and old Joe (Bruce Willis) are sitting at a diner and young Joe starts to ask the standard, mind-bending, time travel questions (\\\"so when I do things does it change your memory?\\\", etc.). Old Joe essentially brushes him off by saying \\\"If we start talking about that we are going to be talking about it all day\\\". I take this to be the filmmakers saying to the audience \\\"We know you have heard all of this before so we are not going to repeat it.\\\" I always appreciate it when filmmakers are self-conscious enough to know when they are bordering on cliche. Ultimately it is probably impossible to avoid cliche entirely in a time travel movie, but I appreciated the nod to the audience, and this movie actually does succeed in avoiding cliche. It is hard to imagine a time travel movie that has something new to say, but this one does (though, not necessarily about time travel, which is not really what this movie is about).\\n\\nThe goal of the movie did not seem to me to be to \\\"bend minds\\\". In fact, while the premise is an interesting premise, I felt like the premise was really just a means to explore some more interesting themes. Themes about the cycle of violence, and how to break it, and about personal transformation. It also raises some interesting questions about how we look back on our old selves. Old Joe does not think very highly of young Joe. While very few of us have probably ever had the experience of traveling back in time and talking to our old selves in person (I have, but I am an exception) I think we can all relate to old Joe's attitude towards his younger self. With perspective, and hopefully a little personal growth, our past errors, and stupidity, often become glaring. This movie dramatizes that universal human experience by having Joe's young and old selves actually come face to face.\\n\\nThe premise, in other words, is not just clever for the sake of being clever, it serves a purpose, and it allows the filmmakers to explore a number of interesting ideas and themes, which is what I think good movies, and good premises, are supposed to do. There is a real human story at the center of this film. It is certainly an exciting, and entertaining movie, but the center of the movie is a human story about original sin and redemption. When I say 'original sin', I do not mean 'original sin' in the theological sense. I just mean that the violence of the world existed before we were born and we were all, to some degree, victims of that violence before we were old enough to make conscious decisions, and we all tend to perpetuate that violence, to some degree, into the future by visiting it upon future generations, before they are old enough to make conscious decisions, and so on. That, to me, is really what this movie is about.\\n\\nThere is one last thing that I really appreciated about this film: it trusted its audience. That is so rare. To explain what I mean I am going to have to give some things away about the plot, so this is my SPOILER ALERT. The \\\"hero\\\" of the film is really kind of an anti-hero. Joe is already an assassin when the movie begins. Now, it seems like most films would do everything they could to downplay that, and try to sell the audience on the \\\"assassin with a heart of gold\\\". This movie goes in exactly the opposite direction. Early in the movie Joe sells out his best friend for money, and even old Joe, who is supposed to be reformed, makes it his mission to kill \\\"The Rainmaker\\\". Old Joe knows \\\"The Rainmaker\\\" is one of three kids, but he does not know which, and so he starts killing them one at a time (two of them, remember, are innocent). Most movies would have found a way around all of that. There would have been some plot twist that would have revealed who \\\"The Rainmaker\\\" was before old Joe actually killed anyone, or young Joe would have knocked the gun out of old Joe's hands just in time. Most filmmakers would not have trusted their audience to stick with a main character with such a dark side.\\n\\nFilmmakers (or maybe it is the studios) seem to think that audiences want morally unambiguous characters, or, that audiences are unwilling to put up with any moral ambiguity, complexity, or subtlety. Movies have to go all one way or the other with characters. Either they are good, in which case they can never do anything morally reprehensible, or even morally ambiguous, or they are evil, in which case they are pure evil and have no conscience at all. Fimmakers (or studios) seem to think that audiences are incapable of understanding anything more subtle than that. I do not think that is true, and it frustrates me. The world is morally complex and ambiguous, and morally complex and ambiguous characters tend to make the most interesting characters, so I wish that more movies had the guts to do what this movie did: have a hero who was clearly very flawed and unlikable in many ways. The main character in this film does not fall into either extreme. He is certainly not \\\"good\\\". He does things that are genuinely morally reprehensible. But he has a conscience, at least at times. It is just that his own self-interest tends to outweigh his conscience most of the time (does that sound at all familiar?) So I just want to say how much I appreciated the fact that the filmmakers trusted their audience enough to make their main character so morally ambiguous.\\n\\nThis genuinely was a very entertaining, and interesting, movie, and I highly recommend it. Kudos, filmmakers, for a job well done!\",\n \"Product: Recorded with Steve Albini in glorious analog sound, this record expands this NYC band's fusion of gypsy punk and Slavic stomp with a touch of metal and dub-wise sound effects that pay tribute to the classic sounds of Jamaica. This collective continue their cultural crusade to bridge gypsy music, rock 'n' roll, and other brands of rebel music from Flamenco to the perestroika punk that blossomed in Eastern Europe in the mid-80's. Side One Dummy. 2005.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Love is a savage voice...\\n\\nReview: I do not usually write reviews for music but this cd really impressed me. I have never really been much of a punk fan and I am entirely unfamiliar with traditional gypsy music but the combination of the two really works for me. This album combines fast and furious punk guitar playing and vocals with really catchy and beautiful accordion and fiddle hooks. Eugene Hutz and crew have really done a fantastic job of melding the two genres (and other genres besides) and created something truly unique.\\n\\nI saw Eugene Hutz interviewed and he said something about how music that provides people the opportunity to really lose themselves and let go of their inhibitions is like medicine for the soul or is something the soul craves (I am paraphrasing since I do not remember the exact quote). I think that is a very apt description of Gogol Bordello's music which I would describe from a line from the song Undestructable, \\\"Love is a voice of savage soul/This savage love is undestructable\\\". This music seems to me to represent a kind of savage love which is certainly like medicine for the soul.\\n\\nI listened to the song Start Wearing Purple before buying this album and really liked it but I was afraid it might be the only song on the album I really liked. I cannot count how many times I have bought an album because I liked one song I had heard on it and wound up not liking the rest of the album. That did not happen with this album. All the songs on this album are quite good and there are at least five songs on the album that I like just as much, if not more, than Start Wearing Purple. So if you have heard and like Start Wearing Purple it is definitely worth buying this album. If you like that song I feel quite certain you will like this entire album.\",\n \"Product: (2LP) 2014 album produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys.Includes the singles West Coast' & 'Shades Of Cool' plus 3 bonus tracks unavailable on the standard CD edition!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Vladimir: The air is full of our cries!\\n\\nReview: I almost never write reviews for music because I am not very good at writing about music. I feel like I lack the vocabulary to explain what I like or do not like about music and whenever I try to talk about music it feels like I am just stuttering or desperately searching for words in the dark. There are no art forms as immediately powerful as music - it is the one art form I don't think I could live without - but I never feel as inarticulate as I do when I try to talk about music. I had to write a review for this album anyways because I was so blown away by it. I had never even heard of Lana Del Rey until yesterday, but I discovered her by accident as I was browsing around the internet, and as soon as I listened to a couple of tracks on YouTube I had to rush to the store and pick up her newest album immediately - and to put things in perspective, I cannot remember the last time I felt the impulse to actually buy an album, as opposed to simply listening to a few of my favorite tracks on YouTube (I know, I am a terrible person).\\n\\nIf I had to describe Lana Del Rey's music - or this album at least - I would say it combines the \\\"hipness\\\" of Velvet Underground, with elements of jazz singing, pop, rock and roll (of course) and perhaps a bit of hip-hop, and in its combination of genres it winds up creating something that sounds genuinely new. I love it when I hear something that makes me hear \\\"old\\\" music in a new way. I like Velvet Underground - though I have never gone very far down the Lou Reed rabbit hole - but I almost never listen to jazz, pop, or hip-hop. I feel like listening to Lana Del Rey has provided me with a new perspective on genres I do not usually listen to and made me want to return to those genres and give them a closer look. There have only been a handful of artists that have made me radically reexamine my musical tastes, and made me want to explore genres that I had been relatively uninterested in before listening to them, but Lana Del Rey belongs on that short list. Even if there truly is \\\"nothing new under the sun\\\" it is always amazing to me when someone manages to put the same elements that are available to everyone else together in a new and unique way.\\n\\nThe religious writer Simone Weil wrote that \\\"the cry of Christ and the silence of the Father together make the supreme harmony, that harmony of which all music is but an imitation.\\\" I think I have been misremembering that quote for a long time. I thought she said something like \\\"All music is an imitation of Christ's cry on the cross 'My god, my god, why has thou forsaken me!'\\\" I actually like my memory of the quote better (though Weil expresses herself better than I). Despite my mistake, the point I want to make remains the same: I have never been very impressed with technical proficiency or \\\"cleverness\\\" in music. I like music that sounds to me like a cry of despair echoing in \\\"the silence of the Father\\\" or \\\"the silence of the universe\\\", if you prefer. This is a fancy and round about way of saying I prefer emotional power to technical mastery. I want music that makes me feel like I am one with Schopenhauer's noumenal will. This album is definitely \\\"hip\\\" in places, and perhaps even \\\"clever\\\", but it does not sacrifice emotional depth or power. When I listen to music that really connects with me I feel as if there is something deep within me singing along, as if the music managed to articulate an inarticulate cry of despair that lay latent in my own breast, and that is how I feel listening to this album.\\n\\nSo, that is how I feel about this album in a nutshell. As a final thought I will just say this: anyone who disagrees with anything expressed in this review is simply wrong and should be ashamed of themselves. Now, go by this album!\",\n \"Product: Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Finally! I get Hemingway's appeal...\\n\\nReview: Warning: there may be a few SPOILERS in my review. I will try to warn the reader in advance.\\n\\nI have actually read a fair amount of Hemingway. I have read <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/The-Sun-Also-Rises/dp/0743297334/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">The Sun Also Rises</a> (twice), <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/A-Farewell-to-Arms/dp/1476764522/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">A Farewell to Arms</a>,<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/The-Old-Man-and-The-Sea/dp/0684801221/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">The Old Man and The Sea</a>,<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/The-Short-Stories/dp/0684803348/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">The Short Stories</a>, and <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/A-Moveable-Feast/dp/0553132539/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">A Moveable Feast</a>. I have also been reading a fair amount about Hemingway lately. I have learned a great deal about Hemingway's technique, and I have come to admire his craft and artistry, but I have not been able to find any Hemingway book that really moved me or, in my mind, justified his reputation or popularity. Until now. I just finished For Whom the Bell Tolls and I was blown away. I finally feel like I have some understanding of why people love Hemingway and why he is such an important writer. This is, in my opinion, by far Hemingway's best novel. There are, I think, a few reasons for that.\\n\\nFirst, the novel has the most engaging plot of the Hemingway novels I have read. In general, plot is not all that important to me. I tend to be more interested in the quality of the writing and the philosophical ideas contained in a novel. It was surprising to me, therefore, what a difference having an interesting plot made in terms of my enjoyment of the book. I guess plot does matter! The novel is about an American helping a band of guerillas in the Spanish Civil War blow up a bridge. The novel is very exciting and tense in places and Hemingway paces things perfectly. POSSIBLE SPOILER. The climactic scene on the bridge was, in my opinion, perfectly paced. Hemingway slows things down, not enough to bore the reader, but just enough to keep them on the edge of their seat. Anyone who wants to learn how to pace an action scene would do well to study the bridge scene closely. I was mesmerized.\\n\\nSecond, the characters were more interesting than the usual Hemingway characters. I do not tend to like any of Hemingway's characters all that much but I was surprised that I liked all the characters in this book. Robert Jordan is a professional, as so many of Hemingway's heroes are, but he is a likable professional. He has heart and understanding. He forgives people their faults and weaknesses and he is noble. He is also capable of great passion. Pilar and Pablo are very interesting characters as well, each in their own way. I think Hemingway could have done a little better with Maria. She was, of all the characters, the least well drawn to me. She felt secondary to me, like she was put in as a means of making Robert Jordan more interesting, as opposed to being her own independent character with an independent value. Still, the relationship between Robert and Maria was powerful.\\n\\nThird, this novel comes later in Hemingway's career and his style has developed a great deal since The Sun Also Rises. The Sun Also Rises is told in very plain and very direct prose. There is very little lyricism. In For Whom the Bell Tolls Hemingway still uses what he learned from his earlier direct style but it is much more lyrical and beautiful. Everything that was great about his early style is still here but it is better. There is genuine lyricism in the prose. There is no doubt in my mind that Hemingway continued to grow as an artist and this book seems to me to be his most mature statement as an artist. He restrained himself for a long time, he learned control, and here, he has what seems to me to be a carefully controlled unrestraint, as paradoxical as that might sound. He is like a horse trainer who finally has enough control over his horse to let it run wild sometimes. He does not have to keep it tethered all the time.\\n\\nEven more than the lyricism, however, there is passion and feeling in the prose. One of the things I did not like about Hemingway's early style was his penchant for affectless understatement and ironic detachment. I am by no means an expert in Hemingway's development or style but I do not remember any passages like this in The Sun Also Rises \\\"He looked at her brown face and at the eyes that, since he had seen them, had never been as young as the rest of her face but now were suddenly hungry and young and wanting\\\" (67). You can feel the longing in that prose. You can picture Hemingway typing those words and getting caught up in the passion as opposed to remaining stoic and detached all the time. SPOILER ALERT. That is especially true in the farewell scene between Robert and Maria. There have only been two books that have ever brought tears to my eyes and this book is one of them (the other is Cormac McCarthy's <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/The-Road/dp/0307387895/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">The Road</a>). The farewell scene between Robert and Maria was very sad and poignant. I had no idea Hemingway was capable of such power. He is less restrained here and it shows.\\n\\nThere are a number of really poignant scenes in the book. There is a scene where Robert is remembering back to his childhood when he had to get on a train and go to school for the first time. His dad is very emotional, he is crying, and he says a little prayer before Robert gets on the train. Robert is embarrassed for his father and he says it was the first time he felt older than his father. It is a very poignant and beautiful moment. There is very little of that in the other Hemingway I have read.\\n\\nFinally, the novel deals with some interesting themes. Like all Hemingway novels there is the theme of courage but Hemingway lets us hear the thoughts of his characters as they battle with their own fear in this book in a way that he does not in his other works. Death is also a theme as it is in nearly all Hemingway works. SPOILER ALERT. Robert Jordan expresses beautifully what is so difficult about death. Robert Jordan is an atheist. He does not believe in any afterlife, so he is not frightened by the afterlife. The reason death is difficult is because \\\"The world is a fine place and worth the fighting for and I hate to leave it very much\\\" (Robert Jordan's own words) (467). Only Hemingway could have expressed the sadness of having to say goodbye to the world and everything in it so simply and yet so powerfully. This is easily one of the most moving books I have ever read, and I never thought I would say that about a Hemingway book. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone whether you are a Hemingway fan or not.\",\n \"Product: Book Description This best selling author team explains concepts simply and clearly, without glossing over difficult points. Problem solving and mathematical modeling are introduced early and reinforced throughout, so that when students finish the course, they have a solid foundation in the principles of mathematical thinking. This comprehensive, evenly paced book provides complete coverage of the function concept and integrates substantial graphing calculator materials that help students develop insight into mathematical ideas. The authors' attention to detail and clarity, as in James Stewart's market-leading Calculus text, is what makes this text the market leader.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Be prepared to check yourself into a mental institution if you have to use this book...\\n\\nReview: This is the worst textbook/online homework tool I have ever had the misfortune of using. I found using Webassign so frustrating that I sent them two long complaint emails which I almost never do. They responded and it turns out pretty much all my complaints are the fault of the textbook publisher and Cengage learning not Webassign.\\n\\nBefore I get into my complaints let me try to give some idea of where I am coming from. I love math and I have always been very good at it. When I was in high school I used to make my fellow students angry because I would usually get over 100% in the class and it would throw off the curve for everyone else. I have been doing just as well in college. My professor asked me to become a math tutor and I have never gotten below a 97% on any test. I say this merely to make it clear that my frustrations are not based on me being unable to understand the math and they are not based on a pre-existing hatred of math. I love math, and I am good at it, but this textbook and the online homework tool have made learning math miserable for me.\\n\\nI will offer my complaints about the textbook first. My complaints have to do specifically with the design of the homework problems. I took math in college many years ago and I remember doing lots of repetition. Our homework assignments would often have 50+ problems on it. Most of the problems were easy. It was just repetition to get the methods engrained in our minds and then they would throw in some more challenging problems as you went along. The more challenging problems were generally pretty easy to do after all the repetition on the easy problems.\\n\\nThe publishers of this book have a different philosophy. They teach you a general method with a single example. Then they give you two problems that are quite challenging and often do not resemble the example problem all that much. There is very little repetition - each assignment has at most 20 problems and since you are learning various things in each section that translates into 2 or 3 similar problems per assignment.\\n\\nThis is a bad philosophy for two reasons. First, it is extremely discouraging to feel like you are understanding the material perfectly when you learn it only to find that you cannot do the homework problems. This is NOT a good way to build confidence but it is a good way to drive students to despair. Most students would be perfectly capable of doing the more difficult problems if you lead them there gradually but if you throw them right into the deep end they are likely to give up. Second, because there is very little repetition I found myself forgetting a lot. Doing two difficult problems is not enough if you want to engrain something in your mind. This flies in the face of everything we know about how people learn.\\n\\nI can give two concrete examples of this. In the section on Polar Coordinates and Graphs the book provides a method for converting rectangular coordinates to polar coordinates. Here is what is in the book exactly:\\n\\nTo change from rectangular to polar coordinates, use the formulas:\\n\\nr^2 = x^2 + y^2\\ntan() = y/x\\nx 0\\n\\nOn the online homework there are exactly three problems that have you convert rectangular coordinates to polar coordinates (not very many, how many people will have this concept engrained after three problems?). The bigger issue though is: the third problem asks you to convert the following rectangular coordinates to polar coordinates (0, -6). Well, the directions say specifically that x cannot equal zero and NONE of the examples in the book show you what to do if x does happen to equal zero. Now, I eventually figured this out but the point is: Why throw students into doing something they were never taught to do after only two practice problems? If you want to force students to figure this kind of thing out on their own (which might have some value) at least give them more practice first. If a student was unable to figure this problem out they would essentially be getting a 66% though they might understand the material they were actually taught perfectly. This is a very bad way to build confidence.\\n\\nAnother example: there was a problem asking you to convert the following polar EQUATION into rectangular COORDINATES: theta = 2(pi). Now, the book never mentions converting an equation into coordinates at all. It teaches how to convert coordinates into coordinates and equations into equations but not equations into coordinates. However, this part of the problem is not too difficult to figure out. The real problem is: the book does not have any examples of polar equations that resemble this problem at all. The only example problems are all of the form r = cos(theta) + 4. And finally, the even bigger problem is: this is the ONLY problem that has you convert a polar equation into rectangular coordinates (or equation).\\n\\nIn other words, the book has the student do ONE problem to practice converting from a polar equation to rectangular coordinates. This is something that the book does not even explain how to do and while the book does explain how to convert from a polar equation to a rectangular equation the homework problem does not resemble the examples given in the book at all. Why do this to students? It is hard enough just to get the basic concepts and get them engrained. Why not put five practice problems that actually resemble the problems in the book and let the students practice what they have actually learned? Why frustrate them immediately? It is like the book is trying to discourage students before giving them a chance.\\n\\nNow, these issues would be mitigated somewhat if the online learning tool was actually helpful but it is not. The best way to explain what is wrong with Webassign and NetTutor is to compare it to MyMathLab. I have been using Webassign with this textbook for two quarters but the quarter before that we used a book published by Pearson and the online tool we used was MyMathLab. MyMathLab had its own problems but it was a MILLION times better than Webassign. When you got stuck on a problem on MyMathLab there was a button you could hit that would walk you step by step through an example problem. It was a great way to figure out what you were doing wrong and it was fast! I would occassionally miss class for one reason or another but it was very easy to teach myself the material by simply going through the example problems online.\\n\\nWith Webassign, most problems do not have any walkthrough. Some problems have a Watch It video where you can watch someone do a similar problem. However, they often skip steps that they think are obvious so the videos can be quite frustrating as well (How did they get that?) and the bigger problem is there are usually only a few problems on each assignment that have a video. I thought this was a problem with Webassign but they informed me it is up to the publisher to decide what supplementary material to offer for each problem so this is really the fault of the publisher.\\n\\nThey also have a Master It button that they offer - again only on some problems - that is sort of like the MyMathLab walkthroughs but, again, the steps are often difficult to follow. Rather than walking you through the problem step by step they have you fill in blanks but it is often difficult to figure out what they want. Rather than working on the math concepts I often found myself just fighting with the program trying to figure out what it wanted because it was doing the problem in a slightly different way than I would have done it or it wanted the answer in a slightly different form than I was giving it.\\n\\nBecause the videos and master it buttons are only on some problems they have a NetTutor where you can speak to a live tutor. This is a good idea in theory but there are sooooooo many problems with it that it is really the worst part of the whole thing. Here are the problems:\\n\\nYou often have to wait a long time to speak to someone. I was using it today and the queue was actually relatively short. I was 4th in the queue I think. Even being 4th in the queue it still took over half an hour to connect. By the time I connected I had finished the rest of the homework and I now had questions on a number of problems. I spent 22 minutes going through a single problem with the tutor mainly because the whiteboard is so hard to use. You are very limited in terms of what mathematical notation you can enter so you either have to type it as text (sin^2(theta) = tan(theta), for example) which is hard to read or you can use a pencil to draw it. Using the pencil is very time consuming and messy. After going through the first problem the tutor informed me that they could only answer one question per person so I had to wait in line again to ask another question. This time I was 7th in the queue and I spent another hour waiting in line and going through another problem.\\n\\nLets compare the time spent in MyMathLab versus the time spent on NetTutor. On MyMathLab if I got stuck on a problem I would click a walkthrough button. It would take about 5 minutes to walk through the problem and I was all set. On Webassign, if I get stuck on a problem I get to wait in line for 5 minutes to an hour (I have gotten on very quickly but I have also been 15th in the queue before), then I get to spend at least 20 minutes speaking to a tutor (I have spent over 45 minutes before). So, the score is:\\n\\nMyMathLab = 5 minutes per problem\\nNetTutor = 25 minutes - 1 hour 45 minutes per problem (I have found the average to be close to an hour per problem).\\n\\nWho has an hour to spend on a single problem? And I often do not come away feeling like I really understand the material that much better than when I started.\\n\\nAnd to make things worse: I apparently used up all my minutes with NetTutor because today, after going through the second problem, I still had a third problem I wanted to ask about so I had to get back in the queue but it said I had no more minutes. It said I had to purchase more minutes or use a code. I did not have a code and purchasing 1 hour costs $32.99. I eventually just gave up in despair. That is not what you want your students to be doing if you are a textbook publisher.\\n\\nAnd I want to make this absolutely clear: I have wasted hours and hours getting frustrated with Webassign and NetTutor and NONE of this has translated into understanding the math concepts better. If I were to ask my teacher to walk me through a problem it would take 5 minutes and I would understand it. This means that virtually all those hours and all that frustration was spent just fighting with the online tool as opposed to actually learning math.\\n\\nTo put this more simply: I was not spending an hour on a single problem because I could not understand the math concepts. I was spending an hour on a single problem because the online tool made it virtually impossible to figure out what I was doing wrong without spending an hour waiting in the queue and speaking to a live tutor. Since it would take me 5 minutes to understand the problem if my teacher walked me through it that means 55 of those minutes were just wasted. Even if I only got stuck on one or two problems per assignment that is an extra 55 - 115 minutes per assignment that is just wasted time. I work full time and I cannot afford to waste that much time per assignment so the ultimate result was I would often just give up and get the problem wrong rather than struggle with NetTutor.\\n\\nAgain: This is NOT what you want your students to be doing. You do not want your students giving up simply because it is so frustrating trying to use the online tool. If a student gives up because they genuinely cannot understand the math then maybe mathematics is not for them. However, if they give up on even TRYING to understand the math because you have designed an online tool that is so frustrating to use they would rather not bother than you have failed as a publisher. Unfotunately, I do not get to choose what textbooks we use in the classes I take but if I have any choice I will avoid any class that uses Webassign in the future.\",\n \"Product: In this pathbreaking interrogation of the last century of American history, Power draws upon her own reporting from the modern killing fields to tell the story of American indifference and American courage in the face of the worst massacres of the 20th century.\\n\\nIn this work of social history, Power examines how, since the Holocaust, Americans have very rarely marshalled their might to stop genocide and mass terror. It makes a moral argument for why America must renew its vigilance against genocide.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A response to critics...\\n\\nReview: I will provide a brief summary of this book at the beginning of my review but since there are already 203 reviews of this book at the time I am writing I have decided to devote most of my review to responding to many of the criticisms that have been leveled against Samantha Power's book and against the idea of humanitarian intervention in general. If you are not interested in reading long responses to those criticisms I suggest skipping my review.\\n\\nSamantha Power's book is a chronicle of genocide in the twentieth-century along with the U.S. response to genocide. She begins with the Armenian genocide in Turkey, she spends a number of chapters detailing the efforts of Raphael Lemkin in getting the Genocide convention ratified, and then devotes a chapter each to the genocides in Cambodia, Iraq, Bosnia, Rwanda, Srebrenica, and Kosovo, as well as detailing the U.S. and world responses.\\n\\nSamantha Power does a good job providing the reader with background in regard to each event of genocide as well as clear summaries of events as they transpired. I was worried when I picked up this book that it might simply be a long chronicle of atrocities, page after page of horrific stories, but actually a large portion of the book is taken up with detailing the efforts of U.S. officials, U.N. workers, and NGOs in trying to get policymakers to act. There are certainly horrific stories in this book but the book is as much about the political processes involved in determining foreign policy as it is about the actual genocides.\\n\\nSamantha Power wants to show that the U.S. has consistently failed to respond to genocide. Samantha Power reaches the conclusion that when faced with the reality of genocide, \\\"U.S. policymakers in the executive branch...had two objectives. First, they wanted to avoid engagement in conflicts that posed little threat to American interests, narrowly defined. And second, they hoped to contain the political costs and avoid the moral stigma associated with allowing genocide\\\" (508). The way policymakers went about achieving the second objective was by overemphasizing the ambiguity of the facts, avoiding the use of the word genocide, and by playing up the futility of any effort to have a positive effect on events. Samantha Power documents all of these tactics in great detail. Power also does a good job of describing in detail what the U.S. knew and when giving the lie to any claims by policymakers after the fact that they did not know the extent of what was happening. While this book is meant to be an indictment of the lack of U.S. response to genocide in the twentieth-century Power does believe that there have been some slight, but visible, signs of improvement in the U.S. response to genocide as the century has progressed.\\n\\nThe rest of my review will be devoted to responding to a number of the criticisms that have been leveled at this book.\\n\\nOne criticism leveled against Power, and against the idea of humanitarian intervention in general, is that it does away with national sovereignty. There are two points I would like to make about this argument.\\n\\nFirst, Samantha Power is not advocating for the end of national sovereignty but only for a very targeted limitation of national sovereignty. The genocide convention only limits national sovereignty to the degree that genocide is being committed. It makes it illegal for any government to commit genocide even within its own borders but it does not limit national sovereignty in any other way.\\n\\nSecond, any argument for the absolute right of national sovereignty should be made with full knowledge in regard to its consequences. I have been surprised at the very negative reaction Samantha Power's book has received from some of the defenders of national sovereignty. There is no doubt that Samantha Power attempts to make an argument in support of the right and the duty of humanitarian intervention in the case of genocide but her book is mostly taken up with a simple chronicle of events. I assume that the critics of Samantha Power agree that the events she describes were real events and that they really took place? So what could be the harm in documenting them? Do people really believe that we should take no account of the events Samantha Power describes when weighing the pros and cons of humanitarian intervention? If you want to argue for the absolute right of national sovereignty then you should be willing to do so in the full light of the consequences. One consequence is that dictators will be allowed to commit genocide with impunity. It would be great if we lived in a world where we did not have to choose between violating national sovereignty and allowing genocide to be committed with impunity but that is not the world that we live in. Samantha Power shows us in graphic detail what the consequences are if, in deference to national sovereignty, we decide to do nothing when faced with genocide. If you believe that national sovereignty is such an important principle that it should not be limited even in the case of genocide then you should have no reason to complain about a book that describes the consequences of adopting that policy.\\n\\nIt is easy to avoid the moral burden of our decisions by ignoring the consequences of our decisions. Journalists like Samantha Power are good at making us face the consequences of our decisions. The choice is still up to us but we can no longer avoid our own responsibility. If someone tells you that your sneakers were made by children in a foreign country you can certainly respond by saying \\\"I do not care\\\" but you no longer get to evade the decision. As long as you are unaware of where they are made you can avoid making a choice but once you know you have to decide whether those children are important enough to you to give up your sneakers. If you read Samantha Power's book and decide that national sovereignty is still more important than the 800,000 lives lost in Rwanda I am not sure I have any definitive arguments to offer that would convince you otherwise but no one can read Samantha Power's book and continue to pretend that when they are defending national sovereignty they are not, at the same time, arguing that we should let those 800,000 people die. You cannot argue both that we should respect national sovereignty and argue at the same time that we have a duty to try to save those 800,000 lives. It is one or the other, an either/or and at the very least people who defend national sovereignty should know what they are defending. You can disagree with Samantha Power's conclusions but everyone should agree that those 800,000 lives should at least be placed in the scales when making our decisions about the importance of respecting national sovereignty. The value of Samantha Power's book is that she presents us with the information we need to make an informed decision.\\n\\nAnother criticism leveled at Samantha Power, or the idea of humanitarian intervention, is that humanitarian intervention will be used as an excuse for the U.S. to meddle in other countries affairs. I think this fear is largely unfounded. The United States does not need any excuses to promote its own interests whether or not it can find justification in international law. The Bush administration has shown that it is always possible to manufacture reasons to interfere when it is in our interest to do so. But the United States rarely has an interest in interfering when genocide is being committed and rather than looking for excuses to interfere it usually finds itself in the position of trying to find excuses to evade its responsibility to interfere. This is the whole point of Samantha Power's book. The U.S. has treated the law against genocide more as a responsibility it would like to escape (by being extremely careful about its use of the word genocide) than as an excuse to meddle in other countries affairs. [My views on this particular critique have changed to some degree after reading <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/First-Do-No-Harm-Humanitarian-Intervention-and-the-Destruction-of-Yugoslavia/dp/0826516440/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">First Do No Harm: Humanitarian Intervention and the Destruction of Yugoslavia</a> by David Gibbs. It now seems to me that the image of the U.S. sitting by and doing nothing in Yugoslavia until the humanitarian crises became too much to bear is an inaccurate view. The U.S. was intimately involved from the beginning and, in fact, bears much of the blame for prolonging the crisis. It also appears, after reading Gibbs' account, that the U.S. was far from reluctant to use military force (as long as no American lives were in danger) as a means of reasserting the role of NATO in a post-Coldwar world. I highly recommend Gibbs' book for a different account of the crises in Yugoslavia and the U.S. involvement. Gibbs is quite critical of Samantha Power's analysis of the Yugoslavia crises so it makes a good complement to this book by Power which I still think has value]\\n\\nAnother argument against Samantha Power, and humanitarian intervention, is that the U.S. almost always winds up doing more harm than good when it does intervene. The example of Kosovo is often given (again, David Gibbs' book does an excellent job of addressing the ways in which U.S. intervention made matters worse rather than better). The Serbs responded to U.S. bombing by deporting over a million Muslims from their homes and murdering thousands more. The U.S. also killed hundreds of innocent civilians in its bombings. I think there is some validity to this argument. The U.S. does run a real risk of making things worse by intervening. But I think it is a mistake to use this general argument as an excuse to do nothing.\\n\\nThe problem is that these kinds of arguments often rely on counter-factual arguments which are very difficult to make. We do not know what would have happened if we had chosen not to intervene in Kosovo when we did but we do know the negative effects that our intervention had, we know about the mistakes that we made (and mistakes will always be made), and we know about the innocent civilians we killed. We are comparing the known against the unknown. In an interview Samantha Power makes what I think is a valid point when she says that if we had gone into Rwanda we would not know about the 800,000 lives we had saved but, like in Kosovo, we would know about any mistakes we had made, or any innocent people we had killed.\\n\\nI think there is a very real human temptation to do nothing in an effort to keep our own hands clean. It is easy to sit on the sidelines and condemn those who act for their moral failings but the fact is that as soon as we act we become guilty. That is inescapable. I just do not believe that our goal in life should be to remain on the sidelines and do nothing in an attempt to maintain our own moral purity. We should not place a higher value on our own moral purity than we do on helping others. If, in attempting to help others, we become guilty then so be it. There is no way to act in the world and remain morally pure, a fact discovered by Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita. So what do we do? Do we collapse in despair in the face of conflicting duties? Do we attempt to adopt the standpoint of a pure observer and condemn others in a spirit of moral righteousness? Or do we act and accept the consequences and the guilt associated with that action as Krishna recommends?\\n\\nA final critique often leveled at Samantha Power is that she is calling for unilateral military interventions. This is a gross distortion of her views. There is a long list of things the United States should be doing in response to genocide short of full-scale military intervention. Anyone who reads this book as merely an argument for unilateral military intervention is engaging in a very superficial and uncharitable reading. Samantha Power's actual recommendations for U.S. action in the case of genocide are as follows, \\\"It must respond to genocide with a sense of urgency, publicly identifying and threatening the perpetrators with prosecution, demanding the expulsion of representatives of genocidal regimes from international institutions such as the United Nations, closing the perpetrators' embassies in the United States, and calling upon countries aligned with the perpetrators to ask them to use their influence. When the dynamics on the ground warrant it, the United States should establish economic sanctions, freeze foreign assets, and use U.S. technical resources to deprive the killers of their means of propagating hate. With its allies, it should set up safe areas to house refugees and civilians, and protect them with well-armed and robustly mandated peacekeepers, airpower, or both. Given the affront genocide represents to America's most cherished values and to its interests, the United States must also be prepared to risk the lives of its soldiers in the service of stopping this monstrous crime\\\" (514).\\n\\nEven if you disagree with the last parts about \\\"robustly mandated peacekeepers,\\\" \\\"airpower,\\\" and ground troops surely we can agree that reducing Samantha Power's recommendations to these three options is a severe distortion of her views and a severe limitation of our options in responding to genocide. There is a great deal of room between sending in our marines and doing nothing. I would hope that most people would at least be willing to support policies lying somewhere in that between even if they are against full scale military interventions.\",\n \"Product: This popular book is intact and completely readable with no marks on any of the pages. Why pay for new?\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A passionate cry for humanity...\\n\\nReview: This is one of those rare books that, as soon as I finished it, I was tempted to start it again at the beginning. This is surely one of the best books I have read in a long time, and I read A LOT! There were so many interesting insights and thoughts in this book that I am very hesitant to try to summarize this book at all. I know I will be leaving much more out than I can possibly put into an amazon review. So, I will simply settle for listing what I think are some of the most thought-provoking ideas expressed in this book. This is going to be a fairly haphazard collection of thoughts and themes.\\n\\nIMPORTANCE OF EXPERIENCE. R.D. Laing has a number of complaints with modern psychiatry (at least, modern in his time, though, from the limited perspective of a layperson, I have a feeling many of his complaints would still apply today, perhaps even more so). R.D. Laing critiques the positivist, and behavioristic, scientific standpoint of \\\"objective\\\" observation, which reduces patients to \\\"it\\\" beings, and limits its observations to external behavior. It is important to realize that R.D. Laing is not critiquing this standpoint simply because it \\\"objectifies\\\" the human being, or \\\"depersonalizes\\\" them. It is not simply a moral critique. The main problem with this \\\"objective\\\" view is that it makes it impossible to understand psychotic behavior because, as R.D. Laing argues, our behavior is a function of the way we experience the world. Psychotic people BEHAVE differently because they EXPERIENCE the world differently. What appears psychotic to us makes sense once we see it in the context of the patient's experience.\\n\\nThere is a place in the book where Laing quotes Kraepelin. Kraepelin is describing the behavior of a schizophrenic patient in an \\\"objective\\\" way and he says \\\"the patient is in constant motion...On attempting to stop her movement, we meet with unexpectedly strong resistance...she holds a piece of bread...which she absolutely will not allow to be forced from her...If you prick her in the forehead with a needle, she scarcely winces or turns away, and leaves the needly quietly sticking there\\\" (106-107; I have greatly condensed this passage in the interest of space). Kraepelin is describing what he takes to be the extraordinary and strange behavior of a schizophrenic, but R.D. Laing makes what I think is a brilliant observation that I will quote in full \\\"If we see the situation purely in terms of Kraepelin's point of view, it all immediately falls into place. He is sane, she is insane...This entails looking at the patient's actions out of the context of the situation as she experienced it. But if we take Kraepelin's actions...out of the context of the situation as experienced and defined by him, how extraordinary they are!\\\"\\n\\nIn other words, the only reason we do not immediately classify Kraepelin's actions as insane is because we understand the context of them. He sees himself as a doctor, he sees the young woman as a patient, and he is testing her behavior and her reactions. If we abstract from that experience Kraepelin's actions would seem just as insane (probably more so) than the young woman's behavior. If we did not know Kraepelin considerd himself a doctor, and was attempting to test the reactions of his patient, what would we make of someone who went around trying to get in people's way for no reason, steal their bread, and poke needles in their head? R.D. Laing believes that psychology needs to take the experiences of schizophrenics and psychotics seriously as opposed to simply looking for symptoms, classifying, and treating. If we take their experience seriously it might make it easier to understand their behavior.\\n\\nOUR COLLECTIVE INSANITY. R.D. Laing believes that we are collectively insane (it should be remembered this book was written in the sixties, during Vietnam, though, again, I think all of Laing's complaints would certainly still apply today, perhaps even more so). We define people as \\\"insane\\\" because their behavior seems strange from the standpoint of the common world that we collectively define, but, Laing reminds us, we should not forget that \\\"Normal men have killed perhaps 100,000,000 of their fellow normal men in the last fifty years\\\". What we call \\\"normal\\\", therefore, is merely a collectively agreed upon, or collectively shared, form of insanity. Laing argues that Freud's main contribution to our time was \\\"his demonstration that the ordinary person is a shriveled, desiccated, fragment of what a person can be\\\" (25-26). \\\"What we call 'normal' is a product of repression, denial, splitting, projection, introjection and other forms of destructive action on experience\\\" (27).\\n\\nThis is an extremely important point that I will come back to. Our experience is determined, to a large degree, by our education, our society, our parents, etc.. The title of the book is \\\"the politics of experience\\\". I actually think that is a very pregnant title, and has a number of possible meanings, all of which I think are implied, but one meaning is: politics, in a very broad sense, determines what we experience, the kind of experience we have, whether full or desiccated, connected or alienated. Laing believes that our current form of society, our current forms of education, our current forms of interpersonal relationships, are highly destructive and lead to shriveled human beings, who experience the world in shriveled ways, and since our behavior is a function of our experience, it is no surprise that we are constantly courting collective suicide. The spirit of the sixties is clearly operative in Laing's work, but I do not think we should let the mistakes of the sixties lead us to dismiss Laing's insights, which I think are largely correct.\\n\\nSo what do we do about it? Do we simply \\\"turn on, tune in, and drop out\\\"? I do not think that is what Laing is proposing. Instead, psychology needs to broaden its focus. It needs to see the patient in terms of his or her social context. Laing writes that \\\"The social system, not single individuals extrapolated from it, must be the object of study...Something is wrong somewhere, but it can no longer be seen exclusively or even primarily 'in' the diagnosed patient\\\" (115). In other words, insanity is not a problem that can be solved on the purely individual level. Elsewhere Laing argues that \\\"The countermadness of Kraepelinian psychiatry is the exact counterpart of 'official' psychosis. Literally...it is as mad, if by madness we mean any radical estrangement from the totality of what is the case\\\" (142).\\n\\nLaing believes that our current society experiences the world in an extremely impoverished way. It has gotten to such a ridiculous point that there are even people and movements (behaviorism) that deny that there is such a thing as experience at all! Our experience is so limited compared to other ages. Laing points out that \\\"nowhere in the Bible is there any argument about the existence of gods, demons, angels. People did not first 'believe in' God: they experienced His presence\\\" (141). Nowadays people are forced to \\\"believe\\\" because they lack the self-validating experience. It would have made no sense to tell an ancient Greek that there were no gods. The Greeks did not have to \\\"believe\\\" in their gods. They experienced them, they were possessed by them. We, on the other hand, have cut ourselves off from the inner world entirely, and live entirely in the public world of fact. Laing believes that psychosis can be part of a process that breaks through our impoverished and distorted reality. Laing is far from advocating or romanticizing insanity. Laing admits that insanity is often horrible for the people who experience it, and many people who do experience it never come back. Laing is not, therefore, saying: we should all try to go insane. What he is saying is: isn't it a shame that our experience is so impoverished that people's only way out is insanity (or, I would add, drugs)?\\n\\nINTERPERSONAL RELATIONS. One of the most interesting and, I think, exciting aspects of Laing's work is his analysis of interpersonal relationships. Laing argues that \\\"The metapsychology of Freud...has no constructs for any social system generated by more than one person at a time. Within its own framework it has no concepts of social collectivities of experience shared or unshared between persons...It has no way of expressing the meeting of an 'I' with an 'other,' and the impact of one person on another\\\" (49). This goes along with what I was saying above. Psychology needs to broaden its focus. My experience is not only a function of unconscious processes going on inside me coupled with processes of perception. My experience is also a function of my interpersonal relationships. If there are problems in those interpersonal relationships they are going to show up in my experience and my behavior.\\n\\nNot only that, but our failure to conceive of behavior in terms of interpersonal relations leads to confusion. This can be seen in Kraepelin's description of his schizophrenic patient. The patient's reactions might very well be \\\"sane\\\" reactions to the strange interpersonal situation she found herself in. She was, essentially, the object of scientific experiments. Is it really \\\"insane\\\" that she showed signs of resistance in her behavior? If we try to explain the experience solely in terms of the unconscious, thoughts, etc. then we risk totally distorting that behavior. Laing points out that behavior between two interacting people will form a sequence of interaction p1 - o1 - p2 - o2 - p3 - o3... and so on. If we isolate the p's and form an individual sequence p1 - p2 - p3...and so on, it is going to be impossible to really understand the person's behavior. But how do we conceptualize this? Laing begins to work out a scheme and a method for studying interpersonal perceptions (what I think of you, and what I think you think about me, and what I think you think I think about you, etc.). This can get quite complicated and is not easy to summarize in a short space, but Laing is really working out a very interesting theory of interpersonal relations and interpersonal perception that I think is really important.\\n\\nIt is clear, for example, that very few of our actions are based on what other people actually believe. Most of our actions are based what we think other people believe, or what we think they think we believe. Laing describes how the category of \\\"Them\\\" can be created out of these kinds of experiences. \\\"Them\\\" is at once everyone and no one. Parents, for example, get upset when their daughter gets pregnant, not because they care, but because they think that other people will think, that they are bad parents. In this way a kind of \\\"social conscience\\\" can be created that is alienating for everyone since everyone is responding to what they think everyone else thinks. This is one of the social mechanisms that leads to alienated forms of experience. All of this is, I think, really, really, really important.\\n\\nHUMANITY. There is just one more quick point I want to make before bringing this overly long review to a close. One of the things I most appreciate about Laing's book is its humanity. Laing is clearly appalled by the way that schizophrenics and other psychotics are treated. Laing clearly has a great deal of compassion for the insane. That is why I do not really like the description on the back of Laing's book, which says: \\\" [Laing] makes a compelling case for the 'madness of morality'\\\". Laing may be a critic of morality, but he is a critic of morality in the same sense that Nietzsche was a critic of morality. Laing (and Nietzsche) is not advocating cruelty or immorality. Laing (and Nietzsche) criticizes morality because he perceives the cruelty and immorality that passes as morality. Both Laing and Nietzsche are offering a critique of the immorality of our standard morality. Our attempts to \\\"treat\\\" insane patients are often quite inhumane. Laing's book is a passionate cry for humanity.\",\n \"Product: Citizens\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Probably essential reading for those interested in the French Revolution...\\n\\nReview: Citizens is a really detailed chronicle of the French Revolution from its beginnings up until the death of Robespierre (and a little beyond in the epilogue). The book is really essential for anyone who is looking for a detailed narrative of the events leading up to the French Revolution (it takes Schama almost four hundred pages just to get to Bastille day; nearly half of the book).\\n\\nSchama presents an astounding amount of detail in this work, some of it truly fascinating, while some of it will probably be a bit tedious for some readers. Schama attempts to provide not only a narrative of the events of the Revolution but attempts to characterize the 'mind-set' animating the various phases of the Revolution. To do so he relies heavily on iconography, journalism, literature, theater and various other 'cultural' expressions. These 'ideological' factors clearly provided a direction for Revolutionary energies and arguably at times went beyond providing merely a direction and supplied an actual motive force in determining events.\\n\\nSchama also attempts to debunk what he considers to be some common myths about the Revolution. Schama does not believe that the French Revolution was a 'bourgeois' Revolution (contrary to the Marxists). Schama believes that the Revolution actually started within the nobility itself and he believes that those engaged in 'bourgeois' professions rarely played a major role in the Revolution. Schama backs up his claims with employment statistics relating to the participants of a number of the major events of the French Revolution. Schama also points out that economic liberalization (which is generally taken to be the goal of bourgeois revolutions unable to expand productive forces under protective regimes) was not, in general, the goal of most of the actual participants in the Revolution. In fact many of the participants in the French Revolution believed they were fighting for stronger economic controls on the part of the state. A great deal of the violence of the Revolution stemmed from the demand for price controls for staple foods like bread. This is directly contrary to 'bourgeois' interests.\\n\\nSchama also does not believe that the violence of the French Revolution was a late or aberrant development. Schama believes the Revolution was rooted in violence from the very beginning and that it largely operated through the strategic deployment of that violence by those temporarily in control. The Terror was merely the most extreme expression of tendencies that had been present from the very beginning.\\n\\nWhether you agree or not with Schama's theses in this regard they are certainly worth considering. Ultimately what makes this a worthwhile read, however, is the story that Schama is telling. Schama provides both a broad narrative of the Revolution while also providing a wealth of fascinating detail. Schama does an excellent job of mixing individual stories with the grand narrative which turns what could have been a dry academic tome into a fairly exciting read (with a few slower sections interspersed).\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":15,"string":"15"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1466,"string":"1,466"}}},{"rowIdx":1467,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"AW3BDUZUFZMFX"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"Box set of JRR Tolkien's incomparable classic\". The summary of the review text is \"One of the Greatest Adventure Stories of All Time\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"The Hobbit was the first major work of fiction by English scholar J.R.R. Tolkien. It follows a half-sized homebody named Bilbo Baggins who is whisked away on a quest to help some bearded dwarves steal treasure from a dragon.\n\nIndependent of its role in Tolkien's wider Middle-earth legendarium, The Hobbit is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. Though many of Bilbo's experiences are fantastical, Tolkien's description of action and scenery in his fictional world will make you thirst for adventure, and at the same time appreciate your comfort.\n\nThe content of The Hobbit might be deemed childish or nerdy by some. I won't disagree. But Tolkien's works also have a certain literary quality, so don't be embarrassed to give this a go."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"The Hobbit was the first major work of fiction by English scholar J.R.R. Tolkien. It follows a half-sized homebody named Bilbo Baggins who is whisked away on a quest to help some bearded dwarves steal treasure from a dragon.\n\nIndependent of its role in Tolkien's wider Middle-earth legendarium, The Hobbit is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. Though many of Bilbo's experiences are fantastical, Tolkien's description of action and scenery in his fictional world will make you thirst for adventure, and at the same time appreciate your comfort.\n\nThe content of The Hobbit might be deemed childish or nerdy by some. I won't disagree. But Tolkien's works also have a certain literary quality, so don't be embarrassed to give this a go."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: 1988 ORION HOME VIDEO VHS\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Bread for the Beggar\n\nReview: In a gray-scaled village on the coast of Jutland, Denmark, French refugee Babette (Stephane Audran) finds herself preparing a culinary masterpiece for a small congregation of church-goers, who, ironically, have just agreed to reject the pleasures of her food and drink in honor of the pastor whose memory the meal commemorates.\n\nBut Gabriel Axels 1987 Danish film Babettes Feast is more than a flick about French dinners and conservative preachersbased on the Karen Blixen story of the same name, the film is an exploration of the spiritual and physical choices one makes in life, and the role art plays in those choices.\n\nAnd it's absolutely fantastic. You'll be hard pressed to find better acting or a more thought-provoking plot. This little gem is a true masterpiece of cinema--if you have the chance to view it, you won't regret it.\n\nThe Amazon streaming version is subtitled in English.","Product: Hot on the heels of last years summer blockbuster, Dragon Ball Z is back in theaters. Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F is the second film personally supervised by the series creator Akira Toriyama, following Battle of Gods. The new movie showcases the return of Frieza one of the anime worlds greatest villains. Frieza has been resurrected and plans to take his revenge on the Z-Fighters of Earth. Goku and Vegeta must reach new levels of power in order to protect Earth from their vengeful nemesis.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great Action, Odd Plot Choices\n\nReview: Resurrection F takes place after the Boo Saga but before the final episode of Dragon Ball Z. It is a sequel to the film Battle of Gods.\n\nFreeza's minions resurrect him using Earth's Dragon Balls, and he trains for the first time ever, allowing him to be a match for any of the Z Fighters despite their massively increased power levels. It's an interesting plot idea that allows fans to revisit the series' best villain.\n\nThe fighting in this movie is the best in the series. It is well choreographed and gorgeously animated. One of the highlights of the film is seeing the sidelines Z Fighters get some screen time as they hold off Freeza's forces before the arrival of Goku and Vegeta. We get to see Gohan, Piccolo, Tien, Krillin, Master Roshi, and Jaco (from the Dragon Ball prequel, Jaco the Galactic Patrolman) fight hordes of enemies. This was really a treat--Roshi hasn't been a useful fighter since the King Piccolo Saga. But while keeping the Z Fighters down to 6 is practical and more interesting, it's rather odd to see Roshi and Jaco fight but have Yamcha, Trunks, Goten, Boo, Android 18, Yajirobe, and Chiaotzu conspicuously absent. Aren't all of them stronger than or equal to Jaco and Roshi? Some of these characters are given weak excuses for their absences, and some are completely ignored.\n\nDespite its beauty, the fighting is not really a struggle for anyone. Even the fight with Freeza is not especially difficult. Vegeta, despite having a million and one reasons to hate Freeza with a burning passion, *mostly* just watches the fight calmly. If there was ever a time to put Vegeta in the limelight, it was now. Missed opportunity.\n\nThe new forms in this film are not to my tastes aesthetically. The new Super Saiyan God form is essentially a Super Saiyan with blue hair--an improvement over the skinny god with pink hair from the last film. Freeza's new form is a tacky gold-and-purple. Bruce Faulconer is also sorely missed.\n\nOverall, one of the best DBZ films. Great action, good comedy.","Product: The Only Total Adhesive System for All your Needs. Multiple Sizes and Applications for all your hobby building needs.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: One of the Best\n\nReview: Simply put, for the price, viscosity, and amount, Zap a Gap is one of the best brands of super glue availible to a miniature hobbyist. Formula P3 super glue, by Privateer Press, is much too thin for my liking, while Citadel superglue, by Games Workshop, is a perfect viscosity, but too expensive to be reasonable. Zap a Gap is not quite as thick as Citadel, but the amount given, the design of the bottle, and the price more than make up for that lack.\n\nIf you've just run out of glue or are looking for a new brand to try, I would highly suggest looking into Zap a Gap. I haven't regretted my purchase, and I doubt you will either.","Product: HardCover. Pub Date :2004-10-18 Pages: 400 Language: English Publisher: HarperCollins UK This deluxe slipcased edition of The Hobbit. printed and bound using superior materials including a silk ribbon marker. features the definitive text. plus Tolkien's paintings and drawings in full colour. and a special fold-out version of Thror's Map.Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life. with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services - as a burglar - on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon.Bilbo 's life is never to be the same again.Seldom has any book been so widely read and loved as JRRTolkien's classic tale. The Hobbit.Since its first publication in 1937 it has remained in print to delight each new generation of readers all over the worl...\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: One of the Greatest Adventure Stories of All Time\n\nReview: The Hobbit was the first major work of fiction by English scholar J.R.R. Tolkien. It follows a half-sized homebody named Bilbo Baggins who is whisked away on a quest to help some bearded dwarves steal treasure from a dragon.\n\nIndependent of its role in Tolkien's wider Middle-earth legendarium, The Hobbit is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. Though many of Bilbo's experiences are fantastical, Tolkien's description of action and scenery in his fictional world will make you thirst for adventure, and at the same time appreciate your comfort.\n\nThe content of The Hobbit might be deemed childish or nerdy by some. I won't disagree. But Tolkien's works also have a certain literary quality, so don't be embarrassed to give this a go.","Product: HardCover. Pub Date :2004-10-18 Pages: 400 Language: English Publisher: HarperCollins UK This deluxe slipcased edition of The Hobbit. printed and bound using superior materials including a silk ribbon marker. features the definitive text. plus Tolkien's paintings and drawings in full colour. and a special fold-out version of Thror's Map.Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life. with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services - as a burglar - on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon.Bilbo 's life is never to be the same again.Seldom has any book been so widely read and loved as JRRTolkien's classic tale. The Hobbit.Since its first publication in 1937 it has remained in print to delight each new generation of readers all over the worl...\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Review of the Actual Books, Not the Format\n\nReview: When I was younger, I was obsessed with The Lord of the Rings. I lost interest in it as I got older, and I recently decided to revisit the books on my Kindle.\n\nJRR Tolkien wrote a series of stories, tales, chronologies, and histories set in a prehistoric version of Earth called Arda, often on the continent of Middle-earth. This 'legendarium' has incredible amount depth and richness. It has been said that Tolkien's intention was to create a mythology for England. I think he succeeded. Tolkien's legendarium is so detailed that it is much more comparable to Greek and Norse mythology than the modern Fantasy genre that it spawned.\n\nThe depth, detail, richness and realness of the legendarium is what makes it so appealing. The scenery is perfectly described. Characters have entire genealogies mapped out. A complete history has been established for most people-groups. There is detailed cartography. Four or five fictional languages have been fleshed out to some degree. It's actually sort of ridiculous.\n\nThe Lord of the Rings is just one (major) component of the Tolkien legendarium. It's a grand adventure, and a fully-absorbing one. A child-sized, mild-mannered, rural 50-year-old named Frodo Baggins finds himself in possession of the most powerful weapon in existence--a golden ring, capable of giving the owner the ability to dominate all life. He is tasked with destroying it in a volcano on the other side of the continent.\n\nThe Lord of the Rings is full of epic, dramatic, and heartfelt moments, and like I said, the tale is filled to the brim with detail and richness. But the story of the Lord of the Rings is not so great. The quest is sort of sloppily put together by the greatest minds in Middle-earth, and some of Tolkien's 'deus ex machina' moments leave jarring plot holes. Ninety percent of the characters are completely flat (in jarring contrast to their film counterparts). Frodo and his slave/servant/gardener Sam have an odd, confusing homoerotic relationship. Tolkien makes it a point, repeatedly, to continuously describe the skin, hair, and eye color of our heroes and villains. Though this detail did not need to be included, Tolkien goes out of his way to let us know that Asians, Arabs, Indians, Africans, and Mediterraneans (etc) are very repulsive and nine times out of ten are evil.\n\nFor all its flaws, The Lord of the Rings deserves praise for the adventure it will take you on, and most of all for the detailed background. In several hundred years, Tolkien might rank alongside Homer and Virgil for his contributions to world mythology.","Product: Accoring to the London Times, translater, Richmond Lattimer has come about as near as any man could to conveying, in English, the utterly alien movment and structure of Homer's poetry...\"\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Gods are Fickle\n\nReview: The Robert Fagles translation is a page-turner. For those looking to be entertained, I'd recommend this edition. It certainly beats having to drudge through it. Unfortunately, the Kindle edition of Fagles' Iliad is currently littered with grammatical errors and spelling mistakes, but the format is fine.\n\nThe events of the Trojan War are still referenced in popular culture; this was really the only familiarity I had with The Iliad. I was surprised to find that The Iliad is not a complete retelling of the events of the Trojan War. At the outset of The Iliad, the war has already been raging on for several years. Achilles, the best fighter among the Achaeans, is upset because Agamemnon has stolen his female captive, Briseus. The events of the Iliad basically follow the action of the war from the time that Achilles removes himself from combat until he decides to return to it. We do not read about the judgement of Paris, seduction of Helen, the invasion of the Achaeans, or much later, the death of Achilles, the use of the Trojan Horse, or the fall of Troy. The entire epic is essentially battle sequence after battle sequence, in which the Greek gods play an integral role. Almost everyone who kills or dies is named, and you can get a major insight into what the ancient Greeks valued in life.\n\nBesides the aforementioned Achilles and Agamemnon, there are some very amazing heroes in The Iliad. If you've seen the film Troy, you might be surprised at how some of your favorite characters are portrayed in the source material: Hector, Helen, Paris, Menelaus, Agamemnon, Achilles, Patroclus, and Ajax the Greater are quite different from their film counterparts. Many of the most impressive heroes, like Sarpedon, Diomedes, or Ajax the Lesser are not even mentioned in the film.","Product: Accoring to the London Times, translater, Richmond Lattimer has come about as near as any man could to conveying, in English, the utterly alien movment and structure of Homer's poetry...\"\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Greatest Poem Ever\n\nReview: I didn't do this book justice in my original review. Upon subsequent readings, I have come to admire and revere The Odyssey as more than just a cornerstone of Ancient Greek literature. The Odyssey is, yes, the story of a man's struggle to return home and reclaim his household after two decades abroad--but on a deeper level, Odysseus's journey, stripped of the supernatural, parallels the human experience, with its trials and tribulations, brief reprieves of triumph, and impartations of wisdom: the ego is the enemy, suffering is necessary for growth, confidence is key, and humility, loyalty, and hospitality are indispensable. So many of life's great lessons are present in one deeply moving poem, which is rendered all the more entertaining in Robert Fagles' capable hands.","Product: Jeff vines spent twenty years on the mission field (Zimbabwe & New Zealand) planting churches and training leaders. From 1998-2005 he was the featured speaker on the weekly television broadcast, 'Questions for Life,' and frequently debated agnostic and atheist alike on national radio. For the past two years Jeff has served as the Teaching Pastor at Savannah Christian Church in Savannah, Georgia, and recently became the Senior Pastor at Christ's Church of the Valley in San Dimas, California.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Telling You What You Want to Hear\n\nReview: Based on a dinner that apparently actually happened, egotistical pastor Jeff Vines spends the entire book intellectually thrashing some very dumb, very emotional skeptics he barely knows.\n\nThese skeptics ask simple, stupid questions. Vines responds with the stereotypical answers all evangelists are trained in. You've probably heard all of these arguments many times before. He dances around the subject, creates false pretenses, and blindly propagates arguments that a critical or historiographic view of the Bible would immediately contradict. Some of his claims are just plain wrong or a lie.\n\nVines is preaching to the choir. If you are a Christian, this book will tell you what you want to hear, and reassure you, with confidence, that anyone who is not a Christian is an irrational, pain-filled dummy who needs the love of Jesus ASAP. If you're a skeptic, you will laugh at this book. This book isn't helpful for anyone.\n\nIf you are at a point in your life where you are questioning your religious beliefs, please do not read Vines, Ravi Zacharias, CS Lewis, Lee Strobel, Richard Dawkins, Christoper Hitchens, Sam Harris, or anyone else. With an open mind, read religious scripture, primary historical documents, and independent historical and scientific literature on your own. Talk to people you actually know. Don't just puppet the arguments other people have constructed. You can figure it out for yourself.","Product: Hardcover: 551 pages\nPublisher: Heritage Press (1946)\nASIN: B000DZEL7A\n Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.6 x 1.7 inches \nShipping Weight: 2.2 pounds\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Faith, Love, and Butt Jokes\n\nReview: This review is for Kindle version of the Penguin Classics edition of the Canterbury Tales, edited by Neville Coghill. This version is in modern English.\n\nThe Canterbury Tales follow a group of pilgrims on their way to Canterbury, a cathedral town in England. Having all coincidentally stayed in the same inn, the group decides to go Canterbury together. The inn's owner, the Host, decides to make the journey more interesting by asking everyone in the party to tell a story: whoever tells the best story, in his opinion, will win a free dinner. The author, Geoffrey Chaucer, is a member of the party and serves as the narrator, and even tells a couple stories himself.\n\nThus follows a series of poems. The topics vary wildly, and include faith, romance, gender equality, and wealth. Western culture has changed a lot since the Tales were written--but in some ways, we haven't changed at all. There is also occasional vulgar and perverted humor (my favorite--and not something I was expecting from medieval poetry).\n\nJust as the Tales vary wildly in topic, so too do they vary in quality. Some are quick, enjoyable, absorbing reads, while others are snooze fests that are a chore to get through. This is the main reason I have given the Tales four stars.\n\nThe Tales are incomplete. Some of the poems were left unfinished with no in-story explanation, while others are interrupted by other characters. The metanarrative is never resolved (ie, the Host never picks the winner). The Penguin Classics edition also cuts the two prose tales, The Tale of Melibee and the Parson's Tale, and replaces them with summaries.","Product: The enchanting prelude to \"The Lord of the Rings\"\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: One of the Greatest Adventure Stories of All Time\n\nReview: The Hobbit was the first major work of fiction by English scholar J.R.R. Tolkien. It follows a half-sized homebody named Bilbo Baggins who is whisked away on a quest to help some bearded dwarves steal treasure from a dragon.\n\nIndependent of its role in Tolkien's wider Middle-earth legendarium, The Hobbit is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. Though many of Bilbo's experiences are fantastical, Tolkien's description of action and scenery in his fictional world will make you thirst for adventure, and at the same time appreciate your comfort.\n\nThe content of The Hobbit might be deemed childish or nerdy by some. I won't disagree. But Tolkien's works also have a certain literary quality, so don't be embarrassed to give this a go.","Product: The enchanting prelude to \"The Lord of the Rings\"\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Review of the Actual Books, Not the Format\n\nReview: When I was younger, I was obsessed with The Lord of the Rings. I lost interest in it as I got older, and I recently decided to revisit the books on my Kindle.\n\nJRR Tolkien wrote a series of stories, tales, chronologies, and histories set in a prehistoric version of Earth called Arda, often on the continent of Middle-earth. This 'legendarium' has incredible amount depth and richness. It has been said that Tolkien's intention was to create a mythology for England. I think he succeeded. Tolkien's legendarium is so detailed that it is much more comparable to Greek and Norse mythology than the modern Fantasy genre that it spawned.\n\nThe depth, detail, richness and realness of the legendarium is what makes it so appealing. The scenery is perfectly described. Characters have entire genealogies mapped out. A complete history has been established for most people-groups. There is detailed cartography. Four or five fictional languages have been fleshed out to some degree. It's actually sort of ridiculous.\n\nThe Lord of the Rings is just one (major) component of the Tolkien legendarium. It's a grand adventure, and a fully-absorbing one. A child-sized, mild-mannered, rural 50-year-old named Frodo Baggins finds himself in possession of the most powerful weapon in existence--a golden ring, capable of giving the owner the ability to dominate all life. He is tasked with destroying it in a volcano on the other side of the continent.\n\nThe Lord of the Rings is full of epic, dramatic, and heartfelt moments, and like I said, the tale is filled to the brim with detail and richness. But the story of the Lord of the Rings is not so great. The quest is sort of sloppily put together by the greatest minds in Middle-earth, and some of Tolkien's 'deus ex machina' moments leave jarring plot holes. Ninety percent of the characters are completely flat (in jarring contrast to their film counterparts). Frodo and his slave/servant/gardener Sam have an odd, confusing homoerotic relationship. Tolkien makes it a point, repeatedly, to continuously describe the skin, hair, and eye color of our heroes and villains. Though this detail did not need to be included, Tolkien goes out of his way to let us know that Asians, Arabs, Indians, Africans, and Mediterraneans (etc) are very repulsive and nine times out of ten are evil.\n\nFor all its flaws, The Lord of the Rings deserves praise for the adventure it will take you on, and most of all for the detailed background. In several hundred years, Tolkien might rank alongside Homer and Virgil for his contributions to world mythology.","Product: MOVIE TIE IN BOOKS WITH BEAUTIFUL COVERS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING WITH FRODO ON COVER, TWO TWO TOWERS WITH ELF ON COVER SHOOTING BOW AND ARROW AND THE RETURN OF THE KING WITH MORDOR ON COVER. BIGGER WELL MADE SOFTCOVER BOOKS. One Ring to rule them all. One Ring to find them. One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: One of the Greatest Adventure Stories of All Time\n\nReview: The Hobbit was the first major work of fiction by English scholar J.R.R. Tolkien. It follows a half-sized homebody named Bilbo Baggins who is whisked away on a quest to help some bearded dwarves steal treasure from a dragon.\n\nIndependent of its role in Tolkien's wider Middle-earth legendarium, The Hobbit is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. Though many of Bilbo's experiences are fantastical, Tolkien's description of action and scenery in his fictional world will make you thirst for adventure, and at the same time appreciate your comfort.\n\nThe content of The Hobbit might be deemed childish or nerdy by some. I won't disagree. But Tolkien's works also have a certain literary quality, so don't be embarrassed to give this a go.","Product: MOVIE TIE IN BOOKS WITH BEAUTIFUL COVERS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING WITH FRODO ON COVER, TWO TWO TOWERS WITH ELF ON COVER SHOOTING BOW AND ARROW AND THE RETURN OF THE KING WITH MORDOR ON COVER. BIGGER WELL MADE SOFTCOVER BOOKS. One Ring to rule them all. One Ring to find them. One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Review of the Actual Books, Not the Format\n\nReview: When I was younger, I was obsessed with The Lord of the Rings. I lost interest in it as I got older, and I recently decided to revisit the books on my Kindle.\n\nJRR Tolkien wrote a series of stories, tales, chronologies, and histories set in a prehistoric version of Earth called Arda, often on the continent of Middle-earth. This 'legendarium' has incredible amount depth and richness. It has been said that Tolkien's intention was to create a mythology for England. I think he succeeded. Tolkien's legendarium is so detailed that it is much more comparable to Greek and Norse mythology than the modern Fantasy genre that it spawned.\n\nThe depth, detail, richness and realness of the legendarium is what makes it so appealing. The scenery is perfectly described. Characters have entire genealogies mapped out. A complete history has been established for most people-groups. There is detailed cartography. Four or five fictional languages have been fleshed out to some degree. It's actually sort of ridiculous.\n\nThe Lord of the Rings is just one (major) component of the Tolkien legendarium. It's a grand adventure, and a fully-absorbing one. A child-sized, mild-mannered, rural 50-year-old named Frodo Baggins finds himself in possession of the most powerful weapon in existence--a golden ring, capable of giving the owner the ability to dominate all life. He is tasked with destroying it in a volcano on the other side of the continent.\n\nThe Lord of the Rings is full of epic, dramatic, and heartfelt moments, and like I said, the tale is filled to the brim with detail and richness. But the story of the Lord of the Rings is not so great. The quest is sort of sloppily put together by the greatest minds in Middle-earth, and some of Tolkien's 'deus ex machina' moments leave jarring plot holes. Ninety percent of the characters are completely flat (in jarring contrast to their film counterparts). Frodo and his slave/servant/gardener Sam have an odd, confusing homoerotic relationship. Tolkien makes it a point, repeatedly, to continuously describe the skin, hair, and eye color of our heroes and villains. Though this detail did not need to be included, Tolkien goes out of his way to let us know that Asians, Arabs, Indians, Africans, and Mediterraneans (etc) are very repulsive and nine times out of ten are evil.\n\nFor all its flaws, The Lord of the Rings deserves praise for the adventure it will take you on, and most of all for the detailed background. In several hundred years, Tolkien might rank alongside Homer and Virgil for his contributions to world mythology.","Product: Box set of JRR Tolkien's incomparable classic\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Review of the Actual Books, Not the Format\n\nReview: When I was younger, I was obsessed with The Lord of the Rings. I lost interest in it as I got older, and I recently decided to revisit the books on my Kindle.\n\nJRR Tolkien wrote a series of stories, tales, chronologies, and histories set in a prehistoric version of Earth called Arda, often on the continent of Middle-earth. This 'legendarium' has incredible amount depth and richness. It has been said that Tolkien's intention was to create a mythology for England. I think he succeeded. Tolkien's legendarium is so detailed that it is much more comparable to Greek and Norse mythology than the modern Fantasy genre that it spawned.\n\nThe depth, detail, richness and realness of the legendarium is what makes it so appealing. The scenery is perfectly described. Characters have entire genealogies mapped out. A complete history has been established for most people-groups. There is detailed cartography. Four or five fictional languages have been fleshed out to some degree. It's actually sort of ridiculous.\n\nThe Lord of the Rings is just one (major) component of the Tolkien legendarium. It's a grand adventure, and a fully-absorbing one. A child-sized, mild-mannered, rural 50-year-old named Frodo Baggins finds himself in possession of the most powerful weapon in existence--a golden ring, capable of giving the owner the ability to dominate all life. He is tasked with destroying it in a volcano on the other side of the continent.\n\nThe Lord of the Rings is full of epic, dramatic, and heartfelt moments, and like I said, the tale is filled to the brim with detail and richness. But the story of the Lord of the Rings is not so great. The quest is sort of sloppily put together by the greatest minds in Middle-earth, and some of Tolkien's 'deus ex machina' moments leave jarring plot holes. Ninety percent of the characters are completely flat (in jarring contrast to their film counterparts). Frodo and his slave/servant/gardener Sam have an odd, confusing homoerotic relationship. Tolkien makes it a point, repeatedly, to continuously describe the skin, hair, and eye color of our heroes and villains. Though this detail did not need to be included, Tolkien goes out of his way to let us know that Asians, Arabs, Indians, Africans, and Mediterraneans (etc) are very repulsive and nine times out of ten are evil.\n\nFor all its flaws, The Lord of the Rings deserves praise for the adventure it will take you on, and most of all for the detailed background. In several hundred years, Tolkien might rank alongside Homer and Virgil for his contributions to world mythology."],"string":"[\n \"Product: 1988 ORION HOME VIDEO VHS\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Bread for the Beggar\\n\\nReview: In a gray-scaled village on the coast of Jutland, Denmark, French refugee Babette (Stephane Audran) finds herself preparing a culinary masterpiece for a small congregation of church-goers, who, ironically, have just agreed to reject the pleasures of her food and drink in honor of the pastor whose memory the meal commemorates.\\n\\nBut Gabriel Axels 1987 Danish film Babettes Feast is more than a flick about French dinners and conservative preachersbased on the Karen Blixen story of the same name, the film is an exploration of the spiritual and physical choices one makes in life, and the role art plays in those choices.\\n\\nAnd it's absolutely fantastic. You'll be hard pressed to find better acting or a more thought-provoking plot. This little gem is a true masterpiece of cinema--if you have the chance to view it, you won't regret it.\\n\\nThe Amazon streaming version is subtitled in English.\",\n \"Product: Hot on the heels of last years summer blockbuster, Dragon Ball Z is back in theaters. Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F is the second film personally supervised by the series creator Akira Toriyama, following Battle of Gods. The new movie showcases the return of Frieza one of the anime worlds greatest villains. Frieza has been resurrected and plans to take his revenge on the Z-Fighters of Earth. Goku and Vegeta must reach new levels of power in order to protect Earth from their vengeful nemesis.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Action, Odd Plot Choices\\n\\nReview: Resurrection F takes place after the Boo Saga but before the final episode of Dragon Ball Z. It is a sequel to the film Battle of Gods.\\n\\nFreeza's minions resurrect him using Earth's Dragon Balls, and he trains for the first time ever, allowing him to be a match for any of the Z Fighters despite their massively increased power levels. It's an interesting plot idea that allows fans to revisit the series' best villain.\\n\\nThe fighting in this movie is the best in the series. It is well choreographed and gorgeously animated. One of the highlights of the film is seeing the sidelines Z Fighters get some screen time as they hold off Freeza's forces before the arrival of Goku and Vegeta. We get to see Gohan, Piccolo, Tien, Krillin, Master Roshi, and Jaco (from the Dragon Ball prequel, Jaco the Galactic Patrolman) fight hordes of enemies. This was really a treat--Roshi hasn't been a useful fighter since the King Piccolo Saga. But while keeping the Z Fighters down to 6 is practical and more interesting, it's rather odd to see Roshi and Jaco fight but have Yamcha, Trunks, Goten, Boo, Android 18, Yajirobe, and Chiaotzu conspicuously absent. Aren't all of them stronger than or equal to Jaco and Roshi? Some of these characters are given weak excuses for their absences, and some are completely ignored.\\n\\nDespite its beauty, the fighting is not really a struggle for anyone. Even the fight with Freeza is not especially difficult. Vegeta, despite having a million and one reasons to hate Freeza with a burning passion, *mostly* just watches the fight calmly. If there was ever a time to put Vegeta in the limelight, it was now. Missed opportunity.\\n\\nThe new forms in this film are not to my tastes aesthetically. The new Super Saiyan God form is essentially a Super Saiyan with blue hair--an improvement over the skinny god with pink hair from the last film. Freeza's new form is a tacky gold-and-purple. Bruce Faulconer is also sorely missed.\\n\\nOverall, one of the best DBZ films. Great action, good comedy.\",\n \"Product: The Only Total Adhesive System for All your Needs. Multiple Sizes and Applications for all your hobby building needs.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: One of the Best\\n\\nReview: Simply put, for the price, viscosity, and amount, Zap a Gap is one of the best brands of super glue availible to a miniature hobbyist. Formula P3 super glue, by Privateer Press, is much too thin for my liking, while Citadel superglue, by Games Workshop, is a perfect viscosity, but too expensive to be reasonable. Zap a Gap is not quite as thick as Citadel, but the amount given, the design of the bottle, and the price more than make up for that lack.\\n\\nIf you've just run out of glue or are looking for a new brand to try, I would highly suggest looking into Zap a Gap. I haven't regretted my purchase, and I doubt you will either.\",\n \"Product: HardCover. Pub Date :2004-10-18 Pages: 400 Language: English Publisher: HarperCollins UK This deluxe slipcased edition of The Hobbit. printed and bound using superior materials including a silk ribbon marker. features the definitive text. plus Tolkien's paintings and drawings in full colour. and a special fold-out version of Thror's Map.Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life. with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services - as a burglar - on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon.Bilbo 's life is never to be the same again.Seldom has any book been so widely read and loved as JRRTolkien's classic tale. The Hobbit.Since its first publication in 1937 it has remained in print to delight each new generation of readers all over the worl...\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: One of the Greatest Adventure Stories of All Time\\n\\nReview: The Hobbit was the first major work of fiction by English scholar J.R.R. Tolkien. It follows a half-sized homebody named Bilbo Baggins who is whisked away on a quest to help some bearded dwarves steal treasure from a dragon.\\n\\nIndependent of its role in Tolkien's wider Middle-earth legendarium, The Hobbit is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. Though many of Bilbo's experiences are fantastical, Tolkien's description of action and scenery in his fictional world will make you thirst for adventure, and at the same time appreciate your comfort.\\n\\nThe content of The Hobbit might be deemed childish or nerdy by some. I won't disagree. But Tolkien's works also have a certain literary quality, so don't be embarrassed to give this a go.\",\n \"Product: HardCover. Pub Date :2004-10-18 Pages: 400 Language: English Publisher: HarperCollins UK This deluxe slipcased edition of The Hobbit. printed and bound using superior materials including a silk ribbon marker. features the definitive text. plus Tolkien's paintings and drawings in full colour. and a special fold-out version of Thror's Map.Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life. with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services - as a burglar - on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon.Bilbo 's life is never to be the same again.Seldom has any book been so widely read and loved as JRRTolkien's classic tale. The Hobbit.Since its first publication in 1937 it has remained in print to delight each new generation of readers all over the worl...\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Review of the Actual Books, Not the Format\\n\\nReview: When I was younger, I was obsessed with The Lord of the Rings. I lost interest in it as I got older, and I recently decided to revisit the books on my Kindle.\\n\\nJRR Tolkien wrote a series of stories, tales, chronologies, and histories set in a prehistoric version of Earth called Arda, often on the continent of Middle-earth. This 'legendarium' has incredible amount depth and richness. It has been said that Tolkien's intention was to create a mythology for England. I think he succeeded. Tolkien's legendarium is so detailed that it is much more comparable to Greek and Norse mythology than the modern Fantasy genre that it spawned.\\n\\nThe depth, detail, richness and realness of the legendarium is what makes it so appealing. The scenery is perfectly described. Characters have entire genealogies mapped out. A complete history has been established for most people-groups. There is detailed cartography. Four or five fictional languages have been fleshed out to some degree. It's actually sort of ridiculous.\\n\\nThe Lord of the Rings is just one (major) component of the Tolkien legendarium. It's a grand adventure, and a fully-absorbing one. A child-sized, mild-mannered, rural 50-year-old named Frodo Baggins finds himself in possession of the most powerful weapon in existence--a golden ring, capable of giving the owner the ability to dominate all life. He is tasked with destroying it in a volcano on the other side of the continent.\\n\\nThe Lord of the Rings is full of epic, dramatic, and heartfelt moments, and like I said, the tale is filled to the brim with detail and richness. But the story of the Lord of the Rings is not so great. The quest is sort of sloppily put together by the greatest minds in Middle-earth, and some of Tolkien's 'deus ex machina' moments leave jarring plot holes. Ninety percent of the characters are completely flat (in jarring contrast to their film counterparts). Frodo and his slave/servant/gardener Sam have an odd, confusing homoerotic relationship. Tolkien makes it a point, repeatedly, to continuously describe the skin, hair, and eye color of our heroes and villains. Though this detail did not need to be included, Tolkien goes out of his way to let us know that Asians, Arabs, Indians, Africans, and Mediterraneans (etc) are very repulsive and nine times out of ten are evil.\\n\\nFor all its flaws, The Lord of the Rings deserves praise for the adventure it will take you on, and most of all for the detailed background. In several hundred years, Tolkien might rank alongside Homer and Virgil for his contributions to world mythology.\",\n \"Product: Accoring to the London Times, translater, Richmond Lattimer has come about as near as any man could to conveying, in English, the utterly alien movment and structure of Homer's poetry...\\\"\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Gods are Fickle\\n\\nReview: The Robert Fagles translation is a page-turner. For those looking to be entertained, I'd recommend this edition. It certainly beats having to drudge through it. Unfortunately, the Kindle edition of Fagles' Iliad is currently littered with grammatical errors and spelling mistakes, but the format is fine.\\n\\nThe events of the Trojan War are still referenced in popular culture; this was really the only familiarity I had with The Iliad. I was surprised to find that The Iliad is not a complete retelling of the events of the Trojan War. At the outset of The Iliad, the war has already been raging on for several years. Achilles, the best fighter among the Achaeans, is upset because Agamemnon has stolen his female captive, Briseus. The events of the Iliad basically follow the action of the war from the time that Achilles removes himself from combat until he decides to return to it. We do not read about the judgement of Paris, seduction of Helen, the invasion of the Achaeans, or much later, the death of Achilles, the use of the Trojan Horse, or the fall of Troy. The entire epic is essentially battle sequence after battle sequence, in which the Greek gods play an integral role. Almost everyone who kills or dies is named, and you can get a major insight into what the ancient Greeks valued in life.\\n\\nBesides the aforementioned Achilles and Agamemnon, there are some very amazing heroes in The Iliad. If you've seen the film Troy, you might be surprised at how some of your favorite characters are portrayed in the source material: Hector, Helen, Paris, Menelaus, Agamemnon, Achilles, Patroclus, and Ajax the Greater are quite different from their film counterparts. Many of the most impressive heroes, like Sarpedon, Diomedes, or Ajax the Lesser are not even mentioned in the film.\",\n \"Product: Accoring to the London Times, translater, Richmond Lattimer has come about as near as any man could to conveying, in English, the utterly alien movment and structure of Homer's poetry...\\\"\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Greatest Poem Ever\\n\\nReview: I didn't do this book justice in my original review. Upon subsequent readings, I have come to admire and revere The Odyssey as more than just a cornerstone of Ancient Greek literature. The Odyssey is, yes, the story of a man's struggle to return home and reclaim his household after two decades abroad--but on a deeper level, Odysseus's journey, stripped of the supernatural, parallels the human experience, with its trials and tribulations, brief reprieves of triumph, and impartations of wisdom: the ego is the enemy, suffering is necessary for growth, confidence is key, and humility, loyalty, and hospitality are indispensable. So many of life's great lessons are present in one deeply moving poem, which is rendered all the more entertaining in Robert Fagles' capable hands.\",\n \"Product: Jeff vines spent twenty years on the mission field (Zimbabwe & New Zealand) planting churches and training leaders. From 1998-2005 he was the featured speaker on the weekly television broadcast, 'Questions for Life,' and frequently debated agnostic and atheist alike on national radio. For the past two years Jeff has served as the Teaching Pastor at Savannah Christian Church in Savannah, Georgia, and recently became the Senior Pastor at Christ's Church of the Valley in San Dimas, California.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Telling You What You Want to Hear\\n\\nReview: Based on a dinner that apparently actually happened, egotistical pastor Jeff Vines spends the entire book intellectually thrashing some very dumb, very emotional skeptics he barely knows.\\n\\nThese skeptics ask simple, stupid questions. Vines responds with the stereotypical answers all evangelists are trained in. You've probably heard all of these arguments many times before. He dances around the subject, creates false pretenses, and blindly propagates arguments that a critical or historiographic view of the Bible would immediately contradict. Some of his claims are just plain wrong or a lie.\\n\\nVines is preaching to the choir. If you are a Christian, this book will tell you what you want to hear, and reassure you, with confidence, that anyone who is not a Christian is an irrational, pain-filled dummy who needs the love of Jesus ASAP. If you're a skeptic, you will laugh at this book. This book isn't helpful for anyone.\\n\\nIf you are at a point in your life where you are questioning your religious beliefs, please do not read Vines, Ravi Zacharias, CS Lewis, Lee Strobel, Richard Dawkins, Christoper Hitchens, Sam Harris, or anyone else. With an open mind, read religious scripture, primary historical documents, and independent historical and scientific literature on your own. Talk to people you actually know. Don't just puppet the arguments other people have constructed. You can figure it out for yourself.\",\n \"Product: Hardcover: 551 pages\\nPublisher: Heritage Press (1946)\\nASIN: B000DZEL7A\\n Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.6 x 1.7 inches \\nShipping Weight: 2.2 pounds\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Faith, Love, and Butt Jokes\\n\\nReview: This review is for Kindle version of the Penguin Classics edition of the Canterbury Tales, edited by Neville Coghill. This version is in modern English.\\n\\nThe Canterbury Tales follow a group of pilgrims on their way to Canterbury, a cathedral town in England. Having all coincidentally stayed in the same inn, the group decides to go Canterbury together. The inn's owner, the Host, decides to make the journey more interesting by asking everyone in the party to tell a story: whoever tells the best story, in his opinion, will win a free dinner. The author, Geoffrey Chaucer, is a member of the party and serves as the narrator, and even tells a couple stories himself.\\n\\nThus follows a series of poems. The topics vary wildly, and include faith, romance, gender equality, and wealth. Western culture has changed a lot since the Tales were written--but in some ways, we haven't changed at all. There is also occasional vulgar and perverted humor (my favorite--and not something I was expecting from medieval poetry).\\n\\nJust as the Tales vary wildly in topic, so too do they vary in quality. Some are quick, enjoyable, absorbing reads, while others are snooze fests that are a chore to get through. This is the main reason I have given the Tales four stars.\\n\\nThe Tales are incomplete. Some of the poems were left unfinished with no in-story explanation, while others are interrupted by other characters. The metanarrative is never resolved (ie, the Host never picks the winner). The Penguin Classics edition also cuts the two prose tales, The Tale of Melibee and the Parson's Tale, and replaces them with summaries.\",\n \"Product: The enchanting prelude to \\\"The Lord of the Rings\\\"\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: One of the Greatest Adventure Stories of All Time\\n\\nReview: The Hobbit was the first major work of fiction by English scholar J.R.R. Tolkien. It follows a half-sized homebody named Bilbo Baggins who is whisked away on a quest to help some bearded dwarves steal treasure from a dragon.\\n\\nIndependent of its role in Tolkien's wider Middle-earth legendarium, The Hobbit is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. Though many of Bilbo's experiences are fantastical, Tolkien's description of action and scenery in his fictional world will make you thirst for adventure, and at the same time appreciate your comfort.\\n\\nThe content of The Hobbit might be deemed childish or nerdy by some. I won't disagree. But Tolkien's works also have a certain literary quality, so don't be embarrassed to give this a go.\",\n \"Product: The enchanting prelude to \\\"The Lord of the Rings\\\"\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Review of the Actual Books, Not the Format\\n\\nReview: When I was younger, I was obsessed with The Lord of the Rings. I lost interest in it as I got older, and I recently decided to revisit the books on my Kindle.\\n\\nJRR Tolkien wrote a series of stories, tales, chronologies, and histories set in a prehistoric version of Earth called Arda, often on the continent of Middle-earth. This 'legendarium' has incredible amount depth and richness. It has been said that Tolkien's intention was to create a mythology for England. I think he succeeded. Tolkien's legendarium is so detailed that it is much more comparable to Greek and Norse mythology than the modern Fantasy genre that it spawned.\\n\\nThe depth, detail, richness and realness of the legendarium is what makes it so appealing. The scenery is perfectly described. Characters have entire genealogies mapped out. A complete history has been established for most people-groups. There is detailed cartography. Four or five fictional languages have been fleshed out to some degree. It's actually sort of ridiculous.\\n\\nThe Lord of the Rings is just one (major) component of the Tolkien legendarium. It's a grand adventure, and a fully-absorbing one. A child-sized, mild-mannered, rural 50-year-old named Frodo Baggins finds himself in possession of the most powerful weapon in existence--a golden ring, capable of giving the owner the ability to dominate all life. He is tasked with destroying it in a volcano on the other side of the continent.\\n\\nThe Lord of the Rings is full of epic, dramatic, and heartfelt moments, and like I said, the tale is filled to the brim with detail and richness. But the story of the Lord of the Rings is not so great. The quest is sort of sloppily put together by the greatest minds in Middle-earth, and some of Tolkien's 'deus ex machina' moments leave jarring plot holes. Ninety percent of the characters are completely flat (in jarring contrast to their film counterparts). Frodo and his slave/servant/gardener Sam have an odd, confusing homoerotic relationship. Tolkien makes it a point, repeatedly, to continuously describe the skin, hair, and eye color of our heroes and villains. Though this detail did not need to be included, Tolkien goes out of his way to let us know that Asians, Arabs, Indians, Africans, and Mediterraneans (etc) are very repulsive and nine times out of ten are evil.\\n\\nFor all its flaws, The Lord of the Rings deserves praise for the adventure it will take you on, and most of all for the detailed background. In several hundred years, Tolkien might rank alongside Homer and Virgil for his contributions to world mythology.\",\n \"Product: MOVIE TIE IN BOOKS WITH BEAUTIFUL COVERS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING WITH FRODO ON COVER, TWO TWO TOWERS WITH ELF ON COVER SHOOTING BOW AND ARROW AND THE RETURN OF THE KING WITH MORDOR ON COVER. BIGGER WELL MADE SOFTCOVER BOOKS. One Ring to rule them all. One Ring to find them. One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: One of the Greatest Adventure Stories of All Time\\n\\nReview: The Hobbit was the first major work of fiction by English scholar J.R.R. Tolkien. It follows a half-sized homebody named Bilbo Baggins who is whisked away on a quest to help some bearded dwarves steal treasure from a dragon.\\n\\nIndependent of its role in Tolkien's wider Middle-earth legendarium, The Hobbit is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. Though many of Bilbo's experiences are fantastical, Tolkien's description of action and scenery in his fictional world will make you thirst for adventure, and at the same time appreciate your comfort.\\n\\nThe content of The Hobbit might be deemed childish or nerdy by some. I won't disagree. But Tolkien's works also have a certain literary quality, so don't be embarrassed to give this a go.\",\n \"Product: MOVIE TIE IN BOOKS WITH BEAUTIFUL COVERS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING WITH FRODO ON COVER, TWO TWO TOWERS WITH ELF ON COVER SHOOTING BOW AND ARROW AND THE RETURN OF THE KING WITH MORDOR ON COVER. BIGGER WELL MADE SOFTCOVER BOOKS. One Ring to rule them all. One Ring to find them. One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Review of the Actual Books, Not the Format\\n\\nReview: When I was younger, I was obsessed with The Lord of the Rings. I lost interest in it as I got older, and I recently decided to revisit the books on my Kindle.\\n\\nJRR Tolkien wrote a series of stories, tales, chronologies, and histories set in a prehistoric version of Earth called Arda, often on the continent of Middle-earth. This 'legendarium' has incredible amount depth and richness. It has been said that Tolkien's intention was to create a mythology for England. I think he succeeded. Tolkien's legendarium is so detailed that it is much more comparable to Greek and Norse mythology than the modern Fantasy genre that it spawned.\\n\\nThe depth, detail, richness and realness of the legendarium is what makes it so appealing. The scenery is perfectly described. Characters have entire genealogies mapped out. A complete history has been established for most people-groups. There is detailed cartography. Four or five fictional languages have been fleshed out to some degree. It's actually sort of ridiculous.\\n\\nThe Lord of the Rings is just one (major) component of the Tolkien legendarium. It's a grand adventure, and a fully-absorbing one. A child-sized, mild-mannered, rural 50-year-old named Frodo Baggins finds himself in possession of the most powerful weapon in existence--a golden ring, capable of giving the owner the ability to dominate all life. He is tasked with destroying it in a volcano on the other side of the continent.\\n\\nThe Lord of the Rings is full of epic, dramatic, and heartfelt moments, and like I said, the tale is filled to the brim with detail and richness. But the story of the Lord of the Rings is not so great. The quest is sort of sloppily put together by the greatest minds in Middle-earth, and some of Tolkien's 'deus ex machina' moments leave jarring plot holes. Ninety percent of the characters are completely flat (in jarring contrast to their film counterparts). Frodo and his slave/servant/gardener Sam have an odd, confusing homoerotic relationship. Tolkien makes it a point, repeatedly, to continuously describe the skin, hair, and eye color of our heroes and villains. Though this detail did not need to be included, Tolkien goes out of his way to let us know that Asians, Arabs, Indians, Africans, and Mediterraneans (etc) are very repulsive and nine times out of ten are evil.\\n\\nFor all its flaws, The Lord of the Rings deserves praise for the adventure it will take you on, and most of all for the detailed background. In several hundred years, Tolkien might rank alongside Homer and Virgil for his contributions to world mythology.\",\n \"Product: Box set of JRR Tolkien's incomparable classic\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Review of the Actual Books, Not the Format\\n\\nReview: When I was younger, I was obsessed with The Lord of the Rings. I lost interest in it as I got older, and I recently decided to revisit the books on my Kindle.\\n\\nJRR Tolkien wrote a series of stories, tales, chronologies, and histories set in a prehistoric version of Earth called Arda, often on the continent of Middle-earth. This 'legendarium' has incredible amount depth and richness. It has been said that Tolkien's intention was to create a mythology for England. I think he succeeded. Tolkien's legendarium is so detailed that it is much more comparable to Greek and Norse mythology than the modern Fantasy genre that it spawned.\\n\\nThe depth, detail, richness and realness of the legendarium is what makes it so appealing. The scenery is perfectly described. Characters have entire genealogies mapped out. A complete history has been established for most people-groups. There is detailed cartography. Four or five fictional languages have been fleshed out to some degree. It's actually sort of ridiculous.\\n\\nThe Lord of the Rings is just one (major) component of the Tolkien legendarium. It's a grand adventure, and a fully-absorbing one. A child-sized, mild-mannered, rural 50-year-old named Frodo Baggins finds himself in possession of the most powerful weapon in existence--a golden ring, capable of giving the owner the ability to dominate all life. He is tasked with destroying it in a volcano on the other side of the continent.\\n\\nThe Lord of the Rings is full of epic, dramatic, and heartfelt moments, and like I said, the tale is filled to the brim with detail and richness. But the story of the Lord of the Rings is not so great. The quest is sort of sloppily put together by the greatest minds in Middle-earth, and some of Tolkien's 'deus ex machina' moments leave jarring plot holes. Ninety percent of the characters are completely flat (in jarring contrast to their film counterparts). Frodo and his slave/servant/gardener Sam have an odd, confusing homoerotic relationship. Tolkien makes it a point, repeatedly, to continuously describe the skin, hair, and eye color of our heroes and villains. Though this detail did not need to be included, Tolkien goes out of his way to let us know that Asians, Arabs, Indians, Africans, and Mediterraneans (etc) are very repulsive and nine times out of ten are evil.\\n\\nFor all its flaws, The Lord of the Rings deserves praise for the adventure it will take you on, and most of all for the detailed background. In several hundred years, Tolkien might rank alongside Homer and Virgil for his contributions to world mythology.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":14,"string":"14"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1467,"string":"1,467"}}},{"rowIdx":1468,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A36I5QI57MCF93"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"The New Elements Reactive Gel Saddles can be Ridden every day of the year, Rain or Shine. Rails: Steel. Cover: Weatherproof\". The summary of the review text is \"Super comfortable - even for men!\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I bought this seat for my wife's Trek mountain bike. Her original seat was too uncomfortable, even for short rides. That's when I came across the Serfas seat on Amazon. The positive testimonials on Amazon were enough for me to pull the trigger and order it.\n\nInstallation was easy. My wife really loves the new seat; she says it's very comfortable for her casual biking needs. In the past she'd always back out of riding her bike, but now she looks forward to it - all because of a simple seat replacement.\n\nAs a guy, I actually find myself preferring the comfort of her Serfas seat over the replacement seat I purchased for my Trek. I wish I'd purchased one for myself."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I bought this seat for my wife's Trek mountain bike. Her original seat was too uncomfortable, even for short rides. That's when I came across the Serfas seat on Amazon. The positive testimonials on Amazon were enough for me to pull the trigger and order it.\n\nInstallation was easy. My wife really loves the new seat; she says it's very comfortable for her casual biking needs. In the past she'd always back out of riding her bike, but now she looks forward to it - all because of a simple seat replacement.\n\nAs a guy, I actually find myself preferring the comfort of her Serfas seat over the replacement seat I purchased for my Trek. I wish I'd purchased one for myself."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: True high fidelity requires reproduced sound to be as close as possible to the sound of a live performance. Etymotic earphones have the highest response accuracy of all in-ear earphones. The HF series offers high performance balanced armature drivers with unmatched accuracy at an affordable price. Includes assorted eartips, replacement filters and filter removal tool, and carrying pouch.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I can hear again!\n\nReview: The Etymotic ER23-HF3-BLACK headset is an in-ear unit that delivers sterling audio. There's a discernible difference when you compare these to the stock \"iBuds\" that come with a typical Apple product. But, I'm getting ahead of myself...\n\nFirst and foremost, let's talk about the box. These are expensive headphones, so the box needs to look good. And it does. It's so black and shiny, you probably will want to keep it - to remind you how expensive these headphones are. As an added bonus, you can show the box to your friends to make you feel better about your purchase.\n\nInside the box are the headphones (duh!), some flange replacements (they look like gray Daleks) and a pair of foam replacement ear tips (they don't look like Daleks). The headphones themselves include a 3 button remote control in-line with the chord. You simply affix the gray Daleks into the appropriate ear goggle, and squeeze these into your ears.\n\nI am no audio expert - but for $169 these sound freaking AMAZING. Well, at least that's what I keep telling myself. Because if you are going to spend $169, you can't tell your friends that they sound like crap, because then you'll look like a dweeb for buying them.\n\nThe Daleks only last for 3 or so months, before you should replace them. But I'm cheap, and hey - I'm not paying for replacement Daleks because I just SPENT $169 and dang it - that's a lot of money.\n\nI road-tested the Etymotic headset to the following bands:\n\nJimi Hendrix\nMotorhead\nLed Zeppelin\nThe Who\nEnglebert Humperdink\n\nGuess which band doesn't sound good? (It's not the headphone's fault, either.)\n\nSo, if you have $169 and you want bragging rights - buy these. They will elevate your audio experience - because... you know ($169).","Product: True high fidelity requires reproduced sound to be as close as possible to the sound of a live performance. Etymotic earphones have the highest response accuracy of all in-ear earphones. The HF series offers high performance balanced armature drivers with unmatched accuracy at an affordable price. Includes assorted eartips, replacement filters and filter removal tool, and carrying pouch.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I can hear again!\n\nReview: The Etymotic ER23-HF3-BLACK headset is an in-ear unit that delivers sterling audio. There's a discernible difference when you compare these to the stock \"iBuds\" that come with a typical Apple product. But, I'm getting ahead of myself...\n\nFirst and foremost, let's talk about the box. These are expensive headphones, so the box needs to look good. And it does. It's so black and shiny, you probably will want to keep it - to remind you how expensive these headphones are. As an added bonus, you can show the box to your friends to make you feel better about your purchase.\n\nInside the box are the headphones (duh!), some flange replacements (they look like gray Daleks) and a pair of foam replacement ear tips (they don't look like Daleks). The headphones themselves include a 3 button remote control in-line with the chord. You simply affix the gray Daleks into the appropriate ear goggle, and squeeze these into your ears.\n\nI am no audio expert - but for $169 these sound freaking AMAZING. Well, at least that's what I keep telling myself. Because if you are going to spend $169, you can't tell your friends that they sound like crap, because then you'll look like a dweeb for buying them.\n\nThe Daleks only last for 3 or so months, before you should replace them. But I'm cheap, and hey - I'm not paying for replacement Daleks because I just SPENT $169 and dang it - that's a lot of money.\n\nI road-tested the Etymotic headset to the following bands:\n\nJimi Hendrix\nMotorhead\nLed Zeppelin\nThe Who\nEnglebert Humperdink\n\nGuess which band doesn't sound good? (It's not the headphone's fault, either.)\n\nSo, if you have $169 and you want bragging rights - buy these. They will elevate your audio experience - because... you know ($169).","Product: LOG910000806 UNITED STATIONERS (OP) TRACKBALL,TKMN MARBLE,DGY\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Excellent trackball but buttons tend to wear prematurely\n\nReview: I've owned approximately 4 Marble Mice over the years. Let me say that I really, really enjoy how this trackball feels in my hands. My one main gripe with the Marble Mouse is how fast the left button wears out under regular use. I've averaged about a year and a half to two years per unit before the left button starts registering a single click as a double click. (This is not a software issue - as I have not installed the Logitech drivers.)\n\nThe trackball itself works very well - I just wish that the buttons were more durable. The price is very reasonable, and the unit is overall really good. I'd give the mouse 5 stars if it weren't for the button problem.","Product: Purosol Plasma was originally developed for NASA and the US military for use on high-end electronic displays. Combining the power of organic plant extracts and state-of-the-art green chemistry, it is the worlds most advanced cleaning solution. Purosol Plasma was originally developed for NASA and the US military for use on high-end electronic displays. Combining the power of organic plant extracts and state-of-the-art green chemistry, it is the worlds most advanced cleaning solution.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Perfect for cleaning LCDs, Plasma Displays, and CRTs\n\nReview: Traditional glass cleaners contain harmful abrasives and chemicals that can actually damage your display. The Purosol Plasma Molecular Screen Cleaner is a solvent-free cleaner that you can safely use to clean your electronic displays, whether its your plasma TV, or your laptop's screen.\n\nThere is no external packaging to speak of - what comes in the Amazon box is a 1 fluid ounce bottle of the Purosol cleaner. To use, simply apply a small amount directly on your display and use a micro-fiber cloth (not included) to wipe it down.\n\nThis product works as advertised. I've tried it on our Sony WEGA TV and my wife's Macbook Pro. The result - two very incredibly clean screens. This product is made in the USA, and \"tested and used in leading medical, military, and commercial applications\", according to the bottle's label.\n\nFor $15, this bottle feels incredibly pricey. I own another LCD display cleaner brand (iKlear) which contains 8 fluid ounces AND comes with a micro-fiber cloth AND portable display cleaner packets - and it sells for only $24.\n\nFor the price, I would like to see a micro-fiber cloth included. Besides that minor niggle, this product works as advertised.","Product: Purosol Plasma was originally developed for NASA and the US military for use on high-end electronic displays. Combining the power of organic plant extracts and state-of-the-art green chemistry, it is the worlds most advanced cleaning solution. Purosol Plasma was originally developed for NASA and the US military for use on high-end electronic displays. Combining the power of organic plant extracts and state-of-the-art green chemistry, it is the worlds most advanced cleaning solution.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Perfect for cleaning LCDs, Plasma Displays, and CRTs\n\nReview: Traditional glass cleaners contain harmful abrasives and chemicals that can actually damage your display. The Purosol Plasma Molecular Screen Cleaner is a solvent-free cleaner that you can safely use to clean your electronic displays, whether its your plasma TV, or your laptop's screen.\n\nThere is no external packaging to speak of - what comes in the Amazon box is a 1 fluid ounce bottle of the Purosol cleaner. To use, simply apply a small amount directly on your display and use a micro-fiber cloth (not included) to wipe it down.\n\nThis product works as advertised. I've tried it on our Sony WEGA TV and my wife's Macbook Pro. The result - two very incredibly clean screens. This product is made in the USA, and \"tested and used in leading medical, military, and commercial applications\", according to the bottle's label.\n\nFor $15, this bottle feels incredibly pricey. I own another LCD display cleaner brand (iKlear) which contains 8 fluid ounces AND comes with a micro-fiber cloth AND portable display cleaner packets - and it sells for only $24.\n\nFor the price, I would like to see a micro-fiber cloth included. Besides that minor niggle, this product works as advertised.","Product: LED ZEPPELIN HOW THE WEST WAS WON (3CD)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: at last... a LIVE Led Zeppelin audio experience!\n\nReview: Having heard Zeppelin on the radio for numerous years, and owning the Led Zeppelin boxed set, I had always wondered why a live album (aside from \"The Song Remains the Same\" and \"Live at the BBC\") was never released.\nThis triple CD set is a long overdue welcome to the Led Zep catalog. Coupled with the recently released \"Led Zeppelin\" DVD, my cravings for live \"Led Zeppelin\" have been quenched.\nThe band is definitely ON, as experienced by the aural bombardment of Page, Plant, Bonham, and Jones on this live CD set. If you are a Zeppelin fan -- or even if you are a casual fan of classic rock, I recommend picking this CD up to REALLY hear how the band sounded live, and at the peak of their powers.\nHighly recommended.","Product: The ID Guard Stamp helps prevent identity theft by making addresses disappear from bills, junk mail, invoices, credit card statements with a simple stamp. For use on non-glossy papers only.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Caveats (but okay for protecting data from casual snoopers)\n\nReview: This stamp has one use and one use only - to make it impossible for people to read information underneath it. I've used this stamp to blot out my return address on numerous amounts of junk mail, old bills and credit cart statements. It's meant for use on non-glossy papers (glossy papers will leave a smear, making the Guard Stamp less than optimal. However, it should be noted that if someone REALLY wants to get at your information, this stamp isn't exactly going to help. As a few other reviews cited, chemicals can be used to remove the stamp and reveal the text underneath.\n\nThis stamp will do a decent job of protecting your data from a CASUAL viewer, NOT a professional who's determined to get your data. That's why I still have my shredder."],"string":"[\n \"Product: True high fidelity requires reproduced sound to be as close as possible to the sound of a live performance. Etymotic earphones have the highest response accuracy of all in-ear earphones. The HF series offers high performance balanced armature drivers with unmatched accuracy at an affordable price. Includes assorted eartips, replacement filters and filter removal tool, and carrying pouch.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I can hear again!\\n\\nReview: The Etymotic ER23-HF3-BLACK headset is an in-ear unit that delivers sterling audio. There's a discernible difference when you compare these to the stock \\\"iBuds\\\" that come with a typical Apple product. But, I'm getting ahead of myself...\\n\\nFirst and foremost, let's talk about the box. These are expensive headphones, so the box needs to look good. And it does. It's so black and shiny, you probably will want to keep it - to remind you how expensive these headphones are. As an added bonus, you can show the box to your friends to make you feel better about your purchase.\\n\\nInside the box are the headphones (duh!), some flange replacements (they look like gray Daleks) and a pair of foam replacement ear tips (they don't look like Daleks). The headphones themselves include a 3 button remote control in-line with the chord. You simply affix the gray Daleks into the appropriate ear goggle, and squeeze these into your ears.\\n\\nI am no audio expert - but for $169 these sound freaking AMAZING. Well, at least that's what I keep telling myself. Because if you are going to spend $169, you can't tell your friends that they sound like crap, because then you'll look like a dweeb for buying them.\\n\\nThe Daleks only last for 3 or so months, before you should replace them. But I'm cheap, and hey - I'm not paying for replacement Daleks because I just SPENT $169 and dang it - that's a lot of money.\\n\\nI road-tested the Etymotic headset to the following bands:\\n\\nJimi Hendrix\\nMotorhead\\nLed Zeppelin\\nThe Who\\nEnglebert Humperdink\\n\\nGuess which band doesn't sound good? (It's not the headphone's fault, either.)\\n\\nSo, if you have $169 and you want bragging rights - buy these. They will elevate your audio experience - because... you know ($169).\",\n \"Product: True high fidelity requires reproduced sound to be as close as possible to the sound of a live performance. Etymotic earphones have the highest response accuracy of all in-ear earphones. The HF series offers high performance balanced armature drivers with unmatched accuracy at an affordable price. Includes assorted eartips, replacement filters and filter removal tool, and carrying pouch.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I can hear again!\\n\\nReview: The Etymotic ER23-HF3-BLACK headset is an in-ear unit that delivers sterling audio. There's a discernible difference when you compare these to the stock \\\"iBuds\\\" that come with a typical Apple product. But, I'm getting ahead of myself...\\n\\nFirst and foremost, let's talk about the box. These are expensive headphones, so the box needs to look good. And it does. It's so black and shiny, you probably will want to keep it - to remind you how expensive these headphones are. As an added bonus, you can show the box to your friends to make you feel better about your purchase.\\n\\nInside the box are the headphones (duh!), some flange replacements (they look like gray Daleks) and a pair of foam replacement ear tips (they don't look like Daleks). The headphones themselves include a 3 button remote control in-line with the chord. You simply affix the gray Daleks into the appropriate ear goggle, and squeeze these into your ears.\\n\\nI am no audio expert - but for $169 these sound freaking AMAZING. Well, at least that's what I keep telling myself. Because if you are going to spend $169, you can't tell your friends that they sound like crap, because then you'll look like a dweeb for buying them.\\n\\nThe Daleks only last for 3 or so months, before you should replace them. But I'm cheap, and hey - I'm not paying for replacement Daleks because I just SPENT $169 and dang it - that's a lot of money.\\n\\nI road-tested the Etymotic headset to the following bands:\\n\\nJimi Hendrix\\nMotorhead\\nLed Zeppelin\\nThe Who\\nEnglebert Humperdink\\n\\nGuess which band doesn't sound good? (It's not the headphone's fault, either.)\\n\\nSo, if you have $169 and you want bragging rights - buy these. They will elevate your audio experience - because... you know ($169).\",\n \"Product: LOG910000806 UNITED STATIONERS (OP) TRACKBALL,TKMN MARBLE,DGY\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent trackball but buttons tend to wear prematurely\\n\\nReview: I've owned approximately 4 Marble Mice over the years. Let me say that I really, really enjoy how this trackball feels in my hands. My one main gripe with the Marble Mouse is how fast the left button wears out under regular use. I've averaged about a year and a half to two years per unit before the left button starts registering a single click as a double click. (This is not a software issue - as I have not installed the Logitech drivers.)\\n\\nThe trackball itself works very well - I just wish that the buttons were more durable. The price is very reasonable, and the unit is overall really good. I'd give the mouse 5 stars if it weren't for the button problem.\",\n \"Product: Purosol Plasma was originally developed for NASA and the US military for use on high-end electronic displays. Combining the power of organic plant extracts and state-of-the-art green chemistry, it is the worlds most advanced cleaning solution. Purosol Plasma was originally developed for NASA and the US military for use on high-end electronic displays. Combining the power of organic plant extracts and state-of-the-art green chemistry, it is the worlds most advanced cleaning solution.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect for cleaning LCDs, Plasma Displays, and CRTs\\n\\nReview: Traditional glass cleaners contain harmful abrasives and chemicals that can actually damage your display. The Purosol Plasma Molecular Screen Cleaner is a solvent-free cleaner that you can safely use to clean your electronic displays, whether its your plasma TV, or your laptop's screen.\\n\\nThere is no external packaging to speak of - what comes in the Amazon box is a 1 fluid ounce bottle of the Purosol cleaner. To use, simply apply a small amount directly on your display and use a micro-fiber cloth (not included) to wipe it down.\\n\\nThis product works as advertised. I've tried it on our Sony WEGA TV and my wife's Macbook Pro. The result - two very incredibly clean screens. This product is made in the USA, and \\\"tested and used in leading medical, military, and commercial applications\\\", according to the bottle's label.\\n\\nFor $15, this bottle feels incredibly pricey. I own another LCD display cleaner brand (iKlear) which contains 8 fluid ounces AND comes with a micro-fiber cloth AND portable display cleaner packets - and it sells for only $24.\\n\\nFor the price, I would like to see a micro-fiber cloth included. Besides that minor niggle, this product works as advertised.\",\n \"Product: Purosol Plasma was originally developed for NASA and the US military for use on high-end electronic displays. Combining the power of organic plant extracts and state-of-the-art green chemistry, it is the worlds most advanced cleaning solution. Purosol Plasma was originally developed for NASA and the US military for use on high-end electronic displays. Combining the power of organic plant extracts and state-of-the-art green chemistry, it is the worlds most advanced cleaning solution.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect for cleaning LCDs, Plasma Displays, and CRTs\\n\\nReview: Traditional glass cleaners contain harmful abrasives and chemicals that can actually damage your display. The Purosol Plasma Molecular Screen Cleaner is a solvent-free cleaner that you can safely use to clean your electronic displays, whether its your plasma TV, or your laptop's screen.\\n\\nThere is no external packaging to speak of - what comes in the Amazon box is a 1 fluid ounce bottle of the Purosol cleaner. To use, simply apply a small amount directly on your display and use a micro-fiber cloth (not included) to wipe it down.\\n\\nThis product works as advertised. I've tried it on our Sony WEGA TV and my wife's Macbook Pro. The result - two very incredibly clean screens. This product is made in the USA, and \\\"tested and used in leading medical, military, and commercial applications\\\", according to the bottle's label.\\n\\nFor $15, this bottle feels incredibly pricey. I own another LCD display cleaner brand (iKlear) which contains 8 fluid ounces AND comes with a micro-fiber cloth AND portable display cleaner packets - and it sells for only $24.\\n\\nFor the price, I would like to see a micro-fiber cloth included. Besides that minor niggle, this product works as advertised.\",\n \"Product: LED ZEPPELIN HOW THE WEST WAS WON (3CD)\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: at last... a LIVE Led Zeppelin audio experience!\\n\\nReview: Having heard Zeppelin on the radio for numerous years, and owning the Led Zeppelin boxed set, I had always wondered why a live album (aside from \\\"The Song Remains the Same\\\" and \\\"Live at the BBC\\\") was never released.\\nThis triple CD set is a long overdue welcome to the Led Zep catalog. Coupled with the recently released \\\"Led Zeppelin\\\" DVD, my cravings for live \\\"Led Zeppelin\\\" have been quenched.\\nThe band is definitely ON, as experienced by the aural bombardment of Page, Plant, Bonham, and Jones on this live CD set. If you are a Zeppelin fan -- or even if you are a casual fan of classic rock, I recommend picking this CD up to REALLY hear how the band sounded live, and at the peak of their powers.\\nHighly recommended.\",\n \"Product: The ID Guard Stamp helps prevent identity theft by making addresses disappear from bills, junk mail, invoices, credit card statements with a simple stamp. For use on non-glossy papers only.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Caveats (but okay for protecting data from casual snoopers)\\n\\nReview: This stamp has one use and one use only - to make it impossible for people to read information underneath it. I've used this stamp to blot out my return address on numerous amounts of junk mail, old bills and credit cart statements. It's meant for use on non-glossy papers (glossy papers will leave a smear, making the Guard Stamp less than optimal. However, it should be noted that if someone REALLY wants to get at your information, this stamp isn't exactly going to help. As a few other reviews cited, chemicals can be used to remove the stamp and reveal the text underneath.\\n\\nThis stamp will do a decent job of protecting your data from a CASUAL viewer, NOT a professional who's determined to get your data. That's why I still have my shredder.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":7,"string":"7"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1468,"string":"1,468"}}},{"rowIdx":1469,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A3U94008G3GB5"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"USA Today Bestselling Author Donna Fasano has written nearly 40 romance and women's fiction novels. Her books have won awards and have sold 4 million copies worldwide.\". The summary of the review text is \"Grown Up Christmas List by Donna Fasano\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This story is set in Ocean City, Maryland and part of Ms. Fasanos An Ocean City Broardwalk Series, though indirectly connected by location only. When we first meet Dina Griffin the reader is given the impression she is homeless. This is not the case. However she is in hiding. I love the way Ms. Fasano lays out her stories to draw the reader in. The story arc is realistic with an air of mystery. The dialogue between the characters is rational and engaging. Dina tries to be as honest as she can without revealing too much about herself for her own protection. She has good reason to be leery of Officer Gav Thomas and, handsome as he may be, he is still an officer of the law.\nThe plot unwinds at a nice pace as Gav helps Dina get a job at The Sunshine Caf and engages Dina in a project he has at work gathering donations for the annual holiday toy drive. Even as Dina grows more comfortable with Gav, shes reluctant to share her secret. With Gavs patience and persistence hes able to slowly get past some of Dinas walls. Unfortunately, Gav happens to be out of town when the plot takes a nasty turn on Christmas Eve and Dina considers running again.\nI think everyone will find this Christmas addition to An Ocean City Boardwalk Series heartfelt with some humorous delights.\nFormat/Typo Issues: No significant issues.\nFYI: I read and reviewed Grown Up Christmas List as part of the Love, Christmas - Holiday stories that will put a song in your heart! boxed set. **Originally written for \"BigAls Books and Pals\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.**"},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This story is set in Ocean City, Maryland and part of Ms. Fasanos An Ocean City Broardwalk Series, though indirectly connected by location only. When we first meet Dina Griffin the reader is given the impression she is homeless. This is not the case. However she is in hiding. I love the way Ms. Fasano lays out her stories to draw the reader in. The story arc is realistic with an air of mystery. The dialogue between the characters is rational and engaging. Dina tries to be as honest as she can without revealing too much about herself for her own protection. She has good reason to be leery of Officer Gav Thomas and, handsome as he may be, he is still an officer of the law.\nThe plot unwinds at a nice pace as Gav helps Dina get a job at The Sunshine Caf and engages Dina in a project he has at work gathering donations for the annual holiday toy drive. Even as Dina grows more comfortable with Gav, shes reluctant to share her secret. With Gavs patience and persistence hes able to slowly get past some of Dinas walls. Unfortunately, Gav happens to be out of town when the plot takes a nasty turn on Christmas Eve and Dina considers running again.\nI think everyone will find this Christmas addition to An Ocean City Boardwalk Series heartfelt with some humorous delights.\nFormat/Typo Issues: No significant issues.\nFYI: I read and reviewed Grown Up Christmas List as part of the Love, Christmas - Holiday stories that will put a song in your heart! boxed set. **Originally written for \"BigAls Books and Pals\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.**"},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: A Red Adept Select book (voted \"Outstanding in Genre\"-YA)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I LOVE, love, love Cordelia!\n\nReview: Geez, and I thought I loved Faustine! In this book Faustine is only 12 years old (almost 13) as she enters the exculsive Bonfire Academy prep school early because she is transforming a bit too dramatically.\n\nShe needs to get her demon half under control because she has been named heir to her fathers' throne. She is kind of a whiny princess, go figure, she is half human after all. I still like her because I know in a couple of years she be the Faustine I fell in love with.\n\nWe are first introduced to Cordelia, she is well grounded, confident and a powerful demon princess in her own right. She is entering her third year, voluntarily, simply to hone her tennis skills and stay close to her boyfriend Quinn. Against her wishes she has also been chosen to mentor Faustine, but they become fast friends as Cordelia rises to the challenge. The plot twists a bit when Cordelia synchs with Jagger, a winter fey hybrid. A mystery or two develops when a group of shifters attack Cordelia and Faustine in the hallway for no apparent reason.\n\nNow Cordelia and her friends have mysteries to solve while trying to keep Faustine safe and still make their classes. The action is virtually non-stop as the prose flows and the plot thickens and turns. This is a thoroughly engaging and unique story with hi-jinks and love triangles to boot.\n\nThe only thing that seems to be lacking at the Bonfire Academy (and I mean the school itself) is a knowledge or understanding of the Wanderers. Even the teachers seem to be somewhat unsure, or maybe they are hiding what they do know. This has me puzzled because I have not read the Portal Chronicles yet, I suppose. I also don't remember that much explanation about the Wanderers in Faustine, so maybe I need to reread it also. Wanderers seem to be their own secret society.\n\nI will anxiously await a sequel while I try to catch up on the Portal Chronicles.","Product: Lynne Cantwell grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan. She worked as a broadcast journalist for many years; she has written for CNN, the late lamented Mutual/NBC Radio News, and a bunch of radio and TV news outlets you have probably never heard of, including a defunct wire service called Zapnews. In addition to writing fantasy, Lynne is a contributing author at Indies Unlimited and writes a monthly post for The Indie Exchange. Lynnes vast overeducation includes a journalism degree from Indiana University, a masters degree in fiction writing from Johns Hopkins University, and a paralegal certificate. She currently lives near Washington, DC.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Tapped (The Pipe Woman Chronicles) by Lynne Cantwell\n\nReview: I am inexplicably drawn to Native American stories and wolves. This story has both and so much more. As we join Shannon and Naomi on a working vacation, we are educated about the Pine Ridge Reservation, the battle at Wounded Knee, and how the wolf works in the Lakota tradition. I thought it all blended well as Naomi starts to feel connected to her own Native American roots. It is a heartwarming journey as she gets to know her extended family and we get to see into the process of her new mediating vocation as it is implemented into the judicial system on the reservation. She is excellent at her job, the Goddess has chosen well.\n\nThe plot takes a not so surprising turn into Celtic mythos; we were told Shannon was part fae in Seized. She is now taking on a larger role in the whole scheme as the confrontation with Jehovah draws closer. I love the way all belief systems are being blended together in this series, we are all one. I also liked the fact that George, Joseph's friend, has now been drawn more into the story. It will be interesting to see if he takes on a larger role or if he is, as he seems, just a friend.\n\nJack, what can I say about Jack except that he is a tool? He needs to be watched and monitored constantly; he is not free of his demon yet. However, he does seem to have a conscience, every now and then, so perhaps there may be hope for him. There is exciting news announced in this installment and a turn at the end of this story that will hook you for the next book.\n\nThis book contains adult language and situations that may be offensive to some.\nExcellent editing, I found no issues with editing or formatting.\n\n**Originally written for \"Books and Pals\" book blog. May have received a free review copy. **","Product: I was a pretty boring kid. I was also a fairly run-of the-mill teenager. I never snuck out to parties. School sporting events were beyond my understanding. I was constantly lost between the worlds of books and theater. In college I majored in Journalism, which would eventually seal my fate. I wouldn't realize it for another seven years or so. Like most people in their early 20s, I jacked around quite a bit. Job here. Relationship there. Surely the emergency credit card can be used to purchase shoes, right? I really need nude heels that I can wear twice and then forget about completely. Somewhere in my late 20s I started having honest heart-to-heart conversations with people that I looked up to. I decided to make some huge changes. I quit my well-paying job and started my own business, Curly Q Media. It was not a smart business move but then, I'm not often praised for using the left side of my brain. Somewhere in the middle of that mess, I got the idea in my head to write books. The thought had lingered in the back of my brain for a long time but, you know, 60,000+ words is a serious time commitment. I started the blog \"365 with a Twist.\" Basically, I took the typical 365 Project where you take one photo every day for a year and added a short story to it. This led me to write a short story with a couple of characters I loved like they were family. I began to wonder what they did outside of that racy short. I began to lose interest in the remaining several months of my project. So was born my first novel. I wrote it in 32 days. The fact that I wanted to enter it into a first time writer's competition with a deadline only 33 days away helped significantly. When it was submitted, I was so giddy with pleasure at my accomplishment that I started writing a follow-up. I celebrated the one-year anniversary of my now successful business just two months later. That's pretty much the story, for now. I still consider myself pretty boring. The only flavoring I use in lattes is vanilla. The only movies I'm willing to watch are those with happy endings. I won't purchase less, I'll simply find a way to make more. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, especially those holiday-themed ones with all the extra peanut butter, are my downfall.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Sex, Murder & Killer Cupcakes by Allison Janda\n\nReview: Food Porn is Marian Moyer's brain child that she runs with the help of a couple of friends. Addison, who is a journalist, and has been best friends with Marian since they were toddlers. Rory is a model with a lot of creative input and handles the models who are employed by Food Porn and handles the layouts for the magazine. Marian photographs scantily clad or naked models using food to cover the best bits, thus the name Food Porn. Addison writes the reviews for the food that accompanies the pictures.\n\nMarian is headstrong, nave, and has an active imagination. When their best model turns up dead in the dressing room all the employees are considered suspects in the case. Barry, a Milwaukee detective on the police force is also a longtime friend, and Marian uses this connection to find out how the investigation is coming along. Her father is also an ex-cop who sticks his nose in to follow developments in the case which seem to be causing Barry some problems. When Marian catches an old high school flame, James, stalking around her apartment building parking lot all of her suspicions are directed toward him. Addison puts her investigative reporter hat on and decides Marian needs to get closer to James to see if he is involved with the murder.\n\nMarian is nervous about being wired and going on a date with James, but does it since she's been assured that her friends will be close by. When she catches James being his old hound dog self, flirting with a younger woman when she went to the restroom, she explodes and ends the date. She does however let him take her back to the office building to get her car. He drops her off at the front of the building not realizing her car is in the back parking lot. The temps are cold so she hits her remote start when she gets to the edge of the parking lot and her car explodes. Now she knows someone is out to kill her. It's personal, not something against Food Porn.\n\nThis is an easy, enjoyable read and despite sex being in the title, this could be enjoyed by young adults. So, if you are looking for sexy scenes, you won't find them in this book. The story is told through Marian so we know everything she knows. The secondary characters are well rounded and entertaining, especially Marian's parents. There are some interesting plot twists and a couple of red herrings thrown in to divert your attention to details, and I was caught off guard by the killer. I am sure the author considers that a plus.\n\nFormat/Typo Issues: I came across no significant issues.\n**Originally written for \"Books and Pals\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** January 5, 2015","Product: Jennifer Reynolds is a native of North Alabama. She has a Master of Fine Arts degree from National University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Alabama. She is a multi-genre author who focuses mostly on post-apocalyptic novels and paranormal romances. Shes released four novels (Alone, a post-apocalyptic novel, Shifter, a paranormal romance, HIM, a suspense thriller, and Resistant, a zombie-apocalypse romance), one novella (Saying Goodbye, a paranormal love story), and two short stories (Charles Wallaces Favorite Toy, a general fiction piece, and In the Dark, a horror piece) and has two more novels (Outcast and Destined, both are paranormal romances) scheduled for release in the next year. Aside from spending her days immersed in the fictional worlds she creates, shes a stained glass hobbyist.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Shifter by Jennifer Reynolds\n\nReview: Abby lives alone and is a single cat owner, but today she has an overwhelming urge to adopt another cat. What she comes home with is a Maine Coon kitten who has just arrived at the shelter. The shelter allows her to foster the kitten because they are sure he is just lost and the owners will come looking for him soon. Abby is a survivor of an abusive relationship and has cut herself off from all but her sister and a few close friends. She works from home and seldom leaves the house. As a result she has gained a few extra pounds, which compounds her self-image problems.\n\nMs. Reynolds has made up her own rules in her urban fantasy world. Her shifters, werewolves, angels, and witches are refreshingly different from the norm. I enjoyed the differences. Shifter is told from two differing points-of-view. Of course we get Abbys, she is very insecure but smart and her deprecating mind games with herself gets tiring. I felt that this trait of hers was way overdone. Alternately we get Dimitris POV. He is a shifter, a bit arrogant and a player, but he has a good heart.\n\nThe story has a slow pace as we get to know the characters and their abilities. There are several twists that keep the story entertaining and it is laced with plenty of humor. Mave, the witch who changed Dimitri into a cat, is a beautiful classical villainess, a bit insane, and not quite as smart as she thinks she is.\n\nI did enjoy the way Dimitri eventually started to get comfortable as a cat. As he got to know Abby he was able to read her moods and understand her better. When he started warming up to Abby he showed respect by leaving the room when she was dressing and giving her privacy when she needed it. When he starts loving Abby more than he loves himself surprising things start happening. Of course this is when Mave turns things upside down.\n\nI did feel that if some of Abbys repetition of her own faults and mind games were eliminated the pace for the whole story would increase. I got tired of her repeatedly falling back into her own insecurities. The number of proofing errors I ran across were aggravating as well. But the over-all story was enjoyable. If you need a break from regular werewolf or shifter books, you might enjoy this one.\n\nFYI: Plenty of swearing and cuss words. Adult sexual situations are not behind closed doors. **Originally written for \"BigAls Books and Pals\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.**\n\nFormat/Typo Issues: I found a few more proofing errors than I like to see, mostly missing words or wrong words used. Choosing incorrectly between the homophones peace/piece and sowed/sewed are two examples.","Product: Lynne Cantwell grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan, and worked as a broadcast journalist for many years. Now she lives near Washington, D.C., where she writes fantasy novels and contributes to the superblog Indies Unlimited. Find her at hearth-myth.blogspot.com.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Seasons of the Fool by Lynne Cantwell\n\nReview: I generally lean away from Women's Fiction stories, they tend to be a little too wordy for their own good. However, I have read most of Ms. Cantwell's fantasy novels and she quickly became one of my favorite authors. I love the way she captures the spirit of those she writes about in her books. So I decided to read Seasons of the Fool despite the genre listing.\n\nJulia is in the middle of a crisis and searching for answers to why she always seems to choose the wrong men to love. She decides to move back into her grandparent's summer cottage near Lake Michigan, which she now owns, to find peace and heal her soul. The elderly ladies who live down the lane feel a little responsible for her situation and are determined to set things right. This story weaves Magical Realism into Julia's dilemmas', was it fate or freewill that lead to her choices in life?\n\nWhat I loved most about this story was the fact that Julia wants to become a writer. Ms. Cantwell exposed her own writer's soul developing Julia, it all felt very personal and rang true. The way the subplots were woven into the overall arc of the story was handled expertly and never lagged. David's journey was more heart-wrenching but equally as complex as Julia's journey. The philosophical aspects and the turning of the seasons as the story moves forward all hold spiritual significance as the story unfolds. I think this is a story you could re-read and see different lessons each time depending on where you are in your own life's journey.\n\nI enjoyed my time in Michiana, perhaps Ms. Cantwell will take us back there some day for more journeys through the labyrinth. My mind spins with a few possibilities. :)\n\nFormat/Typo Issues: I read an Advanced Readers Copy but came across no significant editing issues.\n**Originally written for \"Books and Pals\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** December 12, 2014","Product: USA Today Bestselling Author Donna Fasano has written 35 romance and women's fiction books.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Two Hearts in Winter by Donna Fasano\n\nReview: You can always count on Ms. Fasano to write about a topic that many women struggle with and do it with finesse. Her characters are also always strong but flawed. How she is able to shine a light on these flaws and allow us to follow their journey to completeness or happiness as they gain insight to tackle their problems head on is one of Ms. Fasanos greatest strengths.\n\nIn this second book of Ms. Fasanos Ocean City Boardwalk series we meet Heather Phillips, the owner and operator of The Lonely Loon Bed and Breakfast. She seems to have her life on track after suffering through a devastating break-up with a fianc years ago over a decision she made for her own wellbeing. Shes now happy, prosperous, and has good friends she can count on. Her life would be almost perfect if it wasn't for this cranky author, DB Atwell, who has rented the entire Bed and Breakfast for the whole winter so he can have peace and quiet to finish his next best seller. Heather has been walking on egg shells for over a month now and the quiet is driving her nuts. Heather is a social person who loves getting to know her guests, which is one reason her B&B is such a success, and it is Christmas Eve.\n\nIt turns out Daniel is dealing with more than his next novel and he is hiding from the paparazzi. I love the way Ms. Fasano is able to unfold her characters through realistic dialogue, it gives the reader a genuine sense of who they are. Daniels story is heartbreaking and gut-wrenching as he tries to navigate international politics while trying keep his sanity. When Heather begins to learn his story a compassion is awakened in her that she thought she had safely buried and she is forced to confront her past decision in a way she never imagined. I was able to feel her emotional turmoil as if it was my own.\n\nThe plot moves at a steady pace, but never too slowly, because there is a lot going on. We also get to revisit and learn more about people and events from her earlier works in this series. While it is not necessary to have read the first book of this series, Following His Heart or the related novella, An Almost Perfect Christmas to enjoy these parts of this story, I have to say that you are missing out on a couple of gems if you haven't read them. Now I am anxious to learn more about Cathy!\n\nI found Two Hearts in Winter a unique, captivating, emotional tale that will keep you thoroughly enthralled until the very end. Dont miss this one, it will make your heart smile.\n\nAs a bonus Ms. Fasano has included the recipes Heather prepared for her International Holiday Dinner party on Christmas Eve at the end of this book for us all to enjoy as well.\n\nFYI: Two Hearts in Winter is Book 2 in the Ocean City Boardwalk series. This book can be read as a standalone story, as is true with other series books by Ms. Fasano. **Originally written for \"BigAls Books and Pals\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** April 15, 2016\n\nFormat/Typo Issues: I found exceptional editing.","Product: Karissa Laurel always dabbled in writing, but she also wanted to be a chef when she grew up. So she did. After years of working nights, weekends, and holidays, she burnt out and said, Now what do I do? She tried a bunch of other things, the most steady of those being a paralegal for state government, but nothing makes her as happy as writing. She has published several short stories and reads slush for a couple of short-story markets. Karissa lives in North Carolina with her kid, her husband, the occasional in-law, and a very hairy husky. She loves to read and has a sweet tooth for speculative fiction. Sometimes her husband convinces her to put down the books and take the motorcycles out for a spin. When it snows, youll find her on the slopes. Karissa also paints and draws and harbors a grand delusion that she might finish a graphic novel someday.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Arctic Dawn by Karissa Laurel\n\nReview: Ms. Laurel has stepped up her game in Arctic Dawn. The characters are more intense, the action is nonstop and the entire book is more heavily steeped in Norse Mythology. Solinas powers have matured and she is fully focused on her mission at all times, even if she is not totally aware of what is going on around her. I love the way she challenges Thorin at every turn. And even though this vexes Thorin, you can tell he admires her spunk and tenacity as she is always honest with her feelings about the situations at hand. However, she continues to conceal her emotions and desires from Thorin. Her walls are cracking though, as are Thorins. I practically melted during a few touching scenes.\n\nI was a bit worried I would be lost when I started reading this sequel considering it had been a full year since I had read Midnight Burning. But rest assured Ms. Laurel brings forward what you need to remember without bogging down the story. New people were introduced who fit well in the mix. I ended up reading late into the night until I couldn't focus my eyes any longer, the book was that hard for me to put down.\n\nArctic Dawn is a fast-paced cataclysmic addition full of action that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There are several unexpected twists, which change the course of the plot. These give rise for more Norse mythology, which is incorporated into the plot. Ms. Laurels imagination and knowledge seems boundless. I would highly recommend Arctic Dawn to lovers of mythology, adventure seekers, and action lovers. For those who loath romance in their stories, I will add the romance is low-key and not what this series is centered around. The ending made me swoon, while I was cursing the cliffhanger. Well done, maam. Please don't make me wait another year for more.\n\nFYI: Arctic Dawn is book two in The Norse Chronicles following Midnight Burning. I would recommend reading this series in order. **Originally written for \"BigAls Books and Pals\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** August 12, 2016\n\nFormat/Typo Issues: I found no significant issues.","Product: Traci Borum is a writing teacher and native Texan. Shes also an avid reader of womens fiction, most especially Elin Hilderbrand and Rosamunde Pilcher novels. Since the age of 12, shes written poetry, short stories, magazine articles, and novels. Traci also adores all things British. She even owns a British dog (Corgi) and is completely addicted to Masterpiece Theatermust be all those dreamy accents! Aside from having big dreams of getting a book published, its the little things that make her the happiest: deep talks with friends, a strong cup of hot chocolate, a hearty game of fetch with her Corgi, and puffy white Texas clouds always reminding her to look up, slow down, enjoy your life.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Seeking the Star by Traci Borum\n\nReview: Chilton Crosse is such a unique little town. If a scrooge actually ended up anywhere near this town he would be transformed in short order. Ben is not a scrooge, he is a broken man. Luckily his path ends in front of the Cartwrights house in the middle of a snowy December night, where he collapsed from exhaustion. Mary had been working on her needlepoint when she heard a thud from outside. Waking her husband, George, from his slumber was no easy matter. Neither was bringing in the tall vagabond-looking man, who had been more or less dropped at their doorstep suffering dehydration and hypothermia.\n\nRevisiting this picturesque village and its colorful characters was enjoyable. Its like catching up with old friends. So was watching the hustle and bustle of the whole town getting ready for Christmas and their Dickens Festival the last week of December. Of course there is no way to hide the fact that Mary and George have a strange man staying at their house. When questioned at choir practice for the Christmas church program, Mary tells a lie! Perhaps the only lie she has ever told in her life She says Ben is her nephew who has come for a visit.\n\nSo, who is Ben and what is he running from is the focus of this novel. To get to the bottom of his story Mary must be careful to not scare him away by prodding. She can tell by the look in his eyes that he could take off any time and that his pain is soul deep. But she feels in her heart he was brought to her for a reason and she must bide her time and be there for him when the time is right. George and Mary invite Ben to stay through the Christmas holidays as he gains back his strength. Needing something to occupy himself with Ben starts working with Ned the local handyman. In Ned, Ben finds someone he trusts and confesses he is not Marys nephew. Ben is a quick learner with carpentry skills as the two men build a crèche for a nativity scene to be erected in front of the local church. This is the shortest of the three stories so far, but no less inspiring. This is a wonderful Christmas story with fitting quotes from Charles Dickens at the beginning of each chapter.\n\nFYI: Seeking the Star is the third book in the Chilton Crosse Series. I believe this story could be read as a stand-alone. Each book so far has not relied too heavily on the other stories. **Originally written for \"BigAls Books and Pals\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** November 5, 2015\n\nFormat/Typo Issues: Nothing to speak of.","Product: After walking away from her career as a business banker to pursue writing full-time, Erica Lucke Dean moved from the hustle and bustle of the big city to a small tourist town in the North Georgia Mountains, where she lives in a 90-year-old haunted farmhouse with her workaholic husband, her 180 lb lap dog, and at least one ghost. When shes not writing or tending to her collection of crazy chickens and diabolical ducks, shes either reading bad fan fiction or singing karaoke in the local pub. Much like the main character in her first book, To Katie With Love, Erica is a magnet for disaster and has been known to trip on air while walking across flat surfaces. How shes managed to survive this long is one of lifes great mysteries.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Suddenly Sorceress by Erica Lucke Dean\n\nReview: This story was absolutely the most fun I've had reading in a while. From the moment I met Ivie, I liked her. She was smart, cute, humble, and just a bit accident prone. Perhaps accident prone isn't the right choice of words here, but things tend to happen to her. When she loses her temper with her cheating fianc and he changes into a skunk, she scrambles to figure out how to turn him back into his regular self. Nothing like this has ever happened to her before.\n\nThe plot twists and turns as Ivie searches all the wrong places for answers to her dilemma. One of those wrong places is a magic show in a seedy part of town where she meets gorgeous part-time stage magician Jackson Blake, who leads her to believe he might be able to help. Ivie is totally out of her element and desperately grasping at straws as she tries to elude the police by hesitantly involving her best friend, Chloe. Everyone needs a best friend like Chloe. She was as eccentric as she was loyal. She kept me laughing and I loved her style.\n\nAs certain elements in the story change, the stakes raise higher and Ivie's mother gets pulled into the fray. Certain facts about the past are brought to light and Ivie's world is turned upside down yet again. I can't say the ending was a complete surprise, but I can say it ended the way I was hoping it would. I had my fingers crossed anyway.\n\nThe plot moves at a good pace and twists back on itself more than once. The foible-filled characters were all well developed and the dialogue was thoroughly entertaining. It was fun giving into the magical elements of this story and Ms. Dean's Post Magical Syndrome was a fascinating twist. If you are looking for a fast, fun, sexy story that will leave a smile on your face I highly recommend this one.\n\nFYI: Adult sexual situations and adult language that may be offensive to some.\n\nFormat/Typo Issues: Although I read an Advanced Readers Copy, I found no significant errors.\n\n**Originally written for \"Books and Pals\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** February 20, 2014","Product: After walking away from her career as a business banker to pursue writing full-time, Erica Lucke Dean moved from the hustle and bustle of the big city to a small tourist town in the North Georgia Mountains,where she lives in a 90-year-old haunted farmhouse with her workaholic husband, her 180 lb lap dog, and at least one ghost. When shes not writing or tending to her collection of crazy chickens and diabolical ducks, shes either reading bad fan fiction or singing karaoke in the local pub. Much like the main character in her first book, To Katie With Love, Erica is a magnet for disaster and has been known to trip on air while walking across flat surfaces. How shes managed to survive this long is one of lifes great mysteries.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Suddenly Spellbound by Erica Lucke Dean\n\nReview: Something witchy this way comes.\nErica Lucke Deans words always cast a spell on me. Her prose is easy to read and draws the reader in with believable dialogue and well set scenes. There are many twists in this story that have Ivie grasping for her sanity. The story is told through her eyes so we only know as much as she does. Her father, Angus, has secrets he has not shared with anyone. These secrets are now back to haunt not only him, but they also affect Ivies future and she sees no way out.\nAngus has more than one secret and keeps digging his hole deeper as time passes. Suddenly, he has a new apprentice. A handsome Scottish man named Liam McDougall, who just happens to be Ivies age. He also seems to know more magic than Angus. The worst part is the barely controllable sexual pull Ivie feels when Liam is near. Daddy has done some dickering around and drawn Ivie into a few spells, which she had sworn off, and her hair is bright red. Jack is understandably jealous, especially when Liam shows up at every turn of events that are plaguing Ivie.\nIts a fun romp until the whole McDougall clan shows up, including Liams mother. It seems she and Angus knew each other as children. The IRS and the FBI both have questions for Ivies mother and father concerning Anguss life insurance policy that was collected after his supposed death. There is trouble brewing all around and you must read this to see how it all turns out. There is a surprising twist at the end that leaves a few things unresolved\n\nFYI: Suddenly Spellbound is book 2 in The Ivie McKie Chronicles. While it could be read as a standalone, I don't understand why you would want to. **Originally written for \"BigAls Books and Pals\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** February 28, 2016\nFormat/Typo Issues: No significant issues.","Product: J. Leigh wrote her first novel at the tender age of eleven, delving deep into the extensive fantasy world she entitled Way Walkers. Since then, she has never really left, though occasionally does emerge to enjoy the company of friends, family, horror movies and the ever-popular sushi dinner. She currently lives in southern New Jersey with a chow-chow, several cats and fictional cast of hundreds. Leighs published works include a choose your own type interactive novel Way Walkers: University with Choice of Games.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Way Walkers: Tangled Paths by J. Leigh\n\nReview: Ms. Leigh's world building in this story was taken to epic proportions and is expertly handled. Tangled Paths is the first book and seems to be Jathen's story as it begins with his atypical hatching. Here we are introduced to his Tazu race as well as some of the hierarchy of this one species. As Jathen grows older and his world view expands so does our knowledge of their entire world. Jathen is of royal birth, but due to his birth defect, and the prejudices surrounding it, he may never rule. So he sets out to seek his true destiny with an elder Clan charms maker where he finds himself being chased by a destiny that was way more than he was seeking.\n\nJathen's quest turned into an adventure of a lifetime that will be enjoyed by adventure seekers, conspiracy theorists, and mystery lovers who revel in highly detailed histories. The characters were all well developed and I grew to care about many of them. However their tangled paths were all a bit overwhelming for me. There are twelve different races in this world as well as twelve different spiritual paths (Ways) to follow (Walk) in life, along with varying levels of magical Abilities and Talents. Ms. Leigh has included a glossary of terms, races, people, children, and ways at the end of the book that was helpful.\n\nAs Jathen discovers hidden secrets from the past and when some truths are finally revealed all hell breaks loose with devastating results. It is not surprising that he is left with more questions than answers at the end of this story. One of the most pressing is what is this nontraditional Talent of his? It was interesting to watch Jathen's journey as it unfolded, Ms. Leigh has constructed an elaborate detailed plot and his quest is far from over.\n\nFYI: This novel contains adult language.\nFormat/Typo Issues: No significant errors.\n**Originally written for \"Books and Pals\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** June 20, 2014","Product: Lynne Cantwell has been writing fiction since the second grade, when the kid who sat in front of her showed her a book he had written, and she thought, \"I could do that.\" The result was Susie and the Talking Doll, a picture book illustrated by the author about a girl who owned a doll that not only could talk, but could carry on conversations. The book had dialogue but no paragraph breaks. Today, after a twenty-year career in broadcast journalism and a master's degree in fiction writing from Johns Hopkins University (or perhaps despite the master's degree), Lynne is still writing fantasy. In addition, she is a contributing author at Indies Unlimited.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Undertow by Lynne Cantwell\n\nReview: I have to admit, I didn't expect to like this series as well as Pipe Woman Chronicles. I am not into political intrigue or espionage, but Ms. Cantwell has managed to pull me in. I am fully invested in the Land, Sea, Air series after this second book. The people are what makes this book so incredible. They are authentic, dedicated, honorable, and courageous. Each has their own flaws and personal dilemmas to work through while dealing with potentially devastating predicaments far bigger than their own problems.\n\nUndertow deals with the threat of a terrorist attack on American soil that is orchestrated by Lucifer, the would-be godling, who is inciting the godless and power-hungry to take control of world events again. Malcolm Quinn, the owner of Integrated Deterrence Systems (a defense contractor) and US Senator Rusty Dickens of Alabama are two characters from Crosswinds that are continuing their quest for the return of the old ways before the pagan gods and goddesses returned. Their intent is to make the bombing look like a foreign terrorist attack on the United States to regain military defense contracts that have been cut.\n\nDarrell has to be my favorite character, of course the bear story has something to do with this, although I am really beginning to like Darrell's Anishinaabe god Nanabush as well. His trickster nature and lightheartedness brings humor into the story at just the right times. There is also a new character introduced who may be around for a while, Darrell's ex-Naval colleague Robbie Duckworth. He now does contract work for the Navy because he likes to blow things up, and he thinks he may have just met the perfect woman in Sue Killeen, our very own Wiccan.\n\nIt is hardly surprising that the Gods manage to get Darrell, Sue, and Tess all to Virginia Beach where the terrorist attack on the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel is suspected and a massive F-5 Hurricane is headed. Ms. Cantwell does an impressive job detailing the plans for the terrorist attack and the chain of command. The plot is realistic and frightening as hell.\n\nAs the book comes to its climatic end tension runs high and the stress of it all wouldn't allow me to put the book down. Things hardly go as planned by either side as colleagues, who don't have gods influencing them, try to help. However due to the gravity of the situations at hand personal realizations are made by Darrell and Tess that offer hope for their relationship.. I can't wait to see what the next book brings. I am pretty sure Lucifer will stir things up again as he continues to seek his goal of becoming a god in his own right.\n\nFYI: This is Book 2 in the Land, Sea, Sky series. Ms. Cantwell has included a synopsis of book 1 at the beginning, which is helpful. However, I think it would be beneficial to read Book 1, Crosswinds, to fully understand all the characters.\n\nContains adult language and there are a few F-bombs dropped.\n\nFormat/Typo Issues: None at all. Zip, zero, zilch...\n\n**Originally written for \"Books and Pals\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** March 22, 2014","Product: USA Today Bestselling Author Donna Fasano has written over 40 Women's Fiction and Romance novels. Her books have won awards and have been published in two dozen languages.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Dangerous Memories by Donna Fasano\n\nReview: I was enthralled with Keira Rhodes predicament. She awakens in the hospital with no memory of her life before her fall from Simons Point in this psychological thriller. The story is mainly told through Keiras eyes with the exception of getting enough of Logans thoughts to complicate and intrigue the reader. Right along with Logans younger brother Kyle, who both claim to be her babys father.\n\nI found the dialog realistic as Keira tries to put the pieces of her life back together. Logan is soft spoken as he tries to help Keira by giving her space and time to remember her past with him. Where Kyle is more insistent that she and the baby are his. Keira is not sure who to trust, to make matters worse, they all live in the same large house. All she can do is trust her own feelings while searching for something familiar that may jog a memory.\n\nThe plot has a nice pace. The tension rises as Logan and Kyle both share pieces of their past with Keira. Ms. Fasanos descriptive prose puts the reader right in the middle of each scene to share the experience along with Keira as pieces of her life are revealed from each brother. I was sure the story was going to take a turn for the worse, which kept me reading late into the night.\n\nI like character studies like this. They give me a lot to think about and the suspense gets my heartrate up. I enjoyed this story, its different from the other books I have read by Donna Fasano. If you enjoy the Hallmark Mystery movies, you will love Dangerous Memories.\n\nFYI: This is a clean romantic suspense with just the right amount of sexual heat. **Originally written for \"BigAls Books and Pals\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** April 9, 2018\nFormat/Typo Issues: No significant issues.","Product: Will Madden is a Nashville based author, originally from the Bronx, New York. He holds a degree in something ridiculous from a fancy institution of higher education. By day he performs menial labor so that by night he has enough brain power to deliver the hard-hitting truths about the struggles of imaginary monsters. His name is only slightly less unGoogle-able than Pat Downs, so find him at silverstrigil.net.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Kevin The Vampire by Will Madden\n\nReview: I found Kevin the Vampire a smartly written novelette with a unique plot. Kevin faces the dilemma of a scheme which may or may not be the rantings of a madman. Kevin has known Crackle for years, hes an old vampire who has tested his skills beyond its measure, perhaps to his mental deficit. Grackle, posing as a vampire hunter to the human world, has come to recruit Kevin to mount an assault against a plot to turn the whole world into a hell for living and undead alike. Grackle has an extensive battle plan and Kevin must decide whether to join forces with him or not.\n\nKevin has found himself a nice little existence in an abandoned church in rural Ohio. Hes not lazy, he redecorates his surroundings regularly by painting the icons with nail polish in gauche colors. He also repaired the organ so he could play Billy Joel songs. He is also smart, has a wicked sense of humor, and a conscience.\n\nI enjoyed the complex storyline and watching the verbal sparring match between Kevin and Grackle. Its going to be interesting to see what comes next. While the ending came to a satisfying close, Im sure we haven't seen the last of Kevin.\n\nFYI: Only one F-bomb. **Originally written for \"BigAls Books and Pals\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** February 17, 2017\n\nFormat/Typo Issues: A small number of proofing errors.","Product: Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, a girl was born who was just a little strange around the edges. One thing led to another, and now youre reading her stories. Lu J Whitley is a full-time writer and self-professed oddball who lives a quiet life in the mid-Midwest with her geeky, roboticist husband and four-legged children. Follow her on: Website: lujwhitleyauthor.com Facebook: facebook.com/authorlujwhitley Twitter: twitter.com/LuJWhitley\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: BloodMarked by Lu J Whitley\n\nReview: What a thrill-ride, Greta Brandt is a twenty-three year old college student living at home with her German immigrant mother. Her father died eighteen years ago when she was only five years old. She suffers nightmares about that night repeatedly. Now, the Takers (Bortbytingen) have found her again and they won't stop until they have her.\n\nJaromir Ragnarsson has been assigned by The Fraktioneers (a highly secret organization) to protect her at all costs. When Jaromir is trying to tell Greta how to pronounce his name, since it was such a mouthful (insert sexual innuendo here) he told her she could call him Jami for short. (He pronounced it with a Norwegian accent.) Greta chuckled and said your mom called you yummy? Jami, he repeated. Yaa-Mee. Not yummy. So in my head and Gretas, Jaromir, our giant Norwegian savoir is Yummy all the way through the story. How could he not be? Tall, long blond hair ice-blue eyes, muscular Yeah, he was yummy.\n\nThe action is a fast paced, rollercoaster ride with twists and turns that are completely unexpected. The storyline is unique and original. Ms. Whitley redefines vampires, trolls and skin-walkers to some degree. However, her urban fantasy world is much like our own, which lends to ease of believability. I can highly recommend this urban fantasy, which ends in a tense and precarious situation. I look forward to the sequel.\n\nFYI: This is Book 1 of The Fraktioneers Series. **Originally written for \"BigAls Books and Pals\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** October 17, 2015\n\nFormat/Typo Issues: I found no significant editing errors."],"string":"[\n \"Product: A Red Adept Select book (voted \\\"Outstanding in Genre\\\"-YA)\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I LOVE, love, love Cordelia!\\n\\nReview: Geez, and I thought I loved Faustine! In this book Faustine is only 12 years old (almost 13) as she enters the exculsive Bonfire Academy prep school early because she is transforming a bit too dramatically.\\n\\nShe needs to get her demon half under control because she has been named heir to her fathers' throne. She is kind of a whiny princess, go figure, she is half human after all. I still like her because I know in a couple of years she be the Faustine I fell in love with.\\n\\nWe are first introduced to Cordelia, she is well grounded, confident and a powerful demon princess in her own right. She is entering her third year, voluntarily, simply to hone her tennis skills and stay close to her boyfriend Quinn. Against her wishes she has also been chosen to mentor Faustine, but they become fast friends as Cordelia rises to the challenge. The plot twists a bit when Cordelia synchs with Jagger, a winter fey hybrid. A mystery or two develops when a group of shifters attack Cordelia and Faustine in the hallway for no apparent reason.\\n\\nNow Cordelia and her friends have mysteries to solve while trying to keep Faustine safe and still make their classes. The action is virtually non-stop as the prose flows and the plot thickens and turns. This is a thoroughly engaging and unique story with hi-jinks and love triangles to boot.\\n\\nThe only thing that seems to be lacking at the Bonfire Academy (and I mean the school itself) is a knowledge or understanding of the Wanderers. Even the teachers seem to be somewhat unsure, or maybe they are hiding what they do know. This has me puzzled because I have not read the Portal Chronicles yet, I suppose. I also don't remember that much explanation about the Wanderers in Faustine, so maybe I need to reread it also. Wanderers seem to be their own secret society.\\n\\nI will anxiously await a sequel while I try to catch up on the Portal Chronicles.\",\n \"Product: Lynne Cantwell grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan. She worked as a broadcast journalist for many years; she has written for CNN, the late lamented Mutual/NBC Radio News, and a bunch of radio and TV news outlets you have probably never heard of, including a defunct wire service called Zapnews. In addition to writing fantasy, Lynne is a contributing author at Indies Unlimited and writes a monthly post for The Indie Exchange. Lynnes vast overeducation includes a journalism degree from Indiana University, a masters degree in fiction writing from Johns Hopkins University, and a paralegal certificate. She currently lives near Washington, DC.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Tapped (The Pipe Woman Chronicles) by Lynne Cantwell\\n\\nReview: I am inexplicably drawn to Native American stories and wolves. This story has both and so much more. As we join Shannon and Naomi on a working vacation, we are educated about the Pine Ridge Reservation, the battle at Wounded Knee, and how the wolf works in the Lakota tradition. I thought it all blended well as Naomi starts to feel connected to her own Native American roots. It is a heartwarming journey as she gets to know her extended family and we get to see into the process of her new mediating vocation as it is implemented into the judicial system on the reservation. She is excellent at her job, the Goddess has chosen well.\\n\\nThe plot takes a not so surprising turn into Celtic mythos; we were told Shannon was part fae in Seized. She is now taking on a larger role in the whole scheme as the confrontation with Jehovah draws closer. I love the way all belief systems are being blended together in this series, we are all one. I also liked the fact that George, Joseph's friend, has now been drawn more into the story. It will be interesting to see if he takes on a larger role or if he is, as he seems, just a friend.\\n\\nJack, what can I say about Jack except that he is a tool? He needs to be watched and monitored constantly; he is not free of his demon yet. However, he does seem to have a conscience, every now and then, so perhaps there may be hope for him. There is exciting news announced in this installment and a turn at the end of this story that will hook you for the next book.\\n\\nThis book contains adult language and situations that may be offensive to some.\\nExcellent editing, I found no issues with editing or formatting.\\n\\n**Originally written for \\\"Books and Pals\\\" book blog. May have received a free review copy. **\",\n \"Product: I was a pretty boring kid. I was also a fairly run-of the-mill teenager. I never snuck out to parties. School sporting events were beyond my understanding. I was constantly lost between the worlds of books and theater. In college I majored in Journalism, which would eventually seal my fate. I wouldn't realize it for another seven years or so. Like most people in their early 20s, I jacked around quite a bit. Job here. Relationship there. Surely the emergency credit card can be used to purchase shoes, right? I really need nude heels that I can wear twice and then forget about completely. Somewhere in my late 20s I started having honest heart-to-heart conversations with people that I looked up to. I decided to make some huge changes. I quit my well-paying job and started my own business, Curly Q Media. It was not a smart business move but then, I'm not often praised for using the left side of my brain. Somewhere in the middle of that mess, I got the idea in my head to write books. The thought had lingered in the back of my brain for a long time but, you know, 60,000+ words is a serious time commitment. I started the blog \\\"365 with a Twist.\\\" Basically, I took the typical 365 Project where you take one photo every day for a year and added a short story to it. This led me to write a short story with a couple of characters I loved like they were family. I began to wonder what they did outside of that racy short. I began to lose interest in the remaining several months of my project. So was born my first novel. I wrote it in 32 days. The fact that I wanted to enter it into a first time writer's competition with a deadline only 33 days away helped significantly. When it was submitted, I was so giddy with pleasure at my accomplishment that I started writing a follow-up. I celebrated the one-year anniversary of my now successful business just two months later. That's pretty much the story, for now. I still consider myself pretty boring. The only flavoring I use in lattes is vanilla. The only movies I'm willing to watch are those with happy endings. I won't purchase less, I'll simply find a way to make more. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, especially those holiday-themed ones with all the extra peanut butter, are my downfall.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Sex, Murder & Killer Cupcakes by Allison Janda\\n\\nReview: Food Porn is Marian Moyer's brain child that she runs with the help of a couple of friends. Addison, who is a journalist, and has been best friends with Marian since they were toddlers. Rory is a model with a lot of creative input and handles the models who are employed by Food Porn and handles the layouts for the magazine. Marian photographs scantily clad or naked models using food to cover the best bits, thus the name Food Porn. Addison writes the reviews for the food that accompanies the pictures.\\n\\nMarian is headstrong, nave, and has an active imagination. When their best model turns up dead in the dressing room all the employees are considered suspects in the case. Barry, a Milwaukee detective on the police force is also a longtime friend, and Marian uses this connection to find out how the investigation is coming along. Her father is also an ex-cop who sticks his nose in to follow developments in the case which seem to be causing Barry some problems. When Marian catches an old high school flame, James, stalking around her apartment building parking lot all of her suspicions are directed toward him. Addison puts her investigative reporter hat on and decides Marian needs to get closer to James to see if he is involved with the murder.\\n\\nMarian is nervous about being wired and going on a date with James, but does it since she's been assured that her friends will be close by. When she catches James being his old hound dog self, flirting with a younger woman when she went to the restroom, she explodes and ends the date. She does however let him take her back to the office building to get her car. He drops her off at the front of the building not realizing her car is in the back parking lot. The temps are cold so she hits her remote start when she gets to the edge of the parking lot and her car explodes. Now she knows someone is out to kill her. It's personal, not something against Food Porn.\\n\\nThis is an easy, enjoyable read and despite sex being in the title, this could be enjoyed by young adults. So, if you are looking for sexy scenes, you won't find them in this book. The story is told through Marian so we know everything she knows. The secondary characters are well rounded and entertaining, especially Marian's parents. There are some interesting plot twists and a couple of red herrings thrown in to divert your attention to details, and I was caught off guard by the killer. I am sure the author considers that a plus.\\n\\nFormat/Typo Issues: I came across no significant issues.\\n**Originally written for \\\"Books and Pals\\\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** January 5, 2015\",\n \"Product: Jennifer Reynolds is a native of North Alabama. She has a Master of Fine Arts degree from National University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Alabama. She is a multi-genre author who focuses mostly on post-apocalyptic novels and paranormal romances. Shes released four novels (Alone, a post-apocalyptic novel, Shifter, a paranormal romance, HIM, a suspense thriller, and Resistant, a zombie-apocalypse romance), one novella (Saying Goodbye, a paranormal love story), and two short stories (Charles Wallaces Favorite Toy, a general fiction piece, and In the Dark, a horror piece) and has two more novels (Outcast and Destined, both are paranormal romances) scheduled for release in the next year. Aside from spending her days immersed in the fictional worlds she creates, shes a stained glass hobbyist.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Shifter by Jennifer Reynolds\\n\\nReview: Abby lives alone and is a single cat owner, but today she has an overwhelming urge to adopt another cat. What she comes home with is a Maine Coon kitten who has just arrived at the shelter. The shelter allows her to foster the kitten because they are sure he is just lost and the owners will come looking for him soon. Abby is a survivor of an abusive relationship and has cut herself off from all but her sister and a few close friends. She works from home and seldom leaves the house. As a result she has gained a few extra pounds, which compounds her self-image problems.\\n\\nMs. Reynolds has made up her own rules in her urban fantasy world. Her shifters, werewolves, angels, and witches are refreshingly different from the norm. I enjoyed the differences. Shifter is told from two differing points-of-view. Of course we get Abbys, she is very insecure but smart and her deprecating mind games with herself gets tiring. I felt that this trait of hers was way overdone. Alternately we get Dimitris POV. He is a shifter, a bit arrogant and a player, but he has a good heart.\\n\\nThe story has a slow pace as we get to know the characters and their abilities. There are several twists that keep the story entertaining and it is laced with plenty of humor. Mave, the witch who changed Dimitri into a cat, is a beautiful classical villainess, a bit insane, and not quite as smart as she thinks she is.\\n\\nI did enjoy the way Dimitri eventually started to get comfortable as a cat. As he got to know Abby he was able to read her moods and understand her better. When he started warming up to Abby he showed respect by leaving the room when she was dressing and giving her privacy when she needed it. When he starts loving Abby more than he loves himself surprising things start happening. Of course this is when Mave turns things upside down.\\n\\nI did feel that if some of Abbys repetition of her own faults and mind games were eliminated the pace for the whole story would increase. I got tired of her repeatedly falling back into her own insecurities. The number of proofing errors I ran across were aggravating as well. But the over-all story was enjoyable. If you need a break from regular werewolf or shifter books, you might enjoy this one.\\n\\nFYI: Plenty of swearing and cuss words. Adult sexual situations are not behind closed doors. **Originally written for \\\"BigAls Books and Pals\\\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.**\\n\\nFormat/Typo Issues: I found a few more proofing errors than I like to see, mostly missing words or wrong words used. Choosing incorrectly between the homophones peace/piece and sowed/sewed are two examples.\",\n \"Product: Lynne Cantwell grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan, and worked as a broadcast journalist for many years. Now she lives near Washington, D.C., where she writes fantasy novels and contributes to the superblog Indies Unlimited. Find her at hearth-myth.blogspot.com.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Seasons of the Fool by Lynne Cantwell\\n\\nReview: I generally lean away from Women's Fiction stories, they tend to be a little too wordy for their own good. However, I have read most of Ms. Cantwell's fantasy novels and she quickly became one of my favorite authors. I love the way she captures the spirit of those she writes about in her books. So I decided to read Seasons of the Fool despite the genre listing.\\n\\nJulia is in the middle of a crisis and searching for answers to why she always seems to choose the wrong men to love. She decides to move back into her grandparent's summer cottage near Lake Michigan, which she now owns, to find peace and heal her soul. The elderly ladies who live down the lane feel a little responsible for her situation and are determined to set things right. This story weaves Magical Realism into Julia's dilemmas', was it fate or freewill that lead to her choices in life?\\n\\nWhat I loved most about this story was the fact that Julia wants to become a writer. Ms. Cantwell exposed her own writer's soul developing Julia, it all felt very personal and rang true. The way the subplots were woven into the overall arc of the story was handled expertly and never lagged. David's journey was more heart-wrenching but equally as complex as Julia's journey. The philosophical aspects and the turning of the seasons as the story moves forward all hold spiritual significance as the story unfolds. I think this is a story you could re-read and see different lessons each time depending on where you are in your own life's journey.\\n\\nI enjoyed my time in Michiana, perhaps Ms. Cantwell will take us back there some day for more journeys through the labyrinth. My mind spins with a few possibilities. :)\\n\\nFormat/Typo Issues: I read an Advanced Readers Copy but came across no significant editing issues.\\n**Originally written for \\\"Books and Pals\\\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** December 12, 2014\",\n \"Product: USA Today Bestselling Author Donna Fasano has written 35 romance and women's fiction books.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Two Hearts in Winter by Donna Fasano\\n\\nReview: You can always count on Ms. Fasano to write about a topic that many women struggle with and do it with finesse. Her characters are also always strong but flawed. How she is able to shine a light on these flaws and allow us to follow their journey to completeness or happiness as they gain insight to tackle their problems head on is one of Ms. Fasanos greatest strengths.\\n\\nIn this second book of Ms. Fasanos Ocean City Boardwalk series we meet Heather Phillips, the owner and operator of The Lonely Loon Bed and Breakfast. She seems to have her life on track after suffering through a devastating break-up with a fianc years ago over a decision she made for her own wellbeing. Shes now happy, prosperous, and has good friends she can count on. Her life would be almost perfect if it wasn't for this cranky author, DB Atwell, who has rented the entire Bed and Breakfast for the whole winter so he can have peace and quiet to finish his next best seller. Heather has been walking on egg shells for over a month now and the quiet is driving her nuts. Heather is a social person who loves getting to know her guests, which is one reason her B&B is such a success, and it is Christmas Eve.\\n\\nIt turns out Daniel is dealing with more than his next novel and he is hiding from the paparazzi. I love the way Ms. Fasano is able to unfold her characters through realistic dialogue, it gives the reader a genuine sense of who they are. Daniels story is heartbreaking and gut-wrenching as he tries to navigate international politics while trying keep his sanity. When Heather begins to learn his story a compassion is awakened in her that she thought she had safely buried and she is forced to confront her past decision in a way she never imagined. I was able to feel her emotional turmoil as if it was my own.\\n\\nThe plot moves at a steady pace, but never too slowly, because there is a lot going on. We also get to revisit and learn more about people and events from her earlier works in this series. While it is not necessary to have read the first book of this series, Following His Heart or the related novella, An Almost Perfect Christmas to enjoy these parts of this story, I have to say that you are missing out on a couple of gems if you haven't read them. Now I am anxious to learn more about Cathy!\\n\\nI found Two Hearts in Winter a unique, captivating, emotional tale that will keep you thoroughly enthralled until the very end. Dont miss this one, it will make your heart smile.\\n\\nAs a bonus Ms. Fasano has included the recipes Heather prepared for her International Holiday Dinner party on Christmas Eve at the end of this book for us all to enjoy as well.\\n\\nFYI: Two Hearts in Winter is Book 2 in the Ocean City Boardwalk series. This book can be read as a standalone story, as is true with other series books by Ms. Fasano. **Originally written for \\\"BigAls Books and Pals\\\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** April 15, 2016\\n\\nFormat/Typo Issues: I found exceptional editing.\",\n \"Product: Karissa Laurel always dabbled in writing, but she also wanted to be a chef when she grew up. So she did. After years of working nights, weekends, and holidays, she burnt out and said, Now what do I do? She tried a bunch of other things, the most steady of those being a paralegal for state government, but nothing makes her as happy as writing. She has published several short stories and reads slush for a couple of short-story markets. Karissa lives in North Carolina with her kid, her husband, the occasional in-law, and a very hairy husky. She loves to read and has a sweet tooth for speculative fiction. Sometimes her husband convinces her to put down the books and take the motorcycles out for a spin. When it snows, youll find her on the slopes. Karissa also paints and draws and harbors a grand delusion that she might finish a graphic novel someday.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Arctic Dawn by Karissa Laurel\\n\\nReview: Ms. Laurel has stepped up her game in Arctic Dawn. The characters are more intense, the action is nonstop and the entire book is more heavily steeped in Norse Mythology. Solinas powers have matured and she is fully focused on her mission at all times, even if she is not totally aware of what is going on around her. I love the way she challenges Thorin at every turn. And even though this vexes Thorin, you can tell he admires her spunk and tenacity as she is always honest with her feelings about the situations at hand. However, she continues to conceal her emotions and desires from Thorin. Her walls are cracking though, as are Thorins. I practically melted during a few touching scenes.\\n\\nI was a bit worried I would be lost when I started reading this sequel considering it had been a full year since I had read Midnight Burning. But rest assured Ms. Laurel brings forward what you need to remember without bogging down the story. New people were introduced who fit well in the mix. I ended up reading late into the night until I couldn't focus my eyes any longer, the book was that hard for me to put down.\\n\\nArctic Dawn is a fast-paced cataclysmic addition full of action that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There are several unexpected twists, which change the course of the plot. These give rise for more Norse mythology, which is incorporated into the plot. Ms. Laurels imagination and knowledge seems boundless. I would highly recommend Arctic Dawn to lovers of mythology, adventure seekers, and action lovers. For those who loath romance in their stories, I will add the romance is low-key and not what this series is centered around. The ending made me swoon, while I was cursing the cliffhanger. Well done, maam. Please don't make me wait another year for more.\\n\\nFYI: Arctic Dawn is book two in The Norse Chronicles following Midnight Burning. I would recommend reading this series in order. **Originally written for \\\"BigAls Books and Pals\\\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** August 12, 2016\\n\\nFormat/Typo Issues: I found no significant issues.\",\n \"Product: Traci Borum is a writing teacher and native Texan. Shes also an avid reader of womens fiction, most especially Elin Hilderbrand and Rosamunde Pilcher novels. Since the age of 12, shes written poetry, short stories, magazine articles, and novels. Traci also adores all things British. She even owns a British dog (Corgi) and is completely addicted to Masterpiece Theatermust be all those dreamy accents! Aside from having big dreams of getting a book published, its the little things that make her the happiest: deep talks with friends, a strong cup of hot chocolate, a hearty game of fetch with her Corgi, and puffy white Texas clouds always reminding her to look up, slow down, enjoy your life.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Seeking the Star by Traci Borum\\n\\nReview: Chilton Crosse is such a unique little town. If a scrooge actually ended up anywhere near this town he would be transformed in short order. Ben is not a scrooge, he is a broken man. Luckily his path ends in front of the Cartwrights house in the middle of a snowy December night, where he collapsed from exhaustion. Mary had been working on her needlepoint when she heard a thud from outside. Waking her husband, George, from his slumber was no easy matter. Neither was bringing in the tall vagabond-looking man, who had been more or less dropped at their doorstep suffering dehydration and hypothermia.\\n\\nRevisiting this picturesque village and its colorful characters was enjoyable. Its like catching up with old friends. So was watching the hustle and bustle of the whole town getting ready for Christmas and their Dickens Festival the last week of December. Of course there is no way to hide the fact that Mary and George have a strange man staying at their house. When questioned at choir practice for the Christmas church program, Mary tells a lie! Perhaps the only lie she has ever told in her life She says Ben is her nephew who has come for a visit.\\n\\nSo, who is Ben and what is he running from is the focus of this novel. To get to the bottom of his story Mary must be careful to not scare him away by prodding. She can tell by the look in his eyes that he could take off any time and that his pain is soul deep. But she feels in her heart he was brought to her for a reason and she must bide her time and be there for him when the time is right. George and Mary invite Ben to stay through the Christmas holidays as he gains back his strength. Needing something to occupy himself with Ben starts working with Ned the local handyman. In Ned, Ben finds someone he trusts and confesses he is not Marys nephew. Ben is a quick learner with carpentry skills as the two men build a crèche for a nativity scene to be erected in front of the local church. This is the shortest of the three stories so far, but no less inspiring. This is a wonderful Christmas story with fitting quotes from Charles Dickens at the beginning of each chapter.\\n\\nFYI: Seeking the Star is the third book in the Chilton Crosse Series. I believe this story could be read as a stand-alone. Each book so far has not relied too heavily on the other stories. **Originally written for \\\"BigAls Books and Pals\\\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** November 5, 2015\\n\\nFormat/Typo Issues: Nothing to speak of.\",\n \"Product: After walking away from her career as a business banker to pursue writing full-time, Erica Lucke Dean moved from the hustle and bustle of the big city to a small tourist town in the North Georgia Mountains, where she lives in a 90-year-old haunted farmhouse with her workaholic husband, her 180 lb lap dog, and at least one ghost. When shes not writing or tending to her collection of crazy chickens and diabolical ducks, shes either reading bad fan fiction or singing karaoke in the local pub. Much like the main character in her first book, To Katie With Love, Erica is a magnet for disaster and has been known to trip on air while walking across flat surfaces. How shes managed to survive this long is one of lifes great mysteries.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Suddenly Sorceress by Erica Lucke Dean\\n\\nReview: This story was absolutely the most fun I've had reading in a while. From the moment I met Ivie, I liked her. She was smart, cute, humble, and just a bit accident prone. Perhaps accident prone isn't the right choice of words here, but things tend to happen to her. When she loses her temper with her cheating fianc and he changes into a skunk, she scrambles to figure out how to turn him back into his regular self. Nothing like this has ever happened to her before.\\n\\nThe plot twists and turns as Ivie searches all the wrong places for answers to her dilemma. One of those wrong places is a magic show in a seedy part of town where she meets gorgeous part-time stage magician Jackson Blake, who leads her to believe he might be able to help. Ivie is totally out of her element and desperately grasping at straws as she tries to elude the police by hesitantly involving her best friend, Chloe. Everyone needs a best friend like Chloe. She was as eccentric as she was loyal. She kept me laughing and I loved her style.\\n\\nAs certain elements in the story change, the stakes raise higher and Ivie's mother gets pulled into the fray. Certain facts about the past are brought to light and Ivie's world is turned upside down yet again. I can't say the ending was a complete surprise, but I can say it ended the way I was hoping it would. I had my fingers crossed anyway.\\n\\nThe plot moves at a good pace and twists back on itself more than once. The foible-filled characters were all well developed and the dialogue was thoroughly entertaining. It was fun giving into the magical elements of this story and Ms. Dean's Post Magical Syndrome was a fascinating twist. If you are looking for a fast, fun, sexy story that will leave a smile on your face I highly recommend this one.\\n\\nFYI: Adult sexual situations and adult language that may be offensive to some.\\n\\nFormat/Typo Issues: Although I read an Advanced Readers Copy, I found no significant errors.\\n\\n**Originally written for \\\"Books and Pals\\\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** February 20, 2014\",\n \"Product: After walking away from her career as a business banker to pursue writing full-time, Erica Lucke Dean moved from the hustle and bustle of the big city to a small tourist town in the North Georgia Mountains,where she lives in a 90-year-old haunted farmhouse with her workaholic husband, her 180 lb lap dog, and at least one ghost. When shes not writing or tending to her collection of crazy chickens and diabolical ducks, shes either reading bad fan fiction or singing karaoke in the local pub. Much like the main character in her first book, To Katie With Love, Erica is a magnet for disaster and has been known to trip on air while walking across flat surfaces. How shes managed to survive this long is one of lifes great mysteries.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Suddenly Spellbound by Erica Lucke Dean\\n\\nReview: Something witchy this way comes.\\nErica Lucke Deans words always cast a spell on me. Her prose is easy to read and draws the reader in with believable dialogue and well set scenes. There are many twists in this story that have Ivie grasping for her sanity. The story is told through her eyes so we only know as much as she does. Her father, Angus, has secrets he has not shared with anyone. These secrets are now back to haunt not only him, but they also affect Ivies future and she sees no way out.\\nAngus has more than one secret and keeps digging his hole deeper as time passes. Suddenly, he has a new apprentice. A handsome Scottish man named Liam McDougall, who just happens to be Ivies age. He also seems to know more magic than Angus. The worst part is the barely controllable sexual pull Ivie feels when Liam is near. Daddy has done some dickering around and drawn Ivie into a few spells, which she had sworn off, and her hair is bright red. Jack is understandably jealous, especially when Liam shows up at every turn of events that are plaguing Ivie.\\nIts a fun romp until the whole McDougall clan shows up, including Liams mother. It seems she and Angus knew each other as children. The IRS and the FBI both have questions for Ivies mother and father concerning Anguss life insurance policy that was collected after his supposed death. There is trouble brewing all around and you must read this to see how it all turns out. There is a surprising twist at the end that leaves a few things unresolved\\n\\nFYI: Suddenly Spellbound is book 2 in The Ivie McKie Chronicles. While it could be read as a standalone, I don't understand why you would want to. **Originally written for \\\"BigAls Books and Pals\\\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** February 28, 2016\\nFormat/Typo Issues: No significant issues.\",\n \"Product: J. Leigh wrote her first novel at the tender age of eleven, delving deep into the extensive fantasy world she entitled Way Walkers. Since then, she has never really left, though occasionally does emerge to enjoy the company of friends, family, horror movies and the ever-popular sushi dinner. She currently lives in southern New Jersey with a chow-chow, several cats and fictional cast of hundreds. Leighs published works include a choose your own type interactive novel Way Walkers: University with Choice of Games.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Way Walkers: Tangled Paths by J. Leigh\\n\\nReview: Ms. Leigh's world building in this story was taken to epic proportions and is expertly handled. Tangled Paths is the first book and seems to be Jathen's story as it begins with his atypical hatching. Here we are introduced to his Tazu race as well as some of the hierarchy of this one species. As Jathen grows older and his world view expands so does our knowledge of their entire world. Jathen is of royal birth, but due to his birth defect, and the prejudices surrounding it, he may never rule. So he sets out to seek his true destiny with an elder Clan charms maker where he finds himself being chased by a destiny that was way more than he was seeking.\\n\\nJathen's quest turned into an adventure of a lifetime that will be enjoyed by adventure seekers, conspiracy theorists, and mystery lovers who revel in highly detailed histories. The characters were all well developed and I grew to care about many of them. However their tangled paths were all a bit overwhelming for me. There are twelve different races in this world as well as twelve different spiritual paths (Ways) to follow (Walk) in life, along with varying levels of magical Abilities and Talents. Ms. Leigh has included a glossary of terms, races, people, children, and ways at the end of the book that was helpful.\\n\\nAs Jathen discovers hidden secrets from the past and when some truths are finally revealed all hell breaks loose with devastating results. It is not surprising that he is left with more questions than answers at the end of this story. One of the most pressing is what is this nontraditional Talent of his? It was interesting to watch Jathen's journey as it unfolded, Ms. Leigh has constructed an elaborate detailed plot and his quest is far from over.\\n\\nFYI: This novel contains adult language.\\nFormat/Typo Issues: No significant errors.\\n**Originally written for \\\"Books and Pals\\\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** June 20, 2014\",\n \"Product: Lynne Cantwell has been writing fiction since the second grade, when the kid who sat in front of her showed her a book he had written, and she thought, \\\"I could do that.\\\" The result was Susie and the Talking Doll, a picture book illustrated by the author about a girl who owned a doll that not only could talk, but could carry on conversations. The book had dialogue but no paragraph breaks. Today, after a twenty-year career in broadcast journalism and a master's degree in fiction writing from Johns Hopkins University (or perhaps despite the master's degree), Lynne is still writing fantasy. In addition, she is a contributing author at Indies Unlimited.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Undertow by Lynne Cantwell\\n\\nReview: I have to admit, I didn't expect to like this series as well as Pipe Woman Chronicles. I am not into political intrigue or espionage, but Ms. Cantwell has managed to pull me in. I am fully invested in the Land, Sea, Air series after this second book. The people are what makes this book so incredible. They are authentic, dedicated, honorable, and courageous. Each has their own flaws and personal dilemmas to work through while dealing with potentially devastating predicaments far bigger than their own problems.\\n\\nUndertow deals with the threat of a terrorist attack on American soil that is orchestrated by Lucifer, the would-be godling, who is inciting the godless and power-hungry to take control of world events again. Malcolm Quinn, the owner of Integrated Deterrence Systems (a defense contractor) and US Senator Rusty Dickens of Alabama are two characters from Crosswinds that are continuing their quest for the return of the old ways before the pagan gods and goddesses returned. Their intent is to make the bombing look like a foreign terrorist attack on the United States to regain military defense contracts that have been cut.\\n\\nDarrell has to be my favorite character, of course the bear story has something to do with this, although I am really beginning to like Darrell's Anishinaabe god Nanabush as well. His trickster nature and lightheartedness brings humor into the story at just the right times. There is also a new character introduced who may be around for a while, Darrell's ex-Naval colleague Robbie Duckworth. He now does contract work for the Navy because he likes to blow things up, and he thinks he may have just met the perfect woman in Sue Killeen, our very own Wiccan.\\n\\nIt is hardly surprising that the Gods manage to get Darrell, Sue, and Tess all to Virginia Beach where the terrorist attack on the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel is suspected and a massive F-5 Hurricane is headed. Ms. Cantwell does an impressive job detailing the plans for the terrorist attack and the chain of command. The plot is realistic and frightening as hell.\\n\\nAs the book comes to its climatic end tension runs high and the stress of it all wouldn't allow me to put the book down. Things hardly go as planned by either side as colleagues, who don't have gods influencing them, try to help. However due to the gravity of the situations at hand personal realizations are made by Darrell and Tess that offer hope for their relationship.. I can't wait to see what the next book brings. I am pretty sure Lucifer will stir things up again as he continues to seek his goal of becoming a god in his own right.\\n\\nFYI: This is Book 2 in the Land, Sea, Sky series. Ms. Cantwell has included a synopsis of book 1 at the beginning, which is helpful. However, I think it would be beneficial to read Book 1, Crosswinds, to fully understand all the characters.\\n\\nContains adult language and there are a few F-bombs dropped.\\n\\nFormat/Typo Issues: None at all. Zip, zero, zilch...\\n\\n**Originally written for \\\"Books and Pals\\\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** March 22, 2014\",\n \"Product: USA Today Bestselling Author Donna Fasano has written over 40 Women's Fiction and Romance novels. Her books have won awards and have been published in two dozen languages.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Dangerous Memories by Donna Fasano\\n\\nReview: I was enthralled with Keira Rhodes predicament. She awakens in the hospital with no memory of her life before her fall from Simons Point in this psychological thriller. The story is mainly told through Keiras eyes with the exception of getting enough of Logans thoughts to complicate and intrigue the reader. Right along with Logans younger brother Kyle, who both claim to be her babys father.\\n\\nI found the dialog realistic as Keira tries to put the pieces of her life back together. Logan is soft spoken as he tries to help Keira by giving her space and time to remember her past with him. Where Kyle is more insistent that she and the baby are his. Keira is not sure who to trust, to make matters worse, they all live in the same large house. All she can do is trust her own feelings while searching for something familiar that may jog a memory.\\n\\nThe plot has a nice pace. The tension rises as Logan and Kyle both share pieces of their past with Keira. Ms. Fasanos descriptive prose puts the reader right in the middle of each scene to share the experience along with Keira as pieces of her life are revealed from each brother. I was sure the story was going to take a turn for the worse, which kept me reading late into the night.\\n\\nI like character studies like this. They give me a lot to think about and the suspense gets my heartrate up. I enjoyed this story, its different from the other books I have read by Donna Fasano. If you enjoy the Hallmark Mystery movies, you will love Dangerous Memories.\\n\\nFYI: This is a clean romantic suspense with just the right amount of sexual heat. **Originally written for \\\"BigAls Books and Pals\\\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** April 9, 2018\\nFormat/Typo Issues: No significant issues.\",\n \"Product: Will Madden is a Nashville based author, originally from the Bronx, New York. He holds a degree in something ridiculous from a fancy institution of higher education. By day he performs menial labor so that by night he has enough brain power to deliver the hard-hitting truths about the struggles of imaginary monsters. His name is only slightly less unGoogle-able than Pat Downs, so find him at silverstrigil.net.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Kevin The Vampire by Will Madden\\n\\nReview: I found Kevin the Vampire a smartly written novelette with a unique plot. Kevin faces the dilemma of a scheme which may or may not be the rantings of a madman. Kevin has known Crackle for years, hes an old vampire who has tested his skills beyond its measure, perhaps to his mental deficit. Grackle, posing as a vampire hunter to the human world, has come to recruit Kevin to mount an assault against a plot to turn the whole world into a hell for living and undead alike. Grackle has an extensive battle plan and Kevin must decide whether to join forces with him or not.\\n\\nKevin has found himself a nice little existence in an abandoned church in rural Ohio. Hes not lazy, he redecorates his surroundings regularly by painting the icons with nail polish in gauche colors. He also repaired the organ so he could play Billy Joel songs. He is also smart, has a wicked sense of humor, and a conscience.\\n\\nI enjoyed the complex storyline and watching the verbal sparring match between Kevin and Grackle. Its going to be interesting to see what comes next. While the ending came to a satisfying close, Im sure we haven't seen the last of Kevin.\\n\\nFYI: Only one F-bomb. **Originally written for \\\"BigAls Books and Pals\\\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** February 17, 2017\\n\\nFormat/Typo Issues: A small number of proofing errors.\",\n \"Product: Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, a girl was born who was just a little strange around the edges. One thing led to another, and now youre reading her stories. Lu J Whitley is a full-time writer and self-professed oddball who lives a quiet life in the mid-Midwest with her geeky, roboticist husband and four-legged children. Follow her on: Website: lujwhitleyauthor.com Facebook: facebook.com/authorlujwhitley Twitter: twitter.com/LuJWhitley\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: BloodMarked by Lu J Whitley\\n\\nReview: What a thrill-ride, Greta Brandt is a twenty-three year old college student living at home with her German immigrant mother. Her father died eighteen years ago when she was only five years old. She suffers nightmares about that night repeatedly. Now, the Takers (Bortbytingen) have found her again and they won't stop until they have her.\\n\\nJaromir Ragnarsson has been assigned by The Fraktioneers (a highly secret organization) to protect her at all costs. When Jaromir is trying to tell Greta how to pronounce his name, since it was such a mouthful (insert sexual innuendo here) he told her she could call him Jami for short. (He pronounced it with a Norwegian accent.) Greta chuckled and said your mom called you yummy? Jami, he repeated. Yaa-Mee. Not yummy. So in my head and Gretas, Jaromir, our giant Norwegian savoir is Yummy all the way through the story. How could he not be? Tall, long blond hair ice-blue eyes, muscular Yeah, he was yummy.\\n\\nThe action is a fast paced, rollercoaster ride with twists and turns that are completely unexpected. The storyline is unique and original. Ms. Whitley redefines vampires, trolls and skin-walkers to some degree. However, her urban fantasy world is much like our own, which lends to ease of believability. I can highly recommend this urban fantasy, which ends in a tense and precarious situation. I look forward to the sequel.\\n\\nFYI: This is Book 1 of The Fraktioneers Series. **Originally written for \\\"BigAls Books and Pals\\\" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** October 17, 2015\\n\\nFormat/Typo Issues: I found no significant editing errors.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":15,"string":"15"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1469,"string":"1,469"}}},{"rowIdx":1470,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A3AICCCK8VX8Y1"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"An excellent 1967 release that features R&B's most soulful duets this side of Marvin & Tammi! Includes \"Tramp.\"\". The summary of the review text is \"Two Stax Artists Go Great Together!\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This album here is Stax's answer to the pairing of Motown artists Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell by combining two of its' own label mates Otis Redding and Carla Thomas together for their soul-singing efforts. To start with it kicks off their rendition of label-mate Eddie Floyd's Knock On Wood with more or less the same musicians used on the original recording[Nothing better than hearing that distinctive bass-line by \"Duck\" Dunn]. My favorite here is a rendition of Lowell Fulson's Tramp, which strikes me as a humorous down\nplay on one's character as we here Carla chewing down then spitting Otis out with her words[Just in case you didn't know, there's also a promo clip of Tramp depicting how Carla describes Otis-a farm boy, then he strikes back showing off his suit with pockets of money and all his cars. But Carla wasn't seen in that clip at all yet you hear her]. We also get renditions of Tell It Like It Is, It Takes Two(Speaking of Motown-Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston), When Something Is Wrong With My Baby(By label-mates Sam & Dave) and Bring It on Home to Me. Lovey-Dovey is a sweet item as well as Ooh Carla, Ooh Otis. Note that this album was Otis' 6th and final studio effort and it was Carla's 4th. Truly a Stax classic!"},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This album here is Stax's answer to the pairing of Motown artists Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell by combining two of its' own label mates Otis Redding and Carla Thomas together for their soul-singing efforts. To start with it kicks off their rendition of label-mate Eddie Floyd's Knock On Wood with more or less the same musicians used on the original recording[Nothing better than hearing that distinctive bass-line by \"Duck\" Dunn]. My favorite here is a rendition of Lowell Fulson's Tramp, which strikes me as a humorous down\nplay on one's character as we here Carla chewing down then spitting Otis out with her words[Just in case you didn't know, there's also a promo clip of Tramp depicting how Carla describes Otis-a farm boy, then he strikes back showing off his suit with pockets of money and all his cars. But Carla wasn't seen in that clip at all yet you hear her]. We also get renditions of Tell It Like It Is, It Takes Two(Speaking of Motown-Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston), When Something Is Wrong With My Baby(By label-mates Sam & Dave) and Bring It on Home to Me. Lovey-Dovey is a sweet item as well as Ooh Carla, Ooh Otis. Note that this album was Otis' 6th and final studio effort and it was Carla's 4th. Truly a Stax classic!"},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: The small format FT-004 Fender clip on Tuner is easy to operate even under darkened stage conditions. Built-in vibration sensor for acurate tuning even in noisy areas. The large LCD display with easy-to-read needle shows white when out of tune and bright green when in tune.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: You Can't Go Wrong With Fender!\n\nReview: This one of two tuners I have in my possession. I thought I had lost my Korg tuner so this is why purchased this one. But it turned out my Korg tuner was had accidentally slipped out of my gig bag and landed in the head of my singer's bongos. At first I had thought I had lost it backstage at one of the shows my group at. Now that I have this Fender one, it makes a great back-up tuner and it works great. I also got one for my group's guitarist in case he misplaced his own tuner. So far I used it for my Jaguar bass and my Takamine acoustic guitar. I'm just wondering if it might work on my mandolin as well even though I haven't played it that often.\nHighly recommended for guitarists and bassists alike.","Product: FULL FRAME/ENGLISH/MONO\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Four Fantastic Spook-tacular Episodes Ever!\n\nReview: Of any volume of The Twilight Zone series, this ranks best among 4 classic episodes filled with suspense. My favorite here is \"Living Doll\" featuring Telly Savalas[A dozen years before becoming Kojak] as Erich Strater, a man becomes jealous of his step-daughter's new doll, Talky-Teena, then even more paranoid when the doll starts saying threatening things to him besides opening its eyes fully wide with the step-daughter is not present and tries his best in every way to get rid off it by throwing it out or even destroying it before returning it to his step-child then being met with the most dramatic end of all. In \"The Fever\" a character named Franklin Gibbs, who is tight-fisted and highly objects to his wife's winning vacation to Las Vegas then much his reluctance, he gets to play a slot machine and suddenly becomes addicted to it after winning on the first spin. Not only that he becomes haunted by the machine when it starts calling out his name before meeting a fatal conclusion. Cliff Robertson appears in \"The Dummy\" as a ventriloquist who becomes haunted by Willie, his dummy. He tries out other dummies in order to break away from the harrowing Willie before getting into a dramatic alteration at the epsode's closing scene. Finally, there's \"The After Hours\" when a customer portrayed by Anne Francis returns a gold thimble to a department store on a floor that doesn't exist only to find that the person who sold it to her is actually-a mannequin. Then it turns out the customer herself would be a mannequin for all but one month of a year. This set doesn't get any more spook-tacular than this. So spine-tingling.","Product: After flunking out of college Laurie and Judith are left with only one option, working for a third-rate newspaper in Megalopolis called Newsbreakers, specialising in paranormal stories. However after finding a secret elevator in their mansion leading them to a crime lab operated by the bad-tempered and surly genius Franklin, the pair begins to use his ingenious inventions to fight crime becoming Electra Woman and Dyna Girl!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Long Live The World Of Sid & Marty Krofft!\n\nReview: The World of Sid and Marty Krofft has made great series for Saturday mornings between the late 1960s to the mid 1970s for every late '50s to mid '60s baby boomers to enjoy and this series was one of them. Electra Woman & Dyna Girl was among the few S & M Krofft series that aired the Saturday morning TV screens during the mid '70s. It's all here: 16 episodes[Eight two-parters, that is] packed with fun and excitement. It's a good thing I found this since I got this for my girlfriend who loved shows like this back in the day. I, too, would personally prefer this original version to the current version that was released last year which displeases me whenever they turned on old favorite of a series then make it lame or, worse yet, trashy. So I decided to stick with the original which really makes sense and my girlfriend would also agree. That made her day when I got this for her.\nFor all you enthusiasts of Sid & Marty Krofft shows, get this today and you'll truly love it.","Product: The small farming community of Hooterville provided the setting for this highly successful rural situation comedy. Kate Bradley was the widowed owner of the only transient housing in town, the Shady Rest Hotel. Helping her run the hotel were her three beautiful daughters, Billie Jo, Bobbie Jo, and Betty Jo. Also assisting was the girls' lazy Uncle Joe, who had assumed the title of manager. In addition to her involvement with the hotel, the romantic lives of her daughters, and her association with the townspeople, Kate was constantly at odds with Homer Bedlow, vice-president of the C.F. & W. Railroad. Homer was determined to close down the steam-driven branch of the railroad that ran through Hooterville, scrap its lone engine (the Cannonball), and put its two engineers (Charlie Pratt and Floyd Smoot) out of jobs.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Forget About Your Cares It Is Time To Relax At The Junction\n\nReview: Probably the best rural-based sitcom ever created by producer Paul Henning following the success of his first series The Beverly Hillbillies. This was one of my favorite 60s sitcoms of all time but as a kid I never saw the first two seasons, which were in black and white, in rerun syndications only the color episodes from seasons three through seven. Yet it wasn't until my early 30s I finally witnessed the first the black and white episodes on TV Land in 1996 and I'm so lucky to have these two seasons together in a 2-pack collection. Oddly enough I first saw the series Petticoat Junction as a kid back when my family had a black and white set[We didn't have a color set until the spring of 1971].\nThis series became a vehicle starring Bea Benaderet upon being cast by Paul Henning after previously casting her in a recurring role as Cousin Pearl Bodine in The Beverly Hillbillies in its first season['62/''63]. Believe it or not she was originally going to be cast as Granny but that role of course went to Irene Ryan. At that time and even during the first season of Petticoat Junction, Bea Benaderet was the original voice of Betty Rubble on The Flintstones, then won TV audiences over as the owner of the Shady Rest Hotel Kate Bradley in the series' lead character. Rounding out the cast is Edgar Buchanan as the hotel proprietor Uncle Joe Carson; Frank Cady as Sam Drucker who owns the general store where Kate gets her supplies for the hotel; Smiley Burnette who plays Charlie Pratt operator of the Hooterville Cannonball owned by C&FW Railroad Co. and is assisted by conductor Floyd Smoot played by Rufe Davis who both help Kate transport her between the towns of Hooterville[Location of The Shady Rest] and Pixley along with Kate's daughters each named after Uncle Joe-Billie Jo, the flirtatious blonde bombshell(Jeannine Riley); Bobbie Jo, the brunette bookworm(Pat Woodell) and Betty Jo, the auburn-haired tomboy(Linda Kaye Henning), who also helps Charley operate the Cannonball during after school hours. That lovable dog Higgins, who was just called \"Dog\", didn't arrive until season two and provided some comic relief then on. Making constant recurring roles are Roy Roberts as Norman Curtis, president of the C & FW Railroad and Charles Lane as Homer Bedloe, the mean vice-president who is highly determined to scrap the Hooterville Cannonball and its service as well as the Shady Rest down to nothing.\nMaking notable guest appearances during these first two seasons are Ken Osmond[Leave It To Beaver], Adam West[Batman], Rosemary DeCamp[That Girl], Sheila James[Dobie Gillis]-who appears in the Beatles-inspired episode \"The Ladybugs\" as the fourth member of the group along with the three Bradley girls(They even appeared as The Ladybugs on The Ed Sullivan Show for the episode's teaser doing \"I Saw Him Standing There\"), Dennis Hopper in the episode \"Bobbie Jo And The Beatnik\", Hayden Roarke[I Dream Of Jeannie], Everett Sloane[Citizen Kane], Elena Verdugo[Marcus Welby, M.D.] and Reginald Gardiner[The Flying Deuces] to name a few.\nAlways enjoyable to view these shows on my trusty Sylvania DVD player which is better than what's on today. I can definitely identify with this series being the fact that I had born during that very first season of that show[That's no pun intended during that time of the year]. In fact I was born three days short of the airing of episode three come to think of it. Not to be an old school baby-boomer here but these old series actually meant something. I always get a kick out of the line Uncle Joe used when people disagreed with him-\"You're Pathetic!\". Plus he always tried his get-rich-quick schemes much to the dismay of Kate and the girls and other people in Hooterville(That's Uncle Joe who's moving kinda slow at The Junction).\nIf you love this series honor its rural flavor and come ride the little train going around the tracks at the junction. Petticoooat Junction!","Product: The original live double album (recorded at the Fillmore in September 1968) from two of the all-time great '60s chop- meisters , with special guests Carlos Santana and Elvin Bishop! Includes Green Onions; Her Holy Modal Highness; The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy); Mary Ann; That's All Right , and more. New and original notes, photos the goods!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Truly Talented Live Showcase From Mike Bloomfield And Al Kooper!\n\nReview: Indeed THE live adventures of Michael Bloomfield and Al Kooper. On the heels of their Super Session projects with Steve Stills, they venture further omitting Stills and being joined by bassist John Kahn and drummer Skip Prokop for extensive jamming/improvisation along same special guests-Paul Simon(backup vocals added in the studio for a slower soulful version of Simon & Garfunkel's Feelin' Groovy), Carlos Santana(guitar solo on Sonny Boy Williamson) and Elvin Bishop(Bloomfield's former bandmate of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band on guitar and lead vocal on No More Lonely Nights). The odd note behind these shows(A three night stand at Bill Graham's Fillmore West auditorium in San Francisco) is that Bloomfield, a slightly chronic insomniac, had several days without sleep as Kooper explained at the beginning disc 2. That explains on the third night why Bishop and Santana were on stage. Regardless, the solos on Booker T. Jones classic Green Onions by both Bloomfield and Kooper are surpassive. Also Bloomfield's vocals appear here for the first time-I Wonder Who, Mary Ann, That's All Right and Don't Your Love On Me So Strong. Kooper throws in a Hey Jude riff during the organ solo on Dear Mr. Fantasy before the lead mic konked out on the final verse yet the audience mic picked it up for the song's duration. Note the guitar dropping on the stage after the final note Bloomfield hit on the Finale:Refugee instrumental penned by Bloomfield and Kooper themselves. Also worth noting the jazz inclined bass solo by John Kahn on Her Modal Majesty[from Super Session]. For the two musicians present on Bob Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited album as well as Dylan's going-electric-at Newport 1965 performance, they are backed by the greatest of talents at these memorable shows at Fillmore West back in 1968. A must have-truly.","Product: Stan is the most popular satirist in comedy history, with no less than 19 chart hits to his credit. And you'll find most of 'em here: St. George and the Dragonet; Little Blue Riding Hood; The Yellow Rose of Texas; Banana Boat (Day-O); Christmas Dragnet (Yulenet) Parts 1 & 2; Dear John and Marsha Letter; C'est Si Bon; Sh-Boom; Try; That's My Boy; Heartbreak Hotel , and more. 21 tracks!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Definitive Compilation From By One Of Comedy's Greatest Satirists\n\nReview: Stan Freberg has been active as an actor, a cartoon voice-over, advertising genius, writer and most of all, a comedic satirist. The selections featured here are the greatest examples of humor ever assembled. Songs we all know and love by various entertainers from over half a century are humorously interrupted, technically messed around, vocally wacky in such a way that Freberg would grab your attention for laughter. Guaranteed. Notable examples of these are \"Heartbreak Hotel\", \"Day-O\", \"The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise\", \"Sh-Boom\", \"The Yellow Rose Of Texas\" and \"The Great Pretender\". Of course the holiday season wouldn't be complete without \"Green Christmas\"[my favorite] and \"Christmas Dragnet(Yulenet)\"-Parts 1 & 2. For all of the Dragnet enthusiasts there's \"St. George And The Dragonet\" and \"Little Blue Riding Hood\" besides. Who could forget \"John & Marsha\"? Perhaps that's what may have inspired John Lennon and Yoko Ono for the \"John & Yoko\" piece on their Wedding album in 1969. I could be wrong. The funniest of all is the Lawrence Welk parody \"Wun'erful, Wun'erful!\"-(Side Uh-One) and (Side Uh-Two). Note that Freberg is joined by voice-over actor Daws Butler[of Yogi Bear fame and other Hanna Barbera cartoons], who worked together in an early version of Beany And Cecil, and most of these selections. Butler is Bob Crachit to Freberg's scrooge in \"Green Christmas\".\nBelieve me, Stan Freberg is just as funny on record as he is in films and television[Latter-wise I most especially liked his appearance in The Monkees episode \"Monkee Vs. Machine\" as well as his 3 appearances on Rosanne during that show's last few seasons]. You can't go wrong with this collection. Highly recommended!","Product: The Band The Band UK CD album\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Brown Album That Put The Band On The Map\n\nReview: This was the album that got me exposed to The Band as a six-year-old kid back in Millington the '60s gave way to the '70s. The eponymously-titled sophomore effort of Bob Dylan's former back-up band[No pun intended on the group's name] gave the group the most exposure than its maiden-voyage effort Music From Big Pink[1968] and even got them on Time magazine and a spot on bill at San Francisco's Winterland Arena-their major appearance as The Band, which they later culminated as a group with their farewell bash The Last Waltz on Thanksgiving Day in 1976.\nWhile we're in 1969 here, we enjoy an album that's well crafted and structured to represent the feeling of Americana in rock. Every song on here is great from first to last in an even dozen count. What also makes this album even more special is the arrangements worked with producer John Simon. Horn sections are made up from Simon, bassist/vocalist Rick Danko, keyboardist/vocalist Richard Manuel and keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist Garth Hudson. Not only that but this album was recorded mainly at Sammy Davis, Jr's house which also had a bar, swimming pool and a rec-room. What luxury. My main favs here are all of side one-\"Across The Great Divide\", \"Rag Mama Rag\", \"The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down\"[Later a hit for former Dylan partner/muse Joan Baez], \"When You Awake\", \"Up On Cripple Creek\" and \"Whispering Pines\", as well as \"Rockin' Chair\", \"Look Out Cleveland\", \"The Unfaithful Servant\" and \"King Harvest(Has Surely Come)\". Other songs worth mentioning are \"Jemima Surrender\" and \"Jawbone\". But since this is a 2000 remaster there are also seven bonus cuts here-the outtake \"Get Up Jake\"[Later released as a B-side] as well as alternate takes/mixes of \"Rag Mama\", \"Dixie\", \"Cripple Creek\", \"Whispering\", \"Jemima\" and \"King Harvest\". Since these re-masters memorialize Danko and Manuel, Helm has also departed in 2013. Kinda sad to think of the three main vocalists gone, but their voices and music remain in our ears.\nThis is THE classic album of The Band. Get it and you'll love it. Truly.","Product: The greatest single-disc Sam Cooke collection ever, 30 tracks in SACD sound! Includes You Send Me; Chain Gang; Twistin' the Night Away; Shake; Little Red Rooster; Good Times; (What a) Wonderful World; Another Saturday Night; Cupid; Only Sixteen; A Change Is Gonna Come; Having a Party , and more career highlights. Indispensable!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The VERY Best Of Sam Cooke!\n\nReview: Want a real Sam Cooke collection? Look no further here. All his greatest hits, his early beginnings with the Soul Stirrers, rarely heard or lesser known songs are included in this 30 song collection. I picked it because it was worth it. Lots of artists over the years have interpreted Cooke's music such as Otis Redding, The Rolling Stones, The Animals, Three Dog Night, The Band, John Lennon, Cat Stevens, Rod Stewart, Steve Miller, Art Garfunkel and Seal, to name a few.\nSam Cooke's very humble beginnings in 1951 actually concludes this disc[\"Jesus Gave Me Water\"]. His Soul Stirrers period features his first penned composition \"A Touch Of His Garment\", which is drawn from a biblical verse that Cooke himself reinterpreted. His gospel-style influence would later be revisited on his last record \" A Change Is Gonna Come\" which was widely covered by many artists following his tragic passing in December of 1964. This classic was reportedly inspired by Bob Dylan's classic \"Blowin' In The Wind\".\nThere would also be a connection with the Stones song-wise. Cooke's interpretation of \"Little Red Rooster\"[Written by Willie Dixon] was probably what the Stones' cover was based on. Cooke himself had recorded the original \"Good Times\" at the infamous RCA Studios in Hollywood months before the Stones' version had also been recorded there and would be released on their OUT OF OUR HEADS album in 1965.\nCooke would also supply some dance-type songs such as \"Everybody Loves To Cha Cha Cha\", \"Twistin' The Night Away\", \"Shake\" and, of course, \"Having A Party\". \"Cha Cha Cha\" in particular was inspired by a holiday party Cooke's family had given and seized the idea of the song on the spot.\nLet's not forget the love songs featured here like \"You Send Me\"(His first biggest solo hit), \"Cupid\", \"(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons\", \"Win Your Love For Me\", \"Just For You\", \"You Were Made For Me\" and \"Nothing Can Change This Love\".\nSam Cooke was also noted for being the first black artist to have his own label-SAR Records, which he co-founded with writer J.W. Alexander. But it was for other artists to record for and not himself.\nWe're not forgetting other main classics like \"(What A)Wonderful World\", \"Chain Gang\" and \"Another Saturday Night\". Cooke also does a rending of the Gershwin classic \"Summertime\" besides.\nFor the greatest works of soul with blues, latin and choral arrangements blended together, Sam Cooke has never done it better and this collection doesn't get any better than this. While copies of this disc lasts, DON'T DELAY! Get yours TODAY!","Product: This is the definitive single CD of Grand Fuks greatest hits. CD includes 14 classic hits and signature songs, featuring 9 top 40 hits, including the # Pop Chart hits 'We're An American Band' and 'The Loco-Motion'. Capitol. 2006.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Rock On, Grand Funk!\n\nReview: Perhaps the greatest compilation of a band that hailed from Flint, MI and had fashioned oldies like \"Some Kind Of Wonderful\" and \"Loco-motion\" and made them rock out better, no disrespect to the originals though. Originally I wanted a Grand Funk compilation that included not just the songs on this one but also \"Sally\"[Their \"Itchy-Coo Park\" flavored song] and their rendition of the Stones' \"Gimme Shelter\", which is primarily out of print so this collection will have to do so I'm glad I got this then. You could say this is their greatest hits package because these songs on here really rock. The best way to start it is with-what else, \"We're An American Band\"[Which was what my band opened most of our sets with during the past two years and we also included \"Wonderful\" in our set as well or sometimes opened with that one instead]. Grand Funk was also a great live staple as a band and the one cut to represent their live stature was \"Mean Mistreater\". Other rockers on here include \"Walk Like A Man\"[No, not the Four Seasons classic], \"Heartbreaker\"[Not to confuse with the Led Zep tune, either], \"Take Me\", \"Bad Time and \"Rock 'N Roll Soul\". We also two 10-minute pieces to round out this comp, the medley of \"I'm Your Captain/Closer To Home\"[Despite how great that song is I'd leave that last part alone after awhile, especially following the third \"I'm getting closer to my home...\"] and \"Inside Looking Out\".\nJust in case you're looking for a greatest hits collection of Grand Funk Railroad, your best bet is this one. But as long as its got \"American Band\", \"Wonderful\", \"Loco-Motion\" and \"Your Captain\", then I'm truly happy with it and believe me, you'll be too","Product: The Beatles Yesterday And Today - 2nd State US vinyl LP\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Fab's Middle Period At Its Best!\n\nReview: While the Beatles were constantly touring and recording[They would cease the former 3 months following this 1966 release], they managed to squeeze out more U.S. album releases on Capitol as opposed to the U.K. Parlophone releases(Each distributed by EMI). Therefore meaning another photo session per album, which brings us to the sought-after LP sleeve of all time featured here. The \"butcher-block\" photo later replaced by the ordinary packing-trunk photo was printed to about 75,000 copies before being recalled/or slapped over by its latter photo. Now, for the first time on CD, we get the original photo underneath a sticker-like copy of the replacement photo. This release, however, made up of single-release tracks apart from several tracks of the British versions of Help!, Rubber Soul and the forthcoming Revolver. Note that the songs \"We Can Work It Out\" and \"Day Tripper\" was released as a double A-sided single in the U.K. and the song \"Yesterday\"[Half the album title here] was No. 1 single here never a single release in the U.K.(Except in 1976, surprisingly). The backward-guitar passages on \"I'm Only Sleeping\" differ from the English Revolver release. Remember, this was when we had about 12 tracks per album and Britain would have 14. Prior to Sgt. Pepper there would be 10 albums here and 7 over there, in other words. This one here contains 2 Ringo Starr lead vocals-\"Act Naturally\"(Originally recorded by Buck Owens) and \"What Goes On\"(Which he receives a co-written credit with Lennon and McCartney). We actually got to hear the 3 Revolver songs-\"Doctor Robert\", \"I'm Only Sleeping\", and \"And Your Bird Can Sing\" before the British market did. Even though I never had a copy of this album myself previously(vinyl or cassette), I consider this a great U.S. quasi-compilation album[Just like the Rolling Stones' Flowers album. Love both these British bands]. I finally feel proud to own it. Even with both its album covers.","Product: Sly's first Top 10 album was this 1970 \"best-of\"; one of the best party/summer records ever, it caps off the band's recent reissue series. The smashes Dance to the Music; Everyday People; Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin); I Want to Take You Higher , and Hot Fun in the Summertime join Stand!; Life; M'Lady , and more!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Greatest Of The Greatest Of Sly And The Family Stone!\n\nReview: The very best of Sly and The Family Stone is all right here. \"I Want To Take You Higher\" is the ultimate kick-off, no question of it[Especially for those of you who remember The Hilarious House Of Frightenstein where it serves as the backdrop to the Wolfman DJ scenes]. \"Sing A Simple Song\" is considered to be a stepping stone funk-era anthem with a never-ending bass line that's guaranteed to any bass player hooked(No kidding). The same could be said for \"Thank You(Falettin Me Be Mice Elf Agin)-A true bass player's riff of choice. \"Everyday People\" is the ultimate anthem of unity, not even Joan Jett's version could top the original one here. \"You Can Make It If You Try\"(not to be confused with an old soul song of the same title covered by the Rolling Stones on their 1964 debut album)gives the group here a mixture funk and gospel into one-check out the organ break for instance. \"Hot Fun(In The Summertime)\"is one of those funk numbers you can easily trip to[Is this the bass playing inspiration to the Genesis song \"Misunderstanding\"?]. For those who want to party like it's (circa) 1969, this is the place to be.","Product: This collection contains the entire albums Gilded Palace of Sin and Burrito Deluxe and three bonus tracks! Enjoy Sin City; Down in the Churchyard; Do You Know How It Feels ; the bonus track The Train Song , and more! 25 in all!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Hail The Fathers Of Country-Rock!\n\nReview: What could you say about the band that featured the late great Gram Parsons and this collection doesn't get any better than this. After his one and only album stint with the Byrds[Sweetheart Of The Rodeo] he took original Byrds bassist Chris Hillman with him to form one of country-rock's greatest bands. On the first album the bass playing chores went to another player named Chris: the late Chris Ethridge before leaving the group then having Hillman switch back to bass after playing guitar[I always liked Hillman on bass]. Sometimes the group included ex-Byrd Michael Clarke and future Eagle Bernie Leadon in its lineup as well. The material here is truly classic with the likes of \"The Train Song\", \"Close Up The Honky Tonks\", \"Six Days On The Road\" as well as covers of \"Farther Along\"[Later covered by the Byrds on their final album by the that title], Bob Dylan's \"If You Gotta Go\" and of course the Rolling Stones classic \"Wild Horses\" which was given to the FBB by Keith Richards whom Parsons was friends with. Not only that the Burrito's version was where most people heard the song first before the Stones version came out a year later on their Sticky Fingers album. I, myself, wouldn't know this until I was in middle school in the late 70's. But this version of \"Wild Horses\" included here definitely defines the sound of country-rock[No disrespect to the Stones' own version much as I like their music as well]. For the best of Gram Parsons talent look no further than this collection. Priceless!","Product: Featuring extensive interviews with Page, Plant, Jones and Bonham alongside rare films and recordings of Zeppelin in performance, this two DVD and book set is the definitive critical review of the music of Led Zeppelin. Contributions include Zeppelin insiders, along with newly released archive interviews with the band recorded during the 1977 US tour. The book includes a complete history of Led Zeppelin in the words of the band and its critics, and features a track-by-track analysis of every Zeppelin recording, broadcast and film performance ever released.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The reunion concert by rock's greatest bands is finally here!\n\nReview: The historic reunion concert by Led Zeppelin from 2007 is finally released. I hoped they were originally going put it out 6 months to a year after it occured. But the wait is finally over and it may be your last chance to witness as well as listen to a full Zeppelin show ever again. This performance doesn't disappoint and it shows how Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones can still put on a show with the help of Jason Bonham filling in on the drum parts made famous by his Dad, the late John Bonham. What's more is hearing songs like Good Times, Bad Times(Which opened the show), Ramble On and For Your Life live for the first time ever. Classic rock can't be complete without this. A night to be remembered, especially for those who actually saw it live. Rock and roll! Always get the Led out!","Product: Featuring extensive interviews with Page, Plant, Jones and Bonham alongside rare films and recordings of Zeppelin in performance, this two DVD and book set is the definitive critical review of the music of Led Zeppelin. Contributions include Zeppelin insiders, along with newly released archive interviews with the band recorded during the 1977 US tour. The book includes a complete history of Led Zeppelin in the words of the band and its critics, and features a track-by-track analysis of every Zeppelin recording, broadcast and film performance ever released.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The reunion concert by rock's greatest bands is finally here!\n\nReview: The historic reunion concert by Led Zeppelin from 2007 is finally released. I hoped they were originally going put it out 6 months to a year after it occured. But the wait is finally over and it may be your last chance to witness as well as listen to a full Zeppelin show ever again. This performance doesn't disappoint and it shows how Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones can still put on a show with the help of Jason Bonham filling in on the drum parts made famous by his Dad, the late John Bonham. What's more is hearing songs like Good Times, Bad Times(Which opened the show), Ramble On and For Your Life live for the first time ever. Classic rock can't be complete without this. A night to be remembered, especially for those who actually saw it live. Rock and roll! Always get the Led out!","Product: 2010 single disc edition. Revolutions: The Very Best Of Steve Winwood is a portrait of one of the most influential British musicians in Rock history, a singer/songwriter, peerless vocalist, guitarist and keyboard player. With a tracklisting personally selected by Steve Winwood from his five decade career, this collection features solo tracks as well as recordings with the bands he's worked with throughout the years including Spencer Davis Group and Traffic. 16 tracks.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Title Of This Disc Says It All!\n\nReview: For the best compilation of Steve Winwood whether it's his solo material or classics from his previous bands look no further here. For me this one's just right. Exactly. My only two favorites from The Spencer Davis Group[\"Gimme Some Lovin'\" and \"I'm A Man\"] are right here. Not to mention five Traffic cuts-\"Forty Thousand Headsmen\", \"No Face, No Name, No Number\", Dear Mr. Fantasy\", \"The Low Spark Of High-Heeled Boys\"(Edit, by the way) and \"Glad\". The only Blind Faith cut featured here is \"Can't Find My Way Home\".\nAs for Winwood's solo material, six of the nine songs featured are my main favorites-\"While You See A Chance\", \"Valerie\", \"Finer Things\", \"Higher Love\", \"Back In The High Life\" and \"Roll With It\". One of the other three cuts features Winwood's former Blind Faith bandmate Eric Clapton on \"Dirty City\". Rounding out the collection is \"Spanish Dancer 2010\" and \"Don't You Know What The Night Can Do?\". Despite some edits, I simply enjoy this compilation.\nIf you want not just Steve Winwood solo material but his other past classics as well, then this collection is just right for you. Don't hesitate.","Product: A must for fans of Eric Clapton! This new, improved version of the old In Concert album features five previously unreleased performances-of Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?; Little Wing; Nobody Knows You when You're Down and Out; Tell the Truth , and Let It Rain -plus two tracks that only appeared previously on Clapton's Crossroads set. With slipcase, notes, rare pix and killer licks!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Greatest Live Adventures Of Derek & The Dominos!\n\nReview: The year was 1970 and Eric Clapton was on a new quest. He was to embark on a solo career after spending the previous decade playing in various bands and so-called \"super-groups\" in the late '60s but then began recording with a group of musicians collectively from the line-up of Delaney & Bonnie who also worked with him on his eponymously-titled solo debut album of that spring. During that summer the resulting group Derek & The Dominos began recording an album in Miami's Criteria Studios with Tom Dowd at the helm which became one of rock's classic albums-Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs. Its title track became a favorite among guitar players everywhere featuring not just Eric Clapton but also Duane Allman of the Allman Brothers Band. Upon completing the album, Derek & The Dominos set off on a North American tour that fall and even appeared on a segment of The Johnny Cash Show by the time was released in December of 1970. It proved to be the only live outings of the band. But, sadly, they would disband when attempting to record a second album together the following spring of which five songs survived and would later be released on Clapton's 1988 boxed set Crossroads. One of those songs would be first heard live originally on their live album In Concert released in 1972.\nThis live set here on two CDs was compiled from two performances at New York's Fillmore East on October 23, 1970(second show) and October 24, 1970(second show). Through the course of thirteen songs[Six of which were originally released on In Concert], Derek & The Dominos demonstrate further on how well they play live. Eric Clapton(as Derek) proves he can pull off a show with his amazing guitar work and vocalizing softly thanking the crowd after each song. Bobby Whitlock enthralls with his organ playing and chiming along vocally with Clapton. Bassist Carl Radle and drummer Jim Gordon prove to be the greatest rhythm section for these performances. The first song here is \"Got To Get Better In A Little While\", which is as extensive as the following song \"Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad?\"[This version runs a bit longer than the In Concert one]. \"Key To The Highway\"[One of the songs to be featured on Crossroads] serves as a bluesy workout. The subject follows on \"Blues Power\" running nearly three times the length of its studio version. \"Have You Ever Loved A Woman\" plays out well as does \"Bottle Of Red Wine\".\nRounding out the second disc is some previously unreleased performances of \"Tell The Truth\"[Where Clapton plays a regular solo as well as a slide solo]; \"Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out\"; \"Little Wing\" and \"Let It Rain\"[I dread the drum solo by Jim Gordon on this one]. \"Roll It Over\"(The infamous B-side of the original single version of \"Tell The Truth\") and \"Presence Of The Lord\" keep things steady on this set. Finally, the conclusion with \"Crossroads\"[The other song from the boxed set of that title], which features the lemon-squeezing reference here for good measure.\nIf you want a live experience from Derek & The Dominos here's where to look because you definitely won't find the In Concert set anyplace even without the song \"Layla\". Despite the extensive workouts live, Derek & The Dominos proved that they were the greatest live act of 1970. You'll definitely love it.","Product: Includes Monterey; Sky Pilot; San Franciscan Nights; All Night Long; Shake , and more.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: For The Further Musical Adventures Of Eric Burdon And The Animals-Go Here!\n\nReview: This compilation continues from where \"We Gotta Get Out Of This Place\" leaves off before Eric Burdon changes line-ups from the original line-up which made The Animals famous[along with bassist Chas Chandler(who manage The Jimi Hendrix Experience); guitarist Hilton Valentine; drummer Jon Steel and keyboardist Alan Price]. Starting with \"Don't Bring Me Down\" shows where the original line-up was fracturing[Price was replaced by Dave Rowberry on keyboards and Steel was replaced by Dave Jenkins on Drums and remained in the line-up before Burdon disbanded the Animals before forming War], following with \"See See Rider\", \"Inside Looking Out\" as well as a cover of Donovan's \"Hey Gyp\". Other \"new\" members on other recordings feature Danny McCulloch on bass, Vic Briggs on guitar, piano, vibes and bass, John Weider on guitar, violin and celeste, George Bruno on keyboards(on \"White Houses\"), Zoot Money on keyboards(on \"River Deep, Mountain High\"-He also augmented the original line-up on the reunion tour in 1983) and Andy Summers[later of The Police]on guitar(on \"River Deep, Mountain High\").\nAs you could tell by this late 60s-led line-ups of Eric Burdon's Animals the music would mold into the psychedelic sound and definitely fit in with the times. Great examples of these are the songs \"When I Was Young\", \"San Franciscan Nights\", \"Winds Of Change\", \"Monterey\"[The autobiographical account of, what else, Monterey Pop] and \"Sky Pilot\"(Which employs the use of The Royal Scots Guard Pipe and Marching Band on bagpipes and percussion). Other songs featured here are \"Help Me Girl\", \"A Girl Named Sandoz\", \"Good Times\" and \"Anything\".\nSo for those of you who like not just the \"original\" Animals hit but these as well, get this compilation and you won't be disappointed. It won't bring you down.","Product: .\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Best Of 1974 Is All Right Here!\n\nReview: If you don't have this in your collection, you don't know what you're missing. Kicking off this twelve installment of Have A Nice Day is Terry Jacks with \"Seasons In The Sun\"[which Nirvana covered in early 1993 with Kurt Cobain behind drums singing lead]. Jim Stafford sleeks along with \"Spiders & Snakes\" giving country its edge. Black Oak Arkansas rocks out on \"Jim Dandy\". Ex-McCoys' member Rick Derringer kicks into gear with \"Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo\", which was also recorded by Edgar Winter, whom Derringer help produce, as well as played on \"Frankenstein\". David Essex, who appeared in the film That'll Be The Day[featuring rock drummers Ringo Starr and Keith Moon], cracked the Top 5 with his James Dean salute \"Rock On\". Perhaps the most goofiest vocal hooks to ever top the charts was a rendering of \"Hooked On A Feeling\" from Blue Swede. Mocedades soothes us with \"Eres Tu(Touch The Wind)\". Redbone followed up their previous hit \"The Witch Queen Of New Orleans\" with \"Come And Get Your Love\".\nScott Joplin gets belated recognition with Marvin Hamlisch's interpretation of \"The Entertainer\", which was featured in the Paul Newman movie The Sting. While during the Oscars ceremony as David Niven made his speech, an unknown streaker ran about the stage which therefore sets the tone of Ray Stevens' U.S. and U.K. chart topping song of the nations' then craze \"The Streak\".\nThe CD bonus tracks on here are \"Star\" by Stealers Wheel like their previous hit \"Stuck In The Middle With You\" was also produced by Elvis Presley's former songwriting team Jerry Leiber And Mike Stoller and \"The Lord's Prayer\" by Sister Janet Mead-the rocking nun. These two are new to me since I previously had this volume on cassette as I did other volumes of this fantastic 70s series courtesy of Rhino Records.\nWhile 1974 wasn't the greatest year for me personally, it was the music that made my day during the year besides what on the tube back then. If I were you, I'd get this volume today while you still can. NOW!","Product: 12 tracks\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Sophomore Effort Of Have A Nice Day Is A Great Even Dozen\n\nReview: Want some great music from 1970? Check out this second installment of Rhino's Super Hits Of The '70s. There's a great even dozen selections to appreciate here[That's two more than the cassette version]. Edison Lighthouse kicks this set off with \"Love Grows(Where My Rosemary Goes)\" and gets followed up by The Tee Set's \"Ma Belle Amie\", which I thought was Blood, Sweat & Tears when I first heard it as a six-and-a-half year-old kid[At that age you tend to think differently]. Next comes the spirited rocker[No pun intended on the title] by Norman Greenbaum \"Spirit In The Sky\" although one of the two bonus tracks here tends to be even more inspirational with Ray Stevens' \"Everything Is Beautiful\", which starts off with a children's choir{Jesus loves the little children...}, but people mostly like Ray Stevens for comedy work namely \"The Streak\"[Check out volume 12]. Unity serves its purpose with The Brotherhood Of Man anthem \"United We Stand\", For perhaps one of the best cruising songs of that year goes to \"Hitchin' A Ride\" by Vanity Fare. Women had stated their minds like Susan Jacks in The Poppy Family song \"Which Way You Goin' Billy?\" and Bobbi Martin in \"For The Love Of Him\"[Like Tammy Wynette did in \"Stand By Your Man\"].\nRounding out this collection are The Marmalade with \"Reflections Of My Life\"; the George Baker Selection with \"Little Green Bag\"; White Plains' \"My Baby Loves Lovin'\" and, finally, the other bonus track to be featured here by Hair cast member Robin McNamara with \"Lay A Little Lovin' On Me\". Get this collection now and you, too, will get a second helping with the right amount of listening.","Product: 1990 Rhino Records compilation\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Soundtrack Of The Spring & Summer Of '72!\n\nReview: This set takes me back to my juvenile days while living in Gillette, NJ with my family. These were the songs I was exposed to on AM radio at the time. Not only that, I also had one of the products featured on the cover-The Panasonic Toot-A-Loop Am Radio in yellow. That was also one of two things I bought with my allowance money in the summer of '72[The other was a copy of The Partridge Family Sound Magazine album-That's another story]. This volume was one I never purchased on cassette when Rhino Records issued this series before I got a CD player in 1992 since vinyl got scarce and I was getting desperate for a CD player was tired of getting cassette copies of then-current releases. I'm glad I got this volume now on CD which contains two bonus tracks-\"The Candy Man\" from Sammy Davis,\n, Jr.[Had this on 45 back then] and \"Motorcycle Mama\" by Sailcat.\nMy other favorites on this collection are \"Hot Rod Lincoln\" by Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen; \"Day By Day\" from Godspell[I also had this on 45 back then as well]; \"Hold Your Head Up\" by Argent; \"Sylvia's Mother\" by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show(Written by children's author Shel Silverstein); \"Nice To Be With You\" by Gallery; \"How do You Do?\" by Mouth & MacNeal; \"Alone Again(Naturally)\" by Gilbert O'Sullivan, the Irish version of Paul McCartney.\nRounding out this collection is \"Run Run Run\" by Jo Jo Gunne; \"In A Broken Dream\" by Python Lee Jackson and \"We've got To Get It On Again\" by The Addrisi Brothers, who gave us the theme to Nanny And The Professor, which was one of my favorite Friday night sitcoms that the ABC network had to offer[Give me Juliet Mills for a \"Nanny\" than Fran Drescher anyday!] .\nI got this particular volume now because Rhino has deleted this series from their catalog and it was all they had left at reasonable price. The one reason I previously had other volumes on cassette was because back in the early '90s I felt slightly embarrassed about some of those selections on CD whereas now you have no choice because cassettes are obsolete. So for those of you who have this volume or any other volumes of this series whether on cassette or CD-HANG ON TO THEM! You'll never get another series like this again. Keep your musical memories alive.","Product: 1993 Rhino Records compilation\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Showcase Of Seventies Hits In A Five-Year Time Span\n\nReview: I once had this volume on CD in the late '90s which was one of two volumes I previously owned on CD[Vol. 14 being the only other one]otherwise I had various volumes of this series previously on cassette but then I foolishly gave them away. I'm glad to have this one once again.\nFirst of all, I like the way this 20th volume starts off-\"Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me\" which is my main favorite from Mac Davis and the only song from 1972 featured here. There are also two songs from 1975-\"Judy Mae\" from Boomer Castleman and \"The Last Game Of The Season(A Blind Man In The Bleachers)\" from David Geddes. Three songs from 1976 featured here are \"Get Closer\" by Seals & Crofts[This song you won't find on their greatest hits so for those who love their music would have to get this disc to find it]; \"Devil Woman\" by Cliff Richard and \"Disco Duck(Part 1)\" by Rick Dees & His Cast Of Idiots[For disco enthusiasts only]. The remaining half of this collection is from 1977[The year of my first girlfriend and when I took up guitar. I've been involved musically longer than I've been with any girlfriend]. Most of the songs featured here from that very year are more or less based on relationships. One of them was one of the main reasons which I purchased this volume in particular, and only on this collection is where you'll find this one song-\"Ariel\" by Dean Friedman[I absolutely LOVE this song and where else would you hear about New Jersey areas other than Springsteen's songs and WBAI besides]. Then almost exactly a decade after Engelbert Humperdinck kept the Beatles\" \"Strawberry Fields Forever\" with his song \"Please Release Me\" strikes again with the tender \"After The Lovin'\". Who could forget Peter McCann's \"Do You Wanna Make Love\"? Rounding out this collection are \"Angel In Your Arms\" by Hot; \"Living Next Door To Alice\" by Smokie featuring the lead vocals of Chris Norman before he later teamed with Suzi Quatro on \"Stumblin' In\"[No, the Alice in the song had nothing to do with Ann B. Davis' character on The Brady Bunch nor Linda Lavin's title role of that series during that period] and \"Smoke From A Distant Fire\" by The Sanford/Townshend Band.\nIn case you don't have the song \"Ariel\" in your collection, I'd strongly suggest you get this volume of Have A Nice Day while there's copies left but if you already have it definitely HANG ON TO IT! Because these Rhino Records compilations won't be around one day especially the Billboard series, Just Can't Get Enough-New Wave Hits Of The '80s[I'm lucky enough just to have the first volume itself] and others. I've lucky enough to get these '70s compilations from here lately. It's hard to believe half of these on here are 40 years old this year. It just goes to show you how time DOES go by. If you get this collection you won't be disappointed. Hang on to those memories the best way I know how-The Music.","Product: Brand New\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Sing It ALWAYS Rod!\n\nReview: Perhaps the best of Rod Stewart's early solo period apart from The Faces and post-Jeff Beck Group[both featuring future Rolling Stone Ron Wood on guitar and/or bass]. When first issued on vinyl in 1973, the cover was designed to resemble a whiskey glass with a picture of Rod himself imbedded inside the glass amidst the whiskey and ice. I also happened to have a vinyl copy of this first-ever compilation of Rod Stewart and so did my sister before me who also had some of his earlier solo albums as well as the Faces Ooh-La-La album. Now that I have this comp again on CD I am so thrilled mainly because I obtained the very last copy available in this format. It may look just like the design in a picture itself now but the music's the same. First of all it starts off with Stewart's rendering of Tim Hardin's \"Reason To Believe(Find A Reason To Believe)\", which is among the four songs culled from his 1971 album(and my personal favorite)Every Picture Tells A Story. The other three being \"Mandolin Wind\", \"Maggie May\" and \"(I Know)I'm Losing You\". I like his rendition of Elton John's \"Country Comforts\" as well as his takes on the Stones' \"Street Fighting Man\";The Who's \"Pinball Wizard\"; Sam Cooke's \"Twisting The Night Away\" and Michael D'Abo's \"Handbags And Gladrags\". Let's not forget Rod could also write songs whether in collaboration or solely. His solely written song featured here is \"Mandolin Wind\". There were the two songs co-authored with Martin Quittenton, \"Maggie May\" and \"You Wear It Well\". Rounding out this compilation is the two co-compositions with Ron Wood, \"Lost Paraguayos\" and the title track of \"Gasoline Alley\". Of all the Rod Stewart compilations I prefer this one mainly because it's classic Rod of the early '70s before the songs most people associated him with later on. Whether anybody has a CD copy already or the old vinyl whisky glass-shaped cover copy-HANG ON TO IT! You may never find this one again useless it's reissued. Otherwise I strongly recommend it. For sure.","Product: 24 bit digitally remastered reissue of the hit British Invasion pop group's 1969 album of Bob Dylan covers in a digipak. All 12 tracks are in stereo & include 'I Want You', 'Wheels On Fire' and 'Blowin' In The Wind'. Also features the original cover art. 1999 release.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Hollies Sing For Mr. Dylan\n\nReview: One of England's 60s pop groups pays tribute to the music of Bob Dylan on this offering and their first album following the departure of original member Graham Nash[Who objected to recording an entire album of Dylan songs and having the group refuse his song \"Marrakesh Express\"]. This album has its fine moments.\nThe Hollies cover three Basement Tapes era songs-\"Wheel's On Fire\"; \"I Shall Be Released\"(The most covered BT song of all); and \"Mighty Quinn\".\nI like their bluegrass arrangement of \"Quit Your Lowdown Ways\". They cover my two favorite BLONDE ON BLONDE cuts \"I Want You\" and \"Just Like A Woman\". The two songs of THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN' interpreted here are its titled song and \"When The Ship Comes In\" as well as two from ANOTHER SIDE OF BOB DYLAN-\"All I Really Want To Do\"[The title track of Cher's first solo debut album] and \"My Back Pages\". The only other cover here is the country sounding \"I'll Be Your Baby Tonight\". Let's not forget \"Blowin' In The Wind\"(The most covered Dylan tune of all).\nIt may have been sad to lose Graham Nash out on a hasty note and I don't know for sure whether he was into Dylan or not. This album would have sounded a tad better had he stayed but of course he, along with former Byrds member David Crosby and former Buffalo Springfield Steve Stills had formed a super group and the rest is history.\nIt's a pretty nice effort but I much desire the Byrds' covers of \"Back Pages\", \"Really Want To Do\" and \"Wheel's On Fire\", not to mention The Bands' covers of \"Wheels\" and \"I Shall Be Released\" and the same for Manfred Mann's rendition of \"Quinn\".\nIf you like the Hollies as well as Dylan, you will admire this album, too.","Product: The first, best and, true to its title, wildest of Prima's primo Capitol albums, this 1957 LP features Jump, Jive an' Wail; The Lip; Buono Sera; Oh Marie; Medley: Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody (and Nobody Cares for Me) , and more of his influential best. CD debut of an absolute classic!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Title Of This Album From 1956 Says It All!\n\nReview: Long before former Van Halen vocalist David Lee Roth struck big on his own with the medley of \"Just A Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody\" and Stray Cats headman Brian Setzer made the 90s swing revival with \"Jump, Jive, An' Wail\", they were part of this album from 1956 by Louis Prima. I previously had this album on cassette back in the late '80s but I gave it away about a decade later. I'm glad to get back again this time on CD with 4 bonus tracks yet. Now with the recent passing of Prima's former singing partner and spouse Keely Smith you could say this album was the best example of their partnership. Prima and Smith were the Sonny & Cher of the '50s which explains the former's antics and latter's straight-faced manner. The two songs I mentioned are my main favorites here. \"The Lip\" is hilarious. \"Body And Soul\" is as classy as it gets. There's also another medley here-\"Basin Street Blues/When It's Sleepy Time Down South\". The trumpet playing of Louis Prima brings on the humorous touch. One thing worth mentioning about this artist was about a decade before this album's release my Dad witnessed his act as a kid when my great-grandfather took him to where he and other big bands of the day played at. One thing about this 2002 reissue is that it's all mono in its remastered glory. One of the bonus tracks I like is \"Banana Split For My Baby\" which was issued on a single following the original album's release. Sam Butera and James \"Little Red\" Blount, Jr. add unique touches on tenor sax and trombone, respectively. Rounding the other musical line-up are Willie McCumber(on piano), Jack Marshall(guitar), Amato Rodrigues(bass) and Bobby Morris(drums). Other songs include \"Oh Marie\"; \"Buona Sera\"; \"Night Train\"; \"(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead)You Rascal You\", plus the other three bonus tracks \"Five Months, Two Weeks, Two Days\"; \"Whistle Stop\" and \"Be Mine(Little Baby)\".\nWanna jump, jive and wail? Get this album and YOU WILL.","Product: Yes, this Texas band did score their top hits with novelties, but they also could-and did!-rock. Includes Wooly Bully; Lil' Red Riding Hood; The Hair on My Chinny Chin Chin; How Do You Catch a Girl; Ju Ju Hand , and Ring Dang Do plus Red Hot; Pharaoh A-Go-Go , and more!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Dozen Even Reasons To Appreciate Sam The Sham & The Pharoahs\n\nReview: Perhaps the greatest frat-rock band of all time. This band got their start by transporting from show-to-show in a '52 Packard hearse just like Bo Diddley did with his Checker back in the '50s. This collection draws out a 3-year time period and it kicks off with their two biggest hits-\"Wooly Bully\" and \"Lil' Red Riding Hood\"[My band has covered these two songs-The latter is part of our Halloween set]. It's interesting how both the guitar and organ chime together in rhythm on most of these songs. Now I had no idea they did the song \"Red Hot\"[Originally recorded by Billy \"The Kid\" Emerson on Sun Records]before I heard Robert Gordon interpret it during the late 70s-early 80s New Wave era. Other songs here include \"Ju Ju Hand\"; \"Ring Dang Doo\"; \"Big Blue Diamonds\"; \"Pharaoh A-Go-Go\" and \"How Do You Catch A Girl\". \"The Hair On My Chinny Chin-Chin\" picks up from where \"Lil' Red Riding Hood\" left off but with the help of the Three Little Pigs. Sam states his views on \"(I'm In With) The Out Crowd\". Whereas he gets comical with the songs \"I Couldn't Spell !!*@!\"[HINT: That last word spelt with symbols is pronounced with a Bronx cheer] and \"Oh That's Good, No That's Bad\" featuring background by the Sham-Ettes, which reminds us of a routine heard on the show Hee-Haw.\nTo get your parties swinging, spin this disc on and you'll enjoy it too.","Product: UK remastered twofer combines the 1969 albums, 'Three Dog Night' & 'Suitable For Framing', together for the first time (outside of Japan). Gott Discs. 2004.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Very Beginning Of Three Dog Night. Truly Classic!\n\nReview: While not really known highly for original music, Three Dog Night superbly delivers as a musical unit regardless especially with 3 lead singers-Chuck Negron, Cory Wells and Danny Hutton[Who unsuccessfully auditioned for The Monkees, did voice-overs for Disney and Hanna-Barbera and even became friends with Brian Wilson before TDN]. Probably best known for interpreting other artists' works, TDN definitely don't disappoint when it comes to reinterpreting works by Harry Nilsson, The Band, Traffic, Randy Newman, Otis Redding, Tim Hardin, Neil Young, Johnny \"Guitar\" Watson, Lennon and McCartney, Elton John, Sam Cooke, and Laura Nyro to name a few over these first 2 albums of TDN repackaged on a single CD release. This group's eponymous debut album kicks off with, coincidentally enough, \"One\"[Nilsson]. An excellent way to start I must say. It's interesting to note that they chose a non-Beatles Lennon/McCartney tune to cover-\"It's For You[Recorded by Cilla Black]. Traffic's \"Heaven Is In Your Mind\"(Composed by Steve Winwood/Jim Capaldi/and Chris Wood) is nicely covered here. Same could be said for The Band's \"Chest Fever\"[On their Music From Big Pink album]. Their first interpretation of Randy Newman offered here is \"Bet No One Ever Hurt This Bad\"(His other song they covered \"Mama Told Me Not To Come\" was on their 3rd album). Neil Young's \"The Loner\" is nicely done as well as his Crazy Horse bandmate Danny Whitten's \"Let Me Go\". Tim Hardin's \"Don't Make Promises\" is also worth mentioning here. The first album closes off with \"Try A Little Tenderness\", a unique touch.\nTraffic's Feelin' Alright(Written by Dave Mason also covered by Joe Cocker) launches TDN's sophomore effort Suitable For Framing[Which I once had on vinyl years back and it's nice have again on CD despite the inclusion of the debut album). Elton John's \"Lady Samantha\"[Which was Elton's debut single] is wonderfully done. Sam Cooke's posthumously released song \"A Change Is Gonna Come\" is beautifully done here. The main reason of this album is the inclusion of 3 top 20 singles[Two of which were actually in the top 10]. The first of these was Laura Nyro's \"Eli's Coming\", second is \"Easy To Be Hard\"[From the musical Hair and my personal favorite track here] and lastly, \"Celebrate\", which is the album's closer despite the endless chorus(ala \"Hey Jude\"). Jimmy Greenspoon's keyboard work shines on these 3 songs. Also covered here is \"Ain't That A Lot Of Love\", which was made famous by soulmen Sam & Dave[Taj Mahal recorded this on his sophomore effort Natch'nl Blues as well]. My least favorite here is \"King Solomon's Mines\" provided by drummer Floyd Sneed[For percussion lovers only]. The horn section from Chicago-Walter, James and Lee were employed for this effort to give an extra punch to the TDN sound. My other reflection of this album was the gatefold photo shot where the band members and girlfriends/wives dressed in carnivalesque/renaissance-like garb and drummer Floyd Sneed dressed as \"the kid from Borneo\"[Yum-yum, eat 'um up-For all Little Rascals enthusiasts] and was my first exposure to a pregnant woman baring her(painted) belly to the world with the group's name on it, which was unusual for that time(1969) as opposed to today's expectant mothers especially the latter months of pregnancies who had their bellies decorated as well as being exposed altogether, which is too much in my honest opinion. Otherwise the music says it all from both albums and nothing BUT the music. Three Dog Night delivers, truly.","Product: Japanese Version Re-released featuring Two Bonus Tracks: End of the Day (Live), and She Bought a Hat Like Princess Marina (Live).\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: An Excellent Reissue Of A Great Kinks Album With More Live Extras\n\nReview: A great early 70s album by the Kinks. Used to have the double album on vinyl. But now with this reissue it's a double CD with bonus live material from a performance at Carnegie Hall as well as extra studio cuts not to mention alternate versions of the studio portion of this classic album.\nEven though The Kinks are considered vaudevillian as a rock act, some of these suggest on a musical level that they were taking music lessons from The Band like, for instance, the use of a horn section[I don't think Garth Hudson would take credit this one] whether on the studio and live portions of this album. On the other hand when I say \"vaudevillian\" I mean in terms of the way singer Ray Davies puts into his work. Case in point, \"Look A Little On The Sunny Side\", which makes it good for a song-and-dance number, \"Mr. Wonderful\"[Despite its briefness] and \"Baby Face\" from the live set. Speaking of which, \"Banana Boat Song\" sounds a little in-progress as if the beginning was cut off and it was slapped in the mix. The same could be said for \"Lola\" since it fades in which I still don't know why they didn't the song in its entirety. My only objection of the live material is that not enough Kinks classics were thrown in. Perhaps Ray Davies felt he didn't want to include them in the set at that time. Well at least \"Sunny Afternoon\" is featured on the second disc in the live set. But five songs from the first live set are repeated in the second set-\"Brainwashed\"; \"Alcohol\"; \"Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia Blues\"; \"Holiday\" and \"Muswell Hillbilly\". Keep in mind that this was a two-night stand at Carnegie Hall so these five titles were both performed each night.\nMy favorite part of the studio portion was the second half of the ten songs, my perfect album side so to speak-\"Motorway\"[A country-rock take of life on the road]; \"You Don't Even Know My Name\"[Sung here by Dave Davies in Rod Stewart-like fashion]; \"Supersonic Rocket Ship\"; \"Sunny Side\" and my all-time favorite here, the closer, \"Celluloid Heroes\" in which the album title is taken from one line during the final verse and is dedicated to another subject dear to my heart next to music-movie stars of the century. I'm glad they acknowledged Laurel & Hardy on the cover like the Beatles did on Sgt. Pepper. But regardless it's a great Kinks album from 1972 with a mixture of studio and live material. Like celluloid heroes never really die, neither do rock heroes. Let's be thankful the Kinks are still with us even if they're not making music together anymore. Rock brothers Davies and company!","Product: Repressing. Digitally remastered two-fer containing the first two studio albums issued by early 70's TV / Pop sensations The Partridge Family. Both albums reached the Top 5's in America and Canada. Initially conceived as a TV family program, The Partridge Family became a formidable record and merchandise selling outfit in the early 70's and provided the launch pad for vocalist David Cassidy to became a major world-wide teeny bop superstar. In-depth liner notes and pictures of all relevant singles are a feature of the artwork whilst the whole release has been re-mastered by Tim Turan.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: C'mon Now And Meet Everybody-Hear 'Em Singing!\n\nReview: A great coupling of the first two Partridge Family albums on one CD. I was happy to get this combination. I guess you could say I got this in memory of David Cassidy, who passed away last month. Although I never had these two albums before except for the first which I belatedly I got second-hand on vinyl from a former co-worker who was downsizing his vinyl collection, these two were, however, to make up for the three 45s I had as a kid-\"I Think I Love You\"/\"Somebody Wants To Love You\"; \"Doesn't Somebody Want To Be Wanted\"/\"You Are Always On My Mind\" and \"I'll Meet You Halfway\"/\"Morning Rider On The Road\". The second one of these was the only one I had with a picture sleeve cover which is the very same picture used on the face of this two-for disc. A classic Partridge Family group shot outside the bus in their maroon crushed velvet outfits with their instruments namely Jeremy Gelbwaks holding drum sticks, Suzanne Crough holding the multi-colored tambourine, David Cassidy holding a Fender Stratocaster and Danny Bonaduce holding a Fender Precision bass[That's what the latter two used, respectively, in the pilot episode].\nOver the course of these 22 songs[11 per album] they mainly remind us of what's heard on the first season of the show. Keep in mind also that the main voices used on the recordings were the show's stars Shirley Jones and David Cassidy[The former was the real-life stepmother of the latter] while other studio singers were used to replicate the other Partridge kids and the musicians were none other than the Wrecking Crew(Hal Blaine-drums; Joe Osbourne and Max Bennett-bass; Larry Knechtel and Mike Melvion-keyboards and Louie Shelton, Dennis Budimir and Tommy Tedesco on guitars). Songwriting talents go to Tony Romeo[\"Point Me In The Direction Of Albuquerque\"; \"I Think I Love You\"; \"You Are Always On Mind\"; \"Morning Rider On The Road\" and \"That'll Be The Day\"], Barry Mann and Cynthia Weill[\"I Really Want To Know You\" and \"I'm On The Road\"]; record producer Wes Farrell and Gerry Goffin[\"I'll Meet You Halfway\"; \"I'm Here, You're Here\" and \"There's No Doubt In My Mind\"]; Farrell collaborates with Cassidy on \"Lay It On The Line\"; Farrell also collaborates with Mike Appel(Bruce Springsteen's first manager) and Jim Cretecos on \"I Can Feel Your Heartbeat\"; \"Somebody Wants To Love You\"; \"Doesn't Somebody Want To be Wanted\" and \"Umbrella Man\".\nAnother thing worth noting of these first two Partridge Family are the album designs. The former is made up like a photo album and to match the color of their outfits while the latter was made to look like a datebook which is also fascinating because it gives out the cast members' birthdays. Two of them match the birthdays of members from my family. Jeremy Gelbwaks matches my paternal grandmother's birthday-May 22 and Susan Dey's matches my father's birthday-December 10. But personally I didn't see why they had to put Simone the dog on that album(June 26). Except for two episodes in the series' second season, that dog was off the show like Jeremy Gelbwaks then got replaced by Brian Forster who continued on with series until its cancellation in 1974.\nOne more thing worth noting on these first two albums was that David Cassidy's voice was recorded at half speed so when played back at normal speed he sounded youthful like a teen. That was among some of the things he hated during that early Partridge period apart from singing the mid-sections of \"I Think I Love You\" and \"Doesn't Somebody Want To Be Wanted\".\nIf you still have your vinyl copies of these two albums, hang onto them. If you get these two on CD together, you'll get two deals for the price of one. So C'mon, Get Happy Today!","Product: Truancy was remastered at Abbey Road Studios, features new liner notes, an introduction to the two new songs by Townshend and highlights from nine key Townshend albums including the singles - 'Rough Boys,' 'Let My Love Open The Door,' 'Face Dances (Pt. 2),' 'English Boy' and 'Face The Face.'\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Mostly Worthy Compilation By The Chief Who\n\nReview: In the past I've never had any Pete Townshend solo albums in my collection save for Scoop, Another Scoop and Deep End Live! on vinyl. I gave the latter away but kept the Scoop albums. This is the first Pete CD I've gotten and this collection is mostly worth it. I say that because they neglected to add two songs here-\"Slit Skirts\" and \"Give Blood\". I mostly heard the latter on the radio when Pete's White City album was released.\nTo start with you get three songs apiece from Who Came First(1972) and Rough Mix-the 1977 collaboration w/Small Faces/Faces bassist Ronnie Lane, who like Townshend was a follower of Meher Baba. \"Pure And Easy\" is from the first solo album but I previously had only the Who version[from Odds & Sods(1974)]. This follows up with two songs apiece each from Empty Glass(1980), All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes(1982) and White City-A Novel(1985). Pete's first Top Ten hit as a solo artist was \"Let My Love Open The Door\"(Which is the predecessor to the Who 1981 classic \"You Better, You Bet\" from Face Dances). \"Rough Boys\" was another Empty Glass cut and gained much airplay upon its release. From Chinese Eyes is my favorite \"Face Dances[Pt. 2]\" while the other is \"The Sea Refuses No River\". Coming out of White City is the classic \"Face The Face\" which would become a stage staple with Pete's Deep End band in the mid '80s after the Who's reunion at Live Aid. The remainder from that album is \"White City Fighting\".\nRounding out this collection is \"I Won't Run Anymore\"[from The Iron Man: The Musical(1989)], \"English Boy\"[from Pete's last solo album-to-date Psychoderelict(1993), which harkens back to the aborted Lifehouse project from 1971], \"You Came Back\"[from the 1983 collection Scoop which the song deals with-what else-reincarnation. Lead guitar STILL missing I'm afraid] plus two previously unheard tunes-\"Guantanamo\" and \"How Can I Help You\" on Pete sounded like he borrowed the larynx of Roger Daltrey for the gruff vocals and not only he literally used the late John Entwhistle's Fender Thunderbird bass on the latter song besides his usual acoustic guitar, Rickenbacker 12-string and Gretsch guitars on top of it.\nThis is the only Pete Townshend compilation to be found so whether or not have his solo albums and you want a reasonable compilation disc, this is it. You'll enjoy it, too."],"string":"[\n \"Product: The small format FT-004 Fender clip on Tuner is easy to operate even under darkened stage conditions. Built-in vibration sensor for acurate tuning even in noisy areas. The large LCD display with easy-to-read needle shows white when out of tune and bright green when in tune.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: You Can't Go Wrong With Fender!\\n\\nReview: This one of two tuners I have in my possession. I thought I had lost my Korg tuner so this is why purchased this one. But it turned out my Korg tuner was had accidentally slipped out of my gig bag and landed in the head of my singer's bongos. At first I had thought I had lost it backstage at one of the shows my group at. Now that I have this Fender one, it makes a great back-up tuner and it works great. I also got one for my group's guitarist in case he misplaced his own tuner. So far I used it for my Jaguar bass and my Takamine acoustic guitar. I'm just wondering if it might work on my mandolin as well even though I haven't played it that often.\\nHighly recommended for guitarists and bassists alike.\",\n \"Product: FULL FRAME/ENGLISH/MONO\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Four Fantastic Spook-tacular Episodes Ever!\\n\\nReview: Of any volume of The Twilight Zone series, this ranks best among 4 classic episodes filled with suspense. My favorite here is \\\"Living Doll\\\" featuring Telly Savalas[A dozen years before becoming Kojak] as Erich Strater, a man becomes jealous of his step-daughter's new doll, Talky-Teena, then even more paranoid when the doll starts saying threatening things to him besides opening its eyes fully wide with the step-daughter is not present and tries his best in every way to get rid off it by throwing it out or even destroying it before returning it to his step-child then being met with the most dramatic end of all. In \\\"The Fever\\\" a character named Franklin Gibbs, who is tight-fisted and highly objects to his wife's winning vacation to Las Vegas then much his reluctance, he gets to play a slot machine and suddenly becomes addicted to it after winning on the first spin. Not only that he becomes haunted by the machine when it starts calling out his name before meeting a fatal conclusion. Cliff Robertson appears in \\\"The Dummy\\\" as a ventriloquist who becomes haunted by Willie, his dummy. He tries out other dummies in order to break away from the harrowing Willie before getting into a dramatic alteration at the epsode's closing scene. Finally, there's \\\"The After Hours\\\" when a customer portrayed by Anne Francis returns a gold thimble to a department store on a floor that doesn't exist only to find that the person who sold it to her is actually-a mannequin. Then it turns out the customer herself would be a mannequin for all but one month of a year. This set doesn't get any more spook-tacular than this. So spine-tingling.\",\n \"Product: After flunking out of college Laurie and Judith are left with only one option, working for a third-rate newspaper in Megalopolis called Newsbreakers, specialising in paranormal stories. However after finding a secret elevator in their mansion leading them to a crime lab operated by the bad-tempered and surly genius Franklin, the pair begins to use his ingenious inventions to fight crime becoming Electra Woman and Dyna Girl!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Long Live The World Of Sid & Marty Krofft!\\n\\nReview: The World of Sid and Marty Krofft has made great series for Saturday mornings between the late 1960s to the mid 1970s for every late '50s to mid '60s baby boomers to enjoy and this series was one of them. Electra Woman & Dyna Girl was among the few S & M Krofft series that aired the Saturday morning TV screens during the mid '70s. It's all here: 16 episodes[Eight two-parters, that is] packed with fun and excitement. It's a good thing I found this since I got this for my girlfriend who loved shows like this back in the day. I, too, would personally prefer this original version to the current version that was released last year which displeases me whenever they turned on old favorite of a series then make it lame or, worse yet, trashy. So I decided to stick with the original which really makes sense and my girlfriend would also agree. That made her day when I got this for her.\\nFor all you enthusiasts of Sid & Marty Krofft shows, get this today and you'll truly love it.\",\n \"Product: The small farming community of Hooterville provided the setting for this highly successful rural situation comedy. Kate Bradley was the widowed owner of the only transient housing in town, the Shady Rest Hotel. Helping her run the hotel were her three beautiful daughters, Billie Jo, Bobbie Jo, and Betty Jo. Also assisting was the girls' lazy Uncle Joe, who had assumed the title of manager. In addition to her involvement with the hotel, the romantic lives of her daughters, and her association with the townspeople, Kate was constantly at odds with Homer Bedlow, vice-president of the C.F. & W. Railroad. Homer was determined to close down the steam-driven branch of the railroad that ran through Hooterville, scrap its lone engine (the Cannonball), and put its two engineers (Charlie Pratt and Floyd Smoot) out of jobs.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Forget About Your Cares It Is Time To Relax At The Junction\\n\\nReview: Probably the best rural-based sitcom ever created by producer Paul Henning following the success of his first series The Beverly Hillbillies. This was one of my favorite 60s sitcoms of all time but as a kid I never saw the first two seasons, which were in black and white, in rerun syndications only the color episodes from seasons three through seven. Yet it wasn't until my early 30s I finally witnessed the first the black and white episodes on TV Land in 1996 and I'm so lucky to have these two seasons together in a 2-pack collection. Oddly enough I first saw the series Petticoat Junction as a kid back when my family had a black and white set[We didn't have a color set until the spring of 1971].\\nThis series became a vehicle starring Bea Benaderet upon being cast by Paul Henning after previously casting her in a recurring role as Cousin Pearl Bodine in The Beverly Hillbillies in its first season['62/''63]. Believe it or not she was originally going to be cast as Granny but that role of course went to Irene Ryan. At that time and even during the first season of Petticoat Junction, Bea Benaderet was the original voice of Betty Rubble on The Flintstones, then won TV audiences over as the owner of the Shady Rest Hotel Kate Bradley in the series' lead character. Rounding out the cast is Edgar Buchanan as the hotel proprietor Uncle Joe Carson; Frank Cady as Sam Drucker who owns the general store where Kate gets her supplies for the hotel; Smiley Burnette who plays Charlie Pratt operator of the Hooterville Cannonball owned by C&FW Railroad Co. and is assisted by conductor Floyd Smoot played by Rufe Davis who both help Kate transport her between the towns of Hooterville[Location of The Shady Rest] and Pixley along with Kate's daughters each named after Uncle Joe-Billie Jo, the flirtatious blonde bombshell(Jeannine Riley); Bobbie Jo, the brunette bookworm(Pat Woodell) and Betty Jo, the auburn-haired tomboy(Linda Kaye Henning), who also helps Charley operate the Cannonball during after school hours. That lovable dog Higgins, who was just called \\\"Dog\\\", didn't arrive until season two and provided some comic relief then on. Making constant recurring roles are Roy Roberts as Norman Curtis, president of the C & FW Railroad and Charles Lane as Homer Bedloe, the mean vice-president who is highly determined to scrap the Hooterville Cannonball and its service as well as the Shady Rest down to nothing.\\nMaking notable guest appearances during these first two seasons are Ken Osmond[Leave It To Beaver], Adam West[Batman], Rosemary DeCamp[That Girl], Sheila James[Dobie Gillis]-who appears in the Beatles-inspired episode \\\"The Ladybugs\\\" as the fourth member of the group along with the three Bradley girls(They even appeared as The Ladybugs on The Ed Sullivan Show for the episode's teaser doing \\\"I Saw Him Standing There\\\"), Dennis Hopper in the episode \\\"Bobbie Jo And The Beatnik\\\", Hayden Roarke[I Dream Of Jeannie], Everett Sloane[Citizen Kane], Elena Verdugo[Marcus Welby, M.D.] and Reginald Gardiner[The Flying Deuces] to name a few.\\nAlways enjoyable to view these shows on my trusty Sylvania DVD player which is better than what's on today. I can definitely identify with this series being the fact that I had born during that very first season of that show[That's no pun intended during that time of the year]. In fact I was born three days short of the airing of episode three come to think of it. Not to be an old school baby-boomer here but these old series actually meant something. I always get a kick out of the line Uncle Joe used when people disagreed with him-\\\"You're Pathetic!\\\". Plus he always tried his get-rich-quick schemes much to the dismay of Kate and the girls and other people in Hooterville(That's Uncle Joe who's moving kinda slow at The Junction).\\nIf you love this series honor its rural flavor and come ride the little train going around the tracks at the junction. Petticoooat Junction!\",\n \"Product: The original live double album (recorded at the Fillmore in September 1968) from two of the all-time great '60s chop- meisters , with special guests Carlos Santana and Elvin Bishop! Includes Green Onions; Her Holy Modal Highness; The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy); Mary Ann; That's All Right , and more. New and original notes, photos the goods!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Truly Talented Live Showcase From Mike Bloomfield And Al Kooper!\\n\\nReview: Indeed THE live adventures of Michael Bloomfield and Al Kooper. On the heels of their Super Session projects with Steve Stills, they venture further omitting Stills and being joined by bassist John Kahn and drummer Skip Prokop for extensive jamming/improvisation along same special guests-Paul Simon(backup vocals added in the studio for a slower soulful version of Simon & Garfunkel's Feelin' Groovy), Carlos Santana(guitar solo on Sonny Boy Williamson) and Elvin Bishop(Bloomfield's former bandmate of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band on guitar and lead vocal on No More Lonely Nights). The odd note behind these shows(A three night stand at Bill Graham's Fillmore West auditorium in San Francisco) is that Bloomfield, a slightly chronic insomniac, had several days without sleep as Kooper explained at the beginning disc 2. That explains on the third night why Bishop and Santana were on stage. Regardless, the solos on Booker T. Jones classic Green Onions by both Bloomfield and Kooper are surpassive. Also Bloomfield's vocals appear here for the first time-I Wonder Who, Mary Ann, That's All Right and Don't Your Love On Me So Strong. Kooper throws in a Hey Jude riff during the organ solo on Dear Mr. Fantasy before the lead mic konked out on the final verse yet the audience mic picked it up for the song's duration. Note the guitar dropping on the stage after the final note Bloomfield hit on the Finale:Refugee instrumental penned by Bloomfield and Kooper themselves. Also worth noting the jazz inclined bass solo by John Kahn on Her Modal Majesty[from Super Session]. For the two musicians present on Bob Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited album as well as Dylan's going-electric-at Newport 1965 performance, they are backed by the greatest of talents at these memorable shows at Fillmore West back in 1968. A must have-truly.\",\n \"Product: Stan is the most popular satirist in comedy history, with no less than 19 chart hits to his credit. And you'll find most of 'em here: St. George and the Dragonet; Little Blue Riding Hood; The Yellow Rose of Texas; Banana Boat (Day-O); Christmas Dragnet (Yulenet) Parts 1 & 2; Dear John and Marsha Letter; C'est Si Bon; Sh-Boom; Try; That's My Boy; Heartbreak Hotel , and more. 21 tracks!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Definitive Compilation From By One Of Comedy's Greatest Satirists\\n\\nReview: Stan Freberg has been active as an actor, a cartoon voice-over, advertising genius, writer and most of all, a comedic satirist. The selections featured here are the greatest examples of humor ever assembled. Songs we all know and love by various entertainers from over half a century are humorously interrupted, technically messed around, vocally wacky in such a way that Freberg would grab your attention for laughter. Guaranteed. Notable examples of these are \\\"Heartbreak Hotel\\\", \\\"Day-O\\\", \\\"The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise\\\", \\\"Sh-Boom\\\", \\\"The Yellow Rose Of Texas\\\" and \\\"The Great Pretender\\\". Of course the holiday season wouldn't be complete without \\\"Green Christmas\\\"[my favorite] and \\\"Christmas Dragnet(Yulenet)\\\"-Parts 1 & 2. For all of the Dragnet enthusiasts there's \\\"St. George And The Dragonet\\\" and \\\"Little Blue Riding Hood\\\" besides. Who could forget \\\"John & Marsha\\\"? Perhaps that's what may have inspired John Lennon and Yoko Ono for the \\\"John & Yoko\\\" piece on their Wedding album in 1969. I could be wrong. The funniest of all is the Lawrence Welk parody \\\"Wun'erful, Wun'erful!\\\"-(Side Uh-One) and (Side Uh-Two). Note that Freberg is joined by voice-over actor Daws Butler[of Yogi Bear fame and other Hanna Barbera cartoons], who worked together in an early version of Beany And Cecil, and most of these selections. Butler is Bob Crachit to Freberg's scrooge in \\\"Green Christmas\\\".\\nBelieve me, Stan Freberg is just as funny on record as he is in films and television[Latter-wise I most especially liked his appearance in The Monkees episode \\\"Monkee Vs. Machine\\\" as well as his 3 appearances on Rosanne during that show's last few seasons]. You can't go wrong with this collection. Highly recommended!\",\n \"Product: The Band The Band UK CD album\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Brown Album That Put The Band On The Map\\n\\nReview: This was the album that got me exposed to The Band as a six-year-old kid back in Millington the '60s gave way to the '70s. The eponymously-titled sophomore effort of Bob Dylan's former back-up band[No pun intended on the group's name] gave the group the most exposure than its maiden-voyage effort Music From Big Pink[1968] and even got them on Time magazine and a spot on bill at San Francisco's Winterland Arena-their major appearance as The Band, which they later culminated as a group with their farewell bash The Last Waltz on Thanksgiving Day in 1976.\\nWhile we're in 1969 here, we enjoy an album that's well crafted and structured to represent the feeling of Americana in rock. Every song on here is great from first to last in an even dozen count. What also makes this album even more special is the arrangements worked with producer John Simon. Horn sections are made up from Simon, bassist/vocalist Rick Danko, keyboardist/vocalist Richard Manuel and keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist Garth Hudson. Not only that but this album was recorded mainly at Sammy Davis, Jr's house which also had a bar, swimming pool and a rec-room. What luxury. My main favs here are all of side one-\\\"Across The Great Divide\\\", \\\"Rag Mama Rag\\\", \\\"The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down\\\"[Later a hit for former Dylan partner/muse Joan Baez], \\\"When You Awake\\\", \\\"Up On Cripple Creek\\\" and \\\"Whispering Pines\\\", as well as \\\"Rockin' Chair\\\", \\\"Look Out Cleveland\\\", \\\"The Unfaithful Servant\\\" and \\\"King Harvest(Has Surely Come)\\\". Other songs worth mentioning are \\\"Jemima Surrender\\\" and \\\"Jawbone\\\". But since this is a 2000 remaster there are also seven bonus cuts here-the outtake \\\"Get Up Jake\\\"[Later released as a B-side] as well as alternate takes/mixes of \\\"Rag Mama\\\", \\\"Dixie\\\", \\\"Cripple Creek\\\", \\\"Whispering\\\", \\\"Jemima\\\" and \\\"King Harvest\\\". Since these re-masters memorialize Danko and Manuel, Helm has also departed in 2013. Kinda sad to think of the three main vocalists gone, but their voices and music remain in our ears.\\nThis is THE classic album of The Band. Get it and you'll love it. Truly.\",\n \"Product: The greatest single-disc Sam Cooke collection ever, 30 tracks in SACD sound! Includes You Send Me; Chain Gang; Twistin' the Night Away; Shake; Little Red Rooster; Good Times; (What a) Wonderful World; Another Saturday Night; Cupid; Only Sixteen; A Change Is Gonna Come; Having a Party , and more career highlights. Indispensable!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The VERY Best Of Sam Cooke!\\n\\nReview: Want a real Sam Cooke collection? Look no further here. All his greatest hits, his early beginnings with the Soul Stirrers, rarely heard or lesser known songs are included in this 30 song collection. I picked it because it was worth it. Lots of artists over the years have interpreted Cooke's music such as Otis Redding, The Rolling Stones, The Animals, Three Dog Night, The Band, John Lennon, Cat Stevens, Rod Stewart, Steve Miller, Art Garfunkel and Seal, to name a few.\\nSam Cooke's very humble beginnings in 1951 actually concludes this disc[\\\"Jesus Gave Me Water\\\"]. His Soul Stirrers period features his first penned composition \\\"A Touch Of His Garment\\\", which is drawn from a biblical verse that Cooke himself reinterpreted. His gospel-style influence would later be revisited on his last record \\\" A Change Is Gonna Come\\\" which was widely covered by many artists following his tragic passing in December of 1964. This classic was reportedly inspired by Bob Dylan's classic \\\"Blowin' In The Wind\\\".\\nThere would also be a connection with the Stones song-wise. Cooke's interpretation of \\\"Little Red Rooster\\\"[Written by Willie Dixon] was probably what the Stones' cover was based on. Cooke himself had recorded the original \\\"Good Times\\\" at the infamous RCA Studios in Hollywood months before the Stones' version had also been recorded there and would be released on their OUT OF OUR HEADS album in 1965.\\nCooke would also supply some dance-type songs such as \\\"Everybody Loves To Cha Cha Cha\\\", \\\"Twistin' The Night Away\\\", \\\"Shake\\\" and, of course, \\\"Having A Party\\\". \\\"Cha Cha Cha\\\" in particular was inspired by a holiday party Cooke's family had given and seized the idea of the song on the spot.\\nLet's not forget the love songs featured here like \\\"You Send Me\\\"(His first biggest solo hit), \\\"Cupid\\\", \\\"(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons\\\", \\\"Win Your Love For Me\\\", \\\"Just For You\\\", \\\"You Were Made For Me\\\" and \\\"Nothing Can Change This Love\\\".\\nSam Cooke was also noted for being the first black artist to have his own label-SAR Records, which he co-founded with writer J.W. Alexander. But it was for other artists to record for and not himself.\\nWe're not forgetting other main classics like \\\"(What A)Wonderful World\\\", \\\"Chain Gang\\\" and \\\"Another Saturday Night\\\". Cooke also does a rending of the Gershwin classic \\\"Summertime\\\" besides.\\nFor the greatest works of soul with blues, latin and choral arrangements blended together, Sam Cooke has never done it better and this collection doesn't get any better than this. While copies of this disc lasts, DON'T DELAY! Get yours TODAY!\",\n \"Product: This is the definitive single CD of Grand Fuks greatest hits. CD includes 14 classic hits and signature songs, featuring 9 top 40 hits, including the # Pop Chart hits 'We're An American Band' and 'The Loco-Motion'. Capitol. 2006.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Rock On, Grand Funk!\\n\\nReview: Perhaps the greatest compilation of a band that hailed from Flint, MI and had fashioned oldies like \\\"Some Kind Of Wonderful\\\" and \\\"Loco-motion\\\" and made them rock out better, no disrespect to the originals though. Originally I wanted a Grand Funk compilation that included not just the songs on this one but also \\\"Sally\\\"[Their \\\"Itchy-Coo Park\\\" flavored song] and their rendition of the Stones' \\\"Gimme Shelter\\\", which is primarily out of print so this collection will have to do so I'm glad I got this then. You could say this is their greatest hits package because these songs on here really rock. The best way to start it is with-what else, \\\"We're An American Band\\\"[Which was what my band opened most of our sets with during the past two years and we also included \\\"Wonderful\\\" in our set as well or sometimes opened with that one instead]. Grand Funk was also a great live staple as a band and the one cut to represent their live stature was \\\"Mean Mistreater\\\". Other rockers on here include \\\"Walk Like A Man\\\"[No, not the Four Seasons classic], \\\"Heartbreaker\\\"[Not to confuse with the Led Zep tune, either], \\\"Take Me\\\", \\\"Bad Time and \\\"Rock 'N Roll Soul\\\". We also two 10-minute pieces to round out this comp, the medley of \\\"I'm Your Captain/Closer To Home\\\"[Despite how great that song is I'd leave that last part alone after awhile, especially following the third \\\"I'm getting closer to my home...\\\"] and \\\"Inside Looking Out\\\".\\nJust in case you're looking for a greatest hits collection of Grand Funk Railroad, your best bet is this one. But as long as its got \\\"American Band\\\", \\\"Wonderful\\\", \\\"Loco-Motion\\\" and \\\"Your Captain\\\", then I'm truly happy with it and believe me, you'll be too\",\n \"Product: The Beatles Yesterday And Today - 2nd State US vinyl LP\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Fab's Middle Period At Its Best!\\n\\nReview: While the Beatles were constantly touring and recording[They would cease the former 3 months following this 1966 release], they managed to squeeze out more U.S. album releases on Capitol as opposed to the U.K. Parlophone releases(Each distributed by EMI). Therefore meaning another photo session per album, which brings us to the sought-after LP sleeve of all time featured here. The \\\"butcher-block\\\" photo later replaced by the ordinary packing-trunk photo was printed to about 75,000 copies before being recalled/or slapped over by its latter photo. Now, for the first time on CD, we get the original photo underneath a sticker-like copy of the replacement photo. This release, however, made up of single-release tracks apart from several tracks of the British versions of Help!, Rubber Soul and the forthcoming Revolver. Note that the songs \\\"We Can Work It Out\\\" and \\\"Day Tripper\\\" was released as a double A-sided single in the U.K. and the song \\\"Yesterday\\\"[Half the album title here] was No. 1 single here never a single release in the U.K.(Except in 1976, surprisingly). The backward-guitar passages on \\\"I'm Only Sleeping\\\" differ from the English Revolver release. Remember, this was when we had about 12 tracks per album and Britain would have 14. Prior to Sgt. Pepper there would be 10 albums here and 7 over there, in other words. This one here contains 2 Ringo Starr lead vocals-\\\"Act Naturally\\\"(Originally recorded by Buck Owens) and \\\"What Goes On\\\"(Which he receives a co-written credit with Lennon and McCartney). We actually got to hear the 3 Revolver songs-\\\"Doctor Robert\\\", \\\"I'm Only Sleeping\\\", and \\\"And Your Bird Can Sing\\\" before the British market did. Even though I never had a copy of this album myself previously(vinyl or cassette), I consider this a great U.S. quasi-compilation album[Just like the Rolling Stones' Flowers album. Love both these British bands]. I finally feel proud to own it. Even with both its album covers.\",\n \"Product: Sly's first Top 10 album was this 1970 \\\"best-of\\\"; one of the best party/summer records ever, it caps off the band's recent reissue series. The smashes Dance to the Music; Everyday People; Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin); I Want to Take You Higher , and Hot Fun in the Summertime join Stand!; Life; M'Lady , and more!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Greatest Of The Greatest Of Sly And The Family Stone!\\n\\nReview: The very best of Sly and The Family Stone is all right here. \\\"I Want To Take You Higher\\\" is the ultimate kick-off, no question of it[Especially for those of you who remember The Hilarious House Of Frightenstein where it serves as the backdrop to the Wolfman DJ scenes]. \\\"Sing A Simple Song\\\" is considered to be a stepping stone funk-era anthem with a never-ending bass line that's guaranteed to any bass player hooked(No kidding). The same could be said for \\\"Thank You(Falettin Me Be Mice Elf Agin)-A true bass player's riff of choice. \\\"Everyday People\\\" is the ultimate anthem of unity, not even Joan Jett's version could top the original one here. \\\"You Can Make It If You Try\\\"(not to be confused with an old soul song of the same title covered by the Rolling Stones on their 1964 debut album)gives the group here a mixture funk and gospel into one-check out the organ break for instance. \\\"Hot Fun(In The Summertime)\\\"is one of those funk numbers you can easily trip to[Is this the bass playing inspiration to the Genesis song \\\"Misunderstanding\\\"?]. For those who want to party like it's (circa) 1969, this is the place to be.\",\n \"Product: This collection contains the entire albums Gilded Palace of Sin and Burrito Deluxe and three bonus tracks! Enjoy Sin City; Down in the Churchyard; Do You Know How It Feels ; the bonus track The Train Song , and more! 25 in all!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Hail The Fathers Of Country-Rock!\\n\\nReview: What could you say about the band that featured the late great Gram Parsons and this collection doesn't get any better than this. After his one and only album stint with the Byrds[Sweetheart Of The Rodeo] he took original Byrds bassist Chris Hillman with him to form one of country-rock's greatest bands. On the first album the bass playing chores went to another player named Chris: the late Chris Ethridge before leaving the group then having Hillman switch back to bass after playing guitar[I always liked Hillman on bass]. Sometimes the group included ex-Byrd Michael Clarke and future Eagle Bernie Leadon in its lineup as well. The material here is truly classic with the likes of \\\"The Train Song\\\", \\\"Close Up The Honky Tonks\\\", \\\"Six Days On The Road\\\" as well as covers of \\\"Farther Along\\\"[Later covered by the Byrds on their final album by the that title], Bob Dylan's \\\"If You Gotta Go\\\" and of course the Rolling Stones classic \\\"Wild Horses\\\" which was given to the FBB by Keith Richards whom Parsons was friends with. Not only that the Burrito's version was where most people heard the song first before the Stones version came out a year later on their Sticky Fingers album. I, myself, wouldn't know this until I was in middle school in the late 70's. But this version of \\\"Wild Horses\\\" included here definitely defines the sound of country-rock[No disrespect to the Stones' own version much as I like their music as well]. For the best of Gram Parsons talent look no further than this collection. Priceless!\",\n \"Product: Featuring extensive interviews with Page, Plant, Jones and Bonham alongside rare films and recordings of Zeppelin in performance, this two DVD and book set is the definitive critical review of the music of Led Zeppelin. Contributions include Zeppelin insiders, along with newly released archive interviews with the band recorded during the 1977 US tour. The book includes a complete history of Led Zeppelin in the words of the band and its critics, and features a track-by-track analysis of every Zeppelin recording, broadcast and film performance ever released.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The reunion concert by rock's greatest bands is finally here!\\n\\nReview: The historic reunion concert by Led Zeppelin from 2007 is finally released. I hoped they were originally going put it out 6 months to a year after it occured. But the wait is finally over and it may be your last chance to witness as well as listen to a full Zeppelin show ever again. This performance doesn't disappoint and it shows how Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones can still put on a show with the help of Jason Bonham filling in on the drum parts made famous by his Dad, the late John Bonham. What's more is hearing songs like Good Times, Bad Times(Which opened the show), Ramble On and For Your Life live for the first time ever. Classic rock can't be complete without this. A night to be remembered, especially for those who actually saw it live. Rock and roll! Always get the Led out!\",\n \"Product: Featuring extensive interviews with Page, Plant, Jones and Bonham alongside rare films and recordings of Zeppelin in performance, this two DVD and book set is the definitive critical review of the music of Led Zeppelin. Contributions include Zeppelin insiders, along with newly released archive interviews with the band recorded during the 1977 US tour. The book includes a complete history of Led Zeppelin in the words of the band and its critics, and features a track-by-track analysis of every Zeppelin recording, broadcast and film performance ever released.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The reunion concert by rock's greatest bands is finally here!\\n\\nReview: The historic reunion concert by Led Zeppelin from 2007 is finally released. I hoped they were originally going put it out 6 months to a year after it occured. But the wait is finally over and it may be your last chance to witness as well as listen to a full Zeppelin show ever again. This performance doesn't disappoint and it shows how Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones can still put on a show with the help of Jason Bonham filling in on the drum parts made famous by his Dad, the late John Bonham. What's more is hearing songs like Good Times, Bad Times(Which opened the show), Ramble On and For Your Life live for the first time ever. Classic rock can't be complete without this. A night to be remembered, especially for those who actually saw it live. Rock and roll! Always get the Led out!\",\n \"Product: 2010 single disc edition. Revolutions: The Very Best Of Steve Winwood is a portrait of one of the most influential British musicians in Rock history, a singer/songwriter, peerless vocalist, guitarist and keyboard player. With a tracklisting personally selected by Steve Winwood from his five decade career, this collection features solo tracks as well as recordings with the bands he's worked with throughout the years including Spencer Davis Group and Traffic. 16 tracks.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Title Of This Disc Says It All!\\n\\nReview: For the best compilation of Steve Winwood whether it's his solo material or classics from his previous bands look no further here. For me this one's just right. Exactly. My only two favorites from The Spencer Davis Group[\\\"Gimme Some Lovin'\\\" and \\\"I'm A Man\\\"] are right here. Not to mention five Traffic cuts-\\\"Forty Thousand Headsmen\\\", \\\"No Face, No Name, No Number\\\", Dear Mr. Fantasy\\\", \\\"The Low Spark Of High-Heeled Boys\\\"(Edit, by the way) and \\\"Glad\\\". The only Blind Faith cut featured here is \\\"Can't Find My Way Home\\\".\\nAs for Winwood's solo material, six of the nine songs featured are my main favorites-\\\"While You See A Chance\\\", \\\"Valerie\\\", \\\"Finer Things\\\", \\\"Higher Love\\\", \\\"Back In The High Life\\\" and \\\"Roll With It\\\". One of the other three cuts features Winwood's former Blind Faith bandmate Eric Clapton on \\\"Dirty City\\\". Rounding out the collection is \\\"Spanish Dancer 2010\\\" and \\\"Don't You Know What The Night Can Do?\\\". Despite some edits, I simply enjoy this compilation.\\nIf you want not just Steve Winwood solo material but his other past classics as well, then this collection is just right for you. Don't hesitate.\",\n \"Product: A must for fans of Eric Clapton! This new, improved version of the old In Concert album features five previously unreleased performances-of Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?; Little Wing; Nobody Knows You when You're Down and Out; Tell the Truth , and Let It Rain -plus two tracks that only appeared previously on Clapton's Crossroads set. With slipcase, notes, rare pix and killer licks!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Greatest Live Adventures Of Derek & The Dominos!\\n\\nReview: The year was 1970 and Eric Clapton was on a new quest. He was to embark on a solo career after spending the previous decade playing in various bands and so-called \\\"super-groups\\\" in the late '60s but then began recording with a group of musicians collectively from the line-up of Delaney & Bonnie who also worked with him on his eponymously-titled solo debut album of that spring. During that summer the resulting group Derek & The Dominos began recording an album in Miami's Criteria Studios with Tom Dowd at the helm which became one of rock's classic albums-Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs. Its title track became a favorite among guitar players everywhere featuring not just Eric Clapton but also Duane Allman of the Allman Brothers Band. Upon completing the album, Derek & The Dominos set off on a North American tour that fall and even appeared on a segment of The Johnny Cash Show by the time was released in December of 1970. It proved to be the only live outings of the band. But, sadly, they would disband when attempting to record a second album together the following spring of which five songs survived and would later be released on Clapton's 1988 boxed set Crossroads. One of those songs would be first heard live originally on their live album In Concert released in 1972.\\nThis live set here on two CDs was compiled from two performances at New York's Fillmore East on October 23, 1970(second show) and October 24, 1970(second show). Through the course of thirteen songs[Six of which were originally released on In Concert], Derek & The Dominos demonstrate further on how well they play live. Eric Clapton(as Derek) proves he can pull off a show with his amazing guitar work and vocalizing softly thanking the crowd after each song. Bobby Whitlock enthralls with his organ playing and chiming along vocally with Clapton. Bassist Carl Radle and drummer Jim Gordon prove to be the greatest rhythm section for these performances. The first song here is \\\"Got To Get Better In A Little While\\\", which is as extensive as the following song \\\"Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad?\\\"[This version runs a bit longer than the In Concert one]. \\\"Key To The Highway\\\"[One of the songs to be featured on Crossroads] serves as a bluesy workout. The subject follows on \\\"Blues Power\\\" running nearly three times the length of its studio version. \\\"Have You Ever Loved A Woman\\\" plays out well as does \\\"Bottle Of Red Wine\\\".\\nRounding out the second disc is some previously unreleased performances of \\\"Tell The Truth\\\"[Where Clapton plays a regular solo as well as a slide solo]; \\\"Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out\\\"; \\\"Little Wing\\\" and \\\"Let It Rain\\\"[I dread the drum solo by Jim Gordon on this one]. \\\"Roll It Over\\\"(The infamous B-side of the original single version of \\\"Tell The Truth\\\") and \\\"Presence Of The Lord\\\" keep things steady on this set. Finally, the conclusion with \\\"Crossroads\\\"[The other song from the boxed set of that title], which features the lemon-squeezing reference here for good measure.\\nIf you want a live experience from Derek & The Dominos here's where to look because you definitely won't find the In Concert set anyplace even without the song \\\"Layla\\\". Despite the extensive workouts live, Derek & The Dominos proved that they were the greatest live act of 1970. You'll definitely love it.\",\n \"Product: Includes Monterey; Sky Pilot; San Franciscan Nights; All Night Long; Shake , and more.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: For The Further Musical Adventures Of Eric Burdon And The Animals-Go Here!\\n\\nReview: This compilation continues from where \\\"We Gotta Get Out Of This Place\\\" leaves off before Eric Burdon changes line-ups from the original line-up which made The Animals famous[along with bassist Chas Chandler(who manage The Jimi Hendrix Experience); guitarist Hilton Valentine; drummer Jon Steel and keyboardist Alan Price]. Starting with \\\"Don't Bring Me Down\\\" shows where the original line-up was fracturing[Price was replaced by Dave Rowberry on keyboards and Steel was replaced by Dave Jenkins on Drums and remained in the line-up before Burdon disbanded the Animals before forming War], following with \\\"See See Rider\\\", \\\"Inside Looking Out\\\" as well as a cover of Donovan's \\\"Hey Gyp\\\". Other \\\"new\\\" members on other recordings feature Danny McCulloch on bass, Vic Briggs on guitar, piano, vibes and bass, John Weider on guitar, violin and celeste, George Bruno on keyboards(on \\\"White Houses\\\"), Zoot Money on keyboards(on \\\"River Deep, Mountain High\\\"-He also augmented the original line-up on the reunion tour in 1983) and Andy Summers[later of The Police]on guitar(on \\\"River Deep, Mountain High\\\").\\nAs you could tell by this late 60s-led line-ups of Eric Burdon's Animals the music would mold into the psychedelic sound and definitely fit in with the times. Great examples of these are the songs \\\"When I Was Young\\\", \\\"San Franciscan Nights\\\", \\\"Winds Of Change\\\", \\\"Monterey\\\"[The autobiographical account of, what else, Monterey Pop] and \\\"Sky Pilot\\\"(Which employs the use of The Royal Scots Guard Pipe and Marching Band on bagpipes and percussion). Other songs featured here are \\\"Help Me Girl\\\", \\\"A Girl Named Sandoz\\\", \\\"Good Times\\\" and \\\"Anything\\\".\\nSo for those of you who like not just the \\\"original\\\" Animals hit but these as well, get this compilation and you won't be disappointed. It won't bring you down.\",\n \"Product: .\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Best Of 1974 Is All Right Here!\\n\\nReview: If you don't have this in your collection, you don't know what you're missing. Kicking off this twelve installment of Have A Nice Day is Terry Jacks with \\\"Seasons In The Sun\\\"[which Nirvana covered in early 1993 with Kurt Cobain behind drums singing lead]. Jim Stafford sleeks along with \\\"Spiders & Snakes\\\" giving country its edge. Black Oak Arkansas rocks out on \\\"Jim Dandy\\\". Ex-McCoys' member Rick Derringer kicks into gear with \\\"Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo\\\", which was also recorded by Edgar Winter, whom Derringer help produce, as well as played on \\\"Frankenstein\\\". David Essex, who appeared in the film That'll Be The Day[featuring rock drummers Ringo Starr and Keith Moon], cracked the Top 5 with his James Dean salute \\\"Rock On\\\". Perhaps the most goofiest vocal hooks to ever top the charts was a rendering of \\\"Hooked On A Feeling\\\" from Blue Swede. Mocedades soothes us with \\\"Eres Tu(Touch The Wind)\\\". Redbone followed up their previous hit \\\"The Witch Queen Of New Orleans\\\" with \\\"Come And Get Your Love\\\".\\nScott Joplin gets belated recognition with Marvin Hamlisch's interpretation of \\\"The Entertainer\\\", which was featured in the Paul Newman movie The Sting. While during the Oscars ceremony as David Niven made his speech, an unknown streaker ran about the stage which therefore sets the tone of Ray Stevens' U.S. and U.K. chart topping song of the nations' then craze \\\"The Streak\\\".\\nThe CD bonus tracks on here are \\\"Star\\\" by Stealers Wheel like their previous hit \\\"Stuck In The Middle With You\\\" was also produced by Elvis Presley's former songwriting team Jerry Leiber And Mike Stoller and \\\"The Lord's Prayer\\\" by Sister Janet Mead-the rocking nun. These two are new to me since I previously had this volume on cassette as I did other volumes of this fantastic 70s series courtesy of Rhino Records.\\nWhile 1974 wasn't the greatest year for me personally, it was the music that made my day during the year besides what on the tube back then. If I were you, I'd get this volume today while you still can. NOW!\",\n \"Product: 12 tracks\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Sophomore Effort Of Have A Nice Day Is A Great Even Dozen\\n\\nReview: Want some great music from 1970? Check out this second installment of Rhino's Super Hits Of The '70s. There's a great even dozen selections to appreciate here[That's two more than the cassette version]. Edison Lighthouse kicks this set off with \\\"Love Grows(Where My Rosemary Goes)\\\" and gets followed up by The Tee Set's \\\"Ma Belle Amie\\\", which I thought was Blood, Sweat & Tears when I first heard it as a six-and-a-half year-old kid[At that age you tend to think differently]. Next comes the spirited rocker[No pun intended on the title] by Norman Greenbaum \\\"Spirit In The Sky\\\" although one of the two bonus tracks here tends to be even more inspirational with Ray Stevens' \\\"Everything Is Beautiful\\\", which starts off with a children's choir{Jesus loves the little children...}, but people mostly like Ray Stevens for comedy work namely \\\"The Streak\\\"[Check out volume 12]. Unity serves its purpose with The Brotherhood Of Man anthem \\\"United We Stand\\\", For perhaps one of the best cruising songs of that year goes to \\\"Hitchin' A Ride\\\" by Vanity Fare. Women had stated their minds like Susan Jacks in The Poppy Family song \\\"Which Way You Goin' Billy?\\\" and Bobbi Martin in \\\"For The Love Of Him\\\"[Like Tammy Wynette did in \\\"Stand By Your Man\\\"].\\nRounding out this collection are The Marmalade with \\\"Reflections Of My Life\\\"; the George Baker Selection with \\\"Little Green Bag\\\"; White Plains' \\\"My Baby Loves Lovin'\\\" and, finally, the other bonus track to be featured here by Hair cast member Robin McNamara with \\\"Lay A Little Lovin' On Me\\\". Get this collection now and you, too, will get a second helping with the right amount of listening.\",\n \"Product: 1990 Rhino Records compilation\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Soundtrack Of The Spring & Summer Of '72!\\n\\nReview: This set takes me back to my juvenile days while living in Gillette, NJ with my family. These were the songs I was exposed to on AM radio at the time. Not only that, I also had one of the products featured on the cover-The Panasonic Toot-A-Loop Am Radio in yellow. That was also one of two things I bought with my allowance money in the summer of '72[The other was a copy of The Partridge Family Sound Magazine album-That's another story]. This volume was one I never purchased on cassette when Rhino Records issued this series before I got a CD player in 1992 since vinyl got scarce and I was getting desperate for a CD player was tired of getting cassette copies of then-current releases. I'm glad I got this volume now on CD which contains two bonus tracks-\\\"The Candy Man\\\" from Sammy Davis,\\n, Jr.[Had this on 45 back then] and \\\"Motorcycle Mama\\\" by Sailcat.\\nMy other favorites on this collection are \\\"Hot Rod Lincoln\\\" by Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen; \\\"Day By Day\\\" from Godspell[I also had this on 45 back then as well]; \\\"Hold Your Head Up\\\" by Argent; \\\"Sylvia's Mother\\\" by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show(Written by children's author Shel Silverstein); \\\"Nice To Be With You\\\" by Gallery; \\\"How do You Do?\\\" by Mouth & MacNeal; \\\"Alone Again(Naturally)\\\" by Gilbert O'Sullivan, the Irish version of Paul McCartney.\\nRounding out this collection is \\\"Run Run Run\\\" by Jo Jo Gunne; \\\"In A Broken Dream\\\" by Python Lee Jackson and \\\"We've got To Get It On Again\\\" by The Addrisi Brothers, who gave us the theme to Nanny And The Professor, which was one of my favorite Friday night sitcoms that the ABC network had to offer[Give me Juliet Mills for a \\\"Nanny\\\" than Fran Drescher anyday!] .\\nI got this particular volume now because Rhino has deleted this series from their catalog and it was all they had left at reasonable price. The one reason I previously had other volumes on cassette was because back in the early '90s I felt slightly embarrassed about some of those selections on CD whereas now you have no choice because cassettes are obsolete. So for those of you who have this volume or any other volumes of this series whether on cassette or CD-HANG ON TO THEM! You'll never get another series like this again. Keep your musical memories alive.\",\n \"Product: 1993 Rhino Records compilation\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Showcase Of Seventies Hits In A Five-Year Time Span\\n\\nReview: I once had this volume on CD in the late '90s which was one of two volumes I previously owned on CD[Vol. 14 being the only other one]otherwise I had various volumes of this series previously on cassette but then I foolishly gave them away. I'm glad to have this one once again.\\nFirst of all, I like the way this 20th volume starts off-\\\"Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me\\\" which is my main favorite from Mac Davis and the only song from 1972 featured here. There are also two songs from 1975-\\\"Judy Mae\\\" from Boomer Castleman and \\\"The Last Game Of The Season(A Blind Man In The Bleachers)\\\" from David Geddes. Three songs from 1976 featured here are \\\"Get Closer\\\" by Seals & Crofts[This song you won't find on their greatest hits so for those who love their music would have to get this disc to find it]; \\\"Devil Woman\\\" by Cliff Richard and \\\"Disco Duck(Part 1)\\\" by Rick Dees & His Cast Of Idiots[For disco enthusiasts only]. The remaining half of this collection is from 1977[The year of my first girlfriend and when I took up guitar. I've been involved musically longer than I've been with any girlfriend]. Most of the songs featured here from that very year are more or less based on relationships. One of them was one of the main reasons which I purchased this volume in particular, and only on this collection is where you'll find this one song-\\\"Ariel\\\" by Dean Friedman[I absolutely LOVE this song and where else would you hear about New Jersey areas other than Springsteen's songs and WBAI besides]. Then almost exactly a decade after Engelbert Humperdinck kept the Beatles\\\" \\\"Strawberry Fields Forever\\\" with his song \\\"Please Release Me\\\" strikes again with the tender \\\"After The Lovin'\\\". Who could forget Peter McCann's \\\"Do You Wanna Make Love\\\"? Rounding out this collection are \\\"Angel In Your Arms\\\" by Hot; \\\"Living Next Door To Alice\\\" by Smokie featuring the lead vocals of Chris Norman before he later teamed with Suzi Quatro on \\\"Stumblin' In\\\"[No, the Alice in the song had nothing to do with Ann B. Davis' character on The Brady Bunch nor Linda Lavin's title role of that series during that period] and \\\"Smoke From A Distant Fire\\\" by The Sanford/Townshend Band.\\nIn case you don't have the song \\\"Ariel\\\" in your collection, I'd strongly suggest you get this volume of Have A Nice Day while there's copies left but if you already have it definitely HANG ON TO IT! Because these Rhino Records compilations won't be around one day especially the Billboard series, Just Can't Get Enough-New Wave Hits Of The '80s[I'm lucky enough just to have the first volume itself] and others. I've lucky enough to get these '70s compilations from here lately. It's hard to believe half of these on here are 40 years old this year. It just goes to show you how time DOES go by. If you get this collection you won't be disappointed. Hang on to those memories the best way I know how-The Music.\",\n \"Product: Brand New\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Sing It ALWAYS Rod!\\n\\nReview: Perhaps the best of Rod Stewart's early solo period apart from The Faces and post-Jeff Beck Group[both featuring future Rolling Stone Ron Wood on guitar and/or bass]. When first issued on vinyl in 1973, the cover was designed to resemble a whiskey glass with a picture of Rod himself imbedded inside the glass amidst the whiskey and ice. I also happened to have a vinyl copy of this first-ever compilation of Rod Stewart and so did my sister before me who also had some of his earlier solo albums as well as the Faces Ooh-La-La album. Now that I have this comp again on CD I am so thrilled mainly because I obtained the very last copy available in this format. It may look just like the design in a picture itself now but the music's the same. First of all it starts off with Stewart's rendering of Tim Hardin's \\\"Reason To Believe(Find A Reason To Believe)\\\", which is among the four songs culled from his 1971 album(and my personal favorite)Every Picture Tells A Story. The other three being \\\"Mandolin Wind\\\", \\\"Maggie May\\\" and \\\"(I Know)I'm Losing You\\\". I like his rendition of Elton John's \\\"Country Comforts\\\" as well as his takes on the Stones' \\\"Street Fighting Man\\\";The Who's \\\"Pinball Wizard\\\"; Sam Cooke's \\\"Twisting The Night Away\\\" and Michael D'Abo's \\\"Handbags And Gladrags\\\". Let's not forget Rod could also write songs whether in collaboration or solely. His solely written song featured here is \\\"Mandolin Wind\\\". There were the two songs co-authored with Martin Quittenton, \\\"Maggie May\\\" and \\\"You Wear It Well\\\". Rounding out this compilation is the two co-compositions with Ron Wood, \\\"Lost Paraguayos\\\" and the title track of \\\"Gasoline Alley\\\". Of all the Rod Stewart compilations I prefer this one mainly because it's classic Rod of the early '70s before the songs most people associated him with later on. Whether anybody has a CD copy already or the old vinyl whisky glass-shaped cover copy-HANG ON TO IT! You may never find this one again useless it's reissued. Otherwise I strongly recommend it. For sure.\",\n \"Product: 24 bit digitally remastered reissue of the hit British Invasion pop group's 1969 album of Bob Dylan covers in a digipak. All 12 tracks are in stereo & include 'I Want You', 'Wheels On Fire' and 'Blowin' In The Wind'. Also features the original cover art. 1999 release.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Hollies Sing For Mr. Dylan\\n\\nReview: One of England's 60s pop groups pays tribute to the music of Bob Dylan on this offering and their first album following the departure of original member Graham Nash[Who objected to recording an entire album of Dylan songs and having the group refuse his song \\\"Marrakesh Express\\\"]. This album has its fine moments.\\nThe Hollies cover three Basement Tapes era songs-\\\"Wheel's On Fire\\\"; \\\"I Shall Be Released\\\"(The most covered BT song of all); and \\\"Mighty Quinn\\\".\\nI like their bluegrass arrangement of \\\"Quit Your Lowdown Ways\\\". They cover my two favorite BLONDE ON BLONDE cuts \\\"I Want You\\\" and \\\"Just Like A Woman\\\". The two songs of THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN' interpreted here are its titled song and \\\"When The Ship Comes In\\\" as well as two from ANOTHER SIDE OF BOB DYLAN-\\\"All I Really Want To Do\\\"[The title track of Cher's first solo debut album] and \\\"My Back Pages\\\". The only other cover here is the country sounding \\\"I'll Be Your Baby Tonight\\\". Let's not forget \\\"Blowin' In The Wind\\\"(The most covered Dylan tune of all).\\nIt may have been sad to lose Graham Nash out on a hasty note and I don't know for sure whether he was into Dylan or not. This album would have sounded a tad better had he stayed but of course he, along with former Byrds member David Crosby and former Buffalo Springfield Steve Stills had formed a super group and the rest is history.\\nIt's a pretty nice effort but I much desire the Byrds' covers of \\\"Back Pages\\\", \\\"Really Want To Do\\\" and \\\"Wheel's On Fire\\\", not to mention The Bands' covers of \\\"Wheels\\\" and \\\"I Shall Be Released\\\" and the same for Manfred Mann's rendition of \\\"Quinn\\\".\\nIf you like the Hollies as well as Dylan, you will admire this album, too.\",\n \"Product: The first, best and, true to its title, wildest of Prima's primo Capitol albums, this 1957 LP features Jump, Jive an' Wail; The Lip; Buono Sera; Oh Marie; Medley: Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody (and Nobody Cares for Me) , and more of his influential best. CD debut of an absolute classic!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Title Of This Album From 1956 Says It All!\\n\\nReview: Long before former Van Halen vocalist David Lee Roth struck big on his own with the medley of \\\"Just A Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody\\\" and Stray Cats headman Brian Setzer made the 90s swing revival with \\\"Jump, Jive, An' Wail\\\", they were part of this album from 1956 by Louis Prima. I previously had this album on cassette back in the late '80s but I gave it away about a decade later. I'm glad to get back again this time on CD with 4 bonus tracks yet. Now with the recent passing of Prima's former singing partner and spouse Keely Smith you could say this album was the best example of their partnership. Prima and Smith were the Sonny & Cher of the '50s which explains the former's antics and latter's straight-faced manner. The two songs I mentioned are my main favorites here. \\\"The Lip\\\" is hilarious. \\\"Body And Soul\\\" is as classy as it gets. There's also another medley here-\\\"Basin Street Blues/When It's Sleepy Time Down South\\\". The trumpet playing of Louis Prima brings on the humorous touch. One thing worth mentioning about this artist was about a decade before this album's release my Dad witnessed his act as a kid when my great-grandfather took him to where he and other big bands of the day played at. One thing about this 2002 reissue is that it's all mono in its remastered glory. One of the bonus tracks I like is \\\"Banana Split For My Baby\\\" which was issued on a single following the original album's release. Sam Butera and James \\\"Little Red\\\" Blount, Jr. add unique touches on tenor sax and trombone, respectively. Rounding the other musical line-up are Willie McCumber(on piano), Jack Marshall(guitar), Amato Rodrigues(bass) and Bobby Morris(drums). Other songs include \\\"Oh Marie\\\"; \\\"Buona Sera\\\"; \\\"Night Train\\\"; \\\"(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead)You Rascal You\\\", plus the other three bonus tracks \\\"Five Months, Two Weeks, Two Days\\\"; \\\"Whistle Stop\\\" and \\\"Be Mine(Little Baby)\\\".\\nWanna jump, jive and wail? Get this album and YOU WILL.\",\n \"Product: Yes, this Texas band did score their top hits with novelties, but they also could-and did!-rock. Includes Wooly Bully; Lil' Red Riding Hood; The Hair on My Chinny Chin Chin; How Do You Catch a Girl; Ju Ju Hand , and Ring Dang Do plus Red Hot; Pharaoh A-Go-Go , and more!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Dozen Even Reasons To Appreciate Sam The Sham & The Pharoahs\\n\\nReview: Perhaps the greatest frat-rock band of all time. This band got their start by transporting from show-to-show in a '52 Packard hearse just like Bo Diddley did with his Checker back in the '50s. This collection draws out a 3-year time period and it kicks off with their two biggest hits-\\\"Wooly Bully\\\" and \\\"Lil' Red Riding Hood\\\"[My band has covered these two songs-The latter is part of our Halloween set]. It's interesting how both the guitar and organ chime together in rhythm on most of these songs. Now I had no idea they did the song \\\"Red Hot\\\"[Originally recorded by Billy \\\"The Kid\\\" Emerson on Sun Records]before I heard Robert Gordon interpret it during the late 70s-early 80s New Wave era. Other songs here include \\\"Ju Ju Hand\\\"; \\\"Ring Dang Doo\\\"; \\\"Big Blue Diamonds\\\"; \\\"Pharaoh A-Go-Go\\\" and \\\"How Do You Catch A Girl\\\". \\\"The Hair On My Chinny Chin-Chin\\\" picks up from where \\\"Lil' Red Riding Hood\\\" left off but with the help of the Three Little Pigs. Sam states his views on \\\"(I'm In With) The Out Crowd\\\". Whereas he gets comical with the songs \\\"I Couldn't Spell !!*@!\\\"[HINT: That last word spelt with symbols is pronounced with a Bronx cheer] and \\\"Oh That's Good, No That's Bad\\\" featuring background by the Sham-Ettes, which reminds us of a routine heard on the show Hee-Haw.\\nTo get your parties swinging, spin this disc on and you'll enjoy it too.\",\n \"Product: UK remastered twofer combines the 1969 albums, 'Three Dog Night' & 'Suitable For Framing', together for the first time (outside of Japan). Gott Discs. 2004.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Very Beginning Of Three Dog Night. Truly Classic!\\n\\nReview: While not really known highly for original music, Three Dog Night superbly delivers as a musical unit regardless especially with 3 lead singers-Chuck Negron, Cory Wells and Danny Hutton[Who unsuccessfully auditioned for The Monkees, did voice-overs for Disney and Hanna-Barbera and even became friends with Brian Wilson before TDN]. Probably best known for interpreting other artists' works, TDN definitely don't disappoint when it comes to reinterpreting works by Harry Nilsson, The Band, Traffic, Randy Newman, Otis Redding, Tim Hardin, Neil Young, Johnny \\\"Guitar\\\" Watson, Lennon and McCartney, Elton John, Sam Cooke, and Laura Nyro to name a few over these first 2 albums of TDN repackaged on a single CD release. This group's eponymous debut album kicks off with, coincidentally enough, \\\"One\\\"[Nilsson]. An excellent way to start I must say. It's interesting to note that they chose a non-Beatles Lennon/McCartney tune to cover-\\\"It's For You[Recorded by Cilla Black]. Traffic's \\\"Heaven Is In Your Mind\\\"(Composed by Steve Winwood/Jim Capaldi/and Chris Wood) is nicely covered here. Same could be said for The Band's \\\"Chest Fever\\\"[On their Music From Big Pink album]. Their first interpretation of Randy Newman offered here is \\\"Bet No One Ever Hurt This Bad\\\"(His other song they covered \\\"Mama Told Me Not To Come\\\" was on their 3rd album). Neil Young's \\\"The Loner\\\" is nicely done as well as his Crazy Horse bandmate Danny Whitten's \\\"Let Me Go\\\". Tim Hardin's \\\"Don't Make Promises\\\" is also worth mentioning here. The first album closes off with \\\"Try A Little Tenderness\\\", a unique touch.\\nTraffic's Feelin' Alright(Written by Dave Mason also covered by Joe Cocker) launches TDN's sophomore effort Suitable For Framing[Which I once had on vinyl years back and it's nice have again on CD despite the inclusion of the debut album). Elton John's \\\"Lady Samantha\\\"[Which was Elton's debut single] is wonderfully done. Sam Cooke's posthumously released song \\\"A Change Is Gonna Come\\\" is beautifully done here. The main reason of this album is the inclusion of 3 top 20 singles[Two of which were actually in the top 10]. The first of these was Laura Nyro's \\\"Eli's Coming\\\", second is \\\"Easy To Be Hard\\\"[From the musical Hair and my personal favorite track here] and lastly, \\\"Celebrate\\\", which is the album's closer despite the endless chorus(ala \\\"Hey Jude\\\"). Jimmy Greenspoon's keyboard work shines on these 3 songs. Also covered here is \\\"Ain't That A Lot Of Love\\\", which was made famous by soulmen Sam & Dave[Taj Mahal recorded this on his sophomore effort Natch'nl Blues as well]. My least favorite here is \\\"King Solomon's Mines\\\" provided by drummer Floyd Sneed[For percussion lovers only]. The horn section from Chicago-Walter, James and Lee were employed for this effort to give an extra punch to the TDN sound. My other reflection of this album was the gatefold photo shot where the band members and girlfriends/wives dressed in carnivalesque/renaissance-like garb and drummer Floyd Sneed dressed as \\\"the kid from Borneo\\\"[Yum-yum, eat 'um up-For all Little Rascals enthusiasts] and was my first exposure to a pregnant woman baring her(painted) belly to the world with the group's name on it, which was unusual for that time(1969) as opposed to today's expectant mothers especially the latter months of pregnancies who had their bellies decorated as well as being exposed altogether, which is too much in my honest opinion. Otherwise the music says it all from both albums and nothing BUT the music. Three Dog Night delivers, truly.\",\n \"Product: Japanese Version Re-released featuring Two Bonus Tracks: End of the Day (Live), and She Bought a Hat Like Princess Marina (Live).\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: An Excellent Reissue Of A Great Kinks Album With More Live Extras\\n\\nReview: A great early 70s album by the Kinks. Used to have the double album on vinyl. But now with this reissue it's a double CD with bonus live material from a performance at Carnegie Hall as well as extra studio cuts not to mention alternate versions of the studio portion of this classic album.\\nEven though The Kinks are considered vaudevillian as a rock act, some of these suggest on a musical level that they were taking music lessons from The Band like, for instance, the use of a horn section[I don't think Garth Hudson would take credit this one] whether on the studio and live portions of this album. On the other hand when I say \\\"vaudevillian\\\" I mean in terms of the way singer Ray Davies puts into his work. Case in point, \\\"Look A Little On The Sunny Side\\\", which makes it good for a song-and-dance number, \\\"Mr. Wonderful\\\"[Despite its briefness] and \\\"Baby Face\\\" from the live set. Speaking of which, \\\"Banana Boat Song\\\" sounds a little in-progress as if the beginning was cut off and it was slapped in the mix. The same could be said for \\\"Lola\\\" since it fades in which I still don't know why they didn't the song in its entirety. My only objection of the live material is that not enough Kinks classics were thrown in. Perhaps Ray Davies felt he didn't want to include them in the set at that time. Well at least \\\"Sunny Afternoon\\\" is featured on the second disc in the live set. But five songs from the first live set are repeated in the second set-\\\"Brainwashed\\\"; \\\"Alcohol\\\"; \\\"Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia Blues\\\"; \\\"Holiday\\\" and \\\"Muswell Hillbilly\\\". Keep in mind that this was a two-night stand at Carnegie Hall so these five titles were both performed each night.\\nMy favorite part of the studio portion was the second half of the ten songs, my perfect album side so to speak-\\\"Motorway\\\"[A country-rock take of life on the road]; \\\"You Don't Even Know My Name\\\"[Sung here by Dave Davies in Rod Stewart-like fashion]; \\\"Supersonic Rocket Ship\\\"; \\\"Sunny Side\\\" and my all-time favorite here, the closer, \\\"Celluloid Heroes\\\" in which the album title is taken from one line during the final verse and is dedicated to another subject dear to my heart next to music-movie stars of the century. I'm glad they acknowledged Laurel & Hardy on the cover like the Beatles did on Sgt. Pepper. But regardless it's a great Kinks album from 1972 with a mixture of studio and live material. Like celluloid heroes never really die, neither do rock heroes. Let's be thankful the Kinks are still with us even if they're not making music together anymore. Rock brothers Davies and company!\",\n \"Product: Repressing. Digitally remastered two-fer containing the first two studio albums issued by early 70's TV / Pop sensations The Partridge Family. Both albums reached the Top 5's in America and Canada. Initially conceived as a TV family program, The Partridge Family became a formidable record and merchandise selling outfit in the early 70's and provided the launch pad for vocalist David Cassidy to became a major world-wide teeny bop superstar. In-depth liner notes and pictures of all relevant singles are a feature of the artwork whilst the whole release has been re-mastered by Tim Turan.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: C'mon Now And Meet Everybody-Hear 'Em Singing!\\n\\nReview: A great coupling of the first two Partridge Family albums on one CD. I was happy to get this combination. I guess you could say I got this in memory of David Cassidy, who passed away last month. Although I never had these two albums before except for the first which I belatedly I got second-hand on vinyl from a former co-worker who was downsizing his vinyl collection, these two were, however, to make up for the three 45s I had as a kid-\\\"I Think I Love You\\\"/\\\"Somebody Wants To Love You\\\"; \\\"Doesn't Somebody Want To Be Wanted\\\"/\\\"You Are Always On My Mind\\\" and \\\"I'll Meet You Halfway\\\"/\\\"Morning Rider On The Road\\\". The second one of these was the only one I had with a picture sleeve cover which is the very same picture used on the face of this two-for disc. A classic Partridge Family group shot outside the bus in their maroon crushed velvet outfits with their instruments namely Jeremy Gelbwaks holding drum sticks, Suzanne Crough holding the multi-colored tambourine, David Cassidy holding a Fender Stratocaster and Danny Bonaduce holding a Fender Precision bass[That's what the latter two used, respectively, in the pilot episode].\\nOver the course of these 22 songs[11 per album] they mainly remind us of what's heard on the first season of the show. Keep in mind also that the main voices used on the recordings were the show's stars Shirley Jones and David Cassidy[The former was the real-life stepmother of the latter] while other studio singers were used to replicate the other Partridge kids and the musicians were none other than the Wrecking Crew(Hal Blaine-drums; Joe Osbourne and Max Bennett-bass; Larry Knechtel and Mike Melvion-keyboards and Louie Shelton, Dennis Budimir and Tommy Tedesco on guitars). Songwriting talents go to Tony Romeo[\\\"Point Me In The Direction Of Albuquerque\\\"; \\\"I Think I Love You\\\"; \\\"You Are Always On Mind\\\"; \\\"Morning Rider On The Road\\\" and \\\"That'll Be The Day\\\"], Barry Mann and Cynthia Weill[\\\"I Really Want To Know You\\\" and \\\"I'm On The Road\\\"]; record producer Wes Farrell and Gerry Goffin[\\\"I'll Meet You Halfway\\\"; \\\"I'm Here, You're Here\\\" and \\\"There's No Doubt In My Mind\\\"]; Farrell collaborates with Cassidy on \\\"Lay It On The Line\\\"; Farrell also collaborates with Mike Appel(Bruce Springsteen's first manager) and Jim Cretecos on \\\"I Can Feel Your Heartbeat\\\"; \\\"Somebody Wants To Love You\\\"; \\\"Doesn't Somebody Want To be Wanted\\\" and \\\"Umbrella Man\\\".\\nAnother thing worth noting of these first two Partridge Family are the album designs. The former is made up like a photo album and to match the color of their outfits while the latter was made to look like a datebook which is also fascinating because it gives out the cast members' birthdays. Two of them match the birthdays of members from my family. Jeremy Gelbwaks matches my paternal grandmother's birthday-May 22 and Susan Dey's matches my father's birthday-December 10. But personally I didn't see why they had to put Simone the dog on that album(June 26). Except for two episodes in the series' second season, that dog was off the show like Jeremy Gelbwaks then got replaced by Brian Forster who continued on with series until its cancellation in 1974.\\nOne more thing worth noting on these first two albums was that David Cassidy's voice was recorded at half speed so when played back at normal speed he sounded youthful like a teen. That was among some of the things he hated during that early Partridge period apart from singing the mid-sections of \\\"I Think I Love You\\\" and \\\"Doesn't Somebody Want To Be Wanted\\\".\\nIf you still have your vinyl copies of these two albums, hang onto them. If you get these two on CD together, you'll get two deals for the price of one. So C'mon, Get Happy Today!\",\n \"Product: Truancy was remastered at Abbey Road Studios, features new liner notes, an introduction to the two new songs by Townshend and highlights from nine key Townshend albums including the singles - 'Rough Boys,' 'Let My Love Open The Door,' 'Face Dances (Pt. 2),' 'English Boy' and 'Face The Face.'\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Mostly Worthy Compilation By The Chief Who\\n\\nReview: In the past I've never had any Pete Townshend solo albums in my collection save for Scoop, Another Scoop and Deep End Live! on vinyl. I gave the latter away but kept the Scoop albums. This is the first Pete CD I've gotten and this collection is mostly worth it. I say that because they neglected to add two songs here-\\\"Slit Skirts\\\" and \\\"Give Blood\\\". I mostly heard the latter on the radio when Pete's White City album was released.\\nTo start with you get three songs apiece from Who Came First(1972) and Rough Mix-the 1977 collaboration w/Small Faces/Faces bassist Ronnie Lane, who like Townshend was a follower of Meher Baba. \\\"Pure And Easy\\\" is from the first solo album but I previously had only the Who version[from Odds & Sods(1974)]. This follows up with two songs apiece each from Empty Glass(1980), All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes(1982) and White City-A Novel(1985). Pete's first Top Ten hit as a solo artist was \\\"Let My Love Open The Door\\\"(Which is the predecessor to the Who 1981 classic \\\"You Better, You Bet\\\" from Face Dances). \\\"Rough Boys\\\" was another Empty Glass cut and gained much airplay upon its release. From Chinese Eyes is my favorite \\\"Face Dances[Pt. 2]\\\" while the other is \\\"The Sea Refuses No River\\\". Coming out of White City is the classic \\\"Face The Face\\\" which would become a stage staple with Pete's Deep End band in the mid '80s after the Who's reunion at Live Aid. The remainder from that album is \\\"White City Fighting\\\".\\nRounding out this collection is \\\"I Won't Run Anymore\\\"[from The Iron Man: The Musical(1989)], \\\"English Boy\\\"[from Pete's last solo album-to-date Psychoderelict(1993), which harkens back to the aborted Lifehouse project from 1971], \\\"You Came Back\\\"[from the 1983 collection Scoop which the song deals with-what else-reincarnation. Lead guitar STILL missing I'm afraid] plus two previously unheard tunes-\\\"Guantanamo\\\" and \\\"How Can I Help You\\\" on Pete sounded like he borrowed the larynx of Roger Daltrey for the gruff vocals and not only he literally used the late John Entwhistle's Fender Thunderbird bass on the latter song besides his usual acoustic guitar, Rickenbacker 12-string and Gretsch guitars on top of it.\\nThis is the only Pete Townshend compilation to be found so whether or not have his solo albums and you want a reasonable compilation disc, this is it. You'll enjoy it, too.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":29,"string":"29"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1470,"string":"1,470"}}},{"rowIdx":1471,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A4N52S2HDHF4Y"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"Professional weather center featuring the power of solar technology. Wireless thermo-hygro, rain, USB transceiver to transfer weather data to your PC and wireless solar wind sensor updates every 30-second to the display. Features relative air pressure with a 12 or 72 historical graph, rainfall of last 12-hour, 24-hour, and total, wind speed, direction, gust and chill, indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity, and dew point. Also, has minimum and maximum and high and low alarms for all values.\". The summary of the review text is \"3rd time is the charm!\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I just got this unit from COSTCO! Currently $80 for it which is why I got it, the price was nice! Unfortunately, the first 2 were duds. It was the main Wind speed and wind direction unit for both that wouldn't connect and the first one the Rain Sensor also didn't seem to work either. Being I got it from Costco, I just returned it for my money back and then I went and grabbed another. Other then the Trips down there and waiting in line wasting my time, it seems far better and quicker then dealing with Customer service from what I've read. The software for the PC was a Snap to install, and zero problems with the USB module. Connecting to the Main display was a snap also. Makes it really nice that I don't have to manually set the Time and Date on the Unit as the PC sets that for me!\n\nSo I have the Air Pressure and the history on the display, Forecast, Time, Date, Rain, Inside and outside Temps along with Humidity, Wind Speed, Wind Direction, and Wind Chill. So pretty much everything I could ask for and at a great price. It's all wireless. For the Main Wind Speed/Direction Unit, I mounted on a 1\" Conduit Pole. I'm using a Antenna Mount I got from Radio Shack, and mounted to my Wood Shed. The Mount holds the Pole about 3 inches away from the side which allows it to clear the side of the roof. It's up in the Air and turned to the correct Direction and tighten in place. It's also about as Level as I could make it in all directions. It was easy enough once I figured out and found what I needed to do a clean Install. It does have a small Solar Charger on the Unit to recharge the Rechargeable battery's that you can't replace. The Rain Sensor uses 2 AA battery's, the Temp Unit uses 2 C battery's, and the Main display unit uses 3 C battery's. The Battery's are Included which is nice, they're good ones!\n\nI don't have my Rain Module mounted outside yet, I think I'll wait until the end of the weak to mount it. My mounting options for it are Limited. Need a Flat, Out in the Open Area, and mounted so that you can clean it out once in a while because of leaves, or spiders, whatever, besides replacing the battery's, however long they last. The Temp Module is Water Resistant, not Water Proof, so it's mounted where I have easy access, out of the way, and where it won't get rained on.\n\nHow long this setup Lasts, Who knows. With the Bad luck I've had already, and being $80 for all it does. I don't expect much, but I hope I'm wrong and it lasts for years! I'll Update this review in a few months or when I have new news."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I just got this unit from COSTCO! Currently $80 for it which is why I got it, the price was nice! Unfortunately, the first 2 were duds. It was the main Wind speed and wind direction unit for both that wouldn't connect and the first one the Rain Sensor also didn't seem to work either. Being I got it from Costco, I just returned it for my money back and then I went and grabbed another. Other then the Trips down there and waiting in line wasting my time, it seems far better and quicker then dealing with Customer service from what I've read. The software for the PC was a Snap to install, and zero problems with the USB module. Connecting to the Main display was a snap also. Makes it really nice that I don't have to manually set the Time and Date on the Unit as the PC sets that for me!\n\nSo I have the Air Pressure and the history on the display, Forecast, Time, Date, Rain, Inside and outside Temps along with Humidity, Wind Speed, Wind Direction, and Wind Chill. So pretty much everything I could ask for and at a great price. It's all wireless. For the Main Wind Speed/Direction Unit, I mounted on a 1\" Conduit Pole. I'm using a Antenna Mount I got from Radio Shack, and mounted to my Wood Shed. The Mount holds the Pole about 3 inches away from the side which allows it to clear the side of the roof. It's up in the Air and turned to the correct Direction and tighten in place. It's also about as Level as I could make it in all directions. It was easy enough once I figured out and found what I needed to do a clean Install. It does have a small Solar Charger on the Unit to recharge the Rechargeable battery's that you can't replace. The Rain Sensor uses 2 AA battery's, the Temp Unit uses 2 C battery's, and the Main display unit uses 3 C battery's. The Battery's are Included which is nice, they're good ones!\n\nI don't have my Rain Module mounted outside yet, I think I'll wait until the end of the weak to mount it. My mounting options for it are Limited. Need a Flat, Out in the Open Area, and mounted so that you can clean it out once in a while because of leaves, or spiders, whatever, besides replacing the battery's, however long they last. The Temp Module is Water Resistant, not Water Proof, so it's mounted where I have easy access, out of the way, and where it won't get rained on.\n\nHow long this setup Lasts, Who knows. With the Bad luck I've had already, and being $80 for all it does. I don't expect much, but I hope I'm wrong and it lasts for years! I'll Update this review in a few months or when I have new news."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: 2in high numbers with automatic date and time setting. Highly visible time display in sleek silver colored cabinet. precision clock displays Month, date, week day and is an alarm clock with snooze for extra 9 min. Naps. Accurately sets and adjusts to daylight savings.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Been 100% reliable for me for 2 years now!!!\n\nReview: I got this thing Sep 29th 2012 About a month after I got my House. I have it mounted above the doorway in my bathroom where I can look at the time while I'm in the shower for example. Since that time, almost 2 years now, 4 days from now, I've not touched it once!!! No battery replacements, no fixing the time, nothing. It just works. So it seems to be pretty good on it's battery even though it's doing the whole Atomic clock thing. I don't know if it's the best looking clock in the world, but hey, it's in my bathroom and still looks and works great. What more can I ask out of it? I don't thing many things are 100% perfect, so I don't give out a lot of 5 stars, but I'll rate this clock a 9 out of 10.","Product: Weve designed a safe and incredibly soft electric mattress pad that not only warms your bed, but also rejuvenates it. Due to the all over penetrating warmth of this low-voltage mattress pad, youll start saving money on your energy bill while lowering your thermostat. The 233 thread-count 80% poly/20% cotton dobby stripe shell is incredibly soft, soothing and supportive. Constructed within the pad is the patented Safe & Warm low-voltage technology. This low-voltage mattress pad includes a small power supply box that changes 120 volt AC home current into non-hazardous low voltage DC current (very similar to a battery) to provide warmth, protection and safety even if the pad becomes wet. Unlike other warming pads with their thick bulky wires, the heating wires in the Soft Heat pads are so small, they are virtually unnoticeable. During construction we place the ultra thin wires 3-inches apart and evenly distribute them from head to toe. The benefit to you is a pad that gives more of an even heat and has no annoying hot or cold spots. The twin size pad comes standard with one easy to read, easy to turn, non-slip computerized controller to adjust the temperature of the pad. For cozy sheets before bed time, it has an automatic pre-heat and hold feature. You simply turn it on and the pad will warm up on HI until it reaches the temperature that you pre set your dial on, and then adjusts itself to hold it there. For your safety convenience and power conservation, it has an automatic shut off feature that will shut the pad off after 10 hours just in case you forget. It also comes standard with built in over-temperature protection for that extra bit of safety and peace of mind. On the controller, a giant backlit display with auto dimming feature provides more convenience for night time adjustments with out having to turn on the lights. A fitted skirt keeps it all in place to eliminate shifting or bunching and promote better sheet fit. Easy care machine wash and tumble dry.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Why did I wait so long?\n\nReview: I've used Electric Blankets for years. When I moved 6 months ago I got a larger Ca King Sleep Number bed. While I was fine back then, I've been cold lately. I couldn't take it anymore and so then it was what should I get, another Electric Blanket or try a Heated Mattress Pad?!?! So I started doing some Google searches and from what I've been reading, Electric Blankets are Far more Popular in the U.S. while Electric Mattress Pads are far more Popular in Europe. Then I started reading the Pro's of going with the Mattress Pad.\n\nThings like since the Pad is on the Bottom, the heat is blocked by the Mattress and of course Heat rises. This means you don't need to crank the heat up like on a Blanket. There's not much blocking heat from escaping from a blanket and just leaving you. Blankets get thrown off, and balled up and can cause a fire. You don't really have that issue with a Mattress Pad. With this one, It's low DC power going though the Mattress Pad. Not the High AC Voltage of a Electric Blanket! The Wires on this Pad are far smaller and more even then on a Electric Blanket. I can't feel the wires at all! When you turn it on and it's warmed up, Putting you hand on the Pad, You really don't feel the heat at all, but once you lay down on it, it feels so nice!!! I wish I did this years ago!\n\nNow I've seen the reviews from some that say they hear a noise from the transformers, this is what converts the AC power to DC low voltage power. I have to say I can't hear anything from mine. I turned it on and had the transformer in my hand and didn't hear anything at all. Even holding it up to my ear! I was a little worried about it from the reviews here, but there's zero sound. No buzzing, no nothing. Did I get lucky? Did they Improve them after these other people got theirs?!?! Does it start Noise free but after so long it'll start making noise?! Who knows, but right now I'm really happy.\n\nI'm nice and warm on my side of the bed I sleep at, I move my leg over to the other side and it's ice old. What a huge difference. I was only set at a low 4, not quite half way on the dial, almost to warm for me, but what a nice even, all around heat. It really is night and day. Never again will I buy a Electric Blanket. How it became so popular in the U.S. over a Electric Mattress Pad, who knows?!?!\n\nP.S. I also like the fact that the Plug connectors are at the head of the Bed. 2 controls on my CA King, so one on each corner, so yes you need a outlet for each. I'm using a power strip. Electric Blankets and some other Electric Mattress Pads the plug(s) are on the Feet end and then you have to run the cable back to the head of the bed. I can understand this for a blanket, but seems silly for a Mattress pad. Give this a try, you'll love it! Climb into a Warm Bed, not a ice cold one! Sleep in comfort, not shivering!!!","Product: 4Port 3IN USB HUB BUNDLE PERPHUB/GROMMET\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Seems to work great.\n\nReview: I have about a 5 month old Ikea Computer Desk. my Computer is suspended under it in the corner. It's kind of a hassle to look under and plug something into one of the 2 front USB ports so I got this. I drilled a Hole in my Desk, Popped this into place. Plugged the USB Cable into the back of my PC and the power plug in to make it a powered USB hub, and it works great with all my USB devices!!! One I keep my Mini Wireless Mouse Dongles plugged in and that leave me 3 ports for whatever else I need. Plug in my iphone, or Kindle to charge up or connect to my PC. There's also slots on the side to run a few cables down if you like. You can twist a bit and lift up and easily remove it enough to fit a power cable down into the hole if you need to. My light is RED on Green like in the picture.","Product: The Rosewill Throne gaming ATX full tower computer case offers gamers an unbeatable enclosure that delivers a combination of both cooling and performance. It has a spacious interior for Micro ATX, ATX, E-ATX, and XL-ATX motherboards. Also included are other features, such as screw-less design for 5.25in.drives, 10 expansion slots, 10 HDD trays, four USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, and a bottom-placed PSU design with dust filter. This case has all of the features that modern gamers need - and more!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice Case for a good price!\n\nReview: This is going to be the first time I fully build my own custom PC and it starts with this case. I'm posting lots of pictures so people can get a better Idea. Some before pictures with very little done to a fully Assembled PC. I'm still waiting for my i7 CPU before I can continue. I will Update this post as I go alone.\n\nThis case is larger then the current Mid tower case I have, which is a Gateway FX computer. It's getting pretty old and showing it's age. It runs 24 ours a day, 7 days a week. I'm uisng Media Center daily being a Cable cutter along with PLEX Server. Sometimes the itunes or PlayOn server also,but my current PC is pretty slow. It's time for a Major Upgrade and I've always wanted to build my own PC with the hardware I want top to bottom.\n\nLooking in the stores there's not a lot of choices in Desktops. They all seem to be i5 processors. And All in one systems seem to be more in. Well I wanted i7 processor. I wanted a Tower Desktop system because of the great Flexibility. Last but not least, I HATE Windows 8!!! 8.1 isn't any better either. This system will be running Windows 7!!! Well see what happens later with Windows 9. I don't want a Tablet/Phone Screen on my Deskstop PC. I don't have a touch screen Monitor, nor do I want one! Who wants to keep reaching up to the screen to do something? That's what a mouse is for. Even Apple is smart enough to know this and instead moved to a large touch pad, which I think makes far better sense.\n\nSo that's a little of where I'm coming from. Now onto the case it's self. I'm still waiting for the i7 CPU to show up so I can't install the motherboard yet, but going though the case, here's some of the things I personally see. This tower is a little wider and taller then my Gateway FX case. Some of the things I liked about this case when I was looking around is the Price was good. In fact it was cheaper then my power supply. Both had Rebates, it's a toss up if I ever see that money, but I'll let you know. It included 5 case fans in that price. As for Quality of those fans?!?! They can already be replaced later I guess.\n\nIt includes 2 front 120mm fans with Blue LED's, 1 Rear 120mm fan, 1 side 120mm fan, 1 Top 140mm Blue LED fan for the 5 total. Now you can add a Second 120mm or 140mm fan in front of the other top fan. I plan to add another 140mm fan here. You can also add a bottom fan just in front of the power supply, again either 120mm or 140mm. Again I'm going to try adding a fan here. My Power supply is Module wire connections and so the bottom ports would be blocked by a normal width 140MM fan. Looking at a 120mm fan I happen to have, I think it's still to large. But I found a low profile 140mm fan. I believe it's 15mm thick and not the normal 25mm thickness. So It'll see if that works. If so, I'll end up with 7 case fans. The only one I'm not sure about is the side case fan. Will it interfere with my large CPU cooler? You can also add a fan on the other side behind the CPU. It has to be 120mm and also no larger then 18mm thick!!! I haven't found one of those. Again then all seem to be 25mm thick. Besides I don't see much of a reason to have one there anyway. I'm going to have enough problems with all the wires back there!!! You can also add a optional 4th fan in the front, I believe a 120mm!! I can't do that. I plan to install at least 1 maybe 2 DVD drives from my old PC. One can read HD DVD discs which isn't common anymore and nice to have. Also I'm adding a 3.5\" Card Reader, USB3 ports and USB high power 5 volt, 2.5 Amp charging port. Again I'll have a list of parts used at the end.\n\nI also love the SATA port on top allowing to you slide on a bare 2.5\" or 3.5 inch into the port and read/write at top speed. No external case needed. I have a a stand alone bare drive Dock. It's a duel dock. It works with 2.5\" or 3.5\" but plugs into a USB 2 port. So speed is greatly reduced. The Negative is all the USB 2 and 3 ports and power switch and whatnot is on the front TOP of the case. For some people that would be great. For me, it's a bit of a Negative. I have a large Ikea Computer Desk. my current tower fits on a suspended platform under my Desk. So it's not sitting on the Carpet. All the ports are also on the front. Doing some measuring I only have a couple inches. Talking about being cramped. I can't drop the platform lower, so I'm going to have to come up with something to drop it down. It's up from the floor about 4 inches. If I can drop it down 2-3 Inches somehow it should be fine. The other thing is the ports are just open. So I would assume dust would settle down into them over time.\n\nMy Corsair HX750 power supply blocks 1/3 of the lower Grommet hole. I was still able to run the 24 pin motherboard power cable and the 8 pin CPU connector though that hole, but it would have been better if it was just moved back about a inch! The Inside of the case in painted Black. It looks nice! My power supply matches which is even better. My Motherboard is also all Black with Gold Capacitors all over. It's a Asrock Z87 Extreme 4 motherboard. You see where I'm going with this?\n\nNow the case comes with 5 fans already mounted up. I'm planning to add 2 more case fans. Well see how that works out. For a total of 7 case fans. The 2 front ones and the side one and the one on the bottom I plan to add will be blowing into the case. That's 4 fans blow in, and then the top fan, and the second top fan I plan to add, plus the back fan will be exhaust fans. Heat goes up, so cool are comes in down low and comes out on top. Why try and fight this? The 2 front fans and the 1 top fan light up Blue. The second top fan I'm adding will also light up blue, but the bottom fan I'm adding if the space works out is light free. Not much choice wise going slim!!! I think the Blue lit up on the Black will look cool though the Tinted side window. When I add my Zalman 9900 MAX Red LED CPU cooler into the Mix it should pop! I love the look of this fan because it's large and Round, and the pure Copper Fins are Black-Pearl Nickel Plated. It just looks classy compared to plan old copper.\n\nNow the power supply Fan is pointing down and the vent is in the back, so no hot air will be getting blown in or out of the inside of the case. There's no other vents on this power supply like some others may have. With my power supply, under light load the fan may not even run! It' not broken, it's designed that way.\n\nThe back side panel. Where you'll have most of your wired hidden. There doesn't look to be a whole lot of room. Measuring, there's about 5/8\" of space between the panel the motherboard mounts onto and the side panel. It's not very much!!! There's a large bundle of wires already before you've done a single thing with the case. You have a ribbon cable for the power and reset buttons, a SATA cable, 5 fan cables, 2 USB 2 cables, a pretty bulky USB 3 cable, HD Audio cable and a power cable. With the added power supply cables, the ones that aren't removable from this one, the 24-pin motherboard cable is really bulky plus the 8-pin CPU cable is has bulk to it also. That's just the start. I still have to add the power cables for my DVD drives and Hard Drives along with the SATA cables also. Plus all the cables that I need for my front 3.5\" Card Reader module. It all has to somehow fit back there. You don't want it on the other side. Sure more room, but cables block airflow and doesn't look good. There's spots to tie up the cables in the back with some Zip ties. If anything I think this will take the most time of anything by far. Figuring out a way to cleanly mount all the cables in such a way it looks nice and not bulge out the side panel of the case. Trust me, it doesn't look easy at all. I'm wishing this case was a little wider!!! This and a few other things so far is why I only gave it 4 stars so far.\n\nNow the Venting is great. It's almost all vents. It's all a Mesh venting on the Top, front and bottom!!! One side panel has the fan and the other side has a vent where you can mount another fan. The Back has a Fan, plus more venting from the Card slot covers even. So tons of venting. Of course there is a down side. With it all pretty much vents plus 5 fans with a option to go to 9, you don't have a sound damping case!!! Also the blue fan lights can be annoying for some people if your computer is in the bedroom or something. So you have to keep all that in mind. Add in CPU fan, GPU fan(s), and Power Supply Fan, and well you get the point!!! On the other hand with all this great ventilation and cooling going on, the fans may mostly run at a slow speed to make very little noise!!! My other tower makes some fan noise, but it's not a issue for me. It's in my Back Computer Room/Office! So I'm trying to lay out the Pro's and Con's as I seem them. Again this is my FIRST full PC build! Strange it's taken this long as I've been using Computers since my Commodore Vic-20 with it's tape drive! To my C64's, C128's, Amiga's until I finally got my first Gateway Window 95 system. I've gotten every version of windows since then except Windows 8. I just can't stand it. The more I use it, the more I hate it.\n\nI'll Update this post as I go and have time. I'll also post pictures with all my parts installed and list what they are. Show you how I did up my wiring job. Etc. I do need to get it done as my old PC is on it's last leg.\n\nUpdate 5-4-2014\n\nStill waiting for my i7 CPU!!! Why it took so long to ship, I don't know, but it's suppose to be here tomorrow. While I've been waiting to go the next step, I figured the hell with it and ordered 2 case fans, a 140mm blue LED fan for the top that'll match the one already there, and a 140mm fan for the bottom behind the power supply. This one is a low profile, 15mm thick from the normal 25mm thickness. I'm hoping this will give me room to plug in the cables on the bottom row of connectors on the power supply since it is modular. This may be a non issue with a non modular power supply. I also was thinking about my old computer and it's front card slots for SD and others. That's come in handy over the years and the new case doesn't have that. Then I though those top USB3 ports were going to be a hassle to use under my desk, how about USB3 ports on the front!!! So I found exactly what I wanted. It's not perfect. For example it has 2 USB 3 connectors I have to hook up for BOTH ports to work. Why it wasn't just the 20-Pin internal USB3 header to handle both?!?! Because it only does 1 USB3. For the other, there's a USB3 A type connector. You know the standard USB plug for your devices. Supposedly you're suppose to route this out of your case and to one of your USB3 ports, unless you happen to have a USB3 card installed in your computer that this would plug into. Luckily my motherboard happens to have a port on it to plug that cable into. This is pretty rare!!! Will I use it or not?!?! Do I need both USB3 ports working?!?! There is also a USB Charging port. 5 Volts at 2.5 Amps. It's a USB port colored Orange, not blue like USB3 or black like USB 1 & 2. That way you can plug in say a iPad and actually charge it up!!! I'll have it listed in the parts I used list.","Product: Ridiculously over-engineered? Or the perfect case for your iPad no matter where you're headed? We think it's a little bit of both. Simply put, the Griffin Survivor Case is the most protective case we've ever built. Tested and certified to meet or exceed US Department of Defense Standard 810F, Griffin's Survivor Military-Duty Case is designed from the inside out to protect your iPad from extreme conditions ... dirt, sand, rain, shock, vibration and a host of other environmental factors. Survivor is built on a shatter-resistant polycarbonate frame clad in rugged, shock absorbing silicone. A built-in screen protector seals your Multi-Touch display from the outside environment, while plugs seal the dock connector, camera lens, headphone port, hold switch and volume controls. The included stand clips on, then folds open for landscape viewing and typing. Survivor is independently tested and verified to meet or exceed environmental testing standards for blown rain, blown dust and grit, vibration, shock, temperature and humidity. Griffin Technology began designing and manufacturing technical solutions with an innovative flair in 1992. They have since grown to become one of the largest providers of accessories for personal computing and digital media. Griffin's approach has given birth to some of the best known accessories in the digital entertainment and personal computer markets, including the iTrip family of FM transmitters and the groundbreaking Evolve Wireless Sound System. Today, Griffin designs, manufactures and delivers useful and fun solutions for digital entertainment and personal computing to people in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, through major retailers and online.What's in the box: Technology Survivor Extreme-Duty Case for iPad 2 & new iPad (Black), Position Heavy-Duty Detachable Clip and 1-Year Limited Warranty.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A nice case that can take some abuse.\n\nReview: I got this case on Dec 12th 2012. So it's almost 2 years old now. It's been protecting my iPad 3 all this time. It does a good job of protecting my iPad. It's Plastic interior with the rubber going around it. It also has a built in screen protector that does work really nice. I bring my ipad to work every day. I'm using it up on the Roof to access to computer a couple stories down that controls all the Refrigeration and freezer units. Much better to check something then having to climb all the way down and then backup again.\n\nThe only thing I'm now really a fan of is the covers for the Camera and speaker, etc because they can be a pain to get open and they generally don't like to lock into the slots to stay open so they tend to pop back close for the most part. I don't have any ripping of the rubber. It's help up well and has protected my iPad. At first before the case, I had it in one of Amazon's Rubber type carry cases. In fact it's this one at this link!\n\nhttp://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Netbook-Handle-10-Inch-Tablets/dp/B002VPE1Q6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411700147&sr=8-1&keywords=Amazon+iPad+case\n\nThe problem is after owning my iPad for a couple weeks as I got out of my truck and just started walking down the walkway, the handle slipped from my hand. It didn't drop more then a couple feet, but it landed on the corner and the iPad actually cut a small hole into the case and it did damage my iPad right there just a bit. That's when I decided to get this Griffin Case. I still have that Amazon case and I still stick my iPad into the case when I bring it around from place to place, but it's also always in the Griffin case. Unless my iPad falls from a good height and lands on a pointed thing in the middle of the screen just right, this case looks like it can take some beating. There's extra thick rubber on the corners and even on the long sides on on the back.\n\nMine also came with a Plastic stand to stand up. It only works in one position. You can take it completely off if you want. I've had mine off for most of it's life, but recently have put it on and left it on. I rate this case a 7.5 out of 10. Most of the issues again is the rubber covered ports.","Product: WD Red is the only hard drive designed for NAS systems that have 1-5 drive bays. Available in captivities ranging from 1 TB to 6 TB, WD Red is designed specifically for home and small office NAS systems. The drives are extensively tested for compatibility and reliability in the demanding operating environment of a 24x7 NAS system. WD's exclusive NASware firmware technology enables seamless integration and balanced performance. Innovative technology reduces power consumption and lowers the operating temperature, and with a 35% improvement in MTBF over desktop drives, WD Red is a more reliable and robust NAS hard drive solution.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: My way of having less rick of getting a bad batch of HDD's\n\nReview: WoW, 6TB. I wonder if my NAS can support drives this large? I currently have 3 of the 3TB drives in my NAS, so one of these I should be able to back it completely up. I have a built in Dock o the top of my new PC I built that's SATA. I could plug this right on top, Back up all my files, which would take quite a while I would assume going over Ethernet. Then I can pop it into one of my 3.5\" HDD cases I have and pop it in my SAFE as a backup. Once in a while, Grab it and Update with any changes.\n\nIf my NAS did support this size drive, I'd have to at least get 2 I would assume to make full use of this size otherwise it would only make use of 3TB of space. In a RAID 5 setup if you only had 1 drive, you wouldn't be able to restore it if it's the 1 large one that failed. I think with 2 it would use the full drive size. I'd have to check. I got my first drive from Amazon and my Second form Newegg, and then about 6 months later another from Amazon. My way of having less rick of getting a bad batch of HDD's.\n\n7-13-2016\nUpdate: my first WD Red 3TB HDD I got early 2012 is still working great. along with the other 3 that I added a little later over time as I needed more space. That means it's been over 4 years now and they all show ZERO errors on them. I just recently added a 5th having getting a Business Class NAS. A ReadyNAS 516 that can hold 6 HDD's and of larger sizes. I now have a total of 10.90 TB of total space with the 5 3TB HDD's in use. It's a great NAS, and these seem to be great HDD's. I still say start with 2 HDD's and add a new HDD as you need more space. You save wear and tear on the drives that way and it would be less likely for more then 1 drive to fail on you. Which means you can pop in 1 new one, and restore your files onto it and not lose anything. What sometimes can happen is one fails and then another shortly later because the HDD are really getting pushed heavily restoring the data back onto the new replacement HDD and another ends up taking a dump and then you lose a lot of Data!!! Which is one reason to have a real backup!!!","Product: AmazonBasics Lightning to USB A Charging / Sync Cable This Lightning to USB A charging / sync cable lets you connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod with the Lightning connector to charge your device or sync with your media library. Lightning charging/sync cable\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Can't go Wrong with these!!!\n\nReview: I'm not for cheap made cheap priced China made garbage. Yes is is made in China, but it's a much better Quality. Amazon Basic cables have been problem free for me since Amazon started making these things. I got mine for work so I can copy the pictures I take there onto my old Windows laptop. I guess charge also if I need to, though there's been no need so far. Well you want a well made cable at a low, but reasonable price, this is the Lightning cable to get. I get these cheap cables and whatnot for some people at work because they want as cheap as possible and they end up with issues. I'd rather spend a little more, just not Apple prices!!!\n\nI'll update this review if/when I have anything new to report.","Product: This black bullet dummy camera is battery powered and features a blinking red LED. Batteries not included. This camera also comes with a rain cover that protects against weather. Dummy cameras look very real and common sense dictates that it is better to have a dummy security camera installed than no security at all.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Does anyone fall for these things really?\n\nReview: Real security camera's don't have blinking red lights! It's there more then likely to help sell it to customers!!! Normal people fall for suck dumb things!!! You also don't normally see camera's with a Cord going from the wall mount to the back of the camera. It would be inside the mount where a person just can easily snip it with wire cutters.\n\nLastly Camera's need light to see at night. Unless there's some other light source near by that's always ON!!! That means they have IR light. Infrared Light. This is the same thing that's used on your normal Remote Control. You can't see the light, but the TV can. It's a Flashing light. It's a different flash pattern depending on the command you're trying to send. For a Camera, the IR lights are just on. You know what else can see that IR light? Digital Camera's!!!! That includes your Smart Phone Camera. In fact start up your Camera App, and hold your TV Remote in front of the camera and push the button o the Remote, You'll now it it flashing it's IR light.\n\nTell me now, what do you expect to see on a outside camera when it's dark out and looking through your Smartphone? How about a bright light coming from a REAL Camera!!! That's all the IR lights ON!!! What are you going to see on this fake camera? Well besides the red blinking light which is a clear give away? NOTHING. If they were real IR lights, you should see nothing with your eye's from them just like your Remote, but should get a bright light looking at it though your Camera.\n\nWill a Criminal with half a brain fall for this fake camera? Or make it look like you are trying to protect your valuables using fake camera's? Come back during the daytime when most people are gone and rob you blind. Does this thing actually work? It wouldn't fool me, but then I'm not a criminal.","Product: The ASUS RT-AC68W is the white edition of RT-AC68U, the world's fastest Wi-Fi router with combined dual-band data rates of up to 1900 Mbps. 1300 Mbps 802.11ac at 5 GHz gives Gigabit wireless data rates, while Broadcom TurboQAM technology super-charges 2.4 GHz 802.11n performance from 450 Mbps to 600 Mbps with compatible devices.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Not like it doesn't work with my older Netgear router\n\nReview: If you want one of these, happen to be a T-Mobile user, you can get one of these for free!. Yep, I just pick one up at the local store last week and it didn't cost me a penny. Not sure on the requirements if any. I have a iPhone 6. I just walked in and asked about the free WiFi routers. They asked if I was on T-Mobile, yes I was. It's was that simple. It really is a ASUS TM-AC1900. I assume that's the T-Mobile version. I think it's set-up for Wi-Fi calling, which the iPhone supports. Not like it doesn't work with my older Netgear router. But a chance to get a great Wi-Fi router for free, hell why not. It's like free money. I get a new top rated router. Man between this deal and getting $202 for my 4+ year old iPhone 4, I've been quite happy with them. This is a great router free or otherwise, but if you have say a new iPhone on T-Mobile looking for a great new router, go to your local store and just ask for one. It's the same thing.","Product: Leave the case on while you dock. This clever adapter and the included height adjuster let you use all the functionality of your Lightning device without removing the case when docking to speakers, charging bases and other Lightning docks\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: It work great just over a year until it no stopped working!\n\nReview: I use this with my iPhone 6 and a iHome alarm clock. my iPhone 6 is in a bulky case. A i-Blason case and so won't dock with my ihome alarm clock. So I plug this adapter into my phone, and then dock my phone into my ihome alarm clock. It works just fine doing this and I've been doing it for a couple months now. In the morning I pull up my phone, this adapter stays in my phone, I pull the adapter off and sit it on top of my clock to use it later that night once again. Now it's just a lightning extender. I don't use that extra plastic piece you see in the picture at all. It gets the job done.\n\nUpdate:\nIt's now Dec 2, 2015. I've have had it for around 14 months and a couple days ago it stopped working. I went to work and was wondering why my battery was so low. Come to find out it's no longer charging. I tried the adapter on another device and it still doesn't work, so I've ruled out my iHome alarm clock as being the issue. I hear the Warranty on is is 1 year so I'm just past that. So I ordered yet another one. Seems over priced for what it is, and failing shortly after the warranty is just lame. The cheaper versions have much worse ratings, so what do you do?","Product: Watch and control 100% of your cable or Satellite channels you already pay for, live or recorded, on your tablet, phone, or laptop, anywhere you have an Internet connection with no monthly fees or blocked shows. All of your live and recorded movies, sports, or TV shows anywhere, anytime with unlimited free apps for iOS, Android, Windows, and Amazon Fire HD. Design that delivers High availability, scalability, and for maximum flexibility and price/performance. Manufactured in Mexico .\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Forced fed Ad's from Slingbox!!! Why would you PAY for that privilege!!! Avoid, run away as fast as you can!!!\n\nReview: I have a old Slingbox Pro that I started using once again only a couple months ago. It was working great on my Windows 7 Pro system, but now I come to find out there is Sync issues under anything newer, Window 8 and newer. I of course upgraded to Windows 10 and now I have Audio Sync issues. Slingbox won't fix the software. Which means I need to buy a NEW Slingbox. Well come to find out SlingBox has infested their Slingbox software with their own Ad's!!! What the F? I would rather watch the content out of Sync then spend a bunch of money on new hardware and forced to sit and watch their ad's also. That's just being a SUCKER!!! No way in hell am I doing that. This new business Model is going to fail! They'll lose more money from people refusing to buy the hardware then the Ad's will ever bring in.","Product: The RAM-B-166-UN7U consists of a 3.25\" twist lock suction cup base, double socket system and universal spring loaded X-Grip holder for cell phones. The suction cup, twist lock base is designed to have a strong hold on glass and non-porous plastic surfaces, includingRAM adhesive disks. The mount is designed with a RAM 1\" diameter patented rubber ball and socket system that has adjustment points at both ends of the double socket arm; this allowing for almost infinite adjustment and perfect viewing angles. The included X-Grip cradle has a clean and clever four leg design that sports great holding power without hiding your phone behind foam pads and plastic. The spring loaded X-Grip holder expands and contracts, allowing for a perfect custom fit of your cell phone. The perfect compliment to the modern sleek interior of today's vehicles, the RAM X-Grip is the cell phone holder evolved.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: I really works well.\n\nReview: It works well suctioning to my Windshield. It's pretty Solid. It is a 2 handed operation to get it into the mount. Also it can rotate left and right a little bit when you open the mount. You can call it a bit of a design flaw but it seems to stay in place and not turn on me while I'm driving so it doesn't seem to be a issue. You do have to watch out for your buttons. Like on my iPhone 6, I clamp it so the top left is basically on the Mute switch above the volume buttons. Each end of this mount has a ball and that middle part that is made of metal, NOT plastic which is nice will allow you to adjust just just about any way you want it and then tighten in place. It actually clamps on pretty firmly. I can't grab the bottom of my phone and just pull it out for example. I have a case for my phone on the way and this will allow me to still use my phone in a case with this mount. Pretty much any iPhone 6 case. The 6+ won't fit in this one, but I believe there's a larger X-Clamp that it will fit into if you have that phone, or some other larger phone. My X-Clamp even came with a extra set of them 4 Black rubber boots.","Product: FLYLINKTECH--Your Reliable Source for All of your APPLE DIY Gadget Repair Needs. Compatible with: iPhone 6 GSM / CMDA (Sprint, Verizon, T-Moblile, and AT/T What's included:1x Iphone 6 Lcd Display with Touch Screen 8 piece tool kit is included: 2 X Plastic Prying Tools 2 X Screwdriver 1 X Suction cup 1 X 3M Adhesive 2 X PX Home button is not included\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: ... company now for the 4S and all have worked great and look great\n\nReview: This is the 3rd screen I've gotten from this company now for the 4S and all have worked great and look great. Make sure when you install the screen that both small cables are pulled threw the hole all the way. The ends would be pretty even, if not, try again. My first time I thought it as right, and it wouldn't plug into the board because it was to short. Luckily I didn't damage the cable, but I wasted a bunch of time having to take it all apart again just so I could fully pull the cable threw. Also make sure you pull the film off the back and you have to reuse the home button. Carefully take the old out out of the old screen and put into new screen.\n\nThe Philips screw driver kind of sucks in the tool kit. It works alright from some screws and not all that great for other screws. There's also a couple screws that screw into other screws, and those screws are not Philips, but a small straight blade to get unscrewed. There's none in this kit. Make sure you have good light and good eye's!!! The screws are TINY and they are not all the same. Far from it in fact. There's charts you can print out showing screw locations so you can place the right screw on the right spot on the paper so that when it comes time to put it all back together you'll know where each screw goes exactly!!!\n\nThis screen is a good replacement and the price at under $20 and free Prime shipping is great. That's a big plus for me. So I've done 4's and 4S's. I haven't done any other type of iPhone yet though I did do a iPod once.","Product: De-bin premium leather pouch is the perfect carrying case for your new iPhone 6. Plus size will fit the iPhone 6 perfectly when you have otter box commuter or defender or life proof case or other thick case installed.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Works great for my iPhone 6!\n\nReview: Well I got this for my iPhone 6. It fits fine. The width is a little big, I could fit 2-3 iPhone 6's into it. I'll see how it is when I add my case to my phone. It does the job. I don't like putting any phone into my pocket. I miss my smaller case for my smaller iPhone 4, it's more bulky, but I'll get used to it in time. The Belt clip is metal and also a couple belt loops if you want to use those. I haven't, just the clip. For the price I paid, under $9 and getting it quickly. I think it's worth it. Yes it's a little wide, but it just makes it easier for me to just grab the phone and take it out of the case. I don't have to push up from the bottom hole like I would have to with a tighter case. There seems to be enough room to add a bulky case to the iPhone.\n\nYes it's not a exact iPhone 6 perfect case, and for me, that's really a good thing. Room enough for a case on my iPhone 6 because it is slippery, and able to reach in from the top and grab my phone. The Clip on the case in Metal and not a cheap Plastic or just a cloth loop to slip a belt through. It has the Cloth loops to slip a belt though I'm not using and a nice strong Metal Clip that I am using. What more could I ask for, for a $8.99 case like this? How well it holds up over time? I'll add to this if I have anything new to say about it.","Product: i-Blason Apple iPhone 6 / 6S Armorbox Series Case with Built-in Screen Protector and Holster - White\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice case, tight fit. Feels nice to hold and at a reasonable price.\n\nReview: For less then $20, it's a bad case at all. At least so far. The Back half is a hard plastic with a softer rubber in places. The front cover is Plastic. I like the built in screen protector. It really makes things much simpler to assemble and be straight. There's no trapped air bubbles. Where the home button is located, it's cut out. The picture though it looks great still. I can move around and control my iPhone 6 just as good as before and TouchID still works perfect. How well the rubber doors that cover all the ports hold up and will stay close after opening and closing them a number of times?!?!\n\nThe case adds a little bulk, but because the phone is so thin to begin with, it almost makes it feel like a normal sized phone. Before grabbing my iPhone, I was afraid I'd drop it being it's slippery, Now I have a nice grip. It fits perfect on my phone! You slip the front onto your phone FIRST and then work it into the Back part of the case. Because the Plastic sticks out further around the ports, you kind of have to fit the bottom in first and work in the volume control buttons side in (Left) and then finish off on the right side of the phone. There's no Instructions in the box, but looking at the Box it does say \"For installation instructions and video please visit\" www.i-blason.com/install\n\nOK now that I watched it, it's Amazing, I got it installed without watching the video first and still did it correctly/. I was just in a rush to get the case on! Right now, I'm a fan. I'm not sure if this will be the case that stays on my phone for any length of time or not. For now it looks like it'll do the job. I'll post a few pictures up shortly. I always like to say that I'll update my post if I have anything NEW to report. I rarely 5 star anything. I feel few things are 100% perfect. Right now I give it a 9 out of 10.","Product: An Amazon Brand.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Nice made, good price Lightning power supply adapter. (Updated)\n\nReview: This seems like a pretty good device. I just started using it with my new iPhone 6. It works great and the price is pretty good. Amazon Basic cables are usually pretty well made. You can see on the power end how this thing as 4 ground connections. This not only helps to hold it firmly in place but keep a good ground. It's not something I see much of for any other power plugs. This is one of the flaws this outlet has.\n\nUsing this Amazon Basic one. It's only been a couple days. It works just fine. If I have anything new to report I'll update this post.\n\nUpdate 12-2-2015\nI've now had this thing for around 14 months. It still works OK. The only issue I have is the Second set of ground connectors. You see a set on each side, the first 2 closest to the Tip are fine, but the second set further back, don't quite fit into the socket and in time seems to work its way out enough to stop charging my phone. So I think it's charging, but it's not!!! The Coil part of the cord may be an issue for some also if your phone is far enough away and it wants to pull out the lightning plug. That part is fine in my case.\n\nUpdate 1-21-2018\nI've had it with this charger. It drives me up the wall. I think it's charging and yet it pops out enough on it's own to stop the charging because of this poor duel ground pins on each side. It's that second set that only fits into my outlets part way, and so it slowly works its way right out again. Seeing that this one is no longer made, and there's a much better designed one with a single long ground instead, this shouldn't be an issue with the newer design.","Product: Actron diagnostic scanners are the fast, easy way to diagnose and turn off your vehicle's Check Engine Light. All Actron scanners are compatible with vehicles from 1996 to present. They all display emissions status as well, which can save time and money when renewing your vehicle's registration. Each Actron scanner also provides access to RepairPath.com, an online service that provides additional diagnostic and repair information.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Huge pile of Poo\n\nReview: I read the reviews here and ignored them and went ahead and got this scanner. I even spent extra and got the couple extra OBDI adapters that it doesn't come with. When I first got it, it worked pretty good, though there was a hangup here and there when turning it on failing to boot, or it would freeze up when moving into the Menu's. Not all the time, just once in a while. I figured BUG, they'll have some type of Update at some point.(Still have never seen 1 update YET!!!) The problems just continued to get worse over time. Now it's a Paper Weight. I turn it on, the Actron screen comes on and then NOTHING, or it comes on and then the menu's are all jumbled or jumbled and upside down. I can't do ANYTHING with it. I replaced the 9 volt battery and that didn't do a thing. It's hardly been used and looks brand new and yet it's a pile of junk. When it was working it had some nice features for a scanner at this price range at the time. I wish I never got this thing!!!\n\nI do have the Actron ABS scanner and it works great for the cars and trucks it supports. Never had any problems with that scanner. I emailed Customer Service and they had be try a few things, of could I tried what I could and said it didn't work and they never replied back to be. It's been another month or so, and so I decided to send yet another e-mail and see what happens. If I have to pay to get it FIXED, it won't be worth it. I'll have to toss it and buy another Scanner and never buy anything from ACTRON ever again. You know I've yet to ever see a ABS scanner update either from them. If you have any problems with whatever you buy from them, don't count on Customer Service to help you. I don't recommend any ACTRON products!!!!\n\nIf you need a good OBDII scanner WITH Domestic ABS Brakes Capabilities, INNOVA 3160 looks like a winner. Few low end OBDII scanners support ABS features, and right now on AMAZON the price is only $224.99. I really wish I had gotten this one, but I don't think it was around when I got mine. I also have ABS capabilities so I really only need a Scanner. Right now though I'm looking at maybe getting a much higher end scanner. I wish I could have given the Actrol CP9190 ZERO stars.","Product: Mr. Gasket Cataclean is a fuel and exhaust system cleaner that reduces carbon build-up and cleans your vehicle's catalytic converter, oxygen sensors, fuel injectors, and cylinder heads. Cataclean does not alter fuel composition and is safe for gasoline, diesel and hybrid engines. Testing at an independent emissions testing facility showed using Cataclean can lower your total hydrocarbon emissions by up to 50 percent (performance results are dependent on driver habits and vehicle condition). Use Cataclean to fix drivability issues such as power reduction, hesitation and hard starts, as a pre-treatment before an emissions test or to extend the life of your vehicle engine. Using Cataclean may help to avoid the replacement of costly oxygen sensors or your vehicle's catalytic converter. If you have to replace your catalytic converter, use Cataclean with the installation to extend its life. Cataclean is easy to use-simply pour in your fuel tank. Cataclean is 50 state legal and complies with VOC (including California) and OTC regulations, as well as Federal low sulphur content requirements for use in diesel motor vehicles and non-road engines. For optimum performance and protection, use Cataclean four times a year. Made in the USA.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Still don't know if it works!\n\nReview: I have a Check Engine light on, Code P0420 I believe on my Chevy Truck. I tried it but it didn't work. What has happened is my Converter has broken up into Pieces. So nothing you dump into the fuel is going to fix that issue! Now my problem is that I can't buy a Replacement Cat for my 2003 Chevy Silverado with a 5.3L Engine that's California Legal other then the whole Pipe and both converters from the Dealer. Even though if I was in any other state I could buy a converter for like $90. So I guess I'll just Pollute for another Year+ until either one gets Certified, or I have to fork out $800+.\n\nSo this stuff won't work if your converter is broken up. Your just wasting your money.","Product: ACDelco GM Original Equipment Hazard Warning and Turn Signal Flasher is a GM-recommended replacement component for one or more of the following vehicle systems: body-electrical and lighting. This original equipment flasher will provide the same performance, durability, and service life you expect from General Motors.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This part number seems to be the updated GM part number for 15764135\n\nReview: I have been having issues with my Left turn signal not turning on. I could generally turn off and try again and it would start working. Seems like a Relay starting to go bad. The Orignal part# that I pulled out from my 2003 Silverado is 15764153. 2/4-W/Opt. Trailering. This relay is found behind the fuse panel on the left side of the dash.\n\nThe easiest way to get to it is Pull the plastic trim around your gauges. You can do this by lowering the steering wheel as low as it can go and then moving the shift lever down all the way. You'll have to use your key, turn on and then lower. Then carefully pop the trim. It snaps in., so it'll pull off. Just take your time and them slip it out of the way. There is a panel under that, under the wheel. That comes off with 2, 7mm screws on the bottom of each side. Remove the 2 screws. The top is held into place by a pin on each side. You can pull it straight to you. You may have to go at a bit of an angle to get past the parking brake lever. You can now easily see the flasher relay plugged in. There's a bracket kind of in your way, so it's not the easiest to grab onto. I actually used a small screwdriver and was easily able to poke into it, just enough, where I was in it, and then pry against the mount going around it. Once it was out some, I could grab it and pull it the rest of the way out. Pay attention to how it comes out so that you can look at the new one and install it the exact same way. Line it up and push it in. It should go in pretty easily. Then put everything back together in the reverse way.\n\nMaybe if you have a different truck. If your flasher still works somewhat. You can turn it on, and then look under your dash with a flashlight and see where the clicking sound is coming from. That's the relay working. Then you have to remove what you need to carefully to get to it. It's not that hard.\n\nThe new one is an updated part#. My turn signal is flashing the same speed as before. It's all working good now. If I have an update, I'll post it here.","Product: Monitor temperature, humidity, rain, wind speed and wind direction remotely for any location, track historical records and customize email and text alerts to know when conditions change. The display with PC Connect for Windows plugs into your PC to provide your weather information in a data (csv) file or online. View your sensor data from virtually anywhere on a smartphone, tablet or computer with the My AcuRite app or MyAcuRite.com website, or easily publish your weather reports on Weather Underground. The weather station includes an illuminated color display with indoor/outdoor temperature and humidity, wind speed/direction/chill, rain, barometric pressure, clock, date and more. Our exclusive Weather Ticker is an area on the display that automatically streams feels like conditions inside and outside your home, high and low records and other real-time weather information. The AcuRite professional weather station uses patented self-calibrating technology to provide your personal forecast of 12 to 24-hour weather conditions. Self-Calibrating forecasting is generated from weather data measured by a sensor in your yard - giving you the most accurate forecast available for your exact location. The patent-pending 5-in-1 sensor is easy to setup, includes mounting hardware and features a 2 year battery life for maintenance-free operation. Sensor is powered by 4 AA alkaline or lithium batteries (not included). Lithium batteries recommended for use in outdoor sensor for temperatures below -4 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees Celsius). Weather station display is powered by a 4.5V power adapter (included; recommended for optimal display color) or 3 AA alkaline batteries (optional; not included). One-year limited warranty. It's more than accurate, it's AcuRite.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Acu-Rite 5 in One and some great software you can get for use with it, Meteobridge!\n\nReview: These 5 in 1 Acu-Rite weather stations work quite well for the price you pay. Make sure you point it south according to the Arrow that's on it. I use the compass on my iPhone which will show what direction south is. If it's not pointed correctly, what the display says will be wrong!!! Blowing south when it's really north for example. You should see a small arrow on top near the solar panel the points to the rain collector and says south. That means the wing speed, solar panel end would be pointing north.\n\nWhile the weather reporting software that comes with Acu-Rites work ok, they're pretty basic. There's better software for Windows called VIS. You can download it from here. I used this for over a year and it works great and does so much more.\n\n[...]\n\nI wanted to offload all this software I had running on my Windows computer including VIS. It's called Meteobridge. It's firmware you can install on a few different mini wifi routers. I got the D-Link DIR-505 right here at Amazon for $20 and it's PRIME also. That's a great deal. Watch out for the others being sold here for a lot more from 3rd party's. This only uses 1-2 watts of power. Once it's setup, you rarely have to do anything with it. It'll be running problem free for days on end. It'll even auto update. It will pretty much work on all Acu-Rate 5 in 1 units, even if not directly listed, and also work wit the Acu-Rite bridge. One thing to note, if you plug the Acu-Rite directly into the D-Link Wifi Router, it will NOT connect or work. It has to do with USB1 in the Acu-Rite and the D-Link not supporting it. So using a cheap USB hub. Doesn't matter what one really, I got this small cheap one. Doesn't even need to be powered. Plug the Acu-Rite into the USB Hub and then the Hub into the D-Link and it works perfect!!!\n\nYou can use the Wifi of the D-Link to connect to your main router, I was able to directly plug it into my network by Ethernet. Anyway you can now report your weather not only to Weather Underground (In Rabid Fire also!!!), but to Weather Cloud, AWEKAS, WeatherBug Backyard, WeatherForYou (PWS), Citizen Weather Observer Program (CWOP), and others. The D-Link DIR-505 is $20, and Meteobridge is around $75 for the lifetime license on the device. It's a pretty good deal. You can Demo it for FREE for 2 weeks. It fully works for those 2 weeks. See how you like it. I think it's a great setup to use with Acu-Rite units. Weather Underground has great iOS iPhone and iPad Apps to use. You can easily check out your weather anywhere in the world.\n\n[...]\n\nGreat way to make the most of if your Acu-Rite 5 in 1 system!!!","Product: The Dual Solar Panel Pro 5-in-1 Upgrade is a replacement assembly with enhanced features for the AcuRite 5-in-1 weather sensor (sold separately). The upgrade optimizes the measurement of the temperature throughout all hours of the day. The assembly includes dual solar panels to maximize the sensor's exposure to the sun and to allow the sensor's solar-powered aspirating fan to run more often. The sensor's internal fan helps internal airflow to ensure accurate ambient temperature readings. The assembly is easy to install with basic tools. Includes pro weather sensor assembly and installation guide. Works with AcuRite models: 00502, 502RX, 01010W, 1010RX, 01015, 1015RX, 01022M, 01025, 1025RX, 01035, 1035RX, 01036, 1036RX, 01050, 01055, 1055RX, 01078, 01092, 01092DIA1, 01500, 1500RX, 01502, 1502RX, 01506, 01512, 01514, 01515, 01524, 1524RX, 01525, 1525RX, 01533, 01531, 01534, 01602BPDI, 1602RX, 02032C, 02064, 02080M, 06006RM, 06007RM, 06016RM, 06017RM. One-year limited warranty. It's more than accurate, it's AcuRite.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Acu-Rite Pro issues and Great software to use with your Acu-Rite\n\nReview: So I got one of these things direct from Acu-Rite on Oct 24th 2014. Today, June 12th 2016 I had to pull it. It's been a while, but really, it hasn't. I would think this would last a whole lot longer then it has. I was making a really loud noise at times, so loud in fact I could hear it in my house, especially my bedroom. So today I pulled it off my roof and took a look. Seems the bearings for the wind speed were going bad. Mainly the lower one. So I was going to swap it out with the bearing on my old single solar panel unit I kept. It seemed like it was going to work, and then I brought that top part outside, just to check to make sure the internal aspirating fan was working, It wasn't!!! So I put the lower bearing back into the old unit, and checked and that fan was still working. So I installed it right back onto the main body and it's back up on my roof, working and quite. Do I buy another Pro unit? How long has that internal aspirating fan not worked??? It was loud!!!\n\nOne thing I did not long ago is I wanted to get the Weather Station Reporting software on my PC. I was using V.I.S. which works great and much better then the stock software you get for the Acu-Rite. But I wanted it get it off my PC along with a number of other programs so I could just turn my power hungry PC off. Well I found some software, well actually FIRMWARE called Meteobridge. You can install/flash the Firmware onto a few different Mini Wifi Routers. I got a D-Link DIR-505 here at Amazon for $20. This thing uses only 1-2 watts of power. Meteobridge costs about $75 for a lifetime license on the device you're installing it on. Not a bad deal. V.I.S. cost money every month to use. not a lot, but you're always paying to use it. Looking on Amazon now, you can still get it for $20. There's other places on Amazon that want $50 or more for it!!! The $20 one is also PRIME. Great deal. It was a bit of a hassle to get the Firmware installed and getting access to it the way I wanted. Also because the Acu-Rite only supports USB1 and plugging into the USB port on the D-Link is only USB2, it won't work. Get a cheap MINI HUB, It doesn't need to be powered, Plug the Acu-Rite into a port on the hub, and then the hub into the D-Link. This will fix the issue!!! There's a 2 week free trial with Meteobridge. See if you like it. It's pretty easy to setup once it's working. You can use the Wifi of the D-Link to connect to your normal WIFI Router Network. I'm just using a wired Ethernet connection because I can. You can buy Meteobridge on a Router already done and ready for you if you want, but that's a lot more money.\n\nSome of the places you can have Meteobridge report to are, Weather Underground, Weather Cloud, AWEKAS, WeatherBug Backyard, WeatherForYou (PWS), Citizen Weather Observer Program (CWOP), and a number of others. For weather stations, you can use anything from the Acurite: 1025/1035/1525/2032 (use \"USB Mode 3\"), or the Acurite: Internet-Bridge, to the Davis: Vantage Pro2, Vue , or the Oregon Scientific units to La Crosse/ELV units and others. It does the Rabid Fire reporting to Weather Underground which is nice.\n[...]","Product: Oxy stain destroyer formula starts working on contact to mobilize, lift, and penetrate the stain at the source to remove stains in 30 seconds. Instantly and permanently removes tough pet stains like tracked-in dirt, grass, mud, blood, vomit, feces and urine! Improves deep cleaning performance by up to 3X.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This stuff works great, but it's not a miracle worker.\n\nReview: I've been using this stuff for a number of years. It does an amazing job of getting my carpets nice and clean. I'll get a stain on it and it won't get cleaned for quite some time until I'm ready to clean the carpets and it comes right out. On really good stains, I'll shoot out a little extra cleaner onto the stain and let it soak in a couple minutes and then go over it. My Carpets almost look NEW even though they aren't. I'm seeing some of these other pictures and the carpets are nasty. I would never let my carpets get in that condition. I'd be embarrassed for anyone coming over and seeing that.\n\nI normally go over each section a couple times. Do my whole house. Then start all over and just use water. I always use HOT Water also. Just using water, I still get more dirt out. In the end, the carpets are nice and clean. I make sure I go over them a few times to make sure it sucks up as much water as it can as it'll dry out faster. I think the Scotch Gaurd helps getting the carpet clean once again. So you need to use this stuff before the stains are there so that they are scotch guard protected. Depending on how dirty your carpet is, is what level to set the machine. A hallway, for example, gets a lot of traffic. Heavy use!!! If it's not really that dirty, set it to normal. Then you don't go through the cleaner so fast.\n\nSome people maybe should look at not wearing shoes in the house!!! I don't know what you're doing to get your carpet so nasty, but this stuff is not a miracle worker. You have to care a little bit about where you live. Clean far more often. Maybe use one of the small machines to clean right away just so the carpet doesn't look like a disaster zone. Looking not as bad as before is not good. If should look NEW when done. If you take care of your carpet, it will last a very long time.","Product: ECG J-045-DS Electric Corded De-Soldering Iron, +420 Degree C Tip Temperature, 45W.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Worked great for me!\n\nReview: I just got this Desoldering Iron to use on my Chevy truck Gauges to Desolder the bad stepper motors on the board. This tool worked like a charm on the first try. All 6 of them and 4 solder joints for each. Only needed 1 try for each joint. This much so much simpler then the past ways I've done this. How this holds up under heavy use? It worked great for me. No having to wait for each joint. I wasn't sucking up a ton of solder either. I plugged this and my soldering iron in at the same time about 10 minutes before I started the job so I wouldn't have to wait to start using them. You need to give these things a chance to heat up fully to use them. You don't want to set a Simi hot iron on your joint heating up everything else while waiting for the solder to melt. You should be on an off in a couple seconds that way the heat doesn't get far and damage something else.","Product: This myq smartphone-controlled garage door opener with built-in Wi-Fi gives you complete peace of mind by allowing you to monitor and control your garage door from anywhere. HomeLink Compatible Compatible Bridge (not included) necessary for certain vehicles. Visit bridge.chamberlain.com to find out if a Bridge is needed.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Quite, comes with just about every feature you want, and can even add Siri control.\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-R3N0SU3JUNV5UP\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1mZPiyIqiS.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1oNnM4JueS.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\"> So I've had this thing for a couple months now and figured I would say something about it. It's a nice looking unit. The belt drive is pretty quite. of course there's other things that contribute to the noise. It is much quieter then the chain drive unit it replaced. I like the fancy door control. It shows the time and your garage temp. Kind of comes in handy. It it'll also show your battery charge. Yes it has battery backup. So it still works if you lose power. The battery is something you would have to replace every few years. So keep that in mind. It come with most everything you need. The battery, the sensors, the Inside Garage button/display and a outside keypad, along with a couple remotes. There is no real mount for this thing. You get a couple basic bars, but you more then likely will new more unless this is a swap out and then the old mount hardware should work with this new opener.\n\nIt does work with HomeLink if you have that for your car, BUT you need to buy a optional accessory. So I think this is the piece of hardware you need which is $30. But I would double check with Chamberlain.\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Sentex-Chamberlain-Brands-HOMELINK-REPEATER/dp/B018WM9TN6/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1503374574&sr=8-7&keywords=chamberlain+Homelink\n\nThis is because Chamberlain is using newer security on their openers which is not compatible with the older HomeLink. This bridges the 2 together. Car Tech lags behind in years before getting updated. So just be warned. I don't want you to be surprised later that you didn't know, even though it shows HomeLink!!!\n\nThis works with Chamberlains MyQ App for Android and iOS to open and close the door in the app. You can also set alarms if your door is left open. There's the ability to set your door to Auto Close at a certain time. But warning, that has been disabled for a year now for most people and so doesn't work. It does work for me, but I'm not sure why. Just warning you now so you're not complaining later that you didn't know. I'm telling you NOW!!!. It may never work for you or it might at some point?!?! That's up to Chamberlain.\n\nYou can also also buy the MyQ Home Bridge. If you're into Apple Homekit, you can give you SIRI control over your Garage door. I can say on my Apple Watch \"Hey Siri, Open Garage\" and it opens. You should see that in the Video, with my Original Apple Watch. It's not FAST, but it really is faster then it seems in the video. If you just hold down the button on your iphone to activate Siri that way, you can just say \"Open Garage. If you add like a Leviton Light Switch to your Garage Lights. I have it turning on/off my 2 T8 bulbs on the side I generally walk form the house to my truck on the driveway. I can Say \"Hey Siri, Turn on North Garage Lights\" I have a South Garage Lights also.\nhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XKKRLNP/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1\n\nWhen you set these up, both MyQ Home Bridge and the Leviton lights in their apps, you end up with a icon for each in your Apple Home app. This is where you can do some interesting things. If you go into Automation, like I did, You can set it up where when the garage door opens and it turns on my North Garage lights. When it Closes, it turns OFF the North garage lights. You can use Siri to open and close the garage door when you have the MyQ Home Bridge, or you can use the normal remote controls, or the Inside garage button to open and close the door and the light will still go on and off. It's a really nice feature. You get more light that way then just from the garage door opener. That is important, especially for my 70 year old dad when he goes through there so he doesn't trip on something. He lives at my house and I want him as safe as can be. The MyQ Home Bridge is about $50 currently but price is only temp and then it goes up. As it's new, it's currently back ordered. It's selling out.\n\nProgramming the Opener for where to stop when it's down and where to stop when it's open is pretty simple. If you need to reprogram your remote(s), no longer do you have to climb a ladder to push a button on the opener, you can do it right from the control panel switch. It has built in Motion, so when I walk into the garage to turn on the light, the garage light turns on from the motion which makes it easier to see the switch. You can lock the door on the panel. You can set it to auto close at a set period of being open. There's a lot to like with this opener. For the price, there should be! So while there's a few Con's. Homelink, needing to spend more money to get that to actually work. Not being able to set a time say 9PM for your garage Door to just Auto Close if it needs to in case you forget to close your door. So you don't end up getting stuff stolen or worse.\nSo that's why I knocked off 1 star. No Siri, Homekit support built in. It's a extra cost for that also. If you lose power, that no longer works as it has it's own power supply. I guess you could plug it into a UPS, but the rest of your local Wifi network would also have to be working. Otherwise you would have to get into the garage the old way. Use the remote or the outside keypad.","Product: The first motion-activated LED light, doorbell and video camera combined in one smart system. The notify video doorbell system lets you know who's at your front door whether you're home or away. Know, see, hear and chat with whoever comes to your door, regardless of if you are home or away. Never miss a visitor again. Receive alerts on your smartphone every time your doorbell rings. A full view camera allows you to see your entry way and visitors with an adjustable, wide-angle HD camera.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: ... for this thing to come out because it looked like a better solution then the RING Doorbell\n\nReview: I'm been waiting a year for this thing to come out because it looked like a better solution then the RING Doorbell. But like everyone else, then need to set it up where they can get a monthly income. The whole CLOUD storage angle!! I'd much rather just have it dump right to my NAS or something instead. So to have the full benefits, it's $9.99 a month or $99 per year. That's more costly then RING. It's a DOOR BELL!!! Why is it so costly?\nIf this was FREE and then I had to pay the monthly cost, maybe, but this? I'm disappointed. Instead I'll have to see about installing some Normal Camera's that have ZERO monthly costs. With all these type of products, fully check what you're getting into before you buy. This is the new business model these days. Not just sell a product and collect the money for that sale, but to continue to make money monthly for as long as the person owns your product which can be years!!! 5 years. $500 for a DOOR BELL!!! Ouch, no thanks!!! I'm not playing this game.\n\nWhy it can't record everything Locally if I want, while still notifying me if a person is at the door and showing me a live video?!?! Is that to much to ask? How about a more realistic price of $2.99 a month at most. $25 a year for example!!!\n\nI don't own this product. I wanted to buy it for a year when it was shown at CES 2015. I'm sure not going to pay $200+ just for the honor of paying another $100 a year for the life of the product. What a disappointment.\n\nI like the setup. I like not having to charge up a big battery like on RING Doorbell, when you don't have a doorbell wire, which I don't. I do have a door light, though it's off to the side a bit. I have a regular cheap wireless doorbell that the battery's like forever on and costs me nothing to have or use."],"string":"[\n \"Product: 2in high numbers with automatic date and time setting. Highly visible time display in sleek silver colored cabinet. precision clock displays Month, date, week day and is an alarm clock with snooze for extra 9 min. Naps. Accurately sets and adjusts to daylight savings.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Been 100% reliable for me for 2 years now!!!\\n\\nReview: I got this thing Sep 29th 2012 About a month after I got my House. I have it mounted above the doorway in my bathroom where I can look at the time while I'm in the shower for example. Since that time, almost 2 years now, 4 days from now, I've not touched it once!!! No battery replacements, no fixing the time, nothing. It just works. So it seems to be pretty good on it's battery even though it's doing the whole Atomic clock thing. I don't know if it's the best looking clock in the world, but hey, it's in my bathroom and still looks and works great. What more can I ask out of it? I don't thing many things are 100% perfect, so I don't give out a lot of 5 stars, but I'll rate this clock a 9 out of 10.\",\n \"Product: Weve designed a safe and incredibly soft electric mattress pad that not only warms your bed, but also rejuvenates it. Due to the all over penetrating warmth of this low-voltage mattress pad, youll start saving money on your energy bill while lowering your thermostat. The 233 thread-count 80% poly/20% cotton dobby stripe shell is incredibly soft, soothing and supportive. Constructed within the pad is the patented Safe & Warm low-voltage technology. This low-voltage mattress pad includes a small power supply box that changes 120 volt AC home current into non-hazardous low voltage DC current (very similar to a battery) to provide warmth, protection and safety even if the pad becomes wet. Unlike other warming pads with their thick bulky wires, the heating wires in the Soft Heat pads are so small, they are virtually unnoticeable. During construction we place the ultra thin wires 3-inches apart and evenly distribute them from head to toe. The benefit to you is a pad that gives more of an even heat and has no annoying hot or cold spots. The twin size pad comes standard with one easy to read, easy to turn, non-slip computerized controller to adjust the temperature of the pad. For cozy sheets before bed time, it has an automatic pre-heat and hold feature. You simply turn it on and the pad will warm up on HI until it reaches the temperature that you pre set your dial on, and then adjusts itself to hold it there. For your safety convenience and power conservation, it has an automatic shut off feature that will shut the pad off after 10 hours just in case you forget. It also comes standard with built in over-temperature protection for that extra bit of safety and peace of mind. On the controller, a giant backlit display with auto dimming feature provides more convenience for night time adjustments with out having to turn on the lights. A fitted skirt keeps it all in place to eliminate shifting or bunching and promote better sheet fit. Easy care machine wash and tumble dry.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Why did I wait so long?\\n\\nReview: I've used Electric Blankets for years. When I moved 6 months ago I got a larger Ca King Sleep Number bed. While I was fine back then, I've been cold lately. I couldn't take it anymore and so then it was what should I get, another Electric Blanket or try a Heated Mattress Pad?!?! So I started doing some Google searches and from what I've been reading, Electric Blankets are Far more Popular in the U.S. while Electric Mattress Pads are far more Popular in Europe. Then I started reading the Pro's of going with the Mattress Pad.\\n\\nThings like since the Pad is on the Bottom, the heat is blocked by the Mattress and of course Heat rises. This means you don't need to crank the heat up like on a Blanket. There's not much blocking heat from escaping from a blanket and just leaving you. Blankets get thrown off, and balled up and can cause a fire. You don't really have that issue with a Mattress Pad. With this one, It's low DC power going though the Mattress Pad. Not the High AC Voltage of a Electric Blanket! The Wires on this Pad are far smaller and more even then on a Electric Blanket. I can't feel the wires at all! When you turn it on and it's warmed up, Putting you hand on the Pad, You really don't feel the heat at all, but once you lay down on it, it feels so nice!!! I wish I did this years ago!\\n\\nNow I've seen the reviews from some that say they hear a noise from the transformers, this is what converts the AC power to DC low voltage power. I have to say I can't hear anything from mine. I turned it on and had the transformer in my hand and didn't hear anything at all. Even holding it up to my ear! I was a little worried about it from the reviews here, but there's zero sound. No buzzing, no nothing. Did I get lucky? Did they Improve them after these other people got theirs?!?! Does it start Noise free but after so long it'll start making noise?! Who knows, but right now I'm really happy.\\n\\nI'm nice and warm on my side of the bed I sleep at, I move my leg over to the other side and it's ice old. What a huge difference. I was only set at a low 4, not quite half way on the dial, almost to warm for me, but what a nice even, all around heat. It really is night and day. Never again will I buy a Electric Blanket. How it became so popular in the U.S. over a Electric Mattress Pad, who knows?!?!\\n\\nP.S. I also like the fact that the Plug connectors are at the head of the Bed. 2 controls on my CA King, so one on each corner, so yes you need a outlet for each. I'm using a power strip. Electric Blankets and some other Electric Mattress Pads the plug(s) are on the Feet end and then you have to run the cable back to the head of the bed. I can understand this for a blanket, but seems silly for a Mattress pad. Give this a try, you'll love it! Climb into a Warm Bed, not a ice cold one! Sleep in comfort, not shivering!!!\",\n \"Product: 4Port 3IN USB HUB BUNDLE PERPHUB/GROMMET\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Seems to work great.\\n\\nReview: I have about a 5 month old Ikea Computer Desk. my Computer is suspended under it in the corner. It's kind of a hassle to look under and plug something into one of the 2 front USB ports so I got this. I drilled a Hole in my Desk, Popped this into place. Plugged the USB Cable into the back of my PC and the power plug in to make it a powered USB hub, and it works great with all my USB devices!!! One I keep my Mini Wireless Mouse Dongles plugged in and that leave me 3 ports for whatever else I need. Plug in my iphone, or Kindle to charge up or connect to my PC. There's also slots on the side to run a few cables down if you like. You can twist a bit and lift up and easily remove it enough to fit a power cable down into the hole if you need to. My light is RED on Green like in the picture.\",\n \"Product: The Rosewill Throne gaming ATX full tower computer case offers gamers an unbeatable enclosure that delivers a combination of both cooling and performance. It has a spacious interior for Micro ATX, ATX, E-ATX, and XL-ATX motherboards. Also included are other features, such as screw-less design for 5.25in.drives, 10 expansion slots, 10 HDD trays, four USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, and a bottom-placed PSU design with dust filter. This case has all of the features that modern gamers need - and more!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice Case for a good price!\\n\\nReview: This is going to be the first time I fully build my own custom PC and it starts with this case. I'm posting lots of pictures so people can get a better Idea. Some before pictures with very little done to a fully Assembled PC. I'm still waiting for my i7 CPU before I can continue. I will Update this post as I go alone.\\n\\nThis case is larger then the current Mid tower case I have, which is a Gateway FX computer. It's getting pretty old and showing it's age. It runs 24 ours a day, 7 days a week. I'm uisng Media Center daily being a Cable cutter along with PLEX Server. Sometimes the itunes or PlayOn server also,but my current PC is pretty slow. It's time for a Major Upgrade and I've always wanted to build my own PC with the hardware I want top to bottom.\\n\\nLooking in the stores there's not a lot of choices in Desktops. They all seem to be i5 processors. And All in one systems seem to be more in. Well I wanted i7 processor. I wanted a Tower Desktop system because of the great Flexibility. Last but not least, I HATE Windows 8!!! 8.1 isn't any better either. This system will be running Windows 7!!! Well see what happens later with Windows 9. I don't want a Tablet/Phone Screen on my Deskstop PC. I don't have a touch screen Monitor, nor do I want one! Who wants to keep reaching up to the screen to do something? That's what a mouse is for. Even Apple is smart enough to know this and instead moved to a large touch pad, which I think makes far better sense.\\n\\nSo that's a little of where I'm coming from. Now onto the case it's self. I'm still waiting for the i7 CPU to show up so I can't install the motherboard yet, but going though the case, here's some of the things I personally see. This tower is a little wider and taller then my Gateway FX case. Some of the things I liked about this case when I was looking around is the Price was good. In fact it was cheaper then my power supply. Both had Rebates, it's a toss up if I ever see that money, but I'll let you know. It included 5 case fans in that price. As for Quality of those fans?!?! They can already be replaced later I guess.\\n\\nIt includes 2 front 120mm fans with Blue LED's, 1 Rear 120mm fan, 1 side 120mm fan, 1 Top 140mm Blue LED fan for the 5 total. Now you can add a Second 120mm or 140mm fan in front of the other top fan. I plan to add another 140mm fan here. You can also add a bottom fan just in front of the power supply, again either 120mm or 140mm. Again I'm going to try adding a fan here. My Power supply is Module wire connections and so the bottom ports would be blocked by a normal width 140MM fan. Looking at a 120mm fan I happen to have, I think it's still to large. But I found a low profile 140mm fan. I believe it's 15mm thick and not the normal 25mm thickness. So It'll see if that works. If so, I'll end up with 7 case fans. The only one I'm not sure about is the side case fan. Will it interfere with my large CPU cooler? You can also add a fan on the other side behind the CPU. It has to be 120mm and also no larger then 18mm thick!!! I haven't found one of those. Again then all seem to be 25mm thick. Besides I don't see much of a reason to have one there anyway. I'm going to have enough problems with all the wires back there!!! You can also add a optional 4th fan in the front, I believe a 120mm!! I can't do that. I plan to install at least 1 maybe 2 DVD drives from my old PC. One can read HD DVD discs which isn't common anymore and nice to have. Also I'm adding a 3.5\\\" Card Reader, USB3 ports and USB high power 5 volt, 2.5 Amp charging port. Again I'll have a list of parts used at the end.\\n\\nI also love the SATA port on top allowing to you slide on a bare 2.5\\\" or 3.5 inch into the port and read/write at top speed. No external case needed. I have a a stand alone bare drive Dock. It's a duel dock. It works with 2.5\\\" or 3.5\\\" but plugs into a USB 2 port. So speed is greatly reduced. The Negative is all the USB 2 and 3 ports and power switch and whatnot is on the front TOP of the case. For some people that would be great. For me, it's a bit of a Negative. I have a large Ikea Computer Desk. my current tower fits on a suspended platform under my Desk. So it's not sitting on the Carpet. All the ports are also on the front. Doing some measuring I only have a couple inches. Talking about being cramped. I can't drop the platform lower, so I'm going to have to come up with something to drop it down. It's up from the floor about 4 inches. If I can drop it down 2-3 Inches somehow it should be fine. The other thing is the ports are just open. So I would assume dust would settle down into them over time.\\n\\nMy Corsair HX750 power supply blocks 1/3 of the lower Grommet hole. I was still able to run the 24 pin motherboard power cable and the 8 pin CPU connector though that hole, but it would have been better if it was just moved back about a inch! The Inside of the case in painted Black. It looks nice! My power supply matches which is even better. My Motherboard is also all Black with Gold Capacitors all over. It's a Asrock Z87 Extreme 4 motherboard. You see where I'm going with this?\\n\\nNow the case comes with 5 fans already mounted up. I'm planning to add 2 more case fans. Well see how that works out. For a total of 7 case fans. The 2 front ones and the side one and the one on the bottom I plan to add will be blowing into the case. That's 4 fans blow in, and then the top fan, and the second top fan I plan to add, plus the back fan will be exhaust fans. Heat goes up, so cool are comes in down low and comes out on top. Why try and fight this? The 2 front fans and the 1 top fan light up Blue. The second top fan I'm adding will also light up blue, but the bottom fan I'm adding if the space works out is light free. Not much choice wise going slim!!! I think the Blue lit up on the Black will look cool though the Tinted side window. When I add my Zalman 9900 MAX Red LED CPU cooler into the Mix it should pop! I love the look of this fan because it's large and Round, and the pure Copper Fins are Black-Pearl Nickel Plated. It just looks classy compared to plan old copper.\\n\\nNow the power supply Fan is pointing down and the vent is in the back, so no hot air will be getting blown in or out of the inside of the case. There's no other vents on this power supply like some others may have. With my power supply, under light load the fan may not even run! It' not broken, it's designed that way.\\n\\nThe back side panel. Where you'll have most of your wired hidden. There doesn't look to be a whole lot of room. Measuring, there's about 5/8\\\" of space between the panel the motherboard mounts onto and the side panel. It's not very much!!! There's a large bundle of wires already before you've done a single thing with the case. You have a ribbon cable for the power and reset buttons, a SATA cable, 5 fan cables, 2 USB 2 cables, a pretty bulky USB 3 cable, HD Audio cable and a power cable. With the added power supply cables, the ones that aren't removable from this one, the 24-pin motherboard cable is really bulky plus the 8-pin CPU cable is has bulk to it also. That's just the start. I still have to add the power cables for my DVD drives and Hard Drives along with the SATA cables also. Plus all the cables that I need for my front 3.5\\\" Card Reader module. It all has to somehow fit back there. You don't want it on the other side. Sure more room, but cables block airflow and doesn't look good. There's spots to tie up the cables in the back with some Zip ties. If anything I think this will take the most time of anything by far. Figuring out a way to cleanly mount all the cables in such a way it looks nice and not bulge out the side panel of the case. Trust me, it doesn't look easy at all. I'm wishing this case was a little wider!!! This and a few other things so far is why I only gave it 4 stars so far.\\n\\nNow the Venting is great. It's almost all vents. It's all a Mesh venting on the Top, front and bottom!!! One side panel has the fan and the other side has a vent where you can mount another fan. The Back has a Fan, plus more venting from the Card slot covers even. So tons of venting. Of course there is a down side. With it all pretty much vents plus 5 fans with a option to go to 9, you don't have a sound damping case!!! Also the blue fan lights can be annoying for some people if your computer is in the bedroom or something. So you have to keep all that in mind. Add in CPU fan, GPU fan(s), and Power Supply Fan, and well you get the point!!! On the other hand with all this great ventilation and cooling going on, the fans may mostly run at a slow speed to make very little noise!!! My other tower makes some fan noise, but it's not a issue for me. It's in my Back Computer Room/Office! So I'm trying to lay out the Pro's and Con's as I seem them. Again this is my FIRST full PC build! Strange it's taken this long as I've been using Computers since my Commodore Vic-20 with it's tape drive! To my C64's, C128's, Amiga's until I finally got my first Gateway Window 95 system. I've gotten every version of windows since then except Windows 8. I just can't stand it. The more I use it, the more I hate it.\\n\\nI'll Update this post as I go and have time. I'll also post pictures with all my parts installed and list what they are. Show you how I did up my wiring job. Etc. I do need to get it done as my old PC is on it's last leg.\\n\\nUpdate 5-4-2014\\n\\nStill waiting for my i7 CPU!!! Why it took so long to ship, I don't know, but it's suppose to be here tomorrow. While I've been waiting to go the next step, I figured the hell with it and ordered 2 case fans, a 140mm blue LED fan for the top that'll match the one already there, and a 140mm fan for the bottom behind the power supply. This one is a low profile, 15mm thick from the normal 25mm thickness. I'm hoping this will give me room to plug in the cables on the bottom row of connectors on the power supply since it is modular. This may be a non issue with a non modular power supply. I also was thinking about my old computer and it's front card slots for SD and others. That's come in handy over the years and the new case doesn't have that. Then I though those top USB3 ports were going to be a hassle to use under my desk, how about USB3 ports on the front!!! So I found exactly what I wanted. It's not perfect. For example it has 2 USB 3 connectors I have to hook up for BOTH ports to work. Why it wasn't just the 20-Pin internal USB3 header to handle both?!?! Because it only does 1 USB3. For the other, there's a USB3 A type connector. You know the standard USB plug for your devices. Supposedly you're suppose to route this out of your case and to one of your USB3 ports, unless you happen to have a USB3 card installed in your computer that this would plug into. Luckily my motherboard happens to have a port on it to plug that cable into. This is pretty rare!!! Will I use it or not?!?! Do I need both USB3 ports working?!?! There is also a USB Charging port. 5 Volts at 2.5 Amps. It's a USB port colored Orange, not blue like USB3 or black like USB 1 & 2. That way you can plug in say a iPad and actually charge it up!!! I'll have it listed in the parts I used list.\",\n \"Product: Ridiculously over-engineered? Or the perfect case for your iPad no matter where you're headed? We think it's a little bit of both. Simply put, the Griffin Survivor Case is the most protective case we've ever built. Tested and certified to meet or exceed US Department of Defense Standard 810F, Griffin's Survivor Military-Duty Case is designed from the inside out to protect your iPad from extreme conditions ... dirt, sand, rain, shock, vibration and a host of other environmental factors. Survivor is built on a shatter-resistant polycarbonate frame clad in rugged, shock absorbing silicone. A built-in screen protector seals your Multi-Touch display from the outside environment, while plugs seal the dock connector, camera lens, headphone port, hold switch and volume controls. The included stand clips on, then folds open for landscape viewing and typing. Survivor is independently tested and verified to meet or exceed environmental testing standards for blown rain, blown dust and grit, vibration, shock, temperature and humidity. Griffin Technology began designing and manufacturing technical solutions with an innovative flair in 1992. They have since grown to become one of the largest providers of accessories for personal computing and digital media. Griffin's approach has given birth to some of the best known accessories in the digital entertainment and personal computer markets, including the iTrip family of FM transmitters and the groundbreaking Evolve Wireless Sound System. Today, Griffin designs, manufactures and delivers useful and fun solutions for digital entertainment and personal computing to people in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, through major retailers and online.What's in the box: Technology Survivor Extreme-Duty Case for iPad 2 & new iPad (Black), Position Heavy-Duty Detachable Clip and 1-Year Limited Warranty.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A nice case that can take some abuse.\\n\\nReview: I got this case on Dec 12th 2012. So it's almost 2 years old now. It's been protecting my iPad 3 all this time. It does a good job of protecting my iPad. It's Plastic interior with the rubber going around it. It also has a built in screen protector that does work really nice. I bring my ipad to work every day. I'm using it up on the Roof to access to computer a couple stories down that controls all the Refrigeration and freezer units. Much better to check something then having to climb all the way down and then backup again.\\n\\nThe only thing I'm now really a fan of is the covers for the Camera and speaker, etc because they can be a pain to get open and they generally don't like to lock into the slots to stay open so they tend to pop back close for the most part. I don't have any ripping of the rubber. It's help up well and has protected my iPad. At first before the case, I had it in one of Amazon's Rubber type carry cases. In fact it's this one at this link!\\n\\nhttp://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Netbook-Handle-10-Inch-Tablets/dp/B002VPE1Q6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411700147&sr=8-1&keywords=Amazon+iPad+case\\n\\nThe problem is after owning my iPad for a couple weeks as I got out of my truck and just started walking down the walkway, the handle slipped from my hand. It didn't drop more then a couple feet, but it landed on the corner and the iPad actually cut a small hole into the case and it did damage my iPad right there just a bit. That's when I decided to get this Griffin Case. I still have that Amazon case and I still stick my iPad into the case when I bring it around from place to place, but it's also always in the Griffin case. Unless my iPad falls from a good height and lands on a pointed thing in the middle of the screen just right, this case looks like it can take some beating. There's extra thick rubber on the corners and even on the long sides on on the back.\\n\\nMine also came with a Plastic stand to stand up. It only works in one position. You can take it completely off if you want. I've had mine off for most of it's life, but recently have put it on and left it on. I rate this case a 7.5 out of 10. Most of the issues again is the rubber covered ports.\",\n \"Product: WD Red is the only hard drive designed for NAS systems that have 1-5 drive bays. Available in captivities ranging from 1 TB to 6 TB, WD Red is designed specifically for home and small office NAS systems. The drives are extensively tested for compatibility and reliability in the demanding operating environment of a 24x7 NAS system. WD's exclusive NASware firmware technology enables seamless integration and balanced performance. Innovative technology reduces power consumption and lowers the operating temperature, and with a 35% improvement in MTBF over desktop drives, WD Red is a more reliable and robust NAS hard drive solution.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: My way of having less rick of getting a bad batch of HDD's\\n\\nReview: WoW, 6TB. I wonder if my NAS can support drives this large? I currently have 3 of the 3TB drives in my NAS, so one of these I should be able to back it completely up. I have a built in Dock o the top of my new PC I built that's SATA. I could plug this right on top, Back up all my files, which would take quite a while I would assume going over Ethernet. Then I can pop it into one of my 3.5\\\" HDD cases I have and pop it in my SAFE as a backup. Once in a while, Grab it and Update with any changes.\\n\\nIf my NAS did support this size drive, I'd have to at least get 2 I would assume to make full use of this size otherwise it would only make use of 3TB of space. In a RAID 5 setup if you only had 1 drive, you wouldn't be able to restore it if it's the 1 large one that failed. I think with 2 it would use the full drive size. I'd have to check. I got my first drive from Amazon and my Second form Newegg, and then about 6 months later another from Amazon. My way of having less rick of getting a bad batch of HDD's.\\n\\n7-13-2016\\nUpdate: my first WD Red 3TB HDD I got early 2012 is still working great. along with the other 3 that I added a little later over time as I needed more space. That means it's been over 4 years now and they all show ZERO errors on them. I just recently added a 5th having getting a Business Class NAS. A ReadyNAS 516 that can hold 6 HDD's and of larger sizes. I now have a total of 10.90 TB of total space with the 5 3TB HDD's in use. It's a great NAS, and these seem to be great HDD's. I still say start with 2 HDD's and add a new HDD as you need more space. You save wear and tear on the drives that way and it would be less likely for more then 1 drive to fail on you. Which means you can pop in 1 new one, and restore your files onto it and not lose anything. What sometimes can happen is one fails and then another shortly later because the HDD are really getting pushed heavily restoring the data back onto the new replacement HDD and another ends up taking a dump and then you lose a lot of Data!!! Which is one reason to have a real backup!!!\",\n \"Product: AmazonBasics Lightning to USB A Charging / Sync Cable This Lightning to USB A charging / sync cable lets you connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod with the Lightning connector to charge your device or sync with your media library. Lightning charging/sync cable\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Can't go Wrong with these!!!\\n\\nReview: I'm not for cheap made cheap priced China made garbage. Yes is is made in China, but it's a much better Quality. Amazon Basic cables have been problem free for me since Amazon started making these things. I got mine for work so I can copy the pictures I take there onto my old Windows laptop. I guess charge also if I need to, though there's been no need so far. Well you want a well made cable at a low, but reasonable price, this is the Lightning cable to get. I get these cheap cables and whatnot for some people at work because they want as cheap as possible and they end up with issues. I'd rather spend a little more, just not Apple prices!!!\\n\\nI'll update this review if/when I have anything new to report.\",\n \"Product: This black bullet dummy camera is battery powered and features a blinking red LED. Batteries not included. This camera also comes with a rain cover that protects against weather. Dummy cameras look very real and common sense dictates that it is better to have a dummy security camera installed than no security at all.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Does anyone fall for these things really?\\n\\nReview: Real security camera's don't have blinking red lights! It's there more then likely to help sell it to customers!!! Normal people fall for suck dumb things!!! You also don't normally see camera's with a Cord going from the wall mount to the back of the camera. It would be inside the mount where a person just can easily snip it with wire cutters.\\n\\nLastly Camera's need light to see at night. Unless there's some other light source near by that's always ON!!! That means they have IR light. Infrared Light. This is the same thing that's used on your normal Remote Control. You can't see the light, but the TV can. It's a Flashing light. It's a different flash pattern depending on the command you're trying to send. For a Camera, the IR lights are just on. You know what else can see that IR light? Digital Camera's!!!! That includes your Smart Phone Camera. In fact start up your Camera App, and hold your TV Remote in front of the camera and push the button o the Remote, You'll now it it flashing it's IR light.\\n\\nTell me now, what do you expect to see on a outside camera when it's dark out and looking through your Smartphone? How about a bright light coming from a REAL Camera!!! That's all the IR lights ON!!! What are you going to see on this fake camera? Well besides the red blinking light which is a clear give away? NOTHING. If they were real IR lights, you should see nothing with your eye's from them just like your Remote, but should get a bright light looking at it though your Camera.\\n\\nWill a Criminal with half a brain fall for this fake camera? Or make it look like you are trying to protect your valuables using fake camera's? Come back during the daytime when most people are gone and rob you blind. Does this thing actually work? It wouldn't fool me, but then I'm not a criminal.\",\n \"Product: The ASUS RT-AC68W is the white edition of RT-AC68U, the world's fastest Wi-Fi router with combined dual-band data rates of up to 1900 Mbps. 1300 Mbps 802.11ac at 5 GHz gives Gigabit wireless data rates, while Broadcom TurboQAM technology super-charges 2.4 GHz 802.11n performance from 450 Mbps to 600 Mbps with compatible devices.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Not like it doesn't work with my older Netgear router\\n\\nReview: If you want one of these, happen to be a T-Mobile user, you can get one of these for free!. Yep, I just pick one up at the local store last week and it didn't cost me a penny. Not sure on the requirements if any. I have a iPhone 6. I just walked in and asked about the free WiFi routers. They asked if I was on T-Mobile, yes I was. It's was that simple. It really is a ASUS TM-AC1900. I assume that's the T-Mobile version. I think it's set-up for Wi-Fi calling, which the iPhone supports. Not like it doesn't work with my older Netgear router. But a chance to get a great Wi-Fi router for free, hell why not. It's like free money. I get a new top rated router. Man between this deal and getting $202 for my 4+ year old iPhone 4, I've been quite happy with them. This is a great router free or otherwise, but if you have say a new iPhone on T-Mobile looking for a great new router, go to your local store and just ask for one. It's the same thing.\",\n \"Product: Leave the case on while you dock. This clever adapter and the included height adjuster let you use all the functionality of your Lightning device without removing the case when docking to speakers, charging bases and other Lightning docks\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: It work great just over a year until it no stopped working!\\n\\nReview: I use this with my iPhone 6 and a iHome alarm clock. my iPhone 6 is in a bulky case. A i-Blason case and so won't dock with my ihome alarm clock. So I plug this adapter into my phone, and then dock my phone into my ihome alarm clock. It works just fine doing this and I've been doing it for a couple months now. In the morning I pull up my phone, this adapter stays in my phone, I pull the adapter off and sit it on top of my clock to use it later that night once again. Now it's just a lightning extender. I don't use that extra plastic piece you see in the picture at all. It gets the job done.\\n\\nUpdate:\\nIt's now Dec 2, 2015. I've have had it for around 14 months and a couple days ago it stopped working. I went to work and was wondering why my battery was so low. Come to find out it's no longer charging. I tried the adapter on another device and it still doesn't work, so I've ruled out my iHome alarm clock as being the issue. I hear the Warranty on is is 1 year so I'm just past that. So I ordered yet another one. Seems over priced for what it is, and failing shortly after the warranty is just lame. The cheaper versions have much worse ratings, so what do you do?\",\n \"Product: Watch and control 100% of your cable or Satellite channels you already pay for, live or recorded, on your tablet, phone, or laptop, anywhere you have an Internet connection with no monthly fees or blocked shows. All of your live and recorded movies, sports, or TV shows anywhere, anytime with unlimited free apps for iOS, Android, Windows, and Amazon Fire HD. Design that delivers High availability, scalability, and for maximum flexibility and price/performance. Manufactured in Mexico .\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Forced fed Ad's from Slingbox!!! Why would you PAY for that privilege!!! Avoid, run away as fast as you can!!!\\n\\nReview: I have a old Slingbox Pro that I started using once again only a couple months ago. It was working great on my Windows 7 Pro system, but now I come to find out there is Sync issues under anything newer, Window 8 and newer. I of course upgraded to Windows 10 and now I have Audio Sync issues. Slingbox won't fix the software. Which means I need to buy a NEW Slingbox. Well come to find out SlingBox has infested their Slingbox software with their own Ad's!!! What the F? I would rather watch the content out of Sync then spend a bunch of money on new hardware and forced to sit and watch their ad's also. That's just being a SUCKER!!! No way in hell am I doing that. This new business Model is going to fail! They'll lose more money from people refusing to buy the hardware then the Ad's will ever bring in.\",\n \"Product: The RAM-B-166-UN7U consists of a 3.25\\\" twist lock suction cup base, double socket system and universal spring loaded X-Grip holder for cell phones. The suction cup, twist lock base is designed to have a strong hold on glass and non-porous plastic surfaces, includingRAM adhesive disks. The mount is designed with a RAM 1\\\" diameter patented rubber ball and socket system that has adjustment points at both ends of the double socket arm; this allowing for almost infinite adjustment and perfect viewing angles. The included X-Grip cradle has a clean and clever four leg design that sports great holding power without hiding your phone behind foam pads and plastic. The spring loaded X-Grip holder expands and contracts, allowing for a perfect custom fit of your cell phone. The perfect compliment to the modern sleek interior of today's vehicles, the RAM X-Grip is the cell phone holder evolved.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: I really works well.\\n\\nReview: It works well suctioning to my Windshield. It's pretty Solid. It is a 2 handed operation to get it into the mount. Also it can rotate left and right a little bit when you open the mount. You can call it a bit of a design flaw but it seems to stay in place and not turn on me while I'm driving so it doesn't seem to be a issue. You do have to watch out for your buttons. Like on my iPhone 6, I clamp it so the top left is basically on the Mute switch above the volume buttons. Each end of this mount has a ball and that middle part that is made of metal, NOT plastic which is nice will allow you to adjust just just about any way you want it and then tighten in place. It actually clamps on pretty firmly. I can't grab the bottom of my phone and just pull it out for example. I have a case for my phone on the way and this will allow me to still use my phone in a case with this mount. Pretty much any iPhone 6 case. The 6+ won't fit in this one, but I believe there's a larger X-Clamp that it will fit into if you have that phone, or some other larger phone. My X-Clamp even came with a extra set of them 4 Black rubber boots.\",\n \"Product: FLYLINKTECH--Your Reliable Source for All of your APPLE DIY Gadget Repair Needs. Compatible with: iPhone 6 GSM / CMDA (Sprint, Verizon, T-Moblile, and AT/T What's included:1x Iphone 6 Lcd Display with Touch Screen 8 piece tool kit is included: 2 X Plastic Prying Tools 2 X Screwdriver 1 X Suction cup 1 X 3M Adhesive 2 X PX Home button is not included\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: ... company now for the 4S and all have worked great and look great\\n\\nReview: This is the 3rd screen I've gotten from this company now for the 4S and all have worked great and look great. Make sure when you install the screen that both small cables are pulled threw the hole all the way. The ends would be pretty even, if not, try again. My first time I thought it as right, and it wouldn't plug into the board because it was to short. Luckily I didn't damage the cable, but I wasted a bunch of time having to take it all apart again just so I could fully pull the cable threw. Also make sure you pull the film off the back and you have to reuse the home button. Carefully take the old out out of the old screen and put into new screen.\\n\\nThe Philips screw driver kind of sucks in the tool kit. It works alright from some screws and not all that great for other screws. There's also a couple screws that screw into other screws, and those screws are not Philips, but a small straight blade to get unscrewed. There's none in this kit. Make sure you have good light and good eye's!!! The screws are TINY and they are not all the same. Far from it in fact. There's charts you can print out showing screw locations so you can place the right screw on the right spot on the paper so that when it comes time to put it all back together you'll know where each screw goes exactly!!!\\n\\nThis screen is a good replacement and the price at under $20 and free Prime shipping is great. That's a big plus for me. So I've done 4's and 4S's. I haven't done any other type of iPhone yet though I did do a iPod once.\",\n \"Product: De-bin premium leather pouch is the perfect carrying case for your new iPhone 6. Plus size will fit the iPhone 6 perfectly when you have otter box commuter or defender or life proof case or other thick case installed.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Works great for my iPhone 6!\\n\\nReview: Well I got this for my iPhone 6. It fits fine. The width is a little big, I could fit 2-3 iPhone 6's into it. I'll see how it is when I add my case to my phone. It does the job. I don't like putting any phone into my pocket. I miss my smaller case for my smaller iPhone 4, it's more bulky, but I'll get used to it in time. The Belt clip is metal and also a couple belt loops if you want to use those. I haven't, just the clip. For the price I paid, under $9 and getting it quickly. I think it's worth it. Yes it's a little wide, but it just makes it easier for me to just grab the phone and take it out of the case. I don't have to push up from the bottom hole like I would have to with a tighter case. There seems to be enough room to add a bulky case to the iPhone.\\n\\nYes it's not a exact iPhone 6 perfect case, and for me, that's really a good thing. Room enough for a case on my iPhone 6 because it is slippery, and able to reach in from the top and grab my phone. The Clip on the case in Metal and not a cheap Plastic or just a cloth loop to slip a belt through. It has the Cloth loops to slip a belt though I'm not using and a nice strong Metal Clip that I am using. What more could I ask for, for a $8.99 case like this? How well it holds up over time? I'll add to this if I have anything new to say about it.\",\n \"Product: i-Blason Apple iPhone 6 / 6S Armorbox Series Case with Built-in Screen Protector and Holster - White\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice case, tight fit. Feels nice to hold and at a reasonable price.\\n\\nReview: For less then $20, it's a bad case at all. At least so far. The Back half is a hard plastic with a softer rubber in places. The front cover is Plastic. I like the built in screen protector. It really makes things much simpler to assemble and be straight. There's no trapped air bubbles. Where the home button is located, it's cut out. The picture though it looks great still. I can move around and control my iPhone 6 just as good as before and TouchID still works perfect. How well the rubber doors that cover all the ports hold up and will stay close after opening and closing them a number of times?!?!\\n\\nThe case adds a little bulk, but because the phone is so thin to begin with, it almost makes it feel like a normal sized phone. Before grabbing my iPhone, I was afraid I'd drop it being it's slippery, Now I have a nice grip. It fits perfect on my phone! You slip the front onto your phone FIRST and then work it into the Back part of the case. Because the Plastic sticks out further around the ports, you kind of have to fit the bottom in first and work in the volume control buttons side in (Left) and then finish off on the right side of the phone. There's no Instructions in the box, but looking at the Box it does say \\\"For installation instructions and video please visit\\\" www.i-blason.com/install\\n\\nOK now that I watched it, it's Amazing, I got it installed without watching the video first and still did it correctly/. I was just in a rush to get the case on! Right now, I'm a fan. I'm not sure if this will be the case that stays on my phone for any length of time or not. For now it looks like it'll do the job. I'll post a few pictures up shortly. I always like to say that I'll update my post if I have anything NEW to report. I rarely 5 star anything. I feel few things are 100% perfect. Right now I give it a 9 out of 10.\",\n \"Product: An Amazon Brand.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice made, good price Lightning power supply adapter. (Updated)\\n\\nReview: This seems like a pretty good device. I just started using it with my new iPhone 6. It works great and the price is pretty good. Amazon Basic cables are usually pretty well made. You can see on the power end how this thing as 4 ground connections. This not only helps to hold it firmly in place but keep a good ground. It's not something I see much of for any other power plugs. This is one of the flaws this outlet has.\\n\\nUsing this Amazon Basic one. It's only been a couple days. It works just fine. If I have anything new to report I'll update this post.\\n\\nUpdate 12-2-2015\\nI've now had this thing for around 14 months. It still works OK. The only issue I have is the Second set of ground connectors. You see a set on each side, the first 2 closest to the Tip are fine, but the second set further back, don't quite fit into the socket and in time seems to work its way out enough to stop charging my phone. So I think it's charging, but it's not!!! The Coil part of the cord may be an issue for some also if your phone is far enough away and it wants to pull out the lightning plug. That part is fine in my case.\\n\\nUpdate 1-21-2018\\nI've had it with this charger. It drives me up the wall. I think it's charging and yet it pops out enough on it's own to stop the charging because of this poor duel ground pins on each side. It's that second set that only fits into my outlets part way, and so it slowly works its way right out again. Seeing that this one is no longer made, and there's a much better designed one with a single long ground instead, this shouldn't be an issue with the newer design.\",\n \"Product: Actron diagnostic scanners are the fast, easy way to diagnose and turn off your vehicle's Check Engine Light. All Actron scanners are compatible with vehicles from 1996 to present. They all display emissions status as well, which can save time and money when renewing your vehicle's registration. Each Actron scanner also provides access to RepairPath.com, an online service that provides additional diagnostic and repair information.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Huge pile of Poo\\n\\nReview: I read the reviews here and ignored them and went ahead and got this scanner. I even spent extra and got the couple extra OBDI adapters that it doesn't come with. When I first got it, it worked pretty good, though there was a hangup here and there when turning it on failing to boot, or it would freeze up when moving into the Menu's. Not all the time, just once in a while. I figured BUG, they'll have some type of Update at some point.(Still have never seen 1 update YET!!!) The problems just continued to get worse over time. Now it's a Paper Weight. I turn it on, the Actron screen comes on and then NOTHING, or it comes on and then the menu's are all jumbled or jumbled and upside down. I can't do ANYTHING with it. I replaced the 9 volt battery and that didn't do a thing. It's hardly been used and looks brand new and yet it's a pile of junk. When it was working it had some nice features for a scanner at this price range at the time. I wish I never got this thing!!!\\n\\nI do have the Actron ABS scanner and it works great for the cars and trucks it supports. Never had any problems with that scanner. I emailed Customer Service and they had be try a few things, of could I tried what I could and said it didn't work and they never replied back to be. It's been another month or so, and so I decided to send yet another e-mail and see what happens. If I have to pay to get it FIXED, it won't be worth it. I'll have to toss it and buy another Scanner and never buy anything from ACTRON ever again. You know I've yet to ever see a ABS scanner update either from them. If you have any problems with whatever you buy from them, don't count on Customer Service to help you. I don't recommend any ACTRON products!!!!\\n\\nIf you need a good OBDII scanner WITH Domestic ABS Brakes Capabilities, INNOVA 3160 looks like a winner. Few low end OBDII scanners support ABS features, and right now on AMAZON the price is only $224.99. I really wish I had gotten this one, but I don't think it was around when I got mine. I also have ABS capabilities so I really only need a Scanner. Right now though I'm looking at maybe getting a much higher end scanner. I wish I could have given the Actrol CP9190 ZERO stars.\",\n \"Product: Mr. Gasket Cataclean is a fuel and exhaust system cleaner that reduces carbon build-up and cleans your vehicle's catalytic converter, oxygen sensors, fuel injectors, and cylinder heads. Cataclean does not alter fuel composition and is safe for gasoline, diesel and hybrid engines. Testing at an independent emissions testing facility showed using Cataclean can lower your total hydrocarbon emissions by up to 50 percent (performance results are dependent on driver habits and vehicle condition). Use Cataclean to fix drivability issues such as power reduction, hesitation and hard starts, as a pre-treatment before an emissions test or to extend the life of your vehicle engine. Using Cataclean may help to avoid the replacement of costly oxygen sensors or your vehicle's catalytic converter. If you have to replace your catalytic converter, use Cataclean with the installation to extend its life. Cataclean is easy to use-simply pour in your fuel tank. Cataclean is 50 state legal and complies with VOC (including California) and OTC regulations, as well as Federal low sulphur content requirements for use in diesel motor vehicles and non-road engines. For optimum performance and protection, use Cataclean four times a year. Made in the USA.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Still don't know if it works!\\n\\nReview: I have a Check Engine light on, Code P0420 I believe on my Chevy Truck. I tried it but it didn't work. What has happened is my Converter has broken up into Pieces. So nothing you dump into the fuel is going to fix that issue! Now my problem is that I can't buy a Replacement Cat for my 2003 Chevy Silverado with a 5.3L Engine that's California Legal other then the whole Pipe and both converters from the Dealer. Even though if I was in any other state I could buy a converter for like $90. So I guess I'll just Pollute for another Year+ until either one gets Certified, or I have to fork out $800+.\\n\\nSo this stuff won't work if your converter is broken up. Your just wasting your money.\",\n \"Product: ACDelco GM Original Equipment Hazard Warning and Turn Signal Flasher is a GM-recommended replacement component for one or more of the following vehicle systems: body-electrical and lighting. This original equipment flasher will provide the same performance, durability, and service life you expect from General Motors.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This part number seems to be the updated GM part number for 15764135\\n\\nReview: I have been having issues with my Left turn signal not turning on. I could generally turn off and try again and it would start working. Seems like a Relay starting to go bad. The Orignal part# that I pulled out from my 2003 Silverado is 15764153. 2/4-W/Opt. Trailering. This relay is found behind the fuse panel on the left side of the dash.\\n\\nThe easiest way to get to it is Pull the plastic trim around your gauges. You can do this by lowering the steering wheel as low as it can go and then moving the shift lever down all the way. You'll have to use your key, turn on and then lower. Then carefully pop the trim. It snaps in., so it'll pull off. Just take your time and them slip it out of the way. There is a panel under that, under the wheel. That comes off with 2, 7mm screws on the bottom of each side. Remove the 2 screws. The top is held into place by a pin on each side. You can pull it straight to you. You may have to go at a bit of an angle to get past the parking brake lever. You can now easily see the flasher relay plugged in. There's a bracket kind of in your way, so it's not the easiest to grab onto. I actually used a small screwdriver and was easily able to poke into it, just enough, where I was in it, and then pry against the mount going around it. Once it was out some, I could grab it and pull it the rest of the way out. Pay attention to how it comes out so that you can look at the new one and install it the exact same way. Line it up and push it in. It should go in pretty easily. Then put everything back together in the reverse way.\\n\\nMaybe if you have a different truck. If your flasher still works somewhat. You can turn it on, and then look under your dash with a flashlight and see where the clicking sound is coming from. That's the relay working. Then you have to remove what you need to carefully to get to it. It's not that hard.\\n\\nThe new one is an updated part#. My turn signal is flashing the same speed as before. It's all working good now. If I have an update, I'll post it here.\",\n \"Product: Monitor temperature, humidity, rain, wind speed and wind direction remotely for any location, track historical records and customize email and text alerts to know when conditions change. The display with PC Connect for Windows plugs into your PC to provide your weather information in a data (csv) file or online. View your sensor data from virtually anywhere on a smartphone, tablet or computer with the My AcuRite app or MyAcuRite.com website, or easily publish your weather reports on Weather Underground. The weather station includes an illuminated color display with indoor/outdoor temperature and humidity, wind speed/direction/chill, rain, barometric pressure, clock, date and more. Our exclusive Weather Ticker is an area on the display that automatically streams feels like conditions inside and outside your home, high and low records and other real-time weather information. The AcuRite professional weather station uses patented self-calibrating technology to provide your personal forecast of 12 to 24-hour weather conditions. Self-Calibrating forecasting is generated from weather data measured by a sensor in your yard - giving you the most accurate forecast available for your exact location. The patent-pending 5-in-1 sensor is easy to setup, includes mounting hardware and features a 2 year battery life for maintenance-free operation. Sensor is powered by 4 AA alkaline or lithium batteries (not included). Lithium batteries recommended for use in outdoor sensor for temperatures below -4 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees Celsius). Weather station display is powered by a 4.5V power adapter (included; recommended for optimal display color) or 3 AA alkaline batteries (optional; not included). One-year limited warranty. It's more than accurate, it's AcuRite.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Acu-Rite 5 in One and some great software you can get for use with it, Meteobridge!\\n\\nReview: These 5 in 1 Acu-Rite weather stations work quite well for the price you pay. Make sure you point it south according to the Arrow that's on it. I use the compass on my iPhone which will show what direction south is. If it's not pointed correctly, what the display says will be wrong!!! Blowing south when it's really north for example. You should see a small arrow on top near the solar panel the points to the rain collector and says south. That means the wing speed, solar panel end would be pointing north.\\n\\nWhile the weather reporting software that comes with Acu-Rites work ok, they're pretty basic. There's better software for Windows called VIS. You can download it from here. I used this for over a year and it works great and does so much more.\\n\\n[...]\\n\\nI wanted to offload all this software I had running on my Windows computer including VIS. It's called Meteobridge. It's firmware you can install on a few different mini wifi routers. I got the D-Link DIR-505 right here at Amazon for $20 and it's PRIME also. That's a great deal. Watch out for the others being sold here for a lot more from 3rd party's. This only uses 1-2 watts of power. Once it's setup, you rarely have to do anything with it. It'll be running problem free for days on end. It'll even auto update. It will pretty much work on all Acu-Rate 5 in 1 units, even if not directly listed, and also work wit the Acu-Rite bridge. One thing to note, if you plug the Acu-Rite directly into the D-Link Wifi Router, it will NOT connect or work. It has to do with USB1 in the Acu-Rite and the D-Link not supporting it. So using a cheap USB hub. Doesn't matter what one really, I got this small cheap one. Doesn't even need to be powered. Plug the Acu-Rite into the USB Hub and then the Hub into the D-Link and it works perfect!!!\\n\\nYou can use the Wifi of the D-Link to connect to your main router, I was able to directly plug it into my network by Ethernet. Anyway you can now report your weather not only to Weather Underground (In Rabid Fire also!!!), but to Weather Cloud, AWEKAS, WeatherBug Backyard, WeatherForYou (PWS), Citizen Weather Observer Program (CWOP), and others. The D-Link DIR-505 is $20, and Meteobridge is around $75 for the lifetime license on the device. It's a pretty good deal. You can Demo it for FREE for 2 weeks. It fully works for those 2 weeks. See how you like it. I think it's a great setup to use with Acu-Rite units. Weather Underground has great iOS iPhone and iPad Apps to use. You can easily check out your weather anywhere in the world.\\n\\n[...]\\n\\nGreat way to make the most of if your Acu-Rite 5 in 1 system!!!\",\n \"Product: The Dual Solar Panel Pro 5-in-1 Upgrade is a replacement assembly with enhanced features for the AcuRite 5-in-1 weather sensor (sold separately). The upgrade optimizes the measurement of the temperature throughout all hours of the day. The assembly includes dual solar panels to maximize the sensor's exposure to the sun and to allow the sensor's solar-powered aspirating fan to run more often. The sensor's internal fan helps internal airflow to ensure accurate ambient temperature readings. The assembly is easy to install with basic tools. Includes pro weather sensor assembly and installation guide. Works with AcuRite models: 00502, 502RX, 01010W, 1010RX, 01015, 1015RX, 01022M, 01025, 1025RX, 01035, 1035RX, 01036, 1036RX, 01050, 01055, 1055RX, 01078, 01092, 01092DIA1, 01500, 1500RX, 01502, 1502RX, 01506, 01512, 01514, 01515, 01524, 1524RX, 01525, 1525RX, 01533, 01531, 01534, 01602BPDI, 1602RX, 02032C, 02064, 02080M, 06006RM, 06007RM, 06016RM, 06017RM. One-year limited warranty. It's more than accurate, it's AcuRite.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Acu-Rite Pro issues and Great software to use with your Acu-Rite\\n\\nReview: So I got one of these things direct from Acu-Rite on Oct 24th 2014. Today, June 12th 2016 I had to pull it. It's been a while, but really, it hasn't. I would think this would last a whole lot longer then it has. I was making a really loud noise at times, so loud in fact I could hear it in my house, especially my bedroom. So today I pulled it off my roof and took a look. Seems the bearings for the wind speed were going bad. Mainly the lower one. So I was going to swap it out with the bearing on my old single solar panel unit I kept. It seemed like it was going to work, and then I brought that top part outside, just to check to make sure the internal aspirating fan was working, It wasn't!!! So I put the lower bearing back into the old unit, and checked and that fan was still working. So I installed it right back onto the main body and it's back up on my roof, working and quite. Do I buy another Pro unit? How long has that internal aspirating fan not worked??? It was loud!!!\\n\\nOne thing I did not long ago is I wanted to get the Weather Station Reporting software on my PC. I was using V.I.S. which works great and much better then the stock software you get for the Acu-Rite. But I wanted it get it off my PC along with a number of other programs so I could just turn my power hungry PC off. Well I found some software, well actually FIRMWARE called Meteobridge. You can install/flash the Firmware onto a few different Mini Wifi Routers. I got a D-Link DIR-505 here at Amazon for $20. This thing uses only 1-2 watts of power. Meteobridge costs about $75 for a lifetime license on the device you're installing it on. Not a bad deal. V.I.S. cost money every month to use. not a lot, but you're always paying to use it. Looking on Amazon now, you can still get it for $20. There's other places on Amazon that want $50 or more for it!!! The $20 one is also PRIME. Great deal. It was a bit of a hassle to get the Firmware installed and getting access to it the way I wanted. Also because the Acu-Rite only supports USB1 and plugging into the USB port on the D-Link is only USB2, it won't work. Get a cheap MINI HUB, It doesn't need to be powered, Plug the Acu-Rite into a port on the hub, and then the hub into the D-Link. This will fix the issue!!! There's a 2 week free trial with Meteobridge. See if you like it. It's pretty easy to setup once it's working. You can use the Wifi of the D-Link to connect to your normal WIFI Router Network. I'm just using a wired Ethernet connection because I can. You can buy Meteobridge on a Router already done and ready for you if you want, but that's a lot more money.\\n\\nSome of the places you can have Meteobridge report to are, Weather Underground, Weather Cloud, AWEKAS, WeatherBug Backyard, WeatherForYou (PWS), Citizen Weather Observer Program (CWOP), and a number of others. For weather stations, you can use anything from the Acurite: 1025/1035/1525/2032 (use \\\"USB Mode 3\\\"), or the Acurite: Internet-Bridge, to the Davis: Vantage Pro2, Vue , or the Oregon Scientific units to La Crosse/ELV units and others. It does the Rabid Fire reporting to Weather Underground which is nice.\\n[...]\",\n \"Product: Oxy stain destroyer formula starts working on contact to mobilize, lift, and penetrate the stain at the source to remove stains in 30 seconds. Instantly and permanently removes tough pet stains like tracked-in dirt, grass, mud, blood, vomit, feces and urine! Improves deep cleaning performance by up to 3X.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This stuff works great, but it's not a miracle worker.\\n\\nReview: I've been using this stuff for a number of years. It does an amazing job of getting my carpets nice and clean. I'll get a stain on it and it won't get cleaned for quite some time until I'm ready to clean the carpets and it comes right out. On really good stains, I'll shoot out a little extra cleaner onto the stain and let it soak in a couple minutes and then go over it. My Carpets almost look NEW even though they aren't. I'm seeing some of these other pictures and the carpets are nasty. I would never let my carpets get in that condition. I'd be embarrassed for anyone coming over and seeing that.\\n\\nI normally go over each section a couple times. Do my whole house. Then start all over and just use water. I always use HOT Water also. Just using water, I still get more dirt out. In the end, the carpets are nice and clean. I make sure I go over them a few times to make sure it sucks up as much water as it can as it'll dry out faster. I think the Scotch Gaurd helps getting the carpet clean once again. So you need to use this stuff before the stains are there so that they are scotch guard protected. Depending on how dirty your carpet is, is what level to set the machine. A hallway, for example, gets a lot of traffic. Heavy use!!! If it's not really that dirty, set it to normal. Then you don't go through the cleaner so fast.\\n\\nSome people maybe should look at not wearing shoes in the house!!! I don't know what you're doing to get your carpet so nasty, but this stuff is not a miracle worker. You have to care a little bit about where you live. Clean far more often. Maybe use one of the small machines to clean right away just so the carpet doesn't look like a disaster zone. Looking not as bad as before is not good. If should look NEW when done. If you take care of your carpet, it will last a very long time.\",\n \"Product: ECG J-045-DS Electric Corded De-Soldering Iron, +420 Degree C Tip Temperature, 45W.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Worked great for me!\\n\\nReview: I just got this Desoldering Iron to use on my Chevy truck Gauges to Desolder the bad stepper motors on the board. This tool worked like a charm on the first try. All 6 of them and 4 solder joints for each. Only needed 1 try for each joint. This much so much simpler then the past ways I've done this. How this holds up under heavy use? It worked great for me. No having to wait for each joint. I wasn't sucking up a ton of solder either. I plugged this and my soldering iron in at the same time about 10 minutes before I started the job so I wouldn't have to wait to start using them. You need to give these things a chance to heat up fully to use them. You don't want to set a Simi hot iron on your joint heating up everything else while waiting for the solder to melt. You should be on an off in a couple seconds that way the heat doesn't get far and damage something else.\",\n \"Product: This myq smartphone-controlled garage door opener with built-in Wi-Fi gives you complete peace of mind by allowing you to monitor and control your garage door from anywhere. HomeLink Compatible Compatible Bridge (not included) necessary for certain vehicles. Visit bridge.chamberlain.com to find out if a Bridge is needed.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Quite, comes with just about every feature you want, and can even add Siri control.\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-R3N0SU3JUNV5UP\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1mZPiyIqiS.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1oNnM4JueS.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\"> So I've had this thing for a couple months now and figured I would say something about it. It's a nice looking unit. The belt drive is pretty quite. of course there's other things that contribute to the noise. It is much quieter then the chain drive unit it replaced. I like the fancy door control. It shows the time and your garage temp. Kind of comes in handy. It it'll also show your battery charge. Yes it has battery backup. So it still works if you lose power. The battery is something you would have to replace every few years. So keep that in mind. It come with most everything you need. The battery, the sensors, the Inside Garage button/display and a outside keypad, along with a couple remotes. There is no real mount for this thing. You get a couple basic bars, but you more then likely will new more unless this is a swap out and then the old mount hardware should work with this new opener.\\n\\nIt does work with HomeLink if you have that for your car, BUT you need to buy a optional accessory. So I think this is the piece of hardware you need which is $30. But I would double check with Chamberlain.\\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Sentex-Chamberlain-Brands-HOMELINK-REPEATER/dp/B018WM9TN6/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1503374574&sr=8-7&keywords=chamberlain+Homelink\\n\\nThis is because Chamberlain is using newer security on their openers which is not compatible with the older HomeLink. This bridges the 2 together. Car Tech lags behind in years before getting updated. So just be warned. I don't want you to be surprised later that you didn't know, even though it shows HomeLink!!!\\n\\nThis works with Chamberlains MyQ App for Android and iOS to open and close the door in the app. You can also set alarms if your door is left open. There's the ability to set your door to Auto Close at a certain time. But warning, that has been disabled for a year now for most people and so doesn't work. It does work for me, but I'm not sure why. Just warning you now so you're not complaining later that you didn't know. I'm telling you NOW!!!. It may never work for you or it might at some point?!?! That's up to Chamberlain.\\n\\nYou can also also buy the MyQ Home Bridge. If you're into Apple Homekit, you can give you SIRI control over your Garage door. I can say on my Apple Watch \\\"Hey Siri, Open Garage\\\" and it opens. You should see that in the Video, with my Original Apple Watch. It's not FAST, but it really is faster then it seems in the video. If you just hold down the button on your iphone to activate Siri that way, you can just say \\\"Open Garage. If you add like a Leviton Light Switch to your Garage Lights. I have it turning on/off my 2 T8 bulbs on the side I generally walk form the house to my truck on the driveway. I can Say \\\"Hey Siri, Turn on North Garage Lights\\\" I have a South Garage Lights also.\\nhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XKKRLNP/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1\\n\\nWhen you set these up, both MyQ Home Bridge and the Leviton lights in their apps, you end up with a icon for each in your Apple Home app. This is where you can do some interesting things. If you go into Automation, like I did, You can set it up where when the garage door opens and it turns on my North Garage lights. When it Closes, it turns OFF the North garage lights. You can use Siri to open and close the garage door when you have the MyQ Home Bridge, or you can use the normal remote controls, or the Inside garage button to open and close the door and the light will still go on and off. It's a really nice feature. You get more light that way then just from the garage door opener. That is important, especially for my 70 year old dad when he goes through there so he doesn't trip on something. He lives at my house and I want him as safe as can be. The MyQ Home Bridge is about $50 currently but price is only temp and then it goes up. As it's new, it's currently back ordered. It's selling out.\\n\\nProgramming the Opener for where to stop when it's down and where to stop when it's open is pretty simple. If you need to reprogram your remote(s), no longer do you have to climb a ladder to push a button on the opener, you can do it right from the control panel switch. It has built in Motion, so when I walk into the garage to turn on the light, the garage light turns on from the motion which makes it easier to see the switch. You can lock the door on the panel. You can set it to auto close at a set period of being open. There's a lot to like with this opener. For the price, there should be! So while there's a few Con's. Homelink, needing to spend more money to get that to actually work. Not being able to set a time say 9PM for your garage Door to just Auto Close if it needs to in case you forget to close your door. So you don't end up getting stuff stolen or worse.\\nSo that's why I knocked off 1 star. No Siri, Homekit support built in. It's a extra cost for that also. If you lose power, that no longer works as it has it's own power supply. I guess you could plug it into a UPS, but the rest of your local Wifi network would also have to be working. Otherwise you would have to get into the garage the old way. Use the remote or the outside keypad.\",\n \"Product: The first motion-activated LED light, doorbell and video camera combined in one smart system. The notify video doorbell system lets you know who's at your front door whether you're home or away. Know, see, hear and chat with whoever comes to your door, regardless of if you are home or away. Never miss a visitor again. Receive alerts on your smartphone every time your doorbell rings. A full view camera allows you to see your entry way and visitors with an adjustable, wide-angle HD camera.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: ... for this thing to come out because it looked like a better solution then the RING Doorbell\\n\\nReview: I'm been waiting a year for this thing to come out because it looked like a better solution then the RING Doorbell. But like everyone else, then need to set it up where they can get a monthly income. The whole CLOUD storage angle!! I'd much rather just have it dump right to my NAS or something instead. So to have the full benefits, it's $9.99 a month or $99 per year. That's more costly then RING. It's a DOOR BELL!!! Why is it so costly?\\nIf this was FREE and then I had to pay the monthly cost, maybe, but this? I'm disappointed. Instead I'll have to see about installing some Normal Camera's that have ZERO monthly costs. With all these type of products, fully check what you're getting into before you buy. This is the new business model these days. Not just sell a product and collect the money for that sale, but to continue to make money monthly for as long as the person owns your product which can be years!!! 5 years. $500 for a DOOR BELL!!! Ouch, no thanks!!! I'm not playing this game.\\n\\nWhy it can't record everything Locally if I want, while still notifying me if a person is at the door and showing me a live video?!?! Is that to much to ask? How about a more realistic price of $2.99 a month at most. $25 a year for example!!!\\n\\nI don't own this product. I wanted to buy it for a year when it was shown at CES 2015. I'm sure not going to pay $200+ just for the honor of paying another $100 a year for the life of the product. What a disappointment.\\n\\nI like the setup. I like not having to charge up a big battery like on RING Doorbell, when you don't have a doorbell wire, which I don't. I do have a door light, though it's off to the side a bit. I have a regular cheap wireless doorbell that the battery's like forever on and costs me nothing to have or use.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":25,"string":"25"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1471,"string":"1,471"}}},{"rowIdx":1472,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A10BZSGALQPS0V"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"What have the invention of the wheel, Pompeii, the Wall Street Crash, Harry Potter and the internet got in common? Why are all forecasters con-artists? What can Catherine the Great's lovers tell us about probability? And, why should you never run for a train or read a newspaper? This book is all about Black Swans: the random events that underlie our lives, from bestsellers to world disasters. Their impact is huge; they're impossible to predict; yet after they happen we always try to rationalize them. A rallying cry to ignore the 'experts', \"The Black Swan\" shows us how to stop trying to predict everything - and take advantage of uncertainty.\". The summary of the review text is \"Provactive book, self-involved author\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"In this book, Nassim Nicholas Taleb launches a gleeful assault against statistical thinking and forecasting. According to him, many, if not most, important occurrences in the human world are at least a partial result of black swans, events that no one could have reasonably anticipated, but which prove to have a huge impact. Examples he gives include the First World War (which no one expected to grind on for four years at the cost of millions of lives), 9/11, the rise of the Internet, and the runaway success of JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books. Yet, he observes, the human mind has a dangerous tendency to construct narratives in hindsight, which \"explain\" away chance and the unexpected, creating a false sense of predictability. Like a turkey before Thanksgiving, which is lulled into thinking that a history of being well-fed and well-treated is indicative of things to come, we not only don't know what's around the corner, but we forget all the previous times when we didn't know.\n\nIt's a thesis that Taleb, a former financial trader who grew up in war-torn Lebanon, seems to have had many occasions to ponder. To explore the problem of inductive reasoning, he divides the world into \"Mediocristan\" and \"Extremistan\". In the former, events conform to a statistical bell curve, and outliers have little effect on the whole (as with human height). In the latter, the bell curve model breaks down and outliers have a huge effect (as with human wealth) -- which takes us into a realm better understood through chaos theory and fractals. Taleb spends most of the book attacking the various sciences that (in his mind) make the mistake of applying clean Mediocristan laboratory models to unpredictable Extremistan. Academics, economists, and social scientists receive special scorn.\n\nThere's no question that The Black Swan's message is a provocative one that may get you to think about the world with fresh eyes. On the other hand, there may be better books on the same ideas. For one thing, the author's egotistical personality is a bit of a distraction from his subject matter, as he goes out of his way to call attention to his own success and take cheap shots at rivals (and, inexplicably, the French). For another, while he makes a credible case that forecasting \"science\" doesn't work half as well as its advocates want to believe, he doesn't make much effort at defining the circumstances under which predictions *do* make sense. For example, plenty of savvy people anticipated the eventual popularity of the Internet, back when it was just a text-based plaything of geeks -- it just took home computing and the data infrastructure a couple decades to catch up with that vision.\n\nStill, even if the content is a little uneven, this is an entertaining and worthwhile book."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"In this book, Nassim Nicholas Taleb launches a gleeful assault against statistical thinking and forecasting. According to him, many, if not most, important occurrences in the human world are at least a partial result of black swans, events that no one could have reasonably anticipated, but which prove to have a huge impact. Examples he gives include the First World War (which no one expected to grind on for four years at the cost of millions of lives), 9/11, the rise of the Internet, and the runaway success of JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books. Yet, he observes, the human mind has a dangerous tendency to construct narratives in hindsight, which \"explain\" away chance and the unexpected, creating a false sense of predictability. Like a turkey before Thanksgiving, which is lulled into thinking that a history of being well-fed and well-treated is indicative of things to come, we not only don't know what's around the corner, but we forget all the previous times when we didn't know.\n\nIt's a thesis that Taleb, a former financial trader who grew up in war-torn Lebanon, seems to have had many occasions to ponder. To explore the problem of inductive reasoning, he divides the world into \"Mediocristan\" and \"Extremistan\". In the former, events conform to a statistical bell curve, and outliers have little effect on the whole (as with human height). In the latter, the bell curve model breaks down and outliers have a huge effect (as with human wealth) -- which takes us into a realm better understood through chaos theory and fractals. Taleb spends most of the book attacking the various sciences that (in his mind) make the mistake of applying clean Mediocristan laboratory models to unpredictable Extremistan. Academics, economists, and social scientists receive special scorn.\n\nThere's no question that The Black Swan's message is a provocative one that may get you to think about the world with fresh eyes. On the other hand, there may be better books on the same ideas. For one thing, the author's egotistical personality is a bit of a distraction from his subject matter, as he goes out of his way to call attention to his own success and take cheap shots at rivals (and, inexplicably, the French). For another, while he makes a credible case that forecasting \"science\" doesn't work half as well as its advocates want to believe, he doesn't make much effort at defining the circumstances under which predictions *do* make sense. For example, plenty of savvy people anticipated the eventual popularity of the Internet, back when it was just a text-based plaything of geeks -- it just took home computing and the data infrastructure a couple decades to catch up with that vision.\n\nStill, even if the content is a little uneven, this is an entertaining and worthwhile book."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Introducing a monitor that will transform how you look at your computer. Shockingly vibrant colors and contrast from state-of-the-art LED backlighting. Smart innovations that bring online videos to life. Movies in Full HD on a monitor so slim, you might forget it's there. Get the most out of what you love online and on your computer. Discover the E50.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A pretty good monitor for the price, with a couple annoyances\n\nReview: I bought this monitor so I could work from home and play a few games, as well. I haven't tried movies on it. Something about the picture quality is, in some undefinable way, not quite as nice as the Samsung monitors I have at work, but it's still pretty solid and far better than using the built-in screen on my laptop.\n\nMy main negative observation is that the image doesn't look that great when I use a regular VGA cable. I found an LCD calibration test on the web (google for the \"lagom\" one) and just couldn't get the color/picture/gamma/brightness adjusted right. This isn't likely to bother people with modern computers/video cards, but it's something to keep in mind.\n\nWith an HDMI cable, I had to wrestle with Windows and my Vaio's controls for a while to get the correct resolution to work, but once I did, everything looked solid. The picture passed the above calibration test no problem, after a few minor adjustments. I do wish I could boost the brightness a tiny bit more, but that's not much of an issue.\n\nAs for the monitor's physical design, it's very lightweight and low heat. The stand is a bit flimsy, but adequate for my needs. In short, if you want a super awesome LED monitor, consider Samsung. But, for most users, this one's nearly as good, especially if you can get a better deal.","Product: The Definitive Two CD Collection; originally released in 2003, but previously out of print in the USA. This re-released version is of the original UK track listing, the 2nd disc differs from that previous US release. This version contains Robbie Robertson's mix of I Have the Touch, DIY, No Self Control, A Different Drum and Washing of the Water. Also included are rarities such as Burn You Up, Burn You Down, the Steve Osborne mix of The Tower That Ate People, Lovetown from the Philadelphia soundtrack & Downside Up (Live) a PG vocal version of a track from Ovo.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: May annoy purists, but a great collection for casual fans\n\nReview: I can't really fault Peter's focus on his more recent material and virtual exclusion of his first two albums. After all, he is trying to reach a modern audience, and his old stuff, as good as a lot of it is, belongs to a different era, when he was still searching for his identity as an artist (much like with U2's first two LPs). Towards the end of releasing a collection that modern casual listeners can embrace, I think he succeeds. Nearly all of his recognizable radio hits are covered (including \"In Your Eyes\", finally!), along with strong selections from his newest album and recent side projects. If I were to burn a two disc \"intro to PG\" set for a friend, my track choices would be nearly the same (aside from the eight or so songs I didn't have in my CD collection). No, it's not a collection that comprehensively covers his whole career, but since this isn't a boxed set, that really isn't the point.\nFor people who are already Peter Gabriel fans, a lot of this collection will probably be redundant, but if you are missing one his more recent albums, like Us or Up, the representative material, along with the previously unreleased or hard-to-find tracks (which I think are all pretty good) may make this collection worth getting for you. I can't comment on the remixed tracks vs. the originals, since I haven't really done a side-by-side comparison, but the shortened versions worked for me, anyway. The track ordering seems to flow well, too (though, admittedly, I listen more often on \"shuffle\").\nI'm glad this package came out. Hopefully, it will renew interest in this vital and interesting artist as well as bring him some new fans, at a time when it seems like he's rediscovering his creativity. And hopefully that will help inspire Peter himself to not delay his next album for too long!","Product: Dance with the Dragons book\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Enjoyed overall, but understand the complaints\n\nReview: While I disliked having to wait five years for A Dance with Dragons as much as anyone else, I wasn't too disappointed with the experience of reading it. In fact, I was thrilled just to be immersed in George R.R. Martin's gritty, living world again, and to revisit my favorite characters (Tyrion, Jon Snow, Daenyrs, and a few others) and locations. I couldn't put down the audiobook (well, the device containing it).\n\nIn case you've been living under a rock for the past decade (or don't read much fantasy), I join the many readers who regard the first three books in The Song of Ice and Fire series as landmark works in modern fantasy, rivaling Tolkien in the sheer force of vision behind them. Of course, Martin doesn't *write* like Tolkien and the nature of his vision is very different. His world hearkens as much back to Robert E. Howard's Romantic Conan the Barbarian mythos, which never needed an explicit good versus evil struggle to define its characters. Martin's is a more grown-up version of that universe, recognizing that there's plenty of drama in humans as they really are, in the constant struggle between survival, pleasure, codes of honor, and realpolitik.\n\nThe first three books were tough acts to follow, and Martin can be partially forgiven for falling a little short on books four and five. However, the chorus of frustration from fans isn't without merit. Martin kind of painted himself into a corner back in 2004, when he realized that the book he was writing had gotten too long. Rather than edit it down to a more manageable size, he split it in two. A Feast for Crows wound up being an immense novel of in which lots of hitherto minor characters got placed into new intrigues, along with some new characters. Was there was a larger purpose to these minor adventures? Or had the author just gotten swallowed in his own world, convinced that what the reader really wanted on this bus tour through Westeros was more stops, with no roadside stand or historic marker not worth a visit? (Hey, it worked for Patrick Rothfuss.)\n\nA Dance with Dragons doesn't really resolve those questions, but at least we get the major characters back, and the things eventually start to pick up steam and head somewhere. Tyrion hitchhikes his way east by a few less-than-ideal arrangements. Jon Snow tries to do his duty while dealing with the conflicting demands of an impatient king. And Theon Greyjoy makes a return, in *very* changed circumstances. As always, the \"living, breathing\" world remains brilliantly vibrant and alive, its drama infecting everything that happens in the foreground. For example, there's one sequence in which soldiers are sent on a dreadfully misplanned winter mission, not unlike Napoleon's troops in Russia. While this sequence could have been shorter, the details of cold, starving, weary men were so vivid, I didn't really care -- I was just along for the ride. And the chapters with Daenrys in Myreen illustrate the difficulties of ruling a \"liberated\" land in a way that seems not unfamiliar (apparently Martin turned on the news during the past five years). By the time the dragons in the story finally come into their own, we're feeling as ready for it as she is. Too bad so much ends on cliffhangers -- hopefully it will take only three years before we find out what happens.\n\nI agree with a few other reader complaints. Martin has slipped into the bad habit of repeating catchphrases (\"words are wind\", \"my name is Reek...\") and important pieces of information multiple times, from multiple angles, rather than trusting readers to see the connections themselves. The new characters he introduces aren't terribly interesting, and there's little tension (for now) over the possibility that our old favorites will die, as they have in the past. I wouldn't have minded a little more exploration of strange and wondrous things (e.g. the ruins of Valyria). Finally, while I think that the level of violence and cruelty in Martin's world has been necessary in shaping his characters, there are places in this novel where it borders, unsettlingly, on gratuity.\n\nOn the audiobook experience, I had very mixed feelings. Overall, Roy Dotrice's grandfatherly tones are a great fit for Martin's writing, but, to my ears, he gets some voices horribly wrong. Young women sound like old hags or Monty Python members in drag. Too many knights sound like Long John Silver, and Tyrion could be a leprechaun. For the first hours, I was tempted to give up and get the print edition, but, luckily, my ears adapted. In general, I'm pretty tolerant of less-than-perfect readers for audiobooks -- your mileage may vary.\n\nYet, all that said, I remained hooked on the series, and even a flawed entry is one I can't put down. Martin has tested us with two long novels of buildup, buildup, and more buildup, but I remain hopeful that the tour bus will be getting back on the highway and heading towards the big destinations that his fans signed on for.\n\n***1/2","Product: Book by Lamb, Wally\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A powerful, intelligent novel about coming to terms\n\nReview: If you like your novels uplifting and concisely-plotted, The Hour I First Believed might not be the book for you. This is a big, ambitious work, seeking to tie together many aspects of the American experience of grief, from historic tragedies, to family dysfunction, to high-profile media tragedies and the individual stories lost in the noise, to the political marginalization of the imprisoned, to the quiet breakdowns that happen over years in the privacy of our own homes. From a less able writer, this would simply be too much stuff to cram into one story without a loss of effectiveness, but Lamb is an author capable of making you believe that, to the contrary, all these things can and do come together in the lives of normal people.\n\nFull of heartache and meandering trips into the past (a la Richard Russo), Lamb's work is about a complex, flawed everyman simply trying not to drown in his own shattered life, reaching out to any floating object that comes near, from therapists to alcohol to sex to his own family history to, finally, expressing himself directly to the reader. At times gut-wrenching (especially the depictions of the Columbine shootings) and at times heartfelt and beautiful, Lamb's writing is very honest. Having lost my brother to a drawn-out battle with cancer and witnessed the different responses of the remaining members of my family to the experience, I can say that the author understands the two-steps-forward-one-step-back process of moving through anger and grief. Like a man who buys a new car, then sees that model of car everywhere he drives, Lamb's protagonist, Caelum Quirk, begins to realize the extent to which everyone around him (or in his past) is living their own story of loss and survival. Through those connections, the story expresses a quiet, moving sense of hope.\n\nReaders of this book seem divided on Lamb's decision to cram so much tragedy into one book, to the point where it starts to seem arbitrary on the part of the author, like God raining down misfortune on Job in the Old Testament. However, I thought this was an intentional decision, meant to challenge the reader and perhaps the author, and I think it mostly worked. It's arguable that the book meanders a little too much, yet I found each sub-story compelling in its own right. I felt that they all fit together on a thematic level, providing an honest emotional history not just of Caelum, but of the ways we Americans face pain, when it strikes us and not just some anonymous stranger on the news.","Product: The acclaimed new novel from the author of The Corrections. Patty and Walter Berglund were the new pioneers of old St. Paul - the gentrifiers, the hands-on parents, the avant-garde of the Whole Foods generation. Patty was the ideal sort of neighbour who could tell you where to recycle your batteries and how to get the local cops to actually do their job. She was an enviably perfect mother and the wife of Walter's dreams. Together with Walter - environmental lawyer, commuter cyclist, family man - she was doing her small part to build a better world. But now, in the new millennium, the Berglunds have become a mystery. Why has their teenage son moved in with the aggressively Republican family next door? Why has Walter taken a job working with Big Coal? What exactly is Richard Katz - outre rocker and Walter's old college friend and rival - still doing in the picture? Most of all, what has happened to poor Patty? Why has the bright star of Barrier Street become \"a very different kind of neighbour,\" an implacable Fury coming unhinged before the street's attentive eyes? In his first novel since The Corrections, Jonathan Franzen has given us an epic of contemporary love and marriage. Freedom comically and tragically captures the temptations and burdens of too much liberty: the thrills of teenage lust, the shaken compromises of middle age, the wages of suburban sprawl, the heavy weight of empire. In charting the mistakes and joys of Freedom's intensely realized characters, as they struggle to learn how to live in an ever more confusing world, Franzen has produced an indelible and deeply moving portrait of our time.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Deserves a lot of the critical praise\n\nReview: If you can stomach a novel that takes a long, hard, uncomfortable look at the lives of white, privileged, Prius-driving, NPR-listening, middle-class Americans (including people like the author himself, it seems), you might find Freedom an impressive literary accomplishment. Franzen, without a doubt, shows an incisive understanding of the way people make and rationalize bad decisions, then later find them difficult to live with. He pushes his characters to make those bad decisions, lighting a fire under the resentment and frustrations that white, privileged, Prius-driving people often have simmering under the surface, forcing it to boil over. On a scene-by-scene level, the way the characters struggle with each other, themselves, their neighbors, and the country as a whole is believably complex and readable. I often felt frustrated and annoyed with Franzen's protagonists, but the messiness of their lives also felt familiar to me, and part of me wanted them to succeed.\n\nI think that many of the reviewers who attack the book's believability are confusing reasonable behavior and realism. Based on my decade-and-a-half of being an adult, depressed people really do act like Patty, frustrated environmentalists really can turn into seething cranks a la Walter, angry sons sometimes do move out of the family home after big fights, like Joey, and aging free spirits do flit between relationships in a Richard-like way. And it's not hard to dig up real-life examples of shady Iraq war profiteering similar to the one here. It may be a dramatized, \"literary\" version of America, but it's the real America.\n\nThat said, I do understand a little of the backlash. Some characters are a little uneven and/or stereotype-ish, and could have been better fleshed out -- for example, Connie is a bit of a blank outside her unhealthy relationship to Joey. Though, as a liberal, I thought Franzen could be pretty honest about some of the inconsistencies of the American liberal, there were times when he seemed to be using Walter's heavy-handed rants as a proxy for his own letter-to-the-editor frustrations. And there's the matter of the ending, in which the characters redeem themselves perhaps a little too neatly (though, after the infamous poop and ring scene, the reader may have endured enough ugliness, and might be feeling ready for a turning point). As for the audiobook narrator, his arch tone will either fit the novel, or further compound what people already don't like about it.\n\nIs Freedom the Great American Novel critics want it to be? To me, it doesn't quite have the lyricism, timelessness, and emotional resonance to add itself to history in that way, but I think it's at least a great American novel for right now. Franzen is a skillful and honest writer and there's a lot of insight in Freedom's (many) pages. One of my best reads from 2010.","Product: Accoring to the London Times, translater, Richmond Lattimer has come about as near as any man could to conveying, in English, the utterly alien movment and structure of Homer's poetry...\"\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: The spirit of the epic, reinterpreted\n\nReview: The last time I experienced the Iliad was when I had to read it as a freshman in high school. It was interesting to return to it with a more adult perspective, and to appreciate Homer's poetic imagery; the ancient ideals of heroic conduct; the timeless tragedy of war and human pride; and the way the ancient mind saw gods as capricious meddlers in human affairs, reaching down to bestir or chill the warrior's heart, or to guide a weapon towards or away from its target. To what extent Homer's audience really believed in the gods of his tale, or recognized them as dramatizations, is unclear to me. Yet, the genius of his story is that the audience can see it both ways. For generations of listeners, this tale must have stood like a Colossus with one foot in the real, solid world and one foot in the mists of myth.\n\nMitchell's translation aims to capture the way the Iliad was meant to be told: read aloud with feeling. He does so by stripping away a lot of the archaic phrasing and epithets that I remember from high school, leaving behind verse that's simple, tight, dynamic, and speaks directly to modern listeners. Some readers, of course, will be offended by his presumptuousness at \"editing\" a classic, but others will appreciate his efforts to make the passions of the story more accessible. A good litmus test is the scene where a soldier admonishes Paris as a \"sissy\" -- do you read that as a coarse, stinging insult (as was intended by the speaker), or a flagrant anachronism? (Most of the language isn't so \"modern\", but that was a more noticeable example.)\n\nIf you can roll with the \"spirit of the work\" interpretation, then Alfred Molina's masculine but sensitive audiobook performance is a great fit, capturing the frantic motion of combat, the smoldering resentment of Achilles, the feckless golden-boy attitude of Paris, and the anguish of Priam. No longer the dusty archetypes I remember from English class, the characters now come to life as human and flawed.","Product: Men classed Claudius as a pitiful fool. Reluctantly launched into the purple, he emerges as a man who erred on the side of good nature and credulity.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Still a benchmark work of historical fiction\n\nReview: Even though it was written over 75 years ago, I, Claudius outshines many modern works of historical fiction in its detail and accessibility. Its narrator may not have had the most interesting life story himself, but as a fly-on-the-wall witness to several generations of ancient Rome's backstabbing politics, debauchery, and familial intrigue, and a chronicler of turbulent times in the life of the empire itself, he plenty of tales to tell.\n\nThe book is obviously well-researched, though it suffers from a little unevenness. Sometimes Graves is a bit fanciful; other times, he relates a lot of footnote events that probably happened in real life, but don't add much to the story. The large cast of briefly-seen minor characters and the complicated family lineages of Roman nobility can be confusing, as well.\n\nBut, none of that undermined my enjoyment too much. I, Claudius succeeds in turning the ancient past into entertaining historical soap opera. There are a few heroes to root for and plenty of villains you'll love to loathe, particularly the cruel, cunning Livia and the depraved Caligula (a leader who makes America's worst heads of state look like saintly paragons of wisdom and virtue). Also, Nelson Runger's grandfatherly voice is a perfect fit for the audio version.","Product: Mark Bowden has been a reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer for nineteen years.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: a modern warfare classic\n\nReview: A riveting hour-by-hour account of the United States' disastrous military intervention in Somalia in 1993. Over a hundred well-armed, well-trained US soldiers set out on what was to be a cut-and-dry mission, only to find themselves pinned down on the streets of Mogadishu, facing the unexpected wrath of thousands of Somali fighters. Though the mission was a disaster, leading to the much publicized videos of American dead being dragged through the streets, the army rangers skillfully and bravely fought their way out. Bowden picks several individual stories and follows them closely, revealing in heart-pounding detail the chaos and desperation of modern urban warfare.\n\nBowden also visits the chain of events leading up to the battle, although he doesn't devote a lot of attention to the politics of how and why the US ended up in Mogadishu. I got the impression that neither the military nor the politicians expected things to turn badly so quickly, and that no one had a good read on the Somalis themselves.\n\nOf the battle itself, Bowden writes knowledgeably and concisely, with clear admiration for the soldiers, but also paints the Somali participants (whose stories are featured to a lesser extent) with sympathy and humanity. Sadly, many innocent people were killed in the crossfire, and Somalia suffered far more than our country from the fallout of that day.\n\nI read this book a year or two before the Iraq invasion, and have often thought that the architects of the war might have learned a little more from the lessons here. Surely, Iraq will generate many comparable books in a few years.","Product: 'It had been almost a year since I'd found Hannah dead, and I thought I'd managed to erase all traces of that night within myself. I was wrong.' \"Special Topics in Calamity Physics\" is a mesmerizing debut. As teenager Blue van Meer tells her story we are hurled into a dizzying world of murder and butterflies, womanizing and wandering, American McCulture, the Western Canon, political radicalism and juvenile crushisms. Structured around a syllabus for a Great Works of Literature class (with hand-drawn Visual Aids), Blue's wickedly funny yet poignant tale reveals how the imagination finds meaning in the most bewildering times, the ways people of all ages strive for connection, and how the darkest of secrets can set us free.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Fantastic voice, somewhat frustrating novel\n\nReview: ***1/2\n\nIf you were or hung out with that extremely bright, overachieving, literate, sarcastic, yet emotionally brittle and aloof girl in high school, you'll instantly feel kinship with Blue Van Meer, Pessl's central character, who personifies everything admirable, sympathetic, and annoying about that figure. There's much to like in Pessl's deliberately overwrought prose, which uses its narrator as an excuse for countless clever literary and film references, and in the underlying loneliness that comes through beneath the narrator's smugness, expressed particularly in Blue's relationship with her equally intelligent, equally distant father.\n\nUnfortunately, as a complete novel, Special Topics is uneven. Parts of the intricate plot drag on too long or get shuffled out of sight for many pages, and other scenes feel rushed, giving the whole story an emotional disconnectedness. Also, the other members of Blue's clique came across more as witty cliches than plausible teenagers.\n\nIn sum, an imperfect work by a talented young writer. The central character and her emotional landscape, if not the plot, resonated with me.","Product: 'Here we drink three cups of tea to do business; the first you are a stranger, the second you become a friend, and the third, you join our family, and for our family we are prepared to do anything - even die' - Haji Ali, Korphe Village Chief, Karakoram mountains, Pakistan. In 1993, after a terrifying and disastrous attempt to climb K2, a mountaineer called Greg Mortenson drifted, cold and dehydrated, into an impoverished Pakistan village in the Karakoram Mountains. Moved by the inhabitants' kindness, he promised to return and build a school. \"Three Cups of Tea\" is the story of that promise and its extraordinary outcome. Over the next decade Mortenson built not just one but fifty-five schools - especially for girls - in remote villages across the forbidding and breathtaking landscape of Pakistan and Afghanistan, just as the Taliban rose to power. His story is at once a riveting adventure and a testament to the power of the humanitarian spirit.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Mediocre writing, inspiring story\n\nReview: While the quality of writing leaves more than a little to be desired, the story of Mortenson, a former mountain climber who, after being cared for by villagers in a remote part of Pakistan, made it his life's mission to build schools for the children of rural Pakistan and Afghanistan, is an inspiring one. For the average American reader, it may dispel a few misconceptions about what people who live in these regions are like, revealing their generosity, their desperate poverty, and their genuine desire to improve the lives of their children. It also explores the tribal culture of honor and courtesy that Westerners often fail to understand, examines the side of Islam that sees anyone who serves the poor, even a foreigner, as doing the work of God, and casts a brief, critical eye on Americans who sent Mortenson hate mail in the wake of 9/11. Even if the prose gets a little sappy, some of the stories are moving.\n\nMore central to the book's message is Mortenson's conviction that terrorism in places like Afghanistan and Pakistan is best defeated, in the long run, not by military force, but by providing education, basic medicine, and empowerment of girls, useful, practical alternatives to the Saudi-funded schools that teach fundamentalism and extremism. Even if the book comes off as a little too aggrandizing of Mortenson himself, he makes a compelling case for his views and it's hard not to give attention to a guy willing to put himself through such hardship in service of others. Well worth your time -- even a cynical reader like me felt inspired to make a donation to his charity.","Product: Unusual book\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: A bit fluffy, but enjoyable -- standard Gladwell\n\nReview: ***1/2\n\nIn this book, Gladwell asks whether highly successful people, the elite athletes or powerful business leaders that society sees as \"outliers\", are really so different from the rest of us. Is their innate talent and drive so exceptional, or do they benefit from special advantages along the way? It's not the most controversial question -- we all understand the value of being in the right place at the right time -- but Gladwell goes deeper to examine how myriad factors like birthdays, cultural background, parenting style, and classroom time can be powerful determinants of success (or missing out on it). As with Gladwell's other books, Outliers is enjoyable for its case studies, which approach a familiar question with the kind of engaging narratives that a talented teacher might use to get his or her kids thinking about an issue from a fresh angle.\n\nTaken as a whole, though, Outliers isn't a very cohesive work. Gladwell flits from topic to topic without much in-depth analysis or scientific rigor to tie them together. Sometimes his reasoning is overly simplistic (as in the \"why Asians tend to be good at math\" study) and he makes assumptions while showing little evidence to back them up. I get the impression he'd previously written a few articles on intriguing social phenomena (such as the hockey player birthday study or the way culture played into the Korean Airlines plane crashes of the 1990s), noticed a common theme, and cherry-picked a few more studies that he could massage into a book.\n\nThen again, Gladwell's not an author you read for a deep, critical examination of an issue -- you read him because he challenges you in an entertaining way to think about a broad question. I consider this a worthwhile book if it gets more people to reevaluate the \"self-made man\" myth that still influences American politics, and to think about the powerful and complex roles that privilege and historical legacy can play in determining a person's success. If our society paid more heed to its structures of opportunity, there'd be many fewer children left behind, and many more who'd achieve their full potential as productive citizens. Even if Gladwell's own answers are a little fluffy, there's no doubt that he's getting us to think seriously about crucial questions.","Product: A major novel from the internationally bestselling author of 'The Joy Luck Club', 'The Kitchen God's Wife' and 'The Hundred Secret Senses'. LuLing Young is now in her eighties, and finally beginning to feel the effects of old age. Trying to hold on to the evaporating past, she begins to write down all that she can remember of her life as a girl in China. Meanwhile, her daughter Ruth, a ghostwriter for authors of self-help books, is losing the ability to speak up for herself in front of the man she lives with. LuLing can only look on, helpless: her prickly relationship with her daughter does not make it easy to discuss such matters. In turn, Ruth has begun to suspect that something is wrong with her mother: she says so many confusing and contradictory things. Ruth decides to move in with her ailing mother, and while tending to her discovers the story LuLing wrote in Chinese, of her tumultuous life growing up in a remote mountain village known as Immortal Heart. LuLing tells of the secrets passed along by her mute nursemaid, Precious Auntie; of a cave where dragon bones are mined and where Peking Man was discovered; of the crumbling ravine known as the End of the World, where Precious Auntie's bones lie, and of the curse that LuLing believes she released through betrayal. Like layers of sediment being removed, each page unfolds into an even greater mystery: Who was Precious Auntie, whose suicide changed the path of LuLing's life? Set in contemporary San Francisco and pre-war China, The Bonesetter's Daughter is an excavation of the human spirit. With great warmth and humour, Amy Tan gives us a mesmerising story of a mother and daughter discovering together that what they share in their bones through history and heredity is priceless beyond measure.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: a little formulaic, but enjoyable\n\nReview: (***1/2, really)\n\nNot the sort of novel I'd normally pick up, but I got a cheap copy at a yard sale, and -- surprise -- I enjoyed it. Tan's portrait of a challenging relationship between a daughter and a stubborn mother in the early stages of dementia is authentic and touchingly written. My willful Irish-American grandmother had Alzheimer's, and these scenes struck familiar chords. The story becomes even more involving when it travels back into the colorful past, through the mother's writings, to her life as a girl and young woman in China, where she struggles with her own real and surrogate families and endures tragedy and war. Through these memoirs, the daughter learns that her mother had kept back a few important secrets, and struggles to bring them forth from her as her mind erases itself.\n\nThe overall setup is a little contrived, though, and, outside the central relationship of the novel, the parts of the story set in modern San Francisco are formulaic. The ending is a little too neat, as well. Yet, I found the mother-daughter story and the China story absorbing. It was a good listen (beneath ear protection) while mowing my parents' field.","Product: Title: Dune, Frank Herbert (Hardcover)\nBinding: Hardcover\nClassics of Modern Literature\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Classic science-fiction/high fantasy hybrid\n\nReview: Dune is one of those books that shaped my life as a reader. My parents gave it to me a gift when I was a kid in the 1980s, after I got excited about the forthcoming David Lynch film (which turned out to be a mess). At that age, I didn't entirely get what the book was about, but I found the universe fascinating. Mind control powers, sandworms, dukes, barons, spice harvesters, stillsuits, Fremen, weird religious stuff -- it was way more far-out than Star Wars (my template for science fiction at the time).\n\nI later read Dune again in high school or college, but coming back now as a much more worldly adult, it's a whole new experience. Now I can admire how brilliant and original Herbert's world construction is. Set tens of thousands of years in the future, Dune's universe retains only a few traces of Earth history, the bits that still linger within now-ancient \"new\" religions and societies. Also, computer technology and robotics have been rejected at a cultural level because of a past war involving them, and societies now rely on humans that have been specially bred and trained to perform advanced thinking. This is really high fantasy in science fiction clothing.\n\nIt's probably not necessary for me to recount the plot in much detail. The noble Atreides family, one house within a feudal galactic empire, takes over administration of the desert planet Arrakis from its enemy house, the Harkonnens. With this post, the Atreides also gain control of the production of a drug crucial to the affairs (and politics) of the galaxy. However, the situation turns out to be an elaborate trap, and the young Paul Atreides and his mother Jessica must flee to the tough, tribal people of the desert, the Fremen. From there, Paul begins to discover a destiny that lies in his genes, in the religious lore of the Bene Gesserit, and in the planet Arrakis itself.\n\nMore than just escapism, Dune is a work of literature with many layers and intermixed issues. It could be, depending on how you read it, a complex drama about human politics; a complex drama about religion, prophecies, and messiahs; or a complex drama about the dangerous intersection of politics and religion, as the young Paul goes from being someone to be admired to someone more and more to be feared. There are some ideas about ecological stewardship, when humans live on the margins of survival. There are some ideas about how being able to see the future might affect human choices. Nearly all science fiction or fantasy novels that explore any of these themes, especially any that feature someone \"going native\" among barbaric people, can't escape the shadow of Frank Herbert's towering vision.\n\nNo, Dune isn't by any means a perfect novel. As with certain other classics that awed me as a kid (e.g. Lord of the Rings), maturity makes it somewhat less mind-blowing. Now I recognize the more derivative plot elements and character types, not to mention the more tedious parts of the story, where Herbert has made his point and we're just waiting for him to get on with it. His desire to impress readers with the Fremen gets a little tiresome, too; after a while, I found myself wishing the enemy forces could have gotten it together and won a few battles, just to show those know-it-alls. It's also hard to like most of his characters as people.\n\nBut, never mind. If you like science fiction or fantasy at all, this is undeniably one of the reference works you should read at some point, because it set such a high bar for rich world construction and thematic complexity. It's not hard to see the debt owed to Herbert by all subsequent space opera -- watch popular movies like Star Wars or Avatar, then see if you recognize the crude imitation. (However, if you want to read a derivative work that comes close to rivaling it, check out Hayao Miyazaki's graphic novel series \"Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind\".)\n\nUnfortunately, the most recent audiobook production is unevenly put together. A cast of voice actors performs the dialogue of different characters, which would have been great if this had been done consistently, but much of the dialogue is also handled by the main narrator. Thus, Paul sometimes sounds like the teenager he is, and sometimes like the middle-aged man he isn't. Likewise, the Baron Harkonnen is much more in character when his deep baritone is in effect, which makes its absence distracting. Someone told me that the production was expanded from an abridged version, which would certainly explain things. However, the musical vignettes that accompany certain passages and Princess Irulan's interludes work quite well.","Product: Title: Dune, Frank Herbert (Hardcover)\nBinding: Hardcover\nClassics of Modern Literature\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Classic science-fiction/high fantasy hybrid\n\nReview: Dune is one of those books that shaped my life as a reader. My parents gave it to me a gift when I was a kid in the 1980s, after I got excited about the forthcoming David Lynch film (which turned out to be a mess). At that age, I didn't entirely get what the book was about, but I found the universe fascinating. Mind control powers, sandworms, dukes, barons, spice harvesters, stillsuits, Fremen, weird religious stuff -- it was way more far-out than Star Wars (my template for science fiction at the time).\n\nI later read Dune again in high school or college, but coming back now as a much more worldly adult, it's a whole new experience. Now I can admire how brilliant and original Herbert's world construction is. Set tens of thousands of years in the future, Dune's universe retains only a few traces of Earth history, the bits that still linger within now-ancient \"new\" religions and societies. Also, computer technology and robotics have been rejected at a cultural level because of a past war involving them, and societies now rely on humans that have been specially bred and trained to perform advanced thinking. This is really high fantasy in science fiction clothing.\n\nIt's probably not necessary for me to recount the plot in much detail. The noble Atreides family, one house within a feudal galactic empire, takes over administration of the desert planet Arrakis from its enemy house, the Harkonnens. With this post, the Atreides also gain control of the production of a drug crucial to the affairs (and politics) of the galaxy. However, the situation turns out to be an elaborate trap, and the young Paul Atreides and his mother Jessica must flee to the tough, tribal people of the desert, the Fremen. From there, Paul begins to discover a destiny that lies in his genes, in the religious lore of the Bene Gesserit, and in the planet Arrakis itself.\n\nMore than just escapism, Dune is a work of literature with many layers and intermixed issues. It could be, depending on how you read it, a complex drama about human politics; a complex drama about religion, prophecies, and messiahs; or a complex drama about the dangerous intersection of politics and religion, as the young Paul goes from being someone to be admired to someone more and more to be feared. There are some ideas about ecological stewardship, when humans live on the margins of survival. There are some ideas about how being able to see the future might affect human choices. Nearly all science fiction or fantasy novels that explore any of these themes, especially any that feature someone \"going native\" among barbaric people, can't escape the shadow of Frank Herbert's towering vision.\n\nNo, Dune isn't by any means a perfect novel. As with certain other classics that awed me as a kid (e.g. Lord of the Rings), maturity makes it somewhat less mind-blowing. Now I recognize the more derivative plot elements and character types, not to mention the more tedious parts of the story, where Herbert has made his point and we're just waiting for him to get on with it. His desire to impress readers with the Fremen gets a little tiresome, too; after a while, I found myself wishing the enemy forces could have gotten it together and won a few battles, just to show those know-it-alls. It's also hard to like most of his characters as people.\n\nBut, never mind. If you like science fiction or fantasy at all, this is undeniably one of the reference works you should read at some point, because it set such a high bar for rich world construction and thematic complexity. It's not hard to see the debt owed to Herbert by all subsequent space opera -- watch popular movies like Star Wars or Avatar, then see if you recognize the crude imitation. (However, if you want to read a derivative work that comes close to rivaling it, check out Hayao Miyazaki's graphic novel series \"Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind\".)\n\nUnfortunately, the most recent audiobook production is unevenly put together. A cast of voice actors performs the dialogue of different characters, which would have been great if this had been done consistently, but much of the dialogue is also handled by the main narrator. Thus, Paul sometimes sounds like the teenager he is, and sometimes like the middle-aged man he isn't. Likewise, the Baron Harkonnen is much more in character when his deep baritone is in effect, which makes its absence distracting. Someone told me that the production was expanded from an abridged version, which would certainly explain things. However, the musical vignettes that accompany certain passages and Princess Irulan's interludes work quite well.","Product: I CLAUDIUS\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Still a benchmark work of historical fiction\n\nReview: Even though it was written over 75 years ago, I, Claudius outshines many modern works of historical fiction in its detail and accessibility. Its narrator may not have had the most interesting life story himself, but as a fly-on-the-wall witness to several generations of ancient Rome's backstabbing politics, debauchery, and familial intrigue, and a chronicler of turbulent times in the life of the empire itself, he plenty of tales to tell.\n\nThe book is obviously well-researched, though it suffers from a little unevenness. Sometimes Graves is a bit fanciful; other times, he relates a lot of footnote events that probably happened in real life, but don't add much to the story. The large cast of briefly-seen minor characters and the complicated family lineages of Roman nobility can be confusing, as well.\n\nBut, none of that undermined my enjoyment too much. I, Claudius succeeds in turning the ancient past into entertaining historical soap opera. There are a few heroes to root for and plenty of villains you'll love to loathe, particularly the cruel, cunning Livia and the depraved Caligula (a leader who makes America's worst heads of state look like saintly paragons of wisdom and virtue). Also, Nelson Runger's grandfatherly voice is a perfect fit for the audio version."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Introducing a monitor that will transform how you look at your computer. Shockingly vibrant colors and contrast from state-of-the-art LED backlighting. Smart innovations that bring online videos to life. Movies in Full HD on a monitor so slim, you might forget it's there. Get the most out of what you love online and on your computer. Discover the E50.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A pretty good monitor for the price, with a couple annoyances\\n\\nReview: I bought this monitor so I could work from home and play a few games, as well. I haven't tried movies on it. Something about the picture quality is, in some undefinable way, not quite as nice as the Samsung monitors I have at work, but it's still pretty solid and far better than using the built-in screen on my laptop.\\n\\nMy main negative observation is that the image doesn't look that great when I use a regular VGA cable. I found an LCD calibration test on the web (google for the \\\"lagom\\\" one) and just couldn't get the color/picture/gamma/brightness adjusted right. This isn't likely to bother people with modern computers/video cards, but it's something to keep in mind.\\n\\nWith an HDMI cable, I had to wrestle with Windows and my Vaio's controls for a while to get the correct resolution to work, but once I did, everything looked solid. The picture passed the above calibration test no problem, after a few minor adjustments. I do wish I could boost the brightness a tiny bit more, but that's not much of an issue.\\n\\nAs for the monitor's physical design, it's very lightweight and low heat. The stand is a bit flimsy, but adequate for my needs. In short, if you want a super awesome LED monitor, consider Samsung. But, for most users, this one's nearly as good, especially if you can get a better deal.\",\n \"Product: The Definitive Two CD Collection; originally released in 2003, but previously out of print in the USA. This re-released version is of the original UK track listing, the 2nd disc differs from that previous US release. This version contains Robbie Robertson's mix of I Have the Touch, DIY, No Self Control, A Different Drum and Washing of the Water. Also included are rarities such as Burn You Up, Burn You Down, the Steve Osborne mix of The Tower That Ate People, Lovetown from the Philadelphia soundtrack & Downside Up (Live) a PG vocal version of a track from Ovo.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: May annoy purists, but a great collection for casual fans\\n\\nReview: I can't really fault Peter's focus on his more recent material and virtual exclusion of his first two albums. After all, he is trying to reach a modern audience, and his old stuff, as good as a lot of it is, belongs to a different era, when he was still searching for his identity as an artist (much like with U2's first two LPs). Towards the end of releasing a collection that modern casual listeners can embrace, I think he succeeds. Nearly all of his recognizable radio hits are covered (including \\\"In Your Eyes\\\", finally!), along with strong selections from his newest album and recent side projects. If I were to burn a two disc \\\"intro to PG\\\" set for a friend, my track choices would be nearly the same (aside from the eight or so songs I didn't have in my CD collection). No, it's not a collection that comprehensively covers his whole career, but since this isn't a boxed set, that really isn't the point.\\nFor people who are already Peter Gabriel fans, a lot of this collection will probably be redundant, but if you are missing one his more recent albums, like Us or Up, the representative material, along with the previously unreleased or hard-to-find tracks (which I think are all pretty good) may make this collection worth getting for you. I can't comment on the remixed tracks vs. the originals, since I haven't really done a side-by-side comparison, but the shortened versions worked for me, anyway. The track ordering seems to flow well, too (though, admittedly, I listen more often on \\\"shuffle\\\").\\nI'm glad this package came out. Hopefully, it will renew interest in this vital and interesting artist as well as bring him some new fans, at a time when it seems like he's rediscovering his creativity. And hopefully that will help inspire Peter himself to not delay his next album for too long!\",\n \"Product: Dance with the Dragons book\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Enjoyed overall, but understand the complaints\\n\\nReview: While I disliked having to wait five years for A Dance with Dragons as much as anyone else, I wasn't too disappointed with the experience of reading it. In fact, I was thrilled just to be immersed in George R.R. Martin's gritty, living world again, and to revisit my favorite characters (Tyrion, Jon Snow, Daenyrs, and a few others) and locations. I couldn't put down the audiobook (well, the device containing it).\\n\\nIn case you've been living under a rock for the past decade (or don't read much fantasy), I join the many readers who regard the first three books in The Song of Ice and Fire series as landmark works in modern fantasy, rivaling Tolkien in the sheer force of vision behind them. Of course, Martin doesn't *write* like Tolkien and the nature of his vision is very different. His world hearkens as much back to Robert E. Howard's Romantic Conan the Barbarian mythos, which never needed an explicit good versus evil struggle to define its characters. Martin's is a more grown-up version of that universe, recognizing that there's plenty of drama in humans as they really are, in the constant struggle between survival, pleasure, codes of honor, and realpolitik.\\n\\nThe first three books were tough acts to follow, and Martin can be partially forgiven for falling a little short on books four and five. However, the chorus of frustration from fans isn't without merit. Martin kind of painted himself into a corner back in 2004, when he realized that the book he was writing had gotten too long. Rather than edit it down to a more manageable size, he split it in two. A Feast for Crows wound up being an immense novel of in which lots of hitherto minor characters got placed into new intrigues, along with some new characters. Was there was a larger purpose to these minor adventures? Or had the author just gotten swallowed in his own world, convinced that what the reader really wanted on this bus tour through Westeros was more stops, with no roadside stand or historic marker not worth a visit? (Hey, it worked for Patrick Rothfuss.)\\n\\nA Dance with Dragons doesn't really resolve those questions, but at least we get the major characters back, and the things eventually start to pick up steam and head somewhere. Tyrion hitchhikes his way east by a few less-than-ideal arrangements. Jon Snow tries to do his duty while dealing with the conflicting demands of an impatient king. And Theon Greyjoy makes a return, in *very* changed circumstances. As always, the \\\"living, breathing\\\" world remains brilliantly vibrant and alive, its drama infecting everything that happens in the foreground. For example, there's one sequence in which soldiers are sent on a dreadfully misplanned winter mission, not unlike Napoleon's troops in Russia. While this sequence could have been shorter, the details of cold, starving, weary men were so vivid, I didn't really care -- I was just along for the ride. And the chapters with Daenrys in Myreen illustrate the difficulties of ruling a \\\"liberated\\\" land in a way that seems not unfamiliar (apparently Martin turned on the news during the past five years). By the time the dragons in the story finally come into their own, we're feeling as ready for it as she is. Too bad so much ends on cliffhangers -- hopefully it will take only three years before we find out what happens.\\n\\nI agree with a few other reader complaints. Martin has slipped into the bad habit of repeating catchphrases (\\\"words are wind\\\", \\\"my name is Reek...\\\") and important pieces of information multiple times, from multiple angles, rather than trusting readers to see the connections themselves. The new characters he introduces aren't terribly interesting, and there's little tension (for now) over the possibility that our old favorites will die, as they have in the past. I wouldn't have minded a little more exploration of strange and wondrous things (e.g. the ruins of Valyria). Finally, while I think that the level of violence and cruelty in Martin's world has been necessary in shaping his characters, there are places in this novel where it borders, unsettlingly, on gratuity.\\n\\nOn the audiobook experience, I had very mixed feelings. Overall, Roy Dotrice's grandfatherly tones are a great fit for Martin's writing, but, to my ears, he gets some voices horribly wrong. Young women sound like old hags or Monty Python members in drag. Too many knights sound like Long John Silver, and Tyrion could be a leprechaun. For the first hours, I was tempted to give up and get the print edition, but, luckily, my ears adapted. In general, I'm pretty tolerant of less-than-perfect readers for audiobooks -- your mileage may vary.\\n\\nYet, all that said, I remained hooked on the series, and even a flawed entry is one I can't put down. Martin has tested us with two long novels of buildup, buildup, and more buildup, but I remain hopeful that the tour bus will be getting back on the highway and heading towards the big destinations that his fans signed on for.\\n\\n***1/2\",\n \"Product: Book by Lamb, Wally\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A powerful, intelligent novel about coming to terms\\n\\nReview: If you like your novels uplifting and concisely-plotted, The Hour I First Believed might not be the book for you. This is a big, ambitious work, seeking to tie together many aspects of the American experience of grief, from historic tragedies, to family dysfunction, to high-profile media tragedies and the individual stories lost in the noise, to the political marginalization of the imprisoned, to the quiet breakdowns that happen over years in the privacy of our own homes. From a less able writer, this would simply be too much stuff to cram into one story without a loss of effectiveness, but Lamb is an author capable of making you believe that, to the contrary, all these things can and do come together in the lives of normal people.\\n\\nFull of heartache and meandering trips into the past (a la Richard Russo), Lamb's work is about a complex, flawed everyman simply trying not to drown in his own shattered life, reaching out to any floating object that comes near, from therapists to alcohol to sex to his own family history to, finally, expressing himself directly to the reader. At times gut-wrenching (especially the depictions of the Columbine shootings) and at times heartfelt and beautiful, Lamb's writing is very honest. Having lost my brother to a drawn-out battle with cancer and witnessed the different responses of the remaining members of my family to the experience, I can say that the author understands the two-steps-forward-one-step-back process of moving through anger and grief. Like a man who buys a new car, then sees that model of car everywhere he drives, Lamb's protagonist, Caelum Quirk, begins to realize the extent to which everyone around him (or in his past) is living their own story of loss and survival. Through those connections, the story expresses a quiet, moving sense of hope.\\n\\nReaders of this book seem divided on Lamb's decision to cram so much tragedy into one book, to the point where it starts to seem arbitrary on the part of the author, like God raining down misfortune on Job in the Old Testament. However, I thought this was an intentional decision, meant to challenge the reader and perhaps the author, and I think it mostly worked. It's arguable that the book meanders a little too much, yet I found each sub-story compelling in its own right. I felt that they all fit together on a thematic level, providing an honest emotional history not just of Caelum, but of the ways we Americans face pain, when it strikes us and not just some anonymous stranger on the news.\",\n \"Product: The acclaimed new novel from the author of The Corrections. Patty and Walter Berglund were the new pioneers of old St. Paul - the gentrifiers, the hands-on parents, the avant-garde of the Whole Foods generation. Patty was the ideal sort of neighbour who could tell you where to recycle your batteries and how to get the local cops to actually do their job. She was an enviably perfect mother and the wife of Walter's dreams. Together with Walter - environmental lawyer, commuter cyclist, family man - she was doing her small part to build a better world. But now, in the new millennium, the Berglunds have become a mystery. Why has their teenage son moved in with the aggressively Republican family next door? Why has Walter taken a job working with Big Coal? What exactly is Richard Katz - outre rocker and Walter's old college friend and rival - still doing in the picture? Most of all, what has happened to poor Patty? Why has the bright star of Barrier Street become \\\"a very different kind of neighbour,\\\" an implacable Fury coming unhinged before the street's attentive eyes? In his first novel since The Corrections, Jonathan Franzen has given us an epic of contemporary love and marriage. Freedom comically and tragically captures the temptations and burdens of too much liberty: the thrills of teenage lust, the shaken compromises of middle age, the wages of suburban sprawl, the heavy weight of empire. In charting the mistakes and joys of Freedom's intensely realized characters, as they struggle to learn how to live in an ever more confusing world, Franzen has produced an indelible and deeply moving portrait of our time.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Deserves a lot of the critical praise\\n\\nReview: If you can stomach a novel that takes a long, hard, uncomfortable look at the lives of white, privileged, Prius-driving, NPR-listening, middle-class Americans (including people like the author himself, it seems), you might find Freedom an impressive literary accomplishment. Franzen, without a doubt, shows an incisive understanding of the way people make and rationalize bad decisions, then later find them difficult to live with. He pushes his characters to make those bad decisions, lighting a fire under the resentment and frustrations that white, privileged, Prius-driving people often have simmering under the surface, forcing it to boil over. On a scene-by-scene level, the way the characters struggle with each other, themselves, their neighbors, and the country as a whole is believably complex and readable. I often felt frustrated and annoyed with Franzen's protagonists, but the messiness of their lives also felt familiar to me, and part of me wanted them to succeed.\\n\\nI think that many of the reviewers who attack the book's believability are confusing reasonable behavior and realism. Based on my decade-and-a-half of being an adult, depressed people really do act like Patty, frustrated environmentalists really can turn into seething cranks a la Walter, angry sons sometimes do move out of the family home after big fights, like Joey, and aging free spirits do flit between relationships in a Richard-like way. And it's not hard to dig up real-life examples of shady Iraq war profiteering similar to the one here. It may be a dramatized, \\\"literary\\\" version of America, but it's the real America.\\n\\nThat said, I do understand a little of the backlash. Some characters are a little uneven and/or stereotype-ish, and could have been better fleshed out -- for example, Connie is a bit of a blank outside her unhealthy relationship to Joey. Though, as a liberal, I thought Franzen could be pretty honest about some of the inconsistencies of the American liberal, there were times when he seemed to be using Walter's heavy-handed rants as a proxy for his own letter-to-the-editor frustrations. And there's the matter of the ending, in which the characters redeem themselves perhaps a little too neatly (though, after the infamous poop and ring scene, the reader may have endured enough ugliness, and might be feeling ready for a turning point). As for the audiobook narrator, his arch tone will either fit the novel, or further compound what people already don't like about it.\\n\\nIs Freedom the Great American Novel critics want it to be? To me, it doesn't quite have the lyricism, timelessness, and emotional resonance to add itself to history in that way, but I think it's at least a great American novel for right now. Franzen is a skillful and honest writer and there's a lot of insight in Freedom's (many) pages. One of my best reads from 2010.\",\n \"Product: Accoring to the London Times, translater, Richmond Lattimer has come about as near as any man could to conveying, in English, the utterly alien movment and structure of Homer's poetry...\\\"\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: The spirit of the epic, reinterpreted\\n\\nReview: The last time I experienced the Iliad was when I had to read it as a freshman in high school. It was interesting to return to it with a more adult perspective, and to appreciate Homer's poetic imagery; the ancient ideals of heroic conduct; the timeless tragedy of war and human pride; and the way the ancient mind saw gods as capricious meddlers in human affairs, reaching down to bestir or chill the warrior's heart, or to guide a weapon towards or away from its target. To what extent Homer's audience really believed in the gods of his tale, or recognized them as dramatizations, is unclear to me. Yet, the genius of his story is that the audience can see it both ways. For generations of listeners, this tale must have stood like a Colossus with one foot in the real, solid world and one foot in the mists of myth.\\n\\nMitchell's translation aims to capture the way the Iliad was meant to be told: read aloud with feeling. He does so by stripping away a lot of the archaic phrasing and epithets that I remember from high school, leaving behind verse that's simple, tight, dynamic, and speaks directly to modern listeners. Some readers, of course, will be offended by his presumptuousness at \\\"editing\\\" a classic, but others will appreciate his efforts to make the passions of the story more accessible. A good litmus test is the scene where a soldier admonishes Paris as a \\\"sissy\\\" -- do you read that as a coarse, stinging insult (as was intended by the speaker), or a flagrant anachronism? (Most of the language isn't so \\\"modern\\\", but that was a more noticeable example.)\\n\\nIf you can roll with the \\\"spirit of the work\\\" interpretation, then Alfred Molina's masculine but sensitive audiobook performance is a great fit, capturing the frantic motion of combat, the smoldering resentment of Achilles, the feckless golden-boy attitude of Paris, and the anguish of Priam. No longer the dusty archetypes I remember from English class, the characters now come to life as human and flawed.\",\n \"Product: Men classed Claudius as a pitiful fool. Reluctantly launched into the purple, he emerges as a man who erred on the side of good nature and credulity.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Still a benchmark work of historical fiction\\n\\nReview: Even though it was written over 75 years ago, I, Claudius outshines many modern works of historical fiction in its detail and accessibility. Its narrator may not have had the most interesting life story himself, but as a fly-on-the-wall witness to several generations of ancient Rome's backstabbing politics, debauchery, and familial intrigue, and a chronicler of turbulent times in the life of the empire itself, he plenty of tales to tell.\\n\\nThe book is obviously well-researched, though it suffers from a little unevenness. Sometimes Graves is a bit fanciful; other times, he relates a lot of footnote events that probably happened in real life, but don't add much to the story. The large cast of briefly-seen minor characters and the complicated family lineages of Roman nobility can be confusing, as well.\\n\\nBut, none of that undermined my enjoyment too much. I, Claudius succeeds in turning the ancient past into entertaining historical soap opera. There are a few heroes to root for and plenty of villains you'll love to loathe, particularly the cruel, cunning Livia and the depraved Caligula (a leader who makes America's worst heads of state look like saintly paragons of wisdom and virtue). Also, Nelson Runger's grandfatherly voice is a perfect fit for the audio version.\",\n \"Product: Mark Bowden has been a reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer for nineteen years.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: a modern warfare classic\\n\\nReview: A riveting hour-by-hour account of the United States' disastrous military intervention in Somalia in 1993. Over a hundred well-armed, well-trained US soldiers set out on what was to be a cut-and-dry mission, only to find themselves pinned down on the streets of Mogadishu, facing the unexpected wrath of thousands of Somali fighters. Though the mission was a disaster, leading to the much publicized videos of American dead being dragged through the streets, the army rangers skillfully and bravely fought their way out. Bowden picks several individual stories and follows them closely, revealing in heart-pounding detail the chaos and desperation of modern urban warfare.\\n\\nBowden also visits the chain of events leading up to the battle, although he doesn't devote a lot of attention to the politics of how and why the US ended up in Mogadishu. I got the impression that neither the military nor the politicians expected things to turn badly so quickly, and that no one had a good read on the Somalis themselves.\\n\\nOf the battle itself, Bowden writes knowledgeably and concisely, with clear admiration for the soldiers, but also paints the Somali participants (whose stories are featured to a lesser extent) with sympathy and humanity. Sadly, many innocent people were killed in the crossfire, and Somalia suffered far more than our country from the fallout of that day.\\n\\nI read this book a year or two before the Iraq invasion, and have often thought that the architects of the war might have learned a little more from the lessons here. Surely, Iraq will generate many comparable books in a few years.\",\n \"Product: 'It had been almost a year since I'd found Hannah dead, and I thought I'd managed to erase all traces of that night within myself. I was wrong.' \\\"Special Topics in Calamity Physics\\\" is a mesmerizing debut. As teenager Blue van Meer tells her story we are hurled into a dizzying world of murder and butterflies, womanizing and wandering, American McCulture, the Western Canon, political radicalism and juvenile crushisms. Structured around a syllabus for a Great Works of Literature class (with hand-drawn Visual Aids), Blue's wickedly funny yet poignant tale reveals how the imagination finds meaning in the most bewildering times, the ways people of all ages strive for connection, and how the darkest of secrets can set us free.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Fantastic voice, somewhat frustrating novel\\n\\nReview: ***1/2\\n\\nIf you were or hung out with that extremely bright, overachieving, literate, sarcastic, yet emotionally brittle and aloof girl in high school, you'll instantly feel kinship with Blue Van Meer, Pessl's central character, who personifies everything admirable, sympathetic, and annoying about that figure. There's much to like in Pessl's deliberately overwrought prose, which uses its narrator as an excuse for countless clever literary and film references, and in the underlying loneliness that comes through beneath the narrator's smugness, expressed particularly in Blue's relationship with her equally intelligent, equally distant father.\\n\\nUnfortunately, as a complete novel, Special Topics is uneven. Parts of the intricate plot drag on too long or get shuffled out of sight for many pages, and other scenes feel rushed, giving the whole story an emotional disconnectedness. Also, the other members of Blue's clique came across more as witty cliches than plausible teenagers.\\n\\nIn sum, an imperfect work by a talented young writer. The central character and her emotional landscape, if not the plot, resonated with me.\",\n \"Product: 'Here we drink three cups of tea to do business; the first you are a stranger, the second you become a friend, and the third, you join our family, and for our family we are prepared to do anything - even die' - Haji Ali, Korphe Village Chief, Karakoram mountains, Pakistan. In 1993, after a terrifying and disastrous attempt to climb K2, a mountaineer called Greg Mortenson drifted, cold and dehydrated, into an impoverished Pakistan village in the Karakoram Mountains. Moved by the inhabitants' kindness, he promised to return and build a school. \\\"Three Cups of Tea\\\" is the story of that promise and its extraordinary outcome. Over the next decade Mortenson built not just one but fifty-five schools - especially for girls - in remote villages across the forbidding and breathtaking landscape of Pakistan and Afghanistan, just as the Taliban rose to power. His story is at once a riveting adventure and a testament to the power of the humanitarian spirit.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Mediocre writing, inspiring story\\n\\nReview: While the quality of writing leaves more than a little to be desired, the story of Mortenson, a former mountain climber who, after being cared for by villagers in a remote part of Pakistan, made it his life's mission to build schools for the children of rural Pakistan and Afghanistan, is an inspiring one. For the average American reader, it may dispel a few misconceptions about what people who live in these regions are like, revealing their generosity, their desperate poverty, and their genuine desire to improve the lives of their children. It also explores the tribal culture of honor and courtesy that Westerners often fail to understand, examines the side of Islam that sees anyone who serves the poor, even a foreigner, as doing the work of God, and casts a brief, critical eye on Americans who sent Mortenson hate mail in the wake of 9/11. Even if the prose gets a little sappy, some of the stories are moving.\\n\\nMore central to the book's message is Mortenson's conviction that terrorism in places like Afghanistan and Pakistan is best defeated, in the long run, not by military force, but by providing education, basic medicine, and empowerment of girls, useful, practical alternatives to the Saudi-funded schools that teach fundamentalism and extremism. Even if the book comes off as a little too aggrandizing of Mortenson himself, he makes a compelling case for his views and it's hard not to give attention to a guy willing to put himself through such hardship in service of others. Well worth your time -- even a cynical reader like me felt inspired to make a donation to his charity.\",\n \"Product: Unusual book\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: A bit fluffy, but enjoyable -- standard Gladwell\\n\\nReview: ***1/2\\n\\nIn this book, Gladwell asks whether highly successful people, the elite athletes or powerful business leaders that society sees as \\\"outliers\\\", are really so different from the rest of us. Is their innate talent and drive so exceptional, or do they benefit from special advantages along the way? It's not the most controversial question -- we all understand the value of being in the right place at the right time -- but Gladwell goes deeper to examine how myriad factors like birthdays, cultural background, parenting style, and classroom time can be powerful determinants of success (or missing out on it). As with Gladwell's other books, Outliers is enjoyable for its case studies, which approach a familiar question with the kind of engaging narratives that a talented teacher might use to get his or her kids thinking about an issue from a fresh angle.\\n\\nTaken as a whole, though, Outliers isn't a very cohesive work. Gladwell flits from topic to topic without much in-depth analysis or scientific rigor to tie them together. Sometimes his reasoning is overly simplistic (as in the \\\"why Asians tend to be good at math\\\" study) and he makes assumptions while showing little evidence to back them up. I get the impression he'd previously written a few articles on intriguing social phenomena (such as the hockey player birthday study or the way culture played into the Korean Airlines plane crashes of the 1990s), noticed a common theme, and cherry-picked a few more studies that he could massage into a book.\\n\\nThen again, Gladwell's not an author you read for a deep, critical examination of an issue -- you read him because he challenges you in an entertaining way to think about a broad question. I consider this a worthwhile book if it gets more people to reevaluate the \\\"self-made man\\\" myth that still influences American politics, and to think about the powerful and complex roles that privilege and historical legacy can play in determining a person's success. If our society paid more heed to its structures of opportunity, there'd be many fewer children left behind, and many more who'd achieve their full potential as productive citizens. Even if Gladwell's own answers are a little fluffy, there's no doubt that he's getting us to think seriously about crucial questions.\",\n \"Product: A major novel from the internationally bestselling author of 'The Joy Luck Club', 'The Kitchen God's Wife' and 'The Hundred Secret Senses'. LuLing Young is now in her eighties, and finally beginning to feel the effects of old age. Trying to hold on to the evaporating past, she begins to write down all that she can remember of her life as a girl in China. Meanwhile, her daughter Ruth, a ghostwriter for authors of self-help books, is losing the ability to speak up for herself in front of the man she lives with. LuLing can only look on, helpless: her prickly relationship with her daughter does not make it easy to discuss such matters. In turn, Ruth has begun to suspect that something is wrong with her mother: she says so many confusing and contradictory things. Ruth decides to move in with her ailing mother, and while tending to her discovers the story LuLing wrote in Chinese, of her tumultuous life growing up in a remote mountain village known as Immortal Heart. LuLing tells of the secrets passed along by her mute nursemaid, Precious Auntie; of a cave where dragon bones are mined and where Peking Man was discovered; of the crumbling ravine known as the End of the World, where Precious Auntie's bones lie, and of the curse that LuLing believes she released through betrayal. Like layers of sediment being removed, each page unfolds into an even greater mystery: Who was Precious Auntie, whose suicide changed the path of LuLing's life? Set in contemporary San Francisco and pre-war China, The Bonesetter's Daughter is an excavation of the human spirit. With great warmth and humour, Amy Tan gives us a mesmerising story of a mother and daughter discovering together that what they share in their bones through history and heredity is priceless beyond measure.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: a little formulaic, but enjoyable\\n\\nReview: (***1/2, really)\\n\\nNot the sort of novel I'd normally pick up, but I got a cheap copy at a yard sale, and -- surprise -- I enjoyed it. Tan's portrait of a challenging relationship between a daughter and a stubborn mother in the early stages of dementia is authentic and touchingly written. My willful Irish-American grandmother had Alzheimer's, and these scenes struck familiar chords. The story becomes even more involving when it travels back into the colorful past, through the mother's writings, to her life as a girl and young woman in China, where she struggles with her own real and surrogate families and endures tragedy and war. Through these memoirs, the daughter learns that her mother had kept back a few important secrets, and struggles to bring them forth from her as her mind erases itself.\\n\\nThe overall setup is a little contrived, though, and, outside the central relationship of the novel, the parts of the story set in modern San Francisco are formulaic. The ending is a little too neat, as well. Yet, I found the mother-daughter story and the China story absorbing. It was a good listen (beneath ear protection) while mowing my parents' field.\",\n \"Product: Title: Dune, Frank Herbert (Hardcover)\\nBinding: Hardcover\\nClassics of Modern Literature\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Classic science-fiction/high fantasy hybrid\\n\\nReview: Dune is one of those books that shaped my life as a reader. My parents gave it to me a gift when I was a kid in the 1980s, after I got excited about the forthcoming David Lynch film (which turned out to be a mess). At that age, I didn't entirely get what the book was about, but I found the universe fascinating. Mind control powers, sandworms, dukes, barons, spice harvesters, stillsuits, Fremen, weird religious stuff -- it was way more far-out than Star Wars (my template for science fiction at the time).\\n\\nI later read Dune again in high school or college, but coming back now as a much more worldly adult, it's a whole new experience. Now I can admire how brilliant and original Herbert's world construction is. Set tens of thousands of years in the future, Dune's universe retains only a few traces of Earth history, the bits that still linger within now-ancient \\\"new\\\" religions and societies. Also, computer technology and robotics have been rejected at a cultural level because of a past war involving them, and societies now rely on humans that have been specially bred and trained to perform advanced thinking. This is really high fantasy in science fiction clothing.\\n\\nIt's probably not necessary for me to recount the plot in much detail. The noble Atreides family, one house within a feudal galactic empire, takes over administration of the desert planet Arrakis from its enemy house, the Harkonnens. With this post, the Atreides also gain control of the production of a drug crucial to the affairs (and politics) of the galaxy. However, the situation turns out to be an elaborate trap, and the young Paul Atreides and his mother Jessica must flee to the tough, tribal people of the desert, the Fremen. From there, Paul begins to discover a destiny that lies in his genes, in the religious lore of the Bene Gesserit, and in the planet Arrakis itself.\\n\\nMore than just escapism, Dune is a work of literature with many layers and intermixed issues. It could be, depending on how you read it, a complex drama about human politics; a complex drama about religion, prophecies, and messiahs; or a complex drama about the dangerous intersection of politics and religion, as the young Paul goes from being someone to be admired to someone more and more to be feared. There are some ideas about ecological stewardship, when humans live on the margins of survival. There are some ideas about how being able to see the future might affect human choices. Nearly all science fiction or fantasy novels that explore any of these themes, especially any that feature someone \\\"going native\\\" among barbaric people, can't escape the shadow of Frank Herbert's towering vision.\\n\\nNo, Dune isn't by any means a perfect novel. As with certain other classics that awed me as a kid (e.g. Lord of the Rings), maturity makes it somewhat less mind-blowing. Now I recognize the more derivative plot elements and character types, not to mention the more tedious parts of the story, where Herbert has made his point and we're just waiting for him to get on with it. His desire to impress readers with the Fremen gets a little tiresome, too; after a while, I found myself wishing the enemy forces could have gotten it together and won a few battles, just to show those know-it-alls. It's also hard to like most of his characters as people.\\n\\nBut, never mind. If you like science fiction or fantasy at all, this is undeniably one of the reference works you should read at some point, because it set such a high bar for rich world construction and thematic complexity. It's not hard to see the debt owed to Herbert by all subsequent space opera -- watch popular movies like Star Wars or Avatar, then see if you recognize the crude imitation. (However, if you want to read a derivative work that comes close to rivaling it, check out Hayao Miyazaki's graphic novel series \\\"Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind\\\".)\\n\\nUnfortunately, the most recent audiobook production is unevenly put together. A cast of voice actors performs the dialogue of different characters, which would have been great if this had been done consistently, but much of the dialogue is also handled by the main narrator. Thus, Paul sometimes sounds like the teenager he is, and sometimes like the middle-aged man he isn't. Likewise, the Baron Harkonnen is much more in character when his deep baritone is in effect, which makes its absence distracting. Someone told me that the production was expanded from an abridged version, which would certainly explain things. However, the musical vignettes that accompany certain passages and Princess Irulan's interludes work quite well.\",\n \"Product: Title: Dune, Frank Herbert (Hardcover)\\nBinding: Hardcover\\nClassics of Modern Literature\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Classic science-fiction/high fantasy hybrid\\n\\nReview: Dune is one of those books that shaped my life as a reader. My parents gave it to me a gift when I was a kid in the 1980s, after I got excited about the forthcoming David Lynch film (which turned out to be a mess). At that age, I didn't entirely get what the book was about, but I found the universe fascinating. Mind control powers, sandworms, dukes, barons, spice harvesters, stillsuits, Fremen, weird religious stuff -- it was way more far-out than Star Wars (my template for science fiction at the time).\\n\\nI later read Dune again in high school or college, but coming back now as a much more worldly adult, it's a whole new experience. Now I can admire how brilliant and original Herbert's world construction is. Set tens of thousands of years in the future, Dune's universe retains only a few traces of Earth history, the bits that still linger within now-ancient \\\"new\\\" religions and societies. Also, computer technology and robotics have been rejected at a cultural level because of a past war involving them, and societies now rely on humans that have been specially bred and trained to perform advanced thinking. This is really high fantasy in science fiction clothing.\\n\\nIt's probably not necessary for me to recount the plot in much detail. The noble Atreides family, one house within a feudal galactic empire, takes over administration of the desert planet Arrakis from its enemy house, the Harkonnens. With this post, the Atreides also gain control of the production of a drug crucial to the affairs (and politics) of the galaxy. However, the situation turns out to be an elaborate trap, and the young Paul Atreides and his mother Jessica must flee to the tough, tribal people of the desert, the Fremen. From there, Paul begins to discover a destiny that lies in his genes, in the religious lore of the Bene Gesserit, and in the planet Arrakis itself.\\n\\nMore than just escapism, Dune is a work of literature with many layers and intermixed issues. It could be, depending on how you read it, a complex drama about human politics; a complex drama about religion, prophecies, and messiahs; or a complex drama about the dangerous intersection of politics and religion, as the young Paul goes from being someone to be admired to someone more and more to be feared. There are some ideas about ecological stewardship, when humans live on the margins of survival. There are some ideas about how being able to see the future might affect human choices. Nearly all science fiction or fantasy novels that explore any of these themes, especially any that feature someone \\\"going native\\\" among barbaric people, can't escape the shadow of Frank Herbert's towering vision.\\n\\nNo, Dune isn't by any means a perfect novel. As with certain other classics that awed me as a kid (e.g. Lord of the Rings), maturity makes it somewhat less mind-blowing. Now I recognize the more derivative plot elements and character types, not to mention the more tedious parts of the story, where Herbert has made his point and we're just waiting for him to get on with it. His desire to impress readers with the Fremen gets a little tiresome, too; after a while, I found myself wishing the enemy forces could have gotten it together and won a few battles, just to show those know-it-alls. It's also hard to like most of his characters as people.\\n\\nBut, never mind. If you like science fiction or fantasy at all, this is undeniably one of the reference works you should read at some point, because it set such a high bar for rich world construction and thematic complexity. It's not hard to see the debt owed to Herbert by all subsequent space opera -- watch popular movies like Star Wars or Avatar, then see if you recognize the crude imitation. (However, if you want to read a derivative work that comes close to rivaling it, check out Hayao Miyazaki's graphic novel series \\\"Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind\\\".)\\n\\nUnfortunately, the most recent audiobook production is unevenly put together. A cast of voice actors performs the dialogue of different characters, which would have been great if this had been done consistently, but much of the dialogue is also handled by the main narrator. Thus, Paul sometimes sounds like the teenager he is, and sometimes like the middle-aged man he isn't. Likewise, the Baron Harkonnen is much more in character when his deep baritone is in effect, which makes its absence distracting. Someone told me that the production was expanded from an abridged version, which would certainly explain things. However, the musical vignettes that accompany certain passages and Princess Irulan's interludes work quite well.\",\n \"Product: I CLAUDIUS\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Still a benchmark work of historical fiction\\n\\nReview: Even though it was written over 75 years ago, I, Claudius outshines many modern works of historical fiction in its detail and accessibility. Its narrator may not have had the most interesting life story himself, but as a fly-on-the-wall witness to several generations of ancient Rome's backstabbing politics, debauchery, and familial intrigue, and a chronicler of turbulent times in the life of the empire itself, he plenty of tales to tell.\\n\\nThe book is obviously well-researched, though it suffers from a little unevenness. Sometimes Graves is a bit fanciful; other times, he relates a lot of footnote events that probably happened in real life, but don't add much to the story. The large cast of briefly-seen minor characters and the complicated family lineages of Roman nobility can be confusing, as well.\\n\\nBut, none of that undermined my enjoyment too much. I, Claudius succeeds in turning the ancient past into entertaining historical soap opera. There are a few heroes to root for and plenty of villains you'll love to loathe, particularly the cruel, cunning Livia and the depraved Caligula (a leader who makes America's worst heads of state look like saintly paragons of wisdom and virtue). Also, Nelson Runger's grandfatherly voice is a perfect fit for the audio version.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":15,"string":"15"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1472,"string":"1,472"}}},{"rowIdx":1473,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A3CBCVHIK3G76X"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"A perfect mix of size, form, and performance, the HP7 Flashlight is rightfully one of our most popular handheld lights. It combines our Pure Beam Focusing System with Slide Focus with high, medium, and low output modes to illuminate with either a super wide flood beam or spot mode with transition halo at varying distances and brightness all controllable with one hand. Its anti-roll tailcap allows you to set it on uneven surfaces without rolling off and it even allows you to stand the light up on its cap for vertical lighting situations. With Coasts commitment to quality, the HP7 Flashlight is impact resistant, weather resistant and its LED is virtually unbreakable. The HP7 Flashlight is backed by Coasts lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Tested and rated to ANSI/FL1 standards.\". The summary of the review text is \"As a mom, I love having a quality flashlight of my own\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Many of the reviews I've seen for this flashlight are from people who are way more experienced than I am with serious use of a flashlight. If you want to read about the tactical uses for this product, move on to another review.\n\nI'm just a mom. We live in a rural area, so we do not have streetlights. Or neighbors. It is great for viewing the stars, but not so great for things like walking down our 1/8 of a mile driveway to get the mail at night.\n\nFirst off, this comes in a box, not in some impossible to break into molded plastic package. Inside was the flashlight (with the batteries already installed), a very heavy-duty case that can be attached to a belt loop, and a lanyard.\n\nI tried the flashlight out immediately and found it easy to turn on and off, and very easy to focus.\n\nThe next night (a moonless one), we had to go out to the car to retrieve something. That's when my rating moved up to a 5. I walked into our entry, which was dark, and turned on the flashlight. It immediately brightened up the room to a point where I could have sat and read a book.\n\nWe stepped outside, and I did not turn on the porchlight. Without leaving the step, I could just stand with the flashlight, and my son was able to CLEARLY see his way over to the van and was able to take care of everything he needed to do. I went back inside and grabbed one of the multiple mini-mag flashlights we had, and tried doing the same thing. Those were fine for using if I walked out to the van, but did not help me light the way for someone else to do the walking.\n\nI stepped out to the front of the house and shone the light (both the flood focus and the spotlight focus) and shone it down the driveway. The light was bright enough that I could again stand at the house, shine the flashlight down the driveway, and have my son go down to get the mail. He said that by the very end of the driveway, the light was faint enough that he had to concentrate on the path a bit, but it was still simply amazing.\n\nOn the floodlight focus, the beam lights up a huge width. The spotlight gives much brighter light to a far narrower area. And it is incredibly easy to focus.\n\nThe flashlight has a high setting and a low one. The high setting is what I was using in all of the above playing. The low setting also gave off plenty of light, though obviously far less. I can see that being best for picking your way to the outhouse on a camping trip.\n\nThe description says that the maximum distance on the high setting is 196 meters... which translates to .122 miles, or almost 1/8 of a mile. I can confirm that based on my heading to the mailbox experiment.\n\nThe only thing I do not love about this flashlight is that it is a bit bigger than I'd like. It's just a little bit too big for me to carry it in my purse... Still, the size is great at about 6\" long, and it is very comfortable in my (rather small) hands. It was also very comfortable for my husband (who has pretty large hands) to operate.\n\nI am very, very impressed."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Many of the reviews I've seen for this flashlight are from people who are way more experienced than I am with serious use of a flashlight. If you want to read about the tactical uses for this product, move on to another review.\n\nI'm just a mom. We live in a rural area, so we do not have streetlights. Or neighbors. It is great for viewing the stars, but not so great for things like walking down our 1/8 of a mile driveway to get the mail at night.\n\nFirst off, this comes in a box, not in some impossible to break into molded plastic package. Inside was the flashlight (with the batteries already installed), a very heavy-duty case that can be attached to a belt loop, and a lanyard.\n\nI tried the flashlight out immediately and found it easy to turn on and off, and very easy to focus.\n\nThe next night (a moonless one), we had to go out to the car to retrieve something. That's when my rating moved up to a 5. I walked into our entry, which was dark, and turned on the flashlight. It immediately brightened up the room to a point where I could have sat and read a book.\n\nWe stepped outside, and I did not turn on the porchlight. Without leaving the step, I could just stand with the flashlight, and my son was able to CLEARLY see his way over to the van and was able to take care of everything he needed to do. I went back inside and grabbed one of the multiple mini-mag flashlights we had, and tried doing the same thing. Those were fine for using if I walked out to the van, but did not help me light the way for someone else to do the walking.\n\nI stepped out to the front of the house and shone the light (both the flood focus and the spotlight focus) and shone it down the driveway. The light was bright enough that I could again stand at the house, shine the flashlight down the driveway, and have my son go down to get the mail. He said that by the very end of the driveway, the light was faint enough that he had to concentrate on the path a bit, but it was still simply amazing.\n\nOn the floodlight focus, the beam lights up a huge width. The spotlight gives much brighter light to a far narrower area. And it is incredibly easy to focus.\n\nThe flashlight has a high setting and a low one. The high setting is what I was using in all of the above playing. The low setting also gave off plenty of light, though obviously far less. I can see that being best for picking your way to the outhouse on a camping trip.\n\nThe description says that the maximum distance on the high setting is 196 meters... which translates to .122 miles, or almost 1/8 of a mile. I can confirm that based on my heading to the mailbox experiment.\n\nThe only thing I do not love about this flashlight is that it is a bit bigger than I'd like. It's just a little bit too big for me to carry it in my purse... Still, the size is great at about 6\" long, and it is very comfortable in my (rather small) hands. It was also very comfortable for my husband (who has pretty large hands) to operate.\n\nI am very, very impressed."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: The Kala Color Chord Ukulele Starter Kit comes with everything you need to start playing songs today. It includes a high-quality composite plastic soprano ukulele with fret markers to show you where to put your fingers, Aquila strings, and premium open gear tuners. The kit also includes a Color Chord logo tote bag, a Quick Start Guide with information about your new ukulele and all the tips you need to get started! Learn to play songs right away with Kalas FREE, easy-to-follow online lessons through the Kala Brand Music website or on the FREE Kala Ukulele app.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great little starter kit\n\nReview: This is a great little kit. I'll confess I know nothing about ukuleles, so this isn't an informed opinion on the instrument, but I did play viola and have a son playing guitar, so I'm not totally unfamiliar with stringed instruments.\n\nOne thing with this is that the strings stretch... so you tune it, but it goes out of tune reasonably quickly. That doesn't continue for too long, but it does make those first few playing sessions a bit frustrating, especially when you don't know enough to realize your \"off\" playing is at least partially due to the instrument now. After a few days, we noticed that we weren't having that issue any more.\n\nThe app and online lessons are fantastic, and very appreciated.\n\nI love how compact the ukulele is. Doesn't take up a lot of space","Product: This cardioid dynamic workhorse is designed for smooth, natural vocal reproduction and low noise. Equipped with a neodymium magnet for high output, and a multi-stage grille design for excellent protection against plosives, this super-durable microphone is built to stand up to life on the road. Its cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, maximizing isolation from other sound sources and minimizing feedback.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Using this for singing at church\n\nReview: I sing on the praise team at our very small rural church. We have some fairly old microphones, and we've been looking at replacing them.\n\nThis mic is nice. It comes well packaged, which is a good thing with tech equipment of any sort. It includes the mic, a clip for attaching it to a stand, and adapter for that clip, and a nice little bag to carry it in. I do really like that, as one of the requirements for Amazon Vine is that this mic is my property, and I can't be giving it to the church. This way, I can easily bring it back and forth, which means I have it available for some of the video work my kids are starting to do as well.\n\nThe mic feels good in the hand. More comfortable than my old one, though I can't put my finger on just why.\n\nThe tech team told me that they had to adjust my sound on the board, as it was picking up different from our old mics. From my perspective, I was not hearing myself in the monitors at all initially, but once they played a little bit with the levels, my voice was coming through. From what I've been told, the experience in the sanctuary was similar. That's common sense though -- different mic will require adjustments to be made.","Product: SmartyPants Adult Complete and Fiber is more than a multivitamin. Were the galaxys best tasting gummy multivitamin with vitamin D3, 6 g prebiotic fiber, and omega 3 fish oil all in one. We use premium nutrients, and include the forms of these nutrients that are easily absorbed by the body whenever possible. SmartyPants are non-GMO and allergen-free, with no synthetic colors, flavors, or preservatives. Each batch is 3rd party lab tested. For every bottle sold, we make a 1-for-1 nutrient grant to Vitamin Angels. SERVING SIZE IS SIX GUMMIES since were packed with such large amounts of nutrients and fish oil, we spread them out over a couple gummies so theres ZERO fishy or vitamin-y taste. Please always refer to the supplement facts and ingredient section listed on the package label for information related to the purchased product. Actual product packaging and materials may contain different information than what is shown on this page.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Taste is pretty good\n\nReview: I often have a tough time swallowing pills, and vitamins seems to be a bigger problem than most pills. Especially when I'm sick, which I have been lately.\n\nSo a gummy option to a multivitamin is amazing and wonderful.\n\nThese taste decent, not sugary sweet, but pleasant. I wouldn't want to sit and munch on a handful of these, but eating six in a day is certainly doable.\n\nI do eat a varied diet, with plenty of fruits and vegetables, so I'm not looking for a multivitamin that contains 100% of everything. I'm looking for something that gives me a little extra. This does that quite well, though it does also contain 100% daily value on a few things (Vitamin C, E, B-6 and Iodine) and more of some things (225% Vitamin D and 1500% Vitamin B-12).\n\nIt should be noted that after the first week, where they recommend 3 per day) you are to take SIX per day, which makes this bottle a one-month supply. The price is more than I am really able to spend for a month's worth of vitamins, but I could see purchasing this, storing it in the fridge, and using it only when I'm having a tough time swallowing.","Product: Complete your weekend cleaning in no time with the pro power bag less upright vacuum. This lightweight, easy-to-use bag less vacuum is packed with 25percent more power to tackle dirt on your carpet and hard floors. Easily clean above floor surfaces like vents or shelves with the 8ft. Cleaning hose while the convenient washable filter makes it easy to keep your vac running at peak performance.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice vacuum for the money\n\nReview: I am liking this vacuum cleaner a lot. The power cord is really long, compared to other vacuums I've owned, so I don't feel like I am constantly stopping to plug it in somewhere else. The hose is super-long, which is fabulous for reaching about anything. It is really easy to empty the bin, and incredibly easy to put it back in place. I know that is something I struggle with in other machines -- I get it emptied out, and then have to puzzle out how to replace everything.\n\nThis has a setting for hard floors, so that is where I used it first -- on the kitchen linoleum. It did a good job there.\n\nOn carpeting, it definitely has some power, and since we live in the country with no pavement around, we are constantly tracking in dirt and mud. We're hard on vacuum cleaners. Point being, the very first time we used this, it definitely got a workout. There was a burning plastic smell at first also, but that doesn't seem as noticeable as we've used it more. That is the reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 though. My hope is that smell is just an initial use thing, and it goes away, but I'm not completely sure yet.","Product: The OXO Good Grips Serrated Peeler easily peels skins off waxy and slippery fruits and vegetables. The sharp, serrated, stainless steel blade is ideal for peeling peaches, plums, tomatoes, zucchini and more. Soft, comfortable non-slip handle. Dishwasher safe.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: I've never had a serrated peeler\n\nReview: I have two OXO Good Grips peelers (the regular kind) already, so I was pretty sure I'd love this one too. Though I wasn't sure exactly why I need a serrated peeler.\n\nHowever, now that I have it here... it won't replace the non-serrated ones, but it certainly will get used.\n\nWe tried it first on potatoes, and it takes away less \"potato\" than the regular peeler does. The thin peel is gone, but it hardly digs into the potato itself.\n\nWe tried it on a carrot, but nobody really liked that. Regular peeler for carrots.\n\nI tried it on some zucchini, and that was fabulous.\n\nThe great part is that it doesn't take as thick of a layer.\n\nThe downside is that it is fairly easy to get the peels caught up in the blade, so you need to stop and clean that out. And it seems so much sharper than the regular one too.","Product: Equal rights for coffee and tea lovers. Can you hear us chant? Who says only coffee lovers get to enjoy the benefits of the easy press-a-button drip system - especially now, with its ease-of-use being combined with the taste benefits of the French press. After all, hot water is what it takes for both beverages. First, you fill the water tank with fresh, cold water. For coffee, you add ground coffee into the glass jug and press the button. No filter needed. When all the hot water is in the glass jug, you press down the plunger and your coffee is ready to be poured. If you prefer tea, you add the tea into a filter in the middle of the glass jug and press the button. Once your preferred strength is reached, you remove the filter and close it off with a lid. The heating element will keep your coffee or tea nice and warm. The 1/2-liter/ 17-ounce Bistro Electric Coffee and Tea Dripper is made from plastic, silicone, stainless steel, and borosilicate glass. Available in black, orange, red, and green.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: A lot of pieces, confusing directions -- but a great cup of coffee\n\nReview: I have mixed opinions of this coffee maker and tea dripper. Let's start with my favorite things:\n\nIt is compact and looks sharp. It makes a GREAT cup of coffee. And it makes an amazing cup of tea.\n\nWhat don't I like? Well...\n\nFirst, it was incredibly confusing to use. I received it, unpacked it, and then was totally lost about how to USE it. I've never had to read the user's manual to figure out a coffee pot before. And maybe I'm just a bit slow on the uptake, but the first time I read through the instructions, I was more confused than when I started. I put the coffeepot aside for a couple of days (I didn't have any course ground coffee anyway). When I took it back out, and made sure to compare each piece to the diagram, then read the directions one step at a time, referring back to the diagram with each step -- THEN I was able to actually make a pot of coffee. Tea was easy once I figured out the coffee part.\n\nJust so you understand that I'm not a total idiot, here is a list of the pieces. With my explanations, as the ones in the instructions aren't terribly helpful.\n\n1) you have the coffee/tea maker unit itself. You know, the thing with the on switch and the cord to plug it in.\n2) you have a water tank. That part was obvious. Fill it to the \"max\" line, and snap it into the main unit.\n3) you have the \"jug\" that holds the coffee or tea when all is said and done. You put the coffee grounds directly into this \"jug\" to make the coffee.\n\nThe above was straightforward and obvious. But then to make coffee:\n\n4) there is a lid that has to be on the \"jug\" in order for the water to heat up and move over into the jug, whether making coffee or tea\n5) there is the French Press part. So after your coffee brews, you take the pot off the warmer, take off the lid, and put this lid on the pot. Then you are to let it all stand for four minutes, before pressing down on the plunger to press the grounds to the bottom and have coffee left on top.\n\nOr, to make tea:\n6) there is a filter that you put into the \"jug\" and you add your loose tea to that filter.\n4) followed by adding the lid, putting the whole thing into the main unit, and pressing the button to start it.\n\nOnce the water has all gone into the jug, you remove it from the main unit and let it set until the tea is \"just right\". You remove the lid and and the filter. And...\n7) you put the \"tea lid\" onto the \"jug\" so you can pour yourself a nice cup of tea.\n\nOnce I figured out how to do it, the confusion factor was no longer a big negative. However, if you count 'em, there are SEVEN separate pieces to this little unit. I've had it for three weeks and haven't lost a part yet, but I have not yet figured out a good way of storing the parts I'm not using, or of keeping them tidy. My counter is a mess.\n\nThat being said, I am really glad to have this. Most of the time, I'm the only coffee-drinker in the house, and this makes enough for two mugs of coffee. It takes a little more time than a regular drip coffee-pot, but the taste is much better.\n\nAnd the tea is phenomenal.","Product: Our towels are made from 100-Percent viscose derived from bamboo yarn to give you the softness and silkiness of cashmere with combined absorbency that surpasses cotton. The perfect finishing touch to a warm comforting bath. These towels are odor resistant which makes it ideal for a hygienic environment.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Different \"feel\" than a cotton towel, but nice\n\nReview: I had never heard of bamboo towels before getting this item. However, I am impressed. The towels are incredibly soft. They are very thin, though, which took some getting used to.\n\nI had fairly low expectations when I grabbed it after my first shower. Something this thin was certainly not going to work. However, it did the job.\n\nIt feels different from my big thick cotton towels. That took some getting used to.\n\nHaving read other reviews, I was a bit concerned about whether or not the towel would dry out adequately. However, that wasn't a problem at all. By mid-afternoon, it felt dry.\n\nI waited to write this review until I had washed the towels a couple of times. My opinions have not changed.","Product: The OXO Good Grips Pineapple Slicer cores and slices a whole pineapple quickly and easily. Simply slice off the top of a fresh pineapple and twist the Slicer onto the exposed fruit to create perfect pineapple rings. The ratcheting handle makes it easy to core pineapples quickly without having to remove and replace your hand with each twist. Measurement markings on the Slicer determine your pineapples height before slicing so you know when the Slicer is about to reach the bottom of the fruit. This feature ensures an intact pineapple shell to fill with fruit salad or a festive cocktail if desired. The turning knob features a soft, comfortable, non-slip grip and separates from the shaft for easy cleaning. The sharp, medium-sized blade was designed to accommodate most pineapple sizes and its compact shape makes it easy to store when not in use.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Doesn't work on smaller pineapples\n\nReview: I hate cutting up pineapple, and having recently discovered the joy of having the right tool for the job when dealing with other produce, when the opportunity came up to try this out, I had to go for it.\n\nMy first attempt at using this was a complete disaster. I did follow the instructions, but unfortunately, I had a case of fairly small pineapples and it was nearly impossible to use this with them. I gave up after destroying a second pineapple as well. Back to a knife.\n\nHowever, with a bigger pineapple, this did work fairly well. It was a bit messy, but I just periodically poured off the juice that was accumulating inside the pineapple.\n\nThe markings on the handle work well to keep you from putting a hole in the bottom of the pineapple shell. Not that I much care... I was just going for nicely sliced up pineapple.\n\nI'm glad I have it, but I'm not sure I'd spend money on it.","Product: Tired of pots boiling over and making a mess? Announcing the end of burned-on spills from boiled over pasta, rice, soups, milk and starchy liquids. Use the Kuhn Rikon Spill STOPPER and never worry about pots boiling over again. It works as both a lid and a splatter guard. Heavy silicone Spill Stopper traps excess foam and liquid so it doesn't spill all over your stove. Heat resistant to over 400-degrees. Fits Pots 5-1/2 to 9-inches diameter.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This is more versatile than I expected!\n\nReview: When I was visiting my mother last December, she pulled out a very similar product to this one. I was so impressed as I watched her boiling potatoes, potato sausage, pasta, and I don't remember what else... all without messy, yucky spillovers. I decided I had to get one, too, but I hadn't gone looking at those specialty kitchen stores she recommended to me.\n\nSo when this was an option to review for Amazon Vine, you can be sure I leapt at the chance.\n\nWhat I am finding is that I love this even more than I thought I would.\n\nYesterday, I was making beef stew. Instead of digging through the cupboard to figure out which pan lid fits the stockpot, I was able to use my Spill Stopper as a lid. It worked great for that, and when it came time to add those last ingredients and let it simmer another 30 minutes uncovered, I could remove the center piece from this product instead of removing it completely. That way, I knew it wasn't going to boil over or splatter either.\n\nOn Monday, I made spaghetti. I decided to use this (without the center piece) as a splatter guard on the sauce. I hate cleaning up sauce splatters. With this, I didn't have to.\n\nOf course, I also can use it when boiling potatoes (with the center piece), as I expected, and I don't have those starchy spillover messes to clean.\n\nThis works on all of my saucepans and on my smaller stockpot. Since I got this, I have not pulled out a lid for any of my pans, as this is just more convenient.\n\nClean-up is a breeze, even without a dishwasher (though it says it is dishwasher safe).\n\nI may need another one.","Product: The Superior Oven Mitt by Now Designs was created with upgraded features to make it strong, comfortable and functional. The Superior Mitt is made from 100% cotton twill fabric which makes it flexible, durable and washable. The mitt's interior is made of a heavy duty terry lining for great heat protection and comfort. The quilting pattern is designed for improved dexterity and the binding fabric on the edged and hook are made from a heavy twill for longer wear. The mitt measures 7 Inch wide (from the thumb to the outer edge) and 13 Inch long. Set includes two matching oven mitts. Simple care: machine wash.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works great for my family\n\nReview: I am loving these oven mitts! I have fairly small (adult female) hands, and these mitts have been fabulous for me. Easy to get on, they don't feel like they are going to fall off if I move wrong. I love that. I've used them to handle baking stones, casserole dishes, stockpots, saucepans, cast iron skillets, etc. and had NO problems whatsoever. I have also been able to put the weight on my pressure canner, or hit buttons on the timer on the stove while wearing the mitts... in other words, they are thick enough to handle fairly regular heat, yet still flexible enough for me to handle some fine motor types of activities.\n\nMy husband (quite large adult male hands) finds them a little snug, but still perfectly usable.\n\nMy teen sons think they are great and handle quite well.\n\nMy 8 and 10 year olds (fairly small children's hands) have to pay attention when they use them as they are likely to fall off if they aren't watching what they are doing. But that has been the case with any oven mitt we've ever had that is large enough to fit me.","Product: The Oreck Ultimate Vacuum Cleaner is ideal for those hard-to-reach spaces plus stairs, furniture, ceiling fans, molding, bookshelves, curtains, drapes, light fixtures, and more. Designed for effortless use, this handheld features a 20 ft. power cord that wraps around the bottom of the vacuum to stay out of your way, while a 5-ft. slinky hose lets you put suction right where you need it. It comes with an installed HEPA filter and the easy-on tool caddy puts tools right where you need them.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: This is not going to work as a primary vacuum cleaner\n\nReview: ... but as a backup, and for special or quick jobs, this is really quite nice.\n\nThe biggest thing I noticed when we received this is that the bag is really quite small. If I were to use this to vacuum my whole house, I'd be needing to change the bag a couple of times. Of course, that is more a reflection of my house than of the vacuum itself -- I've got five kids, we homeschool, so we are home a lot, and we live in the country, so we drag in a lot of crud.\n\nHowever, what I do really like about this machine is how easy it is to get it into small areas (my kids' bathroom) for use. I love using it to clean the ceiling fan blades. I love that for something small (a spilled bag of flour, for example) it is light and efficient. Far more so than the little handheld cordless vacuum things.\n\nMy family tends to be pretty rough on vacuum cleaners, which is one reason I've procrastinated on writing this review. We've had this for roughly six weeks at this point, and we have been using it frequently in that time. It is still going strong.\n\nI love the hose, though I cannot describe why I like it. Very sturdy, yet it compacts down to a pretty short length when not in use.\n\nI do not love that it is difficult to keep the attachments with the machine itself.\n\nAll in all, I like this machine.","Product: Artistic splendor to brighten your holiday table, Winter Greetings is one of Lenox's most treasured heritage patterns. Bearing the acclaimed artistry of Catherine McClung, the festive design is an intricate composition of garden birds, red and gold bows and holly. Rich in color, decorate your table to warm cranberry and pine hughes. With our corporate office located in Pennsylvania and our fine dinnerware factory in Kinston, North Carolina we are proud to be a part of American tradition. With all of the craftsmanship and quality for which a pattern is known, it is no surprise that Winter Greetings is a treasured collection in homes worldwide. Best of all, this classic collection is created by Lenox, America's first name in home entertaining, known around the world for offering a unique combination of design artistry and superior quality for over 125 years. The confidence that Lenox has in the unmatched durability of every product they offer is backed by a lifetime breakage replacement policy to guarantee many years of enjoyment to each customer.Featuring a line from one of the most popular holiday songs of all time, this unique Bowl will help put everyone in the mood for celebration. Crafted of porcelain accented with 24 karat gold, this dishwasher-safe bowl makes a great seasonal gift.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Beautiful big serving bowl\n\nReview: This bowl is larger than I was expecting, though the description is accurate (11x11x4). I was still picturing something a bit smaller.\n\nThe first thing to note is that it arrives in a nice box, with extra cardboard padding it. I know that we aren't supposed to talk about things like the packaging in these reviews, but in a case like this, I want to know that it will arrive unbroken. I think this packaging is adequate for that, and the box is pretty enough for gift-giving, and sturdy enough for storing it safely away after Christmas.\n\nThe bowl is far prettier in person than in the photo. The colors are vibrant, and I love the cardinals on the outside. It says it is dishwasher safe, though I'd still choose to handwash this. Because of the gold rim, it would not be microwaveable.\n\nVery pretty. I'm looking forward to it being a part of my holiday table. My kids thought it was a bit strange to use in October, but they realize I am always reviewing things ahead of the season.","Product: The REP+ comes equipped with a powerful 700 watt motor to handle anything you throw at it. Additionally, the AccuControl panel gives you 10 pre-programmed functions that ensure you get the same amazing results every time you blend. It features specialized functions such as a designated smoothie option, high/low speeds, blend, chop, pulse, grind, puree, ice crush and even a frozen drink option! Complete with two high powered stainless steel blades, this blender doubles as a food processor. Make frozen drinks, smoothies, spices, soups, sauces, dips for chips and even baby food with the Rocket Extract Pro Plus personal and family sized blender!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Has done everything I've asked it to\n\nReview: The first thing I tried to process in this blender was to puree some squash I had cooked up. I added too much squash and not enough water the first time (that photo of the very full blender container is quite misleading -- you are not supposed to put anywhere near that much \"stuff\" into the blender!)\n\nBy adding a lot more water, I did get decent results. Reading the instruction book, I was guessing that I just overdid quantities. When I tried again, with less squash (you know, below the \"full\" line) and plenty of water, my results were perfect.\n\nUsed that squash to make muffins and they were perfect too.\n\nI love how easy it is to put the blender container (whichever one you use) onto the \"machine\" part of it, and how easy it is to get it off. No screwing it into place or anything nightmarish like that. I had a blender that would come apart every time I tried to take it off the base. This one is simple and no risk of that.\n\nI love the variety of blender container sizes.\n\nGetting all of the blended food out of the main 32-oz blender jar is about as challenging as pretty much every other blender I've used. the smaller containers are easier, as the blade assembly is on top, when you remove the tumbler from the base and flip 'em over.\n\nCleanup is fairly easy, though, as everything comes apart so smoothly.\n\nI really like that with many settings, the blender will do things automatically -- like the Chop setting. The blender chops six times and shuts off.","Product: Mark a new standard for superior culinary performance with the dish washable convenience of the Anolon authority hard-anodized nonstick 12-piece cookware set. Anolon authority starts with commercial-strength, heavy-duty hard-anodized construction, adding an innovative exterior finish to makes this cookware uniquely dishwasher safe. From cuisines both daring and down-home, whether the seasonal marketplace inspires with fresh herbs or the wildest game, Anolon authority allows the freedom to compose or improvise simple dishes and entire menus to your palate's content. This set includes all the essential shapes and sizes the home chef desires in a cookware battery, and the interiors feature triple-layer, restaurant-tested PFOA-free DuPont autograph 2, combining metal-utensil-safe nonstick cooking with exceptional food release. Further innovation comes via polished stainless steel sure rest handles with a distinctive finger notch that boosts pan support and stability for tasks as simple as toasting black sesame seeds to sliding a succulent autumnal braise into the oven. The set's covered pots and pans include shatter-resistant glass lids - finished with elegant, deep-seated stainless-steel rims - to help maximize heat insulation. Oven safe to 500 Degree F for even more versatility, Anolon authority is the home chef's perfect culinary team partner, and with its lifetime warranty, an ideal companion with other gourmet-quality Anolon kitchenware. fulfill Every culinary possibility with more convenience, with the durable, dishwasher safe Anolon authority hard-anodized nonstick 12-piece cookware set.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A great set of cookware\n\nReview: Twenty-three years ago, my husband surprised me by purchasing a very expensive set of cookware using his employee discount. We are still using many of those items, but have lost a couple. I've also added some cast iron skillets over the years.\n\nOne of the biggest problems I have had with the old set was that it included three lids -- that fit only four of the pans. The pans I use all the time didn't come with lids at all.\n\nWhen I took a look at this set, I thought it would be pretty amazing to have a complete set again. This does include two saucepans (1.5 and 3 qt.), two frying pans (8.5\" and 10.5\"), two stockpots (4 and 8 qt.) and a skillet (5 qt.). The five glass covers will work on all of the pans.\n\nI love having all of these options available again. My family is probably a little on the large side for these pans (there are seven of us), so I am not getting rid of my large stockpots.\n\nThe long-handled pans keep surprisingly cool at the ends of the handles. Near the pan, they get pretty hot. The handles on the lids do get hot, as do the shorter handles.\n\nI've loved the even cooking, how nicely the lids fit, and especially how easy the pans are to carry, even filled with hot food.\n\nThese are pans I can see using for the next couple of decades.","Product: The Rabbit Flexing Whiskey Ice Cube Tray creates the perfect cubes to chill whiskey without diluting it. This sleek ice mold stores flat in the freezer; simply flex the BPA mold to pop ice cubes into a drink glass. The mold's larger ice cubes melt more slowly, keeping drinks cooler longer. Features a convenient vertical fill for ease of use. The mold is completely sealed, locking out odors that could taint the flavor of the whiskey. The tray produces two cubes per use.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: I wanted to love this\n\nReview: This is such a great concept. BPA-free ice, not absorbing smells from the freezer. Sounds great.\n\nIn real-life use, well, I still like it. You hold it vertically to fill it (to the fill line), and during the daytime (with light coming in the kitchen window) that works well for me. At night, with just the kitchen lights, I have a hard time seeing that line.\n\nYou seal up the container, then lay it horizontally in the freezer. I don't have a nearly empty freezer with lots of perfectly flat surfaces, so I had to play a bit to get \"flat enough\" for this tray.\n\nAfter it freezes, it is really easy to flex the tray to break the cubes out, and the front three are easy to remove. The back three cubes are harder to get out.\n\nMy teens find that very frustrating.\n\nSo, how I am using this now: I am freezing cubes in the tray. And then I can put the tray wherever, and those are serving as backup ice cubes. For normal use, we are just using the regular trays.","Product: Block out the light, cold, and heat with this thermal shield window panel that really blocks out 99Percent of light! lined with an innovative, more energy efficient construction, it is not stiff like foam backed room darkening panels. Our three-sided shield design and Velcro Dots to adhere to wall to provide 45Percent more energy Saving than traditional blackout panels for better performance. Quality woven solid color fabric will compliment any room in your home. Each panel measures: 50 inch inches wide x 63 inch inches long. We recommend using two panels to cover a standard size window opening. Close your panels completely together for maximum energy Saving. This product may be used with any standard, decorative, or Continental curtain rod. Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, with mild detergent. Wash separately. Do not bleach. Hang to dry. Low iron if needed.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Has cut the draft into our kitchen\n\nReview: I wasn't quite sure what we'd do with this when we ordered it, but we have very drafty windows, and lots of early morning light. So I knew it would be put to good use.\n\nAs it turns out, we decided to hang it over the open doorway between our laundry room (which also contains our side door) and the kitchen. The kitchen is ALWAYS cold, as that outside door is drafty. This curtain perfectly covers from the top of the door opening to the floor, and it does a really great job at keeping the cold air out of the kitchen. When my children remember to pull it shut again after they've walked through it.\n\nIt seems like it does a good job with blocking light as well, but my kitchen is so bright, I really can't tell.\n\nThe material feels strong and sturdy, and it looks nice. For purposes of hanging in a doorway, you end up with one side that is colored and the other side is the metallic thermal shield materials, but that works for us.\n\nWe haven't yet attached the velcro dots, as we are still debating which side is going to face which way, but those seem strong and will help to hold the curtain in place.","Product: DII sturdy canvas totes come in a set of three & are so versatile and strong they are great for any occasion. These canvas bags are perfect for groceries, shopping, school, beaches, picnics, farmers markets and so much more. These reusable canvas bags are amazing school & or work bags, the 15 x 15.5 x 4\" in dimensions make it simple and easy to hold and carry your laptop anywhere. DIIs spacious 10oz sturdy 100% cotton bags can hold up to 30 pounds to accommodate a variety of uses. These canvas bags are great to keep in the trunk of your car for convenience. Take them with you to the farmers market and come home and throw them directly in the wash to be reused for the grocery next trip. Pack these trendy bags full of your favorite foods without worrying about the bottom blowing out. Use these totes to carry all of your sewing & knitting items oh don't forget about all that beautiful yarn. What about your home and garden magazines filled with all those beautiful DIY craft projects you intend to make? DII's totes are the perfect answer to your sewing and crafting needs. Add your knitting needles and yarn for the perfect fashion forward knitting bag on the go. Organize your stencils and crafting paper into each of the 3 different bags. Need a beach or travel bag? Look no further than DII's canvas totes! Head to the beach in style. Use DII's set of 3 totes to organize the perfect beach or lakeside picnic. Use one for food or beach toys, one for your clothes and the other for towels. They are machine washable making them a perfect beach or lake companion. Monogram and Embroider these canvas bags by DII to give them a personalized look for your trips. Perfect for holding your snacks, magazines, books and laptop when you travel. Perfect for an overnight bag! They fold up nice and small, making them easy to store when not in use. To View more products from DII visit www.amazon.com/DII\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Assorted Print Maritime Design\n\nReview: These bags are a great size, and they are sturdy and attractive besides. My daughter needed a bag for some therapy she is doing, so one of these bags has become hers. Right now, that just contains a few small things, so it seems like overkill, but we'll be adding new equipment to it every couple of weeks. This will keep it all together and protected.\n\nI've used the other two (MINE) for groceries and library books. So much easier to handle than any cloth bag I've purchased at a grocery store, and when not being used, it is very compact and easy to stash under the seat in the car, or in the trunk.\n\nThe colors are bright and look fabulous. And they are washable! So when I inevitably spill coffee creamer in the bag, or smash ranch dressing, or some other stupid thing like that, I can actually wash the bag.\n\nLove these.","Product: Sun Zero Kadia Floral Blackout Lined Back Tab Curtain Panel brings sophisticated elegance to your home with a delicately woven blossom textured design. Lined with Sun Zero Blackout technology to significantly reduce light exposure, provide outside noise reduction by up to 40%, and decrease energy lost through your windows by up to 30%. Comfort is optimized with thermal properties that help keep summer heat and winter chill out of your home. Hang in your living room for enhanced privacy, or in your bedroom for a sounder, more uninterrupted sleep. Machine wash cold on gentle cycle. Use non-chlorine bleach when needed. Tumble dry on low heat, using a cool iron as needed.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Heavy curtains greatly reduce the light coming in\n\nReview: We were in pretty desperate need of new curtains, and I was sick of the sunlight being directly in my eyes in the late afternoon. Therefore, I jumped at the opportunity to review these, even though the pattern looked to be a bit much. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it is less \"busy\" in real life than it looks like in the photos on here.\n\nThis isn't a true blackout curtain, as it definitely lets in some light. But it isn't directly shining in my face like it used to. The room is noticeably darker with these curtains drawn, and it clearly has made a difference as far as climate control too.\n\nI really like these curtains, and I really look forward to seeing how they work during a winter storm.","Product: Its not too hot. Its not too cold... Its just right. Outlast technology, originally developed for NASA, utilizes change phase materials (PCM) that absorb, store and release heat for optimal thermal comfort. Outlast technology buffers against temperature fluctuations, helping to keep your personal microclimate steady and comfortable. Outlast technology doesnt just wick moisture away from the bodyit helps to proactively manage sweat before it begins. When you overheat, your body naturally releases excess heat and sweats to cool the skin. Outlast helps alleviate these spikes in skin temperature that cause sleep disturbances by absorbing and storing the excess heat. As you cool, the stored heat is released back to the body for optimal thermal comfort. This cycle continues throughout the night, so you wake up feeling more refreshed and rested. More than just temperature regulating. With a super-soft sateen weave, this pillow will keep your bed comfortable and luxurious. The tight-knit weave also repels traditional allergens such as dust mites, which can disrupt sensitive sleepers. Get that cool, crisp, off-the-line freshness every single night. Order your Outlast Temperature Regulating Pillow today!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Works well with my temperature regulating comforter\n\nReview: I have a temperature regulating comforter which I have really loved. I don't at all understand how these things work, but instead of sleeping under a pile of quilts, I am able to just use this one comforter. We have a very cold house (the furnace went out and we really can't afford to replace it). I use the same comforter all summer (we have never had central air). At both extremes, I stay pretty comfortable with the comforter.\n\nSo I hoped the pillow would expand on that a bit.\n\nSo far, so good. It is the dead of winter, so I haven't been able to test it out when it is uncomfortably hot. But for the cold temperatures, I find that I am not always diving under the blankets when I get to bed -- or at least I don't stay there as long. The pillow doesn't necessarily help my nose stay warm, but I do seem more balanced in my head and neck.\n\nThe king size is pretty obnoxious to stuff into a pillowcase, but it does fit well once inside.\n\nI'm happy with this","Product: This Built NY Lunchpack Collection Union Square Backpack is perfect for carrying your daily essentials and lunch in one sleek bag. Features a detachable insulating lunch tote, making it a great option for carrying daily essentials and your lunch in one sleek bag. The detachable lunch compartment offers heavy duty insulating lining to keep lunch hot or cold for hours and it zips off the backpack, making it easy to store your meal in the fridge. The backpack features air mesh straps for carrying comfort and includes a padded compartment for electronic devices. The external neoprene side pocket can hold a water bottle or umbrella. Backpack measures 12-1/2 x 19 x 7 inches; Detachable lunch bag measures 10 x 11 x 2-1/2 inches. Wipe clean.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Love this bag for my daughter\n\nReview: This pack is fantastic. My daughter adores purple, so she was quite happy with the color and style. She was even more excited because she & her brother have started to need to pack a lunch when they go to an extra-curricular writing class, and this pack gives her plenty of room to pack their binders and other stuff -- and to pack a lunch for them both. And keep it cold.\n\nYou can put a water bottle into the side pocket, which works okay.\n\nThe lunch part zips off completely, so I can get lunch made and store the whole thing in the fridge until it is time for them to go.\n\nThis will also work out great for some of her overnight outings for AHG. They often need to pack a meal for the first night, and she can easily do that. she can also be sure to use the lunch pack for all 'smellables' which can be attached to her bag while they are traveling, but can be left in a vehicle overnight so it isn't causing bear problems in the tents.\n\nAnd it is stylish to boot.","Product: DII sturdy canvas totes come in a set of three & are so versatile and strong they are great for any occasion. These canvas bags are perfect for groceries, shopping, school, beaches, picnics, farmers markets and so much more. These reusable canvas bags are amazing school & or work bags, the 15 x 15.5 x 4\" in dimensions make it simple and easy to hold and carry your laptop anywhere. DIIs spacious 10oz sturdy 100% cotton bags can hold up to 30 pounds to accommodate a variety of uses. These canvas bags are great to keep in the trunk of your car for convenience. Take them with you to the farmers market and come home and throw them directly in the wash to be reused for the grocery next trip. Pack these trendy bags full of your favorite foods without worrying about the bottom blowing out. Use these totes to carry all of your sewing & knitting items oh don't forget about all that beautiful yarn. What about your home and garden magazines filled with all those beautiful DIY craft projects you intend to make? DII's totes are the perfect answer to your sewing and crafting needs. Add your knitting needles and yarn for the perfect fashion forward knitting bag on the go. Organize your stencils and crafting paper into each of the 3 different bags. Need a beach or travel bag? Look no further than DII's canvas totes! Head to the beach in style. Use DII's set of 3 totes to organize the perfect beach or lakeside picnic. Use one for food or beach toys, one for your clothes and the other for towels. They are machine washable making them a perfect beach or lake companion. Monogram and Embroider these canvas bags by DII to give them a personalized look for your trips. Perfect for holding your snacks, magazines, books and laptop when you travel. Perfect for an overnight bag! They fold up nice and small, making them easy to store when not in use. To View more products from DII visit www.amazon.com/DII\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Assorted Print Maritime Design\n\nReview: These bags are a great size, and they are sturdy and attractive besides. My daughter needed a bag for some therapy she is doing, so one of these bags has become hers. Right now, that just contains a few small things, so it seems like overkill, but we'll be adding new equipment to it every couple of weeks. This will keep it all together and protected.\n\nI've used the other two (MINE) for groceries and library books. So much easier to handle than any cloth bag I've purchased at a grocery store, and when not being used, it is very compact and easy to stash under the seat in the car, or in the trunk.\n\nThe colors are bright and look fabulous. And they are washable! So when I inevitably spill coffee creamer in the bag, or smash ranch dressing, or some other stupid thing like that, I can actually wash the bag.\n\nLove these.","Product: Organize toys, games, housewares, and more in the colorful and flexible ECR4Kids Bendi-Bins with Handles. Bins are soft and flexible to not crack or break but durable to hold up to every-day use. Bins feature rounded edges for safety with convenient handles to transport from room to room. Bendi-bins come in a variety of attractive colors including: blue, green, orange, purple, red, and yellow. When not in use, bins stack to save space. With a concentration on the Pre K-12 sector, ECR4Kids offers a wide range of products from early education supplies, pretend and dramatic play furnishings, school desks and chairs, cots and mats, as well as scratch resistant double-sided laminate tables.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Handy for far more than just toys.\n\nReview: This is advertised as being a great container for kids' toys, but I a using it in my pantry as an easy-to-grab container that can hold all those little jars and bottles of stuff like dijon mustard, relish, tartar sauce, etc. I can put all of that kind of thing in here, put it on the shelf, and when I do use that last bit of pesto in the fridge, I just pull this off the shelf and grab the new one.\n\nEverything stays contained and together, and I don't have jars falling over as I try to dig out the one I need, which is always in the back.\n\nI wouldn't necessarily want to carry this around if I had it loaded up with all this heavy stuff, but since I'm just sliding it out, it works great.\n\nI did also try it for storage for other miscellaneous stuff in the pantry, like snack items. This is pretty easy to carry around with a lot of not-quite-so-heavy stuff in it. I love the idea of just being able to take the whole thing out to the car when we end up making an unexpected trek to town.\n\nI have my eye on the purple one to use in my bathroom...","Product: Features : 1 Pack - 1 x HD-15 Female - 1 x DVI-I Male Video, Connect your DVI-I Display to a VGA video card. The DVIVGAMF DVI-I to VGA Display Adapter (M/F) is used to convert a DVI Male connector to a VGA female connector. The DVI to VGA adapter is constructed of high quality materials to ensure dependability, and is backed by StarTech.com's lifetime warranty. Note: This product is intended for connections between DVI-I and VGA devices. If your device uses a DVI-D connector, please refer to StarTech.com's DVI to VGA Converter DVI2VGACON. DVI-I (Male) to VGA (Female) Connectors\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: we could not get this to work\n\nReview: We got this after looking around to be sure we were getting the right type of DVI (D, I, A?).\n\nWhat we failed to look at was DVI to VGA vs. VGA to DVI. So we could not use it in our planned way. That was our mistake, certainly not something to blame the product for.\n\nSo we took this too church (my husband is in charge of all the tech there) to test it out there. It isn't something we actually need to do, but we did have a monitor that we were interested in seeing if we could hook up to a different computer.\n\nThis part hooked up easily enough, but we could not actually get the computer signal over to the monitor. We unplugged, replugged, made sure connections were secure, double checked that the computer and monitor were both working. But we could not get the connection to work.","Product: An Amazon Brand.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Good for short periods of time\n\nReview: I am a total idiot when it comes to things like setting up bluetooth devices, so that is something I generally ask either my husband or one of my teens to do for me. Since I was reviewing this, though, I figured I'd try it myself.\n\nPairing it up to my \"dumb phone\" was a breeze. Very straightforward and easy.\n\nUsing it was a bit more challenging. I found it tough to get it on without hitting the volume a lot of times. Once on, it wasn't terribly comfortable, but it wasn't awful. I made a phone call to my husband, and I heard him fine, and he said I sounded good too. I then called a friend across the country, and was pleased with the sound there as well.\n\nWhen I took it out (about 20 minutes), I was definitely ready to have it OFF of me. I cannot imagine wearing this for long periods of time, but for a fairly short call while on the road, it worked well.\n\nI had hoped to have something that I could pair up with a tablet or computer, so I could be listening to some of our praise team music without disturbing everyone else in the house, but I don't plan to wear this that long.","Product: The ZAGG Slim Book wireless Bluetooth keyboard is the ultrathin solution to your mobile typing needs. Its unique hinge secures your tablet at virtually any viewing angle and allows for a convenient video and book mode, or folds flat for a protective case mode. The Slim Book is powered by one of the industry's most powerful batteries that keeps it going for up to two years between charges (Regular use of one hour per day. Using the backlit feature will impact battery life and will require more frequent charging).\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: The keyboard is easier to use than others I've looked at\n\nReview: I love my iPad Mini, as it is just so convenient to take pretty much anywhere and I am able to do most things I need to do. Some things (like writing reviews) are challenging though. The idea of a keypad is appealing.\n\nThe keyboard was easy enough to pair up with the iPad, and it works well. The keypad obviously is a little more cramped than your standard computer keyboard, but it was surprisingly easy to work with, especially in comparison to pushing the virtual keyboard on screen.\n\nI like that I don't have to keep the keyboard part attached, but can remove the iPad with the cover part and slip that into my purse. It doesn't protect the screen at all this way though, so that is something to keep in mind. I don't think I'll want to be taking the whole keyboard part with me everywhere, but I love having options.","Product: Elevate your tablet experience with our Classic Cover for the iPad mini . We've given one of our best-selling favorites a makeover - with the same durable construction and thoughtful design details now in a fresh new look.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Very nice looking case\n\nReview: I love the look of this case. I have a 1st generation iPad mini. One thing I use my iPad for is at church, in our small, rural congregation. I'm part of the praise team, so I'm up front. My husband and kids run the tech stuff in the back, and I use the iPad to IM messages to them, like \"going long, skip the last song.\"\n\nI get the occasional glares from some of the older members of the congregation when I'm tapping out messages to the back. But with this case, what I'm holding looks much more professional and it just doesn't feel like I'm \"playing online\" during the service.\n\nI love that it turns on and off when I open or close the case. I like that I have access to charge it, plug in headphones, adjust the volume, etc., without having to move anything out of the way or remove it from the case.\n\nI don't love that it seems awkward to hold, and that I haven't really found an angle I can set it at that works for me. It also doesn't seem all that well protected.\n\nI'll probably go back to my heavy-duty case during the week, maybe switching it out for this one on Sundays.","Product: Massive sound that's lighter than air. The small Luxe Air earbuds are premium aluminum buds that are resistant to moisture and pack a rich, soul-stirring sound that will keep you going through all the hard workouts. The compact, yet powerful, 6mm drivers deliver crisp, clear sound while an integrated microphone makes taking calls a snap. Available in an array of vibrant colors, each with a smart sport-fit design, there is a perfect pair of Luxe Air earbuds for every style and activity; in fact, their size, style, and jaw-dropping sound may make them the perfect, and smallest, earbuds.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: These don't hurt when I wear them for a couple hours\n\nReview: Wearing earbuds always ends up giving me sore ears, but sometimes I just need to be able to listen to things without disturbing the people around me. I don't particularly want to be wearing big ol' headphones either, so I pull out the earbuds and just deal with it.\n\nThese have been different.\n\nThey fit well, the sound is really quite good, and I don't hear a whole lot of what is going on around me. And I can wear them for a couple of hours (I haven't tried longer yet) without my ears throbbing. Or even just bothering me.\n\nThe cord doesn't seem to tangle, and it does store fairly nicely.\n\nI like these headphones. Of course, my 18-year-old son does too... so I may not see them much. He's got them back in his room right now.","Product: The W331 represents the next generation of Optoma WXGA widescreen projectors. The W331 features 3300 lumens, 22000:1 contrast ratio, sRGB color profile support, wall color adjustment, and a high performance optical lens. sRGB color space enables rich accurate color based on the primaries of rec.709 HDTV specification. Wall color adjustment utilizes various gamma profiles to improve brightness on Projection surfaces of varying color. This feature is extremely use in classrooms, conference rooms, and training rooms, where the presenter may use a blackboard, chalkboard, or whiteboard for the Projection image. Eliminate soft edges and jaggies on border of the Projection image with the edge mask feature. The edge mask will eliminate soft edges and jaggies from all 4 sides of the image. Total cost of ownership is remarkable with W331 10000 hour Lamp life in power mode.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very happy with this projector\n\nReview: We are pleased with this projector. The image shows up well, even in a bright room. The remote works from within the room, and even in our non-air conditioned home, we haven't had trouble with it overheating.\n\nA few notes as we were playing with it a bit for this review:\n\nDisplay has image settings, where you can change the wall color and all kinds of things. Display mode is an important one to take a look at. My kids were playing a video game and it was really choppy --- turns out they were in presentation mode. Once we changed it to the game setting, things were so much better. There is also a 3D mode. I just need to know how to get back to presentation mode when they've been playing!\n\nThe zoom feature is great, as you can zoom in pretty close. That is very nice for presentations, or for detail stuff.\n\nAudio settings are very basic volume and muting only. The remote lets you control that too. Speaking of the remote , one really neat aspect is that it has a laser pointer. That is very handy.\n\nYou can password protect the projector. I love that.\n\nYou can change where the menu is, so it doesnt have to be solidly in the middle.","Product: This Riders by Lee indigo skinny jean gives you a great updated look without sacrificing comfort. It features our same great midrise fit with a skinny leg opening. For casual or a fun night on the town, this is the perfect update to your denim wardrobe.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice jeans, fairly lightweight denim\n\nReview: I was a bit concerned about getting these without being able to try them on, as I'm not generally a fan of skinny jeans. Decided to go for it and hope for the best.\n\nIt worked out really well. The legs are roomier than I expected for a skinny jean, so they were about perfect for me. I'm not tall, but definitely \"apple\" shaped, so jeans are often a problem. Like most size 18 jeans, the legs are too long for me (I'm 5'4\") in normal shoes, but if I'm wearing my boots, they are about right (still a touch long, but I'm not stepping on the bottom anymore)\n\nThe stretchy fabric is wonderful. I love that I can wear jeans and not feel miserable, or feel like I look horrid. These make me feel reasonably human, instead of making me feel fat. I'd love if I could get that \"feel\" with a heavier denim, but these are great.","Product: Polish and comfort define the classic button-down shirt. Cut from breathable cotton with natural stretch for easy movement, this style is versatile enough for the office and crisp weekends by the shore. Our slim fit is designed to fit closer to the body for a modern look.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great shirt, without all that extra fabric in the waist for my skinny guy\n\nReview: Great shirt. I gave it to my 16 year old, who is about 6' and around 160 lbs. A medium men's shirt is usually perfect for him in length and arm length, but there is a lot of material around the waist. They look okay tucked in, but I'm discovering that he looks a lot better with a slim shirt.\n\nThis shirt fits great. I love the pattern. From a distance, it almost looks like a solid blue shirt, but up close, it is a bit more fun than that, without being something too crazy that my teen doesn't want to be seen in.\n\nWe attend a fairly casual church, so this shirt is about the perfect \"dressy\" level for that.","Product: Lace to toe upper, ortholite footbed, retro-sport inspired foxing\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Perfect for indoor work\n\nReview: I end up on my feet for extended periods of time a couple days a month (working at a food pantry). I always end up coming home with aching feet, so I keep switching around what I wear in hopes of finding something that looks nice, yet doesn't leave me hurting.\n\nThese shoes have been perfect. I wore them for about an hour before a pantry day, and found they fit really well and felt good. I usually wear a 6.5, and these size 7's fit perfectly (which is why I chose \"somewhat small\" for the fit question above). I headed to pantry, for a six hour stint on my feet, and these were GREAT. The little holes in the sides are great for this purpose too, but I wouldn't want to be wearing these outdoors in the winter.\n\nJust buy up a half size or so.","Product: 32mm twist brown to black reversible with basket weave emboss, nickel buckle\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice, well stitched belt\n\nReview: I have never been entirely sure how belts are measured. Does a 36 mean that it should fit someone who wears a 36x34 pair of pants? Or is 36 the length of the belt itself, so a 36 would fit a smaller waist? Right now, my oldest teen sons are wearing 36x34, 34x34 and a 30x34, so I figured a 36\" would work for one of them.\n\nThe answer is that the belt is 41\" without the buckle, so it definitely should work for a 36\" waist. I'm sure most people are smarter than me and knew that already, but figured I'd include the information here anyway.\n\nThe belt is double-stitched. Black on the inside, brown on the outside. It isn't reversible though, as there is writing on the black side. If you were to flip the belt and turn the buckle around, the words would probably show.\n\nWe really loved that the buckle hardware is screwed down onto the belt, not crimped or riveted. Good quality on the buckle, it seems really sturdy.\n\nMade in China.","Product: 40 oz, 1. 2 liter, stainless King midnight blue mirror finish beverage bottle, thermal Max double wall vacuum insulation for maximum temperature retention, hot or cold, keeps cold for 24 hours, keeps hot 24 hours, unbreakable 18/8 stainless steel interior & exterior, cool to the touch with hot liquids, sweat proof with cold, insulated stainless steel serving cup, twist & pour stopper lets you pour without removing the stopper, retractable handle with stainless steel links.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Kept my coffee hot\n\nReview: I love the look of this thermos, it is just sharp-looking. But how does it work? Well, I tested it out yesterday for real\n\nAround 5:45 a.m., I filled it with hot tap water to let it sit while I made coffee. Filled it with coffee and tossed it into the truck to head with me out for a long day.\n\nOf course, I started with a cup of coffee in my travel mug, so it was about 8:00 when I first needed coffee from the thermos. Easy, easy to pour, and way too hot to drink.\n\nI had another cup of coffee around 9:30 -- and it was still too hot to drink.\n\nI arrived at my destination about then, and left the thermos in the truck while I was running around. I came out for a cup of coffee at 1:30, and it was still too hot to drink. So that was after 8ish hours, and opening it up a few times.\n\nI headed home around 5:00, and of course, poured myself a cup of coffee at that point. That cup was still hot, but just about perfect drinking temperature straight out of the thermos.\n\nI arrived home around 8:30, so it had been 14-15 hours total. At that point, there was about half-cup of coffee left in the thermos, and it was pretty much luke-warm. I suspect that getting down to just a couple of ounces, and having opened and closed the thermos a few times throughout the day, well, there just wasn't enough left in there for it to stay hot.\n\nMaybe, had I filled it with boiling water to start with, I might have had slightly better results. But every full cup of coffee I had all day was at a very good temperature, it was just that last couple of ounces.\n\nThat works for me.","Product: 40 oz, 1. 2 liter, stainless King midnight blue mirror finish beverage bottle, thermal Max double wall vacuum insulation for maximum temperature retention, hot or cold, keeps cold for 24 hours, keeps hot 24 hours, unbreakable 18/8 stainless steel interior & exterior, cool to the touch with hot liquids, sweat proof with cold, insulated stainless steel serving cup, twist & pour stopper lets you pour without removing the stopper, retractable handle with stainless steel links.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Kept my coffee hot\n\nReview: I love the look of this thermos, it is just sharp-looking. But how does it work? Well, I tested it out yesterday for real\n\nAround 5:45 a.m., I filled it with hot tap water to let it sit while I made coffee. Filled it with coffee and tossed it into the truck to head with me out for a long day.\n\nOf course, I started with a cup of coffee in my travel mug, so it was about 8:00 when I first needed coffee from the thermos. Easy, easy to pour, and way too hot to drink.\n\nI had another cup of coffee around 9:30 -- and it was still too hot to drink.\n\nI arrived at my destination about then, and left the thermos in the truck while I was running around. I came out for a cup of coffee at 1:30, and it was still too hot to drink. So that was after 8ish hours, and opening it up a few times.\n\nI headed home around 5:00, and of course, poured myself a cup of coffee at that point. That cup was still hot, but just about perfect drinking temperature straight out of the thermos.\n\nI arrived home around 8:30, so it had been 14-15 hours total. At that point, there was about half-cup of coffee left in the thermos, and it was pretty much luke-warm. I suspect that getting down to just a couple of ounces, and having opened and closed the thermos a few times throughout the day, well, there just wasn't enough left in there for it to stay hot.\n\nMaybe, had I filled it with boiling water to start with, I might have had slightly better results. But every full cup of coffee I had all day was at a very good temperature, it was just that last couple of ounces.\n\nThat works for me.","Product: Give yourself a fighting chance for survival with the Survive Outdoors Longer Survival Blanket when wilderness travel takes an unexpected turn. Count on the most advanced emergency blanket on the market that is meticulously designed to never fail when you're counting on it with your life. Made from vacuum-metalized polyethylene Heatsheets, it reflects 90% of your body heat to help you stay warm. More durable than Mylar, this blanket resists tearing and will not shred like Mylar blankets if nicked or punctured. A true ultra-light multifunction backcountry tool, this emergency blanket can also be used as a ground cloth, gear cover, first aid blanket, and more. This pack includes a 60\" x 96\" emergency blanket that weighs only 2.88 ounces.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Handy for emergency kits in the car!\n\nReview: The package is easy to open, which is a very good thing with an emergency blanket as you don't want to have to have a scissors or knife. In my household, I can't imagine we'd ever be anywhere without someone having a knife, but still... the one time we'd need it and everyone would have left their blades behind. (There are five former Boy Scouts in this household.)\n\nThis is definitely thicker than the survival blankets I've used before. We don't tend to do a lot of backpacking, so our main use for these is in an emergency kit in the car, so the fact that this is thicker and heavier than the others is not at all a negative for us. It is still very compact and easy to slip into the emergency kit.\n\nWe haven't needed it in any sort of emergency or survival situation, fortunately, but we did try it out. It definitely holds in heat.\n\nWe have not succeeding in folding it up nearly as neatly as it arrived, but we are able to put it back in the pouch. We cannot zip the pouch closed though","Product: Agility Cone Set...Be A Quicker, More Agile Athlete! A quicker and faster athlete can sometimes be the difference between winning and losing. A more agile athlete with superior body control can wreak havoc on a game and leave the other team wishing they'd worked harder during the offseason. SKLZ agility cones can make you a difference-maker on any playing surface. SKLZ Agility Cone Set features: Lets you work on improving acceleration, deceleration and direction changes Multiple high-visibility colors for marking training areas Cones are 2\" tall and will not break when stepped on Build precise timing and body control Ideal for agility training drills Includes 20 cones (5 each: Black, Orange, Yellow, White) Agility Cones Improve Acceleration & Deceleration!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: You can find less expensive cones... but...\n\nReview: I got this simply because I'm tired of looking for shingles that have blown off of our roof to use to mark corners and start/stop lines when doing PE types of things with my kids.\n\nThis set -- four colors, five each -- is great for all of those tasks. The yellow and orange are always visible, no matter what terrain I'm using them in. The black and white ones, well, I have to be a bit more intentional about placing those.\n\nWhat I hadn't really realized was how much I'd like having the storage rack (they call it a 'carrying rack') so that all of the cones are contained and not falling all over.\n\nAnd it comes with a 'poster' that charts out both a beginner and an advanced 6-week training plan that gets progressively more intense. Initially, that didn't do much for me... but then I put the included DVD in, and by watching just two of the sections (the warm-up and the agility cones ones) both drill plans made sense.\n\nThe DVD also includes a whole lot of drills that can be done using other SKLZ products. I haven't watched all of those, but watching the hurdles one convinced me that I need to put those on my wish list. I love that I can watch the drills for all sorts of different equipment before making a purchase decision with this.\n\nI have three teen (or nearly teen) sons, none of whom play sports or anything like that. However, being more agile and having quicker reflexes is good for anyone. I also believe that some of this crossing-the-midline type of drill is going to benefit their brains as well.\n\nYou can find cheaper cones, if that is all you are interested in. But I think the extras in this package are nice.","Product: The only umbrella chair with a full 360 degrees of coverage. Wherever the sun goes, the Sport-Brella Chair has you covered without needing to turn your chair away from the action. Take it to the beach. Take it camping. Take it to the game. Take it anywhere you want to feel cool and protected.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A decent chair, and the umbrella can adjust to almost anywhere\n\nReview: In our household, we can always use another camp chair or a 'toss in the back of the van' chair. So I was definitely interested in reviewing this.\n\nOther than my husband (who is well over the 250 pounds they suggest as a limit) everyone else in my family found this chair at least as comfortable as any similar chair. That would include the little guys (ages 7 and 9), the middle sized tween, and the tall (5'10\"ish) skinny teen boys. And their borderline obese mother too.\n\nThe case is easy to carry, and easy to store in a vehicle. It contains two parts... the chair and the umbrella. The chair is very, VERY easy to set up, with one cupholder on the right armrest. The cupholder fit everything I tried in it, but if you are used to the mega-sized drink containers, you aren't going to have enough room.\n\nThe umbrella is more challenging. Obviously, putting it up requires two hands. Fitting it into the slots on either side of the chair is also a two-handed job. And adjusting either of the two swivel points on the umbrella is likely to be a two-handed operation as well. The lower one is challenging to adjust while seated, but is pretty easy to adjust from a standing position.\n\nThe umbrella adjusts to all kinds of positions, so it sure seems it can be used to keep the sun off of you no matter where you are and no matter what time of day it is.\n\nSo far, I have not tried using it in anything close to high winds. I suspect that would not work well. I also have not used it in rain. I think it would protect you somewhat well from a light rain, but I doubt it would do much in a downpour.\n\nOverall, I'm glad I have the chair and I think it will come in handy.","Product: Square bottle opens from both ends for easy cleaning, won't roll away if dropped, large ergonomic handle for carrying. Smudge proof finish. Leak proof. Guaranteed for life.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Love the shape, once I got used to it!\n\nReview: I love this water bottle!\n\nI wasn't so sure. Square? How weird is that?\n\nBut it does fit really well in my car cupholders. The three things I really, really love --\n\n1) If you take off the bottom part, it is really easy to fill this bottle with ice cubes. Normal sized ones. You don't have to break ice up to get it in there.\n\n2) The top clearly snaps into place and lines up with the rest of the bottle. So you KNOW it is closed. So when it ends up lying down in the car, it doesn't leak all over.\n\n3) We don't have a dishwasher, but with this water bottle, we can take off the top and the bottom and easily get the bottle CLEAN.\n\nAnd it is bright, so I can more easily spot it at oh-dark-thirty when my kids have buried it in a cupboard. It stands out a bit.\n\nLove this!","Product: Performance in its purest form. Misfit ray is our most minimal and versatile tracker. It delivers the fitness and sleep tracking you need to stay motivated, including steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, activity tagging, and sleep duration and quality. It also never needs charging and is water-resistant to 50 meters, so it can be worn constantly. That means more data, better insights, and more powerful motivation. Rays clean lines create a form that is as much about fashion as it is about function. Wear it stacked with a smart Watch and cuff, or Customize it to your style - it features hidden 8-mm spring bars that allow it to be worn with almost any standard accessory, including Watch bands, bracelets, or necklaces.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Light, comfortable, very easy to get it running\n\nReview: I'm loving this. It was simple to put the batteries in, and they look like they will be easy to replace. It was simple to adjust the size of the band, as I have tiny wrists. It was simple to sync this up with my iPad.\n\nIt immediately was picking up my steps, and it seems to do a decent job of tracking my sleep. I'm not sure that part is entirely accurate, but it does give me a good idea as to patterns anyway. I know when I wake up feeling completely exhausted, the little graph shows a lot of stripes -- the deep sleep is one color, light sleep another -- so I didn't get a good chunk of sleep. It is nice to have a record.\n\nit seems to do a pretty good job on tracking steps, but I'm not looking for this for exact measurements either, what I want is to have a better idea of my general patterns.\n\nI did set it so that it will vibrate to tell me that I need to get up and move. It's a bit awkward when that goes off in the middle of church, but really, I'm the only one who would notice it.\n\nThe tracker is so light that it doesn't bother me at all to have it on, and it does motivate me to get up and move.","Product: Bioactive organic Virgin Olive Oil is a super hydrating fruit oil rich in Oleic Acid, an antioxidant. In combination with a select blend of bioactive and naturally inspired ingredients, these powerful moisturizing and stimulating properties combine to provide extreme bioactive rescue for the delicate skin around the eyes.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Eye Serum - love how it goes on\n\nReview: This Eye Serum goes on really well, and like most eye creams, a little goes a long way. This time of year is rough on my eyes. I have a lot of allergies to ragweed and the like, and am usually fairly miserable for a couple weeks in August/September. Miserable as in -- I want to scratch my eyes out.\n\nThat means I find myself rubbing my eyes, and tearing at the skin around my eyes. My eyes look bloodshot, and the skin around my eyes looks a bit raw.\n\nThis year hasn't been so bad, as for the skin anyway. I've been making sure to use this (and to absolutely not get it into my already stressed eyes!) regularly, and I have not looked raw or stretched. Now that the allergies are less severe again (I am ready for a good freeze so they will be truly gone), this is making the skin around my eyes look fresh and soft.\n\nI figure anything that works during the worst of my allergy season has to be good.","Product: Are the humanistic programs promoted in American public schools designed to undermine the influence of Christianity? Discover the answer to this and other provocative questions when you join filmmaker Colin Gunn and his family on a road trip to New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., and the Creation Museum. Features interviews with Ken Ham, Erwin Lutzer, Doug Phillips, R.C. Sproul, and others.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: This documentary can really make you think\n\nReview: The documentary involves Colin Gunn, a homeschooling dad who hails from Scotland, loading his family up on a schoolbus and going around the country to talk to all kinds of people. Some are well-known in homeschooling circles, like John Taylor Gatto, Ken Ham, and Voddie Baucham. As a homeschooler for the past dozen years, they really didn't say anything I haven't heard before.\n\nFor me, it was the stories told by regular people that hit me. A very popular elementary school teacher. A recent graduate of a highly rated public school. Another teacher. A regular working-man type of dad. A school principal. People who DO know what is going on in the schools.\n\nThe main message of the documentary is basically that as Christians, we have to get our kids out of the public school system. That's a message that makes me squirm. I mean, we have made the decision to homeschool, but I struggle enough with my family, you know? I'm not sure that I'm capable of making any kind of recommendation about schooling choices to anyone else.\n\nBut one thing I do feel comfortable saying is: \"You have to be aware.\" I think this documentary can really, really make you think. To think long and hard about what the real situation is for our kids in the schools.\n\nI know, the tendency is to believe that these things are not happening here. People just northwest of me, up in Denver, believed that. It's been over a decade since Columbine, but the last few months have been challenging. The movie theater shooting in Aurora this summer. The abduction of a sweet 10 year old girl just this past week.\n\nFor me, these drive home the point that horrible things are happening in my community.\n\nThe DVD runs just 102 minutes, and honestly I think every Christian parent should see it.\n\nDisclaimer: I received this materials for free from New Leaf Publishing Group as part of the Moms of Master Books program. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.","Product: Four orphaned and homeless siblings happen upon an abandoned boxcar, which, with a little creativity and hard work, they gradually furnish with all the comforts of home. Fearful that they will be sent to live with the reputedly cruel grandfather they have never met, the children keep their new home a secret until a serious illness forces them to reveal themselves in order to save young Violet.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Stays fairly true to the book\n\nReview: I read The Boxcar Children as a child, I read it to my older kids about a dozen years ago, and to my younger kids a couple years back. Wonderful book, and we also enjoyed at least the first few sequels.\n\nThe idea of a movie based on the book was exciting, but I was a bit worried. Hollywood has this tendency to take a great story and ruin it by adding a girlfriend or disrespectful attitudes or something. Would they?\n\nThis movie does stay very close to the book, or at least to the spirit of the book. Some things are slightly different, but not \"out of character\" different. The children are very respectful, looking out for each other, working hard, and being grateful for the little things. Like Benny's cracked pink cup.\n\n Disclosure (in accordance with the FTCs 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising): I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. All opinions are 100% my own and I was not required to write a positive review.","Product: Charge Four iPads Simultaneously The USB Supercharger gives you the power (literally) to charge up to four iPads at the same time. And it's all possible with a single device using a single standard wall socket, leaving the other socket free for your other devices. Don't use cumbersome power strips, and don't hog up all your sockets. Get smarter power with the USB Supercharger. Four Full 2.1A Charge Ports - No Compromises Competing multi-port USB adapters often come with a catch. Sometimes only one port is rated for iPad charging, with the other ports only able to charge normal USB devices. And sometimes, 2.1 amps is spread through the whole device, meaning multiple iPads will only be charged very slowly. There are no charging compromises with the Supercharger. Charge four iPads at the same time at the single-charge speed. Keep Your Students' iPads Charged During Class1:1 iPad programs in schools are a promising new end tech initiative, but they come with the challenge of having to charge a lot of iPads at the same time. Maybe your students have remembered to bring their iPads to class but forgotten their iPad chargers. Bring one or more USB Superchargers to class, arrange them on the table between students, and you'll have an easy way to keep everyone's iPad up and running. Low or dead batteries can stop learning cold and defeat the benefit of a 1-to-1 iPad program. Now you have the right device to keep the lesson going. Also Charge a Wide Range of USB Devices Each Supercharger port can charge any number of standard USB devices, including iPhone and other smartphones, iPod, portable speakers, Bluetooth headsets, cameras, and more. Everyone will have a use for the Supercharger. Or, use it at home to power up your entire arsenal of devices and be ready to seize the day.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works great for my family\n\nReview: I am using this in my home. We do tend to have a fair amount of technology, and it seems we are always flipping a USB charger into or out of a standard plug that seems to live in the kitchen.\n\nThis charger is now sitting in the living room, and we have cables already attached so it can charge the new-style iPad, the old-style iPad, Kindle Fires, and my cell phone. It doesn't mean we don't occasionally have to unplug one USB to be able to plug in another (like my camera), but it isn't a multiple-times-a-day occurrence now.\n\nIt charges fast, even with four things plugged in. I noticed a lack of any sort of indicator lights on the dock itself, but each device I have lets me know when it is charging, so that's okay by me too.\n\nLove this.","Product: An Amazon Brand.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Sturdy, works on my older *and* newer iPod devices\n\nReview: I was a bit concerned about how to review a charger... but I do have a few things to say.\n\nFirst, this has worked with every device I've tried (which is more than I can say for some Apple-branded chargers in my house) -- and we have a number of iPods around here. An iPad 1 and 2, the two most recent iPod Touches, two different iPod Nanos, and two different regular iPods. This works with the older devices, and also with the newer ones.\n\nSecond, this is well made. We have had a few chargers around here (obviously, with the above list of devices!) and they tend to eventually come apart at the USB end. I can't exactly explain it, but this cord feels sturdier there, and I'm not as paranoid that it is going to fall apart. But at the 30-pin end? This cord is reinforced far better than my Apple ones.\n\nWhen I need another cord, I will be purchasing another one of these. Besides, I like black better than white.","Product: Get power on the go! this heavy-duty 900-watt 12-volt power inverter connects directly to a 12-volt DC battery to power hand-held power tools, televisions, gaming consoles, home electronics and small appliances in your vehicle. This unit also Features an LCD display that shows the output wattage or input Voltage and battery level. With this inverter, you will never be left without power when you need it!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This is a great little inverter, and I am very pleased\n\nReview: I got this for two very different reasons, and I am very pleased with the performance in both situations.\n\nOne need I have is that I spend a fair amount of time traveling, and I really do need to be able to recharge my laptop, and to keep iPods and cell phones charged. I have an old van, and only the one cigarette lighter plug available. So with this inverter, I can be charging up to four devices while I'm driving (two with the regular plugs, two via USB ports). This is light, and easy to use when traveling.\n\nThe other need I have is that we are rural and when we lose power it is out for awhile. While this isn't generating enough watts to run our space heater, we can run a couple of small things -- like a lamp -- using either a car or marine battery. Hooking the inverter up to the battery is easy enough for me to do too. When we are without power for a few hours, it really is nice to have the ability to do a little something\n\nThis is a great little unit, and I am very pleased. It is a great unit for the money. Oh, and another great aspect is that it is very, very quiet. I have enough noise in the van when I'm driving, I really do not need more.","Product: Never find yourself stuck by the side of the road with a flat tire and no way to change it. This bolt-on steel box holds both scissor jack and lug wrench so you're ready in case of a roadside emergency. Box will fit most trailer tongues, and any trailer frame up to 3\" wide by 5\" high. Box cap is sealed securely with a pull pin for easy access, or you can use a lock (sold separately). The included scissor jack can lift up to 1-1/2 tons and the lug wrench is designed to fit all trailer lug nuts.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great jack system for a trailer!\n\nReview: Item is well-packaged in styrofoam, with everything already inside the metal box that everything stores in. When you open that up, the first thing you see is all the mounting hardware. You don't have to dig for that.\n\nThe lug wrench is a 4-way lug wrench, with two of the sides being hinged so that it folds down into a compact size to fit into the box. It has locking rings that slide down over the hinges on those two arms to keep those in place.\n\nThe jack is a standard scissors-style that raises and lowers by the center screw which is turned with the included bar with a curved end that attaches to the jack. The other end has a rectangular shape that fits into the 90-degree turning handle. The handle has a nice rubber grip that makes turning a little easier. As with all jacks of this type, you have to really watch what you are doing so the handle or turning arm doesn't disengage before you finish.\n\nWhen putting it all back into the box, you need to be sure to put the lug wrench in alongside the jack (at the same time). If you put the jack in first, you will have an extremely difficult time getting the wrench in. It is not tight in there, though, so it is going to make noise as you go down the road. We added some cloth to keep it quiet.\n\nIt has a place to put a lock to keep it from opening, which is nice.","Product: Make the best impression on important clients, partners and prospective customers with this pack of 200 premium customizable business cards. Constructed from premium heavyweight cardstock for an impressively weighty feel, these ivory business cards feature an innovative Clean Edge design for quick and easy separation, giving you the cleanest, smoothest edges of any business card on the market. Theyre not just exceptional business cards, but also superb personalized gift tags, place cards, coupons or customer loyalty cards. Elevate your brand or business to the next level by customizing both sides of your blank business cards with your title, company name, logo, branding and more using the thousands of free templates and designs at avery.com/templates. Optimized for inkjet printers for smudge and jam-free performance every time, youll be able to effortlessly produce polished, custom cards that look like they came straight from a professional print shop for a fraction of the cost. In todays ultra-competitive marketplace, show your clients, business partners and potential customers that you mean business with a Clean Edge Avery Business Card proudly representing your brand.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: The cards are a great thickness\n\nReview: I love using the templates at avery . com / print, and that worked incredibly well for designing flash cards. I love how there are so many designs right there that I can choose from, and I get fun results without a lot of effort on my part in creating clip art or other images. I especially loved that there were templates for making the cards in a traditional direction, or to do it \"sideways\" so that they work as \"tall\" cards.\n\nThere are lots of more serious options, if I decide to use more of these cards for business cards or something more official.\n\nI did use the rear-feeding paper tray on my ink-jet printer instead of the front tray. I thought the front tray would bend the pages too much.\n\nI also made sure to mark up a piece of plain paper with words like top front, and do a practice sheet, so that I would know I was putting it in correctly. I'm directionally challenged, so that always seems to be a problem for me.","Product: Each pocket expands to 7/8-inchesFull-height redrope dividers, single and two-ply top. Double thick front and back panels with heavy reinforcement liner board. Full-height redrope gussets, Tyvek reinforced at top. 30% recycled content, 30% post-consumer material. 12 x 10 Inches\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Sturdy and holds a lot\n\nReview: I really do like this expanding file! It is sturdy and it holds a lot, while still feeling secure. There is reinforcement at the top and bottom of the \"accordian\" part, and in the month or two that I've had this, it simply does not seem like it is going to rip apart.\n\nThe \"leather-like\"description is a bit strange though. The 8.5x11\" sides of the folder are covered in a paper that I suppose sort-of looks like leather. It does look nice, but the phrase \"leather-like\" would not have occurred to me.\n\nI added labels over the Jan-Dec tabs, as I don't need monthly tabs. The ones there were nicely printed and easy to look at.\n\nI hate a file that comes apart, so this one is a winner!","Product: Stacks five high to save space. The higher the drawer system stacks, the more space you save. Drawer has heavy-wire frame to provide strength and durability. Four-layer front and back panel construction holds up to daily usage. Reinforced plastic handle for easy drawer access. This product was made from wood sourced from a certified managed forest. Includes removable hanging file rails so files glide smoothly. Box Type: Storage Materials: Steel Wire Frame Strength: Extra Space-Saving File Size Format: Letter.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Works well for what I needed -- long-term storage that I don't have to access often\n\nReview: Based on the description on Amazon and on a couple of the reviews, I had a pretty good idea as to what to expect when I received this Fellowes Stor/Drawer set. I was wanting some fairly long-term storage for a closet area, so the appearance really didn't matter, nor was I concerned with needing access on a frequent basis.\n\nI was right. This does what I needed, and in a form that is easier to get at when I have to than most of the banker's box setups I've tried/seen in the past.\n\nAssembly of the first box took awhile, but I'm spatially challenged. I was having a tough time envisioning some of the set-up process. After the first box, however, the rest went together easily. Note: there are assembly instructions on EACH box. What I *should* have done is to have used the directions on one box while assembling another one. Instead, I kept flipping the single box around to see the assembly instructions, then flipping it back around to complete the step. Really dumb on my part.\n\nThis product would definitely be better if the individual boxes would hook together in some fashion. But I knew they didn't from reading about it... and it does work for my purposes.","Product: Handy magnetic dry-erase board in convenient 17 x 23 inch size is useful at home, work, school or anywhere you need it. Board provides a smooth dry-erase writing surface that doubles as a magnetic bulletin board. Write reminders or hang memos using the included dry-erase marker and round magnets. Board mounts to wall in portrait or landscape orientation with included permanent self-stick pads. Plastic frame is clean and classic to match any space.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I've had great experiences with this whiteboard\n\nReview: The hardest part was deciding just where to put it!\n\nI ended up having my teens hang it in the kitchen, under a decorative window. The \"mounting hardware\" includes sticky strips used to attach it to the wall. I've procrastinated on writing this review, as I wanted to see how the sticky stuff held up to frequent use of the board, but after nearly a month the board is still securely fastened to the wall.\n\nI've used a variety of dry erase pens and dry erase crayons on this board, and everything has written on it well. I've also made sure to leave the writing on the board for a week or so, and then tried erasing it. No problems with that either, as all the markings have easily wiped away.\n\nLove the board.","Product: The newest item added to the binder collection features a ring fixture that can be removed based on the student's organizational needs. When in the binder, the ring fixture can hold three-hole punched papers like traditional binders. However, when the fixture is removed, the student can store traditional notebooks and composition books in the interior pockets. The versatility of this product makes it a perfect fit in the existing line of binders. Five Star is the brand trusted by students and parents alike. This is why Five Star binders are backed with a limited lifetime warranty so they can be counted on to withstand a student's everyday wear and tear.The item is Soft with not standard structure.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: I love this binder\n\nReview: My initial reaction was a bit of disappointment, as the fabric just made it seem so flimsy. But once I started to actually USE the binder, my opinions changed dramatically.\n\nIf you are just looking for a traditional 3-ring binder, you are probably going to be disappointed. With papers put in the ring portion, and the assorted pencils, post-it notes, highlighters or whatever, this is going to be a bit flimsy.\n\nBut two of the inside pockets are large enough for spiral notebooks or composition books, and if you have even one of them inside, this is \"sturdy\" enough that you no longer have to worry about wrinkling up papers.\n\nI love having a notebook with me.\n\nI put four notebooks in this, just to test it, and a hundred or so sheets of filler paper. Then I added the assortment of supplies in the other two inside pockets. I haven't yet figured out what I'd want to use the outside (full size) pocket for, so that is unused at the present.\n\nThe binder works great this way. I can pull out whichever folder I need, or I can un-velcro the 3-ring portion if I don't need that. The velcro is sturdy and I have no worries about things coming undone. The rings snap open and closed precisely and seem quite sturdy.\n\nI pulled at this binder for purposes of this review, and it seems very well constructed. I think this will hold up well.","Product: PRO Platinum binder has 1.5 in. rings to hold up to 300 sheets of letter size paper. Ideal for filler paper, class handouts, homework and more. The full zipper closure of the 3 ring binder keeps everything secure. PRO Platinum is made of high quality durable material for heavy duty use, and is able to support heavy loads. The binder includes interior and exterior pockets plus an MP3 and headphone compartment for extra storage and convenience. Exterior pockets are also zippered to ensure nothing slips out accidentally. Binder is red in color.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Holds a lot, securely\n\nReview: This is a binder I would have loved when I was in school.\n\nMy teen son is using it for Scouts. I love that the three-ring binder part can contain a lot of papers, but he can also pull it out and use it a bit like a clipboard. With the zipper, it can contain some loose things that he needs for his merit badges in the accordian folder portion, without worry that it will fall out.\n\nThe outside pockets are also nice and secure, with either zippers or velcro. There is space enough for all the little things he seems to need.\n\nWe've only had it a month or so, but it seems sturdy and I expect it to last him quite awhile.","Product: TEKwriterUSA 44 count high quality Gelwriter pens are packaged in a patented 5 tiered amphitheater stadium style stand to keep your gel pens organized and easily accessible, and are perfect for scrapbooking, journaling, drawing, or anything else you can create with tip sizes ranging from 0.7mm to 1.0mm and the check safe ink is fade and water resistant. All pens feature a durable pocket clip along with a latex free comfort grip for precision pen control. High quality gel pens at a great value.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: After more time with the pens, I'm not impressed with their durability\n\nReview: When I unpacked these pens and started setting them into the stand, I immediately had the attention of my children (ages 7 to 16). I threatened them. \"These are MINE and you WILL NOT TOUCH THEM!\"\n\nWell, other than making the older boys sign a health form and handing them the black gel pen, they have kept their paws off my pens.\n\nI love having such a variety of colors, and all of the pens work really smoothly. They are particularly vibrant on black posterboard.\n\nMy 12 year old asked, after signing the health documents, if that was one of the pens I was reviewing. He said that he thought it was wonderful, as he didn't have to fight to get it to start writing, and it didn't take much pressure at all to create a solid, dark line.\n\nI agree.\n\nThe ink does take a bit of time to dry, but then it doesn't smear even when I've gotten it damp.\n\nLove, love, love these pens. And I'll probably relent and let the kids use them once in a while, but they live on MY desk and they will be returned to me.\n\nEdited to add: After about six weeks of fairly light use almost exclusively by an adult (me), these pens started to cause me problems. A couple of them broke and ink went everywhere. Most started getting leaky. Or they dried out. I know they don't have unlimited ink, but some of the colors I only used once or twice.\n\nAfter about two months, I had roughly 10 pens left that still worked, and those were tossed within another couple of weeks.\n\nI think these would be good for a big project, where you want vibrant colors (especially on black) and are going to be using the pens rather heavily for a weekend or a week, and you aren't worried about durability.","Product: Use this magnetic dry-erase tile as a writing board or a magnetic bulletin board. Silver in color, this 5-1/4\" x 14\" frameless modular tile is designed to be used as part of a full communication and display system. Can also be used alone as a small message board. Permanent self-stick adhesive pads are included to hang tile vertically or horizontally. 60-day warranty. Magnet colors may vary.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This board is fantastic!\n\nReview: This cute little dry erase board found a home on the wall near our door. The 5 1/2\" width was just perfect for the little space there.\n\nMounting it was easy, and it is solidly attached to the wall now.\n\nI love the silver color -- it makes it look just a bit different. It is a great spot to jot messages, or to start a running grocery list, or to post a quick reminder of something I need to remember next time I leave the house.\n\nThe magnets mean I can magnet up the new insurance cards, or other \"whatever\" that I need to be sure to bring out to the van next time I go.\n\nI've used 2-3 brands of dry erase markers, and one brand of dry erase crayons. All have erased easily.\n\nI want another one for the bathroom, to remind me to take vitamins and other such things.","Product: Durable view binder has clear, customizable covers to help you keep papers organized. Ideal for students and professionals, these binders feature 3 heavy duty rings and 2 clear, interior pockets. They are virtually indestructible and made to withstand the daily wear and tear that comes with travel from school or work to home. Store class notes, keep homework neat and clean or use these binders to keep your business documents all together in one easy to access place. A single 1 inch D-ring binder holds 250 sheets. The D shape of the rings provides this higher sheet capacity, giving you room to store up to 25% more papers than with a same size round ring binder. Made of PVC Free polypropylene, the Mead Durable Binder will not rip or tear, and is not susceptible to cold crack. Polypropylene is a neutral plastic that is also more than vinyl. 4 blue binders per pack.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Sturdy rings make this a 5-star binder in my book\n\nReview: I tend to like fairly skinny 3-ring-binders. Most of the things I need them for will work in a 1\" binder. I have a lot of cheap 1\" binders though, and that gets frustrating.\n\nThis set does not contain cheap binders. The covers are sturdy, you have vinyl on the front, back, and the binder edge for creating a customized cover. There are the standard vinyl pockets inside the front and back covers that seem sturdy enough.\n\nThe rings move this to a 5 star review for me. D-ring, which I'm not used to finding in a 1\" binder. And they have the male/female ends to them instead of the jagged ones that always seem to rip my papers and stop fitting together. They snap together, and snap apart, with a nice crisp movement.\n\nThe rings seem like they will handle a lot of use. And there are some nice color choices, not just black and red. I got the blue, but I think I'll go for assorted next time.","Product: LASTS ALL YEAR. GUARANTEED!* This 6 pocket expanding file opens from the inside and outside of the 2\" zipper binder, giving you quick and easy access to your school work. It has a secure zipper pocket that holds classroom supplies, such as pens, pencils and more. There also is a pocket for your calculator. The zipper binders durable plastic interior protects your work. And, its durable handle makes carrying easy. This binder is water resistant, and strong. Its built to withstand every day wear and tear, year round! Binder rings hold up to 380 sheets of 15 lb. filler paper, while its expanding file holds up to 500 sheets. The overall size of the zipper binder is 13-3/4\" x 12-1/8\". *ACCO Brands will replace any Five Star binder that is returned within one year from the date of purchase. This guarantee does not cover damage due to misuse or abuse. Contact ACCO Brands Consumer Affairs for instructions.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I'm using this for a one-stop \"scout leader\" binder\n\nReview: I picked this up, intending for it to be used by one of my teens. It showed up, and I decided it was mine instead.\n\nI'm a scout leader, and I am constantly having to keep track of all sorts of things. This binder is taking on all of that. It includes:\n\n*A fairly sturdy three-ring binder, which will probably be the least used feature, but it will be used for some of the \"handbook\" types of paperwork I have.\n*A section with six folders, essentially, that you can access from either inside or outside the binder. THAT is going to be well used. I can get a lot of the odds and ends stuff put in there, including little notes or handbooks or whatever. Love this.\n*A full-page zipper pouch inside, that stores colored pencils, glue sticks, tape, post-it flags, and lots of pens.\n*A smaller velcroed pouch, around 8.5\"x3\", which I plan to use to store scissors and whatever else I don't want in that zipper pouch.\n*The inside back cover is a fairly solid plastic that will make a good writing surface.\n*A fairly sturdy handle, so I can carry this easily.\n\nIt says that you can put 380 sheets in the 3-ring-binder portion, and another 500 sheets in the file folder part. I cannot imagine I'll ever reach that capacity.\n\nFor my purposes, this is practically perfect.","Product: Set up classroom centers around the room and organize them all with this convenient corrugated storage unit. This unit is versatile and will work with math centers, literature centers, art centers, listening centers and many more. It has a vertical shelf (2\" x 12\" x 11-5/8\") and three horizontal shelves (10-3/8\" x 12\" x 2-3/8\") perfect for notebooks, folders and papers. It also has two drawers (4-7/8\" x 11-1/4\" x 3-1/2\") that work great for storing pencils, staplers, crayons, flash cards and much more. Recycled and recyclable.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Makes a nice little \"homeschool mom\" station\n\nReview: I homeschool four children in grades 6-12. I am always on the lookout for things that will help me be more organized. My kids have a set of drawers where we are able to stick their notebooks and workbooks. We have bookshelf space dedicated to this year's texts and reading books. What I don't have is any decent way to keep my teacher books or MY supplies.\n\nThis is a decent answer to that. The shelves work for papers and skinny teacher books. The drawers work for tape, a stapler, and some things like pens. I wish they worked for scissors, but those always walk away from here too. :sigh:\n\nThe upright compartment is also good for teacher books, or a binder.\n\nThe cardboard is pretty thick and sturdy. My kids put it together when I wasn't around, and they said it was easy enough to do but did not give me details.\n\nAll around, I'm happy with it.","Product: MO file kits provide guidance for documents organization. MO kits provide all the help you need to get organized. Each kit contains 9 letter size SuperTab folders, one label sheet with preprinted and/or blank labels and a detailed instruction sheet. Use with MO file cases and case wraps or in your existing file system.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Good, but not spectacular\n\nReview: I'm not sure that this is worth the money, but for the right person, just getting started with filing, this could be a good thing.\n\nThe kit includes nine folders (three each of three colors) in fairly unique colors. There are labels (one sheet) including 16 labels. These are big labels, and that part I really like. There is also a sheet of paper with a \"how-to\" on conquering paperwork and filing. Good information, but nothing I didn't know already. The other side has some tips for simplifying your life. Again, very good information, but nothing I didn't know already.\n\nThe quality is good, but nothing spectacular. I think it could be a great little kit for a college student, or someone just starting off.","Product: The Tomcat Glue Traps (Rat Size) are the pesticide-free, non-toxic way to effectively control rats. Excellent in all-around performance, the traps are ready-to-use and may also be used for rats, mice, and other household pests.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Not the most humane option, I confess, but it is the choice that actually WORKS in my home\n\nReview: We have had a huge mouse problem this year. Everyone in our community seems to be suffering from it. I have tried all kinds of options, mostly involving the Tomcat brand. We still have a mouse problem though.\n\nGlue traps -- so far -- seem to be our best option.\n\nThese traps are super simple. Open the box, split the two traps apart, and lay them out. About a week ago, I put these two traps out. One went under the dishwasher, one went under the stove. I think under the stove is too narrow for the glue traps. So after a couple days, I found a corner to put it in instead.\n\nThat's one thing that makes me nervous though... I don't particularly want to step in one and get glue all over me. But thinking about the placement can minimize that risk.\n\nI did not put any bait onto the glue trap. I've seen that others have done things like putting a cheerio or something on there. I am going to try that. Every morning, I get up, hesitatingly come out to the kitchen... and see nothing in the trap.\n\nThis morning, however, there were three mice trapped in the glue.\n\nThree.\n\nThat works for me. Last night was actually the first time in the past week that I had heard mouse activity late in the evening, and we got three of 'em.\n\nI know the glue isn't \"humane\" -- but it is effective here. Made my husband kill them and dispose of them, so they didn't have to slowly starve or dehydrate to death or anything truly horrible like that.","Product: Safer Brand Ant and Roach Killer is the first effective, truly organic aerosol - closing the performance gap between synthetic and organic. It kills flying insects on contact. Safer Brand recognizes the growing demand by consumers for these products, offering a wide variety of natural and organic solutions for lawn, garden, landscape, flowers, houseplants, insects and more\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Tried it on a big anthill outside. Killed the ants I could see.\n\nReview: We frequently have ants in the house, and I hate spraying toxic junk on them, especially in the kitchen. I also just want them gone.\n\nOf course, since I received this, we haven't had ants in the house at all. But I know where a couple of anthills are outside, so I took this out there instead.\n\nI can say without hesitation that this is NOT a good product to use to clear out an anthill. It did a good job of taking care of the ants that were scurrying to and fro up on top, and I even sprayed a bunch to go down into the anthill. But there are just so many ants there, and one downside of this product is that it needs to be in contact with the critter in order to work. For the giant ants we have outside, I will add that it stopped them, and they wriggled around for quite some time. I am imagining the process would go more quickly with the little ants I get in the kitchen.\n\nBut it was effective on the ants I could see. And for my indoor ant problems, that would be perfect.","Product: Tomcat Mouse Killer II effectively kills up to 12 mice (Based on no-choice laboratory testing) with one bait block while providing effective station security. Resistant to tampering, the disposable station gives mice easy access to bait and keeps fingers out. The bait station can be used indoors.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I like that the poison is CONTAINED and not spilling on my floor\n\nReview: This summer, for who knows what reason, everyone in my rural area is having a mouse problem. I've tried a few different things, and the most effective by far has been poison.\n\nThe problem, though, with what I've used before is that with an open tray filled with little poison nuggets, they end up spilled, knocked over, kicked and dumped or something... and that makes me a bit crazy.\n\nThis is contained but still accessible to the mice anyway.\n\nInitially, I had a tough time figuring out just how to open the station to put the bait in. Once I stared at it for a minute, it was easy and obvious, so that isn't really a problem. Inserting the bait once the station is open is easy-peasy.\n\nThe station is sitting under the dishwasher, which is where we typically see mice. I haven't heard or seen any since putting the station out, but that has to be a coincidence. I also haven't been sitting up at night in a quiet house after everyone else is in bed...\n\nI'll update this review in a few weeks.\n\nUPDATE: Okay, it has only been a couple of weeks, but even though I've never seen a mouse at the trap, nor have I seen real noticeable nibble marks on the bait, the product is working. I know that. So because of the fact that I know it is working, and that I can't kick it over and spilling those little poison nuggets anywhere, I am upping this to five stars. I'd take away about 1/3 of a star for the frustration of trying to figure out how to open the contraption that first time, but that still rounds up to five.","Product: Tomcat Mouse Killer II effectively kills up to 12 mice (Based on no-choice laboratory testing) with one bait block while providing effective station security. Resistant to tampering, the disposable station gives mice easy access to bait and keeps fingers out. The bait station can be used indoors.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Easy Peasy - open the package, put the station in place. Done.\n\nReview: I really love that I don't have to touch the poison on these. Open the package, put the station down in a good spot. That's it.\n\nI like easy.\n\nNow, for my rural home, where we seem to be totally invaded by mice each year, it is probably more cost effective to get the refillable kits, and I will continue to do that. But if I just had an occasional issue with mice, I'd be far more inclined to get these.\n\nThese are kid-resistant and pet-resistant. Not kid-proof or pet-proof. If you have a dog that chews everything, you might want to avoid this. And a really curious take-everything-apart child might eventually figure out a way to get into this too. But that will take some time.","Product: This attractive planter features five plastic lined shelves that are great for planting herbs, starting seeds, or holding any small plant. Made from wood with a vintage weathered stain it is sure to be an attractive addition to any shelf or window. Adjustable and expandable to up to 24-Inch in length.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: I've got mixed feelings\n\nReview: This isn't quite what I was expecting.\n\nThis is wood, not some plastic-y wood-look-alike, which is great. The size is about perfect for my kitchen window (or any other window in the house) which is nice. I don't have much space, and this does fit well.\n\nI expected more of an ability to customize it, and really, the layout in the photos are pretty much the only options. If you have it at less than 24\" then you have less space in the individual \"step\" planting areas.\n\nThose planting areas are pretty small. The \"big\" top planting area is roughly 9\" x 3\", and about two inches deep. The \"stairstep\"ones are about 4.5\"x3\", also about two inches deep. That isn't a lot of room.\n\nThe planter does have a nice, weathered look to it, and like I said, it fits well in the window. So I am using it for small herbs, at least over the summer. I'm not sure where I could fit it during the winter.","Product: All-in-one seed pods contain everything you need to grow your own vegetables and herbs. Takes the guesswork out of growing-just plant, water, enjoy. Makes growing your own food fun and easy.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: This is a decent kit\n\nReview: This review is a tough one. This is a decent little gardening kit, but it is a lot of money for what you get. If you have limited space and are only feeding a couple of people, this could be a good thing to get. If you have a child interested in gardening and you want something really convenient, this could be an excellent choice.\n\nBut if you are trying to feed a houseful of people, there are probably better options.\n\nI got this to review fairly late in the season. What I liked about it, for me, was that we had things going on in the spring and we never got anything planted. I had given up on the garden for this season, so I figured this was better than nothing. Plus, I got my 7 year old involved. She had a really easy time with the whole \"pod\" thing, which made it a lot more fun for her. I remember crying in the garden at about her age, because I could never get my rows right or spread my seeds right. The garden made me feel like a failure. My daughter's experience was far more successful.\n\nI would have liked to have seen a bit more of a \"map\" instead of just a brief description of spacing for square-foot gardening. But since we didn't want to plant everything this late, it was easy enough to do.\n\nBasically, for a first (or second) garden for a child, this was a nice product as it was pretty easy to use and has a nice variety.","Product: Capture insects and other unwanted pests in and around your home with Tomcat Household Pest Glue Boards. These non-toxic, ready-to-use glue boards provide superior catch and hold with an extra-large capture area.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: When I opened the package, I really had my doubts\n\nReview: We have a mouse problem. A big one. Everyone I know who lives out near me is complaining of mice too.\n\nI've had the best luck with glue traps, so I thought I'd try these glue boards. Opened them up, and thought they looked way, WAY too flimsy. I didn't want to bother.\n\nBut I committed to reviewing them, so I have to.\n\nI pulled the \"boards\" out, and decided that I'd try laying two of them out flat, and fold two of them into the box shapes. Easy-peasy. Put a flat one under the oven and other another appliance. Put the box ones along the wall. I did not add anything to any of them, though I keep reading that some peanut butter or a cheerio or two is a good idea. My mice do not seem to like peanut butter though... and I don't have cheerios.\n\nI figured if nothing else, they'd catch some flies (another problem out here in the country).\n\nWithin 24 hours, we watched a mouse scurry through one of the box ones... and get stuck.\n\nThe other three traps haven't caught anything yet, but my previous experience has always been that I need to wait at least a week. I'm fairly confident those other three will catch more critters.\n\nI'm thrilled.","Product: The Victor Power-Kill Mouse Trap is set and released with one simple \"click.\" The trap is designed with a large trough for easy baiting and the large trip pedal is easily activated - both by rodent interest in food AND through accidental contact as mice scamper across the floor. Once a rodent triggers the pedal, the high-impact kill bar immediately springs closed for a quick, humane kill.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I love this mouse trap\n\nReview: This is just your basic mouse-trap design, however it is a nice-quality plastic, it is VERY easy to set, and it is also very easy to take the trap over to the trash can (without touching anything dead) and just release the dead mouse, rebait the trap, and use it again.\n\nI refuse to do that with the cheap wooden traps. <shudder>\n\nI love the little bait area. I put peanut butter in there, then added a chocolate chip. Since the mice got into a bag of chocolate chips anyway, I decided to use it for bait.\n\nAnyway, I set these up in the kids' bedrooms, as we've recently had some evidence of mice back there. After a couple of days, we got one mouse. I know our bigger rodent problem is in the kitchen, so I'm actually a bit surprised we got anything back there. Happy. But surprised.\n\nAt $2.50 per trap (current price as I write this) I think this trap is well worth the price. I never worried about breaking my finger while setting it, and I can reuse it.\n\nLove this trap.","Product: The BLACK+DECKER LCS1240 12\" 40V Cordless Chainsaw features a 40V MAX Lithium Ion Battery for longer runtime and overall life - it stays charged up to 5x longer. It has a 12\" Oregon low-kickback bar and chain which provides smooth and fast cuts. The tool-free chain tensioning allows for quick and easy chain adjustments, and it also features a lightweight design for ease of use and maneuverability. The automatic oiling system ensures constant bar and chain lubrication, and the wrap around bale handle provides increased control and comfort.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good chainsaw for an 'occasional use' type of user\n\nReview: If you are someone who will use a chainsaw frequently and for extended periods, this probably is not the tool for you. If you are someone who occasionally needs to do some branch trimming, or other such tasks, however, this may be a very good choice. This saw is not going to cut down big trees, as it does only have a 12-inch blade, but it is pretty light, easy to handle, and comfortable in the hand if you are wanting to trim branches from a few trees.\n\nWe used it to make straight and diagonal cuts. It was pretty easy and it cut through fairly quickly. It automatically shut off when bound -- when it got too tight while cutting, it shut itself off. You release the trigger, pull it again, and it starts right back up.\n\nFor safety, there is a fairly robust guard for your hand, and it is easy to get to the trigger and to the release. There is a sturdy plastic sheath that goes over the blade. Also, there was a zip tie through the trigger for shipping, which you have to cut loose before use.\n\nThere are visual instructions on the saw for adjusting the tension of the chain.\n\nThe charger is relatively low profile -- the charger and the battery together don't stick up very far.","Product: IAMS ProActive Health Adult Dog Food for Large Dogs is veterinarian recommended and made with real ingredients. Our recipe starts with farm-raised chicken and includes wholesome grains and veggies. Its formulated with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate for healthy joints. Plus, our quality, easily digestible ingredients provide your dog with a strong immune system; healthy skin, coat, and metabolism; and strong bones. Look for the IAMS difference.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: My German Shepherd loves this\n\nReview: Reviewing dog food is a challenge, I think. I'm far from an expert on dog nutrition. But what I can tell you is that my German Shepherd loves this.\n\nThe food smells pretty much like other dog food to me. The pieces are bigger than whatever my husband had picked up at the store last time we got dog food. In looking over the ingredients, I like that 'chicken' is first, and I get a fair way into the ingredients list before I start seeing things that I totally cannot identify.\n\nThe dog didn't seem to have any issues with switching over to this. I think I'm going to mix it with our regular food though, going forward, just because she is not terribly enthusiastic about the old stuff anymore. I can't afford to buy food that she won't eat...","Product: Kaytee Chicken and Chick Starter Kit is a perfect assortment of hard goods and a food coupon to get started with urban chickens.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Nice little starter kit\n\nReview: This is a cute kit, and I will be using it with chicks in the spring.\n\nFor now, I used these with my chickens (22 adults) just to be sure that there weren't any issues. The big issue, of course, is these are too tiny to use with that many big chickens.\n\nFor chicks, we plan to hatch 7 eggs, and I think the feeder and waterer are going to be perfect for that.\n\nThe quality is decent, everything fit together easily. The treat ball is weird, but whatever. The coupons expire 12/31/18, so you definitely have time to use them.\n\nI think that for someone starting out with chickens, this set is really nice. I know we felt totally overwhelmed when we begun, so something that at least covers the containers for getting them food and water -- that is a good thing. I especially like that this set is just cute and compact, and it would make a great project for a child.\n\nNow, if you are planning to do more than a dozen or so chicks, this would not be enough. But I don't want to do a lot of chicks.","Product: The Amerock BP53005FB Allison Value 1-1/4 in (32 mm) Diameter Knob is finished in Flat Black. From rustic to modern-day casual to sophisticated beauty, The Allison(TM) Value Collection offers a variety of designs, making on-trend, quality hardware affordable. Flat Black is a dark, matte Black finish that subdues the highlights of each design. Amerock offers a complete line of decorative and functional cabinet hardware, bath hardware,hook and rail and wall plates. Amerocks award-winning decorative and functional hardware solutions have built the companys reputation for chic design accessories that inspire homeowners to express their personal style. Available in a variety of finishes and styles, Amerock offers high quality designs at affordable prices. Always Creating. Always Timeless. Always Amerock.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Not a lot of money to really improve the look of the kitchen\n\nReview: I have exactly 25 doors/drawers in my kitchen, and they look awful after 20 years. I would love to replace them entirely, but that just is not in the budget at the moment. Instead, I replaced the peeling, corroding, nasty-looking knobs. This package contains exactly what I need.\n\nI planned to do this myself, as I do like that little sense of accomplishment in my normal \"the work is never done\" mom life.\n\nHowever...\n\nMy 11 year old daughter opened the box for me, squealed, asked if they were for the kitchen... and she went and found a screwdriver and installed all but two (the ones above the fridge are a bit tough for her to reach) on her own. She required absolutely no help at all.\n\nThe included screws worked great with the knobs.\n\nThese have a nice feel in the hand when opening up the cupboards, and they made the kitchen look so much better. I still need new doors, but this is such an improvement.","Product: IRWIN Impact Performance Series TURBOMAX Drill Bits are engineered for maximum durability and long life with impact drivers. They feature a one-piece construction that withstands higher torque loads than standard quick change bits that are built with a two-piece design. They have an exclusive TURBOMAX tip that eliminates \"walking,\" gets 10X faster starts, and stays sharp longer. These bits are made from premium high speed steel with a black and gold oxide finish that resists corrosion. Plus, they have a 1/4\" quick change shank that's designed to work with impact drivers, as well as reduce slipping when used in standard drill chucks. 10X faster penetration than standard bits\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Sturdy, well-designed case; fantastic bits\n\nReview: We do some DIY/weekend handyman types of projects here, and for the most part, we have tools that get the job done. We have been trying to upgrade some things so we have tools we know we can rely on, but that is slow going. Drill Bits weren't at the top of our list of things to replace. We have a Craftsman set that we've had since we got married (20+ years) and we thought that was adequate.\n\nWhen I had the chance to review this set, we quickly learned differently. These bits are *that* much better.\n\nI didn't see a list of what bits are included, so I'm listing them here:\n\n*Two 1/8\" bits\n*a 9/64\" bit\n*a 5/32\" bit\n*a 11/64\" bit\n*a 3/16\" bit\n*a 7/32\" bit\n*a 1/4\" bit\n*a 5/16\" bit\n*a 3/8\" bit\n\nThese bits come in a nice, sturdy box. My husband said, \"This box has one of the best retention systems I've ever come across, because you rock the bit up 90 degrees and it just slides right out. To put it back in, there is an opening shaped for the base of the bit, so you slide it into the hole, then rock it 90 degrees to get it back in place. This isn't like other cases where you need to use brute force and pressure to pop it into place, which leads to that wearing out. Obviously, we don't know if this will wear out eventually too, but it doesn't seem likely.\"\n\nThe bits are one-piece construction, unlike the Craftsman we have where the bit and base are separate pieces of metal. There is a self-centering tip on the end, and that really works to prevent walking.\n\nWe first tried the bits out with a Hammerhead impact driver, and we were able to drill through 1/16\" steel in mere seconds. The bits fit well into our drills as well, and they are FAST and very accurate.\n\nFor a very casual weekend handyman, these may be more than you need. But if you are pulling out a drill even once a month, the quality does make a difference.","Product: The HAMMERHEAD Compact Impact Driver/Auto Hammer is two tools in one, giving you the ability to drive screws and hammer nails with ease. The right-angle design is perfect for gaining access in tight spaces, especially where swinging a hammer is not possible. Included with the kit is a 30pc impact bit assortment for increased versatility and convenience. Kit includes: (1) Impact Driver/Auto Hammer, (1) 12V Charger, (1) Auto Hammer Adaptor, (1) Standard Impact Bit, 2 Bits: (1) PH2, (1) PH3, (1) SQ2, (1) SQ3, 1 Bits: (1) PH1, (8) PH2, (3) PH3, (4) SQ2, (2) SQ3, (1) T15, (1) T20, (1) T25, (1) T30, (2) SL6-8, (1) Magnetic Bit Collar, and (1) Magnetic Insert Bit Holder.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Good for small jobs\n\nReview: Everything arrived securely in the box, and the unit arrived with a charge already on it, which is good. Nice to be able to play with it immediately. After running down the battery, it did charge back up fairly quickly and easily.\n\nThe unit itself is nice, but not great. It is fantastic for being able to put a nail into a tight spot, and the little magnet to hold the nail is definitely nice. Because it only has the battery that is attached, when you do run it down, you have to recharge the battery with no option that we could find to buy an additional battery and be able to swap them out. Obviously, time will tell, but I haven't had great luck with batteries like this in general, so it appears that once this battery dies the tool will be useless. I don't like the idea of a \"disposable\" impact driver.\n\nIt is comfortable for me (small adult female hands) and my husband (quite large hands) and also my teen boys (with hands in in-between sizes), and all of us find it easy to operate.\n\nIt does have a place to store the auto hammer adapter, but it does not have a place to store the impact bit. The 30 piece impact bit kit that comes with it is good, but having some sort of a storage container for that would be nice.\n\nAll in all, this is a tool that will get some use in our home for those little projects, but isn't one we'll use on major jobs.","Product: Mat 308253b 24-inch by 5-feet green 1/2-inch mesh hardware cloth\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great for a variety of projects\n\nReview: It comes packaged well -- banded with high-strength cord, so it won't pop open and start unrolling right away.\n\nBecause of the vinyl coating, it looks kind of plastic-y at first glance, but once you get into the package, it is clear that it is metal. There are nubs on the ends that would be easy to cut your hands on if you aren't being careful, so wearing gloves to work with this is a good idea.\n\nEasily cut with tin snips or side-cutters. Bends easily and retains its shape when bent. If you want it to lay flat, you'll need to stretch it to get the curve (from the roll) out of it.\n\nSome ways we've used it:\n\nFor use as chicken wire\nGreat for reinforcement in small hobby-type concrete projects\nFor use in windows in a chicken coop, or anywhere where you need to keep pets in and predators out\nGood around a garden\nWe assume it would be good around trees, but trees don't grow well here, so we can't test that","Product: Oil Rubbed Bronze Passage Lever. Latch bolt is operated by either lever at all times. (non-handed).Easy install mounting system. Concealed mounting screws for a clean upgraded look.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Easy to install, looks and works great.\n\nReview: Very solidly built. We were replacing an existing door handle, so we didn't need it, but it does come with a template as part of the box to mark off where to place the holes.\n\nInstalling it was very intuitive, very straightforward, no surprises. We totally forgot to even look at the directions. It is possible to mount it with the door handle facing the wrong way, so do pay attention. Make sure you look at the handle, and look at the base part, so that you are putting it on right.\n\nThe cover plate is a friction mount, you just push it on. It pops on, and will pop off with just a bit of leverage if you need to pop it off.\n\nVery easy to operate and very smooth. Operation is very quiet too. We are quite pleased.","Product: A diamond is stolen. A royal crown is missing. A race car has vanished. Kids use real investigator techniques to solve 3 epic mysteries and learn all about the science of crime fighting. Scan for fingerprints, examine evidence, conduct pH tests and analyze handwriting. The \"Procedures and Evidence\" book lays out each case, provides suspects and clues and instructions on how to evaluate the evidence provided.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Enjoyable crime solving scenarios\n\nReview: I love things that let my kids do science in a unique way. Trying to solve a crime - or three - is definitely a bit different.\n\nThe set comes with some basic equipment that is not terribly wonderful, but it all worked. Or at least it did once my kids put the AAA batteries in the correct way. There is a book included, which includes the information about how to do things, plus it includes some clues also (like photos of the suspects, or handwriting samples). There are also separate clues included, such as fingerprints on blueprints and a CD, or powder that was found at the crime scene.\n\nThe basic idea is that you read through to find out what your detectives have found, and you analyze the clues. You track what you are finding out on a little suspect sheet. Once you reach the end of a section, you are prompted to accuse your suspect (or suspects). Then you turn the page to discover if you were right, and what really did happen.\n\nThat is one word of warning... if your kids are likely to peek ahead, you might want to cover up the \"who done it\" page so they can't peek.\n\nIt took about an hour to solve a case, and there was a little educational value to it too.","Product: Future architects are sure to enjoy the modular nature of MAGFORMERS light show, building spaceships, diamonds, stars, houses, cameras and much more! Watch them shine bright by adding an LED magnetic light! Press the light to change color and watch your creation glow in rainbow colors!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great for my 7-12 year olds\n\nReview: The product description does a good job of telling/showing you WHAT this is, so I won't get into what the pieces look like or anything like that.\n\nWhat I can say is that my son (12) was initially a bit disappointed in what he saw, as I think he expected that I was getting him something that had a bit more \"wow\" factor initially. But he pulled the pieces out and immediately started putting things together and making things light up, and his enthusiasm quickly increased.\n\nHe was a bit frustrated with some of the directions on the instruction manual, as he felt that it was skipping steps and it took a bit for him to figure out just what he was supposed to do next. However, from MY point of view, it sure seemed that he got it quickly and was building some very cool structures pretty fast.\n\nHis younger brother and sister (9 and 7) wanted in on the act too, and they definitely played with it a bit differently. As a mom, I love that it seems to grow with the child. The younger ones certainly got plenty out of it, but at 12, he was certainly doing more and getting more complex structures.\n\nI have to say that my 14 and 16 year old sons never showed any interest in trying it out, and I didn't feel like forcing them.\n\nGreat toy, and I am very glad we own it. It is quiet (I love that!), and the kids can play with it for hours.","Product: Ravensburger has been making toys for the hand, head, and heart for over 130 years. Our 3D jigsaw puzzles for adults will bowl you over with premium quality, in terms of both content and material. Ravensburger's puzzles are made to fit precisely - no matter how large or small the puzzle, each is precision made so that every piece fits perfectly, without frustration. Jigsaw puzzles help support a child's development as they play, building skills such as concentration and creativity, and are great fun for adults, providing a great experience whether you're puzzling by yourself or with a group.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: The LED lights make this even more fun than the regular 3D puzzle\n\nReview: First off, we own a few of the Ravensburger 3D puzzles, including the regular daytime Empire State Building. My 13-year-old LOVES doing these puzzles, and we have a whole shelf where he has them displayed.\n\nWe keep getting more of these because these puzzles are very high quality, with pieces that go together snugly. The finished results look great on display, and my son simply loves putting them together.\n\nThe puzzle says that this is for ages 12-99. My son felt that it could be done by a determined 10-year-old if he had help with folding the corners and generally following the directions.\n\nThis puzzle does include the LED lights, but does not include the 3 AAA batteries that are needed. Also, unlike how it appears in the cover photo with streaks of different colors, the actual piece goes from one color to another (and we like that better anyway).\n\nOkay, so why four stars instead of five. Well, one piece arrived broken -- one of the hard plastic support parts. He was able to put it into place and it still provides support, but it took a bit of finagling. The other thing that was frustrating with this particular puzzle is that right at Step 8 in the directions, there is a problem. Make sure you follow the instructions there so you get the right numbered pieces where they belong.\n\nBut then at Step 9, there is a piece that doesn't fit correctly into the plastic support type piece. This is also the case with the regular daytime Empire State Building.\n\nAnother thing my son wanted to be certain to note is that this puzzle definitely looks different than the daytime Empire State Building. He thought it was hard to tell from the boxes and the photos here on Amazon, but they are not the same thing except one has lights.\n\nOverall, this is still an amazing product, and we will continue to purchase and/or review Ravensburger 3D puzzles, as these are awesome products.","Product: Bring Minecraft to life! The fun never ends with the Minecraft Animal Multi-Pack. As passive mobs, these animals pose no harm to the village. They are very helpful providing wool, protection from hostile mobs, transportation and more. (Includes: Chicken, Ocelot, Tame Wolf, Pig, Sheep, & Cow).\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: My Minecraft fans love this\n\nReview: I ordered this and hadn't told my kids we were getting this. Once it arrived, I discovered that two of my children had this on their Christmas wishlist already.\n\nObviously, I had some excited children.\n\nThe packaging is cute -- with the backdrop cardboard thing mimicking the Minecraft textures. It makes a great \"display case\" for the set, but it would not be something that would withstand playtime.\n\nThe kids were explaining what they do like about this set of animals, and the best part was summed up by them as, \"They did a good of striking a balance between the animals being pose-able in a variety of ways *and* being an accurate representation of how they appear in the game.\"\n\nThe 13-year-old added, \"It is sturdy, and it doesn't feel like you'd break the ocelot's tail while playing (unless you are trying to). And the ocelot has the skinniest parts.\"\n\nThis toy is a winner.","Product: Not just for recon operations, the all-new UNSC Flame Warthog by Mega Bloks Halo tackles multiple missions. The M12 Force Application Vehicle is the UNSC's primary ground vehicle, commonly used for its scouting and reconnaissance capacity. With an actual working suspension and 360 rotating turret, the highly mobile all-wheel drive \"Hog\" with all-new flame paintjob is clearly ready for battle! Features two new super-articulated micro action figures with customizable armor, includes 2 Spartan GUNGNIR. Ideal for ages 8 and up!.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Halo Mega Bloks have come a long way!\n\nReview: Comparing a figure from an older Halo set, the articulation is hugely improved -- the guy can actually shoulder his weapon. The guys have removable armor, which looks much more \"real\" and not quite like it is just molded onto them. The armor is rather tight on them at first, but once you put it on and take it off once, you can then do it pretty easily.\n\nComparing this warthog to the most recent version, this one has the decoration printed onto the blocks (flames and such) and does not have stickers. So you don't have to mess with placing the stickers, nor do you have stickers falling off. My son wanted to note that the color is darker than it appears on the box.\n\nIn assembling the warthog, \"the pins in the suspension were really, really, incredibly difficult to put together.\" Although this is rated for 8+, the suspension portion was not something either my 8 or 10 year olds could do. My nearly 14 year old was the one who gave me the quote above. He got it, but he struggled. You can get the pins in reasonably easily, but they will be loose. You really have to push to get them to click into place. The 13 year old added, \"Though I certainly prefer this to my first set, the Scorpion Tank, where whenever you picked it up, the pins would just fall out.\"\n\nOtherwise, assembly of the rest of the hog was pretty straightforward, as opposed to most earlier sets. They have definitely improved their brick quality. The consensus here is that if someone else does the suspension, kids under 8 could even build the body.\n\nThe numbers on the bags do not appear to mean ANYTHING. You start with bag 3, and within the first few steps, you have opened all of the bags.\n\nOnce assembled, everyone loved it.","Product: Prepare for victory with the UNSC Attack Mantis by Mega Bloks Halo! The wireless control lets you activate the Mantis' heavy machine gun and fire five-shot rocket launchers to destroy enemy targets. This armor defense system will allow you to dominate the battlefield. Ideal for ages 8 and up!\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Not much of a building set, per se, but fun for Halo fans\n\nReview: My 14-year-old was ecstatic to get ahold of this set. He quickly put it together (\"It was a pretty easy build,\" he said) and then struggled to get the remote to do anything to control the Mantis. Finally, they figured out that there was a button that needed to be pressed -- and it needs to be pressed again after 30 minutes of inactivity. I do like that. But the directions really didn't help you figure that out.\n\nThe toy requires 5 AAA batteries -- 3 in the toy and 2 in the remote.\n\n\"Great articulation, customizable armor, just like all the newer sets.\"\n\nWhen one of us commented on the noise, the 14 year old said, \"although I really enjoy the sounds, it would be nice if I could quiet it down or mute it entirely.\"\n\n\"This isn't really a 'building set' as the torso/upper arms and such are all one piece, with some things (detail parts) that you attach. So most of the set is really only five pieces (torso part, two legs, two feet).\"\n\nThis is a really cool thing for a Halo fan, and it is a lot of fun to have it move around. However, it works best on a hard surface and does not like carpet. It isn't very stable, particularly on carpet. The movements are not fluid -- broad, jerky movements -- so don't count on precision aiming.\n\nBut it sure is fun.","Product: Attack bad guys with a spinning web blast! The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Spiral Blast Web Shooter celebrates America's favorite web-slinger with a nifty spiral attack, which comes courtesy of its unique design and the included Spidey Shot web fluid. This fun toy can shoot water too, so the fun never has to end! Ages 5 and up! Spiral blast is approximately 10 inches long!\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Not enough fun for the money\n\nReview: First off, let's just get it out there that my kids and I completely disagree on a rating for this product. Kids, in this case, are ages 10 and 8 and huge Spider-Man fans.\n\nThey think this is wonderful and fun, and they want to buy more cans of the silly string-like stuff.\n\nYet their comments to me about it say something else.\n\n\"The can of web-stuff only lasted a couple of minutes.\"\n\n\"This might be fun for close-range water fights.\"\n\n\"Can you do these straps because they are too awkward for me to do with one hand.\"\n\n\"Well, you have to really shake it up for it to work consistently. Okay, well, it isn't consistent. It works sometimes.\"\n\nThe 13-year-old went out with them to use it in the first place, but he walked in after about two minutes (enough to make sure they understood how to get it to work), rolled his eyes at me, and said, \"Lame.\"\n\nWhen I watched them with it, I thought the toy was awkward and hard to handle. Even as a watergun, it takes a lot of effort for very little spray-power.\n\nI try not to comment on price in my reviews, as I realize that everyone has a completely different concept of value. But this one? The actual toy is a lot of money ($25 at the time of this review) and then shelling out another $3.50 for a couple minutes worth of web fluid? I can't imagine any normal situation where I would think this was worth the money.\n\nMy kids insist this toy is at least 4 stars. Therefore I upped my ranking to two. They enjoyed it.","Product: Bandai created and continues to dominate the character model kit market around the world, most commonly represented in the billion dollar Gundam franchise and Gunpla model kits. Bandai brings over 30 years of model kit experience to the all-new SpruKits line of articulated figural model kits. With SpruKits, kids and adult fans can build their favorite action figure characters and have their creation look like a great collectable action figure without needing any glue, paint or scissors. Fans of action figures, collectors and model builders will absolutely love the exciting innovation and detailed SpruKits figures they are able to easily build, pose and display. Don't just play, create with SpruKits! Ages: 8+,Poseability: Natural range of motion. Create your hero from the ground up. SpruKits The Dark Knight Rises Batman is assembled by you from 88 pieces with no paint, glue or cutting required to build a 5.19 inch tall, highly detailed figure with true to life action hero movement and articulation. These kits allow junior engineers to experience the joy of building as they snap together and assemble the various pieces to build their favorite characters and have the pride that comes with being able to say \"I built,\" rather than \"I have.\" Fans of action figures, collectors and model builders will absolutely love the exciting innovation and detailed SpruKits figures they are able to easily build, pose and display. What makes a hero? YOU DO!.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: So much fun to put together *and* to play with\n\nReview: Unbeknownst to me, my 13 year old had been eyeing this exact model kit. I didn't tell him it was coming, and he was so excited when I let him open it.\n\nThese kits are rated as a level 1, 2 or 3. This one is a level 2. My son spent roughly 2-3 hours putting it together, and was able to do it without much frustration, and without assistance. He thinks his 8 year old sister could put it together, but she would need some help in understanding some of the instructions. Speaking of instructions, they are in a number of languages and not just the usual ones. I was thrilled to see Polish in there.\n\nAnyway, he had a blast assembling it, and he is thrilled with how well it moves and poses.\n\nHis complaints: The cape is a weird plastic that doesn't look anything like the picture. The size (5\") makes it so that it doesn't quite work with some of his other action figures. There were a couple points in the directions where it was really easy to do things backwards. The ankles come apart pretty easily, but are easy to put back together fortunately. It also does require fairly somewhat careful play.\n\nHis bottom line, though, is \"I love it.\"\n\nWhich probably ought to rate it a 5, but his vote was a 4.5, and when I listened to his frustrations with the cape and such, I determined I better round down instead of up.","Product: The Air Storm Fire-Tek Rocket is the light up rocket with the newest innovation in flight technology with blazing light up power! Fire Up the light-Up Whistling Rockets, attach your launcher to the launch hook, pull the tab and watch as they light up the sky and scream through the air up to 250 feet! You've got the power with the FireTek Rocket! Flip the switch on your firetek rocket, with launch arm up, loop elastic around launch hook on the FireTek Rocket and pull tab downward! While releasing the tab, flick your wrist so your thumb is facing upward and watch your -FireTek rocket fly over great distance!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: My kids thought this was a LOT of fun, but we wish the fins were sturdier\n\nReview: My kids think this deserves 3.5 stars, but when I told them I have to use whole stars, they decided to go for 4.\n\nThis toy is a lot of fun. No assembly, pretty quick to be able to use it. I had children from 8 to 17 using it (along with their dad) and everyone thought it was a lot of fun.\n\nThey first went out and launched it in the middle of the day. The younger kids had a tough time getting it to go terribly far, but my husband and older teens were able to get some serious distance. If you are shooting it to cover horizontal distance, you want to be sure to shoot it at an upward angle, not trying to launch it straight ahead.\n\nThe fins are flimsy (or the flims are finsy, as one child told me), but they were pretty easy to glue back on. That is the main reason for giving this fewer stars.\n\nYou also have to be paying attention to hear it \"screaming\" as the sound is not very loud.\n\nWe headed out after dark, and that was even more fun. Lighting these up and launching them was a LOT of fun. They are pretty bright, so it is very easy to retrieve them. But... if a fin breaks off at night, it is really not fun to try to find it.\n\nOne of the \"funnest\" features is that the head of the rockets is a bouncy material, so when you launch it straight up, it comes down and bounces back up pretty high. My teens thought it would be pretty difficult to damage the main part of the rocket because it is weighted well, so it isn't damaged on impact.\n\nIf the fins were just a bit more sturdy...","Product: Fly into physics fun with five models driven by an awesome rubber band powered propeller. Using ultralight plastic and bamboo parts, build a helicopter, fan boat, airplane, car, and catamaran. Learn how the elastic material stores energy and then releases it to move the models.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A bit challenging to assemble, but good science\n\nReview: I have used other Thames & Kosmos kits in the past, and have been pretty happy with those, so I went into this with fairly high expectations.\n\nMy kids were underwhelmed a bit. They are 9 and 11 and used to a lot of kits and building toys, and are fairly comfortable following instruction manuals to make things. They found it difficult to put together and complained that the instructions were worthless.\n\nI think they were being whiners, though, because they wanted to be doing something else. That being said, pieces did not go together terribly easily, and you really, really have to be paying attention to get the horizontal and vertical stabilizers on the correct way, for instance.\n\nThe kids were pretty impressed with how big the things were, and they did have fun winding up the rubber band and trying to see how to make it work the best. For instance, with the airplane, there are suggestions to slide the wings backward or forward and play with the tilt of the stabilizer rudders to try to make the plane fly nicely.\n\nThere are three different \"Geek Out\" sections that explain the science behind what we've been doing. How do Propellers Work? covers all kinds of things with air pressure, Bernoulli's principle, lift, etc. The science is accurate, and reasonably easy for kids to understand.\n\nThe second one is about elastic energy, and gets into a whole lot about kinetic and potential energy, and Hooke's law -- again, scientifically accurate and fairly understandable.\n\nThe last Geek Out! section is about Airboats and Hydrofoils, and that has fun photos.","Product: Tank. Beats. Everything! Crush the Covenant alliance beneath your treads with the Scorpions Sting by Mega Bloks Halo! Versatile, reliable, and protected by tons of ceramic and titanium battleplate, the Scorpion main battle tank is also the final word in UNSC firepower. Now you can build your own Scorpion tank with four independently articulated tracks and strike back at the Covenant with a powerful cannon for anti-tank use, or a pintle-mounted medium machine gun for infantry suppression. Put your iconic Spartan Buck in control and lead an assault against the Covenant plasma cannon! Ideal for ages 8 and up.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: My son wants to give this five stars twice\n\nReview: All of the Mega Bloks Halo sets are amazing and wonderful, and the vote in this household is that this is the best one ever. One reason for that is that there is more friction with the tracks... so if you pick the tank up, the track/wheels don't flop around. And the back is a storage area, so you can fit four figures inside there. These include the super-posable figures with the interchangeable armor system -- love this. Comes with Spartan Buck, a red Spartan with an SMG figure (which is kind of a throwback to the original set), and one Elite with a plasma cannon.\n\nThis is quite a bit larger than the old versions.\n\nThis includes two instruction manuals, which were fairly easy to follow. The only error we spotted was on step 53, where the required parts show two camoflage 4x1s, but the step actually requires two black 4x1s.\n\nThe only complaint my kids have is that the tip of the barrel doesn't fit on tightly enough for it to stay in position if you are turning the turret around too much (it spins).\n\nThis is not a good first set for people who want to be playing with it, because it is primarily UNSC. But it is great for play if you already have other sets.\n\n616 pieces, ages 8+","Product: Build the Prisoner Transport Attack by Mega Bloks Terminator Genisys and take on the machines from the inside! Led by John Connor and Kyle Reese, the Resistance soldiers are set to infiltrate the human work camp with a takeover of this Skynet Prisoner Transport truck. This heavy-duty vehicle comes rigged with ironclad defenses and powerful artillery that the Resistance can use to take out the two standard metal skeleton T-800 infiltrator units patrolling the area. Open the side and back panels to load your soldiers, or flip up the roof latch to unleash the turret gun. Then gear your highly detailed, super-poseable Resistance fighters for a foray behind Skynets defenses using the included rocket launcher and plasma rifle accessories. For ages 10 and up.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This truck is BIG!\n\nReview: From looking at pictures, this looked very simple and boxy, but there were a lot of cool building techniques and a lot of nice detail. Very impressive. There is a door on the side and the back of the trailer, a hatch on the top, and another tile you can remove on the top so that you can play inside. The roof can be removed from the cab, so you can play inside there too -- the cab can easily hold four figures.\n\nThere are six figures included. The detail on the characters is very good, though the terminators' arms only have one axis of movement (they don't bend) and there is no movement in the hands. The human figures are the same as in the Halo line, and they can \"swap\" armor.\n\nThere are two instruction manuals. The first one goes through building the entire cab and the skeletal structure of the back. The second one does the plating and detail work of the trailer.\n\nOne thing I noticed was that the description here says for ages 10-15, but the box says age 8+. There is a lot of piece sorting with very similar pieces, and that part might be a little challenging for your average 8 year old. Otherwise, the build itself isn't particularly hard. There are 819 pieces, and it was FUN to build.\n\nThere was only one mistype that we noticed in the directions. On step 40, the direction say you need 3 6x1 black tiles -- there isn't a third one, and it never shows you actually using a third one.","Product: Stephanie Grace Whitson, bestselling author and two-time Christy Award finalist, pursues a full-time writing and speaking career from her home studio in Lincoln, Nebraska.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Historical fiction -- on the Plains\n\nReview: Stephanie Grace Whitson was researching another book at the Nebraska State Archives when she saw the following article, titled \"Attractive Widows,\" in an old newspaper:\n\n \"Another cargo of war widows arrived in X last Wednesday morning, sixteen in number and filed upon claims adjacent to town. This was decidedly the best lot of widows that has arrived thus far.\"\n\nThat became the basis for the book Sixteen Brides.\n\nSet in the 1870s, mostly in Nebraska, this book is the story of six fictional war widows, out of a group of sixteen, that headed west for a better life. The author thanks the women of the Dawson County Historical Society for their assistance in researching the real stories of some of the hundreds of single women who successfully homesteaded in the West, which helps me to know these stories are based in the realities of the time.\n\nI love historical fiction, especially historical fiction that makes me feel like I am there. Maybe it is partially due to where I have lived (North Dakota, Minnesota, Colorado), but in reading scenes like one with a spring snowstorm, I could almost feel the wind and the chill.\n\nThe basic storyline is that sixteen women set out for Nebraska and the promise of free land - homesteads - close to town. They are unaware that ads like the one above were being placed, and that the man behind the Ladies' Emigration Society was making his real money by selling spots on the ladies' dance cards.\n\nSix of the women object, and stay on in Plum Grove, Nebraska. This book tells their stories. A southern belle. A general's widow and her tween son. A mother and daughter who are very different. A rough talking divorcee. And a shy young woman who learned some doctorin' from her physician husband. These people band together, and their stories -- and the stories of some of the men and women they meet in Plum Grove -- are woven together to form this book.\n\nI couldn't put it down. I will look for other titles by Whitson, particularly titles set on the Plains.\n\nDisclosure: Bethany House provided me with a complimentary copy of this book for review purposes. No other compensation was received, and all opinions are my own.","Product: Mel Starr was born and grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. After graduating with a MA in history from Western Michigan University in 1970, he taught history in Michigan public schools for thirty-nine years, thirty-five of those in Portage, MI, where he retired in 2003 as chairman of the social studies department of Portage Northern High School. Mel and his wife, Susan, have two daughters and seven grandchildren.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: An authentic feel that really draws me in\n\nReview: Last March, I reviewed a book called A Trail of Ink by Mel R. Starr. I loved it. My question then was \"What would CSI look like in 1365?\"\n\nWell, Unhallowed Ground gave me another chance to visit CSI Medieval England. This is \"The Fourth Chronicle of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon\" and is every bit as wonderful as the third. I have to get my hands on book two (I read the first one, The Unquiet Bones, after reviewing #3). These books are probably better read in order, but they really do stand alone.\n\nThese books are fabulous. Starr taught history for years and years, and is a public school teacher I would have loved to have... for me or for my kids. I just know that, even though I've certainly never met him. So this book just has that authentic feel that totally draws me in.\n\nPart of the authenticity, though, is in the language used... like the very first sentence of the book: \"A fortnight after Hocktide, in the new year 1366, shouting and pounding upon the door of Galen House drew me from the maslin loaf with which I was breaking my fast.\"\n\nThe very beginning of the book has a 5 page glossary, where words like Hocktide and maslin are defined. I found myself referring back to the glossary frequently in the first couple of chapters, and then being sufficiently \"into\" the story to not need it as much. But the writing style makes it so those first few chapters do take a bit extra mental energy.\n\nI love the premise of this book. A horrible man has died of an apparent suicide. Hugh has suspicions that it is murder made to look like a suicide. Everyone would prefer he just leave it be, as the neighborhood is just relieved to be rid of this despicable man. Hugh struggles with this -- does he pursue the killer, even though it very well could be a friend? Especially given all the horrible things this man had done while alive?\n\nA lot of this came down to integrity. Do you do the right thing, even though it is inconvenient? Do you do the right thing when it hurts people you like/love?\n\nAnother thing I love is that Hugh has just a \"normal person\" feel to him. He's smart, but not necessarily brilliant. He has personal feelings about the stuff he's involved in. He makes mistakes and backtracks to figure out where to go next. He's just a real guy next door type of character. You can just see him as a fairly ordinary guy.\n\nOne thing to note... in my last review, I talked about using this series with my kids. This title does have a few issues that are brought up that may not be appropriate for younger readers... such as a rape that leads to a pregnancy (the rape occurred roughly 9 months ago and isn't described) and discussion about whether or not rape can lead to pregnancy... the generally accepted theory was basically that if the woman is unwilling, God will not allow conception to occur. So pregnancy proves the woman was willing. Of course, all of that is using \"old\" words, not words like \"rape\"... and I though it it was really interesting to think about. But since I mentioned using this with kids, I thought I better bring it up.\n\nI am looking for book #2 now... and anticipating book #5...\n\nDisclaimer: I received this book through Kregel Blog Tours. No other compensation was received. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.","Product: Bodie Hodge is on the staff of Answers in Genesis, and is a speaker, writer, and researcher on a host of topics, including the fall of Satan and related events.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: More about the fall of man than I expected\n\nReview: The Fall of Satan by Bodie Hodge, is one of those books where I stared at the description quite some time before deciding that I wanted to review it.\n\nGiven that, I still failed to grasp that this book was going to be in a question and answer format. I was expecting something different. The Q&A aspect does work for the topic though.\n\nI have mixed reactions to this book. I was expecting a book about Satan and about evil. I was not expecting questions like \"Shouldn't Eve have been a clone of Adam?\" or \"Did Adam and Even have to sleep before the Fall?\" I think I expected more about Satan and less about Adam and Eve. So in that I was disappointed.\n\nI expected more of this book to reference the New Testament, particularly Revelation. I guess the title The Fall of Satan should have clued me in that this was going to be primarily based in Genesis. Like I said, even studying the publisher's description, I somehow had a really different picture of what this book would be about.\n\nSo my disappointments are primarily in what I expected vs. what was actually in the book. The questions like \"Did the serpent originally have legs?\" were terrific, and the Satan-specific questions comprise enough of the book that I feel this title has value.\n\nI'll confess I skimmed a few of the Q&A sections. I've read some of this stuff in so many other books, it was hard to go through it again. So, in my opinion, parts of this book were excellent. And if you haven't read lots of other young earth creationist materials that talk about the fall of man, you will probably get more out of the parts I tended to skim.\n\nDisclaimer: I received this book for free the publisher. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.","Product: Richard Duncan is a chemical engineer with a degree from the University of Cincinnati. He lives in Ohio and this is his first book.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: We're using this alongside high school chemistry and loving it!\n\nReview: I have looked at the book Elements of Faith by Richard Duncan for at least a year, and always planned to get it when we hit high school Chemistry. Well, we're halfway through Chemistry, almost, and thanks to New Leaf Press and their review program, we are now having the opportunity to use this book.\n\nElements of Faith, Volume 1 takes a closer look at the first fifty elements on the periodic table. The main part of the book includes a two page spread for each of these elements. My son and I are working through these as a daily devotional, and we are loving it. Let's look at a random element, and I'll explain the basic format for each. I just opened the book, and hit Scandium. I like that it is obscure.\n\nEach Element page spread includes the little periodic table info block... in this case, giving an atomic number of 21, telling me the symbol is \"Sc\" and that the atomic weight is 44.9559. There is an arrow pointing to its spot on a larger periodic table, so you have some context. And the title of the page gives a bit more information, and a Bible verse. In this case, that is: \"SCANDIUM: 'A Little Does A Lot' 'A little leaven leavens the whole lump' (Gal. 5:9).\"\n\nThere is a data box for each element that gives some brief descriptions and history of the element. Such as the fact that scandium is a silvery-white soft metal. (Of course, after doing earlier elements, we already knew scandium is a metal because of the -ium ending.) There is information on the discovery of scandium (by, you guessed it, a Scandinavian chemist) and when the existence was predicted. There is information about how the element is used.\n\nThe remainder of the first page is titled \"Analysis\" and this segment is the longest section for most of the elements. These vary a bit. For scandium, the discussion is mostly about metallurgy and the discoveries that are yet to be made. One aspect being that the properties of alloys are not always predictable. And the example being given in here has to do with adding a very small amount of scandium to aluminum and how that drastically changes the properties. Scandium-reinforced aluminum could revolutionize the aerospace industry.\n\nOn page 2, there is a section called \"Reaction\" which is the Biblical application... and now the title of this page comes into focus. The application section talks about a small amount of scandium making radical changes, just like a bit of leaven/yeast causing dramatic effects. A couple paragraphs go through various examples from the Bible, with a number of references (and full quotes) included.\n\nI'll confess that I worried about this section, as I was pretty sure that he'd be really, really stretching to make some of these elements relate to the Bible. Maybe I haven't read enough yet (I've read about 20 of them, not the whole book, but I don't want to spoil my time with Connor by reading too far ahead. He and I have done about ten.) So far, though, the applications have all really made sense.\n\nThe next section is a \"Quick Quiz\" which is five fairly easy (usually) questions. We've encountered a couple that we had to go back to the text on the previous page to answer, but not many.\n\nThe final section for each element is the \"Response\" section. This is generally another Biblically based statement, and a short prayer. In this case, it has to do with the negative examples of leaven (Matthew 16:6-12 and 1 Corinthians 5:6) and the prayer is that we can be a good influence and a good representative.\n\nMy son could certainly read this on his own, but I am enjoying spending 10-15 minutes with him each morning and I don't think I'm going to want to give this up.\n\nAt the end of the book is a section with ten experiments involving some of the elements. Most are things we've done before... but certainly not all. As a supplement to high school chemistry, I don't see us making much use of these pages. If I end up using this with younger kids, though, we may. There are also answers to the quizzes and a glossary.\n\nMy son's synopsis (slight paraphrase): I like this book. Mr. Duncan does a great job of making the elements seem real to me, not just some little symbol on a chart. So far, the Analysis sections have been mostly about things I didn't know already, and all of that makes the elements seem important to understand. His Biblical applications have all been good and made me think. I think this is a great book, and I want Volume 2 when it comes out. I think all my siblings need to do this alongside their high school chemistry too.\n\nDisclaimer: I received this book for free from New Leaf Publishing Group. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.","Product: Ken Ham is president and founder of Answers in Genesis and one of the most in-demand speakers in the world today. He speaks over two hundred times a year to large audiences.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Easy to read, love the logic \"mini-course\" in intro\n\nReview: What I love about this book is that it is addressing all kinds of different 'contradictions' in the Bible, and the responses vary considerably. In fact, that is the main point of the introduction, written by Dr. Jason Lisle. He writes a dozen or so pages that is essentially a mini-course in logic. This introduction is quite possibly worth the price of the book all by itself. Anyway -- the contradictions sometimes involve a word that has changed meaning over the years, or a misunderstanding of the cultural context. Some contradictions are wrapped up really nicely. Others are a bit more complicated.\n\nAfter the introduction, the book is set up to go through the Bible in order. So the first chapter is on Genesis and consists of eleven separate discussions by various authors about things like Abel eating meat, the moon shining, or Adam and Eve being told to replenish the earth. After that first chapter, the rest include alleged contradictions from a range of books.\n\nMy teen is reading this book now, and I planned to actually have him write up a paragraph or two with his opinion, but life has been crazy. He appreciates that it is a pretty skinny, non-intimidating book. Once you get through the introduction, each little section is pretty short, so it is easy to read in snatches of time here or there. He says he definitely recommends this book for teens, and even without finishing the book yet, he feels he now has something to say when friends tell him they don't believe the Bible because it is full of contradictions.\n\nDisclaimer: I received this book for free from New Leaf Publishing Group. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.","Product: Craig Froman is a curriculum writer, as well as an editor at New Leaf Publishing Group. He has a bachelor of arts in business administration, and a masters degree in education, and currently resides in Berryville, Arkansas.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This is a new favorite for me\n\nReview: I recently had the chance to review a pretty wonderful book -- Passport to the World by Craig Froman. I love books that teach geography, and especially ones that do it in an engaging way. This book has a \"passport\" in a pocket inside the front cover. There are passport stamp stickers in the back of the book, so once you have visited a country, you get to 'stamp' your passport. My kids are very motivated by stickers at the moment, so that makes them even more interested in working through this book.\n\nThis is set up as an \"alphabet\" book, meaning there is one country per letter. There is a bit of a twist on that though. It isn't \"G is for Germany,\" but rather \"G is for German.\" Which means you don't find China under C, but under M (for Mandarin).\n\nI love this organization! And I really like that this allows a country like the United States to be included in a not quite expected way (under C for Cherokee!) And I love that the book includes English (\"a language spoken in Australia\") as well.\n\nThere are a number of pages besides the alphabet/language ones. One is a \"how to use\" this page that basically shows how the pages are organized. At the front, there is also a map that shows the included countries colored in, and lists the letter, language, page number and country name. Just from looking at that, you can see how comprehensive this book is... the big countries (Russia, China, Australia, United States, Mexico) are colored in. There are countries colored on all six inhabited continents. South America, unfortunately, only has Bolivia. There are multiple countries for all the other continents.\n\nAt the end of the book, there is a facts at a glance spread, two pages with all the country flags and outline maps of each country, and a page titled \"Breaking the Language Barrier\" that lists a bunch of fantastic organizations such as UNICEF, Compassion International, and the Children's Christian Hunger Network.\n\nThe bulk of the book, though, is the two-page spreads for each country. Bright, colorful, and with a whole lot of information packed in. The food is what got the attention of my children first.\n\nSo besides food, each page includes some basic facts about the country; a list (with phonetic pronunciation guides) of how to say hello, goodbye, thank you and peace; a blurb that combines facts with the words in that language; money (also something the kids went to immediately); pictures of someone in traditional dress and someone in contemporary dress; a picture of something of geographical interest; and a fabulous \"Did You Know?\" section with great little tidbits of information. There is also a picture of the passport stamp, along with a proverb of that country. These match the stickers that the child can put into their passport.\n\nOne thing I love about this book is that it includes countries I don't expect. Like Lithuania. I have to tell you, growing up, every year in elementary school, we would have to \"research\" our heritage and come to class and tell something about the countries our ancestors came from. The presentations were pretty monotonous... 1/3 of the class was 100% German, 1/3 of the class was 100% Norwegian, and about 90% of the class was a combination of German and Norwegian. Nobody had to list more than two countries. Except me. Not only did I have to list lots of countries, but they included ones that the whole class laughed at and said didn't exist. Like Lithuania and Wales. And BOTH are in this book.\n\nThis is a new favorite for me. We will be using it often, with all the kids, ages 4-13.\n\nDisclaimer: I received this book for free from New Leaf Publishing Group. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.","Product: Ken Ham is the president/CEO and founder of Answers in Genesis - U.S. and the highly acclaimed Creation Museum. Ken Ham is one of the most in-demand Christian speakers in North America. Ken’s emphasis is on the relevance and authority of the book of Genesis and how compromise on Genesis has opened a dangerous door regarding how the culture and church view biblical authority. His Australian accent, keen sense of humor, captivating stories, and exceptional PowerPoint illustrations have made him one of North America’s most effective Christian communicators.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Really enjoyed this book as it doesn't just regurgitate the same points others are making\n\nReview: I have a hard time with some of these compilation resources. Some aren't well edited, so you end up reading basically the same thing in chapter after chapter, just written by a different person each time. Some don't hold together well. Some are just covering the same information every other creation resource has covered.\n\nWhile I did notice a bit of repetition on points, it was only a bit. And the chapters were clearly written by different people, but the switch from one chapter to the next was never jarring.\n\nMost importantly, though, this wasn't just another rehash of the same old information that everyone talks about.\n\nI found myself laughing out loud at statements like this one from Roger Patterson in chapter 8, discussing the myth that religion is biased, but science is neutral. Everyone is biased. \"The question becomes, which bias is the best bias to be biased by?\"\n\nOr I hit chapter 9, where the topic has to do with what church leaders have said about the Creation story over the millennia, and I find all kinds of information I haven't encountered before. Chapter 19, about the materials used in Noah's ark gave all sorts of detail about construction -- and specifically WOOD construction -- that I've never seen.\n\nMy 16-year-old has been wanting to read the New Answers Book series, but worried a lot about whether he'd find new information that would make it worth the time. I'm most certainly handing him Book 4, and he can decide if he wants the earlier ones too.\n\nDisclaimer: I received this book for free from New Leaf Publishing Group. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.","Product: Sally Tagholm is an award-winning author who has written numerous children's books on history and animals.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Beautiful book, love the archaeological pages especially\n\nReview: One thing I have done for a lot of years (at least a dozen now) is to read aloud through a Bible of some sort pretty consistently. I have read through numerous children's Bible story-books, children's Bibles, we podcasted through the entire Bible, read a chronological Bible, etc.\n\nI have found value in all of them.\n\nSo next on my list of resources is The Family Illustrated Bible by Sally Tagholm. I've been reading through this myself, but haven't yet read to the kids. However, I've seen enough to write up a review!\n\nFirst, what is this book? It is a big (8.5X11) thick (356 pages) hardcover book that is a lot like a children's Bible storybook... the bulk of the book is 1-3 page spreads, each doing one 'story' from the Bible. In just looking through the table of contents, I am pleased. Of course, a big chunk of the book is devoted to the big stories, but there are some of the more obscure ones too. The stories are accompanied by drawings that are realistic, yet still appealing to the younger set.\n\nInterspersed with the stories, though, is what gets me really excited about using this particular book. Periodically, there are pages with archaeological evidence of the time, or other fascinating \"stuff\" to go along with what we are reading. Let me list a few examples:\n\n * Mesopotamia: this spread shows a map, mosaics, carvings, photos, a timeline, and lots of text. Stuff from Ur, info about the Code of Hammurabi, etc. This comes right after the Tower of Babel.\n * Egypt: photos of the Nile and the Temple of Amun, a map and timeline, a statue of Pharaoh Menkaure, the Stele of Merneptah (with the earliest known extra-Biblical mention of Israel), and a painting showing both Egyptians and Asiatic foreigners. This comes right after \"Joseph the Slave.\"\n * Canaanites: this shows a photo of the Mound of Megiddo, a plaque, a flask, a statue of a goddess (\"perhaps Asherah\"), some bronze, a map, and a listing of the gods of Canaan. This comes right after \"The Promised Land.\"\n * The Philistines: another map and timeline, a coffin, some pottery, some weapons, a carving of Philistine prisonors. This comes right after \"Japhthah's Daughter.\"\n\nAnd so on. Each of these sections contains a fair amount of explanatory text.\n\nThere are also big two page spreads that consist of a photograph (like one of the city of Jerusalem, or one of the Garden of Gethsemane). These pages usually contain a box with a direct scripture quote (the page picturing Ephesus quotes Acts 19: 29-31) and a little box describing the photo (the photo of the Ishtar gate has explanatory text about when the gate was built and how it was discovered and reassembled).\n\nSo now that I've raved about what I love, let me discuss some things I don't like.\n\nLike most story Bibles, this doesn't directly quote scripture all the time. So you end up with little things like statements that God was worried. Overall, I didn't see anything really awful in those types of little comments, and we will discuss them as we go along. I think this will be a great thing for my older kids especially.\n\nIn addition, on some of the \"stuff\" pages, some of the text is phrased, well, oddly. \"The Christians\" is probably the most troublesome. Under the \"Gospel of Thomas\" it says \"Early Christians had many gospels alongside the four later included in the Bible. The Gospel of Thomas, named after Jesus' disciple, taught that believers would be saved through self-knowledge, for 'the Kingdom of God is inside you.'\" The timeline (listing when the four gospels were written, but notably not saying anything about when the \"Gospel of Thomas\" is thought to have been written) doesn't mesh with most of the recent dating evidences I've seen. And the section on Mithras, which I do think is a good thing to include, leaves me thinking that the author sees Mithras worship on the same level as Christianity.\n\nMostly, though, I think the addition of the photos and artifacts interspersed in this story Bible are going to be a really good thing. So often, story Bibles leave me worried that all the fantastical stories of floods, giants, whales, etc. seem just that -- fantastic. Having the \"stuff\" pages helps bring a lot of that back to reality. This isn't just a story. It happened.\n\nDisclaimer: I received this book for free from New Leaf Publishing Group. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.","Product: JOEL C. ROSENBERG is a New York Times bestselling author with more than 3 million copies sold among his ten novels (The Last Jihad, The Last Days, The Ezekiel Option, The Copper Scroll, Dead Heat, The Twelfth Imam, The Tehran Initiative, Damascus Countdown, The Auschwitz Escape, and The Third Target), four nonfiction books (Epicenter, Inside the Revolution, Implosion, and The Invested Life), and digital short (Israel at War). A former communications strategist who lives in Israel and Washington, D.C., he has worked with some of the world’s most influential and provocative leaders, including Steve Forbes, Rush Limbaugh, Natan Sharansky, and Benjamin Netanyahu. A front-page Sunday New York Times profile called him a “force in the capital.” He has also been profiled by the Washington Times and the Jerusalem Post and has been interviewed on ABC’s Nightline, CNN Headline News, FOX News Channel, The History Channel, MSNBC, The Rush Limbaugh Show, and The Sean Hannity Show. You can follow him at www.joelrosenberg.com or on Twitter @joelcrosenberg.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Suspenseful, lots of action\n\nReview: Like everything else I've read by Joel Rosenberg, once I had gotten past the expository material in the first couple of chapters, I had a hard time setting the book down.\n\nJ. B. Collins has been the central character in another novel before this, The Third Target. This story picks up right where The Third Target leaves off.\n\nThis was action packed, and kept me guessing from the very start. Obviously, from the title, I knew that the president was going to be a hostage, and from the opening scenes, it was pretty clear it would be ISIS holding him. Of course, carefully reading the above description would have told me that too! But I tend to avoid reading book descriptions when I know it is an author I want to read.\n\nThe thing I truly love about Rosenberg's novels is how well-researched his materials always are. Rosenberg has the background for it. He lives in Israel, has worked in the Middle East for years, and teaches about Bible prophecy.\n\nBottom line is that I loved the book.\n\nDisclaimer: I received this book for free from Tyndale House Publishers. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.","Product: A series of children's books written by Dav Pilkey (best known for his Captain Underpants books). In each book, Ricky Ricotta, a mouse, with the help of his mighty robot, saves the world from an evil villain.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: New illustrations get mixed responses from my kids\n\nReview: I really like Dav Pilkey, as my now 15 year old severely dyslexic son was able to connect with his writing a few years back. He read most/all of the Ricky Ricotta books out loud to me back then, and what I loved was the short chapters and the action-oriented storylines that kept him going.\n\nWhen I found out they had updated the books, I thought I'd test it out on my current 10 year old (and 8 year old).\n\nThese are definitely different kids. The now-10-year-old sat down and read the book in just a few minutes and kind of shrugged and said it was okay (but he likes the old illustrations better... huh... I had no idea he would REMEMBER the old one).\n\nThe 8-year-old (who is more in the intended age range) was more impressed. She took longer to read the book too.\n\nI checked the original out from the library, just to compare. The old illustrations are more cartoon-y and are all black-and-white. The new illustrations are more realistic and in color.\n\nHonestly, I like them both.\n\nMy boys (ages 10 and up) all prefer the original.\n\nMy daughter (8) likes the \"cute little mousy-wousy\" in the new illustrations and turned her nose up at the old one.\n\nAs to the storyline, Ricky Ricotta is bullied because he's so little, until he gets a pet robot. Things do get a little violent, as the two of them go on to save the world --- and the robot keeps Ricky from being bullied.\n\nI know, it's totally against all the PC crap out there, but I think a bit of fantasizing about bullies getting back a bit of what they dish out is a good thing. Kids get enough of the touchy-feely stuff all of the time in practically every bullies discussion or resource out there. This is far more satisfying that the usual 'ignore them and they'll go away' types of non-advice.\n\nBut yeah, I did have a discussion with both of the kids after they read the book about how this isn't the way to handle bullies. It's just fun to imagine.","Product: Werner Gitt, with a doctorate in engineering, has been a professor at the Federal Physics-Technology Institute in Braunschweig, Germany, since 1971. He has written numerous scientific papers as well as several popular books for the lay reader, and is a guest lecturer on the subject of the Bible and Science in Basel, Switzerland.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Fun way to discuss everyday miracles in creation\n\nReview: If Animals Could Talk by Dr. Werner Gitt, is an amazing little book. At just over a hundred pages, this would have been a really quick book for me to read, however I opted to read a section or two of it at a time at the lunch table. My kids, ages 4-13, all appreciated it.\n\nThe book consists of twelve chapters, most being about 8-9 pages. Those chapters we read in one sitting. Some chapters (the whales!) we had to break up over a couple of meals.\n\nThe first ten chapters are all told as though the animal in question was talking to us (except chapter 7, where a human eye is doing the talking... that chapter was a bit, well, weird). So you listen to an earthworm or a dragonfly tell about themselves. Sounds a bit strange, but it was very well done. And all these creatures -- from a bacterium to a blue whale -- tell about the miracles of their design and of their designer.\n\nAs I stated above, my children all enjoyed it. The four year old mostly found it funny that I was pretending to be all these animals. The elementary crowd (1st and 4th grade) enjoyed the fascinating facts, and particularly loved when the sparrow had to fly away from a hawk or other such encounters. They are boys. They adore predators.\n\nMy older two (6th and 8th) argued back with the critters. Seriously. They went looking up the Bible verses being quoted by the whale, for instance, to prove their point. That led to some fascinating discussion (and is probably why the whale chapter took us so long to get through!)\n\nOverall, I'd recommend this book as a fun way to talk about some of the everyday miracles all around us in creation.\n\nDisclaimer: I received this book for free from New Leaf Publishing Group. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.","Product: Gary Parker, a former evolutionist, has a Ed.D. in biology, and has lectured widely for both the Institute for Creation Research and Answers in Genesis. His lively lectures incorporate his specialty: fossils. Gary and his wife, Mary, live in Florida, conducting science labs and field trips.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great biology info for high schoolers or older\n\nReview: I am always on the lookout for additional science resources, especially for the upper grades. I was thrilled to get the chance to review Building Blocks in Life Science by Gary Parker, because the plan has been for my oldest to be taking biology 2 after he finishes up Chemistry this month.\n\nI have heard of -- but never actually seen -- his previous book, Building Blocks in Science. It has always sounded interesting, but it just hadn't made my \"must have\" list.\n\nHearing he had one coming out that was specifically addressing biology though, I knew I needed it.\n\nI love it. And this book will be required reading for my high school biology students.\n\nUnit 1 (8 chapters) focuses mostly on genetics, which is something I've always loved. One of my very favorite classes at the University of Minnesota was an honors course in genetics. I have really great memories of the research topic my small group was assigned, which had to do with genetic engineering and biological warfare.\n\nBut I digress.\n\nThe point is, this is an area where I have at least some knowledge, and definitely a lot of interest. And I found this entire section incredibly well-written, and very detailed without being overwhelming. It is definitely at a level meant for high school or older though.\n\nDisclaimer: I received this book for free through the Page Turners program from New Leaf Publishing Group. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.","Product: Ken Ham is the president/CEO and founder of Answers in Genesis - U.S. and the highly acclaimed Creation Museum. Ken Ham is one of the most in-demand Christian speakers in North America. Ken's emphasis is on the relevance and authority of the book of Genesis and how compromise on Genesis has opened a dangerous door regarding how the culture and church view biblical authority. His Australian accent, keen sense of humor, captivating stories, and exceptional PowerPoint illustrations have made him one of North America's most effective Christian communicators.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fabulous illustrations, great message\n\nReview: A while back, I reviewed <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/A-Is-for-Adam-The-Gospel-from-Genesis/dp/0890516251/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">A Is for Adam: The Gospel from Genesis</a> by Ken and Mally Ham. We enjoyed the book, and I was certainly interested in the newest title in that series, N is for Noah.\n\nUnfortunately, Trina seems to have decided that she is <sob> too old for these books now. At least, that is her opinion right now.\n\nOne thing I really, really love with this book is that it sits up, tent-style and the child can sit on one side, looking at the picture and the simple rhyming text... like:\n\n\"K is for Kept\n\nKept safe on the ark, only eight people went on board,\n\nWith each kind of land animal and food that was stored.\n\nFor seven days the ark stood with the door open wide,\n\nNoah must have pleaded, 'Please, people, please come inside.'\"\n\nAnd I can sit on the other side, where I don't have the big pretty picture, but I do have the above text. So I can easily read it aloud, or easily help my child with the more difficult words as they read.\n\nThe majority of what is on my side of the book though, is suggestions for things to do with this page, or things to talk about. There is a bit of an overview, including the text of Genesis 7:1-5. There are \"Bible Bits\" -- short little sentences giving some information for the child to repeat. There are questions you can ask your child, from the basic \"Tell me what you see in the picture.\" to \"Did Noah trust God?\" There is an \"Always Remember\" section, which is kind of a \"key points\" for the child to repeat back. There is \"Stuff to Do\" which involves actually getting up and away from the book and being active. And there are review questions.\n\nIn the back of the book, there are slightly deeper suggestions for the pages. Again, for the K page, they have suggestions to read a few verses from Job 40:15-18 and to discuss things about behemoth.\n\nAlso, available online are coloring pages to go along with the book, making this even more fun for kids who like coloring. I think those pages are going to eventually win Trina over to working through this with me.\n\nFor a child in the 3-7 year old range, going through a page at a time could be a fabulous ritual.\n\nDisclaimer: I received this books for free from New Leaf Publishing Group as part of the Moms of Master Books program. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received complimentary products does not guarantee a favorable review.","Product: Student activities reproducible for 1 home or 1 classroom per year (up to 35 students)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great thinking activity for a wide range of ages\n\nReview: One of the greatest things about the materials put out by Critical Thinking Co. is the wide age range for many of the books. Like, for example, Crypto Mind Benders, which they recommend for grades 3-12. I decided to test that a bit, and I used this book with all four of my boys. They are in grades 9, 7, 5 and 2. (the 2nd grader is ahead in math)\n\nBecause many (most?) of the Critical Thinking products have generous copyright provisions, allowing me to duplicate it for all the students in my home, I was able to make copies for all four boys. We passed them out and started to work through the sample together.\n\nAfter completing the sample together, my older children can work through this independently. At the lowest end of the targeted range, my 2nd grader is able to work through it if I am sitting with him, throwing out a few well-timed \"Does that statement tell you anything else?\" or \"What else do you know about 5?\" comments.\n\nI love the fact that my kids have so much fun while learning to think through the implications of each of these statements. And the \"secret code\" aspect is a bonus, with great quotes included.\n\nDisclaimer: As part of the TOS Homeschool Review Crew, I did receive products as mentioned above for the purposes of a review. All opinions are my own."],"string":"[\n \"Product: The Kala Color Chord Ukulele Starter Kit comes with everything you need to start playing songs today. It includes a high-quality composite plastic soprano ukulele with fret markers to show you where to put your fingers, Aquila strings, and premium open gear tuners. The kit also includes a Color Chord logo tote bag, a Quick Start Guide with information about your new ukulele and all the tips you need to get started! Learn to play songs right away with Kalas FREE, easy-to-follow online lessons through the Kala Brand Music website or on the FREE Kala Ukulele app.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great little starter kit\\n\\nReview: This is a great little kit. I'll confess I know nothing about ukuleles, so this isn't an informed opinion on the instrument, but I did play viola and have a son playing guitar, so I'm not totally unfamiliar with stringed instruments.\\n\\nOne thing with this is that the strings stretch... so you tune it, but it goes out of tune reasonably quickly. That doesn't continue for too long, but it does make those first few playing sessions a bit frustrating, especially when you don't know enough to realize your \\\"off\\\" playing is at least partially due to the instrument now. After a few days, we noticed that we weren't having that issue any more.\\n\\nThe app and online lessons are fantastic, and very appreciated.\\n\\nI love how compact the ukulele is. Doesn't take up a lot of space\",\n \"Product: This cardioid dynamic workhorse is designed for smooth, natural vocal reproduction and low noise. Equipped with a neodymium magnet for high output, and a multi-stage grille design for excellent protection against plosives, this super-durable microphone is built to stand up to life on the road. Its cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, maximizing isolation from other sound sources and minimizing feedback.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Using this for singing at church\\n\\nReview: I sing on the praise team at our very small rural church. We have some fairly old microphones, and we've been looking at replacing them.\\n\\nThis mic is nice. It comes well packaged, which is a good thing with tech equipment of any sort. It includes the mic, a clip for attaching it to a stand, and adapter for that clip, and a nice little bag to carry it in. I do really like that, as one of the requirements for Amazon Vine is that this mic is my property, and I can't be giving it to the church. This way, I can easily bring it back and forth, which means I have it available for some of the video work my kids are starting to do as well.\\n\\nThe mic feels good in the hand. More comfortable than my old one, though I can't put my finger on just why.\\n\\nThe tech team told me that they had to adjust my sound on the board, as it was picking up different from our old mics. From my perspective, I was not hearing myself in the monitors at all initially, but once they played a little bit with the levels, my voice was coming through. From what I've been told, the experience in the sanctuary was similar. That's common sense though -- different mic will require adjustments to be made.\",\n \"Product: SmartyPants Adult Complete and Fiber is more than a multivitamin. Were the galaxys best tasting gummy multivitamin with vitamin D3, 6 g prebiotic fiber, and omega 3 fish oil all in one. We use premium nutrients, and include the forms of these nutrients that are easily absorbed by the body whenever possible. SmartyPants are non-GMO and allergen-free, with no synthetic colors, flavors, or preservatives. Each batch is 3rd party lab tested. For every bottle sold, we make a 1-for-1 nutrient grant to Vitamin Angels. SERVING SIZE IS SIX GUMMIES since were packed with such large amounts of nutrients and fish oil, we spread them out over a couple gummies so theres ZERO fishy or vitamin-y taste. Please always refer to the supplement facts and ingredient section listed on the package label for information related to the purchased product. Actual product packaging and materials may contain different information than what is shown on this page.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Taste is pretty good\\n\\nReview: I often have a tough time swallowing pills, and vitamins seems to be a bigger problem than most pills. Especially when I'm sick, which I have been lately.\\n\\nSo a gummy option to a multivitamin is amazing and wonderful.\\n\\nThese taste decent, not sugary sweet, but pleasant. I wouldn't want to sit and munch on a handful of these, but eating six in a day is certainly doable.\\n\\nI do eat a varied diet, with plenty of fruits and vegetables, so I'm not looking for a multivitamin that contains 100% of everything. I'm looking for something that gives me a little extra. This does that quite well, though it does also contain 100% daily value on a few things (Vitamin C, E, B-6 and Iodine) and more of some things (225% Vitamin D and 1500% Vitamin B-12).\\n\\nIt should be noted that after the first week, where they recommend 3 per day) you are to take SIX per day, which makes this bottle a one-month supply. The price is more than I am really able to spend for a month's worth of vitamins, but I could see purchasing this, storing it in the fridge, and using it only when I'm having a tough time swallowing.\",\n \"Product: Complete your weekend cleaning in no time with the pro power bag less upright vacuum. This lightweight, easy-to-use bag less vacuum is packed with 25percent more power to tackle dirt on your carpet and hard floors. Easily clean above floor surfaces like vents or shelves with the 8ft. Cleaning hose while the convenient washable filter makes it easy to keep your vac running at peak performance.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice vacuum for the money\\n\\nReview: I am liking this vacuum cleaner a lot. The power cord is really long, compared to other vacuums I've owned, so I don't feel like I am constantly stopping to plug it in somewhere else. The hose is super-long, which is fabulous for reaching about anything. It is really easy to empty the bin, and incredibly easy to put it back in place. I know that is something I struggle with in other machines -- I get it emptied out, and then have to puzzle out how to replace everything.\\n\\nThis has a setting for hard floors, so that is where I used it first -- on the kitchen linoleum. It did a good job there.\\n\\nOn carpeting, it definitely has some power, and since we live in the country with no pavement around, we are constantly tracking in dirt and mud. We're hard on vacuum cleaners. Point being, the very first time we used this, it definitely got a workout. There was a burning plastic smell at first also, but that doesn't seem as noticeable as we've used it more. That is the reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 though. My hope is that smell is just an initial use thing, and it goes away, but I'm not completely sure yet.\",\n \"Product: The OXO Good Grips Serrated Peeler easily peels skins off waxy and slippery fruits and vegetables. The sharp, serrated, stainless steel blade is ideal for peeling peaches, plums, tomatoes, zucchini and more. Soft, comfortable non-slip handle. Dishwasher safe.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: I've never had a serrated peeler\\n\\nReview: I have two OXO Good Grips peelers (the regular kind) already, so I was pretty sure I'd love this one too. Though I wasn't sure exactly why I need a serrated peeler.\\n\\nHowever, now that I have it here... it won't replace the non-serrated ones, but it certainly will get used.\\n\\nWe tried it first on potatoes, and it takes away less \\\"potato\\\" than the regular peeler does. The thin peel is gone, but it hardly digs into the potato itself.\\n\\nWe tried it on a carrot, but nobody really liked that. Regular peeler for carrots.\\n\\nI tried it on some zucchini, and that was fabulous.\\n\\nThe great part is that it doesn't take as thick of a layer.\\n\\nThe downside is that it is fairly easy to get the peels caught up in the blade, so you need to stop and clean that out. And it seems so much sharper than the regular one too.\",\n \"Product: Equal rights for coffee and tea lovers. Can you hear us chant? Who says only coffee lovers get to enjoy the benefits of the easy press-a-button drip system - especially now, with its ease-of-use being combined with the taste benefits of the French press. After all, hot water is what it takes for both beverages. First, you fill the water tank with fresh, cold water. For coffee, you add ground coffee into the glass jug and press the button. No filter needed. When all the hot water is in the glass jug, you press down the plunger and your coffee is ready to be poured. If you prefer tea, you add the tea into a filter in the middle of the glass jug and press the button. Once your preferred strength is reached, you remove the filter and close it off with a lid. The heating element will keep your coffee or tea nice and warm. The 1/2-liter/ 17-ounce Bistro Electric Coffee and Tea Dripper is made from plastic, silicone, stainless steel, and borosilicate glass. Available in black, orange, red, and green.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: A lot of pieces, confusing directions -- but a great cup of coffee\\n\\nReview: I have mixed opinions of this coffee maker and tea dripper. Let's start with my favorite things:\\n\\nIt is compact and looks sharp. It makes a GREAT cup of coffee. And it makes an amazing cup of tea.\\n\\nWhat don't I like? Well...\\n\\nFirst, it was incredibly confusing to use. I received it, unpacked it, and then was totally lost about how to USE it. I've never had to read the user's manual to figure out a coffee pot before. And maybe I'm just a bit slow on the uptake, but the first time I read through the instructions, I was more confused than when I started. I put the coffeepot aside for a couple of days (I didn't have any course ground coffee anyway). When I took it back out, and made sure to compare each piece to the diagram, then read the directions one step at a time, referring back to the diagram with each step -- THEN I was able to actually make a pot of coffee. Tea was easy once I figured out the coffee part.\\n\\nJust so you understand that I'm not a total idiot, here is a list of the pieces. With my explanations, as the ones in the instructions aren't terribly helpful.\\n\\n1) you have the coffee/tea maker unit itself. You know, the thing with the on switch and the cord to plug it in.\\n2) you have a water tank. That part was obvious. Fill it to the \\\"max\\\" line, and snap it into the main unit.\\n3) you have the \\\"jug\\\" that holds the coffee or tea when all is said and done. You put the coffee grounds directly into this \\\"jug\\\" to make the coffee.\\n\\nThe above was straightforward and obvious. But then to make coffee:\\n\\n4) there is a lid that has to be on the \\\"jug\\\" in order for the water to heat up and move over into the jug, whether making coffee or tea\\n5) there is the French Press part. So after your coffee brews, you take the pot off the warmer, take off the lid, and put this lid on the pot. Then you are to let it all stand for four minutes, before pressing down on the plunger to press the grounds to the bottom and have coffee left on top.\\n\\nOr, to make tea:\\n6) there is a filter that you put into the \\\"jug\\\" and you add your loose tea to that filter.\\n4) followed by adding the lid, putting the whole thing into the main unit, and pressing the button to start it.\\n\\nOnce the water has all gone into the jug, you remove it from the main unit and let it set until the tea is \\\"just right\\\". You remove the lid and and the filter. And...\\n7) you put the \\\"tea lid\\\" onto the \\\"jug\\\" so you can pour yourself a nice cup of tea.\\n\\nOnce I figured out how to do it, the confusion factor was no longer a big negative. However, if you count 'em, there are SEVEN separate pieces to this little unit. I've had it for three weeks and haven't lost a part yet, but I have not yet figured out a good way of storing the parts I'm not using, or of keeping them tidy. My counter is a mess.\\n\\nThat being said, I am really glad to have this. Most of the time, I'm the only coffee-drinker in the house, and this makes enough for two mugs of coffee. It takes a little more time than a regular drip coffee-pot, but the taste is much better.\\n\\nAnd the tea is phenomenal.\",\n \"Product: Our towels are made from 100-Percent viscose derived from bamboo yarn to give you the softness and silkiness of cashmere with combined absorbency that surpasses cotton. The perfect finishing touch to a warm comforting bath. These towels are odor resistant which makes it ideal for a hygienic environment.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Different \\\"feel\\\" than a cotton towel, but nice\\n\\nReview: I had never heard of bamboo towels before getting this item. However, I am impressed. The towels are incredibly soft. They are very thin, though, which took some getting used to.\\n\\nI had fairly low expectations when I grabbed it after my first shower. Something this thin was certainly not going to work. However, it did the job.\\n\\nIt feels different from my big thick cotton towels. That took some getting used to.\\n\\nHaving read other reviews, I was a bit concerned about whether or not the towel would dry out adequately. However, that wasn't a problem at all. By mid-afternoon, it felt dry.\\n\\nI waited to write this review until I had washed the towels a couple of times. My opinions have not changed.\",\n \"Product: The OXO Good Grips Pineapple Slicer cores and slices a whole pineapple quickly and easily. Simply slice off the top of a fresh pineapple and twist the Slicer onto the exposed fruit to create perfect pineapple rings. The ratcheting handle makes it easy to core pineapples quickly without having to remove and replace your hand with each twist. Measurement markings on the Slicer determine your pineapples height before slicing so you know when the Slicer is about to reach the bottom of the fruit. This feature ensures an intact pineapple shell to fill with fruit salad or a festive cocktail if desired. The turning knob features a soft, comfortable, non-slip grip and separates from the shaft for easy cleaning. The sharp, medium-sized blade was designed to accommodate most pineapple sizes and its compact shape makes it easy to store when not in use.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Doesn't work on smaller pineapples\\n\\nReview: I hate cutting up pineapple, and having recently discovered the joy of having the right tool for the job when dealing with other produce, when the opportunity came up to try this out, I had to go for it.\\n\\nMy first attempt at using this was a complete disaster. I did follow the instructions, but unfortunately, I had a case of fairly small pineapples and it was nearly impossible to use this with them. I gave up after destroying a second pineapple as well. Back to a knife.\\n\\nHowever, with a bigger pineapple, this did work fairly well. It was a bit messy, but I just periodically poured off the juice that was accumulating inside the pineapple.\\n\\nThe markings on the handle work well to keep you from putting a hole in the bottom of the pineapple shell. Not that I much care... I was just going for nicely sliced up pineapple.\\n\\nI'm glad I have it, but I'm not sure I'd spend money on it.\",\n \"Product: Tired of pots boiling over and making a mess? Announcing the end of burned-on spills from boiled over pasta, rice, soups, milk and starchy liquids. Use the Kuhn Rikon Spill STOPPER and never worry about pots boiling over again. It works as both a lid and a splatter guard. Heavy silicone Spill Stopper traps excess foam and liquid so it doesn't spill all over your stove. Heat resistant to over 400-degrees. Fits Pots 5-1/2 to 9-inches diameter.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This is more versatile than I expected!\\n\\nReview: When I was visiting my mother last December, she pulled out a very similar product to this one. I was so impressed as I watched her boiling potatoes, potato sausage, pasta, and I don't remember what else... all without messy, yucky spillovers. I decided I had to get one, too, but I hadn't gone looking at those specialty kitchen stores she recommended to me.\\n\\nSo when this was an option to review for Amazon Vine, you can be sure I leapt at the chance.\\n\\nWhat I am finding is that I love this even more than I thought I would.\\n\\nYesterday, I was making beef stew. Instead of digging through the cupboard to figure out which pan lid fits the stockpot, I was able to use my Spill Stopper as a lid. It worked great for that, and when it came time to add those last ingredients and let it simmer another 30 minutes uncovered, I could remove the center piece from this product instead of removing it completely. That way, I knew it wasn't going to boil over or splatter either.\\n\\nOn Monday, I made spaghetti. I decided to use this (without the center piece) as a splatter guard on the sauce. I hate cleaning up sauce splatters. With this, I didn't have to.\\n\\nOf course, I also can use it when boiling potatoes (with the center piece), as I expected, and I don't have those starchy spillover messes to clean.\\n\\nThis works on all of my saucepans and on my smaller stockpot. Since I got this, I have not pulled out a lid for any of my pans, as this is just more convenient.\\n\\nClean-up is a breeze, even without a dishwasher (though it says it is dishwasher safe).\\n\\nI may need another one.\",\n \"Product: The Superior Oven Mitt by Now Designs was created with upgraded features to make it strong, comfortable and functional. The Superior Mitt is made from 100% cotton twill fabric which makes it flexible, durable and washable. The mitt's interior is made of a heavy duty terry lining for great heat protection and comfort. The quilting pattern is designed for improved dexterity and the binding fabric on the edged and hook are made from a heavy twill for longer wear. The mitt measures 7 Inch wide (from the thumb to the outer edge) and 13 Inch long. Set includes two matching oven mitts. Simple care: machine wash.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works great for my family\\n\\nReview: I am loving these oven mitts! I have fairly small (adult female) hands, and these mitts have been fabulous for me. Easy to get on, they don't feel like they are going to fall off if I move wrong. I love that. I've used them to handle baking stones, casserole dishes, stockpots, saucepans, cast iron skillets, etc. and had NO problems whatsoever. I have also been able to put the weight on my pressure canner, or hit buttons on the timer on the stove while wearing the mitts... in other words, they are thick enough to handle fairly regular heat, yet still flexible enough for me to handle some fine motor types of activities.\\n\\nMy husband (quite large adult male hands) finds them a little snug, but still perfectly usable.\\n\\nMy teen sons think they are great and handle quite well.\\n\\nMy 8 and 10 year olds (fairly small children's hands) have to pay attention when they use them as they are likely to fall off if they aren't watching what they are doing. But that has been the case with any oven mitt we've ever had that is large enough to fit me.\",\n \"Product: The Oreck Ultimate Vacuum Cleaner is ideal for those hard-to-reach spaces plus stairs, furniture, ceiling fans, molding, bookshelves, curtains, drapes, light fixtures, and more. Designed for effortless use, this handheld features a 20 ft. power cord that wraps around the bottom of the vacuum to stay out of your way, while a 5-ft. slinky hose lets you put suction right where you need it. It comes with an installed HEPA filter and the easy-on tool caddy puts tools right where you need them.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: This is not going to work as a primary vacuum cleaner\\n\\nReview: ... but as a backup, and for special or quick jobs, this is really quite nice.\\n\\nThe biggest thing I noticed when we received this is that the bag is really quite small. If I were to use this to vacuum my whole house, I'd be needing to change the bag a couple of times. Of course, that is more a reflection of my house than of the vacuum itself -- I've got five kids, we homeschool, so we are home a lot, and we live in the country, so we drag in a lot of crud.\\n\\nHowever, what I do really like about this machine is how easy it is to get it into small areas (my kids' bathroom) for use. I love using it to clean the ceiling fan blades. I love that for something small (a spilled bag of flour, for example) it is light and efficient. Far more so than the little handheld cordless vacuum things.\\n\\nMy family tends to be pretty rough on vacuum cleaners, which is one reason I've procrastinated on writing this review. We've had this for roughly six weeks at this point, and we have been using it frequently in that time. It is still going strong.\\n\\nI love the hose, though I cannot describe why I like it. Very sturdy, yet it compacts down to a pretty short length when not in use.\\n\\nI do not love that it is difficult to keep the attachments with the machine itself.\\n\\nAll in all, I like this machine.\",\n \"Product: Artistic splendor to brighten your holiday table, Winter Greetings is one of Lenox's most treasured heritage patterns. Bearing the acclaimed artistry of Catherine McClung, the festive design is an intricate composition of garden birds, red and gold bows and holly. Rich in color, decorate your table to warm cranberry and pine hughes. With our corporate office located in Pennsylvania and our fine dinnerware factory in Kinston, North Carolina we are proud to be a part of American tradition. With all of the craftsmanship and quality for which a pattern is known, it is no surprise that Winter Greetings is a treasured collection in homes worldwide. Best of all, this classic collection is created by Lenox, America's first name in home entertaining, known around the world for offering a unique combination of design artistry and superior quality for over 125 years. The confidence that Lenox has in the unmatched durability of every product they offer is backed by a lifetime breakage replacement policy to guarantee many years of enjoyment to each customer.Featuring a line from one of the most popular holiday songs of all time, this unique Bowl will help put everyone in the mood for celebration. Crafted of porcelain accented with 24 karat gold, this dishwasher-safe bowl makes a great seasonal gift.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Beautiful big serving bowl\\n\\nReview: This bowl is larger than I was expecting, though the description is accurate (11x11x4). I was still picturing something a bit smaller.\\n\\nThe first thing to note is that it arrives in a nice box, with extra cardboard padding it. I know that we aren't supposed to talk about things like the packaging in these reviews, but in a case like this, I want to know that it will arrive unbroken. I think this packaging is adequate for that, and the box is pretty enough for gift-giving, and sturdy enough for storing it safely away after Christmas.\\n\\nThe bowl is far prettier in person than in the photo. The colors are vibrant, and I love the cardinals on the outside. It says it is dishwasher safe, though I'd still choose to handwash this. Because of the gold rim, it would not be microwaveable.\\n\\nVery pretty. I'm looking forward to it being a part of my holiday table. My kids thought it was a bit strange to use in October, but they realize I am always reviewing things ahead of the season.\",\n \"Product: The REP+ comes equipped with a powerful 700 watt motor to handle anything you throw at it. Additionally, the AccuControl panel gives you 10 pre-programmed functions that ensure you get the same amazing results every time you blend. It features specialized functions such as a designated smoothie option, high/low speeds, blend, chop, pulse, grind, puree, ice crush and even a frozen drink option! Complete with two high powered stainless steel blades, this blender doubles as a food processor. Make frozen drinks, smoothies, spices, soups, sauces, dips for chips and even baby food with the Rocket Extract Pro Plus personal and family sized blender!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Has done everything I've asked it to\\n\\nReview: The first thing I tried to process in this blender was to puree some squash I had cooked up. I added too much squash and not enough water the first time (that photo of the very full blender container is quite misleading -- you are not supposed to put anywhere near that much \\\"stuff\\\" into the blender!)\\n\\nBy adding a lot more water, I did get decent results. Reading the instruction book, I was guessing that I just overdid quantities. When I tried again, with less squash (you know, below the \\\"full\\\" line) and plenty of water, my results were perfect.\\n\\nUsed that squash to make muffins and they were perfect too.\\n\\nI love how easy it is to put the blender container (whichever one you use) onto the \\\"machine\\\" part of it, and how easy it is to get it off. No screwing it into place or anything nightmarish like that. I had a blender that would come apart every time I tried to take it off the base. This one is simple and no risk of that.\\n\\nI love the variety of blender container sizes.\\n\\nGetting all of the blended food out of the main 32-oz blender jar is about as challenging as pretty much every other blender I've used. the smaller containers are easier, as the blade assembly is on top, when you remove the tumbler from the base and flip 'em over.\\n\\nCleanup is fairly easy, though, as everything comes apart so smoothly.\\n\\nI really like that with many settings, the blender will do things automatically -- like the Chop setting. The blender chops six times and shuts off.\",\n \"Product: Mark a new standard for superior culinary performance with the dish washable convenience of the Anolon authority hard-anodized nonstick 12-piece cookware set. Anolon authority starts with commercial-strength, heavy-duty hard-anodized construction, adding an innovative exterior finish to makes this cookware uniquely dishwasher safe. From cuisines both daring and down-home, whether the seasonal marketplace inspires with fresh herbs or the wildest game, Anolon authority allows the freedom to compose or improvise simple dishes and entire menus to your palate's content. This set includes all the essential shapes and sizes the home chef desires in a cookware battery, and the interiors feature triple-layer, restaurant-tested PFOA-free DuPont autograph 2, combining metal-utensil-safe nonstick cooking with exceptional food release. Further innovation comes via polished stainless steel sure rest handles with a distinctive finger notch that boosts pan support and stability for tasks as simple as toasting black sesame seeds to sliding a succulent autumnal braise into the oven. The set's covered pots and pans include shatter-resistant glass lids - finished with elegant, deep-seated stainless-steel rims - to help maximize heat insulation. Oven safe to 500 Degree F for even more versatility, Anolon authority is the home chef's perfect culinary team partner, and with its lifetime warranty, an ideal companion with other gourmet-quality Anolon kitchenware. fulfill Every culinary possibility with more convenience, with the durable, dishwasher safe Anolon authority hard-anodized nonstick 12-piece cookware set.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A great set of cookware\\n\\nReview: Twenty-three years ago, my husband surprised me by purchasing a very expensive set of cookware using his employee discount. We are still using many of those items, but have lost a couple. I've also added some cast iron skillets over the years.\\n\\nOne of the biggest problems I have had with the old set was that it included three lids -- that fit only four of the pans. The pans I use all the time didn't come with lids at all.\\n\\nWhen I took a look at this set, I thought it would be pretty amazing to have a complete set again. This does include two saucepans (1.5 and 3 qt.), two frying pans (8.5\\\" and 10.5\\\"), two stockpots (4 and 8 qt.) and a skillet (5 qt.). The five glass covers will work on all of the pans.\\n\\nI love having all of these options available again. My family is probably a little on the large side for these pans (there are seven of us), so I am not getting rid of my large stockpots.\\n\\nThe long-handled pans keep surprisingly cool at the ends of the handles. Near the pan, they get pretty hot. The handles on the lids do get hot, as do the shorter handles.\\n\\nI've loved the even cooking, how nicely the lids fit, and especially how easy the pans are to carry, even filled with hot food.\\n\\nThese are pans I can see using for the next couple of decades.\",\n \"Product: The Rabbit Flexing Whiskey Ice Cube Tray creates the perfect cubes to chill whiskey without diluting it. This sleek ice mold stores flat in the freezer; simply flex the BPA mold to pop ice cubes into a drink glass. The mold's larger ice cubes melt more slowly, keeping drinks cooler longer. Features a convenient vertical fill for ease of use. The mold is completely sealed, locking out odors that could taint the flavor of the whiskey. The tray produces two cubes per use.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: I wanted to love this\\n\\nReview: This is such a great concept. BPA-free ice, not absorbing smells from the freezer. Sounds great.\\n\\nIn real-life use, well, I still like it. You hold it vertically to fill it (to the fill line), and during the daytime (with light coming in the kitchen window) that works well for me. At night, with just the kitchen lights, I have a hard time seeing that line.\\n\\nYou seal up the container, then lay it horizontally in the freezer. I don't have a nearly empty freezer with lots of perfectly flat surfaces, so I had to play a bit to get \\\"flat enough\\\" for this tray.\\n\\nAfter it freezes, it is really easy to flex the tray to break the cubes out, and the front three are easy to remove. The back three cubes are harder to get out.\\n\\nMy teens find that very frustrating.\\n\\nSo, how I am using this now: I am freezing cubes in the tray. And then I can put the tray wherever, and those are serving as backup ice cubes. For normal use, we are just using the regular trays.\",\n \"Product: Block out the light, cold, and heat with this thermal shield window panel that really blocks out 99Percent of light! lined with an innovative, more energy efficient construction, it is not stiff like foam backed room darkening panels. Our three-sided shield design and Velcro Dots to adhere to wall to provide 45Percent more energy Saving than traditional blackout panels for better performance. Quality woven solid color fabric will compliment any room in your home. Each panel measures: 50 inch inches wide x 63 inch inches long. We recommend using two panels to cover a standard size window opening. Close your panels completely together for maximum energy Saving. This product may be used with any standard, decorative, or Continental curtain rod. Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, with mild detergent. Wash separately. Do not bleach. Hang to dry. Low iron if needed.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Has cut the draft into our kitchen\\n\\nReview: I wasn't quite sure what we'd do with this when we ordered it, but we have very drafty windows, and lots of early morning light. So I knew it would be put to good use.\\n\\nAs it turns out, we decided to hang it over the open doorway between our laundry room (which also contains our side door) and the kitchen. The kitchen is ALWAYS cold, as that outside door is drafty. This curtain perfectly covers from the top of the door opening to the floor, and it does a really great job at keeping the cold air out of the kitchen. When my children remember to pull it shut again after they've walked through it.\\n\\nIt seems like it does a good job with blocking light as well, but my kitchen is so bright, I really can't tell.\\n\\nThe material feels strong and sturdy, and it looks nice. For purposes of hanging in a doorway, you end up with one side that is colored and the other side is the metallic thermal shield materials, but that works for us.\\n\\nWe haven't yet attached the velcro dots, as we are still debating which side is going to face which way, but those seem strong and will help to hold the curtain in place.\",\n \"Product: DII sturdy canvas totes come in a set of three & are so versatile and strong they are great for any occasion. These canvas bags are perfect for groceries, shopping, school, beaches, picnics, farmers markets and so much more. These reusable canvas bags are amazing school & or work bags, the 15 x 15.5 x 4\\\" in dimensions make it simple and easy to hold and carry your laptop anywhere. DIIs spacious 10oz sturdy 100% cotton bags can hold up to 30 pounds to accommodate a variety of uses. These canvas bags are great to keep in the trunk of your car for convenience. Take them with you to the farmers market and come home and throw them directly in the wash to be reused for the grocery next trip. Pack these trendy bags full of your favorite foods without worrying about the bottom blowing out. Use these totes to carry all of your sewing & knitting items oh don't forget about all that beautiful yarn. What about your home and garden magazines filled with all those beautiful DIY craft projects you intend to make? DII's totes are the perfect answer to your sewing and crafting needs. Add your knitting needles and yarn for the perfect fashion forward knitting bag on the go. Organize your stencils and crafting paper into each of the 3 different bags. Need a beach or travel bag? Look no further than DII's canvas totes! Head to the beach in style. Use DII's set of 3 totes to organize the perfect beach or lakeside picnic. Use one for food or beach toys, one for your clothes and the other for towels. They are machine washable making them a perfect beach or lake companion. Monogram and Embroider these canvas bags by DII to give them a personalized look for your trips. Perfect for holding your snacks, magazines, books and laptop when you travel. Perfect for an overnight bag! They fold up nice and small, making them easy to store when not in use. To View more products from DII visit www.amazon.com/DII\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Assorted Print Maritime Design\\n\\nReview: These bags are a great size, and they are sturdy and attractive besides. My daughter needed a bag for some therapy she is doing, so one of these bags has become hers. Right now, that just contains a few small things, so it seems like overkill, but we'll be adding new equipment to it every couple of weeks. This will keep it all together and protected.\\n\\nI've used the other two (MINE) for groceries and library books. So much easier to handle than any cloth bag I've purchased at a grocery store, and when not being used, it is very compact and easy to stash under the seat in the car, or in the trunk.\\n\\nThe colors are bright and look fabulous. And they are washable! So when I inevitably spill coffee creamer in the bag, or smash ranch dressing, or some other stupid thing like that, I can actually wash the bag.\\n\\nLove these.\",\n \"Product: Sun Zero Kadia Floral Blackout Lined Back Tab Curtain Panel brings sophisticated elegance to your home with a delicately woven blossom textured design. Lined with Sun Zero Blackout technology to significantly reduce light exposure, provide outside noise reduction by up to 40%, and decrease energy lost through your windows by up to 30%. Comfort is optimized with thermal properties that help keep summer heat and winter chill out of your home. Hang in your living room for enhanced privacy, or in your bedroom for a sounder, more uninterrupted sleep. Machine wash cold on gentle cycle. Use non-chlorine bleach when needed. Tumble dry on low heat, using a cool iron as needed.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Heavy curtains greatly reduce the light coming in\\n\\nReview: We were in pretty desperate need of new curtains, and I was sick of the sunlight being directly in my eyes in the late afternoon. Therefore, I jumped at the opportunity to review these, even though the pattern looked to be a bit much. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it is less \\\"busy\\\" in real life than it looks like in the photos on here.\\n\\nThis isn't a true blackout curtain, as it definitely lets in some light. But it isn't directly shining in my face like it used to. The room is noticeably darker with these curtains drawn, and it clearly has made a difference as far as climate control too.\\n\\nI really like these curtains, and I really look forward to seeing how they work during a winter storm.\",\n \"Product: Its not too hot. Its not too cold... Its just right. Outlast technology, originally developed for NASA, utilizes change phase materials (PCM) that absorb, store and release heat for optimal thermal comfort. Outlast technology buffers against temperature fluctuations, helping to keep your personal microclimate steady and comfortable. Outlast technology doesnt just wick moisture away from the bodyit helps to proactively manage sweat before it begins. When you overheat, your body naturally releases excess heat and sweats to cool the skin. Outlast helps alleviate these spikes in skin temperature that cause sleep disturbances by absorbing and storing the excess heat. As you cool, the stored heat is released back to the body for optimal thermal comfort. This cycle continues throughout the night, so you wake up feeling more refreshed and rested. More than just temperature regulating. With a super-soft sateen weave, this pillow will keep your bed comfortable and luxurious. The tight-knit weave also repels traditional allergens such as dust mites, which can disrupt sensitive sleepers. Get that cool, crisp, off-the-line freshness every single night. Order your Outlast Temperature Regulating Pillow today!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Works well with my temperature regulating comforter\\n\\nReview: I have a temperature regulating comforter which I have really loved. I don't at all understand how these things work, but instead of sleeping under a pile of quilts, I am able to just use this one comforter. We have a very cold house (the furnace went out and we really can't afford to replace it). I use the same comforter all summer (we have never had central air). At both extremes, I stay pretty comfortable with the comforter.\\n\\nSo I hoped the pillow would expand on that a bit.\\n\\nSo far, so good. It is the dead of winter, so I haven't been able to test it out when it is uncomfortably hot. But for the cold temperatures, I find that I am not always diving under the blankets when I get to bed -- or at least I don't stay there as long. The pillow doesn't necessarily help my nose stay warm, but I do seem more balanced in my head and neck.\\n\\nThe king size is pretty obnoxious to stuff into a pillowcase, but it does fit well once inside.\\n\\nI'm happy with this\",\n \"Product: This Built NY Lunchpack Collection Union Square Backpack is perfect for carrying your daily essentials and lunch in one sleek bag. Features a detachable insulating lunch tote, making it a great option for carrying daily essentials and your lunch in one sleek bag. The detachable lunch compartment offers heavy duty insulating lining to keep lunch hot or cold for hours and it zips off the backpack, making it easy to store your meal in the fridge. The backpack features air mesh straps for carrying comfort and includes a padded compartment for electronic devices. The external neoprene side pocket can hold a water bottle or umbrella. Backpack measures 12-1/2 x 19 x 7 inches; Detachable lunch bag measures 10 x 11 x 2-1/2 inches. Wipe clean.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Love this bag for my daughter\\n\\nReview: This pack is fantastic. My daughter adores purple, so she was quite happy with the color and style. She was even more excited because she & her brother have started to need to pack a lunch when they go to an extra-curricular writing class, and this pack gives her plenty of room to pack their binders and other stuff -- and to pack a lunch for them both. And keep it cold.\\n\\nYou can put a water bottle into the side pocket, which works okay.\\n\\nThe lunch part zips off completely, so I can get lunch made and store the whole thing in the fridge until it is time for them to go.\\n\\nThis will also work out great for some of her overnight outings for AHG. They often need to pack a meal for the first night, and she can easily do that. she can also be sure to use the lunch pack for all 'smellables' which can be attached to her bag while they are traveling, but can be left in a vehicle overnight so it isn't causing bear problems in the tents.\\n\\nAnd it is stylish to boot.\",\n \"Product: DII sturdy canvas totes come in a set of three & are so versatile and strong they are great for any occasion. These canvas bags are perfect for groceries, shopping, school, beaches, picnics, farmers markets and so much more. These reusable canvas bags are amazing school & or work bags, the 15 x 15.5 x 4\\\" in dimensions make it simple and easy to hold and carry your laptop anywhere. DIIs spacious 10oz sturdy 100% cotton bags can hold up to 30 pounds to accommodate a variety of uses. These canvas bags are great to keep in the trunk of your car for convenience. Take them with you to the farmers market and come home and throw them directly in the wash to be reused for the grocery next trip. Pack these trendy bags full of your favorite foods without worrying about the bottom blowing out. Use these totes to carry all of your sewing & knitting items oh don't forget about all that beautiful yarn. What about your home and garden magazines filled with all those beautiful DIY craft projects you intend to make? DII's totes are the perfect answer to your sewing and crafting needs. Add your knitting needles and yarn for the perfect fashion forward knitting bag on the go. Organize your stencils and crafting paper into each of the 3 different bags. Need a beach or travel bag? Look no further than DII's canvas totes! Head to the beach in style. Use DII's set of 3 totes to organize the perfect beach or lakeside picnic. Use one for food or beach toys, one for your clothes and the other for towels. They are machine washable making them a perfect beach or lake companion. Monogram and Embroider these canvas bags by DII to give them a personalized look for your trips. Perfect for holding your snacks, magazines, books and laptop when you travel. Perfect for an overnight bag! They fold up nice and small, making them easy to store when not in use. To View more products from DII visit www.amazon.com/DII\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Assorted Print Maritime Design\\n\\nReview: These bags are a great size, and they are sturdy and attractive besides. My daughter needed a bag for some therapy she is doing, so one of these bags has become hers. Right now, that just contains a few small things, so it seems like overkill, but we'll be adding new equipment to it every couple of weeks. This will keep it all together and protected.\\n\\nI've used the other two (MINE) for groceries and library books. So much easier to handle than any cloth bag I've purchased at a grocery store, and when not being used, it is very compact and easy to stash under the seat in the car, or in the trunk.\\n\\nThe colors are bright and look fabulous. And they are washable! So when I inevitably spill coffee creamer in the bag, or smash ranch dressing, or some other stupid thing like that, I can actually wash the bag.\\n\\nLove these.\",\n \"Product: Organize toys, games, housewares, and more in the colorful and flexible ECR4Kids Bendi-Bins with Handles. Bins are soft and flexible to not crack or break but durable to hold up to every-day use. Bins feature rounded edges for safety with convenient handles to transport from room to room. Bendi-bins come in a variety of attractive colors including: blue, green, orange, purple, red, and yellow. When not in use, bins stack to save space. With a concentration on the Pre K-12 sector, ECR4Kids offers a wide range of products from early education supplies, pretend and dramatic play furnishings, school desks and chairs, cots and mats, as well as scratch resistant double-sided laminate tables.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Handy for far more than just toys.\\n\\nReview: This is advertised as being a great container for kids' toys, but I a using it in my pantry as an easy-to-grab container that can hold all those little jars and bottles of stuff like dijon mustard, relish, tartar sauce, etc. I can put all of that kind of thing in here, put it on the shelf, and when I do use that last bit of pesto in the fridge, I just pull this off the shelf and grab the new one.\\n\\nEverything stays contained and together, and I don't have jars falling over as I try to dig out the one I need, which is always in the back.\\n\\nI wouldn't necessarily want to carry this around if I had it loaded up with all this heavy stuff, but since I'm just sliding it out, it works great.\\n\\nI did also try it for storage for other miscellaneous stuff in the pantry, like snack items. This is pretty easy to carry around with a lot of not-quite-so-heavy stuff in it. I love the idea of just being able to take the whole thing out to the car when we end up making an unexpected trek to town.\\n\\nI have my eye on the purple one to use in my bathroom...\",\n \"Product: Features : 1 Pack - 1 x HD-15 Female - 1 x DVI-I Male Video, Connect your DVI-I Display to a VGA video card. The DVIVGAMF DVI-I to VGA Display Adapter (M/F) is used to convert a DVI Male connector to a VGA female connector. The DVI to VGA adapter is constructed of high quality materials to ensure dependability, and is backed by StarTech.com's lifetime warranty. Note: This product is intended for connections between DVI-I and VGA devices. If your device uses a DVI-D connector, please refer to StarTech.com's DVI to VGA Converter DVI2VGACON. DVI-I (Male) to VGA (Female) Connectors\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: we could not get this to work\\n\\nReview: We got this after looking around to be sure we were getting the right type of DVI (D, I, A?).\\n\\nWhat we failed to look at was DVI to VGA vs. VGA to DVI. So we could not use it in our planned way. That was our mistake, certainly not something to blame the product for.\\n\\nSo we took this too church (my husband is in charge of all the tech there) to test it out there. It isn't something we actually need to do, but we did have a monitor that we were interested in seeing if we could hook up to a different computer.\\n\\nThis part hooked up easily enough, but we could not actually get the computer signal over to the monitor. We unplugged, replugged, made sure connections were secure, double checked that the computer and monitor were both working. But we could not get the connection to work.\",\n \"Product: An Amazon Brand.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Good for short periods of time\\n\\nReview: I am a total idiot when it comes to things like setting up bluetooth devices, so that is something I generally ask either my husband or one of my teens to do for me. Since I was reviewing this, though, I figured I'd try it myself.\\n\\nPairing it up to my \\\"dumb phone\\\" was a breeze. Very straightforward and easy.\\n\\nUsing it was a bit more challenging. I found it tough to get it on without hitting the volume a lot of times. Once on, it wasn't terribly comfortable, but it wasn't awful. I made a phone call to my husband, and I heard him fine, and he said I sounded good too. I then called a friend across the country, and was pleased with the sound there as well.\\n\\nWhen I took it out (about 20 minutes), I was definitely ready to have it OFF of me. I cannot imagine wearing this for long periods of time, but for a fairly short call while on the road, it worked well.\\n\\nI had hoped to have something that I could pair up with a tablet or computer, so I could be listening to some of our praise team music without disturbing everyone else in the house, but I don't plan to wear this that long.\",\n \"Product: The ZAGG Slim Book wireless Bluetooth keyboard is the ultrathin solution to your mobile typing needs. Its unique hinge secures your tablet at virtually any viewing angle and allows for a convenient video and book mode, or folds flat for a protective case mode. The Slim Book is powered by one of the industry's most powerful batteries that keeps it going for up to two years between charges (Regular use of one hour per day. Using the backlit feature will impact battery life and will require more frequent charging).\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: The keyboard is easier to use than others I've looked at\\n\\nReview: I love my iPad Mini, as it is just so convenient to take pretty much anywhere and I am able to do most things I need to do. Some things (like writing reviews) are challenging though. The idea of a keypad is appealing.\\n\\nThe keyboard was easy enough to pair up with the iPad, and it works well. The keypad obviously is a little more cramped than your standard computer keyboard, but it was surprisingly easy to work with, especially in comparison to pushing the virtual keyboard on screen.\\n\\nI like that I don't have to keep the keyboard part attached, but can remove the iPad with the cover part and slip that into my purse. It doesn't protect the screen at all this way though, so that is something to keep in mind. I don't think I'll want to be taking the whole keyboard part with me everywhere, but I love having options.\",\n \"Product: Elevate your tablet experience with our Classic Cover for the iPad mini . We've given one of our best-selling favorites a makeover - with the same durable construction and thoughtful design details now in a fresh new look.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Very nice looking case\\n\\nReview: I love the look of this case. I have a 1st generation iPad mini. One thing I use my iPad for is at church, in our small, rural congregation. I'm part of the praise team, so I'm up front. My husband and kids run the tech stuff in the back, and I use the iPad to IM messages to them, like \\\"going long, skip the last song.\\\"\\n\\nI get the occasional glares from some of the older members of the congregation when I'm tapping out messages to the back. But with this case, what I'm holding looks much more professional and it just doesn't feel like I'm \\\"playing online\\\" during the service.\\n\\nI love that it turns on and off when I open or close the case. I like that I have access to charge it, plug in headphones, adjust the volume, etc., without having to move anything out of the way or remove it from the case.\\n\\nI don't love that it seems awkward to hold, and that I haven't really found an angle I can set it at that works for me. It also doesn't seem all that well protected.\\n\\nI'll probably go back to my heavy-duty case during the week, maybe switching it out for this one on Sundays.\",\n \"Product: Massive sound that's lighter than air. The small Luxe Air earbuds are premium aluminum buds that are resistant to moisture and pack a rich, soul-stirring sound that will keep you going through all the hard workouts. The compact, yet powerful, 6mm drivers deliver crisp, clear sound while an integrated microphone makes taking calls a snap. Available in an array of vibrant colors, each with a smart sport-fit design, there is a perfect pair of Luxe Air earbuds for every style and activity; in fact, their size, style, and jaw-dropping sound may make them the perfect, and smallest, earbuds.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: These don't hurt when I wear them for a couple hours\\n\\nReview: Wearing earbuds always ends up giving me sore ears, but sometimes I just need to be able to listen to things without disturbing the people around me. I don't particularly want to be wearing big ol' headphones either, so I pull out the earbuds and just deal with it.\\n\\nThese have been different.\\n\\nThey fit well, the sound is really quite good, and I don't hear a whole lot of what is going on around me. And I can wear them for a couple of hours (I haven't tried longer yet) without my ears throbbing. Or even just bothering me.\\n\\nThe cord doesn't seem to tangle, and it does store fairly nicely.\\n\\nI like these headphones. Of course, my 18-year-old son does too... so I may not see them much. He's got them back in his room right now.\",\n \"Product: The W331 represents the next generation of Optoma WXGA widescreen projectors. The W331 features 3300 lumens, 22000:1 contrast ratio, sRGB color profile support, wall color adjustment, and a high performance optical lens. sRGB color space enables rich accurate color based on the primaries of rec.709 HDTV specification. Wall color adjustment utilizes various gamma profiles to improve brightness on Projection surfaces of varying color. This feature is extremely use in classrooms, conference rooms, and training rooms, where the presenter may use a blackboard, chalkboard, or whiteboard for the Projection image. Eliminate soft edges and jaggies on border of the Projection image with the edge mask feature. The edge mask will eliminate soft edges and jaggies from all 4 sides of the image. Total cost of ownership is remarkable with W331 10000 hour Lamp life in power mode.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very happy with this projector\\n\\nReview: We are pleased with this projector. The image shows up well, even in a bright room. The remote works from within the room, and even in our non-air conditioned home, we haven't had trouble with it overheating.\\n\\nA few notes as we were playing with it a bit for this review:\\n\\nDisplay has image settings, where you can change the wall color and all kinds of things. Display mode is an important one to take a look at. My kids were playing a video game and it was really choppy --- turns out they were in presentation mode. Once we changed it to the game setting, things were so much better. There is also a 3D mode. I just need to know how to get back to presentation mode when they've been playing!\\n\\nThe zoom feature is great, as you can zoom in pretty close. That is very nice for presentations, or for detail stuff.\\n\\nAudio settings are very basic volume and muting only. The remote lets you control that too. Speaking of the remote , one really neat aspect is that it has a laser pointer. That is very handy.\\n\\nYou can password protect the projector. I love that.\\n\\nYou can change where the menu is, so it doesnt have to be solidly in the middle.\",\n \"Product: This Riders by Lee indigo skinny jean gives you a great updated look without sacrificing comfort. It features our same great midrise fit with a skinny leg opening. For casual or a fun night on the town, this is the perfect update to your denim wardrobe.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice jeans, fairly lightweight denim\\n\\nReview: I was a bit concerned about getting these without being able to try them on, as I'm not generally a fan of skinny jeans. Decided to go for it and hope for the best.\\n\\nIt worked out really well. The legs are roomier than I expected for a skinny jean, so they were about perfect for me. I'm not tall, but definitely \\\"apple\\\" shaped, so jeans are often a problem. Like most size 18 jeans, the legs are too long for me (I'm 5'4\\\") in normal shoes, but if I'm wearing my boots, they are about right (still a touch long, but I'm not stepping on the bottom anymore)\\n\\nThe stretchy fabric is wonderful. I love that I can wear jeans and not feel miserable, or feel like I look horrid. These make me feel reasonably human, instead of making me feel fat. I'd love if I could get that \\\"feel\\\" with a heavier denim, but these are great.\",\n \"Product: Polish and comfort define the classic button-down shirt. Cut from breathable cotton with natural stretch for easy movement, this style is versatile enough for the office and crisp weekends by the shore. Our slim fit is designed to fit closer to the body for a modern look.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great shirt, without all that extra fabric in the waist for my skinny guy\\n\\nReview: Great shirt. I gave it to my 16 year old, who is about 6' and around 160 lbs. A medium men's shirt is usually perfect for him in length and arm length, but there is a lot of material around the waist. They look okay tucked in, but I'm discovering that he looks a lot better with a slim shirt.\\n\\nThis shirt fits great. I love the pattern. From a distance, it almost looks like a solid blue shirt, but up close, it is a bit more fun than that, without being something too crazy that my teen doesn't want to be seen in.\\n\\nWe attend a fairly casual church, so this shirt is about the perfect \\\"dressy\\\" level for that.\",\n \"Product: Lace to toe upper, ortholite footbed, retro-sport inspired foxing\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect for indoor work\\n\\nReview: I end up on my feet for extended periods of time a couple days a month (working at a food pantry). I always end up coming home with aching feet, so I keep switching around what I wear in hopes of finding something that looks nice, yet doesn't leave me hurting.\\n\\nThese shoes have been perfect. I wore them for about an hour before a pantry day, and found they fit really well and felt good. I usually wear a 6.5, and these size 7's fit perfectly (which is why I chose \\\"somewhat small\\\" for the fit question above). I headed to pantry, for a six hour stint on my feet, and these were GREAT. The little holes in the sides are great for this purpose too, but I wouldn't want to be wearing these outdoors in the winter.\\n\\nJust buy up a half size or so.\",\n \"Product: 32mm twist brown to black reversible with basket weave emboss, nickel buckle\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice, well stitched belt\\n\\nReview: I have never been entirely sure how belts are measured. Does a 36 mean that it should fit someone who wears a 36x34 pair of pants? Or is 36 the length of the belt itself, so a 36 would fit a smaller waist? Right now, my oldest teen sons are wearing 36x34, 34x34 and a 30x34, so I figured a 36\\\" would work for one of them.\\n\\nThe answer is that the belt is 41\\\" without the buckle, so it definitely should work for a 36\\\" waist. I'm sure most people are smarter than me and knew that already, but figured I'd include the information here anyway.\\n\\nThe belt is double-stitched. Black on the inside, brown on the outside. It isn't reversible though, as there is writing on the black side. If you were to flip the belt and turn the buckle around, the words would probably show.\\n\\nWe really loved that the buckle hardware is screwed down onto the belt, not crimped or riveted. Good quality on the buckle, it seems really sturdy.\\n\\nMade in China.\",\n \"Product: 40 oz, 1. 2 liter, stainless King midnight blue mirror finish beverage bottle, thermal Max double wall vacuum insulation for maximum temperature retention, hot or cold, keeps cold for 24 hours, keeps hot 24 hours, unbreakable 18/8 stainless steel interior & exterior, cool to the touch with hot liquids, sweat proof with cold, insulated stainless steel serving cup, twist & pour stopper lets you pour without removing the stopper, retractable handle with stainless steel links.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Kept my coffee hot\\n\\nReview: I love the look of this thermos, it is just sharp-looking. But how does it work? Well, I tested it out yesterday for real\\n\\nAround 5:45 a.m., I filled it with hot tap water to let it sit while I made coffee. Filled it with coffee and tossed it into the truck to head with me out for a long day.\\n\\nOf course, I started with a cup of coffee in my travel mug, so it was about 8:00 when I first needed coffee from the thermos. Easy, easy to pour, and way too hot to drink.\\n\\nI had another cup of coffee around 9:30 -- and it was still too hot to drink.\\n\\nI arrived at my destination about then, and left the thermos in the truck while I was running around. I came out for a cup of coffee at 1:30, and it was still too hot to drink. So that was after 8ish hours, and opening it up a few times.\\n\\nI headed home around 5:00, and of course, poured myself a cup of coffee at that point. That cup was still hot, but just about perfect drinking temperature straight out of the thermos.\\n\\nI arrived home around 8:30, so it had been 14-15 hours total. At that point, there was about half-cup of coffee left in the thermos, and it was pretty much luke-warm. I suspect that getting down to just a couple of ounces, and having opened and closed the thermos a few times throughout the day, well, there just wasn't enough left in there for it to stay hot.\\n\\nMaybe, had I filled it with boiling water to start with, I might have had slightly better results. But every full cup of coffee I had all day was at a very good temperature, it was just that last couple of ounces.\\n\\nThat works for me.\",\n \"Product: 40 oz, 1. 2 liter, stainless King midnight blue mirror finish beverage bottle, thermal Max double wall vacuum insulation for maximum temperature retention, hot or cold, keeps cold for 24 hours, keeps hot 24 hours, unbreakable 18/8 stainless steel interior & exterior, cool to the touch with hot liquids, sweat proof with cold, insulated stainless steel serving cup, twist & pour stopper lets you pour without removing the stopper, retractable handle with stainless steel links.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Kept my coffee hot\\n\\nReview: I love the look of this thermos, it is just sharp-looking. But how does it work? Well, I tested it out yesterday for real\\n\\nAround 5:45 a.m., I filled it with hot tap water to let it sit while I made coffee. Filled it with coffee and tossed it into the truck to head with me out for a long day.\\n\\nOf course, I started with a cup of coffee in my travel mug, so it was about 8:00 when I first needed coffee from the thermos. Easy, easy to pour, and way too hot to drink.\\n\\nI had another cup of coffee around 9:30 -- and it was still too hot to drink.\\n\\nI arrived at my destination about then, and left the thermos in the truck while I was running around. I came out for a cup of coffee at 1:30, and it was still too hot to drink. So that was after 8ish hours, and opening it up a few times.\\n\\nI headed home around 5:00, and of course, poured myself a cup of coffee at that point. That cup was still hot, but just about perfect drinking temperature straight out of the thermos.\\n\\nI arrived home around 8:30, so it had been 14-15 hours total. At that point, there was about half-cup of coffee left in the thermos, and it was pretty much luke-warm. I suspect that getting down to just a couple of ounces, and having opened and closed the thermos a few times throughout the day, well, there just wasn't enough left in there for it to stay hot.\\n\\nMaybe, had I filled it with boiling water to start with, I might have had slightly better results. But every full cup of coffee I had all day was at a very good temperature, it was just that last couple of ounces.\\n\\nThat works for me.\",\n \"Product: Give yourself a fighting chance for survival with the Survive Outdoors Longer Survival Blanket when wilderness travel takes an unexpected turn. Count on the most advanced emergency blanket on the market that is meticulously designed to never fail when you're counting on it with your life. Made from vacuum-metalized polyethylene Heatsheets, it reflects 90% of your body heat to help you stay warm. More durable than Mylar, this blanket resists tearing and will not shred like Mylar blankets if nicked or punctured. A true ultra-light multifunction backcountry tool, this emergency blanket can also be used as a ground cloth, gear cover, first aid blanket, and more. This pack includes a 60\\\" x 96\\\" emergency blanket that weighs only 2.88 ounces.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Handy for emergency kits in the car!\\n\\nReview: The package is easy to open, which is a very good thing with an emergency blanket as you don't want to have to have a scissors or knife. In my household, I can't imagine we'd ever be anywhere without someone having a knife, but still... the one time we'd need it and everyone would have left their blades behind. (There are five former Boy Scouts in this household.)\\n\\nThis is definitely thicker than the survival blankets I've used before. We don't tend to do a lot of backpacking, so our main use for these is in an emergency kit in the car, so the fact that this is thicker and heavier than the others is not at all a negative for us. It is still very compact and easy to slip into the emergency kit.\\n\\nWe haven't needed it in any sort of emergency or survival situation, fortunately, but we did try it out. It definitely holds in heat.\\n\\nWe have not succeeding in folding it up nearly as neatly as it arrived, but we are able to put it back in the pouch. We cannot zip the pouch closed though\",\n \"Product: Agility Cone Set...Be A Quicker, More Agile Athlete! A quicker and faster athlete can sometimes be the difference between winning and losing. A more agile athlete with superior body control can wreak havoc on a game and leave the other team wishing they'd worked harder during the offseason. SKLZ agility cones can make you a difference-maker on any playing surface. SKLZ Agility Cone Set features: Lets you work on improving acceleration, deceleration and direction changes Multiple high-visibility colors for marking training areas Cones are 2\\\" tall and will not break when stepped on Build precise timing and body control Ideal for agility training drills Includes 20 cones (5 each: Black, Orange, Yellow, White) Agility Cones Improve Acceleration & Deceleration!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: You can find less expensive cones... but...\\n\\nReview: I got this simply because I'm tired of looking for shingles that have blown off of our roof to use to mark corners and start/stop lines when doing PE types of things with my kids.\\n\\nThis set -- four colors, five each -- is great for all of those tasks. The yellow and orange are always visible, no matter what terrain I'm using them in. The black and white ones, well, I have to be a bit more intentional about placing those.\\n\\nWhat I hadn't really realized was how much I'd like having the storage rack (they call it a 'carrying rack') so that all of the cones are contained and not falling all over.\\n\\nAnd it comes with a 'poster' that charts out both a beginner and an advanced 6-week training plan that gets progressively more intense. Initially, that didn't do much for me... but then I put the included DVD in, and by watching just two of the sections (the warm-up and the agility cones ones) both drill plans made sense.\\n\\nThe DVD also includes a whole lot of drills that can be done using other SKLZ products. I haven't watched all of those, but watching the hurdles one convinced me that I need to put those on my wish list. I love that I can watch the drills for all sorts of different equipment before making a purchase decision with this.\\n\\nI have three teen (or nearly teen) sons, none of whom play sports or anything like that. However, being more agile and having quicker reflexes is good for anyone. I also believe that some of this crossing-the-midline type of drill is going to benefit their brains as well.\\n\\nYou can find cheaper cones, if that is all you are interested in. But I think the extras in this package are nice.\",\n \"Product: The only umbrella chair with a full 360 degrees of coverage. Wherever the sun goes, the Sport-Brella Chair has you covered without needing to turn your chair away from the action. Take it to the beach. Take it camping. Take it to the game. Take it anywhere you want to feel cool and protected.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A decent chair, and the umbrella can adjust to almost anywhere\\n\\nReview: In our household, we can always use another camp chair or a 'toss in the back of the van' chair. So I was definitely interested in reviewing this.\\n\\nOther than my husband (who is well over the 250 pounds they suggest as a limit) everyone else in my family found this chair at least as comfortable as any similar chair. That would include the little guys (ages 7 and 9), the middle sized tween, and the tall (5'10\\\"ish) skinny teen boys. And their borderline obese mother too.\\n\\nThe case is easy to carry, and easy to store in a vehicle. It contains two parts... the chair and the umbrella. The chair is very, VERY easy to set up, with one cupholder on the right armrest. The cupholder fit everything I tried in it, but if you are used to the mega-sized drink containers, you aren't going to have enough room.\\n\\nThe umbrella is more challenging. Obviously, putting it up requires two hands. Fitting it into the slots on either side of the chair is also a two-handed job. And adjusting either of the two swivel points on the umbrella is likely to be a two-handed operation as well. The lower one is challenging to adjust while seated, but is pretty easy to adjust from a standing position.\\n\\nThe umbrella adjusts to all kinds of positions, so it sure seems it can be used to keep the sun off of you no matter where you are and no matter what time of day it is.\\n\\nSo far, I have not tried using it in anything close to high winds. I suspect that would not work well. I also have not used it in rain. I think it would protect you somewhat well from a light rain, but I doubt it would do much in a downpour.\\n\\nOverall, I'm glad I have the chair and I think it will come in handy.\",\n \"Product: Square bottle opens from both ends for easy cleaning, won't roll away if dropped, large ergonomic handle for carrying. Smudge proof finish. Leak proof. Guaranteed for life.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Love the shape, once I got used to it!\\n\\nReview: I love this water bottle!\\n\\nI wasn't so sure. Square? How weird is that?\\n\\nBut it does fit really well in my car cupholders. The three things I really, really love --\\n\\n1) If you take off the bottom part, it is really easy to fill this bottle with ice cubes. Normal sized ones. You don't have to break ice up to get it in there.\\n\\n2) The top clearly snaps into place and lines up with the rest of the bottle. So you KNOW it is closed. So when it ends up lying down in the car, it doesn't leak all over.\\n\\n3) We don't have a dishwasher, but with this water bottle, we can take off the top and the bottom and easily get the bottle CLEAN.\\n\\nAnd it is bright, so I can more easily spot it at oh-dark-thirty when my kids have buried it in a cupboard. It stands out a bit.\\n\\nLove this!\",\n \"Product: Performance in its purest form. Misfit ray is our most minimal and versatile tracker. It delivers the fitness and sleep tracking you need to stay motivated, including steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, activity tagging, and sleep duration and quality. It also never needs charging and is water-resistant to 50 meters, so it can be worn constantly. That means more data, better insights, and more powerful motivation. Rays clean lines create a form that is as much about fashion as it is about function. Wear it stacked with a smart Watch and cuff, or Customize it to your style - it features hidden 8-mm spring bars that allow it to be worn with almost any standard accessory, including Watch bands, bracelets, or necklaces.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Light, comfortable, very easy to get it running\\n\\nReview: I'm loving this. It was simple to put the batteries in, and they look like they will be easy to replace. It was simple to adjust the size of the band, as I have tiny wrists. It was simple to sync this up with my iPad.\\n\\nIt immediately was picking up my steps, and it seems to do a decent job of tracking my sleep. I'm not sure that part is entirely accurate, but it does give me a good idea as to patterns anyway. I know when I wake up feeling completely exhausted, the little graph shows a lot of stripes -- the deep sleep is one color, light sleep another -- so I didn't get a good chunk of sleep. It is nice to have a record.\\n\\nit seems to do a pretty good job on tracking steps, but I'm not looking for this for exact measurements either, what I want is to have a better idea of my general patterns.\\n\\nI did set it so that it will vibrate to tell me that I need to get up and move. It's a bit awkward when that goes off in the middle of church, but really, I'm the only one who would notice it.\\n\\nThe tracker is so light that it doesn't bother me at all to have it on, and it does motivate me to get up and move.\",\n \"Product: Bioactive organic Virgin Olive Oil is a super hydrating fruit oil rich in Oleic Acid, an antioxidant. In combination with a select blend of bioactive and naturally inspired ingredients, these powerful moisturizing and stimulating properties combine to provide extreme bioactive rescue for the delicate skin around the eyes.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Eye Serum - love how it goes on\\n\\nReview: This Eye Serum goes on really well, and like most eye creams, a little goes a long way. This time of year is rough on my eyes. I have a lot of allergies to ragweed and the like, and am usually fairly miserable for a couple weeks in August/September. Miserable as in -- I want to scratch my eyes out.\\n\\nThat means I find myself rubbing my eyes, and tearing at the skin around my eyes. My eyes look bloodshot, and the skin around my eyes looks a bit raw.\\n\\nThis year hasn't been so bad, as for the skin anyway. I've been making sure to use this (and to absolutely not get it into my already stressed eyes!) regularly, and I have not looked raw or stretched. Now that the allergies are less severe again (I am ready for a good freeze so they will be truly gone), this is making the skin around my eyes look fresh and soft.\\n\\nI figure anything that works during the worst of my allergy season has to be good.\",\n \"Product: Are the humanistic programs promoted in American public schools designed to undermine the influence of Christianity? Discover the answer to this and other provocative questions when you join filmmaker Colin Gunn and his family on a road trip to New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., and the Creation Museum. Features interviews with Ken Ham, Erwin Lutzer, Doug Phillips, R.C. Sproul, and others.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: This documentary can really make you think\\n\\nReview: The documentary involves Colin Gunn, a homeschooling dad who hails from Scotland, loading his family up on a schoolbus and going around the country to talk to all kinds of people. Some are well-known in homeschooling circles, like John Taylor Gatto, Ken Ham, and Voddie Baucham. As a homeschooler for the past dozen years, they really didn't say anything I haven't heard before.\\n\\nFor me, it was the stories told by regular people that hit me. A very popular elementary school teacher. A recent graduate of a highly rated public school. Another teacher. A regular working-man type of dad. A school principal. People who DO know what is going on in the schools.\\n\\nThe main message of the documentary is basically that as Christians, we have to get our kids out of the public school system. That's a message that makes me squirm. I mean, we have made the decision to homeschool, but I struggle enough with my family, you know? I'm not sure that I'm capable of making any kind of recommendation about schooling choices to anyone else.\\n\\nBut one thing I do feel comfortable saying is: \\\"You have to be aware.\\\" I think this documentary can really, really make you think. To think long and hard about what the real situation is for our kids in the schools.\\n\\nI know, the tendency is to believe that these things are not happening here. People just northwest of me, up in Denver, believed that. It's been over a decade since Columbine, but the last few months have been challenging. The movie theater shooting in Aurora this summer. The abduction of a sweet 10 year old girl just this past week.\\n\\nFor me, these drive home the point that horrible things are happening in my community.\\n\\nThe DVD runs just 102 minutes, and honestly I think every Christian parent should see it.\\n\\nDisclaimer: I received this materials for free from New Leaf Publishing Group as part of the Moms of Master Books program. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.\",\n \"Product: Four orphaned and homeless siblings happen upon an abandoned boxcar, which, with a little creativity and hard work, they gradually furnish with all the comforts of home. Fearful that they will be sent to live with the reputedly cruel grandfather they have never met, the children keep their new home a secret until a serious illness forces them to reveal themselves in order to save young Violet.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Stays fairly true to the book\\n\\nReview: I read The Boxcar Children as a child, I read it to my older kids about a dozen years ago, and to my younger kids a couple years back. Wonderful book, and we also enjoyed at least the first few sequels.\\n\\nThe idea of a movie based on the book was exciting, but I was a bit worried. Hollywood has this tendency to take a great story and ruin it by adding a girlfriend or disrespectful attitudes or something. Would they?\\n\\nThis movie does stay very close to the book, or at least to the spirit of the book. Some things are slightly different, but not \\\"out of character\\\" different. The children are very respectful, looking out for each other, working hard, and being grateful for the little things. Like Benny's cracked pink cup.\\n\\n Disclosure (in accordance with the FTCs 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising): I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. All opinions are 100% my own and I was not required to write a positive review.\",\n \"Product: Charge Four iPads Simultaneously The USB Supercharger gives you the power (literally) to charge up to four iPads at the same time. And it's all possible with a single device using a single standard wall socket, leaving the other socket free for your other devices. Don't use cumbersome power strips, and don't hog up all your sockets. Get smarter power with the USB Supercharger. Four Full 2.1A Charge Ports - No Compromises Competing multi-port USB adapters often come with a catch. Sometimes only one port is rated for iPad charging, with the other ports only able to charge normal USB devices. And sometimes, 2.1 amps is spread through the whole device, meaning multiple iPads will only be charged very slowly. There are no charging compromises with the Supercharger. Charge four iPads at the same time at the single-charge speed. Keep Your Students' iPads Charged During Class1:1 iPad programs in schools are a promising new end tech initiative, but they come with the challenge of having to charge a lot of iPads at the same time. Maybe your students have remembered to bring their iPads to class but forgotten their iPad chargers. Bring one or more USB Superchargers to class, arrange them on the table between students, and you'll have an easy way to keep everyone's iPad up and running. Low or dead batteries can stop learning cold and defeat the benefit of a 1-to-1 iPad program. Now you have the right device to keep the lesson going. Also Charge a Wide Range of USB Devices Each Supercharger port can charge any number of standard USB devices, including iPhone and other smartphones, iPod, portable speakers, Bluetooth headsets, cameras, and more. Everyone will have a use for the Supercharger. Or, use it at home to power up your entire arsenal of devices and be ready to seize the day.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works great for my family\\n\\nReview: I am using this in my home. We do tend to have a fair amount of technology, and it seems we are always flipping a USB charger into or out of a standard plug that seems to live in the kitchen.\\n\\nThis charger is now sitting in the living room, and we have cables already attached so it can charge the new-style iPad, the old-style iPad, Kindle Fires, and my cell phone. It doesn't mean we don't occasionally have to unplug one USB to be able to plug in another (like my camera), but it isn't a multiple-times-a-day occurrence now.\\n\\nIt charges fast, even with four things plugged in. I noticed a lack of any sort of indicator lights on the dock itself, but each device I have lets me know when it is charging, so that's okay by me too.\\n\\nLove this.\",\n \"Product: An Amazon Brand.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Sturdy, works on my older *and* newer iPod devices\\n\\nReview: I was a bit concerned about how to review a charger... but I do have a few things to say.\\n\\nFirst, this has worked with every device I've tried (which is more than I can say for some Apple-branded chargers in my house) -- and we have a number of iPods around here. An iPad 1 and 2, the two most recent iPod Touches, two different iPod Nanos, and two different regular iPods. This works with the older devices, and also with the newer ones.\\n\\nSecond, this is well made. We have had a few chargers around here (obviously, with the above list of devices!) and they tend to eventually come apart at the USB end. I can't exactly explain it, but this cord feels sturdier there, and I'm not as paranoid that it is going to fall apart. But at the 30-pin end? This cord is reinforced far better than my Apple ones.\\n\\nWhen I need another cord, I will be purchasing another one of these. Besides, I like black better than white.\",\n \"Product: Get power on the go! this heavy-duty 900-watt 12-volt power inverter connects directly to a 12-volt DC battery to power hand-held power tools, televisions, gaming consoles, home electronics and small appliances in your vehicle. This unit also Features an LCD display that shows the output wattage or input Voltage and battery level. With this inverter, you will never be left without power when you need it!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This is a great little inverter, and I am very pleased\\n\\nReview: I got this for two very different reasons, and I am very pleased with the performance in both situations.\\n\\nOne need I have is that I spend a fair amount of time traveling, and I really do need to be able to recharge my laptop, and to keep iPods and cell phones charged. I have an old van, and only the one cigarette lighter plug available. So with this inverter, I can be charging up to four devices while I'm driving (two with the regular plugs, two via USB ports). This is light, and easy to use when traveling.\\n\\nThe other need I have is that we are rural and when we lose power it is out for awhile. While this isn't generating enough watts to run our space heater, we can run a couple of small things -- like a lamp -- using either a car or marine battery. Hooking the inverter up to the battery is easy enough for me to do too. When we are without power for a few hours, it really is nice to have the ability to do a little something\\n\\nThis is a great little unit, and I am very pleased. It is a great unit for the money. Oh, and another great aspect is that it is very, very quiet. I have enough noise in the van when I'm driving, I really do not need more.\",\n \"Product: Never find yourself stuck by the side of the road with a flat tire and no way to change it. This bolt-on steel box holds both scissor jack and lug wrench so you're ready in case of a roadside emergency. Box will fit most trailer tongues, and any trailer frame up to 3\\\" wide by 5\\\" high. Box cap is sealed securely with a pull pin for easy access, or you can use a lock (sold separately). The included scissor jack can lift up to 1-1/2 tons and the lug wrench is designed to fit all trailer lug nuts.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great jack system for a trailer!\\n\\nReview: Item is well-packaged in styrofoam, with everything already inside the metal box that everything stores in. When you open that up, the first thing you see is all the mounting hardware. You don't have to dig for that.\\n\\nThe lug wrench is a 4-way lug wrench, with two of the sides being hinged so that it folds down into a compact size to fit into the box. It has locking rings that slide down over the hinges on those two arms to keep those in place.\\n\\nThe jack is a standard scissors-style that raises and lowers by the center screw which is turned with the included bar with a curved end that attaches to the jack. The other end has a rectangular shape that fits into the 90-degree turning handle. The handle has a nice rubber grip that makes turning a little easier. As with all jacks of this type, you have to really watch what you are doing so the handle or turning arm doesn't disengage before you finish.\\n\\nWhen putting it all back into the box, you need to be sure to put the lug wrench in alongside the jack (at the same time). If you put the jack in first, you will have an extremely difficult time getting the wrench in. It is not tight in there, though, so it is going to make noise as you go down the road. We added some cloth to keep it quiet.\\n\\nIt has a place to put a lock to keep it from opening, which is nice.\",\n \"Product: Make the best impression on important clients, partners and prospective customers with this pack of 200 premium customizable business cards. Constructed from premium heavyweight cardstock for an impressively weighty feel, these ivory business cards feature an innovative Clean Edge design for quick and easy separation, giving you the cleanest, smoothest edges of any business card on the market. Theyre not just exceptional business cards, but also superb personalized gift tags, place cards, coupons or customer loyalty cards. Elevate your brand or business to the next level by customizing both sides of your blank business cards with your title, company name, logo, branding and more using the thousands of free templates and designs at avery.com/templates. Optimized for inkjet printers for smudge and jam-free performance every time, youll be able to effortlessly produce polished, custom cards that look like they came straight from a professional print shop for a fraction of the cost. In todays ultra-competitive marketplace, show your clients, business partners and potential customers that you mean business with a Clean Edge Avery Business Card proudly representing your brand.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: The cards are a great thickness\\n\\nReview: I love using the templates at avery . com / print, and that worked incredibly well for designing flash cards. I love how there are so many designs right there that I can choose from, and I get fun results without a lot of effort on my part in creating clip art or other images. I especially loved that there were templates for making the cards in a traditional direction, or to do it \\\"sideways\\\" so that they work as \\\"tall\\\" cards.\\n\\nThere are lots of more serious options, if I decide to use more of these cards for business cards or something more official.\\n\\nI did use the rear-feeding paper tray on my ink-jet printer instead of the front tray. I thought the front tray would bend the pages too much.\\n\\nI also made sure to mark up a piece of plain paper with words like top front, and do a practice sheet, so that I would know I was putting it in correctly. I'm directionally challenged, so that always seems to be a problem for me.\",\n \"Product: Each pocket expands to 7/8-inchesFull-height redrope dividers, single and two-ply top. Double thick front and back panels with heavy reinforcement liner board. Full-height redrope gussets, Tyvek reinforced at top. 30% recycled content, 30% post-consumer material. 12 x 10 Inches\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Sturdy and holds a lot\\n\\nReview: I really do like this expanding file! It is sturdy and it holds a lot, while still feeling secure. There is reinforcement at the top and bottom of the \\\"accordian\\\" part, and in the month or two that I've had this, it simply does not seem like it is going to rip apart.\\n\\nThe \\\"leather-like\\\"description is a bit strange though. The 8.5x11\\\" sides of the folder are covered in a paper that I suppose sort-of looks like leather. It does look nice, but the phrase \\\"leather-like\\\" would not have occurred to me.\\n\\nI added labels over the Jan-Dec tabs, as I don't need monthly tabs. The ones there were nicely printed and easy to look at.\\n\\nI hate a file that comes apart, so this one is a winner!\",\n \"Product: Stacks five high to save space. The higher the drawer system stacks, the more space you save. Drawer has heavy-wire frame to provide strength and durability. Four-layer front and back panel construction holds up to daily usage. Reinforced plastic handle for easy drawer access. This product was made from wood sourced from a certified managed forest. Includes removable hanging file rails so files glide smoothly. Box Type: Storage Materials: Steel Wire Frame Strength: Extra Space-Saving File Size Format: Letter.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Works well for what I needed -- long-term storage that I don't have to access often\\n\\nReview: Based on the description on Amazon and on a couple of the reviews, I had a pretty good idea as to what to expect when I received this Fellowes Stor/Drawer set. I was wanting some fairly long-term storage for a closet area, so the appearance really didn't matter, nor was I concerned with needing access on a frequent basis.\\n\\nI was right. This does what I needed, and in a form that is easier to get at when I have to than most of the banker's box setups I've tried/seen in the past.\\n\\nAssembly of the first box took awhile, but I'm spatially challenged. I was having a tough time envisioning some of the set-up process. After the first box, however, the rest went together easily. Note: there are assembly instructions on EACH box. What I *should* have done is to have used the directions on one box while assembling another one. Instead, I kept flipping the single box around to see the assembly instructions, then flipping it back around to complete the step. Really dumb on my part.\\n\\nThis product would definitely be better if the individual boxes would hook together in some fashion. But I knew they didn't from reading about it... and it does work for my purposes.\",\n \"Product: Handy magnetic dry-erase board in convenient 17 x 23 inch size is useful at home, work, school or anywhere you need it. Board provides a smooth dry-erase writing surface that doubles as a magnetic bulletin board. Write reminders or hang memos using the included dry-erase marker and round magnets. Board mounts to wall in portrait or landscape orientation with included permanent self-stick pads. Plastic frame is clean and classic to match any space.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I've had great experiences with this whiteboard\\n\\nReview: The hardest part was deciding just where to put it!\\n\\nI ended up having my teens hang it in the kitchen, under a decorative window. The \\\"mounting hardware\\\" includes sticky strips used to attach it to the wall. I've procrastinated on writing this review, as I wanted to see how the sticky stuff held up to frequent use of the board, but after nearly a month the board is still securely fastened to the wall.\\n\\nI've used a variety of dry erase pens and dry erase crayons on this board, and everything has written on it well. I've also made sure to leave the writing on the board for a week or so, and then tried erasing it. No problems with that either, as all the markings have easily wiped away.\\n\\nLove the board.\",\n \"Product: The newest item added to the binder collection features a ring fixture that can be removed based on the student's organizational needs. When in the binder, the ring fixture can hold three-hole punched papers like traditional binders. However, when the fixture is removed, the student can store traditional notebooks and composition books in the interior pockets. The versatility of this product makes it a perfect fit in the existing line of binders. Five Star is the brand trusted by students and parents alike. This is why Five Star binders are backed with a limited lifetime warranty so they can be counted on to withstand a student's everyday wear and tear.The item is Soft with not standard structure.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: I love this binder\\n\\nReview: My initial reaction was a bit of disappointment, as the fabric just made it seem so flimsy. But once I started to actually USE the binder, my opinions changed dramatically.\\n\\nIf you are just looking for a traditional 3-ring binder, you are probably going to be disappointed. With papers put in the ring portion, and the assorted pencils, post-it notes, highlighters or whatever, this is going to be a bit flimsy.\\n\\nBut two of the inside pockets are large enough for spiral notebooks or composition books, and if you have even one of them inside, this is \\\"sturdy\\\" enough that you no longer have to worry about wrinkling up papers.\\n\\nI love having a notebook with me.\\n\\nI put four notebooks in this, just to test it, and a hundred or so sheets of filler paper. Then I added the assortment of supplies in the other two inside pockets. I haven't yet figured out what I'd want to use the outside (full size) pocket for, so that is unused at the present.\\n\\nThe binder works great this way. I can pull out whichever folder I need, or I can un-velcro the 3-ring portion if I don't need that. The velcro is sturdy and I have no worries about things coming undone. The rings snap open and closed precisely and seem quite sturdy.\\n\\nI pulled at this binder for purposes of this review, and it seems very well constructed. I think this will hold up well.\",\n \"Product: PRO Platinum binder has 1.5 in. rings to hold up to 300 sheets of letter size paper. Ideal for filler paper, class handouts, homework and more. The full zipper closure of the 3 ring binder keeps everything secure. PRO Platinum is made of high quality durable material for heavy duty use, and is able to support heavy loads. The binder includes interior and exterior pockets plus an MP3 and headphone compartment for extra storage and convenience. Exterior pockets are also zippered to ensure nothing slips out accidentally. Binder is red in color.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Holds a lot, securely\\n\\nReview: This is a binder I would have loved when I was in school.\\n\\nMy teen son is using it for Scouts. I love that the three-ring binder part can contain a lot of papers, but he can also pull it out and use it a bit like a clipboard. With the zipper, it can contain some loose things that he needs for his merit badges in the accordian folder portion, without worry that it will fall out.\\n\\nThe outside pockets are also nice and secure, with either zippers or velcro. There is space enough for all the little things he seems to need.\\n\\nWe've only had it a month or so, but it seems sturdy and I expect it to last him quite awhile.\",\n \"Product: TEKwriterUSA 44 count high quality Gelwriter pens are packaged in a patented 5 tiered amphitheater stadium style stand to keep your gel pens organized and easily accessible, and are perfect for scrapbooking, journaling, drawing, or anything else you can create with tip sizes ranging from 0.7mm to 1.0mm and the check safe ink is fade and water resistant. All pens feature a durable pocket clip along with a latex free comfort grip for precision pen control. High quality gel pens at a great value.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: After more time with the pens, I'm not impressed with their durability\\n\\nReview: When I unpacked these pens and started setting them into the stand, I immediately had the attention of my children (ages 7 to 16). I threatened them. \\\"These are MINE and you WILL NOT TOUCH THEM!\\\"\\n\\nWell, other than making the older boys sign a health form and handing them the black gel pen, they have kept their paws off my pens.\\n\\nI love having such a variety of colors, and all of the pens work really smoothly. They are particularly vibrant on black posterboard.\\n\\nMy 12 year old asked, after signing the health documents, if that was one of the pens I was reviewing. He said that he thought it was wonderful, as he didn't have to fight to get it to start writing, and it didn't take much pressure at all to create a solid, dark line.\\n\\nI agree.\\n\\nThe ink does take a bit of time to dry, but then it doesn't smear even when I've gotten it damp.\\n\\nLove, love, love these pens. And I'll probably relent and let the kids use them once in a while, but they live on MY desk and they will be returned to me.\\n\\nEdited to add: After about six weeks of fairly light use almost exclusively by an adult (me), these pens started to cause me problems. A couple of them broke and ink went everywhere. Most started getting leaky. Or they dried out. I know they don't have unlimited ink, but some of the colors I only used once or twice.\\n\\nAfter about two months, I had roughly 10 pens left that still worked, and those were tossed within another couple of weeks.\\n\\nI think these would be good for a big project, where you want vibrant colors (especially on black) and are going to be using the pens rather heavily for a weekend or a week, and you aren't worried about durability.\",\n \"Product: Use this magnetic dry-erase tile as a writing board or a magnetic bulletin board. Silver in color, this 5-1/4\\\" x 14\\\" frameless modular tile is designed to be used as part of a full communication and display system. Can also be used alone as a small message board. Permanent self-stick adhesive pads are included to hang tile vertically or horizontally. 60-day warranty. Magnet colors may vary.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This board is fantastic!\\n\\nReview: This cute little dry erase board found a home on the wall near our door. The 5 1/2\\\" width was just perfect for the little space there.\\n\\nMounting it was easy, and it is solidly attached to the wall now.\\n\\nI love the silver color -- it makes it look just a bit different. It is a great spot to jot messages, or to start a running grocery list, or to post a quick reminder of something I need to remember next time I leave the house.\\n\\nThe magnets mean I can magnet up the new insurance cards, or other \\\"whatever\\\" that I need to be sure to bring out to the van next time I go.\\n\\nI've used 2-3 brands of dry erase markers, and one brand of dry erase crayons. All have erased easily.\\n\\nI want another one for the bathroom, to remind me to take vitamins and other such things.\",\n \"Product: Durable view binder has clear, customizable covers to help you keep papers organized. Ideal for students and professionals, these binders feature 3 heavy duty rings and 2 clear, interior pockets. They are virtually indestructible and made to withstand the daily wear and tear that comes with travel from school or work to home. Store class notes, keep homework neat and clean or use these binders to keep your business documents all together in one easy to access place. A single 1 inch D-ring binder holds 250 sheets. The D shape of the rings provides this higher sheet capacity, giving you room to store up to 25% more papers than with a same size round ring binder. Made of PVC Free polypropylene, the Mead Durable Binder will not rip or tear, and is not susceptible to cold crack. Polypropylene is a neutral plastic that is also more than vinyl. 4 blue binders per pack.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Sturdy rings make this a 5-star binder in my book\\n\\nReview: I tend to like fairly skinny 3-ring-binders. Most of the things I need them for will work in a 1\\\" binder. I have a lot of cheap 1\\\" binders though, and that gets frustrating.\\n\\nThis set does not contain cheap binders. The covers are sturdy, you have vinyl on the front, back, and the binder edge for creating a customized cover. There are the standard vinyl pockets inside the front and back covers that seem sturdy enough.\\n\\nThe rings move this to a 5 star review for me. D-ring, which I'm not used to finding in a 1\\\" binder. And they have the male/female ends to them instead of the jagged ones that always seem to rip my papers and stop fitting together. They snap together, and snap apart, with a nice crisp movement.\\n\\nThe rings seem like they will handle a lot of use. And there are some nice color choices, not just black and red. I got the blue, but I think I'll go for assorted next time.\",\n \"Product: LASTS ALL YEAR. GUARANTEED!* This 6 pocket expanding file opens from the inside and outside of the 2\\\" zipper binder, giving you quick and easy access to your school work. It has a secure zipper pocket that holds classroom supplies, such as pens, pencils and more. There also is a pocket for your calculator. The zipper binders durable plastic interior protects your work. And, its durable handle makes carrying easy. This binder is water resistant, and strong. Its built to withstand every day wear and tear, year round! Binder rings hold up to 380 sheets of 15 lb. filler paper, while its expanding file holds up to 500 sheets. The overall size of the zipper binder is 13-3/4\\\" x 12-1/8\\\". *ACCO Brands will replace any Five Star binder that is returned within one year from the date of purchase. This guarantee does not cover damage due to misuse or abuse. Contact ACCO Brands Consumer Affairs for instructions.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I'm using this for a one-stop \\\"scout leader\\\" binder\\n\\nReview: I picked this up, intending for it to be used by one of my teens. It showed up, and I decided it was mine instead.\\n\\nI'm a scout leader, and I am constantly having to keep track of all sorts of things. This binder is taking on all of that. It includes:\\n\\n*A fairly sturdy three-ring binder, which will probably be the least used feature, but it will be used for some of the \\\"handbook\\\" types of paperwork I have.\\n*A section with six folders, essentially, that you can access from either inside or outside the binder. THAT is going to be well used. I can get a lot of the odds and ends stuff put in there, including little notes or handbooks or whatever. Love this.\\n*A full-page zipper pouch inside, that stores colored pencils, glue sticks, tape, post-it flags, and lots of pens.\\n*A smaller velcroed pouch, around 8.5\\\"x3\\\", which I plan to use to store scissors and whatever else I don't want in that zipper pouch.\\n*The inside back cover is a fairly solid plastic that will make a good writing surface.\\n*A fairly sturdy handle, so I can carry this easily.\\n\\nIt says that you can put 380 sheets in the 3-ring-binder portion, and another 500 sheets in the file folder part. I cannot imagine I'll ever reach that capacity.\\n\\nFor my purposes, this is practically perfect.\",\n \"Product: Set up classroom centers around the room and organize them all with this convenient corrugated storage unit. This unit is versatile and will work with math centers, literature centers, art centers, listening centers and many more. It has a vertical shelf (2\\\" x 12\\\" x 11-5/8\\\") and three horizontal shelves (10-3/8\\\" x 12\\\" x 2-3/8\\\") perfect for notebooks, folders and papers. It also has two drawers (4-7/8\\\" x 11-1/4\\\" x 3-1/2\\\") that work great for storing pencils, staplers, crayons, flash cards and much more. Recycled and recyclable.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Makes a nice little \\\"homeschool mom\\\" station\\n\\nReview: I homeschool four children in grades 6-12. I am always on the lookout for things that will help me be more organized. My kids have a set of drawers where we are able to stick their notebooks and workbooks. We have bookshelf space dedicated to this year's texts and reading books. What I don't have is any decent way to keep my teacher books or MY supplies.\\n\\nThis is a decent answer to that. The shelves work for papers and skinny teacher books. The drawers work for tape, a stapler, and some things like pens. I wish they worked for scissors, but those always walk away from here too. :sigh:\\n\\nThe upright compartment is also good for teacher books, or a binder.\\n\\nThe cardboard is pretty thick and sturdy. My kids put it together when I wasn't around, and they said it was easy enough to do but did not give me details.\\n\\nAll around, I'm happy with it.\",\n \"Product: MO file kits provide guidance for documents organization. MO kits provide all the help you need to get organized. Each kit contains 9 letter size SuperTab folders, one label sheet with preprinted and/or blank labels and a detailed instruction sheet. Use with MO file cases and case wraps or in your existing file system.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Good, but not spectacular\\n\\nReview: I'm not sure that this is worth the money, but for the right person, just getting started with filing, this could be a good thing.\\n\\nThe kit includes nine folders (three each of three colors) in fairly unique colors. There are labels (one sheet) including 16 labels. These are big labels, and that part I really like. There is also a sheet of paper with a \\\"how-to\\\" on conquering paperwork and filing. Good information, but nothing I didn't know already. The other side has some tips for simplifying your life. Again, very good information, but nothing I didn't know already.\\n\\nThe quality is good, but nothing spectacular. I think it could be a great little kit for a college student, or someone just starting off.\",\n \"Product: The Tomcat Glue Traps (Rat Size) are the pesticide-free, non-toxic way to effectively control rats. Excellent in all-around performance, the traps are ready-to-use and may also be used for rats, mice, and other household pests.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Not the most humane option, I confess, but it is the choice that actually WORKS in my home\\n\\nReview: We have had a huge mouse problem this year. Everyone in our community seems to be suffering from it. I have tried all kinds of options, mostly involving the Tomcat brand. We still have a mouse problem though.\\n\\nGlue traps -- so far -- seem to be our best option.\\n\\nThese traps are super simple. Open the box, split the two traps apart, and lay them out. About a week ago, I put these two traps out. One went under the dishwasher, one went under the stove. I think under the stove is too narrow for the glue traps. So after a couple days, I found a corner to put it in instead.\\n\\nThat's one thing that makes me nervous though... I don't particularly want to step in one and get glue all over me. But thinking about the placement can minimize that risk.\\n\\nI did not put any bait onto the glue trap. I've seen that others have done things like putting a cheerio or something on there. I am going to try that. Every morning, I get up, hesitatingly come out to the kitchen... and see nothing in the trap.\\n\\nThis morning, however, there were three mice trapped in the glue.\\n\\nThree.\\n\\nThat works for me. Last night was actually the first time in the past week that I had heard mouse activity late in the evening, and we got three of 'em.\\n\\nI know the glue isn't \\\"humane\\\" -- but it is effective here. Made my husband kill them and dispose of them, so they didn't have to slowly starve or dehydrate to death or anything truly horrible like that.\",\n \"Product: Safer Brand Ant and Roach Killer is the first effective, truly organic aerosol - closing the performance gap between synthetic and organic. It kills flying insects on contact. Safer Brand recognizes the growing demand by consumers for these products, offering a wide variety of natural and organic solutions for lawn, garden, landscape, flowers, houseplants, insects and more\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Tried it on a big anthill outside. Killed the ants I could see.\\n\\nReview: We frequently have ants in the house, and I hate spraying toxic junk on them, especially in the kitchen. I also just want them gone.\\n\\nOf course, since I received this, we haven't had ants in the house at all. But I know where a couple of anthills are outside, so I took this out there instead.\\n\\nI can say without hesitation that this is NOT a good product to use to clear out an anthill. It did a good job of taking care of the ants that were scurrying to and fro up on top, and I even sprayed a bunch to go down into the anthill. But there are just so many ants there, and one downside of this product is that it needs to be in contact with the critter in order to work. For the giant ants we have outside, I will add that it stopped them, and they wriggled around for quite some time. I am imagining the process would go more quickly with the little ants I get in the kitchen.\\n\\nBut it was effective on the ants I could see. And for my indoor ant problems, that would be perfect.\",\n \"Product: Tomcat Mouse Killer II effectively kills up to 12 mice (Based on no-choice laboratory testing) with one bait block while providing effective station security. Resistant to tampering, the disposable station gives mice easy access to bait and keeps fingers out. The bait station can be used indoors.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I like that the poison is CONTAINED and not spilling on my floor\\n\\nReview: This summer, for who knows what reason, everyone in my rural area is having a mouse problem. I've tried a few different things, and the most effective by far has been poison.\\n\\nThe problem, though, with what I've used before is that with an open tray filled with little poison nuggets, they end up spilled, knocked over, kicked and dumped or something... and that makes me a bit crazy.\\n\\nThis is contained but still accessible to the mice anyway.\\n\\nInitially, I had a tough time figuring out just how to open the station to put the bait in. Once I stared at it for a minute, it was easy and obvious, so that isn't really a problem. Inserting the bait once the station is open is easy-peasy.\\n\\nThe station is sitting under the dishwasher, which is where we typically see mice. I haven't heard or seen any since putting the station out, but that has to be a coincidence. I also haven't been sitting up at night in a quiet house after everyone else is in bed...\\n\\nI'll update this review in a few weeks.\\n\\nUPDATE: Okay, it has only been a couple of weeks, but even though I've never seen a mouse at the trap, nor have I seen real noticeable nibble marks on the bait, the product is working. I know that. So because of the fact that I know it is working, and that I can't kick it over and spilling those little poison nuggets anywhere, I am upping this to five stars. I'd take away about 1/3 of a star for the frustration of trying to figure out how to open the contraption that first time, but that still rounds up to five.\",\n \"Product: Tomcat Mouse Killer II effectively kills up to 12 mice (Based on no-choice laboratory testing) with one bait block while providing effective station security. Resistant to tampering, the disposable station gives mice easy access to bait and keeps fingers out. The bait station can be used indoors.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy Peasy - open the package, put the station in place. Done.\\n\\nReview: I really love that I don't have to touch the poison on these. Open the package, put the station down in a good spot. That's it.\\n\\nI like easy.\\n\\nNow, for my rural home, where we seem to be totally invaded by mice each year, it is probably more cost effective to get the refillable kits, and I will continue to do that. But if I just had an occasional issue with mice, I'd be far more inclined to get these.\\n\\nThese are kid-resistant and pet-resistant. Not kid-proof or pet-proof. If you have a dog that chews everything, you might want to avoid this. And a really curious take-everything-apart child might eventually figure out a way to get into this too. But that will take some time.\",\n \"Product: This attractive planter features five plastic lined shelves that are great for planting herbs, starting seeds, or holding any small plant. Made from wood with a vintage weathered stain it is sure to be an attractive addition to any shelf or window. Adjustable and expandable to up to 24-Inch in length.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: I've got mixed feelings\\n\\nReview: This isn't quite what I was expecting.\\n\\nThis is wood, not some plastic-y wood-look-alike, which is great. The size is about perfect for my kitchen window (or any other window in the house) which is nice. I don't have much space, and this does fit well.\\n\\nI expected more of an ability to customize it, and really, the layout in the photos are pretty much the only options. If you have it at less than 24\\\" then you have less space in the individual \\\"step\\\" planting areas.\\n\\nThose planting areas are pretty small. The \\\"big\\\" top planting area is roughly 9\\\" x 3\\\", and about two inches deep. The \\\"stairstep\\\"ones are about 4.5\\\"x3\\\", also about two inches deep. That isn't a lot of room.\\n\\nThe planter does have a nice, weathered look to it, and like I said, it fits well in the window. So I am using it for small herbs, at least over the summer. I'm not sure where I could fit it during the winter.\",\n \"Product: All-in-one seed pods contain everything you need to grow your own vegetables and herbs. Takes the guesswork out of growing-just plant, water, enjoy. Makes growing your own food fun and easy.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: This is a decent kit\\n\\nReview: This review is a tough one. This is a decent little gardening kit, but it is a lot of money for what you get. If you have limited space and are only feeding a couple of people, this could be a good thing to get. If you have a child interested in gardening and you want something really convenient, this could be an excellent choice.\\n\\nBut if you are trying to feed a houseful of people, there are probably better options.\\n\\nI got this to review fairly late in the season. What I liked about it, for me, was that we had things going on in the spring and we never got anything planted. I had given up on the garden for this season, so I figured this was better than nothing. Plus, I got my 7 year old involved. She had a really easy time with the whole \\\"pod\\\" thing, which made it a lot more fun for her. I remember crying in the garden at about her age, because I could never get my rows right or spread my seeds right. The garden made me feel like a failure. My daughter's experience was far more successful.\\n\\nI would have liked to have seen a bit more of a \\\"map\\\" instead of just a brief description of spacing for square-foot gardening. But since we didn't want to plant everything this late, it was easy enough to do.\\n\\nBasically, for a first (or second) garden for a child, this was a nice product as it was pretty easy to use and has a nice variety.\",\n \"Product: Capture insects and other unwanted pests in and around your home with Tomcat Household Pest Glue Boards. These non-toxic, ready-to-use glue boards provide superior catch and hold with an extra-large capture area.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: When I opened the package, I really had my doubts\\n\\nReview: We have a mouse problem. A big one. Everyone I know who lives out near me is complaining of mice too.\\n\\nI've had the best luck with glue traps, so I thought I'd try these glue boards. Opened them up, and thought they looked way, WAY too flimsy. I didn't want to bother.\\n\\nBut I committed to reviewing them, so I have to.\\n\\nI pulled the \\\"boards\\\" out, and decided that I'd try laying two of them out flat, and fold two of them into the box shapes. Easy-peasy. Put a flat one under the oven and other another appliance. Put the box ones along the wall. I did not add anything to any of them, though I keep reading that some peanut butter or a cheerio or two is a good idea. My mice do not seem to like peanut butter though... and I don't have cheerios.\\n\\nI figured if nothing else, they'd catch some flies (another problem out here in the country).\\n\\nWithin 24 hours, we watched a mouse scurry through one of the box ones... and get stuck.\\n\\nThe other three traps haven't caught anything yet, but my previous experience has always been that I need to wait at least a week. I'm fairly confident those other three will catch more critters.\\n\\nI'm thrilled.\",\n \"Product: The Victor Power-Kill Mouse Trap is set and released with one simple \\\"click.\\\" The trap is designed with a large trough for easy baiting and the large trip pedal is easily activated - both by rodent interest in food AND through accidental contact as mice scamper across the floor. Once a rodent triggers the pedal, the high-impact kill bar immediately springs closed for a quick, humane kill.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I love this mouse trap\\n\\nReview: This is just your basic mouse-trap design, however it is a nice-quality plastic, it is VERY easy to set, and it is also very easy to take the trap over to the trash can (without touching anything dead) and just release the dead mouse, rebait the trap, and use it again.\\n\\nI refuse to do that with the cheap wooden traps. <shudder>\\n\\nI love the little bait area. I put peanut butter in there, then added a chocolate chip. Since the mice got into a bag of chocolate chips anyway, I decided to use it for bait.\\n\\nAnyway, I set these up in the kids' bedrooms, as we've recently had some evidence of mice back there. After a couple of days, we got one mouse. I know our bigger rodent problem is in the kitchen, so I'm actually a bit surprised we got anything back there. Happy. But surprised.\\n\\nAt $2.50 per trap (current price as I write this) I think this trap is well worth the price. I never worried about breaking my finger while setting it, and I can reuse it.\\n\\nLove this trap.\",\n \"Product: The BLACK+DECKER LCS1240 12\\\" 40V Cordless Chainsaw features a 40V MAX Lithium Ion Battery for longer runtime and overall life - it stays charged up to 5x longer. It has a 12\\\" Oregon low-kickback bar and chain which provides smooth and fast cuts. The tool-free chain tensioning allows for quick and easy chain adjustments, and it also features a lightweight design for ease of use and maneuverability. The automatic oiling system ensures constant bar and chain lubrication, and the wrap around bale handle provides increased control and comfort.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good chainsaw for an 'occasional use' type of user\\n\\nReview: If you are someone who will use a chainsaw frequently and for extended periods, this probably is not the tool for you. If you are someone who occasionally needs to do some branch trimming, or other such tasks, however, this may be a very good choice. This saw is not going to cut down big trees, as it does only have a 12-inch blade, but it is pretty light, easy to handle, and comfortable in the hand if you are wanting to trim branches from a few trees.\\n\\nWe used it to make straight and diagonal cuts. It was pretty easy and it cut through fairly quickly. It automatically shut off when bound -- when it got too tight while cutting, it shut itself off. You release the trigger, pull it again, and it starts right back up.\\n\\nFor safety, there is a fairly robust guard for your hand, and it is easy to get to the trigger and to the release. There is a sturdy plastic sheath that goes over the blade. Also, there was a zip tie through the trigger for shipping, which you have to cut loose before use.\\n\\nThere are visual instructions on the saw for adjusting the tension of the chain.\\n\\nThe charger is relatively low profile -- the charger and the battery together don't stick up very far.\",\n \"Product: IAMS ProActive Health Adult Dog Food for Large Dogs is veterinarian recommended and made with real ingredients. Our recipe starts with farm-raised chicken and includes wholesome grains and veggies. Its formulated with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate for healthy joints. Plus, our quality, easily digestible ingredients provide your dog with a strong immune system; healthy skin, coat, and metabolism; and strong bones. Look for the IAMS difference.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: My German Shepherd loves this\\n\\nReview: Reviewing dog food is a challenge, I think. I'm far from an expert on dog nutrition. But what I can tell you is that my German Shepherd loves this.\\n\\nThe food smells pretty much like other dog food to me. The pieces are bigger than whatever my husband had picked up at the store last time we got dog food. In looking over the ingredients, I like that 'chicken' is first, and I get a fair way into the ingredients list before I start seeing things that I totally cannot identify.\\n\\nThe dog didn't seem to have any issues with switching over to this. I think I'm going to mix it with our regular food though, going forward, just because she is not terribly enthusiastic about the old stuff anymore. I can't afford to buy food that she won't eat...\",\n \"Product: Kaytee Chicken and Chick Starter Kit is a perfect assortment of hard goods and a food coupon to get started with urban chickens.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice little starter kit\\n\\nReview: This is a cute kit, and I will be using it with chicks in the spring.\\n\\nFor now, I used these with my chickens (22 adults) just to be sure that there weren't any issues. The big issue, of course, is these are too tiny to use with that many big chickens.\\n\\nFor chicks, we plan to hatch 7 eggs, and I think the feeder and waterer are going to be perfect for that.\\n\\nThe quality is decent, everything fit together easily. The treat ball is weird, but whatever. The coupons expire 12/31/18, so you definitely have time to use them.\\n\\nI think that for someone starting out with chickens, this set is really nice. I know we felt totally overwhelmed when we begun, so something that at least covers the containers for getting them food and water -- that is a good thing. I especially like that this set is just cute and compact, and it would make a great project for a child.\\n\\nNow, if you are planning to do more than a dozen or so chicks, this would not be enough. But I don't want to do a lot of chicks.\",\n \"Product: The Amerock BP53005FB Allison Value 1-1/4 in (32 mm) Diameter Knob is finished in Flat Black. From rustic to modern-day casual to sophisticated beauty, The Allison(TM) Value Collection offers a variety of designs, making on-trend, quality hardware affordable. Flat Black is a dark, matte Black finish that subdues the highlights of each design. Amerock offers a complete line of decorative and functional cabinet hardware, bath hardware,hook and rail and wall plates. Amerocks award-winning decorative and functional hardware solutions have built the companys reputation for chic design accessories that inspire homeowners to express their personal style. Available in a variety of finishes and styles, Amerock offers high quality designs at affordable prices. Always Creating. Always Timeless. Always Amerock.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Not a lot of money to really improve the look of the kitchen\\n\\nReview: I have exactly 25 doors/drawers in my kitchen, and they look awful after 20 years. I would love to replace them entirely, but that just is not in the budget at the moment. Instead, I replaced the peeling, corroding, nasty-looking knobs. This package contains exactly what I need.\\n\\nI planned to do this myself, as I do like that little sense of accomplishment in my normal \\\"the work is never done\\\" mom life.\\n\\nHowever...\\n\\nMy 11 year old daughter opened the box for me, squealed, asked if they were for the kitchen... and she went and found a screwdriver and installed all but two (the ones above the fridge are a bit tough for her to reach) on her own. She required absolutely no help at all.\\n\\nThe included screws worked great with the knobs.\\n\\nThese have a nice feel in the hand when opening up the cupboards, and they made the kitchen look so much better. I still need new doors, but this is such an improvement.\",\n \"Product: IRWIN Impact Performance Series TURBOMAX Drill Bits are engineered for maximum durability and long life with impact drivers. They feature a one-piece construction that withstands higher torque loads than standard quick change bits that are built with a two-piece design. They have an exclusive TURBOMAX tip that eliminates \\\"walking,\\\" gets 10X faster starts, and stays sharp longer. These bits are made from premium high speed steel with a black and gold oxide finish that resists corrosion. Plus, they have a 1/4\\\" quick change shank that's designed to work with impact drivers, as well as reduce slipping when used in standard drill chucks. 10X faster penetration than standard bits\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Sturdy, well-designed case; fantastic bits\\n\\nReview: We do some DIY/weekend handyman types of projects here, and for the most part, we have tools that get the job done. We have been trying to upgrade some things so we have tools we know we can rely on, but that is slow going. Drill Bits weren't at the top of our list of things to replace. We have a Craftsman set that we've had since we got married (20+ years) and we thought that was adequate.\\n\\nWhen I had the chance to review this set, we quickly learned differently. These bits are *that* much better.\\n\\nI didn't see a list of what bits are included, so I'm listing them here:\\n\\n*Two 1/8\\\" bits\\n*a 9/64\\\" bit\\n*a 5/32\\\" bit\\n*a 11/64\\\" bit\\n*a 3/16\\\" bit\\n*a 7/32\\\" bit\\n*a 1/4\\\" bit\\n*a 5/16\\\" bit\\n*a 3/8\\\" bit\\n\\nThese bits come in a nice, sturdy box. My husband said, \\\"This box has one of the best retention systems I've ever come across, because you rock the bit up 90 degrees and it just slides right out. To put it back in, there is an opening shaped for the base of the bit, so you slide it into the hole, then rock it 90 degrees to get it back in place. This isn't like other cases where you need to use brute force and pressure to pop it into place, which leads to that wearing out. Obviously, we don't know if this will wear out eventually too, but it doesn't seem likely.\\\"\\n\\nThe bits are one-piece construction, unlike the Craftsman we have where the bit and base are separate pieces of metal. There is a self-centering tip on the end, and that really works to prevent walking.\\n\\nWe first tried the bits out with a Hammerhead impact driver, and we were able to drill through 1/16\\\" steel in mere seconds. The bits fit well into our drills as well, and they are FAST and very accurate.\\n\\nFor a very casual weekend handyman, these may be more than you need. But if you are pulling out a drill even once a month, the quality does make a difference.\",\n \"Product: The HAMMERHEAD Compact Impact Driver/Auto Hammer is two tools in one, giving you the ability to drive screws and hammer nails with ease. The right-angle design is perfect for gaining access in tight spaces, especially where swinging a hammer is not possible. Included with the kit is a 30pc impact bit assortment for increased versatility and convenience. Kit includes: (1) Impact Driver/Auto Hammer, (1) 12V Charger, (1) Auto Hammer Adaptor, (1) Standard Impact Bit, 2 Bits: (1) PH2, (1) PH3, (1) SQ2, (1) SQ3, 1 Bits: (1) PH1, (8) PH2, (3) PH3, (4) SQ2, (2) SQ3, (1) T15, (1) T20, (1) T25, (1) T30, (2) SL6-8, (1) Magnetic Bit Collar, and (1) Magnetic Insert Bit Holder.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Good for small jobs\\n\\nReview: Everything arrived securely in the box, and the unit arrived with a charge already on it, which is good. Nice to be able to play with it immediately. After running down the battery, it did charge back up fairly quickly and easily.\\n\\nThe unit itself is nice, but not great. It is fantastic for being able to put a nail into a tight spot, and the little magnet to hold the nail is definitely nice. Because it only has the battery that is attached, when you do run it down, you have to recharge the battery with no option that we could find to buy an additional battery and be able to swap them out. Obviously, time will tell, but I haven't had great luck with batteries like this in general, so it appears that once this battery dies the tool will be useless. I don't like the idea of a \\\"disposable\\\" impact driver.\\n\\nIt is comfortable for me (small adult female hands) and my husband (quite large hands) and also my teen boys (with hands in in-between sizes), and all of us find it easy to operate.\\n\\nIt does have a place to store the auto hammer adapter, but it does not have a place to store the impact bit. The 30 piece impact bit kit that comes with it is good, but having some sort of a storage container for that would be nice.\\n\\nAll in all, this is a tool that will get some use in our home for those little projects, but isn't one we'll use on major jobs.\",\n \"Product: Mat 308253b 24-inch by 5-feet green 1/2-inch mesh hardware cloth\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for a variety of projects\\n\\nReview: It comes packaged well -- banded with high-strength cord, so it won't pop open and start unrolling right away.\\n\\nBecause of the vinyl coating, it looks kind of plastic-y at first glance, but once you get into the package, it is clear that it is metal. There are nubs on the ends that would be easy to cut your hands on if you aren't being careful, so wearing gloves to work with this is a good idea.\\n\\nEasily cut with tin snips or side-cutters. Bends easily and retains its shape when bent. If you want it to lay flat, you'll need to stretch it to get the curve (from the roll) out of it.\\n\\nSome ways we've used it:\\n\\nFor use as chicken wire\\nGreat for reinforcement in small hobby-type concrete projects\\nFor use in windows in a chicken coop, or anywhere where you need to keep pets in and predators out\\nGood around a garden\\nWe assume it would be good around trees, but trees don't grow well here, so we can't test that\",\n \"Product: Oil Rubbed Bronze Passage Lever. Latch bolt is operated by either lever at all times. (non-handed).Easy install mounting system. Concealed mounting screws for a clean upgraded look.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy to install, looks and works great.\\n\\nReview: Very solidly built. We were replacing an existing door handle, so we didn't need it, but it does come with a template as part of the box to mark off where to place the holes.\\n\\nInstalling it was very intuitive, very straightforward, no surprises. We totally forgot to even look at the directions. It is possible to mount it with the door handle facing the wrong way, so do pay attention. Make sure you look at the handle, and look at the base part, so that you are putting it on right.\\n\\nThe cover plate is a friction mount, you just push it on. It pops on, and will pop off with just a bit of leverage if you need to pop it off.\\n\\nVery easy to operate and very smooth. Operation is very quiet too. We are quite pleased.\",\n \"Product: A diamond is stolen. A royal crown is missing. A race car has vanished. Kids use real investigator techniques to solve 3 epic mysteries and learn all about the science of crime fighting. Scan for fingerprints, examine evidence, conduct pH tests and analyze handwriting. The \\\"Procedures and Evidence\\\" book lays out each case, provides suspects and clues and instructions on how to evaluate the evidence provided.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Enjoyable crime solving scenarios\\n\\nReview: I love things that let my kids do science in a unique way. Trying to solve a crime - or three - is definitely a bit different.\\n\\nThe set comes with some basic equipment that is not terribly wonderful, but it all worked. Or at least it did once my kids put the AAA batteries in the correct way. There is a book included, which includes the information about how to do things, plus it includes some clues also (like photos of the suspects, or handwriting samples). There are also separate clues included, such as fingerprints on blueprints and a CD, or powder that was found at the crime scene.\\n\\nThe basic idea is that you read through to find out what your detectives have found, and you analyze the clues. You track what you are finding out on a little suspect sheet. Once you reach the end of a section, you are prompted to accuse your suspect (or suspects). Then you turn the page to discover if you were right, and what really did happen.\\n\\nThat is one word of warning... if your kids are likely to peek ahead, you might want to cover up the \\\"who done it\\\" page so they can't peek.\\n\\nIt took about an hour to solve a case, and there was a little educational value to it too.\",\n \"Product: Future architects are sure to enjoy the modular nature of MAGFORMERS light show, building spaceships, diamonds, stars, houses, cameras and much more! Watch them shine bright by adding an LED magnetic light! Press the light to change color and watch your creation glow in rainbow colors!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for my 7-12 year olds\\n\\nReview: The product description does a good job of telling/showing you WHAT this is, so I won't get into what the pieces look like or anything like that.\\n\\nWhat I can say is that my son (12) was initially a bit disappointed in what he saw, as I think he expected that I was getting him something that had a bit more \\\"wow\\\" factor initially. But he pulled the pieces out and immediately started putting things together and making things light up, and his enthusiasm quickly increased.\\n\\nHe was a bit frustrated with some of the directions on the instruction manual, as he felt that it was skipping steps and it took a bit for him to figure out just what he was supposed to do next. However, from MY point of view, it sure seemed that he got it quickly and was building some very cool structures pretty fast.\\n\\nHis younger brother and sister (9 and 7) wanted in on the act too, and they definitely played with it a bit differently. As a mom, I love that it seems to grow with the child. The younger ones certainly got plenty out of it, but at 12, he was certainly doing more and getting more complex structures.\\n\\nI have to say that my 14 and 16 year old sons never showed any interest in trying it out, and I didn't feel like forcing them.\\n\\nGreat toy, and I am very glad we own it. It is quiet (I love that!), and the kids can play with it for hours.\",\n \"Product: Ravensburger has been making toys for the hand, head, and heart for over 130 years. Our 3D jigsaw puzzles for adults will bowl you over with premium quality, in terms of both content and material. Ravensburger's puzzles are made to fit precisely - no matter how large or small the puzzle, each is precision made so that every piece fits perfectly, without frustration. Jigsaw puzzles help support a child's development as they play, building skills such as concentration and creativity, and are great fun for adults, providing a great experience whether you're puzzling by yourself or with a group.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: The LED lights make this even more fun than the regular 3D puzzle\\n\\nReview: First off, we own a few of the Ravensburger 3D puzzles, including the regular daytime Empire State Building. My 13-year-old LOVES doing these puzzles, and we have a whole shelf where he has them displayed.\\n\\nWe keep getting more of these because these puzzles are very high quality, with pieces that go together snugly. The finished results look great on display, and my son simply loves putting them together.\\n\\nThe puzzle says that this is for ages 12-99. My son felt that it could be done by a determined 10-year-old if he had help with folding the corners and generally following the directions.\\n\\nThis puzzle does include the LED lights, but does not include the 3 AAA batteries that are needed. Also, unlike how it appears in the cover photo with streaks of different colors, the actual piece goes from one color to another (and we like that better anyway).\\n\\nOkay, so why four stars instead of five. Well, one piece arrived broken -- one of the hard plastic support parts. He was able to put it into place and it still provides support, but it took a bit of finagling. The other thing that was frustrating with this particular puzzle is that right at Step 8 in the directions, there is a problem. Make sure you follow the instructions there so you get the right numbered pieces where they belong.\\n\\nBut then at Step 9, there is a piece that doesn't fit correctly into the plastic support type piece. This is also the case with the regular daytime Empire State Building.\\n\\nAnother thing my son wanted to be certain to note is that this puzzle definitely looks different than the daytime Empire State Building. He thought it was hard to tell from the boxes and the photos here on Amazon, but they are not the same thing except one has lights.\\n\\nOverall, this is still an amazing product, and we will continue to purchase and/or review Ravensburger 3D puzzles, as these are awesome products.\",\n \"Product: Bring Minecraft to life! The fun never ends with the Minecraft Animal Multi-Pack. As passive mobs, these animals pose no harm to the village. They are very helpful providing wool, protection from hostile mobs, transportation and more. (Includes: Chicken, Ocelot, Tame Wolf, Pig, Sheep, & Cow).\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: My Minecraft fans love this\\n\\nReview: I ordered this and hadn't told my kids we were getting this. Once it arrived, I discovered that two of my children had this on their Christmas wishlist already.\\n\\nObviously, I had some excited children.\\n\\nThe packaging is cute -- with the backdrop cardboard thing mimicking the Minecraft textures. It makes a great \\\"display case\\\" for the set, but it would not be something that would withstand playtime.\\n\\nThe kids were explaining what they do like about this set of animals, and the best part was summed up by them as, \\\"They did a good of striking a balance between the animals being pose-able in a variety of ways *and* being an accurate representation of how they appear in the game.\\\"\\n\\nThe 13-year-old added, \\\"It is sturdy, and it doesn't feel like you'd break the ocelot's tail while playing (unless you are trying to). And the ocelot has the skinniest parts.\\\"\\n\\nThis toy is a winner.\",\n \"Product: Not just for recon operations, the all-new UNSC Flame Warthog by Mega Bloks Halo tackles multiple missions. The M12 Force Application Vehicle is the UNSC's primary ground vehicle, commonly used for its scouting and reconnaissance capacity. With an actual working suspension and 360 rotating turret, the highly mobile all-wheel drive \\\"Hog\\\" with all-new flame paintjob is clearly ready for battle! Features two new super-articulated micro action figures with customizable armor, includes 2 Spartan GUNGNIR. Ideal for ages 8 and up!.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Halo Mega Bloks have come a long way!\\n\\nReview: Comparing a figure from an older Halo set, the articulation is hugely improved -- the guy can actually shoulder his weapon. The guys have removable armor, which looks much more \\\"real\\\" and not quite like it is just molded onto them. The armor is rather tight on them at first, but once you put it on and take it off once, you can then do it pretty easily.\\n\\nComparing this warthog to the most recent version, this one has the decoration printed onto the blocks (flames and such) and does not have stickers. So you don't have to mess with placing the stickers, nor do you have stickers falling off. My son wanted to note that the color is darker than it appears on the box.\\n\\nIn assembling the warthog, \\\"the pins in the suspension were really, really, incredibly difficult to put together.\\\" Although this is rated for 8+, the suspension portion was not something either my 8 or 10 year olds could do. My nearly 14 year old was the one who gave me the quote above. He got it, but he struggled. You can get the pins in reasonably easily, but they will be loose. You really have to push to get them to click into place. The 13 year old added, \\\"Though I certainly prefer this to my first set, the Scorpion Tank, where whenever you picked it up, the pins would just fall out.\\\"\\n\\nOtherwise, assembly of the rest of the hog was pretty straightforward, as opposed to most earlier sets. They have definitely improved their brick quality. The consensus here is that if someone else does the suspension, kids under 8 could even build the body.\\n\\nThe numbers on the bags do not appear to mean ANYTHING. You start with bag 3, and within the first few steps, you have opened all of the bags.\\n\\nOnce assembled, everyone loved it.\",\n \"Product: Prepare for victory with the UNSC Attack Mantis by Mega Bloks Halo! The wireless control lets you activate the Mantis' heavy machine gun and fire five-shot rocket launchers to destroy enemy targets. This armor defense system will allow you to dominate the battlefield. Ideal for ages 8 and up!\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Not much of a building set, per se, but fun for Halo fans\\n\\nReview: My 14-year-old was ecstatic to get ahold of this set. He quickly put it together (\\\"It was a pretty easy build,\\\" he said) and then struggled to get the remote to do anything to control the Mantis. Finally, they figured out that there was a button that needed to be pressed -- and it needs to be pressed again after 30 minutes of inactivity. I do like that. But the directions really didn't help you figure that out.\\n\\nThe toy requires 5 AAA batteries -- 3 in the toy and 2 in the remote.\\n\\n\\\"Great articulation, customizable armor, just like all the newer sets.\\\"\\n\\nWhen one of us commented on the noise, the 14 year old said, \\\"although I really enjoy the sounds, it would be nice if I could quiet it down or mute it entirely.\\\"\\n\\n\\\"This isn't really a 'building set' as the torso/upper arms and such are all one piece, with some things (detail parts) that you attach. So most of the set is really only five pieces (torso part, two legs, two feet).\\\"\\n\\nThis is a really cool thing for a Halo fan, and it is a lot of fun to have it move around. However, it works best on a hard surface and does not like carpet. It isn't very stable, particularly on carpet. The movements are not fluid -- broad, jerky movements -- so don't count on precision aiming.\\n\\nBut it sure is fun.\",\n \"Product: Attack bad guys with a spinning web blast! The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Spiral Blast Web Shooter celebrates America's favorite web-slinger with a nifty spiral attack, which comes courtesy of its unique design and the included Spidey Shot web fluid. This fun toy can shoot water too, so the fun never has to end! Ages 5 and up! Spiral blast is approximately 10 inches long!\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Not enough fun for the money\\n\\nReview: First off, let's just get it out there that my kids and I completely disagree on a rating for this product. Kids, in this case, are ages 10 and 8 and huge Spider-Man fans.\\n\\nThey think this is wonderful and fun, and they want to buy more cans of the silly string-like stuff.\\n\\nYet their comments to me about it say something else.\\n\\n\\\"The can of web-stuff only lasted a couple of minutes.\\\"\\n\\n\\\"This might be fun for close-range water fights.\\\"\\n\\n\\\"Can you do these straps because they are too awkward for me to do with one hand.\\\"\\n\\n\\\"Well, you have to really shake it up for it to work consistently. Okay, well, it isn't consistent. It works sometimes.\\\"\\n\\nThe 13-year-old went out with them to use it in the first place, but he walked in after about two minutes (enough to make sure they understood how to get it to work), rolled his eyes at me, and said, \\\"Lame.\\\"\\n\\nWhen I watched them with it, I thought the toy was awkward and hard to handle. Even as a watergun, it takes a lot of effort for very little spray-power.\\n\\nI try not to comment on price in my reviews, as I realize that everyone has a completely different concept of value. But this one? The actual toy is a lot of money ($25 at the time of this review) and then shelling out another $3.50 for a couple minutes worth of web fluid? I can't imagine any normal situation where I would think this was worth the money.\\n\\nMy kids insist this toy is at least 4 stars. Therefore I upped my ranking to two. They enjoyed it.\",\n \"Product: Bandai created and continues to dominate the character model kit market around the world, most commonly represented in the billion dollar Gundam franchise and Gunpla model kits. Bandai brings over 30 years of model kit experience to the all-new SpruKits line of articulated figural model kits. With SpruKits, kids and adult fans can build their favorite action figure characters and have their creation look like a great collectable action figure without needing any glue, paint or scissors. Fans of action figures, collectors and model builders will absolutely love the exciting innovation and detailed SpruKits figures they are able to easily build, pose and display. Don't just play, create with SpruKits! Ages: 8+,Poseability: Natural range of motion. Create your hero from the ground up. SpruKits The Dark Knight Rises Batman is assembled by you from 88 pieces with no paint, glue or cutting required to build a 5.19 inch tall, highly detailed figure with true to life action hero movement and articulation. These kits allow junior engineers to experience the joy of building as they snap together and assemble the various pieces to build their favorite characters and have the pride that comes with being able to say \\\"I built,\\\" rather than \\\"I have.\\\" Fans of action figures, collectors and model builders will absolutely love the exciting innovation and detailed SpruKits figures they are able to easily build, pose and display. What makes a hero? YOU DO!.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: So much fun to put together *and* to play with\\n\\nReview: Unbeknownst to me, my 13 year old had been eyeing this exact model kit. I didn't tell him it was coming, and he was so excited when I let him open it.\\n\\nThese kits are rated as a level 1, 2 or 3. This one is a level 2. My son spent roughly 2-3 hours putting it together, and was able to do it without much frustration, and without assistance. He thinks his 8 year old sister could put it together, but she would need some help in understanding some of the instructions. Speaking of instructions, they are in a number of languages and not just the usual ones. I was thrilled to see Polish in there.\\n\\nAnyway, he had a blast assembling it, and he is thrilled with how well it moves and poses.\\n\\nHis complaints: The cape is a weird plastic that doesn't look anything like the picture. The size (5\\\") makes it so that it doesn't quite work with some of his other action figures. There were a couple points in the directions where it was really easy to do things backwards. The ankles come apart pretty easily, but are easy to put back together fortunately. It also does require fairly somewhat careful play.\\n\\nHis bottom line, though, is \\\"I love it.\\\"\\n\\nWhich probably ought to rate it a 5, but his vote was a 4.5, and when I listened to his frustrations with the cape and such, I determined I better round down instead of up.\",\n \"Product: The Air Storm Fire-Tek Rocket is the light up rocket with the newest innovation in flight technology with blazing light up power! Fire Up the light-Up Whistling Rockets, attach your launcher to the launch hook, pull the tab and watch as they light up the sky and scream through the air up to 250 feet! You've got the power with the FireTek Rocket! Flip the switch on your firetek rocket, with launch arm up, loop elastic around launch hook on the FireTek Rocket and pull tab downward! While releasing the tab, flick your wrist so your thumb is facing upward and watch your -FireTek rocket fly over great distance!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: My kids thought this was a LOT of fun, but we wish the fins were sturdier\\n\\nReview: My kids think this deserves 3.5 stars, but when I told them I have to use whole stars, they decided to go for 4.\\n\\nThis toy is a lot of fun. No assembly, pretty quick to be able to use it. I had children from 8 to 17 using it (along with their dad) and everyone thought it was a lot of fun.\\n\\nThey first went out and launched it in the middle of the day. The younger kids had a tough time getting it to go terribly far, but my husband and older teens were able to get some serious distance. If you are shooting it to cover horizontal distance, you want to be sure to shoot it at an upward angle, not trying to launch it straight ahead.\\n\\nThe fins are flimsy (or the flims are finsy, as one child told me), but they were pretty easy to glue back on. That is the main reason for giving this fewer stars.\\n\\nYou also have to be paying attention to hear it \\\"screaming\\\" as the sound is not very loud.\\n\\nWe headed out after dark, and that was even more fun. Lighting these up and launching them was a LOT of fun. They are pretty bright, so it is very easy to retrieve them. But... if a fin breaks off at night, it is really not fun to try to find it.\\n\\nOne of the \\\"funnest\\\" features is that the head of the rockets is a bouncy material, so when you launch it straight up, it comes down and bounces back up pretty high. My teens thought it would be pretty difficult to damage the main part of the rocket because it is weighted well, so it isn't damaged on impact.\\n\\nIf the fins were just a bit more sturdy...\",\n \"Product: Fly into physics fun with five models driven by an awesome rubber band powered propeller. Using ultralight plastic and bamboo parts, build a helicopter, fan boat, airplane, car, and catamaran. Learn how the elastic material stores energy and then releases it to move the models.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A bit challenging to assemble, but good science\\n\\nReview: I have used other Thames & Kosmos kits in the past, and have been pretty happy with those, so I went into this with fairly high expectations.\\n\\nMy kids were underwhelmed a bit. They are 9 and 11 and used to a lot of kits and building toys, and are fairly comfortable following instruction manuals to make things. They found it difficult to put together and complained that the instructions were worthless.\\n\\nI think they were being whiners, though, because they wanted to be doing something else. That being said, pieces did not go together terribly easily, and you really, really have to be paying attention to get the horizontal and vertical stabilizers on the correct way, for instance.\\n\\nThe kids were pretty impressed with how big the things were, and they did have fun winding up the rubber band and trying to see how to make it work the best. For instance, with the airplane, there are suggestions to slide the wings backward or forward and play with the tilt of the stabilizer rudders to try to make the plane fly nicely.\\n\\nThere are three different \\\"Geek Out\\\" sections that explain the science behind what we've been doing. How do Propellers Work? covers all kinds of things with air pressure, Bernoulli's principle, lift, etc. The science is accurate, and reasonably easy for kids to understand.\\n\\nThe second one is about elastic energy, and gets into a whole lot about kinetic and potential energy, and Hooke's law -- again, scientifically accurate and fairly understandable.\\n\\nThe last Geek Out! section is about Airboats and Hydrofoils, and that has fun photos.\",\n \"Product: Tank. Beats. Everything! Crush the Covenant alliance beneath your treads with the Scorpions Sting by Mega Bloks Halo! Versatile, reliable, and protected by tons of ceramic and titanium battleplate, the Scorpion main battle tank is also the final word in UNSC firepower. Now you can build your own Scorpion tank with four independently articulated tracks and strike back at the Covenant with a powerful cannon for anti-tank use, or a pintle-mounted medium machine gun for infantry suppression. Put your iconic Spartan Buck in control and lead an assault against the Covenant plasma cannon! Ideal for ages 8 and up.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: My son wants to give this five stars twice\\n\\nReview: All of the Mega Bloks Halo sets are amazing and wonderful, and the vote in this household is that this is the best one ever. One reason for that is that there is more friction with the tracks... so if you pick the tank up, the track/wheels don't flop around. And the back is a storage area, so you can fit four figures inside there. These include the super-posable figures with the interchangeable armor system -- love this. Comes with Spartan Buck, a red Spartan with an SMG figure (which is kind of a throwback to the original set), and one Elite with a plasma cannon.\\n\\nThis is quite a bit larger than the old versions.\\n\\nThis includes two instruction manuals, which were fairly easy to follow. The only error we spotted was on step 53, where the required parts show two camoflage 4x1s, but the step actually requires two black 4x1s.\\n\\nThe only complaint my kids have is that the tip of the barrel doesn't fit on tightly enough for it to stay in position if you are turning the turret around too much (it spins).\\n\\nThis is not a good first set for people who want to be playing with it, because it is primarily UNSC. But it is great for play if you already have other sets.\\n\\n616 pieces, ages 8+\",\n \"Product: Build the Prisoner Transport Attack by Mega Bloks Terminator Genisys and take on the machines from the inside! Led by John Connor and Kyle Reese, the Resistance soldiers are set to infiltrate the human work camp with a takeover of this Skynet Prisoner Transport truck. This heavy-duty vehicle comes rigged with ironclad defenses and powerful artillery that the Resistance can use to take out the two standard metal skeleton T-800 infiltrator units patrolling the area. Open the side and back panels to load your soldiers, or flip up the roof latch to unleash the turret gun. Then gear your highly detailed, super-poseable Resistance fighters for a foray behind Skynets defenses using the included rocket launcher and plasma rifle accessories. For ages 10 and up.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This truck is BIG!\\n\\nReview: From looking at pictures, this looked very simple and boxy, but there were a lot of cool building techniques and a lot of nice detail. Very impressive. There is a door on the side and the back of the trailer, a hatch on the top, and another tile you can remove on the top so that you can play inside. The roof can be removed from the cab, so you can play inside there too -- the cab can easily hold four figures.\\n\\nThere are six figures included. The detail on the characters is very good, though the terminators' arms only have one axis of movement (they don't bend) and there is no movement in the hands. The human figures are the same as in the Halo line, and they can \\\"swap\\\" armor.\\n\\nThere are two instruction manuals. The first one goes through building the entire cab and the skeletal structure of the back. The second one does the plating and detail work of the trailer.\\n\\nOne thing I noticed was that the description here says for ages 10-15, but the box says age 8+. There is a lot of piece sorting with very similar pieces, and that part might be a little challenging for your average 8 year old. Otherwise, the build itself isn't particularly hard. There are 819 pieces, and it was FUN to build.\\n\\nThere was only one mistype that we noticed in the directions. On step 40, the direction say you need 3 6x1 black tiles -- there isn't a third one, and it never shows you actually using a third one.\",\n \"Product: Stephanie Grace Whitson, bestselling author and two-time Christy Award finalist, pursues a full-time writing and speaking career from her home studio in Lincoln, Nebraska.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Historical fiction -- on the Plains\\n\\nReview: Stephanie Grace Whitson was researching another book at the Nebraska State Archives when she saw the following article, titled \\\"Attractive Widows,\\\" in an old newspaper:\\n\\n \\\"Another cargo of war widows arrived in X last Wednesday morning, sixteen in number and filed upon claims adjacent to town. This was decidedly the best lot of widows that has arrived thus far.\\\"\\n\\nThat became the basis for the book Sixteen Brides.\\n\\nSet in the 1870s, mostly in Nebraska, this book is the story of six fictional war widows, out of a group of sixteen, that headed west for a better life. The author thanks the women of the Dawson County Historical Society for their assistance in researching the real stories of some of the hundreds of single women who successfully homesteaded in the West, which helps me to know these stories are based in the realities of the time.\\n\\nI love historical fiction, especially historical fiction that makes me feel like I am there. Maybe it is partially due to where I have lived (North Dakota, Minnesota, Colorado), but in reading scenes like one with a spring snowstorm, I could almost feel the wind and the chill.\\n\\nThe basic storyline is that sixteen women set out for Nebraska and the promise of free land - homesteads - close to town. They are unaware that ads like the one above were being placed, and that the man behind the Ladies' Emigration Society was making his real money by selling spots on the ladies' dance cards.\\n\\nSix of the women object, and stay on in Plum Grove, Nebraska. This book tells their stories. A southern belle. A general's widow and her tween son. A mother and daughter who are very different. A rough talking divorcee. And a shy young woman who learned some doctorin' from her physician husband. These people band together, and their stories -- and the stories of some of the men and women they meet in Plum Grove -- are woven together to form this book.\\n\\nI couldn't put it down. I will look for other titles by Whitson, particularly titles set on the Plains.\\n\\nDisclosure: Bethany House provided me with a complimentary copy of this book for review purposes. No other compensation was received, and all opinions are my own.\",\n \"Product: Mel Starr was born and grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. After graduating with a MA in history from Western Michigan University in 1970, he taught history in Michigan public schools for thirty-nine years, thirty-five of those in Portage, MI, where he retired in 2003 as chairman of the social studies department of Portage Northern High School. Mel and his wife, Susan, have two daughters and seven grandchildren.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: An authentic feel that really draws me in\\n\\nReview: Last March, I reviewed a book called A Trail of Ink by Mel R. Starr. I loved it. My question then was \\\"What would CSI look like in 1365?\\\"\\n\\nWell, Unhallowed Ground gave me another chance to visit CSI Medieval England. This is \\\"The Fourth Chronicle of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon\\\" and is every bit as wonderful as the third. I have to get my hands on book two (I read the first one, The Unquiet Bones, after reviewing #3). These books are probably better read in order, but they really do stand alone.\\n\\nThese books are fabulous. Starr taught history for years and years, and is a public school teacher I would have loved to have... for me or for my kids. I just know that, even though I've certainly never met him. So this book just has that authentic feel that totally draws me in.\\n\\nPart of the authenticity, though, is in the language used... like the very first sentence of the book: \\\"A fortnight after Hocktide, in the new year 1366, shouting and pounding upon the door of Galen House drew me from the maslin loaf with which I was breaking my fast.\\\"\\n\\nThe very beginning of the book has a 5 page glossary, where words like Hocktide and maslin are defined. I found myself referring back to the glossary frequently in the first couple of chapters, and then being sufficiently \\\"into\\\" the story to not need it as much. But the writing style makes it so those first few chapters do take a bit extra mental energy.\\n\\nI love the premise of this book. A horrible man has died of an apparent suicide. Hugh has suspicions that it is murder made to look like a suicide. Everyone would prefer he just leave it be, as the neighborhood is just relieved to be rid of this despicable man. Hugh struggles with this -- does he pursue the killer, even though it very well could be a friend? Especially given all the horrible things this man had done while alive?\\n\\nA lot of this came down to integrity. Do you do the right thing, even though it is inconvenient? Do you do the right thing when it hurts people you like/love?\\n\\nAnother thing I love is that Hugh has just a \\\"normal person\\\" feel to him. He's smart, but not necessarily brilliant. He has personal feelings about the stuff he's involved in. He makes mistakes and backtracks to figure out where to go next. He's just a real guy next door type of character. You can just see him as a fairly ordinary guy.\\n\\nOne thing to note... in my last review, I talked about using this series with my kids. This title does have a few issues that are brought up that may not be appropriate for younger readers... such as a rape that leads to a pregnancy (the rape occurred roughly 9 months ago and isn't described) and discussion about whether or not rape can lead to pregnancy... the generally accepted theory was basically that if the woman is unwilling, God will not allow conception to occur. So pregnancy proves the woman was willing. Of course, all of that is using \\\"old\\\" words, not words like \\\"rape\\\"... and I though it it was really interesting to think about. But since I mentioned using this with kids, I thought I better bring it up.\\n\\nI am looking for book #2 now... and anticipating book #5...\\n\\nDisclaimer: I received this book through Kregel Blog Tours. No other compensation was received. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.\",\n \"Product: Bodie Hodge is on the staff of Answers in Genesis, and is a speaker, writer, and researcher on a host of topics, including the fall of Satan and related events.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: More about the fall of man than I expected\\n\\nReview: The Fall of Satan by Bodie Hodge, is one of those books where I stared at the description quite some time before deciding that I wanted to review it.\\n\\nGiven that, I still failed to grasp that this book was going to be in a question and answer format. I was expecting something different. The Q&A aspect does work for the topic though.\\n\\nI have mixed reactions to this book. I was expecting a book about Satan and about evil. I was not expecting questions like \\\"Shouldn't Eve have been a clone of Adam?\\\" or \\\"Did Adam and Even have to sleep before the Fall?\\\" I think I expected more about Satan and less about Adam and Eve. So in that I was disappointed.\\n\\nI expected more of this book to reference the New Testament, particularly Revelation. I guess the title The Fall of Satan should have clued me in that this was going to be primarily based in Genesis. Like I said, even studying the publisher's description, I somehow had a really different picture of what this book would be about.\\n\\nSo my disappointments are primarily in what I expected vs. what was actually in the book. The questions like \\\"Did the serpent originally have legs?\\\" were terrific, and the Satan-specific questions comprise enough of the book that I feel this title has value.\\n\\nI'll confess I skimmed a few of the Q&A sections. I've read some of this stuff in so many other books, it was hard to go through it again. So, in my opinion, parts of this book were excellent. And if you haven't read lots of other young earth creationist materials that talk about the fall of man, you will probably get more out of the parts I tended to skim.\\n\\nDisclaimer: I received this book for free the publisher. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.\",\n \"Product: Richard Duncan is a chemical engineer with a degree from the University of Cincinnati. He lives in Ohio and this is his first book.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: We're using this alongside high school chemistry and loving it!\\n\\nReview: I have looked at the book Elements of Faith by Richard Duncan for at least a year, and always planned to get it when we hit high school Chemistry. Well, we're halfway through Chemistry, almost, and thanks to New Leaf Press and their review program, we are now having the opportunity to use this book.\\n\\nElements of Faith, Volume 1 takes a closer look at the first fifty elements on the periodic table. The main part of the book includes a two page spread for each of these elements. My son and I are working through these as a daily devotional, and we are loving it. Let's look at a random element, and I'll explain the basic format for each. I just opened the book, and hit Scandium. I like that it is obscure.\\n\\nEach Element page spread includes the little periodic table info block... in this case, giving an atomic number of 21, telling me the symbol is \\\"Sc\\\" and that the atomic weight is 44.9559. There is an arrow pointing to its spot on a larger periodic table, so you have some context. And the title of the page gives a bit more information, and a Bible verse. In this case, that is: \\\"SCANDIUM: 'A Little Does A Lot' 'A little leaven leavens the whole lump' (Gal. 5:9).\\\"\\n\\nThere is a data box for each element that gives some brief descriptions and history of the element. Such as the fact that scandium is a silvery-white soft metal. (Of course, after doing earlier elements, we already knew scandium is a metal because of the -ium ending.) There is information on the discovery of scandium (by, you guessed it, a Scandinavian chemist) and when the existence was predicted. There is information about how the element is used.\\n\\nThe remainder of the first page is titled \\\"Analysis\\\" and this segment is the longest section for most of the elements. These vary a bit. For scandium, the discussion is mostly about metallurgy and the discoveries that are yet to be made. One aspect being that the properties of alloys are not always predictable. And the example being given in here has to do with adding a very small amount of scandium to aluminum and how that drastically changes the properties. Scandium-reinforced aluminum could revolutionize the aerospace industry.\\n\\nOn page 2, there is a section called \\\"Reaction\\\" which is the Biblical application... and now the title of this page comes into focus. The application section talks about a small amount of scandium making radical changes, just like a bit of leaven/yeast causing dramatic effects. A couple paragraphs go through various examples from the Bible, with a number of references (and full quotes) included.\\n\\nI'll confess that I worried about this section, as I was pretty sure that he'd be really, really stretching to make some of these elements relate to the Bible. Maybe I haven't read enough yet (I've read about 20 of them, not the whole book, but I don't want to spoil my time with Connor by reading too far ahead. He and I have done about ten.) So far, though, the applications have all really made sense.\\n\\nThe next section is a \\\"Quick Quiz\\\" which is five fairly easy (usually) questions. We've encountered a couple that we had to go back to the text on the previous page to answer, but not many.\\n\\nThe final section for each element is the \\\"Response\\\" section. This is generally another Biblically based statement, and a short prayer. In this case, it has to do with the negative examples of leaven (Matthew 16:6-12 and 1 Corinthians 5:6) and the prayer is that we can be a good influence and a good representative.\\n\\nMy son could certainly read this on his own, but I am enjoying spending 10-15 minutes with him each morning and I don't think I'm going to want to give this up.\\n\\nAt the end of the book is a section with ten experiments involving some of the elements. Most are things we've done before... but certainly not all. As a supplement to high school chemistry, I don't see us making much use of these pages. If I end up using this with younger kids, though, we may. There are also answers to the quizzes and a glossary.\\n\\nMy son's synopsis (slight paraphrase): I like this book. Mr. Duncan does a great job of making the elements seem real to me, not just some little symbol on a chart. So far, the Analysis sections have been mostly about things I didn't know already, and all of that makes the elements seem important to understand. His Biblical applications have all been good and made me think. I think this is a great book, and I want Volume 2 when it comes out. I think all my siblings need to do this alongside their high school chemistry too.\\n\\nDisclaimer: I received this book for free from New Leaf Publishing Group. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.\",\n \"Product: Ken Ham is president and founder of Answers in Genesis and one of the most in-demand speakers in the world today. He speaks over two hundred times a year to large audiences.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy to read, love the logic \\\"mini-course\\\" in intro\\n\\nReview: What I love about this book is that it is addressing all kinds of different 'contradictions' in the Bible, and the responses vary considerably. In fact, that is the main point of the introduction, written by Dr. Jason Lisle. He writes a dozen or so pages that is essentially a mini-course in logic. This introduction is quite possibly worth the price of the book all by itself. Anyway -- the contradictions sometimes involve a word that has changed meaning over the years, or a misunderstanding of the cultural context. Some contradictions are wrapped up really nicely. Others are a bit more complicated.\\n\\nAfter the introduction, the book is set up to go through the Bible in order. So the first chapter is on Genesis and consists of eleven separate discussions by various authors about things like Abel eating meat, the moon shining, or Adam and Eve being told to replenish the earth. After that first chapter, the rest include alleged contradictions from a range of books.\\n\\nMy teen is reading this book now, and I planned to actually have him write up a paragraph or two with his opinion, but life has been crazy. He appreciates that it is a pretty skinny, non-intimidating book. Once you get through the introduction, each little section is pretty short, so it is easy to read in snatches of time here or there. He says he definitely recommends this book for teens, and even without finishing the book yet, he feels he now has something to say when friends tell him they don't believe the Bible because it is full of contradictions.\\n\\nDisclaimer: I received this book for free from New Leaf Publishing Group. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.\",\n \"Product: Craig Froman is a curriculum writer, as well as an editor at New Leaf Publishing Group. He has a bachelor of arts in business administration, and a masters degree in education, and currently resides in Berryville, Arkansas.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This is a new favorite for me\\n\\nReview: I recently had the chance to review a pretty wonderful book -- Passport to the World by Craig Froman. I love books that teach geography, and especially ones that do it in an engaging way. This book has a \\\"passport\\\" in a pocket inside the front cover. There are passport stamp stickers in the back of the book, so once you have visited a country, you get to 'stamp' your passport. My kids are very motivated by stickers at the moment, so that makes them even more interested in working through this book.\\n\\nThis is set up as an \\\"alphabet\\\" book, meaning there is one country per letter. There is a bit of a twist on that though. It isn't \\\"G is for Germany,\\\" but rather \\\"G is for German.\\\" Which means you don't find China under C, but under M (for Mandarin).\\n\\nI love this organization! And I really like that this allows a country like the United States to be included in a not quite expected way (under C for Cherokee!) And I love that the book includes English (\\\"a language spoken in Australia\\\") as well.\\n\\nThere are a number of pages besides the alphabet/language ones. One is a \\\"how to use\\\" this page that basically shows how the pages are organized. At the front, there is also a map that shows the included countries colored in, and lists the letter, language, page number and country name. Just from looking at that, you can see how comprehensive this book is... the big countries (Russia, China, Australia, United States, Mexico) are colored in. There are countries colored on all six inhabited continents. South America, unfortunately, only has Bolivia. There are multiple countries for all the other continents.\\n\\nAt the end of the book, there is a facts at a glance spread, two pages with all the country flags and outline maps of each country, and a page titled \\\"Breaking the Language Barrier\\\" that lists a bunch of fantastic organizations such as UNICEF, Compassion International, and the Children's Christian Hunger Network.\\n\\nThe bulk of the book, though, is the two-page spreads for each country. Bright, colorful, and with a whole lot of information packed in. The food is what got the attention of my children first.\\n\\nSo besides food, each page includes some basic facts about the country; a list (with phonetic pronunciation guides) of how to say hello, goodbye, thank you and peace; a blurb that combines facts with the words in that language; money (also something the kids went to immediately); pictures of someone in traditional dress and someone in contemporary dress; a picture of something of geographical interest; and a fabulous \\\"Did You Know?\\\" section with great little tidbits of information. There is also a picture of the passport stamp, along with a proverb of that country. These match the stickers that the child can put into their passport.\\n\\nOne thing I love about this book is that it includes countries I don't expect. Like Lithuania. I have to tell you, growing up, every year in elementary school, we would have to \\\"research\\\" our heritage and come to class and tell something about the countries our ancestors came from. The presentations were pretty monotonous... 1/3 of the class was 100% German, 1/3 of the class was 100% Norwegian, and about 90% of the class was a combination of German and Norwegian. Nobody had to list more than two countries. Except me. Not only did I have to list lots of countries, but they included ones that the whole class laughed at and said didn't exist. Like Lithuania and Wales. And BOTH are in this book.\\n\\nThis is a new favorite for me. We will be using it often, with all the kids, ages 4-13.\\n\\nDisclaimer: I received this book for free from New Leaf Publishing Group. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.\",\n \"Product: Ken Ham is the president/CEO and founder of Answers in Genesis - U.S. and the highly acclaimed Creation Museum. Ken Ham is one of the most in-demand Christian speakers in North America. Ken’s emphasis is on the relevance and authority of the book of Genesis and how compromise on Genesis has opened a dangerous door regarding how the culture and church view biblical authority. His Australian accent, keen sense of humor, captivating stories, and exceptional PowerPoint illustrations have made him one of North America’s most effective Christian communicators.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Really enjoyed this book as it doesn't just regurgitate the same points others are making\\n\\nReview: I have a hard time with some of these compilation resources. Some aren't well edited, so you end up reading basically the same thing in chapter after chapter, just written by a different person each time. Some don't hold together well. Some are just covering the same information every other creation resource has covered.\\n\\nWhile I did notice a bit of repetition on points, it was only a bit. And the chapters were clearly written by different people, but the switch from one chapter to the next was never jarring.\\n\\nMost importantly, though, this wasn't just another rehash of the same old information that everyone talks about.\\n\\nI found myself laughing out loud at statements like this one from Roger Patterson in chapter 8, discussing the myth that religion is biased, but science is neutral. Everyone is biased. \\\"The question becomes, which bias is the best bias to be biased by?\\\"\\n\\nOr I hit chapter 9, where the topic has to do with what church leaders have said about the Creation story over the millennia, and I find all kinds of information I haven't encountered before. Chapter 19, about the materials used in Noah's ark gave all sorts of detail about construction -- and specifically WOOD construction -- that I've never seen.\\n\\nMy 16-year-old has been wanting to read the New Answers Book series, but worried a lot about whether he'd find new information that would make it worth the time. I'm most certainly handing him Book 4, and he can decide if he wants the earlier ones too.\\n\\nDisclaimer: I received this book for free from New Leaf Publishing Group. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.\",\n \"Product: Sally Tagholm is an award-winning author who has written numerous children's books on history and animals.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Beautiful book, love the archaeological pages especially\\n\\nReview: One thing I have done for a lot of years (at least a dozen now) is to read aloud through a Bible of some sort pretty consistently. I have read through numerous children's Bible story-books, children's Bibles, we podcasted through the entire Bible, read a chronological Bible, etc.\\n\\nI have found value in all of them.\\n\\nSo next on my list of resources is The Family Illustrated Bible by Sally Tagholm. I've been reading through this myself, but haven't yet read to the kids. However, I've seen enough to write up a review!\\n\\nFirst, what is this book? It is a big (8.5X11) thick (356 pages) hardcover book that is a lot like a children's Bible storybook... the bulk of the book is 1-3 page spreads, each doing one 'story' from the Bible. In just looking through the table of contents, I am pleased. Of course, a big chunk of the book is devoted to the big stories, but there are some of the more obscure ones too. The stories are accompanied by drawings that are realistic, yet still appealing to the younger set.\\n\\nInterspersed with the stories, though, is what gets me really excited about using this particular book. Periodically, there are pages with archaeological evidence of the time, or other fascinating \\\"stuff\\\" to go along with what we are reading. Let me list a few examples:\\n\\n * Mesopotamia: this spread shows a map, mosaics, carvings, photos, a timeline, and lots of text. Stuff from Ur, info about the Code of Hammurabi, etc. This comes right after the Tower of Babel.\\n * Egypt: photos of the Nile and the Temple of Amun, a map and timeline, a statue of Pharaoh Menkaure, the Stele of Merneptah (with the earliest known extra-Biblical mention of Israel), and a painting showing both Egyptians and Asiatic foreigners. This comes right after \\\"Joseph the Slave.\\\"\\n * Canaanites: this shows a photo of the Mound of Megiddo, a plaque, a flask, a statue of a goddess (\\\"perhaps Asherah\\\"), some bronze, a map, and a listing of the gods of Canaan. This comes right after \\\"The Promised Land.\\\"\\n * The Philistines: another map and timeline, a coffin, some pottery, some weapons, a carving of Philistine prisonors. This comes right after \\\"Japhthah's Daughter.\\\"\\n\\nAnd so on. Each of these sections contains a fair amount of explanatory text.\\n\\nThere are also big two page spreads that consist of a photograph (like one of the city of Jerusalem, or one of the Garden of Gethsemane). These pages usually contain a box with a direct scripture quote (the page picturing Ephesus quotes Acts 19: 29-31) and a little box describing the photo (the photo of the Ishtar gate has explanatory text about when the gate was built and how it was discovered and reassembled).\\n\\nSo now that I've raved about what I love, let me discuss some things I don't like.\\n\\nLike most story Bibles, this doesn't directly quote scripture all the time. So you end up with little things like statements that God was worried. Overall, I didn't see anything really awful in those types of little comments, and we will discuss them as we go along. I think this will be a great thing for my older kids especially.\\n\\nIn addition, on some of the \\\"stuff\\\" pages, some of the text is phrased, well, oddly. \\\"The Christians\\\" is probably the most troublesome. Under the \\\"Gospel of Thomas\\\" it says \\\"Early Christians had many gospels alongside the four later included in the Bible. The Gospel of Thomas, named after Jesus' disciple, taught that believers would be saved through self-knowledge, for 'the Kingdom of God is inside you.'\\\" The timeline (listing when the four gospels were written, but notably not saying anything about when the \\\"Gospel of Thomas\\\" is thought to have been written) doesn't mesh with most of the recent dating evidences I've seen. And the section on Mithras, which I do think is a good thing to include, leaves me thinking that the author sees Mithras worship on the same level as Christianity.\\n\\nMostly, though, I think the addition of the photos and artifacts interspersed in this story Bible are going to be a really good thing. So often, story Bibles leave me worried that all the fantastical stories of floods, giants, whales, etc. seem just that -- fantastic. Having the \\\"stuff\\\" pages helps bring a lot of that back to reality. This isn't just a story. It happened.\\n\\nDisclaimer: I received this book for free from New Leaf Publishing Group. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.\",\n \"Product: JOEL C. ROSENBERG is a New York Times bestselling author with more than 3 million copies sold among his ten novels (The Last Jihad, The Last Days, The Ezekiel Option, The Copper Scroll, Dead Heat, The Twelfth Imam, The Tehran Initiative, Damascus Countdown, The Auschwitz Escape, and The Third Target), four nonfiction books (Epicenter, Inside the Revolution, Implosion, and The Invested Life), and digital short (Israel at War). A former communications strategist who lives in Israel and Washington, D.C., he has worked with some of the world’s most influential and provocative leaders, including Steve Forbes, Rush Limbaugh, Natan Sharansky, and Benjamin Netanyahu. A front-page Sunday New York Times profile called him a “force in the capital.” He has also been profiled by the Washington Times and the Jerusalem Post and has been interviewed on ABC’s Nightline, CNN Headline News, FOX News Channel, The History Channel, MSNBC, The Rush Limbaugh Show, and The Sean Hannity Show. You can follow him at www.joelrosenberg.com or on Twitter @joelcrosenberg.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Suspenseful, lots of action\\n\\nReview: Like everything else I've read by Joel Rosenberg, once I had gotten past the expository material in the first couple of chapters, I had a hard time setting the book down.\\n\\nJ. B. Collins has been the central character in another novel before this, The Third Target. This story picks up right where The Third Target leaves off.\\n\\nThis was action packed, and kept me guessing from the very start. Obviously, from the title, I knew that the president was going to be a hostage, and from the opening scenes, it was pretty clear it would be ISIS holding him. Of course, carefully reading the above description would have told me that too! But I tend to avoid reading book descriptions when I know it is an author I want to read.\\n\\nThe thing I truly love about Rosenberg's novels is how well-researched his materials always are. Rosenberg has the background for it. He lives in Israel, has worked in the Middle East for years, and teaches about Bible prophecy.\\n\\nBottom line is that I loved the book.\\n\\nDisclaimer: I received this book for free from Tyndale House Publishers. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.\",\n \"Product: A series of children's books written by Dav Pilkey (best known for his Captain Underpants books). In each book, Ricky Ricotta, a mouse, with the help of his mighty robot, saves the world from an evil villain.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: New illustrations get mixed responses from my kids\\n\\nReview: I really like Dav Pilkey, as my now 15 year old severely dyslexic son was able to connect with his writing a few years back. He read most/all of the Ricky Ricotta books out loud to me back then, and what I loved was the short chapters and the action-oriented storylines that kept him going.\\n\\nWhen I found out they had updated the books, I thought I'd test it out on my current 10 year old (and 8 year old).\\n\\nThese are definitely different kids. The now-10-year-old sat down and read the book in just a few minutes and kind of shrugged and said it was okay (but he likes the old illustrations better... huh... I had no idea he would REMEMBER the old one).\\n\\nThe 8-year-old (who is more in the intended age range) was more impressed. She took longer to read the book too.\\n\\nI checked the original out from the library, just to compare. The old illustrations are more cartoon-y and are all black-and-white. The new illustrations are more realistic and in color.\\n\\nHonestly, I like them both.\\n\\nMy boys (ages 10 and up) all prefer the original.\\n\\nMy daughter (8) likes the \\\"cute little mousy-wousy\\\" in the new illustrations and turned her nose up at the old one.\\n\\nAs to the storyline, Ricky Ricotta is bullied because he's so little, until he gets a pet robot. Things do get a little violent, as the two of them go on to save the world --- and the robot keeps Ricky from being bullied.\\n\\nI know, it's totally against all the PC crap out there, but I think a bit of fantasizing about bullies getting back a bit of what they dish out is a good thing. Kids get enough of the touchy-feely stuff all of the time in practically every bullies discussion or resource out there. This is far more satisfying that the usual 'ignore them and they'll go away' types of non-advice.\\n\\nBut yeah, I did have a discussion with both of the kids after they read the book about how this isn't the way to handle bullies. It's just fun to imagine.\",\n \"Product: Werner Gitt, with a doctorate in engineering, has been a professor at the Federal Physics-Technology Institute in Braunschweig, Germany, since 1971. He has written numerous scientific papers as well as several popular books for the lay reader, and is a guest lecturer on the subject of the Bible and Science in Basel, Switzerland.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Fun way to discuss everyday miracles in creation\\n\\nReview: If Animals Could Talk by Dr. Werner Gitt, is an amazing little book. At just over a hundred pages, this would have been a really quick book for me to read, however I opted to read a section or two of it at a time at the lunch table. My kids, ages 4-13, all appreciated it.\\n\\nThe book consists of twelve chapters, most being about 8-9 pages. Those chapters we read in one sitting. Some chapters (the whales!) we had to break up over a couple of meals.\\n\\nThe first ten chapters are all told as though the animal in question was talking to us (except chapter 7, where a human eye is doing the talking... that chapter was a bit, well, weird). So you listen to an earthworm or a dragonfly tell about themselves. Sounds a bit strange, but it was very well done. And all these creatures -- from a bacterium to a blue whale -- tell about the miracles of their design and of their designer.\\n\\nAs I stated above, my children all enjoyed it. The four year old mostly found it funny that I was pretending to be all these animals. The elementary crowd (1st and 4th grade) enjoyed the fascinating facts, and particularly loved when the sparrow had to fly away from a hawk or other such encounters. They are boys. They adore predators.\\n\\nMy older two (6th and 8th) argued back with the critters. Seriously. They went looking up the Bible verses being quoted by the whale, for instance, to prove their point. That led to some fascinating discussion (and is probably why the whale chapter took us so long to get through!)\\n\\nOverall, I'd recommend this book as a fun way to talk about some of the everyday miracles all around us in creation.\\n\\nDisclaimer: I received this book for free from New Leaf Publishing Group. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.\",\n \"Product: Gary Parker, a former evolutionist, has a Ed.D. in biology, and has lectured widely for both the Institute for Creation Research and Answers in Genesis. His lively lectures incorporate his specialty: fossils. Gary and his wife, Mary, live in Florida, conducting science labs and field trips.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great biology info for high schoolers or older\\n\\nReview: I am always on the lookout for additional science resources, especially for the upper grades. I was thrilled to get the chance to review Building Blocks in Life Science by Gary Parker, because the plan has been for my oldest to be taking biology 2 after he finishes up Chemistry this month.\\n\\nI have heard of -- but never actually seen -- his previous book, Building Blocks in Science. It has always sounded interesting, but it just hadn't made my \\\"must have\\\" list.\\n\\nHearing he had one coming out that was specifically addressing biology though, I knew I needed it.\\n\\nI love it. And this book will be required reading for my high school biology students.\\n\\nUnit 1 (8 chapters) focuses mostly on genetics, which is something I've always loved. One of my very favorite classes at the University of Minnesota was an honors course in genetics. I have really great memories of the research topic my small group was assigned, which had to do with genetic engineering and biological warfare.\\n\\nBut I digress.\\n\\nThe point is, this is an area where I have at least some knowledge, and definitely a lot of interest. And I found this entire section incredibly well-written, and very detailed without being overwhelming. It is definitely at a level meant for high school or older though.\\n\\nDisclaimer: I received this book for free through the Page Turners program from New Leaf Publishing Group. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.\",\n \"Product: Ken Ham is the president/CEO and founder of Answers in Genesis - U.S. and the highly acclaimed Creation Museum. Ken Ham is one of the most in-demand Christian speakers in North America. Ken's emphasis is on the relevance and authority of the book of Genesis and how compromise on Genesis has opened a dangerous door regarding how the culture and church view biblical authority. His Australian accent, keen sense of humor, captivating stories, and exceptional PowerPoint illustrations have made him one of North America's most effective Christian communicators.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fabulous illustrations, great message\\n\\nReview: A while back, I reviewed <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/A-Is-for-Adam-The-Gospel-from-Genesis/dp/0890516251/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">A Is for Adam: The Gospel from Genesis</a> by Ken and Mally Ham. We enjoyed the book, and I was certainly interested in the newest title in that series, N is for Noah.\\n\\nUnfortunately, Trina seems to have decided that she is <sob> too old for these books now. At least, that is her opinion right now.\\n\\nOne thing I really, really love with this book is that it sits up, tent-style and the child can sit on one side, looking at the picture and the simple rhyming text... like:\\n\\n\\\"K is for Kept\\n\\nKept safe on the ark, only eight people went on board,\\n\\nWith each kind of land animal and food that was stored.\\n\\nFor seven days the ark stood with the door open wide,\\n\\nNoah must have pleaded, 'Please, people, please come inside.'\\\"\\n\\nAnd I can sit on the other side, where I don't have the big pretty picture, but I do have the above text. So I can easily read it aloud, or easily help my child with the more difficult words as they read.\\n\\nThe majority of what is on my side of the book though, is suggestions for things to do with this page, or things to talk about. There is a bit of an overview, including the text of Genesis 7:1-5. There are \\\"Bible Bits\\\" -- short little sentences giving some information for the child to repeat. There are questions you can ask your child, from the basic \\\"Tell me what you see in the picture.\\\" to \\\"Did Noah trust God?\\\" There is an \\\"Always Remember\\\" section, which is kind of a \\\"key points\\\" for the child to repeat back. There is \\\"Stuff to Do\\\" which involves actually getting up and away from the book and being active. And there are review questions.\\n\\nIn the back of the book, there are slightly deeper suggestions for the pages. Again, for the K page, they have suggestions to read a few verses from Job 40:15-18 and to discuss things about behemoth.\\n\\nAlso, available online are coloring pages to go along with the book, making this even more fun for kids who like coloring. I think those pages are going to eventually win Trina over to working through this with me.\\n\\nFor a child in the 3-7 year old range, going through a page at a time could be a fabulous ritual.\\n\\nDisclaimer: I received this books for free from New Leaf Publishing Group as part of the Moms of Master Books program. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received complimentary products does not guarantee a favorable review.\",\n \"Product: Student activities reproducible for 1 home or 1 classroom per year (up to 35 students)\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great thinking activity for a wide range of ages\\n\\nReview: One of the greatest things about the materials put out by Critical Thinking Co. is the wide age range for many of the books. Like, for example, Crypto Mind Benders, which they recommend for grades 3-12. I decided to test that a bit, and I used this book with all four of my boys. They are in grades 9, 7, 5 and 2. (the 2nd grader is ahead in math)\\n\\nBecause many (most?) of the Critical Thinking products have generous copyright provisions, allowing me to duplicate it for all the students in my home, I was able to make copies for all four boys. We passed them out and started to work through the sample together.\\n\\nAfter completing the sample together, my older children can work through this independently. At the lowest end of the targeted range, my 2nd grader is able to work through it if I am sitting with him, throwing out a few well-timed \\\"Does that statement tell you anything else?\\\" or \\\"What else do you know about 5?\\\" comments.\\n\\nI love the fact that my kids have so much fun while learning to think through the implications of each of these statements. And the \\\"secret code\\\" aspect is a bonus, with great quotes included.\\n\\nDisclaimer: As part of the TOS Homeschool Review Crew, I did receive products as mentioned above for the purposes of a review. All opinions are my own.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":100,"string":"100"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1473,"string":"1,473"}}},{"rowIdx":1474,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A8B3WBWEI3TVG"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"2.0\" for a product with description \"Avatar is the story of ex-Marine Jake, a paraplegic war veteran, who finds himself thrust into hostilities on a distant planet filled with exotic life forms, Pandora. As an Avatar, a human consciousness in an alien body, he finds himself torn between two worlds in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people. Those from Earth find themselves at odds with each other and the local culture.\". The summary of the review text is \"Pretty, but sadly hampered by a blah storyline\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Well, everyone else has weighed in on Avatar, I suppose I should too.\n\nI might as well get the obvious out of the way first. Visually it is very well done. Granted you could get the same thing by watching a cut scene in a modern video game these days, but no one really plays those for plot now do they? I had utterly no desire to see this in 3D. From what I could tell, that was more of a marketing gimmick than anything else. When they come out with a psychological suspense/thriller in 3D, then I will spring the extra 4 bucks for it. Untill then... I'll pass on action flicks in 3D.\n\nPlotwise... oh dear, where to begin?\n\nWith regards to the story, this movie needed a huge injection of background material. Jake, the main character, is paraplegic from serving in some war or other (it's never explained). The corporate and military antagonists are hunting for some rare mineral, but the audience is never told what it does or why it's important and worth so much to the Terrans. In the absence of such background set up, the conflict between the Terrans and the native Navi of Pandora seems overly simplistic. It's a shame because I would have liked to see more complex villains to go with the pretty visuals.\n\nFor the main good guys, if you like anti-colonialism stories, or conservation minded stories, you will probably like them well enough. It's just that in more than a few places, the \"OMG pretty pictures!\" seemed to take priority over story elements. That and the romance part of the tale was faceplamingly predictable. I was okay with and liked most of the protagonists overall, although I kind of wished that more of Jake's interaction with his human cohorts had been expanded upon. I wonder if he started to withdraw from them while getting to know the Navi.\n\nIt is rather like Dances with Wolves... but with a double shot of Zulu to go with it. It kind of makes me wish that they had opted to adapt Anne McCaffery's Decision at Doona instead (it also has cat people aliens in it). I do like that this proves that an \"original\" science fiction story can make scads of money and that it further demonstrates digital costuming is a viable way of making non-human characters seem real on the screen. I just wish there had been better storytelling to go with it."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Well, everyone else has weighed in on Avatar, I suppose I should too.\n\nI might as well get the obvious out of the way first. Visually it is very well done. Granted you could get the same thing by watching a cut scene in a modern video game these days, but no one really plays those for plot now do they? I had utterly no desire to see this in 3D. From what I could tell, that was more of a marketing gimmick than anything else. When they come out with a psychological suspense/thriller in 3D, then I will spring the extra 4 bucks for it. Untill then... I'll pass on action flicks in 3D.\n\nPlotwise... oh dear, where to begin?\n\nWith regards to the story, this movie needed a huge injection of background material. Jake, the main character, is paraplegic from serving in some war or other (it's never explained). The corporate and military antagonists are hunting for some rare mineral, but the audience is never told what it does or why it's important and worth so much to the Terrans. In the absence of such background set up, the conflict between the Terrans and the native Navi of Pandora seems overly simplistic. It's a shame because I would have liked to see more complex villains to go with the pretty visuals.\n\nFor the main good guys, if you like anti-colonialism stories, or conservation minded stories, you will probably like them well enough. It's just that in more than a few places, the \"OMG pretty pictures!\" seemed to take priority over story elements. That and the romance part of the tale was faceplamingly predictable. I was okay with and liked most of the protagonists overall, although I kind of wished that more of Jake's interaction with his human cohorts had been expanded upon. I wonder if he started to withdraw from them while getting to know the Navi.\n\nIt is rather like Dances with Wolves... but with a double shot of Zulu to go with it. It kind of makes me wish that they had opted to adapt Anne McCaffery's Decision at Doona instead (it also has cat people aliens in it). I do like that this proves that an \"original\" science fiction story can make scads of money and that it further demonstrates digital costuming is a viable way of making non-human characters seem real on the screen. I just wish there had been better storytelling to go with it."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: The Call of Cthulhu, an all new silent film, is HP Lovecraft's most famous story. The film follows the story's three-part narrative construction, and it moves from the 1920s to 1908 to the1870s and back, as the story does.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Silent calls are better for creating madness than audible ones...\n\nReview: So, having a bit of spare time and an obsession with silent movies since I first saw a Buster Keaton film in its entirety... in a theater... with a live organ player... I watched the Call of Cthulhu, a modern rendition of the short story by H.P. Lovecraft done in a film style strongly reminiscent of 1920's cinema.\n\nNow you might be thinking, \"Wait... What?\" The movie is silent and uses primarily film techniques of the 1920's but was made using modern cameras and occasional digital image compositing. The result is very, very close to period in image quality. One has to look closely and know what you are looking for to spot the tiny differences in picture quality and lens focus. As a way of making a low budget movie look good and not low budget, it works incredibly well.\n\nI thought that the unusual choice of film style suited the story told. I'd be lying if I said I was overly familiar with the source material (it's been a while since I read it), but I thought that the presentation of things going strangely awry in a series of events that seem unrelated until one man starts piecing things together worked better without sound or color. I like how the truth of where he actually ended up as a result of his curiosity was left until the end. The shots of him hesitating with the last piece of his picture puzzle are also an excellent manifestation of his internal conflicts. The limitations of the style put a lot of the suspension of disbelief on the characters rather than pretty imagery. The acting is pretty awesome.\n\nI do not usually mention DVD features in reviews because I think that the story of the film itself should take primary importance and rightfully so. However, because this is a film where the camera's microphone was on during the shooting and it's easier for actors to actually say improvised lines rather than mouth words silently, there are monologues... Hilarious, quoteable monologues. Also the little \"making of\" feature is pretty funny as well.\n\nThis was an awesomely watchable film and I love it immensely.'","Product: ALICE IN WONDERLAND - BD\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: \"It's all in my head they said, they said...\"\n\nReview: So I went and saw Alice in Wonderland as envisioned by Tim Burton, acted by Johnny Depp and scored by Danny Elfman. Call me a squealing fangirl, but that combination frequently results in a cinematic win in my view.\n\nFirst of all, I liked how they linked with the well known animated Alice in Wonderland. I thought it was I nice bit of continuity and was actually rather grateful that it wasn't a remake and instead more of a sequel. This leads to some rather interesting questions regarding the title of the film and indeed, the entire marketing strategy they used.\n\nActually, for all the hype Johnny Depp's Mad Hatter got in the trailers and advertising, he didn't overpower everything else going on in the narrative. All the characters seemed to be completely in balance without hijacking any part of the story from Alice. It was very nice. It was also an interesting way to present all of the social pressures acting on her.\n\nIn a rare case of happy fangirly squeeing, I can't think of any character, including the villains, that I didn't like. The Red Queen sadly saying, \"It's better to be feared than loved\" was among the best moments of the film. In addition to that, the White Queen's movements and patterns of speech screamed \"Disney Princess\" to me, which might have been overly saccharine and fakey... had it been Alice. The White Queen was a minor enough character that it didn't overpower everything else. I felt that every single character, from the dormouse to the jabberwock were well played and very well voice acted.\n\nThe story itself was not as complex as it could have been, but it was still a very cleanly told coming of age tale. I did like the added touch of making Alice older and facing engagement in Victorian England. I especially enjoyed all the parallels that were drawn between Wonderland and the guests at the engagement party. And believe me, there are a lot of them. And it's awesome once you realize where they all are.\n\nThe aesthetic didn't distract from the story and instead kept itself as a backdrop and an enhancer. Sometimes the lighting was somewhat overdone, but it seemed to make Alice look pale and colorless that anything else. It did tone down as the film progressed, possibly to show that Alice gained dimension, solidity and maturity as the story kept moving.\n\nI suppose that if I were to levy a complaint, it would be that the comparisons were very obvious and that the story was a bit simplistic at times. It was still well told and definitely geared towards families with young children, but supposed to entertain the adults as well as the kids.\n\nNow I want to go listen to my Looking Glass Wars CD. :P","Product: Jake Gyllenhaal's doe eyes and bulging biceps will make some hearts flutter in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Dastan (Gyllenhaal), adopted prince of the Persian empire, must flee into the desert when accused of murdering his royal father--but a glass-handled dagger he found as loot from a captured city turns out to hold powerful time-manipulating magic. Not only is he pursued by his vengeful brothers, his scheming uncle (Ben Kingsley, Sexy Beast), and a strange cabal of assassins, but a princess/priestess named Tamina (Gemma Arterton, Quantum of Solace) wants the dagger back and will kill Dastan if she has to. Prince of Persia wants to be a rollicking adventure along the lines of Pirates of the Caribbean. Unfortunately, it's hampered by clumsy dialogue and hard-to-follow action sequences, with choppy editing that wrecks the flow of the parkour-inspired stunts. But the production design is extravagant and every time Alfred Molina (Spiderman 2) appears as a greedy sheik the movie gets a delightful jolt of energy. Gyllenhaal doesn't have much to work with--Dastan is a fairly generic hero--and whoever designed his hair should have been fired on the first day, but his lazy charm comes through and carries him through the movie. --Bret Fetzer\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: It's a jump to the left and a step to the right...\n\nReview: It should surprise no one that the Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time isn't what one would call cinematic genius. It has a few things going against it. First, it is based off of a video game. It is well chronicled that no movie based off of a video game ever gets beyond \"fun\" (and perhaps \"witty\") with its storyline. More often then not the standard reaction is \"I just wasted two hours that I could have spent contemplating the universe.\" Second, I start to worry when movies seem so effects driven. I want story. The Prince of Persia manages to more or less wreck its story impact at the end, but keeps a certain level of humor that had me grinning every time I facepalmed.\n\nThe writing is so-so, as I mentioned before. It certainly wasn't the worst movie I've seen this year, but the plot was pretty predictable. An orphan is adopted by the king, king's relatives start power grabbing and blame everything on the adopted son. Adopted son tries to clear name and save everyone. Wash, rinse, repeat. Do not use bleach. I can't say that there was all that much to the performances by the main characters except that they were all right, but nothing spectacular. The banter between Dastan and Tamina tended towards the mildly witty, but away from the clever repartee I found the dialog mildly pompous. It wasn't awful, it just seemed a bit stuffy in places. The bad guy was pretty standard and decently acted, but nothing particularly spectacular. I did like that the brothers were unwittingly aiding the big conspiracy against the throne.\n\nAnd then there's the ending. I loathe any variation of \"it was only a dream\" when ending any kind of story. I think it's a lazy cop out that effectively invalidates the narrative and waters down any point that the storyteller was trying to make. I would be considerably more intrigued with this film if it didn't go back to a saved game at the end. The sad end would have worked with the story and the conclusion could have been so much more philosophical than the \"happily ever after\" they used.\n\nThere are some saving moments to this movie. Sheik Amar was funny every step of the way. I loved his jokes about taxes and how he was unabashedly a conniving clown. I liked the ostrich races too. The first few rewind scenes with the dagger are also pretty funny.\n\nI'd wait for the rental, but it's well worth the effort to sit around with some friends and throw popcorn at. Just be sure to remember to play either \"Time Warp\" from Rocky Horror or \"If I Could Turn Back Time\" by Cher during the ending credits.","Product: Year One-Knife, Tenochtitlan the capital of the Aztecs. The end of the world is kept at bay only by the magic of human sacrifice. A Priestess disappears from an empty room drenched in blood. Acatl, High Priest, must find her, or break the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead. Aliette De Bodard is the hottest rising star in world SF and Fantasy, blending ancient crimes with wild imagination. This is her debut novel. FILE UNDER: Modern Fantasy [The Aztecs / Locked room mystery / Human sacrifice / Destroy the Gods]\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: A good idea that stumbles a bit...\n\nReview: Well I know that one of my big complaints about a large chunk of the fantasy genre has to do with how Eurocentric it seems to be most of the time. Sometimes one gets tired of elves, pixies and trolls, and especially vampires and lycanthropes in places like the Americas, which have their own set of supernatural creepy crawlies... that hardly ever get mentioned and the very few times I've seen it, it was as a footnote. So when I was told that Servant of the Underworld is set in the Aztec Empire, of course I had to go read it.\n\nThe story begins with the narrator, Acatl, high priest serving the god of the dead being asked to solve the disappearance of a priestess named Eluia. His bother, Numatoc is involved somehow and was arrested in the missing priestess's chambers (which have been recently drenched in blood) soon after she goes missing. Then there are the politics and Acatl's family life pressing in on the events as they go. Stuff happens. There is an unsurprisingly large body count by the end of the book.\n\nI'm not sure how to describe the voice of the narration. It seemed simultaneously too detailed and too bland. I was not familiar enough with some of the terminology to get a really good picture of the locations. This was a little confusing when Acatl would set wards around Numatoc's house, since I had no real idea what the house of a middle ranking Jaguar Knight would look like on the outside or how much space that would entail. There would be plenty of description of paintings inside and Acatl's emotional conflicts but for some reason it wasn't near immersive enough for this reader to start to lose myself in the story. It was rather like finding a radio station playing something that I think I want to listen to, but never managing to get it dialed in enough to hear it clearly. This was made doubly annoying by my own ignorance of Aztec culture (which is considerable). First person narration when from the viewpoint of someone who is native to a strange culture has no graceful way to explain differences to an outsider unless there is an outsider present in the narrative. Otherwise there are cultural assumptions that get lost in the narrator/reader interface and never get detailed. One moment of \"of course she ran to the storm god's temple to volunteer as a sacrifice to avoid a messy death by supernatural enforcer\" stood out in particular as a rather abrupt shift to an outsider.\n\nAll that ranting aside, Acatl wasn't a bad character overall. Over the course of the book, he goes from reclusive grouch with a lot of guilt issues centered around his family to starting to act like his title of High Priest. I mentioned before that his emotional state was frequently described and in some places it seemed that his character journey was better told than the events happening around him. The result was that half the time the narrative had a distinctly alien feel to it, teetering between guy who cares about what happens to his siblings and nieces and nephews and the priest who pulls thorny vines through his ear lobes every day to make the blood offerings in his devotions to the god of the dead. It was a little jarring at times.\n\nThe plot is ok for the most part. Acatl is pretty diligent about pursuing leads up, down and sideways. Magic functions as a tool for seeing things that would otherwise be hidden and he was pretty careful about using it (as anyone would be if a ritual requires large quantities of one's blood as a part of it). Then the dreaded deities began to play a more active role in the narrative and everything went down the tubes from there. Seriously, just because you have gods that get blood sacrifices more or less daily does not mean that one should use them as a \"free villain with purchase of pantheon.\" Especially when the culture in question uses human sacrifice on a regular basis and everyone in the narrative is completely nonchalant about it. I'm sorry, but when that plot device cropped up my interest in it got up and left. I also really don't like how in supernatural mystery novels (for lack of a better term) always seem to gravitate towards immortal supernatural baddies. It gets somewhat tiresome the fifth or sixth time around. Fortunately, when the plot starts to spiral down like used dishwater, Acatl starts growing a backbone and becoming a more interesting character, thus giving me a reason to continue reading.\n\nIn a few side notes, I did approve of how the accidental encounter with Mictlantecuhtli, the lord of the dead, was conducted and the \"Meh, why should I care what everyone else does? I'll still have to do my job\" attitude that the god had. It was rather refreshing. Teomitl had the potential to be a far more interesting foil to Acatl than he was. I would have appreciated more discourse about how different social strata worked in the narrative, but what was there was enough to make me want more of it. Lastly, in spite of my problems with the narrative voice, I do appreciate the level of research that went into the book and the bibliography and glossary in the back pages.\n\nI suppose I would recommend this as an ok read since I'm handing it off to someone else when I finish typing this review. :)","Product: Unusual book\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Somewhat late, but well worth the wait\n\nReview: After being intrigued enough to read through both Shadow Gate and Spirit Gate, despite the irritating problems I had with both novels, I decided to see about reading Traitors' Gate (if only to be the annoying lukewarm reviewer for all three). Alas, but my track record has been shattered. Well... Sort of.\n\nTraitors' Gate continues the conflict between the corrupted Guardians of the Hundred and nearly everyone else. Most of the forces against the villains have realized that they do actually have to fight and the book follows the currents of that trek all the way down to the last little eddy.\n\nI am quite happy to report that quite a few of the threads that I felt didn't budge in the last book actually did get rolling at a much better pace than anything in the previous two books. It still doesn't quite get to that \"can't put book down or clowns will eat me\" pace (which would cost me sleep), but it does get trundling along at a decent clip. Considering the complexity of the plotlines and the plethora of characters to love or loathe, it could have easily bogged down to a crawl, epic battles and back stabbing not withstanding. In any case, it ties up quite a few of the the loose ends in this interesting tapestry of a tale and I felt that there were enough loose ends left over to keep me wondering about what came next without losing the sense of closure that the book had.\n\nAs seems to be the norm for this series, there were even more supporting characters introduced. I would start complaining at length, but there was enough characterization and enough context surrounding them (particularly Arras and his cohort) that their inclusion made sense. Indeed, most of the characters that were carried over from the previous novels had a new dimension added on to them. Since there are a very large number of characters, this is no mean feat.\n\nAnji, the Qin captain, certainly springs to mind when speaking of character change, development and cycles. Particularly the cycle part. It was very interesting to see how his reactions to any perceived threats to the things he thought he possessed became more and more apparent as the story progressed. It also highlighted the way that what he perceived as \"his\" expanded. I thought it ironic that he is indeed exactly what he shows himself in the first book, a conquerer who hates losing, despite the family time with Mai. I also found it intriguing that he would selectively adapt to parts of the culture of the Hundred and get stuck on some of the customs, particularly his misunderstanding of Zubaidit from the temple of Ushara at the end. His mother is of a piece with him, except more ruthless.\n\nMai unexpectedly was one of the more layered characters through the trilogy, but it became most apparent in Traitors' Gate. It was made very obvious that nearly all of the Qin's success sat firmly on her successes and her reputation in the Hundred. This realization made me really start to wonder what would happen at the end of the book and beyond. She also acted as a wonderful contrast to Anji by seeking to adapt and fit in to life in the Hundred and actively not getting upset or shocked from the differences between her home and her new place, both as wife and outlander.\n\nI also liked how Shai's part in this came to an end. I thought that his reward for deeds done was fitting and that the way he gained the courage to do so was very well done. I loved the later scenes with him and Tohon.\n\nAnd then there's Joss and Marit. How I love them both, from Marit's determination and adaptability to Joss's dedication to doing the right thing and not worry about everyone else's opinion of him. They were very much one of the reasons I kept reading on despite my ambivalence with the other two books. I loved how their side of things ended.\n\nThe other things that kept me reading this series was the awesome setting. I loved the level of detailing that went into making the land and its cultures every bit as interesting (and occasionally more interesting) as the plot and the characters. It was almost as if it were a character itself in some ways, especially in this book.\n\nOverall I thought that this book was a better read than the other two and I will be watching for more stories set in the Hundred from here on out."],"string":"[\n \"Product: The Call of Cthulhu, an all new silent film, is HP Lovecraft's most famous story. The film follows the story's three-part narrative construction, and it moves from the 1920s to 1908 to the1870s and back, as the story does.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Silent calls are better for creating madness than audible ones...\\n\\nReview: So, having a bit of spare time and an obsession with silent movies since I first saw a Buster Keaton film in its entirety... in a theater... with a live organ player... I watched the Call of Cthulhu, a modern rendition of the short story by H.P. Lovecraft done in a film style strongly reminiscent of 1920's cinema.\\n\\nNow you might be thinking, \\\"Wait... What?\\\" The movie is silent and uses primarily film techniques of the 1920's but was made using modern cameras and occasional digital image compositing. The result is very, very close to period in image quality. One has to look closely and know what you are looking for to spot the tiny differences in picture quality and lens focus. As a way of making a low budget movie look good and not low budget, it works incredibly well.\\n\\nI thought that the unusual choice of film style suited the story told. I'd be lying if I said I was overly familiar with the source material (it's been a while since I read it), but I thought that the presentation of things going strangely awry in a series of events that seem unrelated until one man starts piecing things together worked better without sound or color. I like how the truth of where he actually ended up as a result of his curiosity was left until the end. The shots of him hesitating with the last piece of his picture puzzle are also an excellent manifestation of his internal conflicts. The limitations of the style put a lot of the suspension of disbelief on the characters rather than pretty imagery. The acting is pretty awesome.\\n\\nI do not usually mention DVD features in reviews because I think that the story of the film itself should take primary importance and rightfully so. However, because this is a film where the camera's microphone was on during the shooting and it's easier for actors to actually say improvised lines rather than mouth words silently, there are monologues... Hilarious, quoteable monologues. Also the little \\\"making of\\\" feature is pretty funny as well.\\n\\nThis was an awesomely watchable film and I love it immensely.'\",\n \"Product: ALICE IN WONDERLAND - BD\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: \\\"It's all in my head they said, they said...\\\"\\n\\nReview: So I went and saw Alice in Wonderland as envisioned by Tim Burton, acted by Johnny Depp and scored by Danny Elfman. Call me a squealing fangirl, but that combination frequently results in a cinematic win in my view.\\n\\nFirst of all, I liked how they linked with the well known animated Alice in Wonderland. I thought it was I nice bit of continuity and was actually rather grateful that it wasn't a remake and instead more of a sequel. This leads to some rather interesting questions regarding the title of the film and indeed, the entire marketing strategy they used.\\n\\nActually, for all the hype Johnny Depp's Mad Hatter got in the trailers and advertising, he didn't overpower everything else going on in the narrative. All the characters seemed to be completely in balance without hijacking any part of the story from Alice. It was very nice. It was also an interesting way to present all of the social pressures acting on her.\\n\\nIn a rare case of happy fangirly squeeing, I can't think of any character, including the villains, that I didn't like. The Red Queen sadly saying, \\\"It's better to be feared than loved\\\" was among the best moments of the film. In addition to that, the White Queen's movements and patterns of speech screamed \\\"Disney Princess\\\" to me, which might have been overly saccharine and fakey... had it been Alice. The White Queen was a minor enough character that it didn't overpower everything else. I felt that every single character, from the dormouse to the jabberwock were well played and very well voice acted.\\n\\nThe story itself was not as complex as it could have been, but it was still a very cleanly told coming of age tale. I did like the added touch of making Alice older and facing engagement in Victorian England. I especially enjoyed all the parallels that were drawn between Wonderland and the guests at the engagement party. And believe me, there are a lot of them. And it's awesome once you realize where they all are.\\n\\nThe aesthetic didn't distract from the story and instead kept itself as a backdrop and an enhancer. Sometimes the lighting was somewhat overdone, but it seemed to make Alice look pale and colorless that anything else. It did tone down as the film progressed, possibly to show that Alice gained dimension, solidity and maturity as the story kept moving.\\n\\nI suppose that if I were to levy a complaint, it would be that the comparisons were very obvious and that the story was a bit simplistic at times. It was still well told and definitely geared towards families with young children, but supposed to entertain the adults as well as the kids.\\n\\nNow I want to go listen to my Looking Glass Wars CD. :P\",\n \"Product: Jake Gyllenhaal's doe eyes and bulging biceps will make some hearts flutter in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Dastan (Gyllenhaal), adopted prince of the Persian empire, must flee into the desert when accused of murdering his royal father--but a glass-handled dagger he found as loot from a captured city turns out to hold powerful time-manipulating magic. Not only is he pursued by his vengeful brothers, his scheming uncle (Ben Kingsley, Sexy Beast), and a strange cabal of assassins, but a princess/priestess named Tamina (Gemma Arterton, Quantum of Solace) wants the dagger back and will kill Dastan if she has to. Prince of Persia wants to be a rollicking adventure along the lines of Pirates of the Caribbean. Unfortunately, it's hampered by clumsy dialogue and hard-to-follow action sequences, with choppy editing that wrecks the flow of the parkour-inspired stunts. But the production design is extravagant and every time Alfred Molina (Spiderman 2) appears as a greedy sheik the movie gets a delightful jolt of energy. Gyllenhaal doesn't have much to work with--Dastan is a fairly generic hero--and whoever designed his hair should have been fired on the first day, but his lazy charm comes through and carries him through the movie. --Bret Fetzer\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: It's a jump to the left and a step to the right...\\n\\nReview: It should surprise no one that the Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time isn't what one would call cinematic genius. It has a few things going against it. First, it is based off of a video game. It is well chronicled that no movie based off of a video game ever gets beyond \\\"fun\\\" (and perhaps \\\"witty\\\") with its storyline. More often then not the standard reaction is \\\"I just wasted two hours that I could have spent contemplating the universe.\\\" Second, I start to worry when movies seem so effects driven. I want story. The Prince of Persia manages to more or less wreck its story impact at the end, but keeps a certain level of humor that had me grinning every time I facepalmed.\\n\\nThe writing is so-so, as I mentioned before. It certainly wasn't the worst movie I've seen this year, but the plot was pretty predictable. An orphan is adopted by the king, king's relatives start power grabbing and blame everything on the adopted son. Adopted son tries to clear name and save everyone. Wash, rinse, repeat. Do not use bleach. I can't say that there was all that much to the performances by the main characters except that they were all right, but nothing spectacular. The banter between Dastan and Tamina tended towards the mildly witty, but away from the clever repartee I found the dialog mildly pompous. It wasn't awful, it just seemed a bit stuffy in places. The bad guy was pretty standard and decently acted, but nothing particularly spectacular. I did like that the brothers were unwittingly aiding the big conspiracy against the throne.\\n\\nAnd then there's the ending. I loathe any variation of \\\"it was only a dream\\\" when ending any kind of story. I think it's a lazy cop out that effectively invalidates the narrative and waters down any point that the storyteller was trying to make. I would be considerably more intrigued with this film if it didn't go back to a saved game at the end. The sad end would have worked with the story and the conclusion could have been so much more philosophical than the \\\"happily ever after\\\" they used.\\n\\nThere are some saving moments to this movie. Sheik Amar was funny every step of the way. I loved his jokes about taxes and how he was unabashedly a conniving clown. I liked the ostrich races too. The first few rewind scenes with the dagger are also pretty funny.\\n\\nI'd wait for the rental, but it's well worth the effort to sit around with some friends and throw popcorn at. Just be sure to remember to play either \\\"Time Warp\\\" from Rocky Horror or \\\"If I Could Turn Back Time\\\" by Cher during the ending credits.\",\n \"Product: Year One-Knife, Tenochtitlan the capital of the Aztecs. The end of the world is kept at bay only by the magic of human sacrifice. A Priestess disappears from an empty room drenched in blood. Acatl, High Priest, must find her, or break the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead. Aliette De Bodard is the hottest rising star in world SF and Fantasy, blending ancient crimes with wild imagination. This is her debut novel. FILE UNDER: Modern Fantasy [The Aztecs / Locked room mystery / Human sacrifice / Destroy the Gods]\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: A good idea that stumbles a bit...\\n\\nReview: Well I know that one of my big complaints about a large chunk of the fantasy genre has to do with how Eurocentric it seems to be most of the time. Sometimes one gets tired of elves, pixies and trolls, and especially vampires and lycanthropes in places like the Americas, which have their own set of supernatural creepy crawlies... that hardly ever get mentioned and the very few times I've seen it, it was as a footnote. So when I was told that Servant of the Underworld is set in the Aztec Empire, of course I had to go read it.\\n\\nThe story begins with the narrator, Acatl, high priest serving the god of the dead being asked to solve the disappearance of a priestess named Eluia. His bother, Numatoc is involved somehow and was arrested in the missing priestess's chambers (which have been recently drenched in blood) soon after she goes missing. Then there are the politics and Acatl's family life pressing in on the events as they go. Stuff happens. There is an unsurprisingly large body count by the end of the book.\\n\\nI'm not sure how to describe the voice of the narration. It seemed simultaneously too detailed and too bland. I was not familiar enough with some of the terminology to get a really good picture of the locations. This was a little confusing when Acatl would set wards around Numatoc's house, since I had no real idea what the house of a middle ranking Jaguar Knight would look like on the outside or how much space that would entail. There would be plenty of description of paintings inside and Acatl's emotional conflicts but for some reason it wasn't near immersive enough for this reader to start to lose myself in the story. It was rather like finding a radio station playing something that I think I want to listen to, but never managing to get it dialed in enough to hear it clearly. This was made doubly annoying by my own ignorance of Aztec culture (which is considerable). First person narration when from the viewpoint of someone who is native to a strange culture has no graceful way to explain differences to an outsider unless there is an outsider present in the narrative. Otherwise there are cultural assumptions that get lost in the narrator/reader interface and never get detailed. One moment of \\\"of course she ran to the storm god's temple to volunteer as a sacrifice to avoid a messy death by supernatural enforcer\\\" stood out in particular as a rather abrupt shift to an outsider.\\n\\nAll that ranting aside, Acatl wasn't a bad character overall. Over the course of the book, he goes from reclusive grouch with a lot of guilt issues centered around his family to starting to act like his title of High Priest. I mentioned before that his emotional state was frequently described and in some places it seemed that his character journey was better told than the events happening around him. The result was that half the time the narrative had a distinctly alien feel to it, teetering between guy who cares about what happens to his siblings and nieces and nephews and the priest who pulls thorny vines through his ear lobes every day to make the blood offerings in his devotions to the god of the dead. It was a little jarring at times.\\n\\nThe plot is ok for the most part. Acatl is pretty diligent about pursuing leads up, down and sideways. Magic functions as a tool for seeing things that would otherwise be hidden and he was pretty careful about using it (as anyone would be if a ritual requires large quantities of one's blood as a part of it). Then the dreaded deities began to play a more active role in the narrative and everything went down the tubes from there. Seriously, just because you have gods that get blood sacrifices more or less daily does not mean that one should use them as a \\\"free villain with purchase of pantheon.\\\" Especially when the culture in question uses human sacrifice on a regular basis and everyone in the narrative is completely nonchalant about it. I'm sorry, but when that plot device cropped up my interest in it got up and left. I also really don't like how in supernatural mystery novels (for lack of a better term) always seem to gravitate towards immortal supernatural baddies. It gets somewhat tiresome the fifth or sixth time around. Fortunately, when the plot starts to spiral down like used dishwater, Acatl starts growing a backbone and becoming a more interesting character, thus giving me a reason to continue reading.\\n\\nIn a few side notes, I did approve of how the accidental encounter with Mictlantecuhtli, the lord of the dead, was conducted and the \\\"Meh, why should I care what everyone else does? I'll still have to do my job\\\" attitude that the god had. It was rather refreshing. Teomitl had the potential to be a far more interesting foil to Acatl than he was. I would have appreciated more discourse about how different social strata worked in the narrative, but what was there was enough to make me want more of it. Lastly, in spite of my problems with the narrative voice, I do appreciate the level of research that went into the book and the bibliography and glossary in the back pages.\\n\\nI suppose I would recommend this as an ok read since I'm handing it off to someone else when I finish typing this review. :)\",\n \"Product: Unusual book\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Somewhat late, but well worth the wait\\n\\nReview: After being intrigued enough to read through both Shadow Gate and Spirit Gate, despite the irritating problems I had with both novels, I decided to see about reading Traitors' Gate (if only to be the annoying lukewarm reviewer for all three). Alas, but my track record has been shattered. Well... Sort of.\\n\\nTraitors' Gate continues the conflict between the corrupted Guardians of the Hundred and nearly everyone else. Most of the forces against the villains have realized that they do actually have to fight and the book follows the currents of that trek all the way down to the last little eddy.\\n\\nI am quite happy to report that quite a few of the threads that I felt didn't budge in the last book actually did get rolling at a much better pace than anything in the previous two books. It still doesn't quite get to that \\\"can't put book down or clowns will eat me\\\" pace (which would cost me sleep), but it does get trundling along at a decent clip. Considering the complexity of the plotlines and the plethora of characters to love or loathe, it could have easily bogged down to a crawl, epic battles and back stabbing not withstanding. In any case, it ties up quite a few of the the loose ends in this interesting tapestry of a tale and I felt that there were enough loose ends left over to keep me wondering about what came next without losing the sense of closure that the book had.\\n\\nAs seems to be the norm for this series, there were even more supporting characters introduced. I would start complaining at length, but there was enough characterization and enough context surrounding them (particularly Arras and his cohort) that their inclusion made sense. Indeed, most of the characters that were carried over from the previous novels had a new dimension added on to them. Since there are a very large number of characters, this is no mean feat.\\n\\nAnji, the Qin captain, certainly springs to mind when speaking of character change, development and cycles. Particularly the cycle part. It was very interesting to see how his reactions to any perceived threats to the things he thought he possessed became more and more apparent as the story progressed. It also highlighted the way that what he perceived as \\\"his\\\" expanded. I thought it ironic that he is indeed exactly what he shows himself in the first book, a conquerer who hates losing, despite the family time with Mai. I also found it intriguing that he would selectively adapt to parts of the culture of the Hundred and get stuck on some of the customs, particularly his misunderstanding of Zubaidit from the temple of Ushara at the end. His mother is of a piece with him, except more ruthless.\\n\\nMai unexpectedly was one of the more layered characters through the trilogy, but it became most apparent in Traitors' Gate. It was made very obvious that nearly all of the Qin's success sat firmly on her successes and her reputation in the Hundred. This realization made me really start to wonder what would happen at the end of the book and beyond. She also acted as a wonderful contrast to Anji by seeking to adapt and fit in to life in the Hundred and actively not getting upset or shocked from the differences between her home and her new place, both as wife and outlander.\\n\\nI also liked how Shai's part in this came to an end. I thought that his reward for deeds done was fitting and that the way he gained the courage to do so was very well done. I loved the later scenes with him and Tohon.\\n\\nAnd then there's Joss and Marit. How I love them both, from Marit's determination and adaptability to Joss's dedication to doing the right thing and not worry about everyone else's opinion of him. They were very much one of the reasons I kept reading on despite my ambivalence with the other two books. I loved how their side of things ended.\\n\\nThe other things that kept me reading this series was the awesome setting. I loved the level of detailing that went into making the land and its cultures every bit as interesting (and occasionally more interesting) as the plot and the characters. It was almost as if it were a character itself in some ways, especially in this book.\\n\\nOverall I thought that this book was a better read than the other two and I will be watching for more stories set in the Hundred from here on out.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":5,"string":"5"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1474,"string":"1,474"}}},{"rowIdx":1475,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A3RR2P5IS3DGPR"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"3.0\" for a product with description \"High-Efficiency, Beautiful Warm White Light LED is applied. High bright, low power consumption, long operating life, energy saving. Suitable for the bedroom, baby room, closet, closets, cabinet, corridor, workshop, basement, garage, stairwell, oil depots, roof, door, garage entrances and other places. Auto switching on when detecting people coming at night or a dark place. this light is designed as a supplement for area that is lack of light (dark places), such as Closet, Under-Cabinet, etc. It has a Light detector that only turns the light on when in dark. So you might find it not turned on in certain use, eg. places that has some light arround.\". The summary of the review text is \"Motion Detection Works When Light is On Floor But Not When It Is Under Cabinet As Described - Plus Ripped My Paint Off Cabinet\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/KCRIUS-TM-Battery-Operated-Under-Cabinet-Light-with-PIR-IR-Infrared-Wireless-Motion-Sensor-Great-for-Closet-Under-Cabinet-bar-Light-Lamp-10-Super-Bright-LED-Cool-White/dp/B00LAZR6V0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">KCRIUS(TM) Battery Operated Under-Cabinet Light with PIR IR Infrared Wireless Motion Sensor, Great for Closet, Under-Cabinet, bar Light Lamp, 10 Super-Bright LED, Cool White</a> works well on the floor but not under the cabinet as described. It just flat out will not come on for me when placed under cabinet. Furthermore, it ripped the paint right off my cabinet so I am not happy about that! Be forewarned!\nThe battery compartment cover also seems pretty fragile. There are other battery operated lights that are a better design and less problematic than this one.\n\nWe disclose that we may have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's"},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/KCRIUS-TM-Battery-Operated-Under-Cabinet-Light-with-PIR-IR-Infrared-Wireless-Motion-Sensor-Great-for-Closet-Under-Cabinet-bar-Light-Lamp-10-Super-Bright-LED-Cool-White/dp/B00LAZR6V0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">KCRIUS(TM) Battery Operated Under-Cabinet Light with PIR IR Infrared Wireless Motion Sensor, Great for Closet, Under-Cabinet, bar Light Lamp, 10 Super-Bright LED, Cool White</a> works well on the floor but not under the cabinet as described. It just flat out will not come on for me when placed under cabinet. Furthermore, it ripped the paint right off my cabinet so I am not happy about that! Be forewarned!\nThe battery compartment cover also seems pretty fragile. There are other battery operated lights that are a better design and less problematic than this one.\n\nWe disclose that we may have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's"},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Buyers must know cleaning your brush step-by-step exactly : 1 Gather your used brushes by a sink, start some warm water running. 2 With open palm in the running water, gently dab and swirl the brush in your palm until the water runs clean. 3 Moisten bar of soap. 4 Take your wet brush and in a gentle circular motion work some soap into the hair. 5 Wet your palm again and repeat the dabbing and swirling motion with the soap charged brush. 6 Rinse and repeat until suds stay white and brush is clean. 7 Do a final rinse to remove all the residual soap. 8 Gently shake, squeeze or dab water out of brush using towels. 9 Reform damp brush hairs to their original shape with your fingers and let them dry on a flat surface such as a dry terrycloth hand towel.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Impressive Art Brush Set\n\nReview: This Jadebird Art Brush Set for Acrylic Oil & Watercolor,Gift Packing,Long Handle,24-Piece,1-Year Warranty is higher quality than I was expecting for this price. They are packaged well to look like a gift. The brushes are very long wood handle and have the brush size embossed in gold on the handle. There are four of each size - 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12. Each set of sizes comes in pointed, flat, rounded and rounded/flat bristles that do not fall out. The wood handles are 11 to 12 inches long. I am very impressed with this set for this price. I can not think of anything negative to say about this set.\n\nWe disclose that we have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's","Product: Small is the new big Looking for all the quality of a Blueair purifier on a small scale? The Blueair Classic 203 Slim is the perfect choice for bedrooms, offices or any indoor space up to 240 square feet. With certified results through independent testing, this tiny wonder will have you breathing cleaner, healthier air in no time. First rate results For certified testing and results, the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), tests the CADR, which is the amount of clean air produced by the air purifier and the rate at which it is produced. The results determined that Blueair has the highest Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) available. Perfect solution for tight spots With an airflow pattern that flows from back to top, the Blueair Classic 203 Slim delivers big performance to small spaces. Its compact enough to fit along an interior wall or in a corner. Just keep in mind that for maximum airflow, your unit should always be more than four inches from the wall. Quietly effective Capturing 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.1 microns in size, Blueairs HEPASilent technology uses a unique combination of electrostatic and mechanical filtration. With advanced filter media and an encapsulated ion particle charging chamber comes results superior to either mechanical or electrostatic filtration alone. Change is in the air Getting the performance you expect means maintaining your unit. For cleaner, healthier air you can trust, be sure to change your filter at the right time. Our manual units come with a magnetic timer to alert you when your filter needs changing. Simply attach the timer to your air purifier, refrigerator, or anywhere else that will help you remember when its time for a change. Plus, the 203 offers easy filter access for simple filter changes anytime. On the move The Blueair Classic 203 Slim air purifier has a compact fan design to expertly handle high-pressure airflow, even for long periods of time. Weighing in at 25 lbs, the lightweight 203 has a convenient handle, so you can move your air purifier around your home with ease.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: 5 Stars for Air Purification and 3 Stars for Poor Customer Service and Non-Dedicated Apps that are Required to Utilize Features\n\nReview: We saw immediate improvement in our sinuses and respiratory health when switching from non-Blueair $300 air cleaner to this Classic 405. We love the look of it as well.\n\nWe want this in our bedroom which means the LED lights need to be turned off; there is a blue LED light dot next to Blueair logo on the front. The other led lights under the lid are covered but there is a light that shines through the side grid work that diffuses all through our bedroom meaning we don't get a good nights sleep. These lights can be turned off by using the Android app but not manually from the machine itself. The company can send you a magnet to cover the circle on the front but this does nothing for the room-brightening light coming out the side. Usually installing and operating an app is so simple that children do it with no problem. Blueair however uses a non-dedicated system so that if you have used your email for other air cleaners or air monitoring companies or similar, you can not use the same email address for Blueair android app. You can not register or log-in with the email address you have been using for years. We wrote back and forth with their technical support online as well as spoke with their telephone support about this issue. Both forwarded the issue to the overseas corporate office who they promised would get back to us within 24 hours; they did not. While the telephone support definitely understood our issue, the online support seemed to have grave issue with communicating in English about computer terms such as website, app, etc. We finally fixed this issue by getting a new email account that will be used just to control our Blueair air cleaners! This seems really ridiculous making something that should be really simple problematic for customers. You can find out before purchasing Blueair air purifiers if this will be an issue for you, by trying to register for an account using the Blueair Friend app; if you can, then your email is good for them. If you can not register for a Blueair Friend app account with your email, know that you will need to get a new email address to utilize the features of this air purifier. Registering for a Blueair online account is completely different and separate from the Blueair Friend app accounts; there are no Blueair air purifier features that can be controlled through their website, only their apps.\n\nSo in summary, Blueair needs to bring customer service up to a competent competitive level and bring their antiquated non-dedicated apps into current technology standards, but their air purification quality is excellent and I don't have any improvements as needed in air purification quality.\n\nUPDATE: So here is the next email from Blueair customer support giving a solution which still requires having a special email account for Blueair app signon and then forwarding those emails to my gmail account. This is sub industry standard.\n\nI would recommend your temporary account, otherwise please follow below example.\n\n\"Since the you are is using gmail account. So you can generate multiple virtual accounts. Lets start with one example gmail account mynew.account@gmail.com. Now we if we drop mail to any of the below email addresses, they all would land up into the same inbox of this gmail account:\nmynewaccount@gmail.com\nmy.new.account@gmail.com\nm.ynewa.ccount@gmail.com\nmynewaccount+acct1@gmail.com\nmynew.account+simple@gmail.com\nSo basically all these emails have just one inbox. Gmail basically ignores dot (.) in the email address.\nAnd it also ignores whatever that is followed after (+) sign.\n'To' address in the mails received can be then used to create filter to separate these emails into different folders if required.\"\nI hope this addresses your concerns.\nPlease contact us again if you any further questions.\n\nHave a nice day!\n\nBest Regards,\nSikandar\nGlobal Customer Support\nBlueair Logo","Product: Small is the new big Looking for all the quality of a Blueair purifier on a small scale? The Blueair Classic 203 Slim is the perfect choice for bedrooms, offices or any indoor space up to 240 square feet. With certified results through independent testing, this tiny wonder will have you breathing cleaner, healthier air in no time. First rate results For certified testing and results, the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), tests the CADR, which is the amount of clean air produced by the air purifier and the rate at which it is produced. The results determined that Blueair has the highest Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) available. Perfect solution for tight spots With an airflow pattern that flows from back to top, the Blueair Classic 203 Slim delivers big performance to small spaces. Its compact enough to fit along an interior wall or in a corner. Just keep in mind that for maximum airflow, your unit should always be more than four inches from the wall. Quietly effective Capturing 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.1 microns in size, Blueairs HEPASilent technology uses a unique combination of electrostatic and mechanical filtration. With advanced filter media and an encapsulated ion particle charging chamber comes results superior to either mechanical or electrostatic filtration alone. Change is in the air Getting the performance you expect means maintaining your unit. For cleaner, healthier air you can trust, be sure to change your filter at the right time. Our manual units come with a magnetic timer to alert you when your filter needs changing. Simply attach the timer to your air purifier, refrigerator, or anywhere else that will help you remember when its time for a change. Plus, the 203 offers easy filter access for simple filter changes anytime. On the move The Blueair Classic 203 Slim air purifier has a compact fan design to expertly handle high-pressure airflow, even for long periods of time. Weighing in at 25 lbs, the lightweight 203 has a convenient handle, so you can move your air purifier around your home with ease.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Modernly Attractive & Provides Health Benefits Not Received from Numerous $300 Models from other Manufacturers BUT NO WIFI\n\nReview: This Blueair Classic 605 air purifier is amazing and exceeds our expectations by far. We had air cleaners averaging around $300 each in every room in our home (our great room actually had one in the living room portion, one in the dining room area, and one in the kitchen area) so we thought we had more than adequately addressed the quality of our indoor air. We had our indoor air quality tested and the results were good. So we were so surprised at how some of our health complaints resolved after we plugged in and turned on this Blueair Classic 605. Our itchy eyes became soothed within the hour. Our nasal passages, throats, and sinuses felt better. It became easier to breathe. Our bodies relaxed as well as I suppose from our immune system relaxing that Blueair is doing the work for it. Our largest puppy also has red eyes that have improved. So even though this costs more than the $300 cleaners, we are so excited to have it now as it works so much better! We did not know that we could have resolved these health complaints by simply purchasing Blueair sooner. Now we know.\n\nThis Blueair Classic 605 arrives perfectly packaged to not be damaged in transit. It is easy to unpack. It is on rolling coaster so it is super easy to move its 42 pounds around. I think its look is super modern. You can get your wifi enabled or manual. Replacement filters are available from Amazon.\n\nThe manual function of my Blueair Classic 605 works great. Controlling it from my Android phone has yet to happen because the Android app keeps saying my login has failed. I have not been able to speak directly with their tech support but Zach Kenny did respond to my email; unfortunately he just asked a question that I already answered and did not provide any help with being able to sign in to my BlueAir account using Android so that I can control this device with my phone.","Product: Experience the visual beauty of the agony of the leaf while you enjoy the taste purity of brewing in all natural 3-piece hand-blown glass without the influences of metal. The large brew basket delivers the full flavor of teas, herbals and rooibos. The ease of brewing in the perfectly sized 1-1/2 cup (12-ounces) mug makes this a no-brainer. Place 1 1/2 teaspoons of tea leaves in the infuser basket - pour in hot water - brew - remove the glass brew basket and enjoy. The glass lid doubles as a coaster for the brew basket. Dishwasher and Microwave Safe. Complete brewing and care instructions included.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: One of my favorite tea mugs!\n\nReview: I have used mine for over a year and am so thrilled that I came back to Amazon to purchase two more. I like that only glass is touching my tea and it is not picking up any toxic or metallic tastes. I originally purchased in August 2009 along with <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Primula-PTA-3512-Tea-Maker-with-Infuser/dp/B001FB6IJA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Primula PTA-3512 Tea Maker with Infuser</a> /<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Primula-PTA-3512-Tea-Maker-with-Infuser/dp/B001FB6IJA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Primula PTA-3512 Tea Maker with Infuser</a> and much prefer <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Teas-Etc-12-Ounce-Glass-Brew-Mug-with-Glass-Brew-Basket-and-Lid/dp/B002C4KMM8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Teas Etc 12-Ounce Glass Brew Mug with Glass Brew Basket and Lid</a> /<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Teas-Etc-12-Ounce-Glass-Brew-Mug-with-Glass-Brew-Basket-and-Lid/dp/B002C4KMM8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Teas Etc 12-Ounce Glass Brew Mug with Glass Brew Basket and Lid</a> for several reasons. First, when you pour hot water into the glass infuser, the water flows readily through the slits in the bottom in the Teas, Etc mug but is slow in the Primula mug so that I have to stop pouring a couple of times and wait for the water to catch up flowing from the infuser into the mug and leveling off. Secondly, the Teas, Etc basket is bigger than the Primula infuser basket which is probably what causes the slowdown discussed in reason number 1. Thirdly, Once brewed you remove the lid, invert it to the counter or table, remove the infuser basket letting the sieved tea flow through to your mug and set the infuser basket on your inverted lid which you can use as a coaster. This is how both mugs function but let me tell you that the Primula glass gets much hotter than the Teas Etc so that you will want to use something to protect your hand from burning; I can comfortably hold the Teas Etc glass infuser basket and it feels soothing not at all burning. Fourth, the the slits are easier to clean on the Teas Etc than the Primula. The only thing I can see about the Primula that some might consider superior is that it is a little larger and maybe possibly thicker? Maybe not, the difference is negligible. The look of either adds to the tea enjoying experience; CHEERS!","Product: The revolutionary NutriWare Whole Grain Gourmet is the ideal food preparation solution for the true health-food enthusiast. In addition to cooking up to 18 cups of cooked rice or whole grains to perfection, the Whole Grain Gourmet also has the unique ability to boil pasta, potatoes and more with the addition of the stainless steel colander. The stainless steel steam tray inserts over the inner cooking pot, so vegetables and/or meat can steam while rice or grains simultaneously cook below, for a nutritious, easy-to-make meal. All food contact surfaces are made completely of polished 304-grade surgical stainless steel. And once the cooking is done, the stainless steel inner cooking pot and colander remove for quick cleanup. Includes recipes from Cooking with Grains by Coleen and Bob Simmons\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: After 1 year of daily use as rice cooker and vegetable steamer, still working GREAT\n\nReview: I love this rice cooker and use it everyday for rice, risotto, soups, steaming, etc. I love that only stainless steel is touching my food and not something toxic! The only drawback for me is that it is challenging to cook just one cup of rice which creates a very thin layer on the bottom; manufacturer recommends that 2cups is the minimum amount to cook for this rice cooker to get it right. It is fool-proof on 2 or more cups of rice. Still I give it five stars as I am not aware of any other rice cooker that is as healthy and non-toxic as this one. My favorite rices are <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Lotus-Foods-Organic-Forbidden-Rice-15-Ounce-Bags-Pack-of-12/dp/B0019S50Q6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Lotus Foods Organic Forbidden Rice, 15-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)</a> and <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Lundberg-Black-Japonica-Rice-16-Ounces-Pack-of-12/dp/B000FVZW70/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Lundberg Black Japonica Rice, 16-Ounces (Pack of 12)</a>\n\nUPDATE 4/25/11 I have been using this daily for almost a year now for either cooking rice or steaming vegetables and it still works great! I just purchased one as a gift for a friend who appreciates stainless steel cookware from Walmart dot com who has it on clearance for 85 dollars","Product: The saute pan has a white nano-ceramic nonstick coating that allows excellent monitoring of food while cooking. It is also a stain resistant nonstick that's easy to clean.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: free of PFOA, PTFE and Cadmium\n\nReview: When I heard about this griddle, I just had to get me one. After reading the reviews here on Amazon warning about chipping, I knew I had to purchase this at a store that gives more than 30 days to cover any problems like that. I chose a store that covers for a lifetime at no additional charge - free replacement or refund if doesn't meet up to my expectations. To my amazement, they even had it on 30% off promo and let me use a 20% off coupon so I got this for $22.39. So far I love this griddle. Everything we put on it doesn't stick and it cleans easily. Heat distribution is fantastic. The handle is awesome. And we have peace of mind if it does ever chip, we are covered!","Product: Zenna Home combines unique designs and premium materials in bath furniture. These coordinated ensembles are available in a variety of styles, ranging from traditional to the latest contemporary designs. The slimline wood storage shelf provides additional storage for all of your bathroom necessities. It includes wheels so that it can be easily moved or positioned anywhere in the room. Zenith Products Corp. is the leading manufacturer and supplier of shower rods and caddies, medicine cabinets, bath furniture and accessories. Zenith's toll-free USA based Customer Service department is available (800-892-3986) to answer any additional questions.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Better Looking but More Unstable Than Expected\n\nReview: This is the perfect solution for my toilet room. I ordered it for its size thinking that I would not be very happy with the materials but it would fit and be functional and company would not see it, but it is more attractive than pictured in my opinion. The material is a little nicer I think. The only negative really is that the four coasters underneath are close together to be hidden but this results in instability of this furniture. The instability does not really matter though if you are intending to put it in the narrow space between your toilet and the wall; the instability is an issue only when in an area where it is possible to topple over.","Product: Prevent messes with the OXO Good Grips 3-in-1 Egg Separator. Simply hook the Egg Separator onto the side of a bowl and instantly have a perfect edge for cracking eggs. The base of the Separator catches runaway pieces of shell and prevents drips from running down the outside of the bowl onto your counter or table. This neat tool can also separate egg whites from yolks in one easy step. The Separator features two different ridges, allowing it to easily fit on thin-or thick-rimmed bowls, while the raised edge provides the perfect surface for neatly cracking eggs. The Separator's compact size makes it convenient to store and it is top-rack dishwasher safe.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: This OXO product is not a helper but a make the job harder and messier and more to clean up\n\nReview: Typically I love OXO but not in the case of their 3-in-1 egg separator. The cracker rim was nice but I really have plenty of things I can use to crack an egg upon and really in professional chef training they say to not break eggs on the edge of something but rather on a flat surface to avoid getting eggshell pieces in your egg. So then my yolk sits in the separator with some white in the bowl below but most of the white hanging from the yolk in the separator. I still had to use my fingers. This item made egg separation not only did not help but made it worse for me. There was more to clean up and I still ended up having to do the separating manually. I will never use this item again","Product: One-handed self-sealing lever. Leak-proof closure. Lock-open button for frequent sipping. Arms flip up for easy cleaning. Vacuum insulation stays hot 4+ hours. Impact cap. Total Capacity: 16 oz / 473 ml. Total Weight: 12.54 oz / 355 g. Dimensions: 8.85 X 4.13 in / 22.47 X 10.5 cm. Warranty: Got Your Bak Lifetime Guarantee. Bottle Material: Stainless Steel.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Finish feels better in my hand than any other mug + easy to clean = Perfect Vacuum Mug for Me\n\nReview: Wow! I am really impressed with the Camelbak Products Forge Vacuum Mug! You can read about all the incredible features on this website but let me tell you about how I experience it in person. The finish on the mug is so superior to any other I've held - it feels wonderful in my hand whereas other brands can sometimes make my hand feel tired or achy. It fits perfectly in my hand and cup holders. It keeps my tea warm for a long time.\n\nWhen yours arrives, check it carefully as mine had a defect but it affected appearance and not function; I love this mug so much, I do not mind the defect.\n\nThe other feature that is important to me is does it clean well as I have had to throw other mugs out because I was concerned about bacteria growth from not being able to clean it. This vessel is hand wash safe while the cap is dishwasher safe. It reminds you of this on the bottom of the mug. It also reminds you not to microwave and that it is made in China. The cap arm flips open so you can clean it better. It's all automatic and you don't have to pry it open. You just remove the cap and depress the lever as far as possible to allow seal arms to rotate up and away giving you full exposure to the drink port to get it super clean.\n\nIt is probably one of the least expensive items that gives me that wonderful pampered and life is beautiful feelings. Thank you Cambelbak!","Product: The DeLonghi AC150 Energy Star Air Purifier with Ionizer incorporates the latest technological features for quiet, home air filtration and is suitable for rooms up to 150 square feet. It has five layers of air filtration including the pre-filter, HEPA filter, active carbon filter, photo catalytic filter with UVC lamp and ionizer with on/off function cleaning the air and removing impurities down to a size of 0.3 microns including dust, pollen, cigarette smoke and car exhaust fumes. DeLonghi's AQS air quality system uses a unique lighted sensor system to give you visible feedback on the room's air quality (orange for bad, green for satisfactory and blue for good) adjusting the fan speed as the room's air quality changes. Convenience features include a sensor touch LED control panel, timer (1, 3, 4 or 8 hours) and filter indicator.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Filter needs to be replaced Every Month\n\nReview: UPDATE: Although I've been running this filter lightly for only one month, it is indicating it is now time to replace the filter. I've had this DeLonghi AC150 in my kitchen on automatic. It occasionally cycles on to high when needed and then cycles back down to low where it stays most of the time. It has been running this way for approximately one month. The light has now come on that it is time to replace the filter. The replacement filter is priced higher than competitors that are similar in thickness and quality and it lasts for only one month. This air purifier is for only 150 square feet and will cost one thousand dollars the first year for the unit and eleven replacement filters. This is a very high dollar for air purification and delivers less quality and for a smaller area. All of my other air purifiers do not require filter replacement this frequently. I recommend you look elsewhere.\n\nThis DeLonghi AC150 Energy Star Air Purifier with Ionizer is great for cleaning rooms up to 150 square feet. It is compact enough to not have to be on the floor but could be up on a shelf, counter, or table. There are very long lights vertically on each side showing orange, green, to blue as the air quality improves from bad to good; however these lights can be turned off by pressing the button on the far left. There is also a button to turn the ionizer off and on as well as to set for sleep. I like keeping it on automatic but you can also select your speed if you like. It is very quiet.\n\nThe biggest con for this unit is that the manufacturer is DeLonghi which makes good products but does not always provide good customer service. For example, when this unit arrived it was D.O.A. (Dead on Arrival) and would not power up. I called customer service and immediately spoke with an articulate pleasant representative who informed me that DeLonghi would not replace my brand new air purifier but I could drive it to my nearest service center for repair which is a 4 hour round trip drive both to drop it off and pick it up. However, most re-sellers will let you return for either another unit or your money back for the first 30 days so this may not be a consideration for you. When DeLonghi does not provide customer service that is similar to their competitors, it may encourage customers to purchase something else.\n\nI would have given this DeLonghi 5 stars because it is a very nice effective attractive compact air purifier but because of it first being dead on arrival and having to go through so much effort to get it working, I have to remove one star.","Product: Portable Electric Infrared Quartz Heater, Dark Cherry\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Handy Remote lets me heat up my bedroom quickly with this small power heater before I get out of bed\n\nReview: UPDATE Dec2014/Jan2015 Now that it is cold throughout the day and not just at night, I want to update you on how pleased I am with this Duraflame 9HM7253-C299 Power Heater. This heater is in a great room that includes living area, dining area, kitchen and opens into a staircase that can not be closed off. I have it sitting in the middle of the great room pointing at the living area and I am really pleased with the performance of it. Most of the time, it is very unnoticeable and we were all so comfortable that when I answered the door I was shocked at how cold it was outside. The only negative is that sometimes it smells like hair burning but I have a sensitive nose and I really have not found a heater that is without any burning smells and this one is pretty minimal. I typically just turn air purifiers on high to offset heater odors.\n\nIt looks like furniture and the remote works great as well. The dog sometimes likes to sit or lie in front of it but it really does a great job of heating the whole area so that she does not need to seek out sitting right in front of it.\n\nThe Duraflame 9HM7253-C299 is perfect for warming up my bedroom before I get out of bed in the morning with the handy remote control. This heater is small but packed with power. It also easily moves to and heats spaces larger than a bedroom like my great room. When you first turn it on, there is a bad odor so you will want to do that outside for a couple of hours before bringing it inside if the way your home smells is important to you or if you are sensitive to odors. After the first couple of hours, it is not a problem again. I love the furniture look so that it accents my room furniture nicely. The wheel coasters are also a bonus although 25 pounds is not that difficult just pick up and move. This is my first power heater from Duraflame and I am impressed with the quality for the price and would recommend it to others and look for the brand when shopping for another heater for myself.","Product: Honeywell HPA250B True HEPA allergen remover with Bluetooth technology for large rooms 17' x 18' (310 sq. ft.). Captures up to 99.97% of microscopic allergens such as dust, pollen, pet dander, mold spores and smoke particles as small as 0.3 microns. Reduces odors & VOC's. PLUS Bluetooth Model control features: high-tech \"touch screen\" controls, auto-off timer (1-18 hours), control panel dimmer, VOC sensor for automatic operation, air quality feedback & Bluetooth \"paired\" indicator!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Air Cleaner with Android and IOS apps\n\nReview: This Honeywell lHPA250B True HEPA Allergen Remover Air Purifier is a great way to clean air in rooms up to 310 sq feet. The only negative I have to say about this product is it takes two people to get it out of the box but after that it is 5 stars all the way! I had no trouble finding and loading the Android app that controls this device. From the app you can control all the buttons that are on the top of the unit including four manual controls, two automatic controls, a timer, light, and power. The app also lets you schedule as well as gives you the remaining life on both the pre-filter and HEPA filters. This air cleaner is attractive and quiet in the lower modes but can really clean quickly in the higher modes. I'm very pleased with this Honeywell HPA250B Air Purifier.","Product: Germs beware! The GermGuardian Pluggable UV-C Sanitizer and Deodorizer provides your home with fresher, cleaner air. UV-C light reduces the DNA of germs eliminating their ability to reproduce. It's easy to operate and requires no set up or assembly. Its sleek and compact design is ideal for small spaces. Just plug it in to a wall socket to kill bacteria and fight odors mildew, pet areas and more. Ideal for small rooms such as bathrooms and laundry rooms.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Cleans Just as Effectively Upside-Down but a Little on the Loud Side Regardless of Upside-Down or Rightside-Up\n\nReview: I wanted to use this GermGuardian in my bathroom and was at first dismayed to find that the plug that goes into the wall electrical outlet is at the bottom of the unit and would not fit under my bathroom medicine cabinet. I read through all the instructions and the website material and could not find out if it would work upside down so I had to call Guardian Technologies customer service at 1-866-603-5900 x213. My call was answered very quickly by a woman who articulately spoke English and replied that yes it works just as well upside down as right side up and that she had to put it upside down in her bathroom as well because of the medicine cabinet.\n\nGermGuardian is attractive even upside down. It provides a pretty loud white noise and is louder than my full-size air cleaners actually. It is pretty loud. I think the loudness would bother most people unless it is in a location that you don't use much like the basement or guest bathroom. It runs continuously and consistently unless unplugged.\n\nThis GermGuardian is perfect for bathrooms as it kills mold spores as well as viruses and bacteria.\n\nThere is a usb port (not micro-usb) in the side through which you can charge your devices,\n\nThe air seems cleaner to me; I think it is working.\n\nI wish this GermGuardian was offered in an Amazon frustration-free easy-to-open package as this clam shell was not fun to get open and get my GermGuardian out!\n\nThe included brief instructions came in several languages including English. I wish it gave more information about how UV-C light works. It does not say anything about being able to use this unit upside down which is why I needed to call Guardian Technologies customer service. On a side note, I have had to call Guardian Technologies customer service regarding a broken air cleaner and I found their customer service to be professional and quick to remedy the situation. My experience with Guardian Technologies assures me that I can rest assured that I will be supported in any of their products I purchase.","Product: Corelle Coordinates Darcy Frost 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4 is an elegant pattern, ideal for any table setting. Never needs polishing. Dishwasher safe. Service for 4 includes: 5-piece place setting includes dinner fork, salad fork, dinner knife, dinner spoon, and teaspoon.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Superior to Other $25 Flatware Sets\n\nReview: This Corelle Coordinates Darcy Frost 20piece flatware set is better than other similarly priced flatware because the handles are thicker and more pleasant to hold. I compared Darcy Frost to other similarly priced flatware and I think this set gives a better quality. The design is very nice. If your budget for flatware is $25, I think the quality you get with this set makes the selection of this set a no-brainer!\n\nI really like Corelle and have many of their products. They are a company I trust to make products that are affordable but deliver performance and continue to perform longer than one would think at this price point.\n\nOther $25 flatware sets have very thin sharp handles that are hurt to hold. Sometimes they are so thin that even the spoons and fork tines hurt as well. This set is thicker than other $25 flatware sets and makes it a great choice for those on a $25 flatware budget.","Product: Sustainability meets luxury in the exceptional natural softness of the Grund Organic Cotton Bath Collection. Made with 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton, Grund uses the finest quality cotton fibers spared pesticides and chemicals during production, harvesting and processing. The end result is a pristine cotton fiber that is naturally softer, stronger and delightfully smooth to the touch. You can feel good knowing each rug is responsibly made to the highest social and environmental standards and the cotton used can be traced to the very community of cultivation. Treat yourself to the plush softness of the Grund Organic Cotton Bath Collection, available in several styles, sizes, and a wide array of non-toxic dyed color choices. The Namo bath rug provides the ultimate in plush softness with a thick sheared surface that is exceptionally smooth to the touch. The Namo also features a National Floor Safety Institute certified non-slip backing for added safety and to keep your rug nicely in place.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Not Just Decadently Luxurious Soft and Non-Skid, Also Absorbs Shock of Heel Strikes for Better Walking Experience\n\nReview: Not only is this Grund bath rug super soft and non skid, it is also shock absorbing of heelstrikes! If you have any medical condition that causes heel strikes to be painful for you, you will appreciate this gorgeous bath rug so much. I can tell a huge difference when walking around in the bathroom on and off this rug. Also, both the cotton and color are so rich and top of the line. Sometimes I am disappointed in organic cotton I get from other non-Grund companies as they can be scratchy and stiff but I am always pleased with Grund's organic cotton! It is thick, luxurious, and decadently feels like a million bucks on my skin. All the workmanship is excellent. This bath mat is truly non skid and I recommend it very much,","Product: Humidifier, Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier, 180ML USB Portable Mist Air Humidifier For Your Home, Office, Desk, Travel, Bedroom, Baby Room\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: My Favorite Style of Diffuser Holds 500ml and Has All the Misting and Light Feature Choices One Could Want\n\nReview: This <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Deckey-500ml-7-Colors-Changing-Ultrasonic-Humidifier-Mini-Columnar-Anion-Aroma-Diffuser-Electric-Essential-Oil-Fragrance-Machine-Cool-Mist-Auto-Off-Quiet-Aromatherapy-for-Household-Use-500ml/dp/B013K5FFZG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Deckey 500ml 7 Colors Changing Ultrasonic Humidifier/ Mini Columnar Anion Aroma Diffuser/ Electric Essential Oil Fragrance Machine/ Cool Mist/ Auto Off/ Quiet/ Aromatherapy for Household Use (500ml)</a> is awesome! I have been diffusing essential oils for decades and have used several dozen diffusers and this 500ml style is my favorite! First of all, it holds 500ml which is awesome and it can diffuse scent for a very long time before it needs to be refilled. There are settings for high/low for the mist as well as timers for 1, 2, 3 hours or on until the water runs out. The light also has various settings which you can choose between it fading between pastel and vivid colors are pick your favorite color to keep it on. The light function is independent of the misting function so you can use both or either separately whatever you would like. The included instructions are thorough and in English on one side. This style is also nice in that it is almost impossible to knock over. I can not think of anything negative to say about this diffuser. It continues to be my favorite style. This particular one by Deckey has a little classier look in that that writing on the diffuser is a lighter softer grey/black and without their name printed on it.\n\nWe disclose that we have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's","Product: The Big Squishy Twist has a 2 year warranty on the seams and zippers and is a fun and versatile shaped product that makes an unbelievable chair for gaming and watching TV. All products have a removable and washable cover that can be tossed into the washing machine when needed. All products are filled with special micro-bead filling which is much smaller bead than typical bean bag chairs giving you unbelievable comfort. The micro-bead perfectly conforms to your body and eliminates pressure points. This is the softest, squishiest and most comfortable bean bag chair in existence. You can take this product anywhere and its easy for even young children to move around the house and move from room to room.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Soft as Your Favorite T Shirt and Even Dogs Love It\n\nReview: It's like a larger version of my childhood beanbag chair wearing t shirt material instead of some hard plastic stuff that used to make me sweaty. The picture of the actress on this item above is pretty accurate for a 5' 7\" female. Amazon had mine delivered by a service that told me what time they were coming and two men hand delivered it. The box had some oil on it so we opened it before they left; this item was undamaged because it was packaged inside a humongous plastic bag. There was a slight odor to it but only slight so we brought it inside and put it in a spare guest room with an air cleaner on it. This chair is a lot of fun. It is not ergonomic but will hold you in whatever posture you have taken upon it. My over-sized Rhodesian Ridgeback who is the size of a Great Dane fits on this with room to spare in all directions of his body but his feet do hang off; he loves it too.","Product: Since 1947 , Kenwood has been at the forefront of cutting-edge, stylish and efficient kitchen appliances. The loyalty of the millions of cooks worldwide who cherish their Kenwood appliances is well-earned by our team of experts, who design all our products in the UK using only the very best materials. Today, Kenwood is the #1 global brand in food preparation, kitchen machines and food processors.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: More Powerful and Shorter to Fit Under Kitchen Cabinets Than My Cuisinart\n\nReview: I am going to compare this ASIN:B017HVWXLS Kenwood KMC011 5 quart Chef Titanium Kitchen Machine, Stainless Steel to the ASIN:B000MTIUSS Cuisinart SM-55BC 5-1/2-Quart 12-Speed Stand Mixer, Brushed Chrome I purchased in Amazon's 2011 Black Friday sale. This machine is more expensive of the two. Both come with 5-year warranties on the motor. Both come with similar attachments standard and optional. The main differences are that this Kenwood is more powerful and not as tall so it fits under kitchen cabinets better. I have been limited in where I can place the Cuisinart as it is tall and can not raise up under the kitchen cabinets. Both machines are beautiful and more than powerful enough to handle my gluten-free food preparation needs. Both perform well and clean up is easy.\n\nThe Kenwood KMC011 I received had been resealed and reopened numerous times with Kenwood tape at the edges cut and replaced. It is obvious that what I received is a return probably a couple of times and possibly refurbished as well. If I had purchased it, it would be going back with Amazon's easy return policy to get replaced with a never-been-used retail version.","Product: Spiralizing is the art of turning vegetables into noodles. Is a great way to create delicious, healthy and satisfying alternatives to traditional dishes. You can make long ribbons of cucumber, carrots and radishes for salads, or apple spirals for apple slaw.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: So Much Faster and Better than Hand Cranking! Love This!\n\nReview: This review is for[ASIN:B01FJPS8EA Oster Easy-to-Use Electric Spiralizer with 2 Spiralizer Blades (sized for spaghetti and fettuccine noodles), Black.\n\nI have purchased on Amazon I think every brand name tri-blade manual spiralizer with crank they carry and use them all because I get different noodle quality for different dishes whether raw or cooked. This one from Oster beats them all hands down because it is so much faster and easier than turning the crank! Just put your zucchini (or other veggie) in the shoot and press with pressure then turn on - zip! It is super fast! It is pretty easy to clean.\n\nThe seller uploaded a video showing the usage and the only tip I would like to add is the food pusher has an X on the end that grips the zucchini (or other vegetable) from spinning so it will cut. If you are having difficulty stabilizing the vegetable, stick it on the X firmly and then put it in the shoot with blade.\n\nI am so glad they finally invented an electric one that is easy to use and clean!","Product: The MIU France six-inch Nakiri ceramic cleaver is a revolution in knives and is a must-have for any serious cook. The beautiful white ceramic blade retains its original sharpness ten times longer than stainless steel. The ceramic blade does not retain odor and and is impervious to acids, juices, oils and salts. Fruits and vegetables remain fresh after cutting by not browning; another benefit to ceramic. The 6-Inch cleaver is ideal for mincing, slicing and dicing. The ergonomic handle provides precise control; you won't want to put this knife down. The ceramic blade should be washed by hand.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: 2 to 3 times thicker than Kyocera black ceramic blades\n\nReview: When this MIU France Ceramic Nakiri Knife first arrived I was impressed that it appeared to be well made and substantially heavier than my Kyocera ceramic knives. However, when I went to slice an onion with it I found that the blade was too thick to do so. This item is shaped like a cleaver and thick like a cleaver. it is about 2-3 times fatter than my Kyocera ceramic knives (black series). It is too thick to slice an onion the way I usually do. However, it is very good for slicing when you want it to separate or for dicing any time. For example, this ceramic cleaver knife is great for slicing carrots or cauliflower or green onion. It is perfect for cutting produce that I wonder if my thinner Kyocera ceramic knife will endure without chipping or breaking. There are no bolts or wood like in the Kyocera so this product should last longer in the handle area. I would purchase this again.","Product: Eangee metal art pieces are uniquely styled fair trade, eco-friendly, and sustainable products made in the Philippines, perfect for the bedroom, kitchen, living room, dining room, and kids rooms.The metal is hand painted and adored with capiz, mother of pearl. This piece will fit in almost any location, yet still shows off the beauty of the hand painted design.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Different Color in Person Than Shown Above - This is Mostly Yellow - Pearlized Yellow\n\nReview: This <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Eangee-m711046-Wall-Dragonfly-Pearl-Metal-Art-Piece/dp/B00GKDW8Y2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Eangee m711046 Wall Dragonfly Pearl Metal Art Piece</a> is pretty but the colors in person are very different from those shown above. I have my computer monitor adjusted so that most Amazon products look in person exactly as shown so when something does not, I know it is a problem with the picture that is uploaded to the site and not with my monitor colors. This dragonfly looks to be brown rusty sand color with turquoise in the picture but it in person it looks yellow - pearly yellow. It is pretty but if you are getting it to match with something, you might be unhappy. This website picture really should be updated to be more representative of what customers receive. I receive two of these and one was damaged beyond my repair inside of the bubble wrap without any damage to the box. Both of the ones I received were/are yellow - pearly yellow.","Product: The unique design of the Novo Gratz Vintage Mix Futon allows it to effortlessly convert from a stylish, mid-century sofa to a bed. Its slim silhouette is upholstered in gray linen to offer a neutral tone that is elegant and refined. Details like natural wooden legs, wide track arms, tufted seat and back cushion help to make this sofa an original. It includes two (2) side bolster pillows in the same fabric to provide an overall vintage look.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Attractive Easy-to-Assemble Futon Sofa Preferred to Other Futon Sofas\n\nReview: This Novogratz futon sofa is much better than I was expecting; I am quite pleased with it. The color of the fabric is much nicer in person than shown. It is a beautiful neutral blue gray that blends well with light neutral colors, blues and pastels. The tufting effect is attractive.\n\nIt arrived in one long heavy box delivered by two men in a truck. I had no issue assembling it by myself. I actually found the instructions AFTER I assembled it. It was very easy to figure out without the instructions. Some of the parts and hardware needed are inside the zippered underside of the sofa bottom.\n\nI am very pleased with the quality of the fabric and workmanship of this futon sofa. I prefer it to another one that I purchased from a competing manufacturer at about the same price for several reasons. First, all the cushioned parts including arms, back and seat of this Novogratz are thicker and better cushioned. Secondly, it is one piece long and the middle support is the proper length to keep it square unlike my other older model. Thirdly, the back on this is attractive and can be used as a room separator where people see the backside unlike my older model that has zippered compartments to bring out more leg supports.\n\nSome negatives to consider are only two. Like every other futon sofa I have sat on, they sit lower to the ground than contemporary sofas that we are used to in USA. I am 5'7\" and it is difficult and unhealthy for my knees for me to raise myself out of a position where my rear is lower than my knees. If you are 5'2\" or shorter, my guess is that when seated your bottom may be same height as your knees and proper size for you. If you are between 5'3\" and 5'6\" tall, I don't know if this would be harmful for your knees or not. To further help you decide if this is a good choice for you, I measured that the seat area is 15\" off the ground compared to my Ashley contemporary non-futon sofa that is 20\" off the ground seated area. The other thing I would like to be different is the leg color is really a bright gold that clashes with the blue-gray linen fabric of the futon sofa. I will probably try spray painting them a color that I think would look better like walnut or gray/silver.\n\nOverall, I am very pleased with this as an option for guests to both sleep and sit on while being attractive and affordable.","Product: Sleepow Memory Foam Pillow is a high-quality memory foam pillow with an embedded sound machine and mp3 player Drift off to sleep with pre-loaded binaural beats relaxation music Upload your own tracks to the pillow High density memory foam core 80% cotton/20% polyester jacquard knitted cover Machine wash Allergy free and microbial treated for pillow's protection Measures 24\" L x 16\" W\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I Can Hear But Can Not Feel the Speakers Unlike Every Other Pillow With Speakers Inside That I've Tried\n\nReview: This <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Sleepow-Memory-Foam-Sound-Therapy-Pillow-with-MP3-Sound-Machine/dp/B00PY2EMXU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Sleepow Memory Foam Sound Therapy Pillow with MP3 / Sound Machine</a> is a great pillow. The first thing I want to know about pillows with the speakers in them is how much you can feel the speakers with your head. The answer with this pillow is zero - nodda - zilch - unlike every other pillow where I could definitely feel the speakers. The sound quality has a nice stereo quality to it. You can set the volume where you want it including loud enough that others nearby can hear it as well. The controls are on the side and easy to find in the dark with your hand to make adjustments. The cover material is comfortable and soft. Like most memory foam pillows, this one has \"that odor\" and is stronger than average but not the strongest odor memory foam pillow I have smelled. Not only is a manual included but also recommendations on how to get a good night sleep. This pillow is really great for getting a good night's sleep.\n\nWe disclose that we have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's","Product: The color touch screen and sculpted buttons, organized into logical zones with backlighting, give you easy, one-touch access to your home entertainment - even in the dark. Just one press and you're watching a DVD or your favorite TV channel. The ergonomic design fits comfortably in your hand, and because it's rechargeable, you won't need to worry about buying new batteries. With support for more than 5,000 brands, you can control home entertainment devices that you own today or will buy tomorrow. Our online software guides you through setup, and our live customer support team is available if you need help.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: My favorite tech of all time\n\nReview: If I asked you what was your favorite tech item of all time, what would you say? For me without hesitation, i would reply the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Logitech-Harmony-One-Advanced-Universal-Remote/dp/B005FO43OU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote</a>. My son recommended it to me years ago and I thought he was spoiled when he suggested it and decided why not spoil myself a little and gave it a try thinking it was quite the luxury but now I absolutely perceive it as a necessity to home entertainment. It is the hub bringing seamless unison to my setup as it changes. I may change my tv or my pc, or my dvr or hts or whatever, but it is so easy to make the changes to my harmony one so that i don't have to figure out a new device and I have just the one remote to keep track of. It is so reliable and I have never had a problem with it. I gave 5 as Christmas gifts last year and the recipients can't stop thanking me and talking about how great the harmony one is. I've had to call Logitech customer support probably once a year since owning and each time I immediately go a person in Canada that spoke English well and knew the product and got the solution for me quickly. I can not think of any disadvantages to the Harmony One except for maybe that it took me so long to find it. I wish I had adopted mine when it first became available to the public. If mine ever did break or get lost or stolen, I would immediately purchase another without hesitation - it is my favorite tech of my lifetime so far.","Product: Avantree Sacool Bluetooth stereo headset, superb sound, comfortable fit Product Features * Bluetooth stereo headset with microphone for music and call * Incredible sound - in-ear driver with thumpy beats * Comfortable and secure fit for wearing * Small and stylish - fashion design for commuters * Never miss a call - auto switching between music and calls * Gaming and chat and VoIP (Skype, MSN, etc) * Up to 6hrs music and play time Specification * Bluetooth stereo headset V2.1+EDR * Support profiles: Headset, Handsfree, A2DP, AVRCP * Operational range: Class 2, 10 meters * Play time: up to 6 hrs * Standby time: up to 120 hours * Size: 36.2*21.2*29.7mm * Weight: 18g What??s in the box * Bluetooth stereo headset * Micro USB charging cable * 3 pairs of ear buds * Carrying bag * User manual * Warranty card Compatibility Compatible with all the Bluetooth enabled mobile phones. Apple iPhone 5 / 5S / 5C, iPhone 4 / 4G / 4GS, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 plus Samsung galaxy note 3 / note 2 / S5 / S4 / S4 mini / S3 HTC one / one mini / one mini 2 / one X+ / one S Sony Xperia Z / Z1 / Z2 / Z1S / SP / M / M2 LG G3 / G2 / Optimus G Pro Google Nexus 5 / 4 Nokia Lumia 1520 / 1020 / 925 Motorola Moto E / G / X, Razr i / Razr HD Etc. Contact Avantree Support for this. Support If have any problem, contact us Mon-Fri 9AM-5:00PM. Emails answered within 1 business day.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Comfy Cushy Fit, Stylish Look and Great Sound\n\nReview: I really like these Avantree Sacool In-Ear Noise Isolating Bluetooth Headphones. It comes with 3 sizes of silicone ear gels to get the best fit for your ear. I really do not like the pressure of feeling like something is pushing in my ear, but this feels very comfortable. I tend to have sensitive allergic skin and this silicone does not bother my skin at all. It fits great and stays put even when moving head and/or body orientation. They are very lightweight as well so I do not feel any pressure from the weight either.\n\nThese sound great for $30 bluetooth headphones. The audio quality is great for music and for making phone calls. I could be heard clearly as well through the microphone. These paired with my devices without problem. These Avantree Sacool do a good job of isolating noise.\n\nI really like the stylish design of these Avantree Sacool headphones. They have that nice tech look. I like that the charging socket is hidden too. A felt draw-string pouch is included.\n\nCustomer Service is very important to me as well and just check out the Amazon reviews to see that Avantree is a company that responds to their customers needs. I feel like what I received is what I expected after reviewing the description, picture, and videos Avantree posted above and I like that.\n\nWe received this item as a gift (free or at a discount) with no promise of posting a review. We promised that if we did review this item, it would be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that the sample we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's","Product: The VSX-1123-K continues Pioneer&apos;s commitment to providing industry-leading performance in home theater receivers, combined with an elegant interface, and an extensive list of modern features. Pioneer leads the way on smartphone integration, as well, supporting iOS and Android devices.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Audio and Video would not pass through - Review includes tip for attaching speaker wire to back of this A/V receiver\n\nReview: I have a 5.1 Onkyo home theater system and wanted to upgrade the receiver component to this Pioneer VSX-1123 for its 4K upscaling. I have found that I prefer the video on blue-ray upscalers to that of blue-ray hardware and wanted to see if I felt the same about Pioneer's technology utilized in this VSX-1123. Changing out the A/V receiver takes almost as much time as setting up a new one and I do have a tip to give you with setting up this unit. When attaching the speaker wire, it somehow is much easier to thread it through with your left hand even if you are right-handed. I was very careful to move over each cable and speaker wire to the correct location, installed batteries in the remote, and plugged it in. It got power but no audio came to my speakers and no video came to my tv. I double-checked everything. I read the manual. I called technical support. I read the Amazon reviews to see if anybody else mentioned this problem but could not find anything that fixed my problem. After spending several hours not being able to get it to passthrough A/V, I gave up and reconnected my Onkyo A/V receiver and everything worked great once again. My Onkyo 5.1 system is still working great and is 3D but not 4K so I am still wondering if a 4K upscaler would give me a more enjoyable viewing experience but I couldn't determine that with this Pioneer VSX-1123 even after spending so much time trying to get it to work.","Product: IREALIST Level Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphone - Retail Packaging - Black\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Luxurious Comfort and Awesomely Sweet Sound with Active Noise Cancellation, NFC, BT, S voice, Smart Touch, and calling features\n\nReview: The Samsung Level Over Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones come packaged well to protect your headphones as well as have a fun frustration-free un-boxing experience. The headphones are attractive and have an impressive build. The headphones charged up via enclosed USB cable much faster than I expected so that I could start enjoying my headphones pretty quickly.\n\nThe fit is perfect and adjustable. For me comfort is most importance because who cares how good the audio features are if the headphones give you a headache for one reason or another. The headphones are well balanced and fit snugly without too enough pressure to cause headaches after using for some time. The cushioning is just the right amount. Some materials have a residue on them that bother my skin or odors that bother my nose but not the Samsung Level Over Headphones. Also the material that touches my ears and head is breathable so I don't have sweat there. I am loving the luxurious comfort of these headphones.\n\nI paired the Level Over Headphones to my Samsung Galaxy NFC-enabled device by just simply turning the headphones on via toggle switch with my Samsung device next to the left ear of the headphones. I've never had a pairing easier than this.\n\nIf your Samsung smartphone is running Android OS 4.2.2 or later, than you can download the Samsung Level app from Google Play or Samsung Apps which I did and while it is not necessary to enjoy these headphones, they add an equalizer as well as settings for 3D, Bass, and Clarity. I especially appreciate text-to-speech, S-Voice and the ability to use calling features. To launch Svoice with the bluetooth-enabled device, tap and hold the center of the touch pad for more than 3 seconds- it's that easy!\n\nRegarding noise cancellation and protection, ambient noise is greatly reduced by just having these well-fitting headphones on. You can enjoy these headphones with or without the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) feature on. You can control it by either pressing the registration button on the right ear pad or by the Samsung Level app discussed above. The Active Noise Cancellation really does work although it is not needed unless in a very loud environment like some airplanes. Today is a hot summer day and I have two portable air conditioners running as well as two fans and the decibel level is almost 60dB but this is completely forgotten while the headphones are on even without the noise cancellation. I am surprised when I remove the headphones how noisy the room is at 60dB. The technology used in this ANC experience is advanced and definitely delivers the best Active Noise Canceling experience I've had.\n\nControlling your music is easy without having to reach for your phone. Drag your finger upwards on the touch pad of right ear to increase volume; drag your finger down, to decrease volume. To start or pause playback, tap the center of the touch pad twice. To play the previous file or restart the current file, drag your finger rearwards across the touch pad. To play the next file while wearing the device, drag your finger forwards across the touch pad. You can also use the calling and S Voice features on these headphones easily. I test all the features repeatedly and they work flawlessly each time. The only problem I have is accidentally activating something when I touch the headphones for some reason which I'm sure I will acclimate to soon.\n\nAnother reviewer said that his did not come with the flight adaptor, but mine did and the manual says the product box includes the following items: device, hard case, accessory case, USB cable, 3.5 mm audio cable, flight adaptor, and user manual. I confirm that is what is in my package I received.\n\nTo judge audio quality, I enjoyed the album Goat Rodeo with Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer, and Chris Thile with their instrumental genius and was delighted. I listened to some rock to test the bass and again was not disappointed. Everything on my phone sounds the best it ever has on these Samsung Sound Level Over headphones. I did make some adjustments using their app to optimize it to my preference.\n\nFor me these Sound Level Over headphones are go-to for everyday use as well as for airplane travel because of the luxurious comfort, easy-to-use features, and incredible sound. Samsung Level Over beats every Beats and Bose experience I've had or any other manufacturers as well. I'm truly thrilled with what Samsung Level Over headphones delivers. Thank you Samsung!","Product: Size Height: 247.5mm(L) Width: 19.3mm Depth: 14.6mm Weight: 26.2g (Headset:9.4g;Band:16.8g) Compatible Devices HUAWEI: MediaPad X1/ M1 HUAWEI: Ascend P7/P6/P6s/Mate/Mate2/Y530/Y330/Y300/G730/G610/Y600/G6/B199/Honor 3C/Honor 3X/Honor 6/P1/P2/G510/G630/D2(U&C&T)/ Mate(U&C&T)/Honor 3/U8860I/C8813D/G716/G526/C8816D/G520/Y516 iPhone: 5S/5C/5/4S/4 SAMSUNG: Galaxy S5/S4/S3/Note 3 LTE/Note 2 MEIZU: MX3/MX2 XIAOMI: Mi2/Mi3/Redmi ZTE: U5S/N5S OPPO N1/ vivo X3T LG: LG G2(D800) SONY: Xperia TL/Xperia-Z2/Xperia C S39h/Xperia T2 Ultra 4G/Xperia M2 HTC: One 802w/X920E/D816w/Desire 610/One(M8) Connectivity Bluetooth 3.0 NFC fast pair Calling Quality Dul-mic reduction Battery 90mAh Display 1.4-inch flexible OLED Working time 6 days (Depend on wireless call usage time) Standby time 14 days (BT connection off) Charging time Less than 2 hours Button Single button control Interface Standard USB charging (On band) Sensors G-sensors IP57 Water and dust resistance OS Android 4.0+ IOS5.0+\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Perfect For Anybody Who Wants a Smart Place to Store Their Bluetooth Earpiece so It Doesn't Get Lost - In a Fitness Wrist Band!!\n\nReview: Huawei Talkband B1 is the perfect place to keep your bluetooth earpiece! When not placing or receiving calls through the earpiece, you can place it securely in the wristband and it looks very attractive and becomes your wearable fitness device tracking your sleep and activity. It does not always record my movement unless I swing my arms quite a bit almost forcefully. I do like that it reminds me to move when I have not moved in some time.\n\nThe app was easy to download, install and set up from Google Play store and shows number of steps as a fraction of goal, distance, exercise time, and calories burned. This talkband is superior to other fitbands in that it will remember to track my deep sleep, light sleep and falling asleep even when I forget to initiate it. I really like the activity reminder but you can turn that off if you like in the app settings. You can also set an alarm for the talkband to wake you up if it detects you are falling asleep. Some reviewers comment on syncing issues, but I found that if it was not synced, all I needed to do was put my finger on the app screen and pull down and syncing would initiate and successfully sync. If you touch the circle that has your movement or the other circle that displays your sleep, it will take you to another screen giving you your data for the day, week, or month. You can update this firmware when available.\n\nThis Talkband B1 is attractive and comfortable to wear. It fits wrists as small as 135-170mm to as large as 160-200mm. It is water and dust resistant. It will charge in a standard USB port. It paired fast with both my android tablet and android smartphone. It has dual-mic noise reduction and my caller could hear me very well and clearly as I could them as well. Even when I had taken the earpiece out of my ear, I did not miss any calls as it was on my wrist! This feature is the one that sets it apart from all the others and has the super cool factor that will get others looking at you wondering if you are from the future or what! LOL\n\nThis Huawei Talkband B1 Talking and Tracking Wristband with removeable bluetooth earpiece is the perfect solution for anybody who has lost their bluetooth earpiece and wants a safe place to secure it readily available for use when a call is received. This alone is invaluable in itself but you get the added benefit of recording your sleep pattern without having to be reminded as well as being reminded to move when having been inactive for too long. It is the perfect choice when these things matter most.\n\nWe received this item as a gift (free or at a discount) with no promise of posting a review. We promised that if we did review this item, it would be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that the sample we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's","Product: Set up full coverage monitoring for your home with this NETGEAR Arlo smart home wireless security system. The included smart home base station makes it easy to connect with your Wi-Fi and create remote access to camera function. Customize this NETGEAR Arlo smart home wireless security system to send alerts when family arrives home or suspicious activity occurs. Includes two cameras: Cover separate rooms or the front and back doors. Night vision: 12 IR LEDs provide clear vision up to 25 feet. High definition: 720p HD provides a clear view. Weatherproof construction: Set the cameras up indoors or out. Voice control: Connects with Alexa for hands-free operation. Free app: Download the Arlo app and watch from work.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: My Dog Is Dead - Thanks Arlo!\n\nReview: I wanted so much to like these! They look super awesome and they seemed to work.... but often times the videos are green, gray, or pink. Technical support will always talk to you and they are in the Phillipines so the calls are long with requests for them to repeat themselves so you can understand. These seem to detect motion of even wind blowing so I felt safe. But, all my dogs were poisoned and one died. Property was vandalized. Arlo caught nothing! I added Sengled and Ring cameras and they caught the vandals! But I have no proof for the prior incidents because I trusted Arlo when I shouldn't have. Technical support often made problems worse. Battery replacement was weekly for most cameras. Picture quality was nice..... when it worked. I no longer use these. I don't think they are worth the wifi bandwidth usage or my time replacing batteries. They are not worth the maintenance required and that is not even including the initial acquisition price.","Product: Wireless Bluetooth Speaker\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Sounds Like You'd Expect from a $30 Speaker But I Could Not Get Mine to Hold a Charge\n\nReview: Okeyn SARDINE series portable wireless bluetooth speaker is a good choice for the $30 budget. I would not say you are getting a $80 speaker for $30 but that you are getting a speaker that sounds like $30. It has a nice look. I was not able to get mine to hold a charge. I have to use the speaker plugged into a power source. This speaker would not be my first choice for a $30 speaker.\n\nWe received this item as a gift (free or at a discount) with no promise of posting a review. We promised that if we did review this item, it would be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that the sample we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's","Product: Get a handle on exposed electronics cables with a JOTO Neoprene Cable Management Sleeves. Not only do tangled cords look messy, but they can also cause accidents and make it difficult to determine which cable belongs to which device. These simple management. Organize your set-up with JOTO Cable Management Sleeves, they adhere your wires into a neat tube while still providing easy access when necessary. Cutouts every 2\" provide multiple entry/exit points for cables.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: I Would Give it 5 Stars if the Back and Front Were the Same Color - Either Both Sides White or Both Sides Black\n\nReview: I like the design of these but I wish that JOTO offered them in black on both sides or white on both sides. Everybody wants their cable management to be hidden and not more pronounced and visible. The contrast between the white and black makes the hole design pop rather than being hidden. Please see my photos I am uploading to see what I mean. If this were black on both sides or white on both sides, I would give it 5 stars. Since that is the only thing I do not like about it, I am dinging it one star down to 4 stars. This one closes with Velcro and I much prefer JOTO's other cable management <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Cable-Management-Sleeve-JOTO-Cable-Sleeve-Set-of-4-19-34-Neoprene-Cable-Management-Sleeves-for-PC-TV-Home-Theater-Speaker-Flexible-Cable-Wrap-Cable-Cover-Cable-Organizer-Cords-Management-4-Piece/dp/B00XWKA3FC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Cable Management Sleeve, JOTO Cable Sleeve, [Set of 4] 19\" Neoprene Cable Management Sleeves for PC / TV / Home Theater / Speaker, Flexible Cable Wrap, Cable Cover, Cable Organizer, Cords Management (4 Piece)</a> for which I uploaded before and after photos so check it out! The stitching and strength of both this sleeve and the other sleeves are perfect and very strong.\n\nWe received this item as a gift (free or at a discount) with no promise of posting a review. We promised that if we did review this item, it would be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that the sample we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's","Product: MAGIPEA MAGIPEA\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Organizes Much More Than I Had Hoped\n\nReview: This <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Misslo-3-Shelves-14-Pockets-Hanging-Closet-Organizer-with-Rotatable-Hanger-Black/dp/B018X8VRQG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Misslo 3 Shelves 14 Pockets Hanging Closet Organizer with Rotatable Hanger (Black)</a> is a well made organizer for light items as described. Organization is so wonderful especially when it stays organized after you organize it. This Missio Shelving does the trick! There are pockets everywhere that allow you to see your items. This is a perfect size and really accomplishes organizing many more things than you would think it could for this size. The limitation would be on weight; as the seller described, this is for lightweight items like hats and garments and things of that nature. I just love this 14 pocket hanging closet organizer! This arrived straight out of the Amazon box inside a plastic protective wrap and with a heavy plastic smell; after leaving it outdoors for several hours, the plastic odor had completely dissipated.\n\nWe disclose that we have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's","Product: WinTV-quadHD has four tuners on a half height PCI Express board. WinTV-quadHD will fit in both full and half height PC's. Watch, pause or record up to four ATSC or clear QAM HD TV programs at the same time. Supports four tuner picture-in-picture. Also works with Windows Media Center (included in Windows 7 and optional in Windows 8). The WinTV-quadHD is seen as 4 tuners so you can watch one TV program or record up to 4 TV programs at the same time. Contents: Includes the quadHD board, Hauppauge remote control, IR receiver cable, QI and Includes activation code for download of WinTV v8 application for Windows. Both half and full height brackets included.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: in W7 this card gives 5 tuners and perfect picture with full 5.1 surround sound\n\nReview: I tried <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/SiliconDust-HDHomeRun-Dual-High-Definition-Digital-Television-HDHR3-US-Black/dp/B004HO58SO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">SiliconDust HDHomeRun Dual High Definition Digital Television HDHR3-US (Black)</a> but had pixelation problems several times every show on two channels so I decided to try Hauppauge 2250 PCI-E Dual TV Tuner card and I am so delighted. Not only are my pixelation problems history, I also get better picture, FM radio, and analog channels for no additional cost!\n\nThis is my setup on Windows 7 64-bit. First let me say that installing the card and setting up the Hauppauge 2250 was the easiest part of my setup. I have TimeWarner cable and am paying $41/month for standard internet (10Mbs download and 1MBs upload) and basic cable. I have a three-way splitter on the cable coming out of the wall. One cable goes directly to the FM radio on this Hauppage 2250 pc card and I receive numerous FM channels which I can access through the radio player in Windows Media Center (WMC).\n\nThe second cable runs from the splitter to the TimeWarner modem to my <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/ooma-Hub-VoIP-Phone-Device-with-No-Monthly-Phone-Service-Bills/dp/B0033AIW7M/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">ooma Hub - VoIP Phone Device with No Monthly Phone Service Bills</a> where I get a landline for free then to Netgear WNR2000 for wireless connection of printers, tablets, smartphones, etc and then ethernet out to <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Gateway-DX4350-UR21P-Desktop-Black/dp/B004YD74HG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Gateway DX4350-UR21P Desktop (Black)</a> from where I can couch surf on <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Logitech-Illuminated-Ultrathin-Keyboard-with-Backlighting/dp/B001F51G16/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Logitech Illuminated Ultrathin Keyboard with Backlighting</a>, Logitech Wireless Mouse M505, and <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Logitech-Wireless-Touchpad-with-Multi-Touch-Navigation-910-002345/dp/B005DSPLC6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Logitech Wireless Touchpad with Multi-Touch Navigation (910-002345)</a> which share one unifying USB receiver so only one USB slot is taken in my pc. I especially like the keyboard which lights up only when my hands come near for easy viewing in a darkened room.\n\nThe third cable runs to the TV tuner in this Hauppauge 2250 card. I did not install or use anything else included in the box as the ir cable was too short and I don't need extra inputs. The Hauppauge 2250 card is available on Amazon card only without all the extras <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Hauppauge-1229-WinTV-HVR-2250-White-Box-for-System-Builders-Dual-Hybrid-PCI-E-TV-Tuner-Board/dp/B001E2T6Y4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Hauppauge 1229 WinTV-HVR-2250 White Box for System Builders Dual Hybrid PCI-E TV Tuner Board</a> but I purchased the 1213 instead of the 1229 thinking I was going to use some of the extras which seemed like a bargain for only $9.40 but I ended up not using any of them.\n\nThe Hauppage CSR told me that the tv tuner was a dual tuner and that during installation I would have to decide between whether I wanted digital HD OR analog SD OR antenna. However, using Windows 7 64 bit Windows Media Center, I just followed the prompts letting it automatically install and W7 WMC found 2 digital tuners AND 2 analog tuners and I clicked that is correct and let it search for channels finding both analog SD and digital HD on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, TBS, CW, HSN, and WGN as well as analog only on CNN, TNT, Lifetime, Nikelodeon, USA, MTV, FNC, SPIKE, TWC, AETV, AMC, DSC, BRAVO, MBNBC, CNBC, EP, Food, FX, KUSI, HGTV, TLC, HIST, SyFy, WEP, TCM, Comedy Channel, LMN, Toon, Disn, APLP, TVLAND, BET, and IONSATP. All of the analog channels I was unable to get on the HDHomerun dual tuner as it does not have an analog tuner. While I would prefer HD to SD, I like receiving all these analog SD channels that I did not get on the clear-qamm HD only tuner. Some shows I like are not available anywhere in HD and others are available in a variety of places in HD or SD for various prices. For example, I would not want to live without the Daily Show with Jon Stewart or the Colbert Report which I can watch on HuluPlus in HD for $8/month or on the Comedy Channel website for free or iTunes for $1.99 per episode which comes to about $32/month (tip, buy Apple stock not Apple products)or in SD with this 2250 card for free. So in Windows 7, this one Hauppage 2250 card is viewed in WMC7 as 4 tuner choices but only available to use two at a time with these two hybrid tuners able to free switch around between digital HD, analog SD, and FM radio automatically controlled by WMC7. WMC in Windows Vista was able to control only 2 tuners which may have been with what the CSR was familiar.\n\nI control my WMC with my <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Logitech-Harmony-One-Universal-Remote-with-Color-Touchscreen/dp/B002RL875A/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Logitech Harmony One Universal Remote with Color Touchscreen</a> using the Infrared receiver in the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Windows-7-Vista-XP-Media-Center-MCE-PC-Remote-Control-and-Infrared-Receiver-for-Home-Premium-and-Ultimate-Edition/dp/B00224ZDFY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Windows 7 Vista XP Media Center MCE PC Remote Control and Infrared Receiver for Home, Premium and Ultimate Edition</a> with <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/USB-2-0-Extension-Cable-Type-A-Male-to-Type-A-Female-6-ft-Black/dp/B00182CIB8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">USB 2.0 Extension Cable Type A Male to Type A Female 6 ft, Black</a> to get the receiver on top of my <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Onkyo-HTX-22HDX-Ultra-Compact-HD-Home-Theater-System-Black/dp/B003BEDQRQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Onkyo HTX-22HDX Ultra-Compact HD Home Theater System (Black)</a> with add-on speaker set making 5.1 surround sound without any tweaking on my Gateway DX4350-UR21P and then HDMI cable out to Samsung 52\" HDTV. BTW, the code you need for your Harmony One remote to send signal to the IR receiver to control you W7WMC is Ortek VRC-1100.\n\nIt was much more of an ordeal than I anticipated to get this setup. I tried many products and found that all kinds of various electronic issues that were further complicated by no technical support or technical support that did not speak English or was not familiar with their products or was unable to solve their problems or with defective products. I remember the good old days when companies had their products checked out by TWO quality control departments before releasing to the retailer but now the consumer has to figure it out and return defective products within the alloted return timeframe. My FAVORITE technical support was Gateway who said \"No Tweaking required, IT JUST WORKS!\" So I am watching full 1080p with 5.1surround sound via the Hauppage 2250 tuner card and I am thrilled. My audio and video have never been better even when I was paying $100/month to Times Warner. My PC records faster and searches 1000 faster than the TW box I had to rent for $15/month - Good riddance! If I want to pay for more additional channels such as ShowTime or HBO, I would need to rent a descramble box from TW and place it in the cable from the three-way splitter to the tv tuner in the Hauppage 2250 card. However, I like Amazon Prime Instant Video for movies better as there is more available to watch when you want to watch something and my Amazon streaming experience is better than I ever got from Netflix, Blockbuster, or HuluPlus.\n\nI feel I have optimized getting the best tv entertainment experience for the least cost in my area and for my preferences. I think I am set now for the next year as Times Warner gave a 12-month price guarantee. Apparently 1080p will no longer be the best video quality out there when 4K is released this 3Q12 being 8 times better they say but it will be awhile before broadcasts, discs, and other video sources get up to that quality.\n\nIf my review was helpful to you in any way, would you please click on HELPFUL below?","Product: Comfort Wave 450 Keyboard\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Logitech Comfort Wave 450 is my favorite keyboard ever!\n\nReview: I wore the lettering off the keyboard that came with my Compaq Presario PC and had tried several different corded keyboards all which I didn't like and then returned. I purchased this online from Electronic Expo for around $25 and UPS delivered it 8 days later in perfect condition in a second outer box. I love this keyboard. It is not the same one shown in the photo but it is definitely called the Logitech Comfort Wave 450 and comfort is right! I love the wrist rest which you can elevate with the little attached leg stands. I needed a small footprint because of my built-in office desk situation and this one fits the bill; it is no wider than the standard keyboard that came with my pc orginally. I like that it has a fast button to bring up calculator. The a-s-d-f and j-k-l-; are slightly lower for your fingers to rest and not have as far of a reach or push when typing the surrounding letters - brilliant! It is like taking ergonomics from a 2 dimensional application to a 3 dimensional application! LOVE IT! The keys are just the right response - not rinky tinky or too hard to push or overly touchy. It looks sharp. It is well worth the full MSRP of $60+ and I am really thrilled. I am so happy I returned the others and ended up with this one. I can't say enough about how thrilled I am with the Logitech Comfort Wave 450 USB ergonomic keyboard.","Product: CSLIDE is a patent pending webcam cover that attaches directly to your laptop, computer, pad, or SMART TV and is extremely easy to use. Simply slide to the left to cover the web camera or slide to the right to open the web camera. Plus it's thin enough to still allow you to shut your laptop without knowing it's there! Who's watching you through your web camera? If you didn't know there are a lot of potential Hackers out there potentially spying on you... To the point that the FBI launches criminal investigations into webcam spying/hacking. If you don't think it can happen to you ask the SEVEN women that recently had over 20,000 photos taken of them illegally and posted on the web. Don't be the next VICTIM! You can see the C-Slide in action by going to YouTube and searching for \"c-slide web cam cover\". Government Agencies need to guard against espionage tactics and Webcam Hacking is a primary tool. Business need to protect themselves from Corporate espionage by making sure all webcam are covered within the company. Business owners that want to give away a product at purchase or at tradeshows CSLIDE is a perfect way to keep your brand in front of your customers eyes every single day. We can print your Brand, phone, and website. Plus we believe by having a CSLIDE installed on your clients/customers devices it will decrease your customer attrition and reduce the cost of customer acquisition. Contact us to find out more information on bulk pricing.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works Great When You Stick It Next to Your Webcam\n\nReview: Great idea but take note that the different models are applied in different locations from each other. This webcam cover 2.0 does not have a hole in the plastic regardless if you get the model with or without mirror. The double-sided tape is on the mirrored section and the other longer piece slides back and forth through the mirrored piece. So you remove the double-sided tape and stick the mirrored section next to your webcam so that when the long piece is slid out the closed piece covers the webcam. When the closed part is under the mirror and you see the open EYE, then you know your webcam is not covered.\n\nThe model 1.0 has a hole in the long sliding piece so it is applied over the webcam rather than beside the webcam.\n\nThe directions that come with the models are lacking and it sounds easy but it can really puzzle you if it is your first time with this model.\n\nAll the models works great once you attach them properly to your laptop.\n\nReviewed by Dr D \"Amazon Reviewer Since the 1990's\"","Product: The TalkBand B1 connects your wrist to your smartphone so you can stay updated with all of the information you need about your daily life.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Perfect For Anybody Who Wants a Smart Place to Store Their Bluetooth Earpiece so It Doesn't Get Lost - In a Fitness Wrist Band!!\n\nReview: Huawei Talkband B1 is the perfect place to keep your bluetooth earpiece! When not placing or receiving calls through the earpiece, you can place it securely in the wristband and it looks very attractive and becomes your wearable fitness device tracking your sleep and activity. It does not always record my movement unless I swing my arms quite a bit almost forcefully. I do like that it reminds me to move when I have not moved in some time.\n\nThe app was easy to download, install and set up from Google Play store and shows number of steps as a fraction of goal, distance, exercise time, and calories burned. This talkband is superior to other fitbands in that it will remember to track my deep sleep, light sleep and falling asleep even when I forget to initiate it. I really like the activity reminder but you can turn that off if you like in the app settings. You can also set an alarm for the talkband to wake you up if it detects you are falling asleep. Some reviewers comment on syncing issues, but I found that if it was not synced, all I needed to do was put my finger on the app screen and pull down and syncing would initiate and successfully sync. If you touch the circle that has your movement or the other circle that displays your sleep, it will take you to another screen giving you your data for the day, week, or month. You can update this firmware when available.\n\nThis Talkband B1 is attractive and comfortable to wear. It fits wrists as small as 135-170mm to as large as 160-200mm. It is water and dust resistant. It will charge in a standard USB port. It paired fast with both my android tablet and android smartphone. It has dual-mic noise reduction and my caller could hear me very well and clearly as I could them as well. Even when I had taken the earpiece out of my ear, I did not miss any calls as it was on my wrist! This feature is the one that sets it apart from all the others and has the super cool factor that will get others looking at you wondering if you are from the future or what! LOL\n\nThis Huawei Talkband B1 Talking and Tracking Wristband with removeable bluetooth earpiece is the perfect solution for anybody who has lost their bluetooth earpiece and wants a safe place to secure it readily available for use when a call is received. This alone is invaluable in itself but you get the added benefit of recording your sleep pattern without having to be reminded as well as being reminded to move when having been inactive for too long. It is the perfect choice when these things matter most.\n\nWe received this item as a gift (free or at a discount) with no promise of posting a review. We promised that if we did review this item, it would be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that the sample we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's","Product: This ROXON speaker is a necessary part to all your fun adventures! Its waterproof, rugged and packs a ton of sound. The attached carabiner clip makes it easy to attach to trees, hooks, etc. The bluetooth technology in this speaker allows you to play your music from your phone without any cables. Rock out for up to 12 hours on the 2000mAH battery. The buttons allow you to easily answer calls and control your music! Whether you're relaxing at the pool or enjoying the company of friends around a campfire, the ROXON is perfect for your needs!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fun Carefree Listening on the Go with No Worries\n\nReview: Inventiv Roxon Portable Bluetooth Speaker Outdoor Rugged Water Resistant Dust & Shock Proof (Blue) meets or exceed my expectations in every way. It arrives needing a charge and includes both a usb charging cable and an audio cable. The audio quality is about what I would expect from a $50 speaker and provides enjoyment and fun without the audiophile crispness and clarity of more expensive speakers. What exceeds my expectations is the quality of the lattice material which looked like hard plastic to me in the pictures but really pleased me to find that they have a nice cush and feel like a more durable and expensive material than I was expecting. The durability and water resistance features of this speaker exceed my expectation for $50 price point. Inventiv Roxon Portable Bluetooth Speaker Outdoor Rugged Water Resistant Dust & Shock Proof (Blue) provides fun carefree listening on the go with no worries!\n\nWe received this item as a gift (free or at a discount) with no promise of posting a review. We promised that if we did review this item, it would be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that the sample we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's","Product: Wireless bluetooth headphones designed for workouts, running, sports, and many activities. Visoule wireless earphones/headphones has a built in Bluetooth 4.0 enables a large range of wireless connection with no interference. Noise Isolation design with high quality ear drivers that deliver crisp treble and deep bass. Visoule Wireless Earbuds includes S/M/L size earbuds to fit different individuals. These wireless earbuds are perfect for motivation during any type of workout! No wires, No pain, all kind of gains. A micro USB is included to charge the batteries that last 5 hours worth of music and talk time and takes 2 hours to recharge.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Audio Quality Exceeds Expectations in these Very Comfortable Lightweight Stable Bluetooth Stereo Headset\n\nReview: I love this Visoule BTH066 bluetooth stereo headset. The audio quality exceeds my expectations for the current $35 price especially in crispness in the full range of tones. Right out of the box, the curved style fits my ears with such stability that no ear hooks are required; I am very impressed with the comfort in my ears as other sets start feeling uncomfortable before too long but not these. I also like how lightweight they are. The controls are hanging from the left ear instead of the right if that matters to you. It is unusual to not have a case included but since just about every other headset does contain cases, I guess we all have more cases than we need already. If the lack of a case is the reason why we get such better audio and comfort quality for this price, I am all for it! However, if I was purchasing this as a gift for someone, I would give them a case too. Overall, this Visoule BTH066 is one of my favorites.\nWe received this item as a gift (free or at a discount) with no promise of posting a review. We promised that if we did review this item, it would be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that the sample we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's","Product: Plug, project, play. Powered by up to 6th generation Intel Core i3 processor, with integrated desktop Intel graphics and a wireless detachable projector gives you the power to transform even the smallest of rooms into an entertainment powerhouse.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Innovative Mini Desktop with Projector\n\nReview: This review is for ASIN:B01FM8GCX8 Lenovo ideacentre 610s Mini Desktop with Projector (Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Windows 10) 90FC000WUS.\n\nI love the trend of small footprint and that more options are becoming available to those of us that want that. Technology is definitely more awesome when you get more power and speed in a smaller sleeker more portable item. Last time I searched for small footprint mini desktops, there were only a few options available and nothing with a projector included! Another reason why I like the smaller more attractive is that we have our computer in the living room in the center of everyone rather than in a back study somewhere like how we used to do it.\n\nThe hardware on this is more powerful than other mini desktops including our other Windows 10 pc. It sets up fast but if you are like us, you will want to clean up all the extra software to maximize speed even more. The connectivity is typical of mini desktops and double check to make sure you will have what you require if you are downsizing from a full size desktop.\n\nThe projector is really nice and creates a clear large picture in even small tight rooms. It is not silent but pretty quiet. What I like best is you can hook up a monitor or tv via hdmi and surf web or check your email while not interrupting watching the movie on your projected big screen!\n\nLenovo produces quality desktops. I truly love how innovative they are in this model while still having speed, power, and dependability.","Product: Reebok was founded for one of the best reasons possible: athletes wanted to run faster. So in the 1890s, Joseph William Foster made some of the first known running shoes with spikes in them. By 1895, he was in business making shoes by hand for top runners; and before long his fledgling company, J.W. Foster and Sons, developed an international clientele of distinguished athletes.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good but the Reebok SimplyTone is better\n\nReview: The Reebok Women's Easytone Reeinspire II walking shoe is great! The fit is true and very comfortable. The sole is high quality giving great shock absorption. The uppers are mostly identical. However the balls on the bottom of the soles that you balance on are smaller and steeper on the Easytone Reeinspire II than the SimplyTone <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Reebok-Women-s-Simplytone-Fitness-Shoe/dp/B002R0ELOM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Reebok Women's Simplytone Fitness Shoe</a> which is ok except for that on the Reeinspire II I feel two knobby things pushing into the ball of my foot that I don't feel on the SimplyTone. The SimplyTone is comfortable enough to wear all day. I don't think I can wear the Reeinspire II for longer than a couple of hours because I think the knubby thingies will cause blisters or other kind of sore spot.","Product: New Balance is dedicated to helping athletes achieve their goals. It's been their mission for more than a century to focus on research and development. It's why they don't design products to fit an image. They design them to fit. New Balance is driven to make the finest shoes for the same reason athletes lace them up: to achieve the very best.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Impressed with how much shock is absorbed and support is provided while being so lightweight and comfortable\n\nReview: These New Balance W940V2 Running Shoes surpassed my expectations right away. The first thing I look for in a shoe is shock absorption so that the shoes take the strike rather than my body! These NB W940V2 really deliver when it comes to shock absorption.\n\nThe next thing I look for in a shoe is support to keep my foot in proper alignment through my running or walking gait and this New Balance W940V2 again delivers great support without being binding. I would like more support for my arches but I have high arches; I think this shoe would provide proper arch support for someone with average arches.\n\nThe tops on these NB W940V2 feel as comfortable as slippers. I can't imagine them causing anyone blisters or calluses but would keep your feet baby soft.\n\nMy biggest surprise is how lightweight they are while providing the support and shock absorption! It is like having a cloud on each of my feet.\n\nThe colors are not as vibrant as the ones I see on this Amazon webpage. With most of my Amazon purchases, the item looks pretty close if not identical in color to what I see on my color monitor when looking at it on Amazon but not so with these W940V2. The shoes are actually a more navy-ish indigo rather than the more vibrant royal blue I see on the webpage. The pinkish logo is also less vibrant The silver looks very similar in person as on the webpage. I like both ways - the vibrant as well as the less vibrant; I think I may even prefer the more understated less obvious look. But I just wanted to point this out in my review because if you are definitely wanting to purchase a very vibrant shockingly colorful shoe, you will be disappointed.\n\nAlso a plus, New Balance is committed to American workers!\n\nI like this shoe for both walking and running. I would also feel great wearing it to run errands in.\n\nI can highly recommend this New Balance Women's W940V2 to anyone looking for an attractive running or walking shoes that provides great support and shock absorption while being lightweight and extremely comfortable.\n\nThank you New Balance! The W940V2 is my favorite New Balance shoe so far. You just keep getting better!","Product: This polished handbag is constructed out of trendy faux leather which is delicately decorated with a sophisticated quilted diamond pattern. The inside of the bag is spacious and has a soft fabric lining with plenty of pockets for ample storage. To keep your belongings safe and secure, the quilted crossbody handbag for women also features a sturdy twist lock and a special pocket for your smart phone. You'll just love the versatility of this bag! The length of the chain strap allows it to be worn comfortably across the body or hanging over the shoulder. What are you waiting for? Order your own fabulous Crossbody bag today!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Comfortable Chain Handle makes this Stylish Handbag a Winner for Day to Evening Use\n\nReview: I love this Avber Quilted Crossbody Handbag with Metal Chain Strap!!! It is a little over 12 inches long, 4 inches deep and 7 inches high. The strap is 36 inches if single for your shoulder/crossbody or 21 inches if double for hand carrying. It weighs 1 pound 13 1/2 ounces. The leather is very stiff and thick and should hold its shape for a very long time. The quilting is very nice as well as soft and I can not find any places where the stitching stopped and resumed. I usually find chains to be too uncomfortable for my sensitive skin but this chain is very comfortable! There is a zippered pouch in the middle and two side pockets for your phone and mifi or whatever. This purse is very stylish for daywear and elegant enough for night. This purse looks better in person than in the photo and the chain and closure are more of a black than the silver shown in the web picture. It smells like freshly cleaned leather. I am very impressed with this Avber Quilted Crossbody Handbag with Metal Chain Strap, Black.\n\nWe disclose that we may have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's","Product: Material: Premium quality water cotton. fabric/canvas. Soft, strong and durable, carry comfortable. Featuring versatile carrying options. Dimensions: 50 x 38 x 24cm. Gender: Men and Women. very suitable for photography lovers do for short trips, also can be uesd in the daily travel.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Superior Material and Workmanship\n\nReview: This Canvas Duffel is much nicer than I was expecting! The material is a very sturdy canvas creating a bag that weighs in at 1 pound 14.2 ounces. All the stitching is perfect. The zippers work great. The handles for your hand have material that snaps around to hold them together and make it feel more comfortable on your carrying hand. The shoulder strap has material as well to make it more comfortable to carry on your shoulder. There are five rubber feet on the bottom which is a nice bonus. I find this duffel bag one of the most attractive duffels I've seen. Of the duffel bags I own, this one is my new favorite.\n\nWe received this item as a gift (free or at a discount) with no promise of posting a review. We promised that if we did review this item, it would be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that the sample we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's","Product: The 680v3 allows you to have your cake and eat it, too. This ride mixes fashion and function with an IMEVA midsole featuring an ABZORB heel for cushioning and support. Pair the midsole technology with cool upper colors and you have one sweet ride.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Don't Wear All Day Long\n\nReview: I wore these shoes for several months and thought it was coincidental that I developed sciatica. These shoes seemed to fit and feel fine. I went to two chiropractors, physicians, and physical therapists. I tried creams, roll ons, ointments, energy healing, and other alternative treatment but the pain in my right hip, knee and heel continued to worsen even to the point of not being able to walk sometimes. Suddenly I remembered an article I read that 80% of feet surgery in America would be avoided if people just purchased better shoes that fit better so I switched back to my MBTs that I was wearing previously to these and the pain is almost gone within a couple of days. Shoe quality and fit are so important. Perhaps these are meant to wear for only your 20 minute run and not all day","Product: Lightweight, hooded women's rain jacket made with marmot nanopro membrane 3-layer waterproof/breathable fabric, Fabric: 3L 100% Nylon Ripstop 3.5 oz/yd\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: So Stylish in High Quality Workmanship and Materials\n\nReview: This Marmot jacket is stylish and well made. All the zippers work great. The sleeves are fitted and long and you can velcro them even tighter if you desire. The overall look is very stylish and fits well like designer wear. The hood looks better in person than the pictures. They should show a picture of how nice the hood looks on a model that is not wearing a helmet. It has a built in visor and the neck comes up high even covering your mouth so your face is very protected while still being able to breathe through your nose and see with your eyes clearly. Of course, it can also be worn with the hood down and it partially up to form an open collar which looks stylish as well. It is very lightweight and comfortable. It is waterproof. I can not think of anything negative to say about this great jacket from Marmot.","Product: This multi-purpose leather cleaner is the perfect solution for all your leather restoration, repair, and protection needs, see the above images. From furniture and automotive upholstery to jackets, boots and handbags, this all natural leather cleaner is great for all types of leather, even exotic and distressed varieties. The cleaner contains a conditioner for non-oily, easy application. It also contains a surfactant to powerfully yet gently lift soils out of crevices and wrinkles, and it degreases and balances the pH balance of the leather, which protects the longevity of the material. Developed by leather restorers with over 15 years of world experience, this is quite simply the best leather cleaner available, 100% guaranteed. Available in 250 ml and 500 ml bottles, and now includes a free applicator glove.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Strong Effective Leather Cleaner with Citrus Scent\n\nReview: This <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Glacier-Leather-and-Vinyl-Cleaner-with-Conditioner-and-Bonus-Glove-for-Safe-Deep-Cleaning-8-Ounce/dp/B00H34DMME/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Glacier Leather and Vinyl Cleaner with Conditioner and Bonus Glove for Safe, Deep Cleaning 8 Ounce</a> works great and has a fresh citrus scent. It comes with a white glove for application. This cleaner is strong.\n\nWe disclose that we have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's","Product: Panasonic KX-TGA740B Dect 6.0 Additional Premium Cordless Handset with Larger LCD and ChoiceMail\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Block those unwanted callers! is built right into this phone\n\nReview: I love the extra large display, the sound quality both that I hear and how I sound to the one on the other end, and how it feels in my hand. It is also wonderful that I can assign different call tones to different callers and that it voice announces caller id! Wonderful! But my most favorite feature is Call Block! I was thinking of buying another electronic device as I didn't even realize that this phone set has this feature! How you access it is you highlight the last number that called you and you select \"save number\" and then you get your choice of saving the CID to either \"PhoneBook\" or \"CallBlock\". Times Warner cable was calling me weekly to try to get me to sign up for more features even after I asked them several times to put me on the Do-Not-Call list, so I just save them to CallBlock. Now when Times Warner Cable calls me, it rings just one time and then I see on my display that the call was blocked and TWC hears a busy signal every time they call me! Thank you Panasonic! 5 STARS for this feature alone!","Product: Add function and style to your kitchen with the Parsons Pantry. Abundant storage resides within the two large cabinets, each featuring adjustable full width shelves. Made of hardwoods and built to last, this pantry is a fine addition to any household.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Stinky and Some Pieces are Broken and Non-Functional\n\nReview: This <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Crosley-Parsons-Pantry-in-Mahagony/dp/B00FRE2HHS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Crosley Parsons Pantry in Mahagony</a> looked like it had potential. Some of the wood had very nice tones to it with the mahogany finish. Unpacking it was very unpleasant though as it stunk like it should be in a well ventilated area outside and not inside a building where humans are located. While assembling, it was obvious that it was inferiorly made as screws just would not go in correctly. Then I noticed one of the main supporting boards was broken from side to side all the way across and had to return. Be advised it arrived in one 147 pound box. I'm very disappointed and would not recommend this item.\n\nWe disclose that we have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's","Product: Enjoy gardening with EMSCO Groups City Picker Raised Bed Grow Box! Made of UV-protected resin, the City Picker is designed for the long haul. Four easy swivel casters give you complete control over the boxs positioning, letting you take maximum advantage of moisture, temperature, and sunlight. This portable garden bed is ideal for homeowners with limited space that wish to grow plants and vegetables. Owners can take advantage of the City Pickers small footprint and the mobility provided by casters to grow vegetables on their deck, balcony, fire escape, and other small spaces. Additionally, the City Picker automatically waters plants by wicking water from its water reservoir. Plants rest above an aeration screen to improve the flow of oxygen to their roots, promoting faster growth. The products resin is a food-safe, high-density polyethylene that is BPA- and phthalate-free, which makes it safe for growing edible vegetables. The City Picker includes an instruction booklet to get you growing in no time! Start your very own home garden with the EMSCO City Picker!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very well made and comes with clear instructions and planting guide\n\nReview: This City Pickers Patio Garden Kit by Emsco Group is very well made; it is just as sturdy as <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/EarthBox-1010002-Garden-Kit-Terra-Cotta/dp/B000JUW8RE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">EarthBox 1010002 Garden Kit, Terra Cotta</a> in my opinion. My local home depot is selling these for $29.97 and I gave them a 50% Ace Hardware coupon so I got mine for $14.98. It rolls well. The instructions and planting guide are very clear. Also included is a mulch cover. My kit does not include fertilizer or growing medium; one needs to purchase potting mix (sphagnum peat and/or coconut coir with some combo of vermiculite and/or perlite) and dolomite as well as fertilizer. I am pleased with my purchase\n\nUPDATE JAN2013\nI am so pleased with these that I purchased 3 more at Lowes where they are called Patio Pickers but they are the exact same thing just in different color. Out of all my containers I am growing produce in, I like these the best as whatever seeds or starts I put in there seem to do better than my other containers.","Product: Supplied by Bosmere who has been distributing quality garden tools and accessories since 1979. The ideal stick-in pot plant label made from sturdy plastic. 6-inch long by 5/8-inch wide. Record plant name, plant variety, planting date etc. 100 labels plus a water resistant garden marker pen. Label can be written on both back and front. Use for recording the name of plant, date planted., the source of the plant, color, etc. 100 labels plus a waterproof fine-tip garden marker pen.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: 5 stars for the plant labels and 1 star for the pen\n\nReview: the plant labels are a nice thick plastic with one side smooth and the other side moddled. They are easy to write upon and stick into the ground. I received 4 packs of 25.\n\nThe plant marker is advertised as fine writing tip but but it is the fattest of fatty thick tip; the tip is so thick that you can write only one line of information on the label and still be able to read what it says. I tried using a Sharpie on the labels instead but it faded so much in the sun that I could not tell what it said any longer. I tried pencil and that either fades or washes/falls off. I have not been able to find a fine tip garden pen that will not fade in the sun; if anybody knows of one please post in comments on my review please.\n\nA friend told me what he does is push the marker so that it is almost all underground so he doesn't have to worry about the sun fading it. He plants in the soil. I am planting in Fox Farm Ocean Forest so mine is so rich that I am not sure that would work either.","Product: This mother and baby turtle set are done in a natural ocean washed rough finish. Made of metal and antiqued by hand.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Beautiful but More Matte, Lighter, & Tighter to Wall Profile than Most Metal Wall Art - Choice of hanging in Two Orientations\n\nReview: These <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Regal-Art-and-Gift-Coastal-Turtle-Wall-Decor-Set-2/dp/B00LB7HWK2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Regal Art and Gift Coastal Turtle Wall Decor, Set/2</a> are beautiful and not your typical metal outdoor wall art. These are lighter weight and less shiny than most outdoor metal art I have looked at for similar sizes. The turtles also have a slimmer tighter profile that lays closer to the wall. They come with two triangle hooks so that you get your choice of hanging from the neck or left rear leg. I have uploaded photos of mine so you can see the two orientations to which these can be mounted. I do think they are very attractive and go with our house colors very well. I am very happy with these turtles.\n\nWe disclose that we have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's","Product: Our 29\" blue glass and metal dragonfly art piece looks like she should be hovering over the lily pond. Her wings fade from blue to yellow to soft amber glass.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Hangs Straight Up Vertically on Smooth Walls but Will Let You Hang on Angle on Textured Stucco Walls - Plastic Not Glass\n\nReview: This <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Regal-Art-and-Gift-Dragonfly-Wall-Decor-29-Inch-Blue/dp/B00NGYO508/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Regal Art and Gift Dragonfly Wall Decor, 29-Inch, Blue</a> is a pretty piece of art vibrantly colored. What I object to is the description says it is glass but the inner wings definitely seem like plastic to me. This plastic look makes it look like a child's toy and cheapens it. The rest of it is really quite nice so I considered removing the plastic and blowing new glass to achieve the look that was promised but it seemed like too much work. This arrives with the wings separate from the body and you need to attach with the two included bolts. Another reviewer said this hangs vertically only but we had no problem hanging it on a angle on our stucco wall so I think if your walls are textured you can hang it at a more attractive angle than straight up and down.\n\nWe disclose that we have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's","Product: A calming support formula recommended for dogs exposed to increased environmental stressors. Composure Mini Bite-Sized Chews are a calming support formula recommended for dogs that are exposed to increased environmental stressors like moving, a new baby in the house, a trip to the veterinarian, or even a haircut. Composure Mini Bite-Sized Chews help to alleviate stress-related behavioral issues without affecting the dogs energy levels or personality. It contains three main ingredients to support calming in cats and dogs: C3 colostrum calming complex, l-theanine and thiamine. The colostrum calming complex is isolated from bioactive colostrum proteins, found to support cognitive function and stress reduction. L-theanine supports calming, relaxation, reduced irritability and low mood states. A naturally occurring amino acid, l-theanine is a derivative of the neurotransmitter glutamic acid that helps to produce other calming amino acids like dopamine and GABA. The l-theanine in this formula is designed to work synergistically with the calming complex to allow the calming response. Studies on l-theanine show that dogs were alert, playful and calmer than expected given their environment.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Tastes Great According to My Dog But Did Not Help with Jumpiness / Tension\n\nReview: My dog thinks these taste great! She smelled it and thought it was a great treat that she would do anything for! So that is nice that she likes it so much. I was hoping these would help with her jumpiness/tension. Sometimes she seems to get jumpy or tense for some reason so that for example I reach out to pet her while she is chilling out not looking at me and she will jump up very startled. She gets chiropractic adjustments and massage (lucky dog!) so I don't know why she gets in moods like that where she is too jumpy. I was hoping these composure chews would help but they did not. I did not notice any difference in sleepiness or relaxation either.","Product: An Amazon Brand.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Same Outstanding Quality as our PetMate Crate\n\nReview: AmazonBasics has done it again with this <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/AmazonBasics-Single-Door-Folding-Metal-Dog-Crate-Large-42x28x30-Inches/dp/B00QAVO43C/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">AmazonBasics Single-Door Folding Metal Dog Crate - Large (42x28x30 Inches)</a>. I believe AmazonBasics consistently goes for offering the best quality at a lower price of whatever it is they are selling. This single-door folding metal crate is just the same quality as the PetMate crate I have sitting right next to it. It arrives well boxed inside of another shipping box. Setting up this over-sized monster can be a bit challenging but once done, you and your furry friend are all set with a great den and house-training crate. While it is possible to break this down and transport it, I think the plastic crates are better for portability. These metal crates are great for being in your home offering your dog a safe place to sleep or go for their own private space. It is also great for potty training. The tray is removable for easy cleaning. The door locks are easy to lock and open for when you want your dog to stay in the crate. I like everything about this crate. The only improvement I would like is for it to come with a mat included.","Product: rechargeable pet clipers, electric cordless dog cat shaver razor hair trimmer grooming kit.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Cord-free Rechargeable Freedom but Takes Many Passes to Cut Hair\n\nReview: The best thing about this DBPOWER pet trimmer is the cord-free freedom! It is rechargeable. It is compact and is easy to hold and manuever. What needs improvement is that it takes many passes to get the hair cut. For example, on the first pass, it cuts fine. So I try to cut the area right next to it and the hair does not cut. I take another pass, the hair does not cut. I try my third pass in the same area, and it does not cut the hair. I try a fourth pass in the same area and the hair does not get cut. I give up and use the clippers my mother used to cut my father's hair before I was born which has stood the test of time and works on the first pass every time. Perhaps these DBPOWER clippers work on different kind of dog hair. My dog is wire-haired. This comes with the trimmer, recharging cord, cleaning brush and attachments to clip hair lengths of 3mm, 9mm, 6mm and 12mm. Another positive aspect of this trimmer is that it is quiet and does not scare my dog. This item, however, was returned to seller.\n\nWe received this item as a gift (free or at a discount) with no promise of posting a review. We promised that if we did review this item, it would be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that the sample we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's","Product: PetAction Plus for Dogs contains the active ingredients fipronil and (S)-methoprene that effectively kills and controls fleas, ticks, and chewing lice. PetAction Plus for Dogs is fast-acting, long-lasting, waterproof, and easy-to-use drops. PetAction Plus for Dogs remains effective even after bathing, water immersion, or exposure to sunlight. PetAction Plus for Dogs can also be used on breeding, pregnant, or lactating bitches. EPA Reg.# 88052-13-89609 & EPA Est.# 74720-DEU-01\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Made in Germany and Same Active Ingredients as Frontline Only Cheaper\n\nReview: This <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/PetAction-Plus-Flea-Tick-Drops-for-XL-Dogs-89-132-lbs/dp/B013RV5LC0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">PetAction Plus Flea & Tick Drops for XL Dogs, 89-132 lbs</a> works as well as Frontline yet costs less. This is the right size for extra large dogs. Have you noticed the package states \"Use ONLY on dogs and puppies weighing 89-132 lbs and 8 weeks or older\". I find this humorous as I would love to see an 8 week old puppy weighing 89 pounds or more! He/she would grow to be the size of an elephant I guess! This PetAction Plus contains 3 doses and is made in Germany whic I like that! You can use this monthly to break flea life cycle. I have nothing negative to say about this product or any tips for improvement; it's perfect","Product: Youll love walking your dog with a Doggie Brights Retractable Leash!!! When youre heading out for a walk, youll enjoy the grab and go convenience with all these special features - The built-in flashlight means no more fumbling with a separate flashlight. No more missing dips in the road, bumps in the sidewalk! You can easily find your doggies poop in the dark for easy and quick clean-up. The built-in and refillable waste bag dispenser means no more scrambling for plastic grocery store bags to use for cleanup. The red reflectors on both sides catch headlights and make you more visible to drivers in the dark. Doggie Brights retractable dog leash is the ideal accessory for walking your dog. It has all these safety and convenience features built right in. The ribbon leash prevents tangles and burns. It expands and contracts with the push of a button. Smart, attractive, affordable good for dogs up to 50 pounds. Its the best all-in-one, lightweight, hassle-free perfect accessory for walking mans best friend. Feel safer. Enjoy more convenience with all of these features. Perfect for no-stress walking by any member of the family. Requires 2 AA batteries (not included).\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Leash with Handy LED Flashlight Built in as well as a Poop Bag Dispenser\n\nReview: This <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Retractable-Dog-Leash-with-built-in-Led-Flashlight-Refillable-Poop-Bag-Dispenser-and-Side-Reflectors-By-Doggie-Brights-Bold-Blue/dp/B013VS9Q8O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Retractable Dog Leash with built-in Led Flashlight, Refillable Poop Bag Dispenser and Side Reflectors By Doggie Brights - Bold Blue</a> is a great! The retractable belt leash works great every time and is strong enough for 65 lb dogs. Adding a flashlight is perfect for when you are walking at dark. I've seen built in poop bag dispensers before but not the flashlight. It is really a great combo. It does not seem to be any heavier than the leashes without the flashlight and poop bag. The dalmation print is so cute! Everything about this leash seems well made and built to last. I can not think of anything negative to say about this leash. I recommend this leash to friends and family.\nWe disclose that we have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's","Product: There is a subtle, but important difference for Bixbi between dog food and food for dogs. One is adequate. One is exceptional. Bixbi chooses exceptional. Rawbbleblends quality, nutrition and convenience in a way not previously seen in a complete and balanced food for dogs. NUTRITIOUS -- Dogs instinctively thrive on essential nutrients from the whole animal; raw animal protein, bones and vital organs. Rawbbleis a balanced ratio of protein, fat, bones, organs, vitamins and minerals to support health. CONVENIENT -- Rawbblecan be conveniently stored in its sealed bag, at room temperature, without refrigeration. The small pieces make handling and daily feeding easy and are great for training, treatingand traveling. SAFE -- Rawbbleonly uses USDA certified animal proteins from the USA. Bixbi's small batch freeze-drying technology locks in important nutrients, and their oxygen removal process ensures freshness in every bag, Raw Nutrition + Kibble Convenience. Just 2oz of Rawbble is equal to 8oz of conventional dog food.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Both of My Dogs and I Love These!\n\nReview: UPDATE: I was using a raw kibble by a different manufacturer that is an air-dried Australian beef kibble. My smaller dog developed a sore on her paw and my larger puppy had stinky loose stools. When I changed to BIXBI Rawbble All-Natural Freeze Dried Dog Food both symptoms cleared up!\n\nThese treats arrive in a wonderful resealable package that stands up well without falling over. The treats are the perfect size for training your dog. Both my 103 pound 11 month old puppy and my 13 pound 11 year old dog love these! They think they smell great and look for them in anticipation. They both say these taste great! I like that these have no fillers. The manufacturer states: \"With 98% meat and organs, there isn't space for much else! The rest is herring oil, coconut oil, vitamins and minerals,\"","Product: Inspired by nature, our Nylabone Power Chew Rawhide Alternative Knot Chew Toy is a cleaner and safer dog rawhide alternative. Built strong with delicious beef flavor throughout to satisfy the most powerful chewers, this long lasting dog chew toy helps discourage destructive chewing while keeping your dog busy and happy. Plus, the textured, knotted dog bone shape adds to the chewing fun! A mess-free activity for dogs who love to chew!\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Historically Fantastic but My Dog Is Not Interested in This Dura Chew\n\nReview: This review is for ASIN:B01H507NLQ Nylabone Dura Chew Alternative Dog Toy Chew, Variety of Shapes.\n\nThe one I received is marked for dogs up to 50 pounds. You can see the size designation in the lower right hand corner of the packaging. The package is easy to open. My dog was excited to take it and brought it over to his dog bed and proceeded to chew on his elk antler He has not chewed on this Nylabone Dura Chew at all. I took a picture of him with it so you can get an idea of the size; my pup is 100 pounds.\n\nDecades ago I had a dog that loved the Nylabone Wishbone and it lasted for years and I purchased and re-purchased it for him as it was his favorite and lasted so much longer than all the others. Since then, my dogs do not seem to care for Nylabone. I do not know if they changed how they make them but it is a shame because with so many other products you have to keep an eye on it to make sure your dog is not swallowing pieces of it. I wish my dogs were interested in this Nylabone Dura Chew Dog Toy.","Product: Dallas Manufacturing Co. 36-Inch by 45-Inch Fleece Pet Bed, Brown Plaid\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Both My Dogs Love This Bed But There Are a Few Caveats\n\nReview: This review is for ASIN:B00K5N7UA0 Dallas Manufacturing Co. Products Fleece Pet Bed, Brown Plaid, 36 by 45-Inch.\n\nThis Dallas Manufacturing Co fleece pet bed is a good bed with a few caveats. First of all 36-Inch by 45-Inch is the size of the cover when it is flat with nothing in it. This sides are not box cut, so some inches are lost upon stuffing. With the stuffing in there as sold by Brinkman Pet Products, it measures more like 32 inches by 42 inches. The cover comes off for easy washing. The interior cushioning is inside an interior zippered case so that you can add or remove to get the stuffing level you like. The stuffing is Eco-first recycled fiber fill. When my 100 pound puppy or I sit on it, we go straight to sitting on the floor with fluffy cushion all around us. The material is soft on both sides. This pet bed is attractive and comfortable with either side up. The fabric on both sides is thicker and heavier weight than many other pet beds so it might hold up better to biters. Both of my dogs do love this pet bed and I have uploaded photos of my 100 pound Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy for you to see how he looks on the 36 x 45 inch(more like 32 x 42) bed.","Product: DE7700-1/15 Features: -Cordless rotary tool kit. -Two speed. -Ideal for sanding, carving and drilling. -Medium duty that goes anywhere. Generic Specifications: -7.2 V. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -10 Inches. Overall Width - Side to Side: -3.3 Inches. Overall Depth - Front to Back: -6.5 Inches. Overall Product Weight: -3.1 Pounds.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: perfect for dog's nails - powerful enough to be fast but not so powerful to be loud and scary for dog or for me\n\nReview: I purchased this particular Dremel 7700-1/15 MultiPro 7.2 volt cordless rotary tool kit based upon a review or two here on Amazon advising it is their pick for doing dog's nails. I watched a You-Tube video by a Mobile Dog Groomer demonstrating how to dremel a dog's nails both for black nails and white/pink nails and tried using this one on my dog. It was fast easy and worked great. I agreed with the reviews that this 7700 model is powerful enough to get the job done pretty fast but not so powerful that it is loud and scary for my dog or for me. I am very happy with my purchase.\n\nUPDATE: my dog now likes her nails being trimmed with this Dremel!","Product: Tiffany Style Dragonfly Table Lamp.The primary Colors are amber red, green and a touch of purple jewel. It has a cord switch in it.The dimensions are 12''L x 18''x 12''W. It Requires 1 bulb with a max of 60watts. It has more than 100pcs. of cut glass.Each glass is individually cut wrap around copper foil and sotterred together.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Beautiful Tiffany Lamp but Ceiling Fixture is More Bronze than the Gold Pictured Above\n\nReview: UPDATE: This is much darker than the picture even when lit. It fits very close to the ceiling and does not light the area much. When off, it looks kind of ominous it is so dark. I prefer <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Dale-Tiffany-TH12235-Sonota-Semi-Flush-Mount-Light-Fixture-Dark-Antique-Brass/dp/B00C87GL9C/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Dale Tiffany TH12235 Sonota Semi Flush Mount Light Fixture, Dark Antique Brass</a>\n\nI like this tiffany style dragonfly ceiling lamp very much. I am uploading photos of this lamp installed in my home both lit and unlit. The one I received has more of a bronze color to the ceiling mount than the polished gold look shown. This was easy to install. When lit, the intense colors are most noticeable. When not lit, the colors are dark and what is most noticeable is the glass work artistry which is very nice. It adds interest to my home and we really enjoy it.","Product: Charged by the sun and at the ready in times of fun and fear, the ReadyLight Solar Rechargeable Flashlight is a rugged, durable flashlight that holds a charge for up to 12 months and works for as many as 4 hours at a time. Simply place it in a window sill, dashboard or outside. Ergonomically shaped and equipped with 6 super bright LED bulbs, the ReadyLight is water resistant and casts a wider beam than conventional flashlights. An environmentally responsible rechargeable NiMH battery pack eliminates the need to dispose of expensive batteries and a spring-loaded carabiner style hook attaches easily to backpacks or tool belts. A built-in glow strip ensures you can find it even in the dark and the extra-large solar panel lasts up to 20 years. Tough enough to withstand the most demanding work and play, the ReadyLight weighs only 8 ounces and offers security during power outages and roadside emergencies and delivers dependable bright light for camping, household tasks or slumber parties.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: my favorite flashlight ever!\n\nReview: I received this Verilux ReadyLight Solar Rechargeable Flashlight as a birthday gift from Verilux as I am one of their customers; all I had to pay was shipping. I must say that this is my favorite flashlight ever and I would feel that way even if I had paid full MSRP for this flashlight. First of all, I do not use flashlights daily so I want to know that it is ready to shine when I need it to and this solar rechargeable lets me not worry about having to put regular batteries in it or wondering if I leave batteries in it if they are corroding and ruining the flashlight. Plus this flashlight is lightweight and has a carabiner-style hook that I can attach to my belt loop or purse. Best yet, it shines a super bright natural spectrum LED that never need replacing. The grip is nice. Verilux has thought of everything to make this the perfect flashlight for in times of electrical outage total blackout in that it has placed a night glow strip to lead you to the flashlight! Amazing! Thank you Verilux for making an amazing flashlight!","Product: You are looking at a BRAND NEW Extra Long 98-inches (that is 8.2 feet or 2.5 meters) Stainless Steel shower hose for use with hand held shower heads and when extra length is needed. Examples could be reaching a handicapped person in a seat, or washing your actual bath tub in the hard-to-reach areas, or even washing your pets or any other application that requires long reach. I have seen people using this hose to connect to a hygienic sprayer/cleaner. Even though this hose is made of stainless steel, it still does NOT kink and is very flexible, making it very friendly to use. This hose comes with a 1/2\" standard size ends (also made of stainless steel) with two rubber sealers. Buy this hard-to-find hose before they are gone. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask before you buy. I use this product myself and I love it. It is really of high quality.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Flawless Nickel Finish on a Very Flexible Extra Long Awesome Shower Hose\n\nReview: This <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Greenspring-Extra-Long-Stainless-Steel-Handheld-Shower-Hose-9-8-Ft-118-Inches-3-Meters-Nickel-Brushed/dp/B010U8HP4U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Greenspring Extra Long Stainless Steel Handheld Shower Hose (9.8 Ft) (118 Inches) (3 Meters),Nickel Brushed</a> is great! We always throw away the junky plastic-look-like-metal hoses that come with showerheads and purchase a good flexible stainless steel one because our health matters to us! It is good to replace the shower hose every time you replace the showerhead as if the shower head has shown signs of wear and tear probably the inside of the hose has as well and don't you want the water you are cleaning your body with to be clean?\n\nThis <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Greenspring-Extra-Long-Stainless-Steel-Handheld-Shower-Hose-9-8-Ft-118-Inches-3-Meters-Nickel-Brushed/dp/B010U8HP4U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Greenspring Extra Long Stainless Steel Handheld Shower Hose (9.8 Ft) (118 Inches) (3 Meters),Nickel Brushed</a> is longer than the ones I usually purchase and this comes in handy as it does not get caught on the shower knob like the shorter hoses.\n\nThe nickel finish on this <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Greenspring-Extra-Long-Stainless-Steel-Handheld-Shower-Hose-9-8-Ft-118-Inches-3-Meters-Nickel-Brushed/dp/B010U8HP4U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Greenspring Extra Long Stainless Steel Handheld Shower Hose (9.8 Ft) (118 Inches) (3 Meters),Nickel Brushed</a> is flawless and looks very attractive and expensive to match your nickel hardware.\n\nI've never had a shower hose more flexible than this <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Greenspring-Extra-Long-Stainless-Steel-Handheld-Shower-Hose-9-8-Ft-118-Inches-3-Meters-Nickel-Brushed/dp/B010U8HP4U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Greenspring Extra Long Stainless Steel Handheld Shower Hose (9.8 Ft) (118 Inches) (3 Meters),Nickel Brushed</a>. It arrives in a sturdy white cardboard box with plastic protective ends so you don't have to worry that a spider or other insect crawled up in the hose before you get it attached to your plumbing.\n\nI can not think of anything negative to say about this Greenspring shower hose or of any improvements to recommend. This shower hose is awesome.\n\nWe disclose that we may have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's","Product: Most Rewarding - and Awarded - Construction Toy As parents, teachers, educators, and child development experts know, a child's playtime is a critical part of their growth and development. Good thing, then, that Morphun knows it too. That's why we are now bringing to market a refined and further improved version of our award-winning construction toys lineup. Morphun is available in two sizes, the 300- piece Junior and the 500-piece Advanced. Each set contains a vast and wonderful collection of bricks in various exciting and original shapes. While Morphun toys are recommended for ages 4+, they are safe for play near younger children as well. Compatible with Other Morphun Sets and More Morphun features patented British-designed bricks in prime colors that transform the use and educational value of traditional plastic bricks. The square bricks in each Morphun set are fully compatible with other Morphun toy sets, as well as with traditional plastic bricks and Lego Duplo blocks. As part of the improvements we made to the entire lineup, all brick joiners are now separate from the bricks themselves, providing greater flexibility of design while requiring more dexterity and manipulative skills from young builders. This increase in brick-joining methods means more creativity and better constructions. Model Guides and Durable Storage Bin Included Each Morphun construction toy set includes a number of modeling guides that help kick- start your child's imagination. These guides vary in difficulty to offer both immediate encouragement and continuous healthy challenge. Best of all, as your child outgrows the kit model guides, you can purchase the Morphun Idea Book (available in both Junior and Advanced editions), which is chock full of additional models spanning the full gamut of beginner to expert. A durable, reusable hard plastic storage bin is also included, which makes for fast and easy cleanup and keeps small toy pieces from getting lost.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fun Learning Building Set with Great Storage and Outstanding Idea Book\n\nReview: This Morphun Juniors Starter Rainbow kit is excellent. The best bonus ever is the easy-to-clean guide book that has over 60 pages of ideas on what you can build including: snail, bug, tea cup, egg, spoon, snake, teddy, doll, ring, squirrel, hedgehog, fish, space man, alien, faces, acrobat, kangaraoo, chimp, dog, tree, giraffe, cartton cat, a, apple, b, ball, c, cat, hedgehog, penguin, elephant, pony owl, pig, butterfly, lion, dragon, tiger, princess, llama, flower, boat, rhino, rabbit in hat, skier, dinosaurs, dog, black cat, koala, tortoise, cars, vans, digger, red bus, camper van, sports car, tractor and hot rods. The guidebook is spiral bound and easily flips completely around without getting hung up on something. It has a wonderful easy-to-clean finish and great full-color photographs of happy healthy children and fun designs to make with the set. My only negative is that every child is Caucasian; I would prefer to see racially diverse selection of children that are more representative of who we are.\n\nThe building blocks are nice bold red, green, yellow, sky blue, navy blue, orange, and purple square, black wheels and silver plastic bolts/screws.. They easily snap on top of each other as well as easily interlock on all four sides. A 3-year-old and I both had fun playing with this set. It comes with a very nice blue plastic storage box that has yellow latches to keep the red lid on top and store all the pieces and the book inside.\n\nWe received this item as a gift (free or at a discount) with no promise of posting a review. We promised that if we did review this item, it would be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that the sample we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's"],"string":"[\n \"Product: Buyers must know cleaning your brush step-by-step exactly : 1 Gather your used brushes by a sink, start some warm water running. 2 With open palm in the running water, gently dab and swirl the brush in your palm until the water runs clean. 3 Moisten bar of soap. 4 Take your wet brush and in a gentle circular motion work some soap into the hair. 5 Wet your palm again and repeat the dabbing and swirling motion with the soap charged brush. 6 Rinse and repeat until suds stay white and brush is clean. 7 Do a final rinse to remove all the residual soap. 8 Gently shake, squeeze or dab water out of brush using towels. 9 Reform damp brush hairs to their original shape with your fingers and let them dry on a flat surface such as a dry terrycloth hand towel.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Impressive Art Brush Set\\n\\nReview: This Jadebird Art Brush Set for Acrylic Oil & Watercolor,Gift Packing,Long Handle,24-Piece,1-Year Warranty is higher quality than I was expecting for this price. They are packaged well to look like a gift. The brushes are very long wood handle and have the brush size embossed in gold on the handle. There are four of each size - 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12. Each set of sizes comes in pointed, flat, rounded and rounded/flat bristles that do not fall out. The wood handles are 11 to 12 inches long. I am very impressed with this set for this price. I can not think of anything negative to say about this set.\\n\\nWe disclose that we have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\",\n \"Product: Small is the new big Looking for all the quality of a Blueair purifier on a small scale? The Blueair Classic 203 Slim is the perfect choice for bedrooms, offices or any indoor space up to 240 square feet. With certified results through independent testing, this tiny wonder will have you breathing cleaner, healthier air in no time. First rate results For certified testing and results, the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), tests the CADR, which is the amount of clean air produced by the air purifier and the rate at which it is produced. The results determined that Blueair has the highest Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) available. Perfect solution for tight spots With an airflow pattern that flows from back to top, the Blueair Classic 203 Slim delivers big performance to small spaces. Its compact enough to fit along an interior wall or in a corner. Just keep in mind that for maximum airflow, your unit should always be more than four inches from the wall. Quietly effective Capturing 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.1 microns in size, Blueairs HEPASilent technology uses a unique combination of electrostatic and mechanical filtration. With advanced filter media and an encapsulated ion particle charging chamber comes results superior to either mechanical or electrostatic filtration alone. Change is in the air Getting the performance you expect means maintaining your unit. For cleaner, healthier air you can trust, be sure to change your filter at the right time. Our manual units come with a magnetic timer to alert you when your filter needs changing. Simply attach the timer to your air purifier, refrigerator, or anywhere else that will help you remember when its time for a change. Plus, the 203 offers easy filter access for simple filter changes anytime. On the move The Blueair Classic 203 Slim air purifier has a compact fan design to expertly handle high-pressure airflow, even for long periods of time. Weighing in at 25 lbs, the lightweight 203 has a convenient handle, so you can move your air purifier around your home with ease.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: 5 Stars for Air Purification and 3 Stars for Poor Customer Service and Non-Dedicated Apps that are Required to Utilize Features\\n\\nReview: We saw immediate improvement in our sinuses and respiratory health when switching from non-Blueair $300 air cleaner to this Classic 405. We love the look of it as well.\\n\\nWe want this in our bedroom which means the LED lights need to be turned off; there is a blue LED light dot next to Blueair logo on the front. The other led lights under the lid are covered but there is a light that shines through the side grid work that diffuses all through our bedroom meaning we don't get a good nights sleep. These lights can be turned off by using the Android app but not manually from the machine itself. The company can send you a magnet to cover the circle on the front but this does nothing for the room-brightening light coming out the side. Usually installing and operating an app is so simple that children do it with no problem. Blueair however uses a non-dedicated system so that if you have used your email for other air cleaners or air monitoring companies or similar, you can not use the same email address for Blueair android app. You can not register or log-in with the email address you have been using for years. We wrote back and forth with their technical support online as well as spoke with their telephone support about this issue. Both forwarded the issue to the overseas corporate office who they promised would get back to us within 24 hours; they did not. While the telephone support definitely understood our issue, the online support seemed to have grave issue with communicating in English about computer terms such as website, app, etc. We finally fixed this issue by getting a new email account that will be used just to control our Blueair air cleaners! This seems really ridiculous making something that should be really simple problematic for customers. You can find out before purchasing Blueair air purifiers if this will be an issue for you, by trying to register for an account using the Blueair Friend app; if you can, then your email is good for them. If you can not register for a Blueair Friend app account with your email, know that you will need to get a new email address to utilize the features of this air purifier. Registering for a Blueair online account is completely different and separate from the Blueair Friend app accounts; there are no Blueair air purifier features that can be controlled through their website, only their apps.\\n\\nSo in summary, Blueair needs to bring customer service up to a competent competitive level and bring their antiquated non-dedicated apps into current technology standards, but their air purification quality is excellent and I don't have any improvements as needed in air purification quality.\\n\\nUPDATE: So here is the next email from Blueair customer support giving a solution which still requires having a special email account for Blueair app signon and then forwarding those emails to my gmail account. This is sub industry standard.\\n\\nI would recommend your temporary account, otherwise please follow below example.\\n\\n\\\"Since the you are is using gmail account. So you can generate multiple virtual accounts. Lets start with one example gmail account mynew.account@gmail.com. Now we if we drop mail to any of the below email addresses, they all would land up into the same inbox of this gmail account:\\nmynewaccount@gmail.com\\nmy.new.account@gmail.com\\nm.ynewa.ccount@gmail.com\\nmynewaccount+acct1@gmail.com\\nmynew.account+simple@gmail.com\\nSo basically all these emails have just one inbox. Gmail basically ignores dot (.) in the email address.\\nAnd it also ignores whatever that is followed after (+) sign.\\n'To' address in the mails received can be then used to create filter to separate these emails into different folders if required.\\\"\\nI hope this addresses your concerns.\\nPlease contact us again if you any further questions.\\n\\nHave a nice day!\\n\\nBest Regards,\\nSikandar\\nGlobal Customer Support\\nBlueair Logo\",\n \"Product: Small is the new big Looking for all the quality of a Blueair purifier on a small scale? The Blueair Classic 203 Slim is the perfect choice for bedrooms, offices or any indoor space up to 240 square feet. With certified results through independent testing, this tiny wonder will have you breathing cleaner, healthier air in no time. First rate results For certified testing and results, the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), tests the CADR, which is the amount of clean air produced by the air purifier and the rate at which it is produced. The results determined that Blueair has the highest Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) available. Perfect solution for tight spots With an airflow pattern that flows from back to top, the Blueair Classic 203 Slim delivers big performance to small spaces. Its compact enough to fit along an interior wall or in a corner. Just keep in mind that for maximum airflow, your unit should always be more than four inches from the wall. Quietly effective Capturing 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.1 microns in size, Blueairs HEPASilent technology uses a unique combination of electrostatic and mechanical filtration. With advanced filter media and an encapsulated ion particle charging chamber comes results superior to either mechanical or electrostatic filtration alone. Change is in the air Getting the performance you expect means maintaining your unit. For cleaner, healthier air you can trust, be sure to change your filter at the right time. Our manual units come with a magnetic timer to alert you when your filter needs changing. Simply attach the timer to your air purifier, refrigerator, or anywhere else that will help you remember when its time for a change. Plus, the 203 offers easy filter access for simple filter changes anytime. On the move The Blueair Classic 203 Slim air purifier has a compact fan design to expertly handle high-pressure airflow, even for long periods of time. Weighing in at 25 lbs, the lightweight 203 has a convenient handle, so you can move your air purifier around your home with ease.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Modernly Attractive & Provides Health Benefits Not Received from Numerous $300 Models from other Manufacturers BUT NO WIFI\\n\\nReview: This Blueair Classic 605 air purifier is amazing and exceeds our expectations by far. We had air cleaners averaging around $300 each in every room in our home (our great room actually had one in the living room portion, one in the dining room area, and one in the kitchen area) so we thought we had more than adequately addressed the quality of our indoor air. We had our indoor air quality tested and the results were good. So we were so surprised at how some of our health complaints resolved after we plugged in and turned on this Blueair Classic 605. Our itchy eyes became soothed within the hour. Our nasal passages, throats, and sinuses felt better. It became easier to breathe. Our bodies relaxed as well as I suppose from our immune system relaxing that Blueair is doing the work for it. Our largest puppy also has red eyes that have improved. So even though this costs more than the $300 cleaners, we are so excited to have it now as it works so much better! We did not know that we could have resolved these health complaints by simply purchasing Blueair sooner. Now we know.\\n\\nThis Blueair Classic 605 arrives perfectly packaged to not be damaged in transit. It is easy to unpack. It is on rolling coaster so it is super easy to move its 42 pounds around. I think its look is super modern. You can get your wifi enabled or manual. Replacement filters are available from Amazon.\\n\\nThe manual function of my Blueair Classic 605 works great. Controlling it from my Android phone has yet to happen because the Android app keeps saying my login has failed. I have not been able to speak directly with their tech support but Zach Kenny did respond to my email; unfortunately he just asked a question that I already answered and did not provide any help with being able to sign in to my BlueAir account using Android so that I can control this device with my phone.\",\n \"Product: Experience the visual beauty of the agony of the leaf while you enjoy the taste purity of brewing in all natural 3-piece hand-blown glass without the influences of metal. The large brew basket delivers the full flavor of teas, herbals and rooibos. The ease of brewing in the perfectly sized 1-1/2 cup (12-ounces) mug makes this a no-brainer. Place 1 1/2 teaspoons of tea leaves in the infuser basket - pour in hot water - brew - remove the glass brew basket and enjoy. The glass lid doubles as a coaster for the brew basket. Dishwasher and Microwave Safe. Complete brewing and care instructions included.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: One of my favorite tea mugs!\\n\\nReview: I have used mine for over a year and am so thrilled that I came back to Amazon to purchase two more. I like that only glass is touching my tea and it is not picking up any toxic or metallic tastes. I originally purchased in August 2009 along with <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Primula-PTA-3512-Tea-Maker-with-Infuser/dp/B001FB6IJA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Primula PTA-3512 Tea Maker with Infuser</a> /<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Primula-PTA-3512-Tea-Maker-with-Infuser/dp/B001FB6IJA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Primula PTA-3512 Tea Maker with Infuser</a> and much prefer <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Teas-Etc-12-Ounce-Glass-Brew-Mug-with-Glass-Brew-Basket-and-Lid/dp/B002C4KMM8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Teas Etc 12-Ounce Glass Brew Mug with Glass Brew Basket and Lid</a> /<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Teas-Etc-12-Ounce-Glass-Brew-Mug-with-Glass-Brew-Basket-and-Lid/dp/B002C4KMM8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Teas Etc 12-Ounce Glass Brew Mug with Glass Brew Basket and Lid</a> for several reasons. First, when you pour hot water into the glass infuser, the water flows readily through the slits in the bottom in the Teas, Etc mug but is slow in the Primula mug so that I have to stop pouring a couple of times and wait for the water to catch up flowing from the infuser into the mug and leveling off. Secondly, the Teas, Etc basket is bigger than the Primula infuser basket which is probably what causes the slowdown discussed in reason number 1. Thirdly, Once brewed you remove the lid, invert it to the counter or table, remove the infuser basket letting the sieved tea flow through to your mug and set the infuser basket on your inverted lid which you can use as a coaster. This is how both mugs function but let me tell you that the Primula glass gets much hotter than the Teas Etc so that you will want to use something to protect your hand from burning; I can comfortably hold the Teas Etc glass infuser basket and it feels soothing not at all burning. Fourth, the the slits are easier to clean on the Teas Etc than the Primula. The only thing I can see about the Primula that some might consider superior is that it is a little larger and maybe possibly thicker? Maybe not, the difference is negligible. The look of either adds to the tea enjoying experience; CHEERS!\",\n \"Product: The revolutionary NutriWare Whole Grain Gourmet is the ideal food preparation solution for the true health-food enthusiast. In addition to cooking up to 18 cups of cooked rice or whole grains to perfection, the Whole Grain Gourmet also has the unique ability to boil pasta, potatoes and more with the addition of the stainless steel colander. The stainless steel steam tray inserts over the inner cooking pot, so vegetables and/or meat can steam while rice or grains simultaneously cook below, for a nutritious, easy-to-make meal. All food contact surfaces are made completely of polished 304-grade surgical stainless steel. And once the cooking is done, the stainless steel inner cooking pot and colander remove for quick cleanup. Includes recipes from Cooking with Grains by Coleen and Bob Simmons\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: After 1 year of daily use as rice cooker and vegetable steamer, still working GREAT\\n\\nReview: I love this rice cooker and use it everyday for rice, risotto, soups, steaming, etc. I love that only stainless steel is touching my food and not something toxic! The only drawback for me is that it is challenging to cook just one cup of rice which creates a very thin layer on the bottom; manufacturer recommends that 2cups is the minimum amount to cook for this rice cooker to get it right. It is fool-proof on 2 or more cups of rice. Still I give it five stars as I am not aware of any other rice cooker that is as healthy and non-toxic as this one. My favorite rices are <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Lotus-Foods-Organic-Forbidden-Rice-15-Ounce-Bags-Pack-of-12/dp/B0019S50Q6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Lotus Foods Organic Forbidden Rice, 15-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)</a> and <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Lundberg-Black-Japonica-Rice-16-Ounces-Pack-of-12/dp/B000FVZW70/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Lundberg Black Japonica Rice, 16-Ounces (Pack of 12)</a>\\n\\nUPDATE 4/25/11 I have been using this daily for almost a year now for either cooking rice or steaming vegetables and it still works great! I just purchased one as a gift for a friend who appreciates stainless steel cookware from Walmart dot com who has it on clearance for 85 dollars\",\n \"Product: The saute pan has a white nano-ceramic nonstick coating that allows excellent monitoring of food while cooking. It is also a stain resistant nonstick that's easy to clean.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: free of PFOA, PTFE and Cadmium\\n\\nReview: When I heard about this griddle, I just had to get me one. After reading the reviews here on Amazon warning about chipping, I knew I had to purchase this at a store that gives more than 30 days to cover any problems like that. I chose a store that covers for a lifetime at no additional charge - free replacement or refund if doesn't meet up to my expectations. To my amazement, they even had it on 30% off promo and let me use a 20% off coupon so I got this for $22.39. So far I love this griddle. Everything we put on it doesn't stick and it cleans easily. Heat distribution is fantastic. The handle is awesome. And we have peace of mind if it does ever chip, we are covered!\",\n \"Product: Zenna Home combines unique designs and premium materials in bath furniture. These coordinated ensembles are available in a variety of styles, ranging from traditional to the latest contemporary designs. The slimline wood storage shelf provides additional storage for all of your bathroom necessities. It includes wheels so that it can be easily moved or positioned anywhere in the room. Zenith Products Corp. is the leading manufacturer and supplier of shower rods and caddies, medicine cabinets, bath furniture and accessories. Zenith's toll-free USA based Customer Service department is available (800-892-3986) to answer any additional questions.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Better Looking but More Unstable Than Expected\\n\\nReview: This is the perfect solution for my toilet room. I ordered it for its size thinking that I would not be very happy with the materials but it would fit and be functional and company would not see it, but it is more attractive than pictured in my opinion. The material is a little nicer I think. The only negative really is that the four coasters underneath are close together to be hidden but this results in instability of this furniture. The instability does not really matter though if you are intending to put it in the narrow space between your toilet and the wall; the instability is an issue only when in an area where it is possible to topple over.\",\n \"Product: Prevent messes with the OXO Good Grips 3-in-1 Egg Separator. Simply hook the Egg Separator onto the side of a bowl and instantly have a perfect edge for cracking eggs. The base of the Separator catches runaway pieces of shell and prevents drips from running down the outside of the bowl onto your counter or table. This neat tool can also separate egg whites from yolks in one easy step. The Separator features two different ridges, allowing it to easily fit on thin-or thick-rimmed bowls, while the raised edge provides the perfect surface for neatly cracking eggs. The Separator's compact size makes it convenient to store and it is top-rack dishwasher safe.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: This OXO product is not a helper but a make the job harder and messier and more to clean up\\n\\nReview: Typically I love OXO but not in the case of their 3-in-1 egg separator. The cracker rim was nice but I really have plenty of things I can use to crack an egg upon and really in professional chef training they say to not break eggs on the edge of something but rather on a flat surface to avoid getting eggshell pieces in your egg. So then my yolk sits in the separator with some white in the bowl below but most of the white hanging from the yolk in the separator. I still had to use my fingers. This item made egg separation not only did not help but made it worse for me. There was more to clean up and I still ended up having to do the separating manually. I will never use this item again\",\n \"Product: One-handed self-sealing lever. Leak-proof closure. Lock-open button for frequent sipping. Arms flip up for easy cleaning. Vacuum insulation stays hot 4+ hours. Impact cap. Total Capacity: 16 oz / 473 ml. Total Weight: 12.54 oz / 355 g. Dimensions: 8.85 X 4.13 in / 22.47 X 10.5 cm. Warranty: Got Your Bak Lifetime Guarantee. Bottle Material: Stainless Steel.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Finish feels better in my hand than any other mug + easy to clean = Perfect Vacuum Mug for Me\\n\\nReview: Wow! I am really impressed with the Camelbak Products Forge Vacuum Mug! You can read about all the incredible features on this website but let me tell you about how I experience it in person. The finish on the mug is so superior to any other I've held - it feels wonderful in my hand whereas other brands can sometimes make my hand feel tired or achy. It fits perfectly in my hand and cup holders. It keeps my tea warm for a long time.\\n\\nWhen yours arrives, check it carefully as mine had a defect but it affected appearance and not function; I love this mug so much, I do not mind the defect.\\n\\nThe other feature that is important to me is does it clean well as I have had to throw other mugs out because I was concerned about bacteria growth from not being able to clean it. This vessel is hand wash safe while the cap is dishwasher safe. It reminds you of this on the bottom of the mug. It also reminds you not to microwave and that it is made in China. The cap arm flips open so you can clean it better. It's all automatic and you don't have to pry it open. You just remove the cap and depress the lever as far as possible to allow seal arms to rotate up and away giving you full exposure to the drink port to get it super clean.\\n\\nIt is probably one of the least expensive items that gives me that wonderful pampered and life is beautiful feelings. Thank you Cambelbak!\",\n \"Product: The DeLonghi AC150 Energy Star Air Purifier with Ionizer incorporates the latest technological features for quiet, home air filtration and is suitable for rooms up to 150 square feet. It has five layers of air filtration including the pre-filter, HEPA filter, active carbon filter, photo catalytic filter with UVC lamp and ionizer with on/off function cleaning the air and removing impurities down to a size of 0.3 microns including dust, pollen, cigarette smoke and car exhaust fumes. DeLonghi's AQS air quality system uses a unique lighted sensor system to give you visible feedback on the room's air quality (orange for bad, green for satisfactory and blue for good) adjusting the fan speed as the room's air quality changes. Convenience features include a sensor touch LED control panel, timer (1, 3, 4 or 8 hours) and filter indicator.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Filter needs to be replaced Every Month\\n\\nReview: UPDATE: Although I've been running this filter lightly for only one month, it is indicating it is now time to replace the filter. I've had this DeLonghi AC150 in my kitchen on automatic. It occasionally cycles on to high when needed and then cycles back down to low where it stays most of the time. It has been running this way for approximately one month. The light has now come on that it is time to replace the filter. The replacement filter is priced higher than competitors that are similar in thickness and quality and it lasts for only one month. This air purifier is for only 150 square feet and will cost one thousand dollars the first year for the unit and eleven replacement filters. This is a very high dollar for air purification and delivers less quality and for a smaller area. All of my other air purifiers do not require filter replacement this frequently. I recommend you look elsewhere.\\n\\nThis DeLonghi AC150 Energy Star Air Purifier with Ionizer is great for cleaning rooms up to 150 square feet. It is compact enough to not have to be on the floor but could be up on a shelf, counter, or table. There are very long lights vertically on each side showing orange, green, to blue as the air quality improves from bad to good; however these lights can be turned off by pressing the button on the far left. There is also a button to turn the ionizer off and on as well as to set for sleep. I like keeping it on automatic but you can also select your speed if you like. It is very quiet.\\n\\nThe biggest con for this unit is that the manufacturer is DeLonghi which makes good products but does not always provide good customer service. For example, when this unit arrived it was D.O.A. (Dead on Arrival) and would not power up. I called customer service and immediately spoke with an articulate pleasant representative who informed me that DeLonghi would not replace my brand new air purifier but I could drive it to my nearest service center for repair which is a 4 hour round trip drive both to drop it off and pick it up. However, most re-sellers will let you return for either another unit or your money back for the first 30 days so this may not be a consideration for you. When DeLonghi does not provide customer service that is similar to their competitors, it may encourage customers to purchase something else.\\n\\nI would have given this DeLonghi 5 stars because it is a very nice effective attractive compact air purifier but because of it first being dead on arrival and having to go through so much effort to get it working, I have to remove one star.\",\n \"Product: Portable Electric Infrared Quartz Heater, Dark Cherry\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Handy Remote lets me heat up my bedroom quickly with this small power heater before I get out of bed\\n\\nReview: UPDATE Dec2014/Jan2015 Now that it is cold throughout the day and not just at night, I want to update you on how pleased I am with this Duraflame 9HM7253-C299 Power Heater. This heater is in a great room that includes living area, dining area, kitchen and opens into a staircase that can not be closed off. I have it sitting in the middle of the great room pointing at the living area and I am really pleased with the performance of it. Most of the time, it is very unnoticeable and we were all so comfortable that when I answered the door I was shocked at how cold it was outside. The only negative is that sometimes it smells like hair burning but I have a sensitive nose and I really have not found a heater that is without any burning smells and this one is pretty minimal. I typically just turn air purifiers on high to offset heater odors.\\n\\nIt looks like furniture and the remote works great as well. The dog sometimes likes to sit or lie in front of it but it really does a great job of heating the whole area so that she does not need to seek out sitting right in front of it.\\n\\nThe Duraflame 9HM7253-C299 is perfect for warming up my bedroom before I get out of bed in the morning with the handy remote control. This heater is small but packed with power. It also easily moves to and heats spaces larger than a bedroom like my great room. When you first turn it on, there is a bad odor so you will want to do that outside for a couple of hours before bringing it inside if the way your home smells is important to you or if you are sensitive to odors. After the first couple of hours, it is not a problem again. I love the furniture look so that it accents my room furniture nicely. The wheel coasters are also a bonus although 25 pounds is not that difficult just pick up and move. This is my first power heater from Duraflame and I am impressed with the quality for the price and would recommend it to others and look for the brand when shopping for another heater for myself.\",\n \"Product: Honeywell HPA250B True HEPA allergen remover with Bluetooth technology for large rooms 17' x 18' (310 sq. ft.). Captures up to 99.97% of microscopic allergens such as dust, pollen, pet dander, mold spores and smoke particles as small as 0.3 microns. Reduces odors & VOC's. PLUS Bluetooth Model control features: high-tech \\\"touch screen\\\" controls, auto-off timer (1-18 hours), control panel dimmer, VOC sensor for automatic operation, air quality feedback & Bluetooth \\\"paired\\\" indicator!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Air Cleaner with Android and IOS apps\\n\\nReview: This Honeywell lHPA250B True HEPA Allergen Remover Air Purifier is a great way to clean air in rooms up to 310 sq feet. The only negative I have to say about this product is it takes two people to get it out of the box but after that it is 5 stars all the way! I had no trouble finding and loading the Android app that controls this device. From the app you can control all the buttons that are on the top of the unit including four manual controls, two automatic controls, a timer, light, and power. The app also lets you schedule as well as gives you the remaining life on both the pre-filter and HEPA filters. This air cleaner is attractive and quiet in the lower modes but can really clean quickly in the higher modes. I'm very pleased with this Honeywell HPA250B Air Purifier.\",\n \"Product: Germs beware! The GermGuardian Pluggable UV-C Sanitizer and Deodorizer provides your home with fresher, cleaner air. UV-C light reduces the DNA of germs eliminating their ability to reproduce. It's easy to operate and requires no set up or assembly. Its sleek and compact design is ideal for small spaces. Just plug it in to a wall socket to kill bacteria and fight odors mildew, pet areas and more. Ideal for small rooms such as bathrooms and laundry rooms.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Cleans Just as Effectively Upside-Down but a Little on the Loud Side Regardless of Upside-Down or Rightside-Up\\n\\nReview: I wanted to use this GermGuardian in my bathroom and was at first dismayed to find that the plug that goes into the wall electrical outlet is at the bottom of the unit and would not fit under my bathroom medicine cabinet. I read through all the instructions and the website material and could not find out if it would work upside down so I had to call Guardian Technologies customer service at 1-866-603-5900 x213. My call was answered very quickly by a woman who articulately spoke English and replied that yes it works just as well upside down as right side up and that she had to put it upside down in her bathroom as well because of the medicine cabinet.\\n\\nGermGuardian is attractive even upside down. It provides a pretty loud white noise and is louder than my full-size air cleaners actually. It is pretty loud. I think the loudness would bother most people unless it is in a location that you don't use much like the basement or guest bathroom. It runs continuously and consistently unless unplugged.\\n\\nThis GermGuardian is perfect for bathrooms as it kills mold spores as well as viruses and bacteria.\\n\\nThere is a usb port (not micro-usb) in the side through which you can charge your devices,\\n\\nThe air seems cleaner to me; I think it is working.\\n\\nI wish this GermGuardian was offered in an Amazon frustration-free easy-to-open package as this clam shell was not fun to get open and get my GermGuardian out!\\n\\nThe included brief instructions came in several languages including English. I wish it gave more information about how UV-C light works. It does not say anything about being able to use this unit upside down which is why I needed to call Guardian Technologies customer service. On a side note, I have had to call Guardian Technologies customer service regarding a broken air cleaner and I found their customer service to be professional and quick to remedy the situation. My experience with Guardian Technologies assures me that I can rest assured that I will be supported in any of their products I purchase.\",\n \"Product: Corelle Coordinates Darcy Frost 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4 is an elegant pattern, ideal for any table setting. Never needs polishing. Dishwasher safe. Service for 4 includes: 5-piece place setting includes dinner fork, salad fork, dinner knife, dinner spoon, and teaspoon.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Superior to Other $25 Flatware Sets\\n\\nReview: This Corelle Coordinates Darcy Frost 20piece flatware set is better than other similarly priced flatware because the handles are thicker and more pleasant to hold. I compared Darcy Frost to other similarly priced flatware and I think this set gives a better quality. The design is very nice. If your budget for flatware is $25, I think the quality you get with this set makes the selection of this set a no-brainer!\\n\\nI really like Corelle and have many of their products. They are a company I trust to make products that are affordable but deliver performance and continue to perform longer than one would think at this price point.\\n\\nOther $25 flatware sets have very thin sharp handles that are hurt to hold. Sometimes they are so thin that even the spoons and fork tines hurt as well. This set is thicker than other $25 flatware sets and makes it a great choice for those on a $25 flatware budget.\",\n \"Product: Sustainability meets luxury in the exceptional natural softness of the Grund Organic Cotton Bath Collection. Made with 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton, Grund uses the finest quality cotton fibers spared pesticides and chemicals during production, harvesting and processing. The end result is a pristine cotton fiber that is naturally softer, stronger and delightfully smooth to the touch. You can feel good knowing each rug is responsibly made to the highest social and environmental standards and the cotton used can be traced to the very community of cultivation. Treat yourself to the plush softness of the Grund Organic Cotton Bath Collection, available in several styles, sizes, and a wide array of non-toxic dyed color choices. The Namo bath rug provides the ultimate in plush softness with a thick sheared surface that is exceptionally smooth to the touch. The Namo also features a National Floor Safety Institute certified non-slip backing for added safety and to keep your rug nicely in place.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Not Just Decadently Luxurious Soft and Non-Skid, Also Absorbs Shock of Heel Strikes for Better Walking Experience\\n\\nReview: Not only is this Grund bath rug super soft and non skid, it is also shock absorbing of heelstrikes! If you have any medical condition that causes heel strikes to be painful for you, you will appreciate this gorgeous bath rug so much. I can tell a huge difference when walking around in the bathroom on and off this rug. Also, both the cotton and color are so rich and top of the line. Sometimes I am disappointed in organic cotton I get from other non-Grund companies as they can be scratchy and stiff but I am always pleased with Grund's organic cotton! It is thick, luxurious, and decadently feels like a million bucks on my skin. All the workmanship is excellent. This bath mat is truly non skid and I recommend it very much,\",\n \"Product: Humidifier, Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier, 180ML USB Portable Mist Air Humidifier For Your Home, Office, Desk, Travel, Bedroom, Baby Room\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: My Favorite Style of Diffuser Holds 500ml and Has All the Misting and Light Feature Choices One Could Want\\n\\nReview: This <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Deckey-500ml-7-Colors-Changing-Ultrasonic-Humidifier-Mini-Columnar-Anion-Aroma-Diffuser-Electric-Essential-Oil-Fragrance-Machine-Cool-Mist-Auto-Off-Quiet-Aromatherapy-for-Household-Use-500ml/dp/B013K5FFZG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Deckey 500ml 7 Colors Changing Ultrasonic Humidifier/ Mini Columnar Anion Aroma Diffuser/ Electric Essential Oil Fragrance Machine/ Cool Mist/ Auto Off/ Quiet/ Aromatherapy for Household Use (500ml)</a> is awesome! I have been diffusing essential oils for decades and have used several dozen diffusers and this 500ml style is my favorite! First of all, it holds 500ml which is awesome and it can diffuse scent for a very long time before it needs to be refilled. There are settings for high/low for the mist as well as timers for 1, 2, 3 hours or on until the water runs out. The light also has various settings which you can choose between it fading between pastel and vivid colors are pick your favorite color to keep it on. The light function is independent of the misting function so you can use both or either separately whatever you would like. The included instructions are thorough and in English on one side. This style is also nice in that it is almost impossible to knock over. I can not think of anything negative to say about this diffuser. It continues to be my favorite style. This particular one by Deckey has a little classier look in that that writing on the diffuser is a lighter softer grey/black and without their name printed on it.\\n\\nWe disclose that we have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\",\n \"Product: The Big Squishy Twist has a 2 year warranty on the seams and zippers and is a fun and versatile shaped product that makes an unbelievable chair for gaming and watching TV. All products have a removable and washable cover that can be tossed into the washing machine when needed. All products are filled with special micro-bead filling which is much smaller bead than typical bean bag chairs giving you unbelievable comfort. The micro-bead perfectly conforms to your body and eliminates pressure points. This is the softest, squishiest and most comfortable bean bag chair in existence. You can take this product anywhere and its easy for even young children to move around the house and move from room to room.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Soft as Your Favorite T Shirt and Even Dogs Love It\\n\\nReview: It's like a larger version of my childhood beanbag chair wearing t shirt material instead of some hard plastic stuff that used to make me sweaty. The picture of the actress on this item above is pretty accurate for a 5' 7\\\" female. Amazon had mine delivered by a service that told me what time they were coming and two men hand delivered it. The box had some oil on it so we opened it before they left; this item was undamaged because it was packaged inside a humongous plastic bag. There was a slight odor to it but only slight so we brought it inside and put it in a spare guest room with an air cleaner on it. This chair is a lot of fun. It is not ergonomic but will hold you in whatever posture you have taken upon it. My over-sized Rhodesian Ridgeback who is the size of a Great Dane fits on this with room to spare in all directions of his body but his feet do hang off; he loves it too.\",\n \"Product: Since 1947 , Kenwood has been at the forefront of cutting-edge, stylish and efficient kitchen appliances. The loyalty of the millions of cooks worldwide who cherish their Kenwood appliances is well-earned by our team of experts, who design all our products in the UK using only the very best materials. Today, Kenwood is the #1 global brand in food preparation, kitchen machines and food processors.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: More Powerful and Shorter to Fit Under Kitchen Cabinets Than My Cuisinart\\n\\nReview: I am going to compare this ASIN:B017HVWXLS Kenwood KMC011 5 quart Chef Titanium Kitchen Machine, Stainless Steel to the ASIN:B000MTIUSS Cuisinart SM-55BC 5-1/2-Quart 12-Speed Stand Mixer, Brushed Chrome I purchased in Amazon's 2011 Black Friday sale. This machine is more expensive of the two. Both come with 5-year warranties on the motor. Both come with similar attachments standard and optional. The main differences are that this Kenwood is more powerful and not as tall so it fits under kitchen cabinets better. I have been limited in where I can place the Cuisinart as it is tall and can not raise up under the kitchen cabinets. Both machines are beautiful and more than powerful enough to handle my gluten-free food preparation needs. Both perform well and clean up is easy.\\n\\nThe Kenwood KMC011 I received had been resealed and reopened numerous times with Kenwood tape at the edges cut and replaced. It is obvious that what I received is a return probably a couple of times and possibly refurbished as well. If I had purchased it, it would be going back with Amazon's easy return policy to get replaced with a never-been-used retail version.\",\n \"Product: Spiralizing is the art of turning vegetables into noodles. Is a great way to create delicious, healthy and satisfying alternatives to traditional dishes. You can make long ribbons of cucumber, carrots and radishes for salads, or apple spirals for apple slaw.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: So Much Faster and Better than Hand Cranking! Love This!\\n\\nReview: This review is for[ASIN:B01FJPS8EA Oster Easy-to-Use Electric Spiralizer with 2 Spiralizer Blades (sized for spaghetti and fettuccine noodles), Black.\\n\\nI have purchased on Amazon I think every brand name tri-blade manual spiralizer with crank they carry and use them all because I get different noodle quality for different dishes whether raw or cooked. This one from Oster beats them all hands down because it is so much faster and easier than turning the crank! Just put your zucchini (or other veggie) in the shoot and press with pressure then turn on - zip! It is super fast! It is pretty easy to clean.\\n\\nThe seller uploaded a video showing the usage and the only tip I would like to add is the food pusher has an X on the end that grips the zucchini (or other vegetable) from spinning so it will cut. If you are having difficulty stabilizing the vegetable, stick it on the X firmly and then put it in the shoot with blade.\\n\\nI am so glad they finally invented an electric one that is easy to use and clean!\",\n \"Product: The MIU France six-inch Nakiri ceramic cleaver is a revolution in knives and is a must-have for any serious cook. The beautiful white ceramic blade retains its original sharpness ten times longer than stainless steel. The ceramic blade does not retain odor and and is impervious to acids, juices, oils and salts. Fruits and vegetables remain fresh after cutting by not browning; another benefit to ceramic. The 6-Inch cleaver is ideal for mincing, slicing and dicing. The ergonomic handle provides precise control; you won't want to put this knife down. The ceramic blade should be washed by hand.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: 2 to 3 times thicker than Kyocera black ceramic blades\\n\\nReview: When this MIU France Ceramic Nakiri Knife first arrived I was impressed that it appeared to be well made and substantially heavier than my Kyocera ceramic knives. However, when I went to slice an onion with it I found that the blade was too thick to do so. This item is shaped like a cleaver and thick like a cleaver. it is about 2-3 times fatter than my Kyocera ceramic knives (black series). It is too thick to slice an onion the way I usually do. However, it is very good for slicing when you want it to separate or for dicing any time. For example, this ceramic cleaver knife is great for slicing carrots or cauliflower or green onion. It is perfect for cutting produce that I wonder if my thinner Kyocera ceramic knife will endure without chipping or breaking. There are no bolts or wood like in the Kyocera so this product should last longer in the handle area. I would purchase this again.\",\n \"Product: Eangee metal art pieces are uniquely styled fair trade, eco-friendly, and sustainable products made in the Philippines, perfect for the bedroom, kitchen, living room, dining room, and kids rooms.The metal is hand painted and adored with capiz, mother of pearl. This piece will fit in almost any location, yet still shows off the beauty of the hand painted design.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Different Color in Person Than Shown Above - This is Mostly Yellow - Pearlized Yellow\\n\\nReview: This <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Eangee-m711046-Wall-Dragonfly-Pearl-Metal-Art-Piece/dp/B00GKDW8Y2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Eangee m711046 Wall Dragonfly Pearl Metal Art Piece</a> is pretty but the colors in person are very different from those shown above. I have my computer monitor adjusted so that most Amazon products look in person exactly as shown so when something does not, I know it is a problem with the picture that is uploaded to the site and not with my monitor colors. This dragonfly looks to be brown rusty sand color with turquoise in the picture but it in person it looks yellow - pearly yellow. It is pretty but if you are getting it to match with something, you might be unhappy. This website picture really should be updated to be more representative of what customers receive. I receive two of these and one was damaged beyond my repair inside of the bubble wrap without any damage to the box. Both of the ones I received were/are yellow - pearly yellow.\",\n \"Product: The unique design of the Novo Gratz Vintage Mix Futon allows it to effortlessly convert from a stylish, mid-century sofa to a bed. Its slim silhouette is upholstered in gray linen to offer a neutral tone that is elegant and refined. Details like natural wooden legs, wide track arms, tufted seat and back cushion help to make this sofa an original. It includes two (2) side bolster pillows in the same fabric to provide an overall vintage look.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Attractive Easy-to-Assemble Futon Sofa Preferred to Other Futon Sofas\\n\\nReview: This Novogratz futon sofa is much better than I was expecting; I am quite pleased with it. The color of the fabric is much nicer in person than shown. It is a beautiful neutral blue gray that blends well with light neutral colors, blues and pastels. The tufting effect is attractive.\\n\\nIt arrived in one long heavy box delivered by two men in a truck. I had no issue assembling it by myself. I actually found the instructions AFTER I assembled it. It was very easy to figure out without the instructions. Some of the parts and hardware needed are inside the zippered underside of the sofa bottom.\\n\\nI am very pleased with the quality of the fabric and workmanship of this futon sofa. I prefer it to another one that I purchased from a competing manufacturer at about the same price for several reasons. First, all the cushioned parts including arms, back and seat of this Novogratz are thicker and better cushioned. Secondly, it is one piece long and the middle support is the proper length to keep it square unlike my other older model. Thirdly, the back on this is attractive and can be used as a room separator where people see the backside unlike my older model that has zippered compartments to bring out more leg supports.\\n\\nSome negatives to consider are only two. Like every other futon sofa I have sat on, they sit lower to the ground than contemporary sofas that we are used to in USA. I am 5'7\\\" and it is difficult and unhealthy for my knees for me to raise myself out of a position where my rear is lower than my knees. If you are 5'2\\\" or shorter, my guess is that when seated your bottom may be same height as your knees and proper size for you. If you are between 5'3\\\" and 5'6\\\" tall, I don't know if this would be harmful for your knees or not. To further help you decide if this is a good choice for you, I measured that the seat area is 15\\\" off the ground compared to my Ashley contemporary non-futon sofa that is 20\\\" off the ground seated area. The other thing I would like to be different is the leg color is really a bright gold that clashes with the blue-gray linen fabric of the futon sofa. I will probably try spray painting them a color that I think would look better like walnut or gray/silver.\\n\\nOverall, I am very pleased with this as an option for guests to both sleep and sit on while being attractive and affordable.\",\n \"Product: Sleepow Memory Foam Pillow is a high-quality memory foam pillow with an embedded sound machine and mp3 player Drift off to sleep with pre-loaded binaural beats relaxation music Upload your own tracks to the pillow High density memory foam core 80% cotton/20% polyester jacquard knitted cover Machine wash Allergy free and microbial treated for pillow's protection Measures 24\\\" L x 16\\\" W\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I Can Hear But Can Not Feel the Speakers Unlike Every Other Pillow With Speakers Inside That I've Tried\\n\\nReview: This <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Sleepow-Memory-Foam-Sound-Therapy-Pillow-with-MP3-Sound-Machine/dp/B00PY2EMXU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Sleepow Memory Foam Sound Therapy Pillow with MP3 / Sound Machine</a> is a great pillow. The first thing I want to know about pillows with the speakers in them is how much you can feel the speakers with your head. The answer with this pillow is zero - nodda - zilch - unlike every other pillow where I could definitely feel the speakers. The sound quality has a nice stereo quality to it. You can set the volume where you want it including loud enough that others nearby can hear it as well. The controls are on the side and easy to find in the dark with your hand to make adjustments. The cover material is comfortable and soft. Like most memory foam pillows, this one has \\\"that odor\\\" and is stronger than average but not the strongest odor memory foam pillow I have smelled. Not only is a manual included but also recommendations on how to get a good night sleep. This pillow is really great for getting a good night's sleep.\\n\\nWe disclose that we have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\",\n \"Product: The color touch screen and sculpted buttons, organized into logical zones with backlighting, give you easy, one-touch access to your home entertainment - even in the dark. Just one press and you're watching a DVD or your favorite TV channel. The ergonomic design fits comfortably in your hand, and because it's rechargeable, you won't need to worry about buying new batteries. With support for more than 5,000 brands, you can control home entertainment devices that you own today or will buy tomorrow. Our online software guides you through setup, and our live customer support team is available if you need help.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: My favorite tech of all time\\n\\nReview: If I asked you what was your favorite tech item of all time, what would you say? For me without hesitation, i would reply the <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Logitech-Harmony-One-Advanced-Universal-Remote/dp/B005FO43OU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote</a>. My son recommended it to me years ago and I thought he was spoiled when he suggested it and decided why not spoil myself a little and gave it a try thinking it was quite the luxury but now I absolutely perceive it as a necessity to home entertainment. It is the hub bringing seamless unison to my setup as it changes. I may change my tv or my pc, or my dvr or hts or whatever, but it is so easy to make the changes to my harmony one so that i don't have to figure out a new device and I have just the one remote to keep track of. It is so reliable and I have never had a problem with it. I gave 5 as Christmas gifts last year and the recipients can't stop thanking me and talking about how great the harmony one is. I've had to call Logitech customer support probably once a year since owning and each time I immediately go a person in Canada that spoke English well and knew the product and got the solution for me quickly. I can not think of any disadvantages to the Harmony One except for maybe that it took me so long to find it. I wish I had adopted mine when it first became available to the public. If mine ever did break or get lost or stolen, I would immediately purchase another without hesitation - it is my favorite tech of my lifetime so far.\",\n \"Product: Avantree Sacool Bluetooth stereo headset, superb sound, comfortable fit Product Features * Bluetooth stereo headset with microphone for music and call * Incredible sound - in-ear driver with thumpy beats * Comfortable and secure fit for wearing * Small and stylish - fashion design for commuters * Never miss a call - auto switching between music and calls * Gaming and chat and VoIP (Skype, MSN, etc) * Up to 6hrs music and play time Specification * Bluetooth stereo headset V2.1+EDR * Support profiles: Headset, Handsfree, A2DP, AVRCP * Operational range: Class 2, 10 meters * Play time: up to 6 hrs * Standby time: up to 120 hours * Size: 36.2*21.2*29.7mm * Weight: 18g What??s in the box * Bluetooth stereo headset * Micro USB charging cable * 3 pairs of ear buds * Carrying bag * User manual * Warranty card Compatibility Compatible with all the Bluetooth enabled mobile phones. Apple iPhone 5 / 5S / 5C, iPhone 4 / 4G / 4GS, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 plus Samsung galaxy note 3 / note 2 / S5 / S4 / S4 mini / S3 HTC one / one mini / one mini 2 / one X+ / one S Sony Xperia Z / Z1 / Z2 / Z1S / SP / M / M2 LG G3 / G2 / Optimus G Pro Google Nexus 5 / 4 Nokia Lumia 1520 / 1020 / 925 Motorola Moto E / G / X, Razr i / Razr HD Etc. Contact Avantree Support for this. Support If have any problem, contact us Mon-Fri 9AM-5:00PM. Emails answered within 1 business day.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Comfy Cushy Fit, Stylish Look and Great Sound\\n\\nReview: I really like these Avantree Sacool In-Ear Noise Isolating Bluetooth Headphones. It comes with 3 sizes of silicone ear gels to get the best fit for your ear. I really do not like the pressure of feeling like something is pushing in my ear, but this feels very comfortable. I tend to have sensitive allergic skin and this silicone does not bother my skin at all. It fits great and stays put even when moving head and/or body orientation. They are very lightweight as well so I do not feel any pressure from the weight either.\\n\\nThese sound great for $30 bluetooth headphones. The audio quality is great for music and for making phone calls. I could be heard clearly as well through the microphone. These paired with my devices without problem. These Avantree Sacool do a good job of isolating noise.\\n\\nI really like the stylish design of these Avantree Sacool headphones. They have that nice tech look. I like that the charging socket is hidden too. A felt draw-string pouch is included.\\n\\nCustomer Service is very important to me as well and just check out the Amazon reviews to see that Avantree is a company that responds to their customers needs. I feel like what I received is what I expected after reviewing the description, picture, and videos Avantree posted above and I like that.\\n\\nWe received this item as a gift (free or at a discount) with no promise of posting a review. We promised that if we did review this item, it would be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that the sample we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\",\n \"Product: The VSX-1123-K continues Pioneer&apos;s commitment to providing industry-leading performance in home theater receivers, combined with an elegant interface, and an extensive list of modern features. Pioneer leads the way on smartphone integration, as well, supporting iOS and Android devices.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Audio and Video would not pass through - Review includes tip for attaching speaker wire to back of this A/V receiver\\n\\nReview: I have a 5.1 Onkyo home theater system and wanted to upgrade the receiver component to this Pioneer VSX-1123 for its 4K upscaling. I have found that I prefer the video on blue-ray upscalers to that of blue-ray hardware and wanted to see if I felt the same about Pioneer's technology utilized in this VSX-1123. Changing out the A/V receiver takes almost as much time as setting up a new one and I do have a tip to give you with setting up this unit. When attaching the speaker wire, it somehow is much easier to thread it through with your left hand even if you are right-handed. I was very careful to move over each cable and speaker wire to the correct location, installed batteries in the remote, and plugged it in. It got power but no audio came to my speakers and no video came to my tv. I double-checked everything. I read the manual. I called technical support. I read the Amazon reviews to see if anybody else mentioned this problem but could not find anything that fixed my problem. After spending several hours not being able to get it to passthrough A/V, I gave up and reconnected my Onkyo A/V receiver and everything worked great once again. My Onkyo 5.1 system is still working great and is 3D but not 4K so I am still wondering if a 4K upscaler would give me a more enjoyable viewing experience but I couldn't determine that with this Pioneer VSX-1123 even after spending so much time trying to get it to work.\",\n \"Product: IREALIST Level Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphone - Retail Packaging - Black\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Luxurious Comfort and Awesomely Sweet Sound with Active Noise Cancellation, NFC, BT, S voice, Smart Touch, and calling features\\n\\nReview: The Samsung Level Over Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones come packaged well to protect your headphones as well as have a fun frustration-free un-boxing experience. The headphones are attractive and have an impressive build. The headphones charged up via enclosed USB cable much faster than I expected so that I could start enjoying my headphones pretty quickly.\\n\\nThe fit is perfect and adjustable. For me comfort is most importance because who cares how good the audio features are if the headphones give you a headache for one reason or another. The headphones are well balanced and fit snugly without too enough pressure to cause headaches after using for some time. The cushioning is just the right amount. Some materials have a residue on them that bother my skin or odors that bother my nose but not the Samsung Level Over Headphones. Also the material that touches my ears and head is breathable so I don't have sweat there. I am loving the luxurious comfort of these headphones.\\n\\nI paired the Level Over Headphones to my Samsung Galaxy NFC-enabled device by just simply turning the headphones on via toggle switch with my Samsung device next to the left ear of the headphones. I've never had a pairing easier than this.\\n\\nIf your Samsung smartphone is running Android OS 4.2.2 or later, than you can download the Samsung Level app from Google Play or Samsung Apps which I did and while it is not necessary to enjoy these headphones, they add an equalizer as well as settings for 3D, Bass, and Clarity. I especially appreciate text-to-speech, S-Voice and the ability to use calling features. To launch Svoice with the bluetooth-enabled device, tap and hold the center of the touch pad for more than 3 seconds- it's that easy!\\n\\nRegarding noise cancellation and protection, ambient noise is greatly reduced by just having these well-fitting headphones on. You can enjoy these headphones with or without the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) feature on. You can control it by either pressing the registration button on the right ear pad or by the Samsung Level app discussed above. The Active Noise Cancellation really does work although it is not needed unless in a very loud environment like some airplanes. Today is a hot summer day and I have two portable air conditioners running as well as two fans and the decibel level is almost 60dB but this is completely forgotten while the headphones are on even without the noise cancellation. I am surprised when I remove the headphones how noisy the room is at 60dB. The technology used in this ANC experience is advanced and definitely delivers the best Active Noise Canceling experience I've had.\\n\\nControlling your music is easy without having to reach for your phone. Drag your finger upwards on the touch pad of right ear to increase volume; drag your finger down, to decrease volume. To start or pause playback, tap the center of the touch pad twice. To play the previous file or restart the current file, drag your finger rearwards across the touch pad. To play the next file while wearing the device, drag your finger forwards across the touch pad. You can also use the calling and S Voice features on these headphones easily. I test all the features repeatedly and they work flawlessly each time. The only problem I have is accidentally activating something when I touch the headphones for some reason which I'm sure I will acclimate to soon.\\n\\nAnother reviewer said that his did not come with the flight adaptor, but mine did and the manual says the product box includes the following items: device, hard case, accessory case, USB cable, 3.5 mm audio cable, flight adaptor, and user manual. I confirm that is what is in my package I received.\\n\\nTo judge audio quality, I enjoyed the album Goat Rodeo with Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer, and Chris Thile with their instrumental genius and was delighted. I listened to some rock to test the bass and again was not disappointed. Everything on my phone sounds the best it ever has on these Samsung Sound Level Over headphones. I did make some adjustments using their app to optimize it to my preference.\\n\\nFor me these Sound Level Over headphones are go-to for everyday use as well as for airplane travel because of the luxurious comfort, easy-to-use features, and incredible sound. Samsung Level Over beats every Beats and Bose experience I've had or any other manufacturers as well. I'm truly thrilled with what Samsung Level Over headphones delivers. Thank you Samsung!\",\n \"Product: Size Height: 247.5mm(L) Width: 19.3mm Depth: 14.6mm Weight: 26.2g (Headset:9.4g;Band:16.8g) Compatible Devices HUAWEI: MediaPad X1/ M1 HUAWEI: Ascend P7/P6/P6s/Mate/Mate2/Y530/Y330/Y300/G730/G610/Y600/G6/B199/Honor 3C/Honor 3X/Honor 6/P1/P2/G510/G630/D2(U&C&T)/ Mate(U&C&T)/Honor 3/U8860I/C8813D/G716/G526/C8816D/G520/Y516 iPhone: 5S/5C/5/4S/4 SAMSUNG: Galaxy S5/S4/S3/Note 3 LTE/Note 2 MEIZU: MX3/MX2 XIAOMI: Mi2/Mi3/Redmi ZTE: U5S/N5S OPPO N1/ vivo X3T LG: LG G2(D800) SONY: Xperia TL/Xperia-Z2/Xperia C S39h/Xperia T2 Ultra 4G/Xperia M2 HTC: One 802w/X920E/D816w/Desire 610/One(M8) Connectivity Bluetooth 3.0 NFC fast pair Calling Quality Dul-mic reduction Battery 90mAh Display 1.4-inch flexible OLED Working time 6 days (Depend on wireless call usage time) Standby time 14 days (BT connection off) Charging time Less than 2 hours Button Single button control Interface Standard USB charging (On band) Sensors G-sensors IP57 Water and dust resistance OS Android 4.0+ IOS5.0+\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect For Anybody Who Wants a Smart Place to Store Their Bluetooth Earpiece so It Doesn't Get Lost - In a Fitness Wrist Band!!\\n\\nReview: Huawei Talkband B1 is the perfect place to keep your bluetooth earpiece! When not placing or receiving calls through the earpiece, you can place it securely in the wristband and it looks very attractive and becomes your wearable fitness device tracking your sleep and activity. It does not always record my movement unless I swing my arms quite a bit almost forcefully. I do like that it reminds me to move when I have not moved in some time.\\n\\nThe app was easy to download, install and set up from Google Play store and shows number of steps as a fraction of goal, distance, exercise time, and calories burned. This talkband is superior to other fitbands in that it will remember to track my deep sleep, light sleep and falling asleep even when I forget to initiate it. I really like the activity reminder but you can turn that off if you like in the app settings. You can also set an alarm for the talkband to wake you up if it detects you are falling asleep. Some reviewers comment on syncing issues, but I found that if it was not synced, all I needed to do was put my finger on the app screen and pull down and syncing would initiate and successfully sync. If you touch the circle that has your movement or the other circle that displays your sleep, it will take you to another screen giving you your data for the day, week, or month. You can update this firmware when available.\\n\\nThis Talkband B1 is attractive and comfortable to wear. It fits wrists as small as 135-170mm to as large as 160-200mm. It is water and dust resistant. It will charge in a standard USB port. It paired fast with both my android tablet and android smartphone. It has dual-mic noise reduction and my caller could hear me very well and clearly as I could them as well. Even when I had taken the earpiece out of my ear, I did not miss any calls as it was on my wrist! This feature is the one that sets it apart from all the others and has the super cool factor that will get others looking at you wondering if you are from the future or what! LOL\\n\\nThis Huawei Talkband B1 Talking and Tracking Wristband with removeable bluetooth earpiece is the perfect solution for anybody who has lost their bluetooth earpiece and wants a safe place to secure it readily available for use when a call is received. This alone is invaluable in itself but you get the added benefit of recording your sleep pattern without having to be reminded as well as being reminded to move when having been inactive for too long. It is the perfect choice when these things matter most.\\n\\nWe received this item as a gift (free or at a discount) with no promise of posting a review. We promised that if we did review this item, it would be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that the sample we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\",\n \"Product: Set up full coverage monitoring for your home with this NETGEAR Arlo smart home wireless security system. The included smart home base station makes it easy to connect with your Wi-Fi and create remote access to camera function. Customize this NETGEAR Arlo smart home wireless security system to send alerts when family arrives home or suspicious activity occurs. Includes two cameras: Cover separate rooms or the front and back doors. Night vision: 12 IR LEDs provide clear vision up to 25 feet. High definition: 720p HD provides a clear view. Weatherproof construction: Set the cameras up indoors or out. Voice control: Connects with Alexa for hands-free operation. Free app: Download the Arlo app and watch from work.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: My Dog Is Dead - Thanks Arlo!\\n\\nReview: I wanted so much to like these! They look super awesome and they seemed to work.... but often times the videos are green, gray, or pink. Technical support will always talk to you and they are in the Phillipines so the calls are long with requests for them to repeat themselves so you can understand. These seem to detect motion of even wind blowing so I felt safe. But, all my dogs were poisoned and one died. Property was vandalized. Arlo caught nothing! I added Sengled and Ring cameras and they caught the vandals! But I have no proof for the prior incidents because I trusted Arlo when I shouldn't have. Technical support often made problems worse. Battery replacement was weekly for most cameras. Picture quality was nice..... when it worked. I no longer use these. I don't think they are worth the wifi bandwidth usage or my time replacing batteries. They are not worth the maintenance required and that is not even including the initial acquisition price.\",\n \"Product: Wireless Bluetooth Speaker\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Sounds Like You'd Expect from a $30 Speaker But I Could Not Get Mine to Hold a Charge\\n\\nReview: Okeyn SARDINE series portable wireless bluetooth speaker is a good choice for the $30 budget. I would not say you are getting a $80 speaker for $30 but that you are getting a speaker that sounds like $30. It has a nice look. I was not able to get mine to hold a charge. I have to use the speaker plugged into a power source. This speaker would not be my first choice for a $30 speaker.\\n\\nWe received this item as a gift (free or at a discount) with no promise of posting a review. We promised that if we did review this item, it would be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that the sample we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\",\n \"Product: Get a handle on exposed electronics cables with a JOTO Neoprene Cable Management Sleeves. Not only do tangled cords look messy, but they can also cause accidents and make it difficult to determine which cable belongs to which device. These simple management. Organize your set-up with JOTO Cable Management Sleeves, they adhere your wires into a neat tube while still providing easy access when necessary. Cutouts every 2\\\" provide multiple entry/exit points for cables.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: I Would Give it 5 Stars if the Back and Front Were the Same Color - Either Both Sides White or Both Sides Black\\n\\nReview: I like the design of these but I wish that JOTO offered them in black on both sides or white on both sides. Everybody wants their cable management to be hidden and not more pronounced and visible. The contrast between the white and black makes the hole design pop rather than being hidden. Please see my photos I am uploading to see what I mean. If this were black on both sides or white on both sides, I would give it 5 stars. Since that is the only thing I do not like about it, I am dinging it one star down to 4 stars. This one closes with Velcro and I much prefer JOTO's other cable management <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Cable-Management-Sleeve-JOTO-Cable-Sleeve-Set-of-4-19-34-Neoprene-Cable-Management-Sleeves-for-PC-TV-Home-Theater-Speaker-Flexible-Cable-Wrap-Cable-Cover-Cable-Organizer-Cords-Management-4-Piece/dp/B00XWKA3FC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Cable Management Sleeve, JOTO Cable Sleeve, [Set of 4] 19\\\" Neoprene Cable Management Sleeves for PC / TV / Home Theater / Speaker, Flexible Cable Wrap, Cable Cover, Cable Organizer, Cords Management (4 Piece)</a> for which I uploaded before and after photos so check it out! The stitching and strength of both this sleeve and the other sleeves are perfect and very strong.\\n\\nWe received this item as a gift (free or at a discount) with no promise of posting a review. We promised that if we did review this item, it would be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that the sample we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\",\n \"Product: MAGIPEA MAGIPEA\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Organizes Much More Than I Had Hoped\\n\\nReview: This <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Misslo-3-Shelves-14-Pockets-Hanging-Closet-Organizer-with-Rotatable-Hanger-Black/dp/B018X8VRQG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Misslo 3 Shelves 14 Pockets Hanging Closet Organizer with Rotatable Hanger (Black)</a> is a well made organizer for light items as described. Organization is so wonderful especially when it stays organized after you organize it. This Missio Shelving does the trick! There are pockets everywhere that allow you to see your items. This is a perfect size and really accomplishes organizing many more things than you would think it could for this size. The limitation would be on weight; as the seller described, this is for lightweight items like hats and garments and things of that nature. I just love this 14 pocket hanging closet organizer! This arrived straight out of the Amazon box inside a plastic protective wrap and with a heavy plastic smell; after leaving it outdoors for several hours, the plastic odor had completely dissipated.\\n\\nWe disclose that we have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\",\n \"Product: WinTV-quadHD has four tuners on a half height PCI Express board. WinTV-quadHD will fit in both full and half height PC's. Watch, pause or record up to four ATSC or clear QAM HD TV programs at the same time. Supports four tuner picture-in-picture. Also works with Windows Media Center (included in Windows 7 and optional in Windows 8). The WinTV-quadHD is seen as 4 tuners so you can watch one TV program or record up to 4 TV programs at the same time. Contents: Includes the quadHD board, Hauppauge remote control, IR receiver cable, QI and Includes activation code for download of WinTV v8 application for Windows. Both half and full height brackets included.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: in W7 this card gives 5 tuners and perfect picture with full 5.1 surround sound\\n\\nReview: I tried <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/SiliconDust-HDHomeRun-Dual-High-Definition-Digital-Television-HDHR3-US-Black/dp/B004HO58SO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">SiliconDust HDHomeRun Dual High Definition Digital Television HDHR3-US (Black)</a> but had pixelation problems several times every show on two channels so I decided to try Hauppauge 2250 PCI-E Dual TV Tuner card and I am so delighted. Not only are my pixelation problems history, I also get better picture, FM radio, and analog channels for no additional cost!\\n\\nThis is my setup on Windows 7 64-bit. First let me say that installing the card and setting up the Hauppauge 2250 was the easiest part of my setup. I have TimeWarner cable and am paying $41/month for standard internet (10Mbs download and 1MBs upload) and basic cable. I have a three-way splitter on the cable coming out of the wall. One cable goes directly to the FM radio on this Hauppage 2250 pc card and I receive numerous FM channels which I can access through the radio player in Windows Media Center (WMC).\\n\\nThe second cable runs from the splitter to the TimeWarner modem to my <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/ooma-Hub-VoIP-Phone-Device-with-No-Monthly-Phone-Service-Bills/dp/B0033AIW7M/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">ooma Hub - VoIP Phone Device with No Monthly Phone Service Bills</a> where I get a landline for free then to Netgear WNR2000 for wireless connection of printers, tablets, smartphones, etc and then ethernet out to <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Gateway-DX4350-UR21P-Desktop-Black/dp/B004YD74HG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Gateway DX4350-UR21P Desktop (Black)</a> from where I can couch surf on <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Logitech-Illuminated-Ultrathin-Keyboard-with-Backlighting/dp/B001F51G16/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Logitech Illuminated Ultrathin Keyboard with Backlighting</a>, Logitech Wireless Mouse M505, and <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Logitech-Wireless-Touchpad-with-Multi-Touch-Navigation-910-002345/dp/B005DSPLC6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Logitech Wireless Touchpad with Multi-Touch Navigation (910-002345)</a> which share one unifying USB receiver so only one USB slot is taken in my pc. I especially like the keyboard which lights up only when my hands come near for easy viewing in a darkened room.\\n\\nThe third cable runs to the TV tuner in this Hauppauge 2250 card. I did not install or use anything else included in the box as the ir cable was too short and I don't need extra inputs. The Hauppauge 2250 card is available on Amazon card only without all the extras <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Hauppauge-1229-WinTV-HVR-2250-White-Box-for-System-Builders-Dual-Hybrid-PCI-E-TV-Tuner-Board/dp/B001E2T6Y4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Hauppauge 1229 WinTV-HVR-2250 White Box for System Builders Dual Hybrid PCI-E TV Tuner Board</a> but I purchased the 1213 instead of the 1229 thinking I was going to use some of the extras which seemed like a bargain for only $9.40 but I ended up not using any of them.\\n\\nThe Hauppage CSR told me that the tv tuner was a dual tuner and that during installation I would have to decide between whether I wanted digital HD OR analog SD OR antenna. However, using Windows 7 64 bit Windows Media Center, I just followed the prompts letting it automatically install and W7 WMC found 2 digital tuners AND 2 analog tuners and I clicked that is correct and let it search for channels finding both analog SD and digital HD on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, TBS, CW, HSN, and WGN as well as analog only on CNN, TNT, Lifetime, Nikelodeon, USA, MTV, FNC, SPIKE, TWC, AETV, AMC, DSC, BRAVO, MBNBC, CNBC, EP, Food, FX, KUSI, HGTV, TLC, HIST, SyFy, WEP, TCM, Comedy Channel, LMN, Toon, Disn, APLP, TVLAND, BET, and IONSATP. All of the analog channels I was unable to get on the HDHomerun dual tuner as it does not have an analog tuner. While I would prefer HD to SD, I like receiving all these analog SD channels that I did not get on the clear-qamm HD only tuner. Some shows I like are not available anywhere in HD and others are available in a variety of places in HD or SD for various prices. For example, I would not want to live without the Daily Show with Jon Stewart or the Colbert Report which I can watch on HuluPlus in HD for $8/month or on the Comedy Channel website for free or iTunes for $1.99 per episode which comes to about $32/month (tip, buy Apple stock not Apple products)or in SD with this 2250 card for free. So in Windows 7, this one Hauppage 2250 card is viewed in WMC7 as 4 tuner choices but only available to use two at a time with these two hybrid tuners able to free switch around between digital HD, analog SD, and FM radio automatically controlled by WMC7. WMC in Windows Vista was able to control only 2 tuners which may have been with what the CSR was familiar.\\n\\nI control my WMC with my <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Logitech-Harmony-One-Universal-Remote-with-Color-Touchscreen/dp/B002RL875A/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Logitech Harmony One Universal Remote with Color Touchscreen</a> using the Infrared receiver in the <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Windows-7-Vista-XP-Media-Center-MCE-PC-Remote-Control-and-Infrared-Receiver-for-Home-Premium-and-Ultimate-Edition/dp/B00224ZDFY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Windows 7 Vista XP Media Center MCE PC Remote Control and Infrared Receiver for Home, Premium and Ultimate Edition</a> with <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/USB-2-0-Extension-Cable-Type-A-Male-to-Type-A-Female-6-ft-Black/dp/B00182CIB8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">USB 2.0 Extension Cable Type A Male to Type A Female 6 ft, Black</a> to get the receiver on top of my <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Onkyo-HTX-22HDX-Ultra-Compact-HD-Home-Theater-System-Black/dp/B003BEDQRQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Onkyo HTX-22HDX Ultra-Compact HD Home Theater System (Black)</a> with add-on speaker set making 5.1 surround sound without any tweaking on my Gateway DX4350-UR21P and then HDMI cable out to Samsung 52\\\" HDTV. BTW, the code you need for your Harmony One remote to send signal to the IR receiver to control you W7WMC is Ortek VRC-1100.\\n\\nIt was much more of an ordeal than I anticipated to get this setup. I tried many products and found that all kinds of various electronic issues that were further complicated by no technical support or technical support that did not speak English or was not familiar with their products or was unable to solve their problems or with defective products. I remember the good old days when companies had their products checked out by TWO quality control departments before releasing to the retailer but now the consumer has to figure it out and return defective products within the alloted return timeframe. My FAVORITE technical support was Gateway who said \\\"No Tweaking required, IT JUST WORKS!\\\" So I am watching full 1080p with 5.1surround sound via the Hauppage 2250 tuner card and I am thrilled. My audio and video have never been better even when I was paying $100/month to Times Warner. My PC records faster and searches 1000 faster than the TW box I had to rent for $15/month - Good riddance! If I want to pay for more additional channels such as ShowTime or HBO, I would need to rent a descramble box from TW and place it in the cable from the three-way splitter to the tv tuner in the Hauppage 2250 card. However, I like Amazon Prime Instant Video for movies better as there is more available to watch when you want to watch something and my Amazon streaming experience is better than I ever got from Netflix, Blockbuster, or HuluPlus.\\n\\nI feel I have optimized getting the best tv entertainment experience for the least cost in my area and for my preferences. I think I am set now for the next year as Times Warner gave a 12-month price guarantee. Apparently 1080p will no longer be the best video quality out there when 4K is released this 3Q12 being 8 times better they say but it will be awhile before broadcasts, discs, and other video sources get up to that quality.\\n\\nIf my review was helpful to you in any way, would you please click on HELPFUL below?\",\n \"Product: Comfort Wave 450 Keyboard\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Logitech Comfort Wave 450 is my favorite keyboard ever!\\n\\nReview: I wore the lettering off the keyboard that came with my Compaq Presario PC and had tried several different corded keyboards all which I didn't like and then returned. I purchased this online from Electronic Expo for around $25 and UPS delivered it 8 days later in perfect condition in a second outer box. I love this keyboard. It is not the same one shown in the photo but it is definitely called the Logitech Comfort Wave 450 and comfort is right! I love the wrist rest which you can elevate with the little attached leg stands. I needed a small footprint because of my built-in office desk situation and this one fits the bill; it is no wider than the standard keyboard that came with my pc orginally. I like that it has a fast button to bring up calculator. The a-s-d-f and j-k-l-; are slightly lower for your fingers to rest and not have as far of a reach or push when typing the surrounding letters - brilliant! It is like taking ergonomics from a 2 dimensional application to a 3 dimensional application! LOVE IT! The keys are just the right response - not rinky tinky or too hard to push or overly touchy. It looks sharp. It is well worth the full MSRP of $60+ and I am really thrilled. I am so happy I returned the others and ended up with this one. I can't say enough about how thrilled I am with the Logitech Comfort Wave 450 USB ergonomic keyboard.\",\n \"Product: CSLIDE is a patent pending webcam cover that attaches directly to your laptop, computer, pad, or SMART TV and is extremely easy to use. Simply slide to the left to cover the web camera or slide to the right to open the web camera. Plus it's thin enough to still allow you to shut your laptop without knowing it's there! Who's watching you through your web camera? If you didn't know there are a lot of potential Hackers out there potentially spying on you... To the point that the FBI launches criminal investigations into webcam spying/hacking. If you don't think it can happen to you ask the SEVEN women that recently had over 20,000 photos taken of them illegally and posted on the web. Don't be the next VICTIM! You can see the C-Slide in action by going to YouTube and searching for \\\"c-slide web cam cover\\\". Government Agencies need to guard against espionage tactics and Webcam Hacking is a primary tool. Business need to protect themselves from Corporate espionage by making sure all webcam are covered within the company. Business owners that want to give away a product at purchase or at tradeshows CSLIDE is a perfect way to keep your brand in front of your customers eyes every single day. We can print your Brand, phone, and website. Plus we believe by having a CSLIDE installed on your clients/customers devices it will decrease your customer attrition and reduce the cost of customer acquisition. Contact us to find out more information on bulk pricing.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works Great When You Stick It Next to Your Webcam\\n\\nReview: Great idea but take note that the different models are applied in different locations from each other. This webcam cover 2.0 does not have a hole in the plastic regardless if you get the model with or without mirror. The double-sided tape is on the mirrored section and the other longer piece slides back and forth through the mirrored piece. So you remove the double-sided tape and stick the mirrored section next to your webcam so that when the long piece is slid out the closed piece covers the webcam. When the closed part is under the mirror and you see the open EYE, then you know your webcam is not covered.\\n\\nThe model 1.0 has a hole in the long sliding piece so it is applied over the webcam rather than beside the webcam.\\n\\nThe directions that come with the models are lacking and it sounds easy but it can really puzzle you if it is your first time with this model.\\n\\nAll the models works great once you attach them properly to your laptop.\\n\\nReviewed by Dr D \\\"Amazon Reviewer Since the 1990's\\\"\",\n \"Product: The TalkBand B1 connects your wrist to your smartphone so you can stay updated with all of the information you need about your daily life.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect For Anybody Who Wants a Smart Place to Store Their Bluetooth Earpiece so It Doesn't Get Lost - In a Fitness Wrist Band!!\\n\\nReview: Huawei Talkband B1 is the perfect place to keep your bluetooth earpiece! When not placing or receiving calls through the earpiece, you can place it securely in the wristband and it looks very attractive and becomes your wearable fitness device tracking your sleep and activity. It does not always record my movement unless I swing my arms quite a bit almost forcefully. I do like that it reminds me to move when I have not moved in some time.\\n\\nThe app was easy to download, install and set up from Google Play store and shows number of steps as a fraction of goal, distance, exercise time, and calories burned. This talkband is superior to other fitbands in that it will remember to track my deep sleep, light sleep and falling asleep even when I forget to initiate it. I really like the activity reminder but you can turn that off if you like in the app settings. You can also set an alarm for the talkband to wake you up if it detects you are falling asleep. Some reviewers comment on syncing issues, but I found that if it was not synced, all I needed to do was put my finger on the app screen and pull down and syncing would initiate and successfully sync. If you touch the circle that has your movement or the other circle that displays your sleep, it will take you to another screen giving you your data for the day, week, or month. You can update this firmware when available.\\n\\nThis Talkband B1 is attractive and comfortable to wear. It fits wrists as small as 135-170mm to as large as 160-200mm. It is water and dust resistant. It will charge in a standard USB port. It paired fast with both my android tablet and android smartphone. It has dual-mic noise reduction and my caller could hear me very well and clearly as I could them as well. Even when I had taken the earpiece out of my ear, I did not miss any calls as it was on my wrist! This feature is the one that sets it apart from all the others and has the super cool factor that will get others looking at you wondering if you are from the future or what! LOL\\n\\nThis Huawei Talkband B1 Talking and Tracking Wristband with removeable bluetooth earpiece is the perfect solution for anybody who has lost their bluetooth earpiece and wants a safe place to secure it readily available for use when a call is received. This alone is invaluable in itself but you get the added benefit of recording your sleep pattern without having to be reminded as well as being reminded to move when having been inactive for too long. It is the perfect choice when these things matter most.\\n\\nWe received this item as a gift (free or at a discount) with no promise of posting a review. We promised that if we did review this item, it would be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that the sample we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\",\n \"Product: This ROXON speaker is a necessary part to all your fun adventures! Its waterproof, rugged and packs a ton of sound. The attached carabiner clip makes it easy to attach to trees, hooks, etc. The bluetooth technology in this speaker allows you to play your music from your phone without any cables. Rock out for up to 12 hours on the 2000mAH battery. The buttons allow you to easily answer calls and control your music! Whether you're relaxing at the pool or enjoying the company of friends around a campfire, the ROXON is perfect for your needs!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fun Carefree Listening on the Go with No Worries\\n\\nReview: Inventiv Roxon Portable Bluetooth Speaker Outdoor Rugged Water Resistant Dust & Shock Proof (Blue) meets or exceed my expectations in every way. It arrives needing a charge and includes both a usb charging cable and an audio cable. The audio quality is about what I would expect from a $50 speaker and provides enjoyment and fun without the audiophile crispness and clarity of more expensive speakers. What exceeds my expectations is the quality of the lattice material which looked like hard plastic to me in the pictures but really pleased me to find that they have a nice cush and feel like a more durable and expensive material than I was expecting. The durability and water resistance features of this speaker exceed my expectation for $50 price point. Inventiv Roxon Portable Bluetooth Speaker Outdoor Rugged Water Resistant Dust & Shock Proof (Blue) provides fun carefree listening on the go with no worries!\\n\\nWe received this item as a gift (free or at a discount) with no promise of posting a review. We promised that if we did review this item, it would be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that the sample we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\",\n \"Product: Wireless bluetooth headphones designed for workouts, running, sports, and many activities. Visoule wireless earphones/headphones has a built in Bluetooth 4.0 enables a large range of wireless connection with no interference. Noise Isolation design with high quality ear drivers that deliver crisp treble and deep bass. Visoule Wireless Earbuds includes S/M/L size earbuds to fit different individuals. These wireless earbuds are perfect for motivation during any type of workout! No wires, No pain, all kind of gains. A micro USB is included to charge the batteries that last 5 hours worth of music and talk time and takes 2 hours to recharge.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Audio Quality Exceeds Expectations in these Very Comfortable Lightweight Stable Bluetooth Stereo Headset\\n\\nReview: I love this Visoule BTH066 bluetooth stereo headset. The audio quality exceeds my expectations for the current $35 price especially in crispness in the full range of tones. Right out of the box, the curved style fits my ears with such stability that no ear hooks are required; I am very impressed with the comfort in my ears as other sets start feeling uncomfortable before too long but not these. I also like how lightweight they are. The controls are hanging from the left ear instead of the right if that matters to you. It is unusual to not have a case included but since just about every other headset does contain cases, I guess we all have more cases than we need already. If the lack of a case is the reason why we get such better audio and comfort quality for this price, I am all for it! However, if I was purchasing this as a gift for someone, I would give them a case too. Overall, this Visoule BTH066 is one of my favorites.\\nWe received this item as a gift (free or at a discount) with no promise of posting a review. We promised that if we did review this item, it would be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that the sample we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\",\n \"Product: Plug, project, play. Powered by up to 6th generation Intel Core i3 processor, with integrated desktop Intel graphics and a wireless detachable projector gives you the power to transform even the smallest of rooms into an entertainment powerhouse.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Innovative Mini Desktop with Projector\\n\\nReview: This review is for ASIN:B01FM8GCX8 Lenovo ideacentre 610s Mini Desktop with Projector (Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Windows 10) 90FC000WUS.\\n\\nI love the trend of small footprint and that more options are becoming available to those of us that want that. Technology is definitely more awesome when you get more power and speed in a smaller sleeker more portable item. Last time I searched for small footprint mini desktops, there were only a few options available and nothing with a projector included! Another reason why I like the smaller more attractive is that we have our computer in the living room in the center of everyone rather than in a back study somewhere like how we used to do it.\\n\\nThe hardware on this is more powerful than other mini desktops including our other Windows 10 pc. It sets up fast but if you are like us, you will want to clean up all the extra software to maximize speed even more. The connectivity is typical of mini desktops and double check to make sure you will have what you require if you are downsizing from a full size desktop.\\n\\nThe projector is really nice and creates a clear large picture in even small tight rooms. It is not silent but pretty quiet. What I like best is you can hook up a monitor or tv via hdmi and surf web or check your email while not interrupting watching the movie on your projected big screen!\\n\\nLenovo produces quality desktops. I truly love how innovative they are in this model while still having speed, power, and dependability.\",\n \"Product: Reebok was founded for one of the best reasons possible: athletes wanted to run faster. So in the 1890s, Joseph William Foster made some of the first known running shoes with spikes in them. By 1895, he was in business making shoes by hand for top runners; and before long his fledgling company, J.W. Foster and Sons, developed an international clientele of distinguished athletes.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good but the Reebok SimplyTone is better\\n\\nReview: The Reebok Women's Easytone Reeinspire II walking shoe is great! The fit is true and very comfortable. The sole is high quality giving great shock absorption. The uppers are mostly identical. However the balls on the bottom of the soles that you balance on are smaller and steeper on the Easytone Reeinspire II than the SimplyTone <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Reebok-Women-s-Simplytone-Fitness-Shoe/dp/B002R0ELOM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Reebok Women's Simplytone Fitness Shoe</a> which is ok except for that on the Reeinspire II I feel two knobby things pushing into the ball of my foot that I don't feel on the SimplyTone. The SimplyTone is comfortable enough to wear all day. I don't think I can wear the Reeinspire II for longer than a couple of hours because I think the knubby thingies will cause blisters or other kind of sore spot.\",\n \"Product: New Balance is dedicated to helping athletes achieve their goals. It's been their mission for more than a century to focus on research and development. It's why they don't design products to fit an image. They design them to fit. New Balance is driven to make the finest shoes for the same reason athletes lace them up: to achieve the very best.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Impressed with how much shock is absorbed and support is provided while being so lightweight and comfortable\\n\\nReview: These New Balance W940V2 Running Shoes surpassed my expectations right away. The first thing I look for in a shoe is shock absorption so that the shoes take the strike rather than my body! These NB W940V2 really deliver when it comes to shock absorption.\\n\\nThe next thing I look for in a shoe is support to keep my foot in proper alignment through my running or walking gait and this New Balance W940V2 again delivers great support without being binding. I would like more support for my arches but I have high arches; I think this shoe would provide proper arch support for someone with average arches.\\n\\nThe tops on these NB W940V2 feel as comfortable as slippers. I can't imagine them causing anyone blisters or calluses but would keep your feet baby soft.\\n\\nMy biggest surprise is how lightweight they are while providing the support and shock absorption! It is like having a cloud on each of my feet.\\n\\nThe colors are not as vibrant as the ones I see on this Amazon webpage. With most of my Amazon purchases, the item looks pretty close if not identical in color to what I see on my color monitor when looking at it on Amazon but not so with these W940V2. The shoes are actually a more navy-ish indigo rather than the more vibrant royal blue I see on the webpage. The pinkish logo is also less vibrant The silver looks very similar in person as on the webpage. I like both ways - the vibrant as well as the less vibrant; I think I may even prefer the more understated less obvious look. But I just wanted to point this out in my review because if you are definitely wanting to purchase a very vibrant shockingly colorful shoe, you will be disappointed.\\n\\nAlso a plus, New Balance is committed to American workers!\\n\\nI like this shoe for both walking and running. I would also feel great wearing it to run errands in.\\n\\nI can highly recommend this New Balance Women's W940V2 to anyone looking for an attractive running or walking shoes that provides great support and shock absorption while being lightweight and extremely comfortable.\\n\\nThank you New Balance! The W940V2 is my favorite New Balance shoe so far. You just keep getting better!\",\n \"Product: This polished handbag is constructed out of trendy faux leather which is delicately decorated with a sophisticated quilted diamond pattern. The inside of the bag is spacious and has a soft fabric lining with plenty of pockets for ample storage. To keep your belongings safe and secure, the quilted crossbody handbag for women also features a sturdy twist lock and a special pocket for your smart phone. You'll just love the versatility of this bag! The length of the chain strap allows it to be worn comfortably across the body or hanging over the shoulder. What are you waiting for? Order your own fabulous Crossbody bag today!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Comfortable Chain Handle makes this Stylish Handbag a Winner for Day to Evening Use\\n\\nReview: I love this Avber Quilted Crossbody Handbag with Metal Chain Strap!!! It is a little over 12 inches long, 4 inches deep and 7 inches high. The strap is 36 inches if single for your shoulder/crossbody or 21 inches if double for hand carrying. It weighs 1 pound 13 1/2 ounces. The leather is very stiff and thick and should hold its shape for a very long time. The quilting is very nice as well as soft and I can not find any places where the stitching stopped and resumed. I usually find chains to be too uncomfortable for my sensitive skin but this chain is very comfortable! There is a zippered pouch in the middle and two side pockets for your phone and mifi or whatever. This purse is very stylish for daywear and elegant enough for night. This purse looks better in person than in the photo and the chain and closure are more of a black than the silver shown in the web picture. It smells like freshly cleaned leather. I am very impressed with this Avber Quilted Crossbody Handbag with Metal Chain Strap, Black.\\n\\nWe disclose that we may have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\",\n \"Product: Material: Premium quality water cotton. fabric/canvas. Soft, strong and durable, carry comfortable. Featuring versatile carrying options. Dimensions: 50 x 38 x 24cm. Gender: Men and Women. very suitable for photography lovers do for short trips, also can be uesd in the daily travel.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Superior Material and Workmanship\\n\\nReview: This Canvas Duffel is much nicer than I was expecting! The material is a very sturdy canvas creating a bag that weighs in at 1 pound 14.2 ounces. All the stitching is perfect. The zippers work great. The handles for your hand have material that snaps around to hold them together and make it feel more comfortable on your carrying hand. The shoulder strap has material as well to make it more comfortable to carry on your shoulder. There are five rubber feet on the bottom which is a nice bonus. I find this duffel bag one of the most attractive duffels I've seen. Of the duffel bags I own, this one is my new favorite.\\n\\nWe received this item as a gift (free or at a discount) with no promise of posting a review. We promised that if we did review this item, it would be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that the sample we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\",\n \"Product: The 680v3 allows you to have your cake and eat it, too. This ride mixes fashion and function with an IMEVA midsole featuring an ABZORB heel for cushioning and support. Pair the midsole technology with cool upper colors and you have one sweet ride.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Don't Wear All Day Long\\n\\nReview: I wore these shoes for several months and thought it was coincidental that I developed sciatica. These shoes seemed to fit and feel fine. I went to two chiropractors, physicians, and physical therapists. I tried creams, roll ons, ointments, energy healing, and other alternative treatment but the pain in my right hip, knee and heel continued to worsen even to the point of not being able to walk sometimes. Suddenly I remembered an article I read that 80% of feet surgery in America would be avoided if people just purchased better shoes that fit better so I switched back to my MBTs that I was wearing previously to these and the pain is almost gone within a couple of days. Shoe quality and fit are so important. Perhaps these are meant to wear for only your 20 minute run and not all day\",\n \"Product: Lightweight, hooded women's rain jacket made with marmot nanopro membrane 3-layer waterproof/breathable fabric, Fabric: 3L 100% Nylon Ripstop 3.5 oz/yd\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: So Stylish in High Quality Workmanship and Materials\\n\\nReview: This Marmot jacket is stylish and well made. All the zippers work great. The sleeves are fitted and long and you can velcro them even tighter if you desire. The overall look is very stylish and fits well like designer wear. The hood looks better in person than the pictures. They should show a picture of how nice the hood looks on a model that is not wearing a helmet. It has a built in visor and the neck comes up high even covering your mouth so your face is very protected while still being able to breathe through your nose and see with your eyes clearly. Of course, it can also be worn with the hood down and it partially up to form an open collar which looks stylish as well. It is very lightweight and comfortable. It is waterproof. I can not think of anything negative to say about this great jacket from Marmot.\",\n \"Product: This multi-purpose leather cleaner is the perfect solution for all your leather restoration, repair, and protection needs, see the above images. From furniture and automotive upholstery to jackets, boots and handbags, this all natural leather cleaner is great for all types of leather, even exotic and distressed varieties. The cleaner contains a conditioner for non-oily, easy application. It also contains a surfactant to powerfully yet gently lift soils out of crevices and wrinkles, and it degreases and balances the pH balance of the leather, which protects the longevity of the material. Developed by leather restorers with over 15 years of world experience, this is quite simply the best leather cleaner available, 100% guaranteed. Available in 250 ml and 500 ml bottles, and now includes a free applicator glove.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Strong Effective Leather Cleaner with Citrus Scent\\n\\nReview: This <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Glacier-Leather-and-Vinyl-Cleaner-with-Conditioner-and-Bonus-Glove-for-Safe-Deep-Cleaning-8-Ounce/dp/B00H34DMME/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Glacier Leather and Vinyl Cleaner with Conditioner and Bonus Glove for Safe, Deep Cleaning 8 Ounce</a> works great and has a fresh citrus scent. It comes with a white glove for application. This cleaner is strong.\\n\\nWe disclose that we have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\",\n \"Product: Panasonic KX-TGA740B Dect 6.0 Additional Premium Cordless Handset with Larger LCD and ChoiceMail\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Block those unwanted callers! is built right into this phone\\n\\nReview: I love the extra large display, the sound quality both that I hear and how I sound to the one on the other end, and how it feels in my hand. It is also wonderful that I can assign different call tones to different callers and that it voice announces caller id! Wonderful! But my most favorite feature is Call Block! I was thinking of buying another electronic device as I didn't even realize that this phone set has this feature! How you access it is you highlight the last number that called you and you select \\\"save number\\\" and then you get your choice of saving the CID to either \\\"PhoneBook\\\" or \\\"CallBlock\\\". Times Warner cable was calling me weekly to try to get me to sign up for more features even after I asked them several times to put me on the Do-Not-Call list, so I just save them to CallBlock. Now when Times Warner Cable calls me, it rings just one time and then I see on my display that the call was blocked and TWC hears a busy signal every time they call me! Thank you Panasonic! 5 STARS for this feature alone!\",\n \"Product: Add function and style to your kitchen with the Parsons Pantry. Abundant storage resides within the two large cabinets, each featuring adjustable full width shelves. Made of hardwoods and built to last, this pantry is a fine addition to any household.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Stinky and Some Pieces are Broken and Non-Functional\\n\\nReview: This <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Crosley-Parsons-Pantry-in-Mahagony/dp/B00FRE2HHS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Crosley Parsons Pantry in Mahagony</a> looked like it had potential. Some of the wood had very nice tones to it with the mahogany finish. Unpacking it was very unpleasant though as it stunk like it should be in a well ventilated area outside and not inside a building where humans are located. While assembling, it was obvious that it was inferiorly made as screws just would not go in correctly. Then I noticed one of the main supporting boards was broken from side to side all the way across and had to return. Be advised it arrived in one 147 pound box. I'm very disappointed and would not recommend this item.\\n\\nWe disclose that we have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\",\n \"Product: Enjoy gardening with EMSCO Groups City Picker Raised Bed Grow Box! Made of UV-protected resin, the City Picker is designed for the long haul. Four easy swivel casters give you complete control over the boxs positioning, letting you take maximum advantage of moisture, temperature, and sunlight. This portable garden bed is ideal for homeowners with limited space that wish to grow plants and vegetables. Owners can take advantage of the City Pickers small footprint and the mobility provided by casters to grow vegetables on their deck, balcony, fire escape, and other small spaces. Additionally, the City Picker automatically waters plants by wicking water from its water reservoir. Plants rest above an aeration screen to improve the flow of oxygen to their roots, promoting faster growth. The products resin is a food-safe, high-density polyethylene that is BPA- and phthalate-free, which makes it safe for growing edible vegetables. The City Picker includes an instruction booklet to get you growing in no time! Start your very own home garden with the EMSCO City Picker!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very well made and comes with clear instructions and planting guide\\n\\nReview: This City Pickers Patio Garden Kit by Emsco Group is very well made; it is just as sturdy as <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/EarthBox-1010002-Garden-Kit-Terra-Cotta/dp/B000JUW8RE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">EarthBox 1010002 Garden Kit, Terra Cotta</a> in my opinion. My local home depot is selling these for $29.97 and I gave them a 50% Ace Hardware coupon so I got mine for $14.98. It rolls well. The instructions and planting guide are very clear. Also included is a mulch cover. My kit does not include fertilizer or growing medium; one needs to purchase potting mix (sphagnum peat and/or coconut coir with some combo of vermiculite and/or perlite) and dolomite as well as fertilizer. I am pleased with my purchase\\n\\nUPDATE JAN2013\\nI am so pleased with these that I purchased 3 more at Lowes where they are called Patio Pickers but they are the exact same thing just in different color. Out of all my containers I am growing produce in, I like these the best as whatever seeds or starts I put in there seem to do better than my other containers.\",\n \"Product: Supplied by Bosmere who has been distributing quality garden tools and accessories since 1979. The ideal stick-in pot plant label made from sturdy plastic. 6-inch long by 5/8-inch wide. Record plant name, plant variety, planting date etc. 100 labels plus a water resistant garden marker pen. Label can be written on both back and front. Use for recording the name of plant, date planted., the source of the plant, color, etc. 100 labels plus a waterproof fine-tip garden marker pen.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: 5 stars for the plant labels and 1 star for the pen\\n\\nReview: the plant labels are a nice thick plastic with one side smooth and the other side moddled. They are easy to write upon and stick into the ground. I received 4 packs of 25.\\n\\nThe plant marker is advertised as fine writing tip but but it is the fattest of fatty thick tip; the tip is so thick that you can write only one line of information on the label and still be able to read what it says. I tried using a Sharpie on the labels instead but it faded so much in the sun that I could not tell what it said any longer. I tried pencil and that either fades or washes/falls off. I have not been able to find a fine tip garden pen that will not fade in the sun; if anybody knows of one please post in comments on my review please.\\n\\nA friend told me what he does is push the marker so that it is almost all underground so he doesn't have to worry about the sun fading it. He plants in the soil. I am planting in Fox Farm Ocean Forest so mine is so rich that I am not sure that would work either.\",\n \"Product: This mother and baby turtle set are done in a natural ocean washed rough finish. Made of metal and antiqued by hand.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Beautiful but More Matte, Lighter, & Tighter to Wall Profile than Most Metal Wall Art - Choice of hanging in Two Orientations\\n\\nReview: These <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Regal-Art-and-Gift-Coastal-Turtle-Wall-Decor-Set-2/dp/B00LB7HWK2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Regal Art and Gift Coastal Turtle Wall Decor, Set/2</a> are beautiful and not your typical metal outdoor wall art. These are lighter weight and less shiny than most outdoor metal art I have looked at for similar sizes. The turtles also have a slimmer tighter profile that lays closer to the wall. They come with two triangle hooks so that you get your choice of hanging from the neck or left rear leg. I have uploaded photos of mine so you can see the two orientations to which these can be mounted. I do think they are very attractive and go with our house colors very well. I am very happy with these turtles.\\n\\nWe disclose that we have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\",\n \"Product: Our 29\\\" blue glass and metal dragonfly art piece looks like she should be hovering over the lily pond. Her wings fade from blue to yellow to soft amber glass.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Hangs Straight Up Vertically on Smooth Walls but Will Let You Hang on Angle on Textured Stucco Walls - Plastic Not Glass\\n\\nReview: This <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Regal-Art-and-Gift-Dragonfly-Wall-Decor-29-Inch-Blue/dp/B00NGYO508/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Regal Art and Gift Dragonfly Wall Decor, 29-Inch, Blue</a> is a pretty piece of art vibrantly colored. What I object to is the description says it is glass but the inner wings definitely seem like plastic to me. This plastic look makes it look like a child's toy and cheapens it. The rest of it is really quite nice so I considered removing the plastic and blowing new glass to achieve the look that was promised but it seemed like too much work. This arrives with the wings separate from the body and you need to attach with the two included bolts. Another reviewer said this hangs vertically only but we had no problem hanging it on a angle on our stucco wall so I think if your walls are textured you can hang it at a more attractive angle than straight up and down.\\n\\nWe disclose that we have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\",\n \"Product: A calming support formula recommended for dogs exposed to increased environmental stressors. Composure Mini Bite-Sized Chews are a calming support formula recommended for dogs that are exposed to increased environmental stressors like moving, a new baby in the house, a trip to the veterinarian, or even a haircut. Composure Mini Bite-Sized Chews help to alleviate stress-related behavioral issues without affecting the dogs energy levels or personality. It contains three main ingredients to support calming in cats and dogs: C3 colostrum calming complex, l-theanine and thiamine. The colostrum calming complex is isolated from bioactive colostrum proteins, found to support cognitive function and stress reduction. L-theanine supports calming, relaxation, reduced irritability and low mood states. A naturally occurring amino acid, l-theanine is a derivative of the neurotransmitter glutamic acid that helps to produce other calming amino acids like dopamine and GABA. The l-theanine in this formula is designed to work synergistically with the calming complex to allow the calming response. Studies on l-theanine show that dogs were alert, playful and calmer than expected given their environment.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Tastes Great According to My Dog But Did Not Help with Jumpiness / Tension\\n\\nReview: My dog thinks these taste great! She smelled it and thought it was a great treat that she would do anything for! So that is nice that she likes it so much. I was hoping these would help with her jumpiness/tension. Sometimes she seems to get jumpy or tense for some reason so that for example I reach out to pet her while she is chilling out not looking at me and she will jump up very startled. She gets chiropractic adjustments and massage (lucky dog!) so I don't know why she gets in moods like that where she is too jumpy. I was hoping these composure chews would help but they did not. I did not notice any difference in sleepiness or relaxation either.\",\n \"Product: An Amazon Brand.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Same Outstanding Quality as our PetMate Crate\\n\\nReview: AmazonBasics has done it again with this <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/AmazonBasics-Single-Door-Folding-Metal-Dog-Crate-Large-42x28x30-Inches/dp/B00QAVO43C/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">AmazonBasics Single-Door Folding Metal Dog Crate - Large (42x28x30 Inches)</a>. I believe AmazonBasics consistently goes for offering the best quality at a lower price of whatever it is they are selling. This single-door folding metal crate is just the same quality as the PetMate crate I have sitting right next to it. It arrives well boxed inside of another shipping box. Setting up this over-sized monster can be a bit challenging but once done, you and your furry friend are all set with a great den and house-training crate. While it is possible to break this down and transport it, I think the plastic crates are better for portability. These metal crates are great for being in your home offering your dog a safe place to sleep or go for their own private space. It is also great for potty training. The tray is removable for easy cleaning. The door locks are easy to lock and open for when you want your dog to stay in the crate. I like everything about this crate. The only improvement I would like is for it to come with a mat included.\",\n \"Product: rechargeable pet clipers, electric cordless dog cat shaver razor hair trimmer grooming kit.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Cord-free Rechargeable Freedom but Takes Many Passes to Cut Hair\\n\\nReview: The best thing about this DBPOWER pet trimmer is the cord-free freedom! It is rechargeable. It is compact and is easy to hold and manuever. What needs improvement is that it takes many passes to get the hair cut. For example, on the first pass, it cuts fine. So I try to cut the area right next to it and the hair does not cut. I take another pass, the hair does not cut. I try my third pass in the same area, and it does not cut the hair. I try a fourth pass in the same area and the hair does not get cut. I give up and use the clippers my mother used to cut my father's hair before I was born which has stood the test of time and works on the first pass every time. Perhaps these DBPOWER clippers work on different kind of dog hair. My dog is wire-haired. This comes with the trimmer, recharging cord, cleaning brush and attachments to clip hair lengths of 3mm, 9mm, 6mm and 12mm. Another positive aspect of this trimmer is that it is quiet and does not scare my dog. This item, however, was returned to seller.\\n\\nWe received this item as a gift (free or at a discount) with no promise of posting a review. We promised that if we did review this item, it would be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that the sample we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\",\n \"Product: PetAction Plus for Dogs contains the active ingredients fipronil and (S)-methoprene that effectively kills and controls fleas, ticks, and chewing lice. PetAction Plus for Dogs is fast-acting, long-lasting, waterproof, and easy-to-use drops. PetAction Plus for Dogs remains effective even after bathing, water immersion, or exposure to sunlight. PetAction Plus for Dogs can also be used on breeding, pregnant, or lactating bitches. EPA Reg.# 88052-13-89609 & EPA Est.# 74720-DEU-01\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Made in Germany and Same Active Ingredients as Frontline Only Cheaper\\n\\nReview: This <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/PetAction-Plus-Flea-Tick-Drops-for-XL-Dogs-89-132-lbs/dp/B013RV5LC0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">PetAction Plus Flea & Tick Drops for XL Dogs, 89-132 lbs</a> works as well as Frontline yet costs less. This is the right size for extra large dogs. Have you noticed the package states \\\"Use ONLY on dogs and puppies weighing 89-132 lbs and 8 weeks or older\\\". I find this humorous as I would love to see an 8 week old puppy weighing 89 pounds or more! He/she would grow to be the size of an elephant I guess! This PetAction Plus contains 3 doses and is made in Germany whic I like that! You can use this monthly to break flea life cycle. I have nothing negative to say about this product or any tips for improvement; it's perfect\",\n \"Product: Youll love walking your dog with a Doggie Brights Retractable Leash!!! When youre heading out for a walk, youll enjoy the grab and go convenience with all these special features - The built-in flashlight means no more fumbling with a separate flashlight. No more missing dips in the road, bumps in the sidewalk! You can easily find your doggies poop in the dark for easy and quick clean-up. The built-in and refillable waste bag dispenser means no more scrambling for plastic grocery store bags to use for cleanup. The red reflectors on both sides catch headlights and make you more visible to drivers in the dark. Doggie Brights retractable dog leash is the ideal accessory for walking your dog. It has all these safety and convenience features built right in. The ribbon leash prevents tangles and burns. It expands and contracts with the push of a button. Smart, attractive, affordable good for dogs up to 50 pounds. Its the best all-in-one, lightweight, hassle-free perfect accessory for walking mans best friend. Feel safer. Enjoy more convenience with all of these features. Perfect for no-stress walking by any member of the family. Requires 2 AA batteries (not included).\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Leash with Handy LED Flashlight Built in as well as a Poop Bag Dispenser\\n\\nReview: This <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Retractable-Dog-Leash-with-built-in-Led-Flashlight-Refillable-Poop-Bag-Dispenser-and-Side-Reflectors-By-Doggie-Brights-Bold-Blue/dp/B013VS9Q8O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Retractable Dog Leash with built-in Led Flashlight, Refillable Poop Bag Dispenser and Side Reflectors By Doggie Brights - Bold Blue</a> is a great! The retractable belt leash works great every time and is strong enough for 65 lb dogs. Adding a flashlight is perfect for when you are walking at dark. I've seen built in poop bag dispensers before but not the flashlight. It is really a great combo. It does not seem to be any heavier than the leashes without the flashlight and poop bag. The dalmation print is so cute! Everything about this leash seems well made and built to last. I can not think of anything negative to say about this leash. I recommend this leash to friends and family.\\nWe disclose that we have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\",\n \"Product: There is a subtle, but important difference for Bixbi between dog food and food for dogs. One is adequate. One is exceptional. Bixbi chooses exceptional. Rawbbleblends quality, nutrition and convenience in a way not previously seen in a complete and balanced food for dogs. NUTRITIOUS -- Dogs instinctively thrive on essential nutrients from the whole animal; raw animal protein, bones and vital organs. Rawbbleis a balanced ratio of protein, fat, bones, organs, vitamins and minerals to support health. CONVENIENT -- Rawbblecan be conveniently stored in its sealed bag, at room temperature, without refrigeration. The small pieces make handling and daily feeding easy and are great for training, treatingand traveling. SAFE -- Rawbbleonly uses USDA certified animal proteins from the USA. Bixbi's small batch freeze-drying technology locks in important nutrients, and their oxygen removal process ensures freshness in every bag, Raw Nutrition + Kibble Convenience. Just 2oz of Rawbble is equal to 8oz of conventional dog food.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Both of My Dogs and I Love These!\\n\\nReview: UPDATE: I was using a raw kibble by a different manufacturer that is an air-dried Australian beef kibble. My smaller dog developed a sore on her paw and my larger puppy had stinky loose stools. When I changed to BIXBI Rawbble All-Natural Freeze Dried Dog Food both symptoms cleared up!\\n\\nThese treats arrive in a wonderful resealable package that stands up well without falling over. The treats are the perfect size for training your dog. Both my 103 pound 11 month old puppy and my 13 pound 11 year old dog love these! They think they smell great and look for them in anticipation. They both say these taste great! I like that these have no fillers. The manufacturer states: \\\"With 98% meat and organs, there isn't space for much else! The rest is herring oil, coconut oil, vitamins and minerals,\\\"\",\n \"Product: Inspired by nature, our Nylabone Power Chew Rawhide Alternative Knot Chew Toy is a cleaner and safer dog rawhide alternative. Built strong with delicious beef flavor throughout to satisfy the most powerful chewers, this long lasting dog chew toy helps discourage destructive chewing while keeping your dog busy and happy. Plus, the textured, knotted dog bone shape adds to the chewing fun! A mess-free activity for dogs who love to chew!\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Historically Fantastic but My Dog Is Not Interested in This Dura Chew\\n\\nReview: This review is for ASIN:B01H507NLQ Nylabone Dura Chew Alternative Dog Toy Chew, Variety of Shapes.\\n\\nThe one I received is marked for dogs up to 50 pounds. You can see the size designation in the lower right hand corner of the packaging. The package is easy to open. My dog was excited to take it and brought it over to his dog bed and proceeded to chew on his elk antler He has not chewed on this Nylabone Dura Chew at all. I took a picture of him with it so you can get an idea of the size; my pup is 100 pounds.\\n\\nDecades ago I had a dog that loved the Nylabone Wishbone and it lasted for years and I purchased and re-purchased it for him as it was his favorite and lasted so much longer than all the others. Since then, my dogs do not seem to care for Nylabone. I do not know if they changed how they make them but it is a shame because with so many other products you have to keep an eye on it to make sure your dog is not swallowing pieces of it. I wish my dogs were interested in this Nylabone Dura Chew Dog Toy.\",\n \"Product: Dallas Manufacturing Co. 36-Inch by 45-Inch Fleece Pet Bed, Brown Plaid\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Both My Dogs Love This Bed But There Are a Few Caveats\\n\\nReview: This review is for ASIN:B00K5N7UA0 Dallas Manufacturing Co. Products Fleece Pet Bed, Brown Plaid, 36 by 45-Inch.\\n\\nThis Dallas Manufacturing Co fleece pet bed is a good bed with a few caveats. First of all 36-Inch by 45-Inch is the size of the cover when it is flat with nothing in it. This sides are not box cut, so some inches are lost upon stuffing. With the stuffing in there as sold by Brinkman Pet Products, it measures more like 32 inches by 42 inches. The cover comes off for easy washing. The interior cushioning is inside an interior zippered case so that you can add or remove to get the stuffing level you like. The stuffing is Eco-first recycled fiber fill. When my 100 pound puppy or I sit on it, we go straight to sitting on the floor with fluffy cushion all around us. The material is soft on both sides. This pet bed is attractive and comfortable with either side up. The fabric on both sides is thicker and heavier weight than many other pet beds so it might hold up better to biters. Both of my dogs do love this pet bed and I have uploaded photos of my 100 pound Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy for you to see how he looks on the 36 x 45 inch(more like 32 x 42) bed.\",\n \"Product: DE7700-1/15 Features: -Cordless rotary tool kit. -Two speed. -Ideal for sanding, carving and drilling. -Medium duty that goes anywhere. Generic Specifications: -7.2 V. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -10 Inches. Overall Width - Side to Side: -3.3 Inches. Overall Depth - Front to Back: -6.5 Inches. Overall Product Weight: -3.1 Pounds.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: perfect for dog's nails - powerful enough to be fast but not so powerful to be loud and scary for dog or for me\\n\\nReview: I purchased this particular Dremel 7700-1/15 MultiPro 7.2 volt cordless rotary tool kit based upon a review or two here on Amazon advising it is their pick for doing dog's nails. I watched a You-Tube video by a Mobile Dog Groomer demonstrating how to dremel a dog's nails both for black nails and white/pink nails and tried using this one on my dog. It was fast easy and worked great. I agreed with the reviews that this 7700 model is powerful enough to get the job done pretty fast but not so powerful that it is loud and scary for my dog or for me. I am very happy with my purchase.\\n\\nUPDATE: my dog now likes her nails being trimmed with this Dremel!\",\n \"Product: Tiffany Style Dragonfly Table Lamp.The primary Colors are amber red, green and a touch of purple jewel. It has a cord switch in it.The dimensions are 12''L x 18''x 12''W. It Requires 1 bulb with a max of 60watts. It has more than 100pcs. of cut glass.Each glass is individually cut wrap around copper foil and sotterred together.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Beautiful Tiffany Lamp but Ceiling Fixture is More Bronze than the Gold Pictured Above\\n\\nReview: UPDATE: This is much darker than the picture even when lit. It fits very close to the ceiling and does not light the area much. When off, it looks kind of ominous it is so dark. I prefer <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Dale-Tiffany-TH12235-Sonota-Semi-Flush-Mount-Light-Fixture-Dark-Antique-Brass/dp/B00C87GL9C/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Dale Tiffany TH12235 Sonota Semi Flush Mount Light Fixture, Dark Antique Brass</a>\\n\\nI like this tiffany style dragonfly ceiling lamp very much. I am uploading photos of this lamp installed in my home both lit and unlit. The one I received has more of a bronze color to the ceiling mount than the polished gold look shown. This was easy to install. When lit, the intense colors are most noticeable. When not lit, the colors are dark and what is most noticeable is the glass work artistry which is very nice. It adds interest to my home and we really enjoy it.\",\n \"Product: Charged by the sun and at the ready in times of fun and fear, the ReadyLight Solar Rechargeable Flashlight is a rugged, durable flashlight that holds a charge for up to 12 months and works for as many as 4 hours at a time. Simply place it in a window sill, dashboard or outside. Ergonomically shaped and equipped with 6 super bright LED bulbs, the ReadyLight is water resistant and casts a wider beam than conventional flashlights. An environmentally responsible rechargeable NiMH battery pack eliminates the need to dispose of expensive batteries and a spring-loaded carabiner style hook attaches easily to backpacks or tool belts. A built-in glow strip ensures you can find it even in the dark and the extra-large solar panel lasts up to 20 years. Tough enough to withstand the most demanding work and play, the ReadyLight weighs only 8 ounces and offers security during power outages and roadside emergencies and delivers dependable bright light for camping, household tasks or slumber parties.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: my favorite flashlight ever!\\n\\nReview: I received this Verilux ReadyLight Solar Rechargeable Flashlight as a birthday gift from Verilux as I am one of their customers; all I had to pay was shipping. I must say that this is my favorite flashlight ever and I would feel that way even if I had paid full MSRP for this flashlight. First of all, I do not use flashlights daily so I want to know that it is ready to shine when I need it to and this solar rechargeable lets me not worry about having to put regular batteries in it or wondering if I leave batteries in it if they are corroding and ruining the flashlight. Plus this flashlight is lightweight and has a carabiner-style hook that I can attach to my belt loop or purse. Best yet, it shines a super bright natural spectrum LED that never need replacing. The grip is nice. Verilux has thought of everything to make this the perfect flashlight for in times of electrical outage total blackout in that it has placed a night glow strip to lead you to the flashlight! Amazing! Thank you Verilux for making an amazing flashlight!\",\n \"Product: You are looking at a BRAND NEW Extra Long 98-inches (that is 8.2 feet or 2.5 meters) Stainless Steel shower hose for use with hand held shower heads and when extra length is needed. Examples could be reaching a handicapped person in a seat, or washing your actual bath tub in the hard-to-reach areas, or even washing your pets or any other application that requires long reach. I have seen people using this hose to connect to a hygienic sprayer/cleaner. Even though this hose is made of stainless steel, it still does NOT kink and is very flexible, making it very friendly to use. This hose comes with a 1/2\\\" standard size ends (also made of stainless steel) with two rubber sealers. Buy this hard-to-find hose before they are gone. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask before you buy. I use this product myself and I love it. It is really of high quality.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Flawless Nickel Finish on a Very Flexible Extra Long Awesome Shower Hose\\n\\nReview: This <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Greenspring-Extra-Long-Stainless-Steel-Handheld-Shower-Hose-9-8-Ft-118-Inches-3-Meters-Nickel-Brushed/dp/B010U8HP4U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Greenspring Extra Long Stainless Steel Handheld Shower Hose (9.8 Ft) (118 Inches) (3 Meters),Nickel Brushed</a> is great! We always throw away the junky plastic-look-like-metal hoses that come with showerheads and purchase a good flexible stainless steel one because our health matters to us! It is good to replace the shower hose every time you replace the showerhead as if the shower head has shown signs of wear and tear probably the inside of the hose has as well and don't you want the water you are cleaning your body with to be clean?\\n\\nThis <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Greenspring-Extra-Long-Stainless-Steel-Handheld-Shower-Hose-9-8-Ft-118-Inches-3-Meters-Nickel-Brushed/dp/B010U8HP4U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Greenspring Extra Long Stainless Steel Handheld Shower Hose (9.8 Ft) (118 Inches) (3 Meters),Nickel Brushed</a> is longer than the ones I usually purchase and this comes in handy as it does not get caught on the shower knob like the shorter hoses.\\n\\nThe nickel finish on this <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Greenspring-Extra-Long-Stainless-Steel-Handheld-Shower-Hose-9-8-Ft-118-Inches-3-Meters-Nickel-Brushed/dp/B010U8HP4U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Greenspring Extra Long Stainless Steel Handheld Shower Hose (9.8 Ft) (118 Inches) (3 Meters),Nickel Brushed</a> is flawless and looks very attractive and expensive to match your nickel hardware.\\n\\nI've never had a shower hose more flexible than this <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Greenspring-Extra-Long-Stainless-Steel-Handheld-Shower-Hose-9-8-Ft-118-Inches-3-Meters-Nickel-Brushed/dp/B010U8HP4U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Greenspring Extra Long Stainless Steel Handheld Shower Hose (9.8 Ft) (118 Inches) (3 Meters),Nickel Brushed</a>. It arrives in a sturdy white cardboard box with plastic protective ends so you don't have to worry that a spider or other insect crawled up in the hose before you get it attached to your plumbing.\\n\\nI can not think of anything negative to say about this Greenspring shower hose or of any improvements to recommend. This shower hose is awesome.\\n\\nWe disclose that we may have received this item as a free gift or at a discount. When we accept invitations to receive items to possibly review, we give no promise of posting a review. We promise that if we do post a review of an item, it will be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and also to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that what we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\",\n \"Product: Most Rewarding - and Awarded - Construction Toy As parents, teachers, educators, and child development experts know, a child's playtime is a critical part of their growth and development. Good thing, then, that Morphun knows it too. That's why we are now bringing to market a refined and further improved version of our award-winning construction toys lineup. Morphun is available in two sizes, the 300- piece Junior and the 500-piece Advanced. Each set contains a vast and wonderful collection of bricks in various exciting and original shapes. While Morphun toys are recommended for ages 4+, they are safe for play near younger children as well. Compatible with Other Morphun Sets and More Morphun features patented British-designed bricks in prime colors that transform the use and educational value of traditional plastic bricks. The square bricks in each Morphun set are fully compatible with other Morphun toy sets, as well as with traditional plastic bricks and Lego Duplo blocks. As part of the improvements we made to the entire lineup, all brick joiners are now separate from the bricks themselves, providing greater flexibility of design while requiring more dexterity and manipulative skills from young builders. This increase in brick-joining methods means more creativity and better constructions. Model Guides and Durable Storage Bin Included Each Morphun construction toy set includes a number of modeling guides that help kick- start your child's imagination. These guides vary in difficulty to offer both immediate encouragement and continuous healthy challenge. Best of all, as your child outgrows the kit model guides, you can purchase the Morphun Idea Book (available in both Junior and Advanced editions), which is chock full of additional models spanning the full gamut of beginner to expert. A durable, reusable hard plastic storage bin is also included, which makes for fast and easy cleanup and keeps small toy pieces from getting lost.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fun Learning Building Set with Great Storage and Outstanding Idea Book\\n\\nReview: This Morphun Juniors Starter Rainbow kit is excellent. The best bonus ever is the easy-to-clean guide book that has over 60 pages of ideas on what you can build including: snail, bug, tea cup, egg, spoon, snake, teddy, doll, ring, squirrel, hedgehog, fish, space man, alien, faces, acrobat, kangaraoo, chimp, dog, tree, giraffe, cartton cat, a, apple, b, ball, c, cat, hedgehog, penguin, elephant, pony owl, pig, butterfly, lion, dragon, tiger, princess, llama, flower, boat, rhino, rabbit in hat, skier, dinosaurs, dog, black cat, koala, tortoise, cars, vans, digger, red bus, camper van, sports car, tractor and hot rods. The guidebook is spiral bound and easily flips completely around without getting hung up on something. It has a wonderful easy-to-clean finish and great full-color photographs of happy healthy children and fun designs to make with the set. My only negative is that every child is Caucasian; I would prefer to see racially diverse selection of children that are more representative of who we are.\\n\\nThe building blocks are nice bold red, green, yellow, sky blue, navy blue, orange, and purple square, black wheels and silver plastic bolts/screws.. They easily snap on top of each other as well as easily interlock on all four sides. A 3-year-old and I both had fun playing with this set. It comes with a very nice blue plastic storage box that has yellow latches to keep the red lid on top and store all the pieces and the book inside.\\n\\nWe received this item as a gift (free or at a discount) with no promise of posting a review. We promised that if we did review this item, it would be our unbiased opinion with the intent of helping Amazon customers make the right buying decision for them and to increase awareness of the item that will help reduce returns. If we do review a gifted item and the giver of the gift prefers our review to be private between them and us and not posted on Amazon publicly, we usually honor that giver's request. Please note that if this review is labeled verified purchase, the item came from Amazon stock and you can be assured that the sample we received is representative of what you will receive when you order from this listing.\\n- Dr D Amazon reviewer since the 1990's\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":65,"string":"65"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1475,"string":"1,475"}}},{"rowIdx":1476,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A38063DHC5X7AJ"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"1.0\" for a product with description \"Tina Fey and Paul Rudd star in this hilarious and heartwarming comedy about the unexpected detours we encounter on the road to happiness. Year in and year out, Princeton admissions officer Portia Nathan (Fey) has lived her life by the book. But during her annual recruiting trip, she finds herself reconnecting with a former college classmate, free-spirited teacher John Pressman (Rudd). As she bends the entrance rules for one of his very unconventional students, Portia puts at risk the future she thought she always wanted, and finds her way to a surprising and exhilarating life she never dreamed of having. From director Paul Weitz (In Good Company), and co-starring Michael Sheen and Lily Tomlin, its the feel-good movie critics call funny and fresh! (Glenn Kenny, MSN Movies)\". The summary of the review text is \"Not fun , not heart warming, not romantic, just a dud\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"It seemed fun for awhile, but got serious way too quickly. Main character purposefully set out to manipulate her colleagues but did not get the result she wanted. Attempts at humor fell flat. Some scenes were weird & uncomfortable like the daughter hating her mother, the man & woman having sex with a 6th grader in the house (who ends up sleeping on the sofa...why ? did he not want to be in his bedroom hearing his dad having sex ?). Admissions officer sneaks in & changes who will get an entrance invitation, knowing she will lose her job. You get the idea that she does it out of a sense of guilt, that she feels like she \"owes\" the kid .The characters were a real disappointment all the way around. The end was supposed to be tidy & happy, but really, it felt like a farce. Woman knows the kid so little, that she actually has no idea if he will be OK in Princeton. Genius that can't thrive in a normal high school environment doesn't translate to success in a college structured environment.\nThe ridiculously serious tone of my arguments reflect the tone of the movie...not a breezy romance or comedy."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"It seemed fun for awhile, but got serious way too quickly. Main character purposefully set out to manipulate her colleagues but did not get the result she wanted. Attempts at humor fell flat. Some scenes were weird & uncomfortable like the daughter hating her mother, the man & woman having sex with a 6th grader in the house (who ends up sleeping on the sofa...why ? did he not want to be in his bedroom hearing his dad having sex ?). Admissions officer sneaks in & changes who will get an entrance invitation, knowing she will lose her job. You get the idea that she does it out of a sense of guilt, that she feels like she \"owes\" the kid .The characters were a real disappointment all the way around. The end was supposed to be tidy & happy, but really, it felt like a farce. Woman knows the kid so little, that she actually has no idea if he will be OK in Princeton. Genius that can't thrive in a normal high school environment doesn't translate to success in a college structured environment.\nThe ridiculously serious tone of my arguments reflect the tone of the movie...not a breezy romance or comedy."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Iso-Cool pillows, mattress toppers, and mattress pads feature Outlast Adaptive Comfort material that adjusts to the body's changing temperature. The microscopic Phase Change Material (PCM) beads sense whether the body's mean temperature is too warm or too cool. If the body's temperature is too warm, the product absorbs heat and feels cool in order to regulate body temperature. If the body's temperature is too cool, the product releases heat and feels warm in order to regulate the body temperature. Carpenter Co.'s Iso-Cool products feature the highest available concentration of PCMs, making them extremely effective. Iso-Cool pillows are available in two luxurious and supportive fills measures spiral-spun polyester and visco-elastic foam. Iso-Cool is also available in a cotton-top mattress pad or in a visco-elastic foam mattress topper with a cotton cover.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very Good but not perfect\n\nReview: Seeking relief from hot flashes , I purchased this after I tried:\n1)changing <memory foam> pillow case from 100% all cotton, 350 thread count to 100% cotton linen 133 thread count.\n Result: Not much relief.\n2)purchased a \"cool luxury Wamsutta\" pillow from Bed Bath & beyond, but I was used to a memory foam pillow.\n Result: was cooler,but not cool enough, I found myself flipping the pillow a couple times a night..also just didn't give me the support I wanted.\n\nThis pillow was much cooler than the other two things I had tried, but it did need to be AIRED OUT for 2 days before the odor of the foam subsided, AND I found that the memory foam was TOO FIRM for what I liked. When I removed it from it's casing I found that the only visual difference between it and my memory foam pillow was only that it had ridges along the bottom. I switched pillows, putting the new Iso case on my old memory foam pillow with a linen pillow case <which I believe to be a more open weave and so breath better>...This combination I found to be much more comfortable overall. Why don't they just sell the pillow case ? I am wary of washing the special iso case as I have read that it looses it's capability to cool effectively after washing, I might speculate that's due to using fabric softner, but I will choose to simply put a pillow case over it instead of trying my theory. My choice of pillow case was based on the idea that my <normal pillow case a > tighter smoother weave 350 count cotton case trapped air, and though the 133 thread count 100% cotton linen pillow case is rougher, I believe it's a better choice for air flow. (the linen cases were vintage ebay items that were new in the package and very cheap !)","Product: Iso-Cool pillows, mattress toppers, and mattress pads feature Outlast Adaptive Comfort material that adjusts to the body's changing temperature. The microscopic Phase Change Material (PCM) beads sense whether the body's mean temperature is too warm or too cool. If the body's temperature is too warm, the product absorbs heat and feels cool in order to regulate body temperature. If the body's temperature is too cool, the product releases heat and feels warm in order to regulate the body temperature. Carpenter Co.'s Iso-Cool products feature the highest available concentration of PCMs, making them extremely effective. Iso-Cool pillows are available in two luxurious and supportive fills measures spiral-spun polyester and visco-elastic foam. Iso-Cool is also available in a cotton-top mattress pad or in a visco-elastic foam mattress topper with a cotton cover.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very Good but not perfect\n\nReview: Seeking relief from hot flashes , I purchased this after I tried:\n1)changing <memory foam> pillow case from 100% all cotton, 350 thread count to 100% cotton linen 133 thread count.\n Result: Not much relief.\n2)purchased a \"cool luxury Wamsutta\" pillow from Bed Bath & beyond, but I was used to a memory foam pillow.\n Result: was cooler,but not cool enough, I found myself flipping the pillow a couple times a night..also just didn't give me the support I wanted.\n\nThis pillow was much cooler than the other two things I had tried, but it did need to be AIRED OUT for 2 days before the odor of the foam subsided, AND I found that the memory foam was TOO FIRM for what I liked. When I removed it from it's casing I found that the only visual difference between it and my memory foam pillow was only that it had ridges along the bottom. I switched pillows, putting the new Iso case on my old memory foam pillow with a linen pillow case <which I believe to be a more open weave and so breath better>...This combination I found to be much more comfortable overall. Why don't they just sell the pillow case ? I am wary of washing the special iso case as I have read that it looses it's capability to cool effectively after washing, I might speculate that's due to using fabric softner, but I will choose to simply put a pillow case over it instead of trying my theory. My choice of pillow case was based on the idea that my <normal pillow case a > tighter smoother weave 350 count cotton case trapped air, and though the 133 thread count 100% cotton linen pillow case is rougher, I believe it's a better choice for air flow. (the linen cases were vintage ebay items that were new in the package and very cheap !)","Product: Tri-Ply stainless combines the even heating of lightweight aluminum with the durability and corrosion-resistance of steel in an elegant design. Aluminum core between 2 stainless steel layers provides even heating for excellent browning and control of the cooking process. Non-porous stainless steel cooking surface is safe for use with all utensils. Elegant brushed stainless steel exterior can go from the oven or stove directly to the table. Reflective cook surface makes it easy to monitor foods as they cook and remains beautiful over time. Frying pan with flat, wide bottoms heat evenly and provide plenty of room for cooking. The sloped sides are designed for easy tossing and rolling. Long, brushed stainless steel handles stay cool on the stovetop. All cookware is dishwasher-safe and carries Calphalon's full lifetime warranty.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: How to clean dried on scrambled eggs off the bottom\n\nReview: I didn't want to keep replacing my nonstick \"teflon-like\" coated pans every year, so I got some of these,severely discounted at Marshall's. I didn't have any instructions to tell me to prep the pan, so I started with sauteing butter,threw in spinach,frozen diced onions & whipped fresh eggs. I stirred every so often and in the end had a great breakfast , but also dry layer of egg on the bottom. Not inclined to scrub, I poured a coating of Dawn Ultra liquid dish soap in the pan, covered it and left it on the counter for a couple of hours. The stuck on egg scraped off easily and with light scrubbing, was all done in under 2 minutes. Yes, I have staining on the bottom. No, cider vinegar did not remove it. BUT the surface is smooth and I don't care about how it looks, only how it performs. If you're skittish about the price, hunt up a Ross or a Marshall's store and get one cheap to try.","Product: Bake delicious homemade doughnuts with this 6-Cavity Baking Pan from Wilton. Baked doughnuts are better for you and fun to make from scratch. Great for family projects, baked doughnuts are easier to make and healthier than fried doughnuts. Browse dozens of recipes on the Wilton website or create your own like Mom used to make. The non-stick, 6-cavity doughnut pan is perfect for baking your favorite recipes. This durable pan cleans up easily in the dishwasher and its covered by a limited 10-year warranty. Recipes included on the packaging. Wilton helps families celebrate! We inspire the joy of creativity in everyone, everywhere, every day. Since 1929, Wilton has been helping home bakers and cake decorators all over the world create sweet treats and beautiful desserts by giving them the tools to make it fun and easy. The Wilton name is known around the world for cake decorating, candy making, bakeware and party products. At Wilton, we're passionate about bringing the love of baking and decorating to every consumer.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Pan is Fine but Ditch the recipe it comes with\n\nReview: These will come out fine if you lightly grease the \"cavities\" every time before use. Clean up is easy, putting them in the dishwasher is over kill...& dishwasher prongs are not be pan friendly. These pans cool quickly so you'll have no problem making subsequential batches. But take a quick greased paper towel to each cavity before refillling is advisable for best results. batter that is splattered around the cavity easily comes off after baking. I found that I needed 2 pans for most recipes. have yet to fine a True doughnut recipe, but found a recipe that is easy, makes the house smell divine & a crowd pleaser.\n\nApplesauce Doughnuts\n\n1/2 cup vegetable oil\n3 large eggs\n1 cup sugar\n1 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce\n1 teaspoon cinnamon\n1/2 teaspoon nutmeg\n1 1/2 teaspoon salt\n 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder\n1 3/4 cups + 2 tablespoons flour\n\nfor topping:\n1/2 cup cup sugar\n1 teaspoon cinnamon\n\nvariation substitute canned pumpkin puree for applesauce\npreheat oven 375\nbeat everything except flour together until smooth. add flour and stir until just mixed. lightly grease two standard doughnut pans. fill the well of the pans about 3/4 full (using about 1/4 cup batter in each well)\n**I used an 1/8 cup (coffee scooper) to fill these to keep the mess down\n\nbake for 12-15 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Remove them from oven and after about 5 minutes,with wood or silicon spoon loosen edges and transfer them to cooling rack, while they are still warm but no longer fragile, gently shake them in a bag of cinnamon-sugar\n\npersonal note : I found that it makes about 22- 24 doughnuts\n*****DO NOT Store these in covered container, the sugar will \"melt\" and they will get \"soggy\", doughy...even though they are cooled before putting in container, they are fine left out,< and not stacked> over night...rack recommended","Product: The Nordic Ware Honeycomb Pull-Apart Dessert Pan is perfect for creating a stylish dessert. Unique honeycomb pattern creates a fun design, complete with bees and divides into perfectly portioned cakelets Perfect for bread, molded desserts as well as cake. Made of heavy duty cast aluminum for fine details and superior baking performance, the premium nonstick interior allows for quick release and easy cleanup. A heat-reflective exterior ensures uniform baking and browning. Made in the USA.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great pan, decent recipe, but skip the glaze\n\nReview: I used cake flour as per recipe and found the cake light & fluffy, not sure how the one reviewer got a dense heavy cake. I used all natural shortening to grease it & cake flour to dust it with & was happy that it was no problem (sometimes the all natural shortening does not perform as well as crisco). They are not kidding when they warn you not to over fill the pan, so beware. My cake came out easily & had a distinct pattern on every section. I used fresh squeezed lemon juice for the glaze & mixed it as instructed, but found the glaze to be too bitter, so we tried pancake syrup, and also warmed lemon curd. I'm going to look for more recipes to use in the pan","Product: INCLUDES: Dual action turbo power pump + Air nozzles repair kit + Travel carry bag\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Super fast set up & take down, Sturdy & comfortable\n\nReview: I purchased this for Thanksgiving weekend guests. Got a small apt. so needed something versatile. I inflated it & deflated it 3 times before having people sit on it. Seriously, inflation takes about 2 minutes! I thought that it might be too slippery to sit on but it wasn't. I threw a cotton jersey knit (t-shirt material) king size flat sheet over it, just for looks and was impressed when it didn't just slide off.\nWe had times when we needed the sofa & times when we needed to move it to set up tables to eat. We just set the inflatable sofa up on end and pushed it into our unused hallway to get it out of the way. At night we deflated it & then reinflated it the next day to use..it was so much easier than we expected to inflate & deflate...& we could slid it under our \"traditional\" loveseat to get it out of the way. Our guests said it was comfortable to sit on & was the same height as our traditional loveseat, so everyone was at the same level around the coffee table. It is an amazing versatile, bit of insta furniture, at an amazing price,perfect for when you have extra guests.","Product: Body by wacoal seamless underwire is sleek and modern.Recommended for the following breast shape(s): Round, Shallow Top/Full Bottom\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fit: A+ / Comfort: A+ / cool enough to weather your hot flashes!\n\nReview: Being over 50 has it's challenges. I've been searching high & low for a bra that I would actually not hate & that was flattering. This is it!\n\nPros:\n lightweight comfortable fabric.\n smooth look under tops\n easy wash,easy dry, keeps it's shape\n will last a long time\n comfortable straps\n\nCons: because the material is thin, your nipples may show through\n\nif you like this bra:\n\n it also comes in a T-strap version so that your straps stay put...\nWacoal Women's Front Close T-Back Bra #65124\nASIN : B000T3HS62\n\nexact same bra, different strap system\n\nbe aware though that with the T-strap version, the straps may not be covered by many tops...most of my tops, both round & square neck didn't cover the straps of the T-strap version","Product: 3 pack cotton stretch bikini with comfort waist band and stay in place leg bands\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: butt flap: literally ~ are these for stashing your 100 bills ?\n\nReview: the legs and waist edges are wonderful. The fit seems true. The fabric soft & is not a light weight flimsy cotton. BUT what, WHAT is wrong with the majority of manufacturers of ladies underwear that produce panties that not only have thick side seams that stick into you (they could be soft & folded) but the inside crotch seams are open on one end...did I miss the secret purpose of an open ended seam in a \"delicate\" area ? yes let's all wonder why any woman would want a scratchy mobile seam rubbing against her crotch all day...and if you think that turning them inside out would help them you;re wrong, because them you have a flappy seam on the other side, only slightly less irritating AND if you wear pants, the flappy seam will catch on the inside of your pant seam, causing alot of panty shifting. My kindest thought would be : the seam was meant to be folded under and sewn down. as is the other end of the \"flap\" but the information did not translate to the foreign workers who do the actual assembly & sewing..and no one at Hanes ever bothered the check...the ladies at Hanes must not wear their own panties..if they did, someone would have changed the design or taken their assemblers to task!\nSo, what uses could the flap be for :\n1) it's kinda like a pocket...so you could put your feminine pad IN them. messy but they might stay put better\n2) keeping your extra bills that don't fit in your wallet...except with all that movement going on down there, don't be surprised if you leave a trail of $ as the bills drop down & out","Product: Our no-nonsense Discovery Strider Skirt has been designed to further enable your spirit of adventure, be you taking on Yosemite or Hood River, the Bayou Country, or the Valleys of the Susquehanna. Though lightweight, this skirt is surprisingly tough, with plenty of features (see the tab below) that boost performance.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Not for curvy figures :Fits like a tulip skirt/mermaid tail\n\nReview: Fabric is wonderful, but the fit (style) is not at all right for my kind of figure.( 34 waist, 44 hip )\nThe picture is somewhat deceiving, this is NOT an A-line skirt, it is very snug to the body except for the panels at the lower sides.\nThe 12 fit in the waist but not the thighs & hips. the 14 sat comfortably on the top of my hip bones but the lower back side is sleeve like, perhaps so it won't blow up & cause a wardrobe malfunction ?\nIt's obvious this is for a slimmer hip/thigh-ed figure. See the picture on the model ? Even on the model there is puckering on the back at the waist !","Product: A billionaire industrialist, genius inventor, and playboy, Tony Stark builds an armored suit and becomes Iron Man. He uses the suit to combat crime and terrorism. Iron Man often teams up with the rest of the Avengers (Captain America, the Incredible Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, etc.) to save the world!\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: I'm disappointed as the iron man shirt was to be a ...\n\nReview: I purchased 2 shirts with 2 different logos. 1 captain america, & 1 iron man both smalls.\nthe captain america shirt came quickly & was exactly as described.\nthe iron man shirt came more than 3 weeks later & was 100% shiny nylon or somewhat stretchy polyester with a faded or watery looking printed logo. The pics make the print look much sharper than it really is.\nI went back to see what could be the difference since I ordered them from the same page.\non my order form I noticed that the Iron man shirt order was fulfilled by : CHRNAS\nand had cost me about $10 & was shipped from outside the U.S.\nwhile the captain america shirt order was fulfilled by: Haunted Flower & cost about $18 & was shipped from inside the U.S.\nI'm disappointed as the iron man shirt was to be a Christmas gift.\nI'm going to make a point to check from now on to make sure that I order from inside the U.S. when it comes to clothes from now on","Product: The Rafters product and team derives from 30 years and three generations of retail. Rafters has devised innovative methods of production using recycled materials for high quality footwear -- satisfaction is guaranteed. Additionally, Rafters knows how important it is to take great care of the environment. Rafters prides itself on offering durable and high-quality footwear at an affordable price.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I do not like flip flops but I was impressed with comfort & support\n\nReview: Note on Sizing : These run a bit small. I'm an 8- 8 1/2 medium. I got these in size 9 and they were just barely right. I decided not to size up to a 10 because then the heel of the foot bed (which cups your heel) might be off. After a few days of testing these, I find they are fine. The pebbled surface allows for air circulation so it keeps my feet from sticking & being grossly too moist. The straps & the toe thong fabric is soft and does not hurt. I was concerned about the height or the steepness of the sandal since the side view does show the sandal has an incline to it. wedge sandals can give me a pain in the back because of the angle that they put me at, but these have your heel only slightly higher than your toes, nestled in a nicely cushioned heel cup. I do wish that the sole was more smooth surface resistant, but it is pebbled so that it is at least resistant to slipping.\nI compared these with Sanuk's Yoga mat Paradise Flip Flops which I found to be hot, sticky & smush flat when you stand or walk.\n I live in Teva Zirra's,& having not worn thong flip flops since childhood I was skeptical about the comfort of a thong sandal. I won't be ditching my Tevas but to say that these are pretty good & I won't be sending them back is high praise.","Product: One Scumbug oil-absorbing sponge absorbs an amazing 40x its weight in oil and pollen. When placed in a clean pool or spa, the Scumbug improves filtration and helps to eliminate formation of a scum line. It will not get clogged in water lines. Simply place the Scumbug in your pool's skimmer (fits all) or free-float in your spa. When 1 side is scummy, flip it over. When saturated, squeeze out, clean and reuse. Under normal conditions, 1 Scumbug should last an average swimming season.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Algae, dirt, insects, debris & oils get gathered up\n\nReview: I use this in the pool basket along with a \"sock\" liner and combined they catch pretty much everything ! I turn on the pool pump when I brush down the sides of the pool and with the bug & sock, not much ends up in the large filter, so I don't have to clean that as often. I've found that any insects that are in the pool, water skippers & water bugs will end up caught in the pool basket, which is a pretty sweet way of getting rid of them. we run the pool pump when we swim so that any oils will get pulled into the basket & trapped in the sock & on the scumbugs. & have rinsed them with a strong spray & algae & dirt come off it (I don't squeeze the scumbug!) I have tried rinsing it with baking soda when it has acquired/collected sunscreen/lotion & it seems like it cleans it off, but I haven't been using them for more than a few weeks and haven't been swimming that much yet, so I will get back to this review in a few months to update how the scumbugs are doing.","Product: Is there anything better than when opposites attract? The master blenders behind Sweet & Spicy don't seem to think so. Bursts of sweet orange tangle with spicy cinnamon in a naturally caffeine free Rooibos red tea infusion. Savor this surprisingly satisfying combination hot or cold.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Different & Superior to the \"Organic\" but has short shelf life\n\nReview: Have had this tea for some years & found it inconsistent in flavor. Have read\nmany reviews as to why. I have both the organic (says on the box front) & the regular (caffeine free) on my shelf. I am throwing out the organic, smell is noxious like creosote. The flavor is not really easy to describe when you have such an awful smell wafting up into your nose ~\nThis Regular (noncaffeinated), however, has a very strong cinnamon, robust flavor.\nDo not expect either kind of tea to last after expiration date, as you will see when you open it that the tea is not very much dry leaf, (probably due to the orange peel). It will\ngo a sort of rancid if kept too long & in a too warm spot.","Product: In the early 1870s, four beautiful young girls journey from New England to England in search of romance and adventure, creating a social invasion of Old World society. They soon find marriage and social responsibility are not enough to quench passion and romance.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Unpleasant & depressing. Rape, adultery, abortion, failed marriages.\n\nReview: I disliked so many things about this miniseries.\nThe overall problem is SO much sadness.\nIt was depressing to see 4 out of 5 women end up in loveless marriages.\nThe whole story is about the loss of innocence & the stupidity of the English way of marrying for title & money\nI was hard pressed to find any English character that I did like.\nSO breaking it down\n1) Mia Sorvino as Brazilian doesn't work. not with the accent, not with her fair skin. You need to suspend all disbelief in order to see her as a passionate & hot blooded.\n2) An American character learns on her wedding day that she has been married solely for her money pretty much before shes' left the church so why not slap the guys face & get an annulment ?\n3) It seems a 2 year engagement is not uncommon, so why doesn't one character simply take advantage of that option before leaving (for 2 years ) to make his fortune ?\n4) marital rape: Outwardly sweet & kind a tightly buttoned up Englishman's lack of knowledge & inexperience with women makes him insecure to the point of violence. It really was awful, as is every time after that he seeks out his wife for intimacy\n5) Husband give his wife her space & turns to homosexuality\n7)The happy ending isn't :to commit adultery, get pregnant & run off with your lover....not romantic, not a happy ending.","Product: VHS TAPE.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: If you haven't read the book :this has the worst happy ending\n\nReview: Having enjoyed many other period movies & series, but never having read this in book form, I was expecting something more. I do not like the story. The Woman's name : Bathsheba is obviously accurate. Watch as every man but one makes a fool of himself....and roll your eyes as she acts stupidly until the end...and then there is no satisfaction, for she is not worthy of the guy...and my, what a sad happy ending...dismally depressing proposal. How could a man want a pariah like her ? Must be something in the water for she's not THAT good looking and she certainly is not that deep of a person. Pass on this and go back to the Cranford or Lark Rise to Candleford series, even a 2nd time around they are much superior and satisfying in every way","Product: Colin Firth (SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE), Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (LIMBO), and Malcolm McDowell (MR. MAGOO) star in this delightfully charming comedy about the fun and awkwardness of growing up! Young Fraser Pettigrew has always been an adventurous child. But with the arrival of his sexy French aunt Heloise (Irene Jacob -- U.S. MARSHALS), Fraser enters a truly eye-opening summer of discovery as he learns some delicious truths about adulthood and the comic eccentricities of his loving family! Also featuring Rosemary Harris (HAMLET), the great ensemble cast lights up the screen. Come join the Pettigrews as their lives are forever changed in one unforgettable season!\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: only if you must watch every Colin Firth movie\n\nReview: Good start,but then goes down hill....here's what I could do without, starting with mild:\nyoung naked boys jumping in a lake (no closeups)\nYoung man walks in on his elderly grandmother napping in her corset\nMarried Father competes with his young son for adult engaged woman's attention\nyoung adult boy talks about prostitution, & naked women....and we get to see the pics ~(breasts & butts)\nFather of many children who supposedly loves his wife & family becomes infatuated with another man's fiance & he makes a move on her ~\nboy suggests that his mother & future aunt practice prostitution for everyone's good\nI guess it's all about what you think is funny.\nwhat started out as light hearted fun soon turns Morose, Becoming not just boring but unpleansant and sad.\nThat's where I stopped watching","Product: From the team that brought you \"Pride and Prejudice.\" Set in a richly portrayed society well-stocked with eccentric nobles and gossipy villagers, the story centers around 17-year-old Molly Gibson, the only daughter of a respected country Doctor.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Reminiscent of mansfield Park,but unsatisfactory ending !\n\nReview: There seem to be a lot of Jane Austen-ism in this movie, so if feels a bit of a rip off.\n Other things that mar it's perfection:\nA romantic moment in the rain...which has been done in the last Pride & Prejudice & in Spiderman...I'm not sure why rain running down your face is romantic but in this movie it definately is not, as the guy is spitting water out of his mouth everytime he speaks and the girl has water running across her teeth..blech.\n**spoiler**\n In the plot, the father won't let the guy see his daughter because he might give her scarlet fever...but the father, who has been exposed can be with the daughter? And they give you the impression that the couple marry right away..wouldn't that be exposing her to scarlet fever? And going to Africa on the heels of that, when you may come down with scarlet fever...really odd.\nYou wait for so long to get to the satisfying ending and you never get a kiss ???? wow super let down. This girl has been pining for the guy for years. He suddenly sees her as a woman...& we get nothing, not even an embrace or holding hands. Just a couple , (not even engaged in conversation ) walking companionably off into the desert.","Product: NEW YORK'S FASTEST CABBIE, WHOSE DRIVING EXPERTISE - NOT TO MENTION HER LOADED-TO-THE-MAX VEHICLE - COMES IN HANDY WHEN A FUMBLING YOUNG UNDERCOVER COP MUST CRACK A BANK ROBBERY PLOT HATCHED BY A GANG OF SEXY SUPERMODELS.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Saturday night gags, all strung together, which get old quickly. Only fans of Latifah & Fallon should watch\n\nReview: I like Jimmy Fallon & Queen Latifah but this was a hard one to really love.\nQueen Latifah plays pretty much the same way in every film I've seen her in, I mean, she's likable & fun and this role is no stretch for her.\nActually, she really seems to be the best actor in this movie :P\nJimmy Fallon's late night show is alot of fun, but he can't carry a move, at least not this one. He seems to be stuck here in the longest skit ever.\nSadly, though both He & Queen Latifah, though they sing well in real life, they are screeching out songs here, which wasn't funny for the viewer though it probably was for them while making it. Alot of Dumb, childish, Saturday night gags, all strung together.\nThe car chases are alot of fun, though newer movies offer better ones.\nwould have rated it lower, but it's hard not to like Queen Latifah , she glows, shimmer & smiles that infectious smile, kinda winking at the camera cause she's getting paid to have fun.","Product: Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages. Bitter cold. Long months of complete darkness. Constant danger. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success.\" -Ernest Shackleton The 27 men who joined his expedition found that Ernest Shackleton was true to his word. They had drifted with the pack ice of the Weddell Sea for ten months, their ship-- the Endurance-- had sunk, and they were castaways in one of the most hostile environments on earth, hundreds of miles from land. And so, with his dream of becoming the first man to cross Antarctica long abandoned, Shackleton set his mind to a far greater challenge: bringing his crew safely home. Based on the detailed diaries and first-person accounts of expedition members, SHACKLETON tells the true story of their extraordinary ordeal, and the death-defying, 800-mile journey in an open boat across the world's worst seas that made their rescue possible. Written and directed by Charles Sturridge (Longitude, Brideshead Revisited), SHACKLETON stars Kenneth Branagh (Henry V, Hamlet) as the legendary explorer.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Fact or Fiction ? I pass on this Shackleton\n\nReview: Having seen various other versions of Shackletons' expeditions I was surprised that this one portrayed Shackleton as a selfish, shallow womanizer. Perhaps I'm not British enough to find his dalliances amusing or interesting. The \"manly, man's man\" comes across as one incapable of holding any moral high ground and becomes quite oddly subdued when confronted with his very unintimidating wife concerning his unfaithfulness. He seems devoted above all else to self interest. The mighty Shackleton it seems didn't have any real skills for employment.\n His selfishness and pride made him deaf to good counsel, and so he put his trusting crew in mortal danger. He's not a hero, simply a proud man running away from himself while chasing after self gratification, and glory. The stories of Shackelton's explorations are much more interesting than the man this movie makes him out to be. In this version he is not so much a heroic explorer as he is a bumbling survior obssessed with the idea that playing explorer will make him more of real man and give his life meaning.","Product: \"Once Upon A Time there lived a lovely girl named Samantha. She had everything she could possibly wish for, and lived in a beautiful white house. The White House Katie Holmes stars as First Daughter Samantha Mackenzie _ a sheltered young woman who just wants a normal school experience, away from the influence of her parents. Only trouble is, her dad (Michael Keaton) is the President of the United States! But nothing will stop Samantha, so, under Secret Service surveillance and a nonstop media glare, she meets _ and falls hard for _ a handsome student who has a secret existence of his own.\"\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Much better than Chasing Liberty !\n\nReview: I am not a fan of Katie Holmes but she really seemed like a good fit for the role in this movie. I was happily surprised with the whole movie. It wasn't just a generic \"Hallmark-ish\" movie. The music was pretty well done, the script seemed decent, and the roles well cast. The ending is not too over the top sweet, but still expectantly happy with the promise of happy ending possibilities.\n \"Chasing Liberty\" was out the same year & it has zero appeal... just a huge disappointment. if you liked this movie don't bother with Chasing Liberty,which has Mandy Moore at turns over the top starry eyed & then bratty like 12 year old. I stopped watching it when it got to the part where she kept trying to loose her virginity to anyone who was willing. Blech! Crass, unlikeable movie\nThis one, however is a gem","Product: United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Interactive Menu, Production Notes, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: North & South is a British television drama serial, produced by the BBC and originally broadcast in four episodes on BBC One in November and December 2004. It follows the story of Margaret Hale (Daniela Denby-Ashe), a young woman from southern England who has to move to the North after her father decides to leave the clergy. The family struggles to adjust itself to the industrial town's customs, especially after meeting the Thorntons, a proud family of cotton mill owners who seem to despise their social inferiors. The story explores the issues of class and gender, as Margaret's sympathy for the town mill workers clashes with her growing attraction to John Thornton (Richard Armitage). The serial is based on the 1855 Victorian novel North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. It was adapted for television by Sandy Welch and directed by Brian Percival. ...North and South - 2-DVD Set ( North & South )\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Gritty & Somberly dramatic\n\nReview: I am a fan of more lighter drama, so this was too depressingly serious for me. While many find Richard Armitage to be appealing, I found him way too intense. If this is from a book, I've never read it so I don't know if his character was intended to be as explosive as it's portrayed here. As a gently brought up minister's daughter, the girl he is in love with is simply a desire he should forgo as it's shown that he is prone to violent (even if his anger is justified) outbursts. He is more fearful than romantic in my opinion. When his character shows improvement at the end, I'm skeptical.\nThe whole tone of the movie to me was depressing.\n(this is my 2nd viewing of this)","Product: Ha-young, a high school student, wishes to meet her prince charming, and one day her dream comes true. Sort of. Shes having one of those days, when she hits Hyung-joon, a university student, who is driving his expensive Lexus430. The car ends up against a wall with a scratch on the front. Ha-young, miraculously escapes the scene and leaves behind a furious Hyung-joon.\nHyung-joon is not ready to let this go and decides to track down Ha-young and make her pay for the reparation. Ha-young unfortunately doesnt have the money Hyung-joon wants, so between them, they sign an agreement. Ha-young has to be Hyung-joons slave for the next hundred days. Cleaning his house and his car, carrying his shopping bags and even assisting him with his school reports, it will be a nightmare for Ha-young, until she discovers that Hyung-joon lied about the price of the reparations. From then on, its payback time for Ha-young.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: sadly not like :My girlfriend is a 9 tailed fox or :You're Beautiful\n\nReview: A very dis-jointed story with crude humor that had me cringing. A booger eating teacher, school girls have inappropriate discussions about sex & a girl grunting while on the toilet. UGH! That's how the first half of the movie proceeds. Then they change gears & have the characters go away on a 4 day holiday together,oddly they do not give you details about them staying in the same tent. Suddenly the characters like each other & the tone of the movie changes again. The guy abruptly walks away from any contact with the girl after her mother yells at him. They use \"what-if\" scenarios that they don't properly cue the viewer to, so you're left a bit clueless. Also,would someone explain to me why guys in Korean movies go around roughly grabbing girls by the wrist & pulling them around...then you have the violent hugs & kisses with the Guy at arm's length from girl reaching over,grabbing her,(by the neck!)& kissing her. The girl looks surprised, but not like shes enjoying it. Really unromantic.","Product: Young sae was once accliamed as the most promising dancer. Losing his partner and lover, he lost enhusiasm in sports dancing for two years. Now he decides to make a comeback at the championship held in Seoul. His new partner is a girl name Chae Min who lives in China and won in a dance contest. It is then discovered that Chae Ryn has come in place of her sister and shows nothing but dancing. When Young Sae sees Chae RYN's determination to become a dancer, he starts to train her with the hardest lessons. Step by step, their dancing starts to sparkle so as their relationship.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: unlike alot of other Korean movies, in a good way !\n\nReview: I've seen a few other Korean movies that had alot of over the top slapstick humour that made me want to cringe. This movie really surprised me as it had a very light touch of humour added to the serious story line making it a sweet endearing movie. No the story isn't that unique, but I liked the performances, they seemed believable & I also liked that the characters were likeable. Some Korean movies have the characters crying for alot of the movie...which gets a little old and bogs down the movie. This had the right amount of sadness and gave the viewer a nice ending. The writers were smart & didn't add unnecessary sex into the story, which once again proves that characters in love don't have to have sex or even kiss to show an enjoyable romance. Also, there wasn't alot of foul language(though they do drop a few 'F' bombs).","Product: Young sae was once accliamed as the most promising dancer. Losing his partner and lover, he lost enhusiasm in sports dancing for two years. Now he decides to make a comeback at the championship held in Seoul. His new partner is a girl name Chae Min who lives in China and won in a dance contest. It is then discovered that Chae Ryn has come in place of her sister and shows nothing but dancing. When Young Sae sees Chae RYN's determination to become a dancer, he starts to train her with the hardest lessons. Step by step, their dancing starts to sparkle so as their relationship.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: unlike alot of other Korean movies, in a good way !\n\nReview: I've seen a few other Korean movies that had alot of over the top slapstick humour that made me want to cringe. This movie really surprised me as it had a very light touch of humour added to the serious story line making it a sweet endearing movie. No the story isn't that unique, but I liked the performances, they seemed believable & I also liked that the characters were likeable. Some Korean movies have the characters crying for alot of the movie...which gets a little old and bogs down the movie. This had the right amount of sadness and gave the viewer a nice ending. The writers were smart & didn't add unnecessary sex into the story, which once again proves that characters in love don't have to have sex or even kiss to show an enjoyable romance. Also, there wasn't alot of foul language(though they do drop a few 'F' bombs).","Product: Directed by William Phillips. Starring Dustin Milligan, Callum Keith Rennie, Paul Gross.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Decent, Quirky, predictable movie with redemptive message\n\nReview: I could have done without the long hair on Paul Gross, but without it & the constant mumble-speak, he wouldn't have been able to pull off the kind of character that he was trying to play. His abrasive, World weary gunman is a novelty in a town where\nkindness & compassion abound. Slowly he begins to see the senselessness of the code he lives by, with predictable results. I was surprised that the story didn't try to glamourize gunfighting. As for objectionable content: there is a scene where a bad guy shoots a boy's dog (to show the people he means business)& there is a brief scene with an unmarried couple waking up next to each other,but otherwise there is no sex & little if any objectionable language. No one you like dies & the ending is predictable,but is that a bad thing ?\nThe background music was a little bit distracting ( same song repeated a few times throughout the movie) but the scenery was spectacular . Not a block buster but still it is a decent movie","Product: Frank (Johnny Depp), a mild-mannered American on vacation in Venice, Italy, is befriended by Elise (Angelina Jolie), a breathtakingly beautiful woman with a mysterious secret. Soon, their playful romantic dalliance turns into a complicated web of dangerous deceit as they are chased by Interpol, the Italian police, and Russian hit men in this suspense-filled, international action thriller.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: If you like your Johnny Depp kinda frumpy, mumbly\n\nReview: Johnny & Angelina don't really put out oscar winning performances, but this movie is more about the story, which still works even without stellar acting.\n Johnny is on the frumpy side, with facial hair that makes his face unattractively chubby-ish<like Billy Crystal>.He also, seems to not be able to shake his Jack Sparrow persona...using Jack's tipsy dimness & mumbling to portray shy & innocent, which really is a poor substitute. Angelina seems to be trying to present an Audrey Hepburn chic,classy gracefulness, that for some reason she can't quite pull off. Still, she is stunning & it's hard to look away.\n Do they have chemistry ? I didn't think so, but it didn't ruin the movie for me.\nThe chase scenes were, by modern terms, very, very slow. Also, the movie seemed to hold it's own without nudity, sex or alot of swearing. The ending was nice & tidy. Not a great movie, but certainly worthwhile.\n if you liked this movie you might like The Thomas Crown Affair(1999),which is somewhat similar...but I recommend the T.V. version because the dvd version is rated R (for nudity)","Product: United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Wolverhampton, 1967: nine year old Nigel Slater loves his mother though she is a hopeless cook, her finest offering being toast whilst he has great culinary aspirations. When she dies of asthma Nigel is left with a distant father but worse is to come when the 'common' Mrs. Joan Potter arrives as the Slaters' cleaner. Nigel fears, rightly, that her aim is to be the next Mrs. Slater and soon he has a new stepmother and is whisked away to the country. Joan is, however, a superb cook but this only makes for rivalry as Nigel, the only boy in his cookery class at secondary school, competes with her to find the way to his father's heart. A weekend job in a pub kitchen introduces Nigel to an older boy,another great cook and gay like himself, who gives him the confidence and inspiration to leave home after his father's death and head for the hotel kitchens of London. ...Toast\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Drawn out, painfully depressing cliche story of a gay food critic\n\nReview: I kept waiting for it to get better, or at least less depressing. The movie moves at a snail's pace. Some things were oddly presented. A gardener strips down to nothing & then puts work pants on sans underwear to work in the garden may be a clue of the way the movie is headed (?)\nThere's alot of meanness between characters .If they had tweaked the story a bit it could have been a light hearted celebration of the evolution of a food critic. Instead it was a painful pity party of a story that I didn't get through because I lost interest when 2 guys started kissing ( & one of them seems to be under 20 ). It seemed to me to be very cliche. Boy grows up craving his father's approval & somehow he turns out gay, how did I not see that obvious train coming ? Nothing really uplifting about the story & the actors can't save it.","Product: Set in the world of Renaissance Faires - unique societies of actors, singers, glass-blowers, ale merchants, sword-smiths, and other crafts people dedicated to preserving the living memory of the golden age of the European Renaissance - All's Faire in Love...is a film reminiscent of such successful films as Shakespeare In Love and The Princess Bride. The tale begins when college football star Will (Owen Benjamin) arrives at \"All's Faire in Love... Renaissance Faire\" to work off his class non-attendance obligation to Prof. Shockworthy (Cedric the Entertainer) by joining the rag-tag peasant Greenbriar Theater Troupe. The same is true for Kate (Christina Ricci), a performer who left her investment banking opportunities to join her cousin Jo (Louise Griffiths) to blossom on stage and in Will's heart. Will and Kate get the chance to prove themselves when the Faire's chief benefactress create the ultimate competition to determine who will be a \"Royal\" and who a \"Common Peasant\" threatening to hand over the Troupe's most coveted Shakespearean stage at the Faire - to a the treacherous and devious Troupe of Royals lead by Rank (Chris Wylde). Will and Kate must overcome all manner of opposition and treachery to prove their worth, win the day, and perhaps... together ...fall in love.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: waste of talent, waste of time,I should have believed the other negative reviews\n\nReview: This is a pretty embarrassing movie for Christina Ricci , Matthew Lillard, & Ann-Margret.\nDid they have a spare weekend free, or were they just wanting to have an excuse to do something (anything) together ? No, I'm guessing that they did it for the paycheck in between better films, sad, just sad. It might have been a decent movie if they hadn't insisted on making the renaissance fete all farce and no fun. Owen Benjamin was truly awful, either that or he's such a good actor that the stupid character he played was totally believable...nah, he & his character were cringingly bad. This comedy is too sexy for kids and too dull for adults, so the target audience must be the senile who are entertained by simple movement & bright colors","Product: Creative director Tom Burns may be at the top of his game, but he's still considered a dinosaur for being over forty in the youthful, trendy business of advertising. In a moment of desperation, he hires young con-artist Dick Sweeney to be his stand-in at an ad agency while Tom does all of the hard work behind the scenes.The scheme works until Tom falls for Dick's co-worker Harriet Foster, forcing Tom and Dick to make a choice between love and getting a paycheck in this comedy about ageism in the work place.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: There's a good reason why buyers are reselling this for so little\n\nReview: You usually never go wrong with a classic story & while this is not an exact remake, it's very similar to the classic Cyrano De Bergerac(remade as: Roxanne,The Truth About Cats & Dogs, etc..) in that: someone uses another person to pretend to be them in order to get what they want, & the girl falls in love with the talent,( the persona) not the person they are pretending to be. But,I did not like this movie. Steven Weber,(at 52),with his baggy eyes & ridiculous hair,(which rises up from a widow's peak like a huge M above his head !)would creep out a 30 year old love interest ! Though,Michelle Harrison looked a bit aged herself(for 30) The age difference would have been less creepy & more believable if they they had let her be her actual age in the movie,(which was 39 at the time it premiered).. AND not had her have such fake bright auburn hair that only someone under 25 could pull off!\" The message :\" don't judge a book by it's cover...or how long it's been in print <or even on the shelf> !\" is great, the chemistry, however, just didn't work. As charming as Andrew Francis was as the fake Ad man, his character was shallow, selfish & insincere. His transition from conman to \"yeah I'd let him date my daughter\", was unbelievable & abrupt...(& his invisible eyelashes need some mascara !) I Do applaud Hallmark for presenting some eclectic music as the score....especially the cello in the coffee shop ! very much an improvement on the usual Hallmark tentative piano music <which unfortunately shows up near the end of the movie>...guess they ran out of $ for the music budget ? overall, it didn't work for me, and I'm in my 50's, so go figure.","Product: A talented young singer and aspiring songwriter's Christian faith and family ties are tested when she defies her worship-pastor father and pursues pop-music stardom in GRACE UNPLUGGED, a moving and inspiring new film that explores the true meaning of success.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Good message & I support this kind of movie...but...\n\nReview: as the other reviewer said , I also wanted to like this movie, but I got 15 minutes in & found the conflict between parent & almost adult child to be what is always is. Yelling, going back & forth etc...A little too much generically, real to be entertaining. I parented teens,so been there, done that, don't need or want to revisit that ! I skipped ahead in the movie & the plot moved on predictably, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but what was presented wasn't very engaging. Also, Oddly, there was the same song, over, & over, OVER again throughout the movie...& not one sung by the girl, but by a guy...the story is about, Grace, so they should have had at least a girl singer, especially since the actress playing Grace DOES sing ! The bulk of the story was a depressing cautionary tale, but you know there's a happy ending. I'd like to see a story about people who make good choices for the right reasons because they have seen what the consequences are second hand. A redemptive story is nice, but this seemed mostly depressing until the end. It's a 'movie'...which to be entertaining benefits from a mix of happy, sad, cautionary & upbeat, maybe a little fun thrown in... Entertainment with a moral, please!","Product: United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: It is the eve of the Darcys' annual Lady Anne ball at their magnificent Pemberley home and Elizabeth's fifth ball as lady of the house. Darcy and Elizabeth are relaxing with their guests after supper when the festivities are brought to an abrupt halt. A scream calls them to the window and a hysterical Lydia Bennet tumbles out of a carriage screaming murder. What follows is the sombre discovery of a dead man in Pemberley woods, a brother accused of murder, and the beginning of a nightmare which will threaten to engulf Pemberley and all the Darcy's hold dear. BBC's new drama based on P.D. James' follow-up to Pride and Prejudice. ...Death Comes to Pemberley\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Austen-ites will hate this, but it's enjoyable for the rest of us\n\nReview: I'm not an Austen-ite. < I've never read her books>. I've enjoyed the movies made about them, each in their own way. Having read the bad reviews, I set my expectations low.\nI thought it was Ok.\nSadly,the lead of Elizabeth Bennet is terribly miscast. They have given us a washed out, almost 40 year old looking woman.is the point that marriage to the brooding Darcy has taken it's toll on her ?\n There is a plot point that didn't make sense to me, but all in all it is a leisurely paced period piece.\nFor Austen enthusiasts, all I can say is :The less you care about the characters, the better you'll enjoy it. For everyone else : don't get fixated on the actors. That helps alot.\n\n***Spoilers****\nInteresting exploration of Darcy & Wickham's (sp ?) early years as lads growing up together\nFleshes out Wickham characters well.\nWhy did Denny even get in the carriage with Lydia & Wickham when he said he wasn't going to go along with Wickham's plan ?\nToo many Fitzwilliams:3 in all : Darcy, His son & the Colonel\nand lastly : yes, Lizzy Bennet DID wear the same dress over & over & over again. She even matched to wall paper at one point !","Product: Heist comedy caper starring Pierce Brosnan, Emma Thompson, Timothy Spall and Celia Imrie. Middle-aged company man Richard Jones (Brosnan) is all set for retirement - or so he thinks. When he arrives at work for his last day and finds that his pension fund has been stolen through the fraudulent workings of Vincent Kruger (Laurent Lafitte), the man who has recently bought over the company, he enlists the help of his ex-wife Kate (Thompson) to help get it back. The two set off for France with their friends Jerry (Spall) and Penelope (Imrie) who agree to help steal Vincent's bride-to-be's diamond necklace which they feel will fully compensate for the lost funds. Can they track Vincent down and secure their future?\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Garbaled Sound quality, dismal script & a few bad casting choices hamper enjoyment\n\nReview: I really like Thompson & Brosnan but though the scripted constant banter should be engaging, you can't hear or understand it. If American English is the only language you've been brought up with then the Poor sound quality only keeps you further from deciphering Bronsan & Thompson's accents which though delivered well, are garbled. It should be noted that the scripted swearing doesn't seem to fit Bronsan's & Thompson's characters & the discussions with \"too much information\" make for a more uneven, not smooth comedy.\n\nSpoiler:\n\nat the very end Thompson has sex with a 20 something even though she isn't interested in the \"boy\" & is obviously attracted to her Ex . Is this casual sex revenge, or ego or ? It's the very thing that she has been criticizing her ex for ! She knows her Ex knows that she has done it. It detracts from her character's likability. Edited with better sound, this could be a gem.","Product: Christmas Grace tells the story of two rival toy store owners during Christmas time. Gary, who runs an honest business and has a good relationship with his customers. Everything is running smooth for Gary until he hears of a new bigger store opening up across the street from him. This owner, Jim, is a ruthless businessman who will stop at nothing to grow his business and eliminate his competition. Since his most immediate competition happens to be Gary s store, he sets his target on him. As the story unfolds it becomes very clear that God is at work in the lives of these two men, and Gods Grace and Providence work out in ways neither one of them could of imagined.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: C grade actors pull off an uplifting story. Christian themes are overt & necessary for the storyline to work\n\nReview: I saw at the end that this movie used kickstarter to be made but this pretty much is a typical Hallmark type feel good movie. The music is even the kind you'd hear in a Hallmark movie. The over all story is up lifting & it has a tidy ending. The things that kept me from rating it higher were:\n1) The continuity was glaringly off. A person went inside during the day & sent out and it was night...the daylight/night time shots were really muddled a good bit.\n2) Across the board the acting was sincere, but not very high quality.\n(On a scale of A-F ;if Ben Kingsley & David Suchet are A grade, these actors would be C grade)\nSome people may not like the very obvious Christian characters, but it is part of the story. (Example: it's a Christian moral : forgive & do good to your enemy)\nOverall I didn't hate the movie & it was very uplifting","Product: WOMAN IN GOLD is the remarkable true story of one woman's journey to reclaim her heritage and seek justice for what happened to her family. Sixty years after she fled Vienna during World War II, an elderly Jewish woman, Maria Altmann (Helen Mirren), starts her journey to retrieve family possessions seized by the Nazis, among them Klimt's famous painting Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I. Together with her inexperienced but plucky young lawyer Randy Schoenberg (Ryan Reynolds), she embarks upon a major battle which takes them all the way to the heart of the Austrian establishment and the U.S. Supreme Court, and forces her to confront difficult truths about the past along the way.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Empty victory because Returning objects is just a token of remembrance. Stellar performances, but painful & sad.\n\nReview: Outstanding performances by Reynolds & Mirren & a very potent reminder that the holocaust was not ancient history, but not \"entertainment\".\nVery powerful & moving. Reynolds becomes obsessed & Mirren struggles with reliving the past. Both wrestling with emotions they don't want to experience. Is it fascinating ? Yes. Is their cause noble ? Not really. And that's the sad part. What they are fighting for is a representation of what they really want, which is what they will never get & there in lies the sad part. Horrible things were done, people did them, people condoned them & then people wanted to forget & even pretend the truth of what happened. Returning objects is just a token of remembrance, which really is what the movie should be called. Seeing the era of Hitler in color & not just black & white reminded me all too painfully that what happened is not as remote from us as we'd like.\nMy rating has to do with how much I enjoyed the movie.","Product: A Christian girl, Rachel Whitaker (Jordan Trovillion) goes off to college for her freshman year and begins to be influenced by her popular Biology professor (Harry Anderson) who teaches that evolution is the answer to the origins of life. When Rachel s father, Stephen Whitaker (Jay Pickett) senses something changing with his daughter, he begins to examine the situation and what he discovers catches him completely off guard. Now very concerned about Rachel drifting away from her Christian faith, he tries to do something about it!\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Disappointing in that it Pigeon holes Christianity & has a flavor of anti science as if the two are incompatible\n\nReview: Over all it is decent quality movie & fair entertainment though it got mixed reactions from our Christian family members who come from Baptist & Evangelical Free Covenant denominational backgrounds.\nThe diverseness of Christian denominational/doctrinal views was not taken into account & so clumped all Christians together. Likewise all scientific findings & hypothesis were grouped together.\nThe movie does a good job of showing that the average Christian doesn't really know how to debate their faith, which should encouarge Christians to really\nscrutinize their beliefs & ask themselves why DO I believe this because every Christian should be able to give reason for why they believe. In the same vein,every Christian should not expect their opinions on evolution, the big bang, old earth or young earth creationism to be taken as valid if they haven't even studied them, themselves.\n In the movie, too many Christians immediately put up thier righteous outraged crusader sheilds at the first wiff of possible scientific blasphemy as if they forgot that\nscience must be compatible with faith as God made creation & invites us to study it. Sadly, it's not super clear in the movie that they aren't grouping science along with the villain.\nThe biggest hindrance to alot of evangelism is that Christians come across ignorant of why they believe & what valid scientific theories actually exist. This movie presents Christians that seem to have forgotten that the Bible tells us that people won't be won over by a well given argument, but by love & that we are to correct those in error with gentleness & love.","Product: Action, mystery.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: R rating for massive body count. Thin plot, annoying music, not enough Liu doing hand to hand combat.\n\nReview: Not sure why this is rated R. No Nudity & though there is non stop violence it's not gory or over the top in any way other than the sheer volume of people that are gunned down. Banderas is al little hard to understand at times & Liu is deadpan through out. Besides the massive body count, the most objectionable thing about this was the music. Wailing through out (sounds like something you might hear in India like sarangi / Dilruba but with a female voice) was pretty distracting as there was alot of it. The plot was thin. The movie pretty much revolved around shooting people & blowing things up. When Lui was fighting it was a treat, but sadly she didn't have that many scenes with hand to hand combat.\nDecent for a free movie I would have rated it PG 13.","Product: Naomi Watts, Derek Jacobi, Jack Davenport. Passion collides with fear in this screen adaptation of J.S. le Fanu's spine-tingling novel. Squire Fairfield's tenant, with whom he has been feuding, is mysteriously killed. Fairfield takes in the dead man's daughter, but soon his sinister intentions become known. 2000/color/118 min/NR/fullscreen.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Too many gaps in the story, too much time spent watching couple in bed & not enough on plot\n\nReview: It was confusing. Alot ! There is a time jump of 15 or so years and then there is reference to Alice & Charles falling in love sometime & some hint that they cemented their feelings for each other over his previous (Christmas ) visit. All of which was incredibly frustrating because you have no idea really what is going on. Then they seemed to think that us knowing how good the sex was between the husband & wife was more important than understanding the.plot. Did the editor decide to cut out the important parts or did they just assume that the viewer would have read the book prior to watching ? I kept thinking that soon they would reveal who the creepy drugged woman was & why did the one guy have her likeness in a locket (if it was her because it was really not obvious). It was never really proven that Alice was not having psychotic breaks,. Not knowing whether the dream sequences were dream sequences, even by the end of the movies was just too much. On top of that we aren't told what happened to Old man Fairfeild ?Oh So many un answered questions !","Product: Gilbert and Sullivan's hilarious comic operetta tells the story of the orphan Frederic, and his sudden twist of fate as an apprentice to a pirate.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Campy & Vigorous with much liberties taken. Not for G & S purists but for those open to a fresh twist on an old standard\n\nReview: while the Kevin Klein version is near & dear to my heart, this version tickles my funny bone & is a delightful faster paced version in which hilarity ensues. The actors are less operatic stars than entertainers, but we've watched this as a family over 10 times & are always finding something new going on that we hadn't noticed before. To our surprise there are songs from Ruddigore thrown in, but placed in such a way that the result is brilliant !\nYes, Ruth's character is more campy barmaid than true singer. Yes, the Pirate king is an older gravely voiced rock star. Yes, Mabel's sisters are tarts that are ridiculous in the extreme. It very well may be that Mabel is the only actual opera singer in the bunch, though Frederick gives a swoon worthy performance ( much like Rex Smith in the Kevin Kline version). The music is electronic instead of a true orchestra & there are liberties taken with the tempo & lyrics.\nBut, it is a fresh take & really a good bit of fun for those for whom this operetta has gotten to be so well known that you don't mind a bit of spice.\nJust watching the pirates dance in the beginning is a key to the heavy dose of vigor that is infused into this version.\nObviously not for G & S purists !","Product: 2011 Release ( 8 DVDS 25 Episodes Complete Set- Comes in two digipak box set)\nQin Zi Qi is a MBA graduate who has everything handed to him because he is the future successor of Jingshi Department Store. However, his father worries he will not make a good manager and decides to train him by having him work as an entry-level employee for a year. During the year he has to live on his own salary and never reveal his true identity, or he will have to renounce his succession right. Qin could not have survived the year has it not been for Shen Xing Reng's office survival guide. Shen is a Jingshi marketing specialist who has just saved her first $100,000 for the down payment on a house. She works very hard to achieve her goal. Together, Shen and Qin accomplish the impossible, which is to shine on the bottom of the office pyramid.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: My First & last Taiwanese Drama. The only reason to watch is Tia Roy Chiu\n\nReview: This is the first Taiwanese Drama I've watched. There are SO many cultural references that are not translated, so you have to just guess..\nEven though the English translation does not explain the jokes or references the humor, though brilliant in it's execution is incredibly stupid.\nIt's like they're imitating cartoons a good bit, complete with sound effects.\nI found Alice Ko to be incredibly bland & boring.\nThe series get's bogged down in the middle as they stretch out problems that were already seemingly resolved . It's like hitting your thumb with a hammer over & over again, you just feel numb & start to hate the characters for being so stupid. There IS a happy ending but getting there is painful.\nTia Roy Chiu acting is very good & interesting.","Product: The film centers around a young and ambitious woman named Ji Eun-Yi (Kim Ha-neul) and her human pet (Jang Keun-suk).\n\nAfter her fianc leaves her for his mistress and Ji Eun-Yi is demoted at work, she stumbles across a young injured homeless man in a box outside her condominium. She takes him in and becomes attached to him. As a joke, she says she wants to keep him as a pet, and to her surprise, the young man agrees. She names him Momo, after her beloved dog from her childhood. Ji Eun-Yi provides room and board, and Momo provides unconditional love and loyalty. Momo, whose name is Kang In-Ho, is a dance child prodigy who gradually brings happiness to his master's life.\n\nDespite his growing affection for her, Ji Eun-Yi says there is no romance of any sort in their relationship. However, sexual tension gradually arises as the two spend more time together. But not only does Ji Eun-Yi struggle with her feelings for the young guy, she also needs to keep him a secret from her co-workers, especially her former college classmate and new romantic interest Woo-seong.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Not my favourite but watchable because of Jang Keun-suk. 1/3 of the movie is not translated in the English subtitles !\n\nReview: I like Jang Keun-suk but wasn't so thrilled with this movie. They gave him long, lighter long hair, probably because the main character's childhood dog was a golden retriever, but it wasn't a very flattering look for him . You don't learn till the extra footage in the credits that he accepts being pushed around because he has 5 sisters. Knowing that early on would have explained alot about his patience & understanding. Kim Na-neul was unreasonably irritating alot of the time & it was hard to want her to end up with any guy. I watched this twice & my opinion was better the second time, though Jang Keun-suk was so much better in Your'e Beautiful & Baby & Me\nAbout 1/3 of the movie is not translated into the English subtitles. You miss alot of conversations & have to guess. It's watchable but would have been better with a more complete translation !","Product: Welcome to gulls bottom! collect and trade resources as you visit various buildings, and cash them in to buy your way into this quaint harbour town.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Small print, slow \"engine\" & cards that keep progress at a crawl make this a bad purchase choice\n\nReview: Great concept that needs a good polishing. Each player gets a store card. Unfortunately the print on everything is VERY small, so the other players cannot read each other's storefront specs. The cards in the middle of the table, between players, also have that problem. reading & knowing what the options are on the cards is crucial to playing, so this is a big deal. One of the players in our group mentioned that the \"engine\" is very slow in this game. It is very hard to get the right combination to earn the store front cards, which means that the cost & the worth of the storefront cards needs to be adjusted. There are at least 3 cards that readjust the worth of your goods & 1 tax card that can be used over & over. These cards slow the game down so much that everyone frequently finds they are starting a turn with no goods on their card. they need to go back & redo the rules & or the cards to make this a game you would play twice.","Product: Pull it back, and let it fly. These rubbery frogs soar through friendly skies when you deploy the slingshot method for takeoff. A longtime favorite among kids at birthdays and theme parties.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: pretty freakin accurate fast flying frogs. Invite the flying chickens to a competition !\n\nReview: Two teams,(of adults!) one armed with frogs, the other armed with chickens.\nOne team connected multiple frogs with rubber bands around their feet & they still flew...just not with the greatest of ease ! we hung a wreath on the wall & tried to see which team could get more critters into the wreath.\n Some of the adults involved wore glasses & were glad of it...if you are flying frogs or chickens at other people, be responsible & make sure everyone has eye protection of some sort, because even when you aren't aiming for the face, they critters can fly rogue & pretty much anything can put an eye out so fly your frogs responsibly ! ;) (don't create more pirates !)","Product: New\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Book 1 of ? Story is unfinished ~\n\nReview: no matter what you think by the end of the book what really matters is that the end has yet to be published. Main female character is pretty selfish & not really that likable. She is presented as an introvert, who thinks more than she says, yet later she is uncharacteristically chatty, hysterical & girly emotional with those who are basically strangers. Also, she is supposed to be very attached and in love...but then becomes wishy washy , proving to be flaky and inconsistent .there's too much kissing & groping for this to be a preteen book. It is nice that no one goes \"all the way\" but having a couple alone & getting frisky, with nothing happening ? This is why girls are surprised when guys don't stop...because no one tells them that trouble happens because no one avoids temptation !","Product: RITA Award winning author and Christy finalist Shelley Adina wrote her first novel when she was 13. It was rejected by the literary publisher to whom she sent it, but he did say she knew how to tell a story. That was enough to keep her going through the rest of her adolescence, a career, a move to another country, a B.A. in Literature, an M.F.A. in Writing Popular Fiction, and countless manuscript pages. Shelley is a world traveler who loves to imagine what might have been. Between books, Shelley loves playing the piano and Celtic harp, making period costumes, and spoiling her flock of rescued chickens. Learn more about Shelley and her books at www.shelleyadina.com.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: 4 1/2 stars...practically perfect\n\nReview: There is so few good steampunk stories out there that I feel I am betraying my great affection for this series when I don't give it 5 stars, but Shelley Adina set the bar herself with her first book in the series, so I respectfully compare all her others books to it.\n In this book,I waded through and waited impatiently for the adventure to begin.\nThe first half of the book deals with post adventure mundane life as it picks up where the last book left off. I started to wonder just how changed & boringly civilized everyone had become. Thank goodness the inherent nature of the characters finally broke free from the restraints of stuffy relatives & familial expectations.\n I was mesmerized by the introduction & creativity of yet another mode of transportation that, while not original, still had a unique steampunkness all it's own. Hooray for ingenuity that brightens the eyes with delight !\nI must also add my gratitude to the author for tying up the loose ends of the main character's relationships, (though I would have liked to have had first hand recounting by Lizzy herself!)\n My one complaint is that the action started far too late for me. Once the action did start, it did not disappoint.","Product: Melissa McShane is the author of EMISSARY and THE SMOKE-SCENTED GIRL as well as the novels of Tremontane. She lives in Utah with her husband, four children, and three very needy cats. She wrote reviews and critical essays for many years before turning to fiction, which is much more fun than anyone ought to be allowed to have. She is currently working on the sequel to this book, RIDER OF THE CROWN. You can visit her at her website www.melissamcshanewrites.com for more information on other books and upcoming releases.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Formulaic & uninteresting. Pretty/smart /educated girl is really a moron. Prince is a rake with likely STDs / bastard children\n\nReview: I was very intrigued by the first part of the story where we are introduced to where a titled,strong willed, educated business woman. I thought that perhaps she was summoned to court because the Dowager suspected her daughter , the queen,may have being taken over by an evil influence (some sort of magic) or had been replaced by a automaton & so the country was in danger. If you like those ideas you should not read this book.\nI read just the sample, but when they a bad boy prince with a reputation it was obvious that's who the author was going to cause the main character to fall for. Not a guy worth having, but a rude \"man about town\" guy notorious for his womanizing. The odds of such a man being faithful for any length of time are just as bad as the chances are good that he has an STD...Oooo such a catch ~ So sadly we have a virtuous, smart woman believing that worthless unworthy yet handsome & titled man will cease being a jerk & be reformed due to her great charm. Blah-de-blah-de blah. Gag ! Embarrassing, not romantic."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Iso-Cool pillows, mattress toppers, and mattress pads feature Outlast Adaptive Comfort material that adjusts to the body's changing temperature. The microscopic Phase Change Material (PCM) beads sense whether the body's mean temperature is too warm or too cool. If the body's temperature is too warm, the product absorbs heat and feels cool in order to regulate body temperature. If the body's temperature is too cool, the product releases heat and feels warm in order to regulate the body temperature. Carpenter Co.'s Iso-Cool products feature the highest available concentration of PCMs, making them extremely effective. Iso-Cool pillows are available in two luxurious and supportive fills measures spiral-spun polyester and visco-elastic foam. Iso-Cool is also available in a cotton-top mattress pad or in a visco-elastic foam mattress topper with a cotton cover.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very Good but not perfect\\n\\nReview: Seeking relief from hot flashes , I purchased this after I tried:\\n1)changing <memory foam> pillow case from 100% all cotton, 350 thread count to 100% cotton linen 133 thread count.\\n Result: Not much relief.\\n2)purchased a \\\"cool luxury Wamsutta\\\" pillow from Bed Bath & beyond, but I was used to a memory foam pillow.\\n Result: was cooler,but not cool enough, I found myself flipping the pillow a couple times a night..also just didn't give me the support I wanted.\\n\\nThis pillow was much cooler than the other two things I had tried, but it did need to be AIRED OUT for 2 days before the odor of the foam subsided, AND I found that the memory foam was TOO FIRM for what I liked. When I removed it from it's casing I found that the only visual difference between it and my memory foam pillow was only that it had ridges along the bottom. I switched pillows, putting the new Iso case on my old memory foam pillow with a linen pillow case <which I believe to be a more open weave and so breath better>...This combination I found to be much more comfortable overall. Why don't they just sell the pillow case ? I am wary of washing the special iso case as I have read that it looses it's capability to cool effectively after washing, I might speculate that's due to using fabric softner, but I will choose to simply put a pillow case over it instead of trying my theory. My choice of pillow case was based on the idea that my <normal pillow case a > tighter smoother weave 350 count cotton case trapped air, and though the 133 thread count 100% cotton linen pillow case is rougher, I believe it's a better choice for air flow. (the linen cases were vintage ebay items that were new in the package and very cheap !)\",\n \"Product: Iso-Cool pillows, mattress toppers, and mattress pads feature Outlast Adaptive Comfort material that adjusts to the body's changing temperature. The microscopic Phase Change Material (PCM) beads sense whether the body's mean temperature is too warm or too cool. If the body's temperature is too warm, the product absorbs heat and feels cool in order to regulate body temperature. If the body's temperature is too cool, the product releases heat and feels warm in order to regulate the body temperature. Carpenter Co.'s Iso-Cool products feature the highest available concentration of PCMs, making them extremely effective. Iso-Cool pillows are available in two luxurious and supportive fills measures spiral-spun polyester and visco-elastic foam. Iso-Cool is also available in a cotton-top mattress pad or in a visco-elastic foam mattress topper with a cotton cover.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very Good but not perfect\\n\\nReview: Seeking relief from hot flashes , I purchased this after I tried:\\n1)changing <memory foam> pillow case from 100% all cotton, 350 thread count to 100% cotton linen 133 thread count.\\n Result: Not much relief.\\n2)purchased a \\\"cool luxury Wamsutta\\\" pillow from Bed Bath & beyond, but I was used to a memory foam pillow.\\n Result: was cooler,but not cool enough, I found myself flipping the pillow a couple times a night..also just didn't give me the support I wanted.\\n\\nThis pillow was much cooler than the other two things I had tried, but it did need to be AIRED OUT for 2 days before the odor of the foam subsided, AND I found that the memory foam was TOO FIRM for what I liked. When I removed it from it's casing I found that the only visual difference between it and my memory foam pillow was only that it had ridges along the bottom. I switched pillows, putting the new Iso case on my old memory foam pillow with a linen pillow case <which I believe to be a more open weave and so breath better>...This combination I found to be much more comfortable overall. Why don't they just sell the pillow case ? I am wary of washing the special iso case as I have read that it looses it's capability to cool effectively after washing, I might speculate that's due to using fabric softner, but I will choose to simply put a pillow case over it instead of trying my theory. My choice of pillow case was based on the idea that my <normal pillow case a > tighter smoother weave 350 count cotton case trapped air, and though the 133 thread count 100% cotton linen pillow case is rougher, I believe it's a better choice for air flow. (the linen cases were vintage ebay items that were new in the package and very cheap !)\",\n \"Product: Tri-Ply stainless combines the even heating of lightweight aluminum with the durability and corrosion-resistance of steel in an elegant design. Aluminum core between 2 stainless steel layers provides even heating for excellent browning and control of the cooking process. Non-porous stainless steel cooking surface is safe for use with all utensils. Elegant brushed stainless steel exterior can go from the oven or stove directly to the table. Reflective cook surface makes it easy to monitor foods as they cook and remains beautiful over time. Frying pan with flat, wide bottoms heat evenly and provide plenty of room for cooking. The sloped sides are designed for easy tossing and rolling. Long, brushed stainless steel handles stay cool on the stovetop. All cookware is dishwasher-safe and carries Calphalon's full lifetime warranty.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: How to clean dried on scrambled eggs off the bottom\\n\\nReview: I didn't want to keep replacing my nonstick \\\"teflon-like\\\" coated pans every year, so I got some of these,severely discounted at Marshall's. I didn't have any instructions to tell me to prep the pan, so I started with sauteing butter,threw in spinach,frozen diced onions & whipped fresh eggs. I stirred every so often and in the end had a great breakfast , but also dry layer of egg on the bottom. Not inclined to scrub, I poured a coating of Dawn Ultra liquid dish soap in the pan, covered it and left it on the counter for a couple of hours. The stuck on egg scraped off easily and with light scrubbing, was all done in under 2 minutes. Yes, I have staining on the bottom. No, cider vinegar did not remove it. BUT the surface is smooth and I don't care about how it looks, only how it performs. If you're skittish about the price, hunt up a Ross or a Marshall's store and get one cheap to try.\",\n \"Product: Bake delicious homemade doughnuts with this 6-Cavity Baking Pan from Wilton. Baked doughnuts are better for you and fun to make from scratch. Great for family projects, baked doughnuts are easier to make and healthier than fried doughnuts. Browse dozens of recipes on the Wilton website or create your own like Mom used to make. The non-stick, 6-cavity doughnut pan is perfect for baking your favorite recipes. This durable pan cleans up easily in the dishwasher and its covered by a limited 10-year warranty. Recipes included on the packaging. Wilton helps families celebrate! We inspire the joy of creativity in everyone, everywhere, every day. Since 1929, Wilton has been helping home bakers and cake decorators all over the world create sweet treats and beautiful desserts by giving them the tools to make it fun and easy. The Wilton name is known around the world for cake decorating, candy making, bakeware and party products. At Wilton, we're passionate about bringing the love of baking and decorating to every consumer.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Pan is Fine but Ditch the recipe it comes with\\n\\nReview: These will come out fine if you lightly grease the \\\"cavities\\\" every time before use. Clean up is easy, putting them in the dishwasher is over kill...& dishwasher prongs are not be pan friendly. These pans cool quickly so you'll have no problem making subsequential batches. But take a quick greased paper towel to each cavity before refillling is advisable for best results. batter that is splattered around the cavity easily comes off after baking. I found that I needed 2 pans for most recipes. have yet to fine a True doughnut recipe, but found a recipe that is easy, makes the house smell divine & a crowd pleaser.\\n\\nApplesauce Doughnuts\\n\\n1/2 cup vegetable oil\\n3 large eggs\\n1 cup sugar\\n1 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce\\n1 teaspoon cinnamon\\n1/2 teaspoon nutmeg\\n1 1/2 teaspoon salt\\n 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder\\n1 3/4 cups + 2 tablespoons flour\\n\\nfor topping:\\n1/2 cup cup sugar\\n1 teaspoon cinnamon\\n\\nvariation substitute canned pumpkin puree for applesauce\\npreheat oven 375\\nbeat everything except flour together until smooth. add flour and stir until just mixed. lightly grease two standard doughnut pans. fill the well of the pans about 3/4 full (using about 1/4 cup batter in each well)\\n**I used an 1/8 cup (coffee scooper) to fill these to keep the mess down\\n\\nbake for 12-15 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Remove them from oven and after about 5 minutes,with wood or silicon spoon loosen edges and transfer them to cooling rack, while they are still warm but no longer fragile, gently shake them in a bag of cinnamon-sugar\\n\\npersonal note : I found that it makes about 22- 24 doughnuts\\n*****DO NOT Store these in covered container, the sugar will \\\"melt\\\" and they will get \\\"soggy\\\", doughy...even though they are cooled before putting in container, they are fine left out,< and not stacked> over night...rack recommended\",\n \"Product: The Nordic Ware Honeycomb Pull-Apart Dessert Pan is perfect for creating a stylish dessert. Unique honeycomb pattern creates a fun design, complete with bees and divides into perfectly portioned cakelets Perfect for bread, molded desserts as well as cake. Made of heavy duty cast aluminum for fine details and superior baking performance, the premium nonstick interior allows for quick release and easy cleanup. A heat-reflective exterior ensures uniform baking and browning. Made in the USA.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great pan, decent recipe, but skip the glaze\\n\\nReview: I used cake flour as per recipe and found the cake light & fluffy, not sure how the one reviewer got a dense heavy cake. I used all natural shortening to grease it & cake flour to dust it with & was happy that it was no problem (sometimes the all natural shortening does not perform as well as crisco). They are not kidding when they warn you not to over fill the pan, so beware. My cake came out easily & had a distinct pattern on every section. I used fresh squeezed lemon juice for the glaze & mixed it as instructed, but found the glaze to be too bitter, so we tried pancake syrup, and also warmed lemon curd. I'm going to look for more recipes to use in the pan\",\n \"Product: INCLUDES: Dual action turbo power pump + Air nozzles repair kit + Travel carry bag\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Super fast set up & take down, Sturdy & comfortable\\n\\nReview: I purchased this for Thanksgiving weekend guests. Got a small apt. so needed something versatile. I inflated it & deflated it 3 times before having people sit on it. Seriously, inflation takes about 2 minutes! I thought that it might be too slippery to sit on but it wasn't. I threw a cotton jersey knit (t-shirt material) king size flat sheet over it, just for looks and was impressed when it didn't just slide off.\\nWe had times when we needed the sofa & times when we needed to move it to set up tables to eat. We just set the inflatable sofa up on end and pushed it into our unused hallway to get it out of the way. At night we deflated it & then reinflated it the next day to use..it was so much easier than we expected to inflate & deflate...& we could slid it under our \\\"traditional\\\" loveseat to get it out of the way. Our guests said it was comfortable to sit on & was the same height as our traditional loveseat, so everyone was at the same level around the coffee table. It is an amazing versatile, bit of insta furniture, at an amazing price,perfect for when you have extra guests.\",\n \"Product: Body by wacoal seamless underwire is sleek and modern.Recommended for the following breast shape(s): Round, Shallow Top/Full Bottom\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fit: A+ / Comfort: A+ / cool enough to weather your hot flashes!\\n\\nReview: Being over 50 has it's challenges. I've been searching high & low for a bra that I would actually not hate & that was flattering. This is it!\\n\\nPros:\\n lightweight comfortable fabric.\\n smooth look under tops\\n easy wash,easy dry, keeps it's shape\\n will last a long time\\n comfortable straps\\n\\nCons: because the material is thin, your nipples may show through\\n\\nif you like this bra:\\n\\n it also comes in a T-strap version so that your straps stay put...\\nWacoal Women's Front Close T-Back Bra #65124\\nASIN : B000T3HS62\\n\\nexact same bra, different strap system\\n\\nbe aware though that with the T-strap version, the straps may not be covered by many tops...most of my tops, both round & square neck didn't cover the straps of the T-strap version\",\n \"Product: 3 pack cotton stretch bikini with comfort waist band and stay in place leg bands\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: butt flap: literally ~ are these for stashing your 100 bills ?\\n\\nReview: the legs and waist edges are wonderful. The fit seems true. The fabric soft & is not a light weight flimsy cotton. BUT what, WHAT is wrong with the majority of manufacturers of ladies underwear that produce panties that not only have thick side seams that stick into you (they could be soft & folded) but the inside crotch seams are open on one end...did I miss the secret purpose of an open ended seam in a \\\"delicate\\\" area ? yes let's all wonder why any woman would want a scratchy mobile seam rubbing against her crotch all day...and if you think that turning them inside out would help them you;re wrong, because them you have a flappy seam on the other side, only slightly less irritating AND if you wear pants, the flappy seam will catch on the inside of your pant seam, causing alot of panty shifting. My kindest thought would be : the seam was meant to be folded under and sewn down. as is the other end of the \\\"flap\\\" but the information did not translate to the foreign workers who do the actual assembly & sewing..and no one at Hanes ever bothered the check...the ladies at Hanes must not wear their own panties..if they did, someone would have changed the design or taken their assemblers to task!\\nSo, what uses could the flap be for :\\n1) it's kinda like a pocket...so you could put your feminine pad IN them. messy but they might stay put better\\n2) keeping your extra bills that don't fit in your wallet...except with all that movement going on down there, don't be surprised if you leave a trail of $ as the bills drop down & out\",\n \"Product: Our no-nonsense Discovery Strider Skirt has been designed to further enable your spirit of adventure, be you taking on Yosemite or Hood River, the Bayou Country, or the Valleys of the Susquehanna. Though lightweight, this skirt is surprisingly tough, with plenty of features (see the tab below) that boost performance.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Not for curvy figures :Fits like a tulip skirt/mermaid tail\\n\\nReview: Fabric is wonderful, but the fit (style) is not at all right for my kind of figure.( 34 waist, 44 hip )\\nThe picture is somewhat deceiving, this is NOT an A-line skirt, it is very snug to the body except for the panels at the lower sides.\\nThe 12 fit in the waist but not the thighs & hips. the 14 sat comfortably on the top of my hip bones but the lower back side is sleeve like, perhaps so it won't blow up & cause a wardrobe malfunction ?\\nIt's obvious this is for a slimmer hip/thigh-ed figure. See the picture on the model ? Even on the model there is puckering on the back at the waist !\",\n \"Product: A billionaire industrialist, genius inventor, and playboy, Tony Stark builds an armored suit and becomes Iron Man. He uses the suit to combat crime and terrorism. Iron Man often teams up with the rest of the Avengers (Captain America, the Incredible Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, etc.) to save the world!\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: I'm disappointed as the iron man shirt was to be a ...\\n\\nReview: I purchased 2 shirts with 2 different logos. 1 captain america, & 1 iron man both smalls.\\nthe captain america shirt came quickly & was exactly as described.\\nthe iron man shirt came more than 3 weeks later & was 100% shiny nylon or somewhat stretchy polyester with a faded or watery looking printed logo. The pics make the print look much sharper than it really is.\\nI went back to see what could be the difference since I ordered them from the same page.\\non my order form I noticed that the Iron man shirt order was fulfilled by : CHRNAS\\nand had cost me about $10 & was shipped from outside the U.S.\\nwhile the captain america shirt order was fulfilled by: Haunted Flower & cost about $18 & was shipped from inside the U.S.\\nI'm disappointed as the iron man shirt was to be a Christmas gift.\\nI'm going to make a point to check from now on to make sure that I order from inside the U.S. when it comes to clothes from now on\",\n \"Product: The Rafters product and team derives from 30 years and three generations of retail. Rafters has devised innovative methods of production using recycled materials for high quality footwear -- satisfaction is guaranteed. Additionally, Rafters knows how important it is to take great care of the environment. Rafters prides itself on offering durable and high-quality footwear at an affordable price.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I do not like flip flops but I was impressed with comfort & support\\n\\nReview: Note on Sizing : These run a bit small. I'm an 8- 8 1/2 medium. I got these in size 9 and they were just barely right. I decided not to size up to a 10 because then the heel of the foot bed (which cups your heel) might be off. After a few days of testing these, I find they are fine. The pebbled surface allows for air circulation so it keeps my feet from sticking & being grossly too moist. The straps & the toe thong fabric is soft and does not hurt. I was concerned about the height or the steepness of the sandal since the side view does show the sandal has an incline to it. wedge sandals can give me a pain in the back because of the angle that they put me at, but these have your heel only slightly higher than your toes, nestled in a nicely cushioned heel cup. I do wish that the sole was more smooth surface resistant, but it is pebbled so that it is at least resistant to slipping.\\nI compared these with Sanuk's Yoga mat Paradise Flip Flops which I found to be hot, sticky & smush flat when you stand or walk.\\n I live in Teva Zirra's,& having not worn thong flip flops since childhood I was skeptical about the comfort of a thong sandal. I won't be ditching my Tevas but to say that these are pretty good & I won't be sending them back is high praise.\",\n \"Product: One Scumbug oil-absorbing sponge absorbs an amazing 40x its weight in oil and pollen. When placed in a clean pool or spa, the Scumbug improves filtration and helps to eliminate formation of a scum line. It will not get clogged in water lines. Simply place the Scumbug in your pool's skimmer (fits all) or free-float in your spa. When 1 side is scummy, flip it over. When saturated, squeeze out, clean and reuse. Under normal conditions, 1 Scumbug should last an average swimming season.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Algae, dirt, insects, debris & oils get gathered up\\n\\nReview: I use this in the pool basket along with a \\\"sock\\\" liner and combined they catch pretty much everything ! I turn on the pool pump when I brush down the sides of the pool and with the bug & sock, not much ends up in the large filter, so I don't have to clean that as often. I've found that any insects that are in the pool, water skippers & water bugs will end up caught in the pool basket, which is a pretty sweet way of getting rid of them. we run the pool pump when we swim so that any oils will get pulled into the basket & trapped in the sock & on the scumbugs. & have rinsed them with a strong spray & algae & dirt come off it (I don't squeeze the scumbug!) I have tried rinsing it with baking soda when it has acquired/collected sunscreen/lotion & it seems like it cleans it off, but I haven't been using them for more than a few weeks and haven't been swimming that much yet, so I will get back to this review in a few months to update how the scumbugs are doing.\",\n \"Product: Is there anything better than when opposites attract? The master blenders behind Sweet & Spicy don't seem to think so. Bursts of sweet orange tangle with spicy cinnamon in a naturally caffeine free Rooibos red tea infusion. Savor this surprisingly satisfying combination hot or cold.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Different & Superior to the \\\"Organic\\\" but has short shelf life\\n\\nReview: Have had this tea for some years & found it inconsistent in flavor. Have read\\nmany reviews as to why. I have both the organic (says on the box front) & the regular (caffeine free) on my shelf. I am throwing out the organic, smell is noxious like creosote. The flavor is not really easy to describe when you have such an awful smell wafting up into your nose ~\\nThis Regular (noncaffeinated), however, has a very strong cinnamon, robust flavor.\\nDo not expect either kind of tea to last after expiration date, as you will see when you open it that the tea is not very much dry leaf, (probably due to the orange peel). It will\\ngo a sort of rancid if kept too long & in a too warm spot.\",\n \"Product: In the early 1870s, four beautiful young girls journey from New England to England in search of romance and adventure, creating a social invasion of Old World society. They soon find marriage and social responsibility are not enough to quench passion and romance.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Unpleasant & depressing. Rape, adultery, abortion, failed marriages.\\n\\nReview: I disliked so many things about this miniseries.\\nThe overall problem is SO much sadness.\\nIt was depressing to see 4 out of 5 women end up in loveless marriages.\\nThe whole story is about the loss of innocence & the stupidity of the English way of marrying for title & money\\nI was hard pressed to find any English character that I did like.\\nSO breaking it down\\n1) Mia Sorvino as Brazilian doesn't work. not with the accent, not with her fair skin. You need to suspend all disbelief in order to see her as a passionate & hot blooded.\\n2) An American character learns on her wedding day that she has been married solely for her money pretty much before shes' left the church so why not slap the guys face & get an annulment ?\\n3) It seems a 2 year engagement is not uncommon, so why doesn't one character simply take advantage of that option before leaving (for 2 years ) to make his fortune ?\\n4) marital rape: Outwardly sweet & kind a tightly buttoned up Englishman's lack of knowledge & inexperience with women makes him insecure to the point of violence. It really was awful, as is every time after that he seeks out his wife for intimacy\\n5) Husband give his wife her space & turns to homosexuality\\n7)The happy ending isn't :to commit adultery, get pregnant & run off with your lover....not romantic, not a happy ending.\",\n \"Product: VHS TAPE.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: If you haven't read the book :this has the worst happy ending\\n\\nReview: Having enjoyed many other period movies & series, but never having read this in book form, I was expecting something more. I do not like the story. The Woman's name : Bathsheba is obviously accurate. Watch as every man but one makes a fool of himself....and roll your eyes as she acts stupidly until the end...and then there is no satisfaction, for she is not worthy of the guy...and my, what a sad happy ending...dismally depressing proposal. How could a man want a pariah like her ? Must be something in the water for she's not THAT good looking and she certainly is not that deep of a person. Pass on this and go back to the Cranford or Lark Rise to Candleford series, even a 2nd time around they are much superior and satisfying in every way\",\n \"Product: Colin Firth (SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE), Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (LIMBO), and Malcolm McDowell (MR. MAGOO) star in this delightfully charming comedy about the fun and awkwardness of growing up! Young Fraser Pettigrew has always been an adventurous child. But with the arrival of his sexy French aunt Heloise (Irene Jacob -- U.S. MARSHALS), Fraser enters a truly eye-opening summer of discovery as he learns some delicious truths about adulthood and the comic eccentricities of his loving family! Also featuring Rosemary Harris (HAMLET), the great ensemble cast lights up the screen. Come join the Pettigrews as their lives are forever changed in one unforgettable season!\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: only if you must watch every Colin Firth movie\\n\\nReview: Good start,but then goes down hill....here's what I could do without, starting with mild:\\nyoung naked boys jumping in a lake (no closeups)\\nYoung man walks in on his elderly grandmother napping in her corset\\nMarried Father competes with his young son for adult engaged woman's attention\\nyoung adult boy talks about prostitution, & naked women....and we get to see the pics ~(breasts & butts)\\nFather of many children who supposedly loves his wife & family becomes infatuated with another man's fiance & he makes a move on her ~\\nboy suggests that his mother & future aunt practice prostitution for everyone's good\\nI guess it's all about what you think is funny.\\nwhat started out as light hearted fun soon turns Morose, Becoming not just boring but unpleansant and sad.\\nThat's where I stopped watching\",\n \"Product: From the team that brought you \\\"Pride and Prejudice.\\\" Set in a richly portrayed society well-stocked with eccentric nobles and gossipy villagers, the story centers around 17-year-old Molly Gibson, the only daughter of a respected country Doctor.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Reminiscent of mansfield Park,but unsatisfactory ending !\\n\\nReview: There seem to be a lot of Jane Austen-ism in this movie, so if feels a bit of a rip off.\\n Other things that mar it's perfection:\\nA romantic moment in the rain...which has been done in the last Pride & Prejudice & in Spiderman...I'm not sure why rain running down your face is romantic but in this movie it definately is not, as the guy is spitting water out of his mouth everytime he speaks and the girl has water running across her teeth..blech.\\n**spoiler**\\n In the plot, the father won't let the guy see his daughter because he might give her scarlet fever...but the father, who has been exposed can be with the daughter? And they give you the impression that the couple marry right away..wouldn't that be exposing her to scarlet fever? And going to Africa on the heels of that, when you may come down with scarlet fever...really odd.\\nYou wait for so long to get to the satisfying ending and you never get a kiss ???? wow super let down. This girl has been pining for the guy for years. He suddenly sees her as a woman...& we get nothing, not even an embrace or holding hands. Just a couple , (not even engaged in conversation ) walking companionably off into the desert.\",\n \"Product: NEW YORK'S FASTEST CABBIE, WHOSE DRIVING EXPERTISE - NOT TO MENTION HER LOADED-TO-THE-MAX VEHICLE - COMES IN HANDY WHEN A FUMBLING YOUNG UNDERCOVER COP MUST CRACK A BANK ROBBERY PLOT HATCHED BY A GANG OF SEXY SUPERMODELS.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Saturday night gags, all strung together, which get old quickly. Only fans of Latifah & Fallon should watch\\n\\nReview: I like Jimmy Fallon & Queen Latifah but this was a hard one to really love.\\nQueen Latifah plays pretty much the same way in every film I've seen her in, I mean, she's likable & fun and this role is no stretch for her.\\nActually, she really seems to be the best actor in this movie :P\\nJimmy Fallon's late night show is alot of fun, but he can't carry a move, at least not this one. He seems to be stuck here in the longest skit ever.\\nSadly, though both He & Queen Latifah, though they sing well in real life, they are screeching out songs here, which wasn't funny for the viewer though it probably was for them while making it. Alot of Dumb, childish, Saturday night gags, all strung together.\\nThe car chases are alot of fun, though newer movies offer better ones.\\nwould have rated it lower, but it's hard not to like Queen Latifah , she glows, shimmer & smiles that infectious smile, kinda winking at the camera cause she's getting paid to have fun.\",\n \"Product: Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages. Bitter cold. Long months of complete darkness. Constant danger. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success.\\\" -Ernest Shackleton The 27 men who joined his expedition found that Ernest Shackleton was true to his word. They had drifted with the pack ice of the Weddell Sea for ten months, their ship-- the Endurance-- had sunk, and they were castaways in one of the most hostile environments on earth, hundreds of miles from land. And so, with his dream of becoming the first man to cross Antarctica long abandoned, Shackleton set his mind to a far greater challenge: bringing his crew safely home. Based on the detailed diaries and first-person accounts of expedition members, SHACKLETON tells the true story of their extraordinary ordeal, and the death-defying, 800-mile journey in an open boat across the world's worst seas that made their rescue possible. Written and directed by Charles Sturridge (Longitude, Brideshead Revisited), SHACKLETON stars Kenneth Branagh (Henry V, Hamlet) as the legendary explorer.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Fact or Fiction ? I pass on this Shackleton\\n\\nReview: Having seen various other versions of Shackletons' expeditions I was surprised that this one portrayed Shackleton as a selfish, shallow womanizer. Perhaps I'm not British enough to find his dalliances amusing or interesting. The \\\"manly, man's man\\\" comes across as one incapable of holding any moral high ground and becomes quite oddly subdued when confronted with his very unintimidating wife concerning his unfaithfulness. He seems devoted above all else to self interest. The mighty Shackleton it seems didn't have any real skills for employment.\\n His selfishness and pride made him deaf to good counsel, and so he put his trusting crew in mortal danger. He's not a hero, simply a proud man running away from himself while chasing after self gratification, and glory. The stories of Shackelton's explorations are much more interesting than the man this movie makes him out to be. In this version he is not so much a heroic explorer as he is a bumbling survior obssessed with the idea that playing explorer will make him more of real man and give his life meaning.\",\n \"Product: \\\"Once Upon A Time there lived a lovely girl named Samantha. She had everything she could possibly wish for, and lived in a beautiful white house. The White House Katie Holmes stars as First Daughter Samantha Mackenzie _ a sheltered young woman who just wants a normal school experience, away from the influence of her parents. Only trouble is, her dad (Michael Keaton) is the President of the United States! But nothing will stop Samantha, so, under Secret Service surveillance and a nonstop media glare, she meets _ and falls hard for _ a handsome student who has a secret existence of his own.\\\"\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Much better than Chasing Liberty !\\n\\nReview: I am not a fan of Katie Holmes but she really seemed like a good fit for the role in this movie. I was happily surprised with the whole movie. It wasn't just a generic \\\"Hallmark-ish\\\" movie. The music was pretty well done, the script seemed decent, and the roles well cast. The ending is not too over the top sweet, but still expectantly happy with the promise of happy ending possibilities.\\n \\\"Chasing Liberty\\\" was out the same year & it has zero appeal... just a huge disappointment. if you liked this movie don't bother with Chasing Liberty,which has Mandy Moore at turns over the top starry eyed & then bratty like 12 year old. I stopped watching it when it got to the part where she kept trying to loose her virginity to anyone who was willing. Blech! Crass, unlikeable movie\\nThis one, however is a gem\",\n \"Product: United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Interactive Menu, Production Notes, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: North & South is a British television drama serial, produced by the BBC and originally broadcast in four episodes on BBC One in November and December 2004. It follows the story of Margaret Hale (Daniela Denby-Ashe), a young woman from southern England who has to move to the North after her father decides to leave the clergy. The family struggles to adjust itself to the industrial town's customs, especially after meeting the Thorntons, a proud family of cotton mill owners who seem to despise their social inferiors. The story explores the issues of class and gender, as Margaret's sympathy for the town mill workers clashes with her growing attraction to John Thornton (Richard Armitage). The serial is based on the 1855 Victorian novel North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. It was adapted for television by Sandy Welch and directed by Brian Percival. ...North and South - 2-DVD Set ( North & South )\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Gritty & Somberly dramatic\\n\\nReview: I am a fan of more lighter drama, so this was too depressingly serious for me. While many find Richard Armitage to be appealing, I found him way too intense. If this is from a book, I've never read it so I don't know if his character was intended to be as explosive as it's portrayed here. As a gently brought up minister's daughter, the girl he is in love with is simply a desire he should forgo as it's shown that he is prone to violent (even if his anger is justified) outbursts. He is more fearful than romantic in my opinion. When his character shows improvement at the end, I'm skeptical.\\nThe whole tone of the movie to me was depressing.\\n(this is my 2nd viewing of this)\",\n \"Product: Ha-young, a high school student, wishes to meet her prince charming, and one day her dream comes true. Sort of. Shes having one of those days, when she hits Hyung-joon, a university student, who is driving his expensive Lexus430. The car ends up against a wall with a scratch on the front. Ha-young, miraculously escapes the scene and leaves behind a furious Hyung-joon.\\nHyung-joon is not ready to let this go and decides to track down Ha-young and make her pay for the reparation. Ha-young unfortunately doesnt have the money Hyung-joon wants, so between them, they sign an agreement. Ha-young has to be Hyung-joons slave for the next hundred days. Cleaning his house and his car, carrying his shopping bags and even assisting him with his school reports, it will be a nightmare for Ha-young, until she discovers that Hyung-joon lied about the price of the reparations. From then on, its payback time for Ha-young.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: sadly not like :My girlfriend is a 9 tailed fox or :You're Beautiful\\n\\nReview: A very dis-jointed story with crude humor that had me cringing. A booger eating teacher, school girls have inappropriate discussions about sex & a girl grunting while on the toilet. UGH! That's how the first half of the movie proceeds. Then they change gears & have the characters go away on a 4 day holiday together,oddly they do not give you details about them staying in the same tent. Suddenly the characters like each other & the tone of the movie changes again. The guy abruptly walks away from any contact with the girl after her mother yells at him. They use \\\"what-if\\\" scenarios that they don't properly cue the viewer to, so you're left a bit clueless. Also,would someone explain to me why guys in Korean movies go around roughly grabbing girls by the wrist & pulling them around...then you have the violent hugs & kisses with the Guy at arm's length from girl reaching over,grabbing her,(by the neck!)& kissing her. The girl looks surprised, but not like shes enjoying it. Really unromantic.\",\n \"Product: Young sae was once accliamed as the most promising dancer. Losing his partner and lover, he lost enhusiasm in sports dancing for two years. Now he decides to make a comeback at the championship held in Seoul. His new partner is a girl name Chae Min who lives in China and won in a dance contest. It is then discovered that Chae Ryn has come in place of her sister and shows nothing but dancing. When Young Sae sees Chae RYN's determination to become a dancer, he starts to train her with the hardest lessons. Step by step, their dancing starts to sparkle so as their relationship.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: unlike alot of other Korean movies, in a good way !\\n\\nReview: I've seen a few other Korean movies that had alot of over the top slapstick humour that made me want to cringe. This movie really surprised me as it had a very light touch of humour added to the serious story line making it a sweet endearing movie. No the story isn't that unique, but I liked the performances, they seemed believable & I also liked that the characters were likeable. Some Korean movies have the characters crying for alot of the movie...which gets a little old and bogs down the movie. This had the right amount of sadness and gave the viewer a nice ending. The writers were smart & didn't add unnecessary sex into the story, which once again proves that characters in love don't have to have sex or even kiss to show an enjoyable romance. Also, there wasn't alot of foul language(though they do drop a few 'F' bombs).\",\n \"Product: Young sae was once accliamed as the most promising dancer. Losing his partner and lover, he lost enhusiasm in sports dancing for two years. Now he decides to make a comeback at the championship held in Seoul. His new partner is a girl name Chae Min who lives in China and won in a dance contest. It is then discovered that Chae Ryn has come in place of her sister and shows nothing but dancing. When Young Sae sees Chae RYN's determination to become a dancer, he starts to train her with the hardest lessons. Step by step, their dancing starts to sparkle so as their relationship.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: unlike alot of other Korean movies, in a good way !\\n\\nReview: I've seen a few other Korean movies that had alot of over the top slapstick humour that made me want to cringe. This movie really surprised me as it had a very light touch of humour added to the serious story line making it a sweet endearing movie. No the story isn't that unique, but I liked the performances, they seemed believable & I also liked that the characters were likeable. Some Korean movies have the characters crying for alot of the movie...which gets a little old and bogs down the movie. This had the right amount of sadness and gave the viewer a nice ending. The writers were smart & didn't add unnecessary sex into the story, which once again proves that characters in love don't have to have sex or even kiss to show an enjoyable romance. Also, there wasn't alot of foul language(though they do drop a few 'F' bombs).\",\n \"Product: Directed by William Phillips. Starring Dustin Milligan, Callum Keith Rennie, Paul Gross.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Decent, Quirky, predictable movie with redemptive message\\n\\nReview: I could have done without the long hair on Paul Gross, but without it & the constant mumble-speak, he wouldn't have been able to pull off the kind of character that he was trying to play. His abrasive, World weary gunman is a novelty in a town where\\nkindness & compassion abound. Slowly he begins to see the senselessness of the code he lives by, with predictable results. I was surprised that the story didn't try to glamourize gunfighting. As for objectionable content: there is a scene where a bad guy shoots a boy's dog (to show the people he means business)& there is a brief scene with an unmarried couple waking up next to each other,but otherwise there is no sex & little if any objectionable language. No one you like dies & the ending is predictable,but is that a bad thing ?\\nThe background music was a little bit distracting ( same song repeated a few times throughout the movie) but the scenery was spectacular . Not a block buster but still it is a decent movie\",\n \"Product: Frank (Johnny Depp), a mild-mannered American on vacation in Venice, Italy, is befriended by Elise (Angelina Jolie), a breathtakingly beautiful woman with a mysterious secret. Soon, their playful romantic dalliance turns into a complicated web of dangerous deceit as they are chased by Interpol, the Italian police, and Russian hit men in this suspense-filled, international action thriller.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: If you like your Johnny Depp kinda frumpy, mumbly\\n\\nReview: Johnny & Angelina don't really put out oscar winning performances, but this movie is more about the story, which still works even without stellar acting.\\n Johnny is on the frumpy side, with facial hair that makes his face unattractively chubby-ish<like Billy Crystal>.He also, seems to not be able to shake his Jack Sparrow persona...using Jack's tipsy dimness & mumbling to portray shy & innocent, which really is a poor substitute. Angelina seems to be trying to present an Audrey Hepburn chic,classy gracefulness, that for some reason she can't quite pull off. Still, she is stunning & it's hard to look away.\\n Do they have chemistry ? I didn't think so, but it didn't ruin the movie for me.\\nThe chase scenes were, by modern terms, very, very slow. Also, the movie seemed to hold it's own without nudity, sex or alot of swearing. The ending was nice & tidy. Not a great movie, but certainly worthwhile.\\n if you liked this movie you might like The Thomas Crown Affair(1999),which is somewhat similar...but I recommend the T.V. version because the dvd version is rated R (for nudity)\",\n \"Product: United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Wolverhampton, 1967: nine year old Nigel Slater loves his mother though she is a hopeless cook, her finest offering being toast whilst he has great culinary aspirations. When she dies of asthma Nigel is left with a distant father but worse is to come when the 'common' Mrs. Joan Potter arrives as the Slaters' cleaner. Nigel fears, rightly, that her aim is to be the next Mrs. Slater and soon he has a new stepmother and is whisked away to the country. Joan is, however, a superb cook but this only makes for rivalry as Nigel, the only boy in his cookery class at secondary school, competes with her to find the way to his father's heart. A weekend job in a pub kitchen introduces Nigel to an older boy,another great cook and gay like himself, who gives him the confidence and inspiration to leave home after his father's death and head for the hotel kitchens of London. ...Toast\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Drawn out, painfully depressing cliche story of a gay food critic\\n\\nReview: I kept waiting for it to get better, or at least less depressing. The movie moves at a snail's pace. Some things were oddly presented. A gardener strips down to nothing & then puts work pants on sans underwear to work in the garden may be a clue of the way the movie is headed (?)\\nThere's alot of meanness between characters .If they had tweaked the story a bit it could have been a light hearted celebration of the evolution of a food critic. Instead it was a painful pity party of a story that I didn't get through because I lost interest when 2 guys started kissing ( & one of them seems to be under 20 ). It seemed to me to be very cliche. Boy grows up craving his father's approval & somehow he turns out gay, how did I not see that obvious train coming ? Nothing really uplifting about the story & the actors can't save it.\",\n \"Product: Set in the world of Renaissance Faires - unique societies of actors, singers, glass-blowers, ale merchants, sword-smiths, and other crafts people dedicated to preserving the living memory of the golden age of the European Renaissance - All's Faire in Love...is a film reminiscent of such successful films as Shakespeare In Love and The Princess Bride. The tale begins when college football star Will (Owen Benjamin) arrives at \\\"All's Faire in Love... Renaissance Faire\\\" to work off his class non-attendance obligation to Prof. Shockworthy (Cedric the Entertainer) by joining the rag-tag peasant Greenbriar Theater Troupe. The same is true for Kate (Christina Ricci), a performer who left her investment banking opportunities to join her cousin Jo (Louise Griffiths) to blossom on stage and in Will's heart. Will and Kate get the chance to prove themselves when the Faire's chief benefactress create the ultimate competition to determine who will be a \\\"Royal\\\" and who a \\\"Common Peasant\\\" threatening to hand over the Troupe's most coveted Shakespearean stage at the Faire - to a the treacherous and devious Troupe of Royals lead by Rank (Chris Wylde). Will and Kate must overcome all manner of opposition and treachery to prove their worth, win the day, and perhaps... together ...fall in love.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: waste of talent, waste of time,I should have believed the other negative reviews\\n\\nReview: This is a pretty embarrassing movie for Christina Ricci , Matthew Lillard, & Ann-Margret.\\nDid they have a spare weekend free, or were they just wanting to have an excuse to do something (anything) together ? No, I'm guessing that they did it for the paycheck in between better films, sad, just sad. It might have been a decent movie if they hadn't insisted on making the renaissance fete all farce and no fun. Owen Benjamin was truly awful, either that or he's such a good actor that the stupid character he played was totally believable...nah, he & his character were cringingly bad. This comedy is too sexy for kids and too dull for adults, so the target audience must be the senile who are entertained by simple movement & bright colors\",\n \"Product: Creative director Tom Burns may be at the top of his game, but he's still considered a dinosaur for being over forty in the youthful, trendy business of advertising. In a moment of desperation, he hires young con-artist Dick Sweeney to be his stand-in at an ad agency while Tom does all of the hard work behind the scenes.The scheme works until Tom falls for Dick's co-worker Harriet Foster, forcing Tom and Dick to make a choice between love and getting a paycheck in this comedy about ageism in the work place.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: There's a good reason why buyers are reselling this for so little\\n\\nReview: You usually never go wrong with a classic story & while this is not an exact remake, it's very similar to the classic Cyrano De Bergerac(remade as: Roxanne,The Truth About Cats & Dogs, etc..) in that: someone uses another person to pretend to be them in order to get what they want, & the girl falls in love with the talent,( the persona) not the person they are pretending to be. But,I did not like this movie. Steven Weber,(at 52),with his baggy eyes & ridiculous hair,(which rises up from a widow's peak like a huge M above his head !)would creep out a 30 year old love interest ! Though,Michelle Harrison looked a bit aged herself(for 30) The age difference would have been less creepy & more believable if they they had let her be her actual age in the movie,(which was 39 at the time it premiered).. AND not had her have such fake bright auburn hair that only someone under 25 could pull off!\\\" The message :\\\" don't judge a book by it's cover...or how long it's been in print <or even on the shelf> !\\\" is great, the chemistry, however, just didn't work. As charming as Andrew Francis was as the fake Ad man, his character was shallow, selfish & insincere. His transition from conman to \\\"yeah I'd let him date my daughter\\\", was unbelievable & abrupt...(& his invisible eyelashes need some mascara !) I Do applaud Hallmark for presenting some eclectic music as the score....especially the cello in the coffee shop ! very much an improvement on the usual Hallmark tentative piano music <which unfortunately shows up near the end of the movie>...guess they ran out of $ for the music budget ? overall, it didn't work for me, and I'm in my 50's, so go figure.\",\n \"Product: A talented young singer and aspiring songwriter's Christian faith and family ties are tested when she defies her worship-pastor father and pursues pop-music stardom in GRACE UNPLUGGED, a moving and inspiring new film that explores the true meaning of success.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Good message & I support this kind of movie...but...\\n\\nReview: as the other reviewer said , I also wanted to like this movie, but I got 15 minutes in & found the conflict between parent & almost adult child to be what is always is. Yelling, going back & forth etc...A little too much generically, real to be entertaining. I parented teens,so been there, done that, don't need or want to revisit that ! I skipped ahead in the movie & the plot moved on predictably, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but what was presented wasn't very engaging. Also, Oddly, there was the same song, over, & over, OVER again throughout the movie...& not one sung by the girl, but by a guy...the story is about, Grace, so they should have had at least a girl singer, especially since the actress playing Grace DOES sing ! The bulk of the story was a depressing cautionary tale, but you know there's a happy ending. I'd like to see a story about people who make good choices for the right reasons because they have seen what the consequences are second hand. A redemptive story is nice, but this seemed mostly depressing until the end. It's a 'movie'...which to be entertaining benefits from a mix of happy, sad, cautionary & upbeat, maybe a little fun thrown in... Entertainment with a moral, please!\",\n \"Product: United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: It is the eve of the Darcys' annual Lady Anne ball at their magnificent Pemberley home and Elizabeth's fifth ball as lady of the house. Darcy and Elizabeth are relaxing with their guests after supper when the festivities are brought to an abrupt halt. A scream calls them to the window and a hysterical Lydia Bennet tumbles out of a carriage screaming murder. What follows is the sombre discovery of a dead man in Pemberley woods, a brother accused of murder, and the beginning of a nightmare which will threaten to engulf Pemberley and all the Darcy's hold dear. BBC's new drama based on P.D. James' follow-up to Pride and Prejudice. ...Death Comes to Pemberley\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Austen-ites will hate this, but it's enjoyable for the rest of us\\n\\nReview: I'm not an Austen-ite. < I've never read her books>. I've enjoyed the movies made about them, each in their own way. Having read the bad reviews, I set my expectations low.\\nI thought it was Ok.\\nSadly,the lead of Elizabeth Bennet is terribly miscast. They have given us a washed out, almost 40 year old looking woman.is the point that marriage to the brooding Darcy has taken it's toll on her ?\\n There is a plot point that didn't make sense to me, but all in all it is a leisurely paced period piece.\\nFor Austen enthusiasts, all I can say is :The less you care about the characters, the better you'll enjoy it. For everyone else : don't get fixated on the actors. That helps alot.\\n\\n***Spoilers****\\nInteresting exploration of Darcy & Wickham's (sp ?) early years as lads growing up together\\nFleshes out Wickham characters well.\\nWhy did Denny even get in the carriage with Lydia & Wickham when he said he wasn't going to go along with Wickham's plan ?\\nToo many Fitzwilliams:3 in all : Darcy, His son & the Colonel\\nand lastly : yes, Lizzy Bennet DID wear the same dress over & over & over again. She even matched to wall paper at one point !\",\n \"Product: Heist comedy caper starring Pierce Brosnan, Emma Thompson, Timothy Spall and Celia Imrie. Middle-aged company man Richard Jones (Brosnan) is all set for retirement - or so he thinks. When he arrives at work for his last day and finds that his pension fund has been stolen through the fraudulent workings of Vincent Kruger (Laurent Lafitte), the man who has recently bought over the company, he enlists the help of his ex-wife Kate (Thompson) to help get it back. The two set off for France with their friends Jerry (Spall) and Penelope (Imrie) who agree to help steal Vincent's bride-to-be's diamond necklace which they feel will fully compensate for the lost funds. Can they track Vincent down and secure their future?\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Garbaled Sound quality, dismal script & a few bad casting choices hamper enjoyment\\n\\nReview: I really like Thompson & Brosnan but though the scripted constant banter should be engaging, you can't hear or understand it. If American English is the only language you've been brought up with then the Poor sound quality only keeps you further from deciphering Bronsan & Thompson's accents which though delivered well, are garbled. It should be noted that the scripted swearing doesn't seem to fit Bronsan's & Thompson's characters & the discussions with \\\"too much information\\\" make for a more uneven, not smooth comedy.\\n\\nSpoiler:\\n\\nat the very end Thompson has sex with a 20 something even though she isn't interested in the \\\"boy\\\" & is obviously attracted to her Ex . Is this casual sex revenge, or ego or ? It's the very thing that she has been criticizing her ex for ! She knows her Ex knows that she has done it. It detracts from her character's likability. Edited with better sound, this could be a gem.\",\n \"Product: Christmas Grace tells the story of two rival toy store owners during Christmas time. Gary, who runs an honest business and has a good relationship with his customers. Everything is running smooth for Gary until he hears of a new bigger store opening up across the street from him. This owner, Jim, is a ruthless businessman who will stop at nothing to grow his business and eliminate his competition. Since his most immediate competition happens to be Gary s store, he sets his target on him. As the story unfolds it becomes very clear that God is at work in the lives of these two men, and Gods Grace and Providence work out in ways neither one of them could of imagined.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: C grade actors pull off an uplifting story. Christian themes are overt & necessary for the storyline to work\\n\\nReview: I saw at the end that this movie used kickstarter to be made but this pretty much is a typical Hallmark type feel good movie. The music is even the kind you'd hear in a Hallmark movie. The over all story is up lifting & it has a tidy ending. The things that kept me from rating it higher were:\\n1) The continuity was glaringly off. A person went inside during the day & sent out and it was night...the daylight/night time shots were really muddled a good bit.\\n2) Across the board the acting was sincere, but not very high quality.\\n(On a scale of A-F ;if Ben Kingsley & David Suchet are A grade, these actors would be C grade)\\nSome people may not like the very obvious Christian characters, but it is part of the story. (Example: it's a Christian moral : forgive & do good to your enemy)\\nOverall I didn't hate the movie & it was very uplifting\",\n \"Product: WOMAN IN GOLD is the remarkable true story of one woman's journey to reclaim her heritage and seek justice for what happened to her family. Sixty years after she fled Vienna during World War II, an elderly Jewish woman, Maria Altmann (Helen Mirren), starts her journey to retrieve family possessions seized by the Nazis, among them Klimt's famous painting Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I. Together with her inexperienced but plucky young lawyer Randy Schoenberg (Ryan Reynolds), she embarks upon a major battle which takes them all the way to the heart of the Austrian establishment and the U.S. Supreme Court, and forces her to confront difficult truths about the past along the way.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Empty victory because Returning objects is just a token of remembrance. Stellar performances, but painful & sad.\\n\\nReview: Outstanding performances by Reynolds & Mirren & a very potent reminder that the holocaust was not ancient history, but not \\\"entertainment\\\".\\nVery powerful & moving. Reynolds becomes obsessed & Mirren struggles with reliving the past. Both wrestling with emotions they don't want to experience. Is it fascinating ? Yes. Is their cause noble ? Not really. And that's the sad part. What they are fighting for is a representation of what they really want, which is what they will never get & there in lies the sad part. Horrible things were done, people did them, people condoned them & then people wanted to forget & even pretend the truth of what happened. Returning objects is just a token of remembrance, which really is what the movie should be called. Seeing the era of Hitler in color & not just black & white reminded me all too painfully that what happened is not as remote from us as we'd like.\\nMy rating has to do with how much I enjoyed the movie.\",\n \"Product: A Christian girl, Rachel Whitaker (Jordan Trovillion) goes off to college for her freshman year and begins to be influenced by her popular Biology professor (Harry Anderson) who teaches that evolution is the answer to the origins of life. When Rachel s father, Stephen Whitaker (Jay Pickett) senses something changing with his daughter, he begins to examine the situation and what he discovers catches him completely off guard. Now very concerned about Rachel drifting away from her Christian faith, he tries to do something about it!\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Disappointing in that it Pigeon holes Christianity & has a flavor of anti science as if the two are incompatible\\n\\nReview: Over all it is decent quality movie & fair entertainment though it got mixed reactions from our Christian family members who come from Baptist & Evangelical Free Covenant denominational backgrounds.\\nThe diverseness of Christian denominational/doctrinal views was not taken into account & so clumped all Christians together. Likewise all scientific findings & hypothesis were grouped together.\\nThe movie does a good job of showing that the average Christian doesn't really know how to debate their faith, which should encouarge Christians to really\\nscrutinize their beliefs & ask themselves why DO I believe this because every Christian should be able to give reason for why they believe. In the same vein,every Christian should not expect their opinions on evolution, the big bang, old earth or young earth creationism to be taken as valid if they haven't even studied them, themselves.\\n In the movie, too many Christians immediately put up thier righteous outraged crusader sheilds at the first wiff of possible scientific blasphemy as if they forgot that\\nscience must be compatible with faith as God made creation & invites us to study it. Sadly, it's not super clear in the movie that they aren't grouping science along with the villain.\\nThe biggest hindrance to alot of evangelism is that Christians come across ignorant of why they believe & what valid scientific theories actually exist. This movie presents Christians that seem to have forgotten that the Bible tells us that people won't be won over by a well given argument, but by love & that we are to correct those in error with gentleness & love.\",\n \"Product: Action, mystery.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: R rating for massive body count. Thin plot, annoying music, not enough Liu doing hand to hand combat.\\n\\nReview: Not sure why this is rated R. No Nudity & though there is non stop violence it's not gory or over the top in any way other than the sheer volume of people that are gunned down. Banderas is al little hard to understand at times & Liu is deadpan through out. Besides the massive body count, the most objectionable thing about this was the music. Wailing through out (sounds like something you might hear in India like sarangi / Dilruba but with a female voice) was pretty distracting as there was alot of it. The plot was thin. The movie pretty much revolved around shooting people & blowing things up. When Lui was fighting it was a treat, but sadly she didn't have that many scenes with hand to hand combat.\\nDecent for a free movie I would have rated it PG 13.\",\n \"Product: Naomi Watts, Derek Jacobi, Jack Davenport. Passion collides with fear in this screen adaptation of J.S. le Fanu's spine-tingling novel. Squire Fairfield's tenant, with whom he has been feuding, is mysteriously killed. Fairfield takes in the dead man's daughter, but soon his sinister intentions become known. 2000/color/118 min/NR/fullscreen.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Too many gaps in the story, too much time spent watching couple in bed & not enough on plot\\n\\nReview: It was confusing. Alot ! There is a time jump of 15 or so years and then there is reference to Alice & Charles falling in love sometime & some hint that they cemented their feelings for each other over his previous (Christmas ) visit. All of which was incredibly frustrating because you have no idea really what is going on. Then they seemed to think that us knowing how good the sex was between the husband & wife was more important than understanding the.plot. Did the editor decide to cut out the important parts or did they just assume that the viewer would have read the book prior to watching ? I kept thinking that soon they would reveal who the creepy drugged woman was & why did the one guy have her likeness in a locket (if it was her because it was really not obvious). It was never really proven that Alice was not having psychotic breaks,. Not knowing whether the dream sequences were dream sequences, even by the end of the movies was just too much. On top of that we aren't told what happened to Old man Fairfeild ?Oh So many un answered questions !\",\n \"Product: Gilbert and Sullivan's hilarious comic operetta tells the story of the orphan Frederic, and his sudden twist of fate as an apprentice to a pirate.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Campy & Vigorous with much liberties taken. Not for G & S purists but for those open to a fresh twist on an old standard\\n\\nReview: while the Kevin Klein version is near & dear to my heart, this version tickles my funny bone & is a delightful faster paced version in which hilarity ensues. The actors are less operatic stars than entertainers, but we've watched this as a family over 10 times & are always finding something new going on that we hadn't noticed before. To our surprise there are songs from Ruddigore thrown in, but placed in such a way that the result is brilliant !\\nYes, Ruth's character is more campy barmaid than true singer. Yes, the Pirate king is an older gravely voiced rock star. Yes, Mabel's sisters are tarts that are ridiculous in the extreme. It very well may be that Mabel is the only actual opera singer in the bunch, though Frederick gives a swoon worthy performance ( much like Rex Smith in the Kevin Kline version). The music is electronic instead of a true orchestra & there are liberties taken with the tempo & lyrics.\\nBut, it is a fresh take & really a good bit of fun for those for whom this operetta has gotten to be so well known that you don't mind a bit of spice.\\nJust watching the pirates dance in the beginning is a key to the heavy dose of vigor that is infused into this version.\\nObviously not for G & S purists !\",\n \"Product: 2011 Release ( 8 DVDS 25 Episodes Complete Set- Comes in two digipak box set)\\nQin Zi Qi is a MBA graduate who has everything handed to him because he is the future successor of Jingshi Department Store. However, his father worries he will not make a good manager and decides to train him by having him work as an entry-level employee for a year. During the year he has to live on his own salary and never reveal his true identity, or he will have to renounce his succession right. Qin could not have survived the year has it not been for Shen Xing Reng's office survival guide. Shen is a Jingshi marketing specialist who has just saved her first $100,000 for the down payment on a house. She works very hard to achieve her goal. Together, Shen and Qin accomplish the impossible, which is to shine on the bottom of the office pyramid.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: My First & last Taiwanese Drama. The only reason to watch is Tia Roy Chiu\\n\\nReview: This is the first Taiwanese Drama I've watched. There are SO many cultural references that are not translated, so you have to just guess..\\nEven though the English translation does not explain the jokes or references the humor, though brilliant in it's execution is incredibly stupid.\\nIt's like they're imitating cartoons a good bit, complete with sound effects.\\nI found Alice Ko to be incredibly bland & boring.\\nThe series get's bogged down in the middle as they stretch out problems that were already seemingly resolved . It's like hitting your thumb with a hammer over & over again, you just feel numb & start to hate the characters for being so stupid. There IS a happy ending but getting there is painful.\\nTia Roy Chiu acting is very good & interesting.\",\n \"Product: The film centers around a young and ambitious woman named Ji Eun-Yi (Kim Ha-neul) and her human pet (Jang Keun-suk).\\n\\nAfter her fianc leaves her for his mistress and Ji Eun-Yi is demoted at work, she stumbles across a young injured homeless man in a box outside her condominium. She takes him in and becomes attached to him. As a joke, she says she wants to keep him as a pet, and to her surprise, the young man agrees. She names him Momo, after her beloved dog from her childhood. Ji Eun-Yi provides room and board, and Momo provides unconditional love and loyalty. Momo, whose name is Kang In-Ho, is a dance child prodigy who gradually brings happiness to his master's life.\\n\\nDespite his growing affection for her, Ji Eun-Yi says there is no romance of any sort in their relationship. However, sexual tension gradually arises as the two spend more time together. But not only does Ji Eun-Yi struggle with her feelings for the young guy, she also needs to keep him a secret from her co-workers, especially her former college classmate and new romantic interest Woo-seong.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Not my favourite but watchable because of Jang Keun-suk. 1/3 of the movie is not translated in the English subtitles !\\n\\nReview: I like Jang Keun-suk but wasn't so thrilled with this movie. They gave him long, lighter long hair, probably because the main character's childhood dog was a golden retriever, but it wasn't a very flattering look for him . You don't learn till the extra footage in the credits that he accepts being pushed around because he has 5 sisters. Knowing that early on would have explained alot about his patience & understanding. Kim Na-neul was unreasonably irritating alot of the time & it was hard to want her to end up with any guy. I watched this twice & my opinion was better the second time, though Jang Keun-suk was so much better in Your'e Beautiful & Baby & Me\\nAbout 1/3 of the movie is not translated into the English subtitles. You miss alot of conversations & have to guess. It's watchable but would have been better with a more complete translation !\",\n \"Product: Welcome to gulls bottom! collect and trade resources as you visit various buildings, and cash them in to buy your way into this quaint harbour town.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Small print, slow \\\"engine\\\" & cards that keep progress at a crawl make this a bad purchase choice\\n\\nReview: Great concept that needs a good polishing. Each player gets a store card. Unfortunately the print on everything is VERY small, so the other players cannot read each other's storefront specs. The cards in the middle of the table, between players, also have that problem. reading & knowing what the options are on the cards is crucial to playing, so this is a big deal. One of the players in our group mentioned that the \\\"engine\\\" is very slow in this game. It is very hard to get the right combination to earn the store front cards, which means that the cost & the worth of the storefront cards needs to be adjusted. There are at least 3 cards that readjust the worth of your goods & 1 tax card that can be used over & over. These cards slow the game down so much that everyone frequently finds they are starting a turn with no goods on their card. they need to go back & redo the rules & or the cards to make this a game you would play twice.\",\n \"Product: Pull it back, and let it fly. These rubbery frogs soar through friendly skies when you deploy the slingshot method for takeoff. A longtime favorite among kids at birthdays and theme parties.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: pretty freakin accurate fast flying frogs. Invite the flying chickens to a competition !\\n\\nReview: Two teams,(of adults!) one armed with frogs, the other armed with chickens.\\nOne team connected multiple frogs with rubber bands around their feet & they still flew...just not with the greatest of ease ! we hung a wreath on the wall & tried to see which team could get more critters into the wreath.\\n Some of the adults involved wore glasses & were glad of it...if you are flying frogs or chickens at other people, be responsible & make sure everyone has eye protection of some sort, because even when you aren't aiming for the face, they critters can fly rogue & pretty much anything can put an eye out so fly your frogs responsibly ! ;) (don't create more pirates !)\",\n \"Product: New\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Book 1 of ? Story is unfinished ~\\n\\nReview: no matter what you think by the end of the book what really matters is that the end has yet to be published. Main female character is pretty selfish & not really that likable. She is presented as an introvert, who thinks more than she says, yet later she is uncharacteristically chatty, hysterical & girly emotional with those who are basically strangers. Also, she is supposed to be very attached and in love...but then becomes wishy washy , proving to be flaky and inconsistent .there's too much kissing & groping for this to be a preteen book. It is nice that no one goes \\\"all the way\\\" but having a couple alone & getting frisky, with nothing happening ? This is why girls are surprised when guys don't stop...because no one tells them that trouble happens because no one avoids temptation !\",\n \"Product: RITA Award winning author and Christy finalist Shelley Adina wrote her first novel when she was 13. It was rejected by the literary publisher to whom she sent it, but he did say she knew how to tell a story. That was enough to keep her going through the rest of her adolescence, a career, a move to another country, a B.A. in Literature, an M.F.A. in Writing Popular Fiction, and countless manuscript pages. Shelley is a world traveler who loves to imagine what might have been. Between books, Shelley loves playing the piano and Celtic harp, making period costumes, and spoiling her flock of rescued chickens. Learn more about Shelley and her books at www.shelleyadina.com.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: 4 1/2 stars...practically perfect\\n\\nReview: There is so few good steampunk stories out there that I feel I am betraying my great affection for this series when I don't give it 5 stars, but Shelley Adina set the bar herself with her first book in the series, so I respectfully compare all her others books to it.\\n In this book,I waded through and waited impatiently for the adventure to begin.\\nThe first half of the book deals with post adventure mundane life as it picks up where the last book left off. I started to wonder just how changed & boringly civilized everyone had become. Thank goodness the inherent nature of the characters finally broke free from the restraints of stuffy relatives & familial expectations.\\n I was mesmerized by the introduction & creativity of yet another mode of transportation that, while not original, still had a unique steampunkness all it's own. Hooray for ingenuity that brightens the eyes with delight !\\nI must also add my gratitude to the author for tying up the loose ends of the main character's relationships, (though I would have liked to have had first hand recounting by Lizzy herself!)\\n My one complaint is that the action started far too late for me. Once the action did start, it did not disappoint.\",\n \"Product: Melissa McShane is the author of EMISSARY and THE SMOKE-SCENTED GIRL as well as the novels of Tremontane. She lives in Utah with her husband, four children, and three very needy cats. She wrote reviews and critical essays for many years before turning to fiction, which is much more fun than anyone ought to be allowed to have. She is currently working on the sequel to this book, RIDER OF THE CROWN. You can visit her at her website www.melissamcshanewrites.com for more information on other books and upcoming releases.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Formulaic & uninteresting. Pretty/smart /educated girl is really a moron. Prince is a rake with likely STDs / bastard children\\n\\nReview: I was very intrigued by the first part of the story where we are introduced to where a titled,strong willed, educated business woman. I thought that perhaps she was summoned to court because the Dowager suspected her daughter , the queen,may have being taken over by an evil influence (some sort of magic) or had been replaced by a automaton & so the country was in danger. If you like those ideas you should not read this book.\\nI read just the sample, but when they a bad boy prince with a reputation it was obvious that's who the author was going to cause the main character to fall for. Not a guy worth having, but a rude \\\"man about town\\\" guy notorious for his womanizing. The odds of such a man being faithful for any length of time are just as bad as the chances are good that he has an STD...Oooo such a catch ~ So sadly we have a virtuous, smart woman believing that worthless unworthy yet handsome & titled man will cease being a jerk & be reformed due to her great charm. Blah-de-blah-de blah. Gag ! Embarrassing, not romantic.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":45,"string":"45"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1476,"string":"1,476"}}},{"rowIdx":1477,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A1GB9XFDQDGED9"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"Christine Brae lives in Chicago with a husband, three children and an English Bulldog named Brutus.\". The summary of the review text is \"A Great Love Story I Hated to See End\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Falling in love can tear you up, excite you, let a landslide of emotions fill your heart. Well double that as beautiful young Isabel Holtzer has fallen for two men, however each one is so very different from the other, only problem is one is crazy obsessed with her. Isabel comes from a wealthy family, as her mother is a well known celebrity along with being well known for her drinking problems which at times have incapacitated her leaving Isabel to care for her sisters. Her life becomes to change dramatically when she enters high school and falls for Jesse, the school jock. The passion really heats up now as she discovers how skilled this mans lovemaking is. Her innocence is lost to his obsession and control over her setting rules and boundaries for her. All through the story I was just waiting for this guy to go nutso. As college life comes to play things begin to change for both of them and they both desire a different course in life.\nAnother women comes into the scene and this plays out to destroy their relationship. Isabel also finds a spark come alive in Alex, another long time friend, and this handsome man becomes Jesss rival. Let the sparks fly now as it is a battle between these two men for the love of Isabel. Its hard to pick your favorite guy as both have good intent but I couldn't help choose my favorite. Wedding bells ensue and just on the eve of her wedding Isabel is still torn between her two loves. Youll just have to buy the book and found out who she chooses. The Light in the Wound was a great love story that I hated to see it end."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Falling in love can tear you up, excite you, let a landslide of emotions fill your heart. Well double that as beautiful young Isabel Holtzer has fallen for two men, however each one is so very different from the other, only problem is one is crazy obsessed with her. Isabel comes from a wealthy family, as her mother is a well known celebrity along with being well known for her drinking problems which at times have incapacitated her leaving Isabel to care for her sisters. Her life becomes to change dramatically when she enters high school and falls for Jesse, the school jock. The passion really heats up now as she discovers how skilled this mans lovemaking is. Her innocence is lost to his obsession and control over her setting rules and boundaries for her. All through the story I was just waiting for this guy to go nutso. As college life comes to play things begin to change for both of them and they both desire a different course in life.\nAnother women comes into the scene and this plays out to destroy their relationship. Isabel also finds a spark come alive in Alex, another long time friend, and this handsome man becomes Jesss rival. Let the sparks fly now as it is a battle between these two men for the love of Isabel. Its hard to pick your favorite guy as both have good intent but I couldn't help choose my favorite. Wedding bells ensue and just on the eve of her wedding Isabel is still torn between her two loves. Youll just have to buy the book and found out who she chooses. The Light in the Wound was a great love story that I hated to see it end."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Kenya Cagle holds an MBA in Media Management. He began as a child actor doing community and Off-Broadway Theater. He studied drama at the prestigious High School of Performing Arts, Communications and Media Arts at Empire State College and Business Management at Metropolitan College. In 1975, Kenya started working as an Associate Producer for the First Family Theater. He thrilled audiences across New York State. In 1981, he created and Co-produced Nu Artists Productions and continued to create for stage, video and film. In addition to various write-ups and press coverage, Mr. Cagle received a \"People In Profile\" Award in 1984. In 1988, he received a Brooklyn Arts and Cultural Association Award for his independent film \"Enuf'.\" In 1994, he received a Certificate of Appreciation from Governor Mario Cuomo and a Certificate of Recognition from Congressman Ed Towns. In 1989, Kenya created the commercially viable and award winning UHF talk show \"Take it to the Hill\" and became an informative source for the Black community. \"'Take it to the Hill\" ran on UHF and cable access television for over 15 years and is now owned by \"Take it to the Hill Productions.\" In 2001, Kenya became the president and CEO of CagleVision. In 2002, his first short film \"The Boy Who Saw Christ\" was screened at various festivals. He produced his first feature film \"Goodnite Charlie\" in August 2004. \"Goodnite Charlie\" features veteran performers Vanessa Tyler and Kimberly Shay Jones. \"Goodnite Charlie\" received two awards during the intial August 2004 screening. It has been selected for screening in several festivals. Since this time, Kenya has produced twenty shorts and features including the award winning The Miracle which was voted as the most downloaded film in 2005 at The Midnite Madness Movie Festival. His features TK - The Series, Father Dad, Rich From Within and Thug Kidz all went on to become award winning festival films. By 2007 The Action On Film International Film Festival in California gave Kenya top honors by naming an award after him. In 2011 his film Black Heart won three awards including Best Guerilla Feature Film. In 2012 His movie Brooklyn Gangster won a silver award for Best Feature Film of 2012. Then in 2013, his motion picture Your Roommate won a best picture award. Kenya has two other feature films waiting for release this year. One is a christian film For Old Times Sake written by Mack Williams & The Expert a martial arts drama written by Shaan Preme Davis.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Waiting for the Movie!\n\nReview: Kenya Cagle sheds his light on the life of Nat Turner and it comes with `full beam' in this gut wrenching novel/screenplay in The Prophet. The written words came to life as I envisioned this being played out as a full fledged movie. The format made it all so real!\nI could see and feel the horrific brutal acts that were occurring in the height of the slavery era and it sickened me to the bone. Set in Virginia Nat Turner's life is chronicled as he lives in this nightmare from the day he first took his breath.\nNat begins to encounter Divine Inspiration from the Holy Spirit and some say he had the gift to heal . Some even feared him . With so much passion in this young man he will lead a crusade to end this evil and you can fee the wrath in his every being as he tries to put an end to slavery with full on militia force. Everyone needs to know his story and I am awaiting the release of the movie. I thank Mr. Cagle for sharing his story with the world.","Product: Welcome to my wonderful world of imagination. I am such a kid at heart and what better way of expressing that than through a vivacious little girl, Cali, the lil self-esteem warrior. She is a force of nature from her red, curly hair to her polka dot rain boots and cape. Her honesty is delightful, her enthusiasm contagious, and her inspiration effortless. Join me, if you will, in sharing Cali's world and getting to know each of her fantastic best friends. You are sure to be uplifted and your children amusingly educated. With each story is a promise of feel good giggles and self-esteem. Enjoy, and as Cali would say, \"Hugglez!!\"\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: An Early Educators Dream!\n\nReview: I have to say if you are looking for a real treat for your young reader, The Meanie Kiwi will satisfy that appetite. This book is a follow up to Be-U-Tee-Full. Book 2 will once again inspire young girls with a wonderful message of acceptance of the differences in all of us. It handles the concept of bullying in a light and approachable way for young readers. You cant help fall in love with Cali, the fiery redhead and Kiwi, her new Bestie pal who needs some BFF power to move beyond her feeling of not belonging. I think every child will be able to identify with one character of the BFF Crew .As a veteran teacher this one is sure to be a hit with its reader friendly format. The text is for easy reading and each page is picture supported. The illustrations are so vivid as are the characters. This book or any of the BFF Crew books should be a staple in primary school classrooms along with an addition to childrens counselors. Bravo BFF Crew!","Product: Research, science, science fiction and high technology: this is the world of Luca Rossi, and the main themes that run through his literary work. He believes the internet provides a tool to bring people together and make the world a more open, fair and democratic place. In 2013 he published Galactic Energies, a collection of short stories set in a universe where not just the laws of physics, but also the laws of eros, passion, desire and the spirit are a little different than our own. He was born in Turin on April 15th, 1977. He likes to ride his bike, take walks through nature and spend most of his free time with his family.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Most Unique Story Not To Be Missed!\n\nReview: Imagine it is the end of your world and you are left to fend for yourself with only your wife and a high priestess. Branches of Time is a most unique story of magic, love, lust, greed and friendship. Talented author Lucca Rossi spins this tale of those left behind in a world so far away and yet so close. These three souls try to find the meaning of what happened on that fateful day when evil arrived and destroyed their land and all their people. How and what they will evolve into will shock you. The story toggles back and forth to another time to let the reader see how all of the lives here are connected. You cant but help love the unusual but beautiful friendship between Lil and Miril, the priestess. The author describes the lives of each character so well you view them as three dimensional. A beautiful legend not to be missed!","Product: A multitasking mom of four from Alabama, Samantha Long has been writing since the first grade. Samanthas first story consisted of a one-paged fantasy biopic entitled, \"If I Was An Indian\". Samanthas racy writing tastes were evident at a young age, with the plot consisting of a warrior husband, elite living quarters, and an affair with the Chief. When shes not writing, doing laundry, or changing diapers, you can find Samantha in front of her DVR catching up on episodes of Supernatural and Castle or enjoying sweet tea with a movie or good book. Samanthas writings are inspired by the works of Nora Roberts, Lauren Kate, Kresley Cole, and Gena Showalter, to name a few.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Action Packed YA Read!\n\nReview: received Awakening in exchange for an honest review for Lovers of Paranormal on Goodreads. This paranormal story really kept me on edge as it moved very quickly and was packed with loads of supernatural battles, enchantresses, demons, time slips and tender teen romance. Here we have Sophie, a young enchantress who once lived eons ago in another realm and was destined to lead her people to great things, however as fate would have it she managed to be reborn into modern day still carrying her abilities with her. With divine syncronicity at play here she attends a university where she meets others who have different abilities and they all seem to have a connection her past, and they are here for a purpose.; They come to find out they are special guardians to the future and must battle a powerful evil force. I love how the ending leads you to hang on as it surely will lead into a sequel.","Product: Life is an extravaganza! Figuring out how to hang tough and make the most of the wild ride is the challenge. On my way to Oahu, to join the rock musician and high school drop-out I had married in Tijuana, I was nabbed as a runaway. Eventually the police let me go, but the rock band broke up. Our next stop: Disney World, where we trained to be chefs. More education landed us in academia at The Ohio State University. For decades I researched, wrote, and spoke about a number of gloriously nerdy topics. Retired now, Im still married to the same, sweet, guy and live with him near Palm Springs, California. I write mysteries set in sunny California! The Jessica Huntington Desert Cities Mystery series set here in the Coachella Valley and the Corsario Cove Cozy Mystery Series set in Californias Central Coast. Coming Soon: The Misadventures of Betsy Stark, also set in and around Palm Springs.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Murder and Mayhem on the California Coast!\n\nReview: I have to say Cowabunga Christmas was a delightful mixed bag of mystery, suspense and romance all set in one of my favorite places. I used to live in by the California Coast and this brought back memories. It was just what I needed to put me in the holiday spirit. Honeymooners Kim and Brien got much more than they bargained for and what an interesting couple they were! I cant imagine getting involved in a murder on my honeymoon! I had to love Kim and her anger issues. All being said, this is the perfect holiday gift or anytime of the year for someone who enjoys a Who Done It mystery. Let me also mention this is a smooth read and flows very well.","Product: S.J. Hermann is a writer of paranormal, science fiction, horror, and urban fantasy novels. He has the same taste in movies, television shows and books. He currently resides in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, where he attends college to earn a certificate in graphic or web design. When he is not thinking of stories to write, he is an award winning artist. You can view his artwork here. Hermann is an avid rollercoaster fan who has ridden over forty different coasters throughout his life. If there is a hockey game on television, you can bet that he will be watching, especially his favorite team the Chicago Blackhawks. He is a fan of the Walking Dead and will read or watch anything about zombies. Max Brooks and Stephen King are his authors of choice. S.J. Hermann and the MORIUM Trilogy are Anti-Bullying Advocates. Twitter @Writing_Novel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/SJ-Hermann/250758318466659\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Hybrid SciFi Novel Not to Miss!\n\nReview: S.J. Hermans Morium is not your simple-minded bullying story. This is truly a hybrid tale combining Sci-Fi, fantasy and the supernatural. As a reading specialist I was always in charge of ordering literature for schools. I have come across my share of bullying stories. Morium is by far one of the better ones I have found. It is suitable for YA, NA to adult.\nOur three main characters have deep-rooted personal issues, which cause them to be bullied, and you will get drawn into their lives feeling compassion, as I did for young Lexy. Their problems are truly believable but when they become empowered with super powers from an Alien-based phenomena the actions are ramped up and all three of these friends go through personality changes as they handle their newfound powers in different ways.\n\nAuthor Herman is quite talented with ability to weave so many layers to make his characters to create a three dimensional effect.\nThe story has many twists and turns with a surprise ending. It ends with a hook into the next series.","Product: Carolyn Ridder Aspenson is a freelance writer and the Amazon and Barnes & Noble best-selling author of the Angela Panther Mystery series. You can find her at carolynridderaspenson.com and on Facebook at Carolyn Ridder Aspenson, Author.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This One Will Really Get You in the Spirit!\n\nReview: Santa's Gift turned up the fire and got me in the spirit of Christmas with this delightful short tale of the magic of true love. Poor Jess is heartbroken after a breakup with her boyfriend and is in no mood for any holiday antics. She and her best friend Ashley do some midnight holiday shopping at the mall and have some fun sitting on Santa's lap. Well, this Santa asks her to tell him her wish. She plays along with him and asks for true love.\nWell, later that night the magic all begins as she mysteriously meets Jack, a to die for handsome guy and begins a whirlwind relationship. There are some real surprises here as the mall Santa was someone very special and Jack reveals a startling secret!\nThis story really put me in the holiday mood and was a smooth and easy read. I also loved the humor added in here as I found myself laughing quite a bit. I have already decided to order copies as Christmas presents for the special ladies on my list."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Kenya Cagle holds an MBA in Media Management. He began as a child actor doing community and Off-Broadway Theater. He studied drama at the prestigious High School of Performing Arts, Communications and Media Arts at Empire State College and Business Management at Metropolitan College. In 1975, Kenya started working as an Associate Producer for the First Family Theater. He thrilled audiences across New York State. In 1981, he created and Co-produced Nu Artists Productions and continued to create for stage, video and film. In addition to various write-ups and press coverage, Mr. Cagle received a \\\"People In Profile\\\" Award in 1984. In 1988, he received a Brooklyn Arts and Cultural Association Award for his independent film \\\"Enuf'.\\\" In 1994, he received a Certificate of Appreciation from Governor Mario Cuomo and a Certificate of Recognition from Congressman Ed Towns. In 1989, Kenya created the commercially viable and award winning UHF talk show \\\"Take it to the Hill\\\" and became an informative source for the Black community. \\\"'Take it to the Hill\\\" ran on UHF and cable access television for over 15 years and is now owned by \\\"Take it to the Hill Productions.\\\" In 2001, Kenya became the president and CEO of CagleVision. In 2002, his first short film \\\"The Boy Who Saw Christ\\\" was screened at various festivals. He produced his first feature film \\\"Goodnite Charlie\\\" in August 2004. \\\"Goodnite Charlie\\\" features veteran performers Vanessa Tyler and Kimberly Shay Jones. \\\"Goodnite Charlie\\\" received two awards during the intial August 2004 screening. It has been selected for screening in several festivals. Since this time, Kenya has produced twenty shorts and features including the award winning The Miracle which was voted as the most downloaded film in 2005 at The Midnite Madness Movie Festival. His features TK - The Series, Father Dad, Rich From Within and Thug Kidz all went on to become award winning festival films. By 2007 The Action On Film International Film Festival in California gave Kenya top honors by naming an award after him. In 2011 his film Black Heart won three awards including Best Guerilla Feature Film. In 2012 His movie Brooklyn Gangster won a silver award for Best Feature Film of 2012. Then in 2013, his motion picture Your Roommate won a best picture award. Kenya has two other feature films waiting for release this year. One is a christian film For Old Times Sake written by Mack Williams & The Expert a martial arts drama written by Shaan Preme Davis.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Waiting for the Movie!\\n\\nReview: Kenya Cagle sheds his light on the life of Nat Turner and it comes with `full beam' in this gut wrenching novel/screenplay in The Prophet. The written words came to life as I envisioned this being played out as a full fledged movie. The format made it all so real!\\nI could see and feel the horrific brutal acts that were occurring in the height of the slavery era and it sickened me to the bone. Set in Virginia Nat Turner's life is chronicled as he lives in this nightmare from the day he first took his breath.\\nNat begins to encounter Divine Inspiration from the Holy Spirit and some say he had the gift to heal . Some even feared him . With so much passion in this young man he will lead a crusade to end this evil and you can fee the wrath in his every being as he tries to put an end to slavery with full on militia force. Everyone needs to know his story and I am awaiting the release of the movie. I thank Mr. Cagle for sharing his story with the world.\",\n \"Product: Welcome to my wonderful world of imagination. I am such a kid at heart and what better way of expressing that than through a vivacious little girl, Cali, the lil self-esteem warrior. She is a force of nature from her red, curly hair to her polka dot rain boots and cape. Her honesty is delightful, her enthusiasm contagious, and her inspiration effortless. Join me, if you will, in sharing Cali's world and getting to know each of her fantastic best friends. You are sure to be uplifted and your children amusingly educated. With each story is a promise of feel good giggles and self-esteem. Enjoy, and as Cali would say, \\\"Hugglez!!\\\"\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: An Early Educators Dream!\\n\\nReview: I have to say if you are looking for a real treat for your young reader, The Meanie Kiwi will satisfy that appetite. This book is a follow up to Be-U-Tee-Full. Book 2 will once again inspire young girls with a wonderful message of acceptance of the differences in all of us. It handles the concept of bullying in a light and approachable way for young readers. You cant help fall in love with Cali, the fiery redhead and Kiwi, her new Bestie pal who needs some BFF power to move beyond her feeling of not belonging. I think every child will be able to identify with one character of the BFF Crew .As a veteran teacher this one is sure to be a hit with its reader friendly format. The text is for easy reading and each page is picture supported. The illustrations are so vivid as are the characters. This book or any of the BFF Crew books should be a staple in primary school classrooms along with an addition to childrens counselors. Bravo BFF Crew!\",\n \"Product: Research, science, science fiction and high technology: this is the world of Luca Rossi, and the main themes that run through his literary work. He believes the internet provides a tool to bring people together and make the world a more open, fair and democratic place. In 2013 he published Galactic Energies, a collection of short stories set in a universe where not just the laws of physics, but also the laws of eros, passion, desire and the spirit are a little different than our own. He was born in Turin on April 15th, 1977. He likes to ride his bike, take walks through nature and spend most of his free time with his family.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Most Unique Story Not To Be Missed!\\n\\nReview: Imagine it is the end of your world and you are left to fend for yourself with only your wife and a high priestess. Branches of Time is a most unique story of magic, love, lust, greed and friendship. Talented author Lucca Rossi spins this tale of those left behind in a world so far away and yet so close. These three souls try to find the meaning of what happened on that fateful day when evil arrived and destroyed their land and all their people. How and what they will evolve into will shock you. The story toggles back and forth to another time to let the reader see how all of the lives here are connected. You cant but help love the unusual but beautiful friendship between Lil and Miril, the priestess. The author describes the lives of each character so well you view them as three dimensional. A beautiful legend not to be missed!\",\n \"Product: A multitasking mom of four from Alabama, Samantha Long has been writing since the first grade. Samanthas first story consisted of a one-paged fantasy biopic entitled, \\\"If I Was An Indian\\\". Samanthas racy writing tastes were evident at a young age, with the plot consisting of a warrior husband, elite living quarters, and an affair with the Chief. When shes not writing, doing laundry, or changing diapers, you can find Samantha in front of her DVR catching up on episodes of Supernatural and Castle or enjoying sweet tea with a movie or good book. Samanthas writings are inspired by the works of Nora Roberts, Lauren Kate, Kresley Cole, and Gena Showalter, to name a few.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Action Packed YA Read!\\n\\nReview: received Awakening in exchange for an honest review for Lovers of Paranormal on Goodreads. This paranormal story really kept me on edge as it moved very quickly and was packed with loads of supernatural battles, enchantresses, demons, time slips and tender teen romance. Here we have Sophie, a young enchantress who once lived eons ago in another realm and was destined to lead her people to great things, however as fate would have it she managed to be reborn into modern day still carrying her abilities with her. With divine syncronicity at play here she attends a university where she meets others who have different abilities and they all seem to have a connection her past, and they are here for a purpose.; They come to find out they are special guardians to the future and must battle a powerful evil force. I love how the ending leads you to hang on as it surely will lead into a sequel.\",\n \"Product: Life is an extravaganza! Figuring out how to hang tough and make the most of the wild ride is the challenge. On my way to Oahu, to join the rock musician and high school drop-out I had married in Tijuana, I was nabbed as a runaway. Eventually the police let me go, but the rock band broke up. Our next stop: Disney World, where we trained to be chefs. More education landed us in academia at The Ohio State University. For decades I researched, wrote, and spoke about a number of gloriously nerdy topics. Retired now, Im still married to the same, sweet, guy and live with him near Palm Springs, California. I write mysteries set in sunny California! The Jessica Huntington Desert Cities Mystery series set here in the Coachella Valley and the Corsario Cove Cozy Mystery Series set in Californias Central Coast. Coming Soon: The Misadventures of Betsy Stark, also set in and around Palm Springs.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Murder and Mayhem on the California Coast!\\n\\nReview: I have to say Cowabunga Christmas was a delightful mixed bag of mystery, suspense and romance all set in one of my favorite places. I used to live in by the California Coast and this brought back memories. It was just what I needed to put me in the holiday spirit. Honeymooners Kim and Brien got much more than they bargained for and what an interesting couple they were! I cant imagine getting involved in a murder on my honeymoon! I had to love Kim and her anger issues. All being said, this is the perfect holiday gift or anytime of the year for someone who enjoys a Who Done It mystery. Let me also mention this is a smooth read and flows very well.\",\n \"Product: S.J. Hermann is a writer of paranormal, science fiction, horror, and urban fantasy novels. He has the same taste in movies, television shows and books. He currently resides in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, where he attends college to earn a certificate in graphic or web design. When he is not thinking of stories to write, he is an award winning artist. You can view his artwork here. Hermann is an avid rollercoaster fan who has ridden over forty different coasters throughout his life. If there is a hockey game on television, you can bet that he will be watching, especially his favorite team the Chicago Blackhawks. He is a fan of the Walking Dead and will read or watch anything about zombies. Max Brooks and Stephen King are his authors of choice. S.J. Hermann and the MORIUM Trilogy are Anti-Bullying Advocates. Twitter @Writing_Novel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/SJ-Hermann/250758318466659\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Hybrid SciFi Novel Not to Miss!\\n\\nReview: S.J. Hermans Morium is not your simple-minded bullying story. This is truly a hybrid tale combining Sci-Fi, fantasy and the supernatural. As a reading specialist I was always in charge of ordering literature for schools. I have come across my share of bullying stories. Morium is by far one of the better ones I have found. It is suitable for YA, NA to adult.\\nOur three main characters have deep-rooted personal issues, which cause them to be bullied, and you will get drawn into their lives feeling compassion, as I did for young Lexy. Their problems are truly believable but when they become empowered with super powers from an Alien-based phenomena the actions are ramped up and all three of these friends go through personality changes as they handle their newfound powers in different ways.\\n\\nAuthor Herman is quite talented with ability to weave so many layers to make his characters to create a three dimensional effect.\\nThe story has many twists and turns with a surprise ending. It ends with a hook into the next series.\",\n \"Product: Carolyn Ridder Aspenson is a freelance writer and the Amazon and Barnes & Noble best-selling author of the Angela Panther Mystery series. You can find her at carolynridderaspenson.com and on Facebook at Carolyn Ridder Aspenson, Author.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This One Will Really Get You in the Spirit!\\n\\nReview: Santa's Gift turned up the fire and got me in the spirit of Christmas with this delightful short tale of the magic of true love. Poor Jess is heartbroken after a breakup with her boyfriend and is in no mood for any holiday antics. She and her best friend Ashley do some midnight holiday shopping at the mall and have some fun sitting on Santa's lap. Well, this Santa asks her to tell him her wish. She plays along with him and asks for true love.\\nWell, later that night the magic all begins as she mysteriously meets Jack, a to die for handsome guy and begins a whirlwind relationship. There are some real surprises here as the mall Santa was someone very special and Jack reveals a startling secret!\\nThis story really put me in the holiday mood and was a smooth and easy read. I also loved the humor added in here as I found myself laughing quite a bit. I have already decided to order copies as Christmas presents for the special ladies on my list.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":7,"string":"7"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1477,"string":"1,477"}}},{"rowIdx":1478,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A2BRAUQW0M47DQ"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"Deanna Roy is the six-time USA Today bestselling author of new adult college romance, heartwarming women's fiction, and books for children. She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, two daughters, her Little Dude, two cats, and three lava lamps.\". The summary of the review text is \"Another Enticing Installment in Blitz & Livia's Journey to HEA!\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Just when the chaos of her ex-boyfriend's return seemed to be calming down, Hollywood once again came calling to interfere in the happiness Livia and Blitz have found with each other. Living and loving together, while giving private dance lessons to her birth daughter, has become a happy way of life for the two of them and it's sad to see them being manipulated by those more concerned with money and fame than their HEA. As they head west to finish their commitments their relationship will be put to the test, as will her own self-esteem and trust in the former partying playboy who's clearly fallen for her, in this well-paced romance.\n\nWith a legal threat that could make him pay out millions, Blitz is left no choice but to return to the stage where he'll once again encounter the catty and angry women he spurned for Livia at the previous finale. He won't be alone though as she'll be dancing right alongside him in a contest voted on by tv viewers. THEY KNOW they love each other and are committed, but will the public see them as the perfect couple too? It's a question that hangs over every word and through every dance move as their love affair continues to play out on national television. With others trying to manipulate both of them in the name of ratings though, discomfort will arise and trust will be questioned as nothing is as it appears when it comes to reality television. All the worst aspects of the genre are on display here as Giselle pours on the melodramatic act in a catty attempt to gain popularity, while the editors cut and splice scenes to leave every act in doubt. Every sweet and sincere moment of affection Blitz shows Livia felt tainted by their being on the show which had me hoping for a quick journey to the show's finale. Throughout the journey Ms. Roy gave a vivid depiction of what goes on behind the scenes, the chaos and the manufactured glamour, the very UN-real qualities of the participants themselves. Through it all Blitz reminds readers of who holds his heart. With patience and encouragement he helps Livia cope with a world she's never experienced before and was her support when her self-esteem gets rattled. Livia really came into her own in this installment. I was a bit frustrated by her actions in the previous book as she was a bit wishy-washy, but here she's far more composed. She thinks things through before acting on impulse which is good as those around her try to manipulate her and Blitz's connection. She goes outside her comfort zone, pushing her father's condemnations aside, to be a more accomplished dancer and to prove to herself that Blitz is her perfect partner in a competition full of over-the-top antics and sensual dances.\n\nFrom start to finish this was another satisfying addition to the Lovers Dance series. It's Blitz and Livia against the world as they dance one more time to reaffirm their love and commitment to each other with the country watching on. The bright lights and glamour of Hollywood may offer a temptation but it's clear that the only thing tempting them is each other as seen through their numerous frantic and steamy encounters. The world of reality television takes center stage here and is shown warts and all, as are the other three desperate women vying for fame and fortune. They're an unlikable and stereotypical bunch whose melodramatic and catty actions wore a bit thin, but they ultimately all got what they deserved. There were some bright spots in this world, some supportive people who helped keep Livia sane and focused on the truth instead of the contrived drama, and I enjoyed those few friends she found when her innocence led to disillusion. I look forward to where Blitz and Livia go from her as their love for each other grows even stronger. With two more books in this series I'm sure Ms. Roy plans on putting them through the wringer a few more times, but I'll gladly be there every step of the way as we creep closer to their final bow!"},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Just when the chaos of her ex-boyfriend's return seemed to be calming down, Hollywood once again came calling to interfere in the happiness Livia and Blitz have found with each other. Living and loving together, while giving private dance lessons to her birth daughter, has become a happy way of life for the two of them and it's sad to see them being manipulated by those more concerned with money and fame than their HEA. As they head west to finish their commitments their relationship will be put to the test, as will her own self-esteem and trust in the former partying playboy who's clearly fallen for her, in this well-paced romance.\n\nWith a legal threat that could make him pay out millions, Blitz is left no choice but to return to the stage where he'll once again encounter the catty and angry women he spurned for Livia at the previous finale. He won't be alone though as she'll be dancing right alongside him in a contest voted on by tv viewers. THEY KNOW they love each other and are committed, but will the public see them as the perfect couple too? It's a question that hangs over every word and through every dance move as their love affair continues to play out on national television. With others trying to manipulate both of them in the name of ratings though, discomfort will arise and trust will be questioned as nothing is as it appears when it comes to reality television. All the worst aspects of the genre are on display here as Giselle pours on the melodramatic act in a catty attempt to gain popularity, while the editors cut and splice scenes to leave every act in doubt. Every sweet and sincere moment of affection Blitz shows Livia felt tainted by their being on the show which had me hoping for a quick journey to the show's finale. Throughout the journey Ms. Roy gave a vivid depiction of what goes on behind the scenes, the chaos and the manufactured glamour, the very UN-real qualities of the participants themselves. Through it all Blitz reminds readers of who holds his heart. With patience and encouragement he helps Livia cope with a world she's never experienced before and was her support when her self-esteem gets rattled. Livia really came into her own in this installment. I was a bit frustrated by her actions in the previous book as she was a bit wishy-washy, but here she's far more composed. She thinks things through before acting on impulse which is good as those around her try to manipulate her and Blitz's connection. She goes outside her comfort zone, pushing her father's condemnations aside, to be a more accomplished dancer and to prove to herself that Blitz is her perfect partner in a competition full of over-the-top antics and sensual dances.\n\nFrom start to finish this was another satisfying addition to the Lovers Dance series. It's Blitz and Livia against the world as they dance one more time to reaffirm their love and commitment to each other with the country watching on. The bright lights and glamour of Hollywood may offer a temptation but it's clear that the only thing tempting them is each other as seen through their numerous frantic and steamy encounters. The world of reality television takes center stage here and is shown warts and all, as are the other three desperate women vying for fame and fortune. They're an unlikable and stereotypical bunch whose melodramatic and catty actions wore a bit thin, but they ultimately all got what they deserved. There were some bright spots in this world, some supportive people who helped keep Livia sane and focused on the truth instead of the contrived drama, and I enjoyed those few friends she found when her innocence led to disillusion. I look forward to where Blitz and Livia go from her as their love for each other grows even stronger. With two more books in this series I'm sure Ms. Roy plans on putting them through the wringer a few more times, but I'll gladly be there every step of the way as we creep closer to their final bow!"},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Directed by J.J. Abrams. Starring Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Thoroughly Entertaining Film With Lots of References To Previous Trek Films\n\nReview: Star Trek: Into Darkness is a more than worthy successor to the 2009 JJ Abrams reboot with its exciting and heart-pounding storyline, eye-popping special effects, much-welcomed humor, and a jelling of the characters. Using source material from earlier Trek movies, this installment ends up being a Trek fan's delight as they pick out well-known quotes, new yet familiar characters, and in an ultimate nod to sci-fi geeks everywhere......borrowing an actor from the Doctor Who universe for a pivotal opening role.\n\nCaptain Kirk (Chris Pine) is still trying to fit the mold of what other's think makes a good Captain and struggling mightily. When the chips are down and he's thrust into doing what others can't do is when his true understanding of what a Captain must do becomes clear in a few unexpectedly emotional scenes. Emotional scenes show up at the most unexpected times in fact as Spock (Zachary Quinto) struggles with his human side in his dealings of friendship with Kirk and his continuing romance with Uhura (Zoe Saldana). Quinto is quickly making the role his own as he seamlessly blends his Vulcan logic with the human emotions of fear, anger, and love and had me focusing on him every time he came on screen. Scotty (Simon Pegg) too left his mark in this film through some perfectly timed humor and subtle way of reminding everyone the true vision of Star Trek is to explore. Talk and acts of war put a modern spin on the tale and creates extra tension and philosophical issues to ponder long after the movie is over.\n\nBenedict Cumberbatch makes for a compelling villain, at once violent and untrustworthy and yet sympathetic too. His real identity isn't revealed until the latter part of the movie but true Trek fans have known all along who he was. He and Kirk make a formidable team when forced into working together and even scarier enemies when staring each other down. His storyline is wrapped up but definitely leaves room for a return appearance. Female moviegoers hoping for some kick ass heroines will be somewhat satisfied as Uhura gets to be more than Spock's girlfriend in this film showing a few fight skills of her own. I wish the other new female character of Carol Marcus (who Trek fans know from the mythology) had fared as well. She's a runaway daughter who tries to use tears to end a battle when not coyly flirting with Kirk. I both dread seeing her again but know it's inevitable so I hope for someone much stronger next time around.\n\nJJ Abrams' script had one or two obvious moments, but on a whole kept me on the edge of my seat. The special effects were truly impressive and weren't done merely for show. The cast/crew really meshed in this movie as you could sense their closeness, their sense of friends and family. The dialogue was fast-paced with flashes of humor and intense emotions and I would love to see this film again as I feel I might have missed some of the nuances keeping up with the dialogue. Abrams has created another loving tribute to the Star Trek universe and we fans are the ones being rewarded in this immensely satisfying, sure to be a summer blockbuster, film.","Product: Quick Shipping !!! New And Sealed !!! This Disc WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. A multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player is request to view it in USA/Canada. Please Review Description.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Surprisingly Emotional With a Nice Balance of Action & Humor\n\nReview: After the events in The Avengers it's a more uncertain and weakened Tony Stark that we see in Iron Man 3. The arrogance is still there but it's tempered with fear of the future and what the great unknown might bring back to Earth. His fear of keeping his lady love Pepper Potts safe has him up nights making The Suit even better. Needless to say, sleepless nights equals a Tony showing some serious moments of anxiety which make him all the more human and demonstrates that he IS NOT Iron Man, at least not entirely.\n\nAfter its explosive opening salvo we're given a flashback montage of Tony's earlier wilder days (with a recognizable face or two that made me go aaawwwwwww) and his knowledge of some important medical research which brings us back to the now and a madman named The Mandarin, who's holding the world hostage through random bombings and overall fear. His actions are a smokescreen to something even bigger and it's up to Tony to figure out what it is. With The Suit out of the picture for a period of time Tony must rely on his mind and the creativeness that made him a millionaire. Being stuck in small town America he enlists the help of a young boy named Harley, who he sees a lot of himself in, and together they gain even more vital information into the military's part in the bombings and who's really behind it all. The interactions between these two was delightfully playful and had me thinking how great a father Tony would be. I'm usually annoyed by children but found him an admirable sidekick.\n\nIn the previous movies, Pepper was the damsel in distress, but I'm happy to report she kicked some serious butt in this movie. I liked seeing the duality of businesswoman Pepper and the woman who saves Tony. There's a newfound respect from her in regards to the necessity of putting your life on the line and I think it brings them closer together. After an uneasy transition to Don Cheadle portraying Rhodes in the previous film, I found him to be much more comfortable in the part. He and Tony had enjoyable verbal bantering and he had a more commanding presence in the War Machine armor.\n\nThe Mandarin seems a formidable villain and, played by Ben Kingsley, he brings unexpected humor to his villainous persona. As the movie progresses though we find out that there's a bigger, more scarier, player behind the scenes. He's using medical technology to change people and make them invincible and he's a worthy opponent in a battle against Iron Man. This final battle unleashes some very intense special effects. It's like 4th of July has been unleashed on the screen and it only gets more exciting as a surprising army comes to aid Tony in his fight to save Pepper, the President, and the world.\n\nAfter a disappointing second movie, I found this one a return to form. The humor was back, the villain was a worthy adversary who had a cleverly nefarious plan, and Tony again showed emotional character growth. He was brought low in this movie and rose heroically from the ashes. I see that for true comic book afficonados this movie was a disappointment, but as a person unfamiliar with the comic book origins I found this an intriguing twisting and turning story with delightful verbal sparring and edge of your seat action. The acting was well-done all around with a special shout out to Ben Kingsley who really isn't what you expect him to be. Guy Pearce, who plays Killian, also shows a dramatically different side as he starts the film in full geek mode and transforms into cover model handsome while showing a deceptively malicious side. The returning main couple of Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr. have their characters down pat. There's a connection between the two that can't be broken no matter what befalls them. With Tony making a surprising choice at the end it will be interesting to see where he and Iron Man go next. As usual with Marvel movies, make sure to stay until after the credits for a hilarious scene between Tony and Dr. David Banner!","Product: ASA\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Satisfying Series Ender With Compelling Lead Characters & Themes\n\nReview: With the release of Asa, Ms. Crownover's Marked Men series comes to a resounding and immensely satisfying conclusion. Throughout each book these men have become like family with their struggles making me weep and their triumphs making me cheer. Though the themes in this story are familiar, Ms. Crownover's talent sets it apart and makes the entire series not to be missed.\n\nFor most of his life Asa was a wild child, a proverbial bad boy with the rap sheet to prove it. He was left to his own devices with only a sister to care about him which left him living his life on the edge. Fast money and fast women were all he cared about and the people he associated with helped in leading him astray. Being gravely injured and having his heart stop have led to a new lease on life and a changing of his ways. Whereas he'd once ignore his conscience, he's now heeding its advice and trying to do right. The temptation that police officer Royal presents is hard to ignore though and it's not long before they give in to their combustible connection. Theirs isn't a relationship that goes smoothly however as his past, as well as his own self-doubts, eat away at their burgeoning connection and put their HEA in doubt. Asa's a compelling character who's always seemed so lost and alone. He has his sister but being so full of negative feelings had him taking the easy way out. I admire the changes he's now making and ache for him as even he doubts he can stay out of trouble. With so many pressures weighing on him, both from his own expectations and those of others, I felt constantly on edge waiting for him to either succeed or fail and applaud Ms. Crownover in providing such an engaging dichotomy of good and bad.\n\nRoyal and Asa's first meeting was unique as she was the cop who arrested him. She's always kept herself separate from the criminals before, but something about Asa calls to her. While watching him struggle to reform she too is left struggling after a severe injury to her partner has left her weighted down with guilt and her confidence shaken. She's desperate to numb the pain she feels over not keeping her partner safe and sets out to party hard and drink harder. She also wants Asa and the distraction his sexy body could offer but she'll have to wear down his newfound conscience first. Royal's a strong-willed woman trying to be successful in a male-dominant career who wants to do good and be successful. She's looking for some peace and quiet from all the pressures and on a physical level Asa can give that, on a deeper level though he's a complicated man full of substance that Royal finds worth exploring. Theirs is a relationship full of twists and turns where each is willing to sacrifice for the other's happiness. It's a steamy yet mature relationship that will be put to the test and that love will hopefully conquer.\n\nWith its easily relatable and multi-faceted hero Ms. Crownover has once again crafted a hero who readers will be dying for. His internal struggles over self-doubt and self-worth will leave readers cheering him on as well as comforting him. In Royal, we're introduced to another strong-willed heroine more than a match for the hero which makes for a combustible relationship marked by witty banter and teeming with sensuality. Their connection is crackling and I found myself fully immersed in Asa's redemption and the role Royal played in it. From the first book to the last this series has given us admirable yet complicated men and the strong and likable women who love them despite their flaws and I count them as family. Though I'm sad to see the Marked Men series come to an end I'm excited for where Ms. Crownover will take us next with The Saints of Denver series on the horizon.","Product: Holly Bush writes historical romance set on the American Prairie, in Victorian England and recently released her first Contemporary Romance. Her books are described as emotional, with heartfelt, sexy romance. She makes her home with her husband in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Connect with Holly at www.hollybushbooks.com and on Twitter @hollybushbooks and on Facebook at Holly Bush.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Sweetly Satisfying Historical Read\n\nReview: Reminiscent of an episode of Little House on the Prairie, Romancing Olive gives the reader a satisfying feeling with its sweetness and message of age not mattering in matters of love and that it's never too late to start living until your last breath. With a memorable cast of characters experiencing realistic emotions and life events this is a story that gives you lots of warm fuzzy feelings.\n\nOlive Wilkins has lived by societies rules her whole life which has left her alone and living each day like the last until the death of her brother has her coming to the country to raise her niece and nephew and discovering many unpleasant truths. She never realized there was so much cruelty and betrayal in the world until discovering the circumstances behind her brother's death and how uncaring his in-laws are when they want something they can't have. The only thing she can rely on is farmer Jacob Butler who's been caring for her niece and nephew as well as his own children on his own. I admire how she immediately dives in to do what must be done to care for the children. She's not afraid of hard work or fighting for what she knows is best. She came dressed in the trappings of an uptight spinster but once she starts REALLY living she realizes that the pristine image she always projected is unimportant. By living without all the rules others expected of her has made her look and feel younger as well as given her a brighter future. She's opened her heart to possibilities and emotions that will now lead her to a HEA.\n\nJacob Butler is a formidable match for Olive. He's hard working and doesn't obsess over the trappings of perfection. He's too busy struggling to make ends meet and care for his kids as best he can. After the death of his wife he never thought to love again, but Olive does things unexpected to his heart, body, and mind that has him rethinking his future. I adored Jacob and how gruff he was at first but slowly started showing a flirty side as his attraction to Olive grew. His jealousy over the sheriff's attention towards Olive was humorous and demonstrated his affections in so many subtle ways. Seeing him struggle over admitting his feelings for fear of hurting his dead wife brought a tear to my eye and made the emotional impact of the story even deeper.\n\nThere was a constant sexual tension between him and Olive that resulted in some heart stopping kisses and a tame sexual interlude. So fans of \"sweet\" romances will find this book perfect for them. The children were a pleasant addition with realistic speech and actions. Normally I find kids in a story distracting, but not here. They were each unique and brought out the best in Olive and Jacob and played subtle matchmakers. This was a satisfying romance with a setting that drew you in and characters you can't help but like. While the story dragged on a bit longer than necessary I still found much to enjoy and characters to root for. Holly Bush shows much promise and I'll be on the lookout for more books by her.","Product: Jennifer Harlow spent her restless childhood fighting with her three brothers and scaring the heck out of herself with horror movies and books. She grew up to earn a degree at the University of Virginia which she put to use as a radio DJ, crisis hotline volunteer, bookseller, lab assistant, wedding coordinator, and government investigator. Currently she calls Northern Virginia home but that restless itch is ever present. In her free time, she continues to scare the crap out of herself watching scary movies and opening her credit card bills. She is the author of the Amazon Best Selling F.R.E.A.K.S. Squad and Midnight Magic Mystery Series. For more information and the soundtrack to this and her other books visit www.jenniferharlowbooks.com or follow her on Twitter @jenharlowbooks.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Exciting & Emotional & Impressive Series Starter!\n\nReview: As a fan of superhero stories I thought I knew what to expect when reading Justice. Upon completing it though I realized it was so much more than specially-powered individuals duking it out as it took on a more average joe perspective when defining a hero. There were numerous twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat and an immensely likable cast of characters that kept me fully invested in this story's outcome. As the start to a series it's set up an intriguing premise that has me greatly anticipating the next installment.\n\nIt's an unending battle between super-powered individuals that keeps the officers of the Galilee Falls police force on their toes. With the escape of a particularly vile super villain it will take every member of the force, along with assistance from superhero Justice, to track down Alkaline before he brings the city to its knees. The lead officer is Joanna whose childhood was one of sadness that left her contemplating suicide on a bridge's ledge. From the darkness she's risen to become a no-nonsense strong-willed woman who's still fighting the feelings she has for the man who saved her on the bridge, billionaire Justin. They worry for each other and have an exceptionally strong friendship that brought a tear to my eyes. Even though Joanna has more than friendly feelings for him she doesn't begrudge the happiness he's found with his upcoming nuptials and keeps a smile on her face to show her support. Even though she's the kind of woman who acts like she doesn't need a man I thoroughly enjoyed the clandestine romance she has with her boss as it brings out a particularly naughty girl side to her that's unexpected given her badass attitude. Her boss is supportive and let's her be who she is, never feeling the need to change her.\n\nThe mystery surrounding Alkaline's escape is a cleverly concealed one that was full of twists and turns that kept me guessing until the explosive conclusion. That were a few red herrings before the surprising reveal that actually made me gasp. The reveal led to further heartache in some emotionally intense scenes that were completely unexpected but left me in awe of the author's gutsiness. No one was safe in this story which meant even more tears being shed. The conclusion was particularly gut-wrenching and completely upended the story's perceived theme. Ultimately this story is about the strength of the everyday person in triumphing over evil. True justice is never simple or straight-forward and there are no true HEA. This story leaves you in tears but also leaves you with hope and I look forward to the remaining characters rising from the ashes of their losses to fight another day.\n\nFrom the immensely likable main characters to the equally fleshed-out secondary characters this story had me hooked. There was nothing comical in the battle between those with superpowers as they each displayed human weaknesses throughout the story. The subtle romance between Joanna and her boss was given enough time to make it meaningful but not overshadowed the powerful mystery with its fast-paced action. Ms. Harlow's created unforgettable and larger than life characters and I look forward to revisiting this cleverly created world.","Product: Linda grew up on a dairy farm in the Midwest as the youngest of eight children. Now she lives in Kansas with her husband, daughter, and their nine cuckoo clocks. Her life's been blessed with lots of people to learn from and love. Writing's always been a major part her world, and shes so happy to finally share some of her stories with other romance lovers. Please visit her at her website http://www.lindakage.com/\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Dialogue & Amazing Hero!\n\nReview: I don't normally read books in the NA genre but the description of this book completely won me over and upon turning the final page I was left in awe. Ms. Kage has created a story that is heartfelt and gut-wrenching with flashes of humor and suspense. The lead characters are delightful together with entertaining and witty banter that lights up every scene. Surrounding them is a memorable cast of secondary characters, some of which I liked and a few I didn't. The romantic journey between Reese and Mason slowly evolved as their friendship morphed into something more intense and fragile that was constantly put to the test due to outside forces. Ultimately all the tears and laughter culminated in an immensely satisfying conclusion.\n\nReese is a wonderful heroine. She's smart, kind, and supportive which is surprising given her traumatic past. She's currently in hiding living under an assumed name courtesy of a psycho ex-boyfriend who physically and emotionally abused her and left her with a knife scare on her neck to remember him by. She lives in fear that he'll return but she never lets it show as she's a bubbly, energetic girl, not afraid to speak her mind. She's immediately attracted to Mason but knows they can never be more than friends since he's a gigolo. Since being without him is too painful she keeps things platonic (with a few slips here and there) and remains supportive of him in a community that treats him like a pariah. It's not until her life is again in jeopardy that she realizes how important truly living, and taking what makes life worth living, really is that her and Mason can finally start living for themselves.\n\nMason is a hero truly worthy of the title as he's sacrificed everything for his family. He's allowed himself to be degraded, sacrificed his moral code, and denied himself happiness to keep the rent paid and meet his sister's medical needs. He's tired of being seen as an object and shunned by those same women who pay to bed him. He's immediately attracted to the joy and happiness Reese exudes but knows he's no good for her. He wants to commit himself to her as he's never been able to before but Fate intervenes once again and in another misguided attempt to save someone he cares about he's forced back into the life he's desperately trying to leave behind. Happiness can be fleeting and ultimately he realizes that he's worth more in a conclusion full of tears.\n\nThe relationship between these two was delightful to read as their back and forth banter was at times funny, playful, but always full of sexual tension. Mason could always be counted on to say the most romantic things that would bring a tear to your eye and a smile to your face. Needless to say I couldn't get enough of him and his nobility. The secondary characters were just as intriguing. From Mason's sister Sarah who has Cerebral Palsy (which was depicted in a thoughtful and respectful manner) to his mother Dawn who was loving but flighty, I was left wanting to read more of them. There are two characters though that I found immensely irritating and who took away some of my enjoyment of the story. Mason's landlady Mrs. Garrison, who introduced him to this lifestyle, was emotionally grasping and manipulative. She used his love for Reese against him and took away his brief glimpse of happiness. Reese's cousin Eva was also an annoying judgemental shrew who purported to be her friend but her actions spoke differently as her dislike of Mason was more than apparent every time she came on the scene.\n\nThe pace of the story was wonderful through most of the book but felt a bit rushed towards the end. The storyline dealing with her psycho ex-boyfriend felt a bit overly melodramatic in that he was always able to avoid prosecution. After almost killing her that didn't ring true, nor did her parent's seemingly calmn reactions throughout the ordeal. Barring a few small quibbles I found myself completely won over by this story and its main characters, particularly Mason and his ability to always say the most amazingly romantic things. This is my first book by Ms. Kage but it won't be the last and I can't recommend it highly enough to those readers looking for a hero that's to die for and one that you wish would walk right off the pages on to my front porch!","Product: J.C. Valentine is the alter-ego of Brandi Salazar, whose enjoyment of erotic tales of romance spurred her to branch out and create her own. Brandi Salazar lives in the Northwest with her husband, their wild children, and far too many pets. As a university student, she studies literature, which goes well with her dream to become an editor. Brandi entertains a number of hobbies including reading and photography, but her first love is writing fiction-in all its forms.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very Angsty With Protagonists Who Are Far From Perfect\n\nReview: Those wanting a nice mix of romance and angst will get exactly that in Surrender to Love. It's an intensely emotional journey as two people let their pasts control their future. Through life altering events they realize the importance of moving on in a HEA that is full of tears and misunderstandings. All through the story though are numerous hot encounters amidst one or two cliched moments that left me frustrated along with a hero that's far from perfect.\n\nJon is still reeling from a devastating event in his past that has led to him closing parts of himself off. He's living his life for someone else as his personal form of punishment, not allowing any long-term happiness. He flits from one woman to another never letting himself get close which led me to see him in an unsavory light at first. He was a true player before he met Patricia and love definitely had him becoming more supportive and less guilt-ridden.\n\nPatricia too is living her life for someone else after the death of her father has her embracing fast cars. She continues to be the daughter her father always wanted while alienating her mother. She's reckless which makes for a rocky road to happiness as Jon frowns upon that kind of behavior. I like that Patricia is strong-willed and doesn't let a man walk all over her. She sticks up for herself and isn't afraid to go toe to toe with Jon in an argument. An event happens late in the story though that greatly annoyed me in its soap opera nature and had me thinking that Patricia should've acted less like a flighty teenager and more like a modern woman.\n\nThough I had a few issues with the protagonists they ultimately won me over as the healing power of love helped heal them and pointed them towards the future. The secondary characters, the friends to our main couple, were fun and very vocal in speaking their minds. They were supportive, playful in their banter, and easy to relate to. From start to finish this was an emotional story with lots of sexual encounters that felt like a soap opera at times but kept me fully invested in the outcome.","Product: Karen-Anne Stewart has always adored reading and has now fallen in love with writing. Her written works are The Rain Trilogy: Saving Rain, Healing Rain, and After the Rain, and the newly released stand alone novel, Ash to Steele. Her debut novel, Saving Rain: The First Novel in The Rain Trilogy, was a nominee for the Book Junkies Choice Awards and is a nominee for the 2014 RONE Awards. When Karen-Anne isnt writing, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking, and visiting new places. She fuels her addiction of creating new stories by her only other addiction, caffeine, and listening to a myriad of musical genres. Tucked away near the Blue Ridge Mountains, Karen-Anne lives with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and their cat. She plans on writing new adult romance as long as her fingers maintain dexterity.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Strong & Appealing Characters In an Emotionally Engaging Story\n\nReview: It's books like this that have contributed to the increasing popularity of the New Adult genre. With realistic characters, gritty life experiences, and a feeling of sensuality permeating the story it's easy to get caught up in the lives of the characters and root for their HEAs amidst adversity.\n\nEmma is a small town girl with a father who's a preacher. Her life seemed set in stone until she realized she wanted more for herself and left it all behind for the big city. She didn't leave everything behind though as she still retains some of the religious beliefs ingrained in her from her father and has chosen to abstain from sex until marriage. Meeting the sexy Breck makes keeping that vow difficult as everything about him fascinates her against her better judgement. As their relationship evolves he becomes a bigger part of her life after he takes it upon himself to protect her from the dangers of the city. She's a strong-willed girl but in some areas still seems to doubt herself which makes me happy she has Breck watching out for her. She's immensely likable and kind hearted and though her attraction to Breck might not make sense in the long-term, it's obvious how good they are together as they bring support to and meet an emotional need each have been missing until they met.\n\nBreck is the quintessential bad boy but there's definitely more to him than what it seems, maybe even more than he thinks of himself. He's a man-whore who enjoys women and sex without strings attached. Meeting Emma profoundly changes him and though he knows he shouldn't taint her with his presence he too can't help being drawn to her. He struggles with her religious beliefs but everything else about her fascinates him and has him becoming her protector and ultimately more in a romance that's sweet yet sensual and rocky once his past comes back to haunt him. Breck is drool-worthy and a bit possessive, protective of those he cares about, and as the story progresses we dig deeper to see someone worthy of love.\n\nAlong with the appealing main characters are a colorful cast of secondary ones. From the lovable and supportive Jess and Gavin, who I'd love to see more of as he's a sexy and gentle giant of a man, these are friends you can always count on. The villains are just that, from drug dealers showing the gritty underbelly of the city looking to drag others down, to catty women teeming with jealousy looking to destroy love and self-esteem. All of these characters add vibrancy to an already intense story and keep you tightly immersed in the story. Though certain events may seem predictable the outcomes are not and it all combines to make an unforgettable story. Using dual POVs the author gives greater insight into these main characters that you can't help but be drawn to despite their human foibles. Once the final page is turned you're left with a smile on your face and wanting to read it again. Here's to a talented author and hopefully another book based in this world as there's plenty of stories left to tell.","Product: Contemporary Romance Author Casey Clipper is from Pittsburgh, PA. She's a noted sports fanatic, chocolate addict, and slightly obsessed with penguins. She is an avid romance reader and loves to lose herself in a good book. Casey is a member of the Romance Writers of America, Contemporary Romance Writers, Three Rivers Romance Writers, Passionate Ink, ASMSG, and IAN.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Strong Hero In a Story Full of Emotional Turmoil\n\nReview: As a disabled person I love encountering characters dealing with their disabilities in a realistic way and Ms. Clipper does that fairly well in this story with Beth who became deaf four years ago in a tragic event. Not only has she created a personable heroine but a hero that is truly drool-worthy in the former Navy SEAL turned doctor, Sean. He enjoys the ladies and they enjoy him as he's sexy and charming. He's also very dedicated to family as seen by his brother joining the service with him and the two of them sharing a home. Up until now Sean was happy with his bachelor life but the day he met Beth he became a different man, one who set out to prove he was worthy of her and willing to do whatever it takes to keep her safe and happy. No matter how much she pushes him away he's there supporting her and giving her time to cope with her dark moments.\n\nBeth goes through a lot of emotional turmoil in this book as she's harassed at work because of her disability and fears that no man will ever want her because of her disability. Sean isn't the kind of man to let what he wants get away from him though so it's a subtle battle of the sexes as theirs is a rocky road to HEA due to outside forces and inner heartache. Beth is still trying to cope with her loss and keeping events from her past secret that end up intertwining with Sean's cousin Courtney which forces him to choose between love and family. Throughout this rocky journey events keep befalling Beth, like her home catching fire, that leave us rooting for her and feeling deep sympathy for her. She deals with it as best she can but there were times I found her a bit too quick to cry. In most other ways I liked her.\n\nThis story truly belongs to Sean though as it's told mostly from his perspective. He's a wonderful hero who protects Beth no matter the cost. Their romance teems with sexual tension from their first encounter as their relationship evolves from sweet to sexy with him charming her every step of the way, as well as us. His brother Ryan is also a charmer who forms a deep and loyal friendship with Beth giving her even more support to get through the pain of her past. I long to see his story told as he has hero material written all over him. Some of the events that befell Beth throughout the story felt a bit over-the-top and took away some of the story's believability but I applaud her rising above it all with the supportive Sean by her side. Though Sean was introduced in a previous book of Ms. Clipper's it's not necessary to have read it to enjoy this one. With her heartwarming yet sexy storytelling ability though readers will want to add more of her books to their bookshelf.","Product: Elizabeth Finn is a multi-published contemporary romance author, and her passion is creating stories packed full of believable conflicts, characters who leave you rooting for them, and romance that might just short-circuit your e-reader. She likes her characters flawed, but they always find the best part of themselves on their journey, and her readers find themselves devoted to her honest and heartfelt voice.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Steamy & Emotionally Intense With Heavy Issues\n\nReview: To put my review succinctly, Brother's Keeper is an emotionally gutwrenching read that's immensely satisfying from word one. Rowan's had a lifetime of pain in her young life and it's the dramatic change in her relationship with her best friend's brother, Logan, that gives her a glimpse of happiness if they're both strong enough to accept it.\n\nRowan is an amazingly strong character who always remains hopeful no matter how many times her father leaves her bruised and bloodied. The internal conversations she has with herself allow great insight into her thoughts and feelings and showed a young girl wise beyond her years just trying to find her place in the world. Her shyness was endearing and her quickly evolving relationship with Logan showed how unsure of herself she was but through him she gained unexpected confidence.\n\nLogan is the epitome of heroic. He always tried to do right by Rowan and quickly apologized the few times his careless words hurt her. He was her shelter in the storm her life had become around her drunken father and it felt natural for those feelings of protectiveness to evolve into something intensely steamier. Being able to be in his head allowed the reader to understand his conflicted feelings and desires and made him appear even more admirable for this internal struggle he fought for so long to keep Rowan's heart safe. The final moments of the book were Logan's finest though and were so sweet that I half expected him to ride up on a white steed.\n\nThe relationship between Logan and Rowan were extremely sexy in some unexpected ways. Some readers may have a problem with their age difference but Rowan is a mature 18-year-old and she knew what she wanted and what she was getting into so I had no problem getting past their ages. The numerous sexual interludes were seamlessly interspersed with scenes of them just hanging out that reinforced their compatibility and showed how important they were becoming to each other's happiness. The secondary characters of Logan's family were a heartwarming addition as they treated her as their own and were her real family. Their interactions were realistic and I enjoyed these postcard moments. In contrast were the horrendous actions of her father who was truly the devil in his rage and the scenes of his abuse of Rowan were hard to read and brought a tear to my eye.\n\nElizabeth Finn's created an unforgettable book that's gutwrenching and uplifting at the same time. It balances the two extremes beautifully to conclude with a satisfying HEA. This is my first book by Ms. Finn and its high caliber of writing has me wanting to read more by her.","Product: Sasha is part gypsy. Her passions have always been storytelling, romance, history, and travel. Her first play was written for her Girl Scout troupe. She's been writing ever since. She loves getting lost in the worlds and characters she creates; even if she frequently forgets to run the dishwasher or wash socks when she's doing so. Luckily, her four brilliant children and hero-inspiring hubby are super understanding and supportive.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Another Amazing Book in a Creative & Well-Written Series!\n\nReview: Sasha Summers has completely won me over once again as her unique and fresh take on mythological tales continues with For the Love of Hades. In this latest installment of the Loves of Olympus series a new spin on the story of Hades and Persephone paints Hades as a conflicted yet very worthy of love character seeped in loneliness who would do anything to save the one bright light in his Underworld. Hades is brooding and sexy and more likable than the original myth makes him out to be. In contrast, Persephone is perky and playful and truly falls for Hades even though her mother promises her to another. Their scenes together are entertaining and heartwarming in the abundant love that's blatantly obvious.\n\nThe scenes of the Underworld are vividly depicted with its darkness and various creatures that lend to its gritty nature. Seeing the love between the two of them amongst this darkness makes their connection even more heartwarming in its importance. Also vividly depicted are the other Gods and Godesses who, while full of powers, are still presented with the same jealousies and pettiness of us mere mortals. It made them easy to relate to and pulled me further into the story because of it. With plenty of Gods and Goddesses to choose from I'm greatly anticipating what Ms. Summers will put her personal stamp on next.\n\nMs. Summers' writing style flows beautifully with an almost lyrical quality to it. The love story involving these two likable characters is intensely emotional and makes you a bit misty-eyed throughout their journey to be together. The interferences of others leads to life or death situations that make you want to scream at the injustice as you continue to root for Hades and Persephone. As the second book in the series it's not necessary to have read the first book as only one or two references tie into the previous installment. But this world and its characters will work their way into your bloodstream and you won't want to miss a single minute. With its unique voice and romantic writing style I've completely fallen in love with the Loves of Olympus series and highly recommend For the Love of Hades to those looking for something special to read that will leave a lasting impression!","Product: Sasha is part gypsy. Her passions have always been storytelling, romance, history, and travel. Her first play was written for her Girl Scout troupe. She's been writing ever since. She loves getting lost in the worlds and characters she creates; even if she frequently forgets to run the dishwasher or wash socks when she's doing so. Luckily, her four brilliant children and hero-inspiring hubby are super understanding and supportive.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Intriguing and Excitingly Unique Premise.........\n\nReview: Courtesy of the movie Clash of the Titans, I always thought I knew all there was to know about Medusa. Sasha Summers completely changed my original impressions with this intriguing story that is the start to a very promising new series putting a clever spin on classic mythological stories. These stories take characters that appear to be heartless and above us mere mortals and humanizes them through stories full of love and tears.\n\nMedusa starts out as a beautiful and loyal priestess to Athena, untouched by any man. She never regretted not knowing a man's touch until she gets a new guard, Ariston who's just as loyal a warrior with his talents being war. She longs for his touch and once she's set free by Athena, they act on their love. Medusa was a carefree young girl never expecting anything bad to happen. She was naive and her views were definitely through rose colored glasses. When her and Ariston finally consummate their wedding vows it's a wondrous and enlightening event that is sweetly sexy. Ariston is a noble man who never acted on his feelings until vows were spoken. He's strong in battle and would do anything to keep Medusa safe. He'd give his very life to be with her and bask in her love. Their loyalty makes them a perfect couple and the strength of their love is like no other. That's why it's particularly gutwrenching when the Gods step in and ruin their very lives by treating them like pieces on a chessboard.\n\nOnce the Gods take notice of their marriage, and because of battles between their own egos, they do everything they can to pull these steadfast lovers apart. Their actions are truly callous and it actually gives them the title of villains in my opinion. Thankfully some of the Gods value mortals and do what they can to right the wrongs done and lead us to a very satisfying conclusion.\n\nWith its unique spin on classic myths this story immediately captures your attention and through its seamless and highly emotional writing draws you in even further. It's a clever and thought provoking premise that completely enthralled me and has me excited for future books. Readers looking for something unique and unexpected should definitely give this book a try.","Product: She is a wife and the mother of two daughters, one stepson, and the grandmother of precocious 8 month old. With Two basset hounds and the Arizona dust, she can't seem to keep her floors clean. Her penchant for wine has gotten her into more than trouble than necessary. Especially when she is with her friends. Originally from Massachusetts, she made her way out west in 2013 and hasn't looked back. The lack of blizzards is big bonus to living in Arizona. She started as a blogger in 2008, attended many book conventions and author signings and is ready for this new part of her life.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Unexpected Twists & Turns In a Rock Star Romance Full of Angst...\n\nReview: As a reader obsessed with rock star romances there are a few elements I always look for when choosing which book to read while applauding those few authors who forge some unexpected paths. With Back to Good there was the expected angst when past lovers reunite, along with glimpses of the downside of fame, but from there Ms. Benson took a dramatic turn that left me frustrated, a bit angry, but applauding nonetheless. Throw in a heroine whose actions left me conflicted, along with the two sexy men fighting over her like a dog with a bone and you end with a twisty read that kept me on edge, turning the pages furiously to see what would happen next.\n\nCharlie was once the love of Joey Carino's life until long distances and his burgeoning fame, with all its inherent vices, tore them apart. When she's unexpectedly brought back into his life as his record label's new publicist though, old feelings and anger are dredged up in a complicated connection made more volatile by a close friend. While Charlie still cares for Joey she's frightened by the changes the rock star world has wrought on him leading to lots of heart-rending angst and moments of weakness on her part. Her emotions are in further disarray by her unexpected attraction to Matthew, Joey's life-long friend and manager, and nemesis to Charlie while she was dating Joey. It all makes for a frustrating love triangle that put all of them in a bad light at one time or another. Charlie especially made me angry as I felt she was leading both of them on, showing a sexual interest in both while finding excuses to justify her actions. In her work world she was strong-willed while she was a bit immature when it came to feelings which added more unnecessary melodrama when it came to the romance.\n\nThe two men in her life further complicated things as they were both sexy and commanding and I can understand why she's torn between the two. History and sentimentality draws her to Joey while her battles with Matthew crackle with sexual tension. Joey and Matthew are long-time friends who have enjoyed the vices of rock star living but for Joey it's becoming too much. The drug use and women are tarnishing his image and jeopardizing his career but it's clear he's lost and lonely and seeing Charlie again gives him hope in all his attempts to get her back. Matthew has always had a thing for Charlie but her being with his best friend had him lashing out and hurting her feelings through the deeds he did when they were younger. He's all grown up now and tempts her every chance he gets leading to a few very scorching encounters. Both men have issues that make her leery and doubt their ability to commit as the rock star life makes it far too easy to indulge in sex and drugs, which Ms. Benson doesn't shy away from. Matthew's emotions were intense, when he raged spit flew and when he cared he was endearing. When he loved it was erotic with bits of dirty talk alongside his usual commanding nature. When he was hurt though he tended to withdrawal which made his burgeoning romance with Charlie difficult to define. In contrast Joey was charming, playful, and outgoing with sensuality oozing out of every pore. He wore his emotions on his sleeve when it came to Charlie which left him lost, lonely, and hurting and I was sympathetic to his pain. I longed to learn his inner thoughts and see more than just those few flashes of joy when Charlie was nearby. Learning about Charlie and Matthew was heartbreaking for him and had him spiraling out of control towards a conclusion that had my jaw hitting the floor. It's definitely a rocky road to HEA when it's these two men fighting for Charlie's heart!\n\nThis was a steamy read full of angst, a lot of it unnecessary in my opinion as Charlie needed to be more decisive and honest in her feelings...as well as drinking a lot less. Her attempts in proving she could handle her ex just led to more heartache and frustration unfortunately. The dual temptation of Joey and Matthew would give any girl fits though as both are sexy and drool-worthy. Neither are perfect men by any means as they've both let fame corrupt them at certain points. The rock star world is vividly depicted with all its carnality and demonizing drug use which further immersed me in the story and had my heart breaking for Joey even more when witnessing how far he's fallen. For the most part I found this a captivating romance but my issues with Charlie dimmed my overall enjoyment and had me pulling out my hair at times. The narrative too is a bit rough around the edges with a big reveal never being fully addressed. Ultimately Ms. Benson didn't pull any punches and amped up the melodrama through some unexpected twists and turns that led to a heart-rending conclusion that too easily solved Charlie's problems. Overall though it was a memorable read that shows great promise for Ms. Benson's future works.\n\n3.75 STARS","Product: Gina Conkle writes Viking and Georgian romance. She grew up in southern California and despite all that sunshine, Gina loves books over beaches and stone castles over sand castles. Now she lives in Michigan with her favorite alpha male, Brian, and their two sons where she occasionally gardens and cooks.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Sensual & Satisfying Read\n\nReview: Norse Jewel is set during a unique time period which adds an extra element of exotic intrigue to a surprisingly romantic and suspenseful story. The author has created a story that flows at a nice pace allowing the main couple plenty of time to form their relationship while allowing the suspense of who's the real enemy to take many twists and turns. While the conclusion is satisfying it does end on a cliffhanger that leaves you wanting more and guarantees your return visit to this vividly depicted Viking world.\n\nHelena has been stolen from her home and the future that was planned out for her. Forced into the role of thrall her life is now in the hands of whoever's the highest bidder. Fearing for her life she chooses the one man who shows her kindness and subtly begs him to buy her. Lord Hakan brings her to a new world where she's fully accepted by his family and slowly starts making a place for herself where she's treated more kindly than she ever expected. She soon starts harboring feelings for Hakan though she still plans on returning home and will use his honor to get her there. Her mind can't ignore what her heart and soul feels for him and she soon must decide which future she really wants, her old life or her new one. From the very start Helena shows a smart and lively spirit. She doesn't act like you'd expect a prisoner to as she tends to speak her mind and shows subtle flashes of rebellion. I enjoyed her spirit and was rooting for her to get whatever she wanted. She was a kind-hearted soul who asked for very little in life and made the best of a bad situation but never lost focus of reuniting with her family. Her affection for Hakan confused her but she never compromised her principles in her dealings with him.\n\nHakan's parents were killed when he was young and from that moment on he was taken under King Olaf's wing. Even though he knew who killed his parents he was barred from getting revenge. He moved on by marrying a beautiful woman who betrayed him and uses their son as a bargaining tool to continue to make him pay. This betrayal has left him doubting the concept of love and leads to a vow of never marrying again. He can't help his immediate attraction to Helena though as he longs to protect her by bringing her to his homeland. She brings him happiness and speaks with an honesty that he appreciates for its uniqueness. He longs for the succor she provides but a lifetime of honor won't let him have her since she's a thrall. As their relationship progresses though it seems that they're getting further apart as his promise to return her to her home gets closer. After waging many wars to gain riches, this is the one war he longs to win. Hakan is an honorable man who, even after being hurt by his ex-wife, still shows compassion towards women. He's a strong-willed man who shows an unexpected romantic side in trying to win Helena over as he'll do anything to keep her close. As more betrayals towards Hakan come to light he'll need the support of Helena as she seems to be the only person he can truly trust as his enemies are closer than he thinks.\n\nThere's very few scenes involving war but its threat constantly hangs over everyone as there's a rebellion afoot. There's numerous twists and turns that leave you guessing as to who the bad guy really is. The majority of the story though revolves around the relationship between Helena and Hakan. They start off as subtle adversaries hurling sarcasm at one another but admiration soon wins out and the initial attraction between them flourishes. There's unrelenting sexual tension between them that's not culminated until the very end, but their romantic journey is still immensely satisfying. Their interactions are sweet as their reactions to their feelings are entertaining to behold. From start to finish I found myself completely immersed in this vividly depicted story and its storyline of love, war, and betrayal. The ending is a bit rushed and the subtle cliffhanger is a bit frustrating, but I still found this a delightful read that has me counting down the days until the story continues.","Product: Mika Jolie lives in New Jersey with her Happy Chaos her husband and their energizer bunnies. She s a lover of words, wonder, an old-fashioned, and the whimsical delights of everyday living. When she s not writing swoon-worthy, sexy relatable romance, you can find her on a hiking adventure, beachin it at the Jersey shore, apple, blueberry picking, or whatever her three men can conjure up.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Charming, Sweet, & Sexy Friends-to-Lovers Romance...\n\nReview: Every now and again a book comes along that gives you all sorts of warm fuzzies, charms you on every level, and makes you want to start reading it all over again after reaching The End. This is just such a book! From its charming yet oh so manly male lead to its witty and playful banter I couldn't wipe the smile off my face or turn the pages fast enough. Told from the male perspective it sets itself apart from other friends-to-lovers romances through its realistic voice and the endearingly flawed trio of male friends and their views on love and relationships. It's ultimately a romance worth losing sleep over as readers will become quickly captivated by the romantic web Ms. Jolie's woven with her words!\n\nDean's just your average guy who comes from a well-off family and understands the meaning of hard work. He's smart, sexy, a god in the bedroom and enjoys playing the field. He's not a jerk though when it comes to his encounters as he makes his rules clear from the start. He may not be ready to settle down but he admires his parent's close connection after years of being together and hopes to have that himself one day...far in the future. The longest relationship he's ever had with a woman is with his best friend of twenty years, Coriander. From the moment she hit him in the stomach as a little boy he knew she was someone special, a girl different from other girls. He cherishes their time together and the bond they have while singing songs from Grease on karaoke nights. He's occasionally had sexual images of them together but for the sake of their friendship he pushes them aside. He's happy with their kind of togetherness but all that changes when she starts thinking of starting a family. A light switch suddenly goes off of her starting a whole other life without him and it pushes him to finally address his long-simmering feelings for her. Working through his feelings brought out inner-dialogues that had me chuckling as well as seeing a softer side to him that was endearing. I love that it was HIM fighting for them to be something more. Once he realized his deeper commitment to her he was all-in and expressed his love in a Grand Gesture that had me swooning. Dean's ultimately the quintessential book boyfriend as he was strong but unafraid of admitting his feelings. He freely expressed his fears and heartbreak, along with owning up to his missteps. He's endearingly flawed but on a whole he's pure perfection!\n\nWith this book being told from Dean's perspective we don't really get a grasp on who Cori really is beyond how Dean sees her. Cori's the artsy type and quirky in her looks. She's not one that's obsessed with glamour and prefers a more natural look. She's got curves and enjoys her food, which are just a few of the attributes Dean loves about her. She's loyal to those in her circle and loves kids which becomes the impetus to her and Dean slowly becoming more. Her and Dean are like peas and carrots and their times together are carefree, fun, with an undertone of flirtiness that made them endearingly entertaining. Though I wish we could've gotten deeper insight into Cori's inner thoughts it didn't at all detract from my enjoyment of this book.\n\nFrom start to finish I felt as though I was wrapped up in a warm blanket of love. Dean was everything you want in a boyfriend and he and Cori just crackled as friends...and ultimately lovers. Their sexual encounters were scorching yet playful as their friendship still shone through the erotically-charged haze. Dean embraced his flaws and worked hard to be the man worthy of being Cori's boyfriend in a heartwarming journey of introspection that made me smile. He could be snarky too but he was always full of heart when it came to Cori. His interactions with his buddies, Cam and Lucas, were also entertaining and realistic in their depiction. They talked like men with their playful and ribald comments, but when it came to matters of the heart they showed surprising depth in their support of Dean. Cam and Lucas have their own issues when it comes to love too. I'm hopeful we'll get to see that play out as both men are immensely appealing and I'm intrigued by the groundwork laid here that hints at their own conflicted emotions. This is my first book by Ms. Jolie and won't be my last as what a delight it is! I can't wait to re-read it so I can be charmed all over again by the delicious Dean who makes other book boyfriends pale in comparison.","Product: Sommer's short work can be found in dozens of erotic anthologies including Spank Me, Whip Me, Tie Me Up, Temptation, Kiss In The Dark, Lesbian Love, Gay Love, Love at First Sting, Best Women's Erotica 2009 & 2010, Ultimate Lesbian Erotica 2008, Best Lesbian Romance 2010, Lust at First Bite, Liaisons, Hurts So Good, Nerdvana, The Sweetest Kiss, Peep Show, and Yes, Sir, Torn, Cuffed and Kiss My Ass among many others. . She currently writes erotica and erotic romance for Ellora's Cave, eXcessica, Pretty Things Press and Xcite Books. She has written Hard Lessons and The Best of Sommer Marsden for\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very Sexy Read With Likable Characters\n\nReview: I've not read many of Ms. Marsden's books, but as a reader who enjoys steamy reads, I found that what she's created meets all my steamy needs. From start to finish we're presented with three very different yet sexy and appealing men all trying to win the heart of mentally weakened through abuse by her ex, Tuesday Cane. This leads to numerous sexual interludes that become more and more intense as the story progresses.\n\nTuesday is a character that I both liked and was annoyed by. I admire her leaving her abusive ex and showing strength when her life is put at risk by a crazy stalker, but I felt she was using each of these men for almost the entire story by sleeping with all of them repeatedly. I know she's committment-phobic, but her actions lessened my favorable impression of her. Each of her suitors were appealing for a variety of reasons. Aidan was heroic, loyal, and protective. Reed was charming and carefree and could financially support her in comfort. Shepherd was mysterious yet understanding of Tuesday's dark needs since he's of the same mentality. He allowed her to be strong and never judged her. I can understand her dilemma considering how tempting all three of them are.\n\nThe issue with the stalker was subtly introduced with the perpetrator well concealed as the feelings of danger and paranoia believably escalated. His capture occurred quickly with this storyline wrapped up a bit too quickly and neatly.\n\nThe sexual encounters are what are most memorable upon completing this book. The scenes are varied and creative. They're super steamy with an intense build-up of sexual tension leading to a few scenes late in the story with heavier BDSM elements. This whole read felt like one big fantasy and I look forward to entering other fantasy worlds Ms. Marsden creates in the future and recommend you do to.","Product: Deanna Roy is the six-time USA Today bestselling author of new adult college romance, heartwarming women's fiction, and books for children. She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, two daughters, her Little Dude, two cats, and three lava lamps.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Emotional Upheaval & Glimpses of the Past Drive This Story That Kept Me Guessing Until the End\n\nReview: After years of being oppressed by her father for a teenage indiscretion, things had finally gotten happier for Livia. She finally broke free from her emotionally abusive father to claim the man who brought light to her darkness in a Grand Gesture that left readers cheering. That happiness was short-lived though after the jaw-dropping encounter that brought the previous installment in the Lovers Dance series to a close. The fallout from that encounter drives this story and often left me frustrated and screaming at the actions of both Livia and Denham, the father of the baby she was forced into giving up for adoption years ago. With Denham back and making demands the fragile house of cards that became Livia's life slowly starts crumbling. With her emotions in turmoil Blitz continues to prove his devotion by protecting and supporting her every step of the way to remind me of why I fell for him in the first place. As the story dramatically wraps up Livia's left at a crossroads regarding her daughter, and with Hollywood again calling, she and Blitz will also see their relationship changing which will keep readers on the edge of their seats waiting for the next installment.\n\nAfter claiming her man in a bold gesture on nationwide TV Livia and Blitz have fallen into a comfortable routine of loving and dancing. Spending extra time with her daughter under the guise of private lessons is enough for Livia, but with the arrival of Denham that time is put in jeopardy. His desire to gain custody and be a family brings Livia's past to the forefront in glimpses that made me dislike Denham immensely. Livia was once a carefree young girl and he was a tempting bad boy who used her awakening hormones against her, leading her to careless decisions by keeping a big secret, which led to her life being upended. He was older and wiser and their youthful encounters felt dirty rather than romantic, which is how she ultimately comes to see that time. Looking back at that time has her pulling off her rose colored glasses, removing the youthful bliss of love and showing her the cold hard truth of the boy he was and the man he still is. It's a disillusioning journey for her but it's a maturing moment that she greatly needed as she had moments of weakness regarding his arrival that dimmed my opinion of her and her feelings for Blitz. Denham's final act too reinforced the selfishness I saw in him as a boy and left his role in Livia's future quite clear. From start to finish this book took my emotions on a roller coaster ride, leaving me frustrated and annoyed at times, but always rooting for Livia and Blitz to keep working towards their HEA. The conclusion of this book, and the fallout from Denham's actions, will linger into the next chapter in this romance where I anticipate Blitz will once again take center stage.","Product: Sue Mac Nicol was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, in the United Kingdom. At the age of eight, her family moved to Johannesburg, South Africa where she stayed for nearly thirty years before arriving back in the UK in December 2000. She has written nine novels, two novellas and a screenplay since February 2012 and clearly believes in keeping herself busy. She has found herself wanting to stay in the genre that is M/M Romance so more can definitely be expected. Sue is a member of Romance Writers of America and Romantic Novelists Association in the UK. She is also a member of a rather unique writing group, called the Talliston Writers Circle, which in itself has a story all of its own to tell and lives in the rural village of Bocking, in Essex, with her family. Her plan is to keep writing as long as her muse sits upon her shoulder. Her dream is to one day make enough money to give up the day job and get that big old house in the English countryside overlooking a river, where she can write all day and continue to indulge her passion for telling stories.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Emotionally Intense With Compelling Characters\n\nReview: As a fan of the m/m genre, and books that put you through the emotional wringer, I was immediately drawn to this story and its compelling characters. Upon turning the final page I found much to recommend it, as well as one or two quibbles, but will definitely read more from this author as she had a way of vividly depicting the small town world these characters inhabit which helped draw me in.\n\nNick had a terrible childhood of sexual abuse and betrayal by the one who should've protected him. It's left him scarred both inside and out, with nightmares that visit him often, and unrelenting self-hatred and grief that have him constantly contemplating suicide. One night has him finding a kindred soul washed up on the beach that changes his life completely and gives him the strength to fight for his soul. When the story starts Nick is a broken man living in seclusion from a psychotic ex-lover who used his past to control him. Being with a man who truly listens and cares for him has him slowly coming back to life. He starts seeing the good things in life, learns the value of trust, and becomes a stronger more confident man who can save himself when the past comes back to haunt him.\n\nOwen too has been struggling with his past when he decides to end it all. Fate has different plans though when he's rescued by Nick who ends up rescuing him right back by giving him a reason to move forward. Owen's grief never felt as deep as Nick's as he hid behind a facade of humor and snarkiness. He accepted Nick unconditionally and never rushed him to do more or be more than he could handle. He ingratiated himself into Nick's life being the supportive lover but I didn't see as compelling of an evolution as I saw in Nick. His past didn't make him who he is, it was more a brief visit to the dark side.\n\nFrom start to finish this was an intensely sexual read where sexual healing occurred through the many hot and heavy sexual encounters between Nick and Owen. The scenes took on a more erotic and playful feel the more Nick worked through his past. Along with a complicated yet appealing main couple came a cast of secondary characters, among them another gay couple Nick's adoptive father Don and a cute Capuchin monkey, that overwhelmed the story at times and made for a bit of a lag in the middle of the story. Another disappointing part of the story was the reappearance of Nick's abusive ex Brad who was truly psycho and blazed a path of vile destruction throughout the book and whose comeuppance wasn't near satisfying enough. Ultimately I wish this story had stayed focused on Nick and Owen and their mutual recovery and the shared happiness they found in each other's arms. Their story was gut-wrenching and heartbreaking, but ultimately uplifting and leaves me wanting to read more from this author.","Product: Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released more than 30 books and has been featured on both the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists on multiple occasions. A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone. Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combination of the two. When not bringing fictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a very active toddler, as well as full-time servant to two adorably naughty dogs. She believes in the good of others, and that a bad day can be cured with a great work-out, cake, or a combination of the two.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Erotically-Charged Tale of Painful Truths & Danger Make For a Romance Readers Have Been Clamoring For....\n\nReview: Throughout the previous four installments in the Wicked Horse series Bridger Payne has been an enigma, a man who always helped his friends when they needed him. He never asked for anything in return, but you still sensed that he was a calculating man who knew everyone's secrets and would use them if needed. In Wicked Bond it's now Bridger who needs the help when a mysterious and bruised woman is left in his care who reawakens his own broken and bruised psyche. Many characters from the past return to make this an exciting thrill ride for an unconventional group of people who are more like a family. Readers will find themselves quickly consumed by this heartbreaking tale full of intense emotions, and teeming with erotic encounters, and feel immensely satisfied but saddened that such a highly anticipated story has ended.\n\nBridger's known as the quietly commanding Master of BDSM who enjoys putting on an erotic show but is never inclined to open his heart to any woman. He enjoys sex of all kinds, the release and momentary peace from the demons of his childhood, but lately it's starting to feel as if it's not enough. When the broken Maggie is dropped on his doorstep though she calls forth all his protective instincts and soon their lives are joined together in a battle to keep her safe from from a deadly MC as well as a battle over his heart. I always sensed that Bridger's past was a heartbreaking one but once his childhood is revealed here readers will find themselves in need of tissues. His is a childhood of ultimate betrayal, where sex and pain became blurred, and where you're never able to feel clean again. It's left him feeling unworthy of love and doubtful of HEA which puts big roadblocks into his burgeoning relationship with Maggie. It's clear he's a man who deserves happiness after everything he's been through, and for all the sweet and subtle things he does for Maggie and her daughter Belle, if only he's willing to finally put his past behind him. Through everything I found Bridger endearing in all his broken beauty and thrilled by the easygoing smiles frequently flashed by the story's conclusion which put a smile on my face. His story was a powerful one and well worth the wait!\n\nMaggie came from an affluent family but rebelled by becoming a wild child who enjoyed partying and boys and had no job or plans for her future. She unfortunately chose the wrong man to be with when she chose Zeke, the head of an MC. She soon found herself caught up in a dangerous world where she was nothing more than a sexual commodity, bruised and almost killed out of jealousy. The only bright spot during her years with the Club is her daughter Belle who she'd do anything to protect. Being left with Bridger though brings her new fears...fears over his promise to keep her safe and fears over their crackling connection and the erotic promise she sees in his eyes. Maggie's a kind hearted woman who has very low self-esteem. She thinks that her body is the only thing she can offer someone, but Bridger helps her redefine herself. She's felt guilt over the danger she put her child in, but he too takes away her guilt by revelations of his own regarding bad parenting which has her wanting to heal him. Maggie's very understanding when it comes to Bridger's issues, giving to him in every way he needs her at first but finally showing some backbone when he runs from the possibility of HEA he sees in her eyes. Ultimately, she's a likable heroine and together they're a formidable match.\n\nThis was an intensely emotional story that broke my heart. Bridger's past is an unspeakable one, full of perversions and betrayals, which makes his struggles believable and understandable. He's wound very tightly early on and I enjoyed those carefree moments he had with Maggie and Belle that gave me hope for his healing. I don't normally care for children in romances but Belle's a cute kid who brought out a soft side to Bridger that was endearing. Readers who enjoy erotically-charged romances will get a lot of bang for their buck as sex is a very big facet to Bridger's life. Numerous scorching encounters take place along with an exhilarating bit of suspense that kept me on the edge of my seat and turning the pages furiously. All in all this was a story well worth the wait for it's one-of-a-kind hero and compelling tale of overcoming your past and is one I'd love to read again.","Product: Lilah Suzanne has been writing since the sixth grade, when a literary magazine published her essay about an uncle who lost his life to AIDS. A freelance writer, she has also authored a children s book and has a devoted following in the fan fiction community.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very Cutesy, Sweet & Sexy M/M Read\n\nReview: It's said that when life gives you lemons make lemonade, but in this story it's more about making love and finding new dreams when old ones are lost. It's a charming story with likable characters that left me with a smile on my face. As her debut book, it's a promising start for Ms. Suzanne.\n\nJack was on track to become an Olympic swimmer when the pressures had him walking away from the sport. He buried all the physical remains of his sport and let go of his past....or so he thought. The day he encounters Felix, another lost soul, he realizes that he's been lying to himself and to help Felix he must once and for all make amends with his past. To truly be happy is not to ignore past dreams but to blend them with the present. Jack was immensely likable, charming with a sparkling personality. He was a bundle of positivity and was supportive of everyone. His interactions with his friend and roommate Lydia were reminiscent of siblings, playful and humorously chiding as she overtly played matchmaker between him and Felix. His Seniors yoga class made for hilarious fodder too as his interactions with the older students were laugh out loud and showed some very spry elderly people.\n\nThey say that the eyes are the windows to the soul and with Felix that's very true as there's a world of hurt and loneliness radiating off him. He loved boxing, it defined him and gave him friends that deserted him the day he was told to give up boxing or risk death. He realized that there was no one to care for him until the day Jack touched him to offer comfort. In that moment his life changed completely. Jack brought him peace and support long thought lost. Felix was a ball of anger, energy, and sex appeal. Being with Jack stabilized him and took the weight of the world off him and you could sense a carefree attitude overtaking him as the story, and his relationship with Jack, progressed.\n\nJack and Felix's pairing was delightful to see evolve as there were moments of awkwardness and unrelenting sexual tension. Their interactions were sweet yet sexy with verbal banter loaded with sexual innuendos that made me smile. Their sexual encounters were hot and were blended with some erotic yoga moves too. They're an immensely likable couple with a relationship that had virtually no conflict which made for a pleasant, though slightly unchallenging, read. From start to finish the story had a nice pace, heartwarming and thoughtful moments, sexy interludes, delightfully entertaining interactions with secondary characters, and gave me a few hours of fun. This book shows great promise for Ms. Suzanne and I look forward to what she has planned next.","Product: Amanda Meuwissen is the author of The Incubus Saga and the novelette The Collector. She has a Bachelor of Arts in a personally designed major from St. Olaf College in Creative Writing, and has been writing and posting online for many years, including maintaining the blog for the customer engagement company Outsell. She spent a summer writing screenplay script coverages for a company in L.A., and is an avid writer and consumer of fiction through film, prose, and video games. Amanda also serves as COO and Managing Editor for BigWorldNetwork.com. She oversees editing and series selection, as well as being involved in marketing and promotion, and is featured as a narrator for several BWN series. Amanda lives in Minneapolis, MN, with her husband, John, and their cats, Helga and Sasha (no connection to the incubus of the same name).\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: An Epic Thrill Ride That Will a Keep Readers on the Edge of Their Seats!\n\nReview: It all comes down to this third and final installment in the Incubus Saga as the battle between light and dark, good and evil, comes to a head. After the emotional events that befell our trio of unlikely heroes at the end of the previous installment there's a feeling of negativity and loss as this story opens. The heroes are at their lowest point despite Nathan's return. It's a return though rife with inner fears and palpable paranoia that will lead to yet another fight for his life as he battles the pain and lies from his time behind the veil with the reality and expectations of being back home. He's not alone in his battle as his incubus lover and his brother are by his side every step of the way giving him their love and support but also acted as his weakness as the end creeps ever closer.\n\nThough this story started off a bit slow secrets were soon revealed that changed things dramatically. Nathan may have started off a broken man but quickly realized, along with his brother, their individual roles in keeping the world safe. Their brotherly love and bond might have gotten bruised while he was gone but they reunited stronger than ever with Sasha being his usual supportive and sexy self. Ms. Meuwissen imbued this story with deep emotional angst, a bit of sensual m/m lovin', and a compelling mythology. There's edge of your seat action scenes and an equally compelling and colorful cast of characters, both heroic and villainous, that keep you glued to the action. Both old friends and new leave you rooting for good to win but fearful with unexpected twists and turns. It all adds up to an exhilarating thrill ride with heart and soul and a delightful addition to the urban fantasy genre that ends up being so much more!","Product: Amanda Meuwissen is the author of The Incubus Saga and the novelette The Collector. She has a Bachelor of Arts in a personally designed major from St. Olaf College in Creative Writing, and has been writing and posting online for many years, including maintaining the blog for the customer engagement company Outsell. She spent a summer writing screenplay script coverages for a company in L.A., and is an avid writer and consumer of fiction through film, prose, and video games. Amanda also serves as COO and Managing Editor for BigWorldNetwork.com. She oversees editing and series selection, as well as being involved in marketing and promotion, and is featured as a narrator for several BWN series. Amanda lives in Minneapolis, MN, with her husband, John, and their cats, Helga and Sasha (no connection to the incubus of the same name).\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Compelling Story In a Series With Engaging Characters That Continues to Entertain!\n\nReview: Picking up very soon after the conclusion of the previous story Ms. Meuwissen continues to keep readers on the edge of their seats as the clock is still ticking for brothers Jim and Nathan and the corruption of their souls. Along for the ride into danger is the sexy and supportive succubus Sasha who it's foretold with be the savior of Nathan. This trio is not only entertaining but the epitome of close-knit as each would die for the other and it's this closeness that put Jim and Nathan in this fight to keep their souls to begin with.\n\nThroughout the previous story Nathan and Jim tried to portray a brave face not letting the other know their fears. In this story with the end feeling closer than ever they finally open up and express their fears of themselves and each other with these feelings of fear palpable. Their brotherly love was heartwarming and heartbreaking to see as they desperately tried to stay away from the darkness slowly overtaking them. Along with brotherly love we have the growing affection between Nathan and Sasha that had quite a rocky start. Things start off much calmer here which allows Nathan to slowly become accepting of his feelings for Sasha which made for numerous sweet and sexy encounters between these two strong-willed men. Nathan is grateful for the unconditional support and sense of safety Sasha brings him and gets closer to the L-word that flows so easily off Sasha's tongue. Sasha is utterly charming and a breath of fresh air that brings strength and optimism to two men struggling to stay true to themselves and the multi-layered relationship between friend and lover guides this story through an action-packed tale full of twists and turns.\n\nOnce again the worldbuilding is vivid, intriguing, and impeccable with creatures both fascinating and frightening. There's unrelenting tension from start to finish as the future of Jim and Nathan hangs in the balance tempered with an intense and flirty romance between Sasha and Nathan. Ms. Meuwissen has once again left me breathless with her dark paranormal tale imbued with flashes of sexiness and lightness and I'm greatly anticipating what comes next in this masterful series.","Product: Marie loves books that make you think, or feel something. Preferably both. And while she's a total girly girl and loves glitter and rainbows, she's just as happy when she's writing about the dark underbelly of society. Well, if things like zombies, and vampires, and werewolves, and mermaids existed. (Although she has it on good authority that mermaids do in fact exist, because the internet told her so.) She's married to the love of her life, a sexy beast of a caveman who likes to refer to himself as Big Hunk. She has two awesome kids, lives in Hawaii, loves cooking and occasionally has been known to crochet. She also really loves talking about herself in the third person. If you want to see what new creations she's got up her sleeves check out her blog: www.MarieHallWrites.blogspot.com or contact her personally at mariehallwrites@gmail.com\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great Sequel Dealing With Very Emotional Issues\n\nReview: Just as his cousin Ryan seems to be getting control of his life, everything seems to be falling apart for Alex. For so long his entire being was focused on keeping Ryan alive but now he feels like a third-wheel with Ryan's marriage on the horizon. He has no purpose now and is terrified he'll become a loser like his vile father if he can't get his feelings of hatred under control. But with his mother and father both begging to talk to him he gets closer to getting lost in the darkness of grief, hatred, and guilt. For so long he's hidden behind a facade of a happy playboy but that lifestyle is losing its luster. One night he decides to heed the words in a fortune cookie which reunites him with a woman from his past who can now change his future for the better if only he'll stand up to the past and be honest with himself and let her help him out of the darkness.\n\nThough the emotional damage of what his father did isn't as traumatic for him as it is for Ryan doesn't mean he's not having difficulties moving on. The fallout of this continuing secret still haunts him and I ached for what he was going through. He knew he was having problems coping but all the therapy in the world hasn't yet changed his self-destructive ways. Being with the exotic and fun-loving Zoe does bring him moments of happiness and the desire to change but it's a rocky journey towards a HEA. From the vividly depicted therapy sessions to the actual talking and admitting of feelings, this is a story that definitely doesn't gloss over dealing with emotions. Once Alex decides he wants Zoe and wants to be a better man he commits to doing what needs to be done to become whole again and it's an inspirational journey he takes.\n\nZoe has been hurt by a cheating man in the past but sees past Alex's womanizing ways and stays with him through good and bad. She's used to disappointing her parents with her exotic life choices but at the end of the day they still support her which makes her more inclined to stay by Alex's side as he heals. She's an immensely likable and colorful character who lights up every scene she's in.\n\nWhile mostly focusing on their emotional journey towards a HEA, we get return visits from Ryan and Lili as this entire group gets to finally address the past head-on and put it completely behind them in a very emotional albeit quickly resolved denouement. There's happiness and hope for the future once the last word is written but I definitely hope to revisit this world after being introduced to Zoe's friend Jamie and her co-workers. They're a colorful bunch with emotions just bubbling below the service who deserve to have their stories told. Ms. Hall has once again impressed me with her talent and I look forward to reading more of her works in the future.","Product: Always interested in the arts, S. L. Scott, grew up painting, writing poetry and short stories, and wiling her days away lost in a good book and the movies. With a degree in Journalism, she continued her love of the written word by reading American authors like Salinger and Fitzgerald. She was intrigued by their flawed characters living in picture perfect worlds, but could still debate that the worlds those characters lived in were actually the flawed ones. This dynamic of leaving the reader invested in the words, inspired Scott to start writing with emotion while interjecting an underlying passion into her own stories. Living in the capital of Texas with her family, Scott loves traveling and avocados, beaches, and cooking with her kids. Shes obsessed with epic romances and loves a good plot twist. She dreams of seeing one of her own books made into a movie one day as well as returning to Europe. Her favorite color is blue, but she likens it more toward the sky than the emotion. Her home is filled with the welcoming symbol of the pineapple and finds surfing a challenge though she likes to think shes a pro. Find me on Instagram: S.L.Scott Sign up for The Scott Scoop http://bit.ly/2TheScoop\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Delicious Hero & Appealing Heroine in a Sweet & Sexy Rockstar Romance...\n\nReview: The moment you open the cover of this book you know you're not getting your typical rockstar romance. From its compelling main couple who wear their hearts on their sleeves, to its vivid depiction of life on the road where music is king, theres a beautiful balance of heart and soul that pulled me in from the first page to the last.\n\nTulsa Crows childhood was a tough one after the death of his mother. It became a childhood short on money but rich with love and support though. Luckily for him his older brother Jet chose to sacrifice everything for his brothers and from that moment on they became a formidable trio whos now at the top of the music charts. Being a rockstar is a dream come true and hes been embracing every opportunity his fame gives him. His reputation as a sexy, carefree, manwhore is well-documented but as the story progresses readers get to see a softer and more romantic side to Tulsa. The moment he sees Nikki Faris is THE defining moment in Tulsa becoming the drool-worthy hero we always suspected he was under his rockstar facade. Being with her, readers get to see his big heart and unconditional support of the emotionally bruised Nikki. He never rushes her, he just basks in the joy of their burgeoning relationship which made me fall for him even more. Hes there when she needs him most, became a man in the truest sense by the epic decisions he makes, and it all made for a heartwarming romance that put me through the wringer at times.\n\nNikki Faris had a very different childhood as money was never lacking while unconditional love was in short supply. Her mother especially based her love on the fame of her children and the value of their good looks. It definitely wasn't a warm and happy childhood and it ultimately led Nikki into a disastrous relationship with a man who scarred her inside and out. Shes still recovering from the damage he inflicted on her heart and soul, still leery of giving herself over to another man, but Tulsas like no other man shes ever known before. Fun and flirty interactions soon lead to clandestine kisses that have them falling head over heels in love with each other in a dance that utterly charmed me due to the delicious Tulsa. Just when HEA seems within reach though the past comes back to test their love for each other and kept me on edge until the very end. Nikkis an immensely likable heroine who now only answers to herself. She mightve been lost throughout her past relationship but shes definitely found herself here in empowering scenes of her owning the stage and finally accepting her unique style and looks. She was a bit closed off when readers first saw her but being around Tulsa brought out a more carefree side, a side that made her relationship with Tulsa even more delightful. Throughout her journey Nikki became a heroine worth rooting for, she grew strength and became a formidable match for Tulsa in a romance that had me smiling while blushing.\n\nAs a reader obsessed with rockstar romances, I found Ms. Scotts depiction of the life a believable one and one that fully immersed me in its sensuality. In many ways it set itself apart from the usual depiction of sex, drugs, and rock n roll to focus more on love and family. The Crow Brothers take center stage in this story, alongside Faris Wheel, in a story that showed the strong connection between three brothers whove lived through adversity. Each is unique but their support of each other is clear. Tulsas young in years but with each turn of the page he showed his maturity, his belief in listening to his heart, and through his words and deeds he became the quintessential book boyfriend. Nikki too grew throughout this story, grew more comfortable in her skin, and I adored Tulsa for standing beside her while she grew more empowered. Theyre a crackling couple with interactions teeming with sexiness and I loved their slow and steady relationship that pulled me in wholeheartedly. Its ultimately a romance with very little angst, but with bits of suspense and heartache that kept me on the edge of my seat waiting for HEA. Alongside this compelling main couple are a cast of delicious secondary characters. From Nikkis twin brother and bandmate Laird to their cousin Shane who make up the band Faris Wheel to Jet and Rivers, the remaining Crow Brothers, theres a slew of drool-worthy heroes to behold. Lairds the supportive brother whod do anything to keep his sister safe, wallowing in guilt over the past, with Shane the mediator, and both of them leave me wanting more. Rivers too is someone who Im longing to know more about as its clear that he has his own issues over the past. With these enthralling characters Ms. Scott has me caught in a sensual web of dreamy heroes that has me counting down the days until we revisit this sexy series!","Product: Morgan K Wyatt is a multi-published and award winning author. Often her books topics reflect her interests in science, nature, cooking, and why people often do the crazy things that they do. Future books also allow her to travel in the name of research. Morgan also pens cozy mysteries with her husband, Scott, under the name, M.K. Scott.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Emotional Romance Bringing Together Two Scarred Souls With the Help of Memorable Secondary Characters...\n\nReview: Two people scarred by their pasts are brought together through the machinations of a cantankerous old man from beyond the grave in this sweet and sentimental romance that touches on a few topical issues too. Ms. Wyatt nicely balances all this amongst two very likable and realistic characters with the help of an endearing cast of secondary characters, including Charmer the dog who does his best to help two bitter people find their HEA.\n\nMelody is a hospice nurse who finds it easy to connect to her patients but hard to form a bond with others after a childhood full of numerous uncaring foster parents. Her own mother even set her up for heartache through broken promises and tarnished dreams that have left Melody doubting herself when it comes to love. She always longed for a family, and with her recent patient offering a place in his home, she thought she'd finally found one. With his death she's once again feeling lost but with his nephew coming to stay Melody will once again find herself nursing another as their mutually bruised hearts can only be healed through their burgeoning relationship and trust. Melody was a strong-willed woman with very low self-esteem who was easy to relate to. Though she wanted to be angry at Levi for not coming home sooner her kind heart wouldn't allow her to punish him more than he's punishing himself. She was a woman deserving of love who wore her heart on her sleeve waiting for her Prince Charming.\n\nLevi had a rough upbringing too until he ended up at his uncle's house. There he found a sense of belonging until a woman's lies had him walking away in anger. Time in the military, and the loss of his leg, were an eye opening experience that left him with regrets but trying to move on with the changes his body's undergone. A duplicitous woman, and his own low self-esteem, have left him a bit cold and untrusting though. Spending time with Melody, per his uncle's will, shows him a woman he can finally count on, but will he let his own self-esteem issues keep him from happiness or will his sensual battle with Melody end in victory? Levi's been through a lot in his life so his initial standoffishness was understandable. His playful yet subtle flirtations towards Melody endeared him to me though and had me rooting for him as his impressions of himself grew through Melody's responses to his sensual onslaught. He might've been mired in pity at the start of the story but quickly gained confidence through his interactions with Melody.\n\nWith its appealing characters and their flirty and heartfelt interactions teeming with sexual tension I found myself easily immersed in this romantic tale of self-acceptance and finding love in the unlikeliest of places. The lead characters are strong-willed but traverse a slow journey to HEA because of deep-seated trust issues that left me aching for them both. Small town living, with all its inherent colorful denizens, is charmingly depicted and helped push the main couple together. Topical issues dealing with problems in the foster care system, issues of returning veterans, along with animal adoption are seamlessly incorporated into this tale to bind the main couple together even more. Overall it makes for a sweet and heartwarming tale that starts off a bit slowly but quickly captivates readers.","Product: A native of Australia, Kate Paddington wrote her first work of fan fiction at age twelve. Today, at twenty-six, she has degrees in philosophy and chemistry and is currently completing a PhD in biophysics. She has published numerous academic papers as part of her research. Platonic is her first novel.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: An Enjoyable M/M Read With Engaging Characters & Themes\n\nReview: Those wanting a heartwarming romance with a believable feel will find Platonic just such a read. This is a character-driven tale of lost love and the chance to try again and with its likable characters and believable emotions you can't help but enjoy the ride.\n\nDaniel was heartbroken when Mark left him. The hurt tainted everything and left him leery of relationships and getting hurt again. He found success in business and it's that he clung to, keeping his heart safe. Meeting Mark again throws him into confusion as he had put him firmly in the past. It won't be easy to regain what he once had with Mark as he's grown older and wiser but if fate has its way these two men who are perfect for each other might find their way back to each other once again.\n\nAfter ending his relationship with Daniel, Mark headed off to California to make a life for himself, full of new friends and relationships. All these relationships never dimmed the feelings he had for Daniel though and when he comes into contact with his first love he desperately wants to try again. Things don't go easy though as Daniel still feels hurt over Mark's treatment of him. Mark grew up a lot while separated from Daniel, he learned from his mistakes, and came to appreciate what he once had but it won't be easy to relive the past. With enough heartache though he might just be able to create an even stronger relationship born of maturity.\n\nThis was a sentimental story with two likable and strong-willed leads. Their pasts allowed them to grow up, not always easily, but to help them appreciate what's really important in life. The feelings around their reunion were believable and their relationship progressed at a steady pace that helped you understand what they finally found with each other. The romance itself is steamy which kept me turning the pages. Luckily the steaminess was tempered by emotional intensity that showed a relationship worth fighting for. The secondary characters were equally likable and played off the two leads nicely. All-in-all this wasn't a defining book but it was a pleasant and emotional read that was a nice debut for Ms. Paddington and I look forward to where her talent will take her."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Directed by J.J. Abrams. Starring Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Thoroughly Entertaining Film With Lots of References To Previous Trek Films\\n\\nReview: Star Trek: Into Darkness is a more than worthy successor to the 2009 JJ Abrams reboot with its exciting and heart-pounding storyline, eye-popping special effects, much-welcomed humor, and a jelling of the characters. Using source material from earlier Trek movies, this installment ends up being a Trek fan's delight as they pick out well-known quotes, new yet familiar characters, and in an ultimate nod to sci-fi geeks everywhere......borrowing an actor from the Doctor Who universe for a pivotal opening role.\\n\\nCaptain Kirk (Chris Pine) is still trying to fit the mold of what other's think makes a good Captain and struggling mightily. When the chips are down and he's thrust into doing what others can't do is when his true understanding of what a Captain must do becomes clear in a few unexpectedly emotional scenes. Emotional scenes show up at the most unexpected times in fact as Spock (Zachary Quinto) struggles with his human side in his dealings of friendship with Kirk and his continuing romance with Uhura (Zoe Saldana). Quinto is quickly making the role his own as he seamlessly blends his Vulcan logic with the human emotions of fear, anger, and love and had me focusing on him every time he came on screen. Scotty (Simon Pegg) too left his mark in this film through some perfectly timed humor and subtle way of reminding everyone the true vision of Star Trek is to explore. Talk and acts of war put a modern spin on the tale and creates extra tension and philosophical issues to ponder long after the movie is over.\\n\\nBenedict Cumberbatch makes for a compelling villain, at once violent and untrustworthy and yet sympathetic too. His real identity isn't revealed until the latter part of the movie but true Trek fans have known all along who he was. He and Kirk make a formidable team when forced into working together and even scarier enemies when staring each other down. His storyline is wrapped up but definitely leaves room for a return appearance. Female moviegoers hoping for some kick ass heroines will be somewhat satisfied as Uhura gets to be more than Spock's girlfriend in this film showing a few fight skills of her own. I wish the other new female character of Carol Marcus (who Trek fans know from the mythology) had fared as well. She's a runaway daughter who tries to use tears to end a battle when not coyly flirting with Kirk. I both dread seeing her again but know it's inevitable so I hope for someone much stronger next time around.\\n\\nJJ Abrams' script had one or two obvious moments, but on a whole kept me on the edge of my seat. The special effects were truly impressive and weren't done merely for show. The cast/crew really meshed in this movie as you could sense their closeness, their sense of friends and family. The dialogue was fast-paced with flashes of humor and intense emotions and I would love to see this film again as I feel I might have missed some of the nuances keeping up with the dialogue. Abrams has created another loving tribute to the Star Trek universe and we fans are the ones being rewarded in this immensely satisfying, sure to be a summer blockbuster, film.\",\n \"Product: Quick Shipping !!! New And Sealed !!! This Disc WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. A multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player is request to view it in USA/Canada. Please Review Description.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Surprisingly Emotional With a Nice Balance of Action & Humor\\n\\nReview: After the events in The Avengers it's a more uncertain and weakened Tony Stark that we see in Iron Man 3. The arrogance is still there but it's tempered with fear of the future and what the great unknown might bring back to Earth. His fear of keeping his lady love Pepper Potts safe has him up nights making The Suit even better. Needless to say, sleepless nights equals a Tony showing some serious moments of anxiety which make him all the more human and demonstrates that he IS NOT Iron Man, at least not entirely.\\n\\nAfter its explosive opening salvo we're given a flashback montage of Tony's earlier wilder days (with a recognizable face or two that made me go aaawwwwwww) and his knowledge of some important medical research which brings us back to the now and a madman named The Mandarin, who's holding the world hostage through random bombings and overall fear. His actions are a smokescreen to something even bigger and it's up to Tony to figure out what it is. With The Suit out of the picture for a period of time Tony must rely on his mind and the creativeness that made him a millionaire. Being stuck in small town America he enlists the help of a young boy named Harley, who he sees a lot of himself in, and together they gain even more vital information into the military's part in the bombings and who's really behind it all. The interactions between these two was delightfully playful and had me thinking how great a father Tony would be. I'm usually annoyed by children but found him an admirable sidekick.\\n\\nIn the previous movies, Pepper was the damsel in distress, but I'm happy to report she kicked some serious butt in this movie. I liked seeing the duality of businesswoman Pepper and the woman who saves Tony. There's a newfound respect from her in regards to the necessity of putting your life on the line and I think it brings them closer together. After an uneasy transition to Don Cheadle portraying Rhodes in the previous film, I found him to be much more comfortable in the part. He and Tony had enjoyable verbal bantering and he had a more commanding presence in the War Machine armor.\\n\\nThe Mandarin seems a formidable villain and, played by Ben Kingsley, he brings unexpected humor to his villainous persona. As the movie progresses though we find out that there's a bigger, more scarier, player behind the scenes. He's using medical technology to change people and make them invincible and he's a worthy opponent in a battle against Iron Man. This final battle unleashes some very intense special effects. It's like 4th of July has been unleashed on the screen and it only gets more exciting as a surprising army comes to aid Tony in his fight to save Pepper, the President, and the world.\\n\\nAfter a disappointing second movie, I found this one a return to form. The humor was back, the villain was a worthy adversary who had a cleverly nefarious plan, and Tony again showed emotional character growth. He was brought low in this movie and rose heroically from the ashes. I see that for true comic book afficonados this movie was a disappointment, but as a person unfamiliar with the comic book origins I found this an intriguing twisting and turning story with delightful verbal sparring and edge of your seat action. The acting was well-done all around with a special shout out to Ben Kingsley who really isn't what you expect him to be. Guy Pearce, who plays Killian, also shows a dramatically different side as he starts the film in full geek mode and transforms into cover model handsome while showing a deceptively malicious side. The returning main couple of Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr. have their characters down pat. There's a connection between the two that can't be broken no matter what befalls them. With Tony making a surprising choice at the end it will be interesting to see where he and Iron Man go next. As usual with Marvel movies, make sure to stay until after the credits for a hilarious scene between Tony and Dr. David Banner!\",\n \"Product: ASA\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Satisfying Series Ender With Compelling Lead Characters & Themes\\n\\nReview: With the release of Asa, Ms. Crownover's Marked Men series comes to a resounding and immensely satisfying conclusion. Throughout each book these men have become like family with their struggles making me weep and their triumphs making me cheer. Though the themes in this story are familiar, Ms. Crownover's talent sets it apart and makes the entire series not to be missed.\\n\\nFor most of his life Asa was a wild child, a proverbial bad boy with the rap sheet to prove it. He was left to his own devices with only a sister to care about him which left him living his life on the edge. Fast money and fast women were all he cared about and the people he associated with helped in leading him astray. Being gravely injured and having his heart stop have led to a new lease on life and a changing of his ways. Whereas he'd once ignore his conscience, he's now heeding its advice and trying to do right. The temptation that police officer Royal presents is hard to ignore though and it's not long before they give in to their combustible connection. Theirs isn't a relationship that goes smoothly however as his past, as well as his own self-doubts, eat away at their burgeoning connection and put their HEA in doubt. Asa's a compelling character who's always seemed so lost and alone. He has his sister but being so full of negative feelings had him taking the easy way out. I admire the changes he's now making and ache for him as even he doubts he can stay out of trouble. With so many pressures weighing on him, both from his own expectations and those of others, I felt constantly on edge waiting for him to either succeed or fail and applaud Ms. Crownover in providing such an engaging dichotomy of good and bad.\\n\\nRoyal and Asa's first meeting was unique as she was the cop who arrested him. She's always kept herself separate from the criminals before, but something about Asa calls to her. While watching him struggle to reform she too is left struggling after a severe injury to her partner has left her weighted down with guilt and her confidence shaken. She's desperate to numb the pain she feels over not keeping her partner safe and sets out to party hard and drink harder. She also wants Asa and the distraction his sexy body could offer but she'll have to wear down his newfound conscience first. Royal's a strong-willed woman trying to be successful in a male-dominant career who wants to do good and be successful. She's looking for some peace and quiet from all the pressures and on a physical level Asa can give that, on a deeper level though he's a complicated man full of substance that Royal finds worth exploring. Theirs is a relationship full of twists and turns where each is willing to sacrifice for the other's happiness. It's a steamy yet mature relationship that will be put to the test and that love will hopefully conquer.\\n\\nWith its easily relatable and multi-faceted hero Ms. Crownover has once again crafted a hero who readers will be dying for. His internal struggles over self-doubt and self-worth will leave readers cheering him on as well as comforting him. In Royal, we're introduced to another strong-willed heroine more than a match for the hero which makes for a combustible relationship marked by witty banter and teeming with sensuality. Their connection is crackling and I found myself fully immersed in Asa's redemption and the role Royal played in it. From the first book to the last this series has given us admirable yet complicated men and the strong and likable women who love them despite their flaws and I count them as family. Though I'm sad to see the Marked Men series come to an end I'm excited for where Ms. Crownover will take us next with The Saints of Denver series on the horizon.\",\n \"Product: Holly Bush writes historical romance set on the American Prairie, in Victorian England and recently released her first Contemporary Romance. Her books are described as emotional, with heartfelt, sexy romance. She makes her home with her husband in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Connect with Holly at www.hollybushbooks.com and on Twitter @hollybushbooks and on Facebook at Holly Bush.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Sweetly Satisfying Historical Read\\n\\nReview: Reminiscent of an episode of Little House on the Prairie, Romancing Olive gives the reader a satisfying feeling with its sweetness and message of age not mattering in matters of love and that it's never too late to start living until your last breath. With a memorable cast of characters experiencing realistic emotions and life events this is a story that gives you lots of warm fuzzy feelings.\\n\\nOlive Wilkins has lived by societies rules her whole life which has left her alone and living each day like the last until the death of her brother has her coming to the country to raise her niece and nephew and discovering many unpleasant truths. She never realized there was so much cruelty and betrayal in the world until discovering the circumstances behind her brother's death and how uncaring his in-laws are when they want something they can't have. The only thing she can rely on is farmer Jacob Butler who's been caring for her niece and nephew as well as his own children on his own. I admire how she immediately dives in to do what must be done to care for the children. She's not afraid of hard work or fighting for what she knows is best. She came dressed in the trappings of an uptight spinster but once she starts REALLY living she realizes that the pristine image she always projected is unimportant. By living without all the rules others expected of her has made her look and feel younger as well as given her a brighter future. She's opened her heart to possibilities and emotions that will now lead her to a HEA.\\n\\nJacob Butler is a formidable match for Olive. He's hard working and doesn't obsess over the trappings of perfection. He's too busy struggling to make ends meet and care for his kids as best he can. After the death of his wife he never thought to love again, but Olive does things unexpected to his heart, body, and mind that has him rethinking his future. I adored Jacob and how gruff he was at first but slowly started showing a flirty side as his attraction to Olive grew. His jealousy over the sheriff's attention towards Olive was humorous and demonstrated his affections in so many subtle ways. Seeing him struggle over admitting his feelings for fear of hurting his dead wife brought a tear to my eye and made the emotional impact of the story even deeper.\\n\\nThere was a constant sexual tension between him and Olive that resulted in some heart stopping kisses and a tame sexual interlude. So fans of \\\"sweet\\\" romances will find this book perfect for them. The children were a pleasant addition with realistic speech and actions. Normally I find kids in a story distracting, but not here. They were each unique and brought out the best in Olive and Jacob and played subtle matchmakers. This was a satisfying romance with a setting that drew you in and characters you can't help but like. While the story dragged on a bit longer than necessary I still found much to enjoy and characters to root for. Holly Bush shows much promise and I'll be on the lookout for more books by her.\",\n \"Product: Jennifer Harlow spent her restless childhood fighting with her three brothers and scaring the heck out of herself with horror movies and books. She grew up to earn a degree at the University of Virginia which she put to use as a radio DJ, crisis hotline volunteer, bookseller, lab assistant, wedding coordinator, and government investigator. Currently she calls Northern Virginia home but that restless itch is ever present. In her free time, she continues to scare the crap out of herself watching scary movies and opening her credit card bills. She is the author of the Amazon Best Selling F.R.E.A.K.S. Squad and Midnight Magic Mystery Series. For more information and the soundtrack to this and her other books visit www.jenniferharlowbooks.com or follow her on Twitter @jenharlowbooks.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Exciting & Emotional & Impressive Series Starter!\\n\\nReview: As a fan of superhero stories I thought I knew what to expect when reading Justice. Upon completing it though I realized it was so much more than specially-powered individuals duking it out as it took on a more average joe perspective when defining a hero. There were numerous twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat and an immensely likable cast of characters that kept me fully invested in this story's outcome. As the start to a series it's set up an intriguing premise that has me greatly anticipating the next installment.\\n\\nIt's an unending battle between super-powered individuals that keeps the officers of the Galilee Falls police force on their toes. With the escape of a particularly vile super villain it will take every member of the force, along with assistance from superhero Justice, to track down Alkaline before he brings the city to its knees. The lead officer is Joanna whose childhood was one of sadness that left her contemplating suicide on a bridge's ledge. From the darkness she's risen to become a no-nonsense strong-willed woman who's still fighting the feelings she has for the man who saved her on the bridge, billionaire Justin. They worry for each other and have an exceptionally strong friendship that brought a tear to my eyes. Even though Joanna has more than friendly feelings for him she doesn't begrudge the happiness he's found with his upcoming nuptials and keeps a smile on her face to show her support. Even though she's the kind of woman who acts like she doesn't need a man I thoroughly enjoyed the clandestine romance she has with her boss as it brings out a particularly naughty girl side to her that's unexpected given her badass attitude. Her boss is supportive and let's her be who she is, never feeling the need to change her.\\n\\nThe mystery surrounding Alkaline's escape is a cleverly concealed one that was full of twists and turns that kept me guessing until the explosive conclusion. That were a few red herrings before the surprising reveal that actually made me gasp. The reveal led to further heartache in some emotionally intense scenes that were completely unexpected but left me in awe of the author's gutsiness. No one was safe in this story which meant even more tears being shed. The conclusion was particularly gut-wrenching and completely upended the story's perceived theme. Ultimately this story is about the strength of the everyday person in triumphing over evil. True justice is never simple or straight-forward and there are no true HEA. This story leaves you in tears but also leaves you with hope and I look forward to the remaining characters rising from the ashes of their losses to fight another day.\\n\\nFrom the immensely likable main characters to the equally fleshed-out secondary characters this story had me hooked. There was nothing comical in the battle between those with superpowers as they each displayed human weaknesses throughout the story. The subtle romance between Joanna and her boss was given enough time to make it meaningful but not overshadowed the powerful mystery with its fast-paced action. Ms. Harlow's created unforgettable and larger than life characters and I look forward to revisiting this cleverly created world.\",\n \"Product: Linda grew up on a dairy farm in the Midwest as the youngest of eight children. Now she lives in Kansas with her husband, daughter, and their nine cuckoo clocks. Her life's been blessed with lots of people to learn from and love. Writing's always been a major part her world, and shes so happy to finally share some of her stories with other romance lovers. Please visit her at her website http://www.lindakage.com/\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Dialogue & Amazing Hero!\\n\\nReview: I don't normally read books in the NA genre but the description of this book completely won me over and upon turning the final page I was left in awe. Ms. Kage has created a story that is heartfelt and gut-wrenching with flashes of humor and suspense. The lead characters are delightful together with entertaining and witty banter that lights up every scene. Surrounding them is a memorable cast of secondary characters, some of which I liked and a few I didn't. The romantic journey between Reese and Mason slowly evolved as their friendship morphed into something more intense and fragile that was constantly put to the test due to outside forces. Ultimately all the tears and laughter culminated in an immensely satisfying conclusion.\\n\\nReese is a wonderful heroine. She's smart, kind, and supportive which is surprising given her traumatic past. She's currently in hiding living under an assumed name courtesy of a psycho ex-boyfriend who physically and emotionally abused her and left her with a knife scare on her neck to remember him by. She lives in fear that he'll return but she never lets it show as she's a bubbly, energetic girl, not afraid to speak her mind. She's immediately attracted to Mason but knows they can never be more than friends since he's a gigolo. Since being without him is too painful she keeps things platonic (with a few slips here and there) and remains supportive of him in a community that treats him like a pariah. It's not until her life is again in jeopardy that she realizes how important truly living, and taking what makes life worth living, really is that her and Mason can finally start living for themselves.\\n\\nMason is a hero truly worthy of the title as he's sacrificed everything for his family. He's allowed himself to be degraded, sacrificed his moral code, and denied himself happiness to keep the rent paid and meet his sister's medical needs. He's tired of being seen as an object and shunned by those same women who pay to bed him. He's immediately attracted to the joy and happiness Reese exudes but knows he's no good for her. He wants to commit himself to her as he's never been able to before but Fate intervenes once again and in another misguided attempt to save someone he cares about he's forced back into the life he's desperately trying to leave behind. Happiness can be fleeting and ultimately he realizes that he's worth more in a conclusion full of tears.\\n\\nThe relationship between these two was delightful to read as their back and forth banter was at times funny, playful, but always full of sexual tension. Mason could always be counted on to say the most romantic things that would bring a tear to your eye and a smile to your face. Needless to say I couldn't get enough of him and his nobility. The secondary characters were just as intriguing. From Mason's sister Sarah who has Cerebral Palsy (which was depicted in a thoughtful and respectful manner) to his mother Dawn who was loving but flighty, I was left wanting to read more of them. There are two characters though that I found immensely irritating and who took away some of my enjoyment of the story. Mason's landlady Mrs. Garrison, who introduced him to this lifestyle, was emotionally grasping and manipulative. She used his love for Reese against him and took away his brief glimpse of happiness. Reese's cousin Eva was also an annoying judgemental shrew who purported to be her friend but her actions spoke differently as her dislike of Mason was more than apparent every time she came on the scene.\\n\\nThe pace of the story was wonderful through most of the book but felt a bit rushed towards the end. The storyline dealing with her psycho ex-boyfriend felt a bit overly melodramatic in that he was always able to avoid prosecution. After almost killing her that didn't ring true, nor did her parent's seemingly calmn reactions throughout the ordeal. Barring a few small quibbles I found myself completely won over by this story and its main characters, particularly Mason and his ability to always say the most amazingly romantic things. This is my first book by Ms. Kage but it won't be the last and I can't recommend it highly enough to those readers looking for a hero that's to die for and one that you wish would walk right off the pages on to my front porch!\",\n \"Product: J.C. Valentine is the alter-ego of Brandi Salazar, whose enjoyment of erotic tales of romance spurred her to branch out and create her own. Brandi Salazar lives in the Northwest with her husband, their wild children, and far too many pets. As a university student, she studies literature, which goes well with her dream to become an editor. Brandi entertains a number of hobbies including reading and photography, but her first love is writing fiction-in all its forms.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very Angsty With Protagonists Who Are Far From Perfect\\n\\nReview: Those wanting a nice mix of romance and angst will get exactly that in Surrender to Love. It's an intensely emotional journey as two people let their pasts control their future. Through life altering events they realize the importance of moving on in a HEA that is full of tears and misunderstandings. All through the story though are numerous hot encounters amidst one or two cliched moments that left me frustrated along with a hero that's far from perfect.\\n\\nJon is still reeling from a devastating event in his past that has led to him closing parts of himself off. He's living his life for someone else as his personal form of punishment, not allowing any long-term happiness. He flits from one woman to another never letting himself get close which led me to see him in an unsavory light at first. He was a true player before he met Patricia and love definitely had him becoming more supportive and less guilt-ridden.\\n\\nPatricia too is living her life for someone else after the death of her father has her embracing fast cars. She continues to be the daughter her father always wanted while alienating her mother. She's reckless which makes for a rocky road to happiness as Jon frowns upon that kind of behavior. I like that Patricia is strong-willed and doesn't let a man walk all over her. She sticks up for herself and isn't afraid to go toe to toe with Jon in an argument. An event happens late in the story though that greatly annoyed me in its soap opera nature and had me thinking that Patricia should've acted less like a flighty teenager and more like a modern woman.\\n\\nThough I had a few issues with the protagonists they ultimately won me over as the healing power of love helped heal them and pointed them towards the future. The secondary characters, the friends to our main couple, were fun and very vocal in speaking their minds. They were supportive, playful in their banter, and easy to relate to. From start to finish this was an emotional story with lots of sexual encounters that felt like a soap opera at times but kept me fully invested in the outcome.\",\n \"Product: Karen-Anne Stewart has always adored reading and has now fallen in love with writing. Her written works are The Rain Trilogy: Saving Rain, Healing Rain, and After the Rain, and the newly released stand alone novel, Ash to Steele. Her debut novel, Saving Rain: The First Novel in The Rain Trilogy, was a nominee for the Book Junkies Choice Awards and is a nominee for the 2014 RONE Awards. When Karen-Anne isnt writing, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking, and visiting new places. She fuels her addiction of creating new stories by her only other addiction, caffeine, and listening to a myriad of musical genres. Tucked away near the Blue Ridge Mountains, Karen-Anne lives with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and their cat. She plans on writing new adult romance as long as her fingers maintain dexterity.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Strong & Appealing Characters In an Emotionally Engaging Story\\n\\nReview: It's books like this that have contributed to the increasing popularity of the New Adult genre. With realistic characters, gritty life experiences, and a feeling of sensuality permeating the story it's easy to get caught up in the lives of the characters and root for their HEAs amidst adversity.\\n\\nEmma is a small town girl with a father who's a preacher. Her life seemed set in stone until she realized she wanted more for herself and left it all behind for the big city. She didn't leave everything behind though as she still retains some of the religious beliefs ingrained in her from her father and has chosen to abstain from sex until marriage. Meeting the sexy Breck makes keeping that vow difficult as everything about him fascinates her against her better judgement. As their relationship evolves he becomes a bigger part of her life after he takes it upon himself to protect her from the dangers of the city. She's a strong-willed girl but in some areas still seems to doubt herself which makes me happy she has Breck watching out for her. She's immensely likable and kind hearted and though her attraction to Breck might not make sense in the long-term, it's obvious how good they are together as they bring support to and meet an emotional need each have been missing until they met.\\n\\nBreck is the quintessential bad boy but there's definitely more to him than what it seems, maybe even more than he thinks of himself. He's a man-whore who enjoys women and sex without strings attached. Meeting Emma profoundly changes him and though he knows he shouldn't taint her with his presence he too can't help being drawn to her. He struggles with her religious beliefs but everything else about her fascinates him and has him becoming her protector and ultimately more in a romance that's sweet yet sensual and rocky once his past comes back to haunt him. Breck is drool-worthy and a bit possessive, protective of those he cares about, and as the story progresses we dig deeper to see someone worthy of love.\\n\\nAlong with the appealing main characters are a colorful cast of secondary ones. From the lovable and supportive Jess and Gavin, who I'd love to see more of as he's a sexy and gentle giant of a man, these are friends you can always count on. The villains are just that, from drug dealers showing the gritty underbelly of the city looking to drag others down, to catty women teeming with jealousy looking to destroy love and self-esteem. All of these characters add vibrancy to an already intense story and keep you tightly immersed in the story. Though certain events may seem predictable the outcomes are not and it all combines to make an unforgettable story. Using dual POVs the author gives greater insight into these main characters that you can't help but be drawn to despite their human foibles. Once the final page is turned you're left with a smile on your face and wanting to read it again. Here's to a talented author and hopefully another book based in this world as there's plenty of stories left to tell.\",\n \"Product: Contemporary Romance Author Casey Clipper is from Pittsburgh, PA. She's a noted sports fanatic, chocolate addict, and slightly obsessed with penguins. She is an avid romance reader and loves to lose herself in a good book. Casey is a member of the Romance Writers of America, Contemporary Romance Writers, Three Rivers Romance Writers, Passionate Ink, ASMSG, and IAN.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Strong Hero In a Story Full of Emotional Turmoil\\n\\nReview: As a disabled person I love encountering characters dealing with their disabilities in a realistic way and Ms. Clipper does that fairly well in this story with Beth who became deaf four years ago in a tragic event. Not only has she created a personable heroine but a hero that is truly drool-worthy in the former Navy SEAL turned doctor, Sean. He enjoys the ladies and they enjoy him as he's sexy and charming. He's also very dedicated to family as seen by his brother joining the service with him and the two of them sharing a home. Up until now Sean was happy with his bachelor life but the day he met Beth he became a different man, one who set out to prove he was worthy of her and willing to do whatever it takes to keep her safe and happy. No matter how much she pushes him away he's there supporting her and giving her time to cope with her dark moments.\\n\\nBeth goes through a lot of emotional turmoil in this book as she's harassed at work because of her disability and fears that no man will ever want her because of her disability. Sean isn't the kind of man to let what he wants get away from him though so it's a subtle battle of the sexes as theirs is a rocky road to HEA due to outside forces and inner heartache. Beth is still trying to cope with her loss and keeping events from her past secret that end up intertwining with Sean's cousin Courtney which forces him to choose between love and family. Throughout this rocky journey events keep befalling Beth, like her home catching fire, that leave us rooting for her and feeling deep sympathy for her. She deals with it as best she can but there were times I found her a bit too quick to cry. In most other ways I liked her.\\n\\nThis story truly belongs to Sean though as it's told mostly from his perspective. He's a wonderful hero who protects Beth no matter the cost. Their romance teems with sexual tension from their first encounter as their relationship evolves from sweet to sexy with him charming her every step of the way, as well as us. His brother Ryan is also a charmer who forms a deep and loyal friendship with Beth giving her even more support to get through the pain of her past. I long to see his story told as he has hero material written all over him. Some of the events that befell Beth throughout the story felt a bit over-the-top and took away some of the story's believability but I applaud her rising above it all with the supportive Sean by her side. Though Sean was introduced in a previous book of Ms. Clipper's it's not necessary to have read it to enjoy this one. With her heartwarming yet sexy storytelling ability though readers will want to add more of her books to their bookshelf.\",\n \"Product: Elizabeth Finn is a multi-published contemporary romance author, and her passion is creating stories packed full of believable conflicts, characters who leave you rooting for them, and romance that might just short-circuit your e-reader. She likes her characters flawed, but they always find the best part of themselves on their journey, and her readers find themselves devoted to her honest and heartfelt voice.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Steamy & Emotionally Intense With Heavy Issues\\n\\nReview: To put my review succinctly, Brother's Keeper is an emotionally gutwrenching read that's immensely satisfying from word one. Rowan's had a lifetime of pain in her young life and it's the dramatic change in her relationship with her best friend's brother, Logan, that gives her a glimpse of happiness if they're both strong enough to accept it.\\n\\nRowan is an amazingly strong character who always remains hopeful no matter how many times her father leaves her bruised and bloodied. The internal conversations she has with herself allow great insight into her thoughts and feelings and showed a young girl wise beyond her years just trying to find her place in the world. Her shyness was endearing and her quickly evolving relationship with Logan showed how unsure of herself she was but through him she gained unexpected confidence.\\n\\nLogan is the epitome of heroic. He always tried to do right by Rowan and quickly apologized the few times his careless words hurt her. He was her shelter in the storm her life had become around her drunken father and it felt natural for those feelings of protectiveness to evolve into something intensely steamier. Being able to be in his head allowed the reader to understand his conflicted feelings and desires and made him appear even more admirable for this internal struggle he fought for so long to keep Rowan's heart safe. The final moments of the book were Logan's finest though and were so sweet that I half expected him to ride up on a white steed.\\n\\nThe relationship between Logan and Rowan were extremely sexy in some unexpected ways. Some readers may have a problem with their age difference but Rowan is a mature 18-year-old and she knew what she wanted and what she was getting into so I had no problem getting past their ages. The numerous sexual interludes were seamlessly interspersed with scenes of them just hanging out that reinforced their compatibility and showed how important they were becoming to each other's happiness. The secondary characters of Logan's family were a heartwarming addition as they treated her as their own and were her real family. Their interactions were realistic and I enjoyed these postcard moments. In contrast were the horrendous actions of her father who was truly the devil in his rage and the scenes of his abuse of Rowan were hard to read and brought a tear to my eye.\\n\\nElizabeth Finn's created an unforgettable book that's gutwrenching and uplifting at the same time. It balances the two extremes beautifully to conclude with a satisfying HEA. This is my first book by Ms. Finn and its high caliber of writing has me wanting to read more by her.\",\n \"Product: Sasha is part gypsy. Her passions have always been storytelling, romance, history, and travel. Her first play was written for her Girl Scout troupe. She's been writing ever since. She loves getting lost in the worlds and characters she creates; even if she frequently forgets to run the dishwasher or wash socks when she's doing so. Luckily, her four brilliant children and hero-inspiring hubby are super understanding and supportive.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Another Amazing Book in a Creative & Well-Written Series!\\n\\nReview: Sasha Summers has completely won me over once again as her unique and fresh take on mythological tales continues with For the Love of Hades. In this latest installment of the Loves of Olympus series a new spin on the story of Hades and Persephone paints Hades as a conflicted yet very worthy of love character seeped in loneliness who would do anything to save the one bright light in his Underworld. Hades is brooding and sexy and more likable than the original myth makes him out to be. In contrast, Persephone is perky and playful and truly falls for Hades even though her mother promises her to another. Their scenes together are entertaining and heartwarming in the abundant love that's blatantly obvious.\\n\\nThe scenes of the Underworld are vividly depicted with its darkness and various creatures that lend to its gritty nature. Seeing the love between the two of them amongst this darkness makes their connection even more heartwarming in its importance. Also vividly depicted are the other Gods and Godesses who, while full of powers, are still presented with the same jealousies and pettiness of us mere mortals. It made them easy to relate to and pulled me further into the story because of it. With plenty of Gods and Goddesses to choose from I'm greatly anticipating what Ms. Summers will put her personal stamp on next.\\n\\nMs. Summers' writing style flows beautifully with an almost lyrical quality to it. The love story involving these two likable characters is intensely emotional and makes you a bit misty-eyed throughout their journey to be together. The interferences of others leads to life or death situations that make you want to scream at the injustice as you continue to root for Hades and Persephone. As the second book in the series it's not necessary to have read the first book as only one or two references tie into the previous installment. But this world and its characters will work their way into your bloodstream and you won't want to miss a single minute. With its unique voice and romantic writing style I've completely fallen in love with the Loves of Olympus series and highly recommend For the Love of Hades to those looking for something special to read that will leave a lasting impression!\",\n \"Product: Sasha is part gypsy. Her passions have always been storytelling, romance, history, and travel. Her first play was written for her Girl Scout troupe. She's been writing ever since. She loves getting lost in the worlds and characters she creates; even if she frequently forgets to run the dishwasher or wash socks when she's doing so. Luckily, her four brilliant children and hero-inspiring hubby are super understanding and supportive.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Intriguing and Excitingly Unique Premise.........\\n\\nReview: Courtesy of the movie Clash of the Titans, I always thought I knew all there was to know about Medusa. Sasha Summers completely changed my original impressions with this intriguing story that is the start to a very promising new series putting a clever spin on classic mythological stories. These stories take characters that appear to be heartless and above us mere mortals and humanizes them through stories full of love and tears.\\n\\nMedusa starts out as a beautiful and loyal priestess to Athena, untouched by any man. She never regretted not knowing a man's touch until she gets a new guard, Ariston who's just as loyal a warrior with his talents being war. She longs for his touch and once she's set free by Athena, they act on their love. Medusa was a carefree young girl never expecting anything bad to happen. She was naive and her views were definitely through rose colored glasses. When her and Ariston finally consummate their wedding vows it's a wondrous and enlightening event that is sweetly sexy. Ariston is a noble man who never acted on his feelings until vows were spoken. He's strong in battle and would do anything to keep Medusa safe. He'd give his very life to be with her and bask in her love. Their loyalty makes them a perfect couple and the strength of their love is like no other. That's why it's particularly gutwrenching when the Gods step in and ruin their very lives by treating them like pieces on a chessboard.\\n\\nOnce the Gods take notice of their marriage, and because of battles between their own egos, they do everything they can to pull these steadfast lovers apart. Their actions are truly callous and it actually gives them the title of villains in my opinion. Thankfully some of the Gods value mortals and do what they can to right the wrongs done and lead us to a very satisfying conclusion.\\n\\nWith its unique spin on classic myths this story immediately captures your attention and through its seamless and highly emotional writing draws you in even further. It's a clever and thought provoking premise that completely enthralled me and has me excited for future books. Readers looking for something unique and unexpected should definitely give this book a try.\",\n \"Product: She is a wife and the mother of two daughters, one stepson, and the grandmother of precocious 8 month old. With Two basset hounds and the Arizona dust, she can't seem to keep her floors clean. Her penchant for wine has gotten her into more than trouble than necessary. Especially when she is with her friends. Originally from Massachusetts, she made her way out west in 2013 and hasn't looked back. The lack of blizzards is big bonus to living in Arizona. She started as a blogger in 2008, attended many book conventions and author signings and is ready for this new part of her life.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Unexpected Twists & Turns In a Rock Star Romance Full of Angst...\\n\\nReview: As a reader obsessed with rock star romances there are a few elements I always look for when choosing which book to read while applauding those few authors who forge some unexpected paths. With Back to Good there was the expected angst when past lovers reunite, along with glimpses of the downside of fame, but from there Ms. Benson took a dramatic turn that left me frustrated, a bit angry, but applauding nonetheless. Throw in a heroine whose actions left me conflicted, along with the two sexy men fighting over her like a dog with a bone and you end with a twisty read that kept me on edge, turning the pages furiously to see what would happen next.\\n\\nCharlie was once the love of Joey Carino's life until long distances and his burgeoning fame, with all its inherent vices, tore them apart. When she's unexpectedly brought back into his life as his record label's new publicist though, old feelings and anger are dredged up in a complicated connection made more volatile by a close friend. While Charlie still cares for Joey she's frightened by the changes the rock star world has wrought on him leading to lots of heart-rending angst and moments of weakness on her part. Her emotions are in further disarray by her unexpected attraction to Matthew, Joey's life-long friend and manager, and nemesis to Charlie while she was dating Joey. It all makes for a frustrating love triangle that put all of them in a bad light at one time or another. Charlie especially made me angry as I felt she was leading both of them on, showing a sexual interest in both while finding excuses to justify her actions. In her work world she was strong-willed while she was a bit immature when it came to feelings which added more unnecessary melodrama when it came to the romance.\\n\\nThe two men in her life further complicated things as they were both sexy and commanding and I can understand why she's torn between the two. History and sentimentality draws her to Joey while her battles with Matthew crackle with sexual tension. Joey and Matthew are long-time friends who have enjoyed the vices of rock star living but for Joey it's becoming too much. The drug use and women are tarnishing his image and jeopardizing his career but it's clear he's lost and lonely and seeing Charlie again gives him hope in all his attempts to get her back. Matthew has always had a thing for Charlie but her being with his best friend had him lashing out and hurting her feelings through the deeds he did when they were younger. He's all grown up now and tempts her every chance he gets leading to a few very scorching encounters. Both men have issues that make her leery and doubt their ability to commit as the rock star life makes it far too easy to indulge in sex and drugs, which Ms. Benson doesn't shy away from. Matthew's emotions were intense, when he raged spit flew and when he cared he was endearing. When he loved it was erotic with bits of dirty talk alongside his usual commanding nature. When he was hurt though he tended to withdrawal which made his burgeoning romance with Charlie difficult to define. In contrast Joey was charming, playful, and outgoing with sensuality oozing out of every pore. He wore his emotions on his sleeve when it came to Charlie which left him lost, lonely, and hurting and I was sympathetic to his pain. I longed to learn his inner thoughts and see more than just those few flashes of joy when Charlie was nearby. Learning about Charlie and Matthew was heartbreaking for him and had him spiraling out of control towards a conclusion that had my jaw hitting the floor. It's definitely a rocky road to HEA when it's these two men fighting for Charlie's heart!\\n\\nThis was a steamy read full of angst, a lot of it unnecessary in my opinion as Charlie needed to be more decisive and honest in her feelings...as well as drinking a lot less. Her attempts in proving she could handle her ex just led to more heartache and frustration unfortunately. The dual temptation of Joey and Matthew would give any girl fits though as both are sexy and drool-worthy. Neither are perfect men by any means as they've both let fame corrupt them at certain points. The rock star world is vividly depicted with all its carnality and demonizing drug use which further immersed me in the story and had my heart breaking for Joey even more when witnessing how far he's fallen. For the most part I found this a captivating romance but my issues with Charlie dimmed my overall enjoyment and had me pulling out my hair at times. The narrative too is a bit rough around the edges with a big reveal never being fully addressed. Ultimately Ms. Benson didn't pull any punches and amped up the melodrama through some unexpected twists and turns that led to a heart-rending conclusion that too easily solved Charlie's problems. Overall though it was a memorable read that shows great promise for Ms. Benson's future works.\\n\\n3.75 STARS\",\n \"Product: Gina Conkle writes Viking and Georgian romance. She grew up in southern California and despite all that sunshine, Gina loves books over beaches and stone castles over sand castles. Now she lives in Michigan with her favorite alpha male, Brian, and their two sons where she occasionally gardens and cooks.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Sensual & Satisfying Read\\n\\nReview: Norse Jewel is set during a unique time period which adds an extra element of exotic intrigue to a surprisingly romantic and suspenseful story. The author has created a story that flows at a nice pace allowing the main couple plenty of time to form their relationship while allowing the suspense of who's the real enemy to take many twists and turns. While the conclusion is satisfying it does end on a cliffhanger that leaves you wanting more and guarantees your return visit to this vividly depicted Viking world.\\n\\nHelena has been stolen from her home and the future that was planned out for her. Forced into the role of thrall her life is now in the hands of whoever's the highest bidder. Fearing for her life she chooses the one man who shows her kindness and subtly begs him to buy her. Lord Hakan brings her to a new world where she's fully accepted by his family and slowly starts making a place for herself where she's treated more kindly than she ever expected. She soon starts harboring feelings for Hakan though she still plans on returning home and will use his honor to get her there. Her mind can't ignore what her heart and soul feels for him and she soon must decide which future she really wants, her old life or her new one. From the very start Helena shows a smart and lively spirit. She doesn't act like you'd expect a prisoner to as she tends to speak her mind and shows subtle flashes of rebellion. I enjoyed her spirit and was rooting for her to get whatever she wanted. She was a kind-hearted soul who asked for very little in life and made the best of a bad situation but never lost focus of reuniting with her family. Her affection for Hakan confused her but she never compromised her principles in her dealings with him.\\n\\nHakan's parents were killed when he was young and from that moment on he was taken under King Olaf's wing. Even though he knew who killed his parents he was barred from getting revenge. He moved on by marrying a beautiful woman who betrayed him and uses their son as a bargaining tool to continue to make him pay. This betrayal has left him doubting the concept of love and leads to a vow of never marrying again. He can't help his immediate attraction to Helena though as he longs to protect her by bringing her to his homeland. She brings him happiness and speaks with an honesty that he appreciates for its uniqueness. He longs for the succor she provides but a lifetime of honor won't let him have her since she's a thrall. As their relationship progresses though it seems that they're getting further apart as his promise to return her to her home gets closer. After waging many wars to gain riches, this is the one war he longs to win. Hakan is an honorable man who, even after being hurt by his ex-wife, still shows compassion towards women. He's a strong-willed man who shows an unexpected romantic side in trying to win Helena over as he'll do anything to keep her close. As more betrayals towards Hakan come to light he'll need the support of Helena as she seems to be the only person he can truly trust as his enemies are closer than he thinks.\\n\\nThere's very few scenes involving war but its threat constantly hangs over everyone as there's a rebellion afoot. There's numerous twists and turns that leave you guessing as to who the bad guy really is. The majority of the story though revolves around the relationship between Helena and Hakan. They start off as subtle adversaries hurling sarcasm at one another but admiration soon wins out and the initial attraction between them flourishes. There's unrelenting sexual tension between them that's not culminated until the very end, but their romantic journey is still immensely satisfying. Their interactions are sweet as their reactions to their feelings are entertaining to behold. From start to finish I found myself completely immersed in this vividly depicted story and its storyline of love, war, and betrayal. The ending is a bit rushed and the subtle cliffhanger is a bit frustrating, but I still found this a delightful read that has me counting down the days until the story continues.\",\n \"Product: Mika Jolie lives in New Jersey with her Happy Chaos her husband and their energizer bunnies. She s a lover of words, wonder, an old-fashioned, and the whimsical delights of everyday living. When she s not writing swoon-worthy, sexy relatable romance, you can find her on a hiking adventure, beachin it at the Jersey shore, apple, blueberry picking, or whatever her three men can conjure up.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Charming, Sweet, & Sexy Friends-to-Lovers Romance...\\n\\nReview: Every now and again a book comes along that gives you all sorts of warm fuzzies, charms you on every level, and makes you want to start reading it all over again after reaching The End. This is just such a book! From its charming yet oh so manly male lead to its witty and playful banter I couldn't wipe the smile off my face or turn the pages fast enough. Told from the male perspective it sets itself apart from other friends-to-lovers romances through its realistic voice and the endearingly flawed trio of male friends and their views on love and relationships. It's ultimately a romance worth losing sleep over as readers will become quickly captivated by the romantic web Ms. Jolie's woven with her words!\\n\\nDean's just your average guy who comes from a well-off family and understands the meaning of hard work. He's smart, sexy, a god in the bedroom and enjoys playing the field. He's not a jerk though when it comes to his encounters as he makes his rules clear from the start. He may not be ready to settle down but he admires his parent's close connection after years of being together and hopes to have that himself one day...far in the future. The longest relationship he's ever had with a woman is with his best friend of twenty years, Coriander. From the moment she hit him in the stomach as a little boy he knew she was someone special, a girl different from other girls. He cherishes their time together and the bond they have while singing songs from Grease on karaoke nights. He's occasionally had sexual images of them together but for the sake of their friendship he pushes them aside. He's happy with their kind of togetherness but all that changes when she starts thinking of starting a family. A light switch suddenly goes off of her starting a whole other life without him and it pushes him to finally address his long-simmering feelings for her. Working through his feelings brought out inner-dialogues that had me chuckling as well as seeing a softer side to him that was endearing. I love that it was HIM fighting for them to be something more. Once he realized his deeper commitment to her he was all-in and expressed his love in a Grand Gesture that had me swooning. Dean's ultimately the quintessential book boyfriend as he was strong but unafraid of admitting his feelings. He freely expressed his fears and heartbreak, along with owning up to his missteps. He's endearingly flawed but on a whole he's pure perfection!\\n\\nWith this book being told from Dean's perspective we don't really get a grasp on who Cori really is beyond how Dean sees her. Cori's the artsy type and quirky in her looks. She's not one that's obsessed with glamour and prefers a more natural look. She's got curves and enjoys her food, which are just a few of the attributes Dean loves about her. She's loyal to those in her circle and loves kids which becomes the impetus to her and Dean slowly becoming more. Her and Dean are like peas and carrots and their times together are carefree, fun, with an undertone of flirtiness that made them endearingly entertaining. Though I wish we could've gotten deeper insight into Cori's inner thoughts it didn't at all detract from my enjoyment of this book.\\n\\nFrom start to finish I felt as though I was wrapped up in a warm blanket of love. Dean was everything you want in a boyfriend and he and Cori just crackled as friends...and ultimately lovers. Their sexual encounters were scorching yet playful as their friendship still shone through the erotically-charged haze. Dean embraced his flaws and worked hard to be the man worthy of being Cori's boyfriend in a heartwarming journey of introspection that made me smile. He could be snarky too but he was always full of heart when it came to Cori. His interactions with his buddies, Cam and Lucas, were also entertaining and realistic in their depiction. They talked like men with their playful and ribald comments, but when it came to matters of the heart they showed surprising depth in their support of Dean. Cam and Lucas have their own issues when it comes to love too. I'm hopeful we'll get to see that play out as both men are immensely appealing and I'm intrigued by the groundwork laid here that hints at their own conflicted emotions. This is my first book by Ms. Jolie and won't be my last as what a delight it is! I can't wait to re-read it so I can be charmed all over again by the delicious Dean who makes other book boyfriends pale in comparison.\",\n \"Product: Sommer's short work can be found in dozens of erotic anthologies including Spank Me, Whip Me, Tie Me Up, Temptation, Kiss In The Dark, Lesbian Love, Gay Love, Love at First Sting, Best Women's Erotica 2009 & 2010, Ultimate Lesbian Erotica 2008, Best Lesbian Romance 2010, Lust at First Bite, Liaisons, Hurts So Good, Nerdvana, The Sweetest Kiss, Peep Show, and Yes, Sir, Torn, Cuffed and Kiss My Ass among many others. . She currently writes erotica and erotic romance for Ellora's Cave, eXcessica, Pretty Things Press and Xcite Books. She has written Hard Lessons and The Best of Sommer Marsden for\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very Sexy Read With Likable Characters\\n\\nReview: I've not read many of Ms. Marsden's books, but as a reader who enjoys steamy reads, I found that what she's created meets all my steamy needs. From start to finish we're presented with three very different yet sexy and appealing men all trying to win the heart of mentally weakened through abuse by her ex, Tuesday Cane. This leads to numerous sexual interludes that become more and more intense as the story progresses.\\n\\nTuesday is a character that I both liked and was annoyed by. I admire her leaving her abusive ex and showing strength when her life is put at risk by a crazy stalker, but I felt she was using each of these men for almost the entire story by sleeping with all of them repeatedly. I know she's committment-phobic, but her actions lessened my favorable impression of her. Each of her suitors were appealing for a variety of reasons. Aidan was heroic, loyal, and protective. Reed was charming and carefree and could financially support her in comfort. Shepherd was mysterious yet understanding of Tuesday's dark needs since he's of the same mentality. He allowed her to be strong and never judged her. I can understand her dilemma considering how tempting all three of them are.\\n\\nThe issue with the stalker was subtly introduced with the perpetrator well concealed as the feelings of danger and paranoia believably escalated. His capture occurred quickly with this storyline wrapped up a bit too quickly and neatly.\\n\\nThe sexual encounters are what are most memorable upon completing this book. The scenes are varied and creative. They're super steamy with an intense build-up of sexual tension leading to a few scenes late in the story with heavier BDSM elements. This whole read felt like one big fantasy and I look forward to entering other fantasy worlds Ms. Marsden creates in the future and recommend you do to.\",\n \"Product: Deanna Roy is the six-time USA Today bestselling author of new adult college romance, heartwarming women's fiction, and books for children. She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, two daughters, her Little Dude, two cats, and three lava lamps.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Emotional Upheaval & Glimpses of the Past Drive This Story That Kept Me Guessing Until the End\\n\\nReview: After years of being oppressed by her father for a teenage indiscretion, things had finally gotten happier for Livia. She finally broke free from her emotionally abusive father to claim the man who brought light to her darkness in a Grand Gesture that left readers cheering. That happiness was short-lived though after the jaw-dropping encounter that brought the previous installment in the Lovers Dance series to a close. The fallout from that encounter drives this story and often left me frustrated and screaming at the actions of both Livia and Denham, the father of the baby she was forced into giving up for adoption years ago. With Denham back and making demands the fragile house of cards that became Livia's life slowly starts crumbling. With her emotions in turmoil Blitz continues to prove his devotion by protecting and supporting her every step of the way to remind me of why I fell for him in the first place. As the story dramatically wraps up Livia's left at a crossroads regarding her daughter, and with Hollywood again calling, she and Blitz will also see their relationship changing which will keep readers on the edge of their seats waiting for the next installment.\\n\\nAfter claiming her man in a bold gesture on nationwide TV Livia and Blitz have fallen into a comfortable routine of loving and dancing. Spending extra time with her daughter under the guise of private lessons is enough for Livia, but with the arrival of Denham that time is put in jeopardy. His desire to gain custody and be a family brings Livia's past to the forefront in glimpses that made me dislike Denham immensely. Livia was once a carefree young girl and he was a tempting bad boy who used her awakening hormones against her, leading her to careless decisions by keeping a big secret, which led to her life being upended. He was older and wiser and their youthful encounters felt dirty rather than romantic, which is how she ultimately comes to see that time. Looking back at that time has her pulling off her rose colored glasses, removing the youthful bliss of love and showing her the cold hard truth of the boy he was and the man he still is. It's a disillusioning journey for her but it's a maturing moment that she greatly needed as she had moments of weakness regarding his arrival that dimmed my opinion of her and her feelings for Blitz. Denham's final act too reinforced the selfishness I saw in him as a boy and left his role in Livia's future quite clear. From start to finish this book took my emotions on a roller coaster ride, leaving me frustrated and annoyed at times, but always rooting for Livia and Blitz to keep working towards their HEA. The conclusion of this book, and the fallout from Denham's actions, will linger into the next chapter in this romance where I anticipate Blitz will once again take center stage.\",\n \"Product: Sue Mac Nicol was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, in the United Kingdom. At the age of eight, her family moved to Johannesburg, South Africa where she stayed for nearly thirty years before arriving back in the UK in December 2000. She has written nine novels, two novellas and a screenplay since February 2012 and clearly believes in keeping herself busy. She has found herself wanting to stay in the genre that is M/M Romance so more can definitely be expected. Sue is a member of Romance Writers of America and Romantic Novelists Association in the UK. She is also a member of a rather unique writing group, called the Talliston Writers Circle, which in itself has a story all of its own to tell and lives in the rural village of Bocking, in Essex, with her family. Her plan is to keep writing as long as her muse sits upon her shoulder. Her dream is to one day make enough money to give up the day job and get that big old house in the English countryside overlooking a river, where she can write all day and continue to indulge her passion for telling stories.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Emotionally Intense With Compelling Characters\\n\\nReview: As a fan of the m/m genre, and books that put you through the emotional wringer, I was immediately drawn to this story and its compelling characters. Upon turning the final page I found much to recommend it, as well as one or two quibbles, but will definitely read more from this author as she had a way of vividly depicting the small town world these characters inhabit which helped draw me in.\\n\\nNick had a terrible childhood of sexual abuse and betrayal by the one who should've protected him. It's left him scarred both inside and out, with nightmares that visit him often, and unrelenting self-hatred and grief that have him constantly contemplating suicide. One night has him finding a kindred soul washed up on the beach that changes his life completely and gives him the strength to fight for his soul. When the story starts Nick is a broken man living in seclusion from a psychotic ex-lover who used his past to control him. Being with a man who truly listens and cares for him has him slowly coming back to life. He starts seeing the good things in life, learns the value of trust, and becomes a stronger more confident man who can save himself when the past comes back to haunt him.\\n\\nOwen too has been struggling with his past when he decides to end it all. Fate has different plans though when he's rescued by Nick who ends up rescuing him right back by giving him a reason to move forward. Owen's grief never felt as deep as Nick's as he hid behind a facade of humor and snarkiness. He accepted Nick unconditionally and never rushed him to do more or be more than he could handle. He ingratiated himself into Nick's life being the supportive lover but I didn't see as compelling of an evolution as I saw in Nick. His past didn't make him who he is, it was more a brief visit to the dark side.\\n\\nFrom start to finish this was an intensely sexual read where sexual healing occurred through the many hot and heavy sexual encounters between Nick and Owen. The scenes took on a more erotic and playful feel the more Nick worked through his past. Along with a complicated yet appealing main couple came a cast of secondary characters, among them another gay couple Nick's adoptive father Don and a cute Capuchin monkey, that overwhelmed the story at times and made for a bit of a lag in the middle of the story. Another disappointing part of the story was the reappearance of Nick's abusive ex Brad who was truly psycho and blazed a path of vile destruction throughout the book and whose comeuppance wasn't near satisfying enough. Ultimately I wish this story had stayed focused on Nick and Owen and their mutual recovery and the shared happiness they found in each other's arms. Their story was gut-wrenching and heartbreaking, but ultimately uplifting and leaves me wanting to read more from this author.\",\n \"Product: Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released more than 30 books and has been featured on both the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists on multiple occasions. A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone. Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combination of the two. When not bringing fictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a very active toddler, as well as full-time servant to two adorably naughty dogs. She believes in the good of others, and that a bad day can be cured with a great work-out, cake, or a combination of the two.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Erotically-Charged Tale of Painful Truths & Danger Make For a Romance Readers Have Been Clamoring For....\\n\\nReview: Throughout the previous four installments in the Wicked Horse series Bridger Payne has been an enigma, a man who always helped his friends when they needed him. He never asked for anything in return, but you still sensed that he was a calculating man who knew everyone's secrets and would use them if needed. In Wicked Bond it's now Bridger who needs the help when a mysterious and bruised woman is left in his care who reawakens his own broken and bruised psyche. Many characters from the past return to make this an exciting thrill ride for an unconventional group of people who are more like a family. Readers will find themselves quickly consumed by this heartbreaking tale full of intense emotions, and teeming with erotic encounters, and feel immensely satisfied but saddened that such a highly anticipated story has ended.\\n\\nBridger's known as the quietly commanding Master of BDSM who enjoys putting on an erotic show but is never inclined to open his heart to any woman. He enjoys sex of all kinds, the release and momentary peace from the demons of his childhood, but lately it's starting to feel as if it's not enough. When the broken Maggie is dropped on his doorstep though she calls forth all his protective instincts and soon their lives are joined together in a battle to keep her safe from from a deadly MC as well as a battle over his heart. I always sensed that Bridger's past was a heartbreaking one but once his childhood is revealed here readers will find themselves in need of tissues. His is a childhood of ultimate betrayal, where sex and pain became blurred, and where you're never able to feel clean again. It's left him feeling unworthy of love and doubtful of HEA which puts big roadblocks into his burgeoning relationship with Maggie. It's clear he's a man who deserves happiness after everything he's been through, and for all the sweet and subtle things he does for Maggie and her daughter Belle, if only he's willing to finally put his past behind him. Through everything I found Bridger endearing in all his broken beauty and thrilled by the easygoing smiles frequently flashed by the story's conclusion which put a smile on my face. His story was a powerful one and well worth the wait!\\n\\nMaggie came from an affluent family but rebelled by becoming a wild child who enjoyed partying and boys and had no job or plans for her future. She unfortunately chose the wrong man to be with when she chose Zeke, the head of an MC. She soon found herself caught up in a dangerous world where she was nothing more than a sexual commodity, bruised and almost killed out of jealousy. The only bright spot during her years with the Club is her daughter Belle who she'd do anything to protect. Being left with Bridger though brings her new fears...fears over his promise to keep her safe and fears over their crackling connection and the erotic promise she sees in his eyes. Maggie's a kind hearted woman who has very low self-esteem. She thinks that her body is the only thing she can offer someone, but Bridger helps her redefine herself. She's felt guilt over the danger she put her child in, but he too takes away her guilt by revelations of his own regarding bad parenting which has her wanting to heal him. Maggie's very understanding when it comes to Bridger's issues, giving to him in every way he needs her at first but finally showing some backbone when he runs from the possibility of HEA he sees in her eyes. Ultimately, she's a likable heroine and together they're a formidable match.\\n\\nThis was an intensely emotional story that broke my heart. Bridger's past is an unspeakable one, full of perversions and betrayals, which makes his struggles believable and understandable. He's wound very tightly early on and I enjoyed those carefree moments he had with Maggie and Belle that gave me hope for his healing. I don't normally care for children in romances but Belle's a cute kid who brought out a soft side to Bridger that was endearing. Readers who enjoy erotically-charged romances will get a lot of bang for their buck as sex is a very big facet to Bridger's life. Numerous scorching encounters take place along with an exhilarating bit of suspense that kept me on the edge of my seat and turning the pages furiously. All in all this was a story well worth the wait for it's one-of-a-kind hero and compelling tale of overcoming your past and is one I'd love to read again.\",\n \"Product: Lilah Suzanne has been writing since the sixth grade, when a literary magazine published her essay about an uncle who lost his life to AIDS. A freelance writer, she has also authored a children s book and has a devoted following in the fan fiction community.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very Cutesy, Sweet & Sexy M/M Read\\n\\nReview: It's said that when life gives you lemons make lemonade, but in this story it's more about making love and finding new dreams when old ones are lost. It's a charming story with likable characters that left me with a smile on my face. As her debut book, it's a promising start for Ms. Suzanne.\\n\\nJack was on track to become an Olympic swimmer when the pressures had him walking away from the sport. He buried all the physical remains of his sport and let go of his past....or so he thought. The day he encounters Felix, another lost soul, he realizes that he's been lying to himself and to help Felix he must once and for all make amends with his past. To truly be happy is not to ignore past dreams but to blend them with the present. Jack was immensely likable, charming with a sparkling personality. He was a bundle of positivity and was supportive of everyone. His interactions with his friend and roommate Lydia were reminiscent of siblings, playful and humorously chiding as she overtly played matchmaker between him and Felix. His Seniors yoga class made for hilarious fodder too as his interactions with the older students were laugh out loud and showed some very spry elderly people.\\n\\nThey say that the eyes are the windows to the soul and with Felix that's very true as there's a world of hurt and loneliness radiating off him. He loved boxing, it defined him and gave him friends that deserted him the day he was told to give up boxing or risk death. He realized that there was no one to care for him until the day Jack touched him to offer comfort. In that moment his life changed completely. Jack brought him peace and support long thought lost. Felix was a ball of anger, energy, and sex appeal. Being with Jack stabilized him and took the weight of the world off him and you could sense a carefree attitude overtaking him as the story, and his relationship with Jack, progressed.\\n\\nJack and Felix's pairing was delightful to see evolve as there were moments of awkwardness and unrelenting sexual tension. Their interactions were sweet yet sexy with verbal banter loaded with sexual innuendos that made me smile. Their sexual encounters were hot and were blended with some erotic yoga moves too. They're an immensely likable couple with a relationship that had virtually no conflict which made for a pleasant, though slightly unchallenging, read. From start to finish the story had a nice pace, heartwarming and thoughtful moments, sexy interludes, delightfully entertaining interactions with secondary characters, and gave me a few hours of fun. This book shows great promise for Ms. Suzanne and I look forward to what she has planned next.\",\n \"Product: Amanda Meuwissen is the author of The Incubus Saga and the novelette The Collector. She has a Bachelor of Arts in a personally designed major from St. Olaf College in Creative Writing, and has been writing and posting online for many years, including maintaining the blog for the customer engagement company Outsell. She spent a summer writing screenplay script coverages for a company in L.A., and is an avid writer and consumer of fiction through film, prose, and video games. Amanda also serves as COO and Managing Editor for BigWorldNetwork.com. She oversees editing and series selection, as well as being involved in marketing and promotion, and is featured as a narrator for several BWN series. Amanda lives in Minneapolis, MN, with her husband, John, and their cats, Helga and Sasha (no connection to the incubus of the same name).\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: An Epic Thrill Ride That Will a Keep Readers on the Edge of Their Seats!\\n\\nReview: It all comes down to this third and final installment in the Incubus Saga as the battle between light and dark, good and evil, comes to a head. After the emotional events that befell our trio of unlikely heroes at the end of the previous installment there's a feeling of negativity and loss as this story opens. The heroes are at their lowest point despite Nathan's return. It's a return though rife with inner fears and palpable paranoia that will lead to yet another fight for his life as he battles the pain and lies from his time behind the veil with the reality and expectations of being back home. He's not alone in his battle as his incubus lover and his brother are by his side every step of the way giving him their love and support but also acted as his weakness as the end creeps ever closer.\\n\\nThough this story started off a bit slow secrets were soon revealed that changed things dramatically. Nathan may have started off a broken man but quickly realized, along with his brother, their individual roles in keeping the world safe. Their brotherly love and bond might have gotten bruised while he was gone but they reunited stronger than ever with Sasha being his usual supportive and sexy self. Ms. Meuwissen imbued this story with deep emotional angst, a bit of sensual m/m lovin', and a compelling mythology. There's edge of your seat action scenes and an equally compelling and colorful cast of characters, both heroic and villainous, that keep you glued to the action. Both old friends and new leave you rooting for good to win but fearful with unexpected twists and turns. It all adds up to an exhilarating thrill ride with heart and soul and a delightful addition to the urban fantasy genre that ends up being so much more!\",\n \"Product: Amanda Meuwissen is the author of The Incubus Saga and the novelette The Collector. She has a Bachelor of Arts in a personally designed major from St. Olaf College in Creative Writing, and has been writing and posting online for many years, including maintaining the blog for the customer engagement company Outsell. She spent a summer writing screenplay script coverages for a company in L.A., and is an avid writer and consumer of fiction through film, prose, and video games. Amanda also serves as COO and Managing Editor for BigWorldNetwork.com. She oversees editing and series selection, as well as being involved in marketing and promotion, and is featured as a narrator for several BWN series. Amanda lives in Minneapolis, MN, with her husband, John, and their cats, Helga and Sasha (no connection to the incubus of the same name).\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Compelling Story In a Series With Engaging Characters That Continues to Entertain!\\n\\nReview: Picking up very soon after the conclusion of the previous story Ms. Meuwissen continues to keep readers on the edge of their seats as the clock is still ticking for brothers Jim and Nathan and the corruption of their souls. Along for the ride into danger is the sexy and supportive succubus Sasha who it's foretold with be the savior of Nathan. This trio is not only entertaining but the epitome of close-knit as each would die for the other and it's this closeness that put Jim and Nathan in this fight to keep their souls to begin with.\\n\\nThroughout the previous story Nathan and Jim tried to portray a brave face not letting the other know their fears. In this story with the end feeling closer than ever they finally open up and express their fears of themselves and each other with these feelings of fear palpable. Their brotherly love was heartwarming and heartbreaking to see as they desperately tried to stay away from the darkness slowly overtaking them. Along with brotherly love we have the growing affection between Nathan and Sasha that had quite a rocky start. Things start off much calmer here which allows Nathan to slowly become accepting of his feelings for Sasha which made for numerous sweet and sexy encounters between these two strong-willed men. Nathan is grateful for the unconditional support and sense of safety Sasha brings him and gets closer to the L-word that flows so easily off Sasha's tongue. Sasha is utterly charming and a breath of fresh air that brings strength and optimism to two men struggling to stay true to themselves and the multi-layered relationship between friend and lover guides this story through an action-packed tale full of twists and turns.\\n\\nOnce again the worldbuilding is vivid, intriguing, and impeccable with creatures both fascinating and frightening. There's unrelenting tension from start to finish as the future of Jim and Nathan hangs in the balance tempered with an intense and flirty romance between Sasha and Nathan. Ms. Meuwissen has once again left me breathless with her dark paranormal tale imbued with flashes of sexiness and lightness and I'm greatly anticipating what comes next in this masterful series.\",\n \"Product: Marie loves books that make you think, or feel something. Preferably both. And while she's a total girly girl and loves glitter and rainbows, she's just as happy when she's writing about the dark underbelly of society. Well, if things like zombies, and vampires, and werewolves, and mermaids existed. (Although she has it on good authority that mermaids do in fact exist, because the internet told her so.) She's married to the love of her life, a sexy beast of a caveman who likes to refer to himself as Big Hunk. She has two awesome kids, lives in Hawaii, loves cooking and occasionally has been known to crochet. She also really loves talking about herself in the third person. If you want to see what new creations she's got up her sleeves check out her blog: www.MarieHallWrites.blogspot.com or contact her personally at mariehallwrites@gmail.com\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Sequel Dealing With Very Emotional Issues\\n\\nReview: Just as his cousin Ryan seems to be getting control of his life, everything seems to be falling apart for Alex. For so long his entire being was focused on keeping Ryan alive but now he feels like a third-wheel with Ryan's marriage on the horizon. He has no purpose now and is terrified he'll become a loser like his vile father if he can't get his feelings of hatred under control. But with his mother and father both begging to talk to him he gets closer to getting lost in the darkness of grief, hatred, and guilt. For so long he's hidden behind a facade of a happy playboy but that lifestyle is losing its luster. One night he decides to heed the words in a fortune cookie which reunites him with a woman from his past who can now change his future for the better if only he'll stand up to the past and be honest with himself and let her help him out of the darkness.\\n\\nThough the emotional damage of what his father did isn't as traumatic for him as it is for Ryan doesn't mean he's not having difficulties moving on. The fallout of this continuing secret still haunts him and I ached for what he was going through. He knew he was having problems coping but all the therapy in the world hasn't yet changed his self-destructive ways. Being with the exotic and fun-loving Zoe does bring him moments of happiness and the desire to change but it's a rocky journey towards a HEA. From the vividly depicted therapy sessions to the actual talking and admitting of feelings, this is a story that definitely doesn't gloss over dealing with emotions. Once Alex decides he wants Zoe and wants to be a better man he commits to doing what needs to be done to become whole again and it's an inspirational journey he takes.\\n\\nZoe has been hurt by a cheating man in the past but sees past Alex's womanizing ways and stays with him through good and bad. She's used to disappointing her parents with her exotic life choices but at the end of the day they still support her which makes her more inclined to stay by Alex's side as he heals. She's an immensely likable and colorful character who lights up every scene she's in.\\n\\nWhile mostly focusing on their emotional journey towards a HEA, we get return visits from Ryan and Lili as this entire group gets to finally address the past head-on and put it completely behind them in a very emotional albeit quickly resolved denouement. There's happiness and hope for the future once the last word is written but I definitely hope to revisit this world after being introduced to Zoe's friend Jamie and her co-workers. They're a colorful bunch with emotions just bubbling below the service who deserve to have their stories told. Ms. Hall has once again impressed me with her talent and I look forward to reading more of her works in the future.\",\n \"Product: Always interested in the arts, S. L. Scott, grew up painting, writing poetry and short stories, and wiling her days away lost in a good book and the movies. With a degree in Journalism, she continued her love of the written word by reading American authors like Salinger and Fitzgerald. She was intrigued by their flawed characters living in picture perfect worlds, but could still debate that the worlds those characters lived in were actually the flawed ones. This dynamic of leaving the reader invested in the words, inspired Scott to start writing with emotion while interjecting an underlying passion into her own stories. Living in the capital of Texas with her family, Scott loves traveling and avocados, beaches, and cooking with her kids. Shes obsessed with epic romances and loves a good plot twist. She dreams of seeing one of her own books made into a movie one day as well as returning to Europe. Her favorite color is blue, but she likens it more toward the sky than the emotion. Her home is filled with the welcoming symbol of the pineapple and finds surfing a challenge though she likes to think shes a pro. Find me on Instagram: S.L.Scott Sign up for The Scott Scoop http://bit.ly/2TheScoop\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Delicious Hero & Appealing Heroine in a Sweet & Sexy Rockstar Romance...\\n\\nReview: The moment you open the cover of this book you know you're not getting your typical rockstar romance. From its compelling main couple who wear their hearts on their sleeves, to its vivid depiction of life on the road where music is king, theres a beautiful balance of heart and soul that pulled me in from the first page to the last.\\n\\nTulsa Crows childhood was a tough one after the death of his mother. It became a childhood short on money but rich with love and support though. Luckily for him his older brother Jet chose to sacrifice everything for his brothers and from that moment on they became a formidable trio whos now at the top of the music charts. Being a rockstar is a dream come true and hes been embracing every opportunity his fame gives him. His reputation as a sexy, carefree, manwhore is well-documented but as the story progresses readers get to see a softer and more romantic side to Tulsa. The moment he sees Nikki Faris is THE defining moment in Tulsa becoming the drool-worthy hero we always suspected he was under his rockstar facade. Being with her, readers get to see his big heart and unconditional support of the emotionally bruised Nikki. He never rushes her, he just basks in the joy of their burgeoning relationship which made me fall for him even more. Hes there when she needs him most, became a man in the truest sense by the epic decisions he makes, and it all made for a heartwarming romance that put me through the wringer at times.\\n\\nNikki Faris had a very different childhood as money was never lacking while unconditional love was in short supply. Her mother especially based her love on the fame of her children and the value of their good looks. It definitely wasn't a warm and happy childhood and it ultimately led Nikki into a disastrous relationship with a man who scarred her inside and out. Shes still recovering from the damage he inflicted on her heart and soul, still leery of giving herself over to another man, but Tulsas like no other man shes ever known before. Fun and flirty interactions soon lead to clandestine kisses that have them falling head over heels in love with each other in a dance that utterly charmed me due to the delicious Tulsa. Just when HEA seems within reach though the past comes back to test their love for each other and kept me on edge until the very end. Nikkis an immensely likable heroine who now only answers to herself. She mightve been lost throughout her past relationship but shes definitely found herself here in empowering scenes of her owning the stage and finally accepting her unique style and looks. She was a bit closed off when readers first saw her but being around Tulsa brought out a more carefree side, a side that made her relationship with Tulsa even more delightful. Throughout her journey Nikki became a heroine worth rooting for, she grew strength and became a formidable match for Tulsa in a romance that had me smiling while blushing.\\n\\nAs a reader obsessed with rockstar romances, I found Ms. Scotts depiction of the life a believable one and one that fully immersed me in its sensuality. In many ways it set itself apart from the usual depiction of sex, drugs, and rock n roll to focus more on love and family. The Crow Brothers take center stage in this story, alongside Faris Wheel, in a story that showed the strong connection between three brothers whove lived through adversity. Each is unique but their support of each other is clear. Tulsas young in years but with each turn of the page he showed his maturity, his belief in listening to his heart, and through his words and deeds he became the quintessential book boyfriend. Nikki too grew throughout this story, grew more comfortable in her skin, and I adored Tulsa for standing beside her while she grew more empowered. Theyre a crackling couple with interactions teeming with sexiness and I loved their slow and steady relationship that pulled me in wholeheartedly. Its ultimately a romance with very little angst, but with bits of suspense and heartache that kept me on the edge of my seat waiting for HEA. Alongside this compelling main couple are a cast of delicious secondary characters. From Nikkis twin brother and bandmate Laird to their cousin Shane who make up the band Faris Wheel to Jet and Rivers, the remaining Crow Brothers, theres a slew of drool-worthy heroes to behold. Lairds the supportive brother whod do anything to keep his sister safe, wallowing in guilt over the past, with Shane the mediator, and both of them leave me wanting more. Rivers too is someone who Im longing to know more about as its clear that he has his own issues over the past. With these enthralling characters Ms. Scott has me caught in a sensual web of dreamy heroes that has me counting down the days until we revisit this sexy series!\",\n \"Product: Morgan K Wyatt is a multi-published and award winning author. Often her books topics reflect her interests in science, nature, cooking, and why people often do the crazy things that they do. Future books also allow her to travel in the name of research. Morgan also pens cozy mysteries with her husband, Scott, under the name, M.K. Scott.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Emotional Romance Bringing Together Two Scarred Souls With the Help of Memorable Secondary Characters...\\n\\nReview: Two people scarred by their pasts are brought together through the machinations of a cantankerous old man from beyond the grave in this sweet and sentimental romance that touches on a few topical issues too. Ms. Wyatt nicely balances all this amongst two very likable and realistic characters with the help of an endearing cast of secondary characters, including Charmer the dog who does his best to help two bitter people find their HEA.\\n\\nMelody is a hospice nurse who finds it easy to connect to her patients but hard to form a bond with others after a childhood full of numerous uncaring foster parents. Her own mother even set her up for heartache through broken promises and tarnished dreams that have left Melody doubting herself when it comes to love. She always longed for a family, and with her recent patient offering a place in his home, she thought she'd finally found one. With his death she's once again feeling lost but with his nephew coming to stay Melody will once again find herself nursing another as their mutually bruised hearts can only be healed through their burgeoning relationship and trust. Melody was a strong-willed woman with very low self-esteem who was easy to relate to. Though she wanted to be angry at Levi for not coming home sooner her kind heart wouldn't allow her to punish him more than he's punishing himself. She was a woman deserving of love who wore her heart on her sleeve waiting for her Prince Charming.\\n\\nLevi had a rough upbringing too until he ended up at his uncle's house. There he found a sense of belonging until a woman's lies had him walking away in anger. Time in the military, and the loss of his leg, were an eye opening experience that left him with regrets but trying to move on with the changes his body's undergone. A duplicitous woman, and his own low self-esteem, have left him a bit cold and untrusting though. Spending time with Melody, per his uncle's will, shows him a woman he can finally count on, but will he let his own self-esteem issues keep him from happiness or will his sensual battle with Melody end in victory? Levi's been through a lot in his life so his initial standoffishness was understandable. His playful yet subtle flirtations towards Melody endeared him to me though and had me rooting for him as his impressions of himself grew through Melody's responses to his sensual onslaught. He might've been mired in pity at the start of the story but quickly gained confidence through his interactions with Melody.\\n\\nWith its appealing characters and their flirty and heartfelt interactions teeming with sexual tension I found myself easily immersed in this romantic tale of self-acceptance and finding love in the unlikeliest of places. The lead characters are strong-willed but traverse a slow journey to HEA because of deep-seated trust issues that left me aching for them both. Small town living, with all its inherent colorful denizens, is charmingly depicted and helped push the main couple together. Topical issues dealing with problems in the foster care system, issues of returning veterans, along with animal adoption are seamlessly incorporated into this tale to bind the main couple together even more. Overall it makes for a sweet and heartwarming tale that starts off a bit slowly but quickly captivates readers.\",\n \"Product: A native of Australia, Kate Paddington wrote her first work of fan fiction at age twelve. Today, at twenty-six, she has degrees in philosophy and chemistry and is currently completing a PhD in biophysics. She has published numerous academic papers as part of her research. Platonic is her first novel.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: An Enjoyable M/M Read With Engaging Characters & Themes\\n\\nReview: Those wanting a heartwarming romance with a believable feel will find Platonic just such a read. This is a character-driven tale of lost love and the chance to try again and with its likable characters and believable emotions you can't help but enjoy the ride.\\n\\nDaniel was heartbroken when Mark left him. The hurt tainted everything and left him leery of relationships and getting hurt again. He found success in business and it's that he clung to, keeping his heart safe. Meeting Mark again throws him into confusion as he had put him firmly in the past. It won't be easy to regain what he once had with Mark as he's grown older and wiser but if fate has its way these two men who are perfect for each other might find their way back to each other once again.\\n\\nAfter ending his relationship with Daniel, Mark headed off to California to make a life for himself, full of new friends and relationships. All these relationships never dimmed the feelings he had for Daniel though and when he comes into contact with his first love he desperately wants to try again. Things don't go easy though as Daniel still feels hurt over Mark's treatment of him. Mark grew up a lot while separated from Daniel, he learned from his mistakes, and came to appreciate what he once had but it won't be easy to relive the past. With enough heartache though he might just be able to create an even stronger relationship born of maturity.\\n\\nThis was a sentimental story with two likable and strong-willed leads. Their pasts allowed them to grow up, not always easily, but to help them appreciate what's really important in life. The feelings around their reunion were believable and their relationship progressed at a steady pace that helped you understand what they finally found with each other. The romance itself is steamy which kept me turning the pages. Luckily the steaminess was tempered by emotional intensity that showed a relationship worth fighting for. The secondary characters were equally likable and played off the two leads nicely. All-in-all this wasn't a defining book but it was a pleasant and emotional read that was a nice debut for Ms. Paddington and I look forward to where her talent will take her.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":26,"string":"26"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1478,"string":"1,478"}}},{"rowIdx":1479,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"AGT3P9GVVB0XT"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"\"Dark Days\" is the multi-award winning documentary from Marc Singer about a community of homeless people living in a train tunnel beneath Manhattan. The film depicts a way of life that is unimaginable to most of those who walk the streets above. In the pitch black of the tunnel, rats swarm through piles of garbage as high-speed trains leaving Penn Station tear through the darkness. For some of those who have gone underground, it has been home for as long as twenty-five years. The director abandoned life on the outside to spend all of his time in the tunnels, making it his home for two years. Surprisingly entertaining and deeply moving, \"Dark Days\" is an eye-opening experience that shatters the myths of homelessness with the strength and universality of the people the film represents.\". The summary of the review text is \"Who is this guy?\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Who's this guy, Mark Singer? Why was he crawling around in the tunnels beneath New York City? Where did he go after making this film?\nNone of these questions are answered by the DVD's intriguing short film on how \"Dark Days\" was made.\nWhat we do get is a quick picture of a man obsessed by a group of homeless living in an abandoned train tunnel underneath New York. The other reviewers have pointed out how unsentimental, yet full the depiction of these people is. I agree. I'd go further. It's like an angel was dropped out of the sky to make this movie, and then vanished.\nOkay, so that's hyperbole.\nBut that's the kind of whacky thought that occurs to you when you watch the hand-twisting, blushing director describe the movie he made - perhaps the best frickin' movie ever made about homeless people...EVER - the fact that making the flick drove him temporarily into homelessness, the fact that this guy out of NOWHERE wins all the dang Sundance awards a few years back not only for the message, but for the astoundingly beautiful cinematography, yet the kid never made films before... yadda yadda yadda.\nThis is a landmark film. More hyperbole, perhaps. But the plight of the homeless is one of the biggest problems facing the industrial West. And yet...and yet...zero discussion. Zero concern. Instead, we get a lot of lip about how the homeless are lazy and shiftless and live off the government, etc. \"Dark Days\" shows that the homeless are people. Humans. Complete and beautiful, flawed and ugly. The whole deal. How can you walk away from this movie and see a panhandler without a feeling of, not pity or compassion, but empathy?"},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Who's this guy, Mark Singer? Why was he crawling around in the tunnels beneath New York City? Where did he go after making this film?\nNone of these questions are answered by the DVD's intriguing short film on how \"Dark Days\" was made.\nWhat we do get is a quick picture of a man obsessed by a group of homeless living in an abandoned train tunnel underneath New York. The other reviewers have pointed out how unsentimental, yet full the depiction of these people is. I agree. I'd go further. It's like an angel was dropped out of the sky to make this movie, and then vanished.\nOkay, so that's hyperbole.\nBut that's the kind of whacky thought that occurs to you when you watch the hand-twisting, blushing director describe the movie he made - perhaps the best frickin' movie ever made about homeless people...EVER - the fact that making the flick drove him temporarily into homelessness, the fact that this guy out of NOWHERE wins all the dang Sundance awards a few years back not only for the message, but for the astoundingly beautiful cinematography, yet the kid never made films before... yadda yadda yadda.\nThis is a landmark film. More hyperbole, perhaps. But the plight of the homeless is one of the biggest problems facing the industrial West. And yet...and yet...zero discussion. Zero concern. Instead, we get a lot of lip about how the homeless are lazy and shiftless and live off the government, etc. \"Dark Days\" shows that the homeless are people. Humans. Complete and beautiful, flawed and ugly. The whole deal. How can you walk away from this movie and see a panhandler without a feeling of, not pity or compassion, but empathy?"},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Rush gives a tour-de-force performance as history's most infamous sexual adventurer, the Marquis de Sade. A nobleman with a literary flair, the Marquis lives in a madhouse where a beautiful laundry maid (Winslet) smuggles his erotic stories to a printer, defying orders from the asylum's resident priest (Phoenix). The titillating passages whip all of France into a sexual frenzy, until a fiercely conservative doctor (Caine) tries to put an end to the fun, inadvertently stoking the excitement to a fever pitch.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: political allegory for censorship\n\nReview: “Quills” was a grotesque, yet intriguing flick. You've probably read about the detail of the plot and acting in other reviews, so I'll skip right over that stuff.\nWhat intrigued me most about “Quills” was its political message. Yes, it's about censorship, but it's more specific than that, too. It's also a commentary on the current nature of politics and the recent attempts from the conservative sectors of the nation to attack Hollywood for its production of violent and sexual material.\nThe Marquis de Sade (Geoffrey Rush) writes the filthy material. In the film, he's seen as a genius; his work liberates his readers from the repression of the period (and of this one, too). (After all, the buxom maid, Madeline – Kate Winslet – is able to release her suppressed passion for the Abbe through the Marquis' writings.) He's the artist, insane, reviled, locked away.\nDr. Royer-Collard (Michael Caine) is the right-wing politician/party functionary and censor. He arrives at the asylum with strict orders from the Emperor Napoleon to stop the writings of de Sade. Dr. Royer-Collard's true intentions become manifest as the film progress: he seeks to control the asylum itself, and exploit it for his own profit. The Marquis only offers a tool by which he can leverage control away from the asylum's proprietor, the Abbe Colmier.\nAbbe Colmier (Joaquin Phoenix) is the liberal, the humanist. Filled with good intentions and a firm belief in God and goodness, he runs the asylum with a compassionate touch. He encourages the inmates to take up the arts of singing, acting, and – in de Sade's case – writing, in belief that these activities help quell the demonic lunacy of the inmates. He has no ulterior motive, other than to comfort his fellow humans.\nDr. Royer-Collard is quickly seen as a hypocrite. He attacks de Sade for his immoral writings, yet lives an immoral life, having purchased a 14-year old orphan girl for a wife from a nunnery, and proceeds to bar her door and window and rape her at night. Caine's character distinctly evokes the shameless hypocrisy of modern-day Republican Congressmen Gingrich and Hyde, who attacked the President for marital infidelities despite their own sordid and unfaithful histories.\nAnd the Abbe is a political naf. He never discerns the Dr's Machiavellian intentions and allows the Dr. to snatch away the asylum and ruin him in the process. He never even suspects the Dr's motives, and believes everything told him implicitly. Again, this behavior resembles the current-day Democrats as they stand mutely by while the younger Bush tramples the electoral process and the environment and sells out California to the energy companies that contributed heavily to his campaign.\nThe movie is clearly a warning to the political left in the U.S. ....","Product: Superstar Will Smith gives the performance of his career as boxing legend Muhammad Ali in a visually amazing epic drama from Academy Award(r) nominated director Michael Mann. Muhammad Ali thrilled the world with his ground-breaking boxing victories in the '60s and '70s. But the man behind the legend is grappling with a tumultuous romantic life, his deeply held religious beliefs and the pressures ofstaying on top. A quick-witted, winning personality and strong friendships with close associates, including renowned newscaster Howard Cosell (Golden Globe(r) nominee Jon Voight), help Ali \"float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.\" But faced with a life-changing conflict outside of the ring, the famously opinionated boxer is forced to rely on the one person he knows the best: himself.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: \"Ali\" takes a dive\n\nReview: Sure Will Smith gives probably the best acting performance of the year. Sure Mann's direction gives the fight scenes -especially Ali's first against Liston, the opening scene - a thrill and immediacy missing from the Rocky flicks. Sure \"Ali\" tries to tackle the issues of race in the tumultuous 60s and wants to depict Ali for what he was: a truly courageous and principled man, as well as a hot-head and egoist. But the film ultimately fails. Because you leave the theater asking yourself what you have learned about Muhammad Ali. The answer? Nothing.\nWhat's wrong with the film? First, it was over-ambitious. Mann attempts to chronicle a very, very busy ten years. If he had focused on a single theme - race and religion, say, or the entourage and the crazy goings on - perhaps it could have worked. Instead, the movie jumps all over the place, first trying to depict a relationship with the elder Clay, then showing Ali's marital problems, then his relationship with Malcolm X, and so on and on. As a result, Mann can't make any definitive statement about Ali, the times, the characters, the events. It feels like a music video. Empty. Hollow.\nTrying to cover material already depicted in a better film. Why do the Foreman fight? \"When We Were Kings\" is a million times better and covers the same fight, and only that fight! That movie has everything \"Ali\" does not, Ali included!\nAll the great things left out. The Floyd Patterson fight, when Ali fought maliciously and cruelly against an opponent who tried to appeal to the white mainstream. Or the series of white fighters Ali demolished in defense of his crown after the second Liston fight. Or the events leading up to the first Liston fight, the crazy stunts Cassius Clay pulled to get his name in the paper and infuriated the champion Liston to fight an under qualified young light heavyweight.\nToo many characters. Many of them don't play any part in adding to the film. Who can say, based on the movie, what Ali's father was like? Cus D'Amato? Elijah Muhammad? Elijah's son and Ali's manager, Herbert Muhammad? The photographer friend, Howard Bingham? Any of the wives? Only a few roles really stick, Will Smith as Ali, Jamie Foxx as Bundini, and Jon Voight as Howard Cosell. And based solely on these performances, I recommend the movie.\nI wish Mann had concentrated on a narrower time frame. The first Liston fight, for example. And why not? It had all the elements, the brash talking, the involvement with the Nation of Islam, the brilliant fighting. All the elements that later drove Ali to reject the military. But also all the contradictions in Ali's character, the egoism, the harsh anti-white talk, etc.\nI give this thing 3 stars because of Will Smith. Otherwise this movie is not great. Will Smith deserves the Oscar!","Product: DUPLEX\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Unbelievable; spins out of control\n\nReview: Despite a surprising amount of laugh-out loud moments, \"The Duplex\" ultimately fails because it spins out of control.\nI love black comedy as much as the next guy, but even in the whackiest of out-of-control black comedy plots the characters have to be believable. Plots require that characters do the unexpected; but the unexpected must be within character.\nIt's a fine line, something that DeVito dances along surperbly in \"The War of the Roses,\" but fumbles here. When Alex Rose (Ben Stiller) and Nancy Kendricks (Drew Berrymore) decide to kill their upstairs tenant - well, let's just say the idea of the two starry-eyed idealists sneaking around a Brooklyn apartment with murder on their mind feels patently ridiculous. They don't \"earn\" it. I just didn't buy it. And all the smothering, harpooning, and booby-trapping that follows.\nKendricks especially doesn't feel right because Berrymore is miscast. Stiller is perfect for the movie. He's excellent at characters who barely suppress rage. It makes sense Rose would snap. But Berrymore plays characters who are light and optimistic, despite all the bad things that have happened to her. It's that tension between her simplicity now and her dark, complex past that creates laughs (see \"Charlie's Angels\").\nBut it's the script that's the biggest failure. It feels like a pastiche of funny moments loosely based on an amusing premise. The scenes don't lead well into one another. It's stilted and unbelievable. It jolted me from the movie, made me aware I was watching a movie. But what did we expect from screenwriter Larry Doyle, whose credits before this comprise \"The Simpsons\" and \"Beavis and Butt-Head\"? Replace Rose and Kendricks with Beavis and Butt-Head, and we've got a movie here.","Product: Cold Mountain [VHS]\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Tailor-made for an Oscar\n\nReview: \"Cold Mountain\" was a pretty good flick -- it may go without saying that the book was better -- but I felt it was tainted by a conscious eye on the academy awards.\nThere's the stab at a supporting actress bid in the propped-up comic role for Renee Zellweger. Best actress (which it didn't get, ironically) attempt with the woman-without-her-man-fends-for-herself Nicole Kidman, who comically dons the latest New York fashions at the end of the movie as if showing us that's what happens to women if they're not properly domesticated, they become big-city professionals. Best actor in Jude Law - the most compelling performance, by the way - who walks through literal hells, all for the love of a woman.\nBut the best example of an Oscar attempt was the Kiss. Kidman searches out Law on the day of his departure, and they lock lips in one of the steamiest kisses you'll ever see on the big screen. Don't go looking for it in the book, however. It didn't happen. In the book, Ada and Inman are too bound by convention, by time and place, which makes their respective personal rebellions later against the war and in favor of a simple personal connection all the more remarkable. In the movie, however, libido is heightened, and a memorable kiss occurs that doesn't jibe with the original story, but makes great cinema. After \"Cold Mountain\" wins best pic, they'll show this kiss in every awards ceremony afterwards. Put money on it.\nLately I've been thinking about the irony that this movie and \"Master and Commander\" got academy nods. They're both war movies in time of war. Unlike the cheesy and straight-forward propagandistic flicks of the Second World War which told us how to feel about the war, these movies are subtler and simply reflect our attitudes to war. War is hell, they say, good people die. But...it's dang glamorous, baby! And boy! Do we enjoy it!\nPerhaps a natural attitude for a people who are just about completely unaffected by the war our country is currently embroiled in.","Product: The Corrections is a 2001 novel by American author Jonathan Franzen. It revolves around the troubles of an elderly Midwestern couple and their three adult children, tracing their lives from the mid-20th century to \"one last Christmas\" together near the turn of the millennium. The novel was awarded the National Book Award in 2001[1] and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Brash, bold -- The Babe of fiction? Franzen knocks one out\n\nReview: Jonathan Franzen is either a publicity genius or a complete buffoon. His inane comments both about Oprah's book club and its women readers as well as his earlier promises to reinvent and revitalize American literature have created much animosity. Right now it is nearly impossible to read or write a review of \"The Corrections\" without being influenced by its author and his outrageous comments trumpeting his own abilities and belittling the shortcomings of his readers. But face it, his antics have made \"The Corrections\" the first book of literary merit to splash into our nation's pop awareness - without any ties to a film - since Salinger shut himself away in Vermont.\nDid Franzen reinvent literature with \"The Corrections\"? No. In fact, Franzen's novel is not at all that unusual or important from a craft perspective. Less audacious or experimental than David Foster Wallace or even Stephan King, Franzen reminds a reader of a Phillip Roth who writes in the third person or a William Gaddis who uses quotes. His characters are less self-destructive and repulsive than those found in a Todd Solondz movie. He uses time and plot structure in a more conventional manner than Vonnegut.\nBut the book is good, even great. He's skillful, turns a phrase well, uses all the tricks and baubles of the professional writer with ease. Symbolism, emotion, character, it's all there. \"The Corrections\" is a fast read and creeps under the skin.\nTo me what makes the book are the themes. The conflict between self-illusion and ugly reality. The dashing of the American Way of Life, moving away from rigid and unreal Midwest values to an equally absurd set of urban rules. Family. Love. Failure and success. Personally, I loved Franzen's depiction of family reconciliation. That moment when, as a child, you manage to realize that your parents are neither horrible nor terribly unusual.\nBut with all the hype and energy spent hating or loving Franzen, it's impossible to judge the book fairly in the immediate aftermath of its release. Perhaps in a decade we'll know better what to think.","Product: Text: English, Spanish (translation)\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Too much broccoli rabe?\n\nReview: There is a long-standing conflict between art and popular consumption. On one hand, a novel replete with artistic vision can alienate a reader. On the other, a novel devoid of artistic experimentation and philosophical exploration leaves a reader flat, akin to eating Pop Rocks for dinner.\nIn a recent essay, Jonathan Franzen wrote:\n\"Think of the novel as lover: Let's stay home tonight and have a great time. Just because you're touched where you want to be touched, it doesn't mean you're cheap; before a book can change you, you have to love it. Or the novelist as the cook who prepares, as a gift to the reader, this many-course meal. It's not all ice cream, but sauted broccoli rabe has charms of its own.\"\nThe question then: does \"Autumn of the Patriarch\" succeed in giving us enough to enjoy as a balance to the artistic experimentation Garcia Marquez doles out in staggering quantity?\nI say no.\n\"Autumn\" is a painful read. Literally. Sentences that go on for pages. No paragraph breaks. A handful of chapter breaks. This book will hurt your eyes, cause eye strain, there's no resting place.\nAdmittedly, there is much to like within \"Autumn\"'s pages. The detail of Garcia Marquez' world. The complex character of the general. The cyclical plot structure that seems to wander, but really circles. If you've read Garcia Marquez' books, you'll recognize \"Autumn.\"\nBut then...why? Why create such a difficult style? What's the purpose? I've always felt that if an author deviates from standard story-telling she'd better have a good reason. And there are plenty of examples of successful \"artistic\" texts. Saramago's \"Blindness.\" Woolf's \"The Waves.\" Heller's \"Catch-22\" and Vonnegut's \"Slaughterhouse 5.\"\nIs the cyclical, surrealistic nature of Garcia Marquez enhanced by its style? If we look at other, similar texts written by the author, we see that's not the case. \"One Hundred Years of Solitude,\" for example, shares a similar theme and plot structure as \"Autumn,\" but includes a more standard structure, and I think all would agree that there's nothing lost there.\nUltimately, \"Autumn\" feels like an authorial experiment, even a challenge, an attempt to shed readers in the wake of suffocating popularity. \"Can I do this?\" Yes, he can. \"Should I do this?\" It's his book, but I don't have to laud it.","Product: Collectible -- 9th printing; Aug. 1968; gold colored cover; paperback; very, very light spine creasing; NO noticable shelfwear or marks; --Buy with confidence - Satisfaction guaranteed!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Let's believe in this book\n\nReview: Is this book good? Yes. Some people believe that Salinger is overrated, that he props his popularity by playing at the recluse, and that if he were to continue to write in the open, his reputation would have long since diminished. But that's forgetting about his text. Take this book, \"Raise High/Seymour,\" as an example. Admittedly one of his lesser works, the novellas within still show unique story construction, and both create a realistic sense of emotion.\nFirst, the emotion. Salinger had no brothers, and no one in his family committed suicide. And Salinger in no way resembles his narrator, Harry Glass, in real life. Salinger's own family was not large, nor bustling, nor eccentric like the Glass family. But the way Salinger brings such \"authentic\" emotion to Harry Glass, I'm sure not a few readers have scrambled around looking for a book of haikus by an author named \"Salinger.\" That speaks to Salinger's technique and his ability to make his characters genuine.\nThe construction is subtler. \"Raise...\" is easier on the reader, has loads of dialog and a story arc. What makes \"Raise...\" especially cool is that it's a story about the narrator's brother, Seymour - and Seymour never appears in the story! And there's little direct exposition - that lengthy narrative discourse describing a character out of the narrative, or off-stage. The story is created in action, in plot, in character dialog. The reader is always grounded in the scene. It's classic writing, and rarely seen nowadays.\n\"Seymour: An Introduction\" is a bit tougher to swallow. An optimist would say it's similar to Faulkner's \"Absolom! Absolom!\" in its frantic need to get the story out, even at the expense of flow, grammatical principles, and the reader. But Faulkner had a spooky way to get under the skin, even with two-page sentences. With \"Seymour...,\" Salinger forces us to wade through Harry Glass' obfuscation to get to the good stuff, the little nuggets of concrete description of Seymour. At best, this style reinforces the emotional impact of the narration. It's written as if Harry Glass can't bear to dwell on his brother without doing everything possible to avoid talking about him. At worst, it's nonsensical drivel.\nBut let's give Salinger the benefit of the doubt and call this a great book. Not for the author's sake, of course: he's a selfish, hateful man full of demons. But let's do it for ourselves, and choose to believe in greatness.","Product: Told with deadpan humour and bitter irony, Kurt Vonnegut's cult tale of global destruction preys on our deepest fears of witnessing Armageddon and, worse still, surviving it ...Dr Felix Hoenikker, one of the founding 'fathers' of the atomic bomb, has left a deadly legacy to the world. For he is the inventor of 'ice-nine', a lethal chemical capable of freezing the entire planet. The search for its whereabouts leads to Hoenikker's three ecentric children, to a crazed dictator in the Caribbean, to madness. Felix Hoenikker's Death Wish comes true when his last, fatal gift to mankind brings about the end, that for all of us, is nigh.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Another brilliant work from KVJr\n\nReview: Using his trademark gruff, farcical voice, Vonnegut has written another brilliant novel proclaiming disdain for war, nations, horror, science, religion and all the other absurdities of mankind. Cat's Cradle is a clever, humorous Cold War satire involving an obscure Caribbean island, a religious philosopher named Bokonon, and an apocalyptic substance called \"ice nine.\"\nI especially enjoyed tidbits of Bokonist philosophy sprinkled throughout the book. For example, the Bokonist term, karass, refers to the teams that all of humanity is unknowingly organized into to do God's will. People in the same karass participate to help each other achieve cosmic goals-all perfectly unwittingly. And there's granfalloons, which are false karasses created by people themselves, and which are meaningless. Examples of granfalloons are, according to Vonnegut, \"the Communist Party, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the General Electric Company, the International Order of Oddfellows-and any nation, anytime, anywhere.\"\nWhile the narrative is broken up into staccato chapters containing references to future events, the book mainly follows a standard timeline-basically, from beginning to end-unlike his most sophisticated and emotionally charged book, Slaughterhouse Five. Nevertheless, while not on a par with Slaughterhouse Five, Cat's Cradle is an enjoyable romp into Vonnegut's colorful imagination and worth a read.","Product: Ballantine Books Pub. F I R S T Trade Paperback E D I T I O N, April 2002 by Laura Hillenbrand.\nSeabiscuit was an unlikely champion: a roughhewn, undersized horse with a sad little tail and knees that wouldn't straighten all the way. But, thanks to the efforts of three men, Seabiscuit became one of the most spectacular performers in sports history. The rags-to-riches horse emerged as an American cultural icon, drawing an immense following and becoming the single biggest newsmaker of 1938 -- receiving more coverage than FDR or Hitler. Laura Hillenbrand beautifully renders this story of one horse's journey from also-ran to national luminary.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Mythic tale of horse racing\n\nReview: You know the story already: Underdog - stumpy, funny-looking, kicked off the varsity squad - makes good with help from a misfit collection of castoff characters. So you know the story already, big deal. \"Seabiscuit\" is nonetheless a great yarn and a fun read. Hillenbrand crafted a winner, and it should make a swell movie.\nFirst the crit. I got the feeling that the uglier sides of \"Seabiscuit\"'s characters were suppressed. Sure, Pollard was a drunk - although we never actually saw the fallout his alcoholism created - jockeys visited brothels and had eating disorders, the press was vicious and uninformed. But...there's an intriguing accusation against Smith that he doped his horses, and doping is a problem in horse racing just as it is in any other professional sport. Might the accusations be true? And there are mentions of feuds between riders, owners, and trainers...yet no conflict is explored. And what about corruption? Based on \"Seabiscuit,\" you'd think there were no fixed races. Somehow I doubt it.\nBut who cares? Hillenbrand was writing about an underdog, about her love for horse racing; she penned a tale about the downtrodden who finally got their big break and bucked the odds. It's a tale of myth of legend. Ambiguity and ambivalence don't belong. Normally, I'd fault a book for feeling a bit flat. After all, it's the curves in bumps in life that makes life, well, life, right?\nWell...Hillenbrand pumps so much suspense, character, and detail into \"Seabiscuit\", that it satisfies my need for realistic characters, but manages to keep them pure. And in the process, \"Seabiscuit\" satisfies, too, my need for heroes."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Rush gives a tour-de-force performance as history's most infamous sexual adventurer, the Marquis de Sade. A nobleman with a literary flair, the Marquis lives in a madhouse where a beautiful laundry maid (Winslet) smuggles his erotic stories to a printer, defying orders from the asylum's resident priest (Phoenix). The titillating passages whip all of France into a sexual frenzy, until a fiercely conservative doctor (Caine) tries to put an end to the fun, inadvertently stoking the excitement to a fever pitch.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: political allegory for censorship\\n\\nReview: “Quills” was a grotesque, yet intriguing flick. You've probably read about the detail of the plot and acting in other reviews, so I'll skip right over that stuff.\\nWhat intrigued me most about “Quills” was its political message. Yes, it's about censorship, but it's more specific than that, too. It's also a commentary on the current nature of politics and the recent attempts from the conservative sectors of the nation to attack Hollywood for its production of violent and sexual material.\\nThe Marquis de Sade (Geoffrey Rush) writes the filthy material. In the film, he's seen as a genius; his work liberates his readers from the repression of the period (and of this one, too). (After all, the buxom maid, Madeline – Kate Winslet – is able to release her suppressed passion for the Abbe through the Marquis' writings.) He's the artist, insane, reviled, locked away.\\nDr. Royer-Collard (Michael Caine) is the right-wing politician/party functionary and censor. He arrives at the asylum with strict orders from the Emperor Napoleon to stop the writings of de Sade. Dr. Royer-Collard's true intentions become manifest as the film progress: he seeks to control the asylum itself, and exploit it for his own profit. The Marquis only offers a tool by which he can leverage control away from the asylum's proprietor, the Abbe Colmier.\\nAbbe Colmier (Joaquin Phoenix) is the liberal, the humanist. Filled with good intentions and a firm belief in God and goodness, he runs the asylum with a compassionate touch. He encourages the inmates to take up the arts of singing, acting, and – in de Sade's case – writing, in belief that these activities help quell the demonic lunacy of the inmates. He has no ulterior motive, other than to comfort his fellow humans.\\nDr. Royer-Collard is quickly seen as a hypocrite. He attacks de Sade for his immoral writings, yet lives an immoral life, having purchased a 14-year old orphan girl for a wife from a nunnery, and proceeds to bar her door and window and rape her at night. Caine's character distinctly evokes the shameless hypocrisy of modern-day Republican Congressmen Gingrich and Hyde, who attacked the President for marital infidelities despite their own sordid and unfaithful histories.\\nAnd the Abbe is a political naf. He never discerns the Dr's Machiavellian intentions and allows the Dr. to snatch away the asylum and ruin him in the process. He never even suspects the Dr's motives, and believes everything told him implicitly. Again, this behavior resembles the current-day Democrats as they stand mutely by while the younger Bush tramples the electoral process and the environment and sells out California to the energy companies that contributed heavily to his campaign.\\nThe movie is clearly a warning to the political left in the U.S. ....\",\n \"Product: Superstar Will Smith gives the performance of his career as boxing legend Muhammad Ali in a visually amazing epic drama from Academy Award(r) nominated director Michael Mann. Muhammad Ali thrilled the world with his ground-breaking boxing victories in the '60s and '70s. But the man behind the legend is grappling with a tumultuous romantic life, his deeply held religious beliefs and the pressures ofstaying on top. A quick-witted, winning personality and strong friendships with close associates, including renowned newscaster Howard Cosell (Golden Globe(r) nominee Jon Voight), help Ali \\\"float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.\\\" But faced with a life-changing conflict outside of the ring, the famously opinionated boxer is forced to rely on the one person he knows the best: himself.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: \\\"Ali\\\" takes a dive\\n\\nReview: Sure Will Smith gives probably the best acting performance of the year. Sure Mann's direction gives the fight scenes -especially Ali's first against Liston, the opening scene - a thrill and immediacy missing from the Rocky flicks. Sure \\\"Ali\\\" tries to tackle the issues of race in the tumultuous 60s and wants to depict Ali for what he was: a truly courageous and principled man, as well as a hot-head and egoist. But the film ultimately fails. Because you leave the theater asking yourself what you have learned about Muhammad Ali. The answer? Nothing.\\nWhat's wrong with the film? First, it was over-ambitious. Mann attempts to chronicle a very, very busy ten years. If he had focused on a single theme - race and religion, say, or the entourage and the crazy goings on - perhaps it could have worked. Instead, the movie jumps all over the place, first trying to depict a relationship with the elder Clay, then showing Ali's marital problems, then his relationship with Malcolm X, and so on and on. As a result, Mann can't make any definitive statement about Ali, the times, the characters, the events. It feels like a music video. Empty. Hollow.\\nTrying to cover material already depicted in a better film. Why do the Foreman fight? \\\"When We Were Kings\\\" is a million times better and covers the same fight, and only that fight! That movie has everything \\\"Ali\\\" does not, Ali included!\\nAll the great things left out. The Floyd Patterson fight, when Ali fought maliciously and cruelly against an opponent who tried to appeal to the white mainstream. Or the series of white fighters Ali demolished in defense of his crown after the second Liston fight. Or the events leading up to the first Liston fight, the crazy stunts Cassius Clay pulled to get his name in the paper and infuriated the champion Liston to fight an under qualified young light heavyweight.\\nToo many characters. Many of them don't play any part in adding to the film. Who can say, based on the movie, what Ali's father was like? Cus D'Amato? Elijah Muhammad? Elijah's son and Ali's manager, Herbert Muhammad? The photographer friend, Howard Bingham? Any of the wives? Only a few roles really stick, Will Smith as Ali, Jamie Foxx as Bundini, and Jon Voight as Howard Cosell. And based solely on these performances, I recommend the movie.\\nI wish Mann had concentrated on a narrower time frame. The first Liston fight, for example. And why not? It had all the elements, the brash talking, the involvement with the Nation of Islam, the brilliant fighting. All the elements that later drove Ali to reject the military. But also all the contradictions in Ali's character, the egoism, the harsh anti-white talk, etc.\\nI give this thing 3 stars because of Will Smith. Otherwise this movie is not great. Will Smith deserves the Oscar!\",\n \"Product: DUPLEX\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Unbelievable; spins out of control\\n\\nReview: Despite a surprising amount of laugh-out loud moments, \\\"The Duplex\\\" ultimately fails because it spins out of control.\\nI love black comedy as much as the next guy, but even in the whackiest of out-of-control black comedy plots the characters have to be believable. Plots require that characters do the unexpected; but the unexpected must be within character.\\nIt's a fine line, something that DeVito dances along surperbly in \\\"The War of the Roses,\\\" but fumbles here. When Alex Rose (Ben Stiller) and Nancy Kendricks (Drew Berrymore) decide to kill their upstairs tenant - well, let's just say the idea of the two starry-eyed idealists sneaking around a Brooklyn apartment with murder on their mind feels patently ridiculous. They don't \\\"earn\\\" it. I just didn't buy it. And all the smothering, harpooning, and booby-trapping that follows.\\nKendricks especially doesn't feel right because Berrymore is miscast. Stiller is perfect for the movie. He's excellent at characters who barely suppress rage. It makes sense Rose would snap. But Berrymore plays characters who are light and optimistic, despite all the bad things that have happened to her. It's that tension between her simplicity now and her dark, complex past that creates laughs (see \\\"Charlie's Angels\\\").\\nBut it's the script that's the biggest failure. It feels like a pastiche of funny moments loosely based on an amusing premise. The scenes don't lead well into one another. It's stilted and unbelievable. It jolted me from the movie, made me aware I was watching a movie. But what did we expect from screenwriter Larry Doyle, whose credits before this comprise \\\"The Simpsons\\\" and \\\"Beavis and Butt-Head\\\"? Replace Rose and Kendricks with Beavis and Butt-Head, and we've got a movie here.\",\n \"Product: Cold Mountain [VHS]\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Tailor-made for an Oscar\\n\\nReview: \\\"Cold Mountain\\\" was a pretty good flick -- it may go without saying that the book was better -- but I felt it was tainted by a conscious eye on the academy awards.\\nThere's the stab at a supporting actress bid in the propped-up comic role for Renee Zellweger. Best actress (which it didn't get, ironically) attempt with the woman-without-her-man-fends-for-herself Nicole Kidman, who comically dons the latest New York fashions at the end of the movie as if showing us that's what happens to women if they're not properly domesticated, they become big-city professionals. Best actor in Jude Law - the most compelling performance, by the way - who walks through literal hells, all for the love of a woman.\\nBut the best example of an Oscar attempt was the Kiss. Kidman searches out Law on the day of his departure, and they lock lips in one of the steamiest kisses you'll ever see on the big screen. Don't go looking for it in the book, however. It didn't happen. In the book, Ada and Inman are too bound by convention, by time and place, which makes their respective personal rebellions later against the war and in favor of a simple personal connection all the more remarkable. In the movie, however, libido is heightened, and a memorable kiss occurs that doesn't jibe with the original story, but makes great cinema. After \\\"Cold Mountain\\\" wins best pic, they'll show this kiss in every awards ceremony afterwards. Put money on it.\\nLately I've been thinking about the irony that this movie and \\\"Master and Commander\\\" got academy nods. They're both war movies in time of war. Unlike the cheesy and straight-forward propagandistic flicks of the Second World War which told us how to feel about the war, these movies are subtler and simply reflect our attitudes to war. War is hell, they say, good people die. But...it's dang glamorous, baby! And boy! Do we enjoy it!\\nPerhaps a natural attitude for a people who are just about completely unaffected by the war our country is currently embroiled in.\",\n \"Product: The Corrections is a 2001 novel by American author Jonathan Franzen. It revolves around the troubles of an elderly Midwestern couple and their three adult children, tracing their lives from the mid-20th century to \\\"one last Christmas\\\" together near the turn of the millennium. The novel was awarded the National Book Award in 2001[1] and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Brash, bold -- The Babe of fiction? Franzen knocks one out\\n\\nReview: Jonathan Franzen is either a publicity genius or a complete buffoon. His inane comments both about Oprah's book club and its women readers as well as his earlier promises to reinvent and revitalize American literature have created much animosity. Right now it is nearly impossible to read or write a review of \\\"The Corrections\\\" without being influenced by its author and his outrageous comments trumpeting his own abilities and belittling the shortcomings of his readers. But face it, his antics have made \\\"The Corrections\\\" the first book of literary merit to splash into our nation's pop awareness - without any ties to a film - since Salinger shut himself away in Vermont.\\nDid Franzen reinvent literature with \\\"The Corrections\\\"? No. In fact, Franzen's novel is not at all that unusual or important from a craft perspective. Less audacious or experimental than David Foster Wallace or even Stephan King, Franzen reminds a reader of a Phillip Roth who writes in the third person or a William Gaddis who uses quotes. His characters are less self-destructive and repulsive than those found in a Todd Solondz movie. He uses time and plot structure in a more conventional manner than Vonnegut.\\nBut the book is good, even great. He's skillful, turns a phrase well, uses all the tricks and baubles of the professional writer with ease. Symbolism, emotion, character, it's all there. \\\"The Corrections\\\" is a fast read and creeps under the skin.\\nTo me what makes the book are the themes. The conflict between self-illusion and ugly reality. The dashing of the American Way of Life, moving away from rigid and unreal Midwest values to an equally absurd set of urban rules. Family. Love. Failure and success. Personally, I loved Franzen's depiction of family reconciliation. That moment when, as a child, you manage to realize that your parents are neither horrible nor terribly unusual.\\nBut with all the hype and energy spent hating or loving Franzen, it's impossible to judge the book fairly in the immediate aftermath of its release. Perhaps in a decade we'll know better what to think.\",\n \"Product: Text: English, Spanish (translation)\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Too much broccoli rabe?\\n\\nReview: There is a long-standing conflict between art and popular consumption. On one hand, a novel replete with artistic vision can alienate a reader. On the other, a novel devoid of artistic experimentation and philosophical exploration leaves a reader flat, akin to eating Pop Rocks for dinner.\\nIn a recent essay, Jonathan Franzen wrote:\\n\\\"Think of the novel as lover: Let's stay home tonight and have a great time. Just because you're touched where you want to be touched, it doesn't mean you're cheap; before a book can change you, you have to love it. Or the novelist as the cook who prepares, as a gift to the reader, this many-course meal. It's not all ice cream, but sauted broccoli rabe has charms of its own.\\\"\\nThe question then: does \\\"Autumn of the Patriarch\\\" succeed in giving us enough to enjoy as a balance to the artistic experimentation Garcia Marquez doles out in staggering quantity?\\nI say no.\\n\\\"Autumn\\\" is a painful read. Literally. Sentences that go on for pages. No paragraph breaks. A handful of chapter breaks. This book will hurt your eyes, cause eye strain, there's no resting place.\\nAdmittedly, there is much to like within \\\"Autumn\\\"'s pages. The detail of Garcia Marquez' world. The complex character of the general. The cyclical plot structure that seems to wander, but really circles. If you've read Garcia Marquez' books, you'll recognize \\\"Autumn.\\\"\\nBut then...why? Why create such a difficult style? What's the purpose? I've always felt that if an author deviates from standard story-telling she'd better have a good reason. And there are plenty of examples of successful \\\"artistic\\\" texts. Saramago's \\\"Blindness.\\\" Woolf's \\\"The Waves.\\\" Heller's \\\"Catch-22\\\" and Vonnegut's \\\"Slaughterhouse 5.\\\"\\nIs the cyclical, surrealistic nature of Garcia Marquez enhanced by its style? If we look at other, similar texts written by the author, we see that's not the case. \\\"One Hundred Years of Solitude,\\\" for example, shares a similar theme and plot structure as \\\"Autumn,\\\" but includes a more standard structure, and I think all would agree that there's nothing lost there.\\nUltimately, \\\"Autumn\\\" feels like an authorial experiment, even a challenge, an attempt to shed readers in the wake of suffocating popularity. \\\"Can I do this?\\\" Yes, he can. \\\"Should I do this?\\\" It's his book, but I don't have to laud it.\",\n \"Product: Collectible -- 9th printing; Aug. 1968; gold colored cover; paperback; very, very light spine creasing; NO noticable shelfwear or marks; --Buy with confidence - Satisfaction guaranteed!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Let's believe in this book\\n\\nReview: Is this book good? Yes. Some people believe that Salinger is overrated, that he props his popularity by playing at the recluse, and that if he were to continue to write in the open, his reputation would have long since diminished. But that's forgetting about his text. Take this book, \\\"Raise High/Seymour,\\\" as an example. Admittedly one of his lesser works, the novellas within still show unique story construction, and both create a realistic sense of emotion.\\nFirst, the emotion. Salinger had no brothers, and no one in his family committed suicide. And Salinger in no way resembles his narrator, Harry Glass, in real life. Salinger's own family was not large, nor bustling, nor eccentric like the Glass family. But the way Salinger brings such \\\"authentic\\\" emotion to Harry Glass, I'm sure not a few readers have scrambled around looking for a book of haikus by an author named \\\"Salinger.\\\" That speaks to Salinger's technique and his ability to make his characters genuine.\\nThe construction is subtler. \\\"Raise...\\\" is easier on the reader, has loads of dialog and a story arc. What makes \\\"Raise...\\\" especially cool is that it's a story about the narrator's brother, Seymour - and Seymour never appears in the story! And there's little direct exposition - that lengthy narrative discourse describing a character out of the narrative, or off-stage. The story is created in action, in plot, in character dialog. The reader is always grounded in the scene. It's classic writing, and rarely seen nowadays.\\n\\\"Seymour: An Introduction\\\" is a bit tougher to swallow. An optimist would say it's similar to Faulkner's \\\"Absolom! Absolom!\\\" in its frantic need to get the story out, even at the expense of flow, grammatical principles, and the reader. But Faulkner had a spooky way to get under the skin, even with two-page sentences. With \\\"Seymour...,\\\" Salinger forces us to wade through Harry Glass' obfuscation to get to the good stuff, the little nuggets of concrete description of Seymour. At best, this style reinforces the emotional impact of the narration. It's written as if Harry Glass can't bear to dwell on his brother without doing everything possible to avoid talking about him. At worst, it's nonsensical drivel.\\nBut let's give Salinger the benefit of the doubt and call this a great book. Not for the author's sake, of course: he's a selfish, hateful man full of demons. But let's do it for ourselves, and choose to believe in greatness.\",\n \"Product: Told with deadpan humour and bitter irony, Kurt Vonnegut's cult tale of global destruction preys on our deepest fears of witnessing Armageddon and, worse still, surviving it ...Dr Felix Hoenikker, one of the founding 'fathers' of the atomic bomb, has left a deadly legacy to the world. For he is the inventor of 'ice-nine', a lethal chemical capable of freezing the entire planet. The search for its whereabouts leads to Hoenikker's three ecentric children, to a crazed dictator in the Caribbean, to madness. Felix Hoenikker's Death Wish comes true when his last, fatal gift to mankind brings about the end, that for all of us, is nigh.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Another brilliant work from KVJr\\n\\nReview: Using his trademark gruff, farcical voice, Vonnegut has written another brilliant novel proclaiming disdain for war, nations, horror, science, religion and all the other absurdities of mankind. Cat's Cradle is a clever, humorous Cold War satire involving an obscure Caribbean island, a religious philosopher named Bokonon, and an apocalyptic substance called \\\"ice nine.\\\"\\nI especially enjoyed tidbits of Bokonist philosophy sprinkled throughout the book. For example, the Bokonist term, karass, refers to the teams that all of humanity is unknowingly organized into to do God's will. People in the same karass participate to help each other achieve cosmic goals-all perfectly unwittingly. And there's granfalloons, which are false karasses created by people themselves, and which are meaningless. Examples of granfalloons are, according to Vonnegut, \\\"the Communist Party, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the General Electric Company, the International Order of Oddfellows-and any nation, anytime, anywhere.\\\"\\nWhile the narrative is broken up into staccato chapters containing references to future events, the book mainly follows a standard timeline-basically, from beginning to end-unlike his most sophisticated and emotionally charged book, Slaughterhouse Five. Nevertheless, while not on a par with Slaughterhouse Five, Cat's Cradle is an enjoyable romp into Vonnegut's colorful imagination and worth a read.\",\n \"Product: Ballantine Books Pub. F I R S T Trade Paperback E D I T I O N, April 2002 by Laura Hillenbrand.\\nSeabiscuit was an unlikely champion: a roughhewn, undersized horse with a sad little tail and knees that wouldn't straighten all the way. But, thanks to the efforts of three men, Seabiscuit became one of the most spectacular performers in sports history. The rags-to-riches horse emerged as an American cultural icon, drawing an immense following and becoming the single biggest newsmaker of 1938 -- receiving more coverage than FDR or Hitler. Laura Hillenbrand beautifully renders this story of one horse's journey from also-ran to national luminary.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Mythic tale of horse racing\\n\\nReview: You know the story already: Underdog - stumpy, funny-looking, kicked off the varsity squad - makes good with help from a misfit collection of castoff characters. So you know the story already, big deal. \\\"Seabiscuit\\\" is nonetheless a great yarn and a fun read. Hillenbrand crafted a winner, and it should make a swell movie.\\nFirst the crit. I got the feeling that the uglier sides of \\\"Seabiscuit\\\"'s characters were suppressed. Sure, Pollard was a drunk - although we never actually saw the fallout his alcoholism created - jockeys visited brothels and had eating disorders, the press was vicious and uninformed. But...there's an intriguing accusation against Smith that he doped his horses, and doping is a problem in horse racing just as it is in any other professional sport. Might the accusations be true? And there are mentions of feuds between riders, owners, and trainers...yet no conflict is explored. And what about corruption? Based on \\\"Seabiscuit,\\\" you'd think there were no fixed races. Somehow I doubt it.\\nBut who cares? Hillenbrand was writing about an underdog, about her love for horse racing; she penned a tale about the downtrodden who finally got their big break and bucked the odds. It's a tale of myth of legend. Ambiguity and ambivalence don't belong. Normally, I'd fault a book for feeling a bit flat. After all, it's the curves in bumps in life that makes life, well, life, right?\\nWell...Hillenbrand pumps so much suspense, character, and detail into \\\"Seabiscuit\\\", that it satisfies my need for realistic characters, but manages to keep them pure. And in the process, \\\"Seabiscuit\\\" satisfies, too, my need for heroes.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":9,"string":"9"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1479,"string":"1,479"}}},{"rowIdx":1480,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"AXWZG069JC0JH"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"Pro Plan Chicken & Rice Entr?e for Adult Dogs is made with real chicken for protein and highly digestible rice. It is formulated to support your dog's protective systems - immune, digestive and skin & coat - and meets all the energy and vitality needs of a healthy adult dog.\". The summary of the review text is \"Quality depends on which flavor/type you buy\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"It looks like amazon lumps all the reviews together regardless of flavor. I've found that the quality varies WIDELY depending on which type of Pro Plan canned food you buy.\n\nI'm very happy with the \"classic\" versions (such as Beef & Rice Entrée, which is what I bought). That's the stuff that looks like ground up mush. My dogs scarf it up like it's the best stuff ever, and beef is at least listed as the first ingredient.\n\nHOWEVER - the \"gravy\" versions are complete garbage. That pretty picture on the can of meat slices piled with veggies is NOT what you actually get in the can. It's mostly slime (a.k.a. \"gravy\") with chunks of processed meat (think \"spam\") and a few sad looking bits of vegetable. When it comes to the \"gravy\" versions of this food I COMPLETELY agree with the review entitled \"Should Be Called Soup\" and other 1-star reviews. It's a rip-off, smells funny, and even my dogs turned their noses up at it. And that's coming from the same dog who once at half a dead raccoon and apparently thought it was delicious. AVOID the \"gravy\" versions.\n\nI took off a star because Pro Plan has gotten ridiculously expensive in the last few years. My dogs eat the Pro Plan dry food with a spoonful of wet mush mixed in to jazz it up, and even though one can lasts me almost a week I still feel like it's overpriced for what you get. I do think it's better than a lot of other brands of canned dog food, which is why I keep buying it. Even so - I only buy the \"classic\" versions."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"It looks like amazon lumps all the reviews together regardless of flavor. I've found that the quality varies WIDELY depending on which type of Pro Plan canned food you buy.\n\nI'm very happy with the \"classic\" versions (such as Beef & Rice Entrée, which is what I bought). That's the stuff that looks like ground up mush. My dogs scarf it up like it's the best stuff ever, and beef is at least listed as the first ingredient.\n\nHOWEVER - the \"gravy\" versions are complete garbage. That pretty picture on the can of meat slices piled with veggies is NOT what you actually get in the can. It's mostly slime (a.k.a. \"gravy\") with chunks of processed meat (think \"spam\") and a few sad looking bits of vegetable. When it comes to the \"gravy\" versions of this food I COMPLETELY agree with the review entitled \"Should Be Called Soup\" and other 1-star reviews. It's a rip-off, smells funny, and even my dogs turned their noses up at it. And that's coming from the same dog who once at half a dead raccoon and apparently thought it was delicious. AVOID the \"gravy\" versions.\n\nI took off a star because Pro Plan has gotten ridiculously expensive in the last few years. My dogs eat the Pro Plan dry food with a spoonful of wet mush mixed in to jazz it up, and even though one can lasts me almost a week I still feel like it's overpriced for what you get. I do think it's better than a lot of other brands of canned dog food, which is why I keep buying it. Even so - I only buy the \"classic\" versions."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Farm Safe is the eco-safe replacement for all adhesives, caulks and silicones. Its underwater bonding capability, application temperature range of -40 to 200 F. and 200 PSI bonding strength, make it the ideal solution for any weather conditions. Farm Safe is fast tacking and more flexible than silicone, will seal like a caulk and can be used to patch and repair underwater.\n\nECO-BOND Adhesives requires the use of a caulk gun for application. For best results cut the top of the tube at a 45 angle. Insert opening rod into newly cut tube end and puncture the inner foil seal. For best results, once the seal has been punctured, use the opening rod to widen the inner puncture hole.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: It works great - but beware, your chickens will eat it!\n\nReview: I recently decided to toss my cheap chicken feeders and make a DIY 5-gallon bucket feeder. The feeder uses PVC elbows, and since I didn't cut them perfectly I ended up with small gaps. Most bucket feeders I have seen just used caulk to seal the edges, so I decided to use the Eco-Bond because I wanted to use something that was food safe. It worked great, just like regular caulk. But my silly chickens thought it was tasty and immediately started eating it. I ended up having to strip all of it off the bucket and re-do it with the caulk inside (MUCH harder and messier to do). Lesson learned - don't put this where chickens can get at it or they'll strip it right off!\n\nOther than that, it worked great, lol!","Product: Get three full versions of Pop Cap's greatest games ever! Bejeweled 2 - the world's number 1 puzzle game! Match sparkling gems three at a time to make them burst in showers of color and points. Match four or more to create flashy power gems that boost your score and your mood with brilliant cascades and combos. Peggle - action and arcade Game of the Year 2008. Catch the fever of the peg-busting phenomenon from PopCap! Want to be a Peggle Master? Take your best shot! Shoot and clear the orange pegs to achieve Extreme Fever as 10 outlandish teachers help you rise to Peggle greatness. Conquer 55 levels and wield 10 Magic Powers in Adventure mode and the fun is just getting started! Put your skills to the ultimate test with 75 challenges as you rack up bonus points and style shots you'll smile about for weeks. Face off against friends or the computer in Duel mode. It's an epic blend of luck and skill that msnbc.com calls one of the \"Top 5 most addicting games of all time!\" Zuma - Unearth the ancient secrets of Zuma, an award-winning puzzle game! Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and its up to you to uncover their treasures. Fire magical balls from your Stone Frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain of spheres before it reaches the Golden Skull. Explore all the temples, and rack up huge combos and special bonuses thatll help you on your way. But think fast and aim smart, or youll be history in this action-packed puzzle challenge!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works great with Windows 7\n\nReview: The amazon page only lists Windows XP, but in tiny print on the back of the box it says the system requirements are Windows XP/Vista/7. I have Windows 7 and all three games play perfectly.\n\nThe box also says for Apple Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.4.11-10.6.x. That doesn't mean anything to this PC user, but maybe that will help the Mac folks?\n\nThis boxed set is a great bargain for three classic Pop Cap games - Bejeweled 2 and the original Zuma & Peggle. My desktop came with free trials of each and after playing for just a few minutes I was hooked. All three are great 'mental breaks' when you just want to zone out for a few minutes.\n\nThe Pop Cap website also has free trials of their games. All of the Bejeweled games are pretty similar, so trying one version (original, 2, 3, or twist) will give you a basic idea of how the game works. Bejeweled 2 doesn't have the bombs found in later versions, but it's still a colorful match-3 game that is relaxing and fun. The Zuma and Peggle games are both the original versions. Last time I checked Pop Cap still had trials of the original versions, but if all they have are the later versions (Zuma's Revenge, Peggle 2, Peggle Nights) you can still get a good idea of what Zuma and Peggle are all about. The later versions are a little more challenging, but otherwise are basically copies of the originals.\n\nAll in all, three fun games that are quick to pull up on your computer, easy to play, relaxing, and don't require a huge investment of time. Highly recommend!","Product: Amazing Match 3 Games - Volume 2 PC\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Nice set of match 3 games - works great on Windows 7\n\nReview: This is a nice set of Match 3 games. Since all four games are made by the same company, they all have a similar feel (same overall format, same basic game) with only the themes being different. The set includes:\n\nFishdom 2**\n\nEach level earns you dollars which you then spend on your aquarium, buying fish, decorations, and equipment. When you've purchased enough items in each category, you either get a new aquarium or continue to work on the existing aquarium. For the most part it is a straight match 3 game, but occasionally there is a bonus level where you collect gems from around the tank to earn additional money. Apparently it has unlimited levels, so in theory you could play this one indefinitely.\n\n**This is my favorite of the set. The graphics are cute and the puzzles are very large and challenging enough to keep me interested. I can literally play this one for hours and not get bored.\n\nCall of Atlantis / Treasures of Poseidon (this one is actually two different games).\n\nCall of Atlantis is a storybook game. The theme is ancient lands (Rome, Greece, Troy, etc.), and the overall look is very similar to Olive Garden. The basic premise is to collect a set number of objects from an area before moving on to the next ancient land. For the most part its a match 3 game, but there are also a few hidden object levels. Its also a slight variation on match 3 - instead of matching to clear the board you match tiles to manipulate objects and move them to the bottom of the board. As you complete each level you get a new historical anecdote.\n\nTreasures of Poseidon has the same theme as Call of Atlantis, but its a straight match 3 game with minimal story. The levels are timed and increasingly challenging, but in this one you collect coins which allows you to buy bombs and other tools to help you out.\n\nFarmscapes\n\nAnother \"storybook\" game. It's a mix of traditional match 3, hidden object, and directed story (\"sim\"). The match 3 levels earn you money, which you then use to fix up \"Uncle Joe's\" farm. While I liked the theme, the sim aspect is somewhat annoying and dominates the game. Basically you are given a puzzle that involves following a series of tasks (ex: find the wheel to fix the wheelbarrow, then use the wheelbarrow to move something, etc.). Theres far more sim than match 3, which I didn't care for. However, out of all the games this one is the most interactive. The characters talk to you and the farm responds to your actions.\n\n4 Elements II\n\nI was initially on the fence with this game. Obviously it has a magical theme (wizards & fairies & such) which is cute, but it is initially VERY heavy on the narration - so much so that I almost gave up on it. However, once it got going, it turned into a decent game. It's a variation on match 3 - instead of matching tiles to clear the board, in this one you click on like-colored gems to create a chain (which then blows up), thus creating a \"path\" for fairy magic to flow through. There are side puzzles along the way and tools to help you out. There's an occasional hidden object level, but they're fast and easy. The only real drawback to this game is that each level is basically the same, which gets repetitive after a while.\n\nFishdom and Farmscapes both have the option to turn off the timer, which means you can play at a leisurely pace if you want. Turning off the timer makes each level ridiculously easy, but I'm okay with that, since I mainly play these as \"mental breaks\" that let me zone out for a few minutes. If you turn the timer back on it makes each game much more challenging as each level does get progressively harder.\n\nAll four have beautiful graphics and decent background music. All four installed with no problems and all four play fine on Windows 7. There are other reviews mentioning issues with licensing, but I've been playing these with my internet connection disabled and have had no problems.\n\nI paid $7.98, which I felt was an excellent price for what I got. Overall I'm really happy with the purchase.","Product: Unlike the real Ficus tree (which is finicky and practically leafless in almost any home light conditions), our Ficus tree is eternally verdant and deep green with 1260 individual leaves on several sturdy branches. Measuring seven feet in height, this wonderful reproduction Ficus would look lovely in a picture window, home entranceway, or even the office.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: It's nice - for a fake tree\n\nReview: This is my first fake plant and I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised! **Just BEWARE - there are a few drawbacks you might want to know before buying:\n\nBe prepared to spend some time arranging the leaves. I don't mean the branches - that part's easy. It's the leaves that were a pain. The tree comes crammed into a long, skinny box, which means each individual leaf is folded/crunched. There's no packing material in the box, and by the time it got to my house the tree was pretty banged up. Each individual leaf had to be smoothed & flattened, which was a little tedious. The dirt in the pot was also all over the place, so be careful opening the box.\n\nAfter smoothing & arranging, my tree is no-where near as full as the one in the picture. It's EXACTLY like the difference between a real Christmas tree and a fake one. With the fake one, no matter how much you fluff up the branches it still never looks as full as a real tree. Same with this tree - no matter how much I fluffed, folded, & bended branches, it still looks thin compared to the picture. The product picture looks lush. Mine looks anemic. Ironic, since the product picture is ALSO supposed to be a fake tree?!\n\nAs others have mentioned, this tree is REALLY unstable. It will not stand up on it's own in the little pot it comes with. I put it in a large, decorative pot, so it stayed up - but that wasn't the problem. My problem was that it kept leaning over drunkenly no matter how much I packed the pot with newspaper. It's just too top-heavy. I finally had to weigh it down with an entire bag of gravel to get it to stand up straight. Problem solved - but, again, just an issue to be aware of.\n\nOn the POSITIVE side of things:\n\nIt's nice and big. I'm 5' 7\" and this thing is at least 6 inches taller than I am (with the pot resting on the floor). I wanted a tree to warm up a small home office, and it did exactly that. It had an immediate impact on the room, making it seem much more inviting.\n\nIt's pretty. It is \"real\" looking? No, not really. Even from the doorway it's clearly a fake tree. However - it IS pretty. My office looks so much nicer with any greenery in it, and this was a definite enhancement.\n\nOne reviewer mentioned a bad smell. Mine doesn't smell at all. I'm really sensitive to perfumes and chemical smells, and I've been sitting next to the tree for a few hours and feel fine. If it was outgassing I'd have a headache by now and I don't.\n\nAnd - probably the best feature of all - it's not going to die on me. Real plants just can't survive in my house (tiny windows & large oak trees blocking sunlight). I'm not going to spend the next few weeks sighing in frustration and picking dead leaves up off the floor. This tree may look a little fake, but it's going to survive. As far as I'm concerned, that trade off is worth it!","Product: Unlike the real Focus tree (which is finicky and practically leafless in almost any home light conditions)., our Focus tree is eternally verdant and deep green with 1008 individual leaves on several sturdy branches. Measuring six feet in height, this wonderful reproduction Focus would look lovely in a picture window, home entranceway, or even the office.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: It's nice - for a fake tree\n\nReview: This is my first fake plant and I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised! **Just BEWARE - there are a few drawbacks you might want to know before buying:\n\nBe prepared to spend some time arranging the leaves. I don't mean the branches - that part's easy. It's the leaves that were a pain. The tree comes crammed into a long, skinny box, which means each individual leaf is folded/crunched. There's no packing material in the box, and by the time it got to my house the tree was pretty banged up. Each individual leaf had to be smoothed & flattened, which was a little tedious. The dirt in the pot was also all over the place, so be careful opening the box.\n\nAfter smoothing & arranging, my tree is no-where near as full as the one in the picture. It's EXACTLY like the difference between a real Christmas tree and a fake one. With the fake one, no matter how much you fluff up the branches it still never looks as full as a real tree. Same with this tree - no matter how much I fluffed, folded, & bended branches, it still looks thin compared to the picture. The product picture looks lush. Mine looks anemic. Ironic, since the product picture is ALSO supposed to be a fake tree?!\n\nAs others have mentioned, this tree is REALLY unstable. It will not stand up on it's own in the little pot it comes with. I put it in a large, decorative pot, so it stayed up - but that wasn't the problem. My problem was that it kept leaning over drunkenly no matter how much I packed the pot with newspaper. It's just too top-heavy. I finally had to weigh it down with an entire bag of gravel to get it to stand up straight. Problem solved - but, again, just an issue to be aware of.\n\nOn the POSITIVE side of things:\n\nIt's nice and big. I'm 5' 7\" and this thing is at least 6 inches taller than I am (with the pot resting on the floor). I wanted a tree to warm up a small home office, and it did exactly that. It had an immediate impact on the room, making it seem much more inviting.\n\nIt's pretty. It is \"real\" looking? No, not really. Even from the doorway it's clearly a fake tree. However - it IS pretty. My office looks so much nicer with any greenery in it, and this was a definite enhancement.\n\nOne reviewer mentioned a bad smell. Mine doesn't smell at all. I'm really sensitive to perfumes and chemical smells, and I've been sitting next to the tree for a few hours and feel fine. If it was outgassing I'd have a headache by now and I don't.\n\nAnd - probably the best feature of all - it's not going to die on me. Real plants just can't survive in my house (tiny windows & large oak trees blocking sunlight). I'm not going to spend the next few weeks sighing in frustration and picking dead leaves up off the floor. This tree may look a little fake, but it's going to survive. As far as I'm concerned, that trade off is worth it!","Product: Scratch-Out is simply the most effective CD/DVD Scratch removal product available today. In just seconds, Scratch Out's simple one-step process removes even the toughest scrathes from your CDs and DVDs, saving you hundreds, even thousands of dollars in replacement cost. Scratch-Out is three times as effective as products costing several times more and is guaranteed to restore discs other products leave untouched.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Mixed results and a bad headache\n\nReview: Most reviews are about how well Scratch Out works (or fails to work), so I thought I'd add a little info about the product itself. There are a few things to be aware of:\n\n1. It smells like paint thinner. The fumes were strong enough to give me a pretty bad headache. Buffing out scratches requires you to get pretty close to the disc to examine it, so be prepared to hold your breath while using it.\n\n2. The tube is mostly air. It comes puffed up and sealed, so it seems like you are getting a lot of product, but once you pop the seal off it deflates and it turns out that the tube is 3/4 EMPTY. On the shelf the size of the bottle made $5.97 seem like a good deal, but as soon as I opened it I felt completely ripped off.\n\n3. The product itself is kind of like runny toothpaste. It pours out easily, but makes a huge mess when using it. It also dries really quickly. Once you smear it on the disc it almost immediately starts hardening up. That makes it difficult to know how much \"buffing\" you're supposed to do, or how hard you're supposed to press down (the directions aren't clear on that).\n\nMy results:\n\nI tried Scratch Out on a dvd and an audio cd.\n\n1. The dvd played fine up to chapter 5 in the movie, at which point it would then freeze. The disc had a small scratch (approximately 1/4 inch long) that wasn't deep. I don't know that the scratch caused the problem, but I assumed it did and wanted to see if Scratch Out would fix it. It didn't. I tried following other people's advice: work radially outward, try multiple applications, & immediately wash with dish soap. After ten applications the scratch was still there and the disc still froze in the same spot. The only improvement was that the movie would skip to the next chapter and keep playing, whereas before it would completely freeze and I had to take the disc out. After ten applications the disc looked as though I had washed it with steel wool. It was completely covered in thousands of small scratches. While that didn't affect how it played, I didn't like how destroyed the disc looked. Why use a product that creates a thousand scratches when I'm just trying to get rid of one scratch? And since Scratch Out didn't remove the scratch OR fix the problem with the disc, I'm calling this one a failure. To be fair - maybe the disc had a glitch in the way it was manufactured, or maybe Scratch Out just didn't work. I don't know either way. But it didn't work well enough for me to risk damaging other dvds that still play (with minor skips/freezes).\n\n2. The audio cd wouldn't play at all. Since the disc was essentially worthless, I gave Scratch Out a try. The disc looked perfectly fine (no scratches at all), but neither the computer nor the cd player would read it. I did one application of Scratch Out on the entire disc and immediately washed it. The entire cd now plays fine and it ripped to Windows Media with no problems at all. So - with this disc Scratch Out worked great. It was a cd that I really liked and had looked at re-buying. Cost on amazon: $10.99. Cost of Scratch Out at Walmart: $5.97. To me that means I got the cd I wanted for basically half the price I would have had to pay to replace it.\n\nTo sum it up:\n\nWhile I'm happy it DID work on one disc, I think the product causes as many problems as it fixes. If I could do it over I would rather re-buy a scratched/unplayable disc than deal with the headache that comes with using Scratch Out (even if it does work).","Product: M100 Optical USB Mouse - A solid basic mouse with built-in quality. A comfortable, ambidextrous shape feels good in either hand. Utilizes 1000 dpi sensitivity allows for better cursor control.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good basic no-frills mouse\n\nReview: For a low-end mouse it does what it's supposed to do.\n\nPros:\n* the buttons have firm clicks\n* the scroll wheel is the \"clicking\" kind. I've tried the smooth-wheel types and it's much harder to control, especially when scrolling up & down a webpage.\n* full-sized, so it fits nicely in my hand\n* long cord (stretches all the way across the desk)\n* plug & use (no setup)\n\nCons:\n* very loud clicks & scrolls. There's almost a \"chiming\" or bell sound to the clicks, which is annoying.\n* the cord's really stiff, which sometimes makes moving the mouse difficult if the cord's at an angle. There's a slight drag/resistance.\n\nOther than that, it's a good no-frills mouse for the money. I bought this one after dealing with a glitchy wireless mouse that was driving me up the wall.","Product: The AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet provides a one-cable solution for many of your home entertainment needs. This versatile cable provides high-definition quality for movies, TV, and games, plus all the benefits of home entertainment networking. You can use this 9.8-foot (3.0 Meter) cable to connect your HDTV to your cable box, satellite dish, Blu-ray player, and more, and experience quality audio and video (up to 1080p) from your home theater. Additionally, the cable allows you to share an Internet connection among multiple devices without the need for a separate Ethernet cable.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great cable with only one small flaw\n\nReview: This is a great cable at a very reasonable price. Overall I've been pretty happy - there's just one minor flaw that's a little irritating.\n\nI've been using this cable every day for about 6 weeks and so far it has worked fine. I live in a rural area, so my internet is satellite - which means if I want to watch Netflix I have to stream it from the computer. So I bought this cord to be able to connect the computer to the TV (so I can happily binge-watch in comfort on my couch, lol!). The cord gets unplugged every day (just to get it out of my way), and so far it is holding up really nicely. The sound and picture are both excellent, and my computer had no problem recognizing the TV. The cable itself is nice & thick and feels very sturdy. With such a cheap price I expected it to be flimsy, but it actually seems really well-made.\n\nThe ONLY thing that really bugs me is that the fit is a little loose on both the TV and the computer (tried all the HDMI ports on two different TVs & two different computers - it's loose on ALL of them). It's almost like the metal ends on the cord are just slightly too big, so the cord doesn't fit snugly enough. That means if you bump the cord, you lose the connection and have to wiggle it to get the connection back. That probably won't matter to people who are going to use the cord for a permanent connection (like behind walls or something), but if you're using it like I am (a temporary connection to the TV) and frequently unplugging it, that \"wiggle\" gets really annoying. Every time my dog trips over the cord I have to get up to fix it, lol!\n\nBut other than that, it's a great cable for the price!","Product: WD brings you the My Passport Ultra in a sleek and powerful device. 1TB of storage in a portable hard drive with the option to use cloud backup with Dropbox. Fast and easy connectivity using USB 3.0. Formatted NTFS for Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 operating systems. Requires reformatting for Mac OS. Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating systems. Portable Drive cases are available and sold separately.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Drive is nice but the software is less than stellar\n\nReview: I recently purchased this specifically for backing up my desktop and so far I'm on the fence about it (thus 3 stars). The drive itself is nice but the software that comes with it is less than stellar.\n\nPros (IMHO):\n\n* It's small, sleek, and has a nice design.\n* No problems connecting - I'm running Windows 7 and my computer recognized it immediately.\n* It comes with it's own 'converter' cord (USB 2.0 to 3.0).\n* It has a ridiculous amount of space on the drive that I can't possibly fill up (which is a good thing).\n* Price seemed fair.\n\nCons:\n\n* The backup software sucks. The program took forever to install and once installed it didn't come with any sort of instructions. I told it to start the backup and nothing happened. Tried a second time and still the same. I had to uninstall it and reinstall to get it to start working. Even then there's no way to actually know it's DOING anything except by looking at the amount of space used on the drive or by going through and hand-checking the \"WD Backup\" folder (which is tedious). I MUCH prefer the Norton backup that shows green arrows on everything that has been backed up.\n\n* It's also ridiculously slow AND it slows down my computer. It took almost all day to complete the backup and while it was running I kept getting notifications about \"high CPU usage\" due to the drive. I've never had a problem with my computer running slow - internet surfing, streaming, gaming - all fine. This little drive made my computer feel like it was wading through mud. Odd.\n\nOverall:\n\nI like the actual drive but I hate the backup software. I have no idea if the backup/restore actually works and I hate that I spent $59 on something that I have no confidence in. I'm just crossing my fingers and hoping I never actually need the thing (knock on wood).","Product: Ultimate comfort, seamless wire-free bralette, 4-way stretch microfiber. Smart Sizing blends 27 band/cup sizes into 6 easy sizes, Terrific support thanks to foam cups and 2-ply sides. End slipping with non-adjustable, close-set straps Brand: Bali, Style Number: 3488. Body: 95% Nylon, 5% Spandex.Lining: 94% Nylon, 6% Spandex.Exclusive of trim and elastics.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Cheap knock-off? Doesn't hold up compared to department store.\n\nReview: This review is not for the bra itself (which is awesome) - it's for the item I purchased from amazon (Amazon.com LLC) as compared to the same bras bought at a department store.\n\nI found these bras at JC Penny and liked them so much I bought 4 (they were on sale). On a whim, I checked amazon when I got home and found the same bra for almost exactly what I paid for them on sale in the store. I was super excited, since the department store was a hassle, so I ordered one from amazon - same size, same color, same everything as the department store.\n\nI've now been wearing the bras for 2 1/2 months. All five bras have been worn for an equal amount of time and washed exactly the same way (gentle cycle with Woolite, hung to dry).\n\nThe bras from the department store are still in perfect condition. They look brand-new. The one I ordered from amazon looks terrible. The sides are pilling up and the elastic band is stretched out & misshapen. When I wash the department store bras I get a snug fit after they're dry. The amazon bra feels stretched out.\n\nI'm convinced I got a cheap knock-off version from amazon. It had the Bali tags and LOOKED exactly like the department store bras, and it felt like it fit the same, but after only a few times worn it was really obvious that it wasn't the same. By then it was too late to return it.\n\nI don't know - maybe other people had a good experience with purchasing through amazon, but I definitely won't be wasting my money again. In the future, I'll stick to the department store.\n\n**NOTE - like I said, the bra itself is awesome. It is THE most comfortable bra I've ever owned. I'm a 36B and a medium fits me perfectly.\n\nThe bra is amazing. Fake knock-offs on amazon are NOT.","Product: Ultimate comfort, seamless wire-free bralette, 4-way stretch microfiber. Smart Sizing blends 27 band/cup sizes into 6 easy sizes, Terrific support thanks to foam cups and 2-ply sides. End slipping with non-adjustable, close-set straps Brand: Bali, Style Number: 3488. Body: 95% Nylon, 5% Spandex.Lining: 94% Nylon, 6% Spandex.Exclusive of trim and elastics.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Cheap knock-off? Doesn't hold up compared to department store.\n\nReview: This review is not for the bra itself (which is awesome) - it's for the item I purchased from amazon (Amazon.com LLC) as compared to the same bras bought at a department store.\n\nI found these bras at JC Penny and liked them so much I bought 4 (they were on sale). On a whim, I checked amazon when I got home and found the same bra for almost exactly what I paid for them on sale in the store. I was super excited, since the department store was a hassle, so I ordered one from amazon - same size, same color, same everything as the department store.\n\nI've now been wearing the bras for 2 1/2 months. All five bras have been worn for an equal amount of time and washed exactly the same way (gentle cycle with Woolite, hung to dry).\n\nThe bras from the department store are still in perfect condition. They look brand-new. The one I ordered from amazon looks terrible. The sides are pilling up and the elastic band is stretched out & misshapen. When I wash the department store bras I get a snug fit after they're dry. The amazon bra feels stretched out.\n\nI'm convinced I got a cheap knock-off version from amazon. It had the Bali tags and LOOKED exactly like the department store bras, and it felt like it fit the same, but after only a few times worn it was really obvious that it wasn't the same. By then it was too late to return it.\n\nI don't know - maybe other people had a good experience with purchasing through amazon, but I definitely won't be wasting my money again. In the future, I'll stick to the department store.\n\n**NOTE - like I said, the bra itself is awesome. It is THE most comfortable bra I've ever owned. I'm a 36B and a medium fits me perfectly.\n\nThe bra is amazing. Fake knock-offs on amazon are NOT.","Product: Ultimate comfort, seamless wire-free bralette, 4-way stretch microfiber. Smart Sizing blends 27 band/cup sizes into 6 easy sizes, Terrific support thanks to foam cups and 2-ply sides. End slipping with non-adjustable, close-set straps Brand: Bali, Style Number: 3488. Body: 95% Nylon, 5% Spandex.Lining: 94% Nylon, 6% Spandex.Exclusive of trim and elastics.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Cheap knock-off? Doesn't hold up compared to department store.\n\nReview: This review is not for the bra itself (which is awesome) - it's for the item I purchased from amazon (Amazon.com LLC) as compared to the same bras bought at a department store.\n\nI found these bras at JC Penny and liked them so much I bought 4 (they were on sale). On a whim, I checked amazon when I got home and found the same bra for almost exactly what I paid for them on sale in the store. I was super excited, since the department store was a hassle, so I ordered one from amazon - same size, same color, same everything as the department store.\n\nI've now been wearing the bras for 2 1/2 months. All five bras have been worn for an equal amount of time and washed exactly the same way (gentle cycle with Woolite, hung to dry).\n\nThe bras from the department store are still in perfect condition. They look brand-new. The one I ordered from amazon looks terrible. The sides are pilling up and the elastic band is stretched out & misshapen. When I wash the department store bras I get a snug fit after they're dry. The amazon bra feels stretched out.\n\nI'm convinced I got a cheap knock-off version from amazon. It had the Bali tags and LOOKED exactly like the department store bras, and it felt like it fit the same, but after only a few times worn it was really obvious that it wasn't the same. By then it was too late to return it.\n\nI don't know - maybe other people had a good experience with purchasing through amazon, but I definitely won't be wasting my money again. In the future, I'll stick to the department store.\n\n**NOTE - like I said, the bra itself is awesome. It is THE most comfortable bra I've ever owned. I'm a 36B and a medium fits me perfectly.\n\nThe bra is amazing. Fake knock-offs on amazon are NOT.","Product: When their only daughter Blair leaves the family nest, Luther and Nora Krank (Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis) decide to book an island cruise to beat the yuletide blues and just skip the holidays. But their decision to boycott tradition has the whole neighborhood in an uproar, and when Blair callson Christmas Eve to announce a surprise visit with her new fiance, the Kranks have just twelve hours to perform a miracle and pull themselves and their neighbors together to throw the best celebration ever! With fast-paced energy and support from Dan Aykroyd, Cheech Marin, Jake Busey and M. EmmetWalsh, this hilarious adaptation of John Grisham's best-selling novel, \"Skipping Christmas\" has become \"an instant family classic!\" (Gorman Woodfin, CBN)\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Surprised at the mean-spiritedness of the movie (compared to the book)\n\nReview: This is one of those times where I messed up and read the book before seeing the movie. I thought the book was funny and charming - a cute idea taken to extremes with a sweet ending. As soon as I finished the book I saw the movie - and was really disappointed at the subtle changes to the main characters. I know book-to-movie conversions are never 100%. Usually that doesn't bother me, but this time the characters went from being merely determined to downright ruthless.\n\nThe idea is simple - this year they try opting out of all the holiday hoopla. In the book they stick to their guns, but do it in a way that isn't obnoxious. When Luther doesn't buy holiday calendars for a fundraiser, he offers to donate money in the summer instead. Throughout the book I could sympathize with the main characters and even appreciate what they were trying to do. When the newspaper calls them \"selfish\" I was outraged on their behalf.\n\n**SPOILERS**\n\nBut when in the movie Luther hoses down the sidewalk to punish the Christmas carolers, I frowned and was uncomfortable. Rather than finding it funny, I found it mean. Over and over, I found Tim Allen's character to be antagonistic towards Christmas, rather than Grisham's character simply wanting to be left alone. Those charities and fundraisers? Just a \"NO\" and door slam. Rather than no decorations at all, Allen angrily rips a wreath off the door. And how many times does he need to step on (or hurt) that cat? By the time the newspaper calls the Kranks \"selfish\" I was cheering for the neighbors!\n\nI also found most of the movie's attempt to 'kick it up a notch' really annoying. The Botox and bathing suit scenes were ridiculous. In the book Mrs. Krank spends a lot of time crying or yelling, but I could still sympathize with her. Rather than being stressed out by Christmas, she's stressed out by non-Christmas fallout. In the movie, though, Jamie Lee Curtis spends most of her time either shrieking or acting like she is being stalked by the uni-bomber. WAY too over the top. In the book the neighbors are nosy and annoying. In the movie they are an angry hostile mob. Again - WAY too over the top and too much anger to be funny.\n\nIMO, this is one of those times where Hollywood ruined a good book. The movie just had too much of an undercurrent of anger and hostility to be funny. Glad I caught it on Netflix before I wasted money buying it.","Product: A science-fiction series with an ecological theme, EARTH 2 only ran for one season on NBC, and all 22 episodes of the program are collected here. In the distant future, the surface of the Earth has been largely destroyed, and mankind lives in space stations orbiting the planet. A group of space colonists, led by Devon Adair (Debrah Farentino) and John Danzinger (Clancy Brown), are sent to a far off planet to prepare it for colonization by the surviving population of Earth. But a mishap sends them careening off-course, crash landing thousands of miles from the proper camp site. EARTH 2 follows the band of colonists as they traverse the planet, encountering dangerous aliens and other humans who view them with distrust and suspicion. By tackling issues like ecology and colonization, EARTH 2 engages important ideas and themes in an entertaining fashion.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Poor disc quality - dvds don't hold up over time\n\nReview: Just a fair warning for folks thinking of buying Earth 2. This review isn't about the show (which I like), it's about the poor quality of the dvds.\n\nI purchased this a few years ago and recently pulled it out to watch again. The Earth 2 discs are double sided, and when I went to play them this time I found that at least one episode skipped on every single disc (both sides). I took a close look at these discs, and every disc looks like it has spots and pitting all over the discs. I store all of my dvds in cd wallets and have done so for over ten years, and I have never had any problems with any dvds deteriorating. These dvds have only been handled a few times over the years and the rest of the time they have been in the Case Logic wallet. There are NO scratches or fingerprints on any discs. Oddly enough, it was the middle episode on both sides that skipped on all of the discs.\n\nEvery other dvd in that wallet is fine, including the 3rd season of Sliders - ALSO double-sided discs, and also rarely played. Several of the dvds in the same wallet are older than Earth 2 and those are all fine - including the dvds that haven't been played in years. I can't imagine it's the plastic of the cd wallet reacting with the discs because the pitting is on BOTH sides, AND no other double-sided disc in any of the 20+ wallets I use has this damage. I know that dvds have a shelf life and won't last forever, but I do my best to store them properly. If ANY of my other double-sided discs were breaking down like these, then I'd suspect the cd wallet as the problem - but they are all fine. Believe me, I immediately checked! I can only conclude that for some reason these discs just aren't as high quality as other dvds.\n\nIt's a shame because I really like this show. I'm also frustrated and upset because I don't know how to fix the pitting problem OR prevent further degradation of the discs. Looks like I'm going to be spending some quality time with google.\n\nIf you like the show then you pretty much have to put up with shoddy discs if you want to own the show. Just be aware that they aren't going to last as long as they should, and that you're shelling out good money for a cheap product. You're also going to have to find another way to store them other than the box they come in. The box is the old-style box where the discs are \"stacked\" on top of each other - complete stupidity for double-sided discs. Add to that, these discs are so cheaply made that they would be wrecked in no time just from taking them out of the case.\n\nShame on the manufacturers! This was a clever, well-made sci-fi show that deserves more respect than this!","Product: CUSTOMIZED WORKOUT WITH 6 ROUTINES TO CHOOSE FROM FEATURING BOB HARPER & CONTESTANTS FROM SEASONS 1 & 2\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: My least favorite BL workout - but effective nonetheless\n\nReview: I have several Biggest Loser DVDs in my workout rotation, and this one is by far my least favorite. Here's why:\n\nThe running commentary by one of the BL contestants really ruins this workout for me. I think the woman means her comments to be playful, but she comes across as negative, snarky and rude. You know how sometimes there's that ONE person in a gym class that groans a lot, complains, and talks back & makes comments to or about the instructor? You know how irritating and distracting that is? Well, this workout has one of those. I wish there was a way to turn just her voice off, but unfortunately if you want Bob's instruction you have to listen to her too.\n\nAs others have mentioned, parts of this workout are high impact and extremely hard on the knees. I do not do the \"High Intensity\" segment at all, and I modify parts of the Bootcamp to avoid jumping. That said, I get a very good overall sculpt workout by doing the Low Intensity + Sculpting OR Low Intensity + Bootcamp.\n\nIt's boring. Bob focuses on long stretches of doing the same movement over & over again. That's great for getting a good burn, but terrible for keeping me motivated and engaged. There's just nothing fun about this workout. It gets the job done, and I'm drenched in sweat by the time I'm through, but mentally I'm like \"meh\" in regards to actually enjoying or wanting to do it.\n\nThe positives to this workout are:\n\nBob spends a fair amount of time giving instructions on proper form - much better than other BL workouts. Bob also does a fairly good job of keeping things even on both sides.\n\nThe Low Intensity really should just be called \"Low Impact\" because even though it starts out slow it does have me sweating by the end. I use it as a short cardio routine to really warm me up before doing any sculpting.\n\nThis workout can grow with you as your fitness increases. Beginners can start with the Low Intensity and modified moves, but more advanced exercisers can stack the workouts and/or increase the weights & intensity of the moves. This one still makes the rotation for me, and is still just as effective, even though I'm no longer a beginner.\n\nThe Cool Down is EXCELLENT. A full 20 minutes of stretching that is NOT yoga-based, as most of the other BL workouts are. Just plain, simple stretches rather than complicated yoga poses.\n\nOverall it still makes my rotation because it's effective, but definitely not my favorite.","Product: Maximum results in minimum amount of time. Achieve greater weightloss and watch the extra pounds disappear as your endurance level a nd strength increase and your whole body transforms. For best results we recommend you follow our six to eight week program recommen dation, using the different levels as \"add-ons\" as your progress. THE BIGGEST LOSER CARDIO MAX DVD: This DVD consists of three diff erent cardio workouts (plus a warm-up and a cool-down), each with an increased level of intensity: LEVEL 1: With Bob as your traine r, this 20-minute boot camp will touch every part of your body and get your fat-burning engine going strong. LEVEL 2: With Jillian as your trainer, this 10-minute supercardio drill workout will sweat away pounds galore. LEVEL 3: With Kim as your trainer, you wil l continue to maximize your weightloss with a kickboxing workout concentrating on your butt and thigh.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A hot mess that is still a favorite\n\nReview: I'm a yo-yo exerciser. I get motivated, start working out, get fit and stick with it for six months to a year. Then I slack off, return to the couch, and gain fifteen pounds. Typically when I can't button my pants anymore and am faced with either losing weight or buying new clothes, I get motivated and get back on the exercise wagon. Just so you know where I'm coming from.\n\nThis workout is my 'go-to' when I need to kick my butt back in gear. It's hard, it makes me sweat buckets, and for some reason gets me back in the workout mindset.\n\nThat said, this workout is a hot mess. I love Bob Harper, and over the years I've only ever done his segments (Warm-Up & Level 1). I tried the other two levels but couldn't stand either instructor. But for those who haven't tried this workout, here's my two cents on the pros & cons:\n\nPros:\n\nIt's challenging. It makes me feel like I'm actually accomplishing something, and I think that's why it helps get me back in workout mode. I see results very quickly, which helps keep me motivated. But even though it's challenging, I can actually DO all of the exercises (with my own modifications when necessary).\n\nCons:\n\nOh my, there's a lot. First of all, Bob just makes it up as he goes along. It's unprofessional. The workout obviously isn't structured or planned out. My biggest problem with that is that it makes SO much of the workout unbalanced. The sets and stretches aren't always the same for both sides, which really bugs me.\n\nSecond, Bob's cueing is awful. The BL contestants are often confused as to what they're supposed to be doing, and the first few times through so was I. Bob calls a side lunge a front lunge, mixes up jumping jacks with jumping rope, and isn't consistent with his counts. After you've done the workout a few times you can correct some of this yourself and keep counts in your head as you go along, but the first few times through are highly annoying.\n\nThird, the instruction is AWFUL. I appreciate that *real* people are doing the workout, but Bob NEVER corrects or instructs them in proper form. That means everyone is all over the map, and if you're just starting out you can easily injure yourself by following the wrong person.\n\nFourth, it's high impact. There is a lot of jumping, hopping, and popping up. When you combine that with the horrible form demonstrated in the video, it is very easy to get hurt. When Bob says \"jump\" I ignore him, no matter how fit I happen to be, because I have bad knees. Instead I add hand weights where he doesn't to keep the intensity up. **For those with bad knees and backs, be VERY careful with this workout.\n\nFifth, the cool down is NOT a real cool-down & stretch. It's a mini-yoga workout with challenging poses. I don't do yoga and I'm not very flexible, so his yoga poses are too challenging for me.\n\nSo, with all that, why do I keep coming back to this workout over and over again? Because it works. No matter what fitness level I'm at it still makes me sweat buckets. I feel it in my tush and legs the next day. I've done it so many times that I can keep my own counts and make sure it is safe and balanced - and that means I get a great workout. And there is just something about it that keeps me coming back. When I need to get back on the exercise wagon, this is always where I start.","Product: Maximum results in minimum amount of time. Achieve greater weightloss and watch the extra pounds disappear as your endurance level a nd strength increase and your whole body transforms. For best results we recommend you follow our six to eight week program recommen dation, using the different levels as \"add-ons\" as your progress. THE BIGGEST LOSER CARDIO MAX DVD: This DVD consists of three diff erent cardio workouts (plus a warm-up and a cool-down), each with an increased level of intensity: LEVEL 1: With Bob as your traine r, this 20-minute boot camp will touch every part of your body and get your fat-burning engine going strong. LEVEL 2: With Jillian as your trainer, this 10-minute supercardio drill workout will sweat away pounds galore. LEVEL 3: With Kim as your trainer, you wil l continue to maximize your weightloss with a kickboxing workout concentrating on your butt and thigh.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A hot mess that is still a favorite\n\nReview: I'm a yo-yo exerciser. I get motivated, start working out, get fit and stick with it for six months to a year. Then I slack off, return to the couch, and gain fifteen pounds. Typically when I can't button my pants anymore and am faced with either losing weight or buying new clothes, I get motivated and get back on the exercise wagon. Just so you know where I'm coming from.\n\nThis workout is my 'go-to' when I need to kick my butt back in gear. It's hard, it makes me sweat buckets, and for some reason gets me back in the workout mindset.\n\nThat said, this workout is a hot mess. I love Bob Harper, and over the years I've only ever done his segments (Warm-Up & Level 1). I tried the other two levels but couldn't stand either instructor. But for those who haven't tried this workout, here's my two cents on the pros & cons:\n\nPros:\n\nIt's challenging. It makes me feel like I'm actually accomplishing something, and I think that's why it helps get me back in workout mode. I see results very quickly, which helps keep me motivated. But even though it's challenging, I can actually DO all of the exercises (with my own modifications when necessary).\n\nCons:\n\nOh my, there's a lot. First of all, Bob just makes it up as he goes along. It's unprofessional. The workout obviously isn't structured or planned out. My biggest problem with that is that it makes SO much of the workout unbalanced. The sets and stretches aren't always the same for both sides, which really bugs me.\n\nSecond, Bob's cueing is awful. The BL contestants are often confused as to what they're supposed to be doing, and the first few times through so was I. Bob calls a side lunge a front lunge, mixes up jumping jacks with jumping rope, and isn't consistent with his counts. After you've done the workout a few times you can correct some of this yourself and keep counts in your head as you go along, but the first few times through are highly annoying.\n\nThird, the instruction is AWFUL. I appreciate that *real* people are doing the workout, but Bob NEVER corrects or instructs them in proper form. That means everyone is all over the map, and if you're just starting out you can easily injure yourself by following the wrong person.\n\nFourth, it's high impact. There is a lot of jumping, hopping, and popping up. When you combine that with the horrible form demonstrated in the video, it is very easy to get hurt. When Bob says \"jump\" I ignore him, no matter how fit I happen to be, because I have bad knees. Instead I add hand weights where he doesn't to keep the intensity up. **For those with bad knees and backs, be VERY careful with this workout.\n\nFifth, the cool down is NOT a real cool-down & stretch. It's a mini-yoga workout with challenging poses. I don't do yoga and I'm not very flexible, so his yoga poses are too challenging for me.\n\nSo, with all that, why do I keep coming back to this workout over and over again? Because it works. No matter what fitness level I'm at it still makes me sweat buckets. I feel it in my tush and legs the next day. I've done it so many times that I can keep my own counts and make sure it is safe and balanced - and that means I get a great workout. And there is just something about it that keeps me coming back. When I need to get back on the exercise wagon, this is always where I start.","Product: SEASON OF THE WITCH DVD\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Witches, demons, and zombies...oh my!\n\nReview: Had to laugh through this movie. It's like they made a list of every \"action\" and \"supernatural\" thing they could think of - and then crammed it all in. Sword fights, crusades, evil wolves, rickety bridges, the walking dead - you name it, they had it. While they weren't subtle about using every trick in the book, it was still a surprisingly good movie!\n\nThere's loads of bad reviews slamming just about everything related to this movie - bad acting, terrible \"modern\" dialogue, bad CGI, lack of authenticity, etc. Honestly I wasn't even sure it would be worth seeing based on the reviews, but I'm glad I did. I think that to enjoy this movie you just have to sit back and ride the ride. Yes, they checked authenticity and believability at the door, but that doesn't mean it's a bad movie.\n\nHere's why I think it's worth watching:\n\nThe look and feel of the movie is excellent. They went for the dirty, plague-ridden view of the middle ages, and I thought they did a nice job building the atmosphere of the film. And while it certainly felt medieval, it wasn't *too* gory or gruesome to watch, which I appreciated. I also thought the CGI and visual effects were appropriate. The ONLY time they got on my nerves was in the alternate ending (too much 'rag doll body'). The rest of the time I thought the effects blended nicely and added to the overall spooky atmosphere.\n\nThe suspense throughout the movie is also excellent. The plot isn't very complicated, but there were enough little twists and turns to keep things interesting. It also isn't overloaded with too many \"action\" scenes (like a lot of these movies are). There was a nice balance between character-building scenes (campfire stories) and character-destroying scenes (sword through the belly & such).\n\nAnd, the girl who plays the witch is really very good. She keeps you guessing through most of the movie - is she really a witch or an innocent victim of the times? She has excellent facial expressions, and I found her fascinating to watch. Not many young actresses can pull off \"I'm a helpless puppy, please rescue me! (whimper, whimper)\" AND \"I'm an evil soul-sucking demon who's going to rip you to shreds! (evil cackle).\" The rest of the actors were also surprisingly better than the reviews led me to believe they would be.\n\nAnd, yes, the dialogue is totally out of context, and yes, sometimes \"modern\" banter superimposed on historical settings is annoying. It worked in this movie, though, for two reasons: the entire movie is pretty ridiculous, so I had no expectation of authenticity from the start. It also helped provide a little levity in an otherwise dark and gruesome movie. I didn't laugh because the lines were funny. I laughed because they were ridiculous, but even so, I still appreciated the mental break from all the faces covered in boils.\n\nOverall, this is good 'old-fashioned' supernatural thriller. Take a creepy witch, add abandoned villages filled with diseased corpses, throw in some foggy woods, a few religious zealots, a couple of disenchanted knights and a zombie or two - and you get a pretty fun movie. This is one I would watch again - perfect mindless entertainment for a rainy weekend.","Product: THE IRON LADY is a surprising and intimate portrait of Margaret Thatcher (Two-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep), the first and only female Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. One of the 20th centurys most famous and influential women, Thatcher came from nowhere to smash through barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male-dominated world.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Came away with mixed feelings...\n\nReview: I'll admit - I was a little lost with this movie. On the one hand I thought this was a brilliant portrayal of an elderly woman with dementia who is reflecting on her life, but on the other hand, as a biography of an actual person it came up really short. I got bits and flashes of significant events, but I didn't actually get a sense of who Margaret Thatcher was or how she shaped history.\n\nAlthough I was born in 1977 and grew up in the Reagan years, I don't actually know much about Margaret Thatcher - and after seeing this movie, I still don't. There was just too much history and too many events that were quickly glossed over, and most of the time I felt like I was missing something. The first time an event went by, I jotted it down thinking I'd look it up when the movie was over. The problem was that by the time the movie ended I had an entire page of stuff to google! So as a biography, it left me a little frustrated and lost.\n\nBut if you look at this film as a character study of an elderly person with dementia, it's brilliant. I have no idea if Meryl Streep gave an accurate portrayal of Margaret Thatcher, but she DID give an amazing performance of a woman dealing with the loss of her husband and her fears of \"going mad\" as her memory fails her. As a character study, it was fascinating and very moving. The scenes where Meryl played the elderly version of Thatcher were so tender and so intimate that I was simply spellbound. Meryl Streep is undoubtedly in a league of her own, and she didn't disappoint in this movie.\n\nSo I came away with mixed feelings about this film. As a biographical movie about Margaret Thatcher I'd give it 2 or 3 stars. Maybe more if you have a good understanding of her life already. But if you set aside the historical & biographical aspects and see the film as one woman's memoirs or a fictional character study, then it's outstanding (mainly due to the power of Streep's performance).\n\nSo I averaged it out at 4 stars. The acting was top-notch and the flashback approach was well done - it made me \"feel\" and experience the dementia, which was very effective. While I was felt a little lost with the historical events taking place, the movie did hold my attention throughout and I was never bored. Overall, it's well worth seeing, but only if you aren't expecting a biography of a real person.\n\n**UPDATE - I've done a little reading since posting this review, and I was shocked to learn that Thatcher was still alive when this movie came out. For some reason I just assumed she had already passed away. Now I'm INTENSELY uncomfortable at having seen this movie. It's one thing to portray someone with dementia, it's entirely another to broadcast the private and personal struggles of a REAL person for the world to see - and to do so without their permission. I changed the rating to 2-stars because I'm angry at the way this movie made me feel - like I participated in something very, very wrong - a thousand times worse than peeking in someone's medicine cabinet.\n\nI sincerely hope that Mrs. Thatcher or her family wasn't hurt or embarrassed by this film. There is NO shame in dementia AT ALL, but that doesn't mean that if it was my mom I would want a movie made of her wandering around confused and in her pj's, talking to my dead father. Alzheimer's is a subject that is too private, too personal, and too painful to be exploited by Hollywood. No matter what one's views are about Margaret Thatcher or her policies as Prime Minister, she was a human being who deserved to be treated with respect and dignity, and I'm not entirely sure this film did that.\n\nI'm very sorry I saw this film.","Product: Having her dog taken away by an uptight landlord was heartbreaking for Laura. Willing to try anything to transform her life - and get her dog back - Laura follows her best friend's suggestion and sets up a session with a life coach. The life coach's unusual character makes Laura skeptical - especially when the coach tells Laura to make 12 wishes for a positive change in her life. Skepticism turns to joy, however, when Laura realizes she can wish for anything and the wish will come true! But before long, Laura realizes that her wishes are sparking unforeseen circumstances, and she must act quickly to get her life - and her dog - back before Christmas.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Really cute holiday movie that I look forward to every year.\n\nReview: Also known as 12 Wishes of Christmas - a very cute, family-friendly Christmas movie that you can probably catch on the ION channel in December.\n\nThis is actually one of my favorite holiday romance movies (like the Hallmark movies), mainly because I really like the actors and because it has a great message. The plot is simple and predictable - after losing her job and realizing she's stuck in a dead-end relationship, Laura Lindsey (Elisa Donovan) visits a life coach for advice and is given 12 wishes to try and fix her life. Her wishes come true, but of course her wishes have unintended consequences (\"didn't you read the fine print?\"). After her last well-intentioned wish backfires, her life's still a wreck - she's alienated her best friend, gotten her neighbor evicted, and cost her boss a much-needed job. The charm in this movie is how it all plays out as Laura finds a way to undo the harm her wishes have caused - and of course bring everyone together for the holiday.\n\nNot sure why they renamed this \"12 Christmas Wishes for My Dog\" for the U.S. dvd release, since the movie really has nothing to do with her dog. You'd think Laura's first wish would have been to get her dog back (which she was forced to give up or face eviction), but after she drops the dog off at the shelter it's pretty much forgotten. But that's a minor point - it all works out in the end, lol.\n\nOverall this is one of the better holiday romance movies that get recycled every holiday season. It's very charming, and even though it's silly, for some reason it's one of my favorites. If you like movies like A Christmas Kiss and A Golden Christmas, then odds are you'll like this one as well.","Product: A blu ray version of the movie.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Even better the second time\n\nReview: As far as pure entertainment goes, this movie knocked it out of the park.\n\nI scrolled through the 1-star reviews and wasn't surprised to see that the people who hated this movie REALLY hated it. There were loads of comments that attacked not only the movie (\"no plot,\" \"fake,\" \"confusing\") but the 5-star reviewers as well (\"go back to Transformers and other movies that don't require a brain\"). After seeing this movie twice, I'd like to put my two cents in.\n\nThe first time through I was thoroughly entertained and thoroughly bewildered. Visually, it's stunning. The special effects are used to create some of the most jaw-dropping magic tricks I've ever seen. Is it real? Of course not. Do I care that it's CGI and not really possible? Nope. Not at all. I've seen real-life magic tricks that didn't seem real either - that's the whole point of magic. I was perfectly happy to sit back and enjoy the ride.\n\nDid I understand everything the first time through? Nope. I'm not even going to pretend I saw the ending coming. I spent the entire movie doing EXACTLY what the filmmakers wanted me to do - and that's follow the misdirection. This movie has layers upon layers of misdirection, and it moves so fast that you don't have time to stop and puzzle anything out. Did I care that I was sometimes confused? Nope. Not at all. If the magic tricks were obvious then this movie would have been boring as hell.\n\nWas I still scratching my head a little after the big reveal? Yup. Sure was. That's why I watched it a second time through. Well, that, and because it was just SO cool I wanted to see it again. But the second time through I knew all the secrets ahead of time, so I was able to really watch the actors - and THAT is where the real magic happened. The cast is an eclectic ensemble and the acting was top-notch from just about everyone. I caught so many subtle glances, subtle hints, quick one-liners that I had missed the first time through. As I watched it the second time, all the subtle clues clicked into place and I was even more blown away.\n\nThis movie is a brilliant bit of magic. The plot is air-tight. The fact that I had to see it twice to put all the pieces together tells you that it's clever and really sharply written. (And for the nay-sayers - No, I'm not a moron. I'm college-educated with an IQ of 146). Did they use CGI to \"cheat\" with the magic tricks? Sure, but who cares. I love futuristic sci-fi movies that imagine what *might* be possible, and isn't that what magic is all about?\n\nThis isn't a 'turn your brain off' kind of movie. Quite the opposite, in fact. I was completely engaged throughout, trying to solve the puzzles before they were revealed. Throw in the glitz & glamour of a magic show and it makes for a spectacularly entertaining movie. Not to mention - it's also really funny. Between the football players and the violinists, I was actually shrieking with laughter.\n\nI try to save 5-star reviews for movies that truly have a wow-factor. This is one of those movies. My guess is that some of the 1-star folks didn't like it because in order to enjoy this movie you have to be willing to give up control of the experience. You have to be willing to suspend disbelief and just go with it. It's a magic show. The entire point is to wow you by fooling you - and this movie does exactly that. It's hands-down one of the most clever, entertaining movies I have ever seen. BIG 5-stars!!","Product: Shortly after moving into their ideal new home, a couple grows concerned when their young daughter begins encountering mysterious strangers that no one else can see. The couple's greatest fear is realized when they themselves begin to witness terrifying phenomena in and around the house, providing clues that could unlock a chilling mystery that has remained a closely guarded secret for generations.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Supernatural thriller with a historical twist\n\nReview: For a low-budget movie, this turned out to be surprisingly good! The acting is good, the special effects are sufficiently creepy, and the historical twist makes for an interesting storyline. Overall, well worth adding to any haunting/horror movie collection (especially for $3.74).\n\nThis movie has a lot going for it. Sure, there are some things you'll have to overlook - starting with the claims that it's based on \"true\" events, but for a supernatural thriller it's actually pretty good. Here's why:\n\nThe acting is surprisingly good across the board. I've always been a fan of Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica), but I also recognized Chad Michael Murray (One Tree Hill) and Abigail Spencer - all three gave good performances. The child actress (Emily Alyn Lind) was also very good, with a great range of emotions - including a very creepy scene with her mother at the hospital.\n\nThe historical aspect of the movie - that the Wyrick family moves into a house that was part of the Underground Railroad during the Civil War, and the land is now haunted - sets this movie apart from typical \"haunted house\" movies. The \"twist\" at the end becomes pretty obvious early on in the movie, but despite that it was still an interesting storyline.\n\nAnd the special effects were also very good for this type of movie. It isn't remotely scary, but it is definitely creepy. The set is perfect - the old house, the woods, the hiding place for the Underground Railroad - all of it created a great atmosphere for the movie. The trailer scene in particular had me cringing and whimpering a little - all signs of a good horror flick! My only real dislike was the low-budget use of red filters to indicate when someone was seeing a ghost. I think I could have followed the \"ghost\" moments just fine without constantly being \"told\" what was happening. But then again, maybe that's just me being too nit-picky.\n\nAnd this is probably just me, but when the \"bad\" guy was finally revealed I couldn't shake the feeling that I'd seen that guy before. Took me a while to place it, but the taxidermist (horror version) looks a LOT like the Terrians from the TV show Earth 2. Google both and you'll see what I mean. Had to laugh a little - obviously the director and I watch the same things!\n\nI think one of the greatest compliments I can give this movie is that I didn't hit the pause button even once. Usually I get fidgety or bored at some point during a movie and hit pause and wander off for a while. This one held my attention throughout the entire movie, and when it was over the first thing I said was, \"Wow - that was actually pretty good!\" I haven't seen the first movie or the Discovery Channel documentary, but I don't think either are necessary to enjoy this movie.\n\nOverall, I think this is a great addition to the \"haunting\" genre, especially if you have an interest in historical thrillers. Well worth adding to your collection and you can't beat the price!","Product: When an oil rig causes a volcanic eruption in a small town, it's just the first in a trigger effect called the Ring of Fire that stretches across the globe. If these cataclysmic series of eruptions cannot be stopped, the earth will be swallowed whole, leading to an extinction level event.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Shake, rattle, & roll...\n\nReview: And by that I mean the camera work, not the volcano. This isn't the worst disaster movie I've ever seen, but there were a few drawbacks that makes this a 3-star movie at best.\n\nLet me first say that I have a serious weakness for disaster movies, and I have an incredibly high tolerance for cheesy special effects, lame characters, and ridiculous plot lines. I've got everything in my collection from Asylum movies, 80s made-for-tv movies, Sci-Fy channel flicks, and Hollywood blockbusters. I generally love them all (even the really bad ones).\n\nThat said, this was a tough one to like, mainly because the camera work was atrocious. I think they shot the entire 3-hour movie using a cheap hand-held camera, and the person holding the camera was *way* over their coffee quota for the day. I expect the camera to shake during earthquake sequences (and it did), but I don't see any reason for shakiness when two people are sitting on a couch talking (and there was). It just got worse as the movie went on, and by the end I was actually a little queasy.\n\nHowever, the bad camera work aside, Ring of Fire was pretty standard fare as far as disaster movies go. It's a typical \"unethical corporation\" vs. \"scientist trying to save the planet\" scenario. In this case, it's an oil tycoon who illegally drills deeper than he's supposed to in a national reserve, and he accidently hits a large magma chamber. That sets off a chain reaction in the Ring of Fire, which will ultimately destroy the world if not stopped. The resident geologist, along with an environmental activist and a whistleblower, step in to save the day with a hokey, 'just-go-with-it' plan.\n\nThe special effects were good in some areas, lame in others. The digital effects of the volcano and ash clouds were really well done, but the pyrotechnics involved with the lava bombs and \"shaky-cam\" earthquake sequences were really lame. I'm pretty sure they were running through plastic trees at one point, lol. Overall, I'd give the special features a solid 3 stars, on par with other tv disaster movies.\n\nThe acting is also good in some characters, weak in others. Ring of Fire is worth seeing for Terry O'Quinn, especially if you're a fan of Lost, and Michael Vartan, if you're a fan of Alias. You'll probably recognize a few other faces as well: Ian Tracey (multiple tv shows, including Da Vinci's Inquest, Continuum, & Bates Motel), Agam Darshi (Sanctuary), and Brian Markinson (multiple tv & movie roles, Mad Men & Continuum). Personally, I wasn't wowed by Lauren Lee Smith - either her acting OR her character, but I've seen worse. Overall, I think there was a lot of talent on set, but they could only do so much with weak subplots and boring dialogue.\n\nSpeaking of which - you'll feel all three hours of this movie. It's slow to get going, mainly because they have so many character subplots to explain (the geologists' aneurism, the grieving parents who lost a child, the environmental activist who lost custody of her son...AND her estrangement from her father, etc.). Once the volcano pops, the pace picks up and it gets more interesting. However, the last 45 minutes were torturously slow, mainly because they had to wrap up all those subplots they introduced in the beginning AND save the world at the same time. I think this is one film that would have greatly benefited if a few of those minor storylines had been edited out.\n\nOverall, I'd put this one at a solid 3-stars. If the camera work had been decent, I would have give it 4-stars. If I find it in the $5 bin at Walmart I'll probably buy it just to add to my collection, but otherwise it's worth seeing on Netflix and then forgetting.","Product: A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: My head hurt from the CGI overload\n\nReview: Let me say up front that I've never seen the original movies or cartoons, have never read the comics, and pretty much all I know about Superman comes from Sheldon (& Leonard, Howard, & Raj). So I really did go into this with a fresh perspective.\n\nI don't know what it is with movies lately, but so many of them suffer from CGI overload. Whether it's Legolas bouncing off people's heads, Kaiju destroying coastal cities, or Superman bouncing across the pavement - it's all a little too ridiculous for my taste. I appreciate cool special effects, but only when they ADD to the movie, not when they ARE the movie. It really seems like Hollywood directors have forgotten how to just tell a great story.\n\nThe other major problem I had with this movie was the ENDLESS destruction. Again, what happened to just telling a story? We're not all mindless sheep that need to have things blowing up constantly to keep our attention. This movie just seemed like one battle scene after another, most of which were completely ridiculous. It was cool to see Superman fly. It was tedious to spend two hours watching him repeatedly smash his way through buildings.\n\nIt's sad, but action movies seem to have lost their stories and become nothing more than mindless destruction. No heart, no story, no emotion. Glad I get these things free from the library so I know not to waste my money on them.\n\n**UPDATE - I was curious to see how Man of Steel compared to the original, so I went back to the library for the 1978 version. And WOW - what a difference! Now THAT'S how to tell a story! Sure, it was dated and pretty cheesy, but it was still fun to watch.\n\nI have no idea what the mythology of Superman is *supposed* to be. I'm not comparing the two for anything other than entertainment value (for an average person who knows almost nothing about comic book heroes). That said, Man of Steel was a dark, depressing, computer-generated mess. I wish they had spent more time developing the characters & story, and less time on throwing people & cars through buildings. The Man of Steel version of Superman just wasn't heroic - he was attacked by the General and so fought back - thus saving the military who happened to get in the way. But he lacks the heart of the original Superman - a guy who saved people simply because he loved humanity. A guy who rescued cats from trees, for crying out loud.\n\nThe original movie may have dated special effects by today's standards, but overall it was a much better movie. Man of Steel made my head hurt and left me feeling bored & angry. The original Superman was silly, but it made me smile and feel good. Not hard to figure out which version I'm going to buy!","Product: Serial killer thriller starring Nicolas Cage and John Cusack. A ruthless killer has been burying his victims near Anchorage, Alaska for over ten years but local police are clueless as to the murderer's identity. When local stripper Cindy Paulson (Vanessa Hudgens) escapes a brutal attack by hunter Robert Hansen (Cusack), Detective Jack Halcombe (Cage) begins his investigation into the case. With Cindy as his guide and tension high in the community he must act quickly before another victim falls prey to the killer...\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Honest portrayal of true evil\n\nReview: I rented this one not really knowing what it was about - and I think I'll probably spend the rest of the night a little nauseated. It's hard to imagine that evil like this can exist in the world. I was definitely shocked by this movie. That said, I did think it was really well done.\n\nI picked this up because I LOVE John Cusack and because I lived in Alaska for two years. Guess I should have read the back cover a little more carefully, lol! The Frozen Ground is basically a suspense thriller about the horrific actions of a prolific serial killer and an Alaska Trooper's determination to stop him. There's a lot of nudity, quite a few f-bombs, and many shockingly violent scenes involving women being tortured and murdered. Thankfully none of the rape scenes were actually shown.\n\nUsually I can't stomach movies like this, but this film did a really nice job of portraying the violence without glorifying it. I may have picked it up by accident, but I was drawn in by the suspense. It was heart-wrenching to learn what these women went through, but I thought the producers and actors told the story in an extremely respectful way. Obviously a movie about a serial killer is going to have disturbing scenes, but it was done in such a way that I felt like I was being shown what happened so that I would UNDERSTAND, not so that I would be entertained - if that makes sense.\n\nMy only complaint is that Cusack was cast as the serial killer. Don't get me wrong - he was very convincing. And I can understand why he was cast - this monster was *that* guy - the one who leads the double life. You hear stories about serial killers who are upstanding members of their community - little league coaches and such - and when they're caught no-one can believe it because they seemed so nice and normal. Who better to portray that then someone like Cusack? It was just hard for ME, personally, to watch a favorite, lovable actor portray someone so horrific.\n\nDefinitely worth watching, but not buying. It's well done, well acted, and very suspenseful - but I couldn't endure watching this kind of violence a second time. I think I've checked the locks on my doors three times already tonight, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to have nightmares.\n\n**MINOR SPOILER** - the most shocking part of this entire movie (for me) was during the end credits. I just sat there, watching those faces flash by...completely stunned. Nothing could have made a bigger impact than that. I can't even wrap my brain around such pure evil existing in this world. May those women rest in peace.","Product: Godzilla DVD movie. New version.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Surprised how much I enjoyed this!\n\nReview: Many reviews talk about how this movie was made for true Godzilla fans - people who have seen all the movies, know every version of the story, and can probably name every director who ever attempted to bring Godzilla to the big screen. I'm not one of those people. This is the first and only Godzilla movie I have ever seen, and I have to say I really liked it!\n\nTo be totally honest, the only thing I knew of Godzilla was something about a giant lizard (?) - and I think I even had him a little mixed up with King Kong. I don't generally watch monster movies, and I haven't been too impressed with all the other loud, CGI-fests I've seen lately (Transformers, Pacific Rim, etc.). So I went into this expecting to be disappointed...and was pleasantly surprised!\n\nThe BEST thing about this movie isn't Godzilla or the special effects (which are excellent, by the way). The BEST thing about this movie is that it has what so many other movies are missing today: the human element. I loved that children played such a prominent role in this movie, and that the movie was more about family relationships than it was about a monster destroying a city. I loved the little boy on the train Ford's reaction to him. I liked that family and relationships were echoed throughout the movie, from the pocket watch to the Ford reassuring his son that he would \"be there in the morning.\" Even the military characters were less \"soldier\" types and more \"human\" - with actual compassion and realistic reactions.\n\nI watched one of the special features where the director talked about how he wanted every shot to be seen as if we are actually watching things happen in real time, from the viewpoint of real people. So we see Godzilla through rainy car windows, we see his giant foot as it stomps by a coffee shop. Personally, I thought that was an excellent way to build suspense and keep things interesting. Instead of watching the monster, I was watching the characters as they dealt with the monsters. That's what separated this movie from all the other 'blockbusters' - it was character driven rather than two hours of just mindless destruction.\n\nIf you're like me and tend to like BBC dramas a lot more than loud action movies, give this one a try. It's intelligent and well-written, especially considering the WWII connection and the history behind the making of Godzilla. The special effects are top notch (no \"rag doll' people) and the soundtrack was particularly well done. I'd give this movie a solid 4 1/2 stars - definitely one I will be adding to my collection (much to my surprise!).","Product: Another instalment of the widely successful 'found footage' horror franchise. This time, we follow a young Latin American, Jessie (Andrew Jacobs), who begins experiencing a number of disturbing and unexplainable things after the death of his neighbour. Quick to investigate, it isn't long before Jessie finds he's been marked for possession by a malevolent demonic entity, and it's only a matter of time before he is completely under its control...\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Huge disappointment to the franchise\n\nReview: Don't believe the reviews that say if you loved the first ones, you'll love this one too. I LOVED the first Paranormal Activity. That movie freaked me out so much I was uneasy for days (and slept with the lights on!). PA 3 was almost as good, and while PA 2 & 4 weren't nearly as scary, they were still entertaining. Overall I've been a huge fan of the franchise.\n\nExcept for this one. This was a spinoff of the main franchise, but it spun in all the wrong directions. The main problem was that it was boring, predictable, and not at all scary.\n\n**SPOILERS**\n\nPA Marked Ones was also really vulgar. The first PA movie was pretty clean. Sure, they dropped a few f-bombs when they got scared (who wouldn't?), and it was rated R only for the language. But each new PA movie has gotten a little *more* R-rated as we went along. I wasn't bothered by it until now. PA Marked Ones is rated R for \"pervasive language, some violence, graphic nudity and some drug use.\" Let me put it another way - I felt like I was watching an episode of that show \"Cops\" - only from the criminal's perspective. I wanted to watch an atmospheric, scary movie. Instead I got immature teenagers swearing constantly, partying (drinking & drug scenes), and drawing pictures of genitals on a kid's face - NOT the kind of scary movie I was looking for.\n\nI also did not appreciate the dog being tortured. That was disturbing for all the wrong reasons.\n\nThe other big problem was that PA Marked Ones was a little offensive. I'm not sure what message the director was trying to send, but the entire movie felt like really bad racial profiling. PA 1-4 focuses on white families, so what do we get? Educated, upper-middle class people who live in beautiful houses in suburban neighborhoods. PA Marked Ones switches to a Latino family, so what do we get? Extended families living in apartments next to gang neighborhoods. I wasn't watching a movie - I was watching a bad stereotype.\n\nIf you loved the first PA movies - SKIP this one. I wish I had!!","Product: Jay (Jason Segel) and Annie (Cameron Diaz) are a married couple still very much in love, but ten years and two kids have cooled the passion. To get it back, they decide why not? to make a video of themselves trying out every position in THE JOY OF SEX in one three-hour marathon session. It seems like a great idea until they discover that their most private video has gone public. In a panic, they begin a wild night of adventure tracking down leads, roping in friends and duping Annies boss all to reclaim their video, their reputation, their sanity and, most importantly, their marriage.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Wildly inappropriate and not remotely funny\n\nReview: This is the first - the FIRST - time that I've actually wanted to give zero stars to a movie. I've seen lots of people say that in other reviews, and I've always thought, \"Nah - there were a few funny bits that rate at least 1 star.\" Not this time.\n\n**Spoilers**\n\nLet me put it bluntly - exposing a child to profanity and pornography is not funny. EVER. Having an adult actor SWEAR at a 13/14 year-old child who SWEARS back, while discussing a SEX TAPE, is WILDLY inappropriate. I'm not uptight, nor am I easily shocked - but every scene with Harrison Holzer turned my stomach.\n\nI'm also completely MORTIFIED that I rented this from my public library. Obviously I thought it would be a raunchy-sort of comedy, like Cameron Diaz movies tend to be, but nothing I'd be embarrassed to admit I watched. The last one of her movies that I saw (The Other Woman) had me howling with laughter. So I thought this movie would be funny BECAUSE a sex tape got accidently sent out - NOT an ACTUAL sex tape movie! This was essentially soft-core porn! It was nothing more than 90 minutes of constant profanity + half naked people humping each other. It was just completely gross.\n\nIf this was supposed to be a comedy then I just didn't get it. I couldn't even laugh at the Siri line - I was too busy cringing at the slow-motion shot of a beautiful dog being slammed into a wall. Sorry, but after all the swearing, porn, horrible drug scene, boring dialogue, and ridiculous plot - I guess I just wasn't in the mood to laugh at animal abuse either.\n\nI'm also seriously annoyed that I just watched a 90-minute Apple infomercial. Apparently Apple thinks I'm too stupid to notice the CONSTANT gushing about all the *great* features the new iPad has (like the \"high res camera\"). Ugh. My only vindication is knowing I've never spent a penny on any of their products, and any desire I ever had for an iPhone is now completely GONE.\n\nI'm going to have to put this thing in the late-night drop box at the library when no-one can see me returning it. Good God - hopefully the very sweet volunteer librarian - who is older than my GRANDMOTHER - didn't realize what she was scanning when I checked it out. Just having this thing out in my name makes me feel dirty - and I mean that literally, not in a *wink-wink* sort of way. I'm not sure what's more shocking - this disgusting movie or the fact that my local library had it!\n\nThe hundreds of 1-star reviews are right. This was one of the WORST movies I have ever seen!","Product: Miles of twisting catacombs lie beneath the streets of Paris, the eternal home to countless souls. When a team of explorers ventures into the uncharted maze of bones, they uncover the dark secret that lies within this city of the dead. A journey into madness and terror, As Above, So Below reaches deep into the human psyche to reveal the personal demons that come back to haunt us all.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: A solid \"meh\" (above AND below)\n\nReview: Looks like I owe my 10th grade English teacher an apology (*sigh*). I swore up and down that reading Dante's Inferno was a complete waste of time. When am I EVER going to use that again, right? And...here I am, 20 years later - and it's 'Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here' all over again. Man, I hate being wrong!\n\nAnd who knew Nicolas Flamel was an actual person? I thought he was a figment of J.K. Rowling's imagination! (C'mon - I can't be the ONLY person who heard Nicolas Flamel and immediately thought of Harry Potter!)\n\nThere are loads of point-by-point summaries of this movie already, so I'll just add my two cents:\n\nYAY - the archaeology/Dante angle was interesting. It's a bit of a mad jumble between the history of the catacombs under Paris, the mythology surrounding alchemy, and the idea of confronting your personal demons - but at least there was an actual plot and reason for them to be in the catacombs in the first place.\n\nYAY - the acting was surprisingly good. I wasn't familiar with any of the actors, but I thought they did a great job at making it seem real. After all, that's the whole point of found-footage films: believability. I'm not claustrophobic, but Benji's panic attack certainly made my hands go sweaty, so kudos to him! And, as an atmospheric horror movie, it works. Other have compared it to The Descent, and it does have that 'trapped miles underground and the lights could go out any second' kind of panicked feel to it.\n\nYAY - the camera usage was also surprisingly good. I've watched a lot of found footage movies, and they can be tricky to do well, especially if multiple cameras are used. The shakiness & odd angles need to create suspense, otherwise they just annoy people. The audience needs to be able to follow who is holding which camera, otherwise they just end up confused. And for heavens sake - when the camera gets dirty, there needs to be a clever way to get it clean...fast! As far as this film goes - check, check, and check. This is one of the better found-footage movies I've seen - both for technique and content.\n\nBOO - it isn't remotely scary. Creepy, yes, especially if you're at all claustrophobic. However, as far as a spooky, supernatural thriller - it falls completely flat. Maybe if you've never seen a horror movie before, then you might jump a few times. But there wasn't a single original idea when it came to the chills & thrills. I'm sure someone has already made a list of all the ways they ripped off OTHER horror movies, and I'm sure it's a pretty long list. I spent the entire last half hour of the movie saying, \"Oh, that's from...\"\n\nBOO - it's a long, slow buildup to...not much of anything. The entire first hour is a lot of wandering around just to build on the mythology. Personally, I got the metaphor, so the ending made sense to me and I could appreciate the mind-bender aspect. But when all was said and done, it was just...meh. The movie managed to hold my attention throughout, but just barely. And when the \"scary\" finally arrived, it just wasn't. All that build up for - at best - a mildly trippy ending.\n\nIt's worth seeing if you have a soft spot found-footage thrillers. I'm glad I rented this, though, rather than buying. Even with that incredibly hot French guy, I still don't think I'd want to see this movie more than once.","Product: Quick Shipping !!! New And Sealed !!! This Disc WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. A multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player is request to view it in USA/Canada. Please Review Description.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: A kids game makes a junior horror movie\n\nReview: This one earns my sympathy vote more than anything. You can tell that everyone involved tried *really* hard to make a scary movie. The teenage actors did their best to look terrified, the special effects team did their best to create scary monster/ghosts, etc. Unfortunately it just didn't quite make it.\n\nIt's kind of surprising that this was so tame, considering the producers' previous experience (PA, Insidious, Texas Chainsaw Massacre). Maybe they have *too* much experience (?) because everything in this movie felt incredibly recycled. Every visual effect has been done before, and it was pretty obvious where they borrowed/stole from. The plot was also extremely predictable. Maybe I've just seen too many horror movies (lol!), but this one was about as ho-hum as they get.\n\nIf you're new to horror movies, Ouija might give you a few jumps and thrills. If you're like me and have seen most of the \"scary\" movies out there, then this one is worth a rental *if* you don't have high expectations. The acting and visual effects are well done, but overall it's boring and predictable. It's a good \"there's nothing to watch on TV tonight and I don't feel like doing anything else\" kind of movie.","Product: As bombs rain down on London during the Blitz of World War II, a group of school children are evacuated with Eve, their young and beautiful schoolteacher, to the safety of the English countryside. Taken to an old and empty estate, cut-off by a causeway from the mainland, they are left at Eel Marsh House. One by one the children begin acting strangely and Eve, with the help of local military commander Harry, discovers that the group has awoken a dark force even more terrifying and evil than the city's air raids. Eve must now confront her own demons to save the children and escape the wrath of The Woman in Black.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A very good atmospheric period piece\n\nReview: This reminded me a lot of \"The Others\" (Nicole Kidman) - an atmospheric period piece with a supernatural angle. It's NOT a typical horror movie, but it IS a very good atmospheric flick.\n\nI think a lot of the negative reviews are from people who expected a typical \"scary\" movie. I don't blame them - this was certainly marketed that way, and from that viewpoint it's pretty disappointing. There's nothing remotely scary about this movie. A little creepy at times, but nothing that will make you jump or give you a sleepless night. The PG-13 rating alone tells you that this isn't going to be a gore-fest. If you're expecting something like \"The Conjuring,\" \"Insidious,\" or \"Mama,\" then probably give this one a pass (you might be disappointed).\n\nBut if you look at this as a suspenseful period piece, then it's actually very good. Set during the Blitz (WWII 1941), a group of children are evacuated from London along with their two caretakers to a remote house in the country. If you saw the first one, then you'll already know the setting and the background story of the Woman in Black. However, this isn't so much a sequel as it is a spin-off, so you don't necessarily have to have seen the first one in order to appreciate this one.\n\nVisually, it's stunning. The style is completely British, and the way it's shot reminds me a lot of typical BBC period pieces. It moves slowly, relying on a creepy atmosphere to build suspense. The characters are compelling and well-acted, and you're slowly drawn in as their personal tragedies and backstories are revealed. It does have the \"horror/supernatural\" angle to it, but it's more about the tragedy of the Woman in Black than it is about a vengeful ghost.\n\nI took off one star only because a significant portion of the movie is shot in the dark - literally. I watched this in a pitch-black room on an LCD tv and I still couldn't see what was going on a lot of the time.\n\nPersonally, I thought this was an excellent movie, and I actually liked it better than the first one. Like I said, this reminded me a LOT of movies like \"The Others\" and \"The Awakening.\" If you liked those, then you'll probably enjoy this one as well.","Product: In 1963, the U.S. government launched a covert space mission sending hundreds of men, women and children on a century-long voyage aboard the starship Ascension to populate a new world. Nearly 50 years into the journey, as they approach the point of no return, a mysterious murder of a young woman causes the ship's population to question the true nature of their mission.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Another clever Sci-Fi venture that was cancelled way too soon\n\nReview: This is one of those shows that has an extremely slow, confusing start (which was annoying), but by the end I was glued to the TV. I didn't plan to marathon my way through all six episodes in one sitting, but that's exactly what happened.\n\n**It's a little hard to review this mini-series without including spoilers, so fair warning.**\n\nAs others have mentioned, there's a major twist that is revealed early on. Episode one starts with a sort of \"Mad Men in Space\" type thing - a massive ship launched in the 60s is now 50 years into its journey. What started with 70 scientists and a dozen bright kids has grown into a crew of 600, and the ship is a confusing mix of 60s attitudes, clothing, & technology - on a space ship that looks WAY too advanced for anything we could even make today. I spent most of the first episode *REALLY* disliking this show because NOTHING made any sense.\n\nThen the 'Man Behind the Curtain' is revealed, and some of the questions were answered. And THEN it started to get interesting. Really, really interesting. I spent the rest of the mini-series becoming more & more fascinated by the characters and the politics - both of those inside the ship and those controlling it. Little bits of information are dolled out like breadcrumbs, and the true nature of the project is a mystery right up until the last second of the last episode. Like I said - the show turned out to be riveting. I was COMPLETELY glued to my TV by the end.\n\nIf you're like me and was frustrated with the first episode (as in, how exactly is there a BEACH on a spaceship and why does everything look pristine after 50 years and three generations of wear & tear??) - keep watching. It's worth it. Not everything is explained, but enough clicked together that I could overlook the \"Mad Men knock-off aspect\" to the show.\n\nSuch a shame that this was cancelled, and on such a MASSIVE cliffhanger as well. It may have had a slow start, but the acting was good and the moral & intellectual questions raised by the show were fascinating. I had to stop and Google \"punctuated equilibrium\" when it was brought up, but once I did the show took on a whole new level of interesting. The cliffhanger was brilliant (didn't see THAT coming!) and the show had SO much potential going into a second season.\n\nAnother clever Sci-Fi venture that was cancelled way too soon. It's definitely worth watching despite getting the ax.","Product: Nine-compartment organizer keeps everything from pens and pencils to paper clips and correction fluid\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Check dimensions carefully before ordering!\n\nReview: When they say 1 inch deep, they really mean it.\n\nI guess it should have been obvious if I had looked more carefully at the picture - but I didn't realize this was such a shallow tray. It's meant for the thin, slide-out drawers typically found in industrial desks (the drawers that are right over your lap). It's NOT meant for normal-sized drawers. I can find a use for it somewhere else in my house, but it won't work for my home office desk.\n\nIt's a decent product for the price. The plastic is thick enough, and the compartments are functional (not weirdly sized). Just be sure to look closely at the dimensions before ordering to make sure it will work in your particular desk!","Product: Nine-compartment organizer keeps everything from pens and pencils to paper clips and correction fluid\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Check dimensions carefully before ordering!\n\nReview: When they say 1 inch deep, they really mean it.\n\nI guess it should have been obvious if I had looked more carefully at the picture - but I didn't realize this was such a shallow tray. It's meant for the thin, slide-out drawers typically found in industrial desks (the drawers that are right over your lap). It's NOT meant for normal-sized drawers. I can find a use for it somewhere else in my house, but it won't work for my home office desk.\n\nIt's a decent product for the price. The plastic is thick enough, and the compartments are functional (not weirdly sized). Just be sure to look closely at the dimensions before ordering to make sure it will work in your particular desk!","Product: Monterey garden insect spray with Spinosad concentrate 16oz this is the newest agricultural chemistry to be introduced into the homeowner market. A bacterial product produced by fermentation. Can be used on outdoor ornamentals, lawns, vegetables, fruit trees, etc. To control caterpillars, leaf miners, codling moth, tent caterpillars, gypsy moth, trips, borers & More. Also used to control fire ants in lawns & other Outdoor areas. Fast-acting & odorless. B.T. Replacement. Omri listed. Active Ingredients: Spinosad\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Useless for fire ants\n\nReview: I bought this in hopes it would kill the fire ants that have invaded my garden, but the only thing it did was motivate them to move.\n\n\"Texas\" is just another word for \"fire ant,\" and it seems like overnight they invaded every single raised bed in my vegetable garden. I guess in other parts of the country, \"Spring\" means flower buds and lots of rain. Here it means fire ant explosion. You literally can't put your hand anywhere in the dirt in my garden without getting bitten, and I'm frustrated to the point of tears. I don't want to resort to poison that will hurt ME, so I was hoping this would be a good organic solution since it specifically says \"for fire ant control.\" No such luck.\n\nThe bottle made enough for 8 \"drenches\" in a 2 gallon watering can. Out of 8 mounds, 1 appears to have died, but the other 7 just moved over a few feet. I did my best to contain them with a circle pour around the area first, and then made sure to hit all of the eggs. There's no way of knowing if I got the queens or not, but two gallons of water makes a deep soak, so I was hopeful. No such luck.\n\nI gave it two stars because I don't know how effective this stuff is for any other pests. It might work great for other things, but for it's useless for fire ants.","Product: This classic hanging Double Suet Feeder holds two standard-sized suet cakes. Quality construction for years of trouble-free enjoyment. Easy to load. Vinyl-coated wire prevents rust, stains, suet contamination, and also protects birds' feet.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Warning for chicken folks!\n\nReview: Pay attention to the dimensions before ordering. For those unfamiliar with these cages they're about the size of your hand. I got this thinking it would be great to use as feeder for my chickens (to hold greens & veggies), but it is a LOT smaller than I was picturing. I'm not a bird watcher and had never purchased suet cakes before, so I didn't realize how small the cage is.\n\nI tried it anyway and in less than a minute my chickens had pulled the lid open. So I secured the lid with a clip and tried again. It stayed closed but couldn't withstand their pecking. After just a day they were stripping the green plastic coating off and eating it. I know it wasn't made for chickens, but I thought I'd give it a try anyway. Waste of time and money! I've seen lots of folks using suet feeders in chicken runs, but this clearly isn't the one they're using!","Product: The Everlasting Fun Ball is an extremely durable chew product for dogs. Stronger and lighter than natural rubber, it holds up to the toughest chewers. Fill with treats or dog food to keep your dog mentally stimulated and happily occupied. USe with Everlocking Treats for a chewing challenge. Bounces and floats in water.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Truly Indestructible - four years running\n\nReview: **This review is for the LARGE size only.** See notes below for the MEDIUM sized ball.\n\nI have two labs, both of which are true power chewers. Even the black Kong toys have large chunks missing in a matter of hours. Ropes and almost all other toys are gone in minutes (red Kong toys are a joke in my house).\n\nWe call these green balls the \"bubble gum balls\" because both my girls literally chew them like bubble gum. They've learned the drill - crunch, crunch, toss on floor, roll with nose & lick up crumbs/pieces as they fall out (repeat over & over again).\n\nThe truly astonishing thing is that these balls have lasted for over four years. That's four years of almost daily use. They've been used so much (and for so long) that the shine is long gone and they have faded to a pale yellow/green color. If you look closely you can see little teeth indentations - but there are no scratches, cracks, rips, or missing pieces. Even the little prongs around the holes are still there. I was initially so floored by the durability of this ball that I bought a bunch of them to stockpile (at the time they were hard to find). Those same \"saved\" balls are still in the closet because my girls are still crunching on the originals.\n\nI HIGHLY recommend this toy for \"determined\" chewers (\"Determined\" = \"I'm going to rip this brand new, expensive toy to shreds in the next 10 minutes just to see how many curse words I can make mom say while she picks up the pieces.\") I've thrown away a ton of money on toys over the years. This really is the only one that has lasted AND that my girls still love to play with.\n\n**Note: It's a different story for the medium sized ball. Initially I tried that one as well, thinking it would be a good puppy sized ball. It lasted five minutes (literally). My younger pup cracked it in half and then ripped it to pieces all in a matter of minutes. I'm not sure why there is such a difference in durability between the two sizes. However - we have three of the large balls rolling around the house and those have all survived for years. In my opinion the large size ball is just about perfect for lab-sized dogs.","Product: Dr. Naylor Blu-Kote Dauber (4 oz.) - Fast Drying Antiseptic Wound Dressing\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Effectively stops wound pecking in chickens\n\nReview: I've had to use this a few times with my chickens - mainly to help prevent others from pecking at minor injuries. The dark purple color \"hides\" wounds, and for the most part I'm able to keep a bird with a minor injury in the flock rather than having to isolate them. That's a HUGE plus, since it means I don't have to deal with reintroducing a chicken back into the flock. Anyone with chickens knows what a headache that is! Blu-Kote will also help hide bald patches if you have problems with feather picking. I've only had to deal with feather picking once - and as soon as I stained her butt purple the feather picking immediately stopped.\n\nAnd while I mainly use it for hiding wounds, I've also never had any wounds get infected - so I assume it does help in speeding healing. That said - I've been lucky and only ever had to deal with really minor injuries (torn comb, minor scrape on a leg, etc.).\n\n**Just BE CAUTIOUS - this stuff is incredibly staining. The first time I used it I made the mistake of bringing my chicken inside to doctor her up. The cap has a wand inside with a sponge, so I thought it would be quick & easy to clean her up and just dab this stuff on. And it was...and my chicken was so calm...right up until she shook her head. Purple dye went EVERYWHERE - all over my face, my hair, my clothes, the table and walls. I walked around with purple blotches on my face for several days. No amount of scrubbing would get it off of anything it touched. Believe me, I learned my lesson. Grungy clothes, shower cap & gloves, and outside use only, lol!!","Product: The \"all inclusive\" iCrate, folding metal dog crate by MidWest Homes for Pets includes all of the features you will need to provide a convenient, safe & secure pet home for your best friend. This metal dog crate includes a free divider panel allowing you to adjust the size of the dog crate while your dog is still growing, a plastic leak-proof pan for easy clean-up in the event of an accident, a strong plastic carrying handle for easy portability & rubber \"roller\" feet on the bottom of the crate to protect your floors inside the home. MidWest iCrates also feature our patented side clips which reinforce the dog crate & reduce possible sharp points ensuring a safe experience for you and your pet. Every iCrate metal dog crate folds down flat for convenient storage. The 48\" iCrate (model 1548) measures 48L x 30W x 33H inches & is suitable for \"extra-large\" dog breeds. **Please note the term extra-large dog is subjective. For the best fit, we advise that you check the measurements of the actual dog crate against your dogs adult weight & measurements. Your dog should be able to comfortably sit upright, lay down & easily turn-around inside the dog crate. When in doubt we suggest you purchase the larger crate option. We at MidWest Homes for Pets understand that your dog is a part of your family & that's why we ensure our dog crates are manufactured with the highest quality control standards creating a safe home for your pet that you can feel confident with. MidWest Homes for Pets stands behind the quality of our products with our MidWest Quality Guarantee 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty. If you have any questions about our dog crates our customer service department would be glad to help you. MidWest customer service can be contacted at: 1-800-428-8560, available 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent value and great design!\n\nReview: The last time I bought a Midwest wire crate was about eight years ago, and that crate was assembled using wire rods at each corner (very difficult and frustrating). I recently ordered this one (needed a smaller size than what I have), and was pleasantly surprised to see that they've improved the design! It is MUCH easier to put together. It literally just unfolds and the tray slides right in. Usually companies modify their products and people complain about how they ruined them. This was the exact opposite - the new version is a home run compared to the clunky older models!\n\nI've only had the new one for a little while, but so far it is working great and seems just as durable as the old one. I've been using the older model for years with my dogs and have never had any problems. After five or six years the tray cracked, but that's due to the wear and tear of an 85-pound lab bouncing around in there. Needless to say, pretty understandable. The rest of the crate has held up fine.\n\nOverall I have been really happy with these crates and highly recommend them!","Product: Powerful dogs need powerful chew toys! Made with tough, durable nylon and a textured surface for extra chewing fun, the Nylabone Power Chew Dura Chew Textured Bone is the long lasting chew toy you need for your aggressive chewer. The bristles raised during chewing promote clean teeth and fresh breath and help control plaque and tartar buildup. Your dog is sure to love the scrumptious flavor medley throughout this chew toy, too! Color may vary.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: 2 broken teeth and I've finally learned my lesson\n\nReview: What can I say - I'm an idiot. Between my mom and I, we have four large dogs (lab & lab mixes). She's had one with a cracked molar and I've had one with a broken front tooth - BOTH of which happened with Nylabones. Between the two that's about $800 in vet bills, not to mention two dogs in pain. I had read the reviews about broken teeth but didn't pay much attention at the time. Well, after two broken teeth I've learned my lesson.\n\nThe first time it happened her dogs were over at my house to play, and after a while I noticed that one of them was off by herself - hanging her head, whimpering, and licking her lips over & over. Checked her teeth and sure enough - one of her molars was cracked in half and her gums were bloody. I can't imagine how painful that must have been. We love our dogs like children, and I was horrified when I saw what had happened. Luckily we were able to see our vet that day to have the remaining chunk of tooth pulled.\n\nI SHOULD have thrown out all the nylabones then, especially since I KNEW that was the toy she was chewing when it happened. But our dogs adore these things, and it was the first time that had ever happened...so I was stupid and let my girls keep their nylabones (even though my mom had thrown all of hers out). Then it happened to one of my dogs. She was grinding away at this thing, and I HEARD the crack when it happened. She had broken one of her little front teeth in half. So back we went to the vet to have another tooth pulled. Thank God it wasn't one of the canines.\n\nIt's such a shame. Our dogs are power chewers, and there just aren't many toys that can last with them. KONGS are a joke - even the black ones are ripped to shreds in minutes. So are ropes, plastic toys, and just about everything else in the toy aisle of Petsmart. Nylabones were the ONE toy that could last several months AND that our girls would play with every day. It's completely my fault that two of our dogs have broken a tooth. I KNEW it had happened to other people, so I KNEW the risks and ignored it because these seemed like such great toys. I was careful to only buy the sizes appropriate for their weight and to replace them when they got too worn. Well, like I said - I've finally learned my lesson. I'm not putting another one of my dogs through the pain and misery of a broken tooth, and I'm certainly NOT going to get that \"you're an idiot\" look from my vet (again).\n\nDon't do what I did and ignore the warnings. These toys simply aren't worth the risk.","Product: Wheat Belly Plan\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: I thought it was a fad diet - until I tested it myself\n\nReview: When I first read this book I thought it was a fad diet, like all the others. I read the negative reviews, many of which had excellent points about Dr. Davis's assumptions and sketchy research. But I had also reached a low point in my eating habits and overall health, and I was curious to know if wheat affect me the same way sugar does (I'm hypoglycemic). So I gave it a try - and was completely shocked at the results.\n\nI cut out sugar and wheat at the same time, so at first I couldn't tell if I felt better because I had cut out sugar or because I had eliminated wheat. I definitely felt better - less mental fog and improved sleep. I also had less digestive problems. Not to get too gross, but the pooper system seemed to be working a whole lot better (lol). I stayed completely wheat and grain free for a month. I did have the occasional spoonful of honey in my tea and a piece of fruit each day, but other than that I stayed sugar-free (real AND artificial).\n\nSo I decided to experiment. I bought wheat berries and ground them myself so that I could make a loaf of quick bread. I did a half & half recipe - a cup of the wheat flour and the rest was gluten free (almond & coconut flours). About 20 minutes after eating a slice, I developed heartburn. And not just regular heartburn. This was the WORST I had ever experienced. It felt like I had swallowed gasoline followed by a lit match. About two hours after that all hell broke loose in the pooper department. I was miserable. The next day my chest still hurt so badly that it was a little hard to breathe. The heartburn actually lasted for a few days before it finally went away. It also took a few days for my digestive system to stop rumbling. The wheat was the ONLY thing that could have set all that off. All the other ingredients, and everything else I had eaten that day, was the same stuff I had been eating for the last month with no problems.\n\nI'm still a little in shock at how immediate and severe my body's reaction was to the little bit of wheat that I ate. It really makes me wonder if all the generic complaints I've had over the years (insomnia, heartburn, IBS, mental fog, etc.) were reactions to eating processed wheat. My experiment used whole wheat berries (as opposed to bagged flour) and I used all of the flour I ground (I didn't sift anything out). The irony is that I only ate 1 slice of the bread, but I guess it that was too much \"pure\" wheat all at once. I certainly got a massively unpleasant reaction from that tiny bit of wheat.\n\nI have no idea if the \"research\" in this book is legitimate or just a lot of bunk. When reading the book I definitely felt like I was listening to a snake-oil salesman, and that he made a lot of claims simply because he believed they were true. I honestly didn't even feel like he had read all those studies he quoted. It felt a lot like he just read the summaries and skewed the results to fit his beliefs. But other books convinced me to test my wheat sensitivity, and I'm glad I did. Well, once all the burning and gurgling stopped, anyway!\n\nMy advice would be to try it for yourself. You may not think you're wheat sensitive, but it's worth finding out. This book is flashy and I wouldn't put too much faith in Dr. Davis's scientific claims, but he does outline a good plan for transitioning to a wheat-free diet. There are only a few recipes, though, so you may need his cookbook (or other gluten-free cookbooks) for meal ideas. This book is definitely worth getting from the library, and possibly buying if you find his argument inspiring and want to be able to re-read it when you need a little motivation."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Farm Safe is the eco-safe replacement for all adhesives, caulks and silicones. Its underwater bonding capability, application temperature range of -40 to 200 F. and 200 PSI bonding strength, make it the ideal solution for any weather conditions. Farm Safe is fast tacking and more flexible than silicone, will seal like a caulk and can be used to patch and repair underwater.\\n\\nECO-BOND Adhesives requires the use of a caulk gun for application. For best results cut the top of the tube at a 45 angle. Insert opening rod into newly cut tube end and puncture the inner foil seal. For best results, once the seal has been punctured, use the opening rod to widen the inner puncture hole.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: It works great - but beware, your chickens will eat it!\\n\\nReview: I recently decided to toss my cheap chicken feeders and make a DIY 5-gallon bucket feeder. The feeder uses PVC elbows, and since I didn't cut them perfectly I ended up with small gaps. Most bucket feeders I have seen just used caulk to seal the edges, so I decided to use the Eco-Bond because I wanted to use something that was food safe. It worked great, just like regular caulk. But my silly chickens thought it was tasty and immediately started eating it. I ended up having to strip all of it off the bucket and re-do it with the caulk inside (MUCH harder and messier to do). Lesson learned - don't put this where chickens can get at it or they'll strip it right off!\\n\\nOther than that, it worked great, lol!\",\n \"Product: Get three full versions of Pop Cap's greatest games ever! Bejeweled 2 - the world's number 1 puzzle game! Match sparkling gems three at a time to make them burst in showers of color and points. Match four or more to create flashy power gems that boost your score and your mood with brilliant cascades and combos. Peggle - action and arcade Game of the Year 2008. Catch the fever of the peg-busting phenomenon from PopCap! Want to be a Peggle Master? Take your best shot! Shoot and clear the orange pegs to achieve Extreme Fever as 10 outlandish teachers help you rise to Peggle greatness. Conquer 55 levels and wield 10 Magic Powers in Adventure mode and the fun is just getting started! Put your skills to the ultimate test with 75 challenges as you rack up bonus points and style shots you'll smile about for weeks. Face off against friends or the computer in Duel mode. It's an epic blend of luck and skill that msnbc.com calls one of the \\\"Top 5 most addicting games of all time!\\\" Zuma - Unearth the ancient secrets of Zuma, an award-winning puzzle game! Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and its up to you to uncover their treasures. Fire magical balls from your Stone Frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain of spheres before it reaches the Golden Skull. Explore all the temples, and rack up huge combos and special bonuses thatll help you on your way. But think fast and aim smart, or youll be history in this action-packed puzzle challenge!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works great with Windows 7\\n\\nReview: The amazon page only lists Windows XP, but in tiny print on the back of the box it says the system requirements are Windows XP/Vista/7. I have Windows 7 and all three games play perfectly.\\n\\nThe box also says for Apple Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.4.11-10.6.x. That doesn't mean anything to this PC user, but maybe that will help the Mac folks?\\n\\nThis boxed set is a great bargain for three classic Pop Cap games - Bejeweled 2 and the original Zuma & Peggle. My desktop came with free trials of each and after playing for just a few minutes I was hooked. All three are great 'mental breaks' when you just want to zone out for a few minutes.\\n\\nThe Pop Cap website also has free trials of their games. All of the Bejeweled games are pretty similar, so trying one version (original, 2, 3, or twist) will give you a basic idea of how the game works. Bejeweled 2 doesn't have the bombs found in later versions, but it's still a colorful match-3 game that is relaxing and fun. The Zuma and Peggle games are both the original versions. Last time I checked Pop Cap still had trials of the original versions, but if all they have are the later versions (Zuma's Revenge, Peggle 2, Peggle Nights) you can still get a good idea of what Zuma and Peggle are all about. The later versions are a little more challenging, but otherwise are basically copies of the originals.\\n\\nAll in all, three fun games that are quick to pull up on your computer, easy to play, relaxing, and don't require a huge investment of time. Highly recommend!\",\n \"Product: Amazing Match 3 Games - Volume 2 PC\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice set of match 3 games - works great on Windows 7\\n\\nReview: This is a nice set of Match 3 games. Since all four games are made by the same company, they all have a similar feel (same overall format, same basic game) with only the themes being different. The set includes:\\n\\nFishdom 2**\\n\\nEach level earns you dollars which you then spend on your aquarium, buying fish, decorations, and equipment. When you've purchased enough items in each category, you either get a new aquarium or continue to work on the existing aquarium. For the most part it is a straight match 3 game, but occasionally there is a bonus level where you collect gems from around the tank to earn additional money. Apparently it has unlimited levels, so in theory you could play this one indefinitely.\\n\\n**This is my favorite of the set. The graphics are cute and the puzzles are very large and challenging enough to keep me interested. I can literally play this one for hours and not get bored.\\n\\nCall of Atlantis / Treasures of Poseidon (this one is actually two different games).\\n\\nCall of Atlantis is a storybook game. The theme is ancient lands (Rome, Greece, Troy, etc.), and the overall look is very similar to Olive Garden. The basic premise is to collect a set number of objects from an area before moving on to the next ancient land. For the most part its a match 3 game, but there are also a few hidden object levels. Its also a slight variation on match 3 - instead of matching to clear the board you match tiles to manipulate objects and move them to the bottom of the board. As you complete each level you get a new historical anecdote.\\n\\nTreasures of Poseidon has the same theme as Call of Atlantis, but its a straight match 3 game with minimal story. The levels are timed and increasingly challenging, but in this one you collect coins which allows you to buy bombs and other tools to help you out.\\n\\nFarmscapes\\n\\nAnother \\\"storybook\\\" game. It's a mix of traditional match 3, hidden object, and directed story (\\\"sim\\\"). The match 3 levels earn you money, which you then use to fix up \\\"Uncle Joe's\\\" farm. While I liked the theme, the sim aspect is somewhat annoying and dominates the game. Basically you are given a puzzle that involves following a series of tasks (ex: find the wheel to fix the wheelbarrow, then use the wheelbarrow to move something, etc.). Theres far more sim than match 3, which I didn't care for. However, out of all the games this one is the most interactive. The characters talk to you and the farm responds to your actions.\\n\\n4 Elements II\\n\\nI was initially on the fence with this game. Obviously it has a magical theme (wizards & fairies & such) which is cute, but it is initially VERY heavy on the narration - so much so that I almost gave up on it. However, once it got going, it turned into a decent game. It's a variation on match 3 - instead of matching tiles to clear the board, in this one you click on like-colored gems to create a chain (which then blows up), thus creating a \\\"path\\\" for fairy magic to flow through. There are side puzzles along the way and tools to help you out. There's an occasional hidden object level, but they're fast and easy. The only real drawback to this game is that each level is basically the same, which gets repetitive after a while.\\n\\nFishdom and Farmscapes both have the option to turn off the timer, which means you can play at a leisurely pace if you want. Turning off the timer makes each level ridiculously easy, but I'm okay with that, since I mainly play these as \\\"mental breaks\\\" that let me zone out for a few minutes. If you turn the timer back on it makes each game much more challenging as each level does get progressively harder.\\n\\nAll four have beautiful graphics and decent background music. All four installed with no problems and all four play fine on Windows 7. There are other reviews mentioning issues with licensing, but I've been playing these with my internet connection disabled and have had no problems.\\n\\nI paid $7.98, which I felt was an excellent price for what I got. Overall I'm really happy with the purchase.\",\n \"Product: Unlike the real Ficus tree (which is finicky and practically leafless in almost any home light conditions), our Ficus tree is eternally verdant and deep green with 1260 individual leaves on several sturdy branches. Measuring seven feet in height, this wonderful reproduction Ficus would look lovely in a picture window, home entranceway, or even the office.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: It's nice - for a fake tree\\n\\nReview: This is my first fake plant and I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised! **Just BEWARE - there are a few drawbacks you might want to know before buying:\\n\\nBe prepared to spend some time arranging the leaves. I don't mean the branches - that part's easy. It's the leaves that were a pain. The tree comes crammed into a long, skinny box, which means each individual leaf is folded/crunched. There's no packing material in the box, and by the time it got to my house the tree was pretty banged up. Each individual leaf had to be smoothed & flattened, which was a little tedious. The dirt in the pot was also all over the place, so be careful opening the box.\\n\\nAfter smoothing & arranging, my tree is no-where near as full as the one in the picture. It's EXACTLY like the difference between a real Christmas tree and a fake one. With the fake one, no matter how much you fluff up the branches it still never looks as full as a real tree. Same with this tree - no matter how much I fluffed, folded, & bended branches, it still looks thin compared to the picture. The product picture looks lush. Mine looks anemic. Ironic, since the product picture is ALSO supposed to be a fake tree?!\\n\\nAs others have mentioned, this tree is REALLY unstable. It will not stand up on it's own in the little pot it comes with. I put it in a large, decorative pot, so it stayed up - but that wasn't the problem. My problem was that it kept leaning over drunkenly no matter how much I packed the pot with newspaper. It's just too top-heavy. I finally had to weigh it down with an entire bag of gravel to get it to stand up straight. Problem solved - but, again, just an issue to be aware of.\\n\\nOn the POSITIVE side of things:\\n\\nIt's nice and big. I'm 5' 7\\\" and this thing is at least 6 inches taller than I am (with the pot resting on the floor). I wanted a tree to warm up a small home office, and it did exactly that. It had an immediate impact on the room, making it seem much more inviting.\\n\\nIt's pretty. It is \\\"real\\\" looking? No, not really. Even from the doorway it's clearly a fake tree. However - it IS pretty. My office looks so much nicer with any greenery in it, and this was a definite enhancement.\\n\\nOne reviewer mentioned a bad smell. Mine doesn't smell at all. I'm really sensitive to perfumes and chemical smells, and I've been sitting next to the tree for a few hours and feel fine. If it was outgassing I'd have a headache by now and I don't.\\n\\nAnd - probably the best feature of all - it's not going to die on me. Real plants just can't survive in my house (tiny windows & large oak trees blocking sunlight). I'm not going to spend the next few weeks sighing in frustration and picking dead leaves up off the floor. This tree may look a little fake, but it's going to survive. As far as I'm concerned, that trade off is worth it!\",\n \"Product: Unlike the real Focus tree (which is finicky and practically leafless in almost any home light conditions)., our Focus tree is eternally verdant and deep green with 1008 individual leaves on several sturdy branches. Measuring six feet in height, this wonderful reproduction Focus would look lovely in a picture window, home entranceway, or even the office.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: It's nice - for a fake tree\\n\\nReview: This is my first fake plant and I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised! **Just BEWARE - there are a few drawbacks you might want to know before buying:\\n\\nBe prepared to spend some time arranging the leaves. I don't mean the branches - that part's easy. It's the leaves that were a pain. The tree comes crammed into a long, skinny box, which means each individual leaf is folded/crunched. There's no packing material in the box, and by the time it got to my house the tree was pretty banged up. Each individual leaf had to be smoothed & flattened, which was a little tedious. The dirt in the pot was also all over the place, so be careful opening the box.\\n\\nAfter smoothing & arranging, my tree is no-where near as full as the one in the picture. It's EXACTLY like the difference between a real Christmas tree and a fake one. With the fake one, no matter how much you fluff up the branches it still never looks as full as a real tree. Same with this tree - no matter how much I fluffed, folded, & bended branches, it still looks thin compared to the picture. The product picture looks lush. Mine looks anemic. Ironic, since the product picture is ALSO supposed to be a fake tree?!\\n\\nAs others have mentioned, this tree is REALLY unstable. It will not stand up on it's own in the little pot it comes with. I put it in a large, decorative pot, so it stayed up - but that wasn't the problem. My problem was that it kept leaning over drunkenly no matter how much I packed the pot with newspaper. It's just too top-heavy. I finally had to weigh it down with an entire bag of gravel to get it to stand up straight. Problem solved - but, again, just an issue to be aware of.\\n\\nOn the POSITIVE side of things:\\n\\nIt's nice and big. I'm 5' 7\\\" and this thing is at least 6 inches taller than I am (with the pot resting on the floor). I wanted a tree to warm up a small home office, and it did exactly that. It had an immediate impact on the room, making it seem much more inviting.\\n\\nIt's pretty. It is \\\"real\\\" looking? No, not really. Even from the doorway it's clearly a fake tree. However - it IS pretty. My office looks so much nicer with any greenery in it, and this was a definite enhancement.\\n\\nOne reviewer mentioned a bad smell. Mine doesn't smell at all. I'm really sensitive to perfumes and chemical smells, and I've been sitting next to the tree for a few hours and feel fine. If it was outgassing I'd have a headache by now and I don't.\\n\\nAnd - probably the best feature of all - it's not going to die on me. Real plants just can't survive in my house (tiny windows & large oak trees blocking sunlight). I'm not going to spend the next few weeks sighing in frustration and picking dead leaves up off the floor. This tree may look a little fake, but it's going to survive. As far as I'm concerned, that trade off is worth it!\",\n \"Product: Scratch-Out is simply the most effective CD/DVD Scratch removal product available today. In just seconds, Scratch Out's simple one-step process removes even the toughest scrathes from your CDs and DVDs, saving you hundreds, even thousands of dollars in replacement cost. Scratch-Out is three times as effective as products costing several times more and is guaranteed to restore discs other products leave untouched.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Mixed results and a bad headache\\n\\nReview: Most reviews are about how well Scratch Out works (or fails to work), so I thought I'd add a little info about the product itself. There are a few things to be aware of:\\n\\n1. It smells like paint thinner. The fumes were strong enough to give me a pretty bad headache. Buffing out scratches requires you to get pretty close to the disc to examine it, so be prepared to hold your breath while using it.\\n\\n2. The tube is mostly air. It comes puffed up and sealed, so it seems like you are getting a lot of product, but once you pop the seal off it deflates and it turns out that the tube is 3/4 EMPTY. On the shelf the size of the bottle made $5.97 seem like a good deal, but as soon as I opened it I felt completely ripped off.\\n\\n3. The product itself is kind of like runny toothpaste. It pours out easily, but makes a huge mess when using it. It also dries really quickly. Once you smear it on the disc it almost immediately starts hardening up. That makes it difficult to know how much \\\"buffing\\\" you're supposed to do, or how hard you're supposed to press down (the directions aren't clear on that).\\n\\nMy results:\\n\\nI tried Scratch Out on a dvd and an audio cd.\\n\\n1. The dvd played fine up to chapter 5 in the movie, at which point it would then freeze. The disc had a small scratch (approximately 1/4 inch long) that wasn't deep. I don't know that the scratch caused the problem, but I assumed it did and wanted to see if Scratch Out would fix it. It didn't. I tried following other people's advice: work radially outward, try multiple applications, & immediately wash with dish soap. After ten applications the scratch was still there and the disc still froze in the same spot. The only improvement was that the movie would skip to the next chapter and keep playing, whereas before it would completely freeze and I had to take the disc out. After ten applications the disc looked as though I had washed it with steel wool. It was completely covered in thousands of small scratches. While that didn't affect how it played, I didn't like how destroyed the disc looked. Why use a product that creates a thousand scratches when I'm just trying to get rid of one scratch? And since Scratch Out didn't remove the scratch OR fix the problem with the disc, I'm calling this one a failure. To be fair - maybe the disc had a glitch in the way it was manufactured, or maybe Scratch Out just didn't work. I don't know either way. But it didn't work well enough for me to risk damaging other dvds that still play (with minor skips/freezes).\\n\\n2. The audio cd wouldn't play at all. Since the disc was essentially worthless, I gave Scratch Out a try. The disc looked perfectly fine (no scratches at all), but neither the computer nor the cd player would read it. I did one application of Scratch Out on the entire disc and immediately washed it. The entire cd now plays fine and it ripped to Windows Media with no problems at all. So - with this disc Scratch Out worked great. It was a cd that I really liked and had looked at re-buying. Cost on amazon: $10.99. Cost of Scratch Out at Walmart: $5.97. To me that means I got the cd I wanted for basically half the price I would have had to pay to replace it.\\n\\nTo sum it up:\\n\\nWhile I'm happy it DID work on one disc, I think the product causes as many problems as it fixes. If I could do it over I would rather re-buy a scratched/unplayable disc than deal with the headache that comes with using Scratch Out (even if it does work).\",\n \"Product: M100 Optical USB Mouse - A solid basic mouse with built-in quality. A comfortable, ambidextrous shape feels good in either hand. Utilizes 1000 dpi sensitivity allows for better cursor control.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good basic no-frills mouse\\n\\nReview: For a low-end mouse it does what it's supposed to do.\\n\\nPros:\\n* the buttons have firm clicks\\n* the scroll wheel is the \\\"clicking\\\" kind. I've tried the smooth-wheel types and it's much harder to control, especially when scrolling up & down a webpage.\\n* full-sized, so it fits nicely in my hand\\n* long cord (stretches all the way across the desk)\\n* plug & use (no setup)\\n\\nCons:\\n* very loud clicks & scrolls. There's almost a \\\"chiming\\\" or bell sound to the clicks, which is annoying.\\n* the cord's really stiff, which sometimes makes moving the mouse difficult if the cord's at an angle. There's a slight drag/resistance.\\n\\nOther than that, it's a good no-frills mouse for the money. I bought this one after dealing with a glitchy wireless mouse that was driving me up the wall.\",\n \"Product: The AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet provides a one-cable solution for many of your home entertainment needs. This versatile cable provides high-definition quality for movies, TV, and games, plus all the benefits of home entertainment networking. You can use this 9.8-foot (3.0 Meter) cable to connect your HDTV to your cable box, satellite dish, Blu-ray player, and more, and experience quality audio and video (up to 1080p) from your home theater. Additionally, the cable allows you to share an Internet connection among multiple devices without the need for a separate Ethernet cable.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great cable with only one small flaw\\n\\nReview: This is a great cable at a very reasonable price. Overall I've been pretty happy - there's just one minor flaw that's a little irritating.\\n\\nI've been using this cable every day for about 6 weeks and so far it has worked fine. I live in a rural area, so my internet is satellite - which means if I want to watch Netflix I have to stream it from the computer. So I bought this cord to be able to connect the computer to the TV (so I can happily binge-watch in comfort on my couch, lol!). The cord gets unplugged every day (just to get it out of my way), and so far it is holding up really nicely. The sound and picture are both excellent, and my computer had no problem recognizing the TV. The cable itself is nice & thick and feels very sturdy. With such a cheap price I expected it to be flimsy, but it actually seems really well-made.\\n\\nThe ONLY thing that really bugs me is that the fit is a little loose on both the TV and the computer (tried all the HDMI ports on two different TVs & two different computers - it's loose on ALL of them). It's almost like the metal ends on the cord are just slightly too big, so the cord doesn't fit snugly enough. That means if you bump the cord, you lose the connection and have to wiggle it to get the connection back. That probably won't matter to people who are going to use the cord for a permanent connection (like behind walls or something), but if you're using it like I am (a temporary connection to the TV) and frequently unplugging it, that \\\"wiggle\\\" gets really annoying. Every time my dog trips over the cord I have to get up to fix it, lol!\\n\\nBut other than that, it's a great cable for the price!\",\n \"Product: WD brings you the My Passport Ultra in a sleek and powerful device. 1TB of storage in a portable hard drive with the option to use cloud backup with Dropbox. Fast and easy connectivity using USB 3.0. Formatted NTFS for Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 operating systems. Requires reformatting for Mac OS. Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating systems. Portable Drive cases are available and sold separately.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Drive is nice but the software is less than stellar\\n\\nReview: I recently purchased this specifically for backing up my desktop and so far I'm on the fence about it (thus 3 stars). The drive itself is nice but the software that comes with it is less than stellar.\\n\\nPros (IMHO):\\n\\n* It's small, sleek, and has a nice design.\\n* No problems connecting - I'm running Windows 7 and my computer recognized it immediately.\\n* It comes with it's own 'converter' cord (USB 2.0 to 3.0).\\n* It has a ridiculous amount of space on the drive that I can't possibly fill up (which is a good thing).\\n* Price seemed fair.\\n\\nCons:\\n\\n* The backup software sucks. The program took forever to install and once installed it didn't come with any sort of instructions. I told it to start the backup and nothing happened. Tried a second time and still the same. I had to uninstall it and reinstall to get it to start working. Even then there's no way to actually know it's DOING anything except by looking at the amount of space used on the drive or by going through and hand-checking the \\\"WD Backup\\\" folder (which is tedious). I MUCH prefer the Norton backup that shows green arrows on everything that has been backed up.\\n\\n* It's also ridiculously slow AND it slows down my computer. It took almost all day to complete the backup and while it was running I kept getting notifications about \\\"high CPU usage\\\" due to the drive. I've never had a problem with my computer running slow - internet surfing, streaming, gaming - all fine. This little drive made my computer feel like it was wading through mud. Odd.\\n\\nOverall:\\n\\nI like the actual drive but I hate the backup software. I have no idea if the backup/restore actually works and I hate that I spent $59 on something that I have no confidence in. I'm just crossing my fingers and hoping I never actually need the thing (knock on wood).\",\n \"Product: Ultimate comfort, seamless wire-free bralette, 4-way stretch microfiber. Smart Sizing blends 27 band/cup sizes into 6 easy sizes, Terrific support thanks to foam cups and 2-ply sides. End slipping with non-adjustable, close-set straps Brand: Bali, Style Number: 3488. Body: 95% Nylon, 5% Spandex.Lining: 94% Nylon, 6% Spandex.Exclusive of trim and elastics.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Cheap knock-off? Doesn't hold up compared to department store.\\n\\nReview: This review is not for the bra itself (which is awesome) - it's for the item I purchased from amazon (Amazon.com LLC) as compared to the same bras bought at a department store.\\n\\nI found these bras at JC Penny and liked them so much I bought 4 (they were on sale). On a whim, I checked amazon when I got home and found the same bra for almost exactly what I paid for them on sale in the store. I was super excited, since the department store was a hassle, so I ordered one from amazon - same size, same color, same everything as the department store.\\n\\nI've now been wearing the bras for 2 1/2 months. All five bras have been worn for an equal amount of time and washed exactly the same way (gentle cycle with Woolite, hung to dry).\\n\\nThe bras from the department store are still in perfect condition. They look brand-new. The one I ordered from amazon looks terrible. The sides are pilling up and the elastic band is stretched out & misshapen. When I wash the department store bras I get a snug fit after they're dry. The amazon bra feels stretched out.\\n\\nI'm convinced I got a cheap knock-off version from amazon. It had the Bali tags and LOOKED exactly like the department store bras, and it felt like it fit the same, but after only a few times worn it was really obvious that it wasn't the same. By then it was too late to return it.\\n\\nI don't know - maybe other people had a good experience with purchasing through amazon, but I definitely won't be wasting my money again. In the future, I'll stick to the department store.\\n\\n**NOTE - like I said, the bra itself is awesome. It is THE most comfortable bra I've ever owned. I'm a 36B and a medium fits me perfectly.\\n\\nThe bra is amazing. Fake knock-offs on amazon are NOT.\",\n \"Product: Ultimate comfort, seamless wire-free bralette, 4-way stretch microfiber. Smart Sizing blends 27 band/cup sizes into 6 easy sizes, Terrific support thanks to foam cups and 2-ply sides. End slipping with non-adjustable, close-set straps Brand: Bali, Style Number: 3488. Body: 95% Nylon, 5% Spandex.Lining: 94% Nylon, 6% Spandex.Exclusive of trim and elastics.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Cheap knock-off? Doesn't hold up compared to department store.\\n\\nReview: This review is not for the bra itself (which is awesome) - it's for the item I purchased from amazon (Amazon.com LLC) as compared to the same bras bought at a department store.\\n\\nI found these bras at JC Penny and liked them so much I bought 4 (they were on sale). On a whim, I checked amazon when I got home and found the same bra for almost exactly what I paid for them on sale in the store. I was super excited, since the department store was a hassle, so I ordered one from amazon - same size, same color, same everything as the department store.\\n\\nI've now been wearing the bras for 2 1/2 months. All five bras have been worn for an equal amount of time and washed exactly the same way (gentle cycle with Woolite, hung to dry).\\n\\nThe bras from the department store are still in perfect condition. They look brand-new. The one I ordered from amazon looks terrible. The sides are pilling up and the elastic band is stretched out & misshapen. When I wash the department store bras I get a snug fit after they're dry. The amazon bra feels stretched out.\\n\\nI'm convinced I got a cheap knock-off version from amazon. It had the Bali tags and LOOKED exactly like the department store bras, and it felt like it fit the same, but after only a few times worn it was really obvious that it wasn't the same. By then it was too late to return it.\\n\\nI don't know - maybe other people had a good experience with purchasing through amazon, but I definitely won't be wasting my money again. In the future, I'll stick to the department store.\\n\\n**NOTE - like I said, the bra itself is awesome. It is THE most comfortable bra I've ever owned. I'm a 36B and a medium fits me perfectly.\\n\\nThe bra is amazing. Fake knock-offs on amazon are NOT.\",\n \"Product: Ultimate comfort, seamless wire-free bralette, 4-way stretch microfiber. Smart Sizing blends 27 band/cup sizes into 6 easy sizes, Terrific support thanks to foam cups and 2-ply sides. End slipping with non-adjustable, close-set straps Brand: Bali, Style Number: 3488. Body: 95% Nylon, 5% Spandex.Lining: 94% Nylon, 6% Spandex.Exclusive of trim and elastics.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Cheap knock-off? Doesn't hold up compared to department store.\\n\\nReview: This review is not for the bra itself (which is awesome) - it's for the item I purchased from amazon (Amazon.com LLC) as compared to the same bras bought at a department store.\\n\\nI found these bras at JC Penny and liked them so much I bought 4 (they were on sale). On a whim, I checked amazon when I got home and found the same bra for almost exactly what I paid for them on sale in the store. I was super excited, since the department store was a hassle, so I ordered one from amazon - same size, same color, same everything as the department store.\\n\\nI've now been wearing the bras for 2 1/2 months. All five bras have been worn for an equal amount of time and washed exactly the same way (gentle cycle with Woolite, hung to dry).\\n\\nThe bras from the department store are still in perfect condition. They look brand-new. The one I ordered from amazon looks terrible. The sides are pilling up and the elastic band is stretched out & misshapen. When I wash the department store bras I get a snug fit after they're dry. The amazon bra feels stretched out.\\n\\nI'm convinced I got a cheap knock-off version from amazon. It had the Bali tags and LOOKED exactly like the department store bras, and it felt like it fit the same, but after only a few times worn it was really obvious that it wasn't the same. By then it was too late to return it.\\n\\nI don't know - maybe other people had a good experience with purchasing through amazon, but I definitely won't be wasting my money again. In the future, I'll stick to the department store.\\n\\n**NOTE - like I said, the bra itself is awesome. It is THE most comfortable bra I've ever owned. I'm a 36B and a medium fits me perfectly.\\n\\nThe bra is amazing. Fake knock-offs on amazon are NOT.\",\n \"Product: When their only daughter Blair leaves the family nest, Luther and Nora Krank (Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis) decide to book an island cruise to beat the yuletide blues and just skip the holidays. But their decision to boycott tradition has the whole neighborhood in an uproar, and when Blair callson Christmas Eve to announce a surprise visit with her new fiance, the Kranks have just twelve hours to perform a miracle and pull themselves and their neighbors together to throw the best celebration ever! With fast-paced energy and support from Dan Aykroyd, Cheech Marin, Jake Busey and M. EmmetWalsh, this hilarious adaptation of John Grisham's best-selling novel, \\\"Skipping Christmas\\\" has become \\\"an instant family classic!\\\" (Gorman Woodfin, CBN)\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Surprised at the mean-spiritedness of the movie (compared to the book)\\n\\nReview: This is one of those times where I messed up and read the book before seeing the movie. I thought the book was funny and charming - a cute idea taken to extremes with a sweet ending. As soon as I finished the book I saw the movie - and was really disappointed at the subtle changes to the main characters. I know book-to-movie conversions are never 100%. Usually that doesn't bother me, but this time the characters went from being merely determined to downright ruthless.\\n\\nThe idea is simple - this year they try opting out of all the holiday hoopla. In the book they stick to their guns, but do it in a way that isn't obnoxious. When Luther doesn't buy holiday calendars for a fundraiser, he offers to donate money in the summer instead. Throughout the book I could sympathize with the main characters and even appreciate what they were trying to do. When the newspaper calls them \\\"selfish\\\" I was outraged on their behalf.\\n\\n**SPOILERS**\\n\\nBut when in the movie Luther hoses down the sidewalk to punish the Christmas carolers, I frowned and was uncomfortable. Rather than finding it funny, I found it mean. Over and over, I found Tim Allen's character to be antagonistic towards Christmas, rather than Grisham's character simply wanting to be left alone. Those charities and fundraisers? Just a \\\"NO\\\" and door slam. Rather than no decorations at all, Allen angrily rips a wreath off the door. And how many times does he need to step on (or hurt) that cat? By the time the newspaper calls the Kranks \\\"selfish\\\" I was cheering for the neighbors!\\n\\nI also found most of the movie's attempt to 'kick it up a notch' really annoying. The Botox and bathing suit scenes were ridiculous. In the book Mrs. Krank spends a lot of time crying or yelling, but I could still sympathize with her. Rather than being stressed out by Christmas, she's stressed out by non-Christmas fallout. In the movie, though, Jamie Lee Curtis spends most of her time either shrieking or acting like she is being stalked by the uni-bomber. WAY too over the top. In the book the neighbors are nosy and annoying. In the movie they are an angry hostile mob. Again - WAY too over the top and too much anger to be funny.\\n\\nIMO, this is one of those times where Hollywood ruined a good book. The movie just had too much of an undercurrent of anger and hostility to be funny. Glad I caught it on Netflix before I wasted money buying it.\",\n \"Product: A science-fiction series with an ecological theme, EARTH 2 only ran for one season on NBC, and all 22 episodes of the program are collected here. In the distant future, the surface of the Earth has been largely destroyed, and mankind lives in space stations orbiting the planet. A group of space colonists, led by Devon Adair (Debrah Farentino) and John Danzinger (Clancy Brown), are sent to a far off planet to prepare it for colonization by the surviving population of Earth. But a mishap sends them careening off-course, crash landing thousands of miles from the proper camp site. EARTH 2 follows the band of colonists as they traverse the planet, encountering dangerous aliens and other humans who view them with distrust and suspicion. By tackling issues like ecology and colonization, EARTH 2 engages important ideas and themes in an entertaining fashion.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Poor disc quality - dvds don't hold up over time\\n\\nReview: Just a fair warning for folks thinking of buying Earth 2. This review isn't about the show (which I like), it's about the poor quality of the dvds.\\n\\nI purchased this a few years ago and recently pulled it out to watch again. The Earth 2 discs are double sided, and when I went to play them this time I found that at least one episode skipped on every single disc (both sides). I took a close look at these discs, and every disc looks like it has spots and pitting all over the discs. I store all of my dvds in cd wallets and have done so for over ten years, and I have never had any problems with any dvds deteriorating. These dvds have only been handled a few times over the years and the rest of the time they have been in the Case Logic wallet. There are NO scratches or fingerprints on any discs. Oddly enough, it was the middle episode on both sides that skipped on all of the discs.\\n\\nEvery other dvd in that wallet is fine, including the 3rd season of Sliders - ALSO double-sided discs, and also rarely played. Several of the dvds in the same wallet are older than Earth 2 and those are all fine - including the dvds that haven't been played in years. I can't imagine it's the plastic of the cd wallet reacting with the discs because the pitting is on BOTH sides, AND no other double-sided disc in any of the 20+ wallets I use has this damage. I know that dvds have a shelf life and won't last forever, but I do my best to store them properly. If ANY of my other double-sided discs were breaking down like these, then I'd suspect the cd wallet as the problem - but they are all fine. Believe me, I immediately checked! I can only conclude that for some reason these discs just aren't as high quality as other dvds.\\n\\nIt's a shame because I really like this show. I'm also frustrated and upset because I don't know how to fix the pitting problem OR prevent further degradation of the discs. Looks like I'm going to be spending some quality time with google.\\n\\nIf you like the show then you pretty much have to put up with shoddy discs if you want to own the show. Just be aware that they aren't going to last as long as they should, and that you're shelling out good money for a cheap product. You're also going to have to find another way to store them other than the box they come in. The box is the old-style box where the discs are \\\"stacked\\\" on top of each other - complete stupidity for double-sided discs. Add to that, these discs are so cheaply made that they would be wrecked in no time just from taking them out of the case.\\n\\nShame on the manufacturers! This was a clever, well-made sci-fi show that deserves more respect than this!\",\n \"Product: CUSTOMIZED WORKOUT WITH 6 ROUTINES TO CHOOSE FROM FEATURING BOB HARPER & CONTESTANTS FROM SEASONS 1 & 2\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: My least favorite BL workout - but effective nonetheless\\n\\nReview: I have several Biggest Loser DVDs in my workout rotation, and this one is by far my least favorite. Here's why:\\n\\nThe running commentary by one of the BL contestants really ruins this workout for me. I think the woman means her comments to be playful, but she comes across as negative, snarky and rude. You know how sometimes there's that ONE person in a gym class that groans a lot, complains, and talks back & makes comments to or about the instructor? You know how irritating and distracting that is? Well, this workout has one of those. I wish there was a way to turn just her voice off, but unfortunately if you want Bob's instruction you have to listen to her too.\\n\\nAs others have mentioned, parts of this workout are high impact and extremely hard on the knees. I do not do the \\\"High Intensity\\\" segment at all, and I modify parts of the Bootcamp to avoid jumping. That said, I get a very good overall sculpt workout by doing the Low Intensity + Sculpting OR Low Intensity + Bootcamp.\\n\\nIt's boring. Bob focuses on long stretches of doing the same movement over & over again. That's great for getting a good burn, but terrible for keeping me motivated and engaged. There's just nothing fun about this workout. It gets the job done, and I'm drenched in sweat by the time I'm through, but mentally I'm like \\\"meh\\\" in regards to actually enjoying or wanting to do it.\\n\\nThe positives to this workout are:\\n\\nBob spends a fair amount of time giving instructions on proper form - much better than other BL workouts. Bob also does a fairly good job of keeping things even on both sides.\\n\\nThe Low Intensity really should just be called \\\"Low Impact\\\" because even though it starts out slow it does have me sweating by the end. I use it as a short cardio routine to really warm me up before doing any sculpting.\\n\\nThis workout can grow with you as your fitness increases. Beginners can start with the Low Intensity and modified moves, but more advanced exercisers can stack the workouts and/or increase the weights & intensity of the moves. This one still makes the rotation for me, and is still just as effective, even though I'm no longer a beginner.\\n\\nThe Cool Down is EXCELLENT. A full 20 minutes of stretching that is NOT yoga-based, as most of the other BL workouts are. Just plain, simple stretches rather than complicated yoga poses.\\n\\nOverall it still makes my rotation because it's effective, but definitely not my favorite.\",\n \"Product: Maximum results in minimum amount of time. Achieve greater weightloss and watch the extra pounds disappear as your endurance level a nd strength increase and your whole body transforms. For best results we recommend you follow our six to eight week program recommen dation, using the different levels as \\\"add-ons\\\" as your progress. THE BIGGEST LOSER CARDIO MAX DVD: This DVD consists of three diff erent cardio workouts (plus a warm-up and a cool-down), each with an increased level of intensity: LEVEL 1: With Bob as your traine r, this 20-minute boot camp will touch every part of your body and get your fat-burning engine going strong. LEVEL 2: With Jillian as your trainer, this 10-minute supercardio drill workout will sweat away pounds galore. LEVEL 3: With Kim as your trainer, you wil l continue to maximize your weightloss with a kickboxing workout concentrating on your butt and thigh.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A hot mess that is still a favorite\\n\\nReview: I'm a yo-yo exerciser. I get motivated, start working out, get fit and stick with it for six months to a year. Then I slack off, return to the couch, and gain fifteen pounds. Typically when I can't button my pants anymore and am faced with either losing weight or buying new clothes, I get motivated and get back on the exercise wagon. Just so you know where I'm coming from.\\n\\nThis workout is my 'go-to' when I need to kick my butt back in gear. It's hard, it makes me sweat buckets, and for some reason gets me back in the workout mindset.\\n\\nThat said, this workout is a hot mess. I love Bob Harper, and over the years I've only ever done his segments (Warm-Up & Level 1). I tried the other two levels but couldn't stand either instructor. But for those who haven't tried this workout, here's my two cents on the pros & cons:\\n\\nPros:\\n\\nIt's challenging. It makes me feel like I'm actually accomplishing something, and I think that's why it helps get me back in workout mode. I see results very quickly, which helps keep me motivated. But even though it's challenging, I can actually DO all of the exercises (with my own modifications when necessary).\\n\\nCons:\\n\\nOh my, there's a lot. First of all, Bob just makes it up as he goes along. It's unprofessional. The workout obviously isn't structured or planned out. My biggest problem with that is that it makes SO much of the workout unbalanced. The sets and stretches aren't always the same for both sides, which really bugs me.\\n\\nSecond, Bob's cueing is awful. The BL contestants are often confused as to what they're supposed to be doing, and the first few times through so was I. Bob calls a side lunge a front lunge, mixes up jumping jacks with jumping rope, and isn't consistent with his counts. After you've done the workout a few times you can correct some of this yourself and keep counts in your head as you go along, but the first few times through are highly annoying.\\n\\nThird, the instruction is AWFUL. I appreciate that *real* people are doing the workout, but Bob NEVER corrects or instructs them in proper form. That means everyone is all over the map, and if you're just starting out you can easily injure yourself by following the wrong person.\\n\\nFourth, it's high impact. There is a lot of jumping, hopping, and popping up. When you combine that with the horrible form demonstrated in the video, it is very easy to get hurt. When Bob says \\\"jump\\\" I ignore him, no matter how fit I happen to be, because I have bad knees. Instead I add hand weights where he doesn't to keep the intensity up. **For those with bad knees and backs, be VERY careful with this workout.\\n\\nFifth, the cool down is NOT a real cool-down & stretch. It's a mini-yoga workout with challenging poses. I don't do yoga and I'm not very flexible, so his yoga poses are too challenging for me.\\n\\nSo, with all that, why do I keep coming back to this workout over and over again? Because it works. No matter what fitness level I'm at it still makes me sweat buckets. I feel it in my tush and legs the next day. I've done it so many times that I can keep my own counts and make sure it is safe and balanced - and that means I get a great workout. And there is just something about it that keeps me coming back. When I need to get back on the exercise wagon, this is always where I start.\",\n \"Product: Maximum results in minimum amount of time. Achieve greater weightloss and watch the extra pounds disappear as your endurance level a nd strength increase and your whole body transforms. For best results we recommend you follow our six to eight week program recommen dation, using the different levels as \\\"add-ons\\\" as your progress. THE BIGGEST LOSER CARDIO MAX DVD: This DVD consists of three diff erent cardio workouts (plus a warm-up and a cool-down), each with an increased level of intensity: LEVEL 1: With Bob as your traine r, this 20-minute boot camp will touch every part of your body and get your fat-burning engine going strong. LEVEL 2: With Jillian as your trainer, this 10-minute supercardio drill workout will sweat away pounds galore. LEVEL 3: With Kim as your trainer, you wil l continue to maximize your weightloss with a kickboxing workout concentrating on your butt and thigh.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A hot mess that is still a favorite\\n\\nReview: I'm a yo-yo exerciser. I get motivated, start working out, get fit and stick with it for six months to a year. Then I slack off, return to the couch, and gain fifteen pounds. Typically when I can't button my pants anymore and am faced with either losing weight or buying new clothes, I get motivated and get back on the exercise wagon. Just so you know where I'm coming from.\\n\\nThis workout is my 'go-to' when I need to kick my butt back in gear. It's hard, it makes me sweat buckets, and for some reason gets me back in the workout mindset.\\n\\nThat said, this workout is a hot mess. I love Bob Harper, and over the years I've only ever done his segments (Warm-Up & Level 1). I tried the other two levels but couldn't stand either instructor. But for those who haven't tried this workout, here's my two cents on the pros & cons:\\n\\nPros:\\n\\nIt's challenging. It makes me feel like I'm actually accomplishing something, and I think that's why it helps get me back in workout mode. I see results very quickly, which helps keep me motivated. But even though it's challenging, I can actually DO all of the exercises (with my own modifications when necessary).\\n\\nCons:\\n\\nOh my, there's a lot. First of all, Bob just makes it up as he goes along. It's unprofessional. The workout obviously isn't structured or planned out. My biggest problem with that is that it makes SO much of the workout unbalanced. The sets and stretches aren't always the same for both sides, which really bugs me.\\n\\nSecond, Bob's cueing is awful. The BL contestants are often confused as to what they're supposed to be doing, and the first few times through so was I. Bob calls a side lunge a front lunge, mixes up jumping jacks with jumping rope, and isn't consistent with his counts. After you've done the workout a few times you can correct some of this yourself and keep counts in your head as you go along, but the first few times through are highly annoying.\\n\\nThird, the instruction is AWFUL. I appreciate that *real* people are doing the workout, but Bob NEVER corrects or instructs them in proper form. That means everyone is all over the map, and if you're just starting out you can easily injure yourself by following the wrong person.\\n\\nFourth, it's high impact. There is a lot of jumping, hopping, and popping up. When you combine that with the horrible form demonstrated in the video, it is very easy to get hurt. When Bob says \\\"jump\\\" I ignore him, no matter how fit I happen to be, because I have bad knees. Instead I add hand weights where he doesn't to keep the intensity up. **For those with bad knees and backs, be VERY careful with this workout.\\n\\nFifth, the cool down is NOT a real cool-down & stretch. It's a mini-yoga workout with challenging poses. I don't do yoga and I'm not very flexible, so his yoga poses are too challenging for me.\\n\\nSo, with all that, why do I keep coming back to this workout over and over again? Because it works. No matter what fitness level I'm at it still makes me sweat buckets. I feel it in my tush and legs the next day. I've done it so many times that I can keep my own counts and make sure it is safe and balanced - and that means I get a great workout. And there is just something about it that keeps me coming back. When I need to get back on the exercise wagon, this is always where I start.\",\n \"Product: SEASON OF THE WITCH DVD\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Witches, demons, and zombies...oh my!\\n\\nReview: Had to laugh through this movie. It's like they made a list of every \\\"action\\\" and \\\"supernatural\\\" thing they could think of - and then crammed it all in. Sword fights, crusades, evil wolves, rickety bridges, the walking dead - you name it, they had it. While they weren't subtle about using every trick in the book, it was still a surprisingly good movie!\\n\\nThere's loads of bad reviews slamming just about everything related to this movie - bad acting, terrible \\\"modern\\\" dialogue, bad CGI, lack of authenticity, etc. Honestly I wasn't even sure it would be worth seeing based on the reviews, but I'm glad I did. I think that to enjoy this movie you just have to sit back and ride the ride. Yes, they checked authenticity and believability at the door, but that doesn't mean it's a bad movie.\\n\\nHere's why I think it's worth watching:\\n\\nThe look and feel of the movie is excellent. They went for the dirty, plague-ridden view of the middle ages, and I thought they did a nice job building the atmosphere of the film. And while it certainly felt medieval, it wasn't *too* gory or gruesome to watch, which I appreciated. I also thought the CGI and visual effects were appropriate. The ONLY time they got on my nerves was in the alternate ending (too much 'rag doll body'). The rest of the time I thought the effects blended nicely and added to the overall spooky atmosphere.\\n\\nThe suspense throughout the movie is also excellent. The plot isn't very complicated, but there were enough little twists and turns to keep things interesting. It also isn't overloaded with too many \\\"action\\\" scenes (like a lot of these movies are). There was a nice balance between character-building scenes (campfire stories) and character-destroying scenes (sword through the belly & such).\\n\\nAnd, the girl who plays the witch is really very good. She keeps you guessing through most of the movie - is she really a witch or an innocent victim of the times? She has excellent facial expressions, and I found her fascinating to watch. Not many young actresses can pull off \\\"I'm a helpless puppy, please rescue me! (whimper, whimper)\\\" AND \\\"I'm an evil soul-sucking demon who's going to rip you to shreds! (evil cackle).\\\" The rest of the actors were also surprisingly better than the reviews led me to believe they would be.\\n\\nAnd, yes, the dialogue is totally out of context, and yes, sometimes \\\"modern\\\" banter superimposed on historical settings is annoying. It worked in this movie, though, for two reasons: the entire movie is pretty ridiculous, so I had no expectation of authenticity from the start. It also helped provide a little levity in an otherwise dark and gruesome movie. I didn't laugh because the lines were funny. I laughed because they were ridiculous, but even so, I still appreciated the mental break from all the faces covered in boils.\\n\\nOverall, this is good 'old-fashioned' supernatural thriller. Take a creepy witch, add abandoned villages filled with diseased corpses, throw in some foggy woods, a few religious zealots, a couple of disenchanted knights and a zombie or two - and you get a pretty fun movie. This is one I would watch again - perfect mindless entertainment for a rainy weekend.\",\n \"Product: THE IRON LADY is a surprising and intimate portrait of Margaret Thatcher (Two-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep), the first and only female Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. One of the 20th centurys most famous and influential women, Thatcher came from nowhere to smash through barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male-dominated world.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Came away with mixed feelings...\\n\\nReview: I'll admit - I was a little lost with this movie. On the one hand I thought this was a brilliant portrayal of an elderly woman with dementia who is reflecting on her life, but on the other hand, as a biography of an actual person it came up really short. I got bits and flashes of significant events, but I didn't actually get a sense of who Margaret Thatcher was or how she shaped history.\\n\\nAlthough I was born in 1977 and grew up in the Reagan years, I don't actually know much about Margaret Thatcher - and after seeing this movie, I still don't. There was just too much history and too many events that were quickly glossed over, and most of the time I felt like I was missing something. The first time an event went by, I jotted it down thinking I'd look it up when the movie was over. The problem was that by the time the movie ended I had an entire page of stuff to google! So as a biography, it left me a little frustrated and lost.\\n\\nBut if you look at this film as a character study of an elderly person with dementia, it's brilliant. I have no idea if Meryl Streep gave an accurate portrayal of Margaret Thatcher, but she DID give an amazing performance of a woman dealing with the loss of her husband and her fears of \\\"going mad\\\" as her memory fails her. As a character study, it was fascinating and very moving. The scenes where Meryl played the elderly version of Thatcher were so tender and so intimate that I was simply spellbound. Meryl Streep is undoubtedly in a league of her own, and she didn't disappoint in this movie.\\n\\nSo I came away with mixed feelings about this film. As a biographical movie about Margaret Thatcher I'd give it 2 or 3 stars. Maybe more if you have a good understanding of her life already. But if you set aside the historical & biographical aspects and see the film as one woman's memoirs or a fictional character study, then it's outstanding (mainly due to the power of Streep's performance).\\n\\nSo I averaged it out at 4 stars. The acting was top-notch and the flashback approach was well done - it made me \\\"feel\\\" and experience the dementia, which was very effective. While I was felt a little lost with the historical events taking place, the movie did hold my attention throughout and I was never bored. Overall, it's well worth seeing, but only if you aren't expecting a biography of a real person.\\n\\n**UPDATE - I've done a little reading since posting this review, and I was shocked to learn that Thatcher was still alive when this movie came out. For some reason I just assumed she had already passed away. Now I'm INTENSELY uncomfortable at having seen this movie. It's one thing to portray someone with dementia, it's entirely another to broadcast the private and personal struggles of a REAL person for the world to see - and to do so without their permission. I changed the rating to 2-stars because I'm angry at the way this movie made me feel - like I participated in something very, very wrong - a thousand times worse than peeking in someone's medicine cabinet.\\n\\nI sincerely hope that Mrs. Thatcher or her family wasn't hurt or embarrassed by this film. There is NO shame in dementia AT ALL, but that doesn't mean that if it was my mom I would want a movie made of her wandering around confused and in her pj's, talking to my dead father. Alzheimer's is a subject that is too private, too personal, and too painful to be exploited by Hollywood. No matter what one's views are about Margaret Thatcher or her policies as Prime Minister, she was a human being who deserved to be treated with respect and dignity, and I'm not entirely sure this film did that.\\n\\nI'm very sorry I saw this film.\",\n \"Product: Having her dog taken away by an uptight landlord was heartbreaking for Laura. Willing to try anything to transform her life - and get her dog back - Laura follows her best friend's suggestion and sets up a session with a life coach. The life coach's unusual character makes Laura skeptical - especially when the coach tells Laura to make 12 wishes for a positive change in her life. Skepticism turns to joy, however, when Laura realizes she can wish for anything and the wish will come true! But before long, Laura realizes that her wishes are sparking unforeseen circumstances, and she must act quickly to get her life - and her dog - back before Christmas.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Really cute holiday movie that I look forward to every year.\\n\\nReview: Also known as 12 Wishes of Christmas - a very cute, family-friendly Christmas movie that you can probably catch on the ION channel in December.\\n\\nThis is actually one of my favorite holiday romance movies (like the Hallmark movies), mainly because I really like the actors and because it has a great message. The plot is simple and predictable - after losing her job and realizing she's stuck in a dead-end relationship, Laura Lindsey (Elisa Donovan) visits a life coach for advice and is given 12 wishes to try and fix her life. Her wishes come true, but of course her wishes have unintended consequences (\\\"didn't you read the fine print?\\\"). After her last well-intentioned wish backfires, her life's still a wreck - she's alienated her best friend, gotten her neighbor evicted, and cost her boss a much-needed job. The charm in this movie is how it all plays out as Laura finds a way to undo the harm her wishes have caused - and of course bring everyone together for the holiday.\\n\\nNot sure why they renamed this \\\"12 Christmas Wishes for My Dog\\\" for the U.S. dvd release, since the movie really has nothing to do with her dog. You'd think Laura's first wish would have been to get her dog back (which she was forced to give up or face eviction), but after she drops the dog off at the shelter it's pretty much forgotten. But that's a minor point - it all works out in the end, lol.\\n\\nOverall this is one of the better holiday romance movies that get recycled every holiday season. It's very charming, and even though it's silly, for some reason it's one of my favorites. If you like movies like A Christmas Kiss and A Golden Christmas, then odds are you'll like this one as well.\",\n \"Product: A blu ray version of the movie.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Even better the second time\\n\\nReview: As far as pure entertainment goes, this movie knocked it out of the park.\\n\\nI scrolled through the 1-star reviews and wasn't surprised to see that the people who hated this movie REALLY hated it. There were loads of comments that attacked not only the movie (\\\"no plot,\\\" \\\"fake,\\\" \\\"confusing\\\") but the 5-star reviewers as well (\\\"go back to Transformers and other movies that don't require a brain\\\"). After seeing this movie twice, I'd like to put my two cents in.\\n\\nThe first time through I was thoroughly entertained and thoroughly bewildered. Visually, it's stunning. The special effects are used to create some of the most jaw-dropping magic tricks I've ever seen. Is it real? Of course not. Do I care that it's CGI and not really possible? Nope. Not at all. I've seen real-life magic tricks that didn't seem real either - that's the whole point of magic. I was perfectly happy to sit back and enjoy the ride.\\n\\nDid I understand everything the first time through? Nope. I'm not even going to pretend I saw the ending coming. I spent the entire movie doing EXACTLY what the filmmakers wanted me to do - and that's follow the misdirection. This movie has layers upon layers of misdirection, and it moves so fast that you don't have time to stop and puzzle anything out. Did I care that I was sometimes confused? Nope. Not at all. If the magic tricks were obvious then this movie would have been boring as hell.\\n\\nWas I still scratching my head a little after the big reveal? Yup. Sure was. That's why I watched it a second time through. Well, that, and because it was just SO cool I wanted to see it again. But the second time through I knew all the secrets ahead of time, so I was able to really watch the actors - and THAT is where the real magic happened. The cast is an eclectic ensemble and the acting was top-notch from just about everyone. I caught so many subtle glances, subtle hints, quick one-liners that I had missed the first time through. As I watched it the second time, all the subtle clues clicked into place and I was even more blown away.\\n\\nThis movie is a brilliant bit of magic. The plot is air-tight. The fact that I had to see it twice to put all the pieces together tells you that it's clever and really sharply written. (And for the nay-sayers - No, I'm not a moron. I'm college-educated with an IQ of 146). Did they use CGI to \\\"cheat\\\" with the magic tricks? Sure, but who cares. I love futuristic sci-fi movies that imagine what *might* be possible, and isn't that what magic is all about?\\n\\nThis isn't a 'turn your brain off' kind of movie. Quite the opposite, in fact. I was completely engaged throughout, trying to solve the puzzles before they were revealed. Throw in the glitz & glamour of a magic show and it makes for a spectacularly entertaining movie. Not to mention - it's also really funny. Between the football players and the violinists, I was actually shrieking with laughter.\\n\\nI try to save 5-star reviews for movies that truly have a wow-factor. This is one of those movies. My guess is that some of the 1-star folks didn't like it because in order to enjoy this movie you have to be willing to give up control of the experience. You have to be willing to suspend disbelief and just go with it. It's a magic show. The entire point is to wow you by fooling you - and this movie does exactly that. It's hands-down one of the most clever, entertaining movies I have ever seen. BIG 5-stars!!\",\n \"Product: Shortly after moving into their ideal new home, a couple grows concerned when their young daughter begins encountering mysterious strangers that no one else can see. The couple's greatest fear is realized when they themselves begin to witness terrifying phenomena in and around the house, providing clues that could unlock a chilling mystery that has remained a closely guarded secret for generations.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Supernatural thriller with a historical twist\\n\\nReview: For a low-budget movie, this turned out to be surprisingly good! The acting is good, the special effects are sufficiently creepy, and the historical twist makes for an interesting storyline. Overall, well worth adding to any haunting/horror movie collection (especially for $3.74).\\n\\nThis movie has a lot going for it. Sure, there are some things you'll have to overlook - starting with the claims that it's based on \\\"true\\\" events, but for a supernatural thriller it's actually pretty good. Here's why:\\n\\nThe acting is surprisingly good across the board. I've always been a fan of Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica), but I also recognized Chad Michael Murray (One Tree Hill) and Abigail Spencer - all three gave good performances. The child actress (Emily Alyn Lind) was also very good, with a great range of emotions - including a very creepy scene with her mother at the hospital.\\n\\nThe historical aspect of the movie - that the Wyrick family moves into a house that was part of the Underground Railroad during the Civil War, and the land is now haunted - sets this movie apart from typical \\\"haunted house\\\" movies. The \\\"twist\\\" at the end becomes pretty obvious early on in the movie, but despite that it was still an interesting storyline.\\n\\nAnd the special effects were also very good for this type of movie. It isn't remotely scary, but it is definitely creepy. The set is perfect - the old house, the woods, the hiding place for the Underground Railroad - all of it created a great atmosphere for the movie. The trailer scene in particular had me cringing and whimpering a little - all signs of a good horror flick! My only real dislike was the low-budget use of red filters to indicate when someone was seeing a ghost. I think I could have followed the \\\"ghost\\\" moments just fine without constantly being \\\"told\\\" what was happening. But then again, maybe that's just me being too nit-picky.\\n\\nAnd this is probably just me, but when the \\\"bad\\\" guy was finally revealed I couldn't shake the feeling that I'd seen that guy before. Took me a while to place it, but the taxidermist (horror version) looks a LOT like the Terrians from the TV show Earth 2. Google both and you'll see what I mean. Had to laugh a little - obviously the director and I watch the same things!\\n\\nI think one of the greatest compliments I can give this movie is that I didn't hit the pause button even once. Usually I get fidgety or bored at some point during a movie and hit pause and wander off for a while. This one held my attention throughout the entire movie, and when it was over the first thing I said was, \\\"Wow - that was actually pretty good!\\\" I haven't seen the first movie or the Discovery Channel documentary, but I don't think either are necessary to enjoy this movie.\\n\\nOverall, I think this is a great addition to the \\\"haunting\\\" genre, especially if you have an interest in historical thrillers. Well worth adding to your collection and you can't beat the price!\",\n \"Product: When an oil rig causes a volcanic eruption in a small town, it's just the first in a trigger effect called the Ring of Fire that stretches across the globe. If these cataclysmic series of eruptions cannot be stopped, the earth will be swallowed whole, leading to an extinction level event.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Shake, rattle, & roll...\\n\\nReview: And by that I mean the camera work, not the volcano. This isn't the worst disaster movie I've ever seen, but there were a few drawbacks that makes this a 3-star movie at best.\\n\\nLet me first say that I have a serious weakness for disaster movies, and I have an incredibly high tolerance for cheesy special effects, lame characters, and ridiculous plot lines. I've got everything in my collection from Asylum movies, 80s made-for-tv movies, Sci-Fy channel flicks, and Hollywood blockbusters. I generally love them all (even the really bad ones).\\n\\nThat said, this was a tough one to like, mainly because the camera work was atrocious. I think they shot the entire 3-hour movie using a cheap hand-held camera, and the person holding the camera was *way* over their coffee quota for the day. I expect the camera to shake during earthquake sequences (and it did), but I don't see any reason for shakiness when two people are sitting on a couch talking (and there was). It just got worse as the movie went on, and by the end I was actually a little queasy.\\n\\nHowever, the bad camera work aside, Ring of Fire was pretty standard fare as far as disaster movies go. It's a typical \\\"unethical corporation\\\" vs. \\\"scientist trying to save the planet\\\" scenario. In this case, it's an oil tycoon who illegally drills deeper than he's supposed to in a national reserve, and he accidently hits a large magma chamber. That sets off a chain reaction in the Ring of Fire, which will ultimately destroy the world if not stopped. The resident geologist, along with an environmental activist and a whistleblower, step in to save the day with a hokey, 'just-go-with-it' plan.\\n\\nThe special effects were good in some areas, lame in others. The digital effects of the volcano and ash clouds were really well done, but the pyrotechnics involved with the lava bombs and \\\"shaky-cam\\\" earthquake sequences were really lame. I'm pretty sure they were running through plastic trees at one point, lol. Overall, I'd give the special features a solid 3 stars, on par with other tv disaster movies.\\n\\nThe acting is also good in some characters, weak in others. Ring of Fire is worth seeing for Terry O'Quinn, especially if you're a fan of Lost, and Michael Vartan, if you're a fan of Alias. You'll probably recognize a few other faces as well: Ian Tracey (multiple tv shows, including Da Vinci's Inquest, Continuum, & Bates Motel), Agam Darshi (Sanctuary), and Brian Markinson (multiple tv & movie roles, Mad Men & Continuum). Personally, I wasn't wowed by Lauren Lee Smith - either her acting OR her character, but I've seen worse. Overall, I think there was a lot of talent on set, but they could only do so much with weak subplots and boring dialogue.\\n\\nSpeaking of which - you'll feel all three hours of this movie. It's slow to get going, mainly because they have so many character subplots to explain (the geologists' aneurism, the grieving parents who lost a child, the environmental activist who lost custody of her son...AND her estrangement from her father, etc.). Once the volcano pops, the pace picks up and it gets more interesting. However, the last 45 minutes were torturously slow, mainly because they had to wrap up all those subplots they introduced in the beginning AND save the world at the same time. I think this is one film that would have greatly benefited if a few of those minor storylines had been edited out.\\n\\nOverall, I'd put this one at a solid 3-stars. If the camera work had been decent, I would have give it 4-stars. If I find it in the $5 bin at Walmart I'll probably buy it just to add to my collection, but otherwise it's worth seeing on Netflix and then forgetting.\",\n \"Product: A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: My head hurt from the CGI overload\\n\\nReview: Let me say up front that I've never seen the original movies or cartoons, have never read the comics, and pretty much all I know about Superman comes from Sheldon (& Leonard, Howard, & Raj). So I really did go into this with a fresh perspective.\\n\\nI don't know what it is with movies lately, but so many of them suffer from CGI overload. Whether it's Legolas bouncing off people's heads, Kaiju destroying coastal cities, or Superman bouncing across the pavement - it's all a little too ridiculous for my taste. I appreciate cool special effects, but only when they ADD to the movie, not when they ARE the movie. It really seems like Hollywood directors have forgotten how to just tell a great story.\\n\\nThe other major problem I had with this movie was the ENDLESS destruction. Again, what happened to just telling a story? We're not all mindless sheep that need to have things blowing up constantly to keep our attention. This movie just seemed like one battle scene after another, most of which were completely ridiculous. It was cool to see Superman fly. It was tedious to spend two hours watching him repeatedly smash his way through buildings.\\n\\nIt's sad, but action movies seem to have lost their stories and become nothing more than mindless destruction. No heart, no story, no emotion. Glad I get these things free from the library so I know not to waste my money on them.\\n\\n**UPDATE - I was curious to see how Man of Steel compared to the original, so I went back to the library for the 1978 version. And WOW - what a difference! Now THAT'S how to tell a story! Sure, it was dated and pretty cheesy, but it was still fun to watch.\\n\\nI have no idea what the mythology of Superman is *supposed* to be. I'm not comparing the two for anything other than entertainment value (for an average person who knows almost nothing about comic book heroes). That said, Man of Steel was a dark, depressing, computer-generated mess. I wish they had spent more time developing the characters & story, and less time on throwing people & cars through buildings. The Man of Steel version of Superman just wasn't heroic - he was attacked by the General and so fought back - thus saving the military who happened to get in the way. But he lacks the heart of the original Superman - a guy who saved people simply because he loved humanity. A guy who rescued cats from trees, for crying out loud.\\n\\nThe original movie may have dated special effects by today's standards, but overall it was a much better movie. Man of Steel made my head hurt and left me feeling bored & angry. The original Superman was silly, but it made me smile and feel good. Not hard to figure out which version I'm going to buy!\",\n \"Product: Serial killer thriller starring Nicolas Cage and John Cusack. A ruthless killer has been burying his victims near Anchorage, Alaska for over ten years but local police are clueless as to the murderer's identity. When local stripper Cindy Paulson (Vanessa Hudgens) escapes a brutal attack by hunter Robert Hansen (Cusack), Detective Jack Halcombe (Cage) begins his investigation into the case. With Cindy as his guide and tension high in the community he must act quickly before another victim falls prey to the killer...\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Honest portrayal of true evil\\n\\nReview: I rented this one not really knowing what it was about - and I think I'll probably spend the rest of the night a little nauseated. It's hard to imagine that evil like this can exist in the world. I was definitely shocked by this movie. That said, I did think it was really well done.\\n\\nI picked this up because I LOVE John Cusack and because I lived in Alaska for two years. Guess I should have read the back cover a little more carefully, lol! The Frozen Ground is basically a suspense thriller about the horrific actions of a prolific serial killer and an Alaska Trooper's determination to stop him. There's a lot of nudity, quite a few f-bombs, and many shockingly violent scenes involving women being tortured and murdered. Thankfully none of the rape scenes were actually shown.\\n\\nUsually I can't stomach movies like this, but this film did a really nice job of portraying the violence without glorifying it. I may have picked it up by accident, but I was drawn in by the suspense. It was heart-wrenching to learn what these women went through, but I thought the producers and actors told the story in an extremely respectful way. Obviously a movie about a serial killer is going to have disturbing scenes, but it was done in such a way that I felt like I was being shown what happened so that I would UNDERSTAND, not so that I would be entertained - if that makes sense.\\n\\nMy only complaint is that Cusack was cast as the serial killer. Don't get me wrong - he was very convincing. And I can understand why he was cast - this monster was *that* guy - the one who leads the double life. You hear stories about serial killers who are upstanding members of their community - little league coaches and such - and when they're caught no-one can believe it because they seemed so nice and normal. Who better to portray that then someone like Cusack? It was just hard for ME, personally, to watch a favorite, lovable actor portray someone so horrific.\\n\\nDefinitely worth watching, but not buying. It's well done, well acted, and very suspenseful - but I couldn't endure watching this kind of violence a second time. I think I've checked the locks on my doors three times already tonight, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to have nightmares.\\n\\n**MINOR SPOILER** - the most shocking part of this entire movie (for me) was during the end credits. I just sat there, watching those faces flash by...completely stunned. Nothing could have made a bigger impact than that. I can't even wrap my brain around such pure evil existing in this world. May those women rest in peace.\",\n \"Product: Godzilla DVD movie. New version.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Surprised how much I enjoyed this!\\n\\nReview: Many reviews talk about how this movie was made for true Godzilla fans - people who have seen all the movies, know every version of the story, and can probably name every director who ever attempted to bring Godzilla to the big screen. I'm not one of those people. This is the first and only Godzilla movie I have ever seen, and I have to say I really liked it!\\n\\nTo be totally honest, the only thing I knew of Godzilla was something about a giant lizard (?) - and I think I even had him a little mixed up with King Kong. I don't generally watch monster movies, and I haven't been too impressed with all the other loud, CGI-fests I've seen lately (Transformers, Pacific Rim, etc.). So I went into this expecting to be disappointed...and was pleasantly surprised!\\n\\nThe BEST thing about this movie isn't Godzilla or the special effects (which are excellent, by the way). The BEST thing about this movie is that it has what so many other movies are missing today: the human element. I loved that children played such a prominent role in this movie, and that the movie was more about family relationships than it was about a monster destroying a city. I loved the little boy on the train Ford's reaction to him. I liked that family and relationships were echoed throughout the movie, from the pocket watch to the Ford reassuring his son that he would \\\"be there in the morning.\\\" Even the military characters were less \\\"soldier\\\" types and more \\\"human\\\" - with actual compassion and realistic reactions.\\n\\nI watched one of the special features where the director talked about how he wanted every shot to be seen as if we are actually watching things happen in real time, from the viewpoint of real people. So we see Godzilla through rainy car windows, we see his giant foot as it stomps by a coffee shop. Personally, I thought that was an excellent way to build suspense and keep things interesting. Instead of watching the monster, I was watching the characters as they dealt with the monsters. That's what separated this movie from all the other 'blockbusters' - it was character driven rather than two hours of just mindless destruction.\\n\\nIf you're like me and tend to like BBC dramas a lot more than loud action movies, give this one a try. It's intelligent and well-written, especially considering the WWII connection and the history behind the making of Godzilla. The special effects are top notch (no \\\"rag doll' people) and the soundtrack was particularly well done. I'd give this movie a solid 4 1/2 stars - definitely one I will be adding to my collection (much to my surprise!).\",\n \"Product: Another instalment of the widely successful 'found footage' horror franchise. This time, we follow a young Latin American, Jessie (Andrew Jacobs), who begins experiencing a number of disturbing and unexplainable things after the death of his neighbour. Quick to investigate, it isn't long before Jessie finds he's been marked for possession by a malevolent demonic entity, and it's only a matter of time before he is completely under its control...\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Huge disappointment to the franchise\\n\\nReview: Don't believe the reviews that say if you loved the first ones, you'll love this one too. I LOVED the first Paranormal Activity. That movie freaked me out so much I was uneasy for days (and slept with the lights on!). PA 3 was almost as good, and while PA 2 & 4 weren't nearly as scary, they were still entertaining. Overall I've been a huge fan of the franchise.\\n\\nExcept for this one. This was a spinoff of the main franchise, but it spun in all the wrong directions. The main problem was that it was boring, predictable, and not at all scary.\\n\\n**SPOILERS**\\n\\nPA Marked Ones was also really vulgar. The first PA movie was pretty clean. Sure, they dropped a few f-bombs when they got scared (who wouldn't?), and it was rated R only for the language. But each new PA movie has gotten a little *more* R-rated as we went along. I wasn't bothered by it until now. PA Marked Ones is rated R for \\\"pervasive language, some violence, graphic nudity and some drug use.\\\" Let me put it another way - I felt like I was watching an episode of that show \\\"Cops\\\" - only from the criminal's perspective. I wanted to watch an atmospheric, scary movie. Instead I got immature teenagers swearing constantly, partying (drinking & drug scenes), and drawing pictures of genitals on a kid's face - NOT the kind of scary movie I was looking for.\\n\\nI also did not appreciate the dog being tortured. That was disturbing for all the wrong reasons.\\n\\nThe other big problem was that PA Marked Ones was a little offensive. I'm not sure what message the director was trying to send, but the entire movie felt like really bad racial profiling. PA 1-4 focuses on white families, so what do we get? Educated, upper-middle class people who live in beautiful houses in suburban neighborhoods. PA Marked Ones switches to a Latino family, so what do we get? Extended families living in apartments next to gang neighborhoods. I wasn't watching a movie - I was watching a bad stereotype.\\n\\nIf you loved the first PA movies - SKIP this one. I wish I had!!\",\n \"Product: Jay (Jason Segel) and Annie (Cameron Diaz) are a married couple still very much in love, but ten years and two kids have cooled the passion. To get it back, they decide why not? to make a video of themselves trying out every position in THE JOY OF SEX in one three-hour marathon session. It seems like a great idea until they discover that their most private video has gone public. In a panic, they begin a wild night of adventure tracking down leads, roping in friends and duping Annies boss all to reclaim their video, their reputation, their sanity and, most importantly, their marriage.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Wildly inappropriate and not remotely funny\\n\\nReview: This is the first - the FIRST - time that I've actually wanted to give zero stars to a movie. I've seen lots of people say that in other reviews, and I've always thought, \\\"Nah - there were a few funny bits that rate at least 1 star.\\\" Not this time.\\n\\n**Spoilers**\\n\\nLet me put it bluntly - exposing a child to profanity and pornography is not funny. EVER. Having an adult actor SWEAR at a 13/14 year-old child who SWEARS back, while discussing a SEX TAPE, is WILDLY inappropriate. I'm not uptight, nor am I easily shocked - but every scene with Harrison Holzer turned my stomach.\\n\\nI'm also completely MORTIFIED that I rented this from my public library. Obviously I thought it would be a raunchy-sort of comedy, like Cameron Diaz movies tend to be, but nothing I'd be embarrassed to admit I watched. The last one of her movies that I saw (The Other Woman) had me howling with laughter. So I thought this movie would be funny BECAUSE a sex tape got accidently sent out - NOT an ACTUAL sex tape movie! This was essentially soft-core porn! It was nothing more than 90 minutes of constant profanity + half naked people humping each other. It was just completely gross.\\n\\nIf this was supposed to be a comedy then I just didn't get it. I couldn't even laugh at the Siri line - I was too busy cringing at the slow-motion shot of a beautiful dog being slammed into a wall. Sorry, but after all the swearing, porn, horrible drug scene, boring dialogue, and ridiculous plot - I guess I just wasn't in the mood to laugh at animal abuse either.\\n\\nI'm also seriously annoyed that I just watched a 90-minute Apple infomercial. Apparently Apple thinks I'm too stupid to notice the CONSTANT gushing about all the *great* features the new iPad has (like the \\\"high res camera\\\"). Ugh. My only vindication is knowing I've never spent a penny on any of their products, and any desire I ever had for an iPhone is now completely GONE.\\n\\nI'm going to have to put this thing in the late-night drop box at the library when no-one can see me returning it. Good God - hopefully the very sweet volunteer librarian - who is older than my GRANDMOTHER - didn't realize what she was scanning when I checked it out. Just having this thing out in my name makes me feel dirty - and I mean that literally, not in a *wink-wink* sort of way. I'm not sure what's more shocking - this disgusting movie or the fact that my local library had it!\\n\\nThe hundreds of 1-star reviews are right. This was one of the WORST movies I have ever seen!\",\n \"Product: Miles of twisting catacombs lie beneath the streets of Paris, the eternal home to countless souls. When a team of explorers ventures into the uncharted maze of bones, they uncover the dark secret that lies within this city of the dead. A journey into madness and terror, As Above, So Below reaches deep into the human psyche to reveal the personal demons that come back to haunt us all.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: A solid \\\"meh\\\" (above AND below)\\n\\nReview: Looks like I owe my 10th grade English teacher an apology (*sigh*). I swore up and down that reading Dante's Inferno was a complete waste of time. When am I EVER going to use that again, right? And...here I am, 20 years later - and it's 'Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here' all over again. Man, I hate being wrong!\\n\\nAnd who knew Nicolas Flamel was an actual person? I thought he was a figment of J.K. Rowling's imagination! (C'mon - I can't be the ONLY person who heard Nicolas Flamel and immediately thought of Harry Potter!)\\n\\nThere are loads of point-by-point summaries of this movie already, so I'll just add my two cents:\\n\\nYAY - the archaeology/Dante angle was interesting. It's a bit of a mad jumble between the history of the catacombs under Paris, the mythology surrounding alchemy, and the idea of confronting your personal demons - but at least there was an actual plot and reason for them to be in the catacombs in the first place.\\n\\nYAY - the acting was surprisingly good. I wasn't familiar with any of the actors, but I thought they did a great job at making it seem real. After all, that's the whole point of found-footage films: believability. I'm not claustrophobic, but Benji's panic attack certainly made my hands go sweaty, so kudos to him! And, as an atmospheric horror movie, it works. Other have compared it to The Descent, and it does have that 'trapped miles underground and the lights could go out any second' kind of panicked feel to it.\\n\\nYAY - the camera usage was also surprisingly good. I've watched a lot of found footage movies, and they can be tricky to do well, especially if multiple cameras are used. The shakiness & odd angles need to create suspense, otherwise they just annoy people. The audience needs to be able to follow who is holding which camera, otherwise they just end up confused. And for heavens sake - when the camera gets dirty, there needs to be a clever way to get it clean...fast! As far as this film goes - check, check, and check. This is one of the better found-footage movies I've seen - both for technique and content.\\n\\nBOO - it isn't remotely scary. Creepy, yes, especially if you're at all claustrophobic. However, as far as a spooky, supernatural thriller - it falls completely flat. Maybe if you've never seen a horror movie before, then you might jump a few times. But there wasn't a single original idea when it came to the chills & thrills. I'm sure someone has already made a list of all the ways they ripped off OTHER horror movies, and I'm sure it's a pretty long list. I spent the entire last half hour of the movie saying, \\\"Oh, that's from...\\\"\\n\\nBOO - it's a long, slow buildup to...not much of anything. The entire first hour is a lot of wandering around just to build on the mythology. Personally, I got the metaphor, so the ending made sense to me and I could appreciate the mind-bender aspect. But when all was said and done, it was just...meh. The movie managed to hold my attention throughout, but just barely. And when the \\\"scary\\\" finally arrived, it just wasn't. All that build up for - at best - a mildly trippy ending.\\n\\nIt's worth seeing if you have a soft spot found-footage thrillers. I'm glad I rented this, though, rather than buying. Even with that incredibly hot French guy, I still don't think I'd want to see this movie more than once.\",\n \"Product: Quick Shipping !!! New And Sealed !!! This Disc WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. A multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player is request to view it in USA/Canada. Please Review Description.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: A kids game makes a junior horror movie\\n\\nReview: This one earns my sympathy vote more than anything. You can tell that everyone involved tried *really* hard to make a scary movie. The teenage actors did their best to look terrified, the special effects team did their best to create scary monster/ghosts, etc. Unfortunately it just didn't quite make it.\\n\\nIt's kind of surprising that this was so tame, considering the producers' previous experience (PA, Insidious, Texas Chainsaw Massacre). Maybe they have *too* much experience (?) because everything in this movie felt incredibly recycled. Every visual effect has been done before, and it was pretty obvious where they borrowed/stole from. The plot was also extremely predictable. Maybe I've just seen too many horror movies (lol!), but this one was about as ho-hum as they get.\\n\\nIf you're new to horror movies, Ouija might give you a few jumps and thrills. If you're like me and have seen most of the \\\"scary\\\" movies out there, then this one is worth a rental *if* you don't have high expectations. The acting and visual effects are well done, but overall it's boring and predictable. It's a good \\\"there's nothing to watch on TV tonight and I don't feel like doing anything else\\\" kind of movie.\",\n \"Product: As bombs rain down on London during the Blitz of World War II, a group of school children are evacuated with Eve, their young and beautiful schoolteacher, to the safety of the English countryside. Taken to an old and empty estate, cut-off by a causeway from the mainland, they are left at Eel Marsh House. One by one the children begin acting strangely and Eve, with the help of local military commander Harry, discovers that the group has awoken a dark force even more terrifying and evil than the city's air raids. Eve must now confront her own demons to save the children and escape the wrath of The Woman in Black.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A very good atmospheric period piece\\n\\nReview: This reminded me a lot of \\\"The Others\\\" (Nicole Kidman) - an atmospheric period piece with a supernatural angle. It's NOT a typical horror movie, but it IS a very good atmospheric flick.\\n\\nI think a lot of the negative reviews are from people who expected a typical \\\"scary\\\" movie. I don't blame them - this was certainly marketed that way, and from that viewpoint it's pretty disappointing. There's nothing remotely scary about this movie. A little creepy at times, but nothing that will make you jump or give you a sleepless night. The PG-13 rating alone tells you that this isn't going to be a gore-fest. If you're expecting something like \\\"The Conjuring,\\\" \\\"Insidious,\\\" or \\\"Mama,\\\" then probably give this one a pass (you might be disappointed).\\n\\nBut if you look at this as a suspenseful period piece, then it's actually very good. Set during the Blitz (WWII 1941), a group of children are evacuated from London along with their two caretakers to a remote house in the country. If you saw the first one, then you'll already know the setting and the background story of the Woman in Black. However, this isn't so much a sequel as it is a spin-off, so you don't necessarily have to have seen the first one in order to appreciate this one.\\n\\nVisually, it's stunning. The style is completely British, and the way it's shot reminds me a lot of typical BBC period pieces. It moves slowly, relying on a creepy atmosphere to build suspense. The characters are compelling and well-acted, and you're slowly drawn in as their personal tragedies and backstories are revealed. It does have the \\\"horror/supernatural\\\" angle to it, but it's more about the tragedy of the Woman in Black than it is about a vengeful ghost.\\n\\nI took off one star only because a significant portion of the movie is shot in the dark - literally. I watched this in a pitch-black room on an LCD tv and I still couldn't see what was going on a lot of the time.\\n\\nPersonally, I thought this was an excellent movie, and I actually liked it better than the first one. Like I said, this reminded me a LOT of movies like \\\"The Others\\\" and \\\"The Awakening.\\\" If you liked those, then you'll probably enjoy this one as well.\",\n \"Product: In 1963, the U.S. government launched a covert space mission sending hundreds of men, women and children on a century-long voyage aboard the starship Ascension to populate a new world. Nearly 50 years into the journey, as they approach the point of no return, a mysterious murder of a young woman causes the ship's population to question the true nature of their mission.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Another clever Sci-Fi venture that was cancelled way too soon\\n\\nReview: This is one of those shows that has an extremely slow, confusing start (which was annoying), but by the end I was glued to the TV. I didn't plan to marathon my way through all six episodes in one sitting, but that's exactly what happened.\\n\\n**It's a little hard to review this mini-series without including spoilers, so fair warning.**\\n\\nAs others have mentioned, there's a major twist that is revealed early on. Episode one starts with a sort of \\\"Mad Men in Space\\\" type thing - a massive ship launched in the 60s is now 50 years into its journey. What started with 70 scientists and a dozen bright kids has grown into a crew of 600, and the ship is a confusing mix of 60s attitudes, clothing, & technology - on a space ship that looks WAY too advanced for anything we could even make today. I spent most of the first episode *REALLY* disliking this show because NOTHING made any sense.\\n\\nThen the 'Man Behind the Curtain' is revealed, and some of the questions were answered. And THEN it started to get interesting. Really, really interesting. I spent the rest of the mini-series becoming more & more fascinated by the characters and the politics - both of those inside the ship and those controlling it. Little bits of information are dolled out like breadcrumbs, and the true nature of the project is a mystery right up until the last second of the last episode. Like I said - the show turned out to be riveting. I was COMPLETELY glued to my TV by the end.\\n\\nIf you're like me and was frustrated with the first episode (as in, how exactly is there a BEACH on a spaceship and why does everything look pristine after 50 years and three generations of wear & tear??) - keep watching. It's worth it. Not everything is explained, but enough clicked together that I could overlook the \\\"Mad Men knock-off aspect\\\" to the show.\\n\\nSuch a shame that this was cancelled, and on such a MASSIVE cliffhanger as well. It may have had a slow start, but the acting was good and the moral & intellectual questions raised by the show were fascinating. I had to stop and Google \\\"punctuated equilibrium\\\" when it was brought up, but once I did the show took on a whole new level of interesting. The cliffhanger was brilliant (didn't see THAT coming!) and the show had SO much potential going into a second season.\\n\\nAnother clever Sci-Fi venture that was cancelled way too soon. It's definitely worth watching despite getting the ax.\",\n \"Product: Nine-compartment organizer keeps everything from pens and pencils to paper clips and correction fluid\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Check dimensions carefully before ordering!\\n\\nReview: When they say 1 inch deep, they really mean it.\\n\\nI guess it should have been obvious if I had looked more carefully at the picture - but I didn't realize this was such a shallow tray. It's meant for the thin, slide-out drawers typically found in industrial desks (the drawers that are right over your lap). It's NOT meant for normal-sized drawers. I can find a use for it somewhere else in my house, but it won't work for my home office desk.\\n\\nIt's a decent product for the price. The plastic is thick enough, and the compartments are functional (not weirdly sized). Just be sure to look closely at the dimensions before ordering to make sure it will work in your particular desk!\",\n \"Product: Nine-compartment organizer keeps everything from pens and pencils to paper clips and correction fluid\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Check dimensions carefully before ordering!\\n\\nReview: When they say 1 inch deep, they really mean it.\\n\\nI guess it should have been obvious if I had looked more carefully at the picture - but I didn't realize this was such a shallow tray. It's meant for the thin, slide-out drawers typically found in industrial desks (the drawers that are right over your lap). It's NOT meant for normal-sized drawers. I can find a use for it somewhere else in my house, but it won't work for my home office desk.\\n\\nIt's a decent product for the price. The plastic is thick enough, and the compartments are functional (not weirdly sized). Just be sure to look closely at the dimensions before ordering to make sure it will work in your particular desk!\",\n \"Product: Monterey garden insect spray with Spinosad concentrate 16oz this is the newest agricultural chemistry to be introduced into the homeowner market. A bacterial product produced by fermentation. Can be used on outdoor ornamentals, lawns, vegetables, fruit trees, etc. To control caterpillars, leaf miners, codling moth, tent caterpillars, gypsy moth, trips, borers & More. Also used to control fire ants in lawns & other Outdoor areas. Fast-acting & odorless. B.T. Replacement. Omri listed. Active Ingredients: Spinosad\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Useless for fire ants\\n\\nReview: I bought this in hopes it would kill the fire ants that have invaded my garden, but the only thing it did was motivate them to move.\\n\\n\\\"Texas\\\" is just another word for \\\"fire ant,\\\" and it seems like overnight they invaded every single raised bed in my vegetable garden. I guess in other parts of the country, \\\"Spring\\\" means flower buds and lots of rain. Here it means fire ant explosion. You literally can't put your hand anywhere in the dirt in my garden without getting bitten, and I'm frustrated to the point of tears. I don't want to resort to poison that will hurt ME, so I was hoping this would be a good organic solution since it specifically says \\\"for fire ant control.\\\" No such luck.\\n\\nThe bottle made enough for 8 \\\"drenches\\\" in a 2 gallon watering can. Out of 8 mounds, 1 appears to have died, but the other 7 just moved over a few feet. I did my best to contain them with a circle pour around the area first, and then made sure to hit all of the eggs. There's no way of knowing if I got the queens or not, but two gallons of water makes a deep soak, so I was hopeful. No such luck.\\n\\nI gave it two stars because I don't know how effective this stuff is for any other pests. It might work great for other things, but for it's useless for fire ants.\",\n \"Product: This classic hanging Double Suet Feeder holds two standard-sized suet cakes. Quality construction for years of trouble-free enjoyment. Easy to load. Vinyl-coated wire prevents rust, stains, suet contamination, and also protects birds' feet.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Warning for chicken folks!\\n\\nReview: Pay attention to the dimensions before ordering. For those unfamiliar with these cages they're about the size of your hand. I got this thinking it would be great to use as feeder for my chickens (to hold greens & veggies), but it is a LOT smaller than I was picturing. I'm not a bird watcher and had never purchased suet cakes before, so I didn't realize how small the cage is.\\n\\nI tried it anyway and in less than a minute my chickens had pulled the lid open. So I secured the lid with a clip and tried again. It stayed closed but couldn't withstand their pecking. After just a day they were stripping the green plastic coating off and eating it. I know it wasn't made for chickens, but I thought I'd give it a try anyway. Waste of time and money! I've seen lots of folks using suet feeders in chicken runs, but this clearly isn't the one they're using!\",\n \"Product: The Everlasting Fun Ball is an extremely durable chew product for dogs. Stronger and lighter than natural rubber, it holds up to the toughest chewers. Fill with treats or dog food to keep your dog mentally stimulated and happily occupied. USe with Everlocking Treats for a chewing challenge. Bounces and floats in water.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Truly Indestructible - four years running\\n\\nReview: **This review is for the LARGE size only.** See notes below for the MEDIUM sized ball.\\n\\nI have two labs, both of which are true power chewers. Even the black Kong toys have large chunks missing in a matter of hours. Ropes and almost all other toys are gone in minutes (red Kong toys are a joke in my house).\\n\\nWe call these green balls the \\\"bubble gum balls\\\" because both my girls literally chew them like bubble gum. They've learned the drill - crunch, crunch, toss on floor, roll with nose & lick up crumbs/pieces as they fall out (repeat over & over again).\\n\\nThe truly astonishing thing is that these balls have lasted for over four years. That's four years of almost daily use. They've been used so much (and for so long) that the shine is long gone and they have faded to a pale yellow/green color. If you look closely you can see little teeth indentations - but there are no scratches, cracks, rips, or missing pieces. Even the little prongs around the holes are still there. I was initially so floored by the durability of this ball that I bought a bunch of them to stockpile (at the time they were hard to find). Those same \\\"saved\\\" balls are still in the closet because my girls are still crunching on the originals.\\n\\nI HIGHLY recommend this toy for \\\"determined\\\" chewers (\\\"Determined\\\" = \\\"I'm going to rip this brand new, expensive toy to shreds in the next 10 minutes just to see how many curse words I can make mom say while she picks up the pieces.\\\") I've thrown away a ton of money on toys over the years. This really is the only one that has lasted AND that my girls still love to play with.\\n\\n**Note: It's a different story for the medium sized ball. Initially I tried that one as well, thinking it would be a good puppy sized ball. It lasted five minutes (literally). My younger pup cracked it in half and then ripped it to pieces all in a matter of minutes. I'm not sure why there is such a difference in durability between the two sizes. However - we have three of the large balls rolling around the house and those have all survived for years. In my opinion the large size ball is just about perfect for lab-sized dogs.\",\n \"Product: Dr. Naylor Blu-Kote Dauber (4 oz.) - Fast Drying Antiseptic Wound Dressing\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Effectively stops wound pecking in chickens\\n\\nReview: I've had to use this a few times with my chickens - mainly to help prevent others from pecking at minor injuries. The dark purple color \\\"hides\\\" wounds, and for the most part I'm able to keep a bird with a minor injury in the flock rather than having to isolate them. That's a HUGE plus, since it means I don't have to deal with reintroducing a chicken back into the flock. Anyone with chickens knows what a headache that is! Blu-Kote will also help hide bald patches if you have problems with feather picking. I've only had to deal with feather picking once - and as soon as I stained her butt purple the feather picking immediately stopped.\\n\\nAnd while I mainly use it for hiding wounds, I've also never had any wounds get infected - so I assume it does help in speeding healing. That said - I've been lucky and only ever had to deal with really minor injuries (torn comb, minor scrape on a leg, etc.).\\n\\n**Just BE CAUTIOUS - this stuff is incredibly staining. The first time I used it I made the mistake of bringing my chicken inside to doctor her up. The cap has a wand inside with a sponge, so I thought it would be quick & easy to clean her up and just dab this stuff on. And it was...and my chicken was so calm...right up until she shook her head. Purple dye went EVERYWHERE - all over my face, my hair, my clothes, the table and walls. I walked around with purple blotches on my face for several days. No amount of scrubbing would get it off of anything it touched. Believe me, I learned my lesson. Grungy clothes, shower cap & gloves, and outside use only, lol!!\",\n \"Product: The \\\"all inclusive\\\" iCrate, folding metal dog crate by MidWest Homes for Pets includes all of the features you will need to provide a convenient, safe & secure pet home for your best friend. This metal dog crate includes a free divider panel allowing you to adjust the size of the dog crate while your dog is still growing, a plastic leak-proof pan for easy clean-up in the event of an accident, a strong plastic carrying handle for easy portability & rubber \\\"roller\\\" feet on the bottom of the crate to protect your floors inside the home. MidWest iCrates also feature our patented side clips which reinforce the dog crate & reduce possible sharp points ensuring a safe experience for you and your pet. Every iCrate metal dog crate folds down flat for convenient storage. The 48\\\" iCrate (model 1548) measures 48L x 30W x 33H inches & is suitable for \\\"extra-large\\\" dog breeds. **Please note the term extra-large dog is subjective. For the best fit, we advise that you check the measurements of the actual dog crate against your dogs adult weight & measurements. Your dog should be able to comfortably sit upright, lay down & easily turn-around inside the dog crate. When in doubt we suggest you purchase the larger crate option. We at MidWest Homes for Pets understand that your dog is a part of your family & that's why we ensure our dog crates are manufactured with the highest quality control standards creating a safe home for your pet that you can feel confident with. MidWest Homes for Pets stands behind the quality of our products with our MidWest Quality Guarantee 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty. If you have any questions about our dog crates our customer service department would be glad to help you. MidWest customer service can be contacted at: 1-800-428-8560, available 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent value and great design!\\n\\nReview: The last time I bought a Midwest wire crate was about eight years ago, and that crate was assembled using wire rods at each corner (very difficult and frustrating). I recently ordered this one (needed a smaller size than what I have), and was pleasantly surprised to see that they've improved the design! It is MUCH easier to put together. It literally just unfolds and the tray slides right in. Usually companies modify their products and people complain about how they ruined them. This was the exact opposite - the new version is a home run compared to the clunky older models!\\n\\nI've only had the new one for a little while, but so far it is working great and seems just as durable as the old one. I've been using the older model for years with my dogs and have never had any problems. After five or six years the tray cracked, but that's due to the wear and tear of an 85-pound lab bouncing around in there. Needless to say, pretty understandable. The rest of the crate has held up fine.\\n\\nOverall I have been really happy with these crates and highly recommend them!\",\n \"Product: Powerful dogs need powerful chew toys! Made with tough, durable nylon and a textured surface for extra chewing fun, the Nylabone Power Chew Dura Chew Textured Bone is the long lasting chew toy you need for your aggressive chewer. The bristles raised during chewing promote clean teeth and fresh breath and help control plaque and tartar buildup. Your dog is sure to love the scrumptious flavor medley throughout this chew toy, too! Color may vary.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: 2 broken teeth and I've finally learned my lesson\\n\\nReview: What can I say - I'm an idiot. Between my mom and I, we have four large dogs (lab & lab mixes). She's had one with a cracked molar and I've had one with a broken front tooth - BOTH of which happened with Nylabones. Between the two that's about $800 in vet bills, not to mention two dogs in pain. I had read the reviews about broken teeth but didn't pay much attention at the time. Well, after two broken teeth I've learned my lesson.\\n\\nThe first time it happened her dogs were over at my house to play, and after a while I noticed that one of them was off by herself - hanging her head, whimpering, and licking her lips over & over. Checked her teeth and sure enough - one of her molars was cracked in half and her gums were bloody. I can't imagine how painful that must have been. We love our dogs like children, and I was horrified when I saw what had happened. Luckily we were able to see our vet that day to have the remaining chunk of tooth pulled.\\n\\nI SHOULD have thrown out all the nylabones then, especially since I KNEW that was the toy she was chewing when it happened. But our dogs adore these things, and it was the first time that had ever happened...so I was stupid and let my girls keep their nylabones (even though my mom had thrown all of hers out). Then it happened to one of my dogs. She was grinding away at this thing, and I HEARD the crack when it happened. She had broken one of her little front teeth in half. So back we went to the vet to have another tooth pulled. Thank God it wasn't one of the canines.\\n\\nIt's such a shame. Our dogs are power chewers, and there just aren't many toys that can last with them. KONGS are a joke - even the black ones are ripped to shreds in minutes. So are ropes, plastic toys, and just about everything else in the toy aisle of Petsmart. Nylabones were the ONE toy that could last several months AND that our girls would play with every day. It's completely my fault that two of our dogs have broken a tooth. I KNEW it had happened to other people, so I KNEW the risks and ignored it because these seemed like such great toys. I was careful to only buy the sizes appropriate for their weight and to replace them when they got too worn. Well, like I said - I've finally learned my lesson. I'm not putting another one of my dogs through the pain and misery of a broken tooth, and I'm certainly NOT going to get that \\\"you're an idiot\\\" look from my vet (again).\\n\\nDon't do what I did and ignore the warnings. These toys simply aren't worth the risk.\",\n \"Product: Wheat Belly Plan\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: I thought it was a fad diet - until I tested it myself\\n\\nReview: When I first read this book I thought it was a fad diet, like all the others. I read the negative reviews, many of which had excellent points about Dr. Davis's assumptions and sketchy research. But I had also reached a low point in my eating habits and overall health, and I was curious to know if wheat affect me the same way sugar does (I'm hypoglycemic). So I gave it a try - and was completely shocked at the results.\\n\\nI cut out sugar and wheat at the same time, so at first I couldn't tell if I felt better because I had cut out sugar or because I had eliminated wheat. I definitely felt better - less mental fog and improved sleep. I also had less digestive problems. Not to get too gross, but the pooper system seemed to be working a whole lot better (lol). I stayed completely wheat and grain free for a month. I did have the occasional spoonful of honey in my tea and a piece of fruit each day, but other than that I stayed sugar-free (real AND artificial).\\n\\nSo I decided to experiment. I bought wheat berries and ground them myself so that I could make a loaf of quick bread. I did a half & half recipe - a cup of the wheat flour and the rest was gluten free (almond & coconut flours). About 20 minutes after eating a slice, I developed heartburn. And not just regular heartburn. This was the WORST I had ever experienced. It felt like I had swallowed gasoline followed by a lit match. About two hours after that all hell broke loose in the pooper department. I was miserable. The next day my chest still hurt so badly that it was a little hard to breathe. The heartburn actually lasted for a few days before it finally went away. It also took a few days for my digestive system to stop rumbling. The wheat was the ONLY thing that could have set all that off. All the other ingredients, and everything else I had eaten that day, was the same stuff I had been eating for the last month with no problems.\\n\\nI'm still a little in shock at how immediate and severe my body's reaction was to the little bit of wheat that I ate. It really makes me wonder if all the generic complaints I've had over the years (insomnia, heartburn, IBS, mental fog, etc.) were reactions to eating processed wheat. My experiment used whole wheat berries (as opposed to bagged flour) and I used all of the flour I ground (I didn't sift anything out). The irony is that I only ate 1 slice of the bread, but I guess it that was too much \\\"pure\\\" wheat all at once. I certainly got a massively unpleasant reaction from that tiny bit of wheat.\\n\\nI have no idea if the \\\"research\\\" in this book is legitimate or just a lot of bunk. When reading the book I definitely felt like I was listening to a snake-oil salesman, and that he made a lot of claims simply because he believed they were true. I honestly didn't even feel like he had read all those studies he quoted. It felt a lot like he just read the summaries and skewed the results to fit his beliefs. But other books convinced me to test my wheat sensitivity, and I'm glad I did. Well, once all the burning and gurgling stopped, anyway!\\n\\nMy advice would be to try it for yourself. You may not think you're wheat sensitive, but it's worth finding out. This book is flashy and I wouldn't put too much faith in Dr. Davis's scientific claims, but he does outline a good plan for transitioning to a wheat-free diet. There are only a few recipes, though, so you may need his cookbook (or other gluten-free cookbooks) for meal ideas. This book is definitely worth getting from the library, and possibly buying if you find his argument inspiring and want to be able to re-read it when you need a little motivation.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":41,"string":"41"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1480,"string":"1,480"}}},{"rowIdx":1481,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"AHCUFJHJAD6HP"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"1.0\" for a product with description \"A contemporary psychological thriller in the style of Ruth Rendell, from one of today's most versatile and compelling storytellers. It was easy for Elizabeth. She married the man she loved, bore him two children and made a home for him which was the envy of their friends. It was harder for Ruth. She married Elizabeth's son and then found that, somehow, she could never quite measure up! Isolation, deceit and betrayal fill the gaps between the two individual women and between their different worlds. In this complex thriller, Philippa Gregory deploys all her insight into what women want and what women fear, as Ruth confronts the shifting borders of her own sanity. Laying bare the comfortable conventions of rural England, this spine-tingling novel pulses with suspense until the whiplash double-twist of the denouement.\". The summary of the review text is \"I wish I could add to the enthusiasm....\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"...but I can't. I really thought this was one of the worst books I ever read. In fact, I didn't read it. I began to suspect what the ending was going to be when I was about a third of the way through, flipped to the final pages, and found what I expected to find.\n\nI thought the entire story was ridiculous. Ruth was SO DUMB AND PASSIVE. Her husband was SUCH A MOMMY'S BOY. The in-laws were SO CHEERILY MANIPULATIVE. Everyone was a stock character, except for the baby, perhaps, but how much character development can there be in a newborn baby? By the time Ruth was glugging down her anti-depressants with gin, I was beginning to think she deserved her fate as the heir-producing zombie of her selfish and deceitful family. *yawn*\n\nI loved Gregory's book \"The Other Boleyn Girl\" so much. This silly, melodramatic novel was a real disappointment."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"...but I can't. I really thought this was one of the worst books I ever read. In fact, I didn't read it. I began to suspect what the ending was going to be when I was about a third of the way through, flipped to the final pages, and found what I expected to find.\n\nI thought the entire story was ridiculous. Ruth was SO DUMB AND PASSIVE. Her husband was SUCH A MOMMY'S BOY. The in-laws were SO CHEERILY MANIPULATIVE. Everyone was a stock character, except for the baby, perhaps, but how much character development can there be in a newborn baby? By the time Ruth was glugging down her anti-depressants with gin, I was beginning to think she deserved her fate as the heir-producing zombie of her selfish and deceitful family. *yawn*\n\nI loved Gregory's book \"The Other Boleyn Girl\" so much. This silly, melodramatic novel was a real disappointment."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Ideal for a dorm room that is too small, equipped with 3 deep pockets and 3 mesh pockets to hold it all. Heavy weight 600 denier polyester is plenty durable to be your bedside organizer.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Bedside caddy is a real winner\n\nReview: I bought two of these bedside caddies, one for me and one for my husband. Based on other buyers' reviews, I was prepared for them not to stay where I'd put them between the mattress and box springs, so I bought some muslin fabric and made a sort of belt to attach the caddies' flaps to. I'm not a particularly adept sewer, so this was a quick and easy kind of job. The most difficult part was the installation and lifting/sliding our thick king-sized mattress off and then back on without messing up the belt. Once finished, however, it worked perfectly. I love my caddy, which has room for all kinds of necessary bedside items: glasses, tissues, TV remote, magazines, books. It's wonderful.","Product: This is it the chair that brought Bean Bags out of the 70s and into the new millennia, the one and only: the Big Joe Fuf Chair. So you might be asking, what in the world IS a Fuf? And how do I even say it?! Well the Fuf (pronounced FOOF), is a patented, one-of-a-kind seat not to be mistaken for your average bean bag chair (trust us, we know - we make those, too!) If youre looking for a big, long-lasting, cushy, lounge-around chair, youve come to the right place. Filled with a shredded mix of foam and memory foam, the Fuf can be fluffed again and again to continuously bring it back to its full, cushy potential, just like your favorite pillow. The Fuf Chair ships in a box a fraction of its size, but fear not, it will expand over time. It can take up to 7 days to grow to its full size, and boy, will it grow. This XXL Fuf chair is a mighty presence at a near 7 ft long, and 75 pounds. So go ahead, fluff it up, and sink into the glorious comfort that is the Big Joe Fuf. Spot Clean Only.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: We love the Fuf!\n\nReview: We needed extra seating in our family room, but there's already enough furniture, and besides, I wanted something fun. I ordered this six-foot Fuf after scouring these reviews for all the pros and cons. It arrived quickly, packed just as I expected into a bulging box. Once open and flopped onto the floor, the Fuf looked meek and humble and my family gave me some odd glances.\n\nAnd then it started to expand. It grew into a gentle beast that we all fell in love with.\n\nI am firmly convinced that there is no beanbag-style chair that is as fun as the Fuf. My (college-age) kids and their guests jump on it like jumping into a pile of leaves, and the Fuf remains good natured. It allows us to pummel and punch it into whatever seating shape we want, and once you sit in it, it is so cozy and comfortable, you really don't want to get back up again. Be warned, the people you're watching movies with may get tired of bringing you popcorn and sodas as you loll in the Fuf.\n\nFuf Pros:\n1. Very comfortable\n2. Great price for what you get - because you get a LOT\n3. Funny smell some reviewers mentioned faded in just a couple of days\n4. Fabulous extra seating without having to buy actual furniture - when not in use, we stuff ours into a big closet; it's kind of hard to do that with a loveseat\n5. Easily big enough for two lounging people or three seated people\n6. Best place to curl up and read a book EVER\n7. Can actually be used as a bed for overnight guests who are less than 6 feet tall\n\nFuf Cons:\n1. Does attract dog hair - I'm thinking of sewing a quick, easy bag-type cover from two plush blankets so that I can remove it for washing\n2. Heavy! It takes two of us to drag it to another room, although one person can turn it over, fluff it and shape it alone\n3. If you're middle aged and pumpkin-shaped like me, getting up out of the Fuf is not a graceful endeavor, but oh well...It's not the Fuf's fault\n\nWe are thoroughly enjoying the Fuf.","Product: 2 Features: -Personalized Free. Product Type: -Beverage dispenser. Material: -Wood. Color: -Brown. Capacity: -33.8 Ounces. Style: -Rustic/Vintage. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -6.5\". Overall Width - Side to Side: -4.5\". Overall Product Weight: -1.42 lbs.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Does not look like the picture\n\nReview: Now I know how people who join an online dating service feel when they go on their first date and discover that the person they just met KIND OF looks like their profile picture.\n\nThe oak barrel I got a few days ago KIND OF looks like the one pictured here on Amazon. But as some online daters turn out to actually be bigger than pictured, this barrel is much smaller. It apparently will hold a liter of liquid, but to my unpracticed eyes, it looks tiny. I can cradle it in the palms of my hands.\n\nPlus, the exterior is rough, like shaggy and splintery rough. In person, it doesn't look like an elegant, aged oak barrel. It looks cheap. The disappointment I feel is the type one would feel on a blind date one met on the internet who was pictured wearing an Armani suit but showed up wearing scruffy jeans and a faded Metallica t-shirt. If this were a date, I'd fake an emergency and leave. Unfortunately, it isn't, so the tiny little cask is sitting on my kitchen counter while I try to decide what to do with it.\n\nI would probably buy it again, if I had the option to spend about $14.99 on it. For what I spent, I feel really ripped off.","Product: A stellar cast, headed by Michelle Pfeiffer and Kevin Kline, bring Shakespeare's romantic comedy to life. When two pairs of star-crossed lovers, a feuding pair of supernatural sprites and a love potion gone awry all come together in an enchanted moonlit forest, the result is a delightful mix of merriment and magic. Also starring Calista Flockhart, Stanley Tucci and Rupert Everett.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Light, cute and fun\n\nReview: I have to mark points off because of the weirdness of Nick Bottom's having a wife, but I don't really mind all that much about the change of scene (although the characters might have been better named things like Lorenzo and Antonio, but I don't like to quibble over these things. Much.) Otherwise, it was all very fun. The rustic players were my favorite part. Michelle Pfeiffer was okay as Titania, but Rupert Everett was better as Oberon. Calista Flockhart was appropriately befuddled as the \"painted maypole.\" She does appear to be tall!\n\nThe other reviewer who posted about the eyebrow-raising range of accents was right. Sheeeesh. The actress who played 'Ermia was the worst, but thankfully, the Cockney twang had sort of faded by the end of the movie.\n\nAll in all, very enjoyable.","Product: Hey Everybody! Wake up and Walk! Energize your day and super-charge your metabolism with this weight loss program that has everything you need to walk off more weight. With Leslie as your personal coach, you can walk a mile each morning and never leave your home. Choose between 5 different invigorating 1 mile walks, or combine them together for all day fat burning that doesn't stop even when you do. As a bonus, join Leslie in the kitchen as she guides you through the 5 best breakfasts to fire-up your metabolism. Learn how to prepare foods the fast and easy way and energize your day - the healthy way! Now you have the Meals and the Miles...the best way to start your day for weight loss.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A really great workout DVD\n\nReview: At the time I'm writing this, this DVD is selling on Amazon for $7.99 - a fabulous price for a really great at home workout. Honestly, I would have paid double that amount because this video is so versatile.\n\nThe DVD features segments that can either stand alone - basic walk, legs, arms, waist and tummy, and a fast 5-miler - or segue together as one long workout. Leslie is alone in this video and is as cute and good-humored as ever. She gives excellent cues, and I appreciated that there was no one else with her with all the joking around and wisecracking and giggling. That can get old quickly if you do the DVD several times a week.\n\nI don't like the generic dance club music Leslie uses much at all. To me, that music is about as inspiring as a punch in the stomach. I did the video through once with Leslie so that I could hear what she had to say, but after that, I turned down the sound, put my iPod on my favorite playlist, and followed her as she moved. It worked just as well for me and I can change my tunes as I'd like, rather than listening to the same dull music over and over again.\n\nI'd recommend this video to people of a beginning to a moderate fitness level. Your heart gets pumping and sweat will pour as you go through each segment, but when you go through all five miles, you feel full of energy instead of worn out. It is a great way to exercise, build strength, stamina and endurance, especially if you live somewhere like I do, where the snow is thick on the ground and it's too darned cold to walk outside - or when the YMCA closes because of inclement weather.","Product: The Vision Medium Bird Cage #M01 is a suitable cage for budgies, canaries, lovebirds and finches. It provides your bird with lots of room to move around and Vision makes it easy for you to take care of your bird. Bird movements cause air currents, which flow outwards, and in the case of most standard bird cages these air currents eject waste and seed debris outside of the cage and onto the floor. With Vision Cages, the combination of the debris guard, the deep base and the placement of the seed/water cups helps combat air currents to keep the majority of the waste and debris inside the cage. This reduces the amount of mess and time-consuming clean ups, leaving you more time to enjoy your pet. The Vision Medium Bird Cage is a great home for your new bird.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Love this Vision cage!\n\nReview: I'm a new pet parent to two female zebra finches, and before I bought a cage, I read a LOT of reviews here on Amazon. I'm so glad I got this cage, because now that my two pretty birds are actually living in it, I can see the main advantage of the Vision cages, which is, of course, that clear plastic shield that allows you to see the birds in their \"basement\" but doesn't allow the birds to randomly throw seeds and feathers out onto the floor. It also has four easy access doors to put things in the cage (or remove them) and change out the food/water dishes. There's plenty of of room for them to fly, the cage is attractive, easily assembled and a great price. We're all happy!","Product: The Petmate Replendish Waterer provides pets with a delicious source of fresh, filtered water with less refills required for pet parents. The cat and dog water dish includes Microban Antimicrobial Product Protection to help prevent the growth of stain and odor-causing bacteria in the base. For pet parents with busy lifestyles, this automatic water bowl for cats and dogs ensures pets have easy access to an extended supply of fresh water. For convenient refills and cleaning, the bottle is easy to unscrew from the bowl base of the dog and cat waterer. This Petmate water dispenser is available in four sizes, ranging from 1/2 gallon to 4 gallon capacities, for pets of any size and multi-pet homes. With an easily replaceable charcoal filter, this water bowl dispenser for cats and dogs allows your pet to continuously enjoy the refreshing taste of purified water.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Love this water dish\n\nReview: We have two of these watering systems - this larger one for the house and one size smaller to use outside. We have three small dogs and this works so well to keep them drinking. We fill the larger one (this model) once a day and it lasts all day. We fill the small one halfway with ice and the rest of the way with water and put it in a shady spot on the deck in the summer so that they'll have a cool drink when they spend an hour or two outside. The upper water bottle is super easy to hand wash, and the bottom part goes right in the dishwasher. Highly recommended in whatever size your dog or dogs need.","Product: The popular avian FeatherBrite 20WATT full spectrum bulb for birds is a quality compact spiral fluorescent bulb manufactured with a standard screw in base; 5500k, 91CRI with UVA 5% and UVB .04%. 1450 lumens. Bulb Size: Approximately 2 1/2 W x 7 L ; not dimmable. This bulb is not a heat source, does not get hot (80 degrees directly under the bulb) and no burn in time required. For benefits, bulb should be used between 2 to 8 hours; a timer can be used; window filtered sunlight is not beneficial to your bird. For maximum benefits for your bird recommend replacing bulb between 6 -12 months as the benefits of full spectrum (uv's) dissipate over time.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Finches feelin sassy in the \"sun\"\n\nReview: I received this full spectrum light bulb about four days before the promised date, so that was my first positive. My second positive experience is that this is a nice, short bulb that you can screw into any standard light fixture - I used a nice desk lamp I had on hand - without the bulb extending beyond the lampshade and looking weird (my desk lamp's metal shade is the size and shape of a cereal bowl.)\n\nMy third positive experience was my two zebra finches' happy reaction to the light that was suddenly pouring into their cage. It was a cold, rainy, blustery day outside, but inside their cage, it was as bright and cheerful as the middle of June. As several other reviewers noted, my two pretty girls began enthusiastically hopping around, cheeping and beeping and chirping and generally acting like they just been let out for recess.\n\nI want to get a timer for the lamp, and I think I'll do as others have done and let my finches bask for about six hours a day, particularly since this seems to be the grayest January Indiana has experienced in a few years. I highly recommend this bulb.","Product: A heart rending story of the lives of a few inhabitants of a small American town and the massive effect of one very violent death. Langston Braverman has just walked out on her PhD oral exams and returned home to Haddington, Indiana in a fragile emotional state. She retreats to her parents' attic, unsure what to do with the summer or the rest of her life, but with vague plans to write the great American novel. But it's hot, and she is distracted beyond capacity to think by the banality of this small-town home she has returned to, and plunged deep in the trauma of a self-imposed existential dilemma from which not even news of the death of her childhood best friend, Alice, can rouse her. A few houses down Plum Street, Amos Townsend, the local preacher, is suffering from a crippling crisis of faith, wondering how he can continue in the role of spiritual leader of this community. Traumatised by Alice's violent death, guilt-ridden over his inability to prevent it, he feels a responsibility for the welfare of Alice's two suddenly orphaned young girls, altered beyond recognition from the shock of having witnessed the bloody end to their parents' marriage. Langston's mother, meanwhile, has forced her into the role of carer, and the developing relationship between the damaged children, and these two slightly hopeless adults helps all four embark on a process of recovery and redemption that is heartbreakingly poignant and utterly convincing. 'The Solace of Leaving Early' is a remarkable novel -- generous, warm-hearted, smart and ambitious. It is a novel of people and ideas, of family ties, and of how those ties endure for better or worse, of grief and love, of leaving home and returning, of the overwhelming secrets that rest quietly within us. It is so sweet and smart, it's a present.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A really beautiful little book\n\nReview: First of all, I could just hug Haven Kimmel for not falling into the trap that so many of today's authors fall into, which is in thinking that if 50,000 words are good, then 500,000,000 will be EVEN BETTER. It was a great pleasure to read such a tightly woven story and gave me the impression that Kimmel has really WORKED on her craft as a writer -- she has the discipline to keep her writing spare and lean.\n\nThe characters were lovely. Okay, I got a bit weary of Amos' constant pedantic mental plodding through books of theological thought that are obscure to anyone who hasn't spent time in a seminary, and there were times when I wished I could yank Langston out of the pages by her wrist, give her a smack in the head and then shove her back into the story, but Kimmel's resolution of the quirks of the two characters was worth these annoyances. At first, I thought Kimmel was just being show-offy of (and boresome about) her own time spent in seminary and graduate school, but as the characters opened up, I perceived there was a reason. Langston's mother was a jewel and the two little girls were haunting.\n\nConsidering the subject matter (a brutal murder), this was a surprisingly witty book that made me laugh out loud several times at Kimmel's deft turn of a phrase. The ending was superb.\n\nI loved it. I recommend it highly. Kimmel is a gifted writer.\n\n(P.S. I had those little cream cheese mints at my own wedding and they aren't THAT bad.)","Product: Favoured Child\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: STOP THIS AUTHOR BEFORE SHE WRITES AGAIN!\n\nReview: I swear, I just can't stand it. I read \"The Other Boleyn Girl\" and really liked it a lot -- I was so pleased to find Philippa Gregory and looked forward to reading all her books.\n\nBut I just tried to read \"The Little House: A Novel\" (read 1/3 of it) and then THIS stinker (read the first 30 pages) and I have decided that P. Gregory just got lucky when she wrote her historical fiction about Anne Boleyn.\n\nThe plot of \"The Favored Child\" is unbelievably trite and ridiculous. The characters seem to have been kidnapped from a Victoria Holt novel (gag). The dialogue is stilted and goofy. My only wish is that I could give this zero stars.","Product: Brand New. Never opened\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: A hot mess worth zero stars (spoiler alert)\n\nReview: I was interested in reading what JKR had to say as an adult novelist - my kids grew up along with Harry Potter, and although I loved those books, I thought that a writer of her prodigious talent would probably be able to pull off a non-Potter adult novel with ease.\n\nI was so wrong. Dear God, was I wrong.\n\nThe novel began with a sharp step off the curb and never regained its footing, staggering on through hundreds of pages of misery, not just for the characters in the book, but also for the eager reader, whose enthusiasm hit rock bottom at about page 100. I only persevered because my mama taught me not to be a quitter.\n\nIt's hard to know where to begin, but it's probably best to start with the many, many characters (the plot doesn't matter - it was as dull as a bowl of oatmeal), not a single one of whom is admirable or even slightly likeable. It's not just that they're flawed, because who wants to read a book about perfect, adorable people who always do and say perfect, adorable things? (If that's the sort of novel you like to read, I'd like to point you toward Jan Karon's gooey Mitford series.) No, this novel doesn't have one single sympathetic character: You pretty much hate them all from first to last. The only way to distinguish among them is that some are worse than others. It's as if Rowling said, \"I want to write an adult novel with adult themes, so how's about I throw in some pedophilia? AND some mental illness? AND a rapist? AND a sadistic, revolting teenager or two? AND some adultery? AND a crack whore? AND a self-mutilator? AND an abusive husband/father? AND wives who are hatefully contemptuous of their husbands? AND some husbands who act more like children than men? AND about a thousand f-bombs? AND some ugly sex? AND...AND...AND...\"\n\nDo you get my point? This dystopian novel contains barely a shred of kindness, mercy, selflessness, family solidarity or, I don't know, LOVE. Everyone is locked into miserable relationships, everyone is suffering, everyone is mean, everyone is selfish. This was probably the most depressing book I've ever read and if Rowling thought the sad, anti-climactic ending there at the church with the pink coffin and the little, tiny white coffin in any way shone the light of redemption on the previous four hundred and some pages, she was sadly mistaken. This book was horrible. After a while, it went from being disturbing to just being ludicrous; does any novel have a larger cast of characters, none of whom have any depth other than loathsomeness of one kind or another? It's one of those novels that I wouldn't even want to donate to Goodwill - why would I want to inflict this awful story on anyone else?\n\nOh, for one multi-faceted Severus Snape, with his venomous tongue and his doe Patronus! Oh, for a many-layered Dumbledore with his upright heart and his murky past! Why do the kids get all the fabulously-drawn characters with their wrongs and their rights, their petty hatreds and their monumental graces, and we adults get landed with a novel full of nothing but Dursleys?\n\nThis novel was a major disappointment. My recommendation, if you feel you absolutely must read it, is to borrow it from your public library. Do not spend the money on this one.\n\nEdited to add: My continuing thought on this book is that Joanne Rowling definitely has a voice as a writer, it's just that, with this novel as an example, I don't think her voice is one for adults. Maybe her true niche is writing outstanding young adult fiction - heaven knows the world could use more solid writing in that genre, and there's certainly no shame in writing books that entertain, instruct and enlighten the YA crowd, which is exactly what she did with the Potter series. I am hoping that The Casual Vacancy is just an aberration, a hiccup in her career, because this book doesn't even seem like *her.* JK Rowling is an author who knows how to flawlessly develop a character. She's brilliant at it. She's better than this book, SO much better. The second piece of advice I have to add to this review is that if you haven't read the Harry Potter series, go do it right now and see what this talented woman is truly capable of. Read Harry Potter with your adult sensibilities, not just allowing the plot line engross you, but also to observe the manner in which the imperfect characters grow into grace with their strengths, weaknesses, failures and triumphs. It should be an able antidote if you read The Casual Vacancy.","Product: The last word in making sure you do not waste the precious!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Ought to be required reading for high school and college girls\n\nReview: Men and women think differently about lots of things, including relationships. It doesn't mean we aren't equal. It doesn't mean men are better and women are stupid. It just means we think differently. This book is a wake-up call to all the girls and women who keep trying and trying and trying to sit a man down to \"define the relationship\" or get him to commit or even get him to ask them out on a date. This book is for them. It's written in a funny and disarming style that's fun to read and gets the point across without making you feel stupid and unworthy. Because you ARE worthy, worthy of being treated so much better than the guy who really just isn't into you."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Ideal for a dorm room that is too small, equipped with 3 deep pockets and 3 mesh pockets to hold it all. Heavy weight 600 denier polyester is plenty durable to be your bedside organizer.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Bedside caddy is a real winner\\n\\nReview: I bought two of these bedside caddies, one for me and one for my husband. Based on other buyers' reviews, I was prepared for them not to stay where I'd put them between the mattress and box springs, so I bought some muslin fabric and made a sort of belt to attach the caddies' flaps to. I'm not a particularly adept sewer, so this was a quick and easy kind of job. The most difficult part was the installation and lifting/sliding our thick king-sized mattress off and then back on without messing up the belt. Once finished, however, it worked perfectly. I love my caddy, which has room for all kinds of necessary bedside items: glasses, tissues, TV remote, magazines, books. It's wonderful.\",\n \"Product: This is it the chair that brought Bean Bags out of the 70s and into the new millennia, the one and only: the Big Joe Fuf Chair. So you might be asking, what in the world IS a Fuf? And how do I even say it?! Well the Fuf (pronounced FOOF), is a patented, one-of-a-kind seat not to be mistaken for your average bean bag chair (trust us, we know - we make those, too!) If youre looking for a big, long-lasting, cushy, lounge-around chair, youve come to the right place. Filled with a shredded mix of foam and memory foam, the Fuf can be fluffed again and again to continuously bring it back to its full, cushy potential, just like your favorite pillow. The Fuf Chair ships in a box a fraction of its size, but fear not, it will expand over time. It can take up to 7 days to grow to its full size, and boy, will it grow. This XXL Fuf chair is a mighty presence at a near 7 ft long, and 75 pounds. So go ahead, fluff it up, and sink into the glorious comfort that is the Big Joe Fuf. Spot Clean Only.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: We love the Fuf!\\n\\nReview: We needed extra seating in our family room, but there's already enough furniture, and besides, I wanted something fun. I ordered this six-foot Fuf after scouring these reviews for all the pros and cons. It arrived quickly, packed just as I expected into a bulging box. Once open and flopped onto the floor, the Fuf looked meek and humble and my family gave me some odd glances.\\n\\nAnd then it started to expand. It grew into a gentle beast that we all fell in love with.\\n\\nI am firmly convinced that there is no beanbag-style chair that is as fun as the Fuf. My (college-age) kids and their guests jump on it like jumping into a pile of leaves, and the Fuf remains good natured. It allows us to pummel and punch it into whatever seating shape we want, and once you sit in it, it is so cozy and comfortable, you really don't want to get back up again. Be warned, the people you're watching movies with may get tired of bringing you popcorn and sodas as you loll in the Fuf.\\n\\nFuf Pros:\\n1. Very comfortable\\n2. Great price for what you get - because you get a LOT\\n3. Funny smell some reviewers mentioned faded in just a couple of days\\n4. Fabulous extra seating without having to buy actual furniture - when not in use, we stuff ours into a big closet; it's kind of hard to do that with a loveseat\\n5. Easily big enough for two lounging people or three seated people\\n6. Best place to curl up and read a book EVER\\n7. Can actually be used as a bed for overnight guests who are less than 6 feet tall\\n\\nFuf Cons:\\n1. Does attract dog hair - I'm thinking of sewing a quick, easy bag-type cover from two plush blankets so that I can remove it for washing\\n2. Heavy! It takes two of us to drag it to another room, although one person can turn it over, fluff it and shape it alone\\n3. If you're middle aged and pumpkin-shaped like me, getting up out of the Fuf is not a graceful endeavor, but oh well...It's not the Fuf's fault\\n\\nWe are thoroughly enjoying the Fuf.\",\n \"Product: 2 Features: -Personalized Free. Product Type: -Beverage dispenser. Material: -Wood. Color: -Brown. Capacity: -33.8 Ounces. Style: -Rustic/Vintage. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -6.5\\\". Overall Width - Side to Side: -4.5\\\". Overall Product Weight: -1.42 lbs.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Does not look like the picture\\n\\nReview: Now I know how people who join an online dating service feel when they go on their first date and discover that the person they just met KIND OF looks like their profile picture.\\n\\nThe oak barrel I got a few days ago KIND OF looks like the one pictured here on Amazon. But as some online daters turn out to actually be bigger than pictured, this barrel is much smaller. It apparently will hold a liter of liquid, but to my unpracticed eyes, it looks tiny. I can cradle it in the palms of my hands.\\n\\nPlus, the exterior is rough, like shaggy and splintery rough. In person, it doesn't look like an elegant, aged oak barrel. It looks cheap. The disappointment I feel is the type one would feel on a blind date one met on the internet who was pictured wearing an Armani suit but showed up wearing scruffy jeans and a faded Metallica t-shirt. If this were a date, I'd fake an emergency and leave. Unfortunately, it isn't, so the tiny little cask is sitting on my kitchen counter while I try to decide what to do with it.\\n\\nI would probably buy it again, if I had the option to spend about $14.99 on it. For what I spent, I feel really ripped off.\",\n \"Product: A stellar cast, headed by Michelle Pfeiffer and Kevin Kline, bring Shakespeare's romantic comedy to life. When two pairs of star-crossed lovers, a feuding pair of supernatural sprites and a love potion gone awry all come together in an enchanted moonlit forest, the result is a delightful mix of merriment and magic. Also starring Calista Flockhart, Stanley Tucci and Rupert Everett.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Light, cute and fun\\n\\nReview: I have to mark points off because of the weirdness of Nick Bottom's having a wife, but I don't really mind all that much about the change of scene (although the characters might have been better named things like Lorenzo and Antonio, but I don't like to quibble over these things. Much.) Otherwise, it was all very fun. The rustic players were my favorite part. Michelle Pfeiffer was okay as Titania, but Rupert Everett was better as Oberon. Calista Flockhart was appropriately befuddled as the \\\"painted maypole.\\\" She does appear to be tall!\\n\\nThe other reviewer who posted about the eyebrow-raising range of accents was right. Sheeeesh. The actress who played 'Ermia was the worst, but thankfully, the Cockney twang had sort of faded by the end of the movie.\\n\\nAll in all, very enjoyable.\",\n \"Product: Hey Everybody! Wake up and Walk! Energize your day and super-charge your metabolism with this weight loss program that has everything you need to walk off more weight. With Leslie as your personal coach, you can walk a mile each morning and never leave your home. Choose between 5 different invigorating 1 mile walks, or combine them together for all day fat burning that doesn't stop even when you do. As a bonus, join Leslie in the kitchen as she guides you through the 5 best breakfasts to fire-up your metabolism. Learn how to prepare foods the fast and easy way and energize your day - the healthy way! Now you have the Meals and the Miles...the best way to start your day for weight loss.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A really great workout DVD\\n\\nReview: At the time I'm writing this, this DVD is selling on Amazon for $7.99 - a fabulous price for a really great at home workout. Honestly, I would have paid double that amount because this video is so versatile.\\n\\nThe DVD features segments that can either stand alone - basic walk, legs, arms, waist and tummy, and a fast 5-miler - or segue together as one long workout. Leslie is alone in this video and is as cute and good-humored as ever. She gives excellent cues, and I appreciated that there was no one else with her with all the joking around and wisecracking and giggling. That can get old quickly if you do the DVD several times a week.\\n\\nI don't like the generic dance club music Leslie uses much at all. To me, that music is about as inspiring as a punch in the stomach. I did the video through once with Leslie so that I could hear what she had to say, but after that, I turned down the sound, put my iPod on my favorite playlist, and followed her as she moved. It worked just as well for me and I can change my tunes as I'd like, rather than listening to the same dull music over and over again.\\n\\nI'd recommend this video to people of a beginning to a moderate fitness level. Your heart gets pumping and sweat will pour as you go through each segment, but when you go through all five miles, you feel full of energy instead of worn out. It is a great way to exercise, build strength, stamina and endurance, especially if you live somewhere like I do, where the snow is thick on the ground and it's too darned cold to walk outside - or when the YMCA closes because of inclement weather.\",\n \"Product: The Vision Medium Bird Cage #M01 is a suitable cage for budgies, canaries, lovebirds and finches. It provides your bird with lots of room to move around and Vision makes it easy for you to take care of your bird. Bird movements cause air currents, which flow outwards, and in the case of most standard bird cages these air currents eject waste and seed debris outside of the cage and onto the floor. With Vision Cages, the combination of the debris guard, the deep base and the placement of the seed/water cups helps combat air currents to keep the majority of the waste and debris inside the cage. This reduces the amount of mess and time-consuming clean ups, leaving you more time to enjoy your pet. The Vision Medium Bird Cage is a great home for your new bird.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Love this Vision cage!\\n\\nReview: I'm a new pet parent to two female zebra finches, and before I bought a cage, I read a LOT of reviews here on Amazon. I'm so glad I got this cage, because now that my two pretty birds are actually living in it, I can see the main advantage of the Vision cages, which is, of course, that clear plastic shield that allows you to see the birds in their \\\"basement\\\" but doesn't allow the birds to randomly throw seeds and feathers out onto the floor. It also has four easy access doors to put things in the cage (or remove them) and change out the food/water dishes. There's plenty of of room for them to fly, the cage is attractive, easily assembled and a great price. We're all happy!\",\n \"Product: The Petmate Replendish Waterer provides pets with a delicious source of fresh, filtered water with less refills required for pet parents. The cat and dog water dish includes Microban Antimicrobial Product Protection to help prevent the growth of stain and odor-causing bacteria in the base. For pet parents with busy lifestyles, this automatic water bowl for cats and dogs ensures pets have easy access to an extended supply of fresh water. For convenient refills and cleaning, the bottle is easy to unscrew from the bowl base of the dog and cat waterer. This Petmate water dispenser is available in four sizes, ranging from 1/2 gallon to 4 gallon capacities, for pets of any size and multi-pet homes. With an easily replaceable charcoal filter, this water bowl dispenser for cats and dogs allows your pet to continuously enjoy the refreshing taste of purified water.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Love this water dish\\n\\nReview: We have two of these watering systems - this larger one for the house and one size smaller to use outside. We have three small dogs and this works so well to keep them drinking. We fill the larger one (this model) once a day and it lasts all day. We fill the small one halfway with ice and the rest of the way with water and put it in a shady spot on the deck in the summer so that they'll have a cool drink when they spend an hour or two outside. The upper water bottle is super easy to hand wash, and the bottom part goes right in the dishwasher. Highly recommended in whatever size your dog or dogs need.\",\n \"Product: The popular avian FeatherBrite 20WATT full spectrum bulb for birds is a quality compact spiral fluorescent bulb manufactured with a standard screw in base; 5500k, 91CRI with UVA 5% and UVB .04%. 1450 lumens. Bulb Size: Approximately 2 1/2 W x 7 L ; not dimmable. This bulb is not a heat source, does not get hot (80 degrees directly under the bulb) and no burn in time required. For benefits, bulb should be used between 2 to 8 hours; a timer can be used; window filtered sunlight is not beneficial to your bird. For maximum benefits for your bird recommend replacing bulb between 6 -12 months as the benefits of full spectrum (uv's) dissipate over time.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Finches feelin sassy in the \\\"sun\\\"\\n\\nReview: I received this full spectrum light bulb about four days before the promised date, so that was my first positive. My second positive experience is that this is a nice, short bulb that you can screw into any standard light fixture - I used a nice desk lamp I had on hand - without the bulb extending beyond the lampshade and looking weird (my desk lamp's metal shade is the size and shape of a cereal bowl.)\\n\\nMy third positive experience was my two zebra finches' happy reaction to the light that was suddenly pouring into their cage. It was a cold, rainy, blustery day outside, but inside their cage, it was as bright and cheerful as the middle of June. As several other reviewers noted, my two pretty girls began enthusiastically hopping around, cheeping and beeping and chirping and generally acting like they just been let out for recess.\\n\\nI want to get a timer for the lamp, and I think I'll do as others have done and let my finches bask for about six hours a day, particularly since this seems to be the grayest January Indiana has experienced in a few years. I highly recommend this bulb.\",\n \"Product: A heart rending story of the lives of a few inhabitants of a small American town and the massive effect of one very violent death. Langston Braverman has just walked out on her PhD oral exams and returned home to Haddington, Indiana in a fragile emotional state. She retreats to her parents' attic, unsure what to do with the summer or the rest of her life, but with vague plans to write the great American novel. But it's hot, and she is distracted beyond capacity to think by the banality of this small-town home she has returned to, and plunged deep in the trauma of a self-imposed existential dilemma from which not even news of the death of her childhood best friend, Alice, can rouse her. A few houses down Plum Street, Amos Townsend, the local preacher, is suffering from a crippling crisis of faith, wondering how he can continue in the role of spiritual leader of this community. Traumatised by Alice's violent death, guilt-ridden over his inability to prevent it, he feels a responsibility for the welfare of Alice's two suddenly orphaned young girls, altered beyond recognition from the shock of having witnessed the bloody end to their parents' marriage. Langston's mother, meanwhile, has forced her into the role of carer, and the developing relationship between the damaged children, and these two slightly hopeless adults helps all four embark on a process of recovery and redemption that is heartbreakingly poignant and utterly convincing. 'The Solace of Leaving Early' is a remarkable novel -- generous, warm-hearted, smart and ambitious. It is a novel of people and ideas, of family ties, and of how those ties endure for better or worse, of grief and love, of leaving home and returning, of the overwhelming secrets that rest quietly within us. It is so sweet and smart, it's a present.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A really beautiful little book\\n\\nReview: First of all, I could just hug Haven Kimmel for not falling into the trap that so many of today's authors fall into, which is in thinking that if 50,000 words are good, then 500,000,000 will be EVEN BETTER. It was a great pleasure to read such a tightly woven story and gave me the impression that Kimmel has really WORKED on her craft as a writer -- she has the discipline to keep her writing spare and lean.\\n\\nThe characters were lovely. Okay, I got a bit weary of Amos' constant pedantic mental plodding through books of theological thought that are obscure to anyone who hasn't spent time in a seminary, and there were times when I wished I could yank Langston out of the pages by her wrist, give her a smack in the head and then shove her back into the story, but Kimmel's resolution of the quirks of the two characters was worth these annoyances. At first, I thought Kimmel was just being show-offy of (and boresome about) her own time spent in seminary and graduate school, but as the characters opened up, I perceived there was a reason. Langston's mother was a jewel and the two little girls were haunting.\\n\\nConsidering the subject matter (a brutal murder), this was a surprisingly witty book that made me laugh out loud several times at Kimmel's deft turn of a phrase. The ending was superb.\\n\\nI loved it. I recommend it highly. Kimmel is a gifted writer.\\n\\n(P.S. I had those little cream cheese mints at my own wedding and they aren't THAT bad.)\",\n \"Product: Favoured Child\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: STOP THIS AUTHOR BEFORE SHE WRITES AGAIN!\\n\\nReview: I swear, I just can't stand it. I read \\\"The Other Boleyn Girl\\\" and really liked it a lot -- I was so pleased to find Philippa Gregory and looked forward to reading all her books.\\n\\nBut I just tried to read \\\"The Little House: A Novel\\\" (read 1/3 of it) and then THIS stinker (read the first 30 pages) and I have decided that P. Gregory just got lucky when she wrote her historical fiction about Anne Boleyn.\\n\\nThe plot of \\\"The Favored Child\\\" is unbelievably trite and ridiculous. The characters seem to have been kidnapped from a Victoria Holt novel (gag). The dialogue is stilted and goofy. My only wish is that I could give this zero stars.\",\n \"Product: Brand New. Never opened\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: A hot mess worth zero stars (spoiler alert)\\n\\nReview: I was interested in reading what JKR had to say as an adult novelist - my kids grew up along with Harry Potter, and although I loved those books, I thought that a writer of her prodigious talent would probably be able to pull off a non-Potter adult novel with ease.\\n\\nI was so wrong. Dear God, was I wrong.\\n\\nThe novel began with a sharp step off the curb and never regained its footing, staggering on through hundreds of pages of misery, not just for the characters in the book, but also for the eager reader, whose enthusiasm hit rock bottom at about page 100. I only persevered because my mama taught me not to be a quitter.\\n\\nIt's hard to know where to begin, but it's probably best to start with the many, many characters (the plot doesn't matter - it was as dull as a bowl of oatmeal), not a single one of whom is admirable or even slightly likeable. It's not just that they're flawed, because who wants to read a book about perfect, adorable people who always do and say perfect, adorable things? (If that's the sort of novel you like to read, I'd like to point you toward Jan Karon's gooey Mitford series.) No, this novel doesn't have one single sympathetic character: You pretty much hate them all from first to last. The only way to distinguish among them is that some are worse than others. It's as if Rowling said, \\\"I want to write an adult novel with adult themes, so how's about I throw in some pedophilia? AND some mental illness? AND a rapist? AND a sadistic, revolting teenager or two? AND some adultery? AND a crack whore? AND a self-mutilator? AND an abusive husband/father? AND wives who are hatefully contemptuous of their husbands? AND some husbands who act more like children than men? AND about a thousand f-bombs? AND some ugly sex? AND...AND...AND...\\\"\\n\\nDo you get my point? This dystopian novel contains barely a shred of kindness, mercy, selflessness, family solidarity or, I don't know, LOVE. Everyone is locked into miserable relationships, everyone is suffering, everyone is mean, everyone is selfish. This was probably the most depressing book I've ever read and if Rowling thought the sad, anti-climactic ending there at the church with the pink coffin and the little, tiny white coffin in any way shone the light of redemption on the previous four hundred and some pages, she was sadly mistaken. This book was horrible. After a while, it went from being disturbing to just being ludicrous; does any novel have a larger cast of characters, none of whom have any depth other than loathsomeness of one kind or another? It's one of those novels that I wouldn't even want to donate to Goodwill - why would I want to inflict this awful story on anyone else?\\n\\nOh, for one multi-faceted Severus Snape, with his venomous tongue and his doe Patronus! Oh, for a many-layered Dumbledore with his upright heart and his murky past! Why do the kids get all the fabulously-drawn characters with their wrongs and their rights, their petty hatreds and their monumental graces, and we adults get landed with a novel full of nothing but Dursleys?\\n\\nThis novel was a major disappointment. My recommendation, if you feel you absolutely must read it, is to borrow it from your public library. Do not spend the money on this one.\\n\\nEdited to add: My continuing thought on this book is that Joanne Rowling definitely has a voice as a writer, it's just that, with this novel as an example, I don't think her voice is one for adults. Maybe her true niche is writing outstanding young adult fiction - heaven knows the world could use more solid writing in that genre, and there's certainly no shame in writing books that entertain, instruct and enlighten the YA crowd, which is exactly what she did with the Potter series. I am hoping that The Casual Vacancy is just an aberration, a hiccup in her career, because this book doesn't even seem like *her.* JK Rowling is an author who knows how to flawlessly develop a character. She's brilliant at it. She's better than this book, SO much better. The second piece of advice I have to add to this review is that if you haven't read the Harry Potter series, go do it right now and see what this talented woman is truly capable of. Read Harry Potter with your adult sensibilities, not just allowing the plot line engross you, but also to observe the manner in which the imperfect characters grow into grace with their strengths, weaknesses, failures and triumphs. It should be an able antidote if you read The Casual Vacancy.\",\n \"Product: The last word in making sure you do not waste the precious!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Ought to be required reading for high school and college girls\\n\\nReview: Men and women think differently about lots of things, including relationships. It doesn't mean we aren't equal. It doesn't mean men are better and women are stupid. It just means we think differently. This book is a wake-up call to all the girls and women who keep trying and trying and trying to sit a man down to \\\"define the relationship\\\" or get him to commit or even get him to ask them out on a date. This book is for them. It's written in a funny and disarming style that's fun to read and gets the point across without making you feel stupid and unworthy. 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The summary of the review text is \"decent and useful bite valve\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"well made and detailed bite valve from Alltek! this is very well made and nice bite valve...i is made of high quality material and designed well ...at first it was hard to replace this valve onto my tube but i finally got it and hey if it was a little hard to get on that is a good sign that i don't have to worry about it suddenly popping off easily....the only con is the shut off valve ...it is a little difficult to us and adjust the shutoff valve....i don't really use this feature alot but for others that do it could be a problem...this camelback style has a more not so perfect slit feature compared to the silicone to plastic seal valves where it has to the challenge of making it come together perfectly everytime can be difficult but rewarding with that imperfect slit feature....but the feature of the round, natural shape of the silicone against a more uniform plastic piece can and does indeed offer a better seal for a longer lasting period of time.overall...the best feature of the camelback style is that i can have the control of the shut on and off and doing so manuallly...i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion..thanks so much for making such a simple yet super useful but a little tough with the on/off valve.......mom and hubby approved"},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"well made and detailed bite valve from Alltek! this is very well made and nice bite valve...i is made of high quality material and designed well ...at first it was hard to replace this valve onto my tube but i finally got it and hey if it was a little hard to get on that is a good sign that i don't have to worry about it suddenly popping off easily....the only con is the shut off valve ...it is a little difficult to us and adjust the shutoff valve....i don't really use this feature alot but for others that do it could be a problem...this camelback style has a more not so perfect slit feature compared to the silicone to plastic seal valves where it has to the challenge of making it come together perfectly everytime can be difficult but rewarding with that imperfect slit feature....but the feature of the round, natural shape of the silicone against a more uniform plastic piece can and does indeed offer a better seal for a longer lasting period of time.overall...the best feature of the camelback style is that i can have the control of the shut on and off and doing so manuallly...i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion..thanks so much for making such a simple yet super useful but a little tough with the on/off valve.......mom and hubby approved"},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Your search for perfect popsicle molds ends here HealthPop silicone ice pop maker set includes: 6 high quality, food grade, BPA, PVC, phthalates free, 100% pure silicone ice pop (popsicle) molds. 1 durable, elegant, plastic stand to hold 6 silicone ice pop tubes save money with HealthPop silicone ice pop maker: -HealthPop comes with attached lid. Never lose a cap again. HealthPop molds are reusable. Make healthy popsicles as much as you like. Take charge of your kids diet with HealthPop: Regulate the food your children and family eat. Make healthy home-made snacks out of yogurt, smoothies, fruit juice. -cut preservatives, sugar, artificial colors and flavors out of your kids life and your kitchen. -turn fiber and probiotic rich super foods into amazing ice pop recipes. -eliminate artificial colors, chemicals, additives from your family's diet. -perfect for kids who are on special diet. With our designer packaging, HealthPop popsicle maker molds make a perfect gift for any occasions. (Christmas, thanksgiving, new year, birthdays). One product multiple use: -use it as a snack pouch. -take it with you to work, gym, anywhere you like. -slim design allows you carry in your bag, purse or in your kids lunch box. -serve your ice pops in parties, gatherings. -take your salad dressing stand to your picnic. -show off your family and friends in gatherings, birthdays with elegant stand.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: so fun and so awesome!!\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-R2OCBAMTAG0PU8\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D16WQTsJj5S.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/21PeKSRkIfS.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\"> So fun and so awesome!! i received this product at a discount price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion! wow this popsicle maker by Healthpop is awesome and so much fun!! my kids (which i have 6) are eating popsicles all day long in our house ...with teething and the heat here in florida they are a must in the house...lol...so when i saw this set i was excited to try it out!\n100% Food grade, pure silicone Popsicle molds with attached cap and Popsicle Holder. (Ice Pop Stand) together in one package...so great...i love that it comes wth the stand so you do not have to worry about them falling over in the freezer and get the nice shape of the mold. and being made of such high quality of silicone is a plus and i do not have to worry about nasty chemicals ....i really like the attached caps as well...not sure about others but with my kids they take caps off and then forget where they put them...at least this way mom doesnt have to search the house to find them...lol\nnot only can you use these to make healthy , fun and delicious popsicles with no added dyes and other chemicals you can also use these as snack holders which is such a great idea especially when you have little ones and need to have snacks with you at all times...lol...you can not only put juice in them to make popsicles but you can make smoothies, put jello in them or even pudding...so many possibilities and so fun...and even the kids can help...my kids were super excited when they saw them and as soon as i fill them they are gone...lol\nthese Silicone Ice Pop Molds meet FDA standards and bpa, pvc, pthalates free. ..the popsicle molds themselves are dishwasher safe and easy to clean with just soap and water\n100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE...how great is that...no worry and a guarantee....bonus!! i love these and you will too...mom and famiy approved","Product: Here's a Quick Way to Bake like a Professional Chef, and Save Time & Money! Bring Convenience & Professional Baking into your Kitchen when you Start Using Baketown Girls Silicone Baking Cups. - Non-stick & Reusable - 100% food grade silicone - BPA Free and FDA Approved - Standard Size - Each cup measures 2-5/8\" diameter at the opening, 1.7\" diameter at the bottom, and 1.25\" tall. Easy to use, clean, & store - Bakes evenly & unmold's perfectly - Simple, no hassle cleaning - Oven, microwave, freezer, & dishwasher safe Baketown Girls Silicone Baking Cups are Simple to Clean. After you have Released your Baked Good turn the Silicone Mold Inside out and Wash with Warm Soapy Water. Or rinse and use in your dishwasher. No more scrubbing! These are Flexible, Lightweight, & Stackable for Easy Convenient Storage. Our Silicone Cups Won't Hold any Smells, so go ahead and bake Quiche, Meat or Fish Dishes. Use for Freezing Bone Broth, make Floating Candles, or Essential Oil Bath Bombs! Use your Imagination, be Creative again, it's Fun! Are you Overwhelmed with your Old, Rusting Muffin Pans? Are you tired of Spending Money every time you buy Disposable Paper Liners? Are you embarrassed at Parties when half of your Cupcakes or Muffins stick to the Paper Liners? Stop being frustrated and start having Fun in your Kitchen again. Baketown Girls Silicone Baking Cups will Solve these issues and much more. You can Bake your Favorite... - Cupcakes, muffins, & brownies - Jello-O molds - layered desserts - egg dishes & meatloaf - Dividers in lunch boxes Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back, No Questions Asked! Here at Baketown Girls we are Confident you will Love These and Can't Wait for you to Start Baking. Get Started Now, Click to Buy at the Top of this Page.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I absolutely Love these and their vibrant colors as well\n\nReview: I absolutely Love these and their vibrant colors as well!! I love these silicone baking cups! I am a busy mom of 6 and I do alot of home cooked meals and desserts and these baking cups were great and easy to use....no more sticking to the paper cups or sticking to the pans...so easy to use and so fun for the whole family...we have tried these with muffins and cupcakes..lol of course cupcakes...that is a daily request from the kiddos..lol...and they were so easy to use and the cupcakes and muffins slide out of the baking cups so easy which is great for the little ones who like to be individuals and do things on their own...and the little tool that comes with the baking cups was great for spreading the icing and for scraping to bowl to empty the batter into the cups...thank you so much ...these are great....i thing every baking person should have a set of these!!\ni received these at a discount price in exchange for my honest opinion","Product: The Secret to Extract Maximum Juice within A Second Without Too Much Effort. If you love making lemonades or simply lemon water, what better way to have a handy squeezer that will help you squeeze out all the juice from the healthy citrus fruit? Say goodbye to wasted juice with the use of the Chef Wonders Lemon Squeezer! Why Choose Chef Wonders Lemon Squeezer with Citrus Sprayer Set as your first choice? Almost no effort needed to get all the juice out Designed to get MAXIMUM leverage from the two handles, so you can extract almost every drop of juice Can be Used for lemonade, cocktails, fish, salad and much more. Our squeezer is made to last and will remain in 100% perfect condition all the way Can be used by kids and elderly because it is very easy to use. Can be hang on your kitchen with its stainless steel ring Dishwasher safe and super easy to clean Silicone ring prevents juice from coming out and the dish allows the fruit to stand when not using it. Citrus sprayer set comes with a screw-like design that can be inserted easily inside the fruit and the juice fills the filter through the holes in the sprayer How to use the Lemon Squeezer: 1. Roll the lemon around on the counter top with some good pressure, almost like you are giving a back massage. 2. Cut the lemon in half 3. Place the lemon downwards into the squeezer (The shell is on the top) 4. Squeeze the juice 5. Grab Yours Today! Click \"ADD TO CART\" Above - Limited Quantities Available!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Never knew lemon squeezing could be soo much fun !!!\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-R3DRYTEO1X5ART\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1j32gYsEbS.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91tXaDXHyES.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\"> I am super impressed with this professional medium size lemon squeezer by Chef Wonders!! I received this at a discount price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I am so happy i got this lemon squeezer it has soo many functions . Made of a very high quality stainless steel and it is very obvious it was made with alot of though and care about its overall uses and abilities. I am a busy mom of 6 and i do alot of cooking for the family and this comes in soo handy. my kids always love it when i make fresh lemonade at home but i always have no fun making it . i always have the seeds fall into the jug while squeezing lemons with any other squeezer i have tried and never could get all of the juice out of my lemons. BUT with this lemon squeezer by Chef Wonders there are no issues anymore. It is so easy to use and because of its well made and sturdy design i could squeeze my lemons with little pressure , which is great for me having a slight carpal tunnel my hand doesnt cramp when i use this squeezer. I also like that besides being easy to use the squeezer actually got every drop of juice out of the lemons i squeeze which is awesome because now there is no more wasted fruit!! another great feature about buying this lemon squeezer set by Chef Wonders is the feature of a lemon holder which is great because i don't know about you but it always seems like my fruits like to try to roll off the counter when i am cooking...lol...not anymore! The Silicone citrus sprayer set is such a great added bonus and so easy to use. the sprayer have a nice twisted design making it easy to insert and twist into your lemon or any other citrus produce you would like to use...this is a great feature for us especially for the family members that like more lemon in their dinner than others and i also use this for spritzing in my water and my salads for an added splash of flavor ...thank you so much...i really like using this squeezer and i am so happy with all of the features...thanks again","Product: It is with great excitement that we introduce you to the newest masterpiece available on the market that confidently boasts to be the last coffee grinder you will ever need to handle all of your coffee grinding needs. The TANORS stainless steel ceramic conical burr manual coffee grinder. Distinguished by a smooth yet durable stainless steel body. Inside you will find a combination of practicality with simplicity: an easily accessible knob that can be turned clockwise or counterclockwise for precision grinding, whether you desire an espresso or French press, and easy cleaning. The bottom of this gem doubles as a vacuum sealed storage compartment to store your fresh grounds and maintain their freshness. The TANORS stainless steel manual coffee grinder was designed to be compatible with the AEROPRESS to make it a great traveling companion. The sophisticated yet rugged design makes the TANORS manual coffee grinder an equally great addition to your home, kitchen, executive office or outdoor lifestyle.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Awesome fresh coffee ground by me!!\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-RT8J5UO12A7OI\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1%2BwWZjsobS.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/21sVfv5gUtS.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\"> Awesome fresh coffee ground by me! i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I really like this ceramic burr manual coffee grinder by Tanors. It is made of a high quality german made stainless steel and is easy to carry and take with you anywhere. I have never had a coffee grinder before so i never knew about its full benefits in my morning coffee routine with my hubby. but wow i am impressed now. I can save so much money now with this coffee grinder...just a few coffee beans and i have a handful of ground coffee really fast and easily. i like that it is manual and i do not have to worry about any electronic components breaking. it comes with the coffee grinder itself, a removeable manual handle for grinding the coffee , and water resistant travel bag and a double sided brush to clean your grinder. i am really impressed with this grinder overall it is so easy to use even for me and i have a slight carpal tunnel with makes somethings i do with my hands hard to do ...but this grinder was no challenge for me ..i was easy to use and fun..thank you so much","Product: Model ERP750-SS.\nType ATX 12V v2.2 & EPS 12V 2.91\nInput AC 115V 7A / 230V 7A,\nInput Frecuency 50 Hz / 60 Hz,\nEfficiency > 78%,\nProtections OPP/OVP/UVP/SCP,\nMTBF 100.000 Hours Typ.\n+12V Rails Single,\nWarranty Two Years,\nConnectors MotherBoard 24+4 pin 1 Connector,\nCPU +12V 4+4 pin 1 Connector,\nSATA 5 pin 6 Connectors,\nMolex 4 pin 4 Connectors,\nPCIE 6 pin 2 Connectors,\nPCIE 6 + 2 pin 2 Connectors,\nFloppy 4 pin 1 Connector,\nCouting Black Matt Painting,\nDimmensions 165mm x 150mm x 86mm\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: loving this computer power supply!!\n\nReview: loving this computer power supply!! i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. my hubby and i are loving this computer Power Supply 725w Xpp725-hs by Sentey!! so my hubby is a major computer nerd..lol...and ha has always been around computers, playing with them , utilizing all aspects of what a computer can do for you and as we are getting older his knowledge is just progressing and improving ...meaning we are getting into bigger computers with more things and abilities to do with them . we recently bought a new computer because our old one went down because of the graphics card and THE POWER SUPPLY we found out...lol...and there it is ....we got this power supply and wouldnt you know it ..it was the power supply was not high enough in the computer that we had ...so now it is wonderful we placed this power supply with the old computer that we thought died and there it is ...it works again...wow...so impressed and so thankful...we now have 2 computers up and running and the kids have their own deluxe computer to use...thank you so much\n115-230V Voltage / 10/5A Current Input / 725Watts\nATX 12V ~ v2.2 / OPP/OVP/UVP/SCP /OCP Protections + CE /CB / S Safety\nSLI Ready / Crossfire Ready / 140mm Black Fan Sleeve Bearing\n1 x Motherboard 20+4 Pin + 1 x CPU 12V 4+4 Pin + 1 x Single Rail 12V + 2 x PCI-E 6+2 Pin + 5 x SATA + 3 x Molex + 1 x Floppy\nPower Cord / Manual / 2 Years Warranty\ncomes with all the conectors as well\nConnectors\n1 x Motherboard 20+4 Pin\n1 x CPU 12V 4+4 Pin\n1 x Single Rail 12V\n2 x PCI-E 6+2 Pin\n5 x SATA\n3 x Molex\n1 x Floppy","Product: Switching lenses mid-shoot has never been easier. This case not only protects an additional lens (such as a Canon EF 100-400mm or standard 70-200mm), but the open configuration creates a secure exchange pouch to store the removed lens while attaching the spare. Avoid juggling, balancing and exposing your precious gear to the elements with wire mouth construction that offers a third hand when replacing one lens with another.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: great camera lens case\n\nReview: what a great camera lens case from CaseLogic! being a photographer my hubby really is liking this case and its larger size for larger size lenses....it easily holds his larger lenses that he wants to carry with him in case he needs to switch them out in a hurry this case is great fo r that with the great design of the easy velcro closure....awesome....this lens case has a nice adjustable strap to fit the desired length my hubby wants to wear for easy access ...the material is of high quality and the design of this lense case we well thought out made with great material that has incorporated a great padding to keep the lens safe from breakage and bumping around on the sides ...so great....this case is for longer and larger lens to be held in and i like how it has the great mesh pockets on the sides in order to hold little accessories needed in photography like filters , etc .. i received this product at a discount price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion..thanks so much for making such a handy and well made camera lens case that can fit and protect my hubbys larger photography lenses....mom and hubby approved","Product: Drift is a leading active lifestyle focused technology company that is based out of the U.K. with local offices in North America; US, Canada, and Mexico. Our award winning cameras enable users to capture and share their most exciting moments from their point of view and other unique perspectives. Drift innovation is a UK based vetran in the manufacturing of sports action cameras. Drift Innovation supplies retailers with a global presence in over 40 countries. You can feel comfortable investing in your new Drift Innovation product with U.S. offices and English speaking technical support. Introducing our 8th generation drift camera, the Drift Stealth 2 Action Shot Camera. This innovative little camera is the lightest and smallest Drift camera yet. Its unique design allows you to capture your experiences in a whole new way. The stealth 2 films in 1080 pixels at 30 frames per second with its Aptina CMOS sensor producing crystal clear,high definition footage. This lightweight little camera is made easy to use and can travel anywhere. It only measures out to 80mm x 42mm x 27 mm and weighs only 97 gm. The sports action camera has a top quality 7-element lens that provides an optical view of 137 degrees. Our extreme camera no longer uses a digital narrow angle allowing objects to appear closer and sharper. The drift cameras durability and flex gives it the right protection and support it requires for extreme use.. A versatile camera using the Drift universal clip, can be mounted and adjusted as a helmet camera or bike camera. The Aptina CMOS sensor produces crystal clear, high definition footage so it functions smoothly as a dash camera as well. The stealth 2 action shot cameras rotatable lens, 3 hours recording time and aerodynamic design, makes this a highly advanced and unique POV camera. This extreme camera provides a whole new interaction and a whole new dimension to the way you experience your camera . Our Stealth 2 is the manifestation of a dynamic system deeply integrated with the utmost quality and precision. This is the next generation of action cameras. Backed by a full 12 month manufacturer's warranty.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: this is a great sports action camera!\n\nReview: great sports action camera from Drift Innovation! this is a great little action sports camera...the only thing that we do not like about it is that there is no screen to see what you are recording while you are recording ....but after watching some of the videos that we took on this camera it is visible that it indeed has a wide screen capability ...therefore it is recording what you want recorded and then some on the width of the screen...awesome...we found these videos to be clear and great and we even got caught in the rain one day with this video camera mounted to the stroller and nothing happened to it...it still works as if it was new....so great....all of our video qualities are clear and well defined so there is no complaints there and we have been able to mount this camera almost onto anything...our strollers, dash of the car, helmet and even a selfie stick...so awesome...the battery does last a great while which is another bonus and it is super easy and fast recharge the battery...i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion...thanks so much for making such a well designed (except for a visible screen to see what i am recording) that is light weight , easy to mount and easy to use sports action video camera...mom and hubby approved","Product: VERY HIGH QUALITY, Bi-Directional, High Performance solid built, 2-way coax cable splitters designed for CATV, Satellite, or Antenna services. They use frequency spectrum 5-2300 MHz for optimal performance on all devices. Whether you are using cable internet (broadband), TV or phone, satellite TV, or antenna system we have you covered. Works great with MoCA systems. Zinc die-cast housing with nickel plating, F-type connector, low insertion loss, high isolation, max passing current 0.5A, DC 24V, multi-outputs. These splitters are made to connect to any size of coaxial cable, which includes newer RG6 cable or older RG59 cable and will support any device that works with a coaxial connection. Unlike some cheaper splitters, which contain thin soldered wires to connect each port, BAMF splitters house a much more durable and reliable circuit board for passing signal from port to port. The Shielding improves signal quality for internet and VoIp Devices improving speeds and lowering packet loss.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: these are wonderful and the fact that it comes in a 2 ...\n\nReview: Fabulous!! i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. these 2 way cable connectors by BAMF Manufacturing are a must in our house.\n HIGH QUALITY, Solid Built 2-way coax cable splitter designed for CATV or Satellite services.\nwe are a big family and these are must and necessity in our house ...with all of the tv's and cable and oh yah the internet...lol...\nthese are wonderful and the fact that it comes in a 2 pack is bonus\nvery obviously made very well and of high quality materials of Zinc die-cast housing with nickel plating\nF-type connector, low insertion loss, high isolation, max passing current 0.5A, DC 24V, multi-outputs, and bandwidth of 5-2300MHz","Product: Women's Light Black Skull Print Pu Hobo Tote Shoulder Bag Handbag is made of faux Leather, the skull zipper and metal torn straps are very fashionable, and this bag has cell phone pocket with small side zipper pocket .It's a good choice for street fashion outfit. If you are not satisfy with something, please do not leave us negative or neutral feedback right away. Please contact us via email. We promise to provide 100% fine customer service and try best to make every customer get good mood with fine shopping experience here. Due to monitor variations colors may appear slightly different.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Such a cute and detailed bag!\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-RCL9H2FHC3MLE\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/E15vNwR1YBS.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/21sVfv5gUtS.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\"> such a cute and detailed printed bag! i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I am really happy and impressed with this Womens Skull Print Pu Hobo tote shoulder bag /hand bag by Avber. This bag is a really nice size for anyone to enjoy...i personally like the size and shape of this bag because i am a busy mom and i still have 2 toddlers in the house so when i go out i still need to keep baby supplies with me all the time and this bag is great for that. Some bags are either way too big , or the straps are way too long and the bag hangs to your knees or there just isn't enough room to place the necessities i need when i go out with my children...BUT not this bag.. this shoulder bag with the skull print is so pretty and well made...i really like the skull imprints in the faux leather bag...it is smooth and very detailed...i like the look of skulls and this is a nice touch without being overbearing. The straps are a nice well detailed and designed woven high quality metal which gives this bag such a nice different look from other bags and has a magnetic button snap for closure. the inside has 2 pockets for you to place your cell phone in or anything else that suits you and there is a small zipper inside as well...also as a bonus is a smaller hand bag with a strap and zippers on outside and in that match the shoulder bag with the same cool skull print on it and another bonus is a silky skull print scarf , which is always fun to accessorize with...i really like this purse it is coming in so handy and stylish for me and my lifestyle...thank you so much","Product: 100% Brand New with Tags! Proudly Made in USA! Made of the highest quality material of Nylon, Spandex and Lyrca fabric! Extremely high quality material. Fold over band can be brought up to chest and be worn as a strapless dress! Feels much soft and silkier than any other skirts around! You are able to cut these skirts to your perfect length if too long. This beautiful and soft material does not shred when you cut it. Use a sharp scissor and you have perfect tailored skirts if deemed necessary! Unique, beautiful, and elegant designs! Feel great and classy with these beautiful skirts! We as a leading designer company believe fabric innovation to be a most fundamental inspiration as we strive to make garments with the flexibility and high performance values needed to match the lifestyle of the twenty-first century consumer.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Flattering and beautiful skirt!!\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-R21PY4Y96KZPOF\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1bDhNXF4kS.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31KYrURMgWS.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\"> Flattering and beautiful skirt! i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I am really impressed with this skirt. the material is just so awesome and feels so good on my skin. This skirt is definaly made from high quality materials and is stitched very well. I really like the beautiful and detailed pattern on the skirt , it is so fun and pretty . I really like this pattern with this skirt it goes with alot of things in my wardrobe. is a great bonus knowing that being made of such high quality material that i can easily cut the skirt with sharp scissors and change the length of the skirt if desired. WOW... I am a mom of 6 and still working on that baby weight..lol..so the great feature of the fold over waist is great for hiding that little extra padding i have and it makes a fun design pattern at the top. thank you so much i love this skirt","Product: Shaderz sunglasses will help protect your of you vision from harmful UV rays. Shaderz mission is to provide customers with stylish, fun and affordable sunglasses for occasions and everyday wear. Classic Style- Vintage inspired designer frames. Style is comparable to Ray Ban Wayfarers and other designer brands such as Burberry, Gucci, Tom Ford and others. Comfortable Fit- These lightweight sunglasses and standard sizing works will with most adult people. Patriotic Look- The United States American flag is printed on the frame. The red white and blue will make you look like a Patriot and true American. Be the center of attention during the 4th of July Independence Day celebration. American sunglasses will make you party like a Patriot like its 1776. 100% MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE - Shaderz sunglasses are backed by 100% guarantee that you are fully satisfied with your product or receive your money back. Shaderz mission is to provide customers with stylish, fun and affordable sunglasses for occasions and everyday wear. We DO NOT recommend any activity that requires clear vision or driving with these sunglasses.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: fun and fashionable patriotic USA America aviator sunglasses\n\nReview: fun and fashionable USA America Aviator Sunglasses in gold frame from Shaderz (one way street)! this is a great , fun and stylish pair of sunglasses especially for celebrating our country...i really like the vintage , old school aviator design and the ability to get these in different frame colors...the colors are faint so they are not too obnoxious but the graphic is just visible enough to not look funny and weird...this is a great way to celebrate our nation on the holidays or for everyday wear...they are not polarized however but they do protect my eyes from the uva and uvb rays that are so bright outside! the lenses are plastic so there is no worry about breakage and the american flag being broken either...i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinoin...thanks so much for making such a great patriotic yet simple sunglass design that brings back that great vintage style that goes with everything ...mom and hubby approved","Product: Each pair of Tree People Sunglasses are handcrafted from the highest quality and eco-friendly Bamboo. We also use polarized lenses in all of our sunglasses along with Stainless Steel Flex hinges that allow the sunglasses to be a little forgiving. No two pairs of Tree People Sunglasses are identical and we ensure that each pair offers a very comfortable fit for men and women.Don't lose your sunglasses again during boating or water sports. Our specially designed bamboo sunglasses float, even if they're still in the case! So you can keep the compliments coming for many years!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: great polarized bamboo sunglasses\n\nReview: interesting! these polarized bamboo sunglasses by Tree People are just that interesting....my hubby and i both tried these sunglasses out and we are happy with them! the polarized feature is awesome and great!! i really like the color of the frames and i love the look of the mirror lenses....so stylish and nice....they really did block the sun well and come in a great micro fiber case that i can clean the lenses easier and nicely....i like how the sides of the glasses have springs to stretch to the size of your head..the only issue we saw with these these sunglasses is the big bulky size of them....they work great and are made of a high quality bamboo and fit well but a little too big for our small heads..lol...i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion...thank you so much for making these sunglasses with sides that adjust to my head and won't make my headaches worse....mom and hubby approved","Product: Do you love premium jewelry, but find most traditional designs flat and boring? Would you like a beautifully detail. The ring is decorated with a stunning, intricately detailed natural Forest Camouflage design. Unlike others on the market, our design is completely water resistant and will not fade with wear. Our Rings are perfect for an eye-catching twist on traditional jewelry with a number of notable features : -Super durable titanium bands. - Beveled internal edge wont pinch or irritate skin. - Water proof and fade resistant natural camouflage imagery. - Wide design for the most visible pattern on the market. If youre looking for the perfect ring to express your personality, match a great outfit or as camouflage engagement ring, our Pink Titanium Forest Camouflage Inlayed Rings combine comfortable, tarnish resistant titanium with a stunning natural camouflage design!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Awesome and well made Pink Camo ring!\n\nReview: this Pink Camo Wedding band by Viable US LLC is so great!! i really like this camo ring for sooo many reasons...it is made so well and feels so sturdy and well made...i love the aspect of being made with 6mm Titanium...this makes it so strong and durable and yet light weight and made in such a manner that a woman can wear and it doesnt look too bulky which is great...i love the pink coloring and the cute design of the woods look...such a cute and fun alternative to the traditional wedding band and no fear of the bend factor of the material...it fit my very well and snug which is great...not only is this a great wedding band but it is a great anytime band ....thank you so much for such a great style of ring that not only can be used for a wedding but can be worn anytime...i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion...thanks so much...mom approved!!","Product: Our Agate Slice Necklace is one of a kind! The agate slice pendants are electroplated silver and gold all around the edges giving a glamorous touch to this raw stone. The color of these particular agates are a beautiful light grey to white shade. They are absolutely stunning!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: elegant yet casual and fun Irregular Shadow Agate Slice Pendant\n\nReview: i really love this Irregular Shadow Agate Slice Pendant from Sedmart! this is very cool yet elegant pendant that can be worn for a fancy event or wear on a daily basis for everyday wear....the chain is light weight and of a cheaper metal but it goes with the pendant and i could easily swap out the chain necklace for a better one if i wanted ....the agate slice is in the nice shades of the greys and white which of course can math and go with almost everything in my wardrobe...so great....along the edges and at the top of the agate is a silver and gold electroplating making the edges stay put and to give the pendant a little more elegance to it...i am super happy with the sellers customer service ...we had this pendant necklace for a few days and it broke suddenly out of no where so when i contacted the seller they were happy to replace the pendant at no cost...awesome...so not only is this a great agate slice pendant necklace but the seller and its care for its customers is amazing and great....i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion...thanks so much for the great care about your customers and the great and elegant pendant that i beautiful to wear...mom and hubby approved","Product: Beaded Gel Therapeutic Pack is great for pain relief and to soothe sore muscles. This Gel pack can be used warmed or chilled and is large enough to fit your back or can be wrapped around your arms, legs etc. The beaded material allows the pack to form and mold around the desired area.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great for my daily pain relief!!\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-R26G7NLS6KIJY9\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D15lKobW18S.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/21sVfv5gUtS.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\"> Great for my daily pain relief! i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I am super happy with this Back Pain Relief Hot/Cold Beaded Gel pack . this pain relief pack is just awesome and easy to use .I have herniated discs from a car accident and i am in pain daily so i always use a heat pack when the pain is almost uncontrollable. this heat pack is great with the gel beads inside that it can form to the area you want to relieve the pain. other cool / heat packs i have and have tried are solid and hard and do not form to my back therefore i do not get the full effect of the heat or cold i need for my pain relief. I really like that it has the elastic and velcro adjustable strap to keep the pack in place...now i can still do my household duties and take care of the little ones while my heat pack stays in place and relieves my pain while i am up and about...thank you so much i really love this hot/cold gel pack.","Product: Enjoy your drinks on the go with this collapsible camping travel cup with removable lid. Pops up to 4\" W x 4\" D x 5\" H to hold 16 ounces of hot or cold liquid. Folds down to 1 inch for easy storage in your backpack, purse, or bag. Great for indoor or outdoor travel anywhere. (Please use caution when hot liquids are in cup as squeezing the cup may cause hot liquids to spill out the top)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: awesome collapsible 16 oz travel silicone mug that is bpa free\n\nReview: such a great collapsible 16 oz travel mug that is silicone bpa free from Perfect Life Ideas! this is such a great collapsible cup...it is so vibrant in the green color and it is made so well....it is a nice thick silicone that is super easy to fold down into itself for easy travel and storage....this is a great cup for us to have ...this will come in super handy when we go camping and i have also brought this with us when we go to the parks or even to the amusement parks ...for whenever any of the babies get thirsty out of no where i can easily pull this cup out of my bag and fill it with water for them to drink from and simply fold it back up and put back in my bag...so awesome...it has a great top as well that fits snug and has a drinking spout as well...this is also great for holding either cold or hot beverages so i can easily take my coffee with me when i am in a hurry and don't have time to drink it at home and then when i am done i can simply rinse it out and fold it up and put it in my purse to bring home...so awesome...i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion...thank you so much for making such a well designed and durable and easy to use collapsible cup it has made things so much easier when venturing out with the kiddos...lol....mom approved","Product: Designed in Hawaii, Wai (means water in Hawaiian language) World neoprene bottle carrier was created to hold and protect Hydro Flask, Klean Kanteen and other popular stainless steel bottles. The neoprene material provides padding to protect your bottle from dents and scratches. Bottle is sold separately.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: such a great water bottle carrier with shoulder strap!\n\nReview: great idea of this water bottle carrier from Wai World! my daughter likes to jog and walk around the bayou alot and she always brings water with her but it always gets hot while walking....this water bottle carrier with shoulder strap has worked wonders for her while she is walking the dog and exercising....with this bottle carrier with the shoulder strap she doesnt have to worry about putting her water down when tending to her puppy...not only is it useful for freeing up her hands but it also kept her water cold which is great with the weather temps we have here in florida....the water bottle carrier we are wearing is the 21 oz size and that is a standard water bottle inside...i received this product at a discount price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion....thanks so much for making such a big difference in my daughters workout routine with such a small and useful product!! mom and teen approved!!","Product: Since 1965 Lenmar has been producing award winning, high-quality power related products. A quality assurance inspection guarantees all Lenmar products meet our high standards. The Lenmar MAVEN builds on the award winning success of the Lenmar Meridian (battery case for iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s). The MAVEN iPhone 6 battery case and iPhone 6s battery case provides your iPhone 6/6s with an additional 3000mAh of battery, which translates to 2x the battery life. Lenmars iPhone charger case is powered by an Ultra Lightweight Lithium Ceramic Battery (the same as in the iPhone 6/ 6s) utilizing the latest technology, including lithium ceramic cells, Lenmar has created an efficient, light weight and fully powered battery case. The Lenmar MAVEN iPhone 6 case battery and iPhone 6s case battery can provide up to 110% additional iPhone 6/6s charge. The Lenmar iPhone charging case features raised edges for increased protection. The MAVEN iPhone 6 portable iPhone charger case / iPhone 6s portable iphone charger case features a rubber coating for grip and 8 coats of paint for a rich color. Look no further for one of the best iPhone 6 cases available on the market. Join Antony Leather of Forbes who concluded his research with the following analysis about the Lenmar MAVEN : Overall this is quite possibly the best iPhone 6 battery case Ive tested yet...\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: awesome iphone 6 battery case\n\nReview: this is an awesome iphone 6 battery case form Lenmar! this is so great for my daughter she always forgets to plug her phone in to charge it and now with this case she still has battery power when her phone runs out...awesome...it is so easy to use and easy to put on her phone...it is sleek black design that is really lightweight and great...the slots for the volume, on/off and other buttons used on the phone are cut out perfectly so i can adjust the volume and stuff without taking the whole case off...awesome...i received this product at a reduced price in exchange fo r my honest and unbiased opinion....thanks so much for making my daughters life less stressful when her battery runs out..lol...mom and daughter approved","Product: Charging Cable 4 in 1 cable Multifunctional Universal USB Charger Cable for Iphone, Ipad , Samsung Galaxy, HTC, Power Bank and External Battery Portable Charger 100cm\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: great 4 in 1 charging cable\n\nReview: great 4 in 1 charging cable from cable life!! this is such a great idea having 4 in 1 on a cable....and i like how easy to use it is and that the plug in cord is nice and long! my family of kids and i have alot of different types of electronics so when it comes time to hang out in the living room this cable works great for us to not worry of the batteries running low...i can plug into my laptop and charge my phone and my kids phones and anything else needed all at the same time so we can hang out together and not have to run back and forth to rooms to charge our devices...so great...i received this product at a discount price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion...thank you so much for making family time more convienient !! mom and family approved!!","Product: \"The Secret of Keeping Your Portable Devices Charged ON THE GO - In the Car and Hotel\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: So great having both features in one!!\n\nReview: So great having both features in one!! i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. this dual usb car and wall charger by iSunao is so great for me and my big family....we are always misplacing plugs and devices and the fact that this one is multifunctional is awesome!! now i can simply fold this up and keep with me in my bag at all times and be able to charge any of our phones when need whether it be in the car or a doctors office or at home...so awesome and so many benefits!! such a compact size i can also fit in my pocket and take it with me....it is also great to have for the little ones and their tablets we have to bring with us when we go some where that is going to be time consuming ..now i do not have to worry about their battery being drained while we are out ..i can simply charge in the car or at whereever out location may be...thank you so much this is such a handy device for our family...mom and dad approved!!","Product: Fitment: 92-00 Honda Civic 5-speed manual transmission 94-97 Honda Del Sol 5-speed manual transmission 94-01 Acura Integra 5-speed manual transmission.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: awesome universal suede manual shift boot\n\nReview: awesome universal suede manual shift boot from Dewhel my hubby is loving this manual shift boot for his car ...he was super excited when it arrived in the mail and ran to immediatly place on his car.....it was super easy to replace the old boot with this new one ...it is made so well and the stitching is done so well....i love the feel of this suede manual boot and love the color combo to match my hubby's car...the boot is a black suede with red stitching it is so awesome that it isn't too boring with the splash of the red stitching..so great...my hubby has a 1996 toyota tercel and this boot fits on there nicely and it is still easy to shift while driving there is no lifting or bunching or anything..awesome...i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion...thanks so much for making my hubby happy with his manual shifter again...mom and hubby approved","Product: Ideal for homes or offices, this 4-piece Plastic Door Stoppers features durable black plastic stoppers with textured tops to prevent yourself from being locked out. Each stopper measures approximately 4 3/4\" x 1 1/2\" x 1\". Comes packaged in a blister pack.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: simple and great 4 pack of doorstops\n\nReview: simple and great 4 pack door stoppers from Kulaton! these door stoppers are simple and great...made of an old traditional matter with a twist of newer shapings to hold our door in place with no slip...awesome.....we use door stops alot with the kids always opening and slamming doors so these are great to control that when the kids get out of hand...lol....now i don't have to worry about pinched fingers or and elbow bumps,....etc....i love that it comes in a 4 pack as well which is convient...i received this product at a discount price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion...thank you so much for a great simple package of door stops to control the owies in the house...lol...mom and hubby approved!","Product: We guarantee it, and so do tons of other customers! Easily manage countless grilling and cooking scenarios, all the while keeping your hands safe and dry. When you purchase Ekogrips today here is what you should do: When that super cool brown Amazon box arrives in the mail, rip that tape off, open it up and check out our cool packaging! And just wait till you get a feel for the Ekogrips, there is nothing more quality and durable than our BPA-Free, FDA approved 100% pure recyclable silicone - just waiting to be introduced to the kitchen and the grill! Now get those cool Ekogrips out of the packaging and try them on for size! As you first experiment with your new Ekogrips, you should know what separates us from the competition: The Highest Rated, Most Popular Silicone Heat Resistant Gloves Available. Heat Resistant For Temperatures Up To 425 Degrees Fahrenheit 100% Waterproof, Allows a Diverse Range of Use In Virtually Every Cooking Arena No Slip Design To Allow Safe Movement Of Hot Items No Staining or Smell Even After Long-Term Use Dishwasher Safe, BPA-Free, FDA Approved Ekogrips are the ONLY Silicone Cooking Glove Backed By A Premium Lifetime Guarantee And They Are The Only Gloves That Will Include A Personal Commitment From Our Company To Ensure YOUR Satisfaction.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: colorful heat resistant silicone gloves!\n\nReview: colorful heat resistant silicone gloves from Cooking gloves! i was excited to try these out since they are colorful and the style is not as bulky as others...the color is vibrant and they look like they are made very well ....they are not a big as others and they fit my hand nice and i can grab pans easily....my issue is that the silicone must not be thick enough because i had to grab the pan out of the oven and very quickly get it to the cooling pad because my hand was getting way too hot throught the gloves and i want holding the pan for that long!! i had to use my old gloves to get the rest of the pans out of the oven because the gloves were too hot still and i almost burnt my hand...not sure if i got defective gloves but lets just say my toddler plays with them now for her play kitchen....i received this product at a discount price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion....wish these didn't get so hot they seemed like a great design...mom not so much approved!","Product: This premium accessory provides your pet with the ultimate in safety. See images above. It has a tough nylon outer core for durability, while a soft, neoprene inner material provides your pet with added comfort. The bright green fluorescent strip can be seen clearly by motorists and cyclists at night, ensuring your pet's safety at all times. It has a snap-lock buckle that makes the neckband easy to clip on or remove. It also includes a handy steel ring that you can clip your leash onto. Order yours today! Small (9.8 In-15.7 In). Medium (13.7 In-19.6 In). Large (18.1 In-25.9 In)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: My dog is safer in the dark!\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-R3IHPKKR6Q0NDY\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1yOuJuzkVS.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/21sVfv5gUtS.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\"> Thank you i feel safer at night with my dog! i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I really like this refective dog collar by Perspats in large for my dog. I have a large german shepherd that we like to walk outside or should i say we have been training to start walking outside with us at night for protection and we always worry about cars as do other pet owners. but this collar is awesome with just a little light shining on it the collar glows so bright ...i feel so much safer for my fur baby now...thank you so much","Product: Pawz Training Bell is a great tool to help with potty training for your pets. Allows pets to touch bells with their paws to alert you. Set Includes two bells.Includes on yellow and one red bell.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Pet Potty Training bells for all!!\n\nReview: So much fun training the puppies !! I received this at a discount price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I thought when i saw these that ok lets give this a try. I have 2 german shepherds who somtimes just do not want to tell us they need to go outside to go potty and will just go to the door and do their business which of course is such a mess to clean especially when they are big dogs. So we decided to try these pet potty training bells by PawPawz. and i am glad we did ...at first our doggies were confused ..they looked at me like ..you want me to do what..lol..so after a few times before going outside i made them put their paw on the bell and push to go out and then let them out One of my shepherds explored the bell and pushed on it...woohoo...we were so excited...after a few days of trying they are getting the hint and are starting to push the bell..not everytime yet but getting there...i love these now i won't have to check on them constantly if they need to potty while i am running around taking care of the kids ...the dogs just ring the bell and i know they are ready to go out...the nice size and bright color are great for the doggies to see and the shape and size of the bell button is perfect for any size doggie paw...thank you so much these are so helpful in our household...love these....mom and doggies approve..lol","Product: Don't get caught in the dark without a light to read by with this portable light. Whether you are catching up with your favorite novel, reading a newspaper, looking for directions on a road map, or trying to read an inventory report in a dark warehouse, these handy clip-on book lights are ready to light the way. With a bright LED bulb that is powered by three replaceable LR41 button cell batteries (included and pre-installed), you'll have all the light you need with the push of a button that is located at the base of the light. There is a hinge in the center that allows the light to be adjusted for the perfect angle while it rests on the book cover. Makes an excellent stocking-stuffer! Lights measure 5\" long and approximately 1/2\" wide.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: cute little portable led pocket book light\n\nReview: cute little portable led pocket book light with adjustable angle in white from Tom David Lewis! this is such a cute and small version of a pocket book light....i was actually super surprised when this arrived in the mail...it is indeed pocket size and it is so great....so easy to use and it is actually bright ....such great light from something so small is great....i can carry this with me in my purse or diaper bag and when i need to read something in the dark it is super helpful...i received this product at a discount price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion....thank you so much for making such a well designed compact portable light that doesnt take up too much room and i can take with me anywhere....mom approved","Product: BEYBLADE XTS Half Pipe Battle Set\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very fun toy for all ages\n\nReview: Very fun toy for all ages!! i received this at a discount price in exchange for my honest opinion...kids were all excited when they saw this toy come in the mail the other day....toys are fun but hands on toys and action and competition is evern funner..lol..the toddlers of course were super excited seeing the bright colors and toys...my older children and teenagers had a blast with the competition and score card included....very easy to use and easy to play ...kids had so much fun playing with it and battling...and the toddlers were getting a lesson in playing the game and it got them to use their motor skills on how to pull the cord to spin a toy and watch it spin....so exciting and fun for the whole family...thank you so much","Product: Dazzle your Guests or Friends at the entrance of any Doorway with Kangaroo's Metallic Silver Foil Fringe Curtain. With this Shiny Curtain, Everyone will Feel like at a Red Carpet Event. Great Party Decorations For Many Occasions Including Fraternities, Sororities, Children's Bedrooms For Both Special Occasions And Parties. Perfect Party Decoration For Halloween, New Years, Christmas & Birthdays.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: So much fun for all!!\n\nReview: <div id=\"video-block-R3R3I1VZEOAH2T\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\"></div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1RFv-PQRwS.mp4\" class=\"video-url\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"\" value=\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31FOP5WYUCS.png\" class=\"video-slate-img-url\"> So much fun for everyone! i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I really like this Metallic Silver Foil Fringe Curtain by Kangaroo. This is a well made and very fun and shiny metallic curtain that i got for my kids to play with. not only is this metallic silver curtain great for my kids to just in general play with but it is great for any special events . this metallic curtain is very easy to install and i like the fact that the whole top of the curtain is secured together so that you do not have to worry about the fringe just falling off at any moment. the measurement for the is curtain is 3ft by 8 ft so it fits almost any door frame and it is easy to cut the bottom to fit your doorway so that there is no extra fringe on the ground to step on. This curtain is recommended for ages 4 and up but you do still need to watch your kids with any hanging products...this is so great for birthday parties , regular parties for adults and even weddings...this curtain is so fun and we really like it ..thank you so much","Product: Mega Bloks Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Transforming Turtle Mech Set\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: cute idea but was busted\n\nReview: my son received this as a birthday gift today and he was super excited as was my hubby...lol...this is a very detailed and fun mega blok set....my son loves the ninja turtles and was so happy when grandma brought it over...lol...so my hubby and I opened up the box to see the contents to help put it together and 2 of the figures hands were broken in the packaging...such a bummer....the character Kraangdroid the silver one and the blue one both had one hand busted...so my son cannot play with them now....i hope this gets resolved fast he was so upset....to get a new toy that is broken before he gets to play with it....thanks...mom and family would approve fully if it wasn't busted when first opened....","Product: TOY\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: So much fun to play with!!\n\nReview: so much fun for the whole family! i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion! This LED rocket helicopter by FishHawk (swiftrans) is so much fun to play with! The Led light in the toy is so bright it was shocking....because of the brightness you can see where it goes when you are playing with it outside in the dark....This is a great feature because lately here in FLorida it has been stormy and really dark out and hard to see through the clouds but with this LED light we could see the toy perfectly in the sky and we could see where it landed. So easy to use and play with ...it comes with one LED lighted up rocket helicopter toy and a launcher with a rubber band. you use the launcher like a sling shot and aim up in the air pull back with toy on the hook with the rubber band and let it fly. I will tell you one thing I tried to use in the house to play with the babies and it doesnt work well because the ceilings are not hight enough ..so you definately need to go outside to play with it...lol....I am not sure who had more fun with it the kids or the hubby..lol!! this is a great toy for all ages and so fun...thank you so much...mom and familiy approved"],"string":"[\n \"Product: Your search for perfect popsicle molds ends here HealthPop silicone ice pop maker set includes: 6 high quality, food grade, BPA, PVC, phthalates free, 100% pure silicone ice pop (popsicle) molds. 1 durable, elegant, plastic stand to hold 6 silicone ice pop tubes save money with HealthPop silicone ice pop maker: -HealthPop comes with attached lid. Never lose a cap again. HealthPop molds are reusable. Make healthy popsicles as much as you like. Take charge of your kids diet with HealthPop: Regulate the food your children and family eat. Make healthy home-made snacks out of yogurt, smoothies, fruit juice. -cut preservatives, sugar, artificial colors and flavors out of your kids life and your kitchen. -turn fiber and probiotic rich super foods into amazing ice pop recipes. -eliminate artificial colors, chemicals, additives from your family's diet. -perfect for kids who are on special diet. With our designer packaging, HealthPop popsicle maker molds make a perfect gift for any occasions. (Christmas, thanksgiving, new year, birthdays). One product multiple use: -use it as a snack pouch. -take it with you to work, gym, anywhere you like. -slim design allows you carry in your bag, purse or in your kids lunch box. -serve your ice pops in parties, gatherings. -take your salad dressing stand to your picnic. -show off your family and friends in gatherings, birthdays with elegant stand.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: so fun and so awesome!!\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-R2OCBAMTAG0PU8\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D16WQTsJj5S.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/21PeKSRkIfS.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\"> So fun and so awesome!! i received this product at a discount price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion! wow this popsicle maker by Healthpop is awesome and so much fun!! my kids (which i have 6) are eating popsicles all day long in our house ...with teething and the heat here in florida they are a must in the house...lol...so when i saw this set i was excited to try it out!\\n100% Food grade, pure silicone Popsicle molds with attached cap and Popsicle Holder. (Ice Pop Stand) together in one package...so great...i love that it comes wth the stand so you do not have to worry about them falling over in the freezer and get the nice shape of the mold. and being made of such high quality of silicone is a plus and i do not have to worry about nasty chemicals ....i really like the attached caps as well...not sure about others but with my kids they take caps off and then forget where they put them...at least this way mom doesnt have to search the house to find them...lol\\nnot only can you use these to make healthy , fun and delicious popsicles with no added dyes and other chemicals you can also use these as snack holders which is such a great idea especially when you have little ones and need to have snacks with you at all times...lol...you can not only put juice in them to make popsicles but you can make smoothies, put jello in them or even pudding...so many possibilities and so fun...and even the kids can help...my kids were super excited when they saw them and as soon as i fill them they are gone...lol\\nthese Silicone Ice Pop Molds meet FDA standards and bpa, pvc, pthalates free. ..the popsicle molds themselves are dishwasher safe and easy to clean with just soap and water\\n100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE...how great is that...no worry and a guarantee....bonus!! i love these and you will too...mom and famiy approved\",\n \"Product: Here's a Quick Way to Bake like a Professional Chef, and Save Time & Money! Bring Convenience & Professional Baking into your Kitchen when you Start Using Baketown Girls Silicone Baking Cups. - Non-stick & Reusable - 100% food grade silicone - BPA Free and FDA Approved - Standard Size - Each cup measures 2-5/8\\\" diameter at the opening, 1.7\\\" diameter at the bottom, and 1.25\\\" tall. Easy to use, clean, & store - Bakes evenly & unmold's perfectly - Simple, no hassle cleaning - Oven, microwave, freezer, & dishwasher safe Baketown Girls Silicone Baking Cups are Simple to Clean. After you have Released your Baked Good turn the Silicone Mold Inside out and Wash with Warm Soapy Water. Or rinse and use in your dishwasher. No more scrubbing! These are Flexible, Lightweight, & Stackable for Easy Convenient Storage. Our Silicone Cups Won't Hold any Smells, so go ahead and bake Quiche, Meat or Fish Dishes. Use for Freezing Bone Broth, make Floating Candles, or Essential Oil Bath Bombs! Use your Imagination, be Creative again, it's Fun! Are you Overwhelmed with your Old, Rusting Muffin Pans? Are you tired of Spending Money every time you buy Disposable Paper Liners? Are you embarrassed at Parties when half of your Cupcakes or Muffins stick to the Paper Liners? Stop being frustrated and start having Fun in your Kitchen again. Baketown Girls Silicone Baking Cups will Solve these issues and much more. You can Bake your Favorite... - Cupcakes, muffins, & brownies - Jello-O molds - layered desserts - egg dishes & meatloaf - Dividers in lunch boxes Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back, No Questions Asked! Here at Baketown Girls we are Confident you will Love These and Can't Wait for you to Start Baking. Get Started Now, Click to Buy at the Top of this Page.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I absolutely Love these and their vibrant colors as well\\n\\nReview: I absolutely Love these and their vibrant colors as well!! I love these silicone baking cups! I am a busy mom of 6 and I do alot of home cooked meals and desserts and these baking cups were great and easy to use....no more sticking to the paper cups or sticking to the pans...so easy to use and so fun for the whole family...we have tried these with muffins and cupcakes..lol of course cupcakes...that is a daily request from the kiddos..lol...and they were so easy to use and the cupcakes and muffins slide out of the baking cups so easy which is great for the little ones who like to be individuals and do things on their own...and the little tool that comes with the baking cups was great for spreading the icing and for scraping to bowl to empty the batter into the cups...thank you so much ...these are great....i thing every baking person should have a set of these!!\\ni received these at a discount price in exchange for my honest opinion\",\n \"Product: The Secret to Extract Maximum Juice within A Second Without Too Much Effort. If you love making lemonades or simply lemon water, what better way to have a handy squeezer that will help you squeeze out all the juice from the healthy citrus fruit? Say goodbye to wasted juice with the use of the Chef Wonders Lemon Squeezer! Why Choose Chef Wonders Lemon Squeezer with Citrus Sprayer Set as your first choice? Almost no effort needed to get all the juice out Designed to get MAXIMUM leverage from the two handles, so you can extract almost every drop of juice Can be Used for lemonade, cocktails, fish, salad and much more. Our squeezer is made to last and will remain in 100% perfect condition all the way Can be used by kids and elderly because it is very easy to use. Can be hang on your kitchen with its stainless steel ring Dishwasher safe and super easy to clean Silicone ring prevents juice from coming out and the dish allows the fruit to stand when not using it. Citrus sprayer set comes with a screw-like design that can be inserted easily inside the fruit and the juice fills the filter through the holes in the sprayer How to use the Lemon Squeezer: 1. Roll the lemon around on the counter top with some good pressure, almost like you are giving a back massage. 2. Cut the lemon in half 3. Place the lemon downwards into the squeezer (The shell is on the top) 4. Squeeze the juice 5. Grab Yours Today! Click \\\"ADD TO CART\\\" Above - Limited Quantities Available!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Never knew lemon squeezing could be soo much fun !!!\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-R3DRYTEO1X5ART\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1j32gYsEbS.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91tXaDXHyES.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\"> I am super impressed with this professional medium size lemon squeezer by Chef Wonders!! I received this at a discount price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I am so happy i got this lemon squeezer it has soo many functions . Made of a very high quality stainless steel and it is very obvious it was made with alot of though and care about its overall uses and abilities. I am a busy mom of 6 and i do alot of cooking for the family and this comes in soo handy. my kids always love it when i make fresh lemonade at home but i always have no fun making it . i always have the seeds fall into the jug while squeezing lemons with any other squeezer i have tried and never could get all of the juice out of my lemons. BUT with this lemon squeezer by Chef Wonders there are no issues anymore. It is so easy to use and because of its well made and sturdy design i could squeeze my lemons with little pressure , which is great for me having a slight carpal tunnel my hand doesnt cramp when i use this squeezer. I also like that besides being easy to use the squeezer actually got every drop of juice out of the lemons i squeeze which is awesome because now there is no more wasted fruit!! another great feature about buying this lemon squeezer set by Chef Wonders is the feature of a lemon holder which is great because i don't know about you but it always seems like my fruits like to try to roll off the counter when i am cooking...lol...not anymore! The Silicone citrus sprayer set is such a great added bonus and so easy to use. the sprayer have a nice twisted design making it easy to insert and twist into your lemon or any other citrus produce you would like to use...this is a great feature for us especially for the family members that like more lemon in their dinner than others and i also use this for spritzing in my water and my salads for an added splash of flavor ...thank you so much...i really like using this squeezer and i am so happy with all of the features...thanks again\",\n \"Product: It is with great excitement that we introduce you to the newest masterpiece available on the market that confidently boasts to be the last coffee grinder you will ever need to handle all of your coffee grinding needs. The TANORS stainless steel ceramic conical burr manual coffee grinder. Distinguished by a smooth yet durable stainless steel body. Inside you will find a combination of practicality with simplicity: an easily accessible knob that can be turned clockwise or counterclockwise for precision grinding, whether you desire an espresso or French press, and easy cleaning. The bottom of this gem doubles as a vacuum sealed storage compartment to store your fresh grounds and maintain their freshness. The TANORS stainless steel manual coffee grinder was designed to be compatible with the AEROPRESS to make it a great traveling companion. The sophisticated yet rugged design makes the TANORS manual coffee grinder an equally great addition to your home, kitchen, executive office or outdoor lifestyle.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Awesome fresh coffee ground by me!!\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-RT8J5UO12A7OI\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1%2BwWZjsobS.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/21sVfv5gUtS.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\"> Awesome fresh coffee ground by me! i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I really like this ceramic burr manual coffee grinder by Tanors. It is made of a high quality german made stainless steel and is easy to carry and take with you anywhere. I have never had a coffee grinder before so i never knew about its full benefits in my morning coffee routine with my hubby. but wow i am impressed now. I can save so much money now with this coffee grinder...just a few coffee beans and i have a handful of ground coffee really fast and easily. i like that it is manual and i do not have to worry about any electronic components breaking. it comes with the coffee grinder itself, a removeable manual handle for grinding the coffee , and water resistant travel bag and a double sided brush to clean your grinder. i am really impressed with this grinder overall it is so easy to use even for me and i have a slight carpal tunnel with makes somethings i do with my hands hard to do ...but this grinder was no challenge for me ..i was easy to use and fun..thank you so much\",\n \"Product: Model ERP750-SS.\\nType ATX 12V v2.2 & EPS 12V 2.91\\nInput AC 115V 7A / 230V 7A,\\nInput Frecuency 50 Hz / 60 Hz,\\nEfficiency > 78%,\\nProtections OPP/OVP/UVP/SCP,\\nMTBF 100.000 Hours Typ.\\n+12V Rails Single,\\nWarranty Two Years,\\nConnectors MotherBoard 24+4 pin 1 Connector,\\nCPU +12V 4+4 pin 1 Connector,\\nSATA 5 pin 6 Connectors,\\nMolex 4 pin 4 Connectors,\\nPCIE 6 pin 2 Connectors,\\nPCIE 6 + 2 pin 2 Connectors,\\nFloppy 4 pin 1 Connector,\\nCouting Black Matt Painting,\\nDimmensions 165mm x 150mm x 86mm\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: loving this computer power supply!!\\n\\nReview: loving this computer power supply!! i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. my hubby and i are loving this computer Power Supply 725w Xpp725-hs by Sentey!! so my hubby is a major computer nerd..lol...and ha has always been around computers, playing with them , utilizing all aspects of what a computer can do for you and as we are getting older his knowledge is just progressing and improving ...meaning we are getting into bigger computers with more things and abilities to do with them . we recently bought a new computer because our old one went down because of the graphics card and THE POWER SUPPLY we found out...lol...and there it is ....we got this power supply and wouldnt you know it ..it was the power supply was not high enough in the computer that we had ...so now it is wonderful we placed this power supply with the old computer that we thought died and there it is ...it works again...wow...so impressed and so thankful...we now have 2 computers up and running and the kids have their own deluxe computer to use...thank you so much\\n115-230V Voltage / 10/5A Current Input / 725Watts\\nATX 12V ~ v2.2 / OPP/OVP/UVP/SCP /OCP Protections + CE /CB / S Safety\\nSLI Ready / Crossfire Ready / 140mm Black Fan Sleeve Bearing\\n1 x Motherboard 20+4 Pin + 1 x CPU 12V 4+4 Pin + 1 x Single Rail 12V + 2 x PCI-E 6+2 Pin + 5 x SATA + 3 x Molex + 1 x Floppy\\nPower Cord / Manual / 2 Years Warranty\\ncomes with all the conectors as well\\nConnectors\\n1 x Motherboard 20+4 Pin\\n1 x CPU 12V 4+4 Pin\\n1 x Single Rail 12V\\n2 x PCI-E 6+2 Pin\\n5 x SATA\\n3 x Molex\\n1 x Floppy\",\n \"Product: Switching lenses mid-shoot has never been easier. This case not only protects an additional lens (such as a Canon EF 100-400mm or standard 70-200mm), but the open configuration creates a secure exchange pouch to store the removed lens while attaching the spare. Avoid juggling, balancing and exposing your precious gear to the elements with wire mouth construction that offers a third hand when replacing one lens with another.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: great camera lens case\\n\\nReview: what a great camera lens case from CaseLogic! being a photographer my hubby really is liking this case and its larger size for larger size lenses....it easily holds his larger lenses that he wants to carry with him in case he needs to switch them out in a hurry this case is great fo r that with the great design of the easy velcro closure....awesome....this lens case has a nice adjustable strap to fit the desired length my hubby wants to wear for easy access ...the material is of high quality and the design of this lense case we well thought out made with great material that has incorporated a great padding to keep the lens safe from breakage and bumping around on the sides ...so great....this case is for longer and larger lens to be held in and i like how it has the great mesh pockets on the sides in order to hold little accessories needed in photography like filters , etc .. i received this product at a discount price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion..thanks so much for making such a handy and well made camera lens case that can fit and protect my hubbys larger photography lenses....mom and hubby approved\",\n \"Product: Drift is a leading active lifestyle focused technology company that is based out of the U.K. with local offices in North America; US, Canada, and Mexico. Our award winning cameras enable users to capture and share their most exciting moments from their point of view and other unique perspectives. Drift innovation is a UK based vetran in the manufacturing of sports action cameras. Drift Innovation supplies retailers with a global presence in over 40 countries. You can feel comfortable investing in your new Drift Innovation product with U.S. offices and English speaking technical support. Introducing our 8th generation drift camera, the Drift Stealth 2 Action Shot Camera. This innovative little camera is the lightest and smallest Drift camera yet. Its unique design allows you to capture your experiences in a whole new way. The stealth 2 films in 1080 pixels at 30 frames per second with its Aptina CMOS sensor producing crystal clear,high definition footage. This lightweight little camera is made easy to use and can travel anywhere. It only measures out to 80mm x 42mm x 27 mm and weighs only 97 gm. The sports action camera has a top quality 7-element lens that provides an optical view of 137 degrees. Our extreme camera no longer uses a digital narrow angle allowing objects to appear closer and sharper. The drift cameras durability and flex gives it the right protection and support it requires for extreme use.. A versatile camera using the Drift universal clip, can be mounted and adjusted as a helmet camera or bike camera. The Aptina CMOS sensor produces crystal clear, high definition footage so it functions smoothly as a dash camera as well. The stealth 2 action shot cameras rotatable lens, 3 hours recording time and aerodynamic design, makes this a highly advanced and unique POV camera. This extreme camera provides a whole new interaction and a whole new dimension to the way you experience your camera . Our Stealth 2 is the manifestation of a dynamic system deeply integrated with the utmost quality and precision. This is the next generation of action cameras. Backed by a full 12 month manufacturer's warranty.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: this is a great sports action camera!\\n\\nReview: great sports action camera from Drift Innovation! this is a great little action sports camera...the only thing that we do not like about it is that there is no screen to see what you are recording while you are recording ....but after watching some of the videos that we took on this camera it is visible that it indeed has a wide screen capability ...therefore it is recording what you want recorded and then some on the width of the screen...awesome...we found these videos to be clear and great and we even got caught in the rain one day with this video camera mounted to the stroller and nothing happened to it...it still works as if it was new....so great....all of our video qualities are clear and well defined so there is no complaints there and we have been able to mount this camera almost onto anything...our strollers, dash of the car, helmet and even a selfie stick...so awesome...the battery does last a great while which is another bonus and it is super easy and fast recharge the battery...i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion...thanks so much for making such a well designed (except for a visible screen to see what i am recording) that is light weight , easy to mount and easy to use sports action video camera...mom and hubby approved\",\n \"Product: VERY HIGH QUALITY, Bi-Directional, High Performance solid built, 2-way coax cable splitters designed for CATV, Satellite, or Antenna services. They use frequency spectrum 5-2300 MHz for optimal performance on all devices. Whether you are using cable internet (broadband), TV or phone, satellite TV, or antenna system we have you covered. Works great with MoCA systems. Zinc die-cast housing with nickel plating, F-type connector, low insertion loss, high isolation, max passing current 0.5A, DC 24V, multi-outputs. These splitters are made to connect to any size of coaxial cable, which includes newer RG6 cable or older RG59 cable and will support any device that works with a coaxial connection. Unlike some cheaper splitters, which contain thin soldered wires to connect each port, BAMF splitters house a much more durable and reliable circuit board for passing signal from port to port. The Shielding improves signal quality for internet and VoIp Devices improving speeds and lowering packet loss.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: these are wonderful and the fact that it comes in a 2 ...\\n\\nReview: Fabulous!! i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. these 2 way cable connectors by BAMF Manufacturing are a must in our house.\\n HIGH QUALITY, Solid Built 2-way coax cable splitter designed for CATV or Satellite services.\\nwe are a big family and these are must and necessity in our house ...with all of the tv's and cable and oh yah the internet...lol...\\nthese are wonderful and the fact that it comes in a 2 pack is bonus\\nvery obviously made very well and of high quality materials of Zinc die-cast housing with nickel plating\\nF-type connector, low insertion loss, high isolation, max passing current 0.5A, DC 24V, multi-outputs, and bandwidth of 5-2300MHz\",\n \"Product: Women's Light Black Skull Print Pu Hobo Tote Shoulder Bag Handbag is made of faux Leather, the skull zipper and metal torn straps are very fashionable, and this bag has cell phone pocket with small side zipper pocket .It's a good choice for street fashion outfit. If you are not satisfy with something, please do not leave us negative or neutral feedback right away. Please contact us via email. We promise to provide 100% fine customer service and try best to make every customer get good mood with fine shopping experience here. Due to monitor variations colors may appear slightly different.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Such a cute and detailed bag!\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-RCL9H2FHC3MLE\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/E15vNwR1YBS.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/21sVfv5gUtS.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\"> such a cute and detailed printed bag! i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I am really happy and impressed with this Womens Skull Print Pu Hobo tote shoulder bag /hand bag by Avber. This bag is a really nice size for anyone to enjoy...i personally like the size and shape of this bag because i am a busy mom and i still have 2 toddlers in the house so when i go out i still need to keep baby supplies with me all the time and this bag is great for that. Some bags are either way too big , or the straps are way too long and the bag hangs to your knees or there just isn't enough room to place the necessities i need when i go out with my children...BUT not this bag.. this shoulder bag with the skull print is so pretty and well made...i really like the skull imprints in the faux leather bag...it is smooth and very detailed...i like the look of skulls and this is a nice touch without being overbearing. The straps are a nice well detailed and designed woven high quality metal which gives this bag such a nice different look from other bags and has a magnetic button snap for closure. the inside has 2 pockets for you to place your cell phone in or anything else that suits you and there is a small zipper inside as well...also as a bonus is a smaller hand bag with a strap and zippers on outside and in that match the shoulder bag with the same cool skull print on it and another bonus is a silky skull print scarf , which is always fun to accessorize with...i really like this purse it is coming in so handy and stylish for me and my lifestyle...thank you so much\",\n \"Product: 100% Brand New with Tags! Proudly Made in USA! Made of the highest quality material of Nylon, Spandex and Lyrca fabric! Extremely high quality material. Fold over band can be brought up to chest and be worn as a strapless dress! Feels much soft and silkier than any other skirts around! You are able to cut these skirts to your perfect length if too long. This beautiful and soft material does not shred when you cut it. Use a sharp scissor and you have perfect tailored skirts if deemed necessary! Unique, beautiful, and elegant designs! Feel great and classy with these beautiful skirts! We as a leading designer company believe fabric innovation to be a most fundamental inspiration as we strive to make garments with the flexibility and high performance values needed to match the lifestyle of the twenty-first century consumer.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Flattering and beautiful skirt!!\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-R21PY4Y96KZPOF\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1bDhNXF4kS.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31KYrURMgWS.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\"> Flattering and beautiful skirt! i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I am really impressed with this skirt. the material is just so awesome and feels so good on my skin. This skirt is definaly made from high quality materials and is stitched very well. I really like the beautiful and detailed pattern on the skirt , it is so fun and pretty . I really like this pattern with this skirt it goes with alot of things in my wardrobe. is a great bonus knowing that being made of such high quality material that i can easily cut the skirt with sharp scissors and change the length of the skirt if desired. WOW... I am a mom of 6 and still working on that baby weight..lol..so the great feature of the fold over waist is great for hiding that little extra padding i have and it makes a fun design pattern at the top. thank you so much i love this skirt\",\n \"Product: Shaderz sunglasses will help protect your of you vision from harmful UV rays. Shaderz mission is to provide customers with stylish, fun and affordable sunglasses for occasions and everyday wear. Classic Style- Vintage inspired designer frames. Style is comparable to Ray Ban Wayfarers and other designer brands such as Burberry, Gucci, Tom Ford and others. Comfortable Fit- These lightweight sunglasses and standard sizing works will with most adult people. Patriotic Look- The United States American flag is printed on the frame. The red white and blue will make you look like a Patriot and true American. Be the center of attention during the 4th of July Independence Day celebration. American sunglasses will make you party like a Patriot like its 1776. 100% MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE - Shaderz sunglasses are backed by 100% guarantee that you are fully satisfied with your product or receive your money back. Shaderz mission is to provide customers with stylish, fun and affordable sunglasses for occasions and everyday wear. We DO NOT recommend any activity that requires clear vision or driving with these sunglasses.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: fun and fashionable patriotic USA America aviator sunglasses\\n\\nReview: fun and fashionable USA America Aviator Sunglasses in gold frame from Shaderz (one way street)! this is a great , fun and stylish pair of sunglasses especially for celebrating our country...i really like the vintage , old school aviator design and the ability to get these in different frame colors...the colors are faint so they are not too obnoxious but the graphic is just visible enough to not look funny and weird...this is a great way to celebrate our nation on the holidays or for everyday wear...they are not polarized however but they do protect my eyes from the uva and uvb rays that are so bright outside! the lenses are plastic so there is no worry about breakage and the american flag being broken either...i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinoin...thanks so much for making such a great patriotic yet simple sunglass design that brings back that great vintage style that goes with everything ...mom and hubby approved\",\n \"Product: Each pair of Tree People Sunglasses are handcrafted from the highest quality and eco-friendly Bamboo. We also use polarized lenses in all of our sunglasses along with Stainless Steel Flex hinges that allow the sunglasses to be a little forgiving. No two pairs of Tree People Sunglasses are identical and we ensure that each pair offers a very comfortable fit for men and women.Don't lose your sunglasses again during boating or water sports. Our specially designed bamboo sunglasses float, even if they're still in the case! So you can keep the compliments coming for many years!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: great polarized bamboo sunglasses\\n\\nReview: interesting! these polarized bamboo sunglasses by Tree People are just that interesting....my hubby and i both tried these sunglasses out and we are happy with them! the polarized feature is awesome and great!! i really like the color of the frames and i love the look of the mirror lenses....so stylish and nice....they really did block the sun well and come in a great micro fiber case that i can clean the lenses easier and nicely....i like how the sides of the glasses have springs to stretch to the size of your head..the only issue we saw with these these sunglasses is the big bulky size of them....they work great and are made of a high quality bamboo and fit well but a little too big for our small heads..lol...i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion...thank you so much for making these sunglasses with sides that adjust to my head and won't make my headaches worse....mom and hubby approved\",\n \"Product: Do you love premium jewelry, but find most traditional designs flat and boring? Would you like a beautifully detail. The ring is decorated with a stunning, intricately detailed natural Forest Camouflage design. Unlike others on the market, our design is completely water resistant and will not fade with wear. Our Rings are perfect for an eye-catching twist on traditional jewelry with a number of notable features : -Super durable titanium bands. - Beveled internal edge wont pinch or irritate skin. - Water proof and fade resistant natural camouflage imagery. - Wide design for the most visible pattern on the market. If youre looking for the perfect ring to express your personality, match a great outfit or as camouflage engagement ring, our Pink Titanium Forest Camouflage Inlayed Rings combine comfortable, tarnish resistant titanium with a stunning natural camouflage design!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Awesome and well made Pink Camo ring!\\n\\nReview: this Pink Camo Wedding band by Viable US LLC is so great!! i really like this camo ring for sooo many reasons...it is made so well and feels so sturdy and well made...i love the aspect of being made with 6mm Titanium...this makes it so strong and durable and yet light weight and made in such a manner that a woman can wear and it doesnt look too bulky which is great...i love the pink coloring and the cute design of the woods look...such a cute and fun alternative to the traditional wedding band and no fear of the bend factor of the material...it fit my very well and snug which is great...not only is this a great wedding band but it is a great anytime band ....thank you so much for such a great style of ring that not only can be used for a wedding but can be worn anytime...i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion...thanks so much...mom approved!!\",\n \"Product: Our Agate Slice Necklace is one of a kind! The agate slice pendants are electroplated silver and gold all around the edges giving a glamorous touch to this raw stone. The color of these particular agates are a beautiful light grey to white shade. They are absolutely stunning!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: elegant yet casual and fun Irregular Shadow Agate Slice Pendant\\n\\nReview: i really love this Irregular Shadow Agate Slice Pendant from Sedmart! this is very cool yet elegant pendant that can be worn for a fancy event or wear on a daily basis for everyday wear....the chain is light weight and of a cheaper metal but it goes with the pendant and i could easily swap out the chain necklace for a better one if i wanted ....the agate slice is in the nice shades of the greys and white which of course can math and go with almost everything in my wardrobe...so great....along the edges and at the top of the agate is a silver and gold electroplating making the edges stay put and to give the pendant a little more elegance to it...i am super happy with the sellers customer service ...we had this pendant necklace for a few days and it broke suddenly out of no where so when i contacted the seller they were happy to replace the pendant at no cost...awesome...so not only is this a great agate slice pendant necklace but the seller and its care for its customers is amazing and great....i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion...thanks so much for the great care about your customers and the great and elegant pendant that i beautiful to wear...mom and hubby approved\",\n \"Product: Beaded Gel Therapeutic Pack is great for pain relief and to soothe sore muscles. This Gel pack can be used warmed or chilled and is large enough to fit your back or can be wrapped around your arms, legs etc. The beaded material allows the pack to form and mold around the desired area.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for my daily pain relief!!\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-R26G7NLS6KIJY9\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D15lKobW18S.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/21sVfv5gUtS.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\"> Great for my daily pain relief! i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I am super happy with this Back Pain Relief Hot/Cold Beaded Gel pack . this pain relief pack is just awesome and easy to use .I have herniated discs from a car accident and i am in pain daily so i always use a heat pack when the pain is almost uncontrollable. this heat pack is great with the gel beads inside that it can form to the area you want to relieve the pain. other cool / heat packs i have and have tried are solid and hard and do not form to my back therefore i do not get the full effect of the heat or cold i need for my pain relief. I really like that it has the elastic and velcro adjustable strap to keep the pack in place...now i can still do my household duties and take care of the little ones while my heat pack stays in place and relieves my pain while i am up and about...thank you so much i really love this hot/cold gel pack.\",\n \"Product: Enjoy your drinks on the go with this collapsible camping travel cup with removable lid. Pops up to 4\\\" W x 4\\\" D x 5\\\" H to hold 16 ounces of hot or cold liquid. Folds down to 1 inch for easy storage in your backpack, purse, or bag. Great for indoor or outdoor travel anywhere. (Please use caution when hot liquids are in cup as squeezing the cup may cause hot liquids to spill out the top)\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: awesome collapsible 16 oz travel silicone mug that is bpa free\\n\\nReview: such a great collapsible 16 oz travel mug that is silicone bpa free from Perfect Life Ideas! this is such a great collapsible cup...it is so vibrant in the green color and it is made so well....it is a nice thick silicone that is super easy to fold down into itself for easy travel and storage....this is a great cup for us to have ...this will come in super handy when we go camping and i have also brought this with us when we go to the parks or even to the amusement parks ...for whenever any of the babies get thirsty out of no where i can easily pull this cup out of my bag and fill it with water for them to drink from and simply fold it back up and put back in my bag...so awesome...it has a great top as well that fits snug and has a drinking spout as well...this is also great for holding either cold or hot beverages so i can easily take my coffee with me when i am in a hurry and don't have time to drink it at home and then when i am done i can simply rinse it out and fold it up and put it in my purse to bring home...so awesome...i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion...thank you so much for making such a well designed and durable and easy to use collapsible cup it has made things so much easier when venturing out with the kiddos...lol....mom approved\",\n \"Product: Designed in Hawaii, Wai (means water in Hawaiian language) World neoprene bottle carrier was created to hold and protect Hydro Flask, Klean Kanteen and other popular stainless steel bottles. The neoprene material provides padding to protect your bottle from dents and scratches. Bottle is sold separately.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: such a great water bottle carrier with shoulder strap!\\n\\nReview: great idea of this water bottle carrier from Wai World! my daughter likes to jog and walk around the bayou alot and she always brings water with her but it always gets hot while walking....this water bottle carrier with shoulder strap has worked wonders for her while she is walking the dog and exercising....with this bottle carrier with the shoulder strap she doesnt have to worry about putting her water down when tending to her puppy...not only is it useful for freeing up her hands but it also kept her water cold which is great with the weather temps we have here in florida....the water bottle carrier we are wearing is the 21 oz size and that is a standard water bottle inside...i received this product at a discount price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion....thanks so much for making such a big difference in my daughters workout routine with such a small and useful product!! mom and teen approved!!\",\n \"Product: Since 1965 Lenmar has been producing award winning, high-quality power related products. A quality assurance inspection guarantees all Lenmar products meet our high standards. The Lenmar MAVEN builds on the award winning success of the Lenmar Meridian (battery case for iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s). The MAVEN iPhone 6 battery case and iPhone 6s battery case provides your iPhone 6/6s with an additional 3000mAh of battery, which translates to 2x the battery life. Lenmars iPhone charger case is powered by an Ultra Lightweight Lithium Ceramic Battery (the same as in the iPhone 6/ 6s) utilizing the latest technology, including lithium ceramic cells, Lenmar has created an efficient, light weight and fully powered battery case. The Lenmar MAVEN iPhone 6 case battery and iPhone 6s case battery can provide up to 110% additional iPhone 6/6s charge. The Lenmar iPhone charging case features raised edges for increased protection. The MAVEN iPhone 6 portable iPhone charger case / iPhone 6s portable iphone charger case features a rubber coating for grip and 8 coats of paint for a rich color. Look no further for one of the best iPhone 6 cases available on the market. Join Antony Leather of Forbes who concluded his research with the following analysis about the Lenmar MAVEN : Overall this is quite possibly the best iPhone 6 battery case Ive tested yet...\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: awesome iphone 6 battery case\\n\\nReview: this is an awesome iphone 6 battery case form Lenmar! this is so great for my daughter she always forgets to plug her phone in to charge it and now with this case she still has battery power when her phone runs out...awesome...it is so easy to use and easy to put on her phone...it is sleek black design that is really lightweight and great...the slots for the volume, on/off and other buttons used on the phone are cut out perfectly so i can adjust the volume and stuff without taking the whole case off...awesome...i received this product at a reduced price in exchange fo r my honest and unbiased opinion....thanks so much for making my daughters life less stressful when her battery runs out..lol...mom and daughter approved\",\n \"Product: Charging Cable 4 in 1 cable Multifunctional Universal USB Charger Cable for Iphone, Ipad , Samsung Galaxy, HTC, Power Bank and External Battery Portable Charger 100cm\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: great 4 in 1 charging cable\\n\\nReview: great 4 in 1 charging cable from cable life!! this is such a great idea having 4 in 1 on a cable....and i like how easy to use it is and that the plug in cord is nice and long! my family of kids and i have alot of different types of electronics so when it comes time to hang out in the living room this cable works great for us to not worry of the batteries running low...i can plug into my laptop and charge my phone and my kids phones and anything else needed all at the same time so we can hang out together and not have to run back and forth to rooms to charge our devices...so great...i received this product at a discount price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion...thank you so much for making family time more convienient !! mom and family approved!!\",\n \"Product: \\\"The Secret of Keeping Your Portable Devices Charged ON THE GO - In the Car and Hotel\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: So great having both features in one!!\\n\\nReview: So great having both features in one!! i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. this dual usb car and wall charger by iSunao is so great for me and my big family....we are always misplacing plugs and devices and the fact that this one is multifunctional is awesome!! now i can simply fold this up and keep with me in my bag at all times and be able to charge any of our phones when need whether it be in the car or a doctors office or at home...so awesome and so many benefits!! such a compact size i can also fit in my pocket and take it with me....it is also great to have for the little ones and their tablets we have to bring with us when we go some where that is going to be time consuming ..now i do not have to worry about their battery being drained while we are out ..i can simply charge in the car or at whereever out location may be...thank you so much this is such a handy device for our family...mom and dad approved!!\",\n \"Product: Fitment: 92-00 Honda Civic 5-speed manual transmission 94-97 Honda Del Sol 5-speed manual transmission 94-01 Acura Integra 5-speed manual transmission.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: awesome universal suede manual shift boot\\n\\nReview: awesome universal suede manual shift boot from Dewhel my hubby is loving this manual shift boot for his car ...he was super excited when it arrived in the mail and ran to immediatly place on his car.....it was super easy to replace the old boot with this new one ...it is made so well and the stitching is done so well....i love the feel of this suede manual boot and love the color combo to match my hubby's car...the boot is a black suede with red stitching it is so awesome that it isn't too boring with the splash of the red stitching..so great...my hubby has a 1996 toyota tercel and this boot fits on there nicely and it is still easy to shift while driving there is no lifting or bunching or anything..awesome...i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion...thanks so much for making my hubby happy with his manual shifter again...mom and hubby approved\",\n \"Product: Ideal for homes or offices, this 4-piece Plastic Door Stoppers features durable black plastic stoppers with textured tops to prevent yourself from being locked out. Each stopper measures approximately 4 3/4\\\" x 1 1/2\\\" x 1\\\". Comes packaged in a blister pack.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: simple and great 4 pack of doorstops\\n\\nReview: simple and great 4 pack door stoppers from Kulaton! these door stoppers are simple and great...made of an old traditional matter with a twist of newer shapings to hold our door in place with no slip...awesome.....we use door stops alot with the kids always opening and slamming doors so these are great to control that when the kids get out of hand...lol....now i don't have to worry about pinched fingers or and elbow bumps,....etc....i love that it comes in a 4 pack as well which is convient...i received this product at a discount price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion...thank you so much for a great simple package of door stops to control the owies in the house...lol...mom and hubby approved!\",\n \"Product: We guarantee it, and so do tons of other customers! Easily manage countless grilling and cooking scenarios, all the while keeping your hands safe and dry. When you purchase Ekogrips today here is what you should do: When that super cool brown Amazon box arrives in the mail, rip that tape off, open it up and check out our cool packaging! And just wait till you get a feel for the Ekogrips, there is nothing more quality and durable than our BPA-Free, FDA approved 100% pure recyclable silicone - just waiting to be introduced to the kitchen and the grill! Now get those cool Ekogrips out of the packaging and try them on for size! As you first experiment with your new Ekogrips, you should know what separates us from the competition: The Highest Rated, Most Popular Silicone Heat Resistant Gloves Available. Heat Resistant For Temperatures Up To 425 Degrees Fahrenheit 100% Waterproof, Allows a Diverse Range of Use In Virtually Every Cooking Arena No Slip Design To Allow Safe Movement Of Hot Items No Staining or Smell Even After Long-Term Use Dishwasher Safe, BPA-Free, FDA Approved Ekogrips are the ONLY Silicone Cooking Glove Backed By A Premium Lifetime Guarantee And They Are The Only Gloves That Will Include A Personal Commitment From Our Company To Ensure YOUR Satisfaction.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: colorful heat resistant silicone gloves!\\n\\nReview: colorful heat resistant silicone gloves from Cooking gloves! i was excited to try these out since they are colorful and the style is not as bulky as others...the color is vibrant and they look like they are made very well ....they are not a big as others and they fit my hand nice and i can grab pans easily....my issue is that the silicone must not be thick enough because i had to grab the pan out of the oven and very quickly get it to the cooling pad because my hand was getting way too hot throught the gloves and i want holding the pan for that long!! i had to use my old gloves to get the rest of the pans out of the oven because the gloves were too hot still and i almost burnt my hand...not sure if i got defective gloves but lets just say my toddler plays with them now for her play kitchen....i received this product at a discount price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion....wish these didn't get so hot they seemed like a great design...mom not so much approved!\",\n \"Product: This premium accessory provides your pet with the ultimate in safety. See images above. It has a tough nylon outer core for durability, while a soft, neoprene inner material provides your pet with added comfort. The bright green fluorescent strip can be seen clearly by motorists and cyclists at night, ensuring your pet's safety at all times. It has a snap-lock buckle that makes the neckband easy to clip on or remove. It also includes a handy steel ring that you can clip your leash onto. Order yours today! Small (9.8 In-15.7 In). Medium (13.7 In-19.6 In). Large (18.1 In-25.9 In)\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: My dog is safer in the dark!\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-R3IHPKKR6Q0NDY\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1yOuJuzkVS.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/21sVfv5gUtS.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\"> Thank you i feel safer at night with my dog! i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I really like this refective dog collar by Perspats in large for my dog. I have a large german shepherd that we like to walk outside or should i say we have been training to start walking outside with us at night for protection and we always worry about cars as do other pet owners. but this collar is awesome with just a little light shining on it the collar glows so bright ...i feel so much safer for my fur baby now...thank you so much\",\n \"Product: Pawz Training Bell is a great tool to help with potty training for your pets. Allows pets to touch bells with their paws to alert you. Set Includes two bells.Includes on yellow and one red bell.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Pet Potty Training bells for all!!\\n\\nReview: So much fun training the puppies !! I received this at a discount price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I thought when i saw these that ok lets give this a try. I have 2 german shepherds who somtimes just do not want to tell us they need to go outside to go potty and will just go to the door and do their business which of course is such a mess to clean especially when they are big dogs. So we decided to try these pet potty training bells by PawPawz. and i am glad we did ...at first our doggies were confused ..they looked at me like ..you want me to do what..lol..so after a few times before going outside i made them put their paw on the bell and push to go out and then let them out One of my shepherds explored the bell and pushed on it...woohoo...we were so excited...after a few days of trying they are getting the hint and are starting to push the bell..not everytime yet but getting there...i love these now i won't have to check on them constantly if they need to potty while i am running around taking care of the kids ...the dogs just ring the bell and i know they are ready to go out...the nice size and bright color are great for the doggies to see and the shape and size of the bell button is perfect for any size doggie paw...thank you so much these are so helpful in our household...love these....mom and doggies approve..lol\",\n \"Product: Don't get caught in the dark without a light to read by with this portable light. Whether you are catching up with your favorite novel, reading a newspaper, looking for directions on a road map, or trying to read an inventory report in a dark warehouse, these handy clip-on book lights are ready to light the way. With a bright LED bulb that is powered by three replaceable LR41 button cell batteries (included and pre-installed), you'll have all the light you need with the push of a button that is located at the base of the light. There is a hinge in the center that allows the light to be adjusted for the perfect angle while it rests on the book cover. Makes an excellent stocking-stuffer! Lights measure 5\\\" long and approximately 1/2\\\" wide.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: cute little portable led pocket book light\\n\\nReview: cute little portable led pocket book light with adjustable angle in white from Tom David Lewis! this is such a cute and small version of a pocket book light....i was actually super surprised when this arrived in the mail...it is indeed pocket size and it is so great....so easy to use and it is actually bright ....such great light from something so small is great....i can carry this with me in my purse or diaper bag and when i need to read something in the dark it is super helpful...i received this product at a discount price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion....thank you so much for making such a well designed compact portable light that doesnt take up too much room and i can take with me anywhere....mom approved\",\n \"Product: BEYBLADE XTS Half Pipe Battle Set\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very fun toy for all ages\\n\\nReview: Very fun toy for all ages!! i received this at a discount price in exchange for my honest opinion...kids were all excited when they saw this toy come in the mail the other day....toys are fun but hands on toys and action and competition is evern funner..lol..the toddlers of course were super excited seeing the bright colors and toys...my older children and teenagers had a blast with the competition and score card included....very easy to use and easy to play ...kids had so much fun playing with it and battling...and the toddlers were getting a lesson in playing the game and it got them to use their motor skills on how to pull the cord to spin a toy and watch it spin....so exciting and fun for the whole family...thank you so much\",\n \"Product: Dazzle your Guests or Friends at the entrance of any Doorway with Kangaroo's Metallic Silver Foil Fringe Curtain. With this Shiny Curtain, Everyone will Feel like at a Red Carpet Event. Great Party Decorations For Many Occasions Including Fraternities, Sororities, Children's Bedrooms For Both Special Occasions And Parties. Perfect Party Decoration For Halloween, New Years, Christmas & Birthdays.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: So much fun for all!!\\n\\nReview: <div id=\\\"video-block-R3R3I1VZEOAH2T\\\" class=\\\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block\\\"></div><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1RFv-PQRwS.mp4\\\" class=\\\"video-url\\\"><input type=\\\"hidden\\\" name=\\\"\\\" value=\\\"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31FOP5WYUCS.png\\\" class=\\\"video-slate-img-url\\\"> So much fun for everyone! i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I really like this Metallic Silver Foil Fringe Curtain by Kangaroo. This is a well made and very fun and shiny metallic curtain that i got for my kids to play with. not only is this metallic silver curtain great for my kids to just in general play with but it is great for any special events . this metallic curtain is very easy to install and i like the fact that the whole top of the curtain is secured together so that you do not have to worry about the fringe just falling off at any moment. the measurement for the is curtain is 3ft by 8 ft so it fits almost any door frame and it is easy to cut the bottom to fit your doorway so that there is no extra fringe on the ground to step on. This curtain is recommended for ages 4 and up but you do still need to watch your kids with any hanging products...this is so great for birthday parties , regular parties for adults and even weddings...this curtain is so fun and we really like it ..thank you so much\",\n \"Product: Mega Bloks Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Transforming Turtle Mech Set\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: cute idea but was busted\\n\\nReview: my son received this as a birthday gift today and he was super excited as was my hubby...lol...this is a very detailed and fun mega blok set....my son loves the ninja turtles and was so happy when grandma brought it over...lol...so my hubby and I opened up the box to see the contents to help put it together and 2 of the figures hands were broken in the packaging...such a bummer....the character Kraangdroid the silver one and the blue one both had one hand busted...so my son cannot play with them now....i hope this gets resolved fast he was so upset....to get a new toy that is broken before he gets to play with it....thanks...mom and family would approve fully if it wasn't busted when first opened....\",\n \"Product: TOY\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: So much fun to play with!!\\n\\nReview: so much fun for the whole family! i received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion! This LED rocket helicopter by FishHawk (swiftrans) is so much fun to play with! The Led light in the toy is so bright it was shocking....because of the brightness you can see where it goes when you are playing with it outside in the dark....This is a great feature because lately here in FLorida it has been stormy and really dark out and hard to see through the clouds but with this LED light we could see the toy perfectly in the sky and we could see where it landed. So easy to use and play with ...it comes with one LED lighted up rocket helicopter toy and a launcher with a rubber band. you use the launcher like a sling shot and aim up in the air pull back with toy on the hook with the rubber band and let it fly. I will tell you one thing I tried to use in the house to play with the babies and it doesnt work well because the ceilings are not hight enough ..so you definately need to go outside to play with it...lol....I am not sure who had more fun with it the kids or the hubby..lol!! this is a great toy for all ages and so fun...thank you so much...mom and familiy approved\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":30,"string":"30"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1482,"string":"1,482"}}},{"rowIdx":1483,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A3L82NI82NUDYM"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"For more than 75 years, Serta has been an industry leader in comfort products worldwide. That tradition of innovation and quality continues today. From a brand that is synonymous with quality, comfort and style, the Serta executive office chair is upholstered in soft and durable Light Beige microfiber. This chair features soft pillowed headrest & plush layered body pillows which offer the body a serene and tranquil seating experience. The contoured lumbar provides exceptional support for the lower-back, while the sculpted arms have pillow soft pads which provide added hand, wrist, and forearm comfort. The waterfall seat edge is designed to lessen pressure on the back of the legs, and increase circulation, to reduce fatigue and increase working focus. The pneumatic gas lift adjusts the seat height by a simple flick of the lever. Pulling out the same handle will unlock the recline mechanism and allow you to lean back in comfort. The recline resistance can be adjusted with a turn of the tension knob on the bottom of the seat. Smooth rolling multi-surface dual wheel casters provide easy access to your surrounding work area. The heavy duty five-star base meets or exceeds rigorous BIFMA testing standards up to a 250lbs weight capacity. Measures 24.75\" wide by 28.75\" deep by 44\" high. It is delivered in 1 box measuring 27\" long by 25\" wide by 14\" high. 1 year limited warranty. Product assembly is required. Designed in the USA. Manufacturer style number is 43670\". The summary of the review text is \"It's hard to be productive when you're asleep :-)\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Disclosure: Although I'm the person using this chair, it was my employer who bought it on my behalf. I've been using it for over a month now, 8-9 hours a day, five days a week.\n\nUpon arrival, the outside of the product packaging says \"Serta\", but when you open the box the assembly instructions and warranty information say \"True Innovations\". My guess is that True Innovations is the actual OEM and Serta simply rebrands their creations.\n\nThankfully, the color of the chair is darker than the photo (at least on my computer monitor). I was really worried that a light beige color would clash with the office, but it actually fits in quite nicely. The product title says \"light beige\"; the product summary says \"Velvet Coffee\". It's the latter... leaning more toward tan than beige, but with less brown than a true tan. I was pleased with it when I saw it.\n\nI love the microfiber fabric! This was the only chair in the budget range that offered a fabric material other than mesh or faux leather plastic. It was the reason I selected this chair, and I hit a home run on that decision! But, it's a thin material, and already has a small tear from where it banged into the corner of a desk. Keep in mind that this is (I believe) a \"home office\" chair, not a commercial grade chair; but still, a sharp corner shouldn't wreak havoc.\n\nThis chair is more narrow than most desk chairs. It's only 18.25\" wide measured from the inside padding of the armrests; 19.5\" from the inside of the black framing of the armrests across the seat. The sides of my legs are constantly scraping against the armrest frames, and it's worse when you have anything in your pockets (which is all the time).\n\nThis is supposed to be a \"high\" back chair; which brings up the question of, \"for who?\" I'm 6'2\", and the \"neck\" pad is a backrest for my shoulders. The top of the chair goes up to where my neck & collar bone meet. If I lean my head back, the back of my head never touches the chair.\n\nI can tell that the weak point of this chair is how the armrests connect with the chair... not the connection itself, but the design. The armrests are the structural \"support braces\" that connect the back with the seat. If an armrest breaks, there is no more structural integrity. The entire chair--supporting up to 250lbs--relies on eight screws (four per side). Other negative reviewers have complained about armrests breaking off prematurely. Be aware of the potential problem and try not to abuse the chair.\n\nOverall, the chair is really comfortable. Truth be told, there have been several occasions (far too many than I'd like to admit) where I've nodded off in front of my computer terminal at work after lunch! The seat cushion is really firm, and even though it has a waterfall edge to keep from cutting off the blood circulation in your legs, I think the firmness of the seat tends to numb your butt over the long haul, especially if you have a wallet in your rear pocket. That said, the firm seat has also helped it to hold up. I'm 225lbs, and the seat is just as cushy as it was when it arrived. Granted, it has only been a month, but lots of reviewers of other chairs (and some reviewers of this chair) complain about how the seat cushion and armrest padding gives out after only a week.\n\nThe chair doesn't have a lot of gadgets... no adjustable back, definitely no adjustable armrests, etc. It has a height adjustment and a tilt feature. That's it. I myself can live with that--this chair suits me just fine--but some of those other features would be nice... like width-adjustable armrests, since this chair definitely needs to be wider.\n\nFor the price my employer paid for this chair (and as I type this it's about $20 less expensive right now), I think they got their money's worth. Again, it has only been a month that I've been using this, so the durability and longevity remain to be seen, but I think it will last at least five years (in a professional/commercial office environment) if handled with care and not abused. Time will tell.\n\nLet's put it this way: After sitting in this chair for a month at work, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase one with my own money for use at home; and that's even knowing in advance that the chair is too narrow and the armrest frames/screws pose a problem. This chair was bought \"sight unseen\", based solely on the opinions of reviewers and the product description. Thank you to those who took the time to review; this turned out to be a good selection for me."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Disclosure: Although I'm the person using this chair, it was my employer who bought it on my behalf. I've been using it for over a month now, 8-9 hours a day, five days a week.\n\nUpon arrival, the outside of the product packaging says \"Serta\", but when you open the box the assembly instructions and warranty information say \"True Innovations\". My guess is that True Innovations is the actual OEM and Serta simply rebrands their creations.\n\nThankfully, the color of the chair is darker than the photo (at least on my computer monitor). I was really worried that a light beige color would clash with the office, but it actually fits in quite nicely. The product title says \"light beige\"; the product summary says \"Velvet Coffee\". It's the latter... leaning more toward tan than beige, but with less brown than a true tan. I was pleased with it when I saw it.\n\nI love the microfiber fabric! This was the only chair in the budget range that offered a fabric material other than mesh or faux leather plastic. It was the reason I selected this chair, and I hit a home run on that decision! But, it's a thin material, and already has a small tear from where it banged into the corner of a desk. Keep in mind that this is (I believe) a \"home office\" chair, not a commercial grade chair; but still, a sharp corner shouldn't wreak havoc.\n\nThis chair is more narrow than most desk chairs. It's only 18.25\" wide measured from the inside padding of the armrests; 19.5\" from the inside of the black framing of the armrests across the seat. The sides of my legs are constantly scraping against the armrest frames, and it's worse when you have anything in your pockets (which is all the time).\n\nThis is supposed to be a \"high\" back chair; which brings up the question of, \"for who?\" I'm 6'2\", and the \"neck\" pad is a backrest for my shoulders. The top of the chair goes up to where my neck & collar bone meet. If I lean my head back, the back of my head never touches the chair.\n\nI can tell that the weak point of this chair is how the armrests connect with the chair... not the connection itself, but the design. The armrests are the structural \"support braces\" that connect the back with the seat. If an armrest breaks, there is no more structural integrity. The entire chair--supporting up to 250lbs--relies on eight screws (four per side). Other negative reviewers have complained about armrests breaking off prematurely. Be aware of the potential problem and try not to abuse the chair.\n\nOverall, the chair is really comfortable. Truth be told, there have been several occasions (far too many than I'd like to admit) where I've nodded off in front of my computer terminal at work after lunch! The seat cushion is really firm, and even though it has a waterfall edge to keep from cutting off the blood circulation in your legs, I think the firmness of the seat tends to numb your butt over the long haul, especially if you have a wallet in your rear pocket. That said, the firm seat has also helped it to hold up. I'm 225lbs, and the seat is just as cushy as it was when it arrived. Granted, it has only been a month, but lots of reviewers of other chairs (and some reviewers of this chair) complain about how the seat cushion and armrest padding gives out after only a week.\n\nThe chair doesn't have a lot of gadgets... no adjustable back, definitely no adjustable armrests, etc. It has a height adjustment and a tilt feature. That's it. I myself can live with that--this chair suits me just fine--but some of those other features would be nice... like width-adjustable armrests, since this chair definitely needs to be wider.\n\nFor the price my employer paid for this chair (and as I type this it's about $20 less expensive right now), I think they got their money's worth. Again, it has only been a month that I've been using this, so the durability and longevity remain to be seen, but I think it will last at least five years (in a professional/commercial office environment) if handled with care and not abused. Time will tell.\n\nLet's put it this way: After sitting in this chair for a month at work, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase one with my own money for use at home; and that's even knowing in advance that the chair is too narrow and the armrest frames/screws pose a problem. This chair was bought \"sight unseen\", based solely on the opinions of reviewers and the product description. Thank you to those who took the time to review; this turned out to be a good selection for me."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: The 200WGT is a 200 gram calibration weight for testing and calibrating scales. These weights are calibrated to within 0.03g accuracy (OIML Class M2, no certificate supplied). Check your scale's manual before purchasing to make sure you buy the correct weight for your scale. Most scale's require a specific calibration weight to calibrate.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: It's just a weight, but...\n\nReview: What is there to review... this product is merely a weight! :-)\n\nHowever, since this is a CALIBRATION weight, I would have expected a lot more care to have been taken with it; i.e. the slightest chip, nick, scratch, dent, or ding throws the weight off, rendering it useless as a calibration weight. This item was placed loosely into the package I received, not even bubble wrapped, and free to fly around inside the package as it travels over pot holes, through turbulent air streams, and is thrown around by gorillas in the delivery service. I don't blame Amazon or UPS for this, well maybe Amazon just a little (for lack of bubble wrapping it), but the real culprit here is American Weigh Scales. AWS _should_ have packaged this calibration weight in a protective case consisting of a hard, durable, crush-proof outer shell with thickly padded interior. My calibration weight _seems_ to have arrived safely in spite of this gross deficiency; will yours? Even if it does, how long until it is accidentally knocked off the pantry shelf or dropped while carrying it with an armload of other items? It needs to be protected and treated with the same respect you would give a delicate piece of lab equipment.","Product: Gracie China's Rose Chintz Collection, by Coastline Imports, is lovely porcelain which can complement the kitchen, dining and living room. Four Piece Porcelain Tea For One, Stacked Teapot and Cup with Scallop Edge Saucer. Pink Summer Rose Chintz with Gold Trim.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A gift giver's dream\n\nReview: I bought this (the Red Rose pattern) as a gift for my wife. To say that she was impressed with it would be an understatement. \"Oh my God, this is SOOO beautiful!\" Then she looked at the bottom of the saucer, \"That explains it. It's a Gracie. They make awesome stuff.\" I had never heard of Gracie before (must be a chick thing), I only bought it because she enjoys tea-for-one sets and I thought she'd like this pattern (especially since not all tea-for-ones include a saucer in the set); but either way, I hit the jackpot with this gift!\n\nSince I can't speak for my wife, let me tell you what I think of the product. First off, yes... it *IS* beautiful. I love the saucer design; that's the major highlight of the set (IMO). The cup is really nice too, but... I myself really don't like the white stripe at the mouth. Tea-for-one sets are supposed to blend together and meld into one coherent artistic design when they're in their normal resting state. The white stripe at the mouth of the cup is a blatent disconnect. However, even though I don't like the white stripe, I have to admit that the textured surface within it is a nice touch.\n\nWhen you lift the teapot out of the cup, the entire hidden portion of the pot is plain white; so although the cup & saucer have pizzazz on their own merit individually, the teapot looks rather dumb when free-standing (IMO). Those are my only two complaints with the set--i.e. the white stripe on the cup and the plain bottom of the teapot--but the saucer alone makes up for that, along with the style/form of the set overall.\n\nSince \"Gracie makes awesome stuff\" I probably don't need to mention that the material and craftsmanship are top quality, but they are. This particular set is noticeably smaller than most other tea-for-one services I've seen; call it petite. It's about 2/3 scale of what I'd normally expect. It's not a detriment in any way, and may actually be a plus since it's easier to fit in a hutch or curio cabinet for display... and yes it is display quality.\n\nThere's a recurring theme in other reviews I've read. Many of them say something similar to \"this set is overpriced.\" None of the reviews I saw pertains specifically to the Red Rose pattern, but for the record: No, this is not overpriced. If you have any experience with tea-for-one sets, then you know anything under $25 is on the bottom end of the price scale for a china/porcelain set. Now granted, as I've said, this set is smaller than others, and I don't believe it is hand painted/crafted, but it's still a good value (IMO).\n\nAnyway, that's my two cents worth. Take it for what it is. Remember, I'm just a guy--tea sets aren't my thing--but my wife is happy with it so it gets 5 stars in my book.","Product: Dyson DC07 Attachment Hose Yellow FIT DC07 Bagless Upright # 904125-14, 904125-07, 10-1100-03\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A great aftermarket replacement option.\n\nReview: Works perfectly. It has a good fit on both ends and, as far as I can tell, no extra air sneaking in from where there shouldn't be any. The color matches my DC07 (genuine Dyson replacement hoses are steel grey on both ends), and the price is 56% less than the genuine Dyson part. Construction seems to be good; the exterior plastic surrounding the inner coil seems to be as good in quality as the original hose. I'm pleasantly surprised with the purchase.\n\n=============\nUPDATE 4-27-18\n=============\nI'm afraid I'm going to have to lower my rating to a '4'. After two months of use, I've discovered a consistent problem. The bottom connector keeps disconnecting when using the wand. There's not enough \"spring\" in the plastic latch to adequately secure the hose to the main unit. In the big picture, it's still a really nice replacement hose; but you have to continually keep an eye on the bottom connection. No problem whatsoever with the upper connection attached to the wand. That one is actually better than the original Dyson, IMO.","Product: The classic gadroon edge and traditional engraving make our chrome-plated trays attractive yet affordable. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes. Not recommended for prolonged use with meat or other acidic products. Good quality product. Chrome-plated.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A decorative display piece.\n\nReview: This tray is purely decorative. I wouldn't trust it to actually carry drinks across a room, though. For me, that's okay though; i.e. I just wanted something upon which to place crystal glassware for display. The chrome lining is nice (though not as nice as polished stainless steel, but like your standard chrome plated bathroom faucets), and so is the ornate pattern etched into the flat area. I like the fact that the rim is on the small side. Most of the time when you order an 'n'-inch (OD) platter the actual usable surface area is more like 'n-4' or less. I didn't measure, but I'm guessing the usable flat area on this tray is between 12.75-to-13 inches. It's enough to easily hold a <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/650ml-decanter/dp/B072K6LWYY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">650ml decanter</a> and a <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/set-of-6-DOF-glasses/dp/B01H21JC8K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">set of 6 DOF glasses</a> (3.25\" diameter each). I'm not keen on the packaging--just a cellophane wrapper--but it arrived w/o any nicks, scuffs, or scratches, so that's all that matters. I'm only giving 4 stars because as far as metal trays go, it's on the flimsy side, and there's something about the rim that I can't quite put my finger on, but it looks a little chintzy (at least to me). As I said, for display only.","Product: 16GB USB 2.0 DTI GEN 2 red\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice flash drive overall.\n\nReview: Works right out of the box. No special set-up required (plug & play). Large 16GB capacity. A recognized brand name in memory components. This is a nice flash drive that has done everything I've asked of it. The retractable connector is nice (no cap to lose) and helps protect the connector from damage; but the flip side is that because the unit is open-ended, you can get dust/dirt/lint/pet hair/etc inside (but I haven't experienced that yet). When you push the connector out, the locking mechanism is a little flimsy, so you need to make extra sure the connector clicks in place before trying to insert it into the USB port. No biggie, but the first few times I used it I didn't even know there _was_ a locking mechanism! It's like the mechanism on a box cutter, only a lot less sturdy/reliable. The non-connector end has a cutout so you can attach the drive to a key ring or similar, but I'm not sure I would trust it (borderline flimsy), and the hole is too small to attach the unit to anything of substance. The outer body is made of hard plastic, and again \"seems\" to be somewhat flimsy, like it would shatter if you dropped it on a hard floor or that you could crush it with finger pressure alone; I'm probably being overly critical, but I'd still treat it carefully nonetheless. This is a super portable, ultra-lightweight unit with a lot of utility. I've used it to transfer files between work & home, to perform short-term backups, and a few other things. The Kingston Kono head logo lights up when the unit is in operation, which actually is kind of cool in terms of aesthetics, but also practical so you don't go disconnecting the drive while data transfer is going on (for those who don't like to properly shut down devices first before disconnecting). Overall, I'm real happy with this flash drive and have no problem recommending it.","Product: Planet audio's Pulse full range speakers are the perfect complement to the line up. Our Basket full range and components are designed for increased power handling and unrivaled Output. The enhanced cone midbass is coupled with tweeters for the ultimate in sound reproduction to let your music be heard the way you want it, loud.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Meh. Not so impressed.\n\nReview: Bought these to replace the rear door speakers in a 2006 Isuzu Ascender (rebadged GMC Envoy). The bass is only so-so, and I have to push the EQ up to maximum while also cutting down the mid & treble... and while the mix is okay, there just doesn't seem to be any real depth to the bass. The mid & treble sound really nice, though, giving an honest tone as if you were playing an instrument live.\n\nI'm sure these speakers are a marked improvement over a standard factory audio system (standard, not premium), but you're only going to get so much performance out of a less-than-twenty-bucks pair of speakers. They serve their purpose, but they're not stellar.\n\n=============\nUpdate: 9/28/2017\nI installed these speakers in January 2017. In August 2017 one of the speakers stopped working. Just went dead. Total life of the product was a whopping 7 months. Stear clear... a little extra cash on a better set of speakers now will make you happier in the end. Reducing my rating from 3 stars down to 1.\n=============","Product: The Pioneer 6-1/2 in. 250-Watt 2-Way G-Series Speakers are excellent choices to replace a bad set of factory 6-1/2 in. speakers. Their 2-way design handles 250 watts maximum power (40 watts nominal) and feature the Pioneer's extremely strong and lightweight IMPP composite cone woofer for improved sensitivity and reduced distortion. You don't get just basic, run-of-the-mill features either. The conex damper delivers higher power handling and deeper bass and the balanced dome tweeter with ferrite magnet reproduces highs with great performance and musicality. These speakers are designed with a shallow mounting depth for easy install into a wide variety of vehicles. Speaker grilles are included.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Overpowering bass, but nice sound overall.\n\nReview: When the factory speakers died in the rear doors of my 2006 Isuzu Ascender (GMC Envoy/Buick Ranier/ Chevy Trailblazer), I purchased a pair of <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Planet-Audio-PL63-3-Way-Car-Speakers/dp/B01C0J7ML8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Planet Audio PL63 3-Way Car Speakers</a> to replace them. Seven months later one of the speakers died, so I purchased these Pioneers to replace the replacements. These are pretty nice. Installation was a breeze; fits the existing bracket holes & cutout. The bass is overpowering (a nice problem to have for a change, since normally it's difficult to get good bass response from a \"budget\" speaker), but easily controllable with the audio player's built-in EQ system. The bass will rattle the speakers if you push too much volume; didn't have that happen with the original speakers or first replacement pair. Between the rattle and overpowering bass, that's why I gave 4-stars vs 5. As for the mid and high ends, yeah, they sound a little muffled, but overall a nice sound. I don't think you'll be disappointed, especially considering the price. I'm happy with them. The question now is longevity.","Product: New Balance is dedicated to helping athletes achieve their goals. It's been their mission for more than a century to focus on research and development. It's why they don't design products to fit an image. They design them to fit. New Balance is driven to make the finest shoes for the same reason athletes lace them up: to achieve the very best.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Impressed the heck out of me.\n\nReview: Disclosure: Although I own two pairs of these shoes, I did not personally buy either on Amazon. I bought the first pair (brown) at another website. I liked them so much that I put another (grey) pair on my Christmas wish list last year, and received them as a gift (purchased on Amazon by my mother-in-law).\n\nObviously, if I wanted a second pair, I must like these a lot. They're as comfortable--MORE comfortable, really--than my New Balance 608V3 cross trainers... and these are work shoes! Go figure.\n\nBoth the brown shoes and the grey shoes look really nice. I'm not 100% crazy about the orange shoe laces on the grey shoes, but that said, I do prefer the grey ones over the brown. The black ones just look awful in the photos (IMO), so I won't be buying those anytime soon; but the grey & brown are great.\n\nI also greatly appreciate having an \"athletic\" styled work shoe, versus big clunky boots. I mean, these probably wouldn't be my first choice if I was working in construction on a daily basis, but for places like supply houses, warehouses, home improvement stores, and other \"light-to-medium duty\" work areas, these 627's excel. I wear them for DIY projects & maintenance chores around the house, too.\n\nI love the suede material, and the general construction/materials overall.\n\nThey fit great, at least in terms of length & width. It's the height that is a little snug. I have found this to be a persistent problem in all New Balance shoes. That's just the way they make them. \"Snug\" is not unbearable, though.\n\nThese are the only safety-toed shoes I've ever owned that haven't chafed the top of my toes... you know, along the ridge where the safety insert ends and the normal shoe begins. That's probably what impresses me most about these shoes, especially given that I just got done saying they were a little snug in height.\n\nThe anti-slip sole is really slick (pun intended)! On hardwood & tile floors, the shoes squeak with every step from gripping the surface so well. On wet floors, I have yet to experience any loss of traction. Granted, I'm not on wet surfaces very often, but on those occasions when I am (mopping the patio, for example), these shoes do very well. If I'm not mistaken, I believe the soles are also electro-static discharge (ESD) protected as well, making them suitable for electrical work.\n\nThere's a lot of interior padding in these shoes. It makes them a little snugger, but comfortably so.\n\nThe one problem area of the shoe is the arch. It's not non-existent, but it could be so much better. As was the case with the interior height of the shoe, this is another persistent problem of New Balance shoes across the board (based on my experience with the brand). Neither the snug height nor the (seemingly) small arch make the shoe uncomfortable or strain my feet, however.\n\nThese are lightweight shoes, which probably contributes to their overall comfort. They're not as light as my 608V3's, obviously, but come on. We're talking about a safety-toed work shoe here, with a fair amount of padding. These are as light as can reasonably be expected; and although they're not \"as\" light as my 608's, they're pretty darn close.\n\nNormally footwear is like underwear to me... it's a necessity, but nothing to really get excited about, and all very similar from one brand/style to another. I'll tell you, though, these 627's have impressed the be-gee-bers out of me. I love 'em! I expect you will too.","Product: Hogue grip screws have been redesigned and improved and are now Hogue Extreme grip screws. Hogue Extreme grip screws are made from Heat treated 416 Stainless Steel which is much tougher and resistant to damage than conventional screws. Most standard screws including our former quality screws twist off or strip out at a much lower torque than the new Extreme Screws. Make no mistake, the Extreme grip screws are the finest most durable grip screws available. Specifications: - Fits: Government Model - Quantity: 4 Slotted Head Screws - Color: Stainless Finish\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Hogue quality and aesthetics.\n\nReview: I installed these on a full-size Kimber Custom II. The screws are a perfect fit and definitely within spec for a Gov't or Commander 1911. The new grips I put on--an ivory colored set of rubber grips--aren't the greatest, but they add a nice contrast to the all-black finish, and the screws are a nice accompaniment to the grips that match the other stainless parts very well (i.e. the barrel, bushing, guide rod, hammer, and trigger).\n\nI personally am also getting real sick of this trend where new pistols come with oddball grip screws that need a Torx or Hex Head screwdriver to remove. Just give me the plain old Flat Head grip screws any day; they look nicer (IMO) and make the pistol just a little easier to maintain for the average guy.\n\nHogue is one of the brand names I have come to trust over the years for decent quality and reliability at an affordable price. These grip screws are exactly what I would have expected from them.","Product: Hogue grip screws have been redesigned and improved and are now Hogue Extreme grip screws. Hogue Extreme grip screws are made from Heat treated 416 Stainless Steel which is much tougher and resistant to damage than conventional screws. Most standard screws including our former quality screws twist off or strip out at a much lower torque than the new Extreme Screws. Make no mistake, the Extreme grip screws are the finest most durable grip screws available. Specifications: - Fits: Government Model - Quantity: 4 Slotted Head Screws - Color: Stainless Finish\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Hogue quality and aesthetics.\n\nReview: I installed these on a full-size Kimber Custom II. The screws are a perfect fit and definitely within spec for a Gov't or Commander 1911. The new grips I put on--an ivory colored set of rubber grips--aren't the greatest, but they add a nice contrast to the all-black finish, and the screws are a nice accompaniment to the grips that match the other stainless parts very well (i.e. the barrel, bushing, guide rod, hammer, and trigger).\n\nI personally am also getting real sick of this trend where new pistols come with oddball grip screws that need a Torx or Hex Head screwdriver to remove. Just give me the plain old Flat Head grip screws any day; they look nicer (IMO) and make the pistol just a little easier to maintain for the average guy.\n\nHogue is one of the brand names I have come to trust over the years for decent quality and reliability at an affordable price. These grip screws are exactly what I would have expected from them.","Product: M-Pro7 070-1453 4oz 7 lpx gun oil. Bottle. Manufactured by M-Pro7. 070-1453. Cleaning oils & solvents.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Best gun oil available\n\nReview: I've been using the M-Pro7 products since their inception; the gun cleaner & oil on a regular basis, and the copper remover on an as-needed basis. There is no product line on the market that is better than M-Pro7... except possibly the Bullfrog RustHunter products. Unlike RustHunter, however, M-Pro7 is odorless and I can use it inside the house without my wife complaining about the smell if I want to; not to mention that RustHunter is only available in aerosol form, which I hate. [RustHunter gun cleaner also comes in field wipes, which are awesome, but the lubricant is only available as an aerosol.]\n\nThe original M-Pro7 gun oil was superb, so if the LPX is an improvement over that, you can rest assured this is the best gun lubricant on the market. You only need to use a little. M-Pro7 is designed to penetrate into the pores of the metal, leaving it clean & protected, reducing friction for smooth operation.\n\nThe only down side to this product isn't the product itself, but the packaging. The original oil used to come in a bottle with a long tapered nose so that it could be applied judiciously; whereas the LPX bottle has a short stubby flip nose. No problem (for me), I just refill the old bottle with the long tapered nose; and beside, I seldom apply oil directly anyway; usually a drop to a slide rail, then let it run the full length before wiping off. Other than that, I usually just put a few drops onto a patch and apply it indirectly. As I said before, you don't need to use a lot for it to be effective.\n\nI can't say enough good things about M-Pro7. When you find something that works, you stick with it. M-Pro7 works... and I'll always be sticking with it.","Product: This Impact Pro electonic earmuff shooting protection features 30 extreme noise reduction rating (NRR). Rugged earcup design with durable rubberized pressure points. Four hour auto shut-off extends battery life. Single knob control for on/off and volume control. External audio jack connects to any music or audio source; MP3 players, smartphones or scanner radios. Amplifies low-level noise and conversion 4x times louder. Black padded headband with sporty black/gray earcups. Two AAA-batteries and AUX connection cord included.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: They got it right this time.\n\nReview: At the time that I am composing this review, I am the author of the \"Most Helpful Critical Review\" of the Howard Leight Impact Sport electronic hearing protection. In my review of that product I said that \"for the money\" it was an excellent product, but average overall.\n\nThis product--the Howard Leight Impact Pro electronic shooting muffs--is what the Impact Sport should have been in the first place!\n\nMost of my shooting is done at indoor ranges; and everyone knows that gunfire (or any loud noise) is more severe in an enclosed environment. These muffs, with their NRR-30 rating, do an absolutely superb job of blocking out the percussion. The best set of protective earmuffs I have ever owned, based solely on noise blocking, were the Howard Leight Leightning-31 earmuffs (which for some inexplicable reason Howard Leight chose to discontinue). Those were passive non-electronic muffs. The Impact Pro muffs are on a par with the Leightning-31... and to get that kind of performance out of an electronic muff is simply unheard of! Seldom do you find an electronic earmuff with an NRR-25 rating or better. Even my Peltor Tac-7s, which I've always sworn by, only have an NRR-24 rating. The Impact Pro does a fantastic job of sound dampening.\n\nSo why only 4 stars? Well, there are a couple of reasons. First is comfort, or lack thereof. These aren't bad for short durations (e.g. an hour at the range), but when it comes to \"all day comfort\" they fall a bit short.\n\nThe next criticism is the electronics; specifically the amplification. In my set of Impact Pros, the volume needs to be cranked up almost to full maximum in order to attain a \"normal\" level of hearing, and it seems to me that there is also an unusually high amount of background hiss. As far as \"cutting out\" when there is a sharp spike in the noise level, though, the electronics in the Impact Pro are wonderful. They seem to cut back in quickly when the noise level drops back to a safe level, too (but to be perfectly honest, this is a non-issue for me and I really don't pay attention to how soon the electronics turn back on as much as a lot of other people do).\n\nThe last negative thing I'll say about the Impact Pro is that I would never use them in a life-or-death tactical situation. Lots of people in this country keep a gun by their bedside at night; but based on my experience, I seem to be the only person who also keeps a set of earmuffs by the bedside also. If the unthinkable happens and I really do have to press that trigger one unfortunate night, I'd prefer to come out on the other side with my hearing still intact; but the other 'plus' about the (electronic) earmuffs that is often overlooked is the sound amplification. I feel very comfortable clearing a shoothouse or outdoor simulator with my Tac-7s; I don't feel my hearing is at a disadvantage in any way by wearing the muffs, and in fact can be improved by turning up the volume. I cannot say the same for the Impact Pro. They're good for hearing typical range commands/conversation, but not suited for a combat situation. [IMHO] For the record, this last criticism did not affect my rating of this product. Howard Leight does not market these as \"tactical\" hearing protection, so it would be unfair of me to rate them as such.\n\nSo would I recommend the Howard Leight Impact Pro earmuffs to my best friend or family members? In a heartbeat! They provide excellent hearing protection at any price; and speaking of price, the price Amazon is charging right now makes this an incredible value for your money (even the regular retail pricing that local stores in my area charge for these is a good deal for what you get). That's what you call \"revolutionizing\" the sport hearing protection industry. Howard Leight has come out with a high-quality product that everyone can afford. Okay, 3M (Peltor)... the ball is in your court. Beat these if you can!\n\nFor completeness... the Impact Sport muffs that I mentioned earlier are low-profile muffs. Some misguided individuals will claim that the low profile makes them better suited for long gun use than the full size Impact Pro; i.e. that the low profile design doesn't interfere with their cheek weld. I totally disagree with that, personally, and have never had a problem using full size earcups with a long gun (including the Impact Pro)... but maybe I just have an unusually long head or something. I don't know. So that's something for you to consider when making a hearing protection purchase. What I know for a fact, though, is that bigger guns make a bigger boom, and I'd much rather be wearing these Impact Pro muffs than the Impact Sport when I'm shooting a big-bore rifle/shotgun... or worse, when I'm standing NEXT TO a person shooting one at the indoor range! :-)\n\nUPDATE 3/6/16:\nI recently had the honor/pleasure of teaching my new daughter-in-law how to shoot. As a \"graduation present\", I bought her a pair of these Howard Leight Impact Pro earmuffs. So when I say I'd recommend this product to family & friends, I put my money where my mouth is. Best part? They were $7 less expensive than when I originally bought the first set. Sweeeeet! However, I discovered a serious flaw with the Impact Pros as a result of the purchase. They don't come in pink! :-) FYI: I also bought my daughter-in-law the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/ESS-ICE-NARO-2x-Eyeshield-Kit/dp/B003G5M018/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">ESS ICE NARO 2x Eyeshield Kit</a> as part of the graduation present. For anyone in the market for eye protection as well as hearing protection, give serious consideration to the ESS ICE series.","Product: HiViz generation 3 interchangeable front sight. Durability of our overmolded with interchangeable LitePipes! interchangeable style front sight for Glock, includes three LitePipes in Red, green and white and key to change LitePipes.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Okay, but not overly impressive.\n\nReview: Let me start by saying that, in spite of the laundry list of complaints that will follow, this isn't really a \"bad\" front sight. It's just not as good as I would have hoped.\n\nFirst off, this sight requires minor fitting (or at least mine did). I had to use a needle file to narrow the portion that is inserted into the hole at the top of the slide. Nothing major, just a little inconvenient. So be prepared for that. The nut that comes with this thing is cheap. When placed side-by-side with the original OEM nut, it's actually laughable. The threaded portion is less than half the length. Unfortunately, it has to be that way due to the light tube; i.e. there's not enough physical material to screw a longer nut into (though one wonders why a shorter light tube couldn't have been used with a full-length nut). The hex head portion of the nut is also about half as thick as the OEM part, and that's ridiculous when you're trying to tighten it down.\n\nThe fiber optic certainly does its job, making the front sight stand out much more prominently than the standard OEM sight, but I've noticed a \"quirk\". If you rotate your pistol and hold it in a horizontal position like a gangsta wannabe, the light tube increases in brightness. Rotate it back into a normal person's alignment and the light tube dims a little bit. This tells me that the majority of light is entering the tube from the sides; when the pistol is horizontal, the sides are facing the overhead lighting; when the pistol is vertical, the light tube is partially blocked by the top metal. So there's the Catch-22 for this product: the top metal is supposed to reinforce the sight and protect the light tube better than other fiber optic sights do, but at the same time it restricts the light entering the tube. That's kind of a bummer.\n\nThis front sight is too wide (IMO). It fills up the entire width of the rear sight notch, so that you have no \"white space\" on either side of the front sight as you're aligning the sights. The light tube itself centers nicely, but not the front sight as a whole. This is the biggest detriment of all (again, IMO). The light tube is supposed to draw your eye to the front sight, but the light tube shouldn't be the point of focus (the top edge of the front sight is). With no \"white space\" on either side of the front sight, alignment becomes more difficult. Thus, I personally would not recommend this sight to be installed on a pistol you intend to use as a defensive weapon. Your opinion may vary... use whatever you feel most comfortable with.\n\nThe sight comes with three inserts... a red & green light tube and an opaque (non-fiber optic) white tube--plus an installation & removal tool which also doubles as storage space for the two unused tubes that aren't on the pistol.\n\nAs I implied earlier, I don't hate this sight. It's alright. However, I think with a little more effort you can probably find something better.\n\nBy the way, for the record, I'm not using this sight with the standard OEM rear sight. I installed an LPA adjustable rear sight to go along with this.","Product: The Grill Daddy is a revolutionary grill-cleaning tool that sterilizes as it cleans to keep food tasting great. Just turn on the grill, fill the Grill Daddy with water, and begin cleaning. Steams away baked-on food, grease, and black residue. It's fun and easy to use, eliminating hard scraping and dangerous chemicals with steam-cleaning and stainless steel bristles. Works on all grills, including stainless steel, iron, and porcelain enamel. Made from NSF-approved materials.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Works fine... once you know the secret.\n\nReview: Updated 12/5/11.\n\nMy original review of this product was less than flattering; in fact, I slammed it pretty badly, giving it only one star. That was before I knew \"the secret\". Now I don't hate it as much.\n\nIn order for this thing to work properly, you have to loosen the cap while cleaning the grill. This allows air to enter the reservoir and equalize the pressure as water exits through the head. This is _not_ mentioned anywhere in the instructions! Once I learned that trick, this product performed much better.\n\nNow don't get me wrong, I still don't think this product lives up to its hype, but it does a better job of cleaning than a standard bristle brush does.\n\nThe things I like most about the Grill Daddy are (a) the bristles, (b) the fact that the resovoir doesn't leak (almost a given on a plastic product these days), and (c) the hook (i.e. a real, honest-to-goodness pivoting metal hook instead of a slot cut into a plastic handle). The bristles are durable and well constructed, and are still rigid and in place after almost two years of _heavy_ use. Other dept store brushes have their bristles flattened after one or two uses, if not outright missing. My Grill Daddy has some missing too, but not nearly as many as I'd expect. The 2nd brush on the top side of the Grill Daddy's head, although having even heavier duty bristles than the main brush's, doesn't work too well. [The main brush is supposed to be used 'with' the grates and the 2nd brush is supposed to be used 'across' the grates.]\n\nMy biggest criticism still remains the handle... much too short. You definitely need to wear a BBQ mitt while cleaning, but it still gets hot above the grill; and turning the heat down is not an option because that's what makes the steam. My most recent criticism is that, although \"the trick\" makes the Grill Daddy work correctly, it also means the reservoir empties a lot quicker. There is just barely enough capacity for a normal cleaning; heavy cleanings will require two trips to the hose/faucet. The head removes for cleaning, but you know as well as I do that it's almost absurd to think you can actually clean the grease & sludge off of it. Heavy-duty degreaser required.\n\nSo as I said earlier, my opinion of the Grill Daddy has changed for the better, but there is still room for improvement... beginning with an update of the instruction set to include \"the trick\".","Product: Andis EasyClip Groom Detachable Blade Clipper Kit - Blue, Pet Grooming, MBG-2 (21485)\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Clips well, but hot hot HOT blades!\n\nReview: My old Andis clippers (MC-2 model) finally gave out after approx 7 years of clipping two medium sized dogs on a monthly basis (which is a total lifespan of only 168 groomings). I replaced the old clippers with the more expensive Pro Pet model, and it has good points and bad.\n\nOn the good side, they run quietly, are well constructed, clip okay (not great), and are easy to handle (although at times the heavy power cord is counterproductive... but I sure wouldn't trade it for a flimsy one).\n\nOn the bad side, the biggest problem is that the blades get super hot... the main unit itself is just fine, but the metal cutting blades get ultra hot real fast. Of course, the blades are the part that makes contact with the dogs, so it's a big problem. Ever try to trim a face, ears, or paws with red hot blades? Not pretty. I've resorted to keeping a cold drink by me when grooming, so I can steal an ice cube every now and then to cool the blades down for the dogs. Ridiculous!\n\nEven if hot blades weren't an issue, my old clippers were much better for trim work; so while the Pro Pet (arguably) cuts the main body better, they're a step down where precision is desired. The blade combs that come with the unit are inferior also (IMO); and while the storage case is nice, it is bulkier than it needs to be with an ill-designed interior.\n\nI'm torn between giving this product a 2- or 3-star rating. I'm going with the latter because it does have redeeming features that are an improvement over my old clippers. However, I think the fact that overall I prefer my old clippers over the Pro Pet says a lot. I'm disappointed, and I'm very concerned about the hot blade issue.","Product: Adams Plus Yard Spray kills and repels fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, ants and crickets. It has a hose end sprayer and can be used on your lawn, trees & shrubs, roses and flowers. Treats up to 5,000 square feet, protecting against fleas for up to 4 weeks. Non-staining and easy to apply.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Bugs back within 48 hours after spraying.\n\nReview: The label says \"up to four weeks of control\". 48 hours after spraying I noticed there were gnats and other small flying bugs playing in my lawn. So if you think 48 hours qualifies as \"up to\" four weeks (ethically speaking, not legally), then this product is great; but I'm not a lawyer, so I don't buy into that claim. Now in the product's defense, the label doesn't say that it's a general insecticide; it only specifies that it kills fleas, ticks, mosquitos, ants, and crickets, and I haven't noticed any of those since spraying... but there weren't any before I sprayed, either. Well, maybe an occasional mosquito, but it wasn't like we were infested with them. I treat the yard monthly.\n\nNowhere on the packaging (or product description page) does it specify that this lawn spray is pet-safe. One would _hope_ that a product designed to kill fleas, ticks, and mosquitos around the perimiter of a house (i.e. residential lawns) is pet-safe, but I wouldn't assume so with this product and in fact I would assume just the opposite. Pet-safe is a \"plus\" for most consumers, so manufacturers are usually quick to point it out explicitly when their product is pet-safe. However, that said, I have two dogs--both of which constantly clean/lick their paws--and I've noticed no ill effects.\n\nI've used several yard sprays in the past--Biospot, Zodiac, and Sentry (among others, but these are some of the pet-safe products sold at my local pet shop). They're all about equal in their effectiveness & duration... except the Adams product is noticeably inferior to the others. Of course, it's also about 45-55% less cost, too. Amazon's Add-On program has a lot to do with that, of course; add in normal shipping charges and this would be pretty close to the others in price.","Product: Our K&H Superior Orthopedic Bed is the ultimate in comfort. this bed contains 5\" of comfort on medical grade orthopedic foam. The bed reverses from attractive poly/cotton print to luxurious microfleece. A truly superior bed! Great for all pets that deserve that extra pampering. Available in multiple colors and sizes for any pet in any home.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Best pet bed we've had!\n\nReview: After browsing through what seems like hundreds of different pet beds both online and in stores, this is the one I finally selected for our 19lb terrier's kennel, and I have no regrets about it. I ordered the small (30\" x 20\") grey bed. The exterior dimensions of the kennel are 30\"L x 21\"W x 24\"H, and this bed was a PERFECT fit inside the plastic tray on the bottom, as if it was tailor made for the kennel. At 5\" thick, I was worried the bed might block a big chunk of the entrance and make it difficult for my dog to enter/exit, but there's still plenty of room for him to get in and out. The quality of the bed is excellent, and I'm happy with the price I paid for it. You just can't beat the value in this bed, period!\n\nBut the success or failure of a pet bed rests (no pun intended) on whether the dog takes a liking to it or not, right? Our dog is just about eight years old, and has only known one bed his entire life (one of those pillow type beds with fiber fill and cedar chips), and boy does he love that old bed. Naturally, I was worried how he'd take to this new bed. Son of a gun, I was worrying about nothing! It took a minimal amount of coaxing to get him to lay on it fresh out-of-the-box, and once he did he was hooked. He is the epitome of contentment when he's laying on that bed. I've also caught our other dog, several times, sneaking into this one's kennel to lay on the bed.\n\nAll in all, I think this is truly a 5-star product. I highly recommend it. The only caveat to that statement is that my dog is still fairly young and doesn't have arthritis or joint problems. Ortho beds are specifically marketed for older dogs and especially ones with hip/joint problems. I can't speak 1st-hand to that aspect of this bed, but I fail to see how this bed _wouldn't_ help those kinds of dogs. It's the thickest ortho bed I've run across, and it provides plenty of support (again, keeping in mind that my dog is only 19lbs).\n\n------------- UPDATE 10/1/2012 -------------\nI had to give in. As I mentioned, the second dog liked this bed so much that he would go into the first dog's kennel to lay on it... and he had a pretty darn good bed of his own! Nevertheless, he liked this one better; so I ended up buying the second dog a bigger kennel just so I could get him one of these beds for his own. The bed arrived a week ago, and I had barely gotten it into the kennel when the second dog grabbed a toy, ran inside, and sprawled out on it (see my customer image). He loves it!\n\nThe second bed is green, and I regret making that choice. It's a putrid shade of green with a clashing topside color (I LOVE the first grey bed, though!).\n\nNow that I have two of these beds to compare side-by-side, one brand new and the other an older well-used one, I can see that the older one has sagged over time. So these beds don't hold up over time \"as well as\" they should (IMO). I mean, even human mattresses sag with time, so it's not like I wasn't expecting this with the dog bed; but it hasn't even been two years yet and the amount of sag seems disproportionate for that time frame, considering my dog isn't really that heavy. Long story short, I'm lowering my rating from 5 to 4 stars. However, even with a little sag, this is still one heck of a good bed, and still provides ample support for my dogs (the 2nd dog is 23lbs, BTW).\n\nThe cover on the first bed is still in pristine condition after almost two years; i.e. no holes, no stitching coming apart, no broken zippers, the top is still soft and comfortable, not a lot of color fading, etc. The cover is admittedly a lightweight material, and although several other reviewers apparently associate lightweight with cheap, my two years of washings with no noticable deterioration of the fabric or its construction disproves that notion! I'm pretty happy with the cover and prefer the lightweight material over most others I've seen. This is also the only bed I've run across where the zipper opens lengthwise instead of widthwise, which makes it a whole lot easier to get the pad in and out of the cover! The zipper handle isn't exposed, either; there's a pocket of material covering it when closed.\n\nFYI: I wash the cover and flip the pad every month, so take that into consideration when evaluating my statements.\n\nAll things considered, I still think this is an excellent dog bed and I'm VERY happy with my two purchases, as are the two dogs!\n--------------------------------------------\n\n------------- UPDATE 5/3/16 -------------\nThe cover on the first bed--bought in December 2010--has finally seen its last days. K&H makes replacement covers (allegedly)--I think I found ONE place on the Web that sold them--but they're more expensive than the bed! What a shame, because the cushion is still in great shape. Two things to keep in mind about the cover: First, part of the reason it finally tore is because the OTHER dog started digging at it. Second, a few years ago I decided to cut a piece of memory foam from an old 1.5\" mattress pad to fit the bed and stuff it inside the cover along with the original pad, so I was stretching the cover beyond its normal use. Not coincidentally, I'm sure, that's about the time the other dog started digging, also. If it weren't for the overstretching & digging, I'm convinced the cover would still be in good shape today. So call it \"cheap\" if you like, but as I've pointed out before, lightweight is not low quality.\n--------------------------------------------","Product: The Oscar Orthopedic Dog Bed comfortably supports elderly dogs or dogs with arthritis, joint pain or other needs. It has durable, double-sewn boxed edges with decorative cording. The reversible design allows for longer use. Water resistant, heavy -duty microfiber fabric reverses to soft sherpa panel. Removable and machine washable cover with zipper. Finished in the USA. Cushion dimensions are +/- 2 inches. Please note product will arrive in a slightly compressed state; please allow a few days for product to expand to final size listed in description.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A really nice dog bed!\n\nReview: Awhile back (Christmas 2010), I purchased the K&H Superior Orthopedic Dog Bed (also available on Amazon) for one of our dogs. It was, and still is, a big hit. In fact, in my review of that bed I stated that it was the best pet bed we've ever owned. The problem is that our 2nd dog really liked it too, and often times snuck into the first dog's kennel to lay on it; but K&H doesn't make one in a size small enough for the 2nd dog's kennel. So that brought me to this Happy Hounds bed.\n\nThis bed is surprisingly similar to the K&H bed; and in fact this Happy Hounds bed is right up there with it... 100% quality & comfort.\n\nThe bed supports our 24lb mutt rather well. No sag, and he is quite content on it, snoring away. There was no \"transition period\" either; he took to it instantly.\n\nInternally, the bed seems to be constructed by gluing two 2\" thick eggcrate pads back to back, so you have eggcrate foam on both sides of the bed. I don't know their reasoning for that--perhaps it gives better support than a flat-bottomed bed (or perhaps maybe it's just less expensive to produce)--but from a user standpoint, a side-effect of that is you can flip the bed when you wash the removeable cover; you know, like flipping the mattress every so often on your own bed.\n\nBesides the thickness of the bed, the obvious difference between the K&H bed I mentioned earlier and this Happy Hounds bed is in the cover. I personally prefer the K&H's cover. I think it has a better texture on top for the dog to lie on, has a better print pattern, and the zipper runs lengthwise (and wraps around the corners a little) so it's easier to remove for washing and replace afterward. HOWEVER, the Happy Hounds cover is made from better quality material. It has the traditional faux sheepskin top, and the bottom/sides are made with a thick suede-like material. It's very rugged. If your dog is a \"digger\", I think it'll take him awhile to wear this one out.\n\nMy dog's kennel measures 19W x 24D x 21H. The Happy Hounds bed has a width of 18\" and is a perfect fit for the kennel... width-wise. Depth-wise, a 23\" length would have been ideal; i.e. at 24\" the bed just barely squeezes into the kennel and sits on top of the plastic tray rim instead of in the tray. Obviously the bed takes 4\" off the kennel height, but there is still plenty of room for the dog to get in and out easily, and not be uncomfortably cramped once inside.\n\nTo be 100% honest, I personally like the K&H bed just a little better than this one, plus it's less expensive. Nevertheless, the fact is they're both really nice high-quality beds, and I would recommend either one of them. I would be genuinely surprised if you had buyer's remorse after purchasing the Happy Hounds Oscar bed. I know I don't!","Product: My Little Wolf Dog Treats are soft and delicious little morsels made with over 40% unrendered premium protein. Feel no guilt when you reward your dog because they are grain free and are less than 2.7 calories per piece.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: My Little Wolf Eats... Salmon???\n\nReview: My dogs and I were first introduced to salmon treats at a dog fair many years ago, when we were given a free sample of some Swedish brand salmon treat (can't remember the name, but it started with a 'K'). I remember thinking, \"Yeah, right. What dog is going to eat salmon?!\" To my surprise, my dogs actually enjoyed them! So on rare occasions I would buy salmon treats just as a change of pace for my dogs' palattes, but it was never a \"must have\" item... until I discovered these My Little Wolf salmon treats. My dogs go crazy over these things!\n\nAs an example, I have a dog that recently went through knee surgery and is in physical therapy. He spits out the treats used at the clinic (Charlee Bear egg/cheese flavor). I have to bring in the Salmon-liscious treats with me so that my dog will do his exercises; and then he's so aggressive at trying to get the treats that the therapist has to struggle to keep him under control!\n\nThe same dog that is going through rehab is also overweight (hyperthyroidism)--the vet even goes so far as to categorize him as obese (which is absurd!)--so I always try to find low-fat treats for my dogs. I won't buy anything with a Guaranteed Analysis of more than 6% crude fat. The Salmon-liscious treats come in at 5% fat... more than I would prefer, but acceptable.\n\nPrepare yourself when you open the package... it's going to smell like a fishing boat at the docks; no, make that a fish cannery. Man that is one powerful fish smell! But as I said, my dogs go nuts for these things, so I figure it's a small price to pay for something they really enjoy and is also a healthier choice of snack.\n\nI like the fact that the treats are small bite-sized nuggets (\"bite sized\" for, say, an 18-lb terrier size dog). Sure, my dogs love big dog bones and huge jerkey slices as much as any other dog, but it's nice to have a smaller size treat available for those times when you don't want to give them something bigger; which is actually most of the time. These are my primary go-to treats.\n\nThe treats are soft & chewy, easy on the teeth & gums, and can easily be broken in half for smaller dogs and/or training kibbel.\n\nIt goes against every stereotypical notion of canines as voracious meat loving carnivores, but the fact is your dogs are going to love eating salmon! And the My Little Wolf treats are the best of the best in that regard, IMO. Unfortunately, my local Petsmart stopped carrying these things. Thank God for Amazon!!!","Product: The Best Fit Wet Wipes For your Pets.Imported.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: My new pet wipe\n\nReview: I question the validity of the \"anti-itch\" claim--my dog still does plenty of scratching--but even so, just as a general bath wipe, these are superior to anything I can remember using in the past. The wipes seem (to me) to be twice as thick as normal. Saturation-wise they're about what you'd expect from an 'off' brand (at least I've never heard of Keli products before), a little dryer than normal but sufficient to wipe down a small-to-medium sized dog; and of course the dampness varies depending on whether you're at the top of the stack or the bottom (nothing unusual there). So far the inner flap/seal is still sticking; I reserve the right to change this comment, but I think that is superior to what I'm used to also. I know, it seems like a trivial thing, but I get a little irked when the flap comes off and the box is maybe only half-used, allowing the other wipes to evaporate quicker. So far so good with these. Maybe the anti-itch thing will \"kick in\" with extended use, maybe not. Either way, I intend to purchase these from now on. That's how happy I am with the product.","Product: This handheld E-Tek butane torch by Custom Accessories is ideal for heat shrink electrical tubing and terminals in splicing wire connections. Torch is mini size for convenient on the job use to get into tight spaces as needed. This butane torch is designed with a self-igniting electric ignition and has a safety lock system.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I WANT to rate it lower, but can't in good conscience\n\nReview: Interesting little gadget. Easy to operate. More practical than a lighter. Thus far I've only used it to light wood chips on the BBQ, but I can see many more uses for it. I really only have two complaints about it. First, being a MINI torch, the flame is tiny in length. That means your hand is going to get up close and personal with whatever you're torching. Be cautious and wear a heat resistant glove when possible. My second beef is that this didn't come with butane, which is inconvenient because I had to try and find someone that sold butane refills, and nobody seems to do that anymore (I had to purchase butane on Amazon!); plus the lack of butane upon delivery puts the torch on the pricey side for what you get (IMO). That said, it's real simple to operate. Usually takes me two tries of the piezzo trigger before it will light, but that's fine. Has a safety lever, so it is next-to-impossible to light accidentally; I wouldn't go so far as to say it's child proof (because the safety lever locks in the disabled position), but it's still a nice feature. You can lock the flame in the 'on' position so you don't have to continually hold down the trigger once lit. And even though I have to admit that I forgot about this, there is a little slide on the side of the unit that allows you to adjust the flame; and the reason I forgot about it is because I haven't needed to use it yet. The middle position is pretty much all you need (at least on mine).\n\nIt's really hard for me to give this thing a 5-star rating, because something inside me is telling me that it isn't... but I've racked my brain for a reason NOT to give it 5 stars, and I can't come up with one. Yeah, I mentioned a couple of things above, but those don't really warrant the loss of a star. Maybe when I start expanding its uses (e.g. soldering, shrink wrapping, etc) I can change my opinion about it; but right now it seems to be a surprisingly good tool.","Product: The Nicholson Universal handle is an adjustable file handle that requires no inserts and allows the user to work with a full line of hand files\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Well, it WAS a great accessory.\n\nReview: I'm at a loss to explain why this product receives such mediocre-to-bad reviews. I love this handle! I admit that I haven't used it extensively or abused it in any way, but I've used it with 10\" hand files, 8\" pillar files, and a 3/8\" x 10\" round file and it has worked just fine for me. It has a solid grip on the file, with absolutely no fore-and-aft or side-to-side play. The handle is comfortable as all heck, makes the file easier to work with, and causes zero hand fatigue. Maybe the fact that all my files are Nicholson has something to do with why this handle seems to work for me but not the other reviewers, considering this is a Nicholson handle? Beats me, but I think it's a brilliant design and a valuable add-on. Now if/when this fails me, well then I reserve the right to update this review; but for the moment it's a must-have item (I'm buying more). To be fair, I will say that at times I have had difficulty centering the file's tang in the handle when mounting it. Just open up the jaws wider (manually spreading them apart if necessary) and everything works itself out. Then tighten up the handle and you're good to go.\n\n=============\nUpdate 11/25/17\n=============\nOkay, now I understand why this file handle is getting such poor reviews. It deserves them! Just tried to use mine again and the twisty tightening thingie on the bottom just twisted right off! The flimsy plastic may last a few times like mine did, but ultimately the mechanism will snap away rendering the handle useless. Too bad. It is a REALLY NICE handle while it works. So my rating has plummeted from 5 stars down to two... like I said, it's really nice while it works, so it got two stars vs one because of that.","Product: Ravensburger has been making toys for the hand, head, and heart for over 130 years. Our jigsaw puzzles for kids and adults will bowl you over with premium quality, in terms of both content and material. Ravensburger's puzzles are made to fit precisely - no matter how large or small the puzzle, each is precision made so that every piece fits perfectly, without frustration. For puzzles of 1,000 pieces and under, every single piece is unique. Jigsaw puzzles help support a child's development as they play, building skills such as concentration and creativity, and are great fun for adults, providing a great experience whether you're puzzling by yourself or with a group.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: It has dogs frolicking playfully... how can it NOT be enjoyable?!\n\nReview: Let's begin with the quality of the puzzle itself. Ravensburger... the name says it all. This is a high-end quality puzzle with well-cut pieces that interlock together well and are of a decent thickness. The \"large piece\" design is awesome... I can't remember the last time I didn't have to use a magnifying glass to examine pieces (hey, my eyes are over a half-century old, gimme a break!). Because the pieces are large-sized, the completed puzzle ends up being about the same size as a normal 1000-piece puzzle, even though it has half the pieces. And the finished puzzle is fun to look at, with crisp clear colors and no peeling of the image film off the cardboard pieces or annoying \"fuzz\". And of course the picture itself is just a doggone fun theme.\n\nNow as for the task of solving the puzzle (i.e. putting it together)... it might only have 500 pieces, but it was a little challenging (IMO); not to the point of frustration or where one would accuse it of being too difficult, but you certainly have a feeling of satisfaction after completing it. If I was to make a very rough estimate, I'd say it took 40% longer to put together than an average 500-piece puzzle.\n\nChallenge aside, it was an enjoyable puzzle to put together with a great theme. I hated dismantling it.","Product: Can you spot all of the different dog breeds in this fun Christmas puzzle? These beautifully illustrated jigsaw puzzles are perfect for passing the time in anticipation of Christmas. They also make great gifts for kids and adults alike! All of our signature puzzles are made in the United States with recycled materials ensuring quality craftsmanship. Puzzle includes 1000 pieces and measures 30"x24" when completed. Artwork by Randal Spangler.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Fun theme, cute, but difficult to complete.\n\nReview: I just finished this puzzle a couple days ago. The end result is cute; but getting to the end result is difficult, at best. As another reviewer mentioned, it took the fun out of it. Not that I don't mind a challenge every now and then, but this one was real tough.\n\nOne reason it was so tough is that too much time is spent trying to figure out if two pieces fit together or not. The interlocking of the pieces is very loose. The looseness also causes a lot of time to be wasted readjusting the puzzle, as putting one piece in would often times result in other pieces being knocked loose... and God forbid that you'd accidentally rest your arm on the puzzle, cuz you'll end up with a lot of pieces sticking to it and being pulled up from the puzzle, so you'd have to rework them again.\n\nAnyway, the short of it is that the dog theme & photo are fun, the puzzle quality is a little sub-par, it's difficult to put together which detracts from the fun, but you'll certainly feel a sense of accomplishment once it's complete. For me personally, I have too many problems in my life already; I don't need them during \"down\" time also, you know? It was an exercise in patience, let me tell you.\n\nAnd the last thing I'll say is that if you're one of those people who likes to save & frame your puzzles after completion, this is a great one for that (if you can get the pieces to stay together). It's a cute whimsical picture to hang on the wall at Christmas time (or any time); it's a big puzzle when completed, so you'll actually be able to see it and enjoy it; and it's so difficult to put together that you're not going to want to dismantle it when you're finished, just out of sheer frustration! :-)"],"string":"[\n \"Product: The 200WGT is a 200 gram calibration weight for testing and calibrating scales. These weights are calibrated to within 0.03g accuracy (OIML Class M2, no certificate supplied). Check your scale's manual before purchasing to make sure you buy the correct weight for your scale. Most scale's require a specific calibration weight to calibrate.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: It's just a weight, but...\\n\\nReview: What is there to review... this product is merely a weight! :-)\\n\\nHowever, since this is a CALIBRATION weight, I would have expected a lot more care to have been taken with it; i.e. the slightest chip, nick, scratch, dent, or ding throws the weight off, rendering it useless as a calibration weight. This item was placed loosely into the package I received, not even bubble wrapped, and free to fly around inside the package as it travels over pot holes, through turbulent air streams, and is thrown around by gorillas in the delivery service. I don't blame Amazon or UPS for this, well maybe Amazon just a little (for lack of bubble wrapping it), but the real culprit here is American Weigh Scales. AWS _should_ have packaged this calibration weight in a protective case consisting of a hard, durable, crush-proof outer shell with thickly padded interior. My calibration weight _seems_ to have arrived safely in spite of this gross deficiency; will yours? Even if it does, how long until it is accidentally knocked off the pantry shelf or dropped while carrying it with an armload of other items? It needs to be protected and treated with the same respect you would give a delicate piece of lab equipment.\",\n \"Product: Gracie China's Rose Chintz Collection, by Coastline Imports, is lovely porcelain which can complement the kitchen, dining and living room. Four Piece Porcelain Tea For One, Stacked Teapot and Cup with Scallop Edge Saucer. Pink Summer Rose Chintz with Gold Trim.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A gift giver's dream\\n\\nReview: I bought this (the Red Rose pattern) as a gift for my wife. To say that she was impressed with it would be an understatement. \\\"Oh my God, this is SOOO beautiful!\\\" Then she looked at the bottom of the saucer, \\\"That explains it. It's a Gracie. They make awesome stuff.\\\" I had never heard of Gracie before (must be a chick thing), I only bought it because she enjoys tea-for-one sets and I thought she'd like this pattern (especially since not all tea-for-ones include a saucer in the set); but either way, I hit the jackpot with this gift!\\n\\nSince I can't speak for my wife, let me tell you what I think of the product. First off, yes... it *IS* beautiful. I love the saucer design; that's the major highlight of the set (IMO). The cup is really nice too, but... I myself really don't like the white stripe at the mouth. Tea-for-one sets are supposed to blend together and meld into one coherent artistic design when they're in their normal resting state. The white stripe at the mouth of the cup is a blatent disconnect. However, even though I don't like the white stripe, I have to admit that the textured surface within it is a nice touch.\\n\\nWhen you lift the teapot out of the cup, the entire hidden portion of the pot is plain white; so although the cup & saucer have pizzazz on their own merit individually, the teapot looks rather dumb when free-standing (IMO). Those are my only two complaints with the set--i.e. the white stripe on the cup and the plain bottom of the teapot--but the saucer alone makes up for that, along with the style/form of the set overall.\\n\\nSince \\\"Gracie makes awesome stuff\\\" I probably don't need to mention that the material and craftsmanship are top quality, but they are. This particular set is noticeably smaller than most other tea-for-one services I've seen; call it petite. It's about 2/3 scale of what I'd normally expect. It's not a detriment in any way, and may actually be a plus since it's easier to fit in a hutch or curio cabinet for display... and yes it is display quality.\\n\\nThere's a recurring theme in other reviews I've read. Many of them say something similar to \\\"this set is overpriced.\\\" None of the reviews I saw pertains specifically to the Red Rose pattern, but for the record: No, this is not overpriced. If you have any experience with tea-for-one sets, then you know anything under $25 is on the bottom end of the price scale for a china/porcelain set. Now granted, as I've said, this set is smaller than others, and I don't believe it is hand painted/crafted, but it's still a good value (IMO).\\n\\nAnyway, that's my two cents worth. Take it for what it is. Remember, I'm just a guy--tea sets aren't my thing--but my wife is happy with it so it gets 5 stars in my book.\",\n \"Product: Dyson DC07 Attachment Hose Yellow FIT DC07 Bagless Upright # 904125-14, 904125-07, 10-1100-03\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A great aftermarket replacement option.\\n\\nReview: Works perfectly. It has a good fit on both ends and, as far as I can tell, no extra air sneaking in from where there shouldn't be any. The color matches my DC07 (genuine Dyson replacement hoses are steel grey on both ends), and the price is 56% less than the genuine Dyson part. Construction seems to be good; the exterior plastic surrounding the inner coil seems to be as good in quality as the original hose. I'm pleasantly surprised with the purchase.\\n\\n=============\\nUPDATE 4-27-18\\n=============\\nI'm afraid I'm going to have to lower my rating to a '4'. After two months of use, I've discovered a consistent problem. The bottom connector keeps disconnecting when using the wand. There's not enough \\\"spring\\\" in the plastic latch to adequately secure the hose to the main unit. In the big picture, it's still a really nice replacement hose; but you have to continually keep an eye on the bottom connection. No problem whatsoever with the upper connection attached to the wand. That one is actually better than the original Dyson, IMO.\",\n \"Product: The classic gadroon edge and traditional engraving make our chrome-plated trays attractive yet affordable. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes. Not recommended for prolonged use with meat or other acidic products. Good quality product. Chrome-plated.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A decorative display piece.\\n\\nReview: This tray is purely decorative. I wouldn't trust it to actually carry drinks across a room, though. For me, that's okay though; i.e. I just wanted something upon which to place crystal glassware for display. The chrome lining is nice (though not as nice as polished stainless steel, but like your standard chrome plated bathroom faucets), and so is the ornate pattern etched into the flat area. I like the fact that the rim is on the small side. Most of the time when you order an 'n'-inch (OD) platter the actual usable surface area is more like 'n-4' or less. I didn't measure, but I'm guessing the usable flat area on this tray is between 12.75-to-13 inches. It's enough to easily hold a <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/650ml-decanter/dp/B072K6LWYY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">650ml decanter</a> and a <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/set-of-6-DOF-glasses/dp/B01H21JC8K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">set of 6 DOF glasses</a> (3.25\\\" diameter each). I'm not keen on the packaging--just a cellophane wrapper--but it arrived w/o any nicks, scuffs, or scratches, so that's all that matters. I'm only giving 4 stars because as far as metal trays go, it's on the flimsy side, and there's something about the rim that I can't quite put my finger on, but it looks a little chintzy (at least to me). As I said, for display only.\",\n \"Product: 16GB USB 2.0 DTI GEN 2 red\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice flash drive overall.\\n\\nReview: Works right out of the box. No special set-up required (plug & play). Large 16GB capacity. A recognized brand name in memory components. This is a nice flash drive that has done everything I've asked of it. The retractable connector is nice (no cap to lose) and helps protect the connector from damage; but the flip side is that because the unit is open-ended, you can get dust/dirt/lint/pet hair/etc inside (but I haven't experienced that yet). When you push the connector out, the locking mechanism is a little flimsy, so you need to make extra sure the connector clicks in place before trying to insert it into the USB port. No biggie, but the first few times I used it I didn't even know there _was_ a locking mechanism! It's like the mechanism on a box cutter, only a lot less sturdy/reliable. The non-connector end has a cutout so you can attach the drive to a key ring or similar, but I'm not sure I would trust it (borderline flimsy), and the hole is too small to attach the unit to anything of substance. The outer body is made of hard plastic, and again \\\"seems\\\" to be somewhat flimsy, like it would shatter if you dropped it on a hard floor or that you could crush it with finger pressure alone; I'm probably being overly critical, but I'd still treat it carefully nonetheless. This is a super portable, ultra-lightweight unit with a lot of utility. I've used it to transfer files between work & home, to perform short-term backups, and a few other things. The Kingston Kono head logo lights up when the unit is in operation, which actually is kind of cool in terms of aesthetics, but also practical so you don't go disconnecting the drive while data transfer is going on (for those who don't like to properly shut down devices first before disconnecting). Overall, I'm real happy with this flash drive and have no problem recommending it.\",\n \"Product: Planet audio's Pulse full range speakers are the perfect complement to the line up. Our Basket full range and components are designed for increased power handling and unrivaled Output. The enhanced cone midbass is coupled with tweeters for the ultimate in sound reproduction to let your music be heard the way you want it, loud.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Meh. Not so impressed.\\n\\nReview: Bought these to replace the rear door speakers in a 2006 Isuzu Ascender (rebadged GMC Envoy). The bass is only so-so, and I have to push the EQ up to maximum while also cutting down the mid & treble... and while the mix is okay, there just doesn't seem to be any real depth to the bass. The mid & treble sound really nice, though, giving an honest tone as if you were playing an instrument live.\\n\\nI'm sure these speakers are a marked improvement over a standard factory audio system (standard, not premium), but you're only going to get so much performance out of a less-than-twenty-bucks pair of speakers. They serve their purpose, but they're not stellar.\\n\\n=============\\nUpdate: 9/28/2017\\nI installed these speakers in January 2017. In August 2017 one of the speakers stopped working. Just went dead. Total life of the product was a whopping 7 months. Stear clear... a little extra cash on a better set of speakers now will make you happier in the end. Reducing my rating from 3 stars down to 1.\\n=============\",\n \"Product: The Pioneer 6-1/2 in. 250-Watt 2-Way G-Series Speakers are excellent choices to replace a bad set of factory 6-1/2 in. speakers. Their 2-way design handles 250 watts maximum power (40 watts nominal) and feature the Pioneer's extremely strong and lightweight IMPP composite cone woofer for improved sensitivity and reduced distortion. You don't get just basic, run-of-the-mill features either. The conex damper delivers higher power handling and deeper bass and the balanced dome tweeter with ferrite magnet reproduces highs with great performance and musicality. These speakers are designed with a shallow mounting depth for easy install into a wide variety of vehicles. Speaker grilles are included.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Overpowering bass, but nice sound overall.\\n\\nReview: When the factory speakers died in the rear doors of my 2006 Isuzu Ascender (GMC Envoy/Buick Ranier/ Chevy Trailblazer), I purchased a pair of <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Planet-Audio-PL63-3-Way-Car-Speakers/dp/B01C0J7ML8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Planet Audio PL63 3-Way Car Speakers</a> to replace them. Seven months later one of the speakers died, so I purchased these Pioneers to replace the replacements. These are pretty nice. Installation was a breeze; fits the existing bracket holes & cutout. The bass is overpowering (a nice problem to have for a change, since normally it's difficult to get good bass response from a \\\"budget\\\" speaker), but easily controllable with the audio player's built-in EQ system. The bass will rattle the speakers if you push too much volume; didn't have that happen with the original speakers or first replacement pair. Between the rattle and overpowering bass, that's why I gave 4-stars vs 5. As for the mid and high ends, yeah, they sound a little muffled, but overall a nice sound. I don't think you'll be disappointed, especially considering the price. I'm happy with them. The question now is longevity.\",\n \"Product: New Balance is dedicated to helping athletes achieve their goals. It's been their mission for more than a century to focus on research and development. It's why they don't design products to fit an image. They design them to fit. New Balance is driven to make the finest shoes for the same reason athletes lace them up: to achieve the very best.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Impressed the heck out of me.\\n\\nReview: Disclosure: Although I own two pairs of these shoes, I did not personally buy either on Amazon. I bought the first pair (brown) at another website. I liked them so much that I put another (grey) pair on my Christmas wish list last year, and received them as a gift (purchased on Amazon by my mother-in-law).\\n\\nObviously, if I wanted a second pair, I must like these a lot. They're as comfortable--MORE comfortable, really--than my New Balance 608V3 cross trainers... and these are work shoes! Go figure.\\n\\nBoth the brown shoes and the grey shoes look really nice. I'm not 100% crazy about the orange shoe laces on the grey shoes, but that said, I do prefer the grey ones over the brown. The black ones just look awful in the photos (IMO), so I won't be buying those anytime soon; but the grey & brown are great.\\n\\nI also greatly appreciate having an \\\"athletic\\\" styled work shoe, versus big clunky boots. I mean, these probably wouldn't be my first choice if I was working in construction on a daily basis, but for places like supply houses, warehouses, home improvement stores, and other \\\"light-to-medium duty\\\" work areas, these 627's excel. I wear them for DIY projects & maintenance chores around the house, too.\\n\\nI love the suede material, and the general construction/materials overall.\\n\\nThey fit great, at least in terms of length & width. It's the height that is a little snug. I have found this to be a persistent problem in all New Balance shoes. That's just the way they make them. \\\"Snug\\\" is not unbearable, though.\\n\\nThese are the only safety-toed shoes I've ever owned that haven't chafed the top of my toes... you know, along the ridge where the safety insert ends and the normal shoe begins. That's probably what impresses me most about these shoes, especially given that I just got done saying they were a little snug in height.\\n\\nThe anti-slip sole is really slick (pun intended)! On hardwood & tile floors, the shoes squeak with every step from gripping the surface so well. On wet floors, I have yet to experience any loss of traction. Granted, I'm not on wet surfaces very often, but on those occasions when I am (mopping the patio, for example), these shoes do very well. If I'm not mistaken, I believe the soles are also electro-static discharge (ESD) protected as well, making them suitable for electrical work.\\n\\nThere's a lot of interior padding in these shoes. It makes them a little snugger, but comfortably so.\\n\\nThe one problem area of the shoe is the arch. It's not non-existent, but it could be so much better. As was the case with the interior height of the shoe, this is another persistent problem of New Balance shoes across the board (based on my experience with the brand). Neither the snug height nor the (seemingly) small arch make the shoe uncomfortable or strain my feet, however.\\n\\nThese are lightweight shoes, which probably contributes to their overall comfort. They're not as light as my 608V3's, obviously, but come on. We're talking about a safety-toed work shoe here, with a fair amount of padding. These are as light as can reasonably be expected; and although they're not \\\"as\\\" light as my 608's, they're pretty darn close.\\n\\nNormally footwear is like underwear to me... it's a necessity, but nothing to really get excited about, and all very similar from one brand/style to another. I'll tell you, though, these 627's have impressed the be-gee-bers out of me. I love 'em! I expect you will too.\",\n \"Product: Hogue grip screws have been redesigned and improved and are now Hogue Extreme grip screws. Hogue Extreme grip screws are made from Heat treated 416 Stainless Steel which is much tougher and resistant to damage than conventional screws. Most standard screws including our former quality screws twist off or strip out at a much lower torque than the new Extreme Screws. Make no mistake, the Extreme grip screws are the finest most durable grip screws available. Specifications: - Fits: Government Model - Quantity: 4 Slotted Head Screws - Color: Stainless Finish\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Hogue quality and aesthetics.\\n\\nReview: I installed these on a full-size Kimber Custom II. The screws are a perfect fit and definitely within spec for a Gov't or Commander 1911. The new grips I put on--an ivory colored set of rubber grips--aren't the greatest, but they add a nice contrast to the all-black finish, and the screws are a nice accompaniment to the grips that match the other stainless parts very well (i.e. the barrel, bushing, guide rod, hammer, and trigger).\\n\\nI personally am also getting real sick of this trend where new pistols come with oddball grip screws that need a Torx or Hex Head screwdriver to remove. Just give me the plain old Flat Head grip screws any day; they look nicer (IMO) and make the pistol just a little easier to maintain for the average guy.\\n\\nHogue is one of the brand names I have come to trust over the years for decent quality and reliability at an affordable price. These grip screws are exactly what I would have expected from them.\",\n \"Product: Hogue grip screws have been redesigned and improved and are now Hogue Extreme grip screws. Hogue Extreme grip screws are made from Heat treated 416 Stainless Steel which is much tougher and resistant to damage than conventional screws. Most standard screws including our former quality screws twist off or strip out at a much lower torque than the new Extreme Screws. Make no mistake, the Extreme grip screws are the finest most durable grip screws available. Specifications: - Fits: Government Model - Quantity: 4 Slotted Head Screws - Color: Stainless Finish\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Hogue quality and aesthetics.\\n\\nReview: I installed these on a full-size Kimber Custom II. The screws are a perfect fit and definitely within spec for a Gov't or Commander 1911. The new grips I put on--an ivory colored set of rubber grips--aren't the greatest, but they add a nice contrast to the all-black finish, and the screws are a nice accompaniment to the grips that match the other stainless parts very well (i.e. the barrel, bushing, guide rod, hammer, and trigger).\\n\\nI personally am also getting real sick of this trend where new pistols come with oddball grip screws that need a Torx or Hex Head screwdriver to remove. Just give me the plain old Flat Head grip screws any day; they look nicer (IMO) and make the pistol just a little easier to maintain for the average guy.\\n\\nHogue is one of the brand names I have come to trust over the years for decent quality and reliability at an affordable price. These grip screws are exactly what I would have expected from them.\",\n \"Product: M-Pro7 070-1453 4oz 7 lpx gun oil. Bottle. Manufactured by M-Pro7. 070-1453. Cleaning oils & solvents.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Best gun oil available\\n\\nReview: I've been using the M-Pro7 products since their inception; the gun cleaner & oil on a regular basis, and the copper remover on an as-needed basis. There is no product line on the market that is better than M-Pro7... except possibly the Bullfrog RustHunter products. Unlike RustHunter, however, M-Pro7 is odorless and I can use it inside the house without my wife complaining about the smell if I want to; not to mention that RustHunter is only available in aerosol form, which I hate. [RustHunter gun cleaner also comes in field wipes, which are awesome, but the lubricant is only available as an aerosol.]\\n\\nThe original M-Pro7 gun oil was superb, so if the LPX is an improvement over that, you can rest assured this is the best gun lubricant on the market. You only need to use a little. M-Pro7 is designed to penetrate into the pores of the metal, leaving it clean & protected, reducing friction for smooth operation.\\n\\nThe only down side to this product isn't the product itself, but the packaging. The original oil used to come in a bottle with a long tapered nose so that it could be applied judiciously; whereas the LPX bottle has a short stubby flip nose. No problem (for me), I just refill the old bottle with the long tapered nose; and beside, I seldom apply oil directly anyway; usually a drop to a slide rail, then let it run the full length before wiping off. Other than that, I usually just put a few drops onto a patch and apply it indirectly. As I said before, you don't need to use a lot for it to be effective.\\n\\nI can't say enough good things about M-Pro7. When you find something that works, you stick with it. M-Pro7 works... and I'll always be sticking with it.\",\n \"Product: This Impact Pro electonic earmuff shooting protection features 30 extreme noise reduction rating (NRR). Rugged earcup design with durable rubberized pressure points. Four hour auto shut-off extends battery life. Single knob control for on/off and volume control. External audio jack connects to any music or audio source; MP3 players, smartphones or scanner radios. Amplifies low-level noise and conversion 4x times louder. Black padded headband with sporty black/gray earcups. Two AAA-batteries and AUX connection cord included.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: They got it right this time.\\n\\nReview: At the time that I am composing this review, I am the author of the \\\"Most Helpful Critical Review\\\" of the Howard Leight Impact Sport electronic hearing protection. In my review of that product I said that \\\"for the money\\\" it was an excellent product, but average overall.\\n\\nThis product--the Howard Leight Impact Pro electronic shooting muffs--is what the Impact Sport should have been in the first place!\\n\\nMost of my shooting is done at indoor ranges; and everyone knows that gunfire (or any loud noise) is more severe in an enclosed environment. These muffs, with their NRR-30 rating, do an absolutely superb job of blocking out the percussion. The best set of protective earmuffs I have ever owned, based solely on noise blocking, were the Howard Leight Leightning-31 earmuffs (which for some inexplicable reason Howard Leight chose to discontinue). Those were passive non-electronic muffs. The Impact Pro muffs are on a par with the Leightning-31... and to get that kind of performance out of an electronic muff is simply unheard of! Seldom do you find an electronic earmuff with an NRR-25 rating or better. Even my Peltor Tac-7s, which I've always sworn by, only have an NRR-24 rating. The Impact Pro does a fantastic job of sound dampening.\\n\\nSo why only 4 stars? Well, there are a couple of reasons. First is comfort, or lack thereof. These aren't bad for short durations (e.g. an hour at the range), but when it comes to \\\"all day comfort\\\" they fall a bit short.\\n\\nThe next criticism is the electronics; specifically the amplification. In my set of Impact Pros, the volume needs to be cranked up almost to full maximum in order to attain a \\\"normal\\\" level of hearing, and it seems to me that there is also an unusually high amount of background hiss. As far as \\\"cutting out\\\" when there is a sharp spike in the noise level, though, the electronics in the Impact Pro are wonderful. They seem to cut back in quickly when the noise level drops back to a safe level, too (but to be perfectly honest, this is a non-issue for me and I really don't pay attention to how soon the electronics turn back on as much as a lot of other people do).\\n\\nThe last negative thing I'll say about the Impact Pro is that I would never use them in a life-or-death tactical situation. Lots of people in this country keep a gun by their bedside at night; but based on my experience, I seem to be the only person who also keeps a set of earmuffs by the bedside also. If the unthinkable happens and I really do have to press that trigger one unfortunate night, I'd prefer to come out on the other side with my hearing still intact; but the other 'plus' about the (electronic) earmuffs that is often overlooked is the sound amplification. I feel very comfortable clearing a shoothouse or outdoor simulator with my Tac-7s; I don't feel my hearing is at a disadvantage in any way by wearing the muffs, and in fact can be improved by turning up the volume. I cannot say the same for the Impact Pro. They're good for hearing typical range commands/conversation, but not suited for a combat situation. [IMHO] For the record, this last criticism did not affect my rating of this product. Howard Leight does not market these as \\\"tactical\\\" hearing protection, so it would be unfair of me to rate them as such.\\n\\nSo would I recommend the Howard Leight Impact Pro earmuffs to my best friend or family members? In a heartbeat! They provide excellent hearing protection at any price; and speaking of price, the price Amazon is charging right now makes this an incredible value for your money (even the regular retail pricing that local stores in my area charge for these is a good deal for what you get). That's what you call \\\"revolutionizing\\\" the sport hearing protection industry. Howard Leight has come out with a high-quality product that everyone can afford. Okay, 3M (Peltor)... the ball is in your court. Beat these if you can!\\n\\nFor completeness... the Impact Sport muffs that I mentioned earlier are low-profile muffs. Some misguided individuals will claim that the low profile makes them better suited for long gun use than the full size Impact Pro; i.e. that the low profile design doesn't interfere with their cheek weld. I totally disagree with that, personally, and have never had a problem using full size earcups with a long gun (including the Impact Pro)... but maybe I just have an unusually long head or something. I don't know. So that's something for you to consider when making a hearing protection purchase. What I know for a fact, though, is that bigger guns make a bigger boom, and I'd much rather be wearing these Impact Pro muffs than the Impact Sport when I'm shooting a big-bore rifle/shotgun... or worse, when I'm standing NEXT TO a person shooting one at the indoor range! :-)\\n\\nUPDATE 3/6/16:\\nI recently had the honor/pleasure of teaching my new daughter-in-law how to shoot. As a \\\"graduation present\\\", I bought her a pair of these Howard Leight Impact Pro earmuffs. So when I say I'd recommend this product to family & friends, I put my money where my mouth is. Best part? They were $7 less expensive than when I originally bought the first set. Sweeeeet! However, I discovered a serious flaw with the Impact Pros as a result of the purchase. They don't come in pink! :-) FYI: I also bought my daughter-in-law the <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/ESS-ICE-NARO-2x-Eyeshield-Kit/dp/B003G5M018/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">ESS ICE NARO 2x Eyeshield Kit</a> as part of the graduation present. For anyone in the market for eye protection as well as hearing protection, give serious consideration to the ESS ICE series.\",\n \"Product: HiViz generation 3 interchangeable front sight. Durability of our overmolded with interchangeable LitePipes! interchangeable style front sight for Glock, includes three LitePipes in Red, green and white and key to change LitePipes.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Okay, but not overly impressive.\\n\\nReview: Let me start by saying that, in spite of the laundry list of complaints that will follow, this isn't really a \\\"bad\\\" front sight. It's just not as good as I would have hoped.\\n\\nFirst off, this sight requires minor fitting (or at least mine did). I had to use a needle file to narrow the portion that is inserted into the hole at the top of the slide. Nothing major, just a little inconvenient. So be prepared for that. The nut that comes with this thing is cheap. When placed side-by-side with the original OEM nut, it's actually laughable. The threaded portion is less than half the length. Unfortunately, it has to be that way due to the light tube; i.e. there's not enough physical material to screw a longer nut into (though one wonders why a shorter light tube couldn't have been used with a full-length nut). The hex head portion of the nut is also about half as thick as the OEM part, and that's ridiculous when you're trying to tighten it down.\\n\\nThe fiber optic certainly does its job, making the front sight stand out much more prominently than the standard OEM sight, but I've noticed a \\\"quirk\\\". If you rotate your pistol and hold it in a horizontal position like a gangsta wannabe, the light tube increases in brightness. Rotate it back into a normal person's alignment and the light tube dims a little bit. This tells me that the majority of light is entering the tube from the sides; when the pistol is horizontal, the sides are facing the overhead lighting; when the pistol is vertical, the light tube is partially blocked by the top metal. So there's the Catch-22 for this product: the top metal is supposed to reinforce the sight and protect the light tube better than other fiber optic sights do, but at the same time it restricts the light entering the tube. That's kind of a bummer.\\n\\nThis front sight is too wide (IMO). It fills up the entire width of the rear sight notch, so that you have no \\\"white space\\\" on either side of the front sight as you're aligning the sights. The light tube itself centers nicely, but not the front sight as a whole. This is the biggest detriment of all (again, IMO). The light tube is supposed to draw your eye to the front sight, but the light tube shouldn't be the point of focus (the top edge of the front sight is). With no \\\"white space\\\" on either side of the front sight, alignment becomes more difficult. Thus, I personally would not recommend this sight to be installed on a pistol you intend to use as a defensive weapon. Your opinion may vary... use whatever you feel most comfortable with.\\n\\nThe sight comes with three inserts... a red & green light tube and an opaque (non-fiber optic) white tube--plus an installation & removal tool which also doubles as storage space for the two unused tubes that aren't on the pistol.\\n\\nAs I implied earlier, I don't hate this sight. It's alright. However, I think with a little more effort you can probably find something better.\\n\\nBy the way, for the record, I'm not using this sight with the standard OEM rear sight. I installed an LPA adjustable rear sight to go along with this.\",\n \"Product: The Grill Daddy is a revolutionary grill-cleaning tool that sterilizes as it cleans to keep food tasting great. Just turn on the grill, fill the Grill Daddy with water, and begin cleaning. Steams away baked-on food, grease, and black residue. It's fun and easy to use, eliminating hard scraping and dangerous chemicals with steam-cleaning and stainless steel bristles. Works on all grills, including stainless steel, iron, and porcelain enamel. Made from NSF-approved materials.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Works fine... once you know the secret.\\n\\nReview: Updated 12/5/11.\\n\\nMy original review of this product was less than flattering; in fact, I slammed it pretty badly, giving it only one star. That was before I knew \\\"the secret\\\". Now I don't hate it as much.\\n\\nIn order for this thing to work properly, you have to loosen the cap while cleaning the grill. This allows air to enter the reservoir and equalize the pressure as water exits through the head. This is _not_ mentioned anywhere in the instructions! Once I learned that trick, this product performed much better.\\n\\nNow don't get me wrong, I still don't think this product lives up to its hype, but it does a better job of cleaning than a standard bristle brush does.\\n\\nThe things I like most about the Grill Daddy are (a) the bristles, (b) the fact that the resovoir doesn't leak (almost a given on a plastic product these days), and (c) the hook (i.e. a real, honest-to-goodness pivoting metal hook instead of a slot cut into a plastic handle). The bristles are durable and well constructed, and are still rigid and in place after almost two years of _heavy_ use. Other dept store brushes have their bristles flattened after one or two uses, if not outright missing. My Grill Daddy has some missing too, but not nearly as many as I'd expect. The 2nd brush on the top side of the Grill Daddy's head, although having even heavier duty bristles than the main brush's, doesn't work too well. [The main brush is supposed to be used 'with' the grates and the 2nd brush is supposed to be used 'across' the grates.]\\n\\nMy biggest criticism still remains the handle... much too short. You definitely need to wear a BBQ mitt while cleaning, but it still gets hot above the grill; and turning the heat down is not an option because that's what makes the steam. My most recent criticism is that, although \\\"the trick\\\" makes the Grill Daddy work correctly, it also means the reservoir empties a lot quicker. There is just barely enough capacity for a normal cleaning; heavy cleanings will require two trips to the hose/faucet. The head removes for cleaning, but you know as well as I do that it's almost absurd to think you can actually clean the grease & sludge off of it. Heavy-duty degreaser required.\\n\\nSo as I said earlier, my opinion of the Grill Daddy has changed for the better, but there is still room for improvement... beginning with an update of the instruction set to include \\\"the trick\\\".\",\n \"Product: Andis EasyClip Groom Detachable Blade Clipper Kit - Blue, Pet Grooming, MBG-2 (21485)\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Clips well, but hot hot HOT blades!\\n\\nReview: My old Andis clippers (MC-2 model) finally gave out after approx 7 years of clipping two medium sized dogs on a monthly basis (which is a total lifespan of only 168 groomings). I replaced the old clippers with the more expensive Pro Pet model, and it has good points and bad.\\n\\nOn the good side, they run quietly, are well constructed, clip okay (not great), and are easy to handle (although at times the heavy power cord is counterproductive... but I sure wouldn't trade it for a flimsy one).\\n\\nOn the bad side, the biggest problem is that the blades get super hot... the main unit itself is just fine, but the metal cutting blades get ultra hot real fast. Of course, the blades are the part that makes contact with the dogs, so it's a big problem. Ever try to trim a face, ears, or paws with red hot blades? Not pretty. I've resorted to keeping a cold drink by me when grooming, so I can steal an ice cube every now and then to cool the blades down for the dogs. Ridiculous!\\n\\nEven if hot blades weren't an issue, my old clippers were much better for trim work; so while the Pro Pet (arguably) cuts the main body better, they're a step down where precision is desired. The blade combs that come with the unit are inferior also (IMO); and while the storage case is nice, it is bulkier than it needs to be with an ill-designed interior.\\n\\nI'm torn between giving this product a 2- or 3-star rating. I'm going with the latter because it does have redeeming features that are an improvement over my old clippers. However, I think the fact that overall I prefer my old clippers over the Pro Pet says a lot. I'm disappointed, and I'm very concerned about the hot blade issue.\",\n \"Product: Adams Plus Yard Spray kills and repels fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, ants and crickets. It has a hose end sprayer and can be used on your lawn, trees & shrubs, roses and flowers. Treats up to 5,000 square feet, protecting against fleas for up to 4 weeks. Non-staining and easy to apply.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Bugs back within 48 hours after spraying.\\n\\nReview: The label says \\\"up to four weeks of control\\\". 48 hours after spraying I noticed there were gnats and other small flying bugs playing in my lawn. So if you think 48 hours qualifies as \\\"up to\\\" four weeks (ethically speaking, not legally), then this product is great; but I'm not a lawyer, so I don't buy into that claim. Now in the product's defense, the label doesn't say that it's a general insecticide; it only specifies that it kills fleas, ticks, mosquitos, ants, and crickets, and I haven't noticed any of those since spraying... but there weren't any before I sprayed, either. Well, maybe an occasional mosquito, but it wasn't like we were infested with them. I treat the yard monthly.\\n\\nNowhere on the packaging (or product description page) does it specify that this lawn spray is pet-safe. One would _hope_ that a product designed to kill fleas, ticks, and mosquitos around the perimiter of a house (i.e. residential lawns) is pet-safe, but I wouldn't assume so with this product and in fact I would assume just the opposite. Pet-safe is a \\\"plus\\\" for most consumers, so manufacturers are usually quick to point it out explicitly when their product is pet-safe. However, that said, I have two dogs--both of which constantly clean/lick their paws--and I've noticed no ill effects.\\n\\nI've used several yard sprays in the past--Biospot, Zodiac, and Sentry (among others, but these are some of the pet-safe products sold at my local pet shop). They're all about equal in their effectiveness & duration... except the Adams product is noticeably inferior to the others. Of course, it's also about 45-55% less cost, too. Amazon's Add-On program has a lot to do with that, of course; add in normal shipping charges and this would be pretty close to the others in price.\",\n \"Product: Our K&H Superior Orthopedic Bed is the ultimate in comfort. this bed contains 5\\\" of comfort on medical grade orthopedic foam. The bed reverses from attractive poly/cotton print to luxurious microfleece. A truly superior bed! Great for all pets that deserve that extra pampering. Available in multiple colors and sizes for any pet in any home.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Best pet bed we've had!\\n\\nReview: After browsing through what seems like hundreds of different pet beds both online and in stores, this is the one I finally selected for our 19lb terrier's kennel, and I have no regrets about it. I ordered the small (30\\\" x 20\\\") grey bed. The exterior dimensions of the kennel are 30\\\"L x 21\\\"W x 24\\\"H, and this bed was a PERFECT fit inside the plastic tray on the bottom, as if it was tailor made for the kennel. At 5\\\" thick, I was worried the bed might block a big chunk of the entrance and make it difficult for my dog to enter/exit, but there's still plenty of room for him to get in and out. The quality of the bed is excellent, and I'm happy with the price I paid for it. You just can't beat the value in this bed, period!\\n\\nBut the success or failure of a pet bed rests (no pun intended) on whether the dog takes a liking to it or not, right? Our dog is just about eight years old, and has only known one bed his entire life (one of those pillow type beds with fiber fill and cedar chips), and boy does he love that old bed. Naturally, I was worried how he'd take to this new bed. Son of a gun, I was worrying about nothing! It took a minimal amount of coaxing to get him to lay on it fresh out-of-the-box, and once he did he was hooked. He is the epitome of contentment when he's laying on that bed. I've also caught our other dog, several times, sneaking into this one's kennel to lay on the bed.\\n\\nAll in all, I think this is truly a 5-star product. I highly recommend it. The only caveat to that statement is that my dog is still fairly young and doesn't have arthritis or joint problems. Ortho beds are specifically marketed for older dogs and especially ones with hip/joint problems. I can't speak 1st-hand to that aspect of this bed, but I fail to see how this bed _wouldn't_ help those kinds of dogs. It's the thickest ortho bed I've run across, and it provides plenty of support (again, keeping in mind that my dog is only 19lbs).\\n\\n------------- UPDATE 10/1/2012 -------------\\nI had to give in. As I mentioned, the second dog liked this bed so much that he would go into the first dog's kennel to lay on it... and he had a pretty darn good bed of his own! Nevertheless, he liked this one better; so I ended up buying the second dog a bigger kennel just so I could get him one of these beds for his own. The bed arrived a week ago, and I had barely gotten it into the kennel when the second dog grabbed a toy, ran inside, and sprawled out on it (see my customer image). He loves it!\\n\\nThe second bed is green, and I regret making that choice. It's a putrid shade of green with a clashing topside color (I LOVE the first grey bed, though!).\\n\\nNow that I have two of these beds to compare side-by-side, one brand new and the other an older well-used one, I can see that the older one has sagged over time. So these beds don't hold up over time \\\"as well as\\\" they should (IMO). I mean, even human mattresses sag with time, so it's not like I wasn't expecting this with the dog bed; but it hasn't even been two years yet and the amount of sag seems disproportionate for that time frame, considering my dog isn't really that heavy. Long story short, I'm lowering my rating from 5 to 4 stars. However, even with a little sag, this is still one heck of a good bed, and still provides ample support for my dogs (the 2nd dog is 23lbs, BTW).\\n\\nThe cover on the first bed is still in pristine condition after almost two years; i.e. no holes, no stitching coming apart, no broken zippers, the top is still soft and comfortable, not a lot of color fading, etc. The cover is admittedly a lightweight material, and although several other reviewers apparently associate lightweight with cheap, my two years of washings with no noticable deterioration of the fabric or its construction disproves that notion! I'm pretty happy with the cover and prefer the lightweight material over most others I've seen. This is also the only bed I've run across where the zipper opens lengthwise instead of widthwise, which makes it a whole lot easier to get the pad in and out of the cover! The zipper handle isn't exposed, either; there's a pocket of material covering it when closed.\\n\\nFYI: I wash the cover and flip the pad every month, so take that into consideration when evaluating my statements.\\n\\nAll things considered, I still think this is an excellent dog bed and I'm VERY happy with my two purchases, as are the two dogs!\\n--------------------------------------------\\n\\n------------- UPDATE 5/3/16 -------------\\nThe cover on the first bed--bought in December 2010--has finally seen its last days. K&H makes replacement covers (allegedly)--I think I found ONE place on the Web that sold them--but they're more expensive than the bed! What a shame, because the cushion is still in great shape. Two things to keep in mind about the cover: First, part of the reason it finally tore is because the OTHER dog started digging at it. Second, a few years ago I decided to cut a piece of memory foam from an old 1.5\\\" mattress pad to fit the bed and stuff it inside the cover along with the original pad, so I was stretching the cover beyond its normal use. Not coincidentally, I'm sure, that's about the time the other dog started digging, also. If it weren't for the overstretching & digging, I'm convinced the cover would still be in good shape today. So call it \\\"cheap\\\" if you like, but as I've pointed out before, lightweight is not low quality.\\n--------------------------------------------\",\n \"Product: The Oscar Orthopedic Dog Bed comfortably supports elderly dogs or dogs with arthritis, joint pain or other needs. It has durable, double-sewn boxed edges with decorative cording. The reversible design allows for longer use. Water resistant, heavy -duty microfiber fabric reverses to soft sherpa panel. Removable and machine washable cover with zipper. Finished in the USA. Cushion dimensions are +/- 2 inches. Please note product will arrive in a slightly compressed state; please allow a few days for product to expand to final size listed in description.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A really nice dog bed!\\n\\nReview: Awhile back (Christmas 2010), I purchased the K&H Superior Orthopedic Dog Bed (also available on Amazon) for one of our dogs. It was, and still is, a big hit. In fact, in my review of that bed I stated that it was the best pet bed we've ever owned. The problem is that our 2nd dog really liked it too, and often times snuck into the first dog's kennel to lay on it; but K&H doesn't make one in a size small enough for the 2nd dog's kennel. So that brought me to this Happy Hounds bed.\\n\\nThis bed is surprisingly similar to the K&H bed; and in fact this Happy Hounds bed is right up there with it... 100% quality & comfort.\\n\\nThe bed supports our 24lb mutt rather well. No sag, and he is quite content on it, snoring away. There was no \\\"transition period\\\" either; he took to it instantly.\\n\\nInternally, the bed seems to be constructed by gluing two 2\\\" thick eggcrate pads back to back, so you have eggcrate foam on both sides of the bed. I don't know their reasoning for that--perhaps it gives better support than a flat-bottomed bed (or perhaps maybe it's just less expensive to produce)--but from a user standpoint, a side-effect of that is you can flip the bed when you wash the removeable cover; you know, like flipping the mattress every so often on your own bed.\\n\\nBesides the thickness of the bed, the obvious difference between the K&H bed I mentioned earlier and this Happy Hounds bed is in the cover. I personally prefer the K&H's cover. I think it has a better texture on top for the dog to lie on, has a better print pattern, and the zipper runs lengthwise (and wraps around the corners a little) so it's easier to remove for washing and replace afterward. HOWEVER, the Happy Hounds cover is made from better quality material. It has the traditional faux sheepskin top, and the bottom/sides are made with a thick suede-like material. It's very rugged. If your dog is a \\\"digger\\\", I think it'll take him awhile to wear this one out.\\n\\nMy dog's kennel measures 19W x 24D x 21H. The Happy Hounds bed has a width of 18\\\" and is a perfect fit for the kennel... width-wise. Depth-wise, a 23\\\" length would have been ideal; i.e. at 24\\\" the bed just barely squeezes into the kennel and sits on top of the plastic tray rim instead of in the tray. Obviously the bed takes 4\\\" off the kennel height, but there is still plenty of room for the dog to get in and out easily, and not be uncomfortably cramped once inside.\\n\\nTo be 100% honest, I personally like the K&H bed just a little better than this one, plus it's less expensive. Nevertheless, the fact is they're both really nice high-quality beds, and I would recommend either one of them. I would be genuinely surprised if you had buyer's remorse after purchasing the Happy Hounds Oscar bed. I know I don't!\",\n \"Product: My Little Wolf Dog Treats are soft and delicious little morsels made with over 40% unrendered premium protein. Feel no guilt when you reward your dog because they are grain free and are less than 2.7 calories per piece.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: My Little Wolf Eats... Salmon???\\n\\nReview: My dogs and I were first introduced to salmon treats at a dog fair many years ago, when we were given a free sample of some Swedish brand salmon treat (can't remember the name, but it started with a 'K'). I remember thinking, \\\"Yeah, right. What dog is going to eat salmon?!\\\" To my surprise, my dogs actually enjoyed them! So on rare occasions I would buy salmon treats just as a change of pace for my dogs' palattes, but it was never a \\\"must have\\\" item... until I discovered these My Little Wolf salmon treats. My dogs go crazy over these things!\\n\\nAs an example, I have a dog that recently went through knee surgery and is in physical therapy. He spits out the treats used at the clinic (Charlee Bear egg/cheese flavor). I have to bring in the Salmon-liscious treats with me so that my dog will do his exercises; and then he's so aggressive at trying to get the treats that the therapist has to struggle to keep him under control!\\n\\nThe same dog that is going through rehab is also overweight (hyperthyroidism)--the vet even goes so far as to categorize him as obese (which is absurd!)--so I always try to find low-fat treats for my dogs. I won't buy anything with a Guaranteed Analysis of more than 6% crude fat. The Salmon-liscious treats come in at 5% fat... more than I would prefer, but acceptable.\\n\\nPrepare yourself when you open the package... it's going to smell like a fishing boat at the docks; no, make that a fish cannery. Man that is one powerful fish smell! But as I said, my dogs go nuts for these things, so I figure it's a small price to pay for something they really enjoy and is also a healthier choice of snack.\\n\\nI like the fact that the treats are small bite-sized nuggets (\\\"bite sized\\\" for, say, an 18-lb terrier size dog). Sure, my dogs love big dog bones and huge jerkey slices as much as any other dog, but it's nice to have a smaller size treat available for those times when you don't want to give them something bigger; which is actually most of the time. These are my primary go-to treats.\\n\\nThe treats are soft & chewy, easy on the teeth & gums, and can easily be broken in half for smaller dogs and/or training kibbel.\\n\\nIt goes against every stereotypical notion of canines as voracious meat loving carnivores, but the fact is your dogs are going to love eating salmon! And the My Little Wolf treats are the best of the best in that regard, IMO. Unfortunately, my local Petsmart stopped carrying these things. Thank God for Amazon!!!\",\n \"Product: The Best Fit Wet Wipes For your Pets.Imported.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: My new pet wipe\\n\\nReview: I question the validity of the \\\"anti-itch\\\" claim--my dog still does plenty of scratching--but even so, just as a general bath wipe, these are superior to anything I can remember using in the past. The wipes seem (to me) to be twice as thick as normal. Saturation-wise they're about what you'd expect from an 'off' brand (at least I've never heard of Keli products before), a little dryer than normal but sufficient to wipe down a small-to-medium sized dog; and of course the dampness varies depending on whether you're at the top of the stack or the bottom (nothing unusual there). So far the inner flap/seal is still sticking; I reserve the right to change this comment, but I think that is superior to what I'm used to also. I know, it seems like a trivial thing, but I get a little irked when the flap comes off and the box is maybe only half-used, allowing the other wipes to evaporate quicker. So far so good with these. Maybe the anti-itch thing will \\\"kick in\\\" with extended use, maybe not. Either way, I intend to purchase these from now on. That's how happy I am with the product.\",\n \"Product: This handheld E-Tek butane torch by Custom Accessories is ideal for heat shrink electrical tubing and terminals in splicing wire connections. Torch is mini size for convenient on the job use to get into tight spaces as needed. This butane torch is designed with a self-igniting electric ignition and has a safety lock system.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I WANT to rate it lower, but can't in good conscience\\n\\nReview: Interesting little gadget. Easy to operate. More practical than a lighter. Thus far I've only used it to light wood chips on the BBQ, but I can see many more uses for it. I really only have two complaints about it. First, being a MINI torch, the flame is tiny in length. That means your hand is going to get up close and personal with whatever you're torching. Be cautious and wear a heat resistant glove when possible. My second beef is that this didn't come with butane, which is inconvenient because I had to try and find someone that sold butane refills, and nobody seems to do that anymore (I had to purchase butane on Amazon!); plus the lack of butane upon delivery puts the torch on the pricey side for what you get (IMO). That said, it's real simple to operate. Usually takes me two tries of the piezzo trigger before it will light, but that's fine. Has a safety lever, so it is next-to-impossible to light accidentally; I wouldn't go so far as to say it's child proof (because the safety lever locks in the disabled position), but it's still a nice feature. You can lock the flame in the 'on' position so you don't have to continually hold down the trigger once lit. And even though I have to admit that I forgot about this, there is a little slide on the side of the unit that allows you to adjust the flame; and the reason I forgot about it is because I haven't needed to use it yet. The middle position is pretty much all you need (at least on mine).\\n\\nIt's really hard for me to give this thing a 5-star rating, because something inside me is telling me that it isn't... but I've racked my brain for a reason NOT to give it 5 stars, and I can't come up with one. Yeah, I mentioned a couple of things above, but those don't really warrant the loss of a star. Maybe when I start expanding its uses (e.g. soldering, shrink wrapping, etc) I can change my opinion about it; but right now it seems to be a surprisingly good tool.\",\n \"Product: The Nicholson Universal handle is an adjustable file handle that requires no inserts and allows the user to work with a full line of hand files\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Well, it WAS a great accessory.\\n\\nReview: I'm at a loss to explain why this product receives such mediocre-to-bad reviews. I love this handle! I admit that I haven't used it extensively or abused it in any way, but I've used it with 10\\\" hand files, 8\\\" pillar files, and a 3/8\\\" x 10\\\" round file and it has worked just fine for me. It has a solid grip on the file, with absolutely no fore-and-aft or side-to-side play. The handle is comfortable as all heck, makes the file easier to work with, and causes zero hand fatigue. Maybe the fact that all my files are Nicholson has something to do with why this handle seems to work for me but not the other reviewers, considering this is a Nicholson handle? Beats me, but I think it's a brilliant design and a valuable add-on. Now if/when this fails me, well then I reserve the right to update this review; but for the moment it's a must-have item (I'm buying more). To be fair, I will say that at times I have had difficulty centering the file's tang in the handle when mounting it. Just open up the jaws wider (manually spreading them apart if necessary) and everything works itself out. Then tighten up the handle and you're good to go.\\n\\n=============\\nUpdate 11/25/17\\n=============\\nOkay, now I understand why this file handle is getting such poor reviews. It deserves them! Just tried to use mine again and the twisty tightening thingie on the bottom just twisted right off! The flimsy plastic may last a few times like mine did, but ultimately the mechanism will snap away rendering the handle useless. Too bad. It is a REALLY NICE handle while it works. So my rating has plummeted from 5 stars down to two... like I said, it's really nice while it works, so it got two stars vs one because of that.\",\n \"Product: Ravensburger has been making toys for the hand, head, and heart for over 130 years. Our jigsaw puzzles for kids and adults will bowl you over with premium quality, in terms of both content and material. Ravensburger's puzzles are made to fit precisely - no matter how large or small the puzzle, each is precision made so that every piece fits perfectly, without frustration. For puzzles of 1,000 pieces and under, every single piece is unique. Jigsaw puzzles help support a child's development as they play, building skills such as concentration and creativity, and are great fun for adults, providing a great experience whether you're puzzling by yourself or with a group.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: It has dogs frolicking playfully... how can it NOT be enjoyable?!\\n\\nReview: Let's begin with the quality of the puzzle itself. Ravensburger... the name says it all. This is a high-end quality puzzle with well-cut pieces that interlock together well and are of a decent thickness. The \\\"large piece\\\" design is awesome... I can't remember the last time I didn't have to use a magnifying glass to examine pieces (hey, my eyes are over a half-century old, gimme a break!). Because the pieces are large-sized, the completed puzzle ends up being about the same size as a normal 1000-piece puzzle, even though it has half the pieces. And the finished puzzle is fun to look at, with crisp clear colors and no peeling of the image film off the cardboard pieces or annoying \\\"fuzz\\\". And of course the picture itself is just a doggone fun theme.\\n\\nNow as for the task of solving the puzzle (i.e. putting it together)... it might only have 500 pieces, but it was a little challenging (IMO); not to the point of frustration or where one would accuse it of being too difficult, but you certainly have a feeling of satisfaction after completing it. If I was to make a very rough estimate, I'd say it took 40% longer to put together than an average 500-piece puzzle.\\n\\nChallenge aside, it was an enjoyable puzzle to put together with a great theme. I hated dismantling it.\",\n \"Product: Can you spot all of the different dog breeds in this fun Christmas puzzle? These beautifully illustrated jigsaw puzzles are perfect for passing the time in anticipation of Christmas. They also make great gifts for kids and adults alike! All of our signature puzzles are made in the United States with recycled materials ensuring quality craftsmanship. Puzzle includes 1000 pieces and measures 30"x24" when completed. Artwork by Randal Spangler.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Fun theme, cute, but difficult to complete.\\n\\nReview: I just finished this puzzle a couple days ago. The end result is cute; but getting to the end result is difficult, at best. As another reviewer mentioned, it took the fun out of it. Not that I don't mind a challenge every now and then, but this one was real tough.\\n\\nOne reason it was so tough is that too much time is spent trying to figure out if two pieces fit together or not. The interlocking of the pieces is very loose. The looseness also causes a lot of time to be wasted readjusting the puzzle, as putting one piece in would often times result in other pieces being knocked loose... and God forbid that you'd accidentally rest your arm on the puzzle, cuz you'll end up with a lot of pieces sticking to it and being pulled up from the puzzle, so you'd have to rework them again.\\n\\nAnyway, the short of it is that the dog theme & photo are fun, the puzzle quality is a little sub-par, it's difficult to put together which detracts from the fun, but you'll certainly feel a sense of accomplishment once it's complete. For me personally, I have too many problems in my life already; I don't need them during \\\"down\\\" time also, you know? It was an exercise in patience, let me tell you.\\n\\nAnd the last thing I'll say is that if you're one of those people who likes to save & frame your puzzles after completion, this is a great one for that (if you can get the pieces to stay together). It's a cute whimsical picture to hang on the wall at Christmas time (or any time); it's a big puzzle when completed, so you'll actually be able to see it and enjoy it; and it's so difficult to put together that you're not going to want to dismantle it when you're finished, just out of sheer frustration! :-)\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":24,"string":"24"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1483,"string":"1,483"}}},{"rowIdx":1484,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A17TJMEPU8TRCG"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"3.0\" for a product with description \"Spencer Finch is a journalist. He's on the trail of the greatest secret in history. And it'll take more than angels and demons to stop him! Finch is on the hunt for a missing book, encountering along the way cat burglars and mobsters, hackers and monks. At the same time, he's trying to make sense of the legacy left him by his late grandfather, a chest of what appear to be magazines from the golden age of pulp fiction, and even earlier. Following his nose, Finch gradually uncovers a mystery involving a lost Greek play, secret societies, generations of masked vigilantes! and an entire secret history of mankind. It's like The Da Vinci Code retold by the Coen Brothers in a summer blockbuster blur. FILE UNDER: Thriller [Conspiracy! / Ancient Mysteries / Pulp Fiction / Blow Your Mind]\". The summary of the review text is \"Much better than it seems.\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I think I started this book some time ago, because a couple of scenes seemed very familiar. Or it could be I read similar scenes in another book. Regardless the author is very good at creating a milieu because I saw nothing but dirt and drunks and filth as in dirty houses, filthy clothes. In addition that carried over into different settings. I wondered why the protagonist seemed to embrace his awful physical settings unless the author was attempting to do an artistic thing wherein this was to show how the protagonist felt about his life. Regardless it was depressing. After a while I skipped the \"short stories\" about the Black Hand. I wasn't interested after the first two.\nThe ending was very good. Up until then I had been desultorily reading the book, much the way the author seemed to be writing. But then we got to the \"explanation.\" I found the explanation to be very interesting and it led to a lot of other philosophical questions like \"Is free will a primary motive in advancement?\"\nI did not like the protagonist. There was nothing to like. He is rude, crude, mean, nasty [physically and morally] as well as a waste or skin. Why he would make a \"good\" decision at the end is beyond me. But he does.\nIn all the author made an excellent attempt to explain a heavy philosophical/moral argument. Kudos.\nThis book is worth reading."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"I think I started this book some time ago, because a couple of scenes seemed very familiar. Or it could be I read similar scenes in another book. Regardless the author is very good at creating a milieu because I saw nothing but dirt and drunks and filth as in dirty houses, filthy clothes. In addition that carried over into different settings. I wondered why the protagonist seemed to embrace his awful physical settings unless the author was attempting to do an artistic thing wherein this was to show how the protagonist felt about his life. Regardless it was depressing. After a while I skipped the \"short stories\" about the Black Hand. I wasn't interested after the first two.\nThe ending was very good. Up until then I had been desultorily reading the book, much the way the author seemed to be writing. But then we got to the \"explanation.\" I found the explanation to be very interesting and it led to a lot of other philosophical questions like \"Is free will a primary motive in advancement?\"\nI did not like the protagonist. There was nothing to like. He is rude, crude, mean, nasty [physically and morally] as well as a waste or skin. Why he would make a \"good\" decision at the end is beyond me. But he does.\nIn all the author made an excellent attempt to explain a heavy philosophical/moral argument. Kudos.\nThis book is worth reading."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Supernatural Horror\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The single best horror movie I ever saw\n\nReview: I do not watch horror movies any longer. Why? Because blood and guts and slime and chopping people up into little pieces or some idiot running around in a people suit or some deranged character in a mask may startle me, but it doesn't horrify me. I do not leave the theater looking over my shoulder or afraid of dark places.\n\nI thought Halloween had a really good bit when Jason, supposedly dead, sits up behind Jamie Lee Curtis, but a single scene does not a movie make.\n\nI saw this movie when it first came out in 1956. It was on a double bill with The Curse of Frankenstein, the movie I originally wanted to see. I did not stay for Frank, my grandmother and I left after The Curse was over. It scared me then and it still has the power to give me cold chill bumps.\n\nThere is no blood, there are not body parts flung about, there is no idiot in a mask or one with pins sticking out of his face or any other part of his body, there is only true terror and atmosphere and a something that might or might not be there. There are no gross out scenes, there is only pure terror, because you can never be safe. You cannot hide, a gun does nothing, you cannot run, you cannot be saved, you can only outwit the Black magic or die.\n\nThe demon is one bad looking monster. It does nothing more than kill and terrorize, it does not have philosophical discussions as does Crowley in Supernatural. I really believe that it is a demon.\n\nIt is the perfect horror movie. It builds tension, it is in black and white and that is so evocative of the situation. The \"walk through the woods\" scared me the first time and the last time I saw it, which was two weeks ago.\n\nThe \"bad guy\" is almost sympathetic, and his mother is a darling, the \"hero\" is a little \"slow\" to get it, but when he does you wonder how he will \"win\" how he will keep the demon off his back, literally. And the ending is not a \"Oh, come on\" it is a good ending, it never fails to be a satisfying end to a really scary moment.\n\nThis is the movie I judge all horror movies against. And except for COTD I have yet to see one that always scares me. And I never watch it in the dark.","Product: \"Truth is whatever gets the loudest applause.\" Debunking western myths even more than he did in McCabe and Mrs. Miller (1971), Robert Altman's Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976) sardonically explores the gap between western history and legend in show biz-obsessed America. Megalomaniac \"Buffalo Bill\" Cody (Paul Newman) assumes the legend created for him by writer Ned Buntline (Burt Lancaster), aided and abetted by his producer (Joel Grey) and his publicist (Kevin McCarthy), perpetuating myths of white triumph over savage \"Injuns\" in his Wild West show, as audiences cheer him on and buy his merchandise. But when Sitting Bull (Frank Kaquitts) joins the troupe with his interpreter (Will Sampson), his request for authenticity threatens to throw a wrench into the proceedings. Regardless of how Bill may feel about the facts, he must bow to the preferences of the paying public\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Paul Newman looks great with long hair\n\nReview: This was on tv last night. I like Paul Newman. I like Wild Bill. I was going to purchase this movie before I watched it. Don't. It is awful. Awful as in \"all this talent and this is the best they could do?\" The ending is especially awful, it is an alcoholic induced hallucination that does nothing to tell me anything about anyone in this movie.\n\nThe writing is horrid. The acting is so wooden that I thought that they were making a snide aside about \"wooden Indians.\" This movie is, if you can believe it, worse than \"The Silver Chalice.\" And Newman hated that movie.\n\nI expected so much from this movie. I expected to see some of the insights I have gotten from books about Wild Bill and Sitting Bull. But nothing. And, even though I love opera, I found two of the \"artistes\" whom Cody romances to be screechers, rather than singers. The last one, though, is quite good.\n\nTop notch actors aka stars, great horsemanship, but no depth, no insights, nothing but a \"day in the life\" type that dragged and dragged and dragged. I kept hoping that there would be a \"eureka moment\" but no, just a \"ohforgawd'ssake\" on and on and on. Annie Oakley is especially wasted, Ned Buntline is never explained other than as a \"I made him what he is today\" character.\n\nThis could have been a really good movie. Something that would have added to the mythos and the actors' bylines. But nothing. Like cold, wet macaroni it lays there.","Product: blu ray / dvd / dig\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Will there be a #3?\n\nReview: I do not even begin to understand how this movie got negative reviews. I actually liked it better than the original Independence Day and I loved that. This movie goes a hundred miles an hour and it never lets up. There is much to like about this movie and there are things that I found to be a bit \"glossed over\" like the attack [?] on the Saturn defensive site. Nevertheless, much fun, great CGI, the \"characters\" are both compelling [especially the ones from the first movie] and a little wooden [the younger people] in this movie. Given the situation it is understandable that this is an \"open ended\" movie in that there is a need for a \"sequel.\"\n\nWill I watch this again? You betcha.\n\nIf, like some people, you gripe about the lack of \"reality\" in this movie, may I ask why you are watching this movie? There are no \"hidden\" messages about how the aliens are a \"metaphor\" for \"illegal immigrants\" nor is there a hidden message about anything else. It is just fun and going a hundred miles an hour.\n\nI wish I had had the chance to watch it in the theaters. But the negative reviews made it seem to be boring and now I will NEVER read another \"professional\" review of any movie. They are all frustrated intellectuals who don't have a clue.\n\nThe aliens come back because the last group sent out a homing signal or something. At the same time another alien group show up. There is much shooting, much destruction, London is in for a very nasty time, and much angst. But what do you expect after 20 years? The White House was rebuilt, looks good, but ain't gonna last. Once again mankind is united against a common enemy and once again mankind rises to the occasion. The good guys win. But just barely. Earth is literally saved by a minute.\n\nDo not expect great philosophical discussions about this. Just enjoy.","Product: Eliminates organic odors in minutes. Natural enzymes chemically change the source of the odor to eliminate it, not simply mask it. Use Odormute for pet odors such as urine on carpets, walls, fabrics and skunk odor on clothing. Works great for kennels, dog runs, yards, catteries, animal shelters and hospitals. Also zoos, wild animal ranches, horse and livestock barns. Directions: Dissolve completely in warm water. Solution must reach source of odor. May be used in carpet cleaning equipment, sprayers, and washing machines. One ounce makes from 1 quart (for skunk odor) to 3 gallons (kennels). Complete directions inside box.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Using for over thirty years\n\nReview: I first bought Odormute thirty years ago. It is THE single best product for urine removal. The person who said that they put it in their washer and carpet machine did not follow instructions. Odor mute is a living enzyme that is activated when mixed with water. IF you use it on a stain that has been previously \"cleaned\" it will not work as the detergent/bleach/cleaner residue will kill the enzyme. I have used it on all organic odors including vomit, fecal matter, urine especially, skunk and anything else that has showed up. It also takes up the stains.\n\nWhen you mix it with warm water you must wait 20 minutes for the enzyme to become active. Then you either pour it on a clean cloth and scrub or you pour it on the stain, even an old one, and then place a clean towel weighted down with something heavy and leave it until the moisture is absorbed. Failure to do any of that will result in an inadequate removal of odor and stain.\n\nI have never heard of putting it in a washer or carpet cleaner.\n\nI have used it on the mattress when one of the pups had an accident. Took up the smell and the stain and still using the mattress. It also works on human urine, any urine including cat pee.\n\nI never use anything BUT Odor mute and I never will. When we had a litter of pups some twelve years ago I gave all the owners a small bag of Odormute they all told me later that it was the best thing in the world.","Product: Simon Goodson is the author of the highly rated 'Wanderer's Escape' science fiction novel, and the two exciting books comprising the 'Dark Soul Silenced' fantasy story. His short stories cover a variety of speculative fiction including, but not limited to, science fiction and fantasy. Several of the short stories are freely available from www.simongoodson.com, while many more are available in the collection 'Last Sunrise & Other Stories'. Simon fits in writing around a full time job as an IT Consultant and a hectic family life looking after his twelve year old son and two three year old daughters. He can be found head down over his laptop most lunchtimes and during the commute home.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: First book is good.\n\nReview: I liked this book. Too bad I won't be reading the rest in the series as they are only on Kindle. I found the book quite intriguing, it reminded me of the \"ship who sang\" series, if you haven't read those, do so. They are quite good. The biggest quibble I have with this book is how Jess is so concerned with how he will feel. Yes, he is sorry that people are killed, enslaved, beaten, tortured but he will NOT \"allow\" the perps to be killed or if they are tried, he will not allow them to be executed. BECAUSE this isn't about justice it is about how HE will feel about it, how HE will feel guilty or HE will be responsible for their deaths. Get over yourself Jess. You are only one person and that is not how it works.\n\nThe ship is quite remarkable. And I wish that Jess had spent more time in exploring the ship's files. As he is the Captain everything is open to him. I was impressed with the remarkable attention to detail and the occasional ventures into \"cooking\" for the occupants. The medical parts I had huge problems with. If this is supposed to be nano-tech working to heal people someone needs to tell Jess either that the medical program is broken or the ship doesn't have a clue as to how it is supposed to work.\n\nI liked the characters and I was devastated to discover one of the \"wake up\" call plot points. But it was, unfortunately, necessary.\n\nJess is a teenager without in real world ability. He is going to have to grow up fast and he needs to understand that what he sees isn't what there is.\n\nThis book is worth a read. I have no idea if the author continues the good plot points, I was intrigued with the idea for the next book.","Product: Harcourt, Brace & Company, 1955. First edition stated, hardcover with dustjacket. This novel is a stand-alone sequel to "Star Rangers" (1953).\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Where do I sign up?\n\nReview: This was the first military Science Fiction novel I ever read. I really like MSF. But, no one has topped or even equaled Star Guard by Norton. The book is only 220+ pages, but when I finish it, I feel like I have read a novel that was much longer because Ms. Norton creates such a real milieu.\n\nIn short it is about a young man who \"wants the stars.\" And he only has one way to go and that is through the mercenary forces that Earth \"exports.\" He becomes an Arch and his first \"battle\" takes place on a world filled with all the discomforts that make life miserable for all \"grunts.\" That covers about 1/4 of the novel and then the second part of the plot expands from a small expedition to a galaxy wide possibility.\n\nI read it again this week. Again, as in twenty or so times. And it never fails to catch me and draw me into a world filled with real people, not just characters.\n\nI love John Ringo's novels, they are so good, but still his stories are not, to me, as good as Star Guard. With Norton, I am there, I see everything, I experience every thing that the characters do. I see the world through their eyes, I understand their attitudes, I don't have to \"suspend\" belief because, for the few hours I am with them, the novel is a real world.\n\nI wish Ms. Norton had written a sequel to this novel, because if any novel needed a sequel it is Star Guard. Oh, the novel is finished, but at the end the author sets up the ground work for a further novel\n\nMs. Norton called her early novels, such as Star Guard, Star Man's Son, No Night Without Stars, and others her future history novels and each reveals the growth towards the stars that man has struggled for.\n\nSomeone once asked me if I could only have ten books, what would they be? It is a no brainer. All of Norton's books and all of Robert Jordan's books. Because then I would have so many worlds to explore I would have no time for anything else."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Supernatural Horror\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The single best horror movie I ever saw\\n\\nReview: I do not watch horror movies any longer. Why? Because blood and guts and slime and chopping people up into little pieces or some idiot running around in a people suit or some deranged character in a mask may startle me, but it doesn't horrify me. I do not leave the theater looking over my shoulder or afraid of dark places.\\n\\nI thought Halloween had a really good bit when Jason, supposedly dead, sits up behind Jamie Lee Curtis, but a single scene does not a movie make.\\n\\nI saw this movie when it first came out in 1956. It was on a double bill with The Curse of Frankenstein, the movie I originally wanted to see. I did not stay for Frank, my grandmother and I left after The Curse was over. It scared me then and it still has the power to give me cold chill bumps.\\n\\nThere is no blood, there are not body parts flung about, there is no idiot in a mask or one with pins sticking out of his face or any other part of his body, there is only true terror and atmosphere and a something that might or might not be there. There are no gross out scenes, there is only pure terror, because you can never be safe. You cannot hide, a gun does nothing, you cannot run, you cannot be saved, you can only outwit the Black magic or die.\\n\\nThe demon is one bad looking monster. It does nothing more than kill and terrorize, it does not have philosophical discussions as does Crowley in Supernatural. I really believe that it is a demon.\\n\\nIt is the perfect horror movie. It builds tension, it is in black and white and that is so evocative of the situation. The \\\"walk through the woods\\\" scared me the first time and the last time I saw it, which was two weeks ago.\\n\\nThe \\\"bad guy\\\" is almost sympathetic, and his mother is a darling, the \\\"hero\\\" is a little \\\"slow\\\" to get it, but when he does you wonder how he will \\\"win\\\" how he will keep the demon off his back, literally. And the ending is not a \\\"Oh, come on\\\" it is a good ending, it never fails to be a satisfying end to a really scary moment.\\n\\nThis is the movie I judge all horror movies against. And except for COTD I have yet to see one that always scares me. And I never watch it in the dark.\",\n \"Product: \\\"Truth is whatever gets the loudest applause.\\\" Debunking western myths even more than he did in McCabe and Mrs. Miller (1971), Robert Altman's Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976) sardonically explores the gap between western history and legend in show biz-obsessed America. Megalomaniac \\\"Buffalo Bill\\\" Cody (Paul Newman) assumes the legend created for him by writer Ned Buntline (Burt Lancaster), aided and abetted by his producer (Joel Grey) and his publicist (Kevin McCarthy), perpetuating myths of white triumph over savage \\\"Injuns\\\" in his Wild West show, as audiences cheer him on and buy his merchandise. But when Sitting Bull (Frank Kaquitts) joins the troupe with his interpreter (Will Sampson), his request for authenticity threatens to throw a wrench into the proceedings. Regardless of how Bill may feel about the facts, he must bow to the preferences of the paying public\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Paul Newman looks great with long hair\\n\\nReview: This was on tv last night. I like Paul Newman. I like Wild Bill. I was going to purchase this movie before I watched it. Don't. It is awful. Awful as in \\\"all this talent and this is the best they could do?\\\" The ending is especially awful, it is an alcoholic induced hallucination that does nothing to tell me anything about anyone in this movie.\\n\\nThe writing is horrid. The acting is so wooden that I thought that they were making a snide aside about \\\"wooden Indians.\\\" This movie is, if you can believe it, worse than \\\"The Silver Chalice.\\\" And Newman hated that movie.\\n\\nI expected so much from this movie. I expected to see some of the insights I have gotten from books about Wild Bill and Sitting Bull. But nothing. And, even though I love opera, I found two of the \\\"artistes\\\" whom Cody romances to be screechers, rather than singers. The last one, though, is quite good.\\n\\nTop notch actors aka stars, great horsemanship, but no depth, no insights, nothing but a \\\"day in the life\\\" type that dragged and dragged and dragged. I kept hoping that there would be a \\\"eureka moment\\\" but no, just a \\\"ohforgawd'ssake\\\" on and on and on. Annie Oakley is especially wasted, Ned Buntline is never explained other than as a \\\"I made him what he is today\\\" character.\\n\\nThis could have been a really good movie. Something that would have added to the mythos and the actors' bylines. But nothing. Like cold, wet macaroni it lays there.\",\n \"Product: blu ray / dvd / dig\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Will there be a #3?\\n\\nReview: I do not even begin to understand how this movie got negative reviews. I actually liked it better than the original Independence Day and I loved that. This movie goes a hundred miles an hour and it never lets up. There is much to like about this movie and there are things that I found to be a bit \\\"glossed over\\\" like the attack [?] on the Saturn defensive site. Nevertheless, much fun, great CGI, the \\\"characters\\\" are both compelling [especially the ones from the first movie] and a little wooden [the younger people] in this movie. Given the situation it is understandable that this is an \\\"open ended\\\" movie in that there is a need for a \\\"sequel.\\\"\\n\\nWill I watch this again? You betcha.\\n\\nIf, like some people, you gripe about the lack of \\\"reality\\\" in this movie, may I ask why you are watching this movie? There are no \\\"hidden\\\" messages about how the aliens are a \\\"metaphor\\\" for \\\"illegal immigrants\\\" nor is there a hidden message about anything else. It is just fun and going a hundred miles an hour.\\n\\nI wish I had had the chance to watch it in the theaters. But the negative reviews made it seem to be boring and now I will NEVER read another \\\"professional\\\" review of any movie. They are all frustrated intellectuals who don't have a clue.\\n\\nThe aliens come back because the last group sent out a homing signal or something. At the same time another alien group show up. There is much shooting, much destruction, London is in for a very nasty time, and much angst. But what do you expect after 20 years? The White House was rebuilt, looks good, but ain't gonna last. Once again mankind is united against a common enemy and once again mankind rises to the occasion. The good guys win. But just barely. Earth is literally saved by a minute.\\n\\nDo not expect great philosophical discussions about this. Just enjoy.\",\n \"Product: Eliminates organic odors in minutes. Natural enzymes chemically change the source of the odor to eliminate it, not simply mask it. Use Odormute for pet odors such as urine on carpets, walls, fabrics and skunk odor on clothing. Works great for kennels, dog runs, yards, catteries, animal shelters and hospitals. Also zoos, wild animal ranches, horse and livestock barns. Directions: Dissolve completely in warm water. Solution must reach source of odor. May be used in carpet cleaning equipment, sprayers, and washing machines. One ounce makes from 1 quart (for skunk odor) to 3 gallons (kennels). Complete directions inside box.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Using for over thirty years\\n\\nReview: I first bought Odormute thirty years ago. It is THE single best product for urine removal. The person who said that they put it in their washer and carpet machine did not follow instructions. Odor mute is a living enzyme that is activated when mixed with water. IF you use it on a stain that has been previously \\\"cleaned\\\" it will not work as the detergent/bleach/cleaner residue will kill the enzyme. I have used it on all organic odors including vomit, fecal matter, urine especially, skunk and anything else that has showed up. It also takes up the stains.\\n\\nWhen you mix it with warm water you must wait 20 minutes for the enzyme to become active. Then you either pour it on a clean cloth and scrub or you pour it on the stain, even an old one, and then place a clean towel weighted down with something heavy and leave it until the moisture is absorbed. Failure to do any of that will result in an inadequate removal of odor and stain.\\n\\nI have never heard of putting it in a washer or carpet cleaner.\\n\\nI have used it on the mattress when one of the pups had an accident. Took up the smell and the stain and still using the mattress. It also works on human urine, any urine including cat pee.\\n\\nI never use anything BUT Odor mute and I never will. When we had a litter of pups some twelve years ago I gave all the owners a small bag of Odormute they all told me later that it was the best thing in the world.\",\n \"Product: Simon Goodson is the author of the highly rated 'Wanderer's Escape' science fiction novel, and the two exciting books comprising the 'Dark Soul Silenced' fantasy story. His short stories cover a variety of speculative fiction including, but not limited to, science fiction and fantasy. Several of the short stories are freely available from www.simongoodson.com, while many more are available in the collection 'Last Sunrise & Other Stories'. Simon fits in writing around a full time job as an IT Consultant and a hectic family life looking after his twelve year old son and two three year old daughters. He can be found head down over his laptop most lunchtimes and during the commute home.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: First book is good.\\n\\nReview: I liked this book. Too bad I won't be reading the rest in the series as they are only on Kindle. I found the book quite intriguing, it reminded me of the \\\"ship who sang\\\" series, if you haven't read those, do so. They are quite good. The biggest quibble I have with this book is how Jess is so concerned with how he will feel. Yes, he is sorry that people are killed, enslaved, beaten, tortured but he will NOT \\\"allow\\\" the perps to be killed or if they are tried, he will not allow them to be executed. BECAUSE this isn't about justice it is about how HE will feel about it, how HE will feel guilty or HE will be responsible for their deaths. Get over yourself Jess. You are only one person and that is not how it works.\\n\\nThe ship is quite remarkable. And I wish that Jess had spent more time in exploring the ship's files. As he is the Captain everything is open to him. I was impressed with the remarkable attention to detail and the occasional ventures into \\\"cooking\\\" for the occupants. The medical parts I had huge problems with. If this is supposed to be nano-tech working to heal people someone needs to tell Jess either that the medical program is broken or the ship doesn't have a clue as to how it is supposed to work.\\n\\nI liked the characters and I was devastated to discover one of the \\\"wake up\\\" call plot points. But it was, unfortunately, necessary.\\n\\nJess is a teenager without in real world ability. He is going to have to grow up fast and he needs to understand that what he sees isn't what there is.\\n\\nThis book is worth a read. I have no idea if the author continues the good plot points, I was intrigued with the idea for the next book.\",\n \"Product: Harcourt, Brace & Company, 1955. First edition stated, hardcover with dustjacket. This novel is a stand-alone sequel to "Star Rangers" (1953).\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Where do I sign up?\\n\\nReview: This was the first military Science Fiction novel I ever read. I really like MSF. But, no one has topped or even equaled Star Guard by Norton. The book is only 220+ pages, but when I finish it, I feel like I have read a novel that was much longer because Ms. Norton creates such a real milieu.\\n\\nIn short it is about a young man who \\\"wants the stars.\\\" And he only has one way to go and that is through the mercenary forces that Earth \\\"exports.\\\" He becomes an Arch and his first \\\"battle\\\" takes place on a world filled with all the discomforts that make life miserable for all \\\"grunts.\\\" That covers about 1/4 of the novel and then the second part of the plot expands from a small expedition to a galaxy wide possibility.\\n\\nI read it again this week. Again, as in twenty or so times. And it never fails to catch me and draw me into a world filled with real people, not just characters.\\n\\nI love John Ringo's novels, they are so good, but still his stories are not, to me, as good as Star Guard. With Norton, I am there, I see everything, I experience every thing that the characters do. I see the world through their eyes, I understand their attitudes, I don't have to \\\"suspend\\\" belief because, for the few hours I am with them, the novel is a real world.\\n\\nI wish Ms. Norton had written a sequel to this novel, because if any novel needed a sequel it is Star Guard. Oh, the novel is finished, but at the end the author sets up the ground work for a further novel\\n\\nMs. Norton called her early novels, such as Star Guard, Star Man's Son, No Night Without Stars, and others her future history novels and each reveals the growth towards the stars that man has struggled for.\\n\\nSomeone once asked me if I could only have ten books, what would they be? It is a no brainer. All of Norton's books and all of Robert Jordan's books. Because then I would have so many worlds to explore I would have no time for anything else.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":6,"string":"6"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1484,"string":"1,484"}}},{"rowIdx":1485,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A3MWZSKHPAZ4ZR"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"Dr Ho's Pads with replacement gel pad\". The summary of the review text is \"Good Size for Home Use\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This foam roller works great for trigger points that can cause pain and discomfort. The nubby surface adds extra massaging ability which really helps. This roller is a good size for home use. I have seen the giant foam rollers they have at the gym, and while those would work well, storing a foam roller that size at home would take up a lot of space. This roller is big enough to get the job done but it does not take up a whole room to store. One thing I noticed about this foam roller is that I needed to take it slow when using it the first few times. The foam is firm and really gives my muscles and trigger points a work out, but if I roll too hard or do too many reps it can be uncomfortable. I do a few reps and then stop for a while, and will do a few more later on if I feel I need to. That is one of the advantages of having this at home--I do not have to do a lengthy session and can fill in small slots of time I have available. This foam roller is also good to use with feet and legs while watching tv or videos to sooth aching muscles and trigger points in those areas. It is easy to clean as well. I will wipe it off with a damp cloth and a mild soap occasionally. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This foam roller works great for trigger points that can cause pain and discomfort. The nubby surface adds extra massaging ability which really helps. This roller is a good size for home use. I have seen the giant foam rollers they have at the gym, and while those would work well, storing a foam roller that size at home would take up a lot of space. This roller is big enough to get the job done but it does not take up a whole room to store. One thing I noticed about this foam roller is that I needed to take it slow when using it the first few times. The foam is firm and really gives my muscles and trigger points a work out, but if I roll too hard or do too many reps it can be uncomfortable. I do a few reps and then stop for a while, and will do a few more later on if I feel I need to. That is one of the advantages of having this at home--I do not have to do a lengthy session and can fill in small slots of time I have available. This foam roller is also good to use with feet and legs while watching tv or videos to sooth aching muscles and trigger points in those areas. It is easy to clean as well. I will wipe it off with a damp cloth and a mild soap occasionally. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Protect your pc from static electricity. Adjustable strap fits your wrist comfortably. Extra-long coiled cord for wide range of movement. Package included: 1 x Vastar esd anti-static wris. Warranty: 18-month warranty.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Helps Protect Circuitry During Electronics Projects and Repairs\n\nReview: Antistatic wrist straps are great tools to have if you plan on doing any kind of electronics work. Expensive motherboards and portable electronics parts can be destroyed by just a small amount of static electricity. This is not only expensive when it happens, it can also be frustrating because you will have spent the time to try and build or repair something and then you are not sure why it does not work. With this wriststrap, there is much less of a chance of that happening. This one is nicely made and it has several features that make it easy to use. The bracelet portion that goes around the wrist is elastic and it can be just slipped on over the wrist. There is a pull tab on the end to tighten it and the pull tab has a plastic covering to make it easier to grip and also to help it last longer because it prevents fraying of the elastic edge. Once the wristband is on the wrist, it is important to make it tight enough for the metal portion in the buckle to contact your skin and help disperse static electricity. There is an alligator clip on the opposite end and that is attached to a coiled cable. The alligator clip can be put onto the surface that you want to use to prevent static from traveling into your work. Another nice thing about this wrist strap is it has a snap to snap off the cable when you don't need it. That way though wristband can remain on your wrist and you really do not notice it and it does not get in they way when you do not need it. The snap is also easy to put back on when you are ready to work on your project again. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.","Product: Mobile work, painting and decorating. Reaches ceilings of 11 feet or less. Features include joints of scaffold tubing, two diagonal braces, one horizontal brace with patented spring activated 'snap hook' locks for easy installation. Two separate 9-1/2-inch wide extended work platforms allow easy adjustment. 5-inch diameter ball bearing caster wheels lock against roll and swivel. 750 pound duty rating.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Makes Great Mashed Potatoes\n\nReview: This potato ricer has two discs. There is a disc with small holes, and a disc with large holes so that I can choose which size I need for the task at hand. I find this ricer really does help make wonderful mashed potatoes. After I have cooked the potatoes, I can push them through the ricer and this helps mash them easily. In addition to making mashed potatoes, this ricer would also be handy for making homemade spaghetti or other noodles. A little bit of the pasta dough could be put inside the ricer and then the noodles could be extruded out of it. This potato ricer would also be good for making baby food as well. I also like using this ricer for squeezing out excess water from spinach or other greens if I am using them in a dish where the excess moisture could be a problem. My potato ricer is white on the outside so it would go well with any kind of kitchen color scheme. I typically keep mine stored in a drawer and do not leave it out, but it would look fine in a tool caddy if it is a kitchen item that is used frequently. It has enough weight and heft to easily handled the foods that I use it for. I also think it's very easy to clean. I will rinse off any big particles of potatoes or other food that left in the chamber or on the discs. I will then usually put it in the dishwasher, or wash it by hand if I already have a sink full of hot soapy water ready. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.","Product: This large backpack laundry bag is made from 100% durable, lightweight nylon fabric. See images above. It has 2 shoulder straps that let you carry it easily on your back, hands-free. It's 22 inches x 28 inches so it can hold up to 3 loads of laundry. It also features a long drawstring so you can cinch the top of the bag closed. Great gift idea for college student and apartment dwellers. Comes in red or blue. Order yours today!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: NIce bag for Carrying Laundry\n\nReview: One of the most cool things about this laundry bag is that it can be worn as a back pack. Anyone who needs to go to a laundromat or haul clothes to a dorm or apartment laundry room will really appreciate this feature. It makes a load of laundry much easier to carry, and if I need to go up and down stairs or navigate a crowded elevator while transporting laundry, this bag is not as unweildy as a traditional laundry basket. The bag is not as obvious as a laundry basket either. It is also great to cut down on the space needed to store laundry between washings. Laundry baskets are bulky even though they are light weight. This bag does not take up much room, and clothes can be deposited in the bag so they are ready to go on laundry day. For those that like to sort their wash by color, there are two colors of these bags available so light clothing could go in one bag and dark in the other. That way the sorting is already done before heading out to the laundry facilities. This bag is great for small apartments, dorms and RVs and campers. This bag is also handy for those who live in larger spaces but need to walk from room to room to gather childrens clothing, towels from the bath and kitchen and other items that need washing. Once the bag is loaded, there is a cinch strap on the top to help keep everything neatly inside. I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review.","Product: These Easter egg trays are the perfect way to display both decorative and deviled eggs. Whether you want to show off your decorating creativity or culinary magic, these trays fits your exact needs! Each tray holds 12 eggs. Comes in assorted colors including Pink, Blue & Yellow.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fun for Deviled Eggs or Chocolate Covered Strawberries\n\nReview: This set of six egg trays is adorable. They are perfect for Easter and would also be great for a kids party. There are 3 bright colors-- yellow, magenta and blue. There are two trays in each color. I use these for Deviled eggs, as well as chocolate covered strawberries. I think it's fun to use different colored white chocolate to coat strawberries and create a festive look for Easter. If all of these trays are used, they will hold 72 eggs total. That's a lot of deviled eggs. It's also a lot of egg peeling to do. One tip that I often use for peeling eggs faster is to boil the eggs, let them cool completely, then put the cold eggs shells and all in a container with a firm fitting lid. Add some water and ice cubes before putting the lid on. Put the lid on tightly and give the container a vigorous shake for about a minute or so. Most if not all of the shells will just fall right off of the eggs during this process. Any leftover shell can usually be rinsed off easily under cool running water. When using this egg peeling process, please pay attention to the fact that the eggs must be completely cooled. I tried this once with warm eggs and I ended up with yellow colored watery goo. Don't do this. If the eggs are cold it tends to work great for me. Your mileage may vary though. After all the delicious deviled eggs or other treats are eaten, the trays are very easy to wash. I just put them in some warm soapy water, give them a quick wipe with a dish cloth and then air dry or towel dry. These trays are lots of fun and can make any occasion more festive. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.","Product: Enjoy a delicious cup of freshly brewed coffee or tea, anywhere you go with the Asobu Tea and Coffee Press. Double wall glass interior and transparent acrylic exterior allows you to see your gourmet cup brew in minutes. To brew your perfect cup just remove the lid and plunger, add coarse or medium grind coffee or loose leaf tea to the inner cylinder. Pour hot water into tumbler, allow 2-3 minutes to brew, gently press plunger until completely down and then enjoy the deep infusion taste. This mug features a flip lid making this a perfect travel mug. This also comes with stainless steel infuser and is easy-to-clean.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: DIY Gourmet Coffee and Tea On The Go\n\nReview: Wow. I love this product. It is a travel mug and French press combo. This works great for brewing a gourmet cup of coffee when I am running on a tight schedule in the morning. I can simply put my coffee grounds in the mug, add hot water, let it brew and then push it down when I'm ready to seal the mug to take with me. This is not only a time saver, it also saves me money because I am not tempted to go through the drive thru of the expensive coffee shops to get a good cup of coffee. I can make my own and enjoy it on the way to work. I really like the way that the sipping lid is designed also. It has a clear snap down cover that provides protection from spilling or drips. One important thing to be aware of is that there is a grey plastic lever on the top that needs to be flipped up before opening the French press. This was clearly marked with a sticker on my mug, but I did want to point it out so anyone reading this review would make sure to notice it. This mug would also be great for a tea lover that wants to have fresh brewed tea available on the go. This mug is also great for anyone who lives in a small apartment or dorm and does not have room to store both a traditional French press and a travel mug. This multi-tasker will do both jobs. In addition, the the plunger mechanism unscrews so this mug could be used to contain drinks other than coffee or tea. This is a unique well designed product. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest reveiw.","Product: Media sonic HOMEWORX HW180STB is a digital converter box which converts Over-The-Air ATSC digital broadcast to your analog and digital TV. The built-in Media Player function allows user to play back picture and video files via USB connection. The built-in recording function allows user to record their TV programs and play back. Please Note: this converter box is designed to receive Over-The-Air signal, and it is not a replacement of cable box. External Antenna is required to connect to this converter box in order to receive signal.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Low Cost Recording Capability\n\nReview: We were paying a TV provider a high monthly rate when we mostly watch the channels we can get over the air. We tried some antennas a few months ago, and the antennas worked great and we get a lot of channels. What we did not want to give up was the ability to record shows that we would miss due to our busy schedules. We do not watch enough over the air TV to justify any of the more expensive DVR boxes with monthly or lifetime service plans and viewing guides. Those come with higher up front costs as well as possibly monthly payments that we would like to avoid in case we want to go back to cable or satellite TV. After doing some research, I found this box and with the reasonable price and no monthly fees, it definitely seemed worth a try. When this box arrived, we hooked it up and it works great but definitely did take a bit of configuration along with trial and error to get the best picture. It picks up our local over the air channels well. We did end up emailing Mediasonic customer support to ask them about improving the quality of the picture. Their support responded within twenty four hours. I was impressed with this quick response. We actually found the answer to our problem through trial and error--we changed to a different HDMI port on our TV for the input and the picture quality was suddenly fantastic. The recording function works well. You do have to supply a USB drive. I had one already that was not being used often and it works well. As other reviewers have noted, the recording interface is very basic. For our purposes, it works fine. For someone who records many shows and likes to save a back catalog for binge watching, the interface will not work well unless you want to take the time to rename and organize recordings. This is a great purchase for users like us who just record a few shows, watch them shortly after and then delete them. The program guide also just picks up a few days at a time and is very basic as well. The guide reports just the info the TV stations provide for over the air. All in all, I am very please with this product and may purchase additional units for other TVs.","Product: This versatile dresses features a studded detail down the front and pockets on the pleated skirt. Finished with a zipper on the center back of the skirt with a cut out detail and a single snap button closure on the top. Instantly take this dresses from day to night by switching out you sunnies to some cute black strappy heels and a pop of color on the lips for a pretty look!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great for Warm Weather\n\nReview: This dress is really cute and would be nice to wear for an evening out or to a formal occasion. The top has a lace overlay and the bottom has a pleats that remind me of a pintuck style. The spaghetti straps on top are adjustable. The skirt is fully lined and the top piece also has a lining so the dress is not too sheer. The deep blue color would look great with some sparkly jewelry. The spaghetti straps on the dress have antique gold color adjustment straps so that would be a nice color to choose for accent pieces. This dresse is sleeveless, but would look good worn with some of the sleeve undergarments that have recently become available. I think a sheer or a white lace would look good with this. It seems to be true to size but it is a bit shorter than I prefer, though still wearable. It would probably be the absolutely perfect length for a young teenager. The dress is mostly polyester and nylon with a bit of spandex. The washing instructions say that it can be machine washed on a gentle cycle. It definitely should not be put in the dryer and they recommend to dry it flat. With its delicate lace and styling, I would be tempted to hand wash it with a very gentle detergent and roll it up in a towel to remove the excess moisture. The delicates cycle on some washing machines may not be very gentle. The level of gentleness of your machine would be an important consideration before washing this dress. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.","Product: The next generation of affordable comfort is finally here! We've greatly expanded our extremely popular line of Alumni RX-Able readers into five brand new styles. The Alumni RX05 is a more traditional full-framed reader compared to the original Alumni. The result is a powerful profile with bold lines that exude confidence. Of course, they would not be Alumnis without their extremely lightweight form factor, hypoallergenic materials, and premium aspheric lenses. Even for extended periods of time, they're simply a joy to wear. Best of all, the frames are of such high quality that you can safely take them to your local optician or even Sam's Club or Wal-Mart to have them fitted with your own prescription lenses. On sale exclusively from Aloha Eyewear, not sold in stores.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Love the Aluminum Frames and Clear Lenses\n\nReview: I love these Aloha alumni glasses. The styling on these frames is very classic and elegant. The frames are a gunmetal grey, and there is a subtle contrasting color metal bar across the nose bridge area. This little detail really elevates the design of the frames and makes them look classy. These glasses would look perfect for any occasion, whether it's a business professional occasion or a super casual one. I like that these frames are made out of aluminum so they are more durable than some of the plastic frames I have purchased in the past. The aluminum also makes the frames very lightweight. If I need to wear reading glasses for a few hours at a time, having lightweight glasses really makes them much more comfortable. These frames are high enough quality that they can be taken to an optical shop to have prescription lenses put in them if my eyesight ever changes to the point where I need more than just reading glasses. The reading lenses already in the frames are very clear and I do not notice any distortion or cloudiness when I look through these lenses. There is a nice large size Hawaiian print cleaning cloth that is included with this set of reading glasses. The cleaning cloth stores nicely in the included carrying case along with the glasses. The carrying case is a hard shell plastic to provide good protection for when the classes are packed in a briefcase or backpack. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.","Product: Shield polarized athletic sunglasses were made for you & your active lifestyle. The durable, yet comfortable sunglass design was inspired by pro athletes. After working with triathlete, ironman & marathon runner, long distance cycler, baseball player, skier, & rock climber, we found what serious sports men & women need from shades. First, Shields offer protection. Our lenses boast 99.99% UVA400 UV blocking to protect your eyes. Our UltraClear polarized lenses eliminate sun ray glare off reflective surfaces like water, mirror windows, & snow, greatly reducing eye fatigue for HD vision; a must for a watersport like fishing, or to surf, kayak, lifeguard, run & bike along water - even ski! On top of long wear comfort, our ergonomic CurvedShield lens design blocks peripheral light to further reduce sun glare, yet allow airflow to stay cool & prevent fog, and eliminates lens edge distortion; Perfect for tennis & softball! What people really love about Shield sport sunglasses is theyre as stylish as they are functional. The sleek design lets you go from running the trail to lounging under the sun on the beach! Perfect fit? Our Anti-Slip, adjustable rubber nose pads & SureGrip temple covers with strap holder holes, keep your glasses secure even when sweating or resting your Shields atop your head. Now, we want you to be ready for anything the moment they arrive so we also include the Shield hard shell case with athletic zipper, soft microfiber drawstring pouch, & polishing - cleaning cloth. Shield dark polarized lenses are impact & scratch resistant as well as shatterproof & our frames are constructed with high-quality, flexible, polycarbonate material chosen specifically for long term use with minimal wear. All of this comes with the Shield Promise - Unhappy for any reason? Well refund you within 60 days & replace your glasses if lenses or frames ever break. We stand behind our product! We're here to serve you!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very clear lenses. Nice protective case.\n\nReview: The first thing I noticed when I put on these sunglasses is how really clear the lenses are. I tend to notice if the lenses have any distortion and thes seemed super clear to me. Wearing distortion-free lenses helps prevent headaches and eye strain so that is an important thing that I look for in sunglasses. I also like the fact that the lenses will reduce glare because the sun is very bright where I live and that is important for driving. The glasses have a very subtle wrap-around design that helps protect the side of my eyes as well. The nose pads do not slip even if I am perspiring when I wear these. Also, the earpieces have a rubberized tip towards the end to help keep them secure on my ears. I really like the nice zippered case that these glasses come with. The zipper work smoothly and easily so I can get the glasses in and out of the case quickly. The pull tab is also rubberized and is easy to find and grip. I have found that if a case is hard to use with a sticky zipper, I will tend not to put my sunglasses in the case and they will get scratched over time. Another thing that I really like is these glasses come with a drawstring protective bag that can also double as a case if I don't want to pack the bulkier hard storage case. This is great for trips where I'm doing carry on luggage only. I can put these glasses in the bag in my carry-on luggage and they don't take up very much room. The drawstring bag is also made out of microfiber which doubles as a cleaning cloth. In addition there is a generously sized separate microfiber cleaning cloth included as well. I really like these sunglasses and the design is as cool as some other sunglasses that I could spend extreme amounts of money for. These are great sunglasses and are a great value. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.","Product: Add a romantic spin to your wardrobe with this classic top featuring open mesh lace defining the shoulders and back\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Back Details Are Pretty\n\nReview: The one thing that I want most to point out about this garment is that it seems very true to American denominated sizes to me. I am never quite sure when ordering clothing online if the sizes will correspond with what I am used to or whether I should order one or more sizes larger. Usually garments that are not true to size are much smaller then the sizes that I am accustomed to would indicate. I thought this top was sized accurately. The fabric is very nice and the top is made of mostly rayon with a bit of spandex. Typically I will wash rayon fabrics but not put them in the dryer as they will sometimes shrink a bit. For this top, I usually just wash it and then hang it to dry. Most of the detailing on this shirt is in the back. There is a lace yolk and it also has a split bottom that flows nicely. I ordered this in blue and the color is bright and very pretty. The embellishments on the back of this top are perfect for wearing in the summer when updo hairstyles and ponytails are more comfortable. The front of this top is very plainly styled and would be perfect for showing off a nice necklace or other piece of jewelry. The construction of this item seems to be very sturdy and it should hold up well to repeated washing. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.","Product: Add a romantic spin to your wardrobe with this classic top featuring open mesh lace defining the shoulders and back\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: The Lace Details are Pretty\n\nReview: This shirt has a really nice classic design and it could be accessorized to really dress it up or make it much more casual. Most of the design detail is in the back of the shirt. It has a keyhole cutout underneath the neckline. The sleeves are also made of mostly lace as well. There is a bit of a lace yoke on the front as well. The neckline is a soft v neck. I think this shirt runs true to size so it seems to fit really well. Some clothing online does not seem to match up with American sizes and can end up being a lot smaller than anticipated. This shirt is really cute, although it is a bit more sheer than I would like. I can definitely wear a pretty camisole underneath, but it would be nice to have the option not to have to. The sleeves are three quarter length on me and I am pretty average as far as height goes. I like three-quarter-length sleeves a lot because they are good for several seasons in the mild climate where I live. The fabric for this top is mostly rayon with a bit of added spandex for shape and stretch. Rayon has a tendency to shrink in the dryer so I will generally machine wash this but hang it to dry. The seams and finishes seem well done and this appears to be equality piece of clothing. There were a few loose threads that needed trimming before its first wear. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.","Product: Versatile summer/spring dress. Features a double v-neck. Made from 92% poly/8% spandex.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great for a Trip to the Beach\n\nReview: I liked the styling and sizing of this dress. The midriff accent make this dress look slenderizing and it could be flattering for many figure types. I would definitely wear a slip with this dress if I were going out somewhere. I also think it would look nice with a half slip and a shirt that has sheer lace sleeves. This would allow wearing this dress in weather that is a little bit cooler. It probably would not be appropriate for winter wear in most cases. It seems to be well made as far as the construction goes, but I do wish that it were made of heavier material or lined so that a separate slip is not necessary. The top portion of this dress is made with a double layer of material so it is not quite as sheer as the skirt. I think that this dress would be great to pack for a cruise or a trip to the beach. It is quick to put on and could be slipped on over a bathing suit to be appropriately dressed for a casual lunch or dinner in a restaurant. There is a sash in the back that ties which will allow the fit to be adjusted for various undergarments or even a big meal. Washing instructions say to wash this in cold water and do not use bleach. It is made of polyester and spandex. It does have a bit of a stretch due to the spandex content of the dress. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.","Product: Samantha Michaels has spent years helping people overcome health challenges, lose weight and reach ideal health goals while enjoying good and healthy food. She is an author of numerous health books and provide amazing yet very healthy recipes everyone can enjoy. She loves food and spends most of her time helping people address diet challenges by teaching them to cook the right meals. Her diet programs have helped a lot of people lose weight in a smart, practical way and she lives what she preaches that you do not have to get hungry while on a diet.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fear Fish No More!\n\nReview: I will have to admit that I find cooking fish intimidating. In the past when I have cooked fish, it turned out either overcooked, hard and rubbery or not done enough and unappetizing. I was really excited to see this ebook with BBQ fish recipes. Since it is an ebook, I can download it to my device and have it available when I am picnicking or camping in a location without Wi-Fi or cellular data access. With a downloaded eBook, the recipes can be stored in my device and are ready to go. I can also add notes to the recipe to record any variations I might try and want to save for any particular recipe or technique. The author explains how to choose a good piece of fish when shopping, which really is one of the most important factors determining how a fish dish turns out. There is also an explanation about using a fish basket on the grill, which can make it easier to cook more delicate fish. Another thing that I like about the recipes in this book is that they call for common everyday ingredients rather than exotic items that might be difficult to find in a local grocery store. Many of the recipes use ordinary ingredients such as garlic, citrus, brown sugar and onion, along with other common spices to add an easy yet delicious accent to fish dishes. Another touch that I liked with these recipes is that the author gives an actual measurement for salt and pepper. Many recipes will just say salt and pepper to taste, and I always end up salting too little or too much. It appears that the standard seems to be one half teaspoon of salt and pepper, but of course if you need to watch your sodium consumption for health reasons it would be wise to cut this down when making a dish. These recipes are nice and easy and take the fear out of cooking fish. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Protect your pc from static electricity. Adjustable strap fits your wrist comfortably. Extra-long coiled cord for wide range of movement. Package included: 1 x Vastar esd anti-static wris. Warranty: 18-month warranty.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Helps Protect Circuitry During Electronics Projects and Repairs\\n\\nReview: Antistatic wrist straps are great tools to have if you plan on doing any kind of electronics work. Expensive motherboards and portable electronics parts can be destroyed by just a small amount of static electricity. This is not only expensive when it happens, it can also be frustrating because you will have spent the time to try and build or repair something and then you are not sure why it does not work. With this wriststrap, there is much less of a chance of that happening. This one is nicely made and it has several features that make it easy to use. The bracelet portion that goes around the wrist is elastic and it can be just slipped on over the wrist. There is a pull tab on the end to tighten it and the pull tab has a plastic covering to make it easier to grip and also to help it last longer because it prevents fraying of the elastic edge. Once the wristband is on the wrist, it is important to make it tight enough for the metal portion in the buckle to contact your skin and help disperse static electricity. There is an alligator clip on the opposite end and that is attached to a coiled cable. The alligator clip can be put onto the surface that you want to use to prevent static from traveling into your work. Another nice thing about this wrist strap is it has a snap to snap off the cable when you don't need it. That way though wristband can remain on your wrist and you really do not notice it and it does not get in they way when you do not need it. The snap is also easy to put back on when you are ready to work on your project again. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.\",\n \"Product: Mobile work, painting and decorating. Reaches ceilings of 11 feet or less. Features include joints of scaffold tubing, two diagonal braces, one horizontal brace with patented spring activated 'snap hook' locks for easy installation. Two separate 9-1/2-inch wide extended work platforms allow easy adjustment. 5-inch diameter ball bearing caster wheels lock against roll and swivel. 750 pound duty rating.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Makes Great Mashed Potatoes\\n\\nReview: This potato ricer has two discs. There is a disc with small holes, and a disc with large holes so that I can choose which size I need for the task at hand. I find this ricer really does help make wonderful mashed potatoes. After I have cooked the potatoes, I can push them through the ricer and this helps mash them easily. In addition to making mashed potatoes, this ricer would also be handy for making homemade spaghetti or other noodles. A little bit of the pasta dough could be put inside the ricer and then the noodles could be extruded out of it. This potato ricer would also be good for making baby food as well. I also like using this ricer for squeezing out excess water from spinach or other greens if I am using them in a dish where the excess moisture could be a problem. My potato ricer is white on the outside so it would go well with any kind of kitchen color scheme. I typically keep mine stored in a drawer and do not leave it out, but it would look fine in a tool caddy if it is a kitchen item that is used frequently. It has enough weight and heft to easily handled the foods that I use it for. I also think it's very easy to clean. I will rinse off any big particles of potatoes or other food that left in the chamber or on the discs. I will then usually put it in the dishwasher, or wash it by hand if I already have a sink full of hot soapy water ready. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.\",\n \"Product: This large backpack laundry bag is made from 100% durable, lightweight nylon fabric. See images above. It has 2 shoulder straps that let you carry it easily on your back, hands-free. It's 22 inches x 28 inches so it can hold up to 3 loads of laundry. It also features a long drawstring so you can cinch the top of the bag closed. Great gift idea for college student and apartment dwellers. Comes in red or blue. Order yours today!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: NIce bag for Carrying Laundry\\n\\nReview: One of the most cool things about this laundry bag is that it can be worn as a back pack. Anyone who needs to go to a laundromat or haul clothes to a dorm or apartment laundry room will really appreciate this feature. It makes a load of laundry much easier to carry, and if I need to go up and down stairs or navigate a crowded elevator while transporting laundry, this bag is not as unweildy as a traditional laundry basket. The bag is not as obvious as a laundry basket either. It is also great to cut down on the space needed to store laundry between washings. Laundry baskets are bulky even though they are light weight. This bag does not take up much room, and clothes can be deposited in the bag so they are ready to go on laundry day. For those that like to sort their wash by color, there are two colors of these bags available so light clothing could go in one bag and dark in the other. That way the sorting is already done before heading out to the laundry facilities. This bag is great for small apartments, dorms and RVs and campers. This bag is also handy for those who live in larger spaces but need to walk from room to room to gather childrens clothing, towels from the bath and kitchen and other items that need washing. Once the bag is loaded, there is a cinch strap on the top to help keep everything neatly inside. I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review.\",\n \"Product: These Easter egg trays are the perfect way to display both decorative and deviled eggs. Whether you want to show off your decorating creativity or culinary magic, these trays fits your exact needs! Each tray holds 12 eggs. Comes in assorted colors including Pink, Blue & Yellow.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fun for Deviled Eggs or Chocolate Covered Strawberries\\n\\nReview: This set of six egg trays is adorable. They are perfect for Easter and would also be great for a kids party. There are 3 bright colors-- yellow, magenta and blue. There are two trays in each color. I use these for Deviled eggs, as well as chocolate covered strawberries. I think it's fun to use different colored white chocolate to coat strawberries and create a festive look for Easter. If all of these trays are used, they will hold 72 eggs total. That's a lot of deviled eggs. It's also a lot of egg peeling to do. One tip that I often use for peeling eggs faster is to boil the eggs, let them cool completely, then put the cold eggs shells and all in a container with a firm fitting lid. Add some water and ice cubes before putting the lid on. Put the lid on tightly and give the container a vigorous shake for about a minute or so. Most if not all of the shells will just fall right off of the eggs during this process. Any leftover shell can usually be rinsed off easily under cool running water. When using this egg peeling process, please pay attention to the fact that the eggs must be completely cooled. I tried this once with warm eggs and I ended up with yellow colored watery goo. Don't do this. If the eggs are cold it tends to work great for me. Your mileage may vary though. After all the delicious deviled eggs or other treats are eaten, the trays are very easy to wash. I just put them in some warm soapy water, give them a quick wipe with a dish cloth and then air dry or towel dry. These trays are lots of fun and can make any occasion more festive. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.\",\n \"Product: Enjoy a delicious cup of freshly brewed coffee or tea, anywhere you go with the Asobu Tea and Coffee Press. Double wall glass interior and transparent acrylic exterior allows you to see your gourmet cup brew in minutes. To brew your perfect cup just remove the lid and plunger, add coarse or medium grind coffee or loose leaf tea to the inner cylinder. Pour hot water into tumbler, allow 2-3 minutes to brew, gently press plunger until completely down and then enjoy the deep infusion taste. This mug features a flip lid making this a perfect travel mug. This also comes with stainless steel infuser and is easy-to-clean.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: DIY Gourmet Coffee and Tea On The Go\\n\\nReview: Wow. I love this product. It is a travel mug and French press combo. This works great for brewing a gourmet cup of coffee when I am running on a tight schedule in the morning. I can simply put my coffee grounds in the mug, add hot water, let it brew and then push it down when I'm ready to seal the mug to take with me. This is not only a time saver, it also saves me money because I am not tempted to go through the drive thru of the expensive coffee shops to get a good cup of coffee. I can make my own and enjoy it on the way to work. I really like the way that the sipping lid is designed also. It has a clear snap down cover that provides protection from spilling or drips. One important thing to be aware of is that there is a grey plastic lever on the top that needs to be flipped up before opening the French press. This was clearly marked with a sticker on my mug, but I did want to point it out so anyone reading this review would make sure to notice it. This mug would also be great for a tea lover that wants to have fresh brewed tea available on the go. This mug is also great for anyone who lives in a small apartment or dorm and does not have room to store both a traditional French press and a travel mug. This multi-tasker will do both jobs. In addition, the the plunger mechanism unscrews so this mug could be used to contain drinks other than coffee or tea. This is a unique well designed product. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest reveiw.\",\n \"Product: Media sonic HOMEWORX HW180STB is a digital converter box which converts Over-The-Air ATSC digital broadcast to your analog and digital TV. The built-in Media Player function allows user to play back picture and video files via USB connection. The built-in recording function allows user to record their TV programs and play back. Please Note: this converter box is designed to receive Over-The-Air signal, and it is not a replacement of cable box. External Antenna is required to connect to this converter box in order to receive signal.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Low Cost Recording Capability\\n\\nReview: We were paying a TV provider a high monthly rate when we mostly watch the channels we can get over the air. We tried some antennas a few months ago, and the antennas worked great and we get a lot of channels. What we did not want to give up was the ability to record shows that we would miss due to our busy schedules. We do not watch enough over the air TV to justify any of the more expensive DVR boxes with monthly or lifetime service plans and viewing guides. Those come with higher up front costs as well as possibly monthly payments that we would like to avoid in case we want to go back to cable or satellite TV. After doing some research, I found this box and with the reasonable price and no monthly fees, it definitely seemed worth a try. When this box arrived, we hooked it up and it works great but definitely did take a bit of configuration along with trial and error to get the best picture. It picks up our local over the air channels well. We did end up emailing Mediasonic customer support to ask them about improving the quality of the picture. Their support responded within twenty four hours. I was impressed with this quick response. We actually found the answer to our problem through trial and error--we changed to a different HDMI port on our TV for the input and the picture quality was suddenly fantastic. The recording function works well. You do have to supply a USB drive. I had one already that was not being used often and it works well. As other reviewers have noted, the recording interface is very basic. For our purposes, it works fine. For someone who records many shows and likes to save a back catalog for binge watching, the interface will not work well unless you want to take the time to rename and organize recordings. This is a great purchase for users like us who just record a few shows, watch them shortly after and then delete them. The program guide also just picks up a few days at a time and is very basic as well. The guide reports just the info the TV stations provide for over the air. All in all, I am very please with this product and may purchase additional units for other TVs.\",\n \"Product: This versatile dresses features a studded detail down the front and pockets on the pleated skirt. Finished with a zipper on the center back of the skirt with a cut out detail and a single snap button closure on the top. Instantly take this dresses from day to night by switching out you sunnies to some cute black strappy heels and a pop of color on the lips for a pretty look!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for Warm Weather\\n\\nReview: This dress is really cute and would be nice to wear for an evening out or to a formal occasion. The top has a lace overlay and the bottom has a pleats that remind me of a pintuck style. The spaghetti straps on top are adjustable. The skirt is fully lined and the top piece also has a lining so the dress is not too sheer. The deep blue color would look great with some sparkly jewelry. The spaghetti straps on the dress have antique gold color adjustment straps so that would be a nice color to choose for accent pieces. This dresse is sleeveless, but would look good worn with some of the sleeve undergarments that have recently become available. I think a sheer or a white lace would look good with this. It seems to be true to size but it is a bit shorter than I prefer, though still wearable. It would probably be the absolutely perfect length for a young teenager. The dress is mostly polyester and nylon with a bit of spandex. The washing instructions say that it can be machine washed on a gentle cycle. It definitely should not be put in the dryer and they recommend to dry it flat. With its delicate lace and styling, I would be tempted to hand wash it with a very gentle detergent and roll it up in a towel to remove the excess moisture. The delicates cycle on some washing machines may not be very gentle. The level of gentleness of your machine would be an important consideration before washing this dress. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.\",\n \"Product: The next generation of affordable comfort is finally here! We've greatly expanded our extremely popular line of Alumni RX-Able readers into five brand new styles. The Alumni RX05 is a more traditional full-framed reader compared to the original Alumni. The result is a powerful profile with bold lines that exude confidence. Of course, they would not be Alumnis without their extremely lightweight form factor, hypoallergenic materials, and premium aspheric lenses. Even for extended periods of time, they're simply a joy to wear. Best of all, the frames are of such high quality that you can safely take them to your local optician or even Sam's Club or Wal-Mart to have them fitted with your own prescription lenses. On sale exclusively from Aloha Eyewear, not sold in stores.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Love the Aluminum Frames and Clear Lenses\\n\\nReview: I love these Aloha alumni glasses. The styling on these frames is very classic and elegant. The frames are a gunmetal grey, and there is a subtle contrasting color metal bar across the nose bridge area. This little detail really elevates the design of the frames and makes them look classy. These glasses would look perfect for any occasion, whether it's a business professional occasion or a super casual one. I like that these frames are made out of aluminum so they are more durable than some of the plastic frames I have purchased in the past. The aluminum also makes the frames very lightweight. If I need to wear reading glasses for a few hours at a time, having lightweight glasses really makes them much more comfortable. These frames are high enough quality that they can be taken to an optical shop to have prescription lenses put in them if my eyesight ever changes to the point where I need more than just reading glasses. The reading lenses already in the frames are very clear and I do not notice any distortion or cloudiness when I look through these lenses. There is a nice large size Hawaiian print cleaning cloth that is included with this set of reading glasses. The cleaning cloth stores nicely in the included carrying case along with the glasses. The carrying case is a hard shell plastic to provide good protection for when the classes are packed in a briefcase or backpack. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.\",\n \"Product: Shield polarized athletic sunglasses were made for you & your active lifestyle. The durable, yet comfortable sunglass design was inspired by pro athletes. After working with triathlete, ironman & marathon runner, long distance cycler, baseball player, skier, & rock climber, we found what serious sports men & women need from shades. First, Shields offer protection. Our lenses boast 99.99% UVA400 UV blocking to protect your eyes. Our UltraClear polarized lenses eliminate sun ray glare off reflective surfaces like water, mirror windows, & snow, greatly reducing eye fatigue for HD vision; a must for a watersport like fishing, or to surf, kayak, lifeguard, run & bike along water - even ski! On top of long wear comfort, our ergonomic CurvedShield lens design blocks peripheral light to further reduce sun glare, yet allow airflow to stay cool & prevent fog, and eliminates lens edge distortion; Perfect for tennis & softball! What people really love about Shield sport sunglasses is theyre as stylish as they are functional. The sleek design lets you go from running the trail to lounging under the sun on the beach! Perfect fit? Our Anti-Slip, adjustable rubber nose pads & SureGrip temple covers with strap holder holes, keep your glasses secure even when sweating or resting your Shields atop your head. Now, we want you to be ready for anything the moment they arrive so we also include the Shield hard shell case with athletic zipper, soft microfiber drawstring pouch, & polishing - cleaning cloth. Shield dark polarized lenses are impact & scratch resistant as well as shatterproof & our frames are constructed with high-quality, flexible, polycarbonate material chosen specifically for long term use with minimal wear. All of this comes with the Shield Promise - Unhappy for any reason? Well refund you within 60 days & replace your glasses if lenses or frames ever break. We stand behind our product! We're here to serve you!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very clear lenses. Nice protective case.\\n\\nReview: The first thing I noticed when I put on these sunglasses is how really clear the lenses are. I tend to notice if the lenses have any distortion and thes seemed super clear to me. Wearing distortion-free lenses helps prevent headaches and eye strain so that is an important thing that I look for in sunglasses. I also like the fact that the lenses will reduce glare because the sun is very bright where I live and that is important for driving. The glasses have a very subtle wrap-around design that helps protect the side of my eyes as well. The nose pads do not slip even if I am perspiring when I wear these. Also, the earpieces have a rubberized tip towards the end to help keep them secure on my ears. I really like the nice zippered case that these glasses come with. The zipper work smoothly and easily so I can get the glasses in and out of the case quickly. The pull tab is also rubberized and is easy to find and grip. I have found that if a case is hard to use with a sticky zipper, I will tend not to put my sunglasses in the case and they will get scratched over time. Another thing that I really like is these glasses come with a drawstring protective bag that can also double as a case if I don't want to pack the bulkier hard storage case. This is great for trips where I'm doing carry on luggage only. I can put these glasses in the bag in my carry-on luggage and they don't take up very much room. The drawstring bag is also made out of microfiber which doubles as a cleaning cloth. In addition there is a generously sized separate microfiber cleaning cloth included as well. I really like these sunglasses and the design is as cool as some other sunglasses that I could spend extreme amounts of money for. These are great sunglasses and are a great value. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.\",\n \"Product: Add a romantic spin to your wardrobe with this classic top featuring open mesh lace defining the shoulders and back\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Back Details Are Pretty\\n\\nReview: The one thing that I want most to point out about this garment is that it seems very true to American denominated sizes to me. I am never quite sure when ordering clothing online if the sizes will correspond with what I am used to or whether I should order one or more sizes larger. Usually garments that are not true to size are much smaller then the sizes that I am accustomed to would indicate. I thought this top was sized accurately. The fabric is very nice and the top is made of mostly rayon with a bit of spandex. Typically I will wash rayon fabrics but not put them in the dryer as they will sometimes shrink a bit. For this top, I usually just wash it and then hang it to dry. Most of the detailing on this shirt is in the back. There is a lace yolk and it also has a split bottom that flows nicely. I ordered this in blue and the color is bright and very pretty. The embellishments on the back of this top are perfect for wearing in the summer when updo hairstyles and ponytails are more comfortable. The front of this top is very plainly styled and would be perfect for showing off a nice necklace or other piece of jewelry. The construction of this item seems to be very sturdy and it should hold up well to repeated washing. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.\",\n \"Product: Add a romantic spin to your wardrobe with this classic top featuring open mesh lace defining the shoulders and back\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: The Lace Details are Pretty\\n\\nReview: This shirt has a really nice classic design and it could be accessorized to really dress it up or make it much more casual. Most of the design detail is in the back of the shirt. It has a keyhole cutout underneath the neckline. The sleeves are also made of mostly lace as well. There is a bit of a lace yoke on the front as well. The neckline is a soft v neck. I think this shirt runs true to size so it seems to fit really well. Some clothing online does not seem to match up with American sizes and can end up being a lot smaller than anticipated. This shirt is really cute, although it is a bit more sheer than I would like. I can definitely wear a pretty camisole underneath, but it would be nice to have the option not to have to. The sleeves are three quarter length on me and I am pretty average as far as height goes. I like three-quarter-length sleeves a lot because they are good for several seasons in the mild climate where I live. The fabric for this top is mostly rayon with a bit of added spandex for shape and stretch. Rayon has a tendency to shrink in the dryer so I will generally machine wash this but hang it to dry. The seams and finishes seem well done and this appears to be equality piece of clothing. There were a few loose threads that needed trimming before its first wear. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.\",\n \"Product: Versatile summer/spring dress. Features a double v-neck. Made from 92% poly/8% spandex.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for a Trip to the Beach\\n\\nReview: I liked the styling and sizing of this dress. The midriff accent make this dress look slenderizing and it could be flattering for many figure types. I would definitely wear a slip with this dress if I were going out somewhere. I also think it would look nice with a half slip and a shirt that has sheer lace sleeves. This would allow wearing this dress in weather that is a little bit cooler. It probably would not be appropriate for winter wear in most cases. It seems to be well made as far as the construction goes, but I do wish that it were made of heavier material or lined so that a separate slip is not necessary. The top portion of this dress is made with a double layer of material so it is not quite as sheer as the skirt. I think that this dress would be great to pack for a cruise or a trip to the beach. It is quick to put on and could be slipped on over a bathing suit to be appropriately dressed for a casual lunch or dinner in a restaurant. There is a sash in the back that ties which will allow the fit to be adjusted for various undergarments or even a big meal. Washing instructions say to wash this in cold water and do not use bleach. It is made of polyester and spandex. It does have a bit of a stretch due to the spandex content of the dress. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.\",\n \"Product: Samantha Michaels has spent years helping people overcome health challenges, lose weight and reach ideal health goals while enjoying good and healthy food. She is an author of numerous health books and provide amazing yet very healthy recipes everyone can enjoy. She loves food and spends most of her time helping people address diet challenges by teaching them to cook the right meals. Her diet programs have helped a lot of people lose weight in a smart, practical way and she lives what she preaches that you do not have to get hungry while on a diet.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fear Fish No More!\\n\\nReview: I will have to admit that I find cooking fish intimidating. In the past when I have cooked fish, it turned out either overcooked, hard and rubbery or not done enough and unappetizing. I was really excited to see this ebook with BBQ fish recipes. Since it is an ebook, I can download it to my device and have it available when I am picnicking or camping in a location without Wi-Fi or cellular data access. With a downloaded eBook, the recipes can be stored in my device and are ready to go. I can also add notes to the recipe to record any variations I might try and want to save for any particular recipe or technique. The author explains how to choose a good piece of fish when shopping, which really is one of the most important factors determining how a fish dish turns out. There is also an explanation about using a fish basket on the grill, which can make it easier to cook more delicate fish. Another thing that I like about the recipes in this book is that they call for common everyday ingredients rather than exotic items that might be difficult to find in a local grocery store. Many of the recipes use ordinary ingredients such as garlic, citrus, brown sugar and onion, along with other common spices to add an easy yet delicious accent to fish dishes. Another touch that I liked with these recipes is that the author gives an actual measurement for salt and pepper. Many recipes will just say salt and pepper to taste, and I always end up salting too little or too much. It appears that the standard seems to be one half teaspoon of salt and pepper, but of course if you need to watch your sodium consumption for health reasons it would be wise to cut this down when making a dish. These recipes are nice and easy and take the fear out of cooking fish. I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":13,"string":"13"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1485,"string":"1,485"}}},{"rowIdx":1486,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"AQ7ZQWXAYT8HZ"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"2003 World Series\". The summary of the review text is \"the resurrection of the Marlins\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"The Marlins ownership purchased some great players to form the nucleus for a championship team in 1997. But inexplicably after buying the World championship they were content to let the players leave and they fell out of the picture of contention in 1998. In 2003 they somehow resurrected themselves with basically a new set of players. Behind the strong arm of a young, confident and cocky Josh Beckett they managed to tame the great Yankees who had pulled some miracles of their own in deffeating the Red Sox in the ALCS.\n\nUnfortunately I think the Yankees suffered a let down after that dramatic and emotionally draining ALCS. Still the Marlins deserve credit for playing well and winning when they had to. I despise Beckett and this hate for him only increased when he was successful at leading the Red Sox to a Championship last year (2007)."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"The Marlins ownership purchased some great players to form the nucleus for a championship team in 1997. But inexplicably after buying the World championship they were content to let the players leave and they fell out of the picture of contention in 1998. In 2003 they somehow resurrected themselves with basically a new set of players. Behind the strong arm of a young, confident and cocky Josh Beckett they managed to tame the great Yankees who had pulled some miracles of their own in deffeating the Red Sox in the ALCS.\n\nUnfortunately I think the Yankees suffered a let down after that dramatic and emotionally draining ALCS. Still the Marlins deserve credit for playing well and winning when they had to. I despise Beckett and this hate for him only increased when he was successful at leading the Red Sox to a Championship last year (2007)."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: 2002 World Series Video - Anaheim Angels vs. San Francisco Giants (2002)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: another great world series\n\nReview: Of course the nice thing about these tapes is that they show you how the teams got to the series which is often a great story. The Angels had to get by the Yankees to make their first trip to the World Series after many frustrating close calls, Anyone remember Donnie Moore? In the National League, Barry Bonds had just come off a phenomenal 2001 season but his great statistics did not bring the Giants to the World Series that year. Believe it or not the Giants have never won a World Series in San Francisco. In 1962 they lost to the Yankees when Bobby Richardson catch Willie ncCovey's line drive to end the seventh game. Then in 1989 they lost to their powerful cross-town rival Oakland As in what could well be called the earthquake series. Remember the big earthquake that hit the Bay Area just before game time that caused cancellation.\n\nNow in 2002 the Giants finally had another chance behind the strength of Jeff Kent and Barry Bonds. Although egos clashed between Kent and Bonds they still were a very effective one two punch. Dusty Baker had done a great job getting the Giants back to the series one more time. But Mike Scoscia was materful as the Angels manager and he got the most out of this team that was led by Garrett Anderson and David Eckstein.\n\nOne thing I can't understand was how Dusty Baker could have his two year old son, who was too young to understand what was going on in the field, act as the team bat boy! This led to drama and near disaster as the little boy went to home plate to retrieve a bat when the play was in progress and J. C. Snow was heading for home plate. Although this did not affect the outcome of the game, Snow slid in safely at home and quickly carried the boy away from the action. Without this quick thinking the boy could have been seriously hurt and gotten in the way of the play as the next runner was attempting to score. This makes for a dramatic scene and great video entertainment.\n\nSince neither team had a World Championship (the Giants had won a few in New York with 1954 being their last) one would be raising the Chamionship banner in their current ballpark for the first time. Well in the end after a great and very competitive series it was the Angels that came out on top.\n\nSince in a seven game series the pressure is on during the seveth game, those that shine in game seven are the series heros. The guys who responded for the Angels were the two Troys, Percival and Glaus.","Product: Book Description This resource emphasizes statistical inference and sound decision-making through its extensive coverage of data collection and analysis. As in earlier editions, it helps develop statistical thinking and promotes inference assessment- from the vantage point of both the consumer and the producer. Includes new Three-phased Examples that contain three components: \"problem,\" \"solution,\" and \"look back.\" Provides Now Work exercises that follow each example, suggesting an end-of-section exercise that is similar in style and concept to the example. Offers new Chapter Summary Notes along with end-of- chapter material. Provides new Critical Thinking Challenges. A comprehensive resource for anyone who needs to improve their understanding of statistics.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: i taught out of an earlier edition of this book\n\nReview: The fact that this book is in its tenth edition is an indication of its popularity. Many years ago I taught courses in business statistics at the advanced undergraduate and first year graduate level in the business school at Cal State Fullerton. I found it to be an excellent text to teach out of at that time. Since many editions have occurred since then and Terry is a third authored introduced in editions after the one I taught out of I really can't give a review of this edition. But I do think it will be helpful to amazon readers to know that McClave and Benson have a very good track record as authors of business statistics texts and Terry Sinich has coauthored a number of successful introductory and intermediate level statistics books. I am confident that this book is well written and has kept up with the advances in time series analysis that affects typical business related statistical problems.","Product: What have the invention of the wheel, Pompeii, the Wall Street Crash, Harry Potter and the internet got in common? Why are all forecasters con-artists? What can Catherine the Great's lovers tell us about probability? And, why should you never run for a train or read a newspaper? This book is all about Black Swans: the random events that underlie our lives, from bestsellers to world disasters. Their impact is huge; they're impossible to predict; yet after they happen we always try to rationalize them. A rallying cry to ignore the 'experts', \"The Black Swan\" shows us how to stop trying to predict everything - and take advantage of uncertainty.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: good ideas but unfair criticism too\n\nReview: As a mathematical statistician I am a little taken aback by Taleb's lack of scholarship in understanding and appreciating what professional statisticians do. He puts down economists, Nobel laureates, philosopher and statisticians among others. There is a degree of unseemly arrogance on his part and I am sure that some of the other 300 or so reviews on amazon take him to task on that.\n\nIt is a shame too because for many of us, it spoils the really good main point of the book which is that Black Swans exist, make predictions difficult if not impossible but can be handle in the stock trading business at least by using his barbell approach.\n\nI found the first 1/3 rd of the book very philosophical extremely redundant yet provocative. The rest of the book was much more interesting to me particular the last few chapter which had the most technical discussion and many points to agree with and also to quibble with.\n\nA Black Swan is an extreme event that is very rare but so significant that it creates instability in averages and can ruin predictions and be either castastrophic (the negative Black Swan) or bring great fortune (the positive Black Swan). These Black Swans are real and Taleb cites many examples. Taleb is also right with his point that some economists are blind to the Black Swan or at least the unpredictability of them. I have often seen major declines in the stock market explained after the fact with seemingly logical but very suspicious and dubious rationalizations. Taleb deserves credit for recognizing this and realizing that in the world he calls extremistan where the Black Swans exist they must be accounted for but no should attempt the futile business of predicting them!\n\nHe also recognizes that there is another world where the Gaussian distribution and other light-tailed parametric distributions prevail and he calls this the world of mediocrastan. Here, the usual parametric statistics is useful but in Taleb's view it is not very common in practice to be in a mediocrastan world. This is the world of parametric statistics and is the place where most elementary courses in statistics reside. But here is also where I think Taleb makes a big mistake. He assume that this is the world where all statisticians and econometricians live and play and so these teachings are irrelevant to the practical world. Well, in many of the areas he discusses the parametric statistical models do not work. But probabilist, statisticians and econometricians have realized this for at least the past 60 years. In the 1930s and 1940s the field of nonparametric statistics developed through the work of Pitman, Mann and Whitney and Wilcoxon to name a few. Also the theory of extreme value distributions goes back to Fisher and Tippett in 1929 and was rigorously developed by Gnedenko in the 1940s. Nonparametric statistics deals with general distributions that do not have a simple parametric form and includes the heavy-tailed distributions that Taleb cares about. Also the asymptotic theory of extreme values that Fisher and Tippett, Gumbel and Gnedenko discovered showed that the extreme events had systematic behavior based on the three extreme-value types of distributions. So the extremes can be treated using asymptotic statistical theory just as well as the averages can be characterized asymptotically through the central limit theorem and the stable laws (in the case of a heavy-tailed population distribution). So in some ways Taleb is off and out of gas because he doesn't address or perhaps is even ignorant of this theory.\n\nIn the area of finance as well as in other areas, time series models have been useful in developing forecasts. In the world of mediocrastan the Box-Jenkins ARIMA models are very useful for problems in forecast and stochastic control. This was well established with the very popular book by Box and Jenkins that was first published in 1970. However financial data often falls into the world of extremistan and the stationary distributions when they exist are non-Gaussian and heavy-tailed. It is in this context that ARIMA models fail but the statisticians and econometricians have developed other models including the GARCH models which handle this type of data and allow for better predictions. Taleb mentions the GARCH models but only to make fun of them in a very superficial way that does not discuss any of the mathematics associated with these models. Again, I am not sure if Taleb is ignorant about this body of literature or just dismisses it because he see other models that cannot be used to predict as more appropriate.\n\nTaleb is enamored with Mandelbrot and his theory of fractal geometry and the apparent natural properties of fractals. Well at least fractals look like coastlines on the world globe as well as other common items in our natural environment. But is this enough to say that fractals are the only models relevant to extremistan? I am not yet convinced.\n\nThis August I went to the Joint Statistical Meetings in Denver. There was a session on the Black Swan and to his credit Taleb was brave enough to accept the invitation of the statistical community to come to discuss the issues in his book. Unfortunately, I was not able to attend that session. But it got mew curious enough to want to read the book and see what Taleb's premise was all about. I do not yet know much about what came out of that session. I hope that at least Mr. Taleb came out of it with a better appreciation of the intelligence of statisticians and the more sophisticated models that he appears to be ignorant of based on the lack of discussion of them in his book.\n\nAnother branch of nonparametric statistics developed in the 1970s that is now called resampling methods. One of the more successful of these methods is the bootstrap. I have done some research into bootstrap methods as well as having authored a text on the topic. I believe that the bootstrap approach to time series analysis is another way that these time series with non-Gaussian innovation distributions or the stationary distributions of the time series model can be handled. I am not yet convinced that in the world of extremistan the hope of some form of forecasting must be abandoned as is Taleb's thesis.","Product: Jessica Utts is Professor of Statistics at the University of California at Irvine. She received her B.A. in math and psychology at SUNY Binghamton, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in statistics at Penn State University. Aside from MIND ON STATISTICS, she is the author of SEEING THROUGH STATISTICS and the co-author with Robert Heckard of STATISTICAL IDEAS AND METHODS both published by Cengage Learning. Jessica has been active in the Statistics Education community at the high school and college level. She served as a member and then chaired the Advanced Placement Statistics Development Committee for six years, and was a member of the American Statistical Association task force that produced the GAISE (Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education) recommendations for Elementary Statistics courses. She is the recipient of the Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching Award and the Magnar Ronning Award for Teaching Excellence, both at the University of California at Davis. She is also a fellow of the American Statistical Association, the Institute of Mathematical Statistics, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Beyond statistics education, Jessica's major contributions have been in applying statistics to a variety of disciplines, most notably to parapsychology, the laboratory study of psychic phenomena. She has appeared on numerous television shows, including LARRY KING LIVE, ABCNIGHTLINE, CNN MORNING NEWS, and 20/20, and most recently appears in a documentary included on the DVD with the movie SUSPECT ZERO.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: good book from an author who takes teaching very seriously\n\nReview: As a Professor of Statistics at UC Davis Jessica Utts has been an accomplished researcher but what sets her apart from other academic statisticians is her drive to find ways to teach statistics to the masses. She has been very active in the Statistical Education section of the ASA and has been involved as an officer and committee volunteer for the ASA for very many years now. I went to a very nice presentation she gave at the JSM in Denver this year. She write well and is an excellent lecturer as well.\n\nThis book emphasizes statistical literacy and the best way to get these cocepts across to non-statisticians in an introductory course is through examples and anecdotes. This she does as well as Freedman et al in their very popular introductory statistics book.","Product: 5th Printing, July 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket. Inscription on inside cover page. Dust jacket slightly worn. Pages crisp and clean.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: the first to expose how players used the groupies\n\nReview: Jim Bouton is a very bright man who probably could have been a scientist if he didn't go into baseball. In the 1960s when he played nobody wrote colorful exposes of the behind the scenes and road trip life of major league ball players. Bouton was the first with this book. It ended many friendships with teammates and probably broke up his marriage. The book might seem tame by todays standard. Alcohol was the players drug in those days and no one was shooting up steroids back then. But the book was racy, groundbreaking and controversial in its time much like Canseco's books are today.\n\nYou will also see that it led to several other books by Jim Bouton and even one by his ex wife (another analogy to Canseco whose ex wife also wrote a book). Bouton was a great pitcher but alas for only the period from 1961-1964. 1963 was his best season but even though he pitched well in that world series the Yankees got steamrolled by the Dodger staff with Drysdale and Koufax leading the way. After retirementhe came back to pitch for the Seattle Pilots expansion team in their first year. He had developed a knuckle ball and that allowed him some limited success. Bulldog Jim wrote a book about that experience too. He had a trick when he pitched for the Yankees. He wouldd deliberately wear a very loose fitting cap that would usually fall off his head as he delivered the pitch. This was distracting for the hitters. But in his day Bouton had a good fastball and a deceptive changeup and he was part of a great pitching rotation in 1963 that included Ford, Downing and Terry.","Product: David Hand is Professor of Statistics, Department of Mathematics, Imperial College, London.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: finally a good statistical and computer science perspective on data mining\n\nReview: This book is not an introductory text. Anyone interested in a particular topic should consult the preface of the text to find out what it is about. The negative reviewers were not fair to the authors on that score. Had they read the preface they would have found out (1) how the authors define data mining, (2) that they see it as a subject with an important mix of statistical methodology and computer science and (3) that it is intended as an advanced undergraduate or first year graduate text on the topic.\nThey also provide a very well organized structure for the text that is well described in the preface. It consists of three parts. Chapter 1 is an essential introduction that is informative to everyone. Chapters 2 through 4 go through basic statistical ideas that statisticians would be very familiar with and others could view as a refresher. The authors have experience teaching this course to engineering and science majors and have found that many of these students unfortunately do not have the prerequisite statistical inference ideas and need this material covered in the course.\n\nChapters 5 through 8 cover the components of data mining algorithms and the remaining chapters deal with the details of the tasks and algorithms.\n\nThe book features a further reading section at the end of each chapter that provides a very nice guide to the useful and most significant relevant literature. The author's have done a very good job at this. One mistake I found was a reference to Miller (1980). I think this was intended to be a reference to the seocnd edition fo Rupert Miller's text \"Simultaneous Statistical Inference\" which was published in 1981 by Springer-Verlag but the full citation is missing from the list of references in the back of the book.\n\nThis book deserves 5 stars because it does what it intends to do. It presents the field of data mining in a clear way covering topics on classfication and kernel methods expertly. David Hand has published a great deal on these techniques including many fine books.\n\nMannila and Smyth bring to the text the computer science perspective. There is much useful material on optimization methods and computational complexity.\n\nStatistical modeling and issues of the \"curse of dimensionality\" and the \"overfitting problem\" are key issues that this text emphasizes and expertly addresses.\n\nThe only thing the text misses is details on specific algorithms. But I do not grade them down for that because it was not their intention. They emphasize methodology and issues and that is the most critical thing a practitioner needs to know first before embarking on his own attack at mining data.\n\nThe text does provide most of the current important methods. Although Vapnik's work is mentioned and his two books are referenced there is very little discussion of support vector machines and the use of Vapnik-Chervonenkis classes and dimension in data mining. The new book by Hastie, Tibshirani and Friedman goes into much greater detail on specific algorithms include some only briefly discussed in this text (e.g. support vector machines). The support vector approach is also nicely treated in \"Learning with Kernels\" by Scholkopf and Smola.\n\nI highly recommend this book for anyone interested in data mining. It is a great reference source and an eloquent text to remind you of the pitfalls of thoughtless mining or \"data-dredging\". It also has many nice practical examples and some interesting success stories on the application of data mining to specific problems."],"string":"[\n \"Product: 2002 World Series Video - Anaheim Angels vs. San Francisco Giants (2002)\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: another great world series\\n\\nReview: Of course the nice thing about these tapes is that they show you how the teams got to the series which is often a great story. The Angels had to get by the Yankees to make their first trip to the World Series after many frustrating close calls, Anyone remember Donnie Moore? In the National League, Barry Bonds had just come off a phenomenal 2001 season but his great statistics did not bring the Giants to the World Series that year. Believe it or not the Giants have never won a World Series in San Francisco. In 1962 they lost to the Yankees when Bobby Richardson catch Willie ncCovey's line drive to end the seventh game. Then in 1989 they lost to their powerful cross-town rival Oakland As in what could well be called the earthquake series. Remember the big earthquake that hit the Bay Area just before game time that caused cancellation.\\n\\nNow in 2002 the Giants finally had another chance behind the strength of Jeff Kent and Barry Bonds. Although egos clashed between Kent and Bonds they still were a very effective one two punch. Dusty Baker had done a great job getting the Giants back to the series one more time. But Mike Scoscia was materful as the Angels manager and he got the most out of this team that was led by Garrett Anderson and David Eckstein.\\n\\nOne thing I can't understand was how Dusty Baker could have his two year old son, who was too young to understand what was going on in the field, act as the team bat boy! This led to drama and near disaster as the little boy went to home plate to retrieve a bat when the play was in progress and J. C. Snow was heading for home plate. Although this did not affect the outcome of the game, Snow slid in safely at home and quickly carried the boy away from the action. Without this quick thinking the boy could have been seriously hurt and gotten in the way of the play as the next runner was attempting to score. This makes for a dramatic scene and great video entertainment.\\n\\nSince neither team had a World Championship (the Giants had won a few in New York with 1954 being their last) one would be raising the Chamionship banner in their current ballpark for the first time. Well in the end after a great and very competitive series it was the Angels that came out on top.\\n\\nSince in a seven game series the pressure is on during the seveth game, those that shine in game seven are the series heros. The guys who responded for the Angels were the two Troys, Percival and Glaus.\",\n \"Product: Book Description This resource emphasizes statistical inference and sound decision-making through its extensive coverage of data collection and analysis. As in earlier editions, it helps develop statistical thinking and promotes inference assessment- from the vantage point of both the consumer and the producer. Includes new Three-phased Examples that contain three components: \\\"problem,\\\" \\\"solution,\\\" and \\\"look back.\\\" Provides Now Work exercises that follow each example, suggesting an end-of-section exercise that is similar in style and concept to the example. Offers new Chapter Summary Notes along with end-of- chapter material. Provides new Critical Thinking Challenges. A comprehensive resource for anyone who needs to improve their understanding of statistics.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: i taught out of an earlier edition of this book\\n\\nReview: The fact that this book is in its tenth edition is an indication of its popularity. Many years ago I taught courses in business statistics at the advanced undergraduate and first year graduate level in the business school at Cal State Fullerton. I found it to be an excellent text to teach out of at that time. Since many editions have occurred since then and Terry is a third authored introduced in editions after the one I taught out of I really can't give a review of this edition. But I do think it will be helpful to amazon readers to know that McClave and Benson have a very good track record as authors of business statistics texts and Terry Sinich has coauthored a number of successful introductory and intermediate level statistics books. I am confident that this book is well written and has kept up with the advances in time series analysis that affects typical business related statistical problems.\",\n \"Product: What have the invention of the wheel, Pompeii, the Wall Street Crash, Harry Potter and the internet got in common? Why are all forecasters con-artists? What can Catherine the Great's lovers tell us about probability? And, why should you never run for a train or read a newspaper? This book is all about Black Swans: the random events that underlie our lives, from bestsellers to world disasters. Their impact is huge; they're impossible to predict; yet after they happen we always try to rationalize them. A rallying cry to ignore the 'experts', \\\"The Black Swan\\\" shows us how to stop trying to predict everything - and take advantage of uncertainty.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: good ideas but unfair criticism too\\n\\nReview: As a mathematical statistician I am a little taken aback by Taleb's lack of scholarship in understanding and appreciating what professional statisticians do. He puts down economists, Nobel laureates, philosopher and statisticians among others. There is a degree of unseemly arrogance on his part and I am sure that some of the other 300 or so reviews on amazon take him to task on that.\\n\\nIt is a shame too because for many of us, it spoils the really good main point of the book which is that Black Swans exist, make predictions difficult if not impossible but can be handle in the stock trading business at least by using his barbell approach.\\n\\nI found the first 1/3 rd of the book very philosophical extremely redundant yet provocative. The rest of the book was much more interesting to me particular the last few chapter which had the most technical discussion and many points to agree with and also to quibble with.\\n\\nA Black Swan is an extreme event that is very rare but so significant that it creates instability in averages and can ruin predictions and be either castastrophic (the negative Black Swan) or bring great fortune (the positive Black Swan). These Black Swans are real and Taleb cites many examples. Taleb is also right with his point that some economists are blind to the Black Swan or at least the unpredictability of them. I have often seen major declines in the stock market explained after the fact with seemingly logical but very suspicious and dubious rationalizations. Taleb deserves credit for recognizing this and realizing that in the world he calls extremistan where the Black Swans exist they must be accounted for but no should attempt the futile business of predicting them!\\n\\nHe also recognizes that there is another world where the Gaussian distribution and other light-tailed parametric distributions prevail and he calls this the world of mediocrastan. Here, the usual parametric statistics is useful but in Taleb's view it is not very common in practice to be in a mediocrastan world. This is the world of parametric statistics and is the place where most elementary courses in statistics reside. But here is also where I think Taleb makes a big mistake. He assume that this is the world where all statisticians and econometricians live and play and so these teachings are irrelevant to the practical world. Well, in many of the areas he discusses the parametric statistical models do not work. But probabilist, statisticians and econometricians have realized this for at least the past 60 years. In the 1930s and 1940s the field of nonparametric statistics developed through the work of Pitman, Mann and Whitney and Wilcoxon to name a few. Also the theory of extreme value distributions goes back to Fisher and Tippett in 1929 and was rigorously developed by Gnedenko in the 1940s. Nonparametric statistics deals with general distributions that do not have a simple parametric form and includes the heavy-tailed distributions that Taleb cares about. Also the asymptotic theory of extreme values that Fisher and Tippett, Gumbel and Gnedenko discovered showed that the extreme events had systematic behavior based on the three extreme-value types of distributions. So the extremes can be treated using asymptotic statistical theory just as well as the averages can be characterized asymptotically through the central limit theorem and the stable laws (in the case of a heavy-tailed population distribution). So in some ways Taleb is off and out of gas because he doesn't address or perhaps is even ignorant of this theory.\\n\\nIn the area of finance as well as in other areas, time series models have been useful in developing forecasts. In the world of mediocrastan the Box-Jenkins ARIMA models are very useful for problems in forecast and stochastic control. This was well established with the very popular book by Box and Jenkins that was first published in 1970. However financial data often falls into the world of extremistan and the stationary distributions when they exist are non-Gaussian and heavy-tailed. It is in this context that ARIMA models fail but the statisticians and econometricians have developed other models including the GARCH models which handle this type of data and allow for better predictions. Taleb mentions the GARCH models but only to make fun of them in a very superficial way that does not discuss any of the mathematics associated with these models. Again, I am not sure if Taleb is ignorant about this body of literature or just dismisses it because he see other models that cannot be used to predict as more appropriate.\\n\\nTaleb is enamored with Mandelbrot and his theory of fractal geometry and the apparent natural properties of fractals. Well at least fractals look like coastlines on the world globe as well as other common items in our natural environment. But is this enough to say that fractals are the only models relevant to extremistan? I am not yet convinced.\\n\\nThis August I went to the Joint Statistical Meetings in Denver. There was a session on the Black Swan and to his credit Taleb was brave enough to accept the invitation of the statistical community to come to discuss the issues in his book. Unfortunately, I was not able to attend that session. But it got mew curious enough to want to read the book and see what Taleb's premise was all about. I do not yet know much about what came out of that session. I hope that at least Mr. Taleb came out of it with a better appreciation of the intelligence of statisticians and the more sophisticated models that he appears to be ignorant of based on the lack of discussion of them in his book.\\n\\nAnother branch of nonparametric statistics developed in the 1970s that is now called resampling methods. One of the more successful of these methods is the bootstrap. I have done some research into bootstrap methods as well as having authored a text on the topic. I believe that the bootstrap approach to time series analysis is another way that these time series with non-Gaussian innovation distributions or the stationary distributions of the time series model can be handled. I am not yet convinced that in the world of extremistan the hope of some form of forecasting must be abandoned as is Taleb's thesis.\",\n \"Product: Jessica Utts is Professor of Statistics at the University of California at Irvine. She received her B.A. in math and psychology at SUNY Binghamton, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in statistics at Penn State University. Aside from MIND ON STATISTICS, she is the author of SEEING THROUGH STATISTICS and the co-author with Robert Heckard of STATISTICAL IDEAS AND METHODS both published by Cengage Learning. Jessica has been active in the Statistics Education community at the high school and college level. She served as a member and then chaired the Advanced Placement Statistics Development Committee for six years, and was a member of the American Statistical Association task force that produced the GAISE (Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education) recommendations for Elementary Statistics courses. She is the recipient of the Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching Award and the Magnar Ronning Award for Teaching Excellence, both at the University of California at Davis. She is also a fellow of the American Statistical Association, the Institute of Mathematical Statistics, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Beyond statistics education, Jessica's major contributions have been in applying statistics to a variety of disciplines, most notably to parapsychology, the laboratory study of psychic phenomena. She has appeared on numerous television shows, including LARRY KING LIVE, ABCNIGHTLINE, CNN MORNING NEWS, and 20/20, and most recently appears in a documentary included on the DVD with the movie SUSPECT ZERO.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: good book from an author who takes teaching very seriously\\n\\nReview: As a Professor of Statistics at UC Davis Jessica Utts has been an accomplished researcher but what sets her apart from other academic statisticians is her drive to find ways to teach statistics to the masses. She has been very active in the Statistical Education section of the ASA and has been involved as an officer and committee volunteer for the ASA for very many years now. I went to a very nice presentation she gave at the JSM in Denver this year. She write well and is an excellent lecturer as well.\\n\\nThis book emphasizes statistical literacy and the best way to get these cocepts across to non-statisticians in an introductory course is through examples and anecdotes. This she does as well as Freedman et al in their very popular introductory statistics book.\",\n \"Product: 5th Printing, July 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket. Inscription on inside cover page. Dust jacket slightly worn. Pages crisp and clean.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: the first to expose how players used the groupies\\n\\nReview: Jim Bouton is a very bright man who probably could have been a scientist if he didn't go into baseball. In the 1960s when he played nobody wrote colorful exposes of the behind the scenes and road trip life of major league ball players. Bouton was the first with this book. It ended many friendships with teammates and probably broke up his marriage. The book might seem tame by todays standard. Alcohol was the players drug in those days and no one was shooting up steroids back then. But the book was racy, groundbreaking and controversial in its time much like Canseco's books are today.\\n\\nYou will also see that it led to several other books by Jim Bouton and even one by his ex wife (another analogy to Canseco whose ex wife also wrote a book). Bouton was a great pitcher but alas for only the period from 1961-1964. 1963 was his best season but even though he pitched well in that world series the Yankees got steamrolled by the Dodger staff with Drysdale and Koufax leading the way. After retirementhe came back to pitch for the Seattle Pilots expansion team in their first year. He had developed a knuckle ball and that allowed him some limited success. Bulldog Jim wrote a book about that experience too. He had a trick when he pitched for the Yankees. He wouldd deliberately wear a very loose fitting cap that would usually fall off his head as he delivered the pitch. This was distracting for the hitters. But in his day Bouton had a good fastball and a deceptive changeup and he was part of a great pitching rotation in 1963 that included Ford, Downing and Terry.\",\n \"Product: David Hand is Professor of Statistics, Department of Mathematics, Imperial College, London.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: finally a good statistical and computer science perspective on data mining\\n\\nReview: This book is not an introductory text. Anyone interested in a particular topic should consult the preface of the text to find out what it is about. The negative reviewers were not fair to the authors on that score. Had they read the preface they would have found out (1) how the authors define data mining, (2) that they see it as a subject with an important mix of statistical methodology and computer science and (3) that it is intended as an advanced undergraduate or first year graduate text on the topic.\\nThey also provide a very well organized structure for the text that is well described in the preface. It consists of three parts. Chapter 1 is an essential introduction that is informative to everyone. Chapters 2 through 4 go through basic statistical ideas that statisticians would be very familiar with and others could view as a refresher. The authors have experience teaching this course to engineering and science majors and have found that many of these students unfortunately do not have the prerequisite statistical inference ideas and need this material covered in the course.\\n\\nChapters 5 through 8 cover the components of data mining algorithms and the remaining chapters deal with the details of the tasks and algorithms.\\n\\nThe book features a further reading section at the end of each chapter that provides a very nice guide to the useful and most significant relevant literature. The author's have done a very good job at this. One mistake I found was a reference to Miller (1980). I think this was intended to be a reference to the seocnd edition fo Rupert Miller's text \\\"Simultaneous Statistical Inference\\\" which was published in 1981 by Springer-Verlag but the full citation is missing from the list of references in the back of the book.\\n\\nThis book deserves 5 stars because it does what it intends to do. It presents the field of data mining in a clear way covering topics on classfication and kernel methods expertly. David Hand has published a great deal on these techniques including many fine books.\\n\\nMannila and Smyth bring to the text the computer science perspective. There is much useful material on optimization methods and computational complexity.\\n\\nStatistical modeling and issues of the \\\"curse of dimensionality\\\" and the \\\"overfitting problem\\\" are key issues that this text emphasizes and expertly addresses.\\n\\nThe only thing the text misses is details on specific algorithms. But I do not grade them down for that because it was not their intention. They emphasize methodology and issues and that is the most critical thing a practitioner needs to know first before embarking on his own attack at mining data.\\n\\nThe text does provide most of the current important methods. Although Vapnik's work is mentioned and his two books are referenced there is very little discussion of support vector machines and the use of Vapnik-Chervonenkis classes and dimension in data mining. The new book by Hastie, Tibshirani and Friedman goes into much greater detail on specific algorithms include some only briefly discussed in this text (e.g. support vector machines). The support vector approach is also nicely treated in \\\"Learning with Kernels\\\" by Scholkopf and Smola.\\n\\nI highly recommend this book for anyone interested in data mining. It is a great reference source and an eloquent text to remind you of the pitfalls of thoughtless mining or \\\"data-dredging\\\". It also has many nice practical examples and some interesting success stories on the application of data mining to specific problems.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":6,"string":"6"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1486,"string":"1,486"}}},{"rowIdx":1487,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A277TO3PKKNYDH"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"Vicks Pure Warm Mist Humidifier for Relief of Cold & Flu Symptoms. This humidifier boils water to a pure steam vapor up to 96% bacteria free. This mixes with dry air in the cooling chamber to release warm, moist air into the room. Perfect for medium to large rooms.\". The summary of the review text is \"Keep it build-up free and it will last!\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Here in the high plains of Montana we're dry year round. But from October through April the need for heat makes our homes especially uncomfortable. When we bought our house 3 years ago one of the first things we discovered was that one of the worst things you can get stuck with is a bedroom with the furnace in it (long story). Especially with a newborn in the room with you. We picked up the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Vicks-Warm-Mist-Humidifier-with-Auto-Shut-Off/dp/B001FWXKTA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier with Auto Shut-Off</a> for about $40 because we couldn't afford to have a humidifier installed on the furnace having just bought the place and welcomed a new baby. We figured it would be a decent bandaid for the situation. Three years later, we're still using it and the second one we picked up for the baby's room once she moved into it.\n\nWhat makes it a great option is that for its size, it can keep my 12'x20' bedroom pretty comfortable, even with the furnace in the room. I also love that it automatically shuts off if there's any issue that could make it dangerous like running out of water or overheating. It's easy to refill and I've not had any problems with leaks or damage in the 3 years we've used them both. The only issue I find is the difficult to remove build-up. Our water is extremely hard and I would need to soak the element in straight vinegar daily to keep it from having enough scale build-up to make it a little noisy. As it stands I have to give it an overnight soak once a week just to make the mineral deposits soft enough to scrape off.\n\nIf your tap water is on the hard side I recommend using distilled or RO water with this instead, it will be well worth the time you will save on clean up.\n\nAs long as you keep the unit clean it can handle nearly constant running for weeks at a time and packs a decent punch of humidity for a really great price. Since my little one has been in a toddler bed we've moved the unit for her into the hallway outside her room and have found she still has a comfortable level of humidity in her room. I highly recommend this for a baby's room but would not use it where they can actually touch it, as the mist can be quite warm and... well, it's just common sense not to have this sort of thing in reach of a little one. ;) It's definitely a budget friendly product to consider if the drier time of year leaves you with sinus headaches (my husband) and nose bleeds (my tweenager), we really notice the difference by morning if we forget to refill before bedtime."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Here in the high plains of Montana we're dry year round. But from October through April the need for heat makes our homes especially uncomfortable. When we bought our house 3 years ago one of the first things we discovered was that one of the worst things you can get stuck with is a bedroom with the furnace in it (long story). Especially with a newborn in the room with you. We picked up the <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Vicks-Warm-Mist-Humidifier-with-Auto-Shut-Off/dp/B001FWXKTA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier with Auto Shut-Off</a> for about $40 because we couldn't afford to have a humidifier installed on the furnace having just bought the place and welcomed a new baby. We figured it would be a decent bandaid for the situation. Three years later, we're still using it and the second one we picked up for the baby's room once she moved into it.\n\nWhat makes it a great option is that for its size, it can keep my 12'x20' bedroom pretty comfortable, even with the furnace in the room. I also love that it automatically shuts off if there's any issue that could make it dangerous like running out of water or overheating. It's easy to refill and I've not had any problems with leaks or damage in the 3 years we've used them both. The only issue I find is the difficult to remove build-up. Our water is extremely hard and I would need to soak the element in straight vinegar daily to keep it from having enough scale build-up to make it a little noisy. As it stands I have to give it an overnight soak once a week just to make the mineral deposits soft enough to scrape off.\n\nIf your tap water is on the hard side I recommend using distilled or RO water with this instead, it will be well worth the time you will save on clean up.\n\nAs long as you keep the unit clean it can handle nearly constant running for weeks at a time and packs a decent punch of humidity for a really great price. Since my little one has been in a toddler bed we've moved the unit for her into the hallway outside her room and have found she still has a comfortable level of humidity in her room. I highly recommend this for a baby's room but would not use it where they can actually touch it, as the mist can be quite warm and... well, it's just common sense not to have this sort of thing in reach of a little one. ;) It's definitely a budget friendly product to consider if the drier time of year leaves you with sinus headaches (my husband) and nose bleeds (my tweenager), we really notice the difference by morning if we forget to refill before bedtime."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Designed to mop floors quickly and efficiently, the new iRobot Braava Floor Mopping Robot systematically covers your entire floor in a single pass. Braava uses disposable or microfiber cleaning cloths to pick up dirt, hair and dust from all your hardsurface floors including tile, vinyl, hardwood and laminate. Just attach a cloth, set Braava down, press a button and off it goes, using advanced robotic technology to track where it's been and where it needs to go. It's whisper-quiet too, so you can go about your daily activities without disruption. The included Turbo Charge Cradle is a convenient, one-stop charging and storage space, charging Braava 380t in as fast as two hours. Braava uses either disposable cleaning cloths, including Swiffer brand, or reusable microfiber cloths to remove dirt, dust and hair from your floors so you don't have to. Braava has two cleaning modes to choose from depending on the job you need done. In sweep mode, Braava dry mops your floors moving in straight lines using dry cleaning cloths. In mop mode, Braava uses a special back-and-forth mopping action and damp cleaning cloths to lift surface dirt and grime off your floors. With the Pro-Clean System included in Braava 380t, a special Reservoir Cleaning Pad dispenses liquid throughout the cleaning cycle to keep the cloth damp. Cleaning cloths are easy to attach and remove with Braava's removable magnetic multi-purpose cleaning pad. The NorthStar Navigation System 2 works like an indoor GPS that helps Braava keep track of where it has been and where it needs to go. The NorthStar Navigation Cube projects a signal that Braava uses to determine its location. Additional NorthStar Navigation Cubes can be purchased for the Braava 380t to expand the robot's dry mopping capabilities for bigger homes. As Braava cleans, it builds a map of the area, mapping walls, obstacles and drop-offs as it encounters them. Troubleshooting tips-Make sure Cube is not placed within 5 feet of a Plasma or LCD television and that the Cube is not in a room with fluorescent lighting turned on\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: If you can justify the cost versus the time you will save...\n\nReview: Let's face it... this is an expensive product. It's way cheaper for me to mop my own floors. But you know that saying \"time is money\"? This is one of those remarkable time savers that I never thought I would fall in love with as hard as I have. Case and point... I was running late with some last minute household jobs before guests were supposed to arrive for a Halloween shindig. There was either time to mop the kitchen or time to shower. I set the robot up and got to get both done in almost the same amount of time. It's a lifesaver for those kind of situations.\n\nBut most of us are probably planning to use this for every day. Most of my home is carpeted but even with a kitchen with about 180' square footage and two small bathrooms this robot is awesome. Between the dog and kids the kitchen is usually a muddy mess and mopping is one of my least favorite things to do around the house. It's like the laundry... it never quite ends. With the iRobot Braava 380t I've been doing my floor more than twice what I usually bother with.\n\nThe sweeping feature is alright for light dust and dirt if you want it pushed around to the edges of the room, but anything bigger (dog hair, tiny gravel, crumbs of food for example) just gets pushed. It's definitely not the feature I was interested in anyway but it's nice if you want to dust hardwood floors a bit. The mopping feature is shockingly good. I've had so many guests who knew I had it check out my floors and comment that there was nothing left. It does an amazing job on my linoleum. I do wish it came with an extra cloth though, so if I haven't washed it I'd have another on hand.\n\nThe battery life has yet to be a problem for me. My floors only take about 80 minutes combined so I have yet to really test it to its full battery life. The charger is super easy to store and takes up very little space.\n\nIf you can justify the price versus the time (and possible back ache) you save I would highly recommend this robot. I honestly love it and would cry if I had to go back to mopping by hand again. Even my kids love it, my youngest likes to lay on the carpet in the hallway and watch it do the mopping. lol Now if only there was an iRobot for washing windows... ;)","Product: Colgate 360 Compact Head Toothbrush, Soft. Unique cheek and tongue cleaner helps remove over 96% more bacteria (vs. brushing teeth alone with a flat-trim toothbrush). Tightly packed, tapered bristles and polishing cups help remove more plaque and stains than an ordinary toothbrush. Cleans teeth, cheeks, tongue and gums.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Great for the soft tissue.\n\nReview: Every once in a while I take a break from using an electric toothbrush to go manual. I decided to give the Colgate 360 Compact Head a try because my mouth is small but my teeth are big so brushing can be a bit uncomfortable. The compact head is indeed a bit on the small side and was a good fit.\n\nI like the overall layout of the bristles and the tongue cleaner on the back side. It makes for a great clean and it's good for all of your mouth, specifically the gums and soft tissue of the cheeks, inner lips, and tongue which are often neglected in toothbrush design. The handle, however, leaves a lot to be desired. It's wide and the tapers and then has a rubbery grip further up but I found that tapered section left my grip lacking. I prefer a bit of a club-like handle so I can put some elbow work into my brushing routine.\n\nNot a bad brush at all, but I would not buy it again with this handle.","Product: US Art Supply Stretched Canvas features superior quality medium textured, duck canvas. It is double-primed with acid-free acrylic gesso for use with oil or acrylic painting. The canvas is stapled onto the back of standard stretcher bars. Paint on all four edges and hang it with or without a frame. Great for students and professionals. This item is for a full case pack of 4 quality canvasses.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A good choice for students and hobbyist painters.\n\nReview: The frames are really nice for the money but I noticed that each of the two-packs (these are bundled in pairs) wound up stuck together. This caused minor flaws in the primer at each corner on the bottom canvas. I've purchased cheaper canvases before that did not have this issue but tore if you barely looked at them. So I feel like these are a much better option than what I've tried so far, just be aware you may find yours sticking, needing to be gently pried apart (I actually had to use a lot more force than I anticipated to get the first corner unstuck), and having potential flaws. Since I'm just painting for fun and practice this wasn't a big deal but if you're a professional painter this might be a problem. I also noticed that there are dips in most of my corners. I'm not sure if this is common but it doesn't seem like it should be.\n\nOverall, I would recommend these for students and hobbyists who are looking for an economical option where the quality is right on par for the price. I received these for free in exchange for an honest review but when I pick up more canvases I will probably wind up with these same ones in a different size.","Product: Explore the creative possibilities of custom embroidery with the affordable, reliable, and feature-rich PE525 embroidery machine. The PE525 comes with features that help make embroidery fun and easy. Add new, fashionable embellishments to clothing in your closet, personalize a child's belongings with custom designs and lettering, or turn everyday pillows and blankets into customized gifts for friends and family. With the PE525, the options are virtually limitless. The PE525 features a 4\"x4\" embroidery area, 70 built-in designs, 120 frame patterns, and 5 font styles for lettering and monogramming. Included with this machine is a 25-year limited warranty and free customer phone and online technical support for the life of the product.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: I love the Brother brand and this machine is a budget-friendly machine embroidery starting place.\n\nReview: A couple of years ago I attended a local women-centric vendor fair and while passing by one of the booths I happened to see some gorgeous and very expensive embroidery machines on display. I was immediately interested as I started hand embroidery a few years before but upon looking at the price tags realized that a couple of months' mortgage payments for a machine I'd not be using daily just was not in my budget. While I gave up on the idea of owning one at the time I never quite lost hope that a day would come along when I'd be able to buy one.\n\nFirst off I have to admit that I'm pretty loyal to Brother as a brand. While I had learned to sew on my mom's Kenmore as a kid, I'd gotten my first real taste of sewing on a Brother in high school. A few years later I bought my own... identical to the one I'd used in school because they're sturdy, easy to use, and I was very comfortable with it. That was 14 years ago. I still use it.\n\nThis machine has a little more of a learning curve than I was expecting but I was able to learn it in an evening. One of the key things I wish I'd known was that they recommend using stabilizer on all projects. Since it's not something I use regularly in hand embroidery I didn't have any on hand and it wasn't cheap when I went out to pick some up. That said, I think it is very good advice. I also believe fabric quality is going to make a big difference. I attempted using some cheap 'tea towels' and had really bad results. Once I switched to some nicer ones I got here on Amazon I had perfect results.\n\nI haven't yet tested the uploading feature because in spite of that being what I was most excited about the type of stuff I wantfandom designs made by other userscan get expensive. I also looked into the software for it and it's nearly double the cost of the machine. So if that's something you want to do please be advised you are making a significant investment.\n\nAll of that said I really like this machine. It took a lot of trial and error to get the thread tensions correct straight out of the box (lots of using the seam ripper let me tell you) but I'm looking forward to taking on more advanced projects now that I have the basics down.","Product: Let's get cookin', Mama! Now you can learn how to cook on your Nintendo DS! Prepare foods, combine raw ingredients, cook the meal and present your culinary masterpiece to Mama for your final score.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Surprise Family Favorite!\n\nReview: Having recently purchased a DS lite for my seven year old we let him choose his games. Being like most boys he picked a Mario title and a Sonic title. I jokingly commented to my husband I wanted to try Cooking Mama. The game is mine! Or so I thought when he brought it home for me a few days later.\n\nI started playing right away and was quite amused by the cute little graphics, annoyingly catchy music and Mama's firey eyes when I messed up on my Fried Octopus Balls. The mini-game style and chances to practice each technique before making them kept me entertained to the point of taking the DS with me so I could play at random places outside my home. Until of course I laid it down one night (my thumbs were sore from hours of perfecting my Miso Soup) and my husband picked it up. Hearing him curse at the cheery little Mama and his over-cooked chicken was more amusing than watching him throwing his console controllers. Next my son got his hands on the game, it is HIS DS afterall. Soon it was his favorite, Mario and Sonic long forgotten.\n\nI never thought this game would become a family favorite. I expected it to wind up lost somewhere in the stacks of other games. Instead everyone in our family takes turns preparing all these odd Japanese dishes and earning new ones. While very repetative and at times frustrating we've all really enjoyed it. If you're looking for a family friendly game for all ages I would reccomend this game a thousand times over.","Product: Must have items foryour Sims' holidays!Product Information[Requires The Sims 2 The Sims 2 Special DVD Edition or The Sims 2 HolidayEdition to play]Celebrate the Season with Must-Have Holiday Items from Around the Globe! Spice up your Sims' holidays with this updated collection of seasonal itemsoutfits and decor. Deck their homes with traditional decor items from aroundthe globe including mistletoe reindeer lawn ornaments and an all-newEuropean-style Father Christmas. Indulge your Sims this season with thiscollection of 60 items of festive fun!Product FeaturesHoliday Home Decor:Light up the candles to add a warm holiday glow with this traditionalEuropean candle arch.The Holiday Lumberjack Statuette:Spice up your Sims' holidays with this traditional German holiday gnomecomplete with sturdy boots and trusty hiking staff.Huge Tree Extravaganza:Size matters. Get your holiday on in a big way with this tree to top alltrees a tribute to the famous tree from Rio.Ski Jump Frosty:It's hard to stay balanced when you're built like Frosty but that doesn'tstop him from showing his ski jumping skills.Holiday PJs: Before they nestle into bed to dream of sugarplums tuck Sim toddlers into aseasonal sleeper.Cheongsam: Enjoy the Chinese Fall Festival with Sims wearing this traditional attire.Artic Santa:Even when the temperature drops this European-style Father Christmas isguaranteed to bring good tidings.Windows Requirements Windows 98 Me 2000 XP Requires The Sims 2 The Sims 2 Special DVD Edition or The Sims 2 Holiday Edition to play 1.0 GHz or faster processor 256 MB or more of RAM 8X CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive or faster At least 130 MB of free hard disk space DirectX 9.0 compatible Video Card - must have 32MB or more memory and one of these T&L capable chipsets: ATI Radeon 8500 or greater NVIDIA GeForce 2 GTS or greater DirectX 9.0 compatible Sound Card\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Have a Simsational Holiday Season!\n\nReview: \"With reviews of stuff packs you often see multiple complaints regarding the amount of content versus the price. This is easily arguable and when comparing the amount of content in an expansion pack versus a stuff pack and then the price comparison you are indeed better off buying the expansions. BUT, sometimes you are in the market for something in particular. Yes, there are many custom content creators out there who can rival EA for quality and value, but not everyone is comfortable downloading custom content and others prefer knowing the content they get is going to be completely game compatible. That is when stuff packs are the most useful.\" --- quoted from my review of the Teen Style Stuff stuff pack.\n\nKeeping that in mind Happy Holiday Stuff is my second stuff pack purchase. While currently this item is harder to find since its release was a long time ago, if you happen to find it and get it for the price I did ($9.99) this is a nice addition to your game. My main interest in buying this stuff pack was to add a small amount of game compatable holiday stuff without adding too much. There are many great custom content creators but due to slow loading times I have cut back and the stuff packs have helped add a little extra without adding slowness.\n\nIn this stuff pack we find items for primarily Christmas but also Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, traditional New Year and Chinese New Year. For the most part I won't use much outside of the Christmas items which are primarily decor like nutcrackers and wreaths. The clothing in this pack is really yucky, the only clothing item I really like is the baby new year wear for toddlers. The clothing most will not realize is included and many may want are Cheongsams in lovely colors from rich red to royal blue.\n\nUnless you plan on celebrating the holidays frequently in your game this probably isn't the stuff pack for you. The wall options it adds are ugly and I don't think many players (even the die-hards) will use enough of this for it to be worth the original price of the pack. But, if you really want some holiday goodies, you're uncomfortable downloading custom content and you can find it for about $10-$12 I think this is a good addition to the game. I created a Christmas store with the combination of this stuff pack and the Open for Business expansion that has been very popular with my sims.","Product: Get blown away by your games AND movies in Dolby Digital Surround Sound with the Turtle Beach Ear Force PX4. With up to 15 hours of uninterrupted, crystal clear wireless play, the PX4 not only dominates for PS4, PS3 and Xbox 360 games, but lets you experience Netflix or Blu-Ray Disc movies in cinematic surround sound. Don't settle for less; get the Turtle Beach Audio Advantage today.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Best Turtle Beach product we've had yet.\n\nReview: As a family of gamers we go through a lot of headsets but in the past couple of years we've been pretty loyal to Turtle Beach. So when the chance to try out the PX4 came up we were pretty excited. While we haven't purchased as PS4 yet it's in the plans for the holiday season so hopefully I can upset this in a couple of months with details on our impressions of that pairing but for now I'm reporting on our experiences with it on Xbox 360.\n\nFirst off the sound quality is really good it picks up little things like background noises. For example in Destiny, chest spawns are easily identified. In terms of chat, the clarity is exceptional with zero static. My husband did have complaints with his friends while playing BF4, they insist he was giving them severe feedback but we couldn't substantiate that. The digital audio and bluetooth make it a worthwhile investment and we all agree that having a set that works with both PS and Xbox is what makes it why we'd buy it again. My son and I both find it really comfortable, though my husband (who is known for having a large skull) finds it a little bit on the tight side.\n\nOverall, this is another step up from Turtle Beach, one my entire household agrees is worth the high price tag if you do a lot of online gaming and have more than one brand of console.","Product: Ingredients: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Alcohol, Water, Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 60\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Another two thumbs up!\n\nReview: I have been using products from Viva Naturals (formerly Viva Labs) for several years now and I have had wonderful experiences. I wasn't sure what to expect with their essential oils but I am so glad I gave them a shot. The tea tree is definitely a favorite due to its versatility. I've been adding it to my hair wash (I've been no-poo for almost 3 years now and mixing tea tree and/or lavender with my baking soda is a nice way to still enjoy hair washing) and have been pleased with the quality. If it hadn't been good though this is a brand that stands by its products and if you're not happy they're great to reach out to.","Product: With a sensationally smooth, soft finish and powerful moisturizing properties of Brazil's Cupuau Butter, this hydrating lipstick keeps lips protected and nourished with enduring beautiful coverage. A perfect balance of beauty and treatment.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Formula = Good, Color = Yikes\n\nReview: For years I've been more of a gloss and balms kind of gal but lately I've really wanted to move toward more lipstick wear to look more polished and put together. But finding a lipstick that doesn't get dry and rub off within an hour is proving difficult. I live in a very dry climate so moisture is a must in any lip product. While Jouer Hydrating Lipstick wasn't very moisturizing it went on smooth, had a nice finish and didn't feel too dry or too goopy.\n\nThe color I received, however, left a lot to be desired. Whitney is a very blue toned Barbie pink. I've got skin that runs fair-to-light and has neutral undertones so it wasn't hideous but I did not care for it. It's very... Nicki Minaj. lol Just not my personal cup of tea. I would definitely try this again in a hue closer to what I like, perhaps Kate, Ava, or Lola.","Product: These beautifully blendable, sheer shades are designed to complement all skin tones. With easy fingertip application, these multi-use tints can be worn on cheeks as a blush or on lips for a flush of color.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Flattering hue and nice quality!\n\nReview: Absolutely loved this product! Not only was the formula creamy and easy to use, it was buildable so I could strengthen the level of tint I wanted on my cheeks. As someone who has a skin tone in the fair-light range with neutral undertones I was really pleased that it didn't look too warm or cool on me either. The color I got, Petal, is a very flattering pink that I think would look great on anyone.\n\nI didn't quite love it as a lip-tint since it's on the dry side of creamy (if that makes sense) and made my lips look flat and dry but it paired well layered under lip balm for a more tinted-balm look than a lipstick. I would love to try Honeysuckle and Poppy to see if they might not be great lip colors for me.\n\nOverall, very satisfied, would definitely recommend to a friend.","Product: These beautifully blendable, sheer shades are designed to complement all skin tones. With easy fingertip application, these multi-use tints can be worn on cheeks as a blush or on lips for a flush of color.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Flattering hue and nice quality!\n\nReview: Absolutely loved this product! Not only was the formula creamy and easy to use, it was buildable so I could strengthen the level of tint I wanted on my cheeks. As someone who has a skin tone in the fair-light range with neutral undertones I was really pleased that it didn't look too warm or cool on me either. The color I got, Petal, is a very flattering pink that I think would look great on anyone.\n\nI didn't quite love it as a lip-tint since it's on the dry side of creamy (if that makes sense) and made my lips look flat and dry but it paired well layered under lip balm for a more tinted-balm look than a lipstick. I would love to try Honeysuckle and Poppy to see if they might not be great lip colors for me.\n\nOverall, very satisfied, would definitely recommend to a friend.","Product: This unique, face-friendly, and flexible spa-powered clay treatment mask that helps to correct six of the most common visible signs of aging - dark spots, dryness, dullness, visible pores, rough texture, and fine lines and wrinkles.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Turned me blue but...\n\nReview: Earlier this month I turned 35 and I swear it was no big deal. But ya know what sucks? Being 35 and having BOTH wrinkles and acne. Seriously!?! I am so over it.\n\nWhen the chance came along to give the bliss Multi-'Face'-eted All-In-One Anti-Aging Clay Mask a whirl I figured at worst my sensitive and reactive skin would protest, I'd have a major break-out and I'd get to complain about this pricey product's uselessness. I hate to be wrong but this is one instance where I was very, very wrong. Not only did my skin not go all reactive like it has with pretty much every mask product I've ever used it helped heal the start of a hormonal acne flare-up without it actually surfacing. That doesn't happen to my face. Ever. The next morning after the first time I used it I noted that my complexion was glowing, like it used to when I was pregnant, so in a totally good way. Each subsequent use I've had the same results, any acne trying to ruin my week has had considerably less healing time and hasn't hurt as bad as usual and the day after my skin is radiant.\n\nSo why the 4 stars? First of all, when you read the fine print it warns that this can stain light colored fabrics. But it doesn't warn you that it can also stain your skin if you're very fair skinned like I am. No matter how much I scrub it I have a blue tint to my skin for a few hours afterward. :S Yikes! Secondly, I agree with another reviewer in regards to the microbeads, they're completely unneeded in this mask and I have been trying to avoid buying products with them because of their environmental impact.\n\nOverall, I like it well enough that I would recommend it, especially to those who have the same wrinkles and acne issues I'm fighting.","Product: Your Bannockburn Blue luxury Custom Instakilt Beach towel is a unique item keeping you warm and dry while declaring everything Scottish. Your Bannockburn Blue Instakilt is perfect for the beach, the bedroom and the p.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: For the Scottish & Scottish at Heart\n\nReview: This past holiday season I was faced with an awful dilemna. I needed a cool and unpredictable gift for someone who was hard to buy for. The solution? <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Gift-Republic-Become-a-Laird-or-Lady-Gift-Box/dp/B000KIMOTC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Gift Republic: Become a Laird or Lady Gift Box</a> Oh yeah, now you're a titled land owner in Scotland! How could you regift that? LOL\n\nBut seriously, it was a cool gift for a cool guy with some Scottish heritage. Adding in some bagpipes seemed a little wasteful since he'd then need lessons and it was doubtful he would be taking that up any time soon so I set out to find him a kilt he'd actually get some use out of. Enter the Instakilt. After researching the colors of his family's tartan I went with the green although it is available in red and blue versions too. The only complaint I have about it is that the colors aren't quite as nice looking as in the photo, they're a little more obviously printed looking and brighter hued.\n\nNeedless to say the gift giving was a success and the recipient liked his new title and the kilt he can wear with it. Paired together I think they made a terrific and funny present for the guy I got them for but would be neat for anyone who loves their Scottish heritage or wishes they had some.","Product: When we think of the benefits of using our bistro immersion blender stick, three things immediately come to mind: it's easy and fun to work with, it helps make nutritious foods, and it's easy to clean. It makes anything from mouthwatering smoothies on ice to steamy creamy vegetable soups effortlessly. Sorry, your excuses for not eating healthy just got chopped. It's great for baby food, too, by the way. The bistro blender stick will become your number one can't-live-without kitchen tool in no time. Just stick it into any pan, pot, glass, or bowl and it will turn your food into puree at the push of a button. Once you're done, simply let the bistro run in a bowl of hot water for a bit and it cleans itself. Preparing healthy meals and snacks doesn't get any easier than this. The 2-speed bistro blender stick is made from stainless steel with a non-slip housing for easy gripping. Each immersion blender comes with three blades, one for cutting and blending one for beating and one for whipping. Also included is a bpa free mixing canister with a silicone lid for storage. The blender is available in black, orange, red, green, and white.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Smoothies, Baby Food, Creamy Scrambled Eggs... this does it all!\n\nReview: I'm embarrassed to admit how much I love kitchen gadgetry. I have about four feet of kitchen counter space and it is crammed with kitchen gear. This past year my obsession has been stuff I can use for making baby food and now toddler stuff.\n\nMy mini food processor is great for projects like homemade hummus but I really wanted something for whipping up homemade pasta sauces and breakfast smoothies. My regular blender can do the latter well but is a pain to clean. Fortunately Bodum is a company who makes quality products with both durability and power. My Bodum coffee press has survived twelve years of daily use and moves around the globe so I knew this product was worth trying. Mostly I've used it to take overripe fruit (strawberries and kiwi) and blend them into applesauce or yogurt for my toddler but my favorite use I discovered kind of in a moment of desperation. Ever try whipping up a dozen eggs for scrambling? Why do it by hand when you can do it AND have the machine cleaned up in under a minute? Maybe not the most practical use of a hand-blender but I'm a mom, cutting corners to save time in the kitchen comes with the trade.\n\nOverall I think this is an exceptional stick blender, I've had two others in the same price range that didn't do this well. I love the grippable, rubbery handle and how well balanced it is. If you're looking for a sturdy, dependable immersion blender I highly recommend this one. Most of all I recommend it to moms and dads who're making homemade baby food, I have a lot of experience with it and think this is a great space-saving option for the price.","Product: Craft your ideal comfort zone with De'Longhi heaters. Warm, sweet home.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: An excellent option for basement bedrooms.\n\nReview: I'm not one to point out that I received an item through Amazon Vine at the outset of a review but since I got the DeLonghi Safeheat Tower Ceramic Heater on one of the only cold days we've had this September I have to admit I haven't been testing this as extensively as I know I would be in January. I did give it a thorough test that day but it's been very hot since that then and I haven't used it again since, thus I felt like it was important to preface this review for the sake of transparency and full disclosure. (Our reviews have a deadline so I had to get this up now but I will be updating it once the weather gets cold enough that I can use this consistently for an extended period).\n\nFrom the get-go I was very impressed with the DeLonghi, it's very light compared to the non-ceramic space heater I've been using for the past 5 years. Even more impressive is how even the heat is that comes out of it. It blows very quietly, smoothly, and in a steady warm stream versus the scalding blasts I've been accustomed to. It has stellar features including an anti-freeze setting, an automatic overheating cut-off, and a tip safety mechanism. I tested the latter with my dog and cats in mind and could hear the switch being activated and it immediately shut off.\n\nThe oscillation is exceptionally smooth (my previous heater was very jerky at the start of each rotation) and spreads the heat well. I love that it has an eco setting that saves energy as we will be using this in a 12'x20' basement bedroom to warm the room a bit before bed at night so it will be running a lot. Additionally, the remote makes changing settings easy from bed including turning on the eco setting, adjusting the temperature it's trying to reach, and even changing it to running only the fan (without heat).\n\nWhile it does have a fan-only option I'll admit I personally don't think I will use that feature. The one thing I don't like about the DeLonghi is that it's not as tall as my previous space heater. While it does a great job heating I wouldn't have minded a profile that was another half a foot or so above the ground. That said, its height suits the light weight build of it and the oblong foot (the base it stands on) keeps it standing tall. When it arrives you will need a Phillips head screw driver to attach said base but its a quick and easy step I think anyone can handle.\n\nOverall, I love this heater. It has excellent features that will suit the space I need it for and is at a price point I would have paid for it as well. If you're in need of a space heater for a basement bedroom I think you can't go wrong with this one and that it may pay for itself over time thanks to the eco option. The even heating and quiet operation make it great for sleeping spaces. I'm looking forward to testing it further during our frigid January temps.","Product: The Night Therapy Memory Foam 8 Inch Therapeutic Comfort Mattress by Zinus features conforming comfort and memory foam support. Night Therapy Memory Foam is open cell memory foam offering improved airflow movement while providing a customized level of support. The latest evolution of memory foam, Biofoam replaces some of the traditional petroleum with natural plant oil, and includes natural green tea extract and all natural active charcoal to help absorb moisture, eliminate odors, and keep your mattress fresh. 10 year worry free limited warranty. Please open your mattress package within 72 hours of receipt and allow 48 hours for your new mattress to return to its original, plush shape. Another comfort innovation from Zinus. Pioneering comfort.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: I would give it a recommendation.\n\nReview: One of the biggest challenges of memory foam mattresses is the residual heat problem. Even newer versions don't completely tackle it and this one tries but doesn't quite get it either. That said, it's very comfortable overall. I set it up on a boxspringless base and if you can swing that I definitely recommend it. I think it helps the mattress with airflow.\n\nI wasn't too sure about the 8\" profile but after buying sheets and having them stay on, I actually prefer it to my previous 12\" model. And it smells nice compared to the memory foam mattress I've had for a while.\n\nOverall, really happy with this and would definitely look at this brand when making another mattress purchase.","Product: 80A Features: -Charging Stand and tools. -Voltage: 14.4. -Easy empty dust cup. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -17\". Overall Width - Side to Side: -6\". Overall Depth - Front to Back: -4.5\". Overall Product Weight: -3.5 lbs.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great for hair and simple spills.\n\nReview: With a long-haired GSD and two cats I have a lot of pet hair lingering around my home. One cat is part Russian Blue and that soft rabbit-like fur tends to really be a pain to clean up. But the Eureka RapidClean Pet has proved to do a pretty decent job on soft surfaces like my desk chair and the sofa. On carpeted areas like my stairs it's not very good but I don't think it's really intended for that.\n\nI've also used it to clean up all the little bits of dry food they toss that wind up under the fridge and counters as well as a shredded rubber dog toy. Overall, it handles simple stuff like that nicely for when you just really don't have the energy to haul out the full-sized vacuum.\n\nThe main dislike I have for the Eureka RapidClean is the base that it sits in to charge. It constantly starts to charge and then gets just loose enough it stops. Since I keep it in my laundry room it's a major pain in the butt to go and grab it only to find it had stopped charging. It also doesn't have a very long battery life. Don't expect it to do an entire house of pet areas in one charge. I got my living room, desk chair, and half my stairs done before it died on me.\n\nIt is very easy to empty and clean making it a nice everyday solution for a single pet home that needs something to keep hair and spills under control. Otherwise, it's just not quite the workhorse I need with 3 very hairy critters and frequent last minute unexpected visitors.","Product: Keep your wine cold for dinner and entertaining with the OXO Steel Wine Chiller. Perfect for anyone from the wine connoisseur to the casual entertainer, the Wine Chiller combines function and elegance. The sleek, brushed stainless steel Wine Chiller is double walled for insulation and has a soft interior that protects bottles and dampens noise when bottles are placed in the Chiller. A soft, internal moat catches drips and helps cushion bottles. The non-slip bottom ring on the exterior protects all surfaces and the Wine Chiller accommodates all 750 ml wine bottles.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: The name's deceptive but...\n\nReview: I've been an OXO brand fan for over a decade and they've delivered another great product in their Steel Wine Chiller. It's sturdy, attractive, and on the occasions I have used it thus far done a decent job of keeping a bottle of wine cold for about 3 hours before it starts getting warm.\n\nWhat I dislike about this is that its name is deceptive. I thought this might actually have batteries or be freezable, that it would actually chill the wine from a room temp state. Alas, I didn't read the fine print and it is basically just a cooler. It keeps the product cold and nothing more.\n\nOverall, it's a sleek chiller that will look really nice just resting on your counter between uses if you have stainless appliances and small appliances. It's suitable for outdoor and indoor use, though admittedly I haven't had warm enough weather to see how well it keeps a wine bottle cold on a sunny day. The no-slip bottom is a nice touch too.","Product: Automatically detects and purifiers the air. Certified asthma and allergy friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Utilizes a True HEPA Filter With Antimicrobial Treatment to safely remove 99.97% of airborne particles including pollen, ragweed & other allergens, viruses, germs, dust mites, mold spores & cigarette smoke. Includes special high performance mode for allergy, cold and flu seasons. Carbon filter reduces odors from a 200 to 400 square foot area.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A little noisy but overall a great air purifier.\n\nReview: Having tried this out in a couple of different rooms in the house I think it does a decent job. My spouse has trouble with spring and summer allergens but by the time I'd gotten this most of those were gone for the season so I cannot say whether this will be great for allergy sufferers with great confidence.\n\nI love that it's very easy to set up, simple to use, and the filters are easy to change. Unfortunately, the replacement hepa filters are pretty spendy so that's something to consider when deciding to purchase or not. If you're using this in a bedroom the lights may be really bothersome if you like a very dark room, it's also pretty loud at times. It took me a while to be able to stay asleep through it kicking on at night. I especially love that unlike other air purifiers I've used this doesn't put out nasty ozone which is both unpleasant smelling and bad for the environment.","Product: Portable Electric Infrared Quartz Oscillating Tower Heater, Oak\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A great investment for basement spaces.\n\nReview: It hasn't truly hit heater season yet here in Montana but when it hits I'll update this review with more of my thoughts on this heater.\n\nFirst of all, it's beautiful. We mainly need a space heater in our large basement bedroom and while we've had lots of effective space heaters over the years none of them have been as attractive as this one. If having one that doesn't look awful in a space is important to you this is a sturdy and attractive option. Secondly, what I truly love about it is that it's very quiet. If you're hoping to use it at night to keep a room warm (as I will be) it's a very low noise choice. I was also pleased with the length on the cord. My cheaper ones have all tended to have short cords but this one is long enough to keep it at a safe distance from my wall and furniture.\n\nOverall, while I haven't been able to use it when it's -10F outside and my basement bedroom is arctic I've found it very nice on the few cooler nights we've had. While it's not an inexpensive heater I think it's well worth the investment in durability, quality, and effectiveness.","Product: 25501A Features: -Perfect eggs every time. -Capacity: 7 Eggs. -Prepares soft, medium, or hard-boiled eggs even poaches. -3 Egg nonstick poaching tray. -Ready timer with tone. -Water measuring cup with egg piercing tool. Product Type: -Egg Cookers. Color: -Black. Dishwasher safe: -Yes. Timer: -Yes. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -6.13\". Overall Width - Side to Side: -7.61\". Overall Depth - Front to Back: -6.81\". Overall Product Weight: -1.12 lbs.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A two-trick pony I'm totally okay with!\n\nReview: One-trick pony kitchen gadgets don't tend to find their way into my kitchen thanks to a very limited amount of counter and cupboard space. But lately my husband and kids have been on a hard-boiled egg kick that I couldn't keep up with so when I got the chance to give this Egg Cooker from Proctor Silex a whirl I figured it was worth a shot.\n\nI'm completely smitten. This is one of the easiest gadgets I've encountered. If you can follow very simple instructions you can make perfect hard boiled eggs (or poached) in just a short amount of time. With a capacity for 7 soft, medium, or hard cooked eggs and up to 3 poached it's powerful for its size. The only issue I see myself having with it is that our water is very hard and after only 3 uses it was ready for a vinegar bath to descale it.\n\nMaybe not the most versatile tool one could have in their kitchen but if you frequently consume eggs I think it's a handy one to have. It's one set-it-and-forget-it product that has already saved me time standing in the kitchen watching water or a timer. As soon as the water is gone from the base the annoying chime (well, it's a noise about as enjoyable as a tea kettle) lets you know to come turn it off.","Product: Lightweight design with superior performance. 9X multi-cyclonic, suction channel technology for increased suction & better cleaning. Dirt lifter power brush for a deep down clean. Swivel steering for easy maneuvering. On/off brush for scatter free hard floor cleaning. 27' power cord, multi-level filtration. Includes turbo eraser tool, crevice tool, telescopic extension wand & extra febreze filter. Lightweight design with superior performance 9X multi-cyclonic, suction channel technology for increased suction & better cleaning Dirt lifter power brush for a deep down clean Swivel steering for easy maneuvering On/off brush for scatter free hard floor cleaning 27' power cord, multi-level filtration Includes turbo eraser tool, crevice tool, telescopic extension wand & extra febreze filter.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Superb at this price point, I love it!\n\nReview: EDITED 11/14/15: Even after careful maintenance of the brush for the time I've had this the brush broke today. When I went to find a replacement part I discovered that the only option Bissell offers isn't even the correct brush for this model. There is no way to replace it and therefore this vacuum is unusable now. VERY disappointed that the proper replacement part is unavailable. I would have been happy to pay $30 to replace it rather than need to buy a new vacuum after only 16 months of ownership. :(\n\nMy latest vacuum purchase is a few years old now and boasted no-loss-of-suction. But holy moly it was a heavy, clunky beast and I just haven't been very happy with it. With a long haired GSD, a Russian Blue (did you know they have a double coat like a dog?), and two long-haired members of our household... yeeeeesh the hair everywhere is epic. Especially right now with the summer heat.\n\nWhen I got the Bissell 1305 Powerglide I found it very easy to put together and surprisingly light. I love the adjustable handle height because I'm tall. After the first use I walked through my living room barefoot and commented to my husband that the carpet felt weird. It felt weird because I had emptied 2 canisters full of hair and dirt AND had to unscrew the bottom and clean the completely full beater bar and my carpet was clean!!! The swiveling body and low head make it easy to get under furniture.\n\nI wasn't particularly impressed with the TurboErasure tool and I don't like that there's no where to store it on the vacuum unit. The cord is longer than what I'm used to and I was really pleased to have the two-part hose system. Unscrewing the bottom to clean the beater bar and air passage was very easy and quick. The canister is a little on the small side but the suction is superb and I don't mind more frequent dumpings if it's actually going to pick everything up.\n\nFor the price this is an excellent vacuum, a pet-owner's dream in terms of suction and ease of hair removal. I looked into the cost of filter replacements and while I couldn't find the exact ones for this the price for a similar Bissell model were very reasonable.","Product: InterDesign's Clarity Hair Care Center keeps your styling tools and products neat and tidy! It features 3 compartments for brushes and combs plus a front section for clips, hair ties, etc.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I'm gonna need another one!\n\nReview: Counter space is a hot commodity in our bathroom and my daughter has an exceptionally large collection of headbands. I had literally been thinking it was time to find a solution for headband storage just hours before I stumbled on this one. While it doesn't hold all of them (I wasn't joking about having a lot) it has proven to be an excellent place to store them. Why? Because she can finally get them out and put them away with ease. The inner storage is nice too, a good spot for all of the bands, barrettes, and other little baubles we use. If you took out the nesting cup you could even use the holder for combs and brushes. I'm a fan!","Product: Three hoover Floor Mate Steam Scrub 2-in-1 renews sealed hard floors with precision & ease. Steam out stubborn, set-in stains.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Versatile and very handy.\n\nReview: If you want a steam-mop that can do more I think this is a pretty fantastic option. I mostly have carpeted floors but I like to steam my bathroom floors and had been wanting a handheld steamer to use in odd places like behind the toilets. The attachments and tools with this have made it a great asset in my cleaning kit. After the nasty stomach flu came through it was great for cleaning the bathrooms and door handles all through the house. I also have found it's great to clean the dog snot off of my sliding glass door using the squeegee attachment.\n\nFor the price point I think it's a good machine. My only complaint is that I hate not having onboard storage for tools. With a husband and kids who are notorious for losing attachments I foresee these disappearing all too soon.","Product: The black decker BDH1200NVAV 12-volt compact auto Vac has the features you need to keep your car's interior clean year round. It is versatile and easy to use for effective car cleaning. The 12 volt adapter fits into cigarette lighter for user convenience, with a 16 foot cable that allows you to reach all areas of your car. This vacuum has plenty of power for quick pick-ups, and features a double action filtration system - designed to perform better and last longer. It also offers a convenient crevice tool and brush which are stored on board and make them ideal for cleaning difficult-to-reach areas and brushing seats and floors. Includes: crevice extension, brush tool.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Can't recommend it for much...\n\nReview: I really had high hopes for this. It has a cord that gives your great reach, nice tools for crevices, and there's room for quite a lot in it. Unfortunately, unless your kid spilled Cheerios or a bag of cat litter leaked it just does not have enough suction to do a satisfactory job. Living in Montana we deal with a lot of dirt, dust, and the little pea gravel that gets dumped on the roads in the winter. Not to mention dry grass, crumbled leaf matter, and the everyday detritus from having kids. I gave it a good whirl in my car but found that it didn't suck up things like the little bits of pea gravel (and certainly barely moved the nickel I found on the floorboard. Worse, the blower is on the bottom which meant that all of the fine dust and dirt on the floorboards got stirred up after less than a minute of use. I was coughing and hacking and wondering what the issue was until I put together it was the blower location.\n\nIf you just really need a hand vac for your mini van to deal with cereal spills and Cheeto crumbs it might suit you but I think it's otherwise a hunk of junk.","Product: The Zinus Modern Studio Collection is an ideal combination of function and style. The 20 Inch Square Side Table can function as a night stand, end or side table, coffee table, or to hold various items in any room of the home. With an additional lower shelf, storage space is maximized. The sturdy, black square steel tubing and high density panel with rich brown wood grain finish will add an elegant touch to any dcor. Easy to assemble. Worry free limited 1 year warranty.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Simple and just right for our needs.\n\nReview: My husband tends to be a clutterbug when it comes to bedside tables so I wanted to get him something simple without a drawer. This fit the bill fantastically. It looks very sleek and I love the clean lines. It's just enough room for the essentials without a drawer for hiding random junk in. The only complaint I have is that while it was easy to put together... I had one screw out of the 8 that was almost impossible to use. I tried every hole trying to screw it in and ultimately it never quite fit right. Not a deal breaker because I was able to get it eventually but it doubled the time it took me to put it together.","Product: Crock-Pot 6-Quart Metallic Black Slow Cooker with Hinged Lid for easy serving and entertaining. The unique stoneware is oven-safe for use in both the slow cooker base or in a conventional oven.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I want to give this 6 stars!\n\nReview: I've had a similar but basic model I received as a gift for several years now and use it very frequently. My one complaint has always been how difficult it is to transport. From time to time I cook a sauce or chili or something in it for a dinner with friends or my husband will use it for the office potluck but it's always so precarious! This one really upped our game.\n\nNot only are the handles bigger and more useful, the locking lid system is divine. Add to it the ability to set it and have it turn to warm at a certain point and I LOVE this machine. Very, very much recommend this if you are a big potluck fan or take yours to work. My only complaint is the short cord but I have yet to find any slow cooker this good that has a long one.","Product: Yube Cube Modular Furniture System - 2 Pack with Accessories.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Challenging set-up, but sturdy and ECO-FRIENDLY.\n\nReview: I can say without a doubt that I got my Yube Cube System for the last possible purpose the designers were thinking of. My house was poorly designed back in the 70's with a very small kitchen and dining area crammed together on the back of the house. Which means I have a sliding glass door to the backyard in my dining 'room'. My husband is a falconer and so our table and the adjacent kitchen counter was becoming a catch-all for his various bits and bobs. But the free spot at the end of the counter was is just the right size to fit the Yube Cube as pictured here in the photos. This allows him to have his scale, perch, and other things he needs on hand ready but not getting my counter and table dirty. Having put the Yube Cube to the falconry test I can say that when properly put together, it can withstand a good bit of moving around and weight.\n\nThe Yube Cube was admittedly difficult to put together. It took me about an hour to get it all figured out and in addition to needing a screwdriver (which was noted), I ended up needing something to help pound some of the pieces in completely. The instructions were a little confusing but if you've put together stuff like this before you'll probably figure it out. Be VERY careful when you unpack the parts!!! What seems like garbage is actually the parts to put it together.\n\nWhat I like most about the Yube Cube system is that it's made from recycled and sustainable materials. If you're looking for an eco-friendly option these are made with recycled plastic, bamboo, and sugarcane fiber. It's not the prettiest system I've seen and the paper sides are already stained but if you want to purchase bamboo or aluminum sides for your cubes they're available.\n\nOverall, I love the versatility of the Yube Cube System, just looking at their website gave me ideas I hadn't considered before--love the coffee table!--and the eco-minded design. These are sturdy enough you won't be throwing them out in five years adding to landfill. The main downfall is the difficult process of putting it all together and for my particular needs the paperbased sides aren't the best option (but upgrading to aluminum or bamboo is another $80-$100 on top of the base cost making it unrealistic for my budget).\n\nIf you're in the market for an office system that's sturdy, sustainable, and can be taken apart and reconfigured I would highly recommend giving Yube Cubes a try. Their potential for long life alone justifies the price tag.","Product: Succinctly urban and busting the shackles of restraint, the Maroo Awanui II iPad 2 cover complements your need to break away from social norms. Made with high quality nylon, Awanui II is the iPad 2 cover that needs a partner in crime.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Attractive & Functional at an Affordable Price Range!\n\nReview: Getting an iPad 2 was kind of a fluke for me so when I got it I had no idea what was out there as far as cases, covers, screen protectors and such. To make it worse, when it comes to buying a protective case for my gadgets I am picky. Super picky. I have my wishlist of desired qualities and they've all got to be met to a four-star standard or I won't go for it. I want #1 good protection with portability in mind, #2 not to spend half the cost of the gadget to get it and #3 being attractive enough I don't want to hide it. The Maroo Koe II met all three with flying colors.\n\nMade of nylon (the plaid part) and soft suede it's not a bulky cover. Keeping that in mind this won't offer significant drop protection but provides adequate protection for most everyday situations. The amazing Bumper thingy that holds the iPad 2 in though is my new best friend. The support there is exceptional and works perfectly with my <a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/ZAGG-InvisibleSHIELD-for-iPad-2-Screen-APPIPADTWOS/dp/B004QM8CLC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">ZAGG InvisibleSHIELD for iPad 2, Screen (APPIPADTWOS)</a>. That this cover still allows me to have a good screen protector in place earns it brownie points in my book. Two elastic loops flip from the inner cover around the back to keep it in place when in a backpack or at your beside and also will hold the cover open if desired. Using the same magnetic technology as the Smart Covers the front cover sticks gently to the iPad 2 as well as offering the same on-off feature. It also has the ability to fold into two different standing positions while in landscape mode.\n\nNow I have two issues I do want to mention. The first is that while I love having full access to my buttons and charging port I wish the port had a little better protection when not plugged in. The other is possibly something unrelated but it's only been happening since I started using the Maroo. Occasionally I will open the front and the magnets will wake my iPad 2 but it will get locked into landscape mode no matter what I do. The only thing that fixes it is tipping it, putting it to sleep using the button and waking it using the home button. All I can guess is this is related to the magnets or my iPad might be having issues I need to look into. Either way it's not a big problem, just bothersome.\n\nEven at full price this is pretty good protection with versatility and I LOVE the plaid and black. Seriously, it's like someone was reading my mind and made the perfect cover for me. In fact, I like it so well I'm looking into getting the matching Kindle version. Highly recommended if you're looking for the three things I mentioned.","Product: ET-AR204B-WH Features: -Wirelessly stream music from laptops, tablets and smart phones. -Dedicated tweeter and woofer reproduces rich, dynamic sound. -Switch between wired and wireless bluetooth audio. -Front panel mounted controls for master volume, treble and bass. Product Type: -Desktop speaker. Primary Material: -Other. Number of Items Included: -2. Bluetooth: -Yes. Auxiliary Input: -Yes. Wireless: -Yes. Outdoor Use: -Yes. Generic Specifications: -Frequency response: 60 Hz to 18 kHz. -Total peak power: 50 W. -Total RMS power: 20 W. Generic Dimensions: -Net weight: 6.7 lbs. -RCA cable and speaker wire length: 0.13''. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -8 Inches. Overall Width - Side to Side: -4.5 Inches. Overall Depth - Front to Back: -3 Inches. Overall Product Weight: -7.5 Pounds.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Meh sound quality but it has its place...\n\nReview: I rarely read other reviews before I write my own but I was too curious as to whether others found the sound quality on these as poor as I did. It looks like I'm far from the only one.\n\nIf I put the meh sound quality aside I actually really like these. For example, I set up a playlist via Amazon Cloud Player and set it to run during my Halloween party and it was just perfect for the odd shape of my home so that sound was directed to my living room and dining area. When the playlist got stale a friend swapped their phone to it and got something of theirs going. SUPER EASY!\n\nIt's ridiculously easy to set up and connect. The only trouble I had with connecting was that for some reason my iPad and my husband's phone were canceling each other out when he would try to swap in but not the other way around. I think these would be sufficient for a small office space or bedroom if you don't need great sound quality. (I used it for Amazon Instant Video when I was sick in bed and my iPad's speakers weren't hacking it).","Product: Sleek, Light and highly Portable Bluetooth Speaker designed with International Travelers in mind.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Attractive but with a personality problem...\n\nReview: Man this is a ridiculously cool Bluetooth speaker. It's attractive, sleek and just the right size to be portable and still substantial. It's very easy to set up and having lived overseas many moons ago I love that it has an adaptive plug that allows you to have international adapters. This is a totally travel friendly speaker! I haven't made use of the included carrying case yet but it's well made and would definitely prove useful if you planned on taking it to a park or camping.\n\nWhat totally killed my star rating is how bad the sound quality is. I'll use this primarily for audiobooks and music and there is a distinct hissing just having it on that I noticed increased with the volume. :( It's very distracting and surprisingly loud. I have and have used other Bluetooth speaker sets and this seems to be somewhat common but this is the worst I've experienced yet. Additionally, I found a flatness to the actual items I was playing that was disappointing.\n\nI plan to fiddle with it and look into the issue with the sound quality further and make sure it's not something in my environment causing it but as of the time of this review being written I was not impressed, especially with what this retails for.","Product: The right headphones to introduce mini music lovers to the world of sound. Its clear bass and playful design is tailored for growing kids and it's built tough enough to handle every situation. A volume cap of 85dB keeps music fun yet safe.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A superior value for the price + you can customize them!\n\nReview: Like the pushover parent that I am I let my 5-year-old spend money she'd been gifted to buy a set of Disney's Frozen headphones. They were awkward, had terrible sound, and yet my daughter loved them... until the cord accidentally got caught in the vacuum. Since then I've been trying to find something similar that had better sound and was more comfortable for her. I'm quite pleased to say that this pair is a huge step up and for about the same price.\n\nBefore I let my daughter have these I sat down and used them myself. Even as an adult I found them suitably adjustable and comfortable. I did, however, find that the volume can be a bit louder than I'd like my child to have. At top volume it was louder than I would ever use. That said I found the sound quality quite suitable as I swapped between listening to youtube videos (one of my daughter's favorite pastimes), listening to audibooks and music, and watching a tv show. I'm quite certain that most little ears won't yet know if the sound quality isn't as nice as a spendy set of Beats or even Skullcandy headphones. For the price these are great quality sound wise.\n\nI let my daughter then have them and we easily adjusted them to her head. After an afternoon with them she came to me without me having to even ask and told me she loved them. Considering they don't look like a licensed property puked on them I'm pretty happy that she loves them. Do yourself a favor and skip those themed ones and grab a pair of these. If your kid just has to have a Frozen or Cars set that's what stickers, washi tape, and craft glue were made for. These would be easy to customize with your kids' favorite characters without sacrificing comfort and quality.","Product: Maximize the life of your iPad Mini (generations 3/2/1) with the Profile Series - a slim, stylish, durable, streamlined folio case that boasts Otter Box Certified Drop+ Protection. Wear and tear, drops and accidents, and scratches and scuffs are no match for Profile Series. Engineered for tablet use on the go, its streamlined design and ease of use make Profile Series your smart choice for tablet protection.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very protective, great for carrying your mini in a purse or briefcase.\n\nReview: My husband loves Otterbox cases but I've always thought they were a bit bulky before now. I wasn't a big fan of my last iPad mini case aside from the color so I gave this one a shot and wow... if it were just the base I would love it. It's snug and sturdy. I do love that the folio is soft against my screen to prevent scratches and that the lock snaps and stays which makes this fantastic for in my purse. But when I want to use it on a stand for other uses (I use it to run a fitness app) it's awkward and I don't care for it at all.\n\nSo, depending on how you use your iPad this may be a fantastic option. One thing I think every user will find bad about this is how poor the button covers are. They're very stiff and adjusting volume can be an uncomfortable exercise in strength and patience. If all you desire is protection I think this is one of the best cases out there.","Product: SHARON NATURAL RED WIGCostume Wigs(Item #WIG292)Includeswig Sharon Natural Red Wig Be sure to get a wig cap to control your hair under the wig. A wig cap improves the wig fit for better styling ability and enhances wig comfort. See our wig caps below.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Far from \"Natural Red\" but great quality for the price.\n\nReview: For this ridiculously low price this is a fab wig. It was a last minute purchase when I destroyed my own hair a week before my Halloween party (long story). I really didn't want anyone to see how bad my dye job came out so I decided to order a cheap wig in hopes it was light enough to pass as Jessica from True Blood. It's definitely too dark for that and a more fake hue than a true red, but a guy friend immediately asked me if I was Arlene so I rolled with it.\n\nIt arrived just hours before I had my party and didn't have any strong smells (I've had some cheap wigs that smelled chemically) and people LOVED it. So many people thought I had really dyed my hair. Even my own mother had a Facebook freakout about it... I had to remind her it was for a Halloween party. ;)\n\nIt was still gorgeous at the end of the night in spite of lots of messing with it, dancing, and a rowdy game of Quelf, and I will definitely wear it again if I can find a costume idea to suit it. By the end of the night all of my friends were suggesting I go this color for real.","Product: Established in 1890, the U.S. Polo Assn. is the governing body for the sport of polo in the united states. Indulge yourself in the iconic sophistication, luxury and comfort that the U.S. Polo Assn. products provide. You deserve the best.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Runs wide but is super soft.\n\nReview: I wish my 6 year old was not obsessed with wearing white clothes because she destroys them but she absolutely loves this top. It is so soft! I was worried it buttoned a little low for someone so young but found it wasn't bad and she prefers it buttoned all the way anyway. Which brings in the issue that the snaps are really tough for small fingers to do up and they have to be undone to get it on or off. Not so great for independent kids. The other issue is that it's weirdly wide and therefore looks a bit baggy. My daughter is quite slim framed but this is one of the baggiest shirts she has ever had, so if your child finds most shirts a bit tight this will be a very comfortable choice. The length is just right.","Product: Boots are constructed of soft faux suede with a round toe box and a slouchy shaft. Flat boots are finished with a textured sole. Shaft height: 14\". Circumference of opening: 15\". Finished with a slightly padded faux leather insole. Measurements are for a size 5.5. Man made materials. Made in China\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: For the price these are awesome!\n\nReview: I'd spent about a month trying to find the perfect pair of red boots to go with a Marceline the Vampire Queen costume and was just about to find a boot covers pattern to go make-shift. I was putting together a costume, not a cosplay and on a very tight budget so when I made one last search and found these for under $8 (with about a $6 shipping fee, and they arrived early!) I was thrilled. If I had tiny feet I'd have been good with several other options but finding these in an 8.5 was awesome and they fit perfectly.\n\nNot only are these very soft and comfortable, they were breathable enough that my feet weren't sweating at the party I wore them for. I also got lots of compliments from both guys and girls which I wasn't expecting. While they weren't exactly the style I wanted for the costume these are a terrific, affordable option that. I doubt these will last long in damp conditions but they were a hit and I will probably wear them again after all of the compliments I got.","Product: This collection is minimally constructed with the thinnest yarns to help shape without bulk. Delivers the perfect compliment to a woman's everyday wardrobe.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: If it wasn't for the crotch...\n\nReview: Thanks to my two darling children my once tiny middle has never quite recovered. I'm a bit over 5' 9\" tall and have a long torso so I really liked the idea of a bodybriefer that let me wear my own bra since others I had tried kept crawling down and letting 'the girls' pop out the top. If you've had a similar problem this 'technology' is brilliant.\n\nI found this to be pretty comfortable all over with one huge exception... the crotch! Not only is a hook-and-eye closure the last thing I want near my genitals, it's very narrow so it did a lot of shifting. I've had other shapers that had snaps instead of the hooks and while both were effective at keeping things closed I've got to admit I prefer the snaps just for the simple fact they're easier to reclose after visiting the restroom.\n\nI'm a size 6 and the small was a great fit aside from the aforementioned issue. It's light enough for every day use, I even wore it with jeans and a t-shirt and was very comfortable.","Product: X-temp boxer brief features fabric that adapts to temperature, environment and activity. Increases the rate of evaporation as your temperature rises. Reduces the rate of evaporation when the temperature when cooler\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: While he didn't like them it's possible that those who engage in athletics ...\n\nReview: If you're a guy reading this review I applaud you for buying your own underwear! If my man had it his way he'd never have to think about them and I can handle keeping his old pairs making sneaky exits once they get holes so I snapped up a 3-pack of these to see what he'd think.\n\nWhile the fit in the waist was as one might expect of the Hanes brand he noted that the length was a bit bothersome and that the... well... front area *ahem* was quite snug and not in a supportive so much as constricting manner. The material he found to be scratchy and uncomfortable for just everyday wear but noted that if he were wearing them just for during running he thought they might be suitable. (But he's no runner, lol).\n\nWhile he didn't like them it's possible that those who engage in athletics might find them a more suitable option.","Product: Made from 10.5-ounce, 77 percent cotton/21 percent polyester/2 percent spandex, our jean moves with you. It's a low-rise, sits just below the waist, and has a slim fit in the hip and thigh.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A surprisingly great pair of jeans.\n\nReview: If you're looking for a really comfortable pair of jeans, these are them. They're very soft and have great stretch. I have a really flat backside and these don't sag, but I'll admit I don't care for the shape of the pockets, they definitely accentuate the flatness. My pelvis is also on the shorter side so I find these sit much closer to my navel than I generally prefer but for those with a more average length there they should fit really well. The overall fit is true to size, unfortunately these gap in the back in spite of the claims they won't... and I have never had a pair of jeans that gap in the back for me!\n\nThe rinse is quite a bit darker in person than in the picture but it looks like they've finally got the correct one shown. This is my first pair of jeans from Carhartt and it might not wind up being my last. I honestly never thought I'd dig anything Carhartt made and I live in a place where wearing the brand is part of our cultural stereotype but alas I'm starting to see why. These held their shape well, they're comfy,wear well, feel good in warm and cold weathers, and are just overall a great pair of jeans for the price.","Product: Which length should you buy? The best way is to measure your original laces' length in INCHES or CM, and select the estimated length you need! Packaging & Content: - You will receive 1 pair of shoelace per quantity - To help reduce waste in our environment, laces come with eco-friendly packaging.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great for Chucks fans.\n\nReview: I pretty much live in good old fashioned Chuck Taylor's. But I destroy their laces all the time so I'm ever in the market for a new pair that make me smile. I snagged a pair of these in Mint Green but I've got to say they're just a tiny bit more bright in person than the pastel mint most people think of thanks to the trendy shade popping up everywhere last year.\n\nThese are a little shorter than the normal laces you get with Chucks but I prefer these to be honest. Less loop hanging everywhere coming untied and getting wrecked. They're also very soft so if you wanted to use them for crafting (I know someone who makes headbands out of shoelaces) I think they'd be fantastic. I'd definitely buy another pair of these.\n\nNote: I received a complimentary product for review purposes.","Product: Classic wayfarer eyeglasses\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: A classic, unisex style!\n\nReview: I love glasses. When I finally hit the point I needed them last year it was bittersweet, boo for having fading sight but yay for cute glasses. Sometimes it's just for realistic to wear contacts though and I feel naked without my glasses. So I snapped up a pair of these to try.\n\nSadly, I noticed that mine arrived with a small scuffed spot right in the middle of the left lens. Which means that they are obviously very easy to scratch considering they were very well packaged. I also found that they look way too wide on my face which is unusual, most glasses fit and look great on me thanks to the oval face shape.\n\nMy issues aside, I think if you're looking for an inexpensive pair for costuming or fashion they're really cute, have great unisex appeal, and could stand up well to occasionalnot every daywear.\n\nNote: Got these complimentary for review purposes.","Product: OURS Sexy Summer Short Sleeve Wrap V Neck Blouse Slim Fitted Basic Shirts\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Consider your cup size!\n\nReview: It's always a little challenging ordering clothing online since we can't try the item on. I wear a size 6 dress so I went with the XL. I was happy with it save that it definitely suits women with a larger bust size than I have (I'm a C cup). It's very soft and very comfortable but with a ruched style that's great for those of us with a softer tummy, it does a great job of disguising mine.\n\nMy suggestion is that if you're smaller of bust you order a size down for a snugger fit through the chest. Otherwise it's a cute top that pairs well with jeans for day or dresses up with a pencil skirt for evening.\n\nNote: I received a complimentary product for review. I am not affiliated with the brand/seller.","Product: Crafted from our Power-FLEX compression fabric, the Killer Caboose is the most technical pant in our collection, designed to enhance all of your workouts with style and performance - Features include a fitted double-layer waistband, comfortable lower rise and subtle bootcut styling.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Shorter than they claim, but very comfy!\n\nReview: These are really comfortable! I've been working out doing PIIT (pilates intense interval training) for a few months now and a great fitting pair of pants or shorts is essential. The hardest part for me is finding ones that will stay put over my lower belly pudge. I didn't think this pair would but it has!\n\nThe seaming on this is different from the cheap yoga pants you'll likely find elsewhere and I think that really makes the fit phenomenal. What wound up knocking a star off for me is that the inseam claims to be 32\", but at 5' 9\" tall I know inseams and there's no way this is that long. They sit just touching the top of my foot.\n\nIf you're on the tall side and hate short yoga pants (I can't stand the way they feel brushing the tops of my feet and ankles) you may want to find another brand, otherwise, these are great.","Product: Drink pure. Feel pure. For a completely pure drinking experience, the new Contigo Purity Glass Water Bottle is an ideal solution for those who prefer a plastic-free container. Entirely BPA, BPS, Lead and Phthalate-free and made with no plastic components, the 20 oz. Purity Glass Water Bottle is constructed with glass, stainless steel and food-grade silicone materials. A silicone sleeve helps protect the bottle, while a wide-mouth design allows for easy water intake. A fashionable stainless steel carry strap is great for on the go. For added ease of use, all components are top-rack dishwasher safe.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: An Elegant Eco-Chic Option\n\nReview: Having been trying to move to more glass and less plastic in my life I was really thrilled to get my hands on this water bottle. I've got plenty of stainless and plastic water bottles but I'm just not a big fan of either. Plastic scratches and looks dingy over time and stainless ones are hard to keep clean. But glass is easy to keep looking good and lasts so much longer under normal use and so far I'm really impressed with this one.\n\nThe lid is easy to get on and off and is heavy enough it's not likely to roll away. It has a nice grippy stopper inside the rim of the lid too so you won't have leaks. The sleeve is really lovely, I got the Greyed Jade and it is gorgeous! The stainless ring around the top has a removable stainless strap and both are quite sturdy. I actually really love the chain mesh the loop is made from, it's very elegant looking. The sleeve has excellent grip and the bottle of it is formed in such a way that I found it wobbles well without tipping over unless you're giving it more than a bump. That said, it IS tall and heavy so I wouldn't expect it to hold up to vigorous exercise happening right next to it.\n\nIt fit well into my car's cupholder and the one on my treadmill and is pretty enough to go from gym to office. It is top shelf safe in the dishwasher but I would not recommend washing it that way as sleeves like this one has tend to trap floating food particles under them. For hand washing you will need a bottle brush but I also recommend the salt and vinegar trick to keep it clean if you're drinking anything other than filtered water out of it. I know many will consider the weight of this a big downside. It's going to be too heavy for hiking or to hold while you run but you're not likely to find a glass water bottle that will not be heavy.\n\nThis is a very chic and eco-friendly water bottle that I would be glad to give as a gift and look forward to having long out-last my reusable plastic and stainless bottles. I love it and think I might have to get a second one for my husband if they ever have it available in more colors.","Product: This wedge-shaped yoga block will help you feel grounded and supported in certain yoga poses. The wedge slightly modified the angle at which your hands, feet or pelvis contact the ground, supporting your joints. Softening these angles increases comfort and stability, especially in sitting and squatting poses and downward facing dog. Made from EVA foam, this wedge is ideal for yogis with sensitive wrists or tight lower backs and hamstrings. Measurements: 20\"L x 6\"W x 2\"H.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Mountain Climbers killing your wrists? This can help.\n\nReview: I recently began doing PIIT28 from Blogilates. It's a Pilates Intense Interval Training workout and I have been extremely pleased with the workouts and my results. What I haven't been so pleased with is that due to a lot of the moves beginning from plank position, my wrists (which have never been problematic before) have been getting sore. In looking for a way to give my wrists a bit more support I came upon the Gaiam Yoga Wedge and thought it might be worth a try.\n\nFor moves like Piked Hops, Plank Jacks, and Mountain Climbers I'm impressed, it really absorbs some of the pressure and even the heels of my hands feel less stressed. But the width of it makes it not useful for moves like Froggy Hops, Burpees, and moves that require bringing your feet forward to your hands. Granted, the wedge is intended for yoga and not PIIT but a lot of my fellow PIIT enthusiasts mention similar wrist issues so I'm sure I won't be the only one who finds the wedge while looking for a solution.\n\nIf you dislike the matte texture of yoga blocks and some mats you may find the wedge a bit uncomfortable to be placing your hands on, but for uses under the seat and heels it's not noticeable.","Product: NOTICE: Polish Release, cover may contain Polish text/markings. The disk has English audio. Before Spartacus struck down his first opponent in the arena, there were many gladiators who passed though the gates onto the sand.'Spartacus: Gods of the Are...\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Prequel that must be watched as a Sequel!\n\nReview: It ain't easy pulling off an ancient civ television series without being cheesy. By some lucky chance Starz has managed to make its Spartacus series work on multiple levels just barely missing the cheesy mark. Blood and Sand shocked me. Vicerally violent, highly erotic, and filled with political and social machinations that keep viewers coming back for more it's fast become a favorite in our household. But as Season 1 reached a bloody climax it was hard not to sulk at the misfortune of some of the greatest villains on television. More! We wanted more! That's where Gods of the Arena became an oasis in the desert.\n\nIf you haven't watched Blood and Sand, please do not watch this first! Yes, this is the story of the rise of the house of Batiatus but I would encourage folks looking to give the series a try to be patient and watch Gods of the Arena after seeing Season 1. Why? As you watch Gods of the Arena a multitude of the little questions that don't matter in the scheme of the overal Spartacus story-arc are answered. Why is Crixus such a die-hard gladiator? How did Ashur get his injury and become the Dominus' errand-boy? When did Lucretia first seduce Crixus? And many more of those nagging little things that aren't key to Spartacus' character development but fans of the series will enjoy getting the lowdown on.\n\nI was not a big Crixus fan through-out the first season. He was interesting but I couldn't quite buy his motivations. This prequel season is the season of Crixus and managed to take a relatively one-dimensional character richly compelling. In contrast the previously mentioned but never seen Gannicus introduces a character we will meet in the upcoming Season 2 and gives us enough back story to look forward to seeing him in future episodes. Ah, but it really is the villains who make this show utterly skin-crawling, yet delicious! Seeing a softer Lucretia suffer at the cruel tongue of her father-in-law while she is truly devoted to her husband really sets the tone for the growing tension. Enter the scheming, licentious Gaia, her dearest friend and the start of the raunchy sexual escapades the house of Batiatus becomes known for. Meanwhile, the seeds of the rivalry between Batiatus and Solonius are planted as best friends find themselves at odds.\n\nWhile one might call this series of six episodes filler and it is certainly not required watching to enjoy Spartacus as a series I really think it serves to round out character development that didn't fit into the first season while comforting fans waiting for Season 2. With the passing of the Andy Whitfield, the title star, it's a bit difficult anticipating the next season. If the cast--including the title character's new casting--and crew continue to bring the same intensity, visual brilliance, and delightful dialog it is certain to continue wowing fans and disgusting others with the sex and violence.","Product: Layers of color and texture combine with a tailored fit for ultimate protection and style. Rubber silicone base cushions phone while rigid shell protects device from bumps and scratches. Full access to all buttons and ports keep you connected and able to use your phone's many capabilities.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Versatile and great for the price.\n\nReview: I've had a couple of cases for my S4 that I've been pretty meh on. I tend to prefer a sleek profile case but lately I've been wanting something a bit more protective so I gave this one from Case Logic a shot. Usually I'm not a Case Logic fan but this case is great. I love that you have more than one way to use it since it has two parts. At this price point I'm thinking I might buy a couple of the others so that I can mix-and-match them because I'm lame and girly that way and get bored.\n\nIt's definitely a bit bulkier and it caused my Zagg screen protector to curl up in two corners which is a big downside. Otherwise I really like it and find it's really comfortable to hold unlike my iFrogz that I've had since I got the phone.","Product: OEM Samsung Fast Wall Charger and USB-A to USB-C charging Cable Fully compatible with Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging (AFC) and Qualcomm QuickCharge 2.0 & 3.0 Bulk Packaging WHITE COLOR For SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 / GALAXY S8 PLUS and Other Devices with USB TYPE C Cable\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Fast charging, tiny complaint.\n\nReview: I've been looking to purchase a couple of USB Wall Chargers like this for a while. I've got a couple of Belkin 6-Outlet Wall Mount Surge Protector with Dual USB Ports that I like but 2 USB ports just aren't enough at my bedside. If you're anything like me you've got a smartphone, a tablet or two, maybe a laptop, and an e-reader... and you're sick of trying to juggle charging them all.\n\nI've been really happy with the Sentey LS-2214 so far. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4, an iPad 2, an iPad mini 3, and a handful of lesser used devices I keep at my bedside and I've been pleased with the charging speed. There are, however, two things I see as tiny flaws for some users. The first is how bright the LED light is. If you're planning to use it in a bedroom as I am, you might find it bothersome. On the one hand I'm glad I can instantly tell it's working, on the other hand I hate that it's lighting up my sleeping space. The other flaw is that it claims to have flip down prongs but they don't flip down. I don't need them to flip down but those who travel may find it a problem.\n\nOverall, I think most users will be really pleased with their purchase.\n\nNotes: I received a complimentary product in exchange for an honest review.","Product: Feast your eyes on the Studio C 5+5 Cellular Phone (Black) from BLU Products. With a curvaceous leather-like back and an electrolyzed metal plating on the touch panel, this is one of the of most stunning smartphones on the market, inside and out! Ideal for selfies, the included BLU Final Touch software will allow you to enhance and tweak the image before you take the picture. And dual SIM capabilities means you can take this phone anywhere in the world without worrying about overage charges. You can also merge your business number and personal number on 1 device!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Unbeatable for the price point.\n\nReview: Wow. It takes a lot to impress me when it comes to phones but for the money this phone is amazing!\n\nI had decided to give it a shot after seeing that other reviewers mentioned the lack of bloatware which is a huge issue with the Samsung phones my husband and I both use. I was skeptical but when I received it I was just as impressed as the other reviewers. Furthermore, I found that the quality of video on it was phenomenal. I found the sound quality on calls a little lesser than my Samsung Galaxy S4 but not so much so that I was bothered by it. I wasn't a big fan of the camera, the photo quality was a downgrade, but for the difference in price points it's good. It charged nicely and I felt that the overall battery life was actually much better than what I had anticipated. It even comes with a screen protector, soft case, and a decent set of earbuds.\n\nOverall, if brand names aren't a big deal to you and you'd like an affordable option that holds up nicely next to the big brands I don't think you can go wrong with the BLU Studio C. I think this would especially make a great first smartphone for young users, even my teenagerwho has a Fire Phone that he lovesthought it was good for the money.","Product: About this item Portable use for the office, auto, or sports event, providing posture support Gel infused for relaxing comfortPressure point relief Durable polyester/spandex outer cover Non-skid bottom Fits all type of seats 17in x 15in x 2in Description You will have relief from the discomfort of sitting in uncomfortable chairs with The Sharper Image Professional Gel Seat Cushion by Sinomax. Designed with an ergonomic shape that provides pressure point relief and posture support. Cooling gel on the inside and ridge design gives a feeling of relaxation. The durable polyester/spandex cover can be easily wiped off to maintain the clean comfort. The cushion is a generous 17in x 15in x 2in to accomodate most seat bottoms. Specifications Portable use for the office, auto, or sports event, providing posture support Gel infused for relaxing comfortPressure point relief Durable polyester/spandex outer cover Non-skid bottom Fits all type of seats 17in x 15in x 2in Cooling Gel Manufacturer Info For additional questions or concerns regarding this product, please contact the Manufacturer's Customer Service Department at 1.877.726-3888 or customerservice@sinomax-usa.com Assembled Country China Assembled Size 17in x 15in x 2in Component\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great with one small note.\n\nReview: I work from home and spend at least 8 hours a day in a chair in front of the computer. Which can lead to one very stiff and sore situation with my back, the lower part especially. I wasn't sure I liked the idea of a memory foam seat cushion but I couldn't not try it when I saw the layout. Tailbone support is a big deal and after a few days of use I think that's what I get most from it.\n\nUnlike most memory foam products this is impressively cool. I don't get the sweaty backside I assumed was going to be an issue. I also very much find the size agreeable, it should work well with most office chairs. The only caveat for me is that the spandex type material is easily snagged. If you're in a home office, as I am, and have cats expect it to have a shorter life span. My cat has already put two snags in it.\n\nOverall, my experience in just one week has been less lower back discomfort, better awareness of my posture, and a general decision to keep using it since it doesn't make me sweaty.","Product: Save time and be more productive. Speedy Spine binders feature a Patent Pending channel construction that allows the easy drop-in of spine inserts for custom graphics in seconds. The dilemma of tight, almost impossible to insert spine graphics has plagued view binders since the inception into the office products industry. Now Speedy Spine solves that time wasting problem by loading spine inserts five times faster than a traditional view binder. No more wiggling, fighting or sweating to customize presentation binders. Lifetime product guarantee - A Binders For Life guarantee. Clear overlay on front, back and spine for easy customization. Ring mounted on back lid to reduce wear on paper.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Speedy spine but keep in mind ring placement.\n\nReview: I'm not a huge fan of binders featuring the ring clip on the back rather than attached at the spine. But it's a decent compromise for the ease of the Speedy Spine, for certain applications. If you want a binder that can be quickly changed for presentations it's a terrific idea, and I recommend a slightly heavier paper weight for any spine uses, I found that they stayed better for me.\n\nI personally wouldn't recommend this style for school aged children since it can't hold very much but would definitely recommend the brand for sturdiness and quality. Overall, a well built binder that's made in the US (I do like to try and buy American made when I can and if you feel the same it's worth noting).","Product: WorkForce 7610 Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Comparable to my previous Workforce from Epson.\n\nReview: This was my upgrade from a previous Epson Workforce All-in-One and so far I really like it. I want to state up front that I plan to update this review as I use more of the features but for now I can only comment on my experience with it thus far.\n\nMy home office needs lots of fast printing capabilities with decent ink refill economy which the WF-7610 has. I'm a blogger, parent, couponer, and run a direct sales business where I do a lot of printing so I'm always in a hurry. This printer is crazy fast and the quality of the prints are excellent for being an inkjet. When I need worksheets for my preschooler or materials for my party supplies this kind of speed is awesome. The ink refills are comparable in price too, which I'm thrilled about.\n\nI do very little scanning or copying but the scanning and copying are also quick and of good quality. I'll hopefully have an update on those features closer to the holiday season.\n\nThe overall set-up was average, setting up the wifi on it was a bit involved since I keep my primary desktop on another floor from my printing station. Lots of running back and forth as you have a 4 minute window to finish the set-up. I did not set it up for faxes as I do not have a fax line.","Product: Grill cleaning brush\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Keeping my baby clean as a whistle!\n\nReview: I like to consider myself pretty skilled in grilling. I always look forward to our weather finally getting warm enough to fire it up so I can experiment with new recipes! But I *HATE* cleaning it.\n\nThis past spring I finally upgraded to the Weber Spirit E310 which was pretty expensive for my budget and I've wanted to take the best care of it so that it will last for years. The first brush I got for it though was a major disappointment. If you've ever used one of those flat toothbrush-like grill brushes you know how they just don't quite fit everywhere. So I had to give this awesome twisted brush a try and see if it would out-perform my old one. And man does it ever!\n\nThe handle is comfortable and the unique head shape makes it easier to clean my cast iron grates without using loads of pressure. You won't need nearly as much \"elbow grease\" behind this brush to get the job done. Plus, much like dental floss between teeth, it fits nicely in between each grate for a more thorough clean.\n\nI absolutely love this brush and wish it was the first one I'd had for my baby. If you love your grill the way I love mine I definitely would recommend this brush, it's awesome.\n\nNotes: I received this product complimentary in exchange for a review. All opinions stated here are my own and are not influenced by the complimentary nature of the item.","Product: Petmate kitty komplete features a raised back to help contain litter scatter, includes Microban antimicrobial, scoop, filter & 4 liners;no latch\" secure lock attaches hood to pan\"\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A great value litter box with one flaw worth noting...\n\nReview: We've had this for 3 months now and I feel confident leaving a solid review now. It took me forever to find this litter box to replace an old Tidy Cat in a similar shape and size that was no longer being made. I have 2 male cats, one with mobility concerns and the other one who won't squat to pee so finding the right box was important.\n\nThis is quite roomythe bigger of my boys is 15lbs of muscular monsterand fits a 25lb bag of clay litter nicely. My boys have both taken well to it. The only issue I have is that the closures on the sides are terrible. You really have to finagle them until they are both just right and even then they sometimes come undone. Especially if you want to use a plastic liner. It included a few of them and I'd never been one to use them before but I liked them a lot until I discovered what a pain they were with those closures.\n\nOverall, an economical box that's of a good size and quality. I would recommend it.","Product: CANIDAE Grain Free PURE formulas use simple recipes for sensitive dogs. Each limited ingredient diet is made with 710 key ingredients that are easily recognizable. And even if your dog isnt sensitive to ingredients, theyll still love the great taste. Choose from a variety of formulas made with real meat or fish first, paired with whole ingredients like sweet potatoes, peas, lentils, or chickpeasnever corn, wheat or soy. Feed your dog all the great taste they crave and all the nutrition they need.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Superior quality, I'd recommend it!\n\nReview: I am really impressed with the Fresh Bison recipe for this food! Minimal ingredients with meat being the first two, plus, added minerals and vitamins. It smells good and my 100lb GSD absolutely loves it.\n\nThe only thing I would change about it is the size of the kibble. Because my dog is large the tiny kibble isn't necessary and since she has a habit of taking food from her bowl and walking away to chew it I'm finding bits of it that have fallen aside all over.\n\nWhile my dog suffers from no sensitivities or digestive issues so I can't be a fair judge on whether this will work well for dogs who have those issues I would recommend trying it to those who do just based on the quality. If you're like me and also very much appreciate your pet food being American made CANIDAE is a brand you should try.","Product: SMURFS MOVIE GRAPHIC SS T-SHIRT\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Well, my fat cat didn't get Slim & Healthy...\n\nReview: I might be the luckiest cat owner on Earth. Both of my cats would probably eat the tail end of a skunk if left to their own devices. They're just not picky. That said, I do try to purchase brands that offer healthier ingredients and I switch every couple of months, rotating through versions because if I had to eat the same food for ten years I'd murder somebody.\n\nWe tend to stick with Science Diet most of the time so I was quite interested to see what their Ideal Balance had to offer. My husband had recently suggested sticking the boys on a diet because now that they're 10 and 8, they've gotten a bit more lazy (how is that even possible with a house cat?) and we've noticed an increase in the chub. At 15+lbs each... that's a lot of kitty.\n\nThankfully the guys loved this particular foodone has a habit of flicking pieces out of the dish because for some reason he thinks these are unacceptable in shape or something and he wasn't doing it as much with the Slim & Healthy. Alas, while they both liked it... even following the suggested serving for weight loss... neither of these furry barnacles lost any weight. They weren't even finishing the entire serving size which was less than they were getting in the past. We also noticed a big increase in dander but less vomiting from the one who has a hairball problem from time to time. Stool odor was also a bit increased. (Somewhere my cat is dying because I mentioned his poo online but if that's something you want to know about your cat's food there it is).\n\nOverall, this seems to be a decent quality food option for cats. While we didn't notice any weight loss they were only on it for about 25 days so I might have needed more with two of them in the house.","Product: Feed your cat's true nature with Purina Pro Plan True Nature 45% Protein Formula Natural Trout & Rice Recipe plus essential nutrients adult dry cat food. This formula features multiple sources of protein, including real trout as the number one ingredient, and every high-quality ingredient that goes into this premium cat food is carefully selected for a specific purpose. We optimize this recipe for lean muscle, strength and energy, so your cat gets the fuel she needs to maintain her active, adventurous lifestyle. You care about what goes into your cat's dish every day, which is why this dry cat food is made without added artificial colors, flavors or preservatives, allowing you to give her the nutrition she needs to fuel her natural instincts. Each time you fill your cart with Purina Pro Plan True Nature 45% Protein Formula Natural Trout & Rice Recipe plus essential nutrients adult dry cat food, you're one step closer to giving her the strength to help her excel from the inside out.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: The cats say mmmm, I say meh.\n\nReview: I'm not really impressed with this food. My cats don't seem to mind it but then they aren't very finicky compared to most cats. I was pleased that turkey was the first ingredient but once I really took a look at the ingredients after I opened the bag and saw the kibble I began wondering why there needed to be so many other types of protein added to it.\n\nI've had my dog eating Purina Pro Plan for several months now because she liked it much more than Science Diet but I'm beginning to question after seeing the cat food, whether I should seek out better options for both. It doesn't even look appetizing. It's not a horrid food but I just didn't find it particularly awesome either. It's budget friendly but you're not getting a quality-to-price value that makes it any better than the stuff you'll nab at the grocery store.","Product: It is GE F382D827/4P 38W 2D Fluorescent Replacement Lamp.It is of 4 Pin Plug 2850 Lumens 10 000 Hours. Kelvin Temperature = 2700 Degrees Cri=82 Energy Star Rated Carded .\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Warmer light than expected but what I needed at a reasonable price.\n\nReview: When I bought my home 6+ years ago I quickly realized that the kitchen light had an odd bulb that wasn't going to be easy to replace locally but fortunately it lasted until it randomly just stopped working on night. Rather than drag myself all over town or spend an afternoon calling all the local places that might have had it I figured I'd just queue up with Amazon since I already had something else to order. I was pleased to find the right bulb at what I consider to be a reasonable price considering the last one had made it for at least the 6 years I've been using it.\n\nIt's easy to install and the only thing I don't like so far is that it is a warmer, yellower light than the previous one. Not a deal breaker, I just wasn't expecting the change from a whiter light considering I ordered the same bulb that was previously in the fixture. Chances are I'll wind up preferring it in the long run. I can't say anything in regards to the bulb's life yet, as I've only had it a few days, but I'll update the review when I feel like it's had significant time to note it.","Product: Love your washer inside and out with Affresh Machine Cleaning Wipes - the strongest and thickest washing machine cleaning wipe available. See fast results as Micro-Grab fibers visibly lift and lock in residue, dirt and dust while helping to keep hands clean. Featuring dual-sided durability and extra absorbency, Affresh Machine Cleaning Wipes clean without tearing (with regular use) and help keep your washer looking like new and delightfully fragrant with a clean, lemongrass scent. No other washing machine wipe cleans better. For best results, use regularly with Affresh Washer Cleaner tablets. Affresh brand products are owned and distributed by Whirlpool Corporation.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Pretty good, worth checking out!\n\nReview: Added these to a recent subscribe and save order because my washer is just getting so funky and they seemed like a good option for tackling a tough cleaning job. The towelettes are nice and thick with a textured side. They're not overly wet and the cleaning agent doesn't have a strong odor. I was able to get my top loader washer very clean with just two wipes and about ten minutes of solid elbow grease. It worked well on both the inside and the outside and picked up so much disgusting dog/cat hair gobs and tackled fabric softener and laundry detergent residue pretty well. I'll probably keep them on my subscribe and save because they made a tough job much easier and were a good value for the price.","Product: \"On the fringe, blood and bullets are the rule of law and if you're a man with convictions violence is inevitable.\"- John Teller, Founding Member SAMCRO - In Sons of Anarchy: Men of Mayhem players control rival Gangs, competing to be the most successful outlaw club. Each turn players choose what Sites of interest to fight for and what territories to yield. Negotiate, threaten and ally with rival Gangs when it serves your needs but be wary of the inevitable knife in the back. The Gang with the most cash at the end wins.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Not your mama's TV show board game.\n\nReview: Tie-in games tend to be crap but I collect them for IPs that I love so when I saw that there was an SOA one I had to have it.\n\nWhile I haven't played it yet--my Friday night gaming group has been on hiatus--I was extremely impressed with it when I unpacked it to prep it for the first game night we're back in session. This is so well put together it's insane. No cheapo materials used here either. The only bummer I'm seeing is that you've got to pay so much for the expansions. My gaming group is a solid 6 but occasionally we get as many as 9 players so the base game is on the small side and yet requires at least 3 to play.\n\nWill update with my crew's thoughts once we've been able to play but I would definitely recommend it to tabletop gamers looking for something legit.","Product: A Play-Doh palace is as magical as it gets, especially when Princess Aurora is there! This Magical Designs Palace set lets you create a sparkly palace that's good enough for a princess. You can decorate the castle with your Play-Doh modeling compound and sparkle compound. The extruder lets you create dress after dress for your Princess Aurora figure and press out candles for the birthday cake. But the only limit to what else you create is your imagination! Copyright 2013 Disney. Play-Doh and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: More versatile & creative than it looks!\n\nReview: It's been a while since I sat down and enjoyed a Play-Doh product with my daughter but she's recently been on a glut of watching YouTube videos with people reviewing and using various sets so it was time to do it.\n\nI really like that this set, while it appears kind of purposeless, actually has a lot you can do with it. The castle pieces have molds for decorative items from a spinning wheel and birds, to flowers, bows, and hearts. Each section of the walls has a texture and can have Play-Doh pressed in and flipped around to decorate. Those little purple cones for the towers? They not only stack on top of the dough tubs to make mini towers they are also rollers to give sheets of dough texture! The balcony can fit the princesses (you can buy others to go with this set separately) but also has molds in it too.\n\nThe only reason I didn't like it is that my daughter (who is almost 5) could not get either the cake or the skirts to stay on the press while pushing down on the lever no matter how slowly or gently we went. I had to hold them down while she pressed the lever every single time. The little clips meant to hold them in place while dough squeezes out the holes just don't work effectively.\n\nOverall though it's a cute set that's compact and very creative-kid friendly. We had a blast with it!","Product: Barbie Closet and Fashion Set\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Perfect for the Barbie girl on-the-go...\n\nReview: When it comes to anything Barbie you have to go in knowing you're paying for a brand and not necessarily for a high-quality item. That said, I think with this set you're getting what you pay for. A carry-case that looks like a closet/dressing-room combo that's sure to please the target audience with some cute items to round it out.\n\nThe 'drawers' aren't actually drawers that slide out which I like because this is a carrying case. The unhinge and drop down allowing for storage of small items like shoes and purses during transport. Also included are six hangers and each have extra arms on the back that make it easier to hang the tiny clothes effectively. Two pairs of shoes (each matches one of the included dresses), a display for the enclosed necklace, and a purse with matching sunglasses (pictured they are translucent pink but the ones we received were a light blue that matched the floral dress). The three dresses aren't very intricate but each is what I expect from the Barbie brand. A ribbon strapped floral sundress with a ruffle, a fuchsia and black party dress, and the one I shook my head over a one-shoulder light pink and silver-holographic print cocktail dress (come on guys a one-shoulder dress with hangers, seriously?).\n\nBut honestly, my daughter (almost 5 years old) and I were perfectly happy with this. It's not so heavy and clunky she can't pack it around the house (she's actually doing this as I write this review) and it stays closed so she's not losing the little accessories everywhere in the process. The price is average for any Barbie item like this (my mohter-in-law recently paid $35 for a set with just a doll and a plastic horse from the Barbie brand and that was on sale!) and the clothes alone would run about half this price. So really it's pretty reasonable. Something to watch out for if you're particular about flaws is that the window plastic does scratch very easily, ours arrived with a huge white mark already gouged into it.","Product: Shopkins are the super cute, fun, small characters that live in a BIG shopping world! Shop till you drop and build your Shopkins world with the Small Mart Playset ! Collect all of the super-cute Shopkins characters and you might be lucky to find some rare characters too!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Cute and fun but watch for \"Ships and sold by Amazon\" for best pricing.\n\nReview: My little girl was a little slow to hop on the Shopkins trend so naturally we're now scrambling to find them at reasonable non-secondary seller prices. Items like this playset seem to be particularly difficult to find.\n\nThis playset is really cute! It includes the store with a removable checkout stand, a shopping cart, 2 shopping bags, and 2 exclusive-to-this-set Shopkins (Margarine and Moisturizer). At it's normal retail price of $19.99 it's a reasonable set and my daughter loves it, especially the conveyor belt on the checkout stand. The slide-chute, while a fun concept, doesn't always work well. Narrow shopkins like Silky and Moisturizer get caught in the gap when the scoop tips toward the chute. Also, because of the rubber these are made from has a naturally drag to it... they don't always roll down. I love that when it's turned backwards from the view in the box it looks like an actual shop from outside and that the windows let Shopkins be shelved so they can be seen from outside.\n\nOverall, really cute and fun in spite of the flaws with the chute. The exclusive Shopkins in this set are adorable enough I feel comfortable nudging folks toward this one just for them.","Product: Chelsea doll and her pet puppies - three are included! - are ready to flip over this play set with its colorful slide, working diving stand and pretty pink pool. Taffy dogs puppy actually does a flip at the end of the slide and into the water-filled pool! Just release her at the top, and watch her catch some air before making a splash! Theres plenty of water-play fun for everyone. The delightful dogs can jump off the diving board with a push of the lever or ride down the slide with a tap. Outside the pool, Chelsea doll - also included! - and the pups can get into a spectacular water fight. Squeeze Chelsea dolls duck-shaped inner tube, and she sprays water out of her dolphin-shaped spray toy; use the two puppies spraying feature to spray water back. Girls will love making a splash with this group! Additional accessories extend the fun pet play with a dog bone-shaped water raft for the pups.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Wild, wet fun... not so much flippin'\n\nReview: This is very easy to put together and my daughter is ridiculously entertained by it. The slide and diving board both clip to the pool making it easy for little hands to work the levers. I will say that the 'flipping' action of the one puppy is a little difficult to figure out for those on the younger end (mine's 5) and it doesn't really flip so much as launch but it's still a lot of fun for kids who like water based toys. My kid will play with toys in the bathroom sink for hours if I let her so this playset is right up her alley.\n\nYou get what you pay for with this set and having 3 pieces that squirt is pretty impressive.","Product: Shopkins are the super cute, fun, small characters that live in a BIG shopping world! Shop away with the Shopkins 12 Pack! Collect all of the super-cute Shopkins characters and you might be lucky to find some rare characters too.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Adorable!!! Watch for Sold by Amazon for best pricing.\n\nReview: The key to buying Shopkins on Amazon is to make sure you're buying them from Amazon and not a secondary seller. I recommend wish-listing the packages you would like to purchase and checking that list occasionally to see when the price has dropped to what the actual retail price is (in this case, this one retails for $12.99).\n\nMy daughter fell in love with these because she saw them in a YouTube video so naturally unlike when I tried to convince her to get them back in the spring when they were available everywhere now everyone is reselling them at double what they retail for. But I got lucky and used the method above and caught them when Amazon had them in stock at their warehouse.\n\nI wasn't sure whether I'd think they were worth the wait but these are really cute and if your young child likes tiny things to play with as mine does these are just the right size. In terms of collecting them... I don't intend to focus on them as a collectible but I was happy to see that we got 2 of the Ultra Rares in our surprise package part of this set. I will definitely be looking to repurchase this pack again when it's back in stock with Amazon.\n\nUPDATE: Caught this at $9.99 sold by Amazon this past week so I ordered 2 for the upcoming gift giving season. Keep watching this item, the regular retail price does happen!\nUPDATE #2: I caught these as low as $8 sold by Amazon and the Season 2 Shopkins are supposedly starting to hit stores so watch out for those resellers trying to gouge you at double the retail for those.","Product: This magnificent mermaid not only makes a splash -- she makes bubbles, bubbles, bubbles! For the first time ever, girls can create their own fantastic fun with this new fantastical feature! The Barbie Bubble-tastic Mermaid bubble-making doll comes with a shell-shaped dipping tray to hold bubble solution. A 2-ounce starter bubble solution is included to get things started right out of the box. Pour it into the pink tray, then dip Barbie mermaids giant fin into the solution and remove. The decorative cutouts on her tail do more than look pretty. Simply pull the string on the dolls back multiple times to cause the tail to spin and create an ocean of bubbles! Pop them, chase them or make some more! Any generic bubble solution (not included) will work to continue the magic for endless hours. When its time to float back down to earth, girls can extend the fun with hair play. An included brush and princess tiara allow styling of this mermaid dolls long gorgeous hair with pink streaks. Wearing a mermaid bandeau and ombre tail, shell make waves -- along with bubbles! Includes mermaid doll with spinning tail, shell-shaped bubble solution tray, one hairbrush, one tiara and one 2-ounce bottle of bubble solution. Ages 3 and older.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very fun but buy extra bubble solution!!!\n\nReview: Right off I'll admit that I figured the Bubble-Tastic Barbie was going to be flimsy and not make decent bubbles at all. But I was very wrong! She's a nicely made doll and once the tail is attached (it comes detached as a way to make the packaging smaller I think) it won't come off during regular play. The plastic tail base holds a generous amount of bubble solution but unfortunately the included bottle of bubbles only lasted through 2 fills and about 5 minutes of play. (This is why I knocked off a star). If you're going to buy this doll I recommend finding a large bottle of bubble solution that contains glycerin, which is used in a lot of homemade bubble solution recipes because it strengthens the bubbles.\n\nActual play is pretty simple, just pull the ring and let the tail spin tossing bubbles and solution everywhere. It's messy, much messier than regular bubble wands but really fun. I wound up covered in solution because my 5-year-old daughter had a tough time with the coordination to pull the ring and get to chase the bubbles... so I was on doll duty.\n\nWhile we only got that one play session out of the included bubbles I would still recommend it. Bubble solution can be purchased cheaply or made at home and I even think this would make a fun tub toy with the shower curtain closed. My daughter loved it. I think this would be an awesome Easter basket toy too.","Product: Kick-start your Series 2 Shopkins collection with the 8 Pack. Shop away with the Shopkins 12 Pack! Over 150 to Collect. Style Guide Included.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Watch for Sold by Amazon for best pricing.\n\nReview: You've probably already seen this advice from my review on the Shopkins Season 1 (12 Pack) but it bears repeating here:\n\nThe key to buying Shopkins on Amazon is to make sure you're buying them from Amazon and not an over-priced secondary seller. I recommend wish-listing the packages you would like to purchase and checking that list occasionally to see when the price has dropped to what the actual retail price is (in this case, this one retails for $12.99).\n\nThat said, these have an average price of about $9.99 in mass merchandisers. I've been watching Amazon for these guys but as is typical resellers have the price at double what they retail for. I did, however, find some at the local Target store! They haven't had any Shopkins products since last April so I was thrilled to find these Season 2 ones and let my daughter pick one out.\n\nThis series is really cute! We loved Season 1's clear frozen foods but my daughter adores these fuzzy baby limited edition ones even more. She got a Sippy Sip in the package but found a Baby Puff in the hidden pack. She didn't get any ultra rares which I was kinda surprised about as we've always gotten one in one of the two hidden packs. I think Carrie Carrot Cake and Wendy Washer are adorable and I love that the new cleaning and housewares themes. There is even a little plunger lol!\n\nAlso, if you're wanting the best value for your money these 12 packs are the best price (well, when you pay actual retail and not reseller prices).","Product: The Monster High ghouls know how to embrace their freaky fabulous flaws. And when they have to fight to save the dance, they decide to focus on those flaws as a freaky fabulous theme. The ultimate skel-ebration of monster mania, this season's dance will be the monster bash to end all bashes, and the decorations will be out of this world! The ghouls, especially Rochelle Goyle (included), will love hanging at the funhouse with its mad, freaky fun! There's a working swing, a funhouse mirror and a Manny Taur photo cutout so all the ghouls can get bullish. A tightrope high above is purr-fact for tightrope walking, while a tall post is just the spot for a marionette to hang. With Monster High icons (spiderwebs and filigree) and classic circus touches (like stripes and pennants), this funhouse looks scary cool. Plus, spots for girls to store their accessories make it fun-ctional too! Molded hanging pieces are perfect for jewelry, and a bowl below Rochelle's swing for keeping smaller treasures. Rochelle Goyle doll looks rock-solid in an over-the-top clown-inspired outfit. Girls can reenact favorite scenes or create a new horror show of their own. Collect all of the Monster High Freak du Chic dolls and accessories (each sold separately) for a full circus! Includes funhouse play set, Rochelle Goyle doll wearing fashion and accessories and three additional mask accessories.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Freaky fun, but a note about materials...\n\nReview: What a fun and different set! I've been waiting ages for the folks at Mattel to do a Monster High circus theme and this particular set does not disappoint. It's not often I don't want to let my daughter have the Monster High toys we get but this was one of those times when I really wanted to keep it for my collection. Rochelle has such fantastic hair and I love the swing.\n\nThe one major flaw I see to the set is that the picture of Rochelle as well as the Manny photo are made from cardstock and for younger kids these might be easily torn. That said, my daughter (who is 5) absolutely adores this set. She especially loves the camera and photo booth props.","Product: Fun with bad words. Take turns answering questions like \"What's the reason #WhyImSingle?\" with oddly (in?)appropriate UrbanDictionary.com cards. For example. #WhyImSingle: \"Belly nipple: An outie belly button\". First comes love, then comes. \"Having a food baby: Eating so much that you look four months pregnant\". Or act or draw out a word, like \"Cactus legs: A woman's legs after not shaving\". The box includes 330 word cards, 81 prompt cards and dry erase board & marker. For 3-8 players.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The more entertaining cousin of Cards Against Humanity...\n\nReview: ...or so my Friday night gaming group said of it. We're always in the market for a good game that works well with a large group and this one fit the bill fantastically. My particular crew are nerds of varying flavors and some of us are fans of cursing and vocabulary in general so this made for some hilarious discussions and one of the most fun evenings we've had in a while.\n\nDefinitely not one to play with the kids around but if you want to learn what a panty burp, meat sweats, or a power outage baby are. Alas, some of our favorites won't make it past Amazon's naughty language filter so you'll just have to trust me when I say this crass collection of colorful words and phrases will be a huge hit.","Product: It's a new scaremester for Lagoona Blue, and the course-load is a killer! Lagoona just barely has time to stop by her locker before rushing off to Biteology Class by Mega Bloks Monster High. Build the classroom and sit Lagoona at the desk in her swiveling chair. When the lesson gets frightfully dull, flip over the chalkboard to reveal a chemistry experiment that Lagoona can really sink her teeth into! The classroom comes with all kinds of spooky school supplies and a rotating locker that you can open and close to store Lagoona's freaky fab accessories! Ideal for ages 6 and up.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Love these sets. Will be getting more.\n\nReview: I've been a Monster High fan since they first came out. I just love the whole concept and the really creative ideas that go into their characters and world building. Mega Bloks sets were an awesome but unexpected addition to the MH product line. They are definitely most welcome though!\n\nThis set was impressively complex and with a couple of small exceptions the instructions were easy to follow. (Lego booklets often have a direction to flip an item upside down which is helpful and would have saved me a couple of moments of frustration in this case). The finished product is really cute and I love that the sets are designed to be put together to form one big set. I would very much recommend this for a child who is good at following directions and enjoys building things (even in Minecraft).","Product: Shopkins Mystery Edition\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Utterly disappointing. We do NOT recommend this.\n\nReview: Youch. My hubs picked one of these up at Target (for about $35) to give to our daughter for Christmas and man were we all disappointed when she opened it. It came across as if the 40 Shopkins inside would be random. Instead the set came in a molded tray which means every single one is identical to every single box, so glad we didn't get two as was our original plan. What's shown in another reviewer's photo is what you get exactly. Now, my daughter didn't mind but for the money it would have been better to buy the 12 packs so she'd have had a chance at ultra rares at least.\n\nI can't in good conscience recommend this set, it's overpriced and not a real mystery at all.","Product: Favorite Monster High character, Skelita Calaveras, daughter of Los Eskeletos, comes alive in a luxe outfit inspired by traditional Mexican clothing from Oaxaca. The vibrantly colorful design on her black dress replicates an elaborate embellishment of lavish hand-embroidered flowers, while a layer of white lace with custom embroidery of skulls and hearts adds a killer touch!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: It's all about the details!\n\nReview: Right below the window on the package in big print it says: ADULT COLLECTOR. So please do not be mislead by anyone who is criticizing this doll. This is a collector's item for adults only and is really not intended to be opened. If you do choose to open it it should only be displayed, not played with. Now that I've said that, I think this is one of the most lovely MH exclusives I've seen.\n\nThe doll is beautiful and well posed in the package. Her headdress of marigolds is intricately sculpted and painted in bright traditional Dia de los Muertos colors. Her dress isn't as fancy as it might have been but the gorgeous lace hem makes up for the less pretty top IMO. The shoes are cute too but it's the stand that really blew me away. Most dolls come with plain stands but the one for this Skelita seems to be getting overlooked when it's one of the prettiest parts of this collector doll. Go look at the official pictures again and you can see the amazing sculpt on it.\n\nAs a collector of action figures, Funko, and MH dolls (among other things) I don't think I've ever in my 25 years of collecting said that the packaging itself was my favorite part of an item but the box on this is to-die-for beautiful. The photos really do not do it justice, it's so vividly colored in person I absolutely LOVE it.\n\nOverall, this collector loves this one. It may well be my favorite new piece I've added to my collections this year.","Product: The Party game o f Best vs Worst Lifestyles! Welcome to GET A LIFE! The party game where your friends will put together the Best. or the Worst new lifestyle tailored just for you! Players build hands of five Lifestyle cards to represent your new living situation. When it's your turn to be the 'Contestant', you will award points for the Best and Worst lifestyles offered to you. The cards depict the main five aspects of your life: Your dwelling. From a mud hut, to a castle. Your locale. from the Sahara to Sydney. Your job. from a dishwasher, to a rock star. Your ride. from a tricycle, to a private jet. And your roommate. from a pet tarantula, to your spouse. Lots of laughs in this game where life can change on a dime or. a card.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: 18 thumbs up for this one!\n\nReview: Almost every Friday night I get together with a group of my fellow nerds and we play tabletop games. We've had lots of great hits and a few misses and hands down Get A Life has been one of the biggest hits yet. The first week we played we had 5 players so it went quick and was easy to get figured out, the second week we wound up with 9 players and even though the game is technically for only up to 8 we were able to play it well.\n\nWhile luck is a big factor in the game play we quickly found that it's truly a game of storytelling skill and knowing the player who is the contestant well enough to sell your story. For example, one of the occupations is Librarian which would be great for me as a Best while it would be a Worst for my teenager. With 5 categories to put together you can get some hysterical stories going such as the Field Hand who lives on a Ranch in the Arctic with his Parents... and his only form of transportation? A Rocket Ship. Arguments broke out about whether being a Librarian in Dublin meant you got all the free Guinness you wanted or whether it was even possible to live in an Igloo in Bangkok. Much fun was had by all.\n\nIf my group of wacky geeks had a blast I think anyone would. It's very family friendly so you don't have to worry about a Stripper card or an Opium Den popping up. But, of course, euphemisms are bound to happen in the right set of players... I know my group will never look at the Imaginary Friends card the same again.","Product: Wither\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Thoroughly Compelling, Beautiful Dystopian Lit\n\nReview: They played god. Created a perfect generation free from disease and genetic maladies. But fate is not without a sense of humor and their children grow, only to wither in their youth.\n\nWith so little time to live, such short timelines to fill, America is in a state of surreal panic. Young adults must breed while they can lest the human race wink out like the dying star it is. The wealthy have turned to polygamistic \"marriages\" to ensure the future of the species. A man of means need only hire a Gatherer to round up potential brides and he can be the House Governor of his own little unwilling harem.\n\nRhine is just sixteen when she is stolen and sold to Linden Ashby to be one of his three new brides. Brides to replace his fair Rose who lays dying. In a mansion surrounded by beautiful gardens and orange groves, with her every material whim met what more could Rhine want? Like an exotic bird in a gilded cage she dreams only of freedom. But her impending death will be her only escape if she can't outwit her sinister father-in-law. With the aid of Gabriel, a servant she's drawn to, can Rhine escape the Chemical Garden?\n\nNow this, dear readers, is how you write a dystopian novel. There are so many underlying and obvious themes in this novel I simply could not comment on them all. From the dichotomy of living in caged luxury for one's short days or in impoverished freedom to the controversial and fascinating idea of sister-wives this book demands thought from the reader. It is brutal, bittersweet and passionate. Romantic and terrifying. This is a dash Ayn Rand and a little bit Gothic romance.\n\nRhine (pronounced just like the river) is a compelling heroine. From her struggle to bide her time in the mansion to her growing relationships with her sister-wives it is simply not possible to care for her fate. The strength she possesses, the wisdom she shows and the determination she shows almost seemed beyond her years.\n\nJoined by a rich cast of secondary characters from her very different sister-wives and the household's servants to the man she has been forced to marry and his creepy father, Rhine's tale unfolds with depth. Youngest of the sister-wives, Cecily is bratty but desperate to please. Jenna, the elder sister-wife, is cold and withdrawn. Linden loves his wives in his own way, while his father rules the entire household with an iron fist and a chilling underhandedness. Gabriel is tender and vulnerable in his own way. Not one of them left me without an emotional response be it fear, sorrow or warmth.\n\nThough I felt it possible to pick at the world building a little bit Wither was able to fill in enough holes I was able to suspend disbelief. It is hardly impossible to imagine a world where man has finally played god one too many times. This vision of the future is terribly creepy, intensely sad and begs the reader to consider the cost of health, youth, freedom and love.\n\nI absolutely insist that readers who enjoy young adult dystopian stories with romantic undertones give this one a try. If the lovely cover hadn't sold me before the blurb would have and DeStefano delivers in spades. This is one of the best books I have read this year and I am desperate for the next novel in this trilogy.","Product: BRAND NEW, Exactly same ISBN as listed, Please double check ISBN carefully before ordering.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Didn't entertain me this time...\n\nReview: Devlin is caught between two natures. His sister-creators made him and because of their duality he is cursed to be ever conflicted. He is chaos and reason, the balance between the unbalanced. He serves his sister Sorcha, Queen of the High Court, without question save one choice he has made of his own free will. A decision that nows haunts him. Ani, the halfling he did not kill, has now grown to be a young woman. She is both part Hunt and not of the Hunt. Ani must feed on both touch and emotion but what she really longs for is to belong.\n\nNow War and Order threaten the world of the Fae and only Devlin and Ani can put things to right. But will doing so unravel their world or can they save the whole of Faery and themselves in the process?\n\nI know it's not a terrific synopsis I've provided there and for that I really am sorry. I wanted to like Radiant Shadows. I really, really did. Wicked Lovely was just such a terrific story and it was written so well! So naturally as part of that series it has to be compared to this one. For me it just did not deliver. I liked the basic plot idea and the characters conceptually speaking. I loved the Hunt and got very excited to see what would happen with Ani's role in and outside it. Devlin's part of the story didn't work for me so much. Aside from some kind of weird lust-at-first-sight type attraction I felt no chemistry between the two as romantic partners. If that had been left out of the story I think I would have actually liked it a little more.\n\nWhat really killed this book for me was how slowly paced it moved along. So much talking and indecision and reflecting on boring stuff. I didn't care about any of the politicing with Niall and Irial. I began skimming these scenes out of sheer desperation for something interesting to happen. There's also Rae. She makes no sense to me. How did she get into Faery and why? What is the point of her other than to be a pivot point for Devlin? She's a likable character but so little is really explained about her (and her bit of story has no real conclusion) that it was hard to not think of her as pretty superfluous.\n\nIf you're a die-hard fan of the series you may like this one. I think Marr has written better stuff in her previous installments of this series but that's just me. I think I'm just gonna fence sit on this one. It wasn't horrid but there was a lot about it I did not like. Good story but not well executed.","Product: Shadow kiss is the third title in the international number 1 bestselling vampire academy series by richelle mead - now a major motion picture. Higher learning. Higher stakes. What if following her heart means rose could lose her best friend - forever? rose hathaway knows it is forbidden to love another guardian. Her best friend, lissa, must always come first. Unfortunately, when it comes to the gorgeous dimitri belikov, some rules are meant to be broken. Lying to lissa about dimitri is one thing, but suddenly there's way more than friendship at stake. The immortal dead are on the prowl and in a heart-stopping battle, rose will have to choose between life, love and the two people who matter most. But will her choice mean that only one survives? \"exciting, empowering and un-put-downable\". (mtv's hollywood crush blog). \"we're suckers for it!\". (entertainment weekly). Also available in the vampire academy series: vampire academy (book 1); vampire academy: frostbite (book 2); vampire academy: shadow kiss (book 3); vampire academy: blood promise (book 4); vampire academy: spirit bound (book 5); and vampire academy: last sacrifice (book 6). And don't miss the bestselling vampire academy spin-off series, bloodlines: bloodlines (book 1); bloodlines: the golden lily (book 2); bloodlines: the indigo spell (book 3); bloodlines: the fiery heart (book 4); and bloodlines: silver shadows (book 5). About the author: richelle mead is the new york times and global bestselling author of the vampire academy series (soon to be a movie blockbuster in feb 2014), the bloodlines series and the age of x series. Richelle lives in seattle, washington.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Kiss St. Vladimir's Academy Good-bye\n\nReview: After the tragedy of Frostbite, Rose and her friends are coping as best they can. Bearing her first molnija marks might be a bit of a status symbol but their earning was bittersweet. As her final months at St. Vladimir's begin winding down the guardians are facing their field experience testing. They'll be facing weeks of practice guarding their Moroi classmates from their instructors pretending to be Strigoi. Expecting to be paired with Lissa, Rose's field experience should be easy. But when she sees the ghostly image of Mason and freezes at her first attack everything goes downhill.\n\nFor the first time in her life Rose is beginning to question the life of a Dhampir. Becoming Lissa's guardian means she will never choose what classes to attend or where she will live. The guardian standard \"They come first.\" suddenly doesn't have such a great ring to it. Meanwhile, Lissa continues to practice her spirit magic with Adrian causing turmoil with Christian. When Adrian begins to see how Lissa's magic use is affecting Rose the mystery of St. Vladimir and shadow kissed Anna holds answers Rose isn't ready to face. She's always known she may one day have to give her life to protect Lissa but can she? When an unexpected threat breaks over the academy the students' lives are forever changed but none moreso than Rose who has to choose whether to protect her best friend or fulfill a promise to the man she loves.\n\nAs with the first two books, I very much enjoyed being emersed in the world of St. Vlad's. In just three short books Rose has gone from mouthy runaway to seasoned guardian. It was great to see her beginning to question whether she really wants to live her life for Lissa. That aspect of the Dhampir/Moroi relationship has always bugged me. It was also enjoyable seeing Rose put into a position she didn't expect no matter how upset she got.\n\nI will say that I struggled with the pacing this time around. I also felt that the events of Frostbite seemed as if they were being overlooked almost as if they had happened a very long time ago instead of just a couple of weeks. I've always looked forward to Rose's interactions with Christian and Adrian but both characters seemed different this time around, not bad just... as if they weren't being written with their usual stronger personalities. The focus was definitely more on Dimitri and I know many readers of the series adore him but I've always found him boring. I had hoped that the extra focus would make me like him more and approve of his relationship with Rose but I was again unable to find a spark for him. Without spoiling anything I feel it is safe to say that the next book, Blood Promise, will be mostly Rose and Dimitri again.","Product: P.C. Cast was born in the Midwest, and grew up between Illinois and Oklahoma, which is where she fell in love with Quarter Horses and mythology (at about the same time). After high school she joined the United States Air Force. After her tour in the USAF, she taught high school before writing full time. Ms. Cast is a New York Times Best-Selling author and a member of the Oklahoma Writers Hall of Fame. Ms. Cast lives in Oklahoma.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Just didn't work for me...\n\nReview: Most reviewers when given a variety of choices pick out the item that they'd most likely enjoy. Picking up ELPHAME'S CHOICE was definitely based on the premise sounding like an interesting fantasy romance I would enjoy. Fast forward two years and chide me for taking so long to finish and review this one. I couldn't help it, I don't like taking something and not reviewing it but this book was so hard to get into.\n\nElphame was born in a world where centaurs and shamans and vampiric demons make up just some of the population. Celtic-ish mythology influences much of the world building and it works. What honestly made this book one that I'd read a chapter of and then set down for a month was the annoying question ever looming... \"where is this story going?\". In most books that's a good thing but when your story mostly consists of people cleaning and restoring a bunch of ruins. A healer tending people's ailments. Elphame communing with the stones of the castle... her brother flirting with girls. Elphame's secret half-demon lover hiding in the forest pining for her... half-demon lover's fellow half-demons wanting to kill Elphame. Lots of blahblahblah and nothing happening.\n\nConceptually I liked the idea of the book more than the actual execution. I like Cast's prose, her dialog, and I liked some of her characters but never could get into this book enough to finish it. Until I saw it sitting in my unfinished pile and told myself I only had about 150 pages to go and I would do it before the end of the summer soul help me! Fortunately the last few chapters were satisfying enough that I'm glad I did finally finish it. Would I read another one of these though? I don't really think so. I think these are more New Adult than Young Adult anyway. Some of the racy content seemed a bit risque for younger readers but then this was one of Harlequin's first year titles in their Harlequin Teen line (keep in mind this is a re-issue/reprint of the original).\n\nI'd recommend this for teen readers who want a steamy-ish fantasy romance and don't mind a lack of big action. (I think I'd have loved this when I was 15 lol).","Product: Andy Rash is an artist and writer living in Brooklyn, New York.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Love Story With Brains & Bite\n\nReview: I'm always on the lookout for something clever to give my husband when gift-giving holidays roll around. We're both zombie fans and so when I came across this short tome I decided to give it a look. It's a cute little play on the Ten Little Indians song I remember from childhood but with a zombie twist. You'll get to five little zombies and have the story figured out but it won't matter because the illustrations are bloody good fun.\n\nIf you're a really untraditional I think this would make a perfect Valentine's Day gift for your sweetie. I've seen gummy brains and mints shaped like brains that I'd have loved to put with this for my husband but I couldn't hold off that long. I gave it to him on Christmas and he read it out loud to our kids and guests who all thought it was hilarious. My kids then stole it and poured over the pictures laughing like crazy over the ending. It's bloody and a little gruesome but my kids are tweens so you cn make that judgement call for your own children.","Product: Dan Rix lives in Santa Barbara, California with his girlfriend, Laura. He started writing his first novel in college while procrastinating his architecture studio work.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great writing, not-so-great world-building\n\nReview: Quantum Entanglement. I'm not sure whether to love or hate the concept. It's an exciting 'what-if' to see an author play with but really doesn't allow for plausible world building. When Aaron's story begins it seems like a pretty straight forward dystopian romance, will the girl he's falling for be his Half. But it's never that simple and the problems just get thicker and thicker for him as he grows ever closer to his 18th birthday, the day he'll meet his match and their psychic connection will be complete. Amber and their push-and-pull relationship makes for great dramatic tension but it's so much more than that. I'm honestly finding it difficult to ellaborate because it's the sort of story you need to read and let happen organically or it feels like a spoiler to give you too much.\n\nWhat I can say, is that conceptually, it's very exciting. A world where you meet the person your mind is essentially psychicly bound to and you live happily ever after. What's not to like about seeing that played out in traditional dystopian rebellion? Well... it's the myriad of questions that unravel the potential for any of it to be possible that I found problematic. I won't go into them because I want other readers to have the opportunity to reach the conclusions I did on their own--or be fortunate enough not to suspend disbelief enough to NOT have that problem.\n\nAaron and Amber are fairly likable characters but I felt like both lacked something that I never quite put my finger on. The secondary cast is very cliched and almost cartoonish which I didn't like but might suit younger readers who don't read a lot of the genre might enjoy. Chances are, if you read a lot of dystopian fiction like I do, you'll see the end coming from the start but feel satisfied none-the-less.\n\nUltimately, in spite of what probably seems like a very negative review I liked ENTANGLEMENT. Rix has a writing style that I liked a lot, building great tension and suspense. I was holding my breath on more than one occasion! In spite of the world building being very weak--and having the same issues as Lauren Oliver's DELIRIUM--it's the sort of romantic dystopian that young adult readers will love. If you loved DELIRIUM or CHOSEN ONES by Tiffany Truitt be sure and read ENTANGLEMENT!\n\nNotes: Review copy received via author.","Product: USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Zanetti has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner - only to culminate it all in stories about Alpha males and the women who claim them. She writes dark paranormal, romantic suspense, and sexy contemporary romances. Growing up amid the glorious backdrops and winter wonderlands of the Pacific Northwest has given Rebecca fantastic scenery and adventures to weave into her stories. She resides in the wild north with her husband, children, and extended family who inspire her every dayor at the very least give her plenty of characters to write about.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: All that she wants...\n\nReview: Though I've always found a best-friends to lovers trope to be a little unbelievable, man are they fun. Especially when you throw in the twist Zanetti uses in RISING ASSETS. Melanie and Colton have always been part of a trio but their lives have taken them in different directions until fate throws them back together. Colt can tell there's something up with Mel, she's a hard working woman but she's taking that to the extreme and he's determined to find out why. When he does things only get much more complicated.\n\nWith the town trying to nudge them togetherbecause they can all see what Colt and Mel can't seem to figure outthe pair is in over their heads. Can they remain friends-with-benefits without consequences? And is that really the life either of them wants? If you've read either of the other Maverick Montana series titles you've probably come to have a soft spot for the community so be sure and add this one to your TBR pile. Colt and Mel are a terrific match and they're easy to like individually which is always a plus.\n\nA smooth blend of steamy romance and friendship with a dash of wealthy businessman charm and a heaping of small town community, RISING ASSETS is a terrific read. I don't want to spoil the story so I can't really say much but if you like small town romances and the friends-to-lovers trope this is a must-read. RISING ASSETS can stand alone fairly well if you don't mind mild spoilers for the earlier entries in the series. It also does a wonderful job setting up Mel and Colt's friend Hawk for the next book.\n\nNotes: My copy of this book was a complimentary copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.","Product: Rena's books are inspired by all of the young people she read to and wrote stories with in Ithaca, NY. She currently lives in New York City with two cats and nine hundred composting worms.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Unique Foods, Beautiful Simplicity\n\nReview: There are two things I guess I would consider myself pretty passionate about sharing with my children; my love of reading and good food. Both are things it seems harder and harder to share with kids as packaged foods and video games tear kiddos away from the joy of having the imagination and the tastebuds stimulated. So I try really hard to find lots of fun and interesting books to share with my toddler and of course, feed her lots of new foods to expand her palate.\n\nEATING THE RAINBOW really wowed me. Not only is it teaching colors in a simple format with beautiful photographs it wasn't just a list of the boringly basic bananas and apples. This book features some less everyday foods many kids don't know as well, such as peppers, figs, and mushrooms right alongside common American staples like strawberries, eggs, and brocolli.\n\nMy 21-month-old is an avid food taster. If she sees you eating it... she wants it. She loves mushrooms, avocados, and mango but she enjoys basics like eggs, blueberries, and cheese. If you'd like to encourage your tot to try some new foods this might be a great way to show them a wider variety. While this isn't purely a book of fruits and veggies I really like it and my little one does too... mostly she wants to eat it and I wish I could blame it on the food pictures but no, she's a toddler and loves to chew on her books. Happy parenting!\n\n**Notes: Received digital review copy via NetGalley.","Product: Gr 9 UpAnna ran away when she was 13 to New York City, and now, three years later, she has been found. Because she is underage, she has a chance at getting some help instead of being charged with prostitution and is sent back home. She hopes to make a fresh start without anyone finding out about her past. But then, notes begin showing up in her locker at school. As the story progresses, readers are given more background information as to how Anna ended up in this situation: an abusive father and a \"boyfriend\" in New York City who needed money. The teen begins to make good friends after her return home. It is her friends in the end who save her from a desperate confrontation with the person who knows her secret. Even her mom finds a way to stand up to Anna's father in order to help her. There are multiple issues with this book, however. Sarah, the social worker assigned to the protagonist, is too good to be true. It is hard to believe that someone working with a New York City case load would have the kind of 24-hour accessibility to Anna that she seems to have. Several figures in the story feel like caricaturescops who beat girls, janitors who are dirty and uneducated and prey on children, an abusive father with no background as to what made him that way. Most of the women in the story are victims. Everyone who has sex in the story regrets it and wishes they had \"saved\" themselves. These factors made the work feel moralistic and didactic. VERDICT An additional purchase for mature fans of Ellen Hopkins's Tricks (S. & S., 2009)Deanna McDaniel, Genoa Middle School, OH\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: It won't be for everyone.\n\nReview: After hearing a lot of buzz about NAKED I was quite interested in the story of a girl who had been a prostitute going home. It is just as complex as I expected but I genuinely could not say that I liked it. The challenge for me was that aside from Jackson (and even he wasn't well fleshed out enough to be the redeemer for me) most of the characters were deeply unlikable. Not that every character or even protagonist must be a delight, but in a story where one wants to feel something resembling sympathy I found myself constantly scowling at the characters. It's easy to loathe the obvious ones like Anna's abusive father and her former pimp, Luis. But Anna herself was difficult to feel truly sympathetic for. The way she constantly defended Luis was bothersome but the way she would think down about herself for her former role and yet be scoffing about it a moment later like it wasn't a big deal just bothered me. The ultimate challenge though was the whole cartoony villain element. I don't want to spoil anything but I felt like I was watching Scooby-Doo with that subplot.\n\nWhile I wouldn't not recommend NAKED, it's not an easy read. It's the sort of story that makes you think and feel for those who have been trafficked. It had a good ending though, so if you like to see a character rise from something so dark I think it will satisfy you.","Product: Jess lives in the Inland Northwest with her husband and three children. After pursing a degree in finance and economics, she realized she was better suited to weaving words than crunching numbers. She has a bad habit of trying too many new things at once and has amassed an odd resume of talents including yoga teacher, knitter, writing mentor, gardener, mixed martial arts junkie, and author of a variety of genres. In her spare time, she raises crazy chicken breeds and reads anything she can get h\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Wangsty, Mary-Sue Heroine Kills Plot\n\nReview: Elleodora \"Elle\" Fredricks has a bone to pick with her father. Stealing priceless artifacts from him is her way of getting back at him. Until she's nearly caught in the act and finds out she's not human. Not only is she not human, neither are any of her friends or family. But she doesn't remember any of that because her dad has her mindwiped. So now she has to track down her fate in Scotland. With the help of her all-male cast of friends she's off to find her fate and avoid being killed in the process.\n\nOh boy, where to start? I suppose saying I was really looking forward to this book is it. The concept of shadow elves, gargoyles, phoenix, and oracles sounded like a fresh and promising base for a new series of paranormals and it almost delivers. What is shown of these beings and their powers is exciting and very enjoyable. But the reader is dumped into them quickly and very little explanation of what ties all of it together is given. How the oracles and fates tie into the elves (light or shadow) is never really clear and I found that extremely distracting since the central plot is Elle trying to get to hers.\n\nBased on the title and the blurb I mistook this to be a romance. Please do not make the same mistake if you're looking for a HEA. There is a strong thread of love triangle here and if you hate them (which I actually don't) you might find it reminds you of a certain pair of book series that have been adapted to film and television. Usually I like love triangles but in this case I frequently felt bad for one of the men involved because it felt like Elle flaunts it in his face.\n\nElle herself was what eventually killed any like I had for this story. She's a whiny Mary-Sue and I honestly felt no true chemistry between she and any of the three male companions she spends the entire story with. We're told not shown enough for the romantic elements to have worked for me. The one saving grace of the book was the ending which falls in such a way a reader--even one who didn't like it such as myself--can't help but want to read the next one to see where the romance side of this series is going.\n\nIn the end I can't honestly give this one a rating more than \"I didn't like it\" because I truly found too much of it (more things than I touched on in this review) problematic for me as a reader. I feel really bad about it too because I wanted to like it based on the concept and my enjoyment of love triangle stories. I think I would recommend STONE COLD SEDUCTION to readers who enjoy Jeaniene Frost's books which I had similar qualms with while other readers loved them. I don't intend to read more of this series but considering the bits I did like I'll be watching to see what Macallan puts out in the future, I see promise in her writing, I just didn't care for this book.\nNotes: ARC received via NetGalley.","Product: \"I write because if I don't...my head will explode, and ruin the drapes.\" Brooke writes complex, character-driven stories about kismet, reunited lovers, first love, and the kind of romance that we should all have the chance at finding. She prefers her stories laced with some humor just for fun, and enough drama to keep her readers flipping the pages, and begging for more. When Brooke isn't spinning tales, she spends her time drawing/cartooning, reading, watching movies then comparing them to books, wrangling five kids, mugging on one hubby she lovingly refers to as her \"nerd\", and attempting to conquer the Mount Everest of laundry that is the bane of her existence. Brooke is also an avid Autism Awareness advocate, and a passionate foster/adoptive mother, who loves to share her experiences with anyone who will listen. Find Brooke elsewhere on the web at www.brookemoss.com\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Unconventional, sweet, and packed with LOL moments!\n\nReview: Lexie Baump is thirty, successful, and after an epic indiscretion... pregnant. After a messy divorce she pulled herself up by the boot straps and started her catering company, Eats & Sweets, with her best frenemy, Marisol. Getting pregnant with no baby-daddy is a complication she really doesn't need. But this might be her one chance at motherhood and with the support of her cousin, Candace, she's determined to embrace it. First step, seeing her new obstetrician.\n\nDr. Fletcher Haybee, however, turns out to be everything Lexie could want in a guy. He's kind and quirky... and drop-dead gorgeous. With her mom trying to force a husband on her at every turn, morning sickness that lasts all day, and her busy catering schedule, it's only natural that she'd pretend no interest when Marisol decides she wants Fletcher. But the spark between them won't be denied as things grow ever more complicated right alongside her protruding baby bump.\n\nIt's no secret that I might just be Brooke Moss' number one fan. She's the author who pulled me from the paranormal shelves into more contemporary waters with her humorous and heartfelt, THE WHAT-IF GUY. Since then I've come to love her way of making people, not just characters, come to life on each page. They're funny and geeky, sexy and somber, thrust into situations that are relatable and emotional. And she's done it again with BABY & BUMP.\n\nIf you've ever had a surprise pregnancy you'll immediately empathize with Lexie. That's one of those really emotionally tumultuous things that blends fear and joy and anger and excitement into one big indescribable mess and I was feeling it right alongside Lexie. Quirky and responsible, it seems like a mistake she just wouldn't make and the mystery of just who the baby's father is and why she doesn't want to tell anyone is a nail-biting thread you'll want to unwind. In contrast, Fletcher is such an open book. I melted to mush right away with his Southern charm and how he's raising his daughter alone. I'm pretty sure I'm not alone in finding a good dad to be one of the sexiest things on Earth.\n\nThe supporting cast is where a lot of the funnies come in and I just felt at home with them. Lexie's BFF cousin and her husband are adorable. Patsy, her mom, both annoys and yet is endearing in her own odd way. Her brothers and sister-in-law provide an added depth that makes the story strong. Then there's Marisol. I can't resist referring to her as the frenemy because she does and says things that if she were my friend I'd probably lose my cool over. I disliked her intensely and that eventually grew into hate. But then Moss did something... showed a side of Marisol that was unexpected and gave her some depth that I was anticipating. It made me cry and realize that I had been judging her only on what I was 'seeing' and that maybe there was so much more to her than I knew.\n\nWhile it's definitely a romance, BABY & BUMP, is very much about the relationships that define us as family, specifically as parents. I just loved it. I laughed and cried and had to resist the urge to skip to the end. If you love quirky characters, single parent romances, lots of humor, and a heartfelt happy ending you have to read this book!\n\nNotes: ARC received via author.","Product: Despite uncanny resemblances to Japanese revenants, Rin Chupeco has always maintained her sense of humor. Raised in Manila, Philippines, she keeps four pets: a dog, two birds, and a husband. She's been a technical writer and travel blogger, but now makes things up for a living. Connect with Rin at www.rinchupeco.com.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A very promising series opener.\n\nReview: Though quite derivative of Memoirs of a Geisha I hate to use that word because The Bone Witch manages to spin a well-known idea in a fresh way. Much as Julie Kagawa's The Iron King did with Labyrinth, The Bone Witch manages to be comfortably familiar and completely unknown all in one. So rarely do you see such a deep attention to costuming in YA fantasy and while it can feel a bit plodding in description sometimes, it plays such an important role in who and what the Asha are that I enjoyed it.\n\nWhile I enjoyed The Bone Witch and will definitely be reading the next novel in the series it definitely will not work for everyone. The world building is complex and yet manages to leave so much unexplained. The big climax at the end is painfully obvious from very early in the book but will certainly leave readers eager to find out what lead to it. It is these flaws that also provide a reason to want to continue the series.\n\nIf you enjoy dark fantasy and liked Avatar: The Last Airbender, Sabaa Tahir's work, or The Star-Touched Queen, I think this is a read worth picking up. It's good, not great, but makes for a series starting novel that I'm glad not to have missed. I am very much looking forward to the next one!\n\nNotes: ARC received via NetGalley."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Designed to mop floors quickly and efficiently, the new iRobot Braava Floor Mopping Robot systematically covers your entire floor in a single pass. Braava uses disposable or microfiber cleaning cloths to pick up dirt, hair and dust from all your hardsurface floors including tile, vinyl, hardwood and laminate. Just attach a cloth, set Braava down, press a button and off it goes, using advanced robotic technology to track where it's been and where it needs to go. It's whisper-quiet too, so you can go about your daily activities without disruption. The included Turbo Charge Cradle is a convenient, one-stop charging and storage space, charging Braava 380t in as fast as two hours. Braava uses either disposable cleaning cloths, including Swiffer brand, or reusable microfiber cloths to remove dirt, dust and hair from your floors so you don't have to. Braava has two cleaning modes to choose from depending on the job you need done. In sweep mode, Braava dry mops your floors moving in straight lines using dry cleaning cloths. In mop mode, Braava uses a special back-and-forth mopping action and damp cleaning cloths to lift surface dirt and grime off your floors. With the Pro-Clean System included in Braava 380t, a special Reservoir Cleaning Pad dispenses liquid throughout the cleaning cycle to keep the cloth damp. Cleaning cloths are easy to attach and remove with Braava's removable magnetic multi-purpose cleaning pad. The NorthStar Navigation System 2 works like an indoor GPS that helps Braava keep track of where it has been and where it needs to go. The NorthStar Navigation Cube projects a signal that Braava uses to determine its location. Additional NorthStar Navigation Cubes can be purchased for the Braava 380t to expand the robot's dry mopping capabilities for bigger homes. As Braava cleans, it builds a map of the area, mapping walls, obstacles and drop-offs as it encounters them. Troubleshooting tips-Make sure Cube is not placed within 5 feet of a Plasma or LCD television and that the Cube is not in a room with fluorescent lighting turned on\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: If you can justify the cost versus the time you will save...\\n\\nReview: Let's face it... this is an expensive product. It's way cheaper for me to mop my own floors. But you know that saying \\\"time is money\\\"? This is one of those remarkable time savers that I never thought I would fall in love with as hard as I have. Case and point... I was running late with some last minute household jobs before guests were supposed to arrive for a Halloween shindig. There was either time to mop the kitchen or time to shower. I set the robot up and got to get both done in almost the same amount of time. It's a lifesaver for those kind of situations.\\n\\nBut most of us are probably planning to use this for every day. Most of my home is carpeted but even with a kitchen with about 180' square footage and two small bathrooms this robot is awesome. Between the dog and kids the kitchen is usually a muddy mess and mopping is one of my least favorite things to do around the house. It's like the laundry... it never quite ends. With the iRobot Braava 380t I've been doing my floor more than twice what I usually bother with.\\n\\nThe sweeping feature is alright for light dust and dirt if you want it pushed around to the edges of the room, but anything bigger (dog hair, tiny gravel, crumbs of food for example) just gets pushed. It's definitely not the feature I was interested in anyway but it's nice if you want to dust hardwood floors a bit. The mopping feature is shockingly good. I've had so many guests who knew I had it check out my floors and comment that there was nothing left. It does an amazing job on my linoleum. I do wish it came with an extra cloth though, so if I haven't washed it I'd have another on hand.\\n\\nThe battery life has yet to be a problem for me. My floors only take about 80 minutes combined so I have yet to really test it to its full battery life. The charger is super easy to store and takes up very little space.\\n\\nIf you can justify the price versus the time (and possible back ache) you save I would highly recommend this robot. I honestly love it and would cry if I had to go back to mopping by hand again. Even my kids love it, my youngest likes to lay on the carpet in the hallway and watch it do the mopping. lol Now if only there was an iRobot for washing windows... ;)\",\n \"Product: Colgate 360 Compact Head Toothbrush, Soft. Unique cheek and tongue cleaner helps remove over 96% more bacteria (vs. brushing teeth alone with a flat-trim toothbrush). Tightly packed, tapered bristles and polishing cups help remove more plaque and stains than an ordinary toothbrush. Cleans teeth, cheeks, tongue and gums.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for the soft tissue.\\n\\nReview: Every once in a while I take a break from using an electric toothbrush to go manual. I decided to give the Colgate 360 Compact Head a try because my mouth is small but my teeth are big so brushing can be a bit uncomfortable. The compact head is indeed a bit on the small side and was a good fit.\\n\\nI like the overall layout of the bristles and the tongue cleaner on the back side. It makes for a great clean and it's good for all of your mouth, specifically the gums and soft tissue of the cheeks, inner lips, and tongue which are often neglected in toothbrush design. The handle, however, leaves a lot to be desired. It's wide and the tapers and then has a rubbery grip further up but I found that tapered section left my grip lacking. I prefer a bit of a club-like handle so I can put some elbow work into my brushing routine.\\n\\nNot a bad brush at all, but I would not buy it again with this handle.\",\n \"Product: US Art Supply Stretched Canvas features superior quality medium textured, duck canvas. It is double-primed with acid-free acrylic gesso for use with oil or acrylic painting. The canvas is stapled onto the back of standard stretcher bars. Paint on all four edges and hang it with or without a frame. Great for students and professionals. This item is for a full case pack of 4 quality canvasses.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A good choice for students and hobbyist painters.\\n\\nReview: The frames are really nice for the money but I noticed that each of the two-packs (these are bundled in pairs) wound up stuck together. This caused minor flaws in the primer at each corner on the bottom canvas. I've purchased cheaper canvases before that did not have this issue but tore if you barely looked at them. So I feel like these are a much better option than what I've tried so far, just be aware you may find yours sticking, needing to be gently pried apart (I actually had to use a lot more force than I anticipated to get the first corner unstuck), and having potential flaws. Since I'm just painting for fun and practice this wasn't a big deal but if you're a professional painter this might be a problem. I also noticed that there are dips in most of my corners. I'm not sure if this is common but it doesn't seem like it should be.\\n\\nOverall, I would recommend these for students and hobbyists who are looking for an economical option where the quality is right on par for the price. I received these for free in exchange for an honest review but when I pick up more canvases I will probably wind up with these same ones in a different size.\",\n \"Product: Explore the creative possibilities of custom embroidery with the affordable, reliable, and feature-rich PE525 embroidery machine. The PE525 comes with features that help make embroidery fun and easy. Add new, fashionable embellishments to clothing in your closet, personalize a child's belongings with custom designs and lettering, or turn everyday pillows and blankets into customized gifts for friends and family. With the PE525, the options are virtually limitless. The PE525 features a 4\\\"x4\\\" embroidery area, 70 built-in designs, 120 frame patterns, and 5 font styles for lettering and monogramming. Included with this machine is a 25-year limited warranty and free customer phone and online technical support for the life of the product.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: I love the Brother brand and this machine is a budget-friendly machine embroidery starting place.\\n\\nReview: A couple of years ago I attended a local women-centric vendor fair and while passing by one of the booths I happened to see some gorgeous and very expensive embroidery machines on display. I was immediately interested as I started hand embroidery a few years before but upon looking at the price tags realized that a couple of months' mortgage payments for a machine I'd not be using daily just was not in my budget. While I gave up on the idea of owning one at the time I never quite lost hope that a day would come along when I'd be able to buy one.\\n\\nFirst off I have to admit that I'm pretty loyal to Brother as a brand. While I had learned to sew on my mom's Kenmore as a kid, I'd gotten my first real taste of sewing on a Brother in high school. A few years later I bought my own... identical to the one I'd used in school because they're sturdy, easy to use, and I was very comfortable with it. That was 14 years ago. I still use it.\\n\\nThis machine has a little more of a learning curve than I was expecting but I was able to learn it in an evening. One of the key things I wish I'd known was that they recommend using stabilizer on all projects. Since it's not something I use regularly in hand embroidery I didn't have any on hand and it wasn't cheap when I went out to pick some up. That said, I think it is very good advice. I also believe fabric quality is going to make a big difference. I attempted using some cheap 'tea towels' and had really bad results. Once I switched to some nicer ones I got here on Amazon I had perfect results.\\n\\nI haven't yet tested the uploading feature because in spite of that being what I was most excited about the type of stuff I wantfandom designs made by other userscan get expensive. I also looked into the software for it and it's nearly double the cost of the machine. So if that's something you want to do please be advised you are making a significant investment.\\n\\nAll of that said I really like this machine. It took a lot of trial and error to get the thread tensions correct straight out of the box (lots of using the seam ripper let me tell you) but I'm looking forward to taking on more advanced projects now that I have the basics down.\",\n \"Product: Let's get cookin', Mama! Now you can learn how to cook on your Nintendo DS! Prepare foods, combine raw ingredients, cook the meal and present your culinary masterpiece to Mama for your final score.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Surprise Family Favorite!\\n\\nReview: Having recently purchased a DS lite for my seven year old we let him choose his games. Being like most boys he picked a Mario title and a Sonic title. I jokingly commented to my husband I wanted to try Cooking Mama. The game is mine! Or so I thought when he brought it home for me a few days later.\\n\\nI started playing right away and was quite amused by the cute little graphics, annoyingly catchy music and Mama's firey eyes when I messed up on my Fried Octopus Balls. The mini-game style and chances to practice each technique before making them kept me entertained to the point of taking the DS with me so I could play at random places outside my home. Until of course I laid it down one night (my thumbs were sore from hours of perfecting my Miso Soup) and my husband picked it up. Hearing him curse at the cheery little Mama and his over-cooked chicken was more amusing than watching him throwing his console controllers. Next my son got his hands on the game, it is HIS DS afterall. Soon it was his favorite, Mario and Sonic long forgotten.\\n\\nI never thought this game would become a family favorite. I expected it to wind up lost somewhere in the stacks of other games. Instead everyone in our family takes turns preparing all these odd Japanese dishes and earning new ones. While very repetative and at times frustrating we've all really enjoyed it. If you're looking for a family friendly game for all ages I would reccomend this game a thousand times over.\",\n \"Product: Must have items foryour Sims' holidays!Product Information[Requires The Sims 2 The Sims 2 Special DVD Edition or The Sims 2 HolidayEdition to play]Celebrate the Season with Must-Have Holiday Items from Around the Globe! Spice up your Sims' holidays with this updated collection of seasonal itemsoutfits and decor. Deck their homes with traditional decor items from aroundthe globe including mistletoe reindeer lawn ornaments and an all-newEuropean-style Father Christmas. Indulge your Sims this season with thiscollection of 60 items of festive fun!Product FeaturesHoliday Home Decor:Light up the candles to add a warm holiday glow with this traditionalEuropean candle arch.The Holiday Lumberjack Statuette:Spice up your Sims' holidays with this traditional German holiday gnomecomplete with sturdy boots and trusty hiking staff.Huge Tree Extravaganza:Size matters. Get your holiday on in a big way with this tree to top alltrees a tribute to the famous tree from Rio.Ski Jump Frosty:It's hard to stay balanced when you're built like Frosty but that doesn'tstop him from showing his ski jumping skills.Holiday PJs: Before they nestle into bed to dream of sugarplums tuck Sim toddlers into aseasonal sleeper.Cheongsam: Enjoy the Chinese Fall Festival with Sims wearing this traditional attire.Artic Santa:Even when the temperature drops this European-style Father Christmas isguaranteed to bring good tidings.Windows Requirements Windows 98 Me 2000 XP Requires The Sims 2 The Sims 2 Special DVD Edition or The Sims 2 Holiday Edition to play 1.0 GHz or faster processor 256 MB or more of RAM 8X CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive or faster At least 130 MB of free hard disk space DirectX 9.0 compatible Video Card - must have 32MB or more memory and one of these T&L capable chipsets: ATI Radeon 8500 or greater NVIDIA GeForce 2 GTS or greater DirectX 9.0 compatible Sound Card\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Have a Simsational Holiday Season!\\n\\nReview: \\\"With reviews of stuff packs you often see multiple complaints regarding the amount of content versus the price. This is easily arguable and when comparing the amount of content in an expansion pack versus a stuff pack and then the price comparison you are indeed better off buying the expansions. BUT, sometimes you are in the market for something in particular. Yes, there are many custom content creators out there who can rival EA for quality and value, but not everyone is comfortable downloading custom content and others prefer knowing the content they get is going to be completely game compatible. That is when stuff packs are the most useful.\\\" --- quoted from my review of the Teen Style Stuff stuff pack.\\n\\nKeeping that in mind Happy Holiday Stuff is my second stuff pack purchase. While currently this item is harder to find since its release was a long time ago, if you happen to find it and get it for the price I did ($9.99) this is a nice addition to your game. My main interest in buying this stuff pack was to add a small amount of game compatable holiday stuff without adding too much. There are many great custom content creators but due to slow loading times I have cut back and the stuff packs have helped add a little extra without adding slowness.\\n\\nIn this stuff pack we find items for primarily Christmas but also Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, traditional New Year and Chinese New Year. For the most part I won't use much outside of the Christmas items which are primarily decor like nutcrackers and wreaths. The clothing in this pack is really yucky, the only clothing item I really like is the baby new year wear for toddlers. The clothing most will not realize is included and many may want are Cheongsams in lovely colors from rich red to royal blue.\\n\\nUnless you plan on celebrating the holidays frequently in your game this probably isn't the stuff pack for you. The wall options it adds are ugly and I don't think many players (even the die-hards) will use enough of this for it to be worth the original price of the pack. But, if you really want some holiday goodies, you're uncomfortable downloading custom content and you can find it for about $10-$12 I think this is a good addition to the game. I created a Christmas store with the combination of this stuff pack and the Open for Business expansion that has been very popular with my sims.\",\n \"Product: Get blown away by your games AND movies in Dolby Digital Surround Sound with the Turtle Beach Ear Force PX4. With up to 15 hours of uninterrupted, crystal clear wireless play, the PX4 not only dominates for PS4, PS3 and Xbox 360 games, but lets you experience Netflix or Blu-Ray Disc movies in cinematic surround sound. Don't settle for less; get the Turtle Beach Audio Advantage today.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Best Turtle Beach product we've had yet.\\n\\nReview: As a family of gamers we go through a lot of headsets but in the past couple of years we've been pretty loyal to Turtle Beach. So when the chance to try out the PX4 came up we were pretty excited. While we haven't purchased as PS4 yet it's in the plans for the holiday season so hopefully I can upset this in a couple of months with details on our impressions of that pairing but for now I'm reporting on our experiences with it on Xbox 360.\\n\\nFirst off the sound quality is really good it picks up little things like background noises. For example in Destiny, chest spawns are easily identified. In terms of chat, the clarity is exceptional with zero static. My husband did have complaints with his friends while playing BF4, they insist he was giving them severe feedback but we couldn't substantiate that. The digital audio and bluetooth make it a worthwhile investment and we all agree that having a set that works with both PS and Xbox is what makes it why we'd buy it again. My son and I both find it really comfortable, though my husband (who is known for having a large skull) finds it a little bit on the tight side.\\n\\nOverall, this is another step up from Turtle Beach, one my entire household agrees is worth the high price tag if you do a lot of online gaming and have more than one brand of console.\",\n \"Product: Ingredients: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Alcohol, Water, Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 60\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Another two thumbs up!\\n\\nReview: I have been using products from Viva Naturals (formerly Viva Labs) for several years now and I have had wonderful experiences. I wasn't sure what to expect with their essential oils but I am so glad I gave them a shot. The tea tree is definitely a favorite due to its versatility. I've been adding it to my hair wash (I've been no-poo for almost 3 years now and mixing tea tree and/or lavender with my baking soda is a nice way to still enjoy hair washing) and have been pleased with the quality. If it hadn't been good though this is a brand that stands by its products and if you're not happy they're great to reach out to.\",\n \"Product: With a sensationally smooth, soft finish and powerful moisturizing properties of Brazil's Cupuau Butter, this hydrating lipstick keeps lips protected and nourished with enduring beautiful coverage. A perfect balance of beauty and treatment.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Formula = Good, Color = Yikes\\n\\nReview: For years I've been more of a gloss and balms kind of gal but lately I've really wanted to move toward more lipstick wear to look more polished and put together. But finding a lipstick that doesn't get dry and rub off within an hour is proving difficult. I live in a very dry climate so moisture is a must in any lip product. While Jouer Hydrating Lipstick wasn't very moisturizing it went on smooth, had a nice finish and didn't feel too dry or too goopy.\\n\\nThe color I received, however, left a lot to be desired. Whitney is a very blue toned Barbie pink. I've got skin that runs fair-to-light and has neutral undertones so it wasn't hideous but I did not care for it. It's very... Nicki Minaj. lol Just not my personal cup of tea. I would definitely try this again in a hue closer to what I like, perhaps Kate, Ava, or Lola.\",\n \"Product: These beautifully blendable, sheer shades are designed to complement all skin tones. With easy fingertip application, these multi-use tints can be worn on cheeks as a blush or on lips for a flush of color.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Flattering hue and nice quality!\\n\\nReview: Absolutely loved this product! Not only was the formula creamy and easy to use, it was buildable so I could strengthen the level of tint I wanted on my cheeks. As someone who has a skin tone in the fair-light range with neutral undertones I was really pleased that it didn't look too warm or cool on me either. The color I got, Petal, is a very flattering pink that I think would look great on anyone.\\n\\nI didn't quite love it as a lip-tint since it's on the dry side of creamy (if that makes sense) and made my lips look flat and dry but it paired well layered under lip balm for a more tinted-balm look than a lipstick. I would love to try Honeysuckle and Poppy to see if they might not be great lip colors for me.\\n\\nOverall, very satisfied, would definitely recommend to a friend.\",\n \"Product: These beautifully blendable, sheer shades are designed to complement all skin tones. With easy fingertip application, these multi-use tints can be worn on cheeks as a blush or on lips for a flush of color.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Flattering hue and nice quality!\\n\\nReview: Absolutely loved this product! Not only was the formula creamy and easy to use, it was buildable so I could strengthen the level of tint I wanted on my cheeks. As someone who has a skin tone in the fair-light range with neutral undertones I was really pleased that it didn't look too warm or cool on me either. The color I got, Petal, is a very flattering pink that I think would look great on anyone.\\n\\nI didn't quite love it as a lip-tint since it's on the dry side of creamy (if that makes sense) and made my lips look flat and dry but it paired well layered under lip balm for a more tinted-balm look than a lipstick. I would love to try Honeysuckle and Poppy to see if they might not be great lip colors for me.\\n\\nOverall, very satisfied, would definitely recommend to a friend.\",\n \"Product: This unique, face-friendly, and flexible spa-powered clay treatment mask that helps to correct six of the most common visible signs of aging - dark spots, dryness, dullness, visible pores, rough texture, and fine lines and wrinkles.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Turned me blue but...\\n\\nReview: Earlier this month I turned 35 and I swear it was no big deal. But ya know what sucks? Being 35 and having BOTH wrinkles and acne. Seriously!?! I am so over it.\\n\\nWhen the chance came along to give the bliss Multi-'Face'-eted All-In-One Anti-Aging Clay Mask a whirl I figured at worst my sensitive and reactive skin would protest, I'd have a major break-out and I'd get to complain about this pricey product's uselessness. I hate to be wrong but this is one instance where I was very, very wrong. Not only did my skin not go all reactive like it has with pretty much every mask product I've ever used it helped heal the start of a hormonal acne flare-up without it actually surfacing. That doesn't happen to my face. Ever. The next morning after the first time I used it I noted that my complexion was glowing, like it used to when I was pregnant, so in a totally good way. Each subsequent use I've had the same results, any acne trying to ruin my week has had considerably less healing time and hasn't hurt as bad as usual and the day after my skin is radiant.\\n\\nSo why the 4 stars? First of all, when you read the fine print it warns that this can stain light colored fabrics. But it doesn't warn you that it can also stain your skin if you're very fair skinned like I am. No matter how much I scrub it I have a blue tint to my skin for a few hours afterward. :S Yikes! Secondly, I agree with another reviewer in regards to the microbeads, they're completely unneeded in this mask and I have been trying to avoid buying products with them because of their environmental impact.\\n\\nOverall, I like it well enough that I would recommend it, especially to those who have the same wrinkles and acne issues I'm fighting.\",\n \"Product: Your Bannockburn Blue luxury Custom Instakilt Beach towel is a unique item keeping you warm and dry while declaring everything Scottish. Your Bannockburn Blue Instakilt is perfect for the beach, the bedroom and the p.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: For the Scottish & Scottish at Heart\\n\\nReview: This past holiday season I was faced with an awful dilemna. I needed a cool and unpredictable gift for someone who was hard to buy for. The solution? <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Gift-Republic-Become-a-Laird-or-Lady-Gift-Box/dp/B000KIMOTC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Gift Republic: Become a Laird or Lady Gift Box</a> Oh yeah, now you're a titled land owner in Scotland! How could you regift that? LOL\\n\\nBut seriously, it was a cool gift for a cool guy with some Scottish heritage. Adding in some bagpipes seemed a little wasteful since he'd then need lessons and it was doubtful he would be taking that up any time soon so I set out to find him a kilt he'd actually get some use out of. Enter the Instakilt. After researching the colors of his family's tartan I went with the green although it is available in red and blue versions too. The only complaint I have about it is that the colors aren't quite as nice looking as in the photo, they're a little more obviously printed looking and brighter hued.\\n\\nNeedless to say the gift giving was a success and the recipient liked his new title and the kilt he can wear with it. Paired together I think they made a terrific and funny present for the guy I got them for but would be neat for anyone who loves their Scottish heritage or wishes they had some.\",\n \"Product: When we think of the benefits of using our bistro immersion blender stick, three things immediately come to mind: it's easy and fun to work with, it helps make nutritious foods, and it's easy to clean. It makes anything from mouthwatering smoothies on ice to steamy creamy vegetable soups effortlessly. Sorry, your excuses for not eating healthy just got chopped. It's great for baby food, too, by the way. The bistro blender stick will become your number one can't-live-without kitchen tool in no time. Just stick it into any pan, pot, glass, or bowl and it will turn your food into puree at the push of a button. Once you're done, simply let the bistro run in a bowl of hot water for a bit and it cleans itself. Preparing healthy meals and snacks doesn't get any easier than this. The 2-speed bistro blender stick is made from stainless steel with a non-slip housing for easy gripping. Each immersion blender comes with three blades, one for cutting and blending one for beating and one for whipping. Also included is a bpa free mixing canister with a silicone lid for storage. The blender is available in black, orange, red, green, and white.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Smoothies, Baby Food, Creamy Scrambled Eggs... this does it all!\\n\\nReview: I'm embarrassed to admit how much I love kitchen gadgetry. I have about four feet of kitchen counter space and it is crammed with kitchen gear. This past year my obsession has been stuff I can use for making baby food and now toddler stuff.\\n\\nMy mini food processor is great for projects like homemade hummus but I really wanted something for whipping up homemade pasta sauces and breakfast smoothies. My regular blender can do the latter well but is a pain to clean. Fortunately Bodum is a company who makes quality products with both durability and power. My Bodum coffee press has survived twelve years of daily use and moves around the globe so I knew this product was worth trying. Mostly I've used it to take overripe fruit (strawberries and kiwi) and blend them into applesauce or yogurt for my toddler but my favorite use I discovered kind of in a moment of desperation. Ever try whipping up a dozen eggs for scrambling? Why do it by hand when you can do it AND have the machine cleaned up in under a minute? Maybe not the most practical use of a hand-blender but I'm a mom, cutting corners to save time in the kitchen comes with the trade.\\n\\nOverall I think this is an exceptional stick blender, I've had two others in the same price range that didn't do this well. I love the grippable, rubbery handle and how well balanced it is. If you're looking for a sturdy, dependable immersion blender I highly recommend this one. Most of all I recommend it to moms and dads who're making homemade baby food, I have a lot of experience with it and think this is a great space-saving option for the price.\",\n \"Product: Craft your ideal comfort zone with De'Longhi heaters. Warm, sweet home.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: An excellent option for basement bedrooms.\\n\\nReview: I'm not one to point out that I received an item through Amazon Vine at the outset of a review but since I got the DeLonghi Safeheat Tower Ceramic Heater on one of the only cold days we've had this September I have to admit I haven't been testing this as extensively as I know I would be in January. I did give it a thorough test that day but it's been very hot since that then and I haven't used it again since, thus I felt like it was important to preface this review for the sake of transparency and full disclosure. (Our reviews have a deadline so I had to get this up now but I will be updating it once the weather gets cold enough that I can use this consistently for an extended period).\\n\\nFrom the get-go I was very impressed with the DeLonghi, it's very light compared to the non-ceramic space heater I've been using for the past 5 years. Even more impressive is how even the heat is that comes out of it. It blows very quietly, smoothly, and in a steady warm stream versus the scalding blasts I've been accustomed to. It has stellar features including an anti-freeze setting, an automatic overheating cut-off, and a tip safety mechanism. I tested the latter with my dog and cats in mind and could hear the switch being activated and it immediately shut off.\\n\\nThe oscillation is exceptionally smooth (my previous heater was very jerky at the start of each rotation) and spreads the heat well. I love that it has an eco setting that saves energy as we will be using this in a 12'x20' basement bedroom to warm the room a bit before bed at night so it will be running a lot. Additionally, the remote makes changing settings easy from bed including turning on the eco setting, adjusting the temperature it's trying to reach, and even changing it to running only the fan (without heat).\\n\\nWhile it does have a fan-only option I'll admit I personally don't think I will use that feature. The one thing I don't like about the DeLonghi is that it's not as tall as my previous space heater. While it does a great job heating I wouldn't have minded a profile that was another half a foot or so above the ground. That said, its height suits the light weight build of it and the oblong foot (the base it stands on) keeps it standing tall. When it arrives you will need a Phillips head screw driver to attach said base but its a quick and easy step I think anyone can handle.\\n\\nOverall, I love this heater. It has excellent features that will suit the space I need it for and is at a price point I would have paid for it as well. If you're in need of a space heater for a basement bedroom I think you can't go wrong with this one and that it may pay for itself over time thanks to the eco option. The even heating and quiet operation make it great for sleeping spaces. I'm looking forward to testing it further during our frigid January temps.\",\n \"Product: The Night Therapy Memory Foam 8 Inch Therapeutic Comfort Mattress by Zinus features conforming comfort and memory foam support. Night Therapy Memory Foam is open cell memory foam offering improved airflow movement while providing a customized level of support. The latest evolution of memory foam, Biofoam replaces some of the traditional petroleum with natural plant oil, and includes natural green tea extract and all natural active charcoal to help absorb moisture, eliminate odors, and keep your mattress fresh. 10 year worry free limited warranty. Please open your mattress package within 72 hours of receipt and allow 48 hours for your new mattress to return to its original, plush shape. Another comfort innovation from Zinus. Pioneering comfort.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: I would give it a recommendation.\\n\\nReview: One of the biggest challenges of memory foam mattresses is the residual heat problem. Even newer versions don't completely tackle it and this one tries but doesn't quite get it either. That said, it's very comfortable overall. I set it up on a boxspringless base and if you can swing that I definitely recommend it. I think it helps the mattress with airflow.\\n\\nI wasn't too sure about the 8\\\" profile but after buying sheets and having them stay on, I actually prefer it to my previous 12\\\" model. And it smells nice compared to the memory foam mattress I've had for a while.\\n\\nOverall, really happy with this and would definitely look at this brand when making another mattress purchase.\",\n \"Product: 80A Features: -Charging Stand and tools. -Voltage: 14.4. -Easy empty dust cup. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -17\\\". Overall Width - Side to Side: -6\\\". Overall Depth - Front to Back: -4.5\\\". Overall Product Weight: -3.5 lbs.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for hair and simple spills.\\n\\nReview: With a long-haired GSD and two cats I have a lot of pet hair lingering around my home. One cat is part Russian Blue and that soft rabbit-like fur tends to really be a pain to clean up. But the Eureka RapidClean Pet has proved to do a pretty decent job on soft surfaces like my desk chair and the sofa. On carpeted areas like my stairs it's not very good but I don't think it's really intended for that.\\n\\nI've also used it to clean up all the little bits of dry food they toss that wind up under the fridge and counters as well as a shredded rubber dog toy. Overall, it handles simple stuff like that nicely for when you just really don't have the energy to haul out the full-sized vacuum.\\n\\nThe main dislike I have for the Eureka RapidClean is the base that it sits in to charge. It constantly starts to charge and then gets just loose enough it stops. Since I keep it in my laundry room it's a major pain in the butt to go and grab it only to find it had stopped charging. It also doesn't have a very long battery life. Don't expect it to do an entire house of pet areas in one charge. I got my living room, desk chair, and half my stairs done before it died on me.\\n\\nIt is very easy to empty and clean making it a nice everyday solution for a single pet home that needs something to keep hair and spills under control. Otherwise, it's just not quite the workhorse I need with 3 very hairy critters and frequent last minute unexpected visitors.\",\n \"Product: Keep your wine cold for dinner and entertaining with the OXO Steel Wine Chiller. Perfect for anyone from the wine connoisseur to the casual entertainer, the Wine Chiller combines function and elegance. The sleek, brushed stainless steel Wine Chiller is double walled for insulation and has a soft interior that protects bottles and dampens noise when bottles are placed in the Chiller. A soft, internal moat catches drips and helps cushion bottles. The non-slip bottom ring on the exterior protects all surfaces and the Wine Chiller accommodates all 750 ml wine bottles.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: The name's deceptive but...\\n\\nReview: I've been an OXO brand fan for over a decade and they've delivered another great product in their Steel Wine Chiller. It's sturdy, attractive, and on the occasions I have used it thus far done a decent job of keeping a bottle of wine cold for about 3 hours before it starts getting warm.\\n\\nWhat I dislike about this is that its name is deceptive. I thought this might actually have batteries or be freezable, that it would actually chill the wine from a room temp state. Alas, I didn't read the fine print and it is basically just a cooler. It keeps the product cold and nothing more.\\n\\nOverall, it's a sleek chiller that will look really nice just resting on your counter between uses if you have stainless appliances and small appliances. It's suitable for outdoor and indoor use, though admittedly I haven't had warm enough weather to see how well it keeps a wine bottle cold on a sunny day. The no-slip bottom is a nice touch too.\",\n \"Product: Automatically detects and purifiers the air. Certified asthma and allergy friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Utilizes a True HEPA Filter With Antimicrobial Treatment to safely remove 99.97% of airborne particles including pollen, ragweed & other allergens, viruses, germs, dust mites, mold spores & cigarette smoke. Includes special high performance mode for allergy, cold and flu seasons. Carbon filter reduces odors from a 200 to 400 square foot area.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A little noisy but overall a great air purifier.\\n\\nReview: Having tried this out in a couple of different rooms in the house I think it does a decent job. My spouse has trouble with spring and summer allergens but by the time I'd gotten this most of those were gone for the season so I cannot say whether this will be great for allergy sufferers with great confidence.\\n\\nI love that it's very easy to set up, simple to use, and the filters are easy to change. Unfortunately, the replacement hepa filters are pretty spendy so that's something to consider when deciding to purchase or not. If you're using this in a bedroom the lights may be really bothersome if you like a very dark room, it's also pretty loud at times. It took me a while to be able to stay asleep through it kicking on at night. I especially love that unlike other air purifiers I've used this doesn't put out nasty ozone which is both unpleasant smelling and bad for the environment.\",\n \"Product: Portable Electric Infrared Quartz Oscillating Tower Heater, Oak\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A great investment for basement spaces.\\n\\nReview: It hasn't truly hit heater season yet here in Montana but when it hits I'll update this review with more of my thoughts on this heater.\\n\\nFirst of all, it's beautiful. We mainly need a space heater in our large basement bedroom and while we've had lots of effective space heaters over the years none of them have been as attractive as this one. If having one that doesn't look awful in a space is important to you this is a sturdy and attractive option. Secondly, what I truly love about it is that it's very quiet. If you're hoping to use it at night to keep a room warm (as I will be) it's a very low noise choice. I was also pleased with the length on the cord. My cheaper ones have all tended to have short cords but this one is long enough to keep it at a safe distance from my wall and furniture.\\n\\nOverall, while I haven't been able to use it when it's -10F outside and my basement bedroom is arctic I've found it very nice on the few cooler nights we've had. While it's not an inexpensive heater I think it's well worth the investment in durability, quality, and effectiveness.\",\n \"Product: 25501A Features: -Perfect eggs every time. -Capacity: 7 Eggs. -Prepares soft, medium, or hard-boiled eggs even poaches. -3 Egg nonstick poaching tray. -Ready timer with tone. -Water measuring cup with egg piercing tool. Product Type: -Egg Cookers. Color: -Black. Dishwasher safe: -Yes. Timer: -Yes. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -6.13\\\". Overall Width - Side to Side: -7.61\\\". Overall Depth - Front to Back: -6.81\\\". Overall Product Weight: -1.12 lbs.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A two-trick pony I'm totally okay with!\\n\\nReview: One-trick pony kitchen gadgets don't tend to find their way into my kitchen thanks to a very limited amount of counter and cupboard space. But lately my husband and kids have been on a hard-boiled egg kick that I couldn't keep up with so when I got the chance to give this Egg Cooker from Proctor Silex a whirl I figured it was worth a shot.\\n\\nI'm completely smitten. This is one of the easiest gadgets I've encountered. If you can follow very simple instructions you can make perfect hard boiled eggs (or poached) in just a short amount of time. With a capacity for 7 soft, medium, or hard cooked eggs and up to 3 poached it's powerful for its size. The only issue I see myself having with it is that our water is very hard and after only 3 uses it was ready for a vinegar bath to descale it.\\n\\nMaybe not the most versatile tool one could have in their kitchen but if you frequently consume eggs I think it's a handy one to have. It's one set-it-and-forget-it product that has already saved me time standing in the kitchen watching water or a timer. As soon as the water is gone from the base the annoying chime (well, it's a noise about as enjoyable as a tea kettle) lets you know to come turn it off.\",\n \"Product: Lightweight design with superior performance. 9X multi-cyclonic, suction channel technology for increased suction & better cleaning. Dirt lifter power brush for a deep down clean. Swivel steering for easy maneuvering. On/off brush for scatter free hard floor cleaning. 27' power cord, multi-level filtration. Includes turbo eraser tool, crevice tool, telescopic extension wand & extra febreze filter. Lightweight design with superior performance 9X multi-cyclonic, suction channel technology for increased suction & better cleaning Dirt lifter power brush for a deep down clean Swivel steering for easy maneuvering On/off brush for scatter free hard floor cleaning 27' power cord, multi-level filtration Includes turbo eraser tool, crevice tool, telescopic extension wand & extra febreze filter.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Superb at this price point, I love it!\\n\\nReview: EDITED 11/14/15: Even after careful maintenance of the brush for the time I've had this the brush broke today. When I went to find a replacement part I discovered that the only option Bissell offers isn't even the correct brush for this model. There is no way to replace it and therefore this vacuum is unusable now. VERY disappointed that the proper replacement part is unavailable. I would have been happy to pay $30 to replace it rather than need to buy a new vacuum after only 16 months of ownership. :(\\n\\nMy latest vacuum purchase is a few years old now and boasted no-loss-of-suction. But holy moly it was a heavy, clunky beast and I just haven't been very happy with it. With a long haired GSD, a Russian Blue (did you know they have a double coat like a dog?), and two long-haired members of our household... yeeeeesh the hair everywhere is epic. Especially right now with the summer heat.\\n\\nWhen I got the Bissell 1305 Powerglide I found it very easy to put together and surprisingly light. I love the adjustable handle height because I'm tall. After the first use I walked through my living room barefoot and commented to my husband that the carpet felt weird. It felt weird because I had emptied 2 canisters full of hair and dirt AND had to unscrew the bottom and clean the completely full beater bar and my carpet was clean!!! The swiveling body and low head make it easy to get under furniture.\\n\\nI wasn't particularly impressed with the TurboErasure tool and I don't like that there's no where to store it on the vacuum unit. The cord is longer than what I'm used to and I was really pleased to have the two-part hose system. Unscrewing the bottom to clean the beater bar and air passage was very easy and quick. The canister is a little on the small side but the suction is superb and I don't mind more frequent dumpings if it's actually going to pick everything up.\\n\\nFor the price this is an excellent vacuum, a pet-owner's dream in terms of suction and ease of hair removal. I looked into the cost of filter replacements and while I couldn't find the exact ones for this the price for a similar Bissell model were very reasonable.\",\n \"Product: InterDesign's Clarity Hair Care Center keeps your styling tools and products neat and tidy! It features 3 compartments for brushes and combs plus a front section for clips, hair ties, etc.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I'm gonna need another one!\\n\\nReview: Counter space is a hot commodity in our bathroom and my daughter has an exceptionally large collection of headbands. I had literally been thinking it was time to find a solution for headband storage just hours before I stumbled on this one. While it doesn't hold all of them (I wasn't joking about having a lot) it has proven to be an excellent place to store them. Why? Because she can finally get them out and put them away with ease. The inner storage is nice too, a good spot for all of the bands, barrettes, and other little baubles we use. If you took out the nesting cup you could even use the holder for combs and brushes. I'm a fan!\",\n \"Product: Three hoover Floor Mate Steam Scrub 2-in-1 renews sealed hard floors with precision & ease. Steam out stubborn, set-in stains.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Versatile and very handy.\\n\\nReview: If you want a steam-mop that can do more I think this is a pretty fantastic option. I mostly have carpeted floors but I like to steam my bathroom floors and had been wanting a handheld steamer to use in odd places like behind the toilets. The attachments and tools with this have made it a great asset in my cleaning kit. After the nasty stomach flu came through it was great for cleaning the bathrooms and door handles all through the house. I also have found it's great to clean the dog snot off of my sliding glass door using the squeegee attachment.\\n\\nFor the price point I think it's a good machine. My only complaint is that I hate not having onboard storage for tools. With a husband and kids who are notorious for losing attachments I foresee these disappearing all too soon.\",\n \"Product: The black decker BDH1200NVAV 12-volt compact auto Vac has the features you need to keep your car's interior clean year round. It is versatile and easy to use for effective car cleaning. The 12 volt adapter fits into cigarette lighter for user convenience, with a 16 foot cable that allows you to reach all areas of your car. This vacuum has plenty of power for quick pick-ups, and features a double action filtration system - designed to perform better and last longer. It also offers a convenient crevice tool and brush which are stored on board and make them ideal for cleaning difficult-to-reach areas and brushing seats and floors. Includes: crevice extension, brush tool.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Can't recommend it for much...\\n\\nReview: I really had high hopes for this. It has a cord that gives your great reach, nice tools for crevices, and there's room for quite a lot in it. Unfortunately, unless your kid spilled Cheerios or a bag of cat litter leaked it just does not have enough suction to do a satisfactory job. Living in Montana we deal with a lot of dirt, dust, and the little pea gravel that gets dumped on the roads in the winter. Not to mention dry grass, crumbled leaf matter, and the everyday detritus from having kids. I gave it a good whirl in my car but found that it didn't suck up things like the little bits of pea gravel (and certainly barely moved the nickel I found on the floorboard. Worse, the blower is on the bottom which meant that all of the fine dust and dirt on the floorboards got stirred up after less than a minute of use. I was coughing and hacking and wondering what the issue was until I put together it was the blower location.\\n\\nIf you just really need a hand vac for your mini van to deal with cereal spills and Cheeto crumbs it might suit you but I think it's otherwise a hunk of junk.\",\n \"Product: The Zinus Modern Studio Collection is an ideal combination of function and style. The 20 Inch Square Side Table can function as a night stand, end or side table, coffee table, or to hold various items in any room of the home. With an additional lower shelf, storage space is maximized. The sturdy, black square steel tubing and high density panel with rich brown wood grain finish will add an elegant touch to any dcor. Easy to assemble. Worry free limited 1 year warranty.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Simple and just right for our needs.\\n\\nReview: My husband tends to be a clutterbug when it comes to bedside tables so I wanted to get him something simple without a drawer. This fit the bill fantastically. It looks very sleek and I love the clean lines. It's just enough room for the essentials without a drawer for hiding random junk in. The only complaint I have is that while it was easy to put together... I had one screw out of the 8 that was almost impossible to use. I tried every hole trying to screw it in and ultimately it never quite fit right. Not a deal breaker because I was able to get it eventually but it doubled the time it took me to put it together.\",\n \"Product: Crock-Pot 6-Quart Metallic Black Slow Cooker with Hinged Lid for easy serving and entertaining. The unique stoneware is oven-safe for use in both the slow cooker base or in a conventional oven.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I want to give this 6 stars!\\n\\nReview: I've had a similar but basic model I received as a gift for several years now and use it very frequently. My one complaint has always been how difficult it is to transport. From time to time I cook a sauce or chili or something in it for a dinner with friends or my husband will use it for the office potluck but it's always so precarious! This one really upped our game.\\n\\nNot only are the handles bigger and more useful, the locking lid system is divine. Add to it the ability to set it and have it turn to warm at a certain point and I LOVE this machine. Very, very much recommend this if you are a big potluck fan or take yours to work. My only complaint is the short cord but I have yet to find any slow cooker this good that has a long one.\",\n \"Product: Yube Cube Modular Furniture System - 2 Pack with Accessories.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Challenging set-up, but sturdy and ECO-FRIENDLY.\\n\\nReview: I can say without a doubt that I got my Yube Cube System for the last possible purpose the designers were thinking of. My house was poorly designed back in the 70's with a very small kitchen and dining area crammed together on the back of the house. Which means I have a sliding glass door to the backyard in my dining 'room'. My husband is a falconer and so our table and the adjacent kitchen counter was becoming a catch-all for his various bits and bobs. But the free spot at the end of the counter was is just the right size to fit the Yube Cube as pictured here in the photos. This allows him to have his scale, perch, and other things he needs on hand ready but not getting my counter and table dirty. Having put the Yube Cube to the falconry test I can say that when properly put together, it can withstand a good bit of moving around and weight.\\n\\nThe Yube Cube was admittedly difficult to put together. It took me about an hour to get it all figured out and in addition to needing a screwdriver (which was noted), I ended up needing something to help pound some of the pieces in completely. The instructions were a little confusing but if you've put together stuff like this before you'll probably figure it out. Be VERY careful when you unpack the parts!!! What seems like garbage is actually the parts to put it together.\\n\\nWhat I like most about the Yube Cube system is that it's made from recycled and sustainable materials. If you're looking for an eco-friendly option these are made with recycled plastic, bamboo, and sugarcane fiber. It's not the prettiest system I've seen and the paper sides are already stained but if you want to purchase bamboo or aluminum sides for your cubes they're available.\\n\\nOverall, I love the versatility of the Yube Cube System, just looking at their website gave me ideas I hadn't considered before--love the coffee table!--and the eco-minded design. These are sturdy enough you won't be throwing them out in five years adding to landfill. The main downfall is the difficult process of putting it all together and for my particular needs the paperbased sides aren't the best option (but upgrading to aluminum or bamboo is another $80-$100 on top of the base cost making it unrealistic for my budget).\\n\\nIf you're in the market for an office system that's sturdy, sustainable, and can be taken apart and reconfigured I would highly recommend giving Yube Cubes a try. Their potential for long life alone justifies the price tag.\",\n \"Product: Succinctly urban and busting the shackles of restraint, the Maroo Awanui II iPad 2 cover complements your need to break away from social norms. Made with high quality nylon, Awanui II is the iPad 2 cover that needs a partner in crime.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Attractive & Functional at an Affordable Price Range!\\n\\nReview: Getting an iPad 2 was kind of a fluke for me so when I got it I had no idea what was out there as far as cases, covers, screen protectors and such. To make it worse, when it comes to buying a protective case for my gadgets I am picky. Super picky. I have my wishlist of desired qualities and they've all got to be met to a four-star standard or I won't go for it. I want #1 good protection with portability in mind, #2 not to spend half the cost of the gadget to get it and #3 being attractive enough I don't want to hide it. The Maroo Koe II met all three with flying colors.\\n\\nMade of nylon (the plaid part) and soft suede it's not a bulky cover. Keeping that in mind this won't offer significant drop protection but provides adequate protection for most everyday situations. The amazing Bumper thingy that holds the iPad 2 in though is my new best friend. The support there is exceptional and works perfectly with my <a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/ZAGG-InvisibleSHIELD-for-iPad-2-Screen-APPIPADTWOS/dp/B004QM8CLC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">ZAGG InvisibleSHIELD for iPad 2, Screen (APPIPADTWOS)</a>. That this cover still allows me to have a good screen protector in place earns it brownie points in my book. Two elastic loops flip from the inner cover around the back to keep it in place when in a backpack or at your beside and also will hold the cover open if desired. Using the same magnetic technology as the Smart Covers the front cover sticks gently to the iPad 2 as well as offering the same on-off feature. It also has the ability to fold into two different standing positions while in landscape mode.\\n\\nNow I have two issues I do want to mention. The first is that while I love having full access to my buttons and charging port I wish the port had a little better protection when not plugged in. The other is possibly something unrelated but it's only been happening since I started using the Maroo. Occasionally I will open the front and the magnets will wake my iPad 2 but it will get locked into landscape mode no matter what I do. The only thing that fixes it is tipping it, putting it to sleep using the button and waking it using the home button. All I can guess is this is related to the magnets or my iPad might be having issues I need to look into. Either way it's not a big problem, just bothersome.\\n\\nEven at full price this is pretty good protection with versatility and I LOVE the plaid and black. Seriously, it's like someone was reading my mind and made the perfect cover for me. In fact, I like it so well I'm looking into getting the matching Kindle version. Highly recommended if you're looking for the three things I mentioned.\",\n \"Product: ET-AR204B-WH Features: -Wirelessly stream music from laptops, tablets and smart phones. -Dedicated tweeter and woofer reproduces rich, dynamic sound. -Switch between wired and wireless bluetooth audio. -Front panel mounted controls for master volume, treble and bass. Product Type: -Desktop speaker. Primary Material: -Other. Number of Items Included: -2. Bluetooth: -Yes. Auxiliary Input: -Yes. Wireless: -Yes. Outdoor Use: -Yes. Generic Specifications: -Frequency response: 60 Hz to 18 kHz. -Total peak power: 50 W. -Total RMS power: 20 W. Generic Dimensions: -Net weight: 6.7 lbs. -RCA cable and speaker wire length: 0.13''. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -8 Inches. Overall Width - Side to Side: -4.5 Inches. Overall Depth - Front to Back: -3 Inches. Overall Product Weight: -7.5 Pounds.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Meh sound quality but it has its place...\\n\\nReview: I rarely read other reviews before I write my own but I was too curious as to whether others found the sound quality on these as poor as I did. It looks like I'm far from the only one.\\n\\nIf I put the meh sound quality aside I actually really like these. For example, I set up a playlist via Amazon Cloud Player and set it to run during my Halloween party and it was just perfect for the odd shape of my home so that sound was directed to my living room and dining area. When the playlist got stale a friend swapped their phone to it and got something of theirs going. SUPER EASY!\\n\\nIt's ridiculously easy to set up and connect. The only trouble I had with connecting was that for some reason my iPad and my husband's phone were canceling each other out when he would try to swap in but not the other way around. I think these would be sufficient for a small office space or bedroom if you don't need great sound quality. (I used it for Amazon Instant Video when I was sick in bed and my iPad's speakers weren't hacking it).\",\n \"Product: Sleek, Light and highly Portable Bluetooth Speaker designed with International Travelers in mind.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Attractive but with a personality problem...\\n\\nReview: Man this is a ridiculously cool Bluetooth speaker. It's attractive, sleek and just the right size to be portable and still substantial. It's very easy to set up and having lived overseas many moons ago I love that it has an adaptive plug that allows you to have international adapters. This is a totally travel friendly speaker! I haven't made use of the included carrying case yet but it's well made and would definitely prove useful if you planned on taking it to a park or camping.\\n\\nWhat totally killed my star rating is how bad the sound quality is. I'll use this primarily for audiobooks and music and there is a distinct hissing just having it on that I noticed increased with the volume. :( It's very distracting and surprisingly loud. I have and have used other Bluetooth speaker sets and this seems to be somewhat common but this is the worst I've experienced yet. Additionally, I found a flatness to the actual items I was playing that was disappointing.\\n\\nI plan to fiddle with it and look into the issue with the sound quality further and make sure it's not something in my environment causing it but as of the time of this review being written I was not impressed, especially with what this retails for.\",\n \"Product: The right headphones to introduce mini music lovers to the world of sound. Its clear bass and playful design is tailored for growing kids and it's built tough enough to handle every situation. A volume cap of 85dB keeps music fun yet safe.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A superior value for the price + you can customize them!\\n\\nReview: Like the pushover parent that I am I let my 5-year-old spend money she'd been gifted to buy a set of Disney's Frozen headphones. They were awkward, had terrible sound, and yet my daughter loved them... until the cord accidentally got caught in the vacuum. Since then I've been trying to find something similar that had better sound and was more comfortable for her. I'm quite pleased to say that this pair is a huge step up and for about the same price.\\n\\nBefore I let my daughter have these I sat down and used them myself. Even as an adult I found them suitably adjustable and comfortable. I did, however, find that the volume can be a bit louder than I'd like my child to have. At top volume it was louder than I would ever use. That said I found the sound quality quite suitable as I swapped between listening to youtube videos (one of my daughter's favorite pastimes), listening to audibooks and music, and watching a tv show. I'm quite certain that most little ears won't yet know if the sound quality isn't as nice as a spendy set of Beats or even Skullcandy headphones. For the price these are great quality sound wise.\\n\\nI let my daughter then have them and we easily adjusted them to her head. After an afternoon with them she came to me without me having to even ask and told me she loved them. Considering they don't look like a licensed property puked on them I'm pretty happy that she loves them. Do yourself a favor and skip those themed ones and grab a pair of these. If your kid just has to have a Frozen or Cars set that's what stickers, washi tape, and craft glue were made for. These would be easy to customize with your kids' favorite characters without sacrificing comfort and quality.\",\n \"Product: Maximize the life of your iPad Mini (generations 3/2/1) with the Profile Series - a slim, stylish, durable, streamlined folio case that boasts Otter Box Certified Drop+ Protection. Wear and tear, drops and accidents, and scratches and scuffs are no match for Profile Series. Engineered for tablet use on the go, its streamlined design and ease of use make Profile Series your smart choice for tablet protection.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very protective, great for carrying your mini in a purse or briefcase.\\n\\nReview: My husband loves Otterbox cases but I've always thought they were a bit bulky before now. I wasn't a big fan of my last iPad mini case aside from the color so I gave this one a shot and wow... if it were just the base I would love it. It's snug and sturdy. I do love that the folio is soft against my screen to prevent scratches and that the lock snaps and stays which makes this fantastic for in my purse. But when I want to use it on a stand for other uses (I use it to run a fitness app) it's awkward and I don't care for it at all.\\n\\nSo, depending on how you use your iPad this may be a fantastic option. One thing I think every user will find bad about this is how poor the button covers are. They're very stiff and adjusting volume can be an uncomfortable exercise in strength and patience. If all you desire is protection I think this is one of the best cases out there.\",\n \"Product: SHARON NATURAL RED WIGCostume Wigs(Item #WIG292)Includeswig Sharon Natural Red Wig Be sure to get a wig cap to control your hair under the wig. A wig cap improves the wig fit for better styling ability and enhances wig comfort. See our wig caps below.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Far from \\\"Natural Red\\\" but great quality for the price.\\n\\nReview: For this ridiculously low price this is a fab wig. It was a last minute purchase when I destroyed my own hair a week before my Halloween party (long story). I really didn't want anyone to see how bad my dye job came out so I decided to order a cheap wig in hopes it was light enough to pass as Jessica from True Blood. It's definitely too dark for that and a more fake hue than a true red, but a guy friend immediately asked me if I was Arlene so I rolled with it.\\n\\nIt arrived just hours before I had my party and didn't have any strong smells (I've had some cheap wigs that smelled chemically) and people LOVED it. So many people thought I had really dyed my hair. Even my own mother had a Facebook freakout about it... I had to remind her it was for a Halloween party. ;)\\n\\nIt was still gorgeous at the end of the night in spite of lots of messing with it, dancing, and a rowdy game of Quelf, and I will definitely wear it again if I can find a costume idea to suit it. By the end of the night all of my friends were suggesting I go this color for real.\",\n \"Product: Established in 1890, the U.S. Polo Assn. is the governing body for the sport of polo in the united states. Indulge yourself in the iconic sophistication, luxury and comfort that the U.S. Polo Assn. products provide. You deserve the best.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Runs wide but is super soft.\\n\\nReview: I wish my 6 year old was not obsessed with wearing white clothes because she destroys them but she absolutely loves this top. It is so soft! I was worried it buttoned a little low for someone so young but found it wasn't bad and she prefers it buttoned all the way anyway. Which brings in the issue that the snaps are really tough for small fingers to do up and they have to be undone to get it on or off. Not so great for independent kids. The other issue is that it's weirdly wide and therefore looks a bit baggy. My daughter is quite slim framed but this is one of the baggiest shirts she has ever had, so if your child finds most shirts a bit tight this will be a very comfortable choice. The length is just right.\",\n \"Product: Boots are constructed of soft faux suede with a round toe box and a slouchy shaft. Flat boots are finished with a textured sole. Shaft height: 14\\\". Circumference of opening: 15\\\". Finished with a slightly padded faux leather insole. Measurements are for a size 5.5. Man made materials. Made in China\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: For the price these are awesome!\\n\\nReview: I'd spent about a month trying to find the perfect pair of red boots to go with a Marceline the Vampire Queen costume and was just about to find a boot covers pattern to go make-shift. I was putting together a costume, not a cosplay and on a very tight budget so when I made one last search and found these for under $8 (with about a $6 shipping fee, and they arrived early!) I was thrilled. If I had tiny feet I'd have been good with several other options but finding these in an 8.5 was awesome and they fit perfectly.\\n\\nNot only are these very soft and comfortable, they were breathable enough that my feet weren't sweating at the party I wore them for. I also got lots of compliments from both guys and girls which I wasn't expecting. While they weren't exactly the style I wanted for the costume these are a terrific, affordable option that. I doubt these will last long in damp conditions but they were a hit and I will probably wear them again after all of the compliments I got.\",\n \"Product: This collection is minimally constructed with the thinnest yarns to help shape without bulk. Delivers the perfect compliment to a woman's everyday wardrobe.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: If it wasn't for the crotch...\\n\\nReview: Thanks to my two darling children my once tiny middle has never quite recovered. I'm a bit over 5' 9\\\" tall and have a long torso so I really liked the idea of a bodybriefer that let me wear my own bra since others I had tried kept crawling down and letting 'the girls' pop out the top. If you've had a similar problem this 'technology' is brilliant.\\n\\nI found this to be pretty comfortable all over with one huge exception... the crotch! Not only is a hook-and-eye closure the last thing I want near my genitals, it's very narrow so it did a lot of shifting. I've had other shapers that had snaps instead of the hooks and while both were effective at keeping things closed I've got to admit I prefer the snaps just for the simple fact they're easier to reclose after visiting the restroom.\\n\\nI'm a size 6 and the small was a great fit aside from the aforementioned issue. It's light enough for every day use, I even wore it with jeans and a t-shirt and was very comfortable.\",\n \"Product: X-temp boxer brief features fabric that adapts to temperature, environment and activity. Increases the rate of evaporation as your temperature rises. Reduces the rate of evaporation when the temperature when cooler\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: While he didn't like them it's possible that those who engage in athletics ...\\n\\nReview: If you're a guy reading this review I applaud you for buying your own underwear! If my man had it his way he'd never have to think about them and I can handle keeping his old pairs making sneaky exits once they get holes so I snapped up a 3-pack of these to see what he'd think.\\n\\nWhile the fit in the waist was as one might expect of the Hanes brand he noted that the length was a bit bothersome and that the... well... front area *ahem* was quite snug and not in a supportive so much as constricting manner. The material he found to be scratchy and uncomfortable for just everyday wear but noted that if he were wearing them just for during running he thought they might be suitable. (But he's no runner, lol).\\n\\nWhile he didn't like them it's possible that those who engage in athletics might find them a more suitable option.\",\n \"Product: Made from 10.5-ounce, 77 percent cotton/21 percent polyester/2 percent spandex, our jean moves with you. It's a low-rise, sits just below the waist, and has a slim fit in the hip and thigh.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A surprisingly great pair of jeans.\\n\\nReview: If you're looking for a really comfortable pair of jeans, these are them. They're very soft and have great stretch. I have a really flat backside and these don't sag, but I'll admit I don't care for the shape of the pockets, they definitely accentuate the flatness. My pelvis is also on the shorter side so I find these sit much closer to my navel than I generally prefer but for those with a more average length there they should fit really well. The overall fit is true to size, unfortunately these gap in the back in spite of the claims they won't... and I have never had a pair of jeans that gap in the back for me!\\n\\nThe rinse is quite a bit darker in person than in the picture but it looks like they've finally got the correct one shown. This is my first pair of jeans from Carhartt and it might not wind up being my last. I honestly never thought I'd dig anything Carhartt made and I live in a place where wearing the brand is part of our cultural stereotype but alas I'm starting to see why. These held their shape well, they're comfy,wear well, feel good in warm and cold weathers, and are just overall a great pair of jeans for the price.\",\n \"Product: Which length should you buy? The best way is to measure your original laces' length in INCHES or CM, and select the estimated length you need! Packaging & Content: - You will receive 1 pair of shoelace per quantity - To help reduce waste in our environment, laces come with eco-friendly packaging.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for Chucks fans.\\n\\nReview: I pretty much live in good old fashioned Chuck Taylor's. But I destroy their laces all the time so I'm ever in the market for a new pair that make me smile. I snagged a pair of these in Mint Green but I've got to say they're just a tiny bit more bright in person than the pastel mint most people think of thanks to the trendy shade popping up everywhere last year.\\n\\nThese are a little shorter than the normal laces you get with Chucks but I prefer these to be honest. Less loop hanging everywhere coming untied and getting wrecked. They're also very soft so if you wanted to use them for crafting (I know someone who makes headbands out of shoelaces) I think they'd be fantastic. I'd definitely buy another pair of these.\\n\\nNote: I received a complimentary product for review purposes.\",\n \"Product: Classic wayfarer eyeglasses\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: A classic, unisex style!\\n\\nReview: I love glasses. When I finally hit the point I needed them last year it was bittersweet, boo for having fading sight but yay for cute glasses. Sometimes it's just for realistic to wear contacts though and I feel naked without my glasses. So I snapped up a pair of these to try.\\n\\nSadly, I noticed that mine arrived with a small scuffed spot right in the middle of the left lens. Which means that they are obviously very easy to scratch considering they were very well packaged. I also found that they look way too wide on my face which is unusual, most glasses fit and look great on me thanks to the oval face shape.\\n\\nMy issues aside, I think if you're looking for an inexpensive pair for costuming or fashion they're really cute, have great unisex appeal, and could stand up well to occasionalnot every daywear.\\n\\nNote: Got these complimentary for review purposes.\",\n \"Product: OURS Sexy Summer Short Sleeve Wrap V Neck Blouse Slim Fitted Basic Shirts\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Consider your cup size!\\n\\nReview: It's always a little challenging ordering clothing online since we can't try the item on. I wear a size 6 dress so I went with the XL. I was happy with it save that it definitely suits women with a larger bust size than I have (I'm a C cup). It's very soft and very comfortable but with a ruched style that's great for those of us with a softer tummy, it does a great job of disguising mine.\\n\\nMy suggestion is that if you're smaller of bust you order a size down for a snugger fit through the chest. Otherwise it's a cute top that pairs well with jeans for day or dresses up with a pencil skirt for evening.\\n\\nNote: I received a complimentary product for review. I am not affiliated with the brand/seller.\",\n \"Product: Crafted from our Power-FLEX compression fabric, the Killer Caboose is the most technical pant in our collection, designed to enhance all of your workouts with style and performance - Features include a fitted double-layer waistband, comfortable lower rise and subtle bootcut styling.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Shorter than they claim, but very comfy!\\n\\nReview: These are really comfortable! I've been working out doing PIIT (pilates intense interval training) for a few months now and a great fitting pair of pants or shorts is essential. The hardest part for me is finding ones that will stay put over my lower belly pudge. I didn't think this pair would but it has!\\n\\nThe seaming on this is different from the cheap yoga pants you'll likely find elsewhere and I think that really makes the fit phenomenal. What wound up knocking a star off for me is that the inseam claims to be 32\\\", but at 5' 9\\\" tall I know inseams and there's no way this is that long. They sit just touching the top of my foot.\\n\\nIf you're on the tall side and hate short yoga pants (I can't stand the way they feel brushing the tops of my feet and ankles) you may want to find another brand, otherwise, these are great.\",\n \"Product: Drink pure. Feel pure. For a completely pure drinking experience, the new Contigo Purity Glass Water Bottle is an ideal solution for those who prefer a plastic-free container. Entirely BPA, BPS, Lead and Phthalate-free and made with no plastic components, the 20 oz. Purity Glass Water Bottle is constructed with glass, stainless steel and food-grade silicone materials. A silicone sleeve helps protect the bottle, while a wide-mouth design allows for easy water intake. A fashionable stainless steel carry strap is great for on the go. For added ease of use, all components are top-rack dishwasher safe.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: An Elegant Eco-Chic Option\\n\\nReview: Having been trying to move to more glass and less plastic in my life I was really thrilled to get my hands on this water bottle. I've got plenty of stainless and plastic water bottles but I'm just not a big fan of either. Plastic scratches and looks dingy over time and stainless ones are hard to keep clean. But glass is easy to keep looking good and lasts so much longer under normal use and so far I'm really impressed with this one.\\n\\nThe lid is easy to get on and off and is heavy enough it's not likely to roll away. It has a nice grippy stopper inside the rim of the lid too so you won't have leaks. The sleeve is really lovely, I got the Greyed Jade and it is gorgeous! The stainless ring around the top has a removable stainless strap and both are quite sturdy. I actually really love the chain mesh the loop is made from, it's very elegant looking. The sleeve has excellent grip and the bottle of it is formed in such a way that I found it wobbles well without tipping over unless you're giving it more than a bump. That said, it IS tall and heavy so I wouldn't expect it to hold up to vigorous exercise happening right next to it.\\n\\nIt fit well into my car's cupholder and the one on my treadmill and is pretty enough to go from gym to office. It is top shelf safe in the dishwasher but I would not recommend washing it that way as sleeves like this one has tend to trap floating food particles under them. For hand washing you will need a bottle brush but I also recommend the salt and vinegar trick to keep it clean if you're drinking anything other than filtered water out of it. I know many will consider the weight of this a big downside. It's going to be too heavy for hiking or to hold while you run but you're not likely to find a glass water bottle that will not be heavy.\\n\\nThis is a very chic and eco-friendly water bottle that I would be glad to give as a gift and look forward to having long out-last my reusable plastic and stainless bottles. I love it and think I might have to get a second one for my husband if they ever have it available in more colors.\",\n \"Product: This wedge-shaped yoga block will help you feel grounded and supported in certain yoga poses. The wedge slightly modified the angle at which your hands, feet or pelvis contact the ground, supporting your joints. Softening these angles increases comfort and stability, especially in sitting and squatting poses and downward facing dog. Made from EVA foam, this wedge is ideal for yogis with sensitive wrists or tight lower backs and hamstrings. Measurements: 20\\\"L x 6\\\"W x 2\\\"H.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Mountain Climbers killing your wrists? This can help.\\n\\nReview: I recently began doing PIIT28 from Blogilates. It's a Pilates Intense Interval Training workout and I have been extremely pleased with the workouts and my results. What I haven't been so pleased with is that due to a lot of the moves beginning from plank position, my wrists (which have never been problematic before) have been getting sore. In looking for a way to give my wrists a bit more support I came upon the Gaiam Yoga Wedge and thought it might be worth a try.\\n\\nFor moves like Piked Hops, Plank Jacks, and Mountain Climbers I'm impressed, it really absorbs some of the pressure and even the heels of my hands feel less stressed. But the width of it makes it not useful for moves like Froggy Hops, Burpees, and moves that require bringing your feet forward to your hands. Granted, the wedge is intended for yoga and not PIIT but a lot of my fellow PIIT enthusiasts mention similar wrist issues so I'm sure I won't be the only one who finds the wedge while looking for a solution.\\n\\nIf you dislike the matte texture of yoga blocks and some mats you may find the wedge a bit uncomfortable to be placing your hands on, but for uses under the seat and heels it's not noticeable.\",\n \"Product: NOTICE: Polish Release, cover may contain Polish text/markings. The disk has English audio. Before Spartacus struck down his first opponent in the arena, there were many gladiators who passed though the gates onto the sand.'Spartacus: Gods of the Are...\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Prequel that must be watched as a Sequel!\\n\\nReview: It ain't easy pulling off an ancient civ television series without being cheesy. By some lucky chance Starz has managed to make its Spartacus series work on multiple levels just barely missing the cheesy mark. Blood and Sand shocked me. Vicerally violent, highly erotic, and filled with political and social machinations that keep viewers coming back for more it's fast become a favorite in our household. But as Season 1 reached a bloody climax it was hard not to sulk at the misfortune of some of the greatest villains on television. More! We wanted more! That's where Gods of the Arena became an oasis in the desert.\\n\\nIf you haven't watched Blood and Sand, please do not watch this first! Yes, this is the story of the rise of the house of Batiatus but I would encourage folks looking to give the series a try to be patient and watch Gods of the Arena after seeing Season 1. Why? As you watch Gods of the Arena a multitude of the little questions that don't matter in the scheme of the overal Spartacus story-arc are answered. Why is Crixus such a die-hard gladiator? How did Ashur get his injury and become the Dominus' errand-boy? When did Lucretia first seduce Crixus? And many more of those nagging little things that aren't key to Spartacus' character development but fans of the series will enjoy getting the lowdown on.\\n\\nI was not a big Crixus fan through-out the first season. He was interesting but I couldn't quite buy his motivations. This prequel season is the season of Crixus and managed to take a relatively one-dimensional character richly compelling. In contrast the previously mentioned but never seen Gannicus introduces a character we will meet in the upcoming Season 2 and gives us enough back story to look forward to seeing him in future episodes. Ah, but it really is the villains who make this show utterly skin-crawling, yet delicious! Seeing a softer Lucretia suffer at the cruel tongue of her father-in-law while she is truly devoted to her husband really sets the tone for the growing tension. Enter the scheming, licentious Gaia, her dearest friend and the start of the raunchy sexual escapades the house of Batiatus becomes known for. Meanwhile, the seeds of the rivalry between Batiatus and Solonius are planted as best friends find themselves at odds.\\n\\nWhile one might call this series of six episodes filler and it is certainly not required watching to enjoy Spartacus as a series I really think it serves to round out character development that didn't fit into the first season while comforting fans waiting for Season 2. With the passing of the Andy Whitfield, the title star, it's a bit difficult anticipating the next season. If the cast--including the title character's new casting--and crew continue to bring the same intensity, visual brilliance, and delightful dialog it is certain to continue wowing fans and disgusting others with the sex and violence.\",\n \"Product: Layers of color and texture combine with a tailored fit for ultimate protection and style. Rubber silicone base cushions phone while rigid shell protects device from bumps and scratches. Full access to all buttons and ports keep you connected and able to use your phone's many capabilities.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Versatile and great for the price.\\n\\nReview: I've had a couple of cases for my S4 that I've been pretty meh on. I tend to prefer a sleek profile case but lately I've been wanting something a bit more protective so I gave this one from Case Logic a shot. Usually I'm not a Case Logic fan but this case is great. I love that you have more than one way to use it since it has two parts. At this price point I'm thinking I might buy a couple of the others so that I can mix-and-match them because I'm lame and girly that way and get bored.\\n\\nIt's definitely a bit bulkier and it caused my Zagg screen protector to curl up in two corners which is a big downside. Otherwise I really like it and find it's really comfortable to hold unlike my iFrogz that I've had since I got the phone.\",\n \"Product: OEM Samsung Fast Wall Charger and USB-A to USB-C charging Cable Fully compatible with Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging (AFC) and Qualcomm QuickCharge 2.0 & 3.0 Bulk Packaging WHITE COLOR For SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 / GALAXY S8 PLUS and Other Devices with USB TYPE C Cable\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Fast charging, tiny complaint.\\n\\nReview: I've been looking to purchase a couple of USB Wall Chargers like this for a while. I've got a couple of Belkin 6-Outlet Wall Mount Surge Protector with Dual USB Ports that I like but 2 USB ports just aren't enough at my bedside. If you're anything like me you've got a smartphone, a tablet or two, maybe a laptop, and an e-reader... and you're sick of trying to juggle charging them all.\\n\\nI've been really happy with the Sentey LS-2214 so far. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4, an iPad 2, an iPad mini 3, and a handful of lesser used devices I keep at my bedside and I've been pleased with the charging speed. There are, however, two things I see as tiny flaws for some users. The first is how bright the LED light is. If you're planning to use it in a bedroom as I am, you might find it bothersome. On the one hand I'm glad I can instantly tell it's working, on the other hand I hate that it's lighting up my sleeping space. The other flaw is that it claims to have flip down prongs but they don't flip down. I don't need them to flip down but those who travel may find it a problem.\\n\\nOverall, I think most users will be really pleased with their purchase.\\n\\nNotes: I received a complimentary product in exchange for an honest review.\",\n \"Product: Feast your eyes on the Studio C 5+5 Cellular Phone (Black) from BLU Products. With a curvaceous leather-like back and an electrolyzed metal plating on the touch panel, this is one of the of most stunning smartphones on the market, inside and out! Ideal for selfies, the included BLU Final Touch software will allow you to enhance and tweak the image before you take the picture. And dual SIM capabilities means you can take this phone anywhere in the world without worrying about overage charges. You can also merge your business number and personal number on 1 device!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Unbeatable for the price point.\\n\\nReview: Wow. It takes a lot to impress me when it comes to phones but for the money this phone is amazing!\\n\\nI had decided to give it a shot after seeing that other reviewers mentioned the lack of bloatware which is a huge issue with the Samsung phones my husband and I both use. I was skeptical but when I received it I was just as impressed as the other reviewers. Furthermore, I found that the quality of video on it was phenomenal. I found the sound quality on calls a little lesser than my Samsung Galaxy S4 but not so much so that I was bothered by it. I wasn't a big fan of the camera, the photo quality was a downgrade, but for the difference in price points it's good. It charged nicely and I felt that the overall battery life was actually much better than what I had anticipated. It even comes with a screen protector, soft case, and a decent set of earbuds.\\n\\nOverall, if brand names aren't a big deal to you and you'd like an affordable option that holds up nicely next to the big brands I don't think you can go wrong with the BLU Studio C. I think this would especially make a great first smartphone for young users, even my teenagerwho has a Fire Phone that he lovesthought it was good for the money.\",\n \"Product: About this item Portable use for the office, auto, or sports event, providing posture support Gel infused for relaxing comfortPressure point relief Durable polyester/spandex outer cover Non-skid bottom Fits all type of seats 17in x 15in x 2in Description You will have relief from the discomfort of sitting in uncomfortable chairs with The Sharper Image Professional Gel Seat Cushion by Sinomax. Designed with an ergonomic shape that provides pressure point relief and posture support. Cooling gel on the inside and ridge design gives a feeling of relaxation. The durable polyester/spandex cover can be easily wiped off to maintain the clean comfort. The cushion is a generous 17in x 15in x 2in to accomodate most seat bottoms. Specifications Portable use for the office, auto, or sports event, providing posture support Gel infused for relaxing comfortPressure point relief Durable polyester/spandex outer cover Non-skid bottom Fits all type of seats 17in x 15in x 2in Cooling Gel Manufacturer Info For additional questions or concerns regarding this product, please contact the Manufacturer's Customer Service Department at 1.877.726-3888 or customerservice@sinomax-usa.com Assembled Country China Assembled Size 17in x 15in x 2in Component\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great with one small note.\\n\\nReview: I work from home and spend at least 8 hours a day in a chair in front of the computer. Which can lead to one very stiff and sore situation with my back, the lower part especially. I wasn't sure I liked the idea of a memory foam seat cushion but I couldn't not try it when I saw the layout. Tailbone support is a big deal and after a few days of use I think that's what I get most from it.\\n\\nUnlike most memory foam products this is impressively cool. I don't get the sweaty backside I assumed was going to be an issue. I also very much find the size agreeable, it should work well with most office chairs. The only caveat for me is that the spandex type material is easily snagged. If you're in a home office, as I am, and have cats expect it to have a shorter life span. My cat has already put two snags in it.\\n\\nOverall, my experience in just one week has been less lower back discomfort, better awareness of my posture, and a general decision to keep using it since it doesn't make me sweaty.\",\n \"Product: Save time and be more productive. Speedy Spine binders feature a Patent Pending channel construction that allows the easy drop-in of spine inserts for custom graphics in seconds. The dilemma of tight, almost impossible to insert spine graphics has plagued view binders since the inception into the office products industry. Now Speedy Spine solves that time wasting problem by loading spine inserts five times faster than a traditional view binder. No more wiggling, fighting or sweating to customize presentation binders. Lifetime product guarantee - A Binders For Life guarantee. Clear overlay on front, back and spine for easy customization. Ring mounted on back lid to reduce wear on paper.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Speedy spine but keep in mind ring placement.\\n\\nReview: I'm not a huge fan of binders featuring the ring clip on the back rather than attached at the spine. But it's a decent compromise for the ease of the Speedy Spine, for certain applications. If you want a binder that can be quickly changed for presentations it's a terrific idea, and I recommend a slightly heavier paper weight for any spine uses, I found that they stayed better for me.\\n\\nI personally wouldn't recommend this style for school aged children since it can't hold very much but would definitely recommend the brand for sturdiness and quality. Overall, a well built binder that's made in the US (I do like to try and buy American made when I can and if you feel the same it's worth noting).\",\n \"Product: WorkForce 7610 Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Comparable to my previous Workforce from Epson.\\n\\nReview: This was my upgrade from a previous Epson Workforce All-in-One and so far I really like it. I want to state up front that I plan to update this review as I use more of the features but for now I can only comment on my experience with it thus far.\\n\\nMy home office needs lots of fast printing capabilities with decent ink refill economy which the WF-7610 has. I'm a blogger, parent, couponer, and run a direct sales business where I do a lot of printing so I'm always in a hurry. This printer is crazy fast and the quality of the prints are excellent for being an inkjet. When I need worksheets for my preschooler or materials for my party supplies this kind of speed is awesome. The ink refills are comparable in price too, which I'm thrilled about.\\n\\nI do very little scanning or copying but the scanning and copying are also quick and of good quality. I'll hopefully have an update on those features closer to the holiday season.\\n\\nThe overall set-up was average, setting up the wifi on it was a bit involved since I keep my primary desktop on another floor from my printing station. Lots of running back and forth as you have a 4 minute window to finish the set-up. I did not set it up for faxes as I do not have a fax line.\",\n \"Product: Grill cleaning brush\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Keeping my baby clean as a whistle!\\n\\nReview: I like to consider myself pretty skilled in grilling. I always look forward to our weather finally getting warm enough to fire it up so I can experiment with new recipes! But I *HATE* cleaning it.\\n\\nThis past spring I finally upgraded to the Weber Spirit E310 which was pretty expensive for my budget and I've wanted to take the best care of it so that it will last for years. The first brush I got for it though was a major disappointment. If you've ever used one of those flat toothbrush-like grill brushes you know how they just don't quite fit everywhere. So I had to give this awesome twisted brush a try and see if it would out-perform my old one. And man does it ever!\\n\\nThe handle is comfortable and the unique head shape makes it easier to clean my cast iron grates without using loads of pressure. You won't need nearly as much \\\"elbow grease\\\" behind this brush to get the job done. Plus, much like dental floss between teeth, it fits nicely in between each grate for a more thorough clean.\\n\\nI absolutely love this brush and wish it was the first one I'd had for my baby. If you love your grill the way I love mine I definitely would recommend this brush, it's awesome.\\n\\nNotes: I received this product complimentary in exchange for a review. All opinions stated here are my own and are not influenced by the complimentary nature of the item.\",\n \"Product: Petmate kitty komplete features a raised back to help contain litter scatter, includes Microban antimicrobial, scoop, filter & 4 liners;no latch\\\" secure lock attaches hood to pan\\\"\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A great value litter box with one flaw worth noting...\\n\\nReview: We've had this for 3 months now and I feel confident leaving a solid review now. It took me forever to find this litter box to replace an old Tidy Cat in a similar shape and size that was no longer being made. I have 2 male cats, one with mobility concerns and the other one who won't squat to pee so finding the right box was important.\\n\\nThis is quite roomythe bigger of my boys is 15lbs of muscular monsterand fits a 25lb bag of clay litter nicely. My boys have both taken well to it. The only issue I have is that the closures on the sides are terrible. You really have to finagle them until they are both just right and even then they sometimes come undone. Especially if you want to use a plastic liner. It included a few of them and I'd never been one to use them before but I liked them a lot until I discovered what a pain they were with those closures.\\n\\nOverall, an economical box that's of a good size and quality. I would recommend it.\",\n \"Product: CANIDAE Grain Free PURE formulas use simple recipes for sensitive dogs. Each limited ingredient diet is made with 710 key ingredients that are easily recognizable. And even if your dog isnt sensitive to ingredients, theyll still love the great taste. Choose from a variety of formulas made with real meat or fish first, paired with whole ingredients like sweet potatoes, peas, lentils, or chickpeasnever corn, wheat or soy. Feed your dog all the great taste they crave and all the nutrition they need.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Superior quality, I'd recommend it!\\n\\nReview: I am really impressed with the Fresh Bison recipe for this food! Minimal ingredients with meat being the first two, plus, added minerals and vitamins. It smells good and my 100lb GSD absolutely loves it.\\n\\nThe only thing I would change about it is the size of the kibble. Because my dog is large the tiny kibble isn't necessary and since she has a habit of taking food from her bowl and walking away to chew it I'm finding bits of it that have fallen aside all over.\\n\\nWhile my dog suffers from no sensitivities or digestive issues so I can't be a fair judge on whether this will work well for dogs who have those issues I would recommend trying it to those who do just based on the quality. If you're like me and also very much appreciate your pet food being American made CANIDAE is a brand you should try.\",\n \"Product: SMURFS MOVIE GRAPHIC SS T-SHIRT\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Well, my fat cat didn't get Slim & Healthy...\\n\\nReview: I might be the luckiest cat owner on Earth. Both of my cats would probably eat the tail end of a skunk if left to their own devices. They're just not picky. That said, I do try to purchase brands that offer healthier ingredients and I switch every couple of months, rotating through versions because if I had to eat the same food for ten years I'd murder somebody.\\n\\nWe tend to stick with Science Diet most of the time so I was quite interested to see what their Ideal Balance had to offer. My husband had recently suggested sticking the boys on a diet because now that they're 10 and 8, they've gotten a bit more lazy (how is that even possible with a house cat?) and we've noticed an increase in the chub. At 15+lbs each... that's a lot of kitty.\\n\\nThankfully the guys loved this particular foodone has a habit of flicking pieces out of the dish because for some reason he thinks these are unacceptable in shape or something and he wasn't doing it as much with the Slim & Healthy. Alas, while they both liked it... even following the suggested serving for weight loss... neither of these furry barnacles lost any weight. They weren't even finishing the entire serving size which was less than they were getting in the past. We also noticed a big increase in dander but less vomiting from the one who has a hairball problem from time to time. Stool odor was also a bit increased. (Somewhere my cat is dying because I mentioned his poo online but if that's something you want to know about your cat's food there it is).\\n\\nOverall, this seems to be a decent quality food option for cats. While we didn't notice any weight loss they were only on it for about 25 days so I might have needed more with two of them in the house.\",\n \"Product: Feed your cat's true nature with Purina Pro Plan True Nature 45% Protein Formula Natural Trout & Rice Recipe plus essential nutrients adult dry cat food. This formula features multiple sources of protein, including real trout as the number one ingredient, and every high-quality ingredient that goes into this premium cat food is carefully selected for a specific purpose. We optimize this recipe for lean muscle, strength and energy, so your cat gets the fuel she needs to maintain her active, adventurous lifestyle. You care about what goes into your cat's dish every day, which is why this dry cat food is made without added artificial colors, flavors or preservatives, allowing you to give her the nutrition she needs to fuel her natural instincts. Each time you fill your cart with Purina Pro Plan True Nature 45% Protein Formula Natural Trout & Rice Recipe plus essential nutrients adult dry cat food, you're one step closer to giving her the strength to help her excel from the inside out.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: The cats say mmmm, I say meh.\\n\\nReview: I'm not really impressed with this food. My cats don't seem to mind it but then they aren't very finicky compared to most cats. I was pleased that turkey was the first ingredient but once I really took a look at the ingredients after I opened the bag and saw the kibble I began wondering why there needed to be so many other types of protein added to it.\\n\\nI've had my dog eating Purina Pro Plan for several months now because she liked it much more than Science Diet but I'm beginning to question after seeing the cat food, whether I should seek out better options for both. It doesn't even look appetizing. It's not a horrid food but I just didn't find it particularly awesome either. It's budget friendly but you're not getting a quality-to-price value that makes it any better than the stuff you'll nab at the grocery store.\",\n \"Product: It is GE F382D827/4P 38W 2D Fluorescent Replacement Lamp.It is of 4 Pin Plug 2850 Lumens 10 000 Hours. Kelvin Temperature = 2700 Degrees Cri=82 Energy Star Rated Carded .\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Warmer light than expected but what I needed at a reasonable price.\\n\\nReview: When I bought my home 6+ years ago I quickly realized that the kitchen light had an odd bulb that wasn't going to be easy to replace locally but fortunately it lasted until it randomly just stopped working on night. Rather than drag myself all over town or spend an afternoon calling all the local places that might have had it I figured I'd just queue up with Amazon since I already had something else to order. I was pleased to find the right bulb at what I consider to be a reasonable price considering the last one had made it for at least the 6 years I've been using it.\\n\\nIt's easy to install and the only thing I don't like so far is that it is a warmer, yellower light than the previous one. Not a deal breaker, I just wasn't expecting the change from a whiter light considering I ordered the same bulb that was previously in the fixture. Chances are I'll wind up preferring it in the long run. I can't say anything in regards to the bulb's life yet, as I've only had it a few days, but I'll update the review when I feel like it's had significant time to note it.\",\n \"Product: Love your washer inside and out with Affresh Machine Cleaning Wipes - the strongest and thickest washing machine cleaning wipe available. See fast results as Micro-Grab fibers visibly lift and lock in residue, dirt and dust while helping to keep hands clean. Featuring dual-sided durability and extra absorbency, Affresh Machine Cleaning Wipes clean without tearing (with regular use) and help keep your washer looking like new and delightfully fragrant with a clean, lemongrass scent. No other washing machine wipe cleans better. For best results, use regularly with Affresh Washer Cleaner tablets. Affresh brand products are owned and distributed by Whirlpool Corporation.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Pretty good, worth checking out!\\n\\nReview: Added these to a recent subscribe and save order because my washer is just getting so funky and they seemed like a good option for tackling a tough cleaning job. The towelettes are nice and thick with a textured side. They're not overly wet and the cleaning agent doesn't have a strong odor. I was able to get my top loader washer very clean with just two wipes and about ten minutes of solid elbow grease. It worked well on both the inside and the outside and picked up so much disgusting dog/cat hair gobs and tackled fabric softener and laundry detergent residue pretty well. I'll probably keep them on my subscribe and save because they made a tough job much easier and were a good value for the price.\",\n \"Product: \\\"On the fringe, blood and bullets are the rule of law and if you're a man with convictions violence is inevitable.\\\"- John Teller, Founding Member SAMCRO - In Sons of Anarchy: Men of Mayhem players control rival Gangs, competing to be the most successful outlaw club. Each turn players choose what Sites of interest to fight for and what territories to yield. Negotiate, threaten and ally with rival Gangs when it serves your needs but be wary of the inevitable knife in the back. The Gang with the most cash at the end wins.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Not your mama's TV show board game.\\n\\nReview: Tie-in games tend to be crap but I collect them for IPs that I love so when I saw that there was an SOA one I had to have it.\\n\\nWhile I haven't played it yet--my Friday night gaming group has been on hiatus--I was extremely impressed with it when I unpacked it to prep it for the first game night we're back in session. This is so well put together it's insane. No cheapo materials used here either. The only bummer I'm seeing is that you've got to pay so much for the expansions. My gaming group is a solid 6 but occasionally we get as many as 9 players so the base game is on the small side and yet requires at least 3 to play.\\n\\nWill update with my crew's thoughts once we've been able to play but I would definitely recommend it to tabletop gamers looking for something legit.\",\n \"Product: A Play-Doh palace is as magical as it gets, especially when Princess Aurora is there! This Magical Designs Palace set lets you create a sparkly palace that's good enough for a princess. You can decorate the castle with your Play-Doh modeling compound and sparkle compound. The extruder lets you create dress after dress for your Princess Aurora figure and press out candles for the birthday cake. But the only limit to what else you create is your imagination! Copyright 2013 Disney. Play-Doh and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: More versatile & creative than it looks!\\n\\nReview: It's been a while since I sat down and enjoyed a Play-Doh product with my daughter but she's recently been on a glut of watching YouTube videos with people reviewing and using various sets so it was time to do it.\\n\\nI really like that this set, while it appears kind of purposeless, actually has a lot you can do with it. The castle pieces have molds for decorative items from a spinning wheel and birds, to flowers, bows, and hearts. Each section of the walls has a texture and can have Play-Doh pressed in and flipped around to decorate. Those little purple cones for the towers? They not only stack on top of the dough tubs to make mini towers they are also rollers to give sheets of dough texture! The balcony can fit the princesses (you can buy others to go with this set separately) but also has molds in it too.\\n\\nThe only reason I didn't like it is that my daughter (who is almost 5) could not get either the cake or the skirts to stay on the press while pushing down on the lever no matter how slowly or gently we went. I had to hold them down while she pressed the lever every single time. The little clips meant to hold them in place while dough squeezes out the holes just don't work effectively.\\n\\nOverall though it's a cute set that's compact and very creative-kid friendly. We had a blast with it!\",\n \"Product: Barbie Closet and Fashion Set\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect for the Barbie girl on-the-go...\\n\\nReview: When it comes to anything Barbie you have to go in knowing you're paying for a brand and not necessarily for a high-quality item. That said, I think with this set you're getting what you pay for. A carry-case that looks like a closet/dressing-room combo that's sure to please the target audience with some cute items to round it out.\\n\\nThe 'drawers' aren't actually drawers that slide out which I like because this is a carrying case. The unhinge and drop down allowing for storage of small items like shoes and purses during transport. Also included are six hangers and each have extra arms on the back that make it easier to hang the tiny clothes effectively. Two pairs of shoes (each matches one of the included dresses), a display for the enclosed necklace, and a purse with matching sunglasses (pictured they are translucent pink but the ones we received were a light blue that matched the floral dress). The three dresses aren't very intricate but each is what I expect from the Barbie brand. A ribbon strapped floral sundress with a ruffle, a fuchsia and black party dress, and the one I shook my head over a one-shoulder light pink and silver-holographic print cocktail dress (come on guys a one-shoulder dress with hangers, seriously?).\\n\\nBut honestly, my daughter (almost 5 years old) and I were perfectly happy with this. It's not so heavy and clunky she can't pack it around the house (she's actually doing this as I write this review) and it stays closed so she's not losing the little accessories everywhere in the process. The price is average for any Barbie item like this (my mohter-in-law recently paid $35 for a set with just a doll and a plastic horse from the Barbie brand and that was on sale!) and the clothes alone would run about half this price. So really it's pretty reasonable. Something to watch out for if you're particular about flaws is that the window plastic does scratch very easily, ours arrived with a huge white mark already gouged into it.\",\n \"Product: Shopkins are the super cute, fun, small characters that live in a BIG shopping world! Shop till you drop and build your Shopkins world with the Small Mart Playset ! Collect all of the super-cute Shopkins characters and you might be lucky to find some rare characters too!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Cute and fun but watch for \\\"Ships and sold by Amazon\\\" for best pricing.\\n\\nReview: My little girl was a little slow to hop on the Shopkins trend so naturally we're now scrambling to find them at reasonable non-secondary seller prices. Items like this playset seem to be particularly difficult to find.\\n\\nThis playset is really cute! It includes the store with a removable checkout stand, a shopping cart, 2 shopping bags, and 2 exclusive-to-this-set Shopkins (Margarine and Moisturizer). At it's normal retail price of $19.99 it's a reasonable set and my daughter loves it, especially the conveyor belt on the checkout stand. The slide-chute, while a fun concept, doesn't always work well. Narrow shopkins like Silky and Moisturizer get caught in the gap when the scoop tips toward the chute. Also, because of the rubber these are made from has a naturally drag to it... they don't always roll down. I love that when it's turned backwards from the view in the box it looks like an actual shop from outside and that the windows let Shopkins be shelved so they can be seen from outside.\\n\\nOverall, really cute and fun in spite of the flaws with the chute. The exclusive Shopkins in this set are adorable enough I feel comfortable nudging folks toward this one just for them.\",\n \"Product: Chelsea doll and her pet puppies - three are included! - are ready to flip over this play set with its colorful slide, working diving stand and pretty pink pool. Taffy dogs puppy actually does a flip at the end of the slide and into the water-filled pool! Just release her at the top, and watch her catch some air before making a splash! Theres plenty of water-play fun for everyone. The delightful dogs can jump off the diving board with a push of the lever or ride down the slide with a tap. Outside the pool, Chelsea doll - also included! - and the pups can get into a spectacular water fight. Squeeze Chelsea dolls duck-shaped inner tube, and she sprays water out of her dolphin-shaped spray toy; use the two puppies spraying feature to spray water back. Girls will love making a splash with this group! Additional accessories extend the fun pet play with a dog bone-shaped water raft for the pups.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Wild, wet fun... not so much flippin'\\n\\nReview: This is very easy to put together and my daughter is ridiculously entertained by it. The slide and diving board both clip to the pool making it easy for little hands to work the levers. I will say that the 'flipping' action of the one puppy is a little difficult to figure out for those on the younger end (mine's 5) and it doesn't really flip so much as launch but it's still a lot of fun for kids who like water based toys. My kid will play with toys in the bathroom sink for hours if I let her so this playset is right up her alley.\\n\\nYou get what you pay for with this set and having 3 pieces that squirt is pretty impressive.\",\n \"Product: Shopkins are the super cute, fun, small characters that live in a BIG shopping world! Shop away with the Shopkins 12 Pack! Collect all of the super-cute Shopkins characters and you might be lucky to find some rare characters too.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Adorable!!! Watch for Sold by Amazon for best pricing.\\n\\nReview: The key to buying Shopkins on Amazon is to make sure you're buying them from Amazon and not a secondary seller. I recommend wish-listing the packages you would like to purchase and checking that list occasionally to see when the price has dropped to what the actual retail price is (in this case, this one retails for $12.99).\\n\\nMy daughter fell in love with these because she saw them in a YouTube video so naturally unlike when I tried to convince her to get them back in the spring when they were available everywhere now everyone is reselling them at double what they retail for. But I got lucky and used the method above and caught them when Amazon had them in stock at their warehouse.\\n\\nI wasn't sure whether I'd think they were worth the wait but these are really cute and if your young child likes tiny things to play with as mine does these are just the right size. In terms of collecting them... I don't intend to focus on them as a collectible but I was happy to see that we got 2 of the Ultra Rares in our surprise package part of this set. I will definitely be looking to repurchase this pack again when it's back in stock with Amazon.\\n\\nUPDATE: Caught this at $9.99 sold by Amazon this past week so I ordered 2 for the upcoming gift giving season. Keep watching this item, the regular retail price does happen!\\nUPDATE #2: I caught these as low as $8 sold by Amazon and the Season 2 Shopkins are supposedly starting to hit stores so watch out for those resellers trying to gouge you at double the retail for those.\",\n \"Product: This magnificent mermaid not only makes a splash -- she makes bubbles, bubbles, bubbles! For the first time ever, girls can create their own fantastic fun with this new fantastical feature! The Barbie Bubble-tastic Mermaid bubble-making doll comes with a shell-shaped dipping tray to hold bubble solution. A 2-ounce starter bubble solution is included to get things started right out of the box. Pour it into the pink tray, then dip Barbie mermaids giant fin into the solution and remove. The decorative cutouts on her tail do more than look pretty. Simply pull the string on the dolls back multiple times to cause the tail to spin and create an ocean of bubbles! Pop them, chase them or make some more! Any generic bubble solution (not included) will work to continue the magic for endless hours. When its time to float back down to earth, girls can extend the fun with hair play. An included brush and princess tiara allow styling of this mermaid dolls long gorgeous hair with pink streaks. Wearing a mermaid bandeau and ombre tail, shell make waves -- along with bubbles! Includes mermaid doll with spinning tail, shell-shaped bubble solution tray, one hairbrush, one tiara and one 2-ounce bottle of bubble solution. Ages 3 and older.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very fun but buy extra bubble solution!!!\\n\\nReview: Right off I'll admit that I figured the Bubble-Tastic Barbie was going to be flimsy and not make decent bubbles at all. But I was very wrong! She's a nicely made doll and once the tail is attached (it comes detached as a way to make the packaging smaller I think) it won't come off during regular play. The plastic tail base holds a generous amount of bubble solution but unfortunately the included bottle of bubbles only lasted through 2 fills and about 5 minutes of play. (This is why I knocked off a star). If you're going to buy this doll I recommend finding a large bottle of bubble solution that contains glycerin, which is used in a lot of homemade bubble solution recipes because it strengthens the bubbles.\\n\\nActual play is pretty simple, just pull the ring and let the tail spin tossing bubbles and solution everywhere. It's messy, much messier than regular bubble wands but really fun. I wound up covered in solution because my 5-year-old daughter had a tough time with the coordination to pull the ring and get to chase the bubbles... so I was on doll duty.\\n\\nWhile we only got that one play session out of the included bubbles I would still recommend it. Bubble solution can be purchased cheaply or made at home and I even think this would make a fun tub toy with the shower curtain closed. My daughter loved it. I think this would be an awesome Easter basket toy too.\",\n \"Product: Kick-start your Series 2 Shopkins collection with the 8 Pack. Shop away with the Shopkins 12 Pack! Over 150 to Collect. Style Guide Included.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Watch for Sold by Amazon for best pricing.\\n\\nReview: You've probably already seen this advice from my review on the Shopkins Season 1 (12 Pack) but it bears repeating here:\\n\\nThe key to buying Shopkins on Amazon is to make sure you're buying them from Amazon and not an over-priced secondary seller. I recommend wish-listing the packages you would like to purchase and checking that list occasionally to see when the price has dropped to what the actual retail price is (in this case, this one retails for $12.99).\\n\\nThat said, these have an average price of about $9.99 in mass merchandisers. I've been watching Amazon for these guys but as is typical resellers have the price at double what they retail for. I did, however, find some at the local Target store! They haven't had any Shopkins products since last April so I was thrilled to find these Season 2 ones and let my daughter pick one out.\\n\\nThis series is really cute! We loved Season 1's clear frozen foods but my daughter adores these fuzzy baby limited edition ones even more. She got a Sippy Sip in the package but found a Baby Puff in the hidden pack. She didn't get any ultra rares which I was kinda surprised about as we've always gotten one in one of the two hidden packs. I think Carrie Carrot Cake and Wendy Washer are adorable and I love that the new cleaning and housewares themes. There is even a little plunger lol!\\n\\nAlso, if you're wanting the best value for your money these 12 packs are the best price (well, when you pay actual retail and not reseller prices).\",\n \"Product: The Monster High ghouls know how to embrace their freaky fabulous flaws. And when they have to fight to save the dance, they decide to focus on those flaws as a freaky fabulous theme. The ultimate skel-ebration of monster mania, this season's dance will be the monster bash to end all bashes, and the decorations will be out of this world! The ghouls, especially Rochelle Goyle (included), will love hanging at the funhouse with its mad, freaky fun! There's a working swing, a funhouse mirror and a Manny Taur photo cutout so all the ghouls can get bullish. A tightrope high above is purr-fact for tightrope walking, while a tall post is just the spot for a marionette to hang. With Monster High icons (spiderwebs and filigree) and classic circus touches (like stripes and pennants), this funhouse looks scary cool. Plus, spots for girls to store their accessories make it fun-ctional too! Molded hanging pieces are perfect for jewelry, and a bowl below Rochelle's swing for keeping smaller treasures. Rochelle Goyle doll looks rock-solid in an over-the-top clown-inspired outfit. Girls can reenact favorite scenes or create a new horror show of their own. Collect all of the Monster High Freak du Chic dolls and accessories (each sold separately) for a full circus! Includes funhouse play set, Rochelle Goyle doll wearing fashion and accessories and three additional mask accessories.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Freaky fun, but a note about materials...\\n\\nReview: What a fun and different set! I've been waiting ages for the folks at Mattel to do a Monster High circus theme and this particular set does not disappoint. It's not often I don't want to let my daughter have the Monster High toys we get but this was one of those times when I really wanted to keep it for my collection. Rochelle has such fantastic hair and I love the swing.\\n\\nThe one major flaw I see to the set is that the picture of Rochelle as well as the Manny photo are made from cardstock and for younger kids these might be easily torn. That said, my daughter (who is 5) absolutely adores this set. She especially loves the camera and photo booth props.\",\n \"Product: Fun with bad words. Take turns answering questions like \\\"What's the reason #WhyImSingle?\\\" with oddly (in?)appropriate UrbanDictionary.com cards. For example. #WhyImSingle: \\\"Belly nipple: An outie belly button\\\". First comes love, then comes. \\\"Having a food baby: Eating so much that you look four months pregnant\\\". Or act or draw out a word, like \\\"Cactus legs: A woman's legs after not shaving\\\". The box includes 330 word cards, 81 prompt cards and dry erase board & marker. For 3-8 players.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The more entertaining cousin of Cards Against Humanity...\\n\\nReview: ...or so my Friday night gaming group said of it. We're always in the market for a good game that works well with a large group and this one fit the bill fantastically. My particular crew are nerds of varying flavors and some of us are fans of cursing and vocabulary in general so this made for some hilarious discussions and one of the most fun evenings we've had in a while.\\n\\nDefinitely not one to play with the kids around but if you want to learn what a panty burp, meat sweats, or a power outage baby are. Alas, some of our favorites won't make it past Amazon's naughty language filter so you'll just have to trust me when I say this crass collection of colorful words and phrases will be a huge hit.\",\n \"Product: It's a new scaremester for Lagoona Blue, and the course-load is a killer! Lagoona just barely has time to stop by her locker before rushing off to Biteology Class by Mega Bloks Monster High. Build the classroom and sit Lagoona at the desk in her swiveling chair. When the lesson gets frightfully dull, flip over the chalkboard to reveal a chemistry experiment that Lagoona can really sink her teeth into! The classroom comes with all kinds of spooky school supplies and a rotating locker that you can open and close to store Lagoona's freaky fab accessories! Ideal for ages 6 and up.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Love these sets. Will be getting more.\\n\\nReview: I've been a Monster High fan since they first came out. I just love the whole concept and the really creative ideas that go into their characters and world building. Mega Bloks sets were an awesome but unexpected addition to the MH product line. They are definitely most welcome though!\\n\\nThis set was impressively complex and with a couple of small exceptions the instructions were easy to follow. (Lego booklets often have a direction to flip an item upside down which is helpful and would have saved me a couple of moments of frustration in this case). The finished product is really cute and I love that the sets are designed to be put together to form one big set. I would very much recommend this for a child who is good at following directions and enjoys building things (even in Minecraft).\",\n \"Product: Shopkins Mystery Edition\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Utterly disappointing. We do NOT recommend this.\\n\\nReview: Youch. My hubs picked one of these up at Target (for about $35) to give to our daughter for Christmas and man were we all disappointed when she opened it. It came across as if the 40 Shopkins inside would be random. Instead the set came in a molded tray which means every single one is identical to every single box, so glad we didn't get two as was our original plan. What's shown in another reviewer's photo is what you get exactly. Now, my daughter didn't mind but for the money it would have been better to buy the 12 packs so she'd have had a chance at ultra rares at least.\\n\\nI can't in good conscience recommend this set, it's overpriced and not a real mystery at all.\",\n \"Product: Favorite Monster High character, Skelita Calaveras, daughter of Los Eskeletos, comes alive in a luxe outfit inspired by traditional Mexican clothing from Oaxaca. The vibrantly colorful design on her black dress replicates an elaborate embellishment of lavish hand-embroidered flowers, while a layer of white lace with custom embroidery of skulls and hearts adds a killer touch!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: It's all about the details!\\n\\nReview: Right below the window on the package in big print it says: ADULT COLLECTOR. So please do not be mislead by anyone who is criticizing this doll. This is a collector's item for adults only and is really not intended to be opened. If you do choose to open it it should only be displayed, not played with. Now that I've said that, I think this is one of the most lovely MH exclusives I've seen.\\n\\nThe doll is beautiful and well posed in the package. Her headdress of marigolds is intricately sculpted and painted in bright traditional Dia de los Muertos colors. Her dress isn't as fancy as it might have been but the gorgeous lace hem makes up for the less pretty top IMO. The shoes are cute too but it's the stand that really blew me away. Most dolls come with plain stands but the one for this Skelita seems to be getting overlooked when it's one of the prettiest parts of this collector doll. Go look at the official pictures again and you can see the amazing sculpt on it.\\n\\nAs a collector of action figures, Funko, and MH dolls (among other things) I don't think I've ever in my 25 years of collecting said that the packaging itself was my favorite part of an item but the box on this is to-die-for beautiful. The photos really do not do it justice, it's so vividly colored in person I absolutely LOVE it.\\n\\nOverall, this collector loves this one. It may well be my favorite new piece I've added to my collections this year.\",\n \"Product: The Party game o f Best vs Worst Lifestyles! Welcome to GET A LIFE! The party game where your friends will put together the Best. or the Worst new lifestyle tailored just for you! Players build hands of five Lifestyle cards to represent your new living situation. When it's your turn to be the 'Contestant', you will award points for the Best and Worst lifestyles offered to you. The cards depict the main five aspects of your life: Your dwelling. From a mud hut, to a castle. Your locale. from the Sahara to Sydney. Your job. from a dishwasher, to a rock star. Your ride. from a tricycle, to a private jet. And your roommate. from a pet tarantula, to your spouse. Lots of laughs in this game where life can change on a dime or. a card.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: 18 thumbs up for this one!\\n\\nReview: Almost every Friday night I get together with a group of my fellow nerds and we play tabletop games. We've had lots of great hits and a few misses and hands down Get A Life has been one of the biggest hits yet. The first week we played we had 5 players so it went quick and was easy to get figured out, the second week we wound up with 9 players and even though the game is technically for only up to 8 we were able to play it well.\\n\\nWhile luck is a big factor in the game play we quickly found that it's truly a game of storytelling skill and knowing the player who is the contestant well enough to sell your story. For example, one of the occupations is Librarian which would be great for me as a Best while it would be a Worst for my teenager. With 5 categories to put together you can get some hysterical stories going such as the Field Hand who lives on a Ranch in the Arctic with his Parents... and his only form of transportation? A Rocket Ship. Arguments broke out about whether being a Librarian in Dublin meant you got all the free Guinness you wanted or whether it was even possible to live in an Igloo in Bangkok. Much fun was had by all.\\n\\nIf my group of wacky geeks had a blast I think anyone would. It's very family friendly so you don't have to worry about a Stripper card or an Opium Den popping up. But, of course, euphemisms are bound to happen in the right set of players... I know my group will never look at the Imaginary Friends card the same again.\",\n \"Product: Wither\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Thoroughly Compelling, Beautiful Dystopian Lit\\n\\nReview: They played god. Created a perfect generation free from disease and genetic maladies. But fate is not without a sense of humor and their children grow, only to wither in their youth.\\n\\nWith so little time to live, such short timelines to fill, America is in a state of surreal panic. Young adults must breed while they can lest the human race wink out like the dying star it is. The wealthy have turned to polygamistic \\\"marriages\\\" to ensure the future of the species. A man of means need only hire a Gatherer to round up potential brides and he can be the House Governor of his own little unwilling harem.\\n\\nRhine is just sixteen when she is stolen and sold to Linden Ashby to be one of his three new brides. Brides to replace his fair Rose who lays dying. In a mansion surrounded by beautiful gardens and orange groves, with her every material whim met what more could Rhine want? Like an exotic bird in a gilded cage she dreams only of freedom. But her impending death will be her only escape if she can't outwit her sinister father-in-law. With the aid of Gabriel, a servant she's drawn to, can Rhine escape the Chemical Garden?\\n\\nNow this, dear readers, is how you write a dystopian novel. There are so many underlying and obvious themes in this novel I simply could not comment on them all. From the dichotomy of living in caged luxury for one's short days or in impoverished freedom to the controversial and fascinating idea of sister-wives this book demands thought from the reader. It is brutal, bittersweet and passionate. Romantic and terrifying. This is a dash Ayn Rand and a little bit Gothic romance.\\n\\nRhine (pronounced just like the river) is a compelling heroine. From her struggle to bide her time in the mansion to her growing relationships with her sister-wives it is simply not possible to care for her fate. The strength she possesses, the wisdom she shows and the determination she shows almost seemed beyond her years.\\n\\nJoined by a rich cast of secondary characters from her very different sister-wives and the household's servants to the man she has been forced to marry and his creepy father, Rhine's tale unfolds with depth. Youngest of the sister-wives, Cecily is bratty but desperate to please. Jenna, the elder sister-wife, is cold and withdrawn. Linden loves his wives in his own way, while his father rules the entire household with an iron fist and a chilling underhandedness. Gabriel is tender and vulnerable in his own way. Not one of them left me without an emotional response be it fear, sorrow or warmth.\\n\\nThough I felt it possible to pick at the world building a little bit Wither was able to fill in enough holes I was able to suspend disbelief. It is hardly impossible to imagine a world where man has finally played god one too many times. This vision of the future is terribly creepy, intensely sad and begs the reader to consider the cost of health, youth, freedom and love.\\n\\nI absolutely insist that readers who enjoy young adult dystopian stories with romantic undertones give this one a try. If the lovely cover hadn't sold me before the blurb would have and DeStefano delivers in spades. This is one of the best books I have read this year and I am desperate for the next novel in this trilogy.\",\n \"Product: BRAND NEW, Exactly same ISBN as listed, Please double check ISBN carefully before ordering.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Didn't entertain me this time...\\n\\nReview: Devlin is caught between two natures. His sister-creators made him and because of their duality he is cursed to be ever conflicted. He is chaos and reason, the balance between the unbalanced. He serves his sister Sorcha, Queen of the High Court, without question save one choice he has made of his own free will. A decision that nows haunts him. Ani, the halfling he did not kill, has now grown to be a young woman. She is both part Hunt and not of the Hunt. Ani must feed on both touch and emotion but what she really longs for is to belong.\\n\\nNow War and Order threaten the world of the Fae and only Devlin and Ani can put things to right. But will doing so unravel their world or can they save the whole of Faery and themselves in the process?\\n\\nI know it's not a terrific synopsis I've provided there and for that I really am sorry. I wanted to like Radiant Shadows. I really, really did. Wicked Lovely was just such a terrific story and it was written so well! So naturally as part of that series it has to be compared to this one. For me it just did not deliver. I liked the basic plot idea and the characters conceptually speaking. I loved the Hunt and got very excited to see what would happen with Ani's role in and outside it. Devlin's part of the story didn't work for me so much. Aside from some kind of weird lust-at-first-sight type attraction I felt no chemistry between the two as romantic partners. If that had been left out of the story I think I would have actually liked it a little more.\\n\\nWhat really killed this book for me was how slowly paced it moved along. So much talking and indecision and reflecting on boring stuff. I didn't care about any of the politicing with Niall and Irial. I began skimming these scenes out of sheer desperation for something interesting to happen. There's also Rae. She makes no sense to me. How did she get into Faery and why? What is the point of her other than to be a pivot point for Devlin? She's a likable character but so little is really explained about her (and her bit of story has no real conclusion) that it was hard to not think of her as pretty superfluous.\\n\\nIf you're a die-hard fan of the series you may like this one. I think Marr has written better stuff in her previous installments of this series but that's just me. I think I'm just gonna fence sit on this one. It wasn't horrid but there was a lot about it I did not like. Good story but not well executed.\",\n \"Product: Shadow kiss is the third title in the international number 1 bestselling vampire academy series by richelle mead - now a major motion picture. Higher learning. Higher stakes. What if following her heart means rose could lose her best friend - forever? rose hathaway knows it is forbidden to love another guardian. Her best friend, lissa, must always come first. Unfortunately, when it comes to the gorgeous dimitri belikov, some rules are meant to be broken. Lying to lissa about dimitri is one thing, but suddenly there's way more than friendship at stake. The immortal dead are on the prowl and in a heart-stopping battle, rose will have to choose between life, love and the two people who matter most. But will her choice mean that only one survives? \\\"exciting, empowering and un-put-downable\\\". (mtv's hollywood crush blog). \\\"we're suckers for it!\\\". (entertainment weekly). Also available in the vampire academy series: vampire academy (book 1); vampire academy: frostbite (book 2); vampire academy: shadow kiss (book 3); vampire academy: blood promise (book 4); vampire academy: spirit bound (book 5); and vampire academy: last sacrifice (book 6). And don't miss the bestselling vampire academy spin-off series, bloodlines: bloodlines (book 1); bloodlines: the golden lily (book 2); bloodlines: the indigo spell (book 3); bloodlines: the fiery heart (book 4); and bloodlines: silver shadows (book 5). About the author: richelle mead is the new york times and global bestselling author of the vampire academy series (soon to be a movie blockbuster in feb 2014), the bloodlines series and the age of x series. Richelle lives in seattle, washington.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Kiss St. Vladimir's Academy Good-bye\\n\\nReview: After the tragedy of Frostbite, Rose and her friends are coping as best they can. Bearing her first molnija marks might be a bit of a status symbol but their earning was bittersweet. As her final months at St. Vladimir's begin winding down the guardians are facing their field experience testing. They'll be facing weeks of practice guarding their Moroi classmates from their instructors pretending to be Strigoi. Expecting to be paired with Lissa, Rose's field experience should be easy. But when she sees the ghostly image of Mason and freezes at her first attack everything goes downhill.\\n\\nFor the first time in her life Rose is beginning to question the life of a Dhampir. Becoming Lissa's guardian means she will never choose what classes to attend or where she will live. The guardian standard \\\"They come first.\\\" suddenly doesn't have such a great ring to it. Meanwhile, Lissa continues to practice her spirit magic with Adrian causing turmoil with Christian. When Adrian begins to see how Lissa's magic use is affecting Rose the mystery of St. Vladimir and shadow kissed Anna holds answers Rose isn't ready to face. She's always known she may one day have to give her life to protect Lissa but can she? When an unexpected threat breaks over the academy the students' lives are forever changed but none moreso than Rose who has to choose whether to protect her best friend or fulfill a promise to the man she loves.\\n\\nAs with the first two books, I very much enjoyed being emersed in the world of St. Vlad's. In just three short books Rose has gone from mouthy runaway to seasoned guardian. It was great to see her beginning to question whether she really wants to live her life for Lissa. That aspect of the Dhampir/Moroi relationship has always bugged me. It was also enjoyable seeing Rose put into a position she didn't expect no matter how upset she got.\\n\\nI will say that I struggled with the pacing this time around. I also felt that the events of Frostbite seemed as if they were being overlooked almost as if they had happened a very long time ago instead of just a couple of weeks. I've always looked forward to Rose's interactions with Christian and Adrian but both characters seemed different this time around, not bad just... as if they weren't being written with their usual stronger personalities. The focus was definitely more on Dimitri and I know many readers of the series adore him but I've always found him boring. I had hoped that the extra focus would make me like him more and approve of his relationship with Rose but I was again unable to find a spark for him. Without spoiling anything I feel it is safe to say that the next book, Blood Promise, will be mostly Rose and Dimitri again.\",\n \"Product: P.C. Cast was born in the Midwest, and grew up between Illinois and Oklahoma, which is where she fell in love with Quarter Horses and mythology (at about the same time). After high school she joined the United States Air Force. After her tour in the USAF, she taught high school before writing full time. Ms. Cast is a New York Times Best-Selling author and a member of the Oklahoma Writers Hall of Fame. Ms. Cast lives in Oklahoma.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Just didn't work for me...\\n\\nReview: Most reviewers when given a variety of choices pick out the item that they'd most likely enjoy. Picking up ELPHAME'S CHOICE was definitely based on the premise sounding like an interesting fantasy romance I would enjoy. Fast forward two years and chide me for taking so long to finish and review this one. I couldn't help it, I don't like taking something and not reviewing it but this book was so hard to get into.\\n\\nElphame was born in a world where centaurs and shamans and vampiric demons make up just some of the population. Celtic-ish mythology influences much of the world building and it works. What honestly made this book one that I'd read a chapter of and then set down for a month was the annoying question ever looming... \\\"where is this story going?\\\". In most books that's a good thing but when your story mostly consists of people cleaning and restoring a bunch of ruins. A healer tending people's ailments. Elphame communing with the stones of the castle... her brother flirting with girls. Elphame's secret half-demon lover hiding in the forest pining for her... half-demon lover's fellow half-demons wanting to kill Elphame. Lots of blahblahblah and nothing happening.\\n\\nConceptually I liked the idea of the book more than the actual execution. I like Cast's prose, her dialog, and I liked some of her characters but never could get into this book enough to finish it. Until I saw it sitting in my unfinished pile and told myself I only had about 150 pages to go and I would do it before the end of the summer soul help me! Fortunately the last few chapters were satisfying enough that I'm glad I did finally finish it. Would I read another one of these though? I don't really think so. I think these are more New Adult than Young Adult anyway. Some of the racy content seemed a bit risque for younger readers but then this was one of Harlequin's first year titles in their Harlequin Teen line (keep in mind this is a re-issue/reprint of the original).\\n\\nI'd recommend this for teen readers who want a steamy-ish fantasy romance and don't mind a lack of big action. (I think I'd have loved this when I was 15 lol).\",\n \"Product: Andy Rash is an artist and writer living in Brooklyn, New York.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Love Story With Brains & Bite\\n\\nReview: I'm always on the lookout for something clever to give my husband when gift-giving holidays roll around. We're both zombie fans and so when I came across this short tome I decided to give it a look. It's a cute little play on the Ten Little Indians song I remember from childhood but with a zombie twist. You'll get to five little zombies and have the story figured out but it won't matter because the illustrations are bloody good fun.\\n\\nIf you're a really untraditional I think this would make a perfect Valentine's Day gift for your sweetie. I've seen gummy brains and mints shaped like brains that I'd have loved to put with this for my husband but I couldn't hold off that long. I gave it to him on Christmas and he read it out loud to our kids and guests who all thought it was hilarious. My kids then stole it and poured over the pictures laughing like crazy over the ending. It's bloody and a little gruesome but my kids are tweens so you cn make that judgement call for your own children.\",\n \"Product: Dan Rix lives in Santa Barbara, California with his girlfriend, Laura. He started writing his first novel in college while procrastinating his architecture studio work.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great writing, not-so-great world-building\\n\\nReview: Quantum Entanglement. I'm not sure whether to love or hate the concept. It's an exciting 'what-if' to see an author play with but really doesn't allow for plausible world building. When Aaron's story begins it seems like a pretty straight forward dystopian romance, will the girl he's falling for be his Half. But it's never that simple and the problems just get thicker and thicker for him as he grows ever closer to his 18th birthday, the day he'll meet his match and their psychic connection will be complete. Amber and their push-and-pull relationship makes for great dramatic tension but it's so much more than that. I'm honestly finding it difficult to ellaborate because it's the sort of story you need to read and let happen organically or it feels like a spoiler to give you too much.\\n\\nWhat I can say, is that conceptually, it's very exciting. A world where you meet the person your mind is essentially psychicly bound to and you live happily ever after. What's not to like about seeing that played out in traditional dystopian rebellion? Well... it's the myriad of questions that unravel the potential for any of it to be possible that I found problematic. I won't go into them because I want other readers to have the opportunity to reach the conclusions I did on their own--or be fortunate enough not to suspend disbelief enough to NOT have that problem.\\n\\nAaron and Amber are fairly likable characters but I felt like both lacked something that I never quite put my finger on. The secondary cast is very cliched and almost cartoonish which I didn't like but might suit younger readers who don't read a lot of the genre might enjoy. Chances are, if you read a lot of dystopian fiction like I do, you'll see the end coming from the start but feel satisfied none-the-less.\\n\\nUltimately, in spite of what probably seems like a very negative review I liked ENTANGLEMENT. Rix has a writing style that I liked a lot, building great tension and suspense. I was holding my breath on more than one occasion! In spite of the world building being very weak--and having the same issues as Lauren Oliver's DELIRIUM--it's the sort of romantic dystopian that young adult readers will love. If you loved DELIRIUM or CHOSEN ONES by Tiffany Truitt be sure and read ENTANGLEMENT!\\n\\nNotes: Review copy received via author.\",\n \"Product: USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Zanetti has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner - only to culminate it all in stories about Alpha males and the women who claim them. She writes dark paranormal, romantic suspense, and sexy contemporary romances. Growing up amid the glorious backdrops and winter wonderlands of the Pacific Northwest has given Rebecca fantastic scenery and adventures to weave into her stories. She resides in the wild north with her husband, children, and extended family who inspire her every dayor at the very least give her plenty of characters to write about.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: All that she wants...\\n\\nReview: Though I've always found a best-friends to lovers trope to be a little unbelievable, man are they fun. Especially when you throw in the twist Zanetti uses in RISING ASSETS. Melanie and Colton have always been part of a trio but their lives have taken them in different directions until fate throws them back together. Colt can tell there's something up with Mel, she's a hard working woman but she's taking that to the extreme and he's determined to find out why. When he does things only get much more complicated.\\n\\nWith the town trying to nudge them togetherbecause they can all see what Colt and Mel can't seem to figure outthe pair is in over their heads. Can they remain friends-with-benefits without consequences? And is that really the life either of them wants? If you've read either of the other Maverick Montana series titles you've probably come to have a soft spot for the community so be sure and add this one to your TBR pile. Colt and Mel are a terrific match and they're easy to like individually which is always a plus.\\n\\nA smooth blend of steamy romance and friendship with a dash of wealthy businessman charm and a heaping of small town community, RISING ASSETS is a terrific read. I don't want to spoil the story so I can't really say much but if you like small town romances and the friends-to-lovers trope this is a must-read. RISING ASSETS can stand alone fairly well if you don't mind mild spoilers for the earlier entries in the series. It also does a wonderful job setting up Mel and Colt's friend Hawk for the next book.\\n\\nNotes: My copy of this book was a complimentary copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.\",\n \"Product: Rena's books are inspired by all of the young people she read to and wrote stories with in Ithaca, NY. She currently lives in New York City with two cats and nine hundred composting worms.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Unique Foods, Beautiful Simplicity\\n\\nReview: There are two things I guess I would consider myself pretty passionate about sharing with my children; my love of reading and good food. Both are things it seems harder and harder to share with kids as packaged foods and video games tear kiddos away from the joy of having the imagination and the tastebuds stimulated. So I try really hard to find lots of fun and interesting books to share with my toddler and of course, feed her lots of new foods to expand her palate.\\n\\nEATING THE RAINBOW really wowed me. Not only is it teaching colors in a simple format with beautiful photographs it wasn't just a list of the boringly basic bananas and apples. This book features some less everyday foods many kids don't know as well, such as peppers, figs, and mushrooms right alongside common American staples like strawberries, eggs, and brocolli.\\n\\nMy 21-month-old is an avid food taster. If she sees you eating it... she wants it. She loves mushrooms, avocados, and mango but she enjoys basics like eggs, blueberries, and cheese. If you'd like to encourage your tot to try some new foods this might be a great way to show them a wider variety. While this isn't purely a book of fruits and veggies I really like it and my little one does too... mostly she wants to eat it and I wish I could blame it on the food pictures but no, she's a toddler and loves to chew on her books. Happy parenting!\\n\\n**Notes: Received digital review copy via NetGalley.\",\n \"Product: Gr 9 UpAnna ran away when she was 13 to New York City, and now, three years later, she has been found. Because she is underage, she has a chance at getting some help instead of being charged with prostitution and is sent back home. She hopes to make a fresh start without anyone finding out about her past. But then, notes begin showing up in her locker at school. As the story progresses, readers are given more background information as to how Anna ended up in this situation: an abusive father and a \\\"boyfriend\\\" in New York City who needed money. The teen begins to make good friends after her return home. It is her friends in the end who save her from a desperate confrontation with the person who knows her secret. Even her mom finds a way to stand up to Anna's father in order to help her. There are multiple issues with this book, however. Sarah, the social worker assigned to the protagonist, is too good to be true. It is hard to believe that someone working with a New York City case load would have the kind of 24-hour accessibility to Anna that she seems to have. Several figures in the story feel like caricaturescops who beat girls, janitors who are dirty and uneducated and prey on children, an abusive father with no background as to what made him that way. Most of the women in the story are victims. Everyone who has sex in the story regrets it and wishes they had \\\"saved\\\" themselves. These factors made the work feel moralistic and didactic. VERDICT An additional purchase for mature fans of Ellen Hopkins's Tricks (S. & S., 2009)Deanna McDaniel, Genoa Middle School, OH\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: It won't be for everyone.\\n\\nReview: After hearing a lot of buzz about NAKED I was quite interested in the story of a girl who had been a prostitute going home. It is just as complex as I expected but I genuinely could not say that I liked it. The challenge for me was that aside from Jackson (and even he wasn't well fleshed out enough to be the redeemer for me) most of the characters were deeply unlikable. Not that every character or even protagonist must be a delight, but in a story where one wants to feel something resembling sympathy I found myself constantly scowling at the characters. It's easy to loathe the obvious ones like Anna's abusive father and her former pimp, Luis. But Anna herself was difficult to feel truly sympathetic for. The way she constantly defended Luis was bothersome but the way she would think down about herself for her former role and yet be scoffing about it a moment later like it wasn't a big deal just bothered me. The ultimate challenge though was the whole cartoony villain element. I don't want to spoil anything but I felt like I was watching Scooby-Doo with that subplot.\\n\\nWhile I wouldn't not recommend NAKED, it's not an easy read. It's the sort of story that makes you think and feel for those who have been trafficked. It had a good ending though, so if you like to see a character rise from something so dark I think it will satisfy you.\",\n \"Product: Jess lives in the Inland Northwest with her husband and three children. After pursing a degree in finance and economics, she realized she was better suited to weaving words than crunching numbers. She has a bad habit of trying too many new things at once and has amassed an odd resume of talents including yoga teacher, knitter, writing mentor, gardener, mixed martial arts junkie, and author of a variety of genres. In her spare time, she raises crazy chicken breeds and reads anything she can get h\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Wangsty, Mary-Sue Heroine Kills Plot\\n\\nReview: Elleodora \\\"Elle\\\" Fredricks has a bone to pick with her father. Stealing priceless artifacts from him is her way of getting back at him. Until she's nearly caught in the act and finds out she's not human. Not only is she not human, neither are any of her friends or family. But she doesn't remember any of that because her dad has her mindwiped. So now she has to track down her fate in Scotland. With the help of her all-male cast of friends she's off to find her fate and avoid being killed in the process.\\n\\nOh boy, where to start? I suppose saying I was really looking forward to this book is it. The concept of shadow elves, gargoyles, phoenix, and oracles sounded like a fresh and promising base for a new series of paranormals and it almost delivers. What is shown of these beings and their powers is exciting and very enjoyable. But the reader is dumped into them quickly and very little explanation of what ties all of it together is given. How the oracles and fates tie into the elves (light or shadow) is never really clear and I found that extremely distracting since the central plot is Elle trying to get to hers.\\n\\nBased on the title and the blurb I mistook this to be a romance. Please do not make the same mistake if you're looking for a HEA. There is a strong thread of love triangle here and if you hate them (which I actually don't) you might find it reminds you of a certain pair of book series that have been adapted to film and television. Usually I like love triangles but in this case I frequently felt bad for one of the men involved because it felt like Elle flaunts it in his face.\\n\\nElle herself was what eventually killed any like I had for this story. She's a whiny Mary-Sue and I honestly felt no true chemistry between she and any of the three male companions she spends the entire story with. We're told not shown enough for the romantic elements to have worked for me. The one saving grace of the book was the ending which falls in such a way a reader--even one who didn't like it such as myself--can't help but want to read the next one to see where the romance side of this series is going.\\n\\nIn the end I can't honestly give this one a rating more than \\\"I didn't like it\\\" because I truly found too much of it (more things than I touched on in this review) problematic for me as a reader. I feel really bad about it too because I wanted to like it based on the concept and my enjoyment of love triangle stories. I think I would recommend STONE COLD SEDUCTION to readers who enjoy Jeaniene Frost's books which I had similar qualms with while other readers loved them. I don't intend to read more of this series but considering the bits I did like I'll be watching to see what Macallan puts out in the future, I see promise in her writing, I just didn't care for this book.\\nNotes: ARC received via NetGalley.\",\n \"Product: \\\"I write because if I don't...my head will explode, and ruin the drapes.\\\" Brooke writes complex, character-driven stories about kismet, reunited lovers, first love, and the kind of romance that we should all have the chance at finding. She prefers her stories laced with some humor just for fun, and enough drama to keep her readers flipping the pages, and begging for more. When Brooke isn't spinning tales, she spends her time drawing/cartooning, reading, watching movies then comparing them to books, wrangling five kids, mugging on one hubby she lovingly refers to as her \\\"nerd\\\", and attempting to conquer the Mount Everest of laundry that is the bane of her existence. Brooke is also an avid Autism Awareness advocate, and a passionate foster/adoptive mother, who loves to share her experiences with anyone who will listen. Find Brooke elsewhere on the web at www.brookemoss.com\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Unconventional, sweet, and packed with LOL moments!\\n\\nReview: Lexie Baump is thirty, successful, and after an epic indiscretion... pregnant. After a messy divorce she pulled herself up by the boot straps and started her catering company, Eats & Sweets, with her best frenemy, Marisol. Getting pregnant with no baby-daddy is a complication she really doesn't need. But this might be her one chance at motherhood and with the support of her cousin, Candace, she's determined to embrace it. First step, seeing her new obstetrician.\\n\\nDr. Fletcher Haybee, however, turns out to be everything Lexie could want in a guy. He's kind and quirky... and drop-dead gorgeous. With her mom trying to force a husband on her at every turn, morning sickness that lasts all day, and her busy catering schedule, it's only natural that she'd pretend no interest when Marisol decides she wants Fletcher. But the spark between them won't be denied as things grow ever more complicated right alongside her protruding baby bump.\\n\\nIt's no secret that I might just be Brooke Moss' number one fan. She's the author who pulled me from the paranormal shelves into more contemporary waters with her humorous and heartfelt, THE WHAT-IF GUY. Since then I've come to love her way of making people, not just characters, come to life on each page. They're funny and geeky, sexy and somber, thrust into situations that are relatable and emotional. And she's done it again with BABY & BUMP.\\n\\nIf you've ever had a surprise pregnancy you'll immediately empathize with Lexie. That's one of those really emotionally tumultuous things that blends fear and joy and anger and excitement into one big indescribable mess and I was feeling it right alongside Lexie. Quirky and responsible, it seems like a mistake she just wouldn't make and the mystery of just who the baby's father is and why she doesn't want to tell anyone is a nail-biting thread you'll want to unwind. In contrast, Fletcher is such an open book. I melted to mush right away with his Southern charm and how he's raising his daughter alone. I'm pretty sure I'm not alone in finding a good dad to be one of the sexiest things on Earth.\\n\\nThe supporting cast is where a lot of the funnies come in and I just felt at home with them. Lexie's BFF cousin and her husband are adorable. Patsy, her mom, both annoys and yet is endearing in her own odd way. Her brothers and sister-in-law provide an added depth that makes the story strong. Then there's Marisol. I can't resist referring to her as the frenemy because she does and says things that if she were my friend I'd probably lose my cool over. I disliked her intensely and that eventually grew into hate. But then Moss did something... showed a side of Marisol that was unexpected and gave her some depth that I was anticipating. It made me cry and realize that I had been judging her only on what I was 'seeing' and that maybe there was so much more to her than I knew.\\n\\nWhile it's definitely a romance, BABY & BUMP, is very much about the relationships that define us as family, specifically as parents. I just loved it. I laughed and cried and had to resist the urge to skip to the end. If you love quirky characters, single parent romances, lots of humor, and a heartfelt happy ending you have to read this book!\\n\\nNotes: ARC received via author.\",\n \"Product: Despite uncanny resemblances to Japanese revenants, Rin Chupeco has always maintained her sense of humor. Raised in Manila, Philippines, she keeps four pets: a dog, two birds, and a husband. She's been a technical writer and travel blogger, but now makes things up for a living. Connect with Rin at www.rinchupeco.com.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A very promising series opener.\\n\\nReview: Though quite derivative of Memoirs of a Geisha I hate to use that word because The Bone Witch manages to spin a well-known idea in a fresh way. Much as Julie Kagawa's The Iron King did with Labyrinth, The Bone Witch manages to be comfortably familiar and completely unknown all in one. So rarely do you see such a deep attention to costuming in YA fantasy and while it can feel a bit plodding in description sometimes, it plays such an important role in who and what the Asha are that I enjoyed it.\\n\\nWhile I enjoyed The Bone Witch and will definitely be reading the next novel in the series it definitely will not work for everyone. The world building is complex and yet manages to leave so much unexplained. The big climax at the end is painfully obvious from very early in the book but will certainly leave readers eager to find out what lead to it. It is these flaws that also provide a reason to want to continue the series.\\n\\nIf you enjoy dark fantasy and liked Avatar: The Last Airbender, Sabaa Tahir's work, or The Star-Touched Queen, I think this is a read worth picking up. It's good, not great, but makes for a series starting novel that I'm glad not to have missed. I am very much looking forward to the next one!\\n\\nNotes: ARC received via NetGalley.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":85,"string":"85"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1487,"string":"1,487"}}},{"rowIdx":1488,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A3QN0HJ2NJOD8T"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"The 4000 variable speed rotary tool offers the highest performance and most versatility of all Dremel rotary tools. The increased strength of its motor plus electronic feedback circuitry delivers consistent performance at all speeds. The slim ergonomic body provides a 360-degree grip zone for control in any position and the separate on/off switch and variable-speed dial allows convenient speed adjustment and maintains a selected speed. It uses all Dremel accessories.\". The summary of the review text is \"Dremel: So many uses!\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This Dremel 4000 was my first \"modern\" Dremel after my older model finally died (very old model). Some of the reviews of the newer models had me worried since I had previous one for so long and it was a heck of a work horse until an accident was the end of it. I am happy to say, that so-far, this newer model is living up to the standards I had placed on my older model.\n\nI have not used every attachment in the kit yet, not sure if I ever could. It comes with so many pieces I often find myself scratching my head trying to figure out what they are even for. In the end, my real use for it is drilling tiny holes. It paired perfectly with the \"Dremel 220-01 Rotary Tool Work Station\" and became a great little drill press for tiny jeweler bits I use frequently.\n\nThe only complaint I have about this kit is the storage case it comes with. Not all the parts fit snugly and some shift around. All of the tiny bits are jammed into a tiny little box about 4 inches wide which clips into the larger case. Comparing this to the part kits you buy separately where all the parts are well spaced and easy to access, this was kind-of flimsy. Personally, I'd rather buy the Dremel and the bits separately due to this. Since the case is not a reflection on the tool, I'll keep the review at 5-stars."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This Dremel 4000 was my first \"modern\" Dremel after my older model finally died (very old model). Some of the reviews of the newer models had me worried since I had previous one for so long and it was a heck of a work horse until an accident was the end of it. I am happy to say, that so-far, this newer model is living up to the standards I had placed on my older model.\n\nI have not used every attachment in the kit yet, not sure if I ever could. It comes with so many pieces I often find myself scratching my head trying to figure out what they are even for. In the end, my real use for it is drilling tiny holes. It paired perfectly with the \"Dremel 220-01 Rotary Tool Work Station\" and became a great little drill press for tiny jeweler bits I use frequently.\n\nThe only complaint I have about this kit is the storage case it comes with. Not all the parts fit snugly and some shift around. All of the tiny bits are jammed into a tiny little box about 4 inches wide which clips into the larger case. Comparing this to the part kits you buy separately where all the parts are well spaced and easy to access, this was kind-of flimsy. Personally, I'd rather buy the Dremel and the bits separately due to this. Since the case is not a reflection on the tool, I'll keep the review at 5-stars."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Toss some tea in his trousers! Save waste and add a little fun to your tea time with the Mr. Tea Silicone Tea Infuser from Fred. The infuser is constructed from BPA-free silicone, which is soft, food-safe and tasteless, so it won't affect the taste of your tea. Simply fill with your favorite loose leaf tea and perch the tea infuser on your cup to enjoy perfectly brewed tea! This tea infuser perches on the rim of your tea cup so you don't have to worry about fishing it out. The silicone construction is easy to clean and is dishwasher and microwave safe. The infuser measures 4 3/4 by 3 1/4 inches. Designed in Rhode Island, by people!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Smug inside the mug.\n\nReview: This little guy bring sa smile to my face every time I use it. He just looks so smug inside my mug. He's easy to clean and does not leave any kind of rubbery taste in the tea.\n\nOne slight issue I encountered with it, and at the cost of a single star, was that when sitting in the mug, I personally feel he does not sit low enough into the water. In order to get the water to rise to the top of his pant line, the water has to almost be filled to the brim of the cup. Had he been slightly taller, this would have been remedied.\n\nOverall though, it's a cute and fun way to make loose leaf tea!","Product: Wii LAN Adapter creates a high speed LAN-internet connection for the Wii with a supplied USB cable. No wireless network required, use your existing LAN wired connection to the internet.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Should have been included onboard!\n\nReview: After first setting up my wii and then spending about 4 hours trying to connect it to my wireless router, I gave up and purchased this adapter.\n\nThe Wii internal wireless was incompatible with my DLink 802.11g router. In order to even get the Wii to partially connect to the Internet, I had to disable wireless encryption and force channel 11 (which is very overused in my apartment complex and was pretty much required by Nintendo support).\n\nAfter researching why my Wii refused to connect on Nintendo's site I found a page that stated my particular version of my router for some reason unknown to me is incompatible with the Wii even though every other wireless gadget I own even down to a pocket PC works perfectly fine even with security at its maximum.\n\nDeciding that the Nintendo wireless is pretty much useless I purchased this adapter. In 1 minute I was online and working fine ever since. Its also much nicer being wired since I pretty much totally dislike wireless connections.\n\nNintendo definitely should have included this onboard.","Product: Simple. Intuitive. Easy to use. The Wii Remote Plus is a unique controller for the Wii and Wii U video game systems. Now with the increased sensitivity of Wii MotionPlus built-in. The button pressing of typical controllers is replaced by the natural, fluid motion of your hand. The Wii Remote Plus senses your every action and makes you feel less like a player and more like youre part of the game. With Wii, anyone can play. Some games may require additional accessories (sold separately). See game instruction manuals. Wii MotionPlus accessory not required.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Old-reliable Wii remote with motion plus!\n\nReview: The build quality of the Wii remotes has not declined over the years while the price has fallen and the features actually increased. There is not much to say about the typical Wii remote that most Wii owners don't already know, but compared to the prior models, this one has the Wii motion plus built-in so there is no need to attach the extra dongle and it works great.\n\nOne minor word of caution to anyone out there that uses Hombrew on their Wii. This model does communicate with the Wii differently, so software that was compiled many years ago may not recognize this model remote. Many older Homebrew applications have been abandoned by their creators, so older emulators may not support these remotes while others with proper support have been updated. SNES9X-GX and FCEUGX are two such emulators that DO have support while HUGO-GX on the other hand has been abandoned and will NOT work with these motion+ models. Since Homebrew is not supported by Nintendo, this cannot affect the overall review or score.","Product: 9-Inch H Fountain with 1 Light. The Fountain Comes with One Light Bulb And Glass Ball Is Running On The Top. It Is Very Easy To Install And Comes with The Instruction Inside The Box.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Good For The Price\n\nReview: Overall I am happy with the fountain. For reasons I will never explain, I have been fascinated with rolling ball fountains for years and after the untimely demise of my previous model, I was in the market for a replacement. I tried a few others which ended up being very low quality and poorly constructed.\n\nWhile I was not completely keen on the design of this fountain (almost would have preferred it without the diamond shaped top), it was simple, affordable, and well constructed. The ball is the cracked-glass style which goes well with the multicolor rotating LEDs.\n\nMy two main concerns for this fountain and the reason for the reduction in stars is that first the pump is very loud (and frankly cheaply made). Even adding rubber feet to the basin, the pump vibrates way too much to be relaxing. Second, my base had a hairline crack in the bottom which spread to about 3 inches in length resulting in leaking. I was able to easily fix with an application of super glue, but leads me to question the overall quality.","Product: pThe Plantronics .Audio 470 USB headset combines portability with your choice of analog or USB connection. Outstanding digital sound quality makes Internet calls, music, and DVDs sound even better. A personalized fit, lightweight design, and fingertip controls deliver hours of comfortable use for discerning mobile professionals, whether working or relaxing./p\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good value but quality lacking\n\nReview: Using the supplied USB dongle, the headset gets decent enough sound. I mainly use it for playing games with friends so I can't judge the sound quality based on music, but it accomplishes what I intended it to. The Supplied USB dongle worked out of the box with no drivers in both OS X and Windows XP which is always nice.\n\nThe only gripes I have with this model is that the cord is just way too long and I often get it tangled up in the wheels of my chair. The other issues is that the build quality feels very fragile and cheap. I personally wish they used a stronger plastic for the frame as I feel the slightest mistake will cause them to crack.","Product: Custom designed cradle holds nano secureUses cars 12V power outlet to charge nanoA low-high audio output switch tunes sound without distortionPass-through dock connectors allows for use of multiple devicesIncludes audio cable\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Review of 2.0 Model\n\nReview: This review is for the 2.0 model with an iPod Touch 2G.\n\nGriffin \"certified\" the TuneFlex Aux with a 2G Touch to work with the 1G cradle. At first it does seem to work fine. The audio is great, and the 2G touch charges perfectly fine. The trouble is the 2G does not actually fit perfectly in the 1G cradle. The actual metal dock terminal does not seem to go deep enough into the 2G Touch. That paired up with the dock being ever-so-slightly misshapen for the 2G touch causes the slightest bit of wiggle room.\n\nThe result of this improper fit is that road bumps cause the Touch 2G to \"disconnect\" constantly. When a 2G Touch disconnects, the music pauses until the touch is reseated in the dock and the user presses play again. This wouldn't be too bad if it were rare, but on a 1 hour morning commute, it may happen 20 times.\n\nOverall, I'm sure this is a great product, but I personally wish Griffin didn't take the \"quick way out\" And built a real dock adapter for the 2g instead of just recycling the 1G and saying it works fine because clearly it doesn't.","Product: When two or more devices are connected to a common ground through different paths, ground path noise or a ground loop can occur. This is actually quite common in home theater systems, even those that are well designed. The result of a ground loop is audio hum and/or horizontal bars in the TV picture. Disconnecting coaxial connections between components eliminates the hum or interference. If \"beefing up\" conventional ground connections and establishing solid ground points in your cable system does not resolve these problems, then a CableTVamps Ground Isolator is the most reliable way to fix it.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Antenna Ground Loop Issues Solved!\n\nReview: I cut the cord a while back and installed an amplified aerial antenna in my attic for the local HD channels. One of my TVs in particular must not be shielded in some way because it emits a constant and very loud buzz on my home entertainment system. This buzzing stops the second the coax is removed from the wall which was a clear indication of a ground loop in my coax wiring (likely the powered amplifier in the attic and the TV itself, two grounds).\n\nInstalled this ground loop filter right before my television and it completely solved the audio buzzing proving my ground loop theory. At some point in the future I would like to install this after the attic amp to see if it can apply to every device on the coax network rather than a single room.\n\nUpdate 10/2016: For the longest time I had an occasional digital signal skip on my living room TV. Since it is a digital signal, the video would break and the audio would take a second or 2 to re-synchronize with my speaker system. I decided the other day to try the filter I installed downstairs on this upper-floor TV. To my amazement, all of the skipping completely went away! Ordered a second.","Product: pThe Plantronics .Audio 470 USB headset combines portability with your choice of analog or USB connection. Outstanding digital sound quality makes Internet calls, music, and DVDs sound even better. A personalized fit, lightweight design, and fingertip controls deliver hours of comfortable use for discerning mobile professionals, whether working or relaxing./p\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good value but quality lacking\n\nReview: Using the supplied USB dongle, the headset gets decent enough sound. I mainly use it for playing games with friends so I can't judge the sound quality based on music, but it accomplishes what I intended it to. The Supplied USB dongle worked out of the box with no drivers in both OS X and Windows XP which is always nice.\n\nThe only gripes I have with this model is that the cord is just way too long and I often get it tangled up in the wheels of my chair. The other issues is that the build quality feels very fragile and cheap. I personally wish they used a stronger plastic for the frame as I feel the slightest mistake will cause them to crack.","Product: Custom designed cradle holds nano secureUses cars 12V power outlet to charge nanoA low-high audio output switch tunes sound without distortionPass-through dock connectors allows for use of multiple devicesIncludes audio cable\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Review of 2.0 Model\n\nReview: This review is for the 2.0 model with an iPod Touch 2G.\n\nGriffin \"certified\" the TuneFlex Aux with a 2G Touch to work with the 1G cradle. At first it does seem to work fine. The audio is great, and the 2G touch charges perfectly fine. The trouble is the 2G does not actually fit perfectly in the 1G cradle. The actual metal dock terminal does not seem to go deep enough into the 2G Touch. That paired up with the dock being ever-so-slightly misshapen for the 2G touch causes the slightest bit of wiggle room.\n\nThe result of this improper fit is that road bumps cause the Touch 2G to \"disconnect\" constantly. When a 2G Touch disconnects, the music pauses until the touch is reseated in the dock and the user presses play again. This wouldn't be too bad if it were rare, but on a 1 hour morning commute, it may happen 20 times.\n\nOverall, I'm sure this is a great product, but I personally wish Griffin didn't take the \"quick way out\" And built a real dock adapter for the 2g instead of just recycling the 1G and saying it works fine because clearly it doesn't.","Product: When two or more devices are connected to a common ground through different paths, ground path noise or a ground loop can occur. This is actually quite common in home theater systems, even those that are well designed. The result of a ground loop is audio hum and/or horizontal bars in the TV picture. Disconnecting coaxial connections between components eliminates the hum or interference. If \"beefing up\" conventional ground connections and establishing solid ground points in your cable system does not resolve these problems, then a CableTVamps Ground Isolator is the most reliable way to fix it.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Antenna Ground Loop Issues Solved!\n\nReview: I cut the cord a while back and installed an amplified aerial antenna in my attic for the local HD channels. One of my TVs in particular must not be shielded in some way because it emits a constant and very loud buzz on my home entertainment system. This buzzing stops the second the coax is removed from the wall which was a clear indication of a ground loop in my coax wiring (likely the powered amplifier in the attic and the TV itself, two grounds).\n\nInstalled this ground loop filter right before my television and it completely solved the audio buzzing proving my ground loop theory. At some point in the future I would like to install this after the attic amp to see if it can apply to every device on the coax network rather than a single room.\n\nUpdate 10/2016: For the longest time I had an occasional digital signal skip on my living room TV. Since it is a digital signal, the video would break and the audio would take a second or 2 to re-synchronize with my speaker system. I decided the other day to try the filter I installed downstairs on this upper-floor TV. To my amazement, all of the skipping completely went away! Ordered a second.","Product: white colors\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Likely the best film I have used to date.\n\nReview: Pros:\n1) A very nice fit. No fiddling and was super easy to apply without the use of adhesive.\n\n2) Crystal clear when installed, no bubbles at all (with the caveat that you understand the risk of dust, prepare, and work as quickly and precisely as possible). Even the tiniest piece of dust that adheres to the cover will create a bubble that will never go away. The film does not have adhesive, but it is almost magnetic to dust, so install in a very very clean environment and do NOT touch the sticky portion during application! Assuming application goes well, you will not see this film at all and it in no way removes from the HD nature of the screen.\n\n3) So far has not been scratched, so it seems to be quite resistant. Other protectors I have used in the past have become greatly scratched from even the simplest of contact.\n\nCons:\n1) The description states \"PRECISELY cut\", but I have to disagree. Two of the three of mine that arrived in the package still had the punch-out plastic for the speaker and camera attached and required me to use a paperclip and tweezers to remove them. This sounds easy, but it was more difficult than one would imagine and the stray plastic kept slipping between the three layers of plastic and allowed some dust to sneak under before application.\n\n2) This protector is WAY more prone to oil and fingerprints than the original glass. It's difficult to remove the oil whereas I could just use a soft cotton shirt on the original glass. It's like an oil magnet. Wiping with a microfiber cloth doesn't even help and just spreads it around in smears.","Product: This product is an ideal choice for any Mini PCI-Express expansible embedded or micro system needing larger volume and higher speed data transfer connectivity with USB devices.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Low quality, manufacturer defects, and dead on arrival.\n\nReview: I made an initial mistake (and my mistake did not influence the product rating) in assuming this was a full size Mini-PCIe board, but is actually a half-size, so it did not fit one my my boxes which required a full sized board. Frankly, I've never seen a box capable of fitting a card this small and outside the product image, it is difficult to ascertain the board's true size from the product description.\n\nWhere this review really dives to the 1-start rating is in the product quality. In my opinion, the product is borderline trash. The build quality is sub par, and the cables are just plain awful. Rather than using connectors that enforce insertion direction, standard header rows are supplied with a small paper denoting the direction and the location of pin 1 on each side. This would have been fine, had the cable actually been assembled properly! After installing, I noticed the link light was solid and discovered that the cable they supplied was actually assembled incorrectly by the manufacturer.\n\nAfter correcting the cabling myself, I then noticed the board was not being detected on my system, nor in pfsense. It was dead on arrival, or damaged by the manufacturer's poor cable construction. Either way, this was sent right back to Amazon.\n\nI'm not sure if I was supplied a knock-off product, or whether this is just a really low quality card, but I should have suspected based on the price being half that of the competition. In the end, I purchased the more expensive StarTec equivalent which was a full size board, with proper cables, and was detected correctly immediately.","Product: KHOMO DUAL SERIES Case KHOMO Introduces its best seller case for Apple iPad Air 2nd Generation. The DUAL Series Case continues to be an NUMBER ONE Seller! The Ultra Slim KHOMO DUAL Case is the perfect choice for those who want a stylish and affordable way to protect their tablet. This chic, lightweight case has a Polyurethane FRONT cover and a hard rubberized Poly-Carbonate BACK Protector. The rubberized Poly-Carbonate Back ensures a firm grip while holding your tablet. The KHOMO DUAL Case offers your Apple iPad great protection from scratches, fingerprints, dust, small impacts and many other everyday happenings. It also offers you multiple viewing angles: Fold back to comfortably watch movies and videos or place it in a lower, more ergonomic angle for typing. It's easy to always get the right view. Warranty 2 Year KHOMO Warranty with quick and easy KHOMO service. Check out the KHOMO Accessories Collection Known as The Mobile & Tablet Accessories Experts, KHOMO takes great pride in developing high quality, innovative designs that enhance and protect your valuable devices. Protect what you love with KHOMO top of the line accessories. We Got You Covered.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great for iPad Air 2\n\nReview: To start, this case IS designed for the new iPad Air 2. It fits perfectly including the new microphone hole and lack of mute switch. The back is a firm plastic with a rubberized coating. The top tri-fold is also rubberized, but feels like a vinyl-like material. I love the feel of the rubberized plastic. I'm actually happy this case doesn't have the silly cut-out for the apple logo on the back, just one more place for dirt and grime to get in and frankly I don't care that it's an Apple product!.\n\nSince the case is still new I cannot comment on longevity. It feels like it is constructed well enough. I'd consider it of \"medium\" quality in terms of what I expected and a GREAT value for the price, especially vs. Apple's own mega-over-priced version.\n\nThe magnetic closure is also used for the smart wake feature which is nice.\n\nThe only complaint I have, and a very minor one at that, is that the cover does seem to seal very firmly and it can sometimes be a struggle opening the cover. I usually need to slip a finger nail under the tri-fold. Maybe a little tab attached would be an improvement, especially for the fingernail challenged.","Product: Hydro Series H80i v2 is an all-in-one liquid CPU cooler with an extra-thick 120mm radiator and dual SP120L PWM fans for cooling that's far superior to stock CPU cooling fans. Liquid cooling simply works better than air cooling, and the self-contained design of the H80i v2 makes it easy for you to protect your valuable CPU. The H80i v2 has Corsair Link built in. Just attach the included cable to a USB header on your motherboard and download the free Corsair Link software, and you can monitor CPU and coolant temperatures, adjust fan speeds, and customize the LED lighting directly from your desktop.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Happy To See Corsair Improving A Classic\n\nReview: I have used corsair hydro coolers since the H50 model back in 2009. I was amazed that they were able to improve on the original model as it was nearly perfect before. Besides support for newer chipsets LGA 1150 for example, Corsair increased the size of the radiator supplied an additional fan for a push-pull configuration. The original H50 had slots for an additional fan but was not included at the time. I was happy to see that the original water pipes were replaced with a more flexible tubing that appears to have 2x the flow capacity of the originals. The support for internal USB connections to allow temperature management and speed control are also a welcome addition to an already great product. The CPU mount comes with pre-applied thermal compound which is well protected under a plastic cover. Personally I always replace any unknown compound with Arctic Silver 5, so I cannot comment on its performance direction.\n\nWhat I personally think is the most amazing thing about these coolers is that they outperform standard (and enormous) air coolers while running very quiet. In the end, I was able to overclock my i76600K to 4.5 Ghz comfortably while this cooler more than handles the temperature increases associated with the overclock.","Product: Welcome to a new standard of stylus. The Adonit Pixel has been carefully crafted to work better, write better, and draw better. From the improved 1.9mm Pixel point tip with paper-like drag, to built in palm rejection, the Pixel offers a more natural stylus experience. Connect Pixel to your iPad to get over 2000 levels of pressure sensitivity along with shortcut buttons and offset correction. These Bluetooth features reduce lag while increasing accuracy giving you everything you expect and more from Adonit's most advanced iPad stylus to date.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Expensive w/Little Extra To Offer\n\nReview: I purchased the Adonit Pixel with hopes of a better stylus experience on an iPad Air 2. For a while I used a Adonit Dash 3 stylus which is similar, but lacks the additional bluetooth connectivity that usually gives a stylus extra precision and features. With the Dash, I had to be careful about touching the screen due to the lack of active palm rejection, so I figured I would give the Pixel a shot due to it's advertised features, palm rejection and accuracy.\n\nMY first impression is that it is significantly larger than the Dash 3 and doesn't feel as solid in the hand. The Dash 3 can compare to a standard ballpoint pen, but the Pixel is much fatter and feels cheaper, especially with the two shortcut buttons.\n\nI paired my pixel with the supported app \"Noteshelf 2\" and was disappointed to find that the Pixel had no improved accuracy over it's passive cousin the Dash 3. Strokes on the screen were a few mm off of the center of the tip. The active palm rejection added no accuracy to strokes and resulted in just as many random skips while writing, but at least no palm marks lower on the screen. Palm rejection required disabling some ipad gestures, but even that was not enough to prevent my palm from bringing up conrol panels, docks, etc while writing. I can honestly say I found the palm rejection completely useless.\n\nSince the accuracy is exactly the same as with the Adonit Dash 3 and the palm rejection near-useless (even with an approved, compatible app) I can't recommend the Pixel over the much cheaper and better-constructed Dash 3.","Product: This 6ft Shielded eSATA to SATA Cable features one eSATA connector and one standard SATA connector, allowing you to connect external drives (with eSATA connector) to a regular Serial ATA data connector. Backed by StarTech.com's Lifetime Warranty.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Rare, High-Quality Cable\n\nReview: A strange cable, but so handy when needed. I had need to temporarily hook up an internal HDD externally through an eSATA port. Typically I would have had to go out and buy an external enclosure, but I did not want to as this hookup was only needed for a few minutes. This cable satisfied this need and on the cheap!\n\nThe cable itself is very well made and feels well shielded. Both terminal ends are of high quality and at six feet in length is way more than I needed. My one complaint is that the standard SATA plug does NOT have a retention clasp and thus can wiggle free if the drive is moved while plugged in. The images on Amazon show this clasp, but mine arrived without one.","Product: Enter into LED picture quality with this Curtis TV. It offers 500:1 Contrast Ratio, 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 8ms Response Time, 1366x768 Resolution, Built-In ATSC / NTSC / Clear QAM TV Tuners, HDMI, VGA, S-Video. \n * 13.3\" LCD screen, \n * 1366 x 768 resolution, \n * 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, \n * Digital capabilities - 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, \n * 220 cd/m brightness, \n * 8 milliseconds response time, \n * 60 Hz refresh rate, \n * Remote control,\n * Wall Mount Ready (Wall Mount not included)\n **** Connections****\n * Headphone input, \n * PC audio input, \n * HDMI input, \n * S-video input, \n * Audio/video input, \n * VGA input, \n * RF input,\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good for its intended use\n\nReview: Overall I'm pleased with this television. I was looking for something small to put next to a computer monitor. The picture is crisp, though the view angles are not that great, but I wasn't expecting a $1000 television in a 13\" package. The worst trait of the television are the built-in speakers which sound so tinny an awful, even at low volume. I didn't mind much as I use the headphone jack to tie into my desk's sound system, but for others this may be an issue. I like the VGA input and actually found use of it as a second non-essential monitor. One gripe is that they decided to place the VGA port directly over the spot where the stand enters the television, so it's impossible to get a VGA connector to actually fit within this space as they tend to be large with thick cables. I had to purchase a separate $10 90-degree adapter to get it to work.\n\nI find the remote frustrating. Button placement is strange, and the actual buttons themselves confusing. In order to change inputs, the remote is required and needs the use of an on-screen menu which makes universal remotes like the Logitech Harmony line impossible to use.\n\nIn the end, it's a good television for the price and size.","Product: DS3231 AT24C32 I2C module precision Real Time Clock DS3231 / AT24C32 memory module with SOFTWARE\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Dead on Arrival & Inaccurate Product Description\n\nReview: Unfortunately, I got double bit by this RTC. This was intended to be a replacement for an existing 3231 RTC with a soldered battery that no longer has a charge. Upon receipt of the item, I find out that they no longer include the rechargeable LIR version of the battery. I contacted the manufacturer who informed me the listing is out of date (And they actually DID adjust the listing since which granted them one extra star). They also offered to ship me out a LIR battery free of charge which earned them another star.\n\nThe issue is, battery aside, my module was DOA. This device refused to communicate on my I2C bus while it's predecessor communicates just fine. Both devices claim to use the same I2C address and the software libraries are compatible. This was just dead. After that many strikes, It has to go back.","Product: With Viiiiva, you finally have the Heart Rate Monitor you've wanted all along. One that connects seamlessly to your Smartphone and all of your ANT+ devices, thanks to the Liiiink connectivity module inside. Viiiiva works with your ANT+ watch or computer (Garmin, Timex, adidas) and Bluetooth Smart enabled phone, all without awkward adapters. The Liiiink Connectivity Module inside your Viiiiva turns your Smartphone into a cycling computer or running monitor; sending all of your ANT+ data seamlessly and in real-time to the free 4iiii App or any of the popular fitness Apps. If you're a Sportiiii user, Liiiink also makes it easy to change your settings on the fly from your iPhone. Liiiink is an exclusive 4iiii Innovations feature and only available with Viiiiva.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Love the Ant+ Integration!\n\nReview: This monitor was purchased due to reviews stating that it acts as a bridge between ANT+ devices and bluetooth. I mainly use it with the iSmoothRun app on the iPhone which has direct support for this product and it's multiple device streams. I used an iPhone 4s and 5s.\n\nOn an iPhone (must be at LEAST a 4s as it requires the low power bluetooth 4.0), download the free Viiii app which is used to pair devices. The monitor must remain on in order to function (it uses the connection to the skin to turn on and off). Once paired with the Viiii app, it allows pairing with ANT+ devices. I paired this with my Garmin foot pod for running which worked flawlessly.\n\nOnce pairing is complete, disconnect the Viiiiva from the app using the disconnect button and it can then be paired with any other running app that supports the streams. The ANT+ pairing remains and does not need to be re-linked during continued use.\n\nNow, while running I get heartrate and stride/cadence information via bluetooth without the need for any dongles or adapters! This is a great money saver as the new bluetooth replacements for some ANT+ devices are expensive, are often much larger in size, and in some cases unreliable.\n\nThis can be paired up with Foot pods, bicycle cadence and power sensors, etc. I can't recommend it enough!","Product: Simplicity comes in all shapes and sizes as seen with our newly designed Thin Fit Hybrid case for the iPhone 6s. Its 2-piece build of hard PC and softer TPU accents add style thats functional. The metal-coated buttons add style with solid feedback thats obvious at the touch.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: The Hybrid Feature Kills This Case\n\nReview: The idea behind this case is great, but unfortunately no care was given to its construction. It comes as a 2 part case with a rubber bumper that inserts into the bottom hard case. Attached to the bumper are the supposed \"metal-coated\" buttons which must be Chinese manufacturing lingo for \"silver painted plastic\". These buttons are the real failure of this case; they were not manufactured with correct dimensions for the 6S and actually depress the buttons when the case is applied, particularly the volume buttons. This prevents them from being pressed, or causes the down button to raise the volume, etc. I re-applied the case a few times to make sure I got the alignment right and that it wasn't user error, but alas, it was poorly designed and went straight back to Amazon.\n\nThe one saving grace of this case is the built-in slot for a metal plate for use in magnetic mounts. I use a few magnetic mounts and it was nice to have a spot for the plate that didn't require it be glued to the back of the case or inserted loosely in-between causing case bulge and pressure on the phone.\n\nI instead purchased the Spigen Thin Fit Exact-Fit case which is much thinner and smaller, but does not include the hybrid bumper with the terrible buttons. That case worked much better for my use and is attractive and functional. Highly suggest that over this monstrosity.","Product: 3 EASY STEP TO INSTALL: 1) REMOVE EXISTING HINGE PIN. 2) INSERT HINGE PIN THROUGH THE DOOR SAVER 3. 3) ADJUST TOP CAM UNTIL DOOR OPENS TO DESIRED ANGLE AND YOUR DONE! **package include one piece** Please note that this is for Residential standard 3-4-1/2\" hinges. It may not work for Commercial or different size hinges.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Unique, but still not ready for prime time.\n\nReview: I ordered these pin stops to prevent two doors from smacking into a cabinet within close proximity to the doors. Due to the strange angle, other pin stoppers were not possible and carpet prevented floor bumpers from being attached. These do solve the problem, but have problems of their own.\n\nAs other reviewers have stated, there is quite a bit of flex when they do engage the door hinge. I would say a good 20 degrees or more of freedom, especially if pressed hard or the door swung with force. I would NOT recommend these to protect a wall from a door knob!!! The other major complaint is that each notch on the adjustment equals a large degree of door freedom. What I really needed was a notch in-between the two that would have been the sweet spot, instead I had to settle with not letting the door open as much as it could or allow the door to smack the cabinet.\n\nOverall, I think the design would work better built into the actual hinges. Attaching to the top allows too much vertical and rotational movement (think V bending) allowing far too much movement on the door. I may actually try to create a hybrid hinge by removing some of the actual hinge with a dremmel tool and installing the pin system in the middle of the hinge body.","Product: The Living World Pedi-Perch is an essential addition to your bird's home. It is a cement bird perch that helps trim and maintain blunt, well-groomed nails. The multi-grip wave surface promotes foot circulation and helps prevent arthritis and atrophy. In addition, the Pedi-Perch helps clean and condition the bird's beak.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great addition to the cage.\n\nReview: My perch arrived light blue (Amazon stated colors may vary). Some reviews mentioned that the Medium perch is thicker than they expected, but I think based on that I found mine slightly thinner than expected. I believe the Medium is fine for a smaller African Grey-sized parrot or a Pionus, but think I would have preferred slightly more diameter.\n\nI had a similar stone perch for one of my late birds that did not have the ripple effect. I usually place perches like this up high in the cage as they tend to sleep on them. I found my birds nails were kept tollerable naturally and did not require clipping though it all depends on the bird's personal use.\n\nI had no problem with the supplied washers or wing nut. Fit myh 3/4\" cage perfectly. I can see an issue with 1\"+ spaced bars which may require extra washers purchased.\n\nStill waiting for my baby to be weaned and come home, but as a product, this is a great, solid, and well-designed perch.","Product: Encourages the natural instincts of a bird to forage for its food. Each log has a small treat compartment. Hide 1 treat, or many, screw the logs together and let your bird dismantle the logs. Made of tough nylon polymer. Zinc free, nickel-plated chain.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Cowardly Grey Loves It\n\nReview: This toy sat in my Grey's cage for probably a good 6 months before she was willing to go near it. She's a coward, but eventually the lure of treats made her explore and fall in love with this toy.\n\nThe interlocking cups press fairly deep into one-another, so there is only enough room inside each chamber for a pistachio or 2 and maybe a few unshelled peanuts. Larger cookies or monkey biscuits are too large and get crushed when the cups are screwed into one another.\n\nThe plastic is very solid and my Timneh has not managed to destroy or chew it, unlike other plastic parrot toys which she managed to chip and damage. It is a bit larger than I expected, particularly in width, but she has no problem managing it. Care must be given when closing the screw cups otherwise the parrot may not be able to open them. I have to tighten them until they meet eachother and ensure that there isn't too much friction.\n\nMy bird has not *really* figured out how to unscrew them, but has mastered the art of picking up the whole toy and slamming it into the cage wall until they eventually open. I suppose that was a learned behavior and she is clearly smug about it once they open.\n\nOverall, a very good investment that does not get chewed or destroyed."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Toss some tea in his trousers! Save waste and add a little fun to your tea time with the Mr. Tea Silicone Tea Infuser from Fred. The infuser is constructed from BPA-free silicone, which is soft, food-safe and tasteless, so it won't affect the taste of your tea. Simply fill with your favorite loose leaf tea and perch the tea infuser on your cup to enjoy perfectly brewed tea! This tea infuser perches on the rim of your tea cup so you don't have to worry about fishing it out. The silicone construction is easy to clean and is dishwasher and microwave safe. The infuser measures 4 3/4 by 3 1/4 inches. Designed in Rhode Island, by people!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Smug inside the mug.\\n\\nReview: This little guy bring sa smile to my face every time I use it. He just looks so smug inside my mug. He's easy to clean and does not leave any kind of rubbery taste in the tea.\\n\\nOne slight issue I encountered with it, and at the cost of a single star, was that when sitting in the mug, I personally feel he does not sit low enough into the water. In order to get the water to rise to the top of his pant line, the water has to almost be filled to the brim of the cup. Had he been slightly taller, this would have been remedied.\\n\\nOverall though, it's a cute and fun way to make loose leaf tea!\",\n \"Product: Wii LAN Adapter creates a high speed LAN-internet connection for the Wii with a supplied USB cable. No wireless network required, use your existing LAN wired connection to the internet.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Should have been included onboard!\\n\\nReview: After first setting up my wii and then spending about 4 hours trying to connect it to my wireless router, I gave up and purchased this adapter.\\n\\nThe Wii internal wireless was incompatible with my DLink 802.11g router. In order to even get the Wii to partially connect to the Internet, I had to disable wireless encryption and force channel 11 (which is very overused in my apartment complex and was pretty much required by Nintendo support).\\n\\nAfter researching why my Wii refused to connect on Nintendo's site I found a page that stated my particular version of my router for some reason unknown to me is incompatible with the Wii even though every other wireless gadget I own even down to a pocket PC works perfectly fine even with security at its maximum.\\n\\nDeciding that the Nintendo wireless is pretty much useless I purchased this adapter. In 1 minute I was online and working fine ever since. Its also much nicer being wired since I pretty much totally dislike wireless connections.\\n\\nNintendo definitely should have included this onboard.\",\n \"Product: Simple. Intuitive. Easy to use. The Wii Remote Plus is a unique controller for the Wii and Wii U video game systems. Now with the increased sensitivity of Wii MotionPlus built-in. The button pressing of typical controllers is replaced by the natural, fluid motion of your hand. The Wii Remote Plus senses your every action and makes you feel less like a player and more like youre part of the game. With Wii, anyone can play. Some games may require additional accessories (sold separately). See game instruction manuals. Wii MotionPlus accessory not required.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Old-reliable Wii remote with motion plus!\\n\\nReview: The build quality of the Wii remotes has not declined over the years while the price has fallen and the features actually increased. There is not much to say about the typical Wii remote that most Wii owners don't already know, but compared to the prior models, this one has the Wii motion plus built-in so there is no need to attach the extra dongle and it works great.\\n\\nOne minor word of caution to anyone out there that uses Hombrew on their Wii. This model does communicate with the Wii differently, so software that was compiled many years ago may not recognize this model remote. Many older Homebrew applications have been abandoned by their creators, so older emulators may not support these remotes while others with proper support have been updated. SNES9X-GX and FCEUGX are two such emulators that DO have support while HUGO-GX on the other hand has been abandoned and will NOT work with these motion+ models. Since Homebrew is not supported by Nintendo, this cannot affect the overall review or score.\",\n \"Product: 9-Inch H Fountain with 1 Light. The Fountain Comes with One Light Bulb And Glass Ball Is Running On The Top. It Is Very Easy To Install And Comes with The Instruction Inside The Box.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Good For The Price\\n\\nReview: Overall I am happy with the fountain. For reasons I will never explain, I have been fascinated with rolling ball fountains for years and after the untimely demise of my previous model, I was in the market for a replacement. I tried a few others which ended up being very low quality and poorly constructed.\\n\\nWhile I was not completely keen on the design of this fountain (almost would have preferred it without the diamond shaped top), it was simple, affordable, and well constructed. The ball is the cracked-glass style which goes well with the multicolor rotating LEDs.\\n\\nMy two main concerns for this fountain and the reason for the reduction in stars is that first the pump is very loud (and frankly cheaply made). Even adding rubber feet to the basin, the pump vibrates way too much to be relaxing. Second, my base had a hairline crack in the bottom which spread to about 3 inches in length resulting in leaking. I was able to easily fix with an application of super glue, but leads me to question the overall quality.\",\n \"Product: pThe Plantronics .Audio 470 USB headset combines portability with your choice of analog or USB connection. Outstanding digital sound quality makes Internet calls, music, and DVDs sound even better. A personalized fit, lightweight design, and fingertip controls deliver hours of comfortable use for discerning mobile professionals, whether working or relaxing./p\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good value but quality lacking\\n\\nReview: Using the supplied USB dongle, the headset gets decent enough sound. I mainly use it for playing games with friends so I can't judge the sound quality based on music, but it accomplishes what I intended it to. The Supplied USB dongle worked out of the box with no drivers in both OS X and Windows XP which is always nice.\\n\\nThe only gripes I have with this model is that the cord is just way too long and I often get it tangled up in the wheels of my chair. The other issues is that the build quality feels very fragile and cheap. I personally wish they used a stronger plastic for the frame as I feel the slightest mistake will cause them to crack.\",\n \"Product: Custom designed cradle holds nano secureUses cars 12V power outlet to charge nanoA low-high audio output switch tunes sound without distortionPass-through dock connectors allows for use of multiple devicesIncludes audio cable\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Review of 2.0 Model\\n\\nReview: This review is for the 2.0 model with an iPod Touch 2G.\\n\\nGriffin \\\"certified\\\" the TuneFlex Aux with a 2G Touch to work with the 1G cradle. At first it does seem to work fine. The audio is great, and the 2G touch charges perfectly fine. The trouble is the 2G does not actually fit perfectly in the 1G cradle. The actual metal dock terminal does not seem to go deep enough into the 2G Touch. That paired up with the dock being ever-so-slightly misshapen for the 2G touch causes the slightest bit of wiggle room.\\n\\nThe result of this improper fit is that road bumps cause the Touch 2G to \\\"disconnect\\\" constantly. When a 2G Touch disconnects, the music pauses until the touch is reseated in the dock and the user presses play again. This wouldn't be too bad if it were rare, but on a 1 hour morning commute, it may happen 20 times.\\n\\nOverall, I'm sure this is a great product, but I personally wish Griffin didn't take the \\\"quick way out\\\" And built a real dock adapter for the 2g instead of just recycling the 1G and saying it works fine because clearly it doesn't.\",\n \"Product: When two or more devices are connected to a common ground through different paths, ground path noise or a ground loop can occur. This is actually quite common in home theater systems, even those that are well designed. The result of a ground loop is audio hum and/or horizontal bars in the TV picture. Disconnecting coaxial connections between components eliminates the hum or interference. If \\\"beefing up\\\" conventional ground connections and establishing solid ground points in your cable system does not resolve these problems, then a CableTVamps Ground Isolator is the most reliable way to fix it.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Antenna Ground Loop Issues Solved!\\n\\nReview: I cut the cord a while back and installed an amplified aerial antenna in my attic for the local HD channels. One of my TVs in particular must not be shielded in some way because it emits a constant and very loud buzz on my home entertainment system. This buzzing stops the second the coax is removed from the wall which was a clear indication of a ground loop in my coax wiring (likely the powered amplifier in the attic and the TV itself, two grounds).\\n\\nInstalled this ground loop filter right before my television and it completely solved the audio buzzing proving my ground loop theory. At some point in the future I would like to install this after the attic amp to see if it can apply to every device on the coax network rather than a single room.\\n\\nUpdate 10/2016: For the longest time I had an occasional digital signal skip on my living room TV. Since it is a digital signal, the video would break and the audio would take a second or 2 to re-synchronize with my speaker system. I decided the other day to try the filter I installed downstairs on this upper-floor TV. To my amazement, all of the skipping completely went away! Ordered a second.\",\n \"Product: pThe Plantronics .Audio 470 USB headset combines portability with your choice of analog or USB connection. Outstanding digital sound quality makes Internet calls, music, and DVDs sound even better. A personalized fit, lightweight design, and fingertip controls deliver hours of comfortable use for discerning mobile professionals, whether working or relaxing./p\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good value but quality lacking\\n\\nReview: Using the supplied USB dongle, the headset gets decent enough sound. I mainly use it for playing games with friends so I can't judge the sound quality based on music, but it accomplishes what I intended it to. The Supplied USB dongle worked out of the box with no drivers in both OS X and Windows XP which is always nice.\\n\\nThe only gripes I have with this model is that the cord is just way too long and I often get it tangled up in the wheels of my chair. The other issues is that the build quality feels very fragile and cheap. I personally wish they used a stronger plastic for the frame as I feel the slightest mistake will cause them to crack.\",\n \"Product: Custom designed cradle holds nano secureUses cars 12V power outlet to charge nanoA low-high audio output switch tunes sound without distortionPass-through dock connectors allows for use of multiple devicesIncludes audio cable\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Review of 2.0 Model\\n\\nReview: This review is for the 2.0 model with an iPod Touch 2G.\\n\\nGriffin \\\"certified\\\" the TuneFlex Aux with a 2G Touch to work with the 1G cradle. At first it does seem to work fine. The audio is great, and the 2G touch charges perfectly fine. The trouble is the 2G does not actually fit perfectly in the 1G cradle. The actual metal dock terminal does not seem to go deep enough into the 2G Touch. That paired up with the dock being ever-so-slightly misshapen for the 2G touch causes the slightest bit of wiggle room.\\n\\nThe result of this improper fit is that road bumps cause the Touch 2G to \\\"disconnect\\\" constantly. When a 2G Touch disconnects, the music pauses until the touch is reseated in the dock and the user presses play again. This wouldn't be too bad if it were rare, but on a 1 hour morning commute, it may happen 20 times.\\n\\nOverall, I'm sure this is a great product, but I personally wish Griffin didn't take the \\\"quick way out\\\" And built a real dock adapter for the 2g instead of just recycling the 1G and saying it works fine because clearly it doesn't.\",\n \"Product: When two or more devices are connected to a common ground through different paths, ground path noise or a ground loop can occur. This is actually quite common in home theater systems, even those that are well designed. The result of a ground loop is audio hum and/or horizontal bars in the TV picture. Disconnecting coaxial connections between components eliminates the hum or interference. If \\\"beefing up\\\" conventional ground connections and establishing solid ground points in your cable system does not resolve these problems, then a CableTVamps Ground Isolator is the most reliable way to fix it.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Antenna Ground Loop Issues Solved!\\n\\nReview: I cut the cord a while back and installed an amplified aerial antenna in my attic for the local HD channels. One of my TVs in particular must not be shielded in some way because it emits a constant and very loud buzz on my home entertainment system. This buzzing stops the second the coax is removed from the wall which was a clear indication of a ground loop in my coax wiring (likely the powered amplifier in the attic and the TV itself, two grounds).\\n\\nInstalled this ground loop filter right before my television and it completely solved the audio buzzing proving my ground loop theory. At some point in the future I would like to install this after the attic amp to see if it can apply to every device on the coax network rather than a single room.\\n\\nUpdate 10/2016: For the longest time I had an occasional digital signal skip on my living room TV. Since it is a digital signal, the video would break and the audio would take a second or 2 to re-synchronize with my speaker system. I decided the other day to try the filter I installed downstairs on this upper-floor TV. To my amazement, all of the skipping completely went away! Ordered a second.\",\n \"Product: white colors\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Likely the best film I have used to date.\\n\\nReview: Pros:\\n1) A very nice fit. No fiddling and was super easy to apply without the use of adhesive.\\n\\n2) Crystal clear when installed, no bubbles at all (with the caveat that you understand the risk of dust, prepare, and work as quickly and precisely as possible). Even the tiniest piece of dust that adheres to the cover will create a bubble that will never go away. The film does not have adhesive, but it is almost magnetic to dust, so install in a very very clean environment and do NOT touch the sticky portion during application! Assuming application goes well, you will not see this film at all and it in no way removes from the HD nature of the screen.\\n\\n3) So far has not been scratched, so it seems to be quite resistant. Other protectors I have used in the past have become greatly scratched from even the simplest of contact.\\n\\nCons:\\n1) The description states \\\"PRECISELY cut\\\", but I have to disagree. Two of the three of mine that arrived in the package still had the punch-out plastic for the speaker and camera attached and required me to use a paperclip and tweezers to remove them. This sounds easy, but it was more difficult than one would imagine and the stray plastic kept slipping between the three layers of plastic and allowed some dust to sneak under before application.\\n\\n2) This protector is WAY more prone to oil and fingerprints than the original glass. It's difficult to remove the oil whereas I could just use a soft cotton shirt on the original glass. It's like an oil magnet. Wiping with a microfiber cloth doesn't even help and just spreads it around in smears.\",\n \"Product: This product is an ideal choice for any Mini PCI-Express expansible embedded or micro system needing larger volume and higher speed data transfer connectivity with USB devices.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Low quality, manufacturer defects, and dead on arrival.\\n\\nReview: I made an initial mistake (and my mistake did not influence the product rating) in assuming this was a full size Mini-PCIe board, but is actually a half-size, so it did not fit one my my boxes which required a full sized board. Frankly, I've never seen a box capable of fitting a card this small and outside the product image, it is difficult to ascertain the board's true size from the product description.\\n\\nWhere this review really dives to the 1-start rating is in the product quality. In my opinion, the product is borderline trash. The build quality is sub par, and the cables are just plain awful. Rather than using connectors that enforce insertion direction, standard header rows are supplied with a small paper denoting the direction and the location of pin 1 on each side. This would have been fine, had the cable actually been assembled properly! After installing, I noticed the link light was solid and discovered that the cable they supplied was actually assembled incorrectly by the manufacturer.\\n\\nAfter correcting the cabling myself, I then noticed the board was not being detected on my system, nor in pfsense. It was dead on arrival, or damaged by the manufacturer's poor cable construction. Either way, this was sent right back to Amazon.\\n\\nI'm not sure if I was supplied a knock-off product, or whether this is just a really low quality card, but I should have suspected based on the price being half that of the competition. In the end, I purchased the more expensive StarTec equivalent which was a full size board, with proper cables, and was detected correctly immediately.\",\n \"Product: KHOMO DUAL SERIES Case KHOMO Introduces its best seller case for Apple iPad Air 2nd Generation. The DUAL Series Case continues to be an NUMBER ONE Seller! The Ultra Slim KHOMO DUAL Case is the perfect choice for those who want a stylish and affordable way to protect their tablet. This chic, lightweight case has a Polyurethane FRONT cover and a hard rubberized Poly-Carbonate BACK Protector. The rubberized Poly-Carbonate Back ensures a firm grip while holding your tablet. The KHOMO DUAL Case offers your Apple iPad great protection from scratches, fingerprints, dust, small impacts and many other everyday happenings. It also offers you multiple viewing angles: Fold back to comfortably watch movies and videos or place it in a lower, more ergonomic angle for typing. It's easy to always get the right view. Warranty 2 Year KHOMO Warranty with quick and easy KHOMO service. Check out the KHOMO Accessories Collection Known as The Mobile & Tablet Accessories Experts, KHOMO takes great pride in developing high quality, innovative designs that enhance and protect your valuable devices. Protect what you love with KHOMO top of the line accessories. We Got You Covered.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for iPad Air 2\\n\\nReview: To start, this case IS designed for the new iPad Air 2. It fits perfectly including the new microphone hole and lack of mute switch. The back is a firm plastic with a rubberized coating. The top tri-fold is also rubberized, but feels like a vinyl-like material. I love the feel of the rubberized plastic. I'm actually happy this case doesn't have the silly cut-out for the apple logo on the back, just one more place for dirt and grime to get in and frankly I don't care that it's an Apple product!.\\n\\nSince the case is still new I cannot comment on longevity. It feels like it is constructed well enough. I'd consider it of \\\"medium\\\" quality in terms of what I expected and a GREAT value for the price, especially vs. Apple's own mega-over-priced version.\\n\\nThe magnetic closure is also used for the smart wake feature which is nice.\\n\\nThe only complaint I have, and a very minor one at that, is that the cover does seem to seal very firmly and it can sometimes be a struggle opening the cover. I usually need to slip a finger nail under the tri-fold. Maybe a little tab attached would be an improvement, especially for the fingernail challenged.\",\n \"Product: Hydro Series H80i v2 is an all-in-one liquid CPU cooler with an extra-thick 120mm radiator and dual SP120L PWM fans for cooling that's far superior to stock CPU cooling fans. Liquid cooling simply works better than air cooling, and the self-contained design of the H80i v2 makes it easy for you to protect your valuable CPU. The H80i v2 has Corsair Link built in. Just attach the included cable to a USB header on your motherboard and download the free Corsair Link software, and you can monitor CPU and coolant temperatures, adjust fan speeds, and customize the LED lighting directly from your desktop.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Happy To See Corsair Improving A Classic\\n\\nReview: I have used corsair hydro coolers since the H50 model back in 2009. I was amazed that they were able to improve on the original model as it was nearly perfect before. Besides support for newer chipsets LGA 1150 for example, Corsair increased the size of the radiator supplied an additional fan for a push-pull configuration. The original H50 had slots for an additional fan but was not included at the time. I was happy to see that the original water pipes were replaced with a more flexible tubing that appears to have 2x the flow capacity of the originals. The support for internal USB connections to allow temperature management and speed control are also a welcome addition to an already great product. The CPU mount comes with pre-applied thermal compound which is well protected under a plastic cover. Personally I always replace any unknown compound with Arctic Silver 5, so I cannot comment on its performance direction.\\n\\nWhat I personally think is the most amazing thing about these coolers is that they outperform standard (and enormous) air coolers while running very quiet. In the end, I was able to overclock my i76600K to 4.5 Ghz comfortably while this cooler more than handles the temperature increases associated with the overclock.\",\n \"Product: Welcome to a new standard of stylus. The Adonit Pixel has been carefully crafted to work better, write better, and draw better. From the improved 1.9mm Pixel point tip with paper-like drag, to built in palm rejection, the Pixel offers a more natural stylus experience. Connect Pixel to your iPad to get over 2000 levels of pressure sensitivity along with shortcut buttons and offset correction. These Bluetooth features reduce lag while increasing accuracy giving you everything you expect and more from Adonit's most advanced iPad stylus to date.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Expensive w/Little Extra To Offer\\n\\nReview: I purchased the Adonit Pixel with hopes of a better stylus experience on an iPad Air 2. For a while I used a Adonit Dash 3 stylus which is similar, but lacks the additional bluetooth connectivity that usually gives a stylus extra precision and features. With the Dash, I had to be careful about touching the screen due to the lack of active palm rejection, so I figured I would give the Pixel a shot due to it's advertised features, palm rejection and accuracy.\\n\\nMY first impression is that it is significantly larger than the Dash 3 and doesn't feel as solid in the hand. The Dash 3 can compare to a standard ballpoint pen, but the Pixel is much fatter and feels cheaper, especially with the two shortcut buttons.\\n\\nI paired my pixel with the supported app \\\"Noteshelf 2\\\" and was disappointed to find that the Pixel had no improved accuracy over it's passive cousin the Dash 3. Strokes on the screen were a few mm off of the center of the tip. The active palm rejection added no accuracy to strokes and resulted in just as many random skips while writing, but at least no palm marks lower on the screen. Palm rejection required disabling some ipad gestures, but even that was not enough to prevent my palm from bringing up conrol panels, docks, etc while writing. I can honestly say I found the palm rejection completely useless.\\n\\nSince the accuracy is exactly the same as with the Adonit Dash 3 and the palm rejection near-useless (even with an approved, compatible app) I can't recommend the Pixel over the much cheaper and better-constructed Dash 3.\",\n \"Product: This 6ft Shielded eSATA to SATA Cable features one eSATA connector and one standard SATA connector, allowing you to connect external drives (with eSATA connector) to a regular Serial ATA data connector. Backed by StarTech.com's Lifetime Warranty.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Rare, High-Quality Cable\\n\\nReview: A strange cable, but so handy when needed. I had need to temporarily hook up an internal HDD externally through an eSATA port. Typically I would have had to go out and buy an external enclosure, but I did not want to as this hookup was only needed for a few minutes. This cable satisfied this need and on the cheap!\\n\\nThe cable itself is very well made and feels well shielded. Both terminal ends are of high quality and at six feet in length is way more than I needed. My one complaint is that the standard SATA plug does NOT have a retention clasp and thus can wiggle free if the drive is moved while plugged in. The images on Amazon show this clasp, but mine arrived without one.\",\n \"Product: Enter into LED picture quality with this Curtis TV. It offers 500:1 Contrast Ratio, 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 8ms Response Time, 1366x768 Resolution, Built-In ATSC / NTSC / Clear QAM TV Tuners, HDMI, VGA, S-Video. \\n * 13.3\\\" LCD screen, \\n * 1366 x 768 resolution, \\n * 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, \\n * Digital capabilities - 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, \\n * 220 cd/m brightness, \\n * 8 milliseconds response time, \\n * 60 Hz refresh rate, \\n * Remote control,\\n * Wall Mount Ready (Wall Mount not included)\\n **** Connections****\\n * Headphone input, \\n * PC audio input, \\n * HDMI input, \\n * S-video input, \\n * Audio/video input, \\n * VGA input, \\n * RF input,\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good for its intended use\\n\\nReview: Overall I'm pleased with this television. I was looking for something small to put next to a computer monitor. The picture is crisp, though the view angles are not that great, but I wasn't expecting a $1000 television in a 13\\\" package. The worst trait of the television are the built-in speakers which sound so tinny an awful, even at low volume. I didn't mind much as I use the headphone jack to tie into my desk's sound system, but for others this may be an issue. I like the VGA input and actually found use of it as a second non-essential monitor. One gripe is that they decided to place the VGA port directly over the spot where the stand enters the television, so it's impossible to get a VGA connector to actually fit within this space as they tend to be large with thick cables. I had to purchase a separate $10 90-degree adapter to get it to work.\\n\\nI find the remote frustrating. Button placement is strange, and the actual buttons themselves confusing. In order to change inputs, the remote is required and needs the use of an on-screen menu which makes universal remotes like the Logitech Harmony line impossible to use.\\n\\nIn the end, it's a good television for the price and size.\",\n \"Product: DS3231 AT24C32 I2C module precision Real Time Clock DS3231 / AT24C32 memory module with SOFTWARE\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Dead on Arrival & Inaccurate Product Description\\n\\nReview: Unfortunately, I got double bit by this RTC. This was intended to be a replacement for an existing 3231 RTC with a soldered battery that no longer has a charge. Upon receipt of the item, I find out that they no longer include the rechargeable LIR version of the battery. I contacted the manufacturer who informed me the listing is out of date (And they actually DID adjust the listing since which granted them one extra star). They also offered to ship me out a LIR battery free of charge which earned them another star.\\n\\nThe issue is, battery aside, my module was DOA. This device refused to communicate on my I2C bus while it's predecessor communicates just fine. Both devices claim to use the same I2C address and the software libraries are compatible. This was just dead. After that many strikes, It has to go back.\",\n \"Product: With Viiiiva, you finally have the Heart Rate Monitor you've wanted all along. One that connects seamlessly to your Smartphone and all of your ANT+ devices, thanks to the Liiiink connectivity module inside. Viiiiva works with your ANT+ watch or computer (Garmin, Timex, adidas) and Bluetooth Smart enabled phone, all without awkward adapters. The Liiiink Connectivity Module inside your Viiiiva turns your Smartphone into a cycling computer or running monitor; sending all of your ANT+ data seamlessly and in real-time to the free 4iiii App or any of the popular fitness Apps. If you're a Sportiiii user, Liiiink also makes it easy to change your settings on the fly from your iPhone. Liiiink is an exclusive 4iiii Innovations feature and only available with Viiiiva.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Love the Ant+ Integration!\\n\\nReview: This monitor was purchased due to reviews stating that it acts as a bridge between ANT+ devices and bluetooth. I mainly use it with the iSmoothRun app on the iPhone which has direct support for this product and it's multiple device streams. I used an iPhone 4s and 5s.\\n\\nOn an iPhone (must be at LEAST a 4s as it requires the low power bluetooth 4.0), download the free Viiii app which is used to pair devices. The monitor must remain on in order to function (it uses the connection to the skin to turn on and off). Once paired with the Viiii app, it allows pairing with ANT+ devices. I paired this with my Garmin foot pod for running which worked flawlessly.\\n\\nOnce pairing is complete, disconnect the Viiiiva from the app using the disconnect button and it can then be paired with any other running app that supports the streams. The ANT+ pairing remains and does not need to be re-linked during continued use.\\n\\nNow, while running I get heartrate and stride/cadence information via bluetooth without the need for any dongles or adapters! This is a great money saver as the new bluetooth replacements for some ANT+ devices are expensive, are often much larger in size, and in some cases unreliable.\\n\\nThis can be paired up with Foot pods, bicycle cadence and power sensors, etc. I can't recommend it enough!\",\n \"Product: Simplicity comes in all shapes and sizes as seen with our newly designed Thin Fit Hybrid case for the iPhone 6s. Its 2-piece build of hard PC and softer TPU accents add style thats functional. The metal-coated buttons add style with solid feedback thats obvious at the touch.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: The Hybrid Feature Kills This Case\\n\\nReview: The idea behind this case is great, but unfortunately no care was given to its construction. It comes as a 2 part case with a rubber bumper that inserts into the bottom hard case. Attached to the bumper are the supposed \\\"metal-coated\\\" buttons which must be Chinese manufacturing lingo for \\\"silver painted plastic\\\". These buttons are the real failure of this case; they were not manufactured with correct dimensions for the 6S and actually depress the buttons when the case is applied, particularly the volume buttons. This prevents them from being pressed, or causes the down button to raise the volume, etc. I re-applied the case a few times to make sure I got the alignment right and that it wasn't user error, but alas, it was poorly designed and went straight back to Amazon.\\n\\nThe one saving grace of this case is the built-in slot for a metal plate for use in magnetic mounts. I use a few magnetic mounts and it was nice to have a spot for the plate that didn't require it be glued to the back of the case or inserted loosely in-between causing case bulge and pressure on the phone.\\n\\nI instead purchased the Spigen Thin Fit Exact-Fit case which is much thinner and smaller, but does not include the hybrid bumper with the terrible buttons. That case worked much better for my use and is attractive and functional. Highly suggest that over this monstrosity.\",\n \"Product: 3 EASY STEP TO INSTALL: 1) REMOVE EXISTING HINGE PIN. 2) INSERT HINGE PIN THROUGH THE DOOR SAVER 3. 3) ADJUST TOP CAM UNTIL DOOR OPENS TO DESIRED ANGLE AND YOUR DONE! **package include one piece** Please note that this is for Residential standard 3-4-1/2\\\" hinges. It may not work for Commercial or different size hinges.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Unique, but still not ready for prime time.\\n\\nReview: I ordered these pin stops to prevent two doors from smacking into a cabinet within close proximity to the doors. Due to the strange angle, other pin stoppers were not possible and carpet prevented floor bumpers from being attached. These do solve the problem, but have problems of their own.\\n\\nAs other reviewers have stated, there is quite a bit of flex when they do engage the door hinge. I would say a good 20 degrees or more of freedom, especially if pressed hard or the door swung with force. I would NOT recommend these to protect a wall from a door knob!!! The other major complaint is that each notch on the adjustment equals a large degree of door freedom. What I really needed was a notch in-between the two that would have been the sweet spot, instead I had to settle with not letting the door open as much as it could or allow the door to smack the cabinet.\\n\\nOverall, I think the design would work better built into the actual hinges. Attaching to the top allows too much vertical and rotational movement (think V bending) allowing far too much movement on the door. I may actually try to create a hybrid hinge by removing some of the actual hinge with a dremmel tool and installing the pin system in the middle of the hinge body.\",\n \"Product: The Living World Pedi-Perch is an essential addition to your bird's home. It is a cement bird perch that helps trim and maintain blunt, well-groomed nails. The multi-grip wave surface promotes foot circulation and helps prevent arthritis and atrophy. In addition, the Pedi-Perch helps clean and condition the bird's beak.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great addition to the cage.\\n\\nReview: My perch arrived light blue (Amazon stated colors may vary). Some reviews mentioned that the Medium perch is thicker than they expected, but I think based on that I found mine slightly thinner than expected. I believe the Medium is fine for a smaller African Grey-sized parrot or a Pionus, but think I would have preferred slightly more diameter.\\n\\nI had a similar stone perch for one of my late birds that did not have the ripple effect. I usually place perches like this up high in the cage as they tend to sleep on them. I found my birds nails were kept tollerable naturally and did not require clipping though it all depends on the bird's personal use.\\n\\nI had no problem with the supplied washers or wing nut. Fit myh 3/4\\\" cage perfectly. I can see an issue with 1\\\"+ spaced bars which may require extra washers purchased.\\n\\nStill waiting for my baby to be weaned and come home, but as a product, this is a great, solid, and well-designed perch.\",\n \"Product: Encourages the natural instincts of a bird to forage for its food. Each log has a small treat compartment. Hide 1 treat, or many, screw the logs together and let your bird dismantle the logs. Made of tough nylon polymer. Zinc free, nickel-plated chain.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Cowardly Grey Loves It\\n\\nReview: This toy sat in my Grey's cage for probably a good 6 months before she was willing to go near it. She's a coward, but eventually the lure of treats made her explore and fall in love with this toy.\\n\\nThe interlocking cups press fairly deep into one-another, so there is only enough room inside each chamber for a pistachio or 2 and maybe a few unshelled peanuts. Larger cookies or monkey biscuits are too large and get crushed when the cups are screwed into one another.\\n\\nThe plastic is very solid and my Timneh has not managed to destroy or chew it, unlike other plastic parrot toys which she managed to chip and damage. It is a bit larger than I expected, particularly in width, but she has no problem managing it. Care must be given when closing the screw cups otherwise the parrot may not be able to open them. I have to tighten them until they meet eachother and ensure that there isn't too much friction.\\n\\nMy bird has not *really* figured out how to unscrew them, but has mastered the art of picking up the whole toy and slamming it into the cage wall until they eventually open. I suppose that was a learned behavior and she is clearly smug about it once they open.\\n\\nOverall, a very good investment that does not get chewed or destroyed.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":23,"string":"23"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1488,"string":"1,488"}}},{"rowIdx":1489,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"AO00I2TVC9LBB"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"Felicity Heaton is a NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY International Best-Selling Author. Felicity writes passionate paranormal romance books. In her books, she creates detailed worlds, twisting plots, mind-blowing action, intense emotion and heart-stopping romances with leading men that vary from dark deadly vampires to sexy shape-shifters and wicked werewolves, to sinful angels and hot demons! Fans of paranormal romance books by authors Lara Adrian, J R Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Gena Showalter, Larissa Ione, Kresley Cole and Christine Feehan will love Felicity's books too.\". The summary of the review text is \"Bitten by a Hellcat\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Omg I love these books. Felicity is a truly amazing Writer. I Know she says the characters talk to her. And truly feels that way when you read her books. I loved that own had a secret and was willing to share with Cait even before he knew she was his mate. The wonderful chemistry the two have is something wonderful. I cannot say to much without spoiling the story. But what she goes through to save him, is truly remarkable. She is trying to esca[e a hellcat hot on her trail. He wants to Collar Cait, but Cait will not let that happen she will keep on running until she met her true mate. And when she runs in to Underworld seeking sanctuary. She did not know that she had run straight into her True Mate Arms. Now they both just need to figure out that Owen and Cait are Mates."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Omg I love these books. Felicity is a truly amazing Writer. I Know she says the characters talk to her. And truly feels that way when you read her books. I loved that own had a secret and was willing to share with Cait even before he knew she was his mate. The wonderful chemistry the two have is something wonderful. I cannot say to much without spoiling the story. But what she goes through to save him, is truly remarkable. She is trying to esca[e a hellcat hot on her trail. He wants to Collar Cait, but Cait will not let that happen she will keep on running until she met her true mate. And when she runs in to Underworld seeking sanctuary. She did not know that she had run straight into her True Mate Arms. Now they both just need to figure out that Owen and Cait are Mates."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Sophie Moss is a USA Today bestselling and multi-award winning author. She is known for her captivating Irish fantasy romances and heartwarming contemporary romances with realistic characters and unique island settings. As a former journalist, Sophie has been writing professionally for over ten years. She lives in Maryland, where shes working on her next novel. When shes not writing, shes testing out a new dessert recipe, exploring the Chesapeake Bay, or fiddling in her garden. Sophie loves to hear from readers. Email her at sophiemossauthor@gmail.com or visit her website sophiemossauthor.com to sign up for her newsletter.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I want to live on this island\n\nReview: I Want to go live on this Island. The way Sophie Moss\ndescribes the place, the People, and the wonderful magical\nwind chimes. makes me want to live in a place so full of\nfamily, friends and peace. I truly hope some day to find\na place like it. I already have the amazing man, who by the way\n Will from book one is so much like. I loved book one and\n was thrilled when got to read this one. Colin is a amazing man he\n would give up his dream for Becca, Hell he give up more\nthan that. He would even give her up to make sure she is\nhappy. It is just the type of man he is. They just need to pay\nattention to those wind chimes. I love he is working to help\nWounded warriors get back to normal society. There needs to\nbe more people out there doing just that. We need to treat\nthem as the wonderful people they are. And not as broken,\nthey are not broken just experienced things we have not.\n Well most of the time just treating them as a normal person\nand over looking the handicap means more to them than\nanything else. and Sophie sends this message along with\na wonderful love story. I loved Colin in book one and really\nhated Tom. Now you will have to read it to see how he wins\nher heart. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. If you\ndo like this book, please consider leaving a review. The\nAuthors really like it when you do, they value your opinions too.","Product: Sophie Moss is a USA Today bestselling and multi-award winning author. She is known for her captivating Irish fantasy romances and heartwarming contemporary romances with realistic characters and unique island settings. As a former journalist, Sophie has been writing professionally for over ten years. She lives in Maryland, where shes working on her next novel. When shes not writing, shes testing out a new dessert recipe, exploring the Chesapeake Bay, or working in her garden. Sophie loves to hear from readers. Email her at sophiemossauthor@gmail.com or visit her website sophiemossauthor.com to sign up for her newsletter.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Oh my Gods what a book! Hell this whole series is amazing.\n\nReview: Oh my Gods what a book! Hell this whole series is amazing.\nI fell in love with book one. And have been hooked ever\nsince. I was so delighted when I found out this book was\navailable. I just had to read it immediately. This is the third\nbook and can be read as a standalone but I suggest you\n read the other 2 first.\n\nThis is Ryan's story and how he met Izzy. Of course it is\nthought the wonderful program will sets up in book one. Now\nIzzy has PTSD but not why you think. In her case it is worse\nas this happened on home soil. Now this book deals with\ntrained solders dealing with a range of problems. But Ryan is\n working at pulling Izzy out of her shell so she can heal. As\nhe is more invested in her as he is falling for her. I am so\nread for the next book. And make sure you read the note at\n the back of the book to get a glimpse of what is next\n\nNow before I ruin this for you I will leave off here. I hope you\n enjoy this book as much as I did. If you do like this book,\nplease consider leaving a review. The Authors really like it\n when you do; they value your opinions too","Product: Coreene Callahan is the bestselling author of the Dragonfury novels and Circle of Seven Series, in which she combines her love of romance and adventure with her passion for history. After graduating with honors in psychology and taking a detour to work in interior design, Coreene finally returned to her first love: writing. Her debut novel, Fury of Fire, was a finalist in the New Jersey Romance Writers Golden Leaf Contest in two categories: Best First Book and Best Paranormal. She lives in Canada with her family, a spirited Great Pyrenees mix, and her wild imaginary world. Visit her online at www.CoreeneCallahan.com and on Twitter @coreenecallahan.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: What a story. Fury of Surrender was\n\nReview: What a story. This is the six books in the series. But the first\none I read. The story was amazing and extremely well-\nwritten, so much so I plan to read the other books. They are\na really new take on Dragon shifters. I so loved this book.\n\nThis is Hope and Froge's story he is the Scott of the pack.\nAnd oh how I love a Scottish brogue. And when a writer puts\nit in. it is just magic for me. But Forge needs help. He has a\nchunk of his past missing. And Hope may be his only way to\nget those memories back. But when they meet it is explosive\n to say the least. They are drawn to each other. And have\nthis instant need for each other. But before they can do\nanything about it Mack is hit with this energy ball and lands\nhim in a coma. While they all try to find a way to save him\nand his mate before it is too late. And then there is still the\nthreat to come. An evil dragons set out to destroy the night\nfuries pack. And they are not aware of what is coming.\nI need the next book now to see what happens. But have\nto wait. In the mean time I plan to read the other books in the\n series.\n\nNow before I ruin this for you I will leave off here. I hope you\n enjoy this book as much as I did. If you do like this book,\nplease consider leaving a review. The Authors really like it\n when you do; they value your opinions too","Product: Felicity Heaton is a NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY International Best-Selling Author. Felicity writes passionate paranormal romance books. In her books, she creates detailed worlds, twisting plots, mind-blowing action, intense emotion and heart-stopping romances with leading men that vary from dark deadly vampires to sexy shape-shifters and wicked werewolves, to sinful angels and hot demons! Fans of paranormal romance books by authors Lara Adrian, J R Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Gena Showalter, Larissa Ione, Kresley Cole and Christine Feehan will love Felicity's books too.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Taken By a Dragon\n\nReview: Oh My Gods!! What a book. Felicity Heaton is one\n Phenomenal writer. she grabs you with her stories and holds\n you tight till you reach the end. These stories feels like the\n characters are real and she is just sharing what they told\nher. I love Loke, he dose not know why he snatched Anais.\n But he must save her at all costs. the vision keeps repeating,\n and he dose not know why every-time he eliminates a threat\n there is another in its place. When finally has the last vision\n and sees who he must defeat, He as to make the hardest\ndecision of all to save he and he may still lose her to protect\nher. warning this Book is an emotional one. so have you\ntissues ready. in this book we get glimpses of possible mates\n to come. Oh and Sable gets a visit in this book that will\nshock the hell out of you. Now I have to shut up before I spoil this book.\nI hope you enjoy this book as Much as I did.\nIf you do like this book, please consider leaving a review.\nThe Authors really like it when you do, they value your opinions too.","Product: Felicity Heaton is a NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY International Best-Selling Author. Felicity writes passionate paranormal romance books. In her books, she creates detailed worlds, twisting plots, mind-blowing action, intense emotion and heart-stopping romances with leading men that vary from dark deadly vampires to sexy shape-shifters and wicked werewolves, to sinful angels and hot demons! Fans of paranormal romance books by authors Lara Adrian, J R Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Gena Showalter, Larissa Ione, Kresley Cole and Christine Feehan will love Felicity's books too.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Awakened by a Demoness\n\nReview: What a wicked book this one was. And by the Gods I loved it.\n I do so love the eternal mates series. I have been hooked\nsince book one. Word of advice make sure you do not need\nto be anywhere for a while before you star this book, Hell\nbefore you start any book by Felicity Heaton. She has a way\n of taking you hostage and not letting you go till you reach\nthe end of the book. And even then you do not want it to be\nover. I swear she is telling their story like they are talking to\nher; there is so much of her soul in these books. Oh and one\n more thing, have everything you need nearby, as I did not\n get up till I was finished.\n\nI loved this story, one of forbidden love. Who knew a demon\ncould love and Angel (well that is beside Felicity). This is\nAsteria and the Fifth Commander of the Echelon. As Angles\ndo not have names. But Asteris fixes that, she decides he\n needs a name and just starts calling Rey. They are both\ndispatched to collect the same half-breed. And as soon as\nthey meet in the square in the Fae town, it is an immediate\n urge to approach the other all though they are supposed to\n be enemies. They shrug it off as they want to kill the other\nnot that they are fated mates. But when they have a shared\ndream Asteria knows what it is, and freaks out. Then the\nreal fun begins, when they find the Half-Breed nothing can\nprepare them for what happens next. Lets just say it was\nwild. I love how this book ended. Gods I wish I could share\nthis with you too, but it would ruin the book for you. Lets just\nsay they have a big decision they have to make and it will\nbring tears to your eyes so have those tissues handy.\nI balled like a baby, both sad and happy tears.\n\nNow before I ruin this for you I will leave off here. I hope you\n enjoy this book as much as I did. If you do like this book,\nplease consider leaving a review. The Authors really like it\nwhen you do; they value your opinions too.","Product: Alessandra Torre is a USA Today Bestselling author who focuses on contemporary erotica. Her first book, Blindfolded Innocence, was published in July 2012, and was an Erotica #1 Bestseller for two weeks. The sequel to Blindfolded, Masked Innocence, will be released in February 2014. Alessandra lives in the Southern United States and is married, with one young child. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and playing with her dogs. Her favorite authors include Lisa Gardner, Gillian Flynn, and Jennifer Crusie. Learn more about Alessandra on her website at www.alessandratorre.com, or you can find her on Twitter (@ReadAlessandra) or her Facebook fanpage.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: End of the Innocence\n\nReview: I had the wonderful pleasure to read this book. I loved this book so much Brad is wonderful to Julia and it shows in how Alessandra brings life to the story. she has this way that draws you in to were your part of the story. And oh man the steamy parts fogged up my glasses. I have to say thank god Brad had Julia take self defense classes or there would not be a happy ending I hope Alessandra will rethink this and much without spoilers but make sure to look in the back of book when finished for the link to a website with bonus content you will hate yourself if you miss that tidbit.turns this into another book I'd like to know if Brad ever finds out for sure what his dad was up to and how they end up dealing with la familia I can't say to","Product: Sara Jane currently lives near New Yorks Hudson River with her very supportive real-life hero, two lively young children, a pair of mischievous kittens, and a very active dog. When she is not hiking with the kids, she loves writing sexy stories, staying up past her bedtime reading red-hot romance, and chatting with her readers on Facebook at facebook.com/SaraJaneStone.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: What a delightful book\n\nReview: What a delightful book. This is not your typical Cinderella\nstory. So forget that. This is wonderfully written but it is a\nshort book so my review will be to.\n\nThis is Lucy's story and she plays Cinderella for little girls to\nsee them smile. And this is Jarred's story too as he is her\nprince or would like to be. She has been hurt in the past and\n now she is trying to move on but the online dates are not so\n good. That is when Jarred steps in to save her and he sees\n more and is determined to get her. And when he fails the\nperson who helps him will surprise you. It was a shock but a\ngood one. They do have some obstacles just hope they can\n figure out how to get past them before it is to late.\n\nNow before I ruin this for you I will leave off here. I hope you\n enjoy this book as much as I did. If you do like this book,\nplease consider leaving a review. The Authors really like it\nwhen you do; they value your opinions too","Product: Tana Lovett spent a nomadic childhood, routinely relocating with her mother and two brothers. When she was eleven, they spent the school year in a rural Colorado town, homesteaded, in part, by Italian immigrants. This was potent fuel for her vivid, pre-teen imagination, and the memory grew over time into her first novel. Tana lives in the inland Pacific Northwest with her husband, Captain Awesome Man, surrounded by their great big family.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Oh My Gods, what a book!\n\nReview: Oh My Gods, what a book! That was. Um that was? Im speechless, as to what to say. This book floored me. It was well-written and thought out, but so much more to.\nThis is Kate and Gios story. Kate has given up on love. She has had enough heartbreak for her lifetime. She wants no part of it. But the hot sandwich guy is hot to look at. Gio is handsome, smart, caring and despite being rich very down to earth. Then there is Nonna is the fun and sweet great-grandmother. I loved her the most. As they set out to find Aldo's treasure they become close. And Kate is so quick to jump to a conclusions without even allowing Gio to explain. If Kate doesnt wise up she is going to mess up her beautiful second chance at love.\nNow before I ruin this for you I will leave off here. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. If you do like this book, please consider leaving a review. The Authors really like it when you do; they value your opinions too.","Product: Felicity Heaton is a NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY and International Best-Selling Author writing passionate paranormal romance with passion. In her paranormal romance books, she creates detailed worlds, twisting plots, mind-blowing action, intense emotion and heart-stopping romances with leading men that vary from dark deadly vampires to sexy shape-shifters and wicked werewolves, to sinful angels and hot demons! Fans of paranormal romance books by authors Lara Adrian, J R Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Elisabeth Naughton, Tina Folsom, Gena Showalter, Larissa Ione, Kresley Cole and Christine Feehan will love Felicity's books too.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Holy freaking God, what a book! h\n\nReview: Holy freaking God, what a book! This was one amazing\nstory. such a well-written and thought out story. Felicity has a\nway with holding your attention and keeping you hostage to\nthe very end of the book.\n\nThis book is Furys story and his wonderful mate Shia. They\nhave been separated for over 4000 years H&M believing the\nother was dead could you imagine going just if you years with\n after loving your life before Thousand that would be torture\nunfortunately for her, her parents are aristocrat so they think\nshe needs to be married to an noble unfortunately the one\nhis chosen is a despicable piece of crap well at honest roll\nwith her potential sooner she runs into an old friend a farm\nboy or he used to be now he service Prince Lauren and man\nis it wonderful to see him because he tells her that her lost\n love is not dead now she just has to get to him and save\nhim in time and want a battle that is going to be\n\nNow before I ruin this for you I will leave off here. I hope you\n enjoy this book as much as I did. If you do like this book,\nplease consider leaving a review. The Authors really like it\nwhen you do; they value your opinions too","Product: Liliana Rhodes is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author who writes Contemporary and Paranormal Romance. Blessed with an overactive imagination, she is always writing and plotting her next stories. She enjoys movies, reading, photography, listening to music, and spending time with her son. After growing up in the Northeast, Liliana now lives further south with her husband, son, two very spoiled dogs, and a parrot and a fish who are plotting to take over the world. Visit her website at www.LilianaRhodes.com for news, updates, and to subscribe to her newsletter.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: His Immortal Kiss (Skeleton Key) ...\n\nReview: This is when short sweet little book. Part of the skeleton key series\nby various authors. This may be a quick read but a well worth one.\nThis is Lilac and Julian's story. Lilac has had a rough life and\nrecently lost her mother. When a strange man approaches her at her\n mother's funeral she does not know what to think. But sometimes\nmost wonderful thigs can happen at the most inopportune moments.\n Julian has waited centuries for his lilac to return. But after living\ntwo centuries as a vampire. He wants to make sure is lilac does not\nsuffer. Even if that means giving her up. In his life as well. Lilac\nis never on time for anything, but will she be in time to save Julian."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Sophie Moss is a USA Today bestselling and multi-award winning author. She is known for her captivating Irish fantasy romances and heartwarming contemporary romances with realistic characters and unique island settings. As a former journalist, Sophie has been writing professionally for over ten years. She lives in Maryland, where shes working on her next novel. When shes not writing, shes testing out a new dessert recipe, exploring the Chesapeake Bay, or fiddling in her garden. Sophie loves to hear from readers. Email her at sophiemossauthor@gmail.com or visit her website sophiemossauthor.com to sign up for her newsletter.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I want to live on this island\\n\\nReview: I Want to go live on this Island. The way Sophie Moss\\ndescribes the place, the People, and the wonderful magical\\nwind chimes. makes me want to live in a place so full of\\nfamily, friends and peace. I truly hope some day to find\\na place like it. I already have the amazing man, who by the way\\n Will from book one is so much like. I loved book one and\\n was thrilled when got to read this one. Colin is a amazing man he\\n would give up his dream for Becca, Hell he give up more\\nthan that. He would even give her up to make sure she is\\nhappy. It is just the type of man he is. They just need to pay\\nattention to those wind chimes. I love he is working to help\\nWounded warriors get back to normal society. There needs to\\nbe more people out there doing just that. We need to treat\\nthem as the wonderful people they are. And not as broken,\\nthey are not broken just experienced things we have not.\\n Well most of the time just treating them as a normal person\\nand over looking the handicap means more to them than\\nanything else. and Sophie sends this message along with\\na wonderful love story. I loved Colin in book one and really\\nhated Tom. Now you will have to read it to see how he wins\\nher heart. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. If you\\ndo like this book, please consider leaving a review. The\\nAuthors really like it when you do, they value your opinions too.\",\n \"Product: Sophie Moss is a USA Today bestselling and multi-award winning author. She is known for her captivating Irish fantasy romances and heartwarming contemporary romances with realistic characters and unique island settings. As a former journalist, Sophie has been writing professionally for over ten years. She lives in Maryland, where shes working on her next novel. When shes not writing, shes testing out a new dessert recipe, exploring the Chesapeake Bay, or working in her garden. Sophie loves to hear from readers. Email her at sophiemossauthor@gmail.com or visit her website sophiemossauthor.com to sign up for her newsletter.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Oh my Gods what a book! Hell this whole series is amazing.\\n\\nReview: Oh my Gods what a book! Hell this whole series is amazing.\\nI fell in love with book one. And have been hooked ever\\nsince. I was so delighted when I found out this book was\\navailable. I just had to read it immediately. This is the third\\nbook and can be read as a standalone but I suggest you\\n read the other 2 first.\\n\\nThis is Ryan's story and how he met Izzy. Of course it is\\nthought the wonderful program will sets up in book one. Now\\nIzzy has PTSD but not why you think. In her case it is worse\\nas this happened on home soil. Now this book deals with\\ntrained solders dealing with a range of problems. But Ryan is\\n working at pulling Izzy out of her shell so she can heal. As\\nhe is more invested in her as he is falling for her. I am so\\nread for the next book. And make sure you read the note at\\n the back of the book to get a glimpse of what is next\\n\\nNow before I ruin this for you I will leave off here. I hope you\\n enjoy this book as much as I did. If you do like this book,\\nplease consider leaving a review. The Authors really like it\\n when you do; they value your opinions too\",\n \"Product: Coreene Callahan is the bestselling author of the Dragonfury novels and Circle of Seven Series, in which she combines her love of romance and adventure with her passion for history. After graduating with honors in psychology and taking a detour to work in interior design, Coreene finally returned to her first love: writing. Her debut novel, Fury of Fire, was a finalist in the New Jersey Romance Writers Golden Leaf Contest in two categories: Best First Book and Best Paranormal. She lives in Canada with her family, a spirited Great Pyrenees mix, and her wild imaginary world. Visit her online at www.CoreeneCallahan.com and on Twitter @coreenecallahan.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: What a story. Fury of Surrender was\\n\\nReview: What a story. This is the six books in the series. But the first\\none I read. The story was amazing and extremely well-\\nwritten, so much so I plan to read the other books. They are\\na really new take on Dragon shifters. I so loved this book.\\n\\nThis is Hope and Froge's story he is the Scott of the pack.\\nAnd oh how I love a Scottish brogue. And when a writer puts\\nit in. it is just magic for me. But Forge needs help. He has a\\nchunk of his past missing. And Hope may be his only way to\\nget those memories back. But when they meet it is explosive\\n to say the least. They are drawn to each other. And have\\nthis instant need for each other. But before they can do\\nanything about it Mack is hit with this energy ball and lands\\nhim in a coma. While they all try to find a way to save him\\nand his mate before it is too late. And then there is still the\\nthreat to come. An evil dragons set out to destroy the night\\nfuries pack. And they are not aware of what is coming.\\nI need the next book now to see what happens. But have\\nto wait. In the mean time I plan to read the other books in the\\n series.\\n\\nNow before I ruin this for you I will leave off here. I hope you\\n enjoy this book as much as I did. If you do like this book,\\nplease consider leaving a review. The Authors really like it\\n when you do; they value your opinions too\",\n \"Product: Felicity Heaton is a NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY International Best-Selling Author. Felicity writes passionate paranormal romance books. In her books, she creates detailed worlds, twisting plots, mind-blowing action, intense emotion and heart-stopping romances with leading men that vary from dark deadly vampires to sexy shape-shifters and wicked werewolves, to sinful angels and hot demons! Fans of paranormal romance books by authors Lara Adrian, J R Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Gena Showalter, Larissa Ione, Kresley Cole and Christine Feehan will love Felicity's books too.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Taken By a Dragon\\n\\nReview: Oh My Gods!! What a book. Felicity Heaton is one\\n Phenomenal writer. she grabs you with her stories and holds\\n you tight till you reach the end. These stories feels like the\\n characters are real and she is just sharing what they told\\nher. I love Loke, he dose not know why he snatched Anais.\\n But he must save her at all costs. the vision keeps repeating,\\n and he dose not know why every-time he eliminates a threat\\n there is another in its place. When finally has the last vision\\n and sees who he must defeat, He as to make the hardest\\ndecision of all to save he and he may still lose her to protect\\nher. warning this Book is an emotional one. so have you\\ntissues ready. in this book we get glimpses of possible mates\\n to come. Oh and Sable gets a visit in this book that will\\nshock the hell out of you. Now I have to shut up before I spoil this book.\\nI hope you enjoy this book as Much as I did.\\nIf you do like this book, please consider leaving a review.\\nThe Authors really like it when you do, they value your opinions too.\",\n \"Product: Felicity Heaton is a NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY International Best-Selling Author. Felicity writes passionate paranormal romance books. In her books, she creates detailed worlds, twisting plots, mind-blowing action, intense emotion and heart-stopping romances with leading men that vary from dark deadly vampires to sexy shape-shifters and wicked werewolves, to sinful angels and hot demons! Fans of paranormal romance books by authors Lara Adrian, J R Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Gena Showalter, Larissa Ione, Kresley Cole and Christine Feehan will love Felicity's books too.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Awakened by a Demoness\\n\\nReview: What a wicked book this one was. And by the Gods I loved it.\\n I do so love the eternal mates series. I have been hooked\\nsince book one. Word of advice make sure you do not need\\nto be anywhere for a while before you star this book, Hell\\nbefore you start any book by Felicity Heaton. She has a way\\n of taking you hostage and not letting you go till you reach\\nthe end of the book. And even then you do not want it to be\\nover. I swear she is telling their story like they are talking to\\nher; there is so much of her soul in these books. Oh and one\\n more thing, have everything you need nearby, as I did not\\n get up till I was finished.\\n\\nI loved this story, one of forbidden love. Who knew a demon\\ncould love and Angel (well that is beside Felicity). This is\\nAsteria and the Fifth Commander of the Echelon. As Angles\\ndo not have names. But Asteris fixes that, she decides he\\n needs a name and just starts calling Rey. They are both\\ndispatched to collect the same half-breed. And as soon as\\nthey meet in the square in the Fae town, it is an immediate\\n urge to approach the other all though they are supposed to\\n be enemies. They shrug it off as they want to kill the other\\nnot that they are fated mates. But when they have a shared\\ndream Asteria knows what it is, and freaks out. Then the\\nreal fun begins, when they find the Half-Breed nothing can\\nprepare them for what happens next. Lets just say it was\\nwild. I love how this book ended. Gods I wish I could share\\nthis with you too, but it would ruin the book for you. Lets just\\nsay they have a big decision they have to make and it will\\nbring tears to your eyes so have those tissues handy.\\nI balled like a baby, both sad and happy tears.\\n\\nNow before I ruin this for you I will leave off here. I hope you\\n enjoy this book as much as I did. If you do like this book,\\nplease consider leaving a review. The Authors really like it\\nwhen you do; they value your opinions too.\",\n \"Product: Alessandra Torre is a USA Today Bestselling author who focuses on contemporary erotica. Her first book, Blindfolded Innocence, was published in July 2012, and was an Erotica #1 Bestseller for two weeks. The sequel to Blindfolded, Masked Innocence, will be released in February 2014. Alessandra lives in the Southern United States and is married, with one young child. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and playing with her dogs. Her favorite authors include Lisa Gardner, Gillian Flynn, and Jennifer Crusie. Learn more about Alessandra on her website at www.alessandratorre.com, or you can find her on Twitter (@ReadAlessandra) or her Facebook fanpage.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: End of the Innocence\\n\\nReview: I had the wonderful pleasure to read this book. I loved this book so much Brad is wonderful to Julia and it shows in how Alessandra brings life to the story. she has this way that draws you in to were your part of the story. And oh man the steamy parts fogged up my glasses. I have to say thank god Brad had Julia take self defense classes or there would not be a happy ending I hope Alessandra will rethink this and much without spoilers but make sure to look in the back of book when finished for the link to a website with bonus content you will hate yourself if you miss that tidbit.turns this into another book I'd like to know if Brad ever finds out for sure what his dad was up to and how they end up dealing with la familia I can't say to\",\n \"Product: Sara Jane currently lives near New Yorks Hudson River with her very supportive real-life hero, two lively young children, a pair of mischievous kittens, and a very active dog. When she is not hiking with the kids, she loves writing sexy stories, staying up past her bedtime reading red-hot romance, and chatting with her readers on Facebook at facebook.com/SaraJaneStone.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: What a delightful book\\n\\nReview: What a delightful book. This is not your typical Cinderella\\nstory. So forget that. This is wonderfully written but it is a\\nshort book so my review will be to.\\n\\nThis is Lucy's story and she plays Cinderella for little girls to\\nsee them smile. And this is Jarred's story too as he is her\\nprince or would like to be. She has been hurt in the past and\\n now she is trying to move on but the online dates are not so\\n good. That is when Jarred steps in to save her and he sees\\n more and is determined to get her. And when he fails the\\nperson who helps him will surprise you. It was a shock but a\\ngood one. They do have some obstacles just hope they can\\n figure out how to get past them before it is to late.\\n\\nNow before I ruin this for you I will leave off here. I hope you\\n enjoy this book as much as I did. If you do like this book,\\nplease consider leaving a review. The Authors really like it\\nwhen you do; they value your opinions too\",\n \"Product: Tana Lovett spent a nomadic childhood, routinely relocating with her mother and two brothers. When she was eleven, they spent the school year in a rural Colorado town, homesteaded, in part, by Italian immigrants. This was potent fuel for her vivid, pre-teen imagination, and the memory grew over time into her first novel. Tana lives in the inland Pacific Northwest with her husband, Captain Awesome Man, surrounded by their great big family.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Oh My Gods, what a book!\\n\\nReview: Oh My Gods, what a book! That was. Um that was? Im speechless, as to what to say. This book floored me. It was well-written and thought out, but so much more to.\\nThis is Kate and Gios story. Kate has given up on love. She has had enough heartbreak for her lifetime. She wants no part of it. But the hot sandwich guy is hot to look at. Gio is handsome, smart, caring and despite being rich very down to earth. Then there is Nonna is the fun and sweet great-grandmother. I loved her the most. As they set out to find Aldo's treasure they become close. And Kate is so quick to jump to a conclusions without even allowing Gio to explain. If Kate doesnt wise up she is going to mess up her beautiful second chance at love.\\nNow before I ruin this for you I will leave off here. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. If you do like this book, please consider leaving a review. The Authors really like it when you do; they value your opinions too.\",\n \"Product: Felicity Heaton is a NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY and International Best-Selling Author writing passionate paranormal romance with passion. In her paranormal romance books, she creates detailed worlds, twisting plots, mind-blowing action, intense emotion and heart-stopping romances with leading men that vary from dark deadly vampires to sexy shape-shifters and wicked werewolves, to sinful angels and hot demons! Fans of paranormal romance books by authors Lara Adrian, J R Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Elisabeth Naughton, Tina Folsom, Gena Showalter, Larissa Ione, Kresley Cole and Christine Feehan will love Felicity's books too.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Holy freaking God, what a book! h\\n\\nReview: Holy freaking God, what a book! This was one amazing\\nstory. such a well-written and thought out story. Felicity has a\\nway with holding your attention and keeping you hostage to\\nthe very end of the book.\\n\\nThis book is Furys story and his wonderful mate Shia. They\\nhave been separated for over 4000 years H&M believing the\\nother was dead could you imagine going just if you years with\\n after loving your life before Thousand that would be torture\\nunfortunately for her, her parents are aristocrat so they think\\nshe needs to be married to an noble unfortunately the one\\nhis chosen is a despicable piece of crap well at honest roll\\nwith her potential sooner she runs into an old friend a farm\\nboy or he used to be now he service Prince Lauren and man\\nis it wonderful to see him because he tells her that her lost\\n love is not dead now she just has to get to him and save\\nhim in time and want a battle that is going to be\\n\\nNow before I ruin this for you I will leave off here. I hope you\\n enjoy this book as much as I did. If you do like this book,\\nplease consider leaving a review. The Authors really like it\\nwhen you do; they value your opinions too\",\n \"Product: Liliana Rhodes is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author who writes Contemporary and Paranormal Romance. Blessed with an overactive imagination, she is always writing and plotting her next stories. She enjoys movies, reading, photography, listening to music, and spending time with her son. After growing up in the Northeast, Liliana now lives further south with her husband, son, two very spoiled dogs, and a parrot and a fish who are plotting to take over the world. Visit her website at www.LilianaRhodes.com for news, updates, and to subscribe to her newsletter.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: His Immortal Kiss (Skeleton Key) ...\\n\\nReview: This is when short sweet little book. Part of the skeleton key series\\nby various authors. This may be a quick read but a well worth one.\\nThis is Lilac and Julian's story. Lilac has had a rough life and\\nrecently lost her mother. When a strange man approaches her at her\\n mother's funeral she does not know what to think. But sometimes\\nmost wonderful thigs can happen at the most inopportune moments.\\n Julian has waited centuries for his lilac to return. But after living\\ntwo centuries as a vampire. He wants to make sure is lilac does not\\nsuffer. Even if that means giving her up. In his life as well. Lilac\\nis never on time for anything, but will she be in time to save Julian.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":10,"string":"10"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1489,"string":"1,489"}}},{"rowIdx":1490,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"AA691X30P31T4"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"MODEL- 49297 VENDOR- THQ FEATURES- Company of Heroes PC Command the Company that Changed the Face of History From the studio that brought you the blockbuster Game of the Year titles Homeworld and Warhammer 40000: Dawn of War comes the next revolution in action strategy. Company of Heroes is a WW2 Real Time Strategy game that brings to life the journey of the brave men of Able Company as they fight across Europe in the greatest war mankind has ever known. From the opening shots of the D-Day invasion of Normandy players will find themselves immersed in a rich single player campaign. Experience the cinematic intensity courage and bravery of the heroes that defined a generation set against the backdrop of the most dynamic battlefield ever seen in a game. * Essence Engine - Relic s next generation cutting-edge engine provides graphics quality and a physics driven world that is unprecedented in an RTS. * Environmental Strategy - Real-time physics and a completely destructible environment guarantee no two battles ever play out in the same way. Destroy anything and re-shape the battlefield in your image! Use buildings and terrain to your advantage or deny them to the enemy. * Living Soldiers - Advanced squad AI brings your soldiers to life as they interact with their changing environment take cover and execute advanced squad tactics to eliminate all enemy opposition. * 2-8 players MP competition via Lan or Internet - Go online with friends and join in the ultimate battle of Axis versus Allies. -- SPECIFICATIONs ---------------------------------------ESRB Rating : M for MatureGenre/Category : StrategySystem : PCNumber of Players : 1\". The summary of the review text is \"An impressive addition to Relic's RTS stable.\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Company of Heroes is the latest real time strategy game from Relic who are known for their excellent Dawn of War RTS titles set in the Warhammer universe.\n\nIn Company of Heroes Relic takes a more realistic approach to the RTS genre. Set during WWII CoH follows Able and Fox Companies from their landing on the beaches of Normandy through their closing of the Falaise pocket.\n\nIn CoH the gameplay has been adapted and enhanced from Relic's Dawn of War games. Instead of capturing generic control points on the map just for resources and territory, instead in CoH capturing points gives you control over that territory and in addition provides a population cap increase and generates more manpower. Manpower along with fuel and ammunition are the three resources that you will use to supply your army. While you gain manpower by capturing any control point there are specific control points that generate fuel and ammunition. Obtaining and defending those points successfully is a major part of the game.\n\nBecause of this gameplay mechanic, playing the game defensively is usually not a very successful tactic. The game rewards players that move in and capture territory. During the campaign as you capture territory and destroy the enemy you receive special command upgrades that allow you to obtain more advanced units, build units more quickly and call in air and artillery support among other things. These special abilities still cost you resources to use though and the person that has resources to use them when necessary will be the winner in an engagement.\n\nThe AI on both sides of the game is able to handle itself fairly well. Your soldiers are usually very intelligent about taking cover, but they still require micro-management to use their special abilities. All infantry units have special abilities that can tip the balance of an encounter in their favor, but without your guidance these abilities will never get used.\n\nThe vehicle AI is generally good with the exception of some pathfinding problems and an annoying tendency for vehicles to present their lighter armored backside to enemies at inopportune times. In tight combat situations micromanaging which armor side is shown to enemy gunners is critical and at the same time you'll need to maneuver your armor to flank the enemy and catch them from the rear. At certain points the enemy AI is very good at keeping their armor effectively positioned and at other times they ignore facing completely and present an easy target. Sometimes this is the difference between facing a green or veteran unit, but at other times the AI just seems to give up their back.\n\nAnother issue with vehicle AI is that vehicles when ordered to directly attack another vehicle like to run right up on that vehicle and collide with them rather than come to a stop at a distance and fire. This can be problematic when the enemy you attack is grouped to the rear of other enemies and your unit ends up presenting their rear armor to the other enemies.\n\nThe enemy AI can be challenging and in some scenarios overwhelming. The scenarios in general vary in difficulty that way, but usually the challenge is in finding the right mix of units and support to utilize. Each scenario presents primary goals to complete and a secondary goal which will earn the player a medal for outstanding performance. These secondary goals often involve inflicting additional casualties on the enemy or avoiding excessive losses on your side.\n\nWhile there are only fifteen scenarios to complete these are packed with details and can often last for several hours as each scenario will have multiple goals embedded in it. For instance you might be tasked with capturing a town from the axis and then afterwards you must hold it for a period of time against a counterattack. The aforementioned secondary goals also add performance challenges that will make you rethink how effective you were in completing the scenario.\n\nThe graphic engine makes use of as much hardware as you can present. The units are well crafted and scaled, the terrain is detailed and the destructible environments are well done. Being able to reduce buildings and obstacles to rubble adds to the gameplay experience immensely.\n\nRunning on two year old hardware my play experience was limited by my Radeon 9800 Pro AGP graphics card with a measly 128mb of RAM and limited support for the latest technologies. In addition I'm running an Athlon 64 3200 with 1GB of RAM. While the game recommended running at 1024x768 with most of the more advanced settings turned down I found that even at that resolution I was getting a good amount of slowdown in large scale battles. I ended up lowering the resolution to 800x600 to keep things moving smoothly. I found the graphic presentation to be quite good even without being able to turn up the juice.\n\nIf you haven't bought/upgraded your machine recently with PCI Express and one of the newer video cards then you'll probably have the same experience I did in terms of performance as this game requires a lot of computer power in every area. Loading a scenario for the first time can take up to a minute on my machine even with a 10000 RPM SATA drive.\n\nThat said, once you are in the scenario there are no loading screens and save game loads within the same scenario are much quicker than the initial load. It's worth the wait.\n\nThe sound in the game is immersive. The explosions and weapon fire will rock you if you have a subwoofer attached to your sound system. The units will call out and alert you when they are under attack and in general respond appropriately depending on their status in a battle or otherwise. As one poster noted there is a bunch of harsh language mixed in, but I didn't find it to be out of place.\n\nThe campaign story itself is well put together, but certainly doesn't approach something like Starcraft in terms of tying the story and the scenarios together. This didn't detract from the gameplay, but I wasn't really drawn into the campaign story very much.\n\nOverall, I found Company of Heroes to be a satisfying game in most aspects with only minor quibbles and very few obvious flaws or bugs in the initially delivered product. Unfortunately, now I think I think it's put me in mind to upgrade my computer."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Company of Heroes is the latest real time strategy game from Relic who are known for their excellent Dawn of War RTS titles set in the Warhammer universe.\n\nIn Company of Heroes Relic takes a more realistic approach to the RTS genre. Set during WWII CoH follows Able and Fox Companies from their landing on the beaches of Normandy through their closing of the Falaise pocket.\n\nIn CoH the gameplay has been adapted and enhanced from Relic's Dawn of War games. Instead of capturing generic control points on the map just for resources and territory, instead in CoH capturing points gives you control over that territory and in addition provides a population cap increase and generates more manpower. Manpower along with fuel and ammunition are the three resources that you will use to supply your army. While you gain manpower by capturing any control point there are specific control points that generate fuel and ammunition. Obtaining and defending those points successfully is a major part of the game.\n\nBecause of this gameplay mechanic, playing the game defensively is usually not a very successful tactic. The game rewards players that move in and capture territory. During the campaign as you capture territory and destroy the enemy you receive special command upgrades that allow you to obtain more advanced units, build units more quickly and call in air and artillery support among other things. These special abilities still cost you resources to use though and the person that has resources to use them when necessary will be the winner in an engagement.\n\nThe AI on both sides of the game is able to handle itself fairly well. Your soldiers are usually very intelligent about taking cover, but they still require micro-management to use their special abilities. All infantry units have special abilities that can tip the balance of an encounter in their favor, but without your guidance these abilities will never get used.\n\nThe vehicle AI is generally good with the exception of some pathfinding problems and an annoying tendency for vehicles to present their lighter armored backside to enemies at inopportune times. In tight combat situations micromanaging which armor side is shown to enemy gunners is critical and at the same time you'll need to maneuver your armor to flank the enemy and catch them from the rear. At certain points the enemy AI is very good at keeping their armor effectively positioned and at other times they ignore facing completely and present an easy target. Sometimes this is the difference between facing a green or veteran unit, but at other times the AI just seems to give up their back.\n\nAnother issue with vehicle AI is that vehicles when ordered to directly attack another vehicle like to run right up on that vehicle and collide with them rather than come to a stop at a distance and fire. This can be problematic when the enemy you attack is grouped to the rear of other enemies and your unit ends up presenting their rear armor to the other enemies.\n\nThe enemy AI can be challenging and in some scenarios overwhelming. The scenarios in general vary in difficulty that way, but usually the challenge is in finding the right mix of units and support to utilize. Each scenario presents primary goals to complete and a secondary goal which will earn the player a medal for outstanding performance. These secondary goals often involve inflicting additional casualties on the enemy or avoiding excessive losses on your side.\n\nWhile there are only fifteen scenarios to complete these are packed with details and can often last for several hours as each scenario will have multiple goals embedded in it. For instance you might be tasked with capturing a town from the axis and then afterwards you must hold it for a period of time against a counterattack. The aforementioned secondary goals also add performance challenges that will make you rethink how effective you were in completing the scenario.\n\nThe graphic engine makes use of as much hardware as you can present. The units are well crafted and scaled, the terrain is detailed and the destructible environments are well done. Being able to reduce buildings and obstacles to rubble adds to the gameplay experience immensely.\n\nRunning on two year old hardware my play experience was limited by my Radeon 9800 Pro AGP graphics card with a measly 128mb of RAM and limited support for the latest technologies. In addition I'm running an Athlon 64 3200 with 1GB of RAM. While the game recommended running at 1024x768 with most of the more advanced settings turned down I found that even at that resolution I was getting a good amount of slowdown in large scale battles. I ended up lowering the resolution to 800x600 to keep things moving smoothly. I found the graphic presentation to be quite good even without being able to turn up the juice.\n\nIf you haven't bought/upgraded your machine recently with PCI Express and one of the newer video cards then you'll probably have the same experience I did in terms of performance as this game requires a lot of computer power in every area. Loading a scenario for the first time can take up to a minute on my machine even with a 10000 RPM SATA drive.\n\nThat said, once you are in the scenario there are no loading screens and save game loads within the same scenario are much quicker than the initial load. It's worth the wait.\n\nThe sound in the game is immersive. The explosions and weapon fire will rock you if you have a subwoofer attached to your sound system. The units will call out and alert you when they are under attack and in general respond appropriately depending on their status in a battle or otherwise. As one poster noted there is a bunch of harsh language mixed in, but I didn't find it to be out of place.\n\nThe campaign story itself is well put together, but certainly doesn't approach something like Starcraft in terms of tying the story and the scenarios together. This didn't detract from the gameplay, but I wasn't really drawn into the campaign story very much.\n\nOverall, I found Company of Heroes to be a satisfying game in most aspects with only minor quibbles and very few obvious flaws or bugs in the initially delivered product. Unfortunately, now I think I think it's put me in mind to upgrade my computer."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Performacide Mold & Mildew Elimination is a Fungicide, Disinfectant, Sanitizer, Tuberculocide, Virucide, Algaecide, Slimicide and Deodorizer. As a fungicide Performacide kills odor causing bacteria mold & mildew caused by flooding, water leaks, storm damage and excess moisture. Performacide kills MRSA, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria, Trichophyton mentagrophytes (athletes foot), Enterococcus faecalis, Salmonella, TB. As a Virucide, Performacide kills HIV-1, Hepatitis A, Herpes Simplex-2, Rhinovirus, Influenza-A, Coronavirus, Norovirus, Poliovirus*, Adenovirus, Rhinovirus, Canine Parvovirus, feline calicivirus and Vaccinia virus. Performacide uses a pre-measured pouch that when immersed in the corresponding amount of water creates a 100 ppm chlorine dioxide solution. Allow the pouch 60 minutes to reach full activation and the 100 ppm ClO2 solution lasts 15 days when stored in an oxidation-proof, dark closed or sealed container in a cool dark location. Using EPA label directions, Performacide can be diluted to 20 ppm for use as a sanitizer on non-food contact surfaces and 5 ppm for use as a sanitizer on food contact surfaces. For disinfecting, wet the area to be treated with a mop,, sponge, or pressurized tank sprayer and allow to air dry. This product can be applied to walls, floors, furniture, stainless steel, glass, vinyl, or other hard non-porous surfaces. For sanitizing hard non-porous, food contact surfaces dilute to 5 ppm and allow 5 minutes of exposure time. For sanitizing hard non-porous, non-food contact surfaces dilute solution to 20 ppm and allow 5 minutes of exposure time. Please see inner label instructions for dilution tables and ratios. To test activated solutions after storage or dilution use chlorine dioxide test strips for concentrations with a range of 0 ppm up to 500 ppm.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This kills bacteria and fungus, but does not remove stains.\n\nReview: I'm not sure if people aren't reading the directions or if it's just not clear, but this stuff does not remove mold and mildew stains. It kills bacteria and fungus, but it's not a stain remover.\n\nThe other product they sell is the stain remover. That's a sodium hypochlorite product which is basically the same stuff you get in Tilex or any other household stain remover product.\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/Performacide-120032-Mildew-Stain-Remover-32-oz/dp/B00SF4YYQE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">Performacide 120032 Mildew Stain Remover, 32 oz</a>\n\nYou use that first to remove the stains and then you use this to kill anything that is left on the surface.\n\nThis product comes with a spray bottle and a powder mix. You add the powder mix to the bottle and add water and then it has to sit for an hour or so before it is ready to use. I noticed no issues with spraying from the bottle.\n\nThe advantage to this product over products that contain sodium hypochlorite (bleach and most mildew stain remover sprays such as the one these guys sell or Tilex) is that chlorine dioxide is more effective at lower concentrations in water as it does not hydrolize (break down) as easily as sodium hypochlorite. It also doesn't react with other organic compounds in the same way as those products. The reaction of sodium hypochlorite with other organic and inorganic compounds can in some cases produce toxic byproducts and at the same time limit the effectiveness of the product. This means that in general you're going to use less of this stuff to kill bacteria than you would a typical bleach product and you're likely going to generate fewer toxic byproducts.\n\nThe disadvantage is that chlorine dioxide in water isn't particularly stable over time and it also tends to break down when exposed to light and heat. It also can be very dangerous in higher concentrations, but that's not really an issue with the solution produced here as it results in only a .01% chlorine dioxide mixture.\n\nThe main thing is that if you really want to make sure you killed every last bit of bio sludge in the area then you start with the stain remover products and then finish with this stuff.\n\nAs a general rule if you're using this product and/or a bleach product I would wear gloves and a filter mask (not the paper ones) at the least so that you do not breathe any of the gases generated or make skin contact with any of the product. Since I was removing mildew in a bathroom space I bought the following items to do the work.\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/3M-Mold-and-Lead-Paint-Removal-Respirator-Medium/dp/B00063Y25U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">3M Mold and Lead Paint Removal Respirator, Medium</a>\n\n<a data-hook=\"product-link-linked\" class=\"a-link-normal\" href=\"/DuPont-Disposable-White-Tyvek-Coverall-Suit-w-InPrimeTime-Exclusive-Protective-Gloves-XXL/dp/B00VSDTJD2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\">DuPont Disposable White Tyvek Coverall Suit w/ InPrimeTime Exclusive Protective Gloves-XXL</a>\n\nI'll be the first to admit that I've used bleach and other chemical products without this sort of protection in the past (attempting to ventilate the area by opening a window or with fans etc) and it's much worse to do the work without them than with them. Without them you just can't avoid breathing stuff in as you're cleaning the area. With them on you can make sure to cover all areas completely as well as scrub away any leftover stains (again though, this is not the stain remover product, I used this after I used the other product). I don't think I will ever clean any substantial area using these types of products again without this sort of protection.\n\nAs an FYI any of these types of products have MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) publicly available that detail the ingredients in the product and how they should be handled. This lets you know what the product actually is and also how to handle it.","Product: Unleash the Hammer of the EmperorProduct Information[Requires the original Warhammer 40000: Dawn of War game to play]Winter Assault is the expansion pack to the 2004's RTS Game of the Year Warhammer 40000: Dawn of War Winter Expansion Pack RTS game lets you take mand. Lost amongst the ruins of a leveled city lies an Emperor Class Titan a war vessel of untold power forged in the pla-wide furnaces of Mars and revered by billions as the epitome of Imperial dominance. The one who controls it will mand the power to destroy or defend a world. The Imperials will summon it to overe great evil Chaos will corrupt it for their own designs Orks will destroy it in their bloodlust and Eldar will disregard it in their arrogance.Product FeaturesTake mand of a pletely new race the Imperial Guard in 12 new single player missions.Battle against the Space Marine Eldar Ork and Chaos races each with brand new units.Direct your troops in all out war across harsh new winter battlegrounds with enhanced urban terrain and additional interactive objects and structures.Revel in new and improved gameplay features including a new tech tree hundreds of new animations and endless new strategies.Dominate 20 new multiplayer maps with advanced online features including observer mode arranged team play and improved auto match.Windows RequirementsRequires the original Warhammer 40000: Dawn of War game to playWindows 98 Me 2000 XP1.8 GHz Intel Pentium III or equivalent AMD Athlon XP processor256 MB of RAM2.5 GB Hard Drive space4X CD-ROM drive32 MB DirectX 9.0b patible AGP Vidoe Card with Hardware Transform and LightingDirectX 9.0b patible Sound Card 16-bit soundKeyboardMouseMultiplayer Requirements1 disc/player per puterInter Cable modem DSL or 56.6 kbps modem for online multiplayer playNetwork: TCP/IP pliant work\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Adds a bunch of new content, but not a lot of campaign.\n\nReview: The Winter Assault expansion pack for Dawn of War is a great expansion to a game that was a standout real time strategy game last year.\n\nThe main complaint about the original Dawn of War, that the single player campaign only let you play Space Marines, has been answered with this expansion. The focus of the story is taken off the Space Marines and moved squarely on to the shoulders of the new faction the Imperial Guard.\n\nWhile the other factions in the game receive new units and upgrades the Imperial Guard is new altogether for Winter Assault and they provide a very different style of play.\n\nThe new campaign itself is divided into two parts. In one part you start play as the Imperial Guard and switch off to play as the Eldar. In the other part you start as Chaos and switch off to play as Orks. The timelines remain the same in both parts, but the story advances from a different perspective. This is unlike games such as Warcraft III or Starcraft where the plot advances as you play each faction.\n\nThe cheat here is that you end up playing the same two maps towards the end for all the different races. The second to the last mission in each part forces you to make a choice between one of the two races you have been following up till now as to which one you will take to the end (ie you played Chaos and Orks, you choose to take one of them to the final mission, same if you played the Eldar and Imperial Guard side). The last two missions are always played on the same maps for all the races, though the goals are different for the most part. So, while you do get to play as all the different races (excluding the Space Marines, which were covered thoroughly in the first game) the differences in some ways are minimal.\n\nWhile this could have dragged the game down it really doesn't, but it does make the single player play time a big shorter as the only missions that you get to play differently for each of the races are the last two. It's an innovative way to keep from having to develop a lot of content and it works for the most part, but it definitely doesn't have the scope of something like the Frozen Throne expansion for Warcraft III.\n\nThankfully the additions to the game in the form of units and the new Imperial Guard faction add a lot to the game overall and make multiplayer more interesting. The Imperial Guard at first seem very weak, but since they play a lot differently than any of the other factions it takes time to realize where their strengths lie. In fact the Imperial Guard have a decided advantage in that they field one basic unit for most of the game that is cheap and easy to upgrade. They also benefit from being able to use buildings as cover for their units. Then as they advance into the late game they are able to field some of the most powerful mechanized units in the game, the Lemann Russ tank and the massive Baneblade.\n\nThe other factions gain new hero units and upgrades that don't change their general strategies overall, but give them some more depth and in some ways allow them better counters against certain races.\n\nChaos receives the Khorne Berserker an easy to obtain unit in their tech tree that is devastating in close combat.\n\nSpace Marines receive the Chaplain unit a powerful warrior that causes surrounding friendly squads to regenerate faster.\n\nOrks receive Mega Armored Nobs which are limited in speed, but receive upgrades that allow them to become walking tanks.\n\nEldar get the Fire Dragon which is fantastic against vehicles and buildings.\n\nOverall, the expansion is lacking somewhat in single player campaign content. It would have been nice to have unique missions for each race, but as it stands the missions are well done and fun to play. The addition of the Imperial Guard changes the game dynamics a lot and the added units for the other factions gives them a nice refresh. Multiplayer is still a lot of fun whether you play against other people or against the AI. While some may find this expansion lacking I think it is a decent buy for $25 and adds enough content to make it a worthwhile purchase for a Dawn of War fan.","Product: Imagine leaning back and pointing your guitar neck to the gods while ripping that ultimate solo, then running across the stage or into the crowd and gracing your fans with your presence while you dazzle them with flair and fast licks. There's nothing more rock and roll than a wireless transmitter for your guitar. With the Guitar Hero Wireless Controller, you can simulate that same stage sensation in your living room. \nJump on the couch, run from one side of the room to the next, do a somersault and rock a monster solo the possibilities are endless when wires are not a hang up. Once you've achieved StarPower, use the sensitive tilt-sensors in the wireless guitar to achieve maximum points. With five multicolored fret buttons and a super-responsive strum bar, you'll go from guitar hero to guitar legend.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent controller for an excellent game. Whoa.\n\nReview: Guitar Hero and Guitar Hero II are both excellent games for those music loving people people who just aren't that musically gifted. I'd bought Guitar Hero with the guitar and then Guitar Hero II without the guitar figuring I wouldn't need a second guitar. Well, that was a big mistake because I lost out on having multiplayer battles when friends came over (I think I underestimated how many of my friends would enjoy it).\n\nIn retrospect it worked out, because I ended up picking up this wireless guitar which works very well overall. I've loaded up several songs on both GH and GHII and they have all been working terrific with this new guitar. The controller is well put together with a quality feel that is at or above the original wired guitar I have. It comes with batteries (Energizer) to power up the guitar and the standard shoulder strap. Now the only question is if I'll splurge and get another one for dual wireless guitar battling. Ah that's okay, the guests can have the wired one.","Product: The 1980s were a crazy decade when big hair, tight clothes and fresh attitudes ruled the music scene; represented in Guitar Hero™ Encore: Rocks the 80s™. Play totally awesome songs from the 1980s with Guitar Hero characters decked out in sweet retro outfits. Turn off that tape deck on your boom box, pick up and play Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s!\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Fun, but basically more of the same\n\nReview: Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks The 80s as a sequel to GH and GHII doesn't really measure up. It's still a fun game, mostly for people who grew up in the 80s like myself, but overall it really adds nothing new to the series. While GHII evolved the game quite a bit adding new multiplayer options and updating the hammer-on and pull-off functionality to make it more usable GH80s does nothing other than add a few new tunes to the mix. Barring a few tweaks the graphics are mostly the same throughout and the engine also remains the same. Apparently there are no plans to put this version of the game onto the XBOX 360.\n\nOverall the songs are a lot easier to play through all difficulties with the exception of certain ones like Seventeen and Play With Me. For those who had a hard time progressing past the Medium difficulty this might be the right version of GH for you to break into Hard or even Expert. The songs themselves sound pretty decent overall and there are no glaringly bad vocal covers.\n\nSongs by the original artists are:\n\n\"I Ran (So Far Away)\" - A Flock of Seagulls\n\"Because, It's Midnite\" - Limozeen\n\"The Warrior\" - Scandal\n\"I Wanna Rock\" - Twisted Sister\n\"Electric Eye\" - Judas Priest\n\nThis will be the last GH game from Harmonix as they move on to do Rock Band. GHIII will be developed by Neversoft Entertainment.","Product: Combining Ratchet & Clanks adventure roots with an epic storyline and immersive gameplay, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction draws players into a vast, new galaxy more vibrant, diverse and interactive than ever before. With bustling cities, gigantic enemies and giant boss battles, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction delivers a sophisticated, yet humorous adventure for fans of all ages. After saving countless planets from dreadful doom and earning intergalactic mega-celebrity status in the process, Ratchet and Clank have taken some well-deserved R&R - again. Yet, Ratchet remains restless. An orphan of the universe, he has never known anything of his past, his family, or his Lombax origins. And no one, not even Clank, can fill that void. Unfortunately for Ratchet, someone else is equally interested in Ratchets origins: Emperor Percival Tachyon. In his thirst for revenge, the vile tyrant of an ancient race of foul insect-like monsters called Cragmites has festered an age-old grudge and is bent on wiping the last-known Lombax off the universe. As Tachyons forces ambush Ratchet and Clank in their home galaxy, our heroes realize they need to escape quickly to prevent its destruction. In a move of desperate irony, Ratchet and Clank steal Tachyons imperial warship and embark upon an adventure bigger than any theyve experienced- one that will not only unravel the mystery of the Lombaxes, but also test the very limits of their friendship. Insomniac Games has overhauled its proprietary PS3 engine technology to create the most visceral Ratchet & Clank universe yet, overflowing with exotic creatures and flying vehicles. Experience many more objects on screen and in more intricate detail than what was possible on PlayStation 2 Ratchet & Clank games. The PS3 systems superior power enables Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction to bring vivid worlds to life with increased draw distances, enhanced lighting and shadowing, and more fluid and exaggerated animations. Discover an all-new galaxy spanning vast worlds such as a majestic cloud city and a space-age amusement park. Encounter an entirely new cast of expressive characters (and some old favorites) as well as the introduction of a variety of new alien races and life forms. Experience a more emotive Ratchet with nearly as many animation joints in his face (90) as PS2 Ratchet had in his entire body (112). This joint density applies to many of the characters featured in Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, enabling more detailed, personable and expressive characters. Clank returns as a playable character, and Ratchet will have new enhanced abilities. Fire a fully stocked arsenal of all-new weapons such as the Plasma Beasts and Tornado Launcher, which uses the SIXAXIS[ controller to direct tornadoes that suck up enemies and whip them around with debris. Use the SIXAXIS controller to maneuver, destroy enemies and solve puzzles. Upgrade and customize weapons with a new system that provides greater power and flexibility. Players also will have the ability to upgrade Ratchets armor. Utilize Ratchets new supply of consumable on-demand combat devices, such as the Groovitron, which causes enemies to dance uncontrollably to 70s disco hits. Gadgets gameplay returns as Ratchet and Clank will have more gadgets at their disposal to help them bounce, fly, evade and defy gravity. Pilot Ratchets ship through asteroid fields while trying to destroy enemy fleets in a complete redesign of classic Ratchet & Clank space combat gameplay.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A very entertaining continuation to a great series.\n\nReview: Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (Future) is the fifth game in the long running series which encompasses three PS2 games and one PSP game. With the move to the PS3 the series gains significant graphical polish as well as some new mini-games influenced by the Sixaxis controller. Obviously that graphical polish will be a little underwhelming if you don't have an HDTV. I played the game through on my 50\" Sony SXRD with 1080p functionality and it looked fantastic even if the game itself is rendered in 720p.\n\nFuture once again puts you in the shoes of the two protagonists as they find themselves thrust into the harried role of galactic protectors. The story itself revolves around a new enemy Emperor Percival Tachyon who is bent on the destruction of the last Lomax which happens to be Ratchet. The story is entertaining and the little bits of humor sprinkled throughout the game continue the series unique charms. Captain Quark plays a significant role in the story and is amusing as always. The well done cut scenes keep the story going. The graphic quality of the game is getting to the point where the cut scenes and the in-game graphics are closer than ever.\n\nFuture continues the series tradition of successfully integrating the platforming, shooter and puzzle genres in fun ways. The game starts off right away with plenty of action and also quickly gets you into using one of the newer game aspects influenced by the Sixaxis controller. There are several different sections of the game where you will need to tilt the controller to maneuver your character (or another object) on the screen. There are skydiving/falling sections where you tilt the controller to move Ratchet out of the way of missiles and other projectiles as you fall towards the ground. For some reason I found these sections a little frustrating as the movement didn't feel as responsive as I would have liked. In addition you need to hold the controller level to utilize the Sixaxis functionality so when I'm lying back on the couch I usually have to sit up (god forbid) to do these sequences.\n\nThis aspect of the game feels a bit more gimmicky than anything. There are later sequences where you play a little mini-game with the Sixaxis functionality to unlock certain doors and those work a little better. There are also parts of the game where Clank gives the pair glider functionality and these areas work well with the Sixaxis.\n\nThe play style of the series is mostly unaltered at heart, but expanded in a lot of ways. Everything just feels a lot bigger and brighter and clearer in this game with the updated graphics. The core of the game though is still the weapons. The new weapons are once again variations on blasters, bombs, missiles, shotguns and what not, but the way they are setup makes them, as usual, all pretty entertaining to utilize. As in previous games the weapons don't remain static. As you use them they upgrade themselves and as you collect the Raritanium element you are able to upgrade each weapon's range, damage and add assorted other functionality. By the end of the game each weapon no longer resembles what it started as and you are able to kick butt at a much faster rate.\n\nFuture is not particularly difficult, at least until the last hour or so, for someone who is familiar with the series or just a good platform gamer, but that is to be expected as the series of games has never been oriented towards frustratingly challenging play. Though you can find ways to make it more challenging by going back and exploring for all the secret areas or by taking on the challenge mode available after finishing the game. The power scale tilts in most areas towards your character as you are able to bash and blow up a ton of different things collecting hordes of bolts (the in-game currency) along the way. The game plays very smoothly and there is little to no slowdown that I noticed. The controls continue to be very intuitive and easy to use.\n\nMost of the previous game modes that you had to acquire items to use are available by default now (helicopter pack, grind boots, etc) so you will find yourself using those aspects right away. There are new items to pick up that make taking down your enemies even easier, the most entertaining being the Groovitron, which launches a disco ball into the air that plays music that your enemies find puts them in the mood to get down and boogie.\n\nThe only aspect of the game that I found lacking were the Clank portions. For those not familiar with the series, Clank is the robot pal of Ratchet and usually is found riding on his back for most of the game acting as helicopter and glider assistant. In certain areas that are too small for Ratchet to enter you play as Clank. These sections of the game I found to be pretty weak with little variation and too few interesting things to do to make up for the frustration of being weaponless. There are also some minor clipping issues at times with enemies getting embedded inside of walls after being knocked around or blown up, but these never hampered the gameplay.\n\nIn the end Future puts a shiny new face on a series that is still entertaining with the same old tricks and some new ones. Fans of the series and even new PS3 players will want to pick this game up as it is great fun and looks terrific. Those looking for something really challenging might want to pass. This game like the previous ones is one that those people who like to game, but aren't the best at it, find very entertaining. My wife loves this series.","Product: This beautifully crafted coffee maker makes coffee into an art form. Its built-in Water Filtration removes 97% of chlorine for better-tasting coffee. The Brew Strength Selector lets you dial in the perfect pot of coffee. And the Stainless Steel Design looks great in todays kitchens.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Newer version is junk compared to product made 5 years ago.\n\nReview: UPDATE: We accidentally burnt the cord on our old unit with the toaster oven, so bought the same model again expecting the same years of service. BIG MISTAKE! Bought the unit in April, it stopped brewing in June. Ran a clean cycle, started working again. Fine. Then it started leaking water all over the counter during July--Internet research yielded that there is an issue with a piece in the back that can cause that and the fix is to rotate the piece 180 degrees. Fine. Now here it is early August and it stopped brewing again after four cups out of a desired twelve. My wife was so frustrated due to a desperate Java need that she hit the side of the top casing, and it brewed another half ounce--50 minutes later and at least 20 punches to its head, it finally gave up all twelve cups. But tomorrow, it gets dropped at the dump if we can't transfer the power cord from the gimpy unit to the old unit, which my wife refused to ditch and stashed in the basement. So the upshot is STAY AWAY from Mr. Coffee products as their quality has plummeted in the last five years.\n\nORIGINAL REVIEW: We've had this coffee maker for at least 5 years now with daily use and have had ZERO issues with it. Yes, it produces steam from the top vent--that's part of the pressure release that is required for any heating element that creates vapor. Yes, it makes gurgling noises--just like every other percolator coffee maker in history has made. Yes, it keeps coffee warm/hot for two hours after brewing and also allows you to pour a cup or two during the brew cycle for those of us who are rather impatient in the morning (which has to be the majority of the general coffee-drinking public). Only just this week did I do the \"white vinegar clean treatment\" to the machine itself and the water filter housing as I had noticed a slightly more bitter/burn aftertaste in the last month or so. Completely did the trick and the coffee maker is working perfectly, as it has all along. Can't say as we've ever done the timed brewing function, but we have changed the coffee strength a few times and it is nice that you can also turn the unit off if needed to do so before leaving the house--no need to keep coffee heated if no one is home to drink it. All in all, a solid purchase and a great coffee maker.","Product: Not applicable\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great shoe for first time wearers!\n\nReview: Our daughter just turned 14 months and needed to start wearing shoes at daycare. Up until a week ago, the poor thing had never even had a shoe on her foot so the adjustment to suddenly having to wear them is a bit rough. Bought a few shoes in a store as a quick fix for daycare wear, but bought a pair of these in 5M (US size) for her to wear outside of daycare and to get her used to shoes. She actually \"asks\" for these to be put on and has only tried once to take them as compared to the 6 times she tried to remove the other shoes. Will definitely be getting the next size up as they seem really durable, comfortable to her, and easy to put on for us!","Product: Known around the world as the gold standard for building and testing hand strength, Captains of Crush Grippers are the single most important grip strength tool you can choose--ready to produce the quickest gains in grip strength and hand health. Available in 11 strengths, there is a model perfect for everyone from rehab patients to World's Strongest Man competitors. These are the grippers that changed the world--never before had anyone taken grippers so seriously and pushed their development so far. Along the way, many of the biggest names in the strength world have shaken hands with and embraced CoC Grippers. Anything else is just a gripper. If increasing your grip strength is your goal, the ideal situation is to have three different grippers: one for your warm-ups, one for your work sets, and one that is your challenge gripper.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A well built piece of equipment. Not for the beginner.\n\nReview: Even though this is labeled the #1 gripper in the Captains of Crush product line, as others have noted, it is not the beginner gripper that one would start out with. There are three other grippers that the CoC people sell below this with varying strength requirements from 100lbs of force down to 60lbs. This gripper requires 140lbs of force to close and is challenging even for people who lift weights.\n\nThe gripper itself is built with an all metal construction that should last a lifetime. The grip itself is somewhat rough, but anyone who lifts free weights bare handed won't be bothered by it. The roughness level is about equivalent to the average metal dumbbell's grip, but since those vary in texture it's hard to compare. As it stands anyone who considers buying this sort of thing (at least at this level of force) probably doesn't mind getting some calluses.\n\nThis sort of grip training is quite specialized and isn't going to necessarily help with any particular sport or activity, but it certainly will help with crushing strength and provide something to do while at the office.\n\nOne tip for making it easier to close something like this is to tense your other hand muscles while attempting to crush the gripper. For instance, while crushing the gripper in your right hand tense your left hand into a fist as hard as you can. You'll find that when you have reached your limit this will push you just a little farther. The same is true if you tense your abdominals at the same time. There is a reciprocal effect that increases the strength you are able to bring to the primary exercise. This is a trick that most arm wrestlers know about. They will tense all the muscles in their body BEFORE they actually start the contest because it increases the total amount of force they can put through the one arm.","Product: Your iPhone 4 has become a big part of your life. With FaceTime video, retina display, multitasking, HD video recording and more you have got a lot to lose. You will not find a tougher case than the OtterBox Defender Series for iPhone 4. Relax, we have got the iPhone 4 covered\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Well made, but bulky.\n\nReview: This case is very well made overall. It offers a lot of good protection all around.\n\nThe case comes with a hard plastic shell that you clip around the phone. This portion of the case also includes a screen protector. It is quite easy to get on the phone, just open it up, stick the phone in and clip it all around. Then the outer coating is a soft plastic mold that you stretch around the outside of the hard plastic shell. The soft coating is molded to fit around various edges of the hard plastic shell and it does that quite well and offers openings for all appropriate ports.\n\nMy one problem is that the case adds a significant amount of size to the phone, so much that it doesn't really feel comfortable going into a front pocket anymore. I might have to swap this out for something a little less bulky since I don't really want to clip the phone to my belt. This case is definitely a good choice for someone that is hard on phones though as it is very rugged.","Product: The Catit Design Fresh & Clear Drinking Fountain with Food Bowl responds to your pet's need for a continuous supply of fresh and clean drinking water. Re-circulating water with greater exposure to oxygen provides fresh-tasting, cool filtered water for pets with a multitude of health benefits. Multi-surface drinking areas allow your pet to drink from the bowl or directly from the dome. The unit's greater water capacity, 100 fluid ounces, ensures that continuous fresh water is always available, and eliminates the need for daily refilling. Its safe, low-voltage system (12 Volts) is energy-efficient, consuming less than 4 watts (less power than a night light). Suitable for multiple pets, the Catit Design Fresh & Clear Drinking Fountain with Food Bowl is also suitable for puppies and small dogs. The Catit Design Fresh & Clear Drinking Fountain with Food Bowl is easy to clean and maintain, and is ideal for any living space. It also includes a food dish as free bonus. Replacement purifying filters and matching place mat sold are separately.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Not worth it--get a Cat Mate instead\n\nReview: Bought this actually at the grocery store on a whim since we got sick of cleaning/refilling a water dish several times a day. This watering feature was a pain to operate from the start--trying to line up the three peg levels and then also have enough water in the reservoir and the dome to allow the pump to work was nearly impossible--always took at least ten minutes to get the thing going again, and this was after spending 10 minutes trying to clean all the parts, which never really happened all that well. In addition to not being able to lift the unit off the floor without spilling water (water was spilled every time, even if the dome was very near empty), the center column where the water fountains out of got very slimy each week and it was very difficult to clean that area well. Same for the tiny crevices where the curves meet in the basin. Cat hair collected in those all the time--and we only have one cat, so people with multiples should beware. It did make a nice surface that cat licked maybe 5 times total in the year we had it. And it was noisy--we could hear it from the other side of our house... Eventually, it became increasingly difficult to get the pump action going without adding a ton of water to the basin first, and lining up the pegs became an absolutely absurd obstacle that we switched to the Cat Mate with it's easy two pieces and nothing to really line up when reassembling after cleaning. Honestly, just get the Cat Mate and be done with it. If price is of concern, then this unit will function as an airy watering hole, but be prepared for the extra maintenance (and be sure to remove the slime from the motor's vents on the bottom as this effects the suction power and the life of the motor).","Product: This is the long awaited fourth installment of George R R Martin's classic \"A Song of Ice and Fire\", continuing the most ambitious and imaginative epic fantasy since \"The Lord of the Rings\". \"A Feast for Crows\" brings to life dark magic, intrigue, and terrible bloodshed as the war-torn landscape of the Seven Kingdoms is threatened by destruction as vast as any in its violent past. The War of the Five Kings has ripped Westeros apart. The bloodthirsty, treacherous and cunning Lannisters occupy the Iron Throne, with allies as ruthless as themselves. Lord Frey was host at the Red Wedding, so called for the massacre of the guests, their screams unheard above the music of the feast. Euron Crow's Eye is as black a pirate as ever raised a sail, sworn to deliver the whole of Westeros to the ironborn. No less to be feared are their enemies. The Starks of Winterfell and the Martells of Dorne seek vengeance for their dead. And the last of the Targaryens, Daenerys Stormborn, will bring fire and blood to King's Landing when her young dragons reach their terrifying maturity. The last war fought with dragons was a cataclysm powerful enough to shatter the Valyrian peninsula, now a smoking, demon-haunted ruin half drowned by the sea. Against a backdrop of alchemy and murder, victory may go to the men and women possessed of the coldest steel! and the coldest hearts.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Tedious, very different from the first three\n\nReview: Let me start by pointing out what some might not know. This book is half of the book that GRRM intended to write. He took certain chapters from that book out to make this book and the rest will make up the next book. Unfortunately, what he really needed to do was get someone to edit the original book down instead.\n\nA Song of Ice and Fire is a series that is often layered in complexities, but so far the interesting stuff has come in such large doses that the complexity hasn't outweighed the interest factor.\n\nI'm sorry to say that this book is more complex than interesting. The amount of throwaway characters in the book is unwieldy. There are over fifty pages of lists of the various factions and their associated personages in the back of the book and I really did need those at times.\n\nThere is a more narrow focus on the Westeros factions in this book with the Lannisters and Martells getting a lot of chapters. Many of these characters and their followers share similar names or even sometimes the same names and then GRRM mixes names with titles and it starts to get even more headache inducing. All this would probably have been forgiven if the majority of the book held my interest, but often I found myself skimming over the listings of bannermen, nobles or followers trying to keep moving along.\n\nThen there are the individuals we follow in this book. Jaime and Cersei Lannister get a large share of this book and they are just damned annoying. Jaime is screwed up over his hand being chopped off and his father dying and Cersei is just completely amoral and nuts as she takes over as Queen. Their inner dialogue often gets repetitive and predictable, especially Cersei.\n\nBrienne of Tarth also gets a large share of the book as she tries to search out Sansa Stark. The problem is that we know she isn't going to find Sansa where she is looking, so often it seems like her plotline is going nowhere.\n\nSansa is still in the Eyrie with Littlefinger and not much happens there for most of the book. Arya is in Braavos and her chapters are some of the more interesting ones, but she doesn't make up for the various Greyjoy family members we have to follow around in the book. They just don't fill out as characters very well. They're too one-dimensional.\n\nOverall, there is a lot of plotting and maneuvering in this book and not much action. There were several plotlines that just felt like filler in this one, plotlines that could have been summed up in a few lines of dialogue somewhere else. I'm afraid the book just doesn't hold together as well as the past books. Except for Cersei and Jaime most of the characters never interact with each other, in turn the storylines feel very disconnected from each other. Here's hoping the second half of this novel works better.","Product: paperback, vg++\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Another fine example of Feist writing.\n\nReview: King of Foxes is a very entertaining continuation of the Conclave of Shadows series which began in Talon of the Silver Hawk. The protagonist is Talon alias Tal Hawkins the last remaining member of the Orosini tribe.\n\nIn King of Foxes, Tal continues his quest for revenge on the persons responsible for the destruction of the Orosini. With that in mind Tal maneuvers his way into the employ of Kaspar the Duke of Olasko, the man who ordered the Orosini extermination. Tal's plan is to betray the Duke at the right time and destroy him as well as Quint Havrevulen the Duke's Special Captain who along with Raven (killed by Tal in the first book) led the men responsible for the Orosini extermination.\n\nJust when the plot seems to be on autopilot and proceeding in a predictable direction Feist changes things up. From then on the book is hard to put down. Tal gains some new depth here as his infallibility is tested and while we know he will pull through eventually, how he pulls through is highly entertaining. Part of the appeal comes from Feist's ability to successfully mix his older characters into the plot as well as develop new characters that hold our interest.\n\nThe conclusion of book two foreshadows an interesting third part to the series as well.\n\nCertainly the experienced Feist fan will find this book appealing as it is not as predictable as Talon of the Silver Hawk. For the new Feist reader this series is an excellent entry point into the world of Midkemia, and will tantalize with mention of characters from Feist books long past as well as visits from them.\n\nAnyone wanting to start from the beginning should try reading Magician: Apprentice. Another alternate entry point to the Midkemia world would be Shadow of a Dark Queen.","Product: The fourth volume of A Song of Ice and Fire, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. Now a major Sky Atlantic TV series from HBO, featuring a stellar cast. . The Lannisters are in power on the Iron Throne. The war in the Seven Kingdoms has burned itself out, but in its bitter aftermath new conflicts spark to life. The Martells of Dorne and the Starks of Winterfell seek vengeance for their dead. Euron Crow's Eye, as black a pirate as ever raised a sail, returns from the smoking ruins of Valyria to claim the Iron Isles. From the icy north, where Others threaten the Wall, apprentice Maester Samwell Tarly brings a mysterious babe in arms to the Citadel. As plots, intrigue and battle threaten to engulf Westeros, victory will go to the men and women possessed of the coldest steel and the coldest hearts.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Tedious, very different from the first three\n\nReview: Let me start by pointing out what some might not know. This book is half of the book that GRRM intended to write. He took certain chapters from that book out to make this book and the rest will make up the next book. Unfortunately, what he really needed to do was get someone to edit the original book down instead.\n\nA Song of Ice and Fire is a series that is often layered in complexities, but so far the interesting stuff has come in such large doses that the complexity hasn't outweighed the interest factor.\n\nI'm sorry to say that this book is more complex than interesting. The amount of throwaway characters in the book is unwieldy. There are over fifty pages of lists of the various factions and their associated personages in the back of the book and I really did need those at times.\n\nThere is a more narrow focus on the Westeros factions in this book with the Lannisters and Martells getting a lot of chapters. Many of these characters and their followers share similar names or even sometimes the same names and then GRRM mixes names with titles and it starts to get even more headache inducing. All this would probably have been forgiven if the majority of the book held my interest, but often I found myself skimming over the listings of bannermen, nobles or followers trying to keep moving along.\n\nThen there are the individuals we follow in this book. Jaime and Cersei Lannister get a large share of this book and they are just damned annoying. Jaime is screwed up over his hand being chopped off and his father dying and Cersei is just completely amoral and nuts as she takes over as Queen. Their inner dialogue often gets repetitive and predictable, especially Cersei.\n\nBrienne of Tarth also gets a large share of the book as she tries to search out Sansa Stark. The problem is that we know she isn't going to find Sansa where she is looking, so often it seems like her plotline is going nowhere.\n\nSansa is still in the Eyrie with Littlefinger and not much happens there for most of the book. Arya is in Braavos and her chapters are some of the more interesting ones, but she doesn't make up for the various Greyjoy family members we have to follow around in the book. They just don't fill out as characters very well. They're too one-dimensional.\n\nOverall, there is a lot of plotting and maneuvering in this book and not much action. There were several plotlines that just felt like filler in this one, plotlines that could have been summed up in a few lines of dialogue somewhere else. I'm afraid the book just doesn't hold together as well as the past books. Except for Cersei and Jaime most of the characters never interact with each other, in turn the storylines feel very disconnected from each other. Here's hoping the second half of this novel works better."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Performacide Mold & Mildew Elimination is a Fungicide, Disinfectant, Sanitizer, Tuberculocide, Virucide, Algaecide, Slimicide and Deodorizer. As a fungicide Performacide kills odor causing bacteria mold & mildew caused by flooding, water leaks, storm damage and excess moisture. Performacide kills MRSA, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria, Trichophyton mentagrophytes (athletes foot), Enterococcus faecalis, Salmonella, TB. As a Virucide, Performacide kills HIV-1, Hepatitis A, Herpes Simplex-2, Rhinovirus, Influenza-A, Coronavirus, Norovirus, Poliovirus*, Adenovirus, Rhinovirus, Canine Parvovirus, feline calicivirus and Vaccinia virus. Performacide uses a pre-measured pouch that when immersed in the corresponding amount of water creates a 100 ppm chlorine dioxide solution. Allow the pouch 60 minutes to reach full activation and the 100 ppm ClO2 solution lasts 15 days when stored in an oxidation-proof, dark closed or sealed container in a cool dark location. Using EPA label directions, Performacide can be diluted to 20 ppm for use as a sanitizer on non-food contact surfaces and 5 ppm for use as a sanitizer on food contact surfaces. For disinfecting, wet the area to be treated with a mop,, sponge, or pressurized tank sprayer and allow to air dry. This product can be applied to walls, floors, furniture, stainless steel, glass, vinyl, or other hard non-porous surfaces. For sanitizing hard non-porous, food contact surfaces dilute to 5 ppm and allow 5 minutes of exposure time. For sanitizing hard non-porous, non-food contact surfaces dilute solution to 20 ppm and allow 5 minutes of exposure time. Please see inner label instructions for dilution tables and ratios. To test activated solutions after storage or dilution use chlorine dioxide test strips for concentrations with a range of 0 ppm up to 500 ppm.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This kills bacteria and fungus, but does not remove stains.\\n\\nReview: I'm not sure if people aren't reading the directions or if it's just not clear, but this stuff does not remove mold and mildew stains. It kills bacteria and fungus, but it's not a stain remover.\\n\\nThe other product they sell is the stain remover. That's a sodium hypochlorite product which is basically the same stuff you get in Tilex or any other household stain remover product.\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/Performacide-120032-Mildew-Stain-Remover-32-oz/dp/B00SF4YYQE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">Performacide 120032 Mildew Stain Remover, 32 oz</a>\\n\\nYou use that first to remove the stains and then you use this to kill anything that is left on the surface.\\n\\nThis product comes with a spray bottle and a powder mix. You add the powder mix to the bottle and add water and then it has to sit for an hour or so before it is ready to use. I noticed no issues with spraying from the bottle.\\n\\nThe advantage to this product over products that contain sodium hypochlorite (bleach and most mildew stain remover sprays such as the one these guys sell or Tilex) is that chlorine dioxide is more effective at lower concentrations in water as it does not hydrolize (break down) as easily as sodium hypochlorite. It also doesn't react with other organic compounds in the same way as those products. The reaction of sodium hypochlorite with other organic and inorganic compounds can in some cases produce toxic byproducts and at the same time limit the effectiveness of the product. This means that in general you're going to use less of this stuff to kill bacteria than you would a typical bleach product and you're likely going to generate fewer toxic byproducts.\\n\\nThe disadvantage is that chlorine dioxide in water isn't particularly stable over time and it also tends to break down when exposed to light and heat. It also can be very dangerous in higher concentrations, but that's not really an issue with the solution produced here as it results in only a .01% chlorine dioxide mixture.\\n\\nThe main thing is that if you really want to make sure you killed every last bit of bio sludge in the area then you start with the stain remover products and then finish with this stuff.\\n\\nAs a general rule if you're using this product and/or a bleach product I would wear gloves and a filter mask (not the paper ones) at the least so that you do not breathe any of the gases generated or make skin contact with any of the product. Since I was removing mildew in a bathroom space I bought the following items to do the work.\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/3M-Mold-and-Lead-Paint-Removal-Respirator-Medium/dp/B00063Y25U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">3M Mold and Lead Paint Removal Respirator, Medium</a>\\n\\n<a data-hook=\\\"product-link-linked\\\" class=\\\"a-link-normal\\\" href=\\\"/DuPont-Disposable-White-Tyvek-Coverall-Suit-w-InPrimeTime-Exclusive-Protective-Gloves-XXL/dp/B00VSDTJD2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8\\\">DuPont Disposable White Tyvek Coverall Suit w/ InPrimeTime Exclusive Protective Gloves-XXL</a>\\n\\nI'll be the first to admit that I've used bleach and other chemical products without this sort of protection in the past (attempting to ventilate the area by opening a window or with fans etc) and it's much worse to do the work without them than with them. Without them you just can't avoid breathing stuff in as you're cleaning the area. With them on you can make sure to cover all areas completely as well as scrub away any leftover stains (again though, this is not the stain remover product, I used this after I used the other product). I don't think I will ever clean any substantial area using these types of products again without this sort of protection.\\n\\nAs an FYI any of these types of products have MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) publicly available that detail the ingredients in the product and how they should be handled. This lets you know what the product actually is and also how to handle it.\",\n \"Product: Unleash the Hammer of the EmperorProduct Information[Requires the original Warhammer 40000: Dawn of War game to play]Winter Assault is the expansion pack to the 2004's RTS Game of the Year Warhammer 40000: Dawn of War Winter Expansion Pack RTS game lets you take mand. Lost amongst the ruins of a leveled city lies an Emperor Class Titan a war vessel of untold power forged in the pla-wide furnaces of Mars and revered by billions as the epitome of Imperial dominance. The one who controls it will mand the power to destroy or defend a world. The Imperials will summon it to overe great evil Chaos will corrupt it for their own designs Orks will destroy it in their bloodlust and Eldar will disregard it in their arrogance.Product FeaturesTake mand of a pletely new race the Imperial Guard in 12 new single player missions.Battle against the Space Marine Eldar Ork and Chaos races each with brand new units.Direct your troops in all out war across harsh new winter battlegrounds with enhanced urban terrain and additional interactive objects and structures.Revel in new and improved gameplay features including a new tech tree hundreds of new animations and endless new strategies.Dominate 20 new multiplayer maps with advanced online features including observer mode arranged team play and improved auto match.Windows RequirementsRequires the original Warhammer 40000: Dawn of War game to playWindows 98 Me 2000 XP1.8 GHz Intel Pentium III or equivalent AMD Athlon XP processor256 MB of RAM2.5 GB Hard Drive space4X CD-ROM drive32 MB DirectX 9.0b patible AGP Vidoe Card with Hardware Transform and LightingDirectX 9.0b patible Sound Card 16-bit soundKeyboardMouseMultiplayer Requirements1 disc/player per puterInter Cable modem DSL or 56.6 kbps modem for online multiplayer playNetwork: TCP/IP pliant work\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Adds a bunch of new content, but not a lot of campaign.\\n\\nReview: The Winter Assault expansion pack for Dawn of War is a great expansion to a game that was a standout real time strategy game last year.\\n\\nThe main complaint about the original Dawn of War, that the single player campaign only let you play Space Marines, has been answered with this expansion. The focus of the story is taken off the Space Marines and moved squarely on to the shoulders of the new faction the Imperial Guard.\\n\\nWhile the other factions in the game receive new units and upgrades the Imperial Guard is new altogether for Winter Assault and they provide a very different style of play.\\n\\nThe new campaign itself is divided into two parts. In one part you start play as the Imperial Guard and switch off to play as the Eldar. In the other part you start as Chaos and switch off to play as Orks. The timelines remain the same in both parts, but the story advances from a different perspective. This is unlike games such as Warcraft III or Starcraft where the plot advances as you play each faction.\\n\\nThe cheat here is that you end up playing the same two maps towards the end for all the different races. The second to the last mission in each part forces you to make a choice between one of the two races you have been following up till now as to which one you will take to the end (ie you played Chaos and Orks, you choose to take one of them to the final mission, same if you played the Eldar and Imperial Guard side). The last two missions are always played on the same maps for all the races, though the goals are different for the most part. So, while you do get to play as all the different races (excluding the Space Marines, which were covered thoroughly in the first game) the differences in some ways are minimal.\\n\\nWhile this could have dragged the game down it really doesn't, but it does make the single player play time a big shorter as the only missions that you get to play differently for each of the races are the last two. It's an innovative way to keep from having to develop a lot of content and it works for the most part, but it definitely doesn't have the scope of something like the Frozen Throne expansion for Warcraft III.\\n\\nThankfully the additions to the game in the form of units and the new Imperial Guard faction add a lot to the game overall and make multiplayer more interesting. The Imperial Guard at first seem very weak, but since they play a lot differently than any of the other factions it takes time to realize where their strengths lie. In fact the Imperial Guard have a decided advantage in that they field one basic unit for most of the game that is cheap and easy to upgrade. They also benefit from being able to use buildings as cover for their units. Then as they advance into the late game they are able to field some of the most powerful mechanized units in the game, the Lemann Russ tank and the massive Baneblade.\\n\\nThe other factions gain new hero units and upgrades that don't change their general strategies overall, but give them some more depth and in some ways allow them better counters against certain races.\\n\\nChaos receives the Khorne Berserker an easy to obtain unit in their tech tree that is devastating in close combat.\\n\\nSpace Marines receive the Chaplain unit a powerful warrior that causes surrounding friendly squads to regenerate faster.\\n\\nOrks receive Mega Armored Nobs which are limited in speed, but receive upgrades that allow them to become walking tanks.\\n\\nEldar get the Fire Dragon which is fantastic against vehicles and buildings.\\n\\nOverall, the expansion is lacking somewhat in single player campaign content. It would have been nice to have unique missions for each race, but as it stands the missions are well done and fun to play. The addition of the Imperial Guard changes the game dynamics a lot and the added units for the other factions gives them a nice refresh. Multiplayer is still a lot of fun whether you play against other people or against the AI. While some may find this expansion lacking I think it is a decent buy for $25 and adds enough content to make it a worthwhile purchase for a Dawn of War fan.\",\n \"Product: Imagine leaning back and pointing your guitar neck to the gods while ripping that ultimate solo, then running across the stage or into the crowd and gracing your fans with your presence while you dazzle them with flair and fast licks. There's nothing more rock and roll than a wireless transmitter for your guitar. With the Guitar Hero Wireless Controller, you can simulate that same stage sensation in your living room. \\nJump on the couch, run from one side of the room to the next, do a somersault and rock a monster solo the possibilities are endless when wires are not a hang up. Once you've achieved StarPower, use the sensitive tilt-sensors in the wireless guitar to achieve maximum points. With five multicolored fret buttons and a super-responsive strum bar, you'll go from guitar hero to guitar legend.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent controller for an excellent game. Whoa.\\n\\nReview: Guitar Hero and Guitar Hero II are both excellent games for those music loving people people who just aren't that musically gifted. I'd bought Guitar Hero with the guitar and then Guitar Hero II without the guitar figuring I wouldn't need a second guitar. Well, that was a big mistake because I lost out on having multiplayer battles when friends came over (I think I underestimated how many of my friends would enjoy it).\\n\\nIn retrospect it worked out, because I ended up picking up this wireless guitar which works very well overall. I've loaded up several songs on both GH and GHII and they have all been working terrific with this new guitar. The controller is well put together with a quality feel that is at or above the original wired guitar I have. It comes with batteries (Energizer) to power up the guitar and the standard shoulder strap. Now the only question is if I'll splurge and get another one for dual wireless guitar battling. Ah that's okay, the guests can have the wired one.\",\n \"Product: The 1980s were a crazy decade when big hair, tight clothes and fresh attitudes ruled the music scene; represented in Guitar Hero™ Encore: Rocks the 80s™. Play totally awesome songs from the 1980s with Guitar Hero characters decked out in sweet retro outfits. Turn off that tape deck on your boom box, pick up and play Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s!\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Fun, but basically more of the same\\n\\nReview: Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks The 80s as a sequel to GH and GHII doesn't really measure up. It's still a fun game, mostly for people who grew up in the 80s like myself, but overall it really adds nothing new to the series. While GHII evolved the game quite a bit adding new multiplayer options and updating the hammer-on and pull-off functionality to make it more usable GH80s does nothing other than add a few new tunes to the mix. Barring a few tweaks the graphics are mostly the same throughout and the engine also remains the same. Apparently there are no plans to put this version of the game onto the XBOX 360.\\n\\nOverall the songs are a lot easier to play through all difficulties with the exception of certain ones like Seventeen and Play With Me. For those who had a hard time progressing past the Medium difficulty this might be the right version of GH for you to break into Hard or even Expert. The songs themselves sound pretty decent overall and there are no glaringly bad vocal covers.\\n\\nSongs by the original artists are:\\n\\n\\\"I Ran (So Far Away)\\\" - A Flock of Seagulls\\n\\\"Because, It's Midnite\\\" - Limozeen\\n\\\"The Warrior\\\" - Scandal\\n\\\"I Wanna Rock\\\" - Twisted Sister\\n\\\"Electric Eye\\\" - Judas Priest\\n\\nThis will be the last GH game from Harmonix as they move on to do Rock Band. GHIII will be developed by Neversoft Entertainment.\",\n \"Product: Combining Ratchet & Clanks adventure roots with an epic storyline and immersive gameplay, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction draws players into a vast, new galaxy more vibrant, diverse and interactive than ever before. With bustling cities, gigantic enemies and giant boss battles, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction delivers a sophisticated, yet humorous adventure for fans of all ages. After saving countless planets from dreadful doom and earning intergalactic mega-celebrity status in the process, Ratchet and Clank have taken some well-deserved R&R - again. Yet, Ratchet remains restless. An orphan of the universe, he has never known anything of his past, his family, or his Lombax origins. And no one, not even Clank, can fill that void. Unfortunately for Ratchet, someone else is equally interested in Ratchets origins: Emperor Percival Tachyon. In his thirst for revenge, the vile tyrant of an ancient race of foul insect-like monsters called Cragmites has festered an age-old grudge and is bent on wiping the last-known Lombax off the universe. As Tachyons forces ambush Ratchet and Clank in their home galaxy, our heroes realize they need to escape quickly to prevent its destruction. In a move of desperate irony, Ratchet and Clank steal Tachyons imperial warship and embark upon an adventure bigger than any theyve experienced- one that will not only unravel the mystery of the Lombaxes, but also test the very limits of their friendship. Insomniac Games has overhauled its proprietary PS3 engine technology to create the most visceral Ratchet & Clank universe yet, overflowing with exotic creatures and flying vehicles. Experience many more objects on screen and in more intricate detail than what was possible on PlayStation 2 Ratchet & Clank games. The PS3 systems superior power enables Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction to bring vivid worlds to life with increased draw distances, enhanced lighting and shadowing, and more fluid and exaggerated animations. Discover an all-new galaxy spanning vast worlds such as a majestic cloud city and a space-age amusement park. Encounter an entirely new cast of expressive characters (and some old favorites) as well as the introduction of a variety of new alien races and life forms. Experience a more emotive Ratchet with nearly as many animation joints in his face (90) as PS2 Ratchet had in his entire body (112). This joint density applies to many of the characters featured in Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, enabling more detailed, personable and expressive characters. Clank returns as a playable character, and Ratchet will have new enhanced abilities. Fire a fully stocked arsenal of all-new weapons such as the Plasma Beasts and Tornado Launcher, which uses the SIXAXIS[ controller to direct tornadoes that suck up enemies and whip them around with debris. Use the SIXAXIS controller to maneuver, destroy enemies and solve puzzles. Upgrade and customize weapons with a new system that provides greater power and flexibility. Players also will have the ability to upgrade Ratchets armor. Utilize Ratchets new supply of consumable on-demand combat devices, such as the Groovitron, which causes enemies to dance uncontrollably to 70s disco hits. Gadgets gameplay returns as Ratchet and Clank will have more gadgets at their disposal to help them bounce, fly, evade and defy gravity. Pilot Ratchets ship through asteroid fields while trying to destroy enemy fleets in a complete redesign of classic Ratchet & Clank space combat gameplay.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A very entertaining continuation to a great series.\\n\\nReview: Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (Future) is the fifth game in the long running series which encompasses three PS2 games and one PSP game. With the move to the PS3 the series gains significant graphical polish as well as some new mini-games influenced by the Sixaxis controller. Obviously that graphical polish will be a little underwhelming if you don't have an HDTV. I played the game through on my 50\\\" Sony SXRD with 1080p functionality and it looked fantastic even if the game itself is rendered in 720p.\\n\\nFuture once again puts you in the shoes of the two protagonists as they find themselves thrust into the harried role of galactic protectors. The story itself revolves around a new enemy Emperor Percival Tachyon who is bent on the destruction of the last Lomax which happens to be Ratchet. The story is entertaining and the little bits of humor sprinkled throughout the game continue the series unique charms. Captain Quark plays a significant role in the story and is amusing as always. The well done cut scenes keep the story going. The graphic quality of the game is getting to the point where the cut scenes and the in-game graphics are closer than ever.\\n\\nFuture continues the series tradition of successfully integrating the platforming, shooter and puzzle genres in fun ways. The game starts off right away with plenty of action and also quickly gets you into using one of the newer game aspects influenced by the Sixaxis controller. There are several different sections of the game where you will need to tilt the controller to maneuver your character (or another object) on the screen. There are skydiving/falling sections where you tilt the controller to move Ratchet out of the way of missiles and other projectiles as you fall towards the ground. For some reason I found these sections a little frustrating as the movement didn't feel as responsive as I would have liked. In addition you need to hold the controller level to utilize the Sixaxis functionality so when I'm lying back on the couch I usually have to sit up (god forbid) to do these sequences.\\n\\nThis aspect of the game feels a bit more gimmicky than anything. There are later sequences where you play a little mini-game with the Sixaxis functionality to unlock certain doors and those work a little better. There are also parts of the game where Clank gives the pair glider functionality and these areas work well with the Sixaxis.\\n\\nThe play style of the series is mostly unaltered at heart, but expanded in a lot of ways. Everything just feels a lot bigger and brighter and clearer in this game with the updated graphics. The core of the game though is still the weapons. The new weapons are once again variations on blasters, bombs, missiles, shotguns and what not, but the way they are setup makes them, as usual, all pretty entertaining to utilize. As in previous games the weapons don't remain static. As you use them they upgrade themselves and as you collect the Raritanium element you are able to upgrade each weapon's range, damage and add assorted other functionality. By the end of the game each weapon no longer resembles what it started as and you are able to kick butt at a much faster rate.\\n\\nFuture is not particularly difficult, at least until the last hour or so, for someone who is familiar with the series or just a good platform gamer, but that is to be expected as the series of games has never been oriented towards frustratingly challenging play. Though you can find ways to make it more challenging by going back and exploring for all the secret areas or by taking on the challenge mode available after finishing the game. The power scale tilts in most areas towards your character as you are able to bash and blow up a ton of different things collecting hordes of bolts (the in-game currency) along the way. The game plays very smoothly and there is little to no slowdown that I noticed. The controls continue to be very intuitive and easy to use.\\n\\nMost of the previous game modes that you had to acquire items to use are available by default now (helicopter pack, grind boots, etc) so you will find yourself using those aspects right away. There are new items to pick up that make taking down your enemies even easier, the most entertaining being the Groovitron, which launches a disco ball into the air that plays music that your enemies find puts them in the mood to get down and boogie.\\n\\nThe only aspect of the game that I found lacking were the Clank portions. For those not familiar with the series, Clank is the robot pal of Ratchet and usually is found riding on his back for most of the game acting as helicopter and glider assistant. In certain areas that are too small for Ratchet to enter you play as Clank. These sections of the game I found to be pretty weak with little variation and too few interesting things to do to make up for the frustration of being weaponless. There are also some minor clipping issues at times with enemies getting embedded inside of walls after being knocked around or blown up, but these never hampered the gameplay.\\n\\nIn the end Future puts a shiny new face on a series that is still entertaining with the same old tricks and some new ones. Fans of the series and even new PS3 players will want to pick this game up as it is great fun and looks terrific. Those looking for something really challenging might want to pass. This game like the previous ones is one that those people who like to game, but aren't the best at it, find very entertaining. My wife loves this series.\",\n \"Product: This beautifully crafted coffee maker makes coffee into an art form. Its built-in Water Filtration removes 97% of chlorine for better-tasting coffee. The Brew Strength Selector lets you dial in the perfect pot of coffee. And the Stainless Steel Design looks great in todays kitchens.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Newer version is junk compared to product made 5 years ago.\\n\\nReview: UPDATE: We accidentally burnt the cord on our old unit with the toaster oven, so bought the same model again expecting the same years of service. BIG MISTAKE! Bought the unit in April, it stopped brewing in June. Ran a clean cycle, started working again. Fine. Then it started leaking water all over the counter during July--Internet research yielded that there is an issue with a piece in the back that can cause that and the fix is to rotate the piece 180 degrees. Fine. Now here it is early August and it stopped brewing again after four cups out of a desired twelve. My wife was so frustrated due to a desperate Java need that she hit the side of the top casing, and it brewed another half ounce--50 minutes later and at least 20 punches to its head, it finally gave up all twelve cups. But tomorrow, it gets dropped at the dump if we can't transfer the power cord from the gimpy unit to the old unit, which my wife refused to ditch and stashed in the basement. So the upshot is STAY AWAY from Mr. Coffee products as their quality has plummeted in the last five years.\\n\\nORIGINAL REVIEW: We've had this coffee maker for at least 5 years now with daily use and have had ZERO issues with it. Yes, it produces steam from the top vent--that's part of the pressure release that is required for any heating element that creates vapor. Yes, it makes gurgling noises--just like every other percolator coffee maker in history has made. Yes, it keeps coffee warm/hot for two hours after brewing and also allows you to pour a cup or two during the brew cycle for those of us who are rather impatient in the morning (which has to be the majority of the general coffee-drinking public). Only just this week did I do the \\\"white vinegar clean treatment\\\" to the machine itself and the water filter housing as I had noticed a slightly more bitter/burn aftertaste in the last month or so. Completely did the trick and the coffee maker is working perfectly, as it has all along. Can't say as we've ever done the timed brewing function, but we have changed the coffee strength a few times and it is nice that you can also turn the unit off if needed to do so before leaving the house--no need to keep coffee heated if no one is home to drink it. All in all, a solid purchase and a great coffee maker.\",\n \"Product: Not applicable\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great shoe for first time wearers!\\n\\nReview: Our daughter just turned 14 months and needed to start wearing shoes at daycare. Up until a week ago, the poor thing had never even had a shoe on her foot so the adjustment to suddenly having to wear them is a bit rough. Bought a few shoes in a store as a quick fix for daycare wear, but bought a pair of these in 5M (US size) for her to wear outside of daycare and to get her used to shoes. She actually \\\"asks\\\" for these to be put on and has only tried once to take them as compared to the 6 times she tried to remove the other shoes. Will definitely be getting the next size up as they seem really durable, comfortable to her, and easy to put on for us!\",\n \"Product: Known around the world as the gold standard for building and testing hand strength, Captains of Crush Grippers are the single most important grip strength tool you can choose--ready to produce the quickest gains in grip strength and hand health. Available in 11 strengths, there is a model perfect for everyone from rehab patients to World's Strongest Man competitors. These are the grippers that changed the world--never before had anyone taken grippers so seriously and pushed their development so far. Along the way, many of the biggest names in the strength world have shaken hands with and embraced CoC Grippers. Anything else is just a gripper. If increasing your grip strength is your goal, the ideal situation is to have three different grippers: one for your warm-ups, one for your work sets, and one that is your challenge gripper.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A well built piece of equipment. Not for the beginner.\\n\\nReview: Even though this is labeled the #1 gripper in the Captains of Crush product line, as others have noted, it is not the beginner gripper that one would start out with. There are three other grippers that the CoC people sell below this with varying strength requirements from 100lbs of force down to 60lbs. This gripper requires 140lbs of force to close and is challenging even for people who lift weights.\\n\\nThe gripper itself is built with an all metal construction that should last a lifetime. The grip itself is somewhat rough, but anyone who lifts free weights bare handed won't be bothered by it. The roughness level is about equivalent to the average metal dumbbell's grip, but since those vary in texture it's hard to compare. As it stands anyone who considers buying this sort of thing (at least at this level of force) probably doesn't mind getting some calluses.\\n\\nThis sort of grip training is quite specialized and isn't going to necessarily help with any particular sport or activity, but it certainly will help with crushing strength and provide something to do while at the office.\\n\\nOne tip for making it easier to close something like this is to tense your other hand muscles while attempting to crush the gripper. For instance, while crushing the gripper in your right hand tense your left hand into a fist as hard as you can. You'll find that when you have reached your limit this will push you just a little farther. The same is true if you tense your abdominals at the same time. There is a reciprocal effect that increases the strength you are able to bring to the primary exercise. This is a trick that most arm wrestlers know about. They will tense all the muscles in their body BEFORE they actually start the contest because it increases the total amount of force they can put through the one arm.\",\n \"Product: Your iPhone 4 has become a big part of your life. With FaceTime video, retina display, multitasking, HD video recording and more you have got a lot to lose. You will not find a tougher case than the OtterBox Defender Series for iPhone 4. Relax, we have got the iPhone 4 covered\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Well made, but bulky.\\n\\nReview: This case is very well made overall. It offers a lot of good protection all around.\\n\\nThe case comes with a hard plastic shell that you clip around the phone. This portion of the case also includes a screen protector. It is quite easy to get on the phone, just open it up, stick the phone in and clip it all around. Then the outer coating is a soft plastic mold that you stretch around the outside of the hard plastic shell. The soft coating is molded to fit around various edges of the hard plastic shell and it does that quite well and offers openings for all appropriate ports.\\n\\nMy one problem is that the case adds a significant amount of size to the phone, so much that it doesn't really feel comfortable going into a front pocket anymore. I might have to swap this out for something a little less bulky since I don't really want to clip the phone to my belt. This case is definitely a good choice for someone that is hard on phones though as it is very rugged.\",\n \"Product: The Catit Design Fresh & Clear Drinking Fountain with Food Bowl responds to your pet's need for a continuous supply of fresh and clean drinking water. Re-circulating water with greater exposure to oxygen provides fresh-tasting, cool filtered water for pets with a multitude of health benefits. Multi-surface drinking areas allow your pet to drink from the bowl or directly from the dome. The unit's greater water capacity, 100 fluid ounces, ensures that continuous fresh water is always available, and eliminates the need for daily refilling. Its safe, low-voltage system (12 Volts) is energy-efficient, consuming less than 4 watts (less power than a night light). Suitable for multiple pets, the Catit Design Fresh & Clear Drinking Fountain with Food Bowl is also suitable for puppies and small dogs. The Catit Design Fresh & Clear Drinking Fountain with Food Bowl is easy to clean and maintain, and is ideal for any living space. It also includes a food dish as free bonus. Replacement purifying filters and matching place mat sold are separately.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Not worth it--get a Cat Mate instead\\n\\nReview: Bought this actually at the grocery store on a whim since we got sick of cleaning/refilling a water dish several times a day. This watering feature was a pain to operate from the start--trying to line up the three peg levels and then also have enough water in the reservoir and the dome to allow the pump to work was nearly impossible--always took at least ten minutes to get the thing going again, and this was after spending 10 minutes trying to clean all the parts, which never really happened all that well. In addition to not being able to lift the unit off the floor without spilling water (water was spilled every time, even if the dome was very near empty), the center column where the water fountains out of got very slimy each week and it was very difficult to clean that area well. Same for the tiny crevices where the curves meet in the basin. Cat hair collected in those all the time--and we only have one cat, so people with multiples should beware. It did make a nice surface that cat licked maybe 5 times total in the year we had it. And it was noisy--we could hear it from the other side of our house... Eventually, it became increasingly difficult to get the pump action going without adding a ton of water to the basin first, and lining up the pegs became an absolutely absurd obstacle that we switched to the Cat Mate with it's easy two pieces and nothing to really line up when reassembling after cleaning. Honestly, just get the Cat Mate and be done with it. If price is of concern, then this unit will function as an airy watering hole, but be prepared for the extra maintenance (and be sure to remove the slime from the motor's vents on the bottom as this effects the suction power and the life of the motor).\",\n \"Product: This is the long awaited fourth installment of George R R Martin's classic \\\"A Song of Ice and Fire\\\", continuing the most ambitious and imaginative epic fantasy since \\\"The Lord of the Rings\\\". \\\"A Feast for Crows\\\" brings to life dark magic, intrigue, and terrible bloodshed as the war-torn landscape of the Seven Kingdoms is threatened by destruction as vast as any in its violent past. The War of the Five Kings has ripped Westeros apart. The bloodthirsty, treacherous and cunning Lannisters occupy the Iron Throne, with allies as ruthless as themselves. Lord Frey was host at the Red Wedding, so called for the massacre of the guests, their screams unheard above the music of the feast. Euron Crow's Eye is as black a pirate as ever raised a sail, sworn to deliver the whole of Westeros to the ironborn. No less to be feared are their enemies. The Starks of Winterfell and the Martells of Dorne seek vengeance for their dead. And the last of the Targaryens, Daenerys Stormborn, will bring fire and blood to King's Landing when her young dragons reach their terrifying maturity. The last war fought with dragons was a cataclysm powerful enough to shatter the Valyrian peninsula, now a smoking, demon-haunted ruin half drowned by the sea. Against a backdrop of alchemy and murder, victory may go to the men and women possessed of the coldest steel! and the coldest hearts.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Tedious, very different from the first three\\n\\nReview: Let me start by pointing out what some might not know. This book is half of the book that GRRM intended to write. He took certain chapters from that book out to make this book and the rest will make up the next book. Unfortunately, what he really needed to do was get someone to edit the original book down instead.\\n\\nA Song of Ice and Fire is a series that is often layered in complexities, but so far the interesting stuff has come in such large doses that the complexity hasn't outweighed the interest factor.\\n\\nI'm sorry to say that this book is more complex than interesting. The amount of throwaway characters in the book is unwieldy. There are over fifty pages of lists of the various factions and their associated personages in the back of the book and I really did need those at times.\\n\\nThere is a more narrow focus on the Westeros factions in this book with the Lannisters and Martells getting a lot of chapters. Many of these characters and their followers share similar names or even sometimes the same names and then GRRM mixes names with titles and it starts to get even more headache inducing. All this would probably have been forgiven if the majority of the book held my interest, but often I found myself skimming over the listings of bannermen, nobles or followers trying to keep moving along.\\n\\nThen there are the individuals we follow in this book. Jaime and Cersei Lannister get a large share of this book and they are just damned annoying. Jaime is screwed up over his hand being chopped off and his father dying and Cersei is just completely amoral and nuts as she takes over as Queen. Their inner dialogue often gets repetitive and predictable, especially Cersei.\\n\\nBrienne of Tarth also gets a large share of the book as she tries to search out Sansa Stark. The problem is that we know she isn't going to find Sansa where she is looking, so often it seems like her plotline is going nowhere.\\n\\nSansa is still in the Eyrie with Littlefinger and not much happens there for most of the book. Arya is in Braavos and her chapters are some of the more interesting ones, but she doesn't make up for the various Greyjoy family members we have to follow around in the book. They just don't fill out as characters very well. They're too one-dimensional.\\n\\nOverall, there is a lot of plotting and maneuvering in this book and not much action. There were several plotlines that just felt like filler in this one, plotlines that could have been summed up in a few lines of dialogue somewhere else. I'm afraid the book just doesn't hold together as well as the past books. Except for Cersei and Jaime most of the characters never interact with each other, in turn the storylines feel very disconnected from each other. Here's hoping the second half of this novel works better.\",\n \"Product: paperback, vg++\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Another fine example of Feist writing.\\n\\nReview: King of Foxes is a very entertaining continuation of the Conclave of Shadows series which began in Talon of the Silver Hawk. The protagonist is Talon alias Tal Hawkins the last remaining member of the Orosini tribe.\\n\\nIn King of Foxes, Tal continues his quest for revenge on the persons responsible for the destruction of the Orosini. With that in mind Tal maneuvers his way into the employ of Kaspar the Duke of Olasko, the man who ordered the Orosini extermination. Tal's plan is to betray the Duke at the right time and destroy him as well as Quint Havrevulen the Duke's Special Captain who along with Raven (killed by Tal in the first book) led the men responsible for the Orosini extermination.\\n\\nJust when the plot seems to be on autopilot and proceeding in a predictable direction Feist changes things up. From then on the book is hard to put down. Tal gains some new depth here as his infallibility is tested and while we know he will pull through eventually, how he pulls through is highly entertaining. Part of the appeal comes from Feist's ability to successfully mix his older characters into the plot as well as develop new characters that hold our interest.\\n\\nThe conclusion of book two foreshadows an interesting third part to the series as well.\\n\\nCertainly the experienced Feist fan will find this book appealing as it is not as predictable as Talon of the Silver Hawk. For the new Feist reader this series is an excellent entry point into the world of Midkemia, and will tantalize with mention of characters from Feist books long past as well as visits from them.\\n\\nAnyone wanting to start from the beginning should try reading Magician: Apprentice. Another alternate entry point to the Midkemia world would be Shadow of a Dark Queen.\",\n \"Product: The fourth volume of A Song of Ice and Fire, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. Now a major Sky Atlantic TV series from HBO, featuring a stellar cast. . The Lannisters are in power on the Iron Throne. The war in the Seven Kingdoms has burned itself out, but in its bitter aftermath new conflicts spark to life. The Martells of Dorne and the Starks of Winterfell seek vengeance for their dead. Euron Crow's Eye, as black a pirate as ever raised a sail, returns from the smoking ruins of Valyria to claim the Iron Isles. From the icy north, where Others threaten the Wall, apprentice Maester Samwell Tarly brings a mysterious babe in arms to the Citadel. As plots, intrigue and battle threaten to engulf Westeros, victory will go to the men and women possessed of the coldest steel and the coldest hearts.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Tedious, very different from the first three\\n\\nReview: Let me start by pointing out what some might not know. This book is half of the book that GRRM intended to write. He took certain chapters from that book out to make this book and the rest will make up the next book. Unfortunately, what he really needed to do was get someone to edit the original book down instead.\\n\\nA Song of Ice and Fire is a series that is often layered in complexities, but so far the interesting stuff has come in such large doses that the complexity hasn't outweighed the interest factor.\\n\\nI'm sorry to say that this book is more complex than interesting. The amount of throwaway characters in the book is unwieldy. There are over fifty pages of lists of the various factions and their associated personages in the back of the book and I really did need those at times.\\n\\nThere is a more narrow focus on the Westeros factions in this book with the Lannisters and Martells getting a lot of chapters. Many of these characters and their followers share similar names or even sometimes the same names and then GRRM mixes names with titles and it starts to get even more headache inducing. All this would probably have been forgiven if the majority of the book held my interest, but often I found myself skimming over the listings of bannermen, nobles or followers trying to keep moving along.\\n\\nThen there are the individuals we follow in this book. Jaime and Cersei Lannister get a large share of this book and they are just damned annoying. Jaime is screwed up over his hand being chopped off and his father dying and Cersei is just completely amoral and nuts as she takes over as Queen. Their inner dialogue often gets repetitive and predictable, especially Cersei.\\n\\nBrienne of Tarth also gets a large share of the book as she tries to search out Sansa Stark. The problem is that we know she isn't going to find Sansa where she is looking, so often it seems like her plotline is going nowhere.\\n\\nSansa is still in the Eyrie with Littlefinger and not much happens there for most of the book. Arya is in Braavos and her chapters are some of the more interesting ones, but she doesn't make up for the various Greyjoy family members we have to follow around in the book. They just don't fill out as characters very well. They're too one-dimensional.\\n\\nOverall, there is a lot of plotting and maneuvering in this book and not much action. There were several plotlines that just felt like filler in this one, plotlines that could have been summed up in a few lines of dialogue somewhere else. I'm afraid the book just doesn't hold together as well as the past books. Except for Cersei and Jaime most of the characters never interact with each other, in turn the storylines feel very disconnected from each other. Here's hoping the second half of this novel works better.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":13,"string":"13"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1490,"string":"1,490"}}},{"rowIdx":1491,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A227SO7YE6Z0U2"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"10/10 rating --classicstoday.com\". The summary of the review text is \"Belonging in the pantheon of great cycles\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Having previously reviewed the separate installments of this cycle, I will leave the specific merits of each performance to those individual reviews. But in toto, Vanska's cycle must rank as one of the four or five finest cycles of the Beethoven symphonies, along with such greats as Toscanni, Bohm, and Szell. Vanksa somehow manages the impossible in finding something new and interesting from the canonic nine but the merits of this cycle can be distilled to three main points.\n\nFirst, the orchestral execution is perfection. Vanska, one of the best orchestral builders alive today, has turned the Minnesota into a world-class ensemble in the truest sense of the word. All the sections are in perfect harmony, tutti's textually transparent but timbrally rich, articulations crisp and clear. When the playing is this fine, it would be easy to accuse the orchestra as sounding cold, as was often the case with Dohnanyi's traversal, but there is warmth, humor, and joy abundant. The second crackles with debonair charm, the sixth is gorgeously executed, while the finale of the ninth is one of the most superbly balanced on disc.\n\nOf course, great playing alone does not a great cycle make. Which leads into the second point; Vanksa creates energy and excitement throughout not with fast tempos or extremes of dynamic, but rather by crisp, pointed attacks and driving, with endless stamina, towards specific moments of climax. Regarding the former, the allegro of the \"Eroica\" is taken at a very deliberate tempo, but sounds so much faster due to the orchestra's razor sharp execution, clearly etched bass lines, and detailed attention to Beethoven's markings. As for the latter, Vanksa never lets the music stagnate, always driving the music in a particular direction. Thus, the great climax at the close of the sixth, which so often sounds dynamically and emotionally stagnant, here swells into an overwhelming hymn of Thanksgiving of heavenly proportions. Or take the developmental climax and recapitulation of the seventh, where Vanksa continues to maintain tension by choosing to release tension at the start of the solo oboe rather than at the recapitulation proper. The effect is frighteningly effective and intelligent music making at its finest.\n\nWhich leads into the finale point. Vanksa has obviously thought long and hard about his interpretations, building on traditions, like those of Toscanni and the old German masters, but willing to interject his own ideas. His mastery of sonata form is supreme, conducting coherent movements while maintain tension throughout. He adheres to the letter of the score but never lets the page prevent him from digging for deeper meaning. In that sense, this marriage of textual accuracy and spiritual depth is his great achievement in this music. And there can be no greater praise.\n\nIf forced to draw a parallel, Vanksa's cycle is most akin to Bohm's magisterial cycle in Vienna. Like Bohm, Vanksa does nothing but conduct the music, drawing out inner details, shaping great arches of sound, and producing music both intelligent and emotionally poignant."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Having previously reviewed the separate installments of this cycle, I will leave the specific merits of each performance to those individual reviews. But in toto, Vanska's cycle must rank as one of the four or five finest cycles of the Beethoven symphonies, along with such greats as Toscanni, Bohm, and Szell. Vanksa somehow manages the impossible in finding something new and interesting from the canonic nine but the merits of this cycle can be distilled to three main points.\n\nFirst, the orchestral execution is perfection. Vanska, one of the best orchestral builders alive today, has turned the Minnesota into a world-class ensemble in the truest sense of the word. All the sections are in perfect harmony, tutti's textually transparent but timbrally rich, articulations crisp and clear. When the playing is this fine, it would be easy to accuse the orchestra as sounding cold, as was often the case with Dohnanyi's traversal, but there is warmth, humor, and joy abundant. The second crackles with debonair charm, the sixth is gorgeously executed, while the finale of the ninth is one of the most superbly balanced on disc.\n\nOf course, great playing alone does not a great cycle make. Which leads into the second point; Vanksa creates energy and excitement throughout not with fast tempos or extremes of dynamic, but rather by crisp, pointed attacks and driving, with endless stamina, towards specific moments of climax. Regarding the former, the allegro of the \"Eroica\" is taken at a very deliberate tempo, but sounds so much faster due to the orchestra's razor sharp execution, clearly etched bass lines, and detailed attention to Beethoven's markings. As for the latter, Vanksa never lets the music stagnate, always driving the music in a particular direction. Thus, the great climax at the close of the sixth, which so often sounds dynamically and emotionally stagnant, here swells into an overwhelming hymn of Thanksgiving of heavenly proportions. Or take the developmental climax and recapitulation of the seventh, where Vanksa continues to maintain tension by choosing to release tension at the start of the solo oboe rather than at the recapitulation proper. The effect is frighteningly effective and intelligent music making at its finest.\n\nWhich leads into the finale point. Vanksa has obviously thought long and hard about his interpretations, building on traditions, like those of Toscanni and the old German masters, but willing to interject his own ideas. His mastery of sonata form is supreme, conducting coherent movements while maintain tension throughout. He adheres to the letter of the score but never lets the page prevent him from digging for deeper meaning. In that sense, this marriage of textual accuracy and spiritual depth is his great achievement in this music. And there can be no greater praise.\n\nIf forced to draw a parallel, Vanksa's cycle is most akin to Bohm's magisterial cycle in Vienna. Like Bohm, Vanksa does nothing but conduct the music, drawing out inner details, shaping great arches of sound, and producing music both intelligent and emotionally poignant."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: I will ship by EMS or SAL items in stock in Japan. It is approximately 7-14days on delivery date. You wholeheartedly support customers as satisfactory. Thank you for you seeing it.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Fantastic Mars, Jupiter, Uranus but less successful in the remaining movements\n\nReview: Levine's Planets is certainly not the best but for those that want to hear the living daylights played out of the big movements (and honestly, who doesn't), this is an obviously recommendation. Levine's relatively stately pacing for Mars in no way can prepare the listener for the onslaught of the first tutti blast while the recapitulation of the 5/4 rhythm after the central interlude is awesomely effective. Jupiter predictably blazes while Uranus features some spectacular timpani playing. The Chicago Symphony is its usual self, which means spectacular brass playing, appropriately steely strings, and somewhat faceless contributions from the woodwind. And for some, the obvious stellar contributions from the huge brass section may outweigh this performance's weakness, which include a bland Venus and an unexplainably slow and boring Saturn. For a more complete package, Steinberg's Planets from Boston, coupled with an awesomely effective Zarathustra, or Gardiner's Holst/Grainger coupling, both on Deutche Grammaphone, are better alternatives but, admittedly lack the sheer sonic impact of the legendary Chicago brass.","Product: CD\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Good CD, but nothing to get too excited about\n\nReview: These are good, solid, typical recordings by Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic. Although not necessarily fascinating performances, Karajan handles these lighter pieces well. The Berlin Philharmonic is, as always, in top form and provides a solid base for Karajan to work from, if it does exhibit the typical viscous string sound that typifies nearly all of their recordings with this conductor. Still, morning mood is lovely, the Hall of the Mountain King features some really exciting brass playing, and Aase's death is touchingly played.\n\nThe Holdberg suite is more problematic. The creamy Berlin strings simply do not create an idiomatic sound and, even at Karajan's rather steady tempo, do not really articulate the music as well in the first movement as Ole Kristian Ruud's Bergen Philharmonic, an orchestra that knows this music about as well as any. The gavotte is equally flatfooted.\n\nThe Sibelius, on the other hand, is thrilling, and despite the fact that Finlandia is really nothing more than a showpiece, it really is a winning performance all around.\n\nCertainly, there are better performances of this music. Indeed, one would not have to look very hard to find them. However, fans of this conductor will certainly be pleased.","Product: Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 ~ Mehta\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good, but not fantastic\n\nReview: Zubin Mehta's Ninth was nothing special when it was first released in the `90s and its musical value has only diminished over time. On paper, it seems like a soloist dream team but the women, especially Price, are past their prime while Vicker's voice had darkened so as to rob the Turkish march of some of its inherent heroics. The Philharmonic is it's usual professional collective self but internal balances are not fantastic and string attacks are not always as clean as they should be. Add to this Avery Fisher's tubby and awkward acoustics and you can get the general idea.\n\nAnd what of the man at the podium? It is certainly nice to have a recording of Mehta performing Beethoven, but he does not do anything special that makes this performance necessary for collectors acquire. The recapitultory climax in the first movement is excessively bloated, the scherzo sounds somewhat lead-footed due to the general lack of rhythmic crispness, and the adagio suffers due to the oddly distant sounding winds, especially the clarinets. One need not look far to find better Ninths. RCA's recording with Gunter Wand is as fine a recording as any and Sony's Szell is rightly a classic. Those that like Mehta's high calorie way with this music will find Karajan a more rewarding experience while newer Ninths from the likes of Barenboim and Vanska give us not only better playing and sound but also the new Brenreiter edition.","Product: CD\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fantastic Grieg and Schumann\n\nReview: Radu Lupu, Andr Previn, and the London Symphony Orchestra give us two of the finest accounts of these great concertos. Hands down, these are marvelous interpretations.\nRadu Lupu's handling of these concertos is very intelligent and passionate. Lupu is in full control of his fantastic technique, which allows him to bring a level of depth to his part that is very deep and thoughtful. Never does he simply \"pound\" out passages - rather, even during the most dramatic of parts, Lupu is always in total control. His power is wonderful, and he brings a full-bodied approach to the louder passages. But it's his lyric beauty that is truly astounding. Lupu's gentle touch in lighter passages is breathtaking.\nPrevin brings a level of understanding to his part as conductor. As a pianist himself, Previn's sympathetic and insightful interpretation never drowns out the soloist, but accompanies the piano with a high level of sensitivity. In essence, Previn knows what he is doing here, molding the LSO into the perfect companion for Lupu.\nAll together, these two performances are wonderful. Highly recommended.","Product: CD\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good performances of Beethoven's pupil\n\nReview: To the best of my knowledge, this is the only complete set of the eight fine symphonies of Ferdinand Ries currently available. CPO has somewhat of a cottage industry producing symphony cycles of secondary and tertiary composers with varying degrees of success, but on the whole the project has been more good than bad. It also nice to see these works presented en bulk, rather than having to piece them together from couplings.\n\nHere we have the complete symphonies of one of Beethoven's pupils and the evidence of the student's reverence for his teacher is evident throughout the cycle, but no where is it more felt than in the Fifth Symphony, which is dominated by a three-note triplet figure a la Beethoven's Fifth. It is a lovely, if somewhat unfocused work, which is fascinating to hear juxtaposed to Beethoven's symphony of the same number. Listening to Ries's Fifth, one is immediately reminded why Beethoven was such a towering figure, not because Ries's effort is bad by any stretch of the imagination, but because Beethoven's effort was so magnificent.\n\nThis is not to say that Ries's works are entirely derivative. Listen to the fun interplay between major and minor that pervades the Seventh Symphony. Or the chromatic opening to the Second Symphony. But on the whole, his output is somewhat uneven, a tad unfocused, and suffers from a lack of thematic inspiration.\n\nNow to the performances. I am pleased, but by no means thrilled, with Howard Griffiths conducting. The Zurcher Kammerorchester is, as the name implies, a small ensemble, but there is no reason why Griffith cannot achieve more energy, especially in larger tutti passages. I am convinced more incisive playing and vigor would make these symphonies more convincing. Like with Beethoven, it is the sudden shifts in mood, dramatic dynamic drop-offs, and general brio that make these symphonies interesting. I wished, for example, the dramatic opening to the Fifth had more violence, or the march-finale to the Sixth had more tongue-in-cheek charm. Still, the playing is top-notch, and these performances are quite good, certainly proficient enough to give a picture of the sound world of Ferdinand Ries. Those that enjoy this release may also enjoy the delightful Symphony of Jan Vaclav Hugo Vorisek, a work that has a bit more bite and a stronger command of sonata structure than the works presented in this four-disc volume.","Product: Australian conductor Charles Mackkerras's complete Mozart Symphonies set is widely considered the prime recommendation for a modern digital recording of this cornerstone of the repertoire. This beautiful slimline package reissues the set in a more space-efficient form at less-than-half the original price! The reissue has received strong international reviews. It includes a 44 page booklet. The individual single disc volumes of the cycle are all strong sellers\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A joy from start to finish\n\nReview: Since Christopher Hogwood's period-set of the complete symphonies, here have been at least two, by my count, complete cycles of the Mozart symphonies. Trevor Pinnock's period set with the English Concert improved upon Hogwood's set with better intonation and a stronger interpretive point of view. Charles Mackerras's uses modern instruments, but in the period vein, historically informed performances with stereophonically placed violins, hard mallets for the timpani, and an ever-present, but never distracting, harpsichord continuo. While I enjoy Pinnock's great depth of tonal color and gutty strings, when it comes to interpretations alone, Mackerras stands supreme.\n\nThere are too many wonderful moments throughout this set to highlight individually but there are certainly some standout performances. Has the allegro of the wonderful Symphony No. 29 ever had such vivacious energy? Or listen to the four horns in The Little G-Minor symphony really play out, making this such a full-bodied, exciting journey. The little Paris Symphony is a delight from start to finish, Mackerras highlighting the subtly of this symphonic gem. Of course, the big six are astounding, but the Prague is really something. Throughout the cycle, Mackerras takes all the repeats, which gives the Prague Symphony an appropriate sense of depth and grand dimensions. The allegro is simply outstanding, the most energetic performance on disc while the finale dances from the speaker, chuck full of humor and charm. The Big G-Minor is equally fine, and while the competition in this, Mozart's greatest symphony, is fierce, Mackerras's performance is as winning as any.\n\nI agree with those that say this set is in bad need of a remastering. Symphony No. 39 sounds as if it were recorded in a cave while the Jupiter sounds slightly grey-toned. But on the whole, the sound quality is good, certainly better than Bohm's wonderful, if \"old-school\" cycle, and the interpretations are consistently fantastic. A winner at any price, but now at under $50, its practically a steal.","Product: This release won three Grammy Awards in 2009 as follows: Best Classical Album, Best Choral Performance, and Best Engineered Album- Classical.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Absolutely nothing new here, it is about Thomas, not Mahler - great playing and singing though\n\nReview: I won't go as far as saying he has become eccentric, but with every passing year Michael Tilson Thomas seems to become more and more interested in making his presence felt in every possible sense of the word. His gestures are overly exaggerated, he interests himself by adding his own interpretive graffiti to basically every measure of any score, he even has, for lack of a better term, canned antics that he routine performs, such as talking with players during performances or kicking his feet at the audience when someone coughs too loudly. That should tell you what to expect during this, his fourth San Francisco performance of this symphony and his second recorded effort for the cycle - the first was universally touted as unsuccessful, even by the bay-area press that usually waxes poetic about their music director.\n\nBut first with the good. The orchestra is in top form, as we have come to expect from this cycle as a whole. The singing is equally fine; indeed, this cavalcade of soloists is one of the better casts in recent memory. On whole, the women tend to fare better than the men in Part I, while the opposite is true in Part II. The various chorus, especially the Pacific Boy Choir, are equally impressive. However, the problems rest entirely at the feet of the conductor.\n\nHaving already explained in detail my distaste for Thomas's unnecessary, fussy, and distracting use of rubatto in previous reviews of this cycle, I will only state that Thomas takes every interpretive pit stop during Part II, pausing here, manipulating tempo there, all the while making his presence felt more so than Mahler himself. He fails to let go of control at climaxes, which keeps the orchestra in check at exactly the time when it should really play out. The final oration is in bad need of organ, is peppered with embarrassing intonation problems obviously cased by Thomas's heavy hand, and has neither the earth-shattering quality of Solti nor the arrival-at-heaven's-gate exuberance of Nagano. Part I fares better, if only because Thomas has a keen sense of Mahler's counterpuntal writing, a trait that made the Finale of his otherwise lukewarm Fifth Symphony quite delightful. Still, Thomas's perfectly balanced Part I, while beautiful, falls short of Wit's even more incisive energy, the deliberate beauty of Chailly, or the overwhelming logic of Bertini.\n\nThis review might seem overly short, considering this is the capstone to an almost decade-long symphony cycle, but anyone who has been collecting Thomas's thoughts on Mahler knows exactly what to expect here. It's all about the conductor. Still, the playing and singing is top-notch, and, while it may not displace some of the great Eighths, Bernstein, Chailly, Bertini, Nagano, Wit, and Solti to name a few, it will undoubtedly please fans of this conductor to no end and entertain aficionados of this, Mahler's most expansive symphony, who are interested in how Thomas plays with Mahler's intentions.\n\nAll in all, the cycle as a whole is a mixed bag. The highpoint was a glorious Fourth, that was stunning played by the orchestra and sung by Claycomb, and his wonderful Das Klagende Lied, recorded in the `90s, before Thomas really began adding rubatto to everything. The First, Second, and Ninth, while not perfect, were very close. The First and Second can handle more rubatto than the three Ruckert symphonies, so they fared relatively well under Thomas's heavy hands, while the Ninth was touchingly played and quite heartfelt. The Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh suffered from Thomas's unnecessary interference while the Third simply dragged to a close in an adagio that was stretch and pulled apart in every which direction. Das Lied was good, not great, due to voice casting while the Kindertotenlieder just never took off. It's a shame really, because not only was the orchestra always in top form, but Thomas had all the makings of becoming a truly great Mahlerian. His first efforts were always consistently better than his latter attempts. His London Symphony Seventh was really something, as was his Third, and the aforementioned Klagende Lied remains a reference for that work. But somehow, Thomas got lost along the way, thinking he knew better than Mahler as to how this music should sound. You be the judge. Still, great surface appeal, lots of excitement, just not much staying power.","Product: GEORGE SZELL - GEORGE SZELL CONDUCTS BEETHOVEN - 5 CD SET\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Szell's Beethoven remains the reference set of the symphonies\n\nReview: George Szells Cleveland Beethoven cycles still remains the finest set available, especially in the face of the ever-increasing mountain of period sets, historically informed performances, or cycles featuring new editions. The fact of the matter is that Szell beats them all at their own game for the same reason for Szell, musicality was the ultimate goal. Complete orchestral discipline was not an end in itself, fleet tempos were not self-justifying, and reference for the printed score was not reverential to the exclusion of interpretation. Rather, all served a purpose for Szell in creating the musical experience. The orchestras discipline allowed Szell to showcase what he wanted to highlight, be it the monumental dissonant chords in the Eroicas allegro, the razor sharp attacks in the Ninths scherzo, or the power of nature in the Pastoral. Szells tempo choices remain ideal, not only in that they propel the music forward, but also because they generate the maximum amount of excitement. The Eroicas allegro is not so fast that it spins out of control, the fifths allegro never sounds mechanistic, and the finale of the Eighth (perhaps sounding old fashioned by todays standards) takes on monumental dimensions. And Szell never missed the opportunity to express musically Beethovens intensions, even if this meant tinkering with the coda of the Eriocas allegro or reinforcing musical lines in the finale of the fifth.\n\nBut that still in only half the story. Szells interpretations are not of the disciplined, hyper-critical task-master that he is often painted as being; rather, these performance speak of a love of this music, where the Apollonian and Dionysian are hand-in-hand. There is not a more ruckus, barbaric coda to the finale of the Eroica on disc and yet, the music still bespeaks a nobility and sublimity that few have achieved in this music. One never finds Szells seriousness in the finale of the Second takes away any of the musics inherent humor. By generating excitement through discipline, Szell shows how the rhythms throughout the Seventh can create moments of true musical joy. Szells end goal was always letting the music speak for itself; his results were never achieved through manipulation of timbre (Karajan), manipulations of tempo (Furtwangler), or manipulations of emotions (Toscanni). That is not to say I would want to be without these sets, or those from Klemperer, Bohm, or, more recently, Barenboim or Vanska. But no other conductor makes you feel like you are listening to music, rather than an interpretation, like Szell does. In short, his genius speaks for itself.\n\nWhile I applaud Sony for rereleasing this set, how frustrating it is that they do not include the entire balance of overtures and the concertos (although those are available in the separate Fleisher set), which would constitute the ultimate Beethoven collection. Still, at this price, those that, for whatever reason, still do not own this set in one form or another should snatch this up now.","Product: I will ship by EMS or SAL items in stock in Japan. It is approximately 7-14days on delivery date. You wholeheartedly support customers as satisfactory. Thank you for you seeing it.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: It's not all about Szell\n\nReview: Comments that Dohnanyi's Beethoven cycle is simply an inferior rehashing of Szell's justly famous account are hogwash. Such misconceptions are easily dispelled in this magnificent Forth. Where Szell characterizes the B-flat major as the \"slender Greek maiden\" between the 3rd and the 5th, Dohnanyi's Apollonian approach sees the work as the logical forerunner to the great C-minor, the first movement of which was, after all, completed before Beethoven finished the Forth. After an aptly shaped introduction, Dohnanyi launches into the allegro proper at a fantastic clip, with all the rhythmic snap and energy found in current-day HIP performances. True, strings dominate the texture and the soft-grained timpani robs the music of some of it's inherent power, but the performance overflows with merit. Listen to the powerful attacks from the strings in the syncopated closing theme or the vividly present lower strings at the beginning of the development. It's exciting, youthful, and certainly not a repetition of anything we've heard from Cleveland before. Indeed, it is Dohnanyi's very youthfulness that makes the second movement - taken more as an allegretto - and the fabulously bumptious minuetto so joyous. It is these very qualities which makes Dohnanyi's approach continuously viable in this market, with cycles of the \"new\" Barenreiter eiditions from Barenboim, Zinman, Jarvi, and Vanska among others. It just goes to show that a conductor, like Szell before him, that pays careful attention to the score and properly characterizes the music will invariably create timeless readings.\n\nIf I had one complaint about Dohnanyi's Eighth, it was that the developmental climax was a giant, dynamic plateau. But, then again, turning to the score, Beethoven's only dynamic marking for the passage is subito forte so I cannot fault Dohnanyi for playing the music exactly as it is written. In all other respects, the music really shines, especially in the fabulous, if somewhat comfortably paced, finale, where Dohnanyi takes the vivace marking to heart.\n\nIndeed, having lived with these interpretations now for over two decades, I cannot help but be impressed by Dohnanyi's inherent musicianship and consummate skill. He may not always equal Szell, but, then again, Szell does not always equal Dohnanyi. These are fabulous performances and at budget price, it would behoove any Beethoven lover to revisit Dohnanyi. It may not be the last word on Beethoven, but its certainly better than the recent cycles from Berlin (Abaddo) and Vienna (Rattle) and London (Haitink).","Product: Symphonie n°3 avec contralto, chur de femmes & chur d'enfants - Kindertotenlieder / Michelle DeYoung, mez. - Chur de Garçons du Pacifique - Chur de Filles de San Francisco - Chur de Femmes & Orch. Symph. de San Francisco, dir. Michael Tilson Thomas\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Good, but by no means great Mahler\n\nReview: Michael Tilson Thomas is a phenomenal music director. He inherited the San Francisco Symphony in 1995 and has, since then, turned the band, which was already quite accomplished under Herbert Blomstedt's tutelage, into a world class ensemble in the truest since. Despite its few (but glaring) weakness - bad flutes and violins that tend towards thinness - the San Francisco Symphony boasts consistently fine playing and musically intelligent contributions from the soloists - droll clarinets, boisterous bassoons, a horn section second to none, beautiful lower strings, and rich, big toned lower brass. Listening to this ensemble - an ensemble in the truest sense of the word - is always a joy. Thus, when one hears a performance like this, which, despite first class playing, falls short of being a success, the blame clearly lies at the hands of the conductor.\n\nObjectively looking at Michael Tilson Thomas's ongoing Mahler cycle has been increasingly difficult for me mainly because, the more familiar I become with Thomas's conducting style, the more egregious the apparent faults become. Thomas's penchant for rubato and mannered stylization started off as an interesting, if unnecessary, detail in the 6th and 1st symphonies. It became a bit more problematic in the 2rd. And finally, it became irritatingly obnoxious in the 7th and 5th symphonies. Thomas's insistence on smothering his interpretations with a thick coat of decorative frosting and fussy, mannered detail leaves a fluffy, decadent, at times even saccharine aftertaste which belies the often overwhelmingly high-level of musical nourishment these recordings offer. Indeed, nearly every other musical choice Thomas makes is a good one - it's just a shame he cannot discern between the good and bad.\n\nThere is really only one real high point to this release - the second movement - which is nearly perfect. Although a tad too precious for my tastes, the movement possesses all the correct tempo changes, perfectly balanced ensemble, and the correct amount of nimble buoyancy. Everywhere else, Thomas misses the mark.\n\nThe main problem with the first movement is epitomized by Thomas's handling of the \"summer storm\" outburst. Where Mahler asks for vulgar, Thomas responds with a perfectly balanced, overly polite disintegration that is hardly earth shattering. Overall, the dichotomy between the two marches is missing; the minor march lacks the craggy darkness and grotesqueries while the major march lacks the sense of awakening and rebirth. And although the contributions from the players are wonderful - Mark H. Lawerence's solo is like a dream - the movement lacks in the emotional extremes so necessary for this movements success. Thomas does shape the transitions between the two marches effectively and many beautiful moments abound throughout the movement, but on the whole, Thomas takes too much time to say what he has to say. As a direct comparison, listen to Bernstein's recording which finds the conductor leading a determinedly forward moving movement. For all the criticism Bernstein receives as an overly emotional conductor, his conception of this movement is quite controlled, focused, and flowing as compared to Thomas's meandering stroll through the music's various episodes.\n\nThe scherzo proper goes well enough. The winds have character, the horns capture the earthy quality of the score, and the strings really dig into their parts. And then there's the trio, which is excruciatingly slow, again, despite wonderful playing from the posthorn and other soloists. At the return of the trio, it seems Thomas is going even slower than before, dragging the music almost to the breaking point before the coda. However, the coda goes well enough (although more tam tam would have been nice) with the proper amount of pomp and circumstance.\n\nThe two vocal movements run smoothly but lack any real character. Michelle DeYoung is usually a vocally magnificent soloist, but here her singing seems overly reserved and calculated; the movement as a whole sounds chillingly cool. Her wide vibrato does not always suite the music well either. The chorus, particularly the Pacific Boys Choir, sings faithfully in the fifth movement, however, again, the humanity Mahler is so desperately trying to represent is somehow conspicuously absent from the reading. It sounds calculated, micro-managed, and lacks the necessary transcendence. However, the top to bottom clarity of texture is quite extraordinary - the fact that the bassoons are perfectly audible during the large brass swells at the close of the fifth movement really says something about Thomas's sense of orchestral balance.\n\nThe finale features wonderful contributions from the strings, which add a great deal of warmth to this otherwise cooler account of the symphony. Thomas stretches the music to the breaking point several times, and even though Tempo I is quite flowing and well paced, the movement as a whole still feels long. Thomas seems to climax too soon, resulting in an episodic finale that doesn't quite build towards the final passages as others do - Ricardo Chailly's Royal Concertgebouw 3rd is a fantastic example of a well-balanced architectural finale that concludes with tremendous level of satisfaction. In Thomas's hands, the final passages, as powerful as they are here, are so painfully slow - it feels as if Thomas has purchased gravitas (or at least his idea of gravitas) at the expense of taste. Beautiful, hair-raising moments abound in this finale, but on the whole, it never really captures the brilliant architecture of the music. Chailly's architectural grasp, on the other hand, is astounding. His recording, along with Bernstein's legendary New York Philharmonic recordings, are reference.\n\nOn a side note, I think it is important to discuss the nature of the sound of the San Francisco Symphony in these recordings. The winds are quite lively, playful, and at times even coquettish. The brass is rich, powerful, but never overbearing. The percussion, while excellent as a section, has never been captured faithfully by the engineers - only in forte does the timpani cut through the texture with any real acuity. The strings are rich, plush and bright. Again, the orchestra itself really is something, and, as far as orchestral perfection goes, the San Francisco Symphony delivers a near perfect performance, despite its bright sheen.\n\nOverall, Michael Tilson Thomas is quite well versed in Mahler and there is, despite all the shortcomings, a profundity of incite here. The playing is top notch, the contributions from the soloists are wonderful, and many of Thomas choices are good. However, his insistence on micro-managing every aspect of the score prevents his orchestra from creating a true idiomatic Mahler sound. The first movement lacks the necessary dichotomy between the marches and, thus, the tension falls flat. Thomas's tight grip keeps the forth and fifth movement stubbornly earthbound. And the architecture of the finale is as odd with Thomas's overly expressive account. It is frustrating, really, when everything is perfect on paper but fails in reality. This most expansive and disparate of Mahler symphonies needs a conductor who can pull together the sprawling universe of Mahler's sound world and instill cohesion and apply structure. Here, Thomas fails.\n\nThe kindertotenleider fares no better. A tepid, lifeless contribution from the orchestra is met with dry-eyed singing from Michelle DeYoung. Disappointing.","Product: great selection\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Clean, clear, and under control\n\nReview: Those that like their Beethoven Fifths to sweat blood will find Vanska's measured approach decidedly underwehlming. And rightfully so; Vanska is more interested in color and rhythm, so his first movement lacks the vigor of the high-octane Fifths of Carlos Kleiber, Gunter Wand, Paavo Jarvi, and Herbert von Karajan. Still, Vanska's approach manages an undercurrent of uneasiness, which allows the first movement to build towards satisfying climaxes due to crisp articulations and forward drive a la George Szell. The two central movements are less controversial and quite satisfying, especially the fun romp that is the trio and the fabulous transition into the finale. In the finale, Vanska propels the music forward with great energy and force but with an ever-present steady hand. While this may prevent the music from bubbling over, this focus creates very satisfying climaxes, most notably the great G-major cadence before the ghost of the scherzo. The coda is exciting, if more noble than explosive, featuring some really gusty string playing.\n\nThe Fourth is really quite splendid. The inner movements benefit greatly from Vanska's rhythmic control, especially in the syncopated scherzo. The outer movements are no less fine, but Vanksa's measured tempo and focused control lacks the visceral excitement of Paavo Jarvi's inspired Forth with the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie of Bremen. Still, the entrance of the allegro after a fantastic slow introduction is nothing short of exhilarating and the oft-buried violin exchanges that pervade the first movement register with perfect clarity. The development section of the finale is quite idiomatic, especially in Vanska's fabulous attention to the string part writing and his drive towards the recapitulation.\n\nThose familiar with the cycle as a whole know what to expect here but, as in his Ninth, Vanka's clean and clear approach is more of an acquired taste in music so often played to the rafters.","Product: Nikolaus Harnoncourt's acclaimed interpretations of Beethoven including Sumphonies 1-9, Piano Concertos 1-5, Violin Concerto Romances In G & F Major, Overtures: Coriolan - The Ruins of Athens - Fidelio - Leonore I, II & III - Egmont, The Creatures of Prometheus, Missa solemnis.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Qualified Recommendation - These are typical Harnoncourt performances\n\nReview: Many listeners are already familiar with Harnoncourt's Beethoven cycle, previously released without the overtures, the mass, and the concertos. Those that have not heard this set or are unfamiliar with Harnoncourt are in for a treat, so long as they approach Harnoncourt's interpretations with open ears.\n\nIndeed, across the board, Harnoncourt is up to his usual antics in this set. And I say that with all due respect to this great conductor, who's forays into Haydn I consider reference performances and who's Bruckner is revelatory. However, Harnoncourt is always controversial for his unique sense of discovery, and that quality certain pervades this set. Take, as a case study, the first movement of the Eighth, where Harnoncourt touches every measure with unique phrasing markings, extreme dynamics, and quirky punctuations. At times, his ideas can be somewhat off-putting or even strange. Take, for example, how the timpani and lower strings emphasize the three four time by accenting the downbeat during the C major cadence at the close of the exposition. Interesting, yes, but it covers up the violin figures and comes off more grotesque and vulgar than exciting. Or listen to how Harnoncourt's overly muscular handing of the beginning of the recapitulation almost completely covers the lower strings. On the other hand, listen to Harnoncourt's delightful handling of the declamatory two-four rhythmic outbursts where he really emphasizes the syncopated quality of the music. Or listen to how he really adds extra excitement to the already over-charged development with thrilling brass playing. Harnoncourt unearths many details and certainly presents this too-familiar music in a new light.\n\nAnother example is Harnoncourt's sixth, which was controversial then and remains an acquired taste. Harnoncourt's incredibly relaxed and \"legato heavy\" first movement really takes the cheerful title to heart. It is not the overwhelming joy of Toscanni and Vanska or the heartwarming cheer of Bohm or Dohnanyi - rather, it is a warm but restrained calm upon entering the country that never really seems to reach happy. Harnoncourt is saving true happiness for the finale - a valid interpretive idea - but it still results in underplayed first and second movements.\n\nBut when at his best, Harnoncourt can create magic like few other conductors. His seventh is a case-in-point, a reference performance if there ever was one. The finale is just the finest on disc, period. He takes it at a ferocious clip, but unlike Abbado in his first Berlin cycle, the Chamber Orchestra of Europe plays with a virtuosic flair that is nothing short of astounding. It must be heard to be believed!\n\nListeners who crave something new from the canonic nine would we well served to get this set. At the same time, listeners interested in purchasing just two or three sets of the Beethoven symphonies (really, who can own just one?) may be better served by other cycles. Szell's reference cycle is a nice alternative, as is Blomstedt, Bohm, Gardiner, Toscanini, or, more recently, Vanska or Jarvi. Still, Harnoncourt's cycle is absolutely necessary for those who want a well-rounded Beethoven collection. While his interpretations may be unconventional, I still find myself returning to this cycle and always find new surprises upon each hearing.\n\nThe same qualities are present in the other orchestral works in the set. However, the concertos are another matter entirely. Aimard, like Harnoncourt, is interested in personalizing the five concertos with his own unique interpretations. However, the result is, at least in my opinion, just too much. Both Harnoncourt and Aimard seem so interested in dissecting the music that they seem to get lost along the way, busying themselves in performances that end up sounding fussy and overly intellectualized. And while our cup certainly does not overflow with great concerto cycles (Fleisher/Szell and the recent Goode/Fischer immediately come to mind as standouts in this glutted mass), listeners can find cycles that present more coherent interpretations. That being said, these performances, like the symphonies, are fascinating, and listeners that know this music well may find Harnoncourt and Aimard's probing readings exactly for what they are looking.\n\nSonics throughout are good, not great, and are beginning to show their age. Page flipping, breathing, and on-stage noises pepper this set. They are certainly not distracting, but considering modern recording standards, they do sound out-of-place.\n\nSo it is with that qualified reservation that I recommend this set.","Product: This box contains the most highly regarded Brahms Symphonies and the Violin Concerto recorded by the Cleveland Orchestra under the direction of Christoph von Dohnanyi.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The most highly regarded cycle of the symphonies\n\nReview: There certainly is no shortage of excellent Brahms cycles; indeed the short-list of solid cycles is anything but short. Towards the bottom of the list of recommended cycles are the entries by Georg Solti and Marin Alsop. It may come as a surprise to many that some of Solti's best work with Chicago was his Brahms cycle. His Third was really something; true, he showcased the orchestra's famous brass somewhat gratuitously, but there was no shortage of excitement. The First was predictably craggy, edgy, and muscular (with first-movement expositional repeat). The Second was almost shockingly successful, Solti delivering a truly memorable account. The low point was the Fourth. While the finale was played to the hilt by the Chicago band, Solti really missed the subtleties of the first two movements while the scherzo sounded more heavy than ironic.\n\nAlsop's cycle peaked with a strong but lyrical Third. Her second was flowing, and solid, while the outer symphonies were solid. She was clearly well-versed in Brahms' idiomatic language, but her readings lacked the hard-edge romanticism found in other cycles.\n\nTowards the middle of recommendable cycles stand Marek Janowski's cycle with the Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra and Gunter Wand's NDR cycle. Wand, a master of German romanticism, supplies a welcome balance between the romantic and the classical in his four outings with the North German Radio Symphony Orchestra on two discs. Still, as far as cycles go, the conspicuous absence of the overtures and the Variations on the St. Anthony Choral makes this cycle less-than-ideal. On the other hand, Janowski's cycle comes with the variations and eight Hungarian dances, all in SCAD format.\n\nAt the top of the recommended list stands a trio of fantastic cycles. Eugene Jochum's cycle with the London Philharmonic on EMI is a cycle that offers exceptional clarity, brilliant playing, and unyielding energy. The finale of the Second Symphony has never been matched for sheer explosiveness while his First, Third, and Fourth symphonies are simply stunning. Either of James Levine's cycles (Chicago on RCA or Vienna on DG, both deleted) are the benchmark for listeners who desire passion above all else. Indeed, the Vienna performances, taken from a series of live concerts, are not the last word in orchestral perfection, but there is a visceral energy to the performances that is refreshing in this music. The studio recordings from Chicago are more controlled, but are recorded in early RCA digital sound. The violins are excessively steely, the brass bright and ever-present, and the performances as a whole lack a sense of depth and color.\n\nBut my favorite Brahms cycle has always been Christoph von Dohnanyi's Cleveland cycle. Performances of this caliber are rare, even from this source, where orchestral perfection and precision is married with readings of the utmost excitement, energy, and power. The Cleveland players deliver for Dohnanyi technically perfect performances that have a shocking amount of orchestral clarity, balance, and weight. The players give their music director everything for which he could possibly ask, allowing him to surrender to his interpretations.\n\nThere are no highlights in this cycle - the level of consistency is remarkable - but Dohnanyi's Third has always been regarded as one of the three or four reference recordings of the symphony. And rightfully so. Rarely are conductors been able to elicit such an unclogged sound from an orchestra on modern instruments while maintaining such a high level of focused energy. The brass work in the first movement is stunning while the wind parts all register with appropriate clarity. The appearance of the coda is violent and awesomely effective. The two central movements balance each other nicely; the andante flows naturally, never dragging, while the poco allegretto features some wonderfully full-bodied playing from the strings. The finale is stunning from start to finish. But it is the passionate build-up to the recapitulation that is so special about this performance. That the orchestra could create such an explosive sound while still maintaining an appropriate sense of balance is truly a testament to the quality of the orchestra under Dohnanyi's tenure.\n\nThe Second is equally delightful. The first movement, with expositional repeat, flows naturally but never sounds long. The horn work is mellifluous, the developmental climax is quite satisfying, and the coda is appropriately whimsical. The adagio is passionate but never wallows in emotional excess while the little allegretto simply smiles from the speakers. The finale is a wondrous romp. Dohnanyi highlights the music's boisterous nature but never looses sight of Brahms' serious undertones. The second theme, with it's famous \"Scottish Snap\" is sumptuously played by the strings while the coda features some full-bodied playing from the lower brass (Decca always had trouble capturing the lower brass at Severance Hall, no worries here, however).\n\nThe first is equally magnificent. The introduction opens proudly and leads into the allegro, where Dohnanyi and his Cleveland players seem to have an unlimited reserve of stamina and energy. Dohnanyi makes a convincing case for omitting the expositional repeat by highlighting Brahms's perfectly balanced exposition - development - recapitulation sonata structure. The andante is shaped beautifully in Dohnanyi's hands, leading to an almost spiritual closing cadence. The orchestra is all smiles in the allegretto, featuring some truly miraculous wind playing - the sectional clarity is simply stunning. But it is the finale that defines a performance of the First, and by this standard Dohnanyi certainly produces a performance that stands side-by-side with the best. Indeed, Dohnanyi's Cleveland First is very similar to Wand's Chicago First (one of the greatest performances ever lavished on the C-minor symphony) but features even more explosive, incisive playing with an overall better sense of balance, structure, and control.\n\nDohnanyi's E-minor Symphony is one of the few conceptions that correctly captures the transition from start to finish. Like Carlos Kleiber and Kent Nagano, Dohnanyi is able to highlight the architectural genius of this, Brahms's most magnificent symphony. His first movement is appropriately intellectual, but never sounds overly clinical, studied, or academic. The andante is played like a true romanze, featuring stunningly full-bodied horn work. The horns deliver an equally magnificent sound in the third movement, the only true symphonic scherzo the composer ever wrote. Dohnanyi correctly captures to bumptious energy of the music but never succumbs to the tendency towards pompous banality that inflicts so many other performances. Best of all, Dohnanyi delivers a finale that is second to none - his concentration throughout is shocking. What is so special about this performance is how Dohnanyi is able to highlight the uniqueness of Brahms writing. The music is, at its most basic, a passacaglia, a Spanish dance based on an ostinato bass theme. However, Brahms uses the passacaglia theme for a set of thirty otherworldly variations. However, he structures these variations in such a way as to create the illusion of sonata form, complete with exposition, development, recapitulation, and coda. Never has a performance captured the multi-facetedness of the writing like Dohnanyi does. It also does not hurt that the playing and energy throughout is unyielding, sustained right through the final chord.\n\nThe overtures are equally delightful. It's nice to hear the Tragic Overture played with conviction. It is a mature work that deserves more performances like this - powerful, energetic, but well-balanced with a keen eye on the underlying sonata form foundation. The Festival Overture is quickly paced, which robs the music of some of its humor. It's not surprising that Dohnanyi would highlight the more serious aspects of this work, but the playing is top-notch and the closing passages are nothing but thrilling. Dohnanyi does not indulge the overture's inherent \"lightness,\" making a successful argument for the music's rightful place as one of Brahms's most successful compositions.\n\nThe Variations are, simply put, the best on disc. Like in the passacaglia, Dohnanyi masterfully highlights the various episodes while still maintaining an appropriate musical arch. The final passages are awesomely effective; all the while, the playing and concentration is second-to-none.\n\nAs for the violin concerto, everyone will have their own personal favorite performances, from Heifitz's no-nonsense performance with the Chicago Symphony under Reiner, Shaham's brilliant performance with the Berliner Philharmoniker under a (surprisingly) alert Abbado, Bell's Decca recording with Dohnanyi and Cleveland, to Rachel Barton-Pine's recent Chicago Symphony recording that is a perfect marriage of energy and lyricism. Thomas Zehetmair may not be as well known as some of the other violinists that have recorded this concerto, but his performance, married with Dohnanyi's brilliant accompaniment, is certainly equal any of the better performances on disc. Furthermore, unlike most other romantic concertos, all four of Brahms's concertos are essentially symphonies with a soloist, so it is paramount that the orchestra be on the same level as the soloist. Here, Cleveland plays the music to the hilt, delivering the perfect base for Zehetmair's fine finger work.\n\nThe sonics throughout are clear and consistent. The playing is sensational. And the interpretations stand at the top. There really is no finer cycle. Highly recommended.","Product: 2012 seven disc (six CDs + DVD) set. Christian Thielemann and the Vienna Philharmonic devoted an entire concert series in Vienna's famous Golden Hall between 2008 and 2010 to the complete symphonies of Ludwig van Beethoven. The audience and critics alike were delighted by Thielemann's new interpretation, and now Sony Classical proudly releases this concert event in a deluxe box set. The special Limited edition set contains six CDs plus the bonus DVD, Making van Beethoven, which documents the recording process and includes interviews with Thielemann and the orchestra. This handsome package also contains a hard-cover book with deluxe linen covering and liner notes by University of Cambridge professor Timothy C.W. Blanning.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Is this about Furtwangler or Beethoven\n\nReview: After the recent deluge of Mahler recordings, it is nice to see conductors and labels returning to Beethoven. And for the most part, the cycles from Vanska, Jarvi, and Chailly have proved that there is still much to be said about these works. Thielemann's cycle with the Vienna Philharmonic, however, is another story. The first words that come to mind after listening to this set are self indulgent. Thielemann is an honest, earnest musician and he deeply believes in his cause. But that is the problem - this is not an interpretation of Beethoven as much as is it a homage to Furtwangler with Beethoven simply as the conduit. The typical cavalcade of boring and predictable Furtwanglerian elements are on parade here - big, Teutonic tutti sections, ritardandos at cadence figures, and flexible tempos.\n\nAnd these elements lead to predictable issues. Ensemble problems abound. Take, for example, the first tutti outburst in the Ninth's allegro, which finds the brass bumbling about completely off-tempo. Or listen to the beginning of the development in the Seveth's finale, Thielemann's huge tempo gear shift resulting in some uncomfortable ensemble work. Tension also sags due to Thielemann's posturing. The allegro of the Eroica is really a non-event at almost twenty minutes due to some excessively slow tempo choices. The same movement in the Eighth is equally uneventful, especially as Thielemann overworks the harmonic transitions in the second theme group. And in the Fifth's finale, Thielemann's tempo adjustments rob the music of its sense of forward momentum. That is not to say that this set is the disaster we got from Rattle or Pletnev. The First and the Second generate some excitement here and there and the Pastorale has some truly beautiful string and horn sonorities.\n\nStill, at the end the day, both interpretively and sonically, we have better choices. Period Instrument Specialists and HIPster will just become enraged by Thielemann's aesthetic and should stick to Jarvi and Gardiner. Fans of the German school have Wand and Blomstedt. And those that want orchestral perfection have Szell and Vanska. If you want the Vienna Philharmonic, turn to Bohm, who generates more tension, better playing, and is far more interpretively secure. For those that like Furtwangler's way with Beethoven might as well turn to the original source but can turn with confidence to Barenboim's fantastic cycle with the Berliner Staatskappelle. Barenboim, like Thielemann, idolizes Furtwangler but still manages to maintain his interpretive independence. Here, with this set, Thielemann just sounds old-fashioned.\n\nFinally, on a consumer note, this set is unappealing because the three named symphonies are all housed on individual discs but we still get no fillers. This is especially troubling when compared to Chailly's set, which contains eight of the eleven overtures of five CDs. The linen booklet cover is just putting lipstick on a pig. Avoid unless you love Furtwangler.","Product: Symphonies - Ouvertures de concert - Poèmes symphoniques / Orchestre Philharmonique Tchèque - Václav Neumann, direction\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Finally, Neumann's Dvorak in one steal of a package\n\nReview: Great Dvorak is not in short supply. Kubelik, Kertesz, Rowiki (and to a lesser extent Jarvi and Pesek) have all given us fantastic cycles. But, with the partial exception of the Pesek set, none have come from a truly authentic or idiomatic source. Indeed, Kubelik's Berlin cycle was the last word in orchestral opulence and execution even if it lacked rustic charm while Kertesz's gutsy set featured somewhat colorless playing from the London Symphony. Here, however, we finally have Neumann's complete cycle with the incomparable Czech Philharmonic in one, budget-priced set, which now can stand as the reference edition of these works.\n\nThe importance of having the Czech Philharmonic playing this music cannot be overstated. Upon first listening, it is immediately apparent that this orchestral timbre add such depth of color, nuisance, and feeling to the music that other sets are put to shame. Take, for instance, Neumann's Carnival overture. The outer sections have all the typical color and flair that you would expect in this music, but has the central interlude ever sounded more poignant or beautifully shaped? If so, I certainly have not heard it. Or listen to the absolutely crushing climax of the Water Goblin, where Neumann's bright, steely trumpets send shivers down the spine. Nothing can compare to the beautiful, watery sound of Czech clarinets, which bathe the opening of the 5th symphony with unending character or the fabulous, rustic horns, which add an extra dose of horror to the eerie glow of the coda of the 7th's allegro. The strings make much of their parts in the dance movements, particularly the furiant in the sixth and the rhythmically complex scherzos in the 7th and 9th. From top to bottom, the sound is so unlike anything you are likely to hear from any other source which is all the more disturbing because this pallet is exactly what Dvorak had in mind.\n\nOr course, great orchestras do not great cycles make. Neumann, as the man in charge, delivers performances that are, on balance, the best available. The opening of the 4th, a particularly gnarly movement, rarely has sounded so coherent or flowing while the same symphony's endlessly repetitive finale sounds far less tedious than most. The at times rambling 3rd here is given a strong spine coupled with drop-dead spectacular playing. The three big-name symphonies all live up to their star status. Just listen to the absolutely crushing developmental climax and recapitulation in the 8th's allegro or the coda of the same symphony's finale. Neumann knows how to drive to climaxes, shape primary and secondary themes, and prove to the listener that Dvorak was no mean composer when it came to the sonata ideal.\n\nNot only do we get the nine symphonies, but Supraphon has also given us the Overture Triptych, the symphonic variations, and the four symphonic poems to boot. If anything, these works are even better than the symphonies, and that is saying something. Just listen to the \"weeping\" strings in the Wood Dove or the witch's brouhaha in the Noonday Witch. Spectacular.\n\nSound is fine for a recording of its time, while Neumann holds to the convention of the day in not observing exposition repeats, a sad error in my mind. Allegros are generally measured, slow movements flowing, dances are quick, and finale's are played to the hilt. A must have for any Dvorak collection."],"string":"[\n \"Product: I will ship by EMS or SAL items in stock in Japan. It is approximately 7-14days on delivery date. You wholeheartedly support customers as satisfactory. Thank you for you seeing it.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Fantastic Mars, Jupiter, Uranus but less successful in the remaining movements\\n\\nReview: Levine's Planets is certainly not the best but for those that want to hear the living daylights played out of the big movements (and honestly, who doesn't), this is an obviously recommendation. Levine's relatively stately pacing for Mars in no way can prepare the listener for the onslaught of the first tutti blast while the recapitulation of the 5/4 rhythm after the central interlude is awesomely effective. Jupiter predictably blazes while Uranus features some spectacular timpani playing. The Chicago Symphony is its usual self, which means spectacular brass playing, appropriately steely strings, and somewhat faceless contributions from the woodwind. And for some, the obvious stellar contributions from the huge brass section may outweigh this performance's weakness, which include a bland Venus and an unexplainably slow and boring Saturn. For a more complete package, Steinberg's Planets from Boston, coupled with an awesomely effective Zarathustra, or Gardiner's Holst/Grainger coupling, both on Deutche Grammaphone, are better alternatives but, admittedly lack the sheer sonic impact of the legendary Chicago brass.\",\n \"Product: CD\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Good CD, but nothing to get too excited about\\n\\nReview: These are good, solid, typical recordings by Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic. Although not necessarily fascinating performances, Karajan handles these lighter pieces well. The Berlin Philharmonic is, as always, in top form and provides a solid base for Karajan to work from, if it does exhibit the typical viscous string sound that typifies nearly all of their recordings with this conductor. Still, morning mood is lovely, the Hall of the Mountain King features some really exciting brass playing, and Aase's death is touchingly played.\\n\\nThe Holdberg suite is more problematic. The creamy Berlin strings simply do not create an idiomatic sound and, even at Karajan's rather steady tempo, do not really articulate the music as well in the first movement as Ole Kristian Ruud's Bergen Philharmonic, an orchestra that knows this music about as well as any. The gavotte is equally flatfooted.\\n\\nThe Sibelius, on the other hand, is thrilling, and despite the fact that Finlandia is really nothing more than a showpiece, it really is a winning performance all around.\\n\\nCertainly, there are better performances of this music. Indeed, one would not have to look very hard to find them. However, fans of this conductor will certainly be pleased.\",\n \"Product: Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 ~ Mehta\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good, but not fantastic\\n\\nReview: Zubin Mehta's Ninth was nothing special when it was first released in the `90s and its musical value has only diminished over time. On paper, it seems like a soloist dream team but the women, especially Price, are past their prime while Vicker's voice had darkened so as to rob the Turkish march of some of its inherent heroics. The Philharmonic is it's usual professional collective self but internal balances are not fantastic and string attacks are not always as clean as they should be. Add to this Avery Fisher's tubby and awkward acoustics and you can get the general idea.\\n\\nAnd what of the man at the podium? It is certainly nice to have a recording of Mehta performing Beethoven, but he does not do anything special that makes this performance necessary for collectors acquire. The recapitultory climax in the first movement is excessively bloated, the scherzo sounds somewhat lead-footed due to the general lack of rhythmic crispness, and the adagio suffers due to the oddly distant sounding winds, especially the clarinets. One need not look far to find better Ninths. RCA's recording with Gunter Wand is as fine a recording as any and Sony's Szell is rightly a classic. Those that like Mehta's high calorie way with this music will find Karajan a more rewarding experience while newer Ninths from the likes of Barenboim and Vanska give us not only better playing and sound but also the new Brenreiter edition.\",\n \"Product: CD\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fantastic Grieg and Schumann\\n\\nReview: Radu Lupu, Andr Previn, and the London Symphony Orchestra give us two of the finest accounts of these great concertos. Hands down, these are marvelous interpretations.\\nRadu Lupu's handling of these concertos is very intelligent and passionate. Lupu is in full control of his fantastic technique, which allows him to bring a level of depth to his part that is very deep and thoughtful. Never does he simply \\\"pound\\\" out passages - rather, even during the most dramatic of parts, Lupu is always in total control. His power is wonderful, and he brings a full-bodied approach to the louder passages. But it's his lyric beauty that is truly astounding. Lupu's gentle touch in lighter passages is breathtaking.\\nPrevin brings a level of understanding to his part as conductor. As a pianist himself, Previn's sympathetic and insightful interpretation never drowns out the soloist, but accompanies the piano with a high level of sensitivity. In essence, Previn knows what he is doing here, molding the LSO into the perfect companion for Lupu.\\nAll together, these two performances are wonderful. Highly recommended.\",\n \"Product: CD\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good performances of Beethoven's pupil\\n\\nReview: To the best of my knowledge, this is the only complete set of the eight fine symphonies of Ferdinand Ries currently available. CPO has somewhat of a cottage industry producing symphony cycles of secondary and tertiary composers with varying degrees of success, but on the whole the project has been more good than bad. It also nice to see these works presented en bulk, rather than having to piece them together from couplings.\\n\\nHere we have the complete symphonies of one of Beethoven's pupils and the evidence of the student's reverence for his teacher is evident throughout the cycle, but no where is it more felt than in the Fifth Symphony, which is dominated by a three-note triplet figure a la Beethoven's Fifth. It is a lovely, if somewhat unfocused work, which is fascinating to hear juxtaposed to Beethoven's symphony of the same number. Listening to Ries's Fifth, one is immediately reminded why Beethoven was such a towering figure, not because Ries's effort is bad by any stretch of the imagination, but because Beethoven's effort was so magnificent.\\n\\nThis is not to say that Ries's works are entirely derivative. Listen to the fun interplay between major and minor that pervades the Seventh Symphony. Or the chromatic opening to the Second Symphony. But on the whole, his output is somewhat uneven, a tad unfocused, and suffers from a lack of thematic inspiration.\\n\\nNow to the performances. I am pleased, but by no means thrilled, with Howard Griffiths conducting. The Zurcher Kammerorchester is, as the name implies, a small ensemble, but there is no reason why Griffith cannot achieve more energy, especially in larger tutti passages. I am convinced more incisive playing and vigor would make these symphonies more convincing. Like with Beethoven, it is the sudden shifts in mood, dramatic dynamic drop-offs, and general brio that make these symphonies interesting. I wished, for example, the dramatic opening to the Fifth had more violence, or the march-finale to the Sixth had more tongue-in-cheek charm. Still, the playing is top-notch, and these performances are quite good, certainly proficient enough to give a picture of the sound world of Ferdinand Ries. Those that enjoy this release may also enjoy the delightful Symphony of Jan Vaclav Hugo Vorisek, a work that has a bit more bite and a stronger command of sonata structure than the works presented in this four-disc volume.\",\n \"Product: Australian conductor Charles Mackkerras's complete Mozart Symphonies set is widely considered the prime recommendation for a modern digital recording of this cornerstone of the repertoire. This beautiful slimline package reissues the set in a more space-efficient form at less-than-half the original price! The reissue has received strong international reviews. It includes a 44 page booklet. The individual single disc volumes of the cycle are all strong sellers\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A joy from start to finish\\n\\nReview: Since Christopher Hogwood's period-set of the complete symphonies, here have been at least two, by my count, complete cycles of the Mozart symphonies. Trevor Pinnock's period set with the English Concert improved upon Hogwood's set with better intonation and a stronger interpretive point of view. Charles Mackerras's uses modern instruments, but in the period vein, historically informed performances with stereophonically placed violins, hard mallets for the timpani, and an ever-present, but never distracting, harpsichord continuo. While I enjoy Pinnock's great depth of tonal color and gutty strings, when it comes to interpretations alone, Mackerras stands supreme.\\n\\nThere are too many wonderful moments throughout this set to highlight individually but there are certainly some standout performances. Has the allegro of the wonderful Symphony No. 29 ever had such vivacious energy? Or listen to the four horns in The Little G-Minor symphony really play out, making this such a full-bodied, exciting journey. The little Paris Symphony is a delight from start to finish, Mackerras highlighting the subtly of this symphonic gem. Of course, the big six are astounding, but the Prague is really something. Throughout the cycle, Mackerras takes all the repeats, which gives the Prague Symphony an appropriate sense of depth and grand dimensions. The allegro is simply outstanding, the most energetic performance on disc while the finale dances from the speaker, chuck full of humor and charm. The Big G-Minor is equally fine, and while the competition in this, Mozart's greatest symphony, is fierce, Mackerras's performance is as winning as any.\\n\\nI agree with those that say this set is in bad need of a remastering. Symphony No. 39 sounds as if it were recorded in a cave while the Jupiter sounds slightly grey-toned. But on the whole, the sound quality is good, certainly better than Bohm's wonderful, if \\\"old-school\\\" cycle, and the interpretations are consistently fantastic. A winner at any price, but now at under $50, its practically a steal.\",\n \"Product: This release won three Grammy Awards in 2009 as follows: Best Classical Album, Best Choral Performance, and Best Engineered Album- Classical.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Absolutely nothing new here, it is about Thomas, not Mahler - great playing and singing though\\n\\nReview: I won't go as far as saying he has become eccentric, but with every passing year Michael Tilson Thomas seems to become more and more interested in making his presence felt in every possible sense of the word. His gestures are overly exaggerated, he interests himself by adding his own interpretive graffiti to basically every measure of any score, he even has, for lack of a better term, canned antics that he routine performs, such as talking with players during performances or kicking his feet at the audience when someone coughs too loudly. That should tell you what to expect during this, his fourth San Francisco performance of this symphony and his second recorded effort for the cycle - the first was universally touted as unsuccessful, even by the bay-area press that usually waxes poetic about their music director.\\n\\nBut first with the good. The orchestra is in top form, as we have come to expect from this cycle as a whole. The singing is equally fine; indeed, this cavalcade of soloists is one of the better casts in recent memory. On whole, the women tend to fare better than the men in Part I, while the opposite is true in Part II. The various chorus, especially the Pacific Boy Choir, are equally impressive. However, the problems rest entirely at the feet of the conductor.\\n\\nHaving already explained in detail my distaste for Thomas's unnecessary, fussy, and distracting use of rubatto in previous reviews of this cycle, I will only state that Thomas takes every interpretive pit stop during Part II, pausing here, manipulating tempo there, all the while making his presence felt more so than Mahler himself. He fails to let go of control at climaxes, which keeps the orchestra in check at exactly the time when it should really play out. The final oration is in bad need of organ, is peppered with embarrassing intonation problems obviously cased by Thomas's heavy hand, and has neither the earth-shattering quality of Solti nor the arrival-at-heaven's-gate exuberance of Nagano. Part I fares better, if only because Thomas has a keen sense of Mahler's counterpuntal writing, a trait that made the Finale of his otherwise lukewarm Fifth Symphony quite delightful. Still, Thomas's perfectly balanced Part I, while beautiful, falls short of Wit's even more incisive energy, the deliberate beauty of Chailly, or the overwhelming logic of Bertini.\\n\\nThis review might seem overly short, considering this is the capstone to an almost decade-long symphony cycle, but anyone who has been collecting Thomas's thoughts on Mahler knows exactly what to expect here. It's all about the conductor. Still, the playing and singing is top-notch, and, while it may not displace some of the great Eighths, Bernstein, Chailly, Bertini, Nagano, Wit, and Solti to name a few, it will undoubtedly please fans of this conductor to no end and entertain aficionados of this, Mahler's most expansive symphony, who are interested in how Thomas plays with Mahler's intentions.\\n\\nAll in all, the cycle as a whole is a mixed bag. The highpoint was a glorious Fourth, that was stunning played by the orchestra and sung by Claycomb, and his wonderful Das Klagende Lied, recorded in the `90s, before Thomas really began adding rubatto to everything. The First, Second, and Ninth, while not perfect, were very close. The First and Second can handle more rubatto than the three Ruckert symphonies, so they fared relatively well under Thomas's heavy hands, while the Ninth was touchingly played and quite heartfelt. The Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh suffered from Thomas's unnecessary interference while the Third simply dragged to a close in an adagio that was stretch and pulled apart in every which direction. Das Lied was good, not great, due to voice casting while the Kindertotenlieder just never took off. It's a shame really, because not only was the orchestra always in top form, but Thomas had all the makings of becoming a truly great Mahlerian. His first efforts were always consistently better than his latter attempts. His London Symphony Seventh was really something, as was his Third, and the aforementioned Klagende Lied remains a reference for that work. But somehow, Thomas got lost along the way, thinking he knew better than Mahler as to how this music should sound. You be the judge. Still, great surface appeal, lots of excitement, just not much staying power.\",\n \"Product: GEORGE SZELL - GEORGE SZELL CONDUCTS BEETHOVEN - 5 CD SET\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Szell's Beethoven remains the reference set of the symphonies\\n\\nReview: George Szells Cleveland Beethoven cycles still remains the finest set available, especially in the face of the ever-increasing mountain of period sets, historically informed performances, or cycles featuring new editions. The fact of the matter is that Szell beats them all at their own game for the same reason for Szell, musicality was the ultimate goal. Complete orchestral discipline was not an end in itself, fleet tempos were not self-justifying, and reference for the printed score was not reverential to the exclusion of interpretation. Rather, all served a purpose for Szell in creating the musical experience. The orchestras discipline allowed Szell to showcase what he wanted to highlight, be it the monumental dissonant chords in the Eroicas allegro, the razor sharp attacks in the Ninths scherzo, or the power of nature in the Pastoral. Szells tempo choices remain ideal, not only in that they propel the music forward, but also because they generate the maximum amount of excitement. The Eroicas allegro is not so fast that it spins out of control, the fifths allegro never sounds mechanistic, and the finale of the Eighth (perhaps sounding old fashioned by todays standards) takes on monumental dimensions. And Szell never missed the opportunity to express musically Beethovens intensions, even if this meant tinkering with the coda of the Eriocas allegro or reinforcing musical lines in the finale of the fifth.\\n\\nBut that still in only half the story. Szells interpretations are not of the disciplined, hyper-critical task-master that he is often painted as being; rather, these performance speak of a love of this music, where the Apollonian and Dionysian are hand-in-hand. There is not a more ruckus, barbaric coda to the finale of the Eroica on disc and yet, the music still bespeaks a nobility and sublimity that few have achieved in this music. One never finds Szells seriousness in the finale of the Second takes away any of the musics inherent humor. By generating excitement through discipline, Szell shows how the rhythms throughout the Seventh can create moments of true musical joy. Szells end goal was always letting the music speak for itself; his results were never achieved through manipulation of timbre (Karajan), manipulations of tempo (Furtwangler), or manipulations of emotions (Toscanni). That is not to say I would want to be without these sets, or those from Klemperer, Bohm, or, more recently, Barenboim or Vanska. But no other conductor makes you feel like you are listening to music, rather than an interpretation, like Szell does. In short, his genius speaks for itself.\\n\\nWhile I applaud Sony for rereleasing this set, how frustrating it is that they do not include the entire balance of overtures and the concertos (although those are available in the separate Fleisher set), which would constitute the ultimate Beethoven collection. Still, at this price, those that, for whatever reason, still do not own this set in one form or another should snatch this up now.\",\n \"Product: I will ship by EMS or SAL items in stock in Japan. It is approximately 7-14days on delivery date. You wholeheartedly support customers as satisfactory. Thank you for you seeing it.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: It's not all about Szell\\n\\nReview: Comments that Dohnanyi's Beethoven cycle is simply an inferior rehashing of Szell's justly famous account are hogwash. Such misconceptions are easily dispelled in this magnificent Forth. Where Szell characterizes the B-flat major as the \\\"slender Greek maiden\\\" between the 3rd and the 5th, Dohnanyi's Apollonian approach sees the work as the logical forerunner to the great C-minor, the first movement of which was, after all, completed before Beethoven finished the Forth. After an aptly shaped introduction, Dohnanyi launches into the allegro proper at a fantastic clip, with all the rhythmic snap and energy found in current-day HIP performances. True, strings dominate the texture and the soft-grained timpani robs the music of some of it's inherent power, but the performance overflows with merit. Listen to the powerful attacks from the strings in the syncopated closing theme or the vividly present lower strings at the beginning of the development. It's exciting, youthful, and certainly not a repetition of anything we've heard from Cleveland before. Indeed, it is Dohnanyi's very youthfulness that makes the second movement - taken more as an allegretto - and the fabulously bumptious minuetto so joyous. It is these very qualities which makes Dohnanyi's approach continuously viable in this market, with cycles of the \\\"new\\\" Barenreiter eiditions from Barenboim, Zinman, Jarvi, and Vanska among others. It just goes to show that a conductor, like Szell before him, that pays careful attention to the score and properly characterizes the music will invariably create timeless readings.\\n\\nIf I had one complaint about Dohnanyi's Eighth, it was that the developmental climax was a giant, dynamic plateau. But, then again, turning to the score, Beethoven's only dynamic marking for the passage is subito forte so I cannot fault Dohnanyi for playing the music exactly as it is written. In all other respects, the music really shines, especially in the fabulous, if somewhat comfortably paced, finale, where Dohnanyi takes the vivace marking to heart.\\n\\nIndeed, having lived with these interpretations now for over two decades, I cannot help but be impressed by Dohnanyi's inherent musicianship and consummate skill. He may not always equal Szell, but, then again, Szell does not always equal Dohnanyi. These are fabulous performances and at budget price, it would behoove any Beethoven lover to revisit Dohnanyi. It may not be the last word on Beethoven, but its certainly better than the recent cycles from Berlin (Abaddo) and Vienna (Rattle) and London (Haitink).\",\n \"Product: Symphonie n°3 avec contralto, chur de femmes & chur d'enfants - Kindertotenlieder / Michelle DeYoung, mez. - Chur de Garçons du Pacifique - Chur de Filles de San Francisco - Chur de Femmes & Orch. Symph. de San Francisco, dir. Michael Tilson Thomas\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Good, but by no means great Mahler\\n\\nReview: Michael Tilson Thomas is a phenomenal music director. He inherited the San Francisco Symphony in 1995 and has, since then, turned the band, which was already quite accomplished under Herbert Blomstedt's tutelage, into a world class ensemble in the truest since. Despite its few (but glaring) weakness - bad flutes and violins that tend towards thinness - the San Francisco Symphony boasts consistently fine playing and musically intelligent contributions from the soloists - droll clarinets, boisterous bassoons, a horn section second to none, beautiful lower strings, and rich, big toned lower brass. Listening to this ensemble - an ensemble in the truest sense of the word - is always a joy. Thus, when one hears a performance like this, which, despite first class playing, falls short of being a success, the blame clearly lies at the hands of the conductor.\\n\\nObjectively looking at Michael Tilson Thomas's ongoing Mahler cycle has been increasingly difficult for me mainly because, the more familiar I become with Thomas's conducting style, the more egregious the apparent faults become. Thomas's penchant for rubato and mannered stylization started off as an interesting, if unnecessary, detail in the 6th and 1st symphonies. It became a bit more problematic in the 2rd. And finally, it became irritatingly obnoxious in the 7th and 5th symphonies. Thomas's insistence on smothering his interpretations with a thick coat of decorative frosting and fussy, mannered detail leaves a fluffy, decadent, at times even saccharine aftertaste which belies the often overwhelmingly high-level of musical nourishment these recordings offer. Indeed, nearly every other musical choice Thomas makes is a good one - it's just a shame he cannot discern between the good and bad.\\n\\nThere is really only one real high point to this release - the second movement - which is nearly perfect. Although a tad too precious for my tastes, the movement possesses all the correct tempo changes, perfectly balanced ensemble, and the correct amount of nimble buoyancy. Everywhere else, Thomas misses the mark.\\n\\nThe main problem with the first movement is epitomized by Thomas's handling of the \\\"summer storm\\\" outburst. Where Mahler asks for vulgar, Thomas responds with a perfectly balanced, overly polite disintegration that is hardly earth shattering. Overall, the dichotomy between the two marches is missing; the minor march lacks the craggy darkness and grotesqueries while the major march lacks the sense of awakening and rebirth. And although the contributions from the players are wonderful - Mark H. Lawerence's solo is like a dream - the movement lacks in the emotional extremes so necessary for this movements success. Thomas does shape the transitions between the two marches effectively and many beautiful moments abound throughout the movement, but on the whole, Thomas takes too much time to say what he has to say. As a direct comparison, listen to Bernstein's recording which finds the conductor leading a determinedly forward moving movement. For all the criticism Bernstein receives as an overly emotional conductor, his conception of this movement is quite controlled, focused, and flowing as compared to Thomas's meandering stroll through the music's various episodes.\\n\\nThe scherzo proper goes well enough. The winds have character, the horns capture the earthy quality of the score, and the strings really dig into their parts. And then there's the trio, which is excruciatingly slow, again, despite wonderful playing from the posthorn and other soloists. At the return of the trio, it seems Thomas is going even slower than before, dragging the music almost to the breaking point before the coda. However, the coda goes well enough (although more tam tam would have been nice) with the proper amount of pomp and circumstance.\\n\\nThe two vocal movements run smoothly but lack any real character. Michelle DeYoung is usually a vocally magnificent soloist, but here her singing seems overly reserved and calculated; the movement as a whole sounds chillingly cool. Her wide vibrato does not always suite the music well either. The chorus, particularly the Pacific Boys Choir, sings faithfully in the fifth movement, however, again, the humanity Mahler is so desperately trying to represent is somehow conspicuously absent from the reading. It sounds calculated, micro-managed, and lacks the necessary transcendence. However, the top to bottom clarity of texture is quite extraordinary - the fact that the bassoons are perfectly audible during the large brass swells at the close of the fifth movement really says something about Thomas's sense of orchestral balance.\\n\\nThe finale features wonderful contributions from the strings, which add a great deal of warmth to this otherwise cooler account of the symphony. Thomas stretches the music to the breaking point several times, and even though Tempo I is quite flowing and well paced, the movement as a whole still feels long. Thomas seems to climax too soon, resulting in an episodic finale that doesn't quite build towards the final passages as others do - Ricardo Chailly's Royal Concertgebouw 3rd is a fantastic example of a well-balanced architectural finale that concludes with tremendous level of satisfaction. In Thomas's hands, the final passages, as powerful as they are here, are so painfully slow - it feels as if Thomas has purchased gravitas (or at least his idea of gravitas) at the expense of taste. Beautiful, hair-raising moments abound in this finale, but on the whole, it never really captures the brilliant architecture of the music. Chailly's architectural grasp, on the other hand, is astounding. His recording, along with Bernstein's legendary New York Philharmonic recordings, are reference.\\n\\nOn a side note, I think it is important to discuss the nature of the sound of the San Francisco Symphony in these recordings. The winds are quite lively, playful, and at times even coquettish. The brass is rich, powerful, but never overbearing. The percussion, while excellent as a section, has never been captured faithfully by the engineers - only in forte does the timpani cut through the texture with any real acuity. The strings are rich, plush and bright. Again, the orchestra itself really is something, and, as far as orchestral perfection goes, the San Francisco Symphony delivers a near perfect performance, despite its bright sheen.\\n\\nOverall, Michael Tilson Thomas is quite well versed in Mahler and there is, despite all the shortcomings, a profundity of incite here. The playing is top notch, the contributions from the soloists are wonderful, and many of Thomas choices are good. However, his insistence on micro-managing every aspect of the score prevents his orchestra from creating a true idiomatic Mahler sound. The first movement lacks the necessary dichotomy between the marches and, thus, the tension falls flat. Thomas's tight grip keeps the forth and fifth movement stubbornly earthbound. And the architecture of the finale is as odd with Thomas's overly expressive account. It is frustrating, really, when everything is perfect on paper but fails in reality. This most expansive and disparate of Mahler symphonies needs a conductor who can pull together the sprawling universe of Mahler's sound world and instill cohesion and apply structure. Here, Thomas fails.\\n\\nThe kindertotenleider fares no better. A tepid, lifeless contribution from the orchestra is met with dry-eyed singing from Michelle DeYoung. Disappointing.\",\n \"Product: great selection\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Clean, clear, and under control\\n\\nReview: Those that like their Beethoven Fifths to sweat blood will find Vanska's measured approach decidedly underwehlming. And rightfully so; Vanska is more interested in color and rhythm, so his first movement lacks the vigor of the high-octane Fifths of Carlos Kleiber, Gunter Wand, Paavo Jarvi, and Herbert von Karajan. Still, Vanska's approach manages an undercurrent of uneasiness, which allows the first movement to build towards satisfying climaxes due to crisp articulations and forward drive a la George Szell. The two central movements are less controversial and quite satisfying, especially the fun romp that is the trio and the fabulous transition into the finale. In the finale, Vanska propels the music forward with great energy and force but with an ever-present steady hand. While this may prevent the music from bubbling over, this focus creates very satisfying climaxes, most notably the great G-major cadence before the ghost of the scherzo. The coda is exciting, if more noble than explosive, featuring some really gusty string playing.\\n\\nThe Fourth is really quite splendid. The inner movements benefit greatly from Vanska's rhythmic control, especially in the syncopated scherzo. The outer movements are no less fine, but Vanksa's measured tempo and focused control lacks the visceral excitement of Paavo Jarvi's inspired Forth with the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie of Bremen. Still, the entrance of the allegro after a fantastic slow introduction is nothing short of exhilarating and the oft-buried violin exchanges that pervade the first movement register with perfect clarity. The development section of the finale is quite idiomatic, especially in Vanska's fabulous attention to the string part writing and his drive towards the recapitulation.\\n\\nThose familiar with the cycle as a whole know what to expect here but, as in his Ninth, Vanka's clean and clear approach is more of an acquired taste in music so often played to the rafters.\",\n \"Product: Nikolaus Harnoncourt's acclaimed interpretations of Beethoven including Sumphonies 1-9, Piano Concertos 1-5, Violin Concerto Romances In G & F Major, Overtures: Coriolan - The Ruins of Athens - Fidelio - Leonore I, II & III - Egmont, The Creatures of Prometheus, Missa solemnis.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Qualified Recommendation - These are typical Harnoncourt performances\\n\\nReview: Many listeners are already familiar with Harnoncourt's Beethoven cycle, previously released without the overtures, the mass, and the concertos. Those that have not heard this set or are unfamiliar with Harnoncourt are in for a treat, so long as they approach Harnoncourt's interpretations with open ears.\\n\\nIndeed, across the board, Harnoncourt is up to his usual antics in this set. And I say that with all due respect to this great conductor, who's forays into Haydn I consider reference performances and who's Bruckner is revelatory. However, Harnoncourt is always controversial for his unique sense of discovery, and that quality certain pervades this set. Take, as a case study, the first movement of the Eighth, where Harnoncourt touches every measure with unique phrasing markings, extreme dynamics, and quirky punctuations. At times, his ideas can be somewhat off-putting or even strange. Take, for example, how the timpani and lower strings emphasize the three four time by accenting the downbeat during the C major cadence at the close of the exposition. Interesting, yes, but it covers up the violin figures and comes off more grotesque and vulgar than exciting. Or listen to how Harnoncourt's overly muscular handing of the beginning of the recapitulation almost completely covers the lower strings. On the other hand, listen to Harnoncourt's delightful handling of the declamatory two-four rhythmic outbursts where he really emphasizes the syncopated quality of the music. Or listen to how he really adds extra excitement to the already over-charged development with thrilling brass playing. Harnoncourt unearths many details and certainly presents this too-familiar music in a new light.\\n\\nAnother example is Harnoncourt's sixth, which was controversial then and remains an acquired taste. Harnoncourt's incredibly relaxed and \\\"legato heavy\\\" first movement really takes the cheerful title to heart. It is not the overwhelming joy of Toscanni and Vanska or the heartwarming cheer of Bohm or Dohnanyi - rather, it is a warm but restrained calm upon entering the country that never really seems to reach happy. Harnoncourt is saving true happiness for the finale - a valid interpretive idea - but it still results in underplayed first and second movements.\\n\\nBut when at his best, Harnoncourt can create magic like few other conductors. His seventh is a case-in-point, a reference performance if there ever was one. The finale is just the finest on disc, period. He takes it at a ferocious clip, but unlike Abbado in his first Berlin cycle, the Chamber Orchestra of Europe plays with a virtuosic flair that is nothing short of astounding. It must be heard to be believed!\\n\\nListeners who crave something new from the canonic nine would we well served to get this set. At the same time, listeners interested in purchasing just two or three sets of the Beethoven symphonies (really, who can own just one?) may be better served by other cycles. Szell's reference cycle is a nice alternative, as is Blomstedt, Bohm, Gardiner, Toscanini, or, more recently, Vanska or Jarvi. Still, Harnoncourt's cycle is absolutely necessary for those who want a well-rounded Beethoven collection. While his interpretations may be unconventional, I still find myself returning to this cycle and always find new surprises upon each hearing.\\n\\nThe same qualities are present in the other orchestral works in the set. However, the concertos are another matter entirely. Aimard, like Harnoncourt, is interested in personalizing the five concertos with his own unique interpretations. However, the result is, at least in my opinion, just too much. Both Harnoncourt and Aimard seem so interested in dissecting the music that they seem to get lost along the way, busying themselves in performances that end up sounding fussy and overly intellectualized. And while our cup certainly does not overflow with great concerto cycles (Fleisher/Szell and the recent Goode/Fischer immediately come to mind as standouts in this glutted mass), listeners can find cycles that present more coherent interpretations. That being said, these performances, like the symphonies, are fascinating, and listeners that know this music well may find Harnoncourt and Aimard's probing readings exactly for what they are looking.\\n\\nSonics throughout are good, not great, and are beginning to show their age. Page flipping, breathing, and on-stage noises pepper this set. They are certainly not distracting, but considering modern recording standards, they do sound out-of-place.\\n\\nSo it is with that qualified reservation that I recommend this set.\",\n \"Product: This box contains the most highly regarded Brahms Symphonies and the Violin Concerto recorded by the Cleveland Orchestra under the direction of Christoph von Dohnanyi.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The most highly regarded cycle of the symphonies\\n\\nReview: There certainly is no shortage of excellent Brahms cycles; indeed the short-list of solid cycles is anything but short. Towards the bottom of the list of recommended cycles are the entries by Georg Solti and Marin Alsop. It may come as a surprise to many that some of Solti's best work with Chicago was his Brahms cycle. His Third was really something; true, he showcased the orchestra's famous brass somewhat gratuitously, but there was no shortage of excitement. The First was predictably craggy, edgy, and muscular (with first-movement expositional repeat). The Second was almost shockingly successful, Solti delivering a truly memorable account. The low point was the Fourth. While the finale was played to the hilt by the Chicago band, Solti really missed the subtleties of the first two movements while the scherzo sounded more heavy than ironic.\\n\\nAlsop's cycle peaked with a strong but lyrical Third. Her second was flowing, and solid, while the outer symphonies were solid. She was clearly well-versed in Brahms' idiomatic language, but her readings lacked the hard-edge romanticism found in other cycles.\\n\\nTowards the middle of recommendable cycles stand Marek Janowski's cycle with the Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra and Gunter Wand's NDR cycle. Wand, a master of German romanticism, supplies a welcome balance between the romantic and the classical in his four outings with the North German Radio Symphony Orchestra on two discs. Still, as far as cycles go, the conspicuous absence of the overtures and the Variations on the St. Anthony Choral makes this cycle less-than-ideal. On the other hand, Janowski's cycle comes with the variations and eight Hungarian dances, all in SCAD format.\\n\\nAt the top of the recommended list stands a trio of fantastic cycles. Eugene Jochum's cycle with the London Philharmonic on EMI is a cycle that offers exceptional clarity, brilliant playing, and unyielding energy. The finale of the Second Symphony has never been matched for sheer explosiveness while his First, Third, and Fourth symphonies are simply stunning. Either of James Levine's cycles (Chicago on RCA or Vienna on DG, both deleted) are the benchmark for listeners who desire passion above all else. Indeed, the Vienna performances, taken from a series of live concerts, are not the last word in orchestral perfection, but there is a visceral energy to the performances that is refreshing in this music. The studio recordings from Chicago are more controlled, but are recorded in early RCA digital sound. The violins are excessively steely, the brass bright and ever-present, and the performances as a whole lack a sense of depth and color.\\n\\nBut my favorite Brahms cycle has always been Christoph von Dohnanyi's Cleveland cycle. Performances of this caliber are rare, even from this source, where orchestral perfection and precision is married with readings of the utmost excitement, energy, and power. The Cleveland players deliver for Dohnanyi technically perfect performances that have a shocking amount of orchestral clarity, balance, and weight. The players give their music director everything for which he could possibly ask, allowing him to surrender to his interpretations.\\n\\nThere are no highlights in this cycle - the level of consistency is remarkable - but Dohnanyi's Third has always been regarded as one of the three or four reference recordings of the symphony. And rightfully so. Rarely are conductors been able to elicit such an unclogged sound from an orchestra on modern instruments while maintaining such a high level of focused energy. The brass work in the first movement is stunning while the wind parts all register with appropriate clarity. The appearance of the coda is violent and awesomely effective. The two central movements balance each other nicely; the andante flows naturally, never dragging, while the poco allegretto features some wonderfully full-bodied playing from the strings. The finale is stunning from start to finish. But it is the passionate build-up to the recapitulation that is so special about this performance. That the orchestra could create such an explosive sound while still maintaining an appropriate sense of balance is truly a testament to the quality of the orchestra under Dohnanyi's tenure.\\n\\nThe Second is equally delightful. The first movement, with expositional repeat, flows naturally but never sounds long. The horn work is mellifluous, the developmental climax is quite satisfying, and the coda is appropriately whimsical. The adagio is passionate but never wallows in emotional excess while the little allegretto simply smiles from the speakers. The finale is a wondrous romp. Dohnanyi highlights the music's boisterous nature but never looses sight of Brahms' serious undertones. The second theme, with it's famous \\\"Scottish Snap\\\" is sumptuously played by the strings while the coda features some full-bodied playing from the lower brass (Decca always had trouble capturing the lower brass at Severance Hall, no worries here, however).\\n\\nThe first is equally magnificent. The introduction opens proudly and leads into the allegro, where Dohnanyi and his Cleveland players seem to have an unlimited reserve of stamina and energy. Dohnanyi makes a convincing case for omitting the expositional repeat by highlighting Brahms's perfectly balanced exposition - development - recapitulation sonata structure. The andante is shaped beautifully in Dohnanyi's hands, leading to an almost spiritual closing cadence. The orchestra is all smiles in the allegretto, featuring some truly miraculous wind playing - the sectional clarity is simply stunning. But it is the finale that defines a performance of the First, and by this standard Dohnanyi certainly produces a performance that stands side-by-side with the best. Indeed, Dohnanyi's Cleveland First is very similar to Wand's Chicago First (one of the greatest performances ever lavished on the C-minor symphony) but features even more explosive, incisive playing with an overall better sense of balance, structure, and control.\\n\\nDohnanyi's E-minor Symphony is one of the few conceptions that correctly captures the transition from start to finish. Like Carlos Kleiber and Kent Nagano, Dohnanyi is able to highlight the architectural genius of this, Brahms's most magnificent symphony. His first movement is appropriately intellectual, but never sounds overly clinical, studied, or academic. The andante is played like a true romanze, featuring stunningly full-bodied horn work. The horns deliver an equally magnificent sound in the third movement, the only true symphonic scherzo the composer ever wrote. Dohnanyi correctly captures to bumptious energy of the music but never succumbs to the tendency towards pompous banality that inflicts so many other performances. Best of all, Dohnanyi delivers a finale that is second to none - his concentration throughout is shocking. What is so special about this performance is how Dohnanyi is able to highlight the uniqueness of Brahms writing. The music is, at its most basic, a passacaglia, a Spanish dance based on an ostinato bass theme. However, Brahms uses the passacaglia theme for a set of thirty otherworldly variations. However, he structures these variations in such a way as to create the illusion of sonata form, complete with exposition, development, recapitulation, and coda. Never has a performance captured the multi-facetedness of the writing like Dohnanyi does. It also does not hurt that the playing and energy throughout is unyielding, sustained right through the final chord.\\n\\nThe overtures are equally delightful. It's nice to hear the Tragic Overture played with conviction. It is a mature work that deserves more performances like this - powerful, energetic, but well-balanced with a keen eye on the underlying sonata form foundation. The Festival Overture is quickly paced, which robs the music of some of its humor. It's not surprising that Dohnanyi would highlight the more serious aspects of this work, but the playing is top-notch and the closing passages are nothing but thrilling. Dohnanyi does not indulge the overture's inherent \\\"lightness,\\\" making a successful argument for the music's rightful place as one of Brahms's most successful compositions.\\n\\nThe Variations are, simply put, the best on disc. Like in the passacaglia, Dohnanyi masterfully highlights the various episodes while still maintaining an appropriate musical arch. The final passages are awesomely effective; all the while, the playing and concentration is second-to-none.\\n\\nAs for the violin concerto, everyone will have their own personal favorite performances, from Heifitz's no-nonsense performance with the Chicago Symphony under Reiner, Shaham's brilliant performance with the Berliner Philharmoniker under a (surprisingly) alert Abbado, Bell's Decca recording with Dohnanyi and Cleveland, to Rachel Barton-Pine's recent Chicago Symphony recording that is a perfect marriage of energy and lyricism. Thomas Zehetmair may not be as well known as some of the other violinists that have recorded this concerto, but his performance, married with Dohnanyi's brilliant accompaniment, is certainly equal any of the better performances on disc. Furthermore, unlike most other romantic concertos, all four of Brahms's concertos are essentially symphonies with a soloist, so it is paramount that the orchestra be on the same level as the soloist. Here, Cleveland plays the music to the hilt, delivering the perfect base for Zehetmair's fine finger work.\\n\\nThe sonics throughout are clear and consistent. The playing is sensational. And the interpretations stand at the top. There really is no finer cycle. Highly recommended.\",\n \"Product: 2012 seven disc (six CDs + DVD) set. Christian Thielemann and the Vienna Philharmonic devoted an entire concert series in Vienna's famous Golden Hall between 2008 and 2010 to the complete symphonies of Ludwig van Beethoven. The audience and critics alike were delighted by Thielemann's new interpretation, and now Sony Classical proudly releases this concert event in a deluxe box set. The special Limited edition set contains six CDs plus the bonus DVD, Making van Beethoven, which documents the recording process and includes interviews with Thielemann and the orchestra. This handsome package also contains a hard-cover book with deluxe linen covering and liner notes by University of Cambridge professor Timothy C.W. Blanning.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Is this about Furtwangler or Beethoven\\n\\nReview: After the recent deluge of Mahler recordings, it is nice to see conductors and labels returning to Beethoven. And for the most part, the cycles from Vanska, Jarvi, and Chailly have proved that there is still much to be said about these works. Thielemann's cycle with the Vienna Philharmonic, however, is another story. The first words that come to mind after listening to this set are self indulgent. Thielemann is an honest, earnest musician and he deeply believes in his cause. But that is the problem - this is not an interpretation of Beethoven as much as is it a homage to Furtwangler with Beethoven simply as the conduit. The typical cavalcade of boring and predictable Furtwanglerian elements are on parade here - big, Teutonic tutti sections, ritardandos at cadence figures, and flexible tempos.\\n\\nAnd these elements lead to predictable issues. Ensemble problems abound. Take, for example, the first tutti outburst in the Ninth's allegro, which finds the brass bumbling about completely off-tempo. Or listen to the beginning of the development in the Seveth's finale, Thielemann's huge tempo gear shift resulting in some uncomfortable ensemble work. Tension also sags due to Thielemann's posturing. The allegro of the Eroica is really a non-event at almost twenty minutes due to some excessively slow tempo choices. The same movement in the Eighth is equally uneventful, especially as Thielemann overworks the harmonic transitions in the second theme group. And in the Fifth's finale, Thielemann's tempo adjustments rob the music of its sense of forward momentum. That is not to say that this set is the disaster we got from Rattle or Pletnev. The First and the Second generate some excitement here and there and the Pastorale has some truly beautiful string and horn sonorities.\\n\\nStill, at the end the day, both interpretively and sonically, we have better choices. Period Instrument Specialists and HIPster will just become enraged by Thielemann's aesthetic and should stick to Jarvi and Gardiner. Fans of the German school have Wand and Blomstedt. And those that want orchestral perfection have Szell and Vanska. If you want the Vienna Philharmonic, turn to Bohm, who generates more tension, better playing, and is far more interpretively secure. For those that like Furtwangler's way with Beethoven might as well turn to the original source but can turn with confidence to Barenboim's fantastic cycle with the Berliner Staatskappelle. Barenboim, like Thielemann, idolizes Furtwangler but still manages to maintain his interpretive independence. Here, with this set, Thielemann just sounds old-fashioned.\\n\\nFinally, on a consumer note, this set is unappealing because the three named symphonies are all housed on individual discs but we still get no fillers. This is especially troubling when compared to Chailly's set, which contains eight of the eleven overtures of five CDs. The linen booklet cover is just putting lipstick on a pig. Avoid unless you love Furtwangler.\",\n \"Product: Symphonies - Ouvertures de concert - Poèmes symphoniques / Orchestre Philharmonique Tchèque - Václav Neumann, direction\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Finally, Neumann's Dvorak in one steal of a package\\n\\nReview: Great Dvorak is not in short supply. Kubelik, Kertesz, Rowiki (and to a lesser extent Jarvi and Pesek) have all given us fantastic cycles. But, with the partial exception of the Pesek set, none have come from a truly authentic or idiomatic source. Indeed, Kubelik's Berlin cycle was the last word in orchestral opulence and execution even if it lacked rustic charm while Kertesz's gutsy set featured somewhat colorless playing from the London Symphony. Here, however, we finally have Neumann's complete cycle with the incomparable Czech Philharmonic in one, budget-priced set, which now can stand as the reference edition of these works.\\n\\nThe importance of having the Czech Philharmonic playing this music cannot be overstated. Upon first listening, it is immediately apparent that this orchestral timbre add such depth of color, nuisance, and feeling to the music that other sets are put to shame. Take, for instance, Neumann's Carnival overture. The outer sections have all the typical color and flair that you would expect in this music, but has the central interlude ever sounded more poignant or beautifully shaped? If so, I certainly have not heard it. Or listen to the absolutely crushing climax of the Water Goblin, where Neumann's bright, steely trumpets send shivers down the spine. Nothing can compare to the beautiful, watery sound of Czech clarinets, which bathe the opening of the 5th symphony with unending character or the fabulous, rustic horns, which add an extra dose of horror to the eerie glow of the coda of the 7th's allegro. The strings make much of their parts in the dance movements, particularly the furiant in the sixth and the rhythmically complex scherzos in the 7th and 9th. From top to bottom, the sound is so unlike anything you are likely to hear from any other source which is all the more disturbing because this pallet is exactly what Dvorak had in mind.\\n\\nOr course, great orchestras do not great cycles make. Neumann, as the man in charge, delivers performances that are, on balance, the best available. The opening of the 4th, a particularly gnarly movement, rarely has sounded so coherent or flowing while the same symphony's endlessly repetitive finale sounds far less tedious than most. The at times rambling 3rd here is given a strong spine coupled with drop-dead spectacular playing. The three big-name symphonies all live up to their star status. Just listen to the absolutely crushing developmental climax and recapitulation in the 8th's allegro or the coda of the same symphony's finale. Neumann knows how to drive to climaxes, shape primary and secondary themes, and prove to the listener that Dvorak was no mean composer when it came to the sonata ideal.\\n\\nNot only do we get the nine symphonies, but Supraphon has also given us the Overture Triptych, the symphonic variations, and the four symphonic poems to boot. If anything, these works are even better than the symphonies, and that is saying something. Just listen to the \\\"weeping\\\" strings in the Wood Dove or the witch's brouhaha in the Noonday Witch. Spectacular.\\n\\nSound is fine for a recording of its time, while Neumann holds to the convention of the day in not observing exposition repeats, a sad error in my mind. Allegros are generally measured, slow movements flowing, dances are quick, and finale's are played to the hilt. A must have for any Dvorak collection.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":15,"string":"15"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1491,"string":"1,491"}}},{"rowIdx":1492,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A1JHJ0UJ72ELQD"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"CHARLES S. ISAACS has been a schoolteacher, college professor, social activist, community organizer, financial analyst, gambler, real estate consultant, storyteller and occasional journalist. His undergraduate studies were in Mathematics (LIU-Brooklyn), after which he attended the University of Chicago Law School, living on the citys South Side, when and where this story is set. His later graduate work was in the Social Sciences, earning an M.A. (New School for Social Research) and a Ph.D. (The Union Institute & University). His most recent book is the award-winning \"Inside Ocean Hill-Brownsville: A Teachers Education, 1968-69.\" He currently resides with his wife, Carole, in Newburgh, New York.\". The summary of the review text is \"1960s - Great Book\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"The late 1960s were a tumultuous time in American history. There were protests for women's rights, civil rights and anti-war demonstrations. Nowhere was the feeling of unrest and unhappiness with the current status quo of American life felt more strongly than on the college campuses. This novel takes place in 1967 - 68 in Chicago and tells the story leading up to the student protest at the Democratic National Convention in 1968.\n\nIn 1967 when Steve started college at Midway in Chicago, he was just a kid trying to avoid being drafted. He wasn't a particularly great student but he knew that he didn't want to go to Vietnam and college was the best way to avoid going. It isn't too long after he arrives on campus that he meets Emma, an older woman who runs a book store near campus and has been a radical organizer for years and the person who helps her at the store, Cat, a black female college student. Through Emma and Cat, Steve meets many of the anti-war and civil rights members on campus and realizes that there is so much more wrong with the war than he had originally thought. He gets very involved with the movements on campus and he falls in love with Cat.\n\nThe author does a fantastic job of making this book very readable yet full of facts about the history of the time. There is reference to many of the situations and people that were part of what was really going on and it is interspersed with Steve and Cat's story in a way that makes it all very interesting. Sometimes a book like this with so much history is slowed down by all of the facts but this book is very readable and keeps your interest. I must admit that even though I knew the outcome of the political part of the story, I wasn't bored at all with the facts because they were presented so well as part of the story of Steve and Cat.\n\nWhether you were around during the 60s and remember what went on or you are younger and want to learn what you parents or grandparents were doing back then, I highly recommend this book. It's very interesting and well written and has two main characters who are so real that you will end up caring and thinking about them long after you close the book for the final time."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"The late 1960s were a tumultuous time in American history. There were protests for women's rights, civil rights and anti-war demonstrations. Nowhere was the feeling of unrest and unhappiness with the current status quo of American life felt more strongly than on the college campuses. This novel takes place in 1967 - 68 in Chicago and tells the story leading up to the student protest at the Democratic National Convention in 1968.\n\nIn 1967 when Steve started college at Midway in Chicago, he was just a kid trying to avoid being drafted. He wasn't a particularly great student but he knew that he didn't want to go to Vietnam and college was the best way to avoid going. It isn't too long after he arrives on campus that he meets Emma, an older woman who runs a book store near campus and has been a radical organizer for years and the person who helps her at the store, Cat, a black female college student. Through Emma and Cat, Steve meets many of the anti-war and civil rights members on campus and realizes that there is so much more wrong with the war than he had originally thought. He gets very involved with the movements on campus and he falls in love with Cat.\n\nThe author does a fantastic job of making this book very readable yet full of facts about the history of the time. There is reference to many of the situations and people that were part of what was really going on and it is interspersed with Steve and Cat's story in a way that makes it all very interesting. Sometimes a book like this with so much history is slowed down by all of the facts but this book is very readable and keeps your interest. I must admit that even though I knew the outcome of the political part of the story, I wasn't bored at all with the facts because they were presented so well as part of the story of Steve and Cat.\n\nWhether you were around during the 60s and remember what went on or you are younger and want to learn what you parents or grandparents were doing back then, I highly recommend this book. It's very interesting and well written and has two main characters who are so real that you will end up caring and thinking about them long after you close the book for the final time."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Iris and Ruby\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Wonderful book about Cairo past and present\n\nReview: \"I remember.\nAnd even as I say the words aloud in the silent room and hear the whisper dying away in the shadows of the house, I realize that it's not true.\nBecause I don't, I can't remember.\nI am old, and I am beginning to forget things.\"\n\nIris and Ruby is a novel about memories - both creating them and recalling them. Iris is an 82 year old doctor living in Cairo with two aged servants, in poor health and realizing that she is losing important memories of her younger years. She is estranged from her daughter who lives in England with her family and has few friends. Then Ruby, her 19 year old grand-daughter shows up at her door to escape her family. Ruby is adrift in her life, unsure of which direction to go and decided that maybe she would find answers in Cairo. Ruby quickly understands that her grandmother is trying to recall her past memories and decides to help her by listening to stories from her past.\n\nThe novel moves seamlessly between present day Cairo and the Cairo of WWII when Iris first arrived. The author's descriptions of the city are fantastic - you can almost see the glittering parties and party dresses of the 40s along with the present day market place teaming with people and items for sale. Through Iris's stories of her past, it becomes apparent what formed her into the person she is in the present. There are romances - both in the 40s with Iris and in the present day with Ruby. There is a lot of family drama between mother and daughter - Iris with her daughter Lesley and Ruby with her mother. Through it all, Iris and Ruby create a bond that transcends time.\n\nThis is a fantastic multi-generational novel and it takes place in an exciting part of the world. I loved this book and will remember these two characters long after the last page.\n(The novel was given to me by the author for a fair and honest review)","Product: Patricia Sands lives in Toronto, Canada, when she isn't somewhere else. An admitted travel fanatic, she can pack a bag in a flash and be ready to go anywhere ... particularly the south of France. Her award-winning debut novel The Bridge Club was published in 2010 and her second novel, The Promise of Provence (Love In Provence ~ Book One) was an Amazon Hot New Release in April 2013, a USA Best Book 2013 Finalist and a 2013 Finalist in Literary Fiction, National Indie Excellence Awards. Promises To Keep (Love In Provence ~ Book Two) was release as an ebook Sept. 2014. Print is expected in November. Thanks to reader requests, there will be six books in this series. Celebrating the rewarding friendships and bonds women share, her stories examine the challenges life often throws in our paths. Location features prominently in all of her novels. The Love In Provence series ~ The Promise of Provence (2013); Promises To Keep (Summer 2014) ~ allows readers to lose themselves in the beauty of the south of France without leaving home. Frequently invited to speak with women's groups on the subjects of writing and self-publishing, topics also cover the importance of valuing our personal stories and seeing ageing as opportunity. At other events along with her Sommers & Sands speaking partner, author Susan Sommers, through keynotes, workshops and conferences, audiences are encouraged to embrace change and see challenges as opportunities. Her philosophy is that it's never too late to begin something new, to seize each day and be a possibilitarian! As the saying goes, just do it! Hearing from readers (both men and women, from ages 20 to 84) is her greatest reward.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Love in Provence book 2\n\nReview: This is book 2 in the Love in Provence series and this series needs to be read in order. Katherine leaves Toronto and moves to Provence with her new love Phillippe who is everything that her ex-husband wasn't. She is not only in love with him but with France. Just like in the first book, the author spends time describing the French countryside and various French customs and it was wonderful to read. True love isn't without problems and Kat and Phillippe have their share of problems. Can Katherine's love for Phillippe and for France survive? The book Is fun to read and I especially enjoyed Kat's two good friends, especially Molly. Hate that I have to wait for book 3 but I will read it as soon as it comes out. Fun book to read!","Product: Patricia Sands lives in Toronto, Canada, when she isnt somewhere else. An admitted travel fanatic, she can pack a bag in a flash and be ready to go anywhere with her camera, computer and a stash of chocolate.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: The Promise of Provence\n\nReview: On Kat's 22nd wedding anniversary, she heads home from work expecting to have a woderful evening with her husband. Instead she finds a letter informing her that he has left her for another woman and they are expecting a baby. Being alone in your mid 50s after spending your life as part of a couple, is a scary transition for anyone but Kat has two loyal friends to help her through the worst times. She decides to do a vacation house exchange and Goes to Provence and her life is transformed gradually with the help of her new friends. I actually read this book while I was in France and I found that the descriptions of the French countryside were very well done. Parts of the book are like a travelogue and you can almost feel like you are in France. I loved this book. The setting, Kat and her best friends. Can't wait to start the next book in the series later tonight. (This book was provided to me by Net Galley for an unbiased review)","Product: Laura Drake is a city girl who never grew out of her tomboy ways, or a serious cowboy crush. She writes both Women's Fiction and Romance. She sold her Sweet on a Cowboy series, romances set in the world of professional bull riding, to Grand Central. The Sweet Spot won the 2014 Romance Writers of America RITA award in the Best First Book category. Her 'biker-chick' novel, Her Road Home, sold to Harlequin's Superromance line (August, 2013) and has expanded to three more stories set in the same small town. Laura published her first womens fiction, Days Made of Glass, January, 2016. In 2014, Laura realized a lifelong dream of becoming a Texan and is currently working on her accent. She gave up the corporate CFO gig to write full time. She's a wife, grandmother, and motorcycle chick in the remaining waking hours.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Days Made of Glass\n\nReview: Harlie Cooper's main focus in her young life has been to take cabaret of her sister Angel and make plans for their future together but plans have a way of changing and it's often difficult to accept those changes.\n\nHarlie and Angel lead a hard life after their mother dies. Social services wants to split them up so Harlie makes a home for them. She works and keeps house while Angel goes to school but it was apparent that Angel has deep psychological problems. When Angel has a breakdown, Harlie takes a chance by training to become the first female bullfighter on the rodeo circuit. Working in a man's world is difficult and she keeps a wall between herself and the other bullfighters. Will she be able to trust herself and ultimately trust others and find friends in the rodeo world?\n\nThis is a wonderful novel about family and friendship. Family is not just created by those we are related to but by the people that we love and trust and share ourselves with.\n\nThanks to the author for a copy of this book. All opinions are my own. This is my first book by Laura Drake but I have already started ordering some of her earlier books because I enjoyed this one so much."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Iris and Ruby\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Wonderful book about Cairo past and present\\n\\nReview: \\\"I remember.\\nAnd even as I say the words aloud in the silent room and hear the whisper dying away in the shadows of the house, I realize that it's not true.\\nBecause I don't, I can't remember.\\nI am old, and I am beginning to forget things.\\\"\\n\\nIris and Ruby is a novel about memories - both creating them and recalling them. Iris is an 82 year old doctor living in Cairo with two aged servants, in poor health and realizing that she is losing important memories of her younger years. She is estranged from her daughter who lives in England with her family and has few friends. Then Ruby, her 19 year old grand-daughter shows up at her door to escape her family. Ruby is adrift in her life, unsure of which direction to go and decided that maybe she would find answers in Cairo. Ruby quickly understands that her grandmother is trying to recall her past memories and decides to help her by listening to stories from her past.\\n\\nThe novel moves seamlessly between present day Cairo and the Cairo of WWII when Iris first arrived. The author's descriptions of the city are fantastic - you can almost see the glittering parties and party dresses of the 40s along with the present day market place teaming with people and items for sale. Through Iris's stories of her past, it becomes apparent what formed her into the person she is in the present. There are romances - both in the 40s with Iris and in the present day with Ruby. There is a lot of family drama between mother and daughter - Iris with her daughter Lesley and Ruby with her mother. Through it all, Iris and Ruby create a bond that transcends time.\\n\\nThis is a fantastic multi-generational novel and it takes place in an exciting part of the world. I loved this book and will remember these two characters long after the last page.\\n(The novel was given to me by the author for a fair and honest review)\",\n \"Product: Patricia Sands lives in Toronto, Canada, when she isn't somewhere else. An admitted travel fanatic, she can pack a bag in a flash and be ready to go anywhere ... particularly the south of France. Her award-winning debut novel The Bridge Club was published in 2010 and her second novel, The Promise of Provence (Love In Provence ~ Book One) was an Amazon Hot New Release in April 2013, a USA Best Book 2013 Finalist and a 2013 Finalist in Literary Fiction, National Indie Excellence Awards. Promises To Keep (Love In Provence ~ Book Two) was release as an ebook Sept. 2014. Print is expected in November. Thanks to reader requests, there will be six books in this series. Celebrating the rewarding friendships and bonds women share, her stories examine the challenges life often throws in our paths. Location features prominently in all of her novels. The Love In Provence series ~ The Promise of Provence (2013); Promises To Keep (Summer 2014) ~ allows readers to lose themselves in the beauty of the south of France without leaving home. Frequently invited to speak with women's groups on the subjects of writing and self-publishing, topics also cover the importance of valuing our personal stories and seeing ageing as opportunity. At other events along with her Sommers & Sands speaking partner, author Susan Sommers, through keynotes, workshops and conferences, audiences are encouraged to embrace change and see challenges as opportunities. Her philosophy is that it's never too late to begin something new, to seize each day and be a possibilitarian! As the saying goes, just do it! Hearing from readers (both men and women, from ages 20 to 84) is her greatest reward.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Love in Provence book 2\\n\\nReview: This is book 2 in the Love in Provence series and this series needs to be read in order. Katherine leaves Toronto and moves to Provence with her new love Phillippe who is everything that her ex-husband wasn't. She is not only in love with him but with France. Just like in the first book, the author spends time describing the French countryside and various French customs and it was wonderful to read. True love isn't without problems and Kat and Phillippe have their share of problems. Can Katherine's love for Phillippe and for France survive? The book Is fun to read and I especially enjoyed Kat's two good friends, especially Molly. Hate that I have to wait for book 3 but I will read it as soon as it comes out. Fun book to read!\",\n \"Product: Patricia Sands lives in Toronto, Canada, when she isnt somewhere else. An admitted travel fanatic, she can pack a bag in a flash and be ready to go anywhere with her camera, computer and a stash of chocolate.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: The Promise of Provence\\n\\nReview: On Kat's 22nd wedding anniversary, she heads home from work expecting to have a woderful evening with her husband. Instead she finds a letter informing her that he has left her for another woman and they are expecting a baby. Being alone in your mid 50s after spending your life as part of a couple, is a scary transition for anyone but Kat has two loyal friends to help her through the worst times. She decides to do a vacation house exchange and Goes to Provence and her life is transformed gradually with the help of her new friends. I actually read this book while I was in France and I found that the descriptions of the French countryside were very well done. Parts of the book are like a travelogue and you can almost feel like you are in France. I loved this book. The setting, Kat and her best friends. Can't wait to start the next book in the series later tonight. (This book was provided to me by Net Galley for an unbiased review)\",\n \"Product: Laura Drake is a city girl who never grew out of her tomboy ways, or a serious cowboy crush. She writes both Women's Fiction and Romance. She sold her Sweet on a Cowboy series, romances set in the world of professional bull riding, to Grand Central. The Sweet Spot won the 2014 Romance Writers of America RITA award in the Best First Book category. Her 'biker-chick' novel, Her Road Home, sold to Harlequin's Superromance line (August, 2013) and has expanded to three more stories set in the same small town. Laura published her first womens fiction, Days Made of Glass, January, 2016. In 2014, Laura realized a lifelong dream of becoming a Texan and is currently working on her accent. She gave up the corporate CFO gig to write full time. She's a wife, grandmother, and motorcycle chick in the remaining waking hours.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Days Made of Glass\\n\\nReview: Harlie Cooper's main focus in her young life has been to take cabaret of her sister Angel and make plans for their future together but plans have a way of changing and it's often difficult to accept those changes.\\n\\nHarlie and Angel lead a hard life after their mother dies. Social services wants to split them up so Harlie makes a home for them. She works and keeps house while Angel goes to school but it was apparent that Angel has deep psychological problems. When Angel has a breakdown, Harlie takes a chance by training to become the first female bullfighter on the rodeo circuit. Working in a man's world is difficult and she keeps a wall between herself and the other bullfighters. Will she be able to trust herself and ultimately trust others and find friends in the rodeo world?\\n\\nThis is a wonderful novel about family and friendship. Family is not just created by those we are related to but by the people that we love and trust and share ourselves with.\\n\\nThanks to the author for a copy of this book. All opinions are my own. This is my first book by Laura Drake but I have already started ordering some of her earlier books because I enjoyed this one so much.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":4,"string":"4"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1492,"string":"1,492"}}},{"rowIdx":1493,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"AWNQ2PULUBHDH"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"4.0\" for a product with description \"Arm & Hammer Liquid Laundry Concentrate plus OxiClean Detergent, Fresh Scent, 43.75 Ounce (Pack of 2)\". The summary of the review text is \"Works a little too well...\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"3.5 stars because...\n\nThis A&H liquid detergent plus OxiClean truly gets clothes clean and is fabulous at removing stains, much more effectively than just using one or the other alone (detergent versus an 'oxiclean' type product). I've been able to get food, ink, and grass stains out without any problems and have even used small amounts of this detergent while hand washing my kids' new sneakers. A&H is definitely great for using on whites that one would normally wash with bleach. And a little goes a long way, as I only use about a third to a half capful of detergent per wash in an HE machine.\n\nNow the downside: this detergent is so strong that it can and WILL fade color clothing. Many manufacturers (especially those making cheaper kids clothes) are skimping on quality and are using cheaper paints and colors that wash out FAST. I have resorted to separately washing with only about a tbsp of this detergent clothes that are brightly colored, have glitter or paint embellishment, etc. And while the subscribe & save price doesn't affect my rating, I think it's a total joke, as this brand is regularly on sale at grocery, big box, and national drugstore chains for MUCH less than Amazon's price. I stocked up and purchased each 35-load bottle for just under three bucks during a Mega 10 event at my local Kroger. If the convenience of doorstep delivery is important to you, then by all means order this item! Otherwise, you're honestly better off keeping an eye open next time you're in the laundry aisle of your favorite store..."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"3.5 stars because...\n\nThis A&H liquid detergent plus OxiClean truly gets clothes clean and is fabulous at removing stains, much more effectively than just using one or the other alone (detergent versus an 'oxiclean' type product). I've been able to get food, ink, and grass stains out without any problems and have even used small amounts of this detergent while hand washing my kids' new sneakers. A&H is definitely great for using on whites that one would normally wash with bleach. And a little goes a long way, as I only use about a third to a half capful of detergent per wash in an HE machine.\n\nNow the downside: this detergent is so strong that it can and WILL fade color clothing. Many manufacturers (especially those making cheaper kids clothes) are skimping on quality and are using cheaper paints and colors that wash out FAST. I have resorted to separately washing with only about a tbsp of this detergent clothes that are brightly colored, have glitter or paint embellishment, etc. And while the subscribe & save price doesn't affect my rating, I think it's a total joke, as this brand is regularly on sale at grocery, big box, and national drugstore chains for MUCH less than Amazon's price. I stocked up and purchased each 35-load bottle for just under three bucks during a Mega 10 event at my local Kroger. If the convenience of doorstep delivery is important to you, then by all means order this item! Otherwise, you're honestly better off keeping an eye open next time you're in the laundry aisle of your favorite store..."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Helps prevent cavities, gingivitis, plaque. Long lasting fresh breath protection; Fights tartar buildup. ADA Accepted (American Dental Association). As soon as you finish brushing, bacteria start to build up on your teeth and cause: Cavities; Tartar; Gingivitis; Bad Breath; Plaque. Colgate Total has a combination of triclosan for gingivitis protection and fluoride for cavity protection. Brush twice a day and you'll know your teeth are cleaner, and your breath will be fresher around the clock.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Start using this NOW!!!\n\nReview: Great product, great price - absolutely a daily routine must! I routinely try different toothpaste brands, depending on whatever I have a coupon for (so I'm a couponer, don't judge!). My husband opened the 4 oz. tube of Colgate Deep Clean that we had stored in the linen closet, so I tried it for a few days myself. And to my happy surprise, the prominent coffee and tea stains on my bottom canines that I've had since forever noticeably started diminishing (and that was with a toothbrush that needed replacing)!! The stains aren't completely gone, but there is DEFINITELY a difference that I usually don't see unless I use 3D White (which due to tooth sensitivity I usually have to stay away from).\n\nI ordered a larger tube and am keeping my Amazon subscription, as I've looked at various stores and this particular formula isn't being sold in my area anymore. It truly cleans, keeps breath fresh, keeps your smile bright, and doesn't make a mess all over the place because it's a paste. A little goes a long way, so a 7 oz. tube will definitely last your entire family a while!","Product: Colgate Total Advanced Deep Clean Toothpaste, 7.6 Oz\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Start using this NOW!!!\n\nReview: Great product, great price - absolutely a daily routine must! I routinely try different toothpaste brands, depending on whatever I have a coupon for (so I'm a couponer, don't judge!). My husband opened the 4 oz. tube of Colgate Deep Clean that we had stored in the linen closet, so I tried it for a few days myself. And to my happy surprise, the prominent coffee and tea stains on my bottom canines that I've had since forever noticeably started diminishing (and that was with a toothbrush that needed replacing)!! The stains aren't completely gone, but there is DEFINITELY a difference that I usually don't see unless I use 3D White (which due to tooth sensitivity I usually have to stay away from).\n\nI ordered a larger tube and am keeping my Amazon subscription, as I've looked at various stores and this particular formula isn't being sold in my area anymore. It truly cleans, keeps breath fresh, keeps your smile bright, and doesn't make a mess all over the place because it's a paste. A little goes a long way, so a 7 oz. tube will definitely last your entire family a while!","Product: Keep you coffee hot with a BUILT Cup Hugger in Emerald Dot. Use it everyday to keep your coffee hot or cold, whatever your preference. Perfect for your daily commute. Just keep it in your bag for easy access. Made of durable neoprene, the wetsuit material, that holds the temperature for up to four hours depending on external conditions. Measures 3-4/10-Inch by 4-1/10-Inch by 3-3/4-Inch. Machine washable. BUILT is a New York-based company that designs fashionable and functional bags, totes and cases for life on the go. Drawing inspiration from the city that never sleeps, BUILT applies color and pattern to laptop sleeves, iPad cases, camera bags, lunch totes and other accessories that protect the stuff you love wherever you go. BUILT - LOVE YOUR STUFF.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Have drink, will travel!\n\nReview: I'm so happy I decided to try out this sleeve! Just like all other reviews have said, it fits PERFECTLY in car cup holders. Definitely helps to insulate warm drinks and keep cold drinks from dripping condensation. My only issue (other than the high price) is that this black and white design gets stained VERY quickly. Sure it's easy to wash and luckily the stains are on the bottom, but it's a bit of a hassle. Anyway, overall I reallyreallyreally LOVE the sleeve and am using it for just about all my tumbler and canned drinks!\n\nIn each of the included pics, the sleeve is holding various 16 oz beverage containers (perfectly snug around plastic tumblers, metal, ceramic or paper cups, and aluminum cans). Really a great fit, and not awkward or top heavy at all!","Product: The lightweight and compact size make it the perfect solution for quick pick ups and daily cleaning. It weighs less than 9 pounds and features a retractable handle - take it anywhere - store it anywhere. Strong suction power and a revolving brush attack and lift dirt from deep within carpets while a unique Scuff Guard traps debris on hard surfaces without scratching delicate finishes. Automatic height adjustment makes it perfect for carpet and hard floors.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Lifespan of about four years\n\nReview: The DD Dynamite Plus is a great, powerful little vacuum. Nice, clean sides get all the dirt out of the corners between carpet/wall areas and this featherweight little thing travels great around the house. The attachments are small and powerful enough to even clean carpets and upholstery in the car.\n\nAfter about four years of twice-weekly use, this little guy started to give out. The hepa filter and a belt had to be replaced, which is easy enough after hunting these parts down at big box stores. While it still worked, after the 'fix', our DD has had the most awful screeching noise when being rolled back and forth.\n\nGreat product while it lasted, but definitely looking for an upgrade/replacement.","Product: With the original Babycakes cupcake maker, youll enjoy the delights of the corner bakery in your own kitchen. Bake 8 mini cupcakes in 5 to 8 minutes. The nonstick coating and and easy-to-fill cooking reservoirs make baking cupcakes, pies, tartlets and appetizers fun and easy. The Babycakes cupcake maker comes complete with all the accessories you need to bake and decorate a variety of cupcakes and other tasty treats. Includes icing bag, coupler, 4 stainless steel decorating tips (#2 writing tip, #26 star tip, #61 petal tip and #66 leaf tip) and plastic crust cutting and forming tools. The manual includes recipes, hints and suggestions that will be sure to delight friends and family. The cupcake maker features 1400 watts of cooking power, power and ready lights, convenient cord wrap, latching handle and more. Bake with or without paper baking cups.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Cute appliance, but shop around for the best price!\n\nReview: My 6 year old recently received this as a gift (pink, so I'm reviewing the Pink Babycakes), and we got to use it a few times since unwrapping it. In just two weeks we made boxed mix cake and brownies (each of which yielded 32 very yummy mini cupcakes), as well as bite-sized cornbread and mini fruit pies. The included booklet has TONS of recipe and icing ideas (including directions on using fondant), but we haven't tried the 'from scratch' recipes yet.\n\nAlthough this looks like a toy, it is a REAL applicance and should be treated as such (obviously not meant to be submerged in water, handled or played with by small children, etc). I'll give the gift-givers the benefit of the doubt and hope that they realized this was NOT an Easy Bake Oven when they made their purchase! The iron plates also get extremely hot, so definitely keep this in mind when filling the cups (you have to be QUICK!!) and pulling out the food once it's cooked. Cook times suggest 5-8 minutes, but most of what we \"baked\" was ready in 4-6 minutes. One has to babysit this cupcake maker, and keep an eye on the clock and greenlight since there is no timer alarm. Also the retail price is a bit high, so I'd suggest waiting for a closeout or shopping around for a good price (at least in the twenty-buck range).\n\nWhile this wasn't something that I would have purchased for my family, it has definitely been a fun and yummy gift! :)","Product: Inspired by Speck's Candy Shell Wrap for the original iPad, the PixelSkin HD Wrap case for iPad 2 gives you a superbly slim fit to go along with a perfectly pixelated, high-contrast glossy-matte finish. When you close the cover, micro suction makes sure it stays in firmly place. Open it up and this super-rad iPad 2 cover folds back into a viewing and typing stand with multiple angles. Founded in 2001, (with cases for the original iPod and the iSport, an iPod fanny pack with blinking lights) Speck has grown to become a worldwide leader in cases and bags for iPhone, MacBook, BlackBerry, iPad and tons of other personal electronic devices. But they're not a monolithic corporate entity: they're gadget geeks. Speck makes the sort of fun, functional, stylish cases that they'd want protecting their own gear-or, for that matter, their kids' and grandparents' gear. From concept to design to finished product, Speck puts their hearts, smarts, and guts into everything they do. Their downtown Palo Alto, California headquarters is often messy, always bustling, and filled with a crew of dedicated (dare we say obsessed) folks who really know their stuff. About a quarter of the company is in the product development group, and 100% of their products are designed and quality-tested in-house.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Practically perfect Speck case for iPad2...\n\nReview: These reviews really break down to a matter of opinion and personal preference. That being said, I absolutely LOVE the Speck PixelSkin. I was unsure about which type of case or wrap to purchase for my new out-of-the-box iPad2, and when I saw this Speck product at my local Target offered for way less than the current Amazon price, I knew THIS was the one for me.\n\nYes, the PixelSkin adds weight and heft to the otherwise feather-light iPad2. But as other reviewers have stated, that is definitely a major plus when it comes to klutzy owners (like myself and my family), young children who tend to play a little rough, protecting the iPad2 when traveling, etc. However, the case doesn't at all feel excessively bulky; in fact it fits the iPad2 like second skin, as the product's name suggests. All of my personal electronics (smartphone, ipod, etc.) have wrap cases for added protection, so if that is what you are looking for then THIS is the case you should buy.\n\nI'm giving this Speck product a full five stars because it's 99.5% perfect for my needs. At this price, it really CAN compete with the simple Apple Smartcover in protecting the iPad2's front and serving as a stand. As another reviewer previously stated, there is a tab that needs to be inserted to 'lock' the stand in place, but that really isn't much of an issue. I was a little confused at first about just HOW to fold the stand (the smooth side faces out to form the stand, NOT the \"pixel\" side), but I didn't feel this was flimsy at all when the ipad2 was in the typing position. I honestly don't feel like I'm missing anything by not having a magnetic strip on the cover; in fact, I kind of like it better that way since the rubber strip does a GREAT job of keeping the cover closed snug. That other .5% breaks down to the following issues: the front of the case doesn't fold back completely flat, but that's most likely because the case is still pretty new. And, yes, there IS a very slight area (literally, it's maybe a fraction of an inch) between the edge of the cover and the edge of the iPad2 wrap that is exposed. But upon seeing other similar iPad2 cases and folios, this seems to be fairly typical - almost all of the other products I've considered on Amazon and looked at in stores leave SOME area of the iPad2 exposed.\n\nPersonally, I feel tons better about the protection of my iPad2 with this case/wrap AND the second neoprene sleeve I purchased to store it in. Some folks like me feel better about the weight of this cover, and obviously others do not. But if your preferences are like mine, definitely don't hesitate to at least try the Speck PixelSkin for yourself!","Product: Speck's StyleFolio case for iPad mini 2 and 3 proves that real protection doesn't have to be bulky and ugly! The sleek Stylefolio case for iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3 provides stylish protection and an adjustable stand, to help you get the most from your iPad mini 2 or ipad mini 3 . The slim design with a soft, anti-scratch lining provides full protection for both the front and back of your iPad mini. The adjustable stand allows you to choose from multiple angles for the most comfortable viewing and typing positions. The case is durable, yet lightweight, and snaps shut securely with a clasp closure to protect your touchscreen when your iPad mini 2 or iPad mini 3 is not in use.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This case makes me so happy!!\n\nReview: I absolutely, positively LOVE my iPad Mini 3 Speck StyleFolio case!!! The design is eye-catching, and the material is definitely durable (just came back from a weekend getaway and my new iPad was definitely well-protected). Loving the magnet on/off feature, as well as the additional latch (though this may be difficult for some to open as it does tend to stick). The wrap-around case is good, thick plastic and goes over the edges of the tablet. I had a previous Speck case for my iPad 2, and it just started falling apart after four years of daily use; so I'm definitely happy with Speck quality. Full disclosure, I purchased my case from BB on sale which worked out to about half the retail price (which I think is a completely fair price for such a small item).","Product: The Sak is one of the largest handbag companies in the country, offering multiple, highly differentiated handbag brands, including The Sak and Elliott Lucca. The Sak brand karma is happy and free. Peace and harmony among all things is interwoven into their spirit and their deeply rooted brand heritage. Their bags complement your easy-going style, taking you effortlessly from work to the weekend.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Super cute mini crossbody bag\n\nReview: I ordered this bag from a national retailer, instead of eBags (as is this Amazon listing). According to the description, this bag is \"nylon or cotton.\" It looks and feels like natural cotton canvas (fairly obvious just by looking at the bag and it's 'eco-green' tags, and also the stray threads found in the bag).\n\nI love the simplicity of the bag. It can be used for the bare minimum or it can hold everything but the kitchen sink - all neatly organized in the various pockets. I absolutely love the patch of leather at the bottom. This protects the bag as well as gives it that high-end feel. The extendable strap is very sturdy and adjusts nicely, and it will be nice being hands-free and knowing my stuff is secure.\n\nI snagged this bag on sale at a price comparable to what it's currently being sold at here. In reality the look, feel, and quality almost make this item worth paying full price... ALMOST. I hope to get lots of use out of it; and I definitely recommend the bag, despite a few design setbacks (thin lining, oddly sized zippers, etc).\n\n**UPDATE 9/4/2011**\n\nI've used this crossbody daily and while I really enjoy it's simplicity, there are a few downsides as well. The tiny pockets are actually very smart places to keep keys, lipgloss, antibacterial gel, memory stick, earbuds, usb cord, you name it! And while the inside of the mini bag CAN hold many items, it easily gets weighed down and it becomes difficult to sort through the inside quickly - you have to keep your stuff in an organized and clutter-free way for this bag to be at all useful. Also not only does the shoulder strap remind me of a camera bag (the additional \"shoulder pad\" looks a bit silly), but the strap can rub against the skin and cause irritation (probably from either being too heavy or not staying on my shirt). Again while this is definitely a cute/functional mini bag, just be aware that it isn't without its negative points.","Product: Skechers is an award-winning global leader in the lifestyle footwear industry that designs, develops, and markets lifestyle footwear that appeals to trend-savvy men, women and children. The company's success stems from it's high quality, diversified, and affordable product line that meets consumers' various lifestyle needs. Since it's inception in 1992, the Skechers diverse product offering has grown from utility style boots to include seven Skechers brands and five uniquely branded fashion lines for men and women.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Narrow fit and short laces...\n\nReview: In all fairness, the Agility sneaker is a well made shoe with a funky design. The mesh lets in plenty of air and the sole actually has an extra around the toes and heels (great grip during wet weather!).\n\nWhile the sizing is pretty accurate (an 8 fits as it should), I've had to loosen the laces to make the shoe more comfortable (especially during workouts). And while two sets of laces are included, there is barely enough length left to tie the laces once the shoe is on. I compared the lengths of the included laces with those from past shoes and the ones provided by Skechers are definitely shorter. So just be aware you may have to switch out the laces.\n\nAll in all, a cute and comfortable (and very affordable) sneaker with a few minor flaws.","Product: The Sak is one of the largest handbag companies in the country, offering multiple, highly differentiated handbag brands, including The Sak and Elliott Lucca. The Sak brand karma is happy and free. Peace and harmony among all things is interwoven into their spirit and their deeply rooted brand heritage. Their bags complement your easy-going style, taking you effortlessly from work to the weekend.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Cute mini bag, but...\n\nReview: I ordered this wristlet (at a totally different price, from a completely different retailer, and in Orange Peace - so colorful!) mainly to carry around my iPhone, license and debit card, and my keys. While that doesn't sound like many items, once everything is stored it is a *very* tight fit.\n\nThis wallet/bag is small and looks like it would wipe clean. The print is true to the Artist Circle line, very eye catching and \"folksy\". There is a velcro pocket on the outside (no clue what you could put here safely) and a small elastic pocket on the inside. The bag curves at the top, so sometimes it's a bit of a struggle getting items (especially my slim-encased phone) in and out. Plus, I don't think I'd feel safe using the long key fob for my keys. In all honesty, this wristlet has tons of possible uses such as a super cute cosmetics bag or even a sleek pencil/pen case.\n\nIn full disclosure I purchased my wristlet using a promo code AND a gift certificate, so I got it dirt cheap. According to other sites, this retails for $20.. but I personally wouldn't pay more than half that.\n\nHappy shopping!","Product: Naturalizer was one of the first shoe brands that women could turn to for the feminine style they coveted and the comfort they thought was impossible to attain. Naturalizer's fresh, unpretentious designs are a smooth fit with your wardrobe, your life and your own unique style. Naturalizer promises style that makes you look good and feel good - always.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: To wedge or not to wedge, that is the question...\n\nReview: When my wishlist showed that this sandal was on sale for just under thirty-five dollars, I immediately ordered a pair as I've been shopping around for a heel or wedge that I could wear for just about any occassion. These look great (traditional, but not TOO matronly) dressed up or down and are super comfortable (normal activities such as errands, out to dinner, etc). Yes the straps are glued and the heel is basically a foam wedge, but the entire shoe is so incredibly lightweight and comfortable that I can easily forgive this.\n\nMy issue is with the sizing and overall fit. Basically, I have a \"normal\" foot and tend to size up when ordering anything open-toed or in a sneaker. I wear a size 8, but ordered a 8.5M. Even with adjusting both the toe and heel buckles, the sandal still fits me a bit snug (which is ok, just not *perfect*). The footbed also runs narrow (sadly I've noticed narrower footbeds in the athletic shoes I've purchased in the last few years). A 9W would have probably given me more coverage in the toes and footbed.\n\nMoral of the story: order a size larger and a width wider than you normally wear, purchase on sale, and enjoy!!!","Product: American tourister is the official luggage of Disney. American tourister now offers co-branded American tourister and Disney luggage this 18 inch hard side piece is packed with Disney fun and features everyone's favorite characters from frozen\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Get out of town!\n\nReview: Yes, the retail price is high though in all fairness the amount is on par with Heys and other name/character branded hard sided luggage. I've seen similar licensed kids suitcases at club stores (for about half the price) that don't seem nearly as high quality as this. The case itself definitely seems small and is only one single piece as opposed to being part of a full set. But when compared to our old kids' luggage, the frame on the American Tourister (THIS is the correct brand) is much sturdier and the overall cubic size is about equal. The patterned lining is also fun to look at. Both sides of the case fit plenty of clothes and travel necessities, we were easily able to pack a week's worth of outfits.\n\nThe photos (taken on a tablet, apologies for the fuzziness!) are meant to compare sizing between our old case (average sized kids luggage) and this beautiful Frozen luggage. The Disney Princess case was purchased about four years ago from the Disney Store on clearance as part of a set. Both cases measure 18\"; the legs on our old case makes it appear taller. However the Frozen case has much larger wheels and the handle extends much higher. Amazon shipped the two cases together, and each was packed snuggly in its own shipping box. Overall a really great buy, especially when combined with promo codes and gift cards!!!","Product: If you like a longer tank top, you'll love this slimming 3-panel style with a modern design and sexy satin trim. It takes 5 pounds off your appearance comfortably. The cotton top won't compress your chest, and the bottom section won't roll or ride up.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Tummy could be yummier...\n\nReview: This tank is labeled as plus-size, but in reality it's just a regular women's fit. Not sure if this is a designer or manufacturer glitch, but definitely a case where one would have to size up if a plus-size is needed. It was available for a few dollars as an add-on (yep, THAT cheap), so I figured I could simply return it if I didn't like the tank. While the front doesn't do much for shapewear in the tummy area, the back helps to achieve a streamlined look under tees and other fitted clothing. Also the neck and arm openings are very comfortable unlike competitors, but alas this is just as awkward putting on and taking off. Great to have as an extra piece when sold at a low price, but there are much better performing shapewear items for full retail.","Product: Disney's irresistible talking puppies -- Budderball, B-Dawg, Rosebud, Buddha and Mudbud -- are back in an all-new movie that takes them halfway across the world to the ruins of ancient Egypt. With the help of some exotic new friends, this epic adventure is a treasure trove of pure Buddy fun. In a race against a devious cat, the Buddies and their new friends, Cammy and Babi, must avoid booby traps, solve puzzles and explore a mysterious tomb -- all in search of the greatest treasure known to animalkind. Packed with action, heart and tail-wagging bonus features, TREASURE BUDDIES unleashes a celebration of teamwork and friendship your family will enjoy again and again.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: When did Santa Claus become Indiana Jones????\n\nReview: In all fairness, I am torn about this entire review. I agree with everyone that the Buddies direct to dvd franchise is strained and borderline pathetic. And I was ready to completely dislike the movie before even watching it. But to my chagrin by the third time my six year old played the disc, I found myself chuckling at some of the lines and antics.\n\nYes, the CGI is bad. The \"Middle Eastern accents\" are bad. The humor is bad and at times completely unnecessary (when Cammy and Butter Ball discuss regurgitation... YUCK! While a fact of life, was this important enough to put in the movie?!?!). And the premise of the movie? ... you guessed it, bad. For anyone put off by the supernatural storyline in Spooky Buddies, Treasure Buddies is no different as there is a curse involved and an evil cat bent on taking over the world (think Warner Brother's \"Cats & Dogs\" movies). Yes there are scary scenes because of whole storyline, but the amount of 'fright' really depends on your child's age and maturity level. There are also other mature themes like the sale of camels (ie: animal rights), and grave robbing. On the flip side, there are definitely cultural aspects present such as prayer and specific Egyptian foods - and your child will probably have questions about all of this as mine did. While the movie is G-rated, I'd say 5+ is a good range.\n\nWhat really helped redeem the movie was the acting. Yes, I said acting! Edward Hermann (recognizible from reruns of The Gilmore Girls and on voiceover work on various programs on the Biography Channel as well as a slew of movies) and Richard Riehle (a character actor who played Santa Claus in the 'Search for Santa Paws' - the buddy-less direct to dvd Buddy movie). These two obviously enjoyed hamming it up and getting into their over the top 'old man adventurer' roles. Plus, they had more screen time than the Buddies! And I confess, I LOVE Uncle Babi! I know, I know - a monkey for comic relief is as old as that black and white Laurel and Hardy mummy movie, but this monkey offered up some decent gags. Who knew another Disney monkey could take on Aladdin's Abu???\n\nThe bonus features are basic: the \"Roam\" 'music video' (basically, karaoke for 2nd tier Disney Channel actors), B-Dog's episode of \"cribs\", and the ever present \"upgrade to blu-ray\" commercials. To wrap up, my six year old would probably give this five stars. So with my input, I'm settling with a solid 3.5 star rating.\n\nDid I mention I **LOVE** Uncle Babi? ;)","Product: Grab your hat, buckle your seat belt, and get ready to embark on a thrilling QUEST FOR THE CRYSTAL MICKEY! There's no time to lose after greedy Plunderin' Pete snatches the legendary Crystal Mickey statue from the Clubhouse. Without this sparkly statue's magic, the Clubhouse will disappear forever! Can the world's most extraordinary hero, Mickey, get the magical statue back in time? Only with your help -- and the right Mouseketools -- can Mickey journey across the Sandy Desert, brave the Rushing River and make his way through the Hidden Jungle. But watch out for Pete's trickiest traps! Packed with over two hours of laughter and surprises -- including four additional episodes -- this exciting, high-stakes adventure is your ticket to nonstop fun!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Disney Studios Bait & Switch\n\nReview: I purchased this Mickey Mouse Clubhouse the week of release, as a reward for my kiddo. He loves all the episodes, especially the title one with \"Kansas City Mickey\". Super fun episodes, very interactive, and there are 5 total MMC shows.\n\nThe reason why I deducted one star is a combination of the higher price, content, and lack of extras. This dvd is really bare bones (no dvd sleeve, not even any special features) and shouldn't be priced for more than ten dollars, especially considering there was no coupon or rebate offered. The episodes themselves are very \"boy centric,\" focusing on the male characters and their adventures (Disney has been releasing more and more 'girl' and 'boy' specific dvds lately...). And lastly, to the great disappointment of my preschooler, the dvd does NOT include the treasure map and stickers that were advertised on the commercial and dvd webpage. We went to two different big box stores as well as looked here on Amazon and NONE of them had the packaging with the \"bonus\".\n\nGood kid-friendly episodes on this dvd, but definitely NOT the best Disney Junior dvd out there...","Product: iFrogz iPhone 4/4S Luxe Lean Phase Case - Frost/Azure\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Basic case for iPhone 4(s)\n\nReview: Finally gave in and bought an iPhone 4s, and now I'm trying to figure out which type of case I like best. I was suprised that the case I received was in completely new packaging, with a at&t \"50% off\" sticker still stuck on! Really glad to know I got a dirt-cheap deal on this apparently legit case.\n\nAnyway, the ifrogz Luxe Lean Phase case fits the 4s perfectly almost like a second skin, and there were zero issues snapping it on. The colors are white, green, and blue (although the photo here makes the blue seem purplish). The case covers about 85% of the back and frame - the top and bottom corners are just barely \"hugged\" by the case and all ports and buttons are completely open and accessible. Unlike some of the reviews here, my case was NOT lined on the inside. Not a big deal, since lining would get in the way of the opaque (\"see through\") packing. The plastic isn't at all slippery, and holding the phone with this case feels more secure than holding the phone by itself.\n\nFYI: the case looks good around my black iPhone, but would probably look best around a white iPhone.","Product: Auto Ventshade's Bugflector II Hood shield is custom-molded and precision-engineered to fit perfectly, designed to protect and complement the contours of your vehicle's hood. The high-profile, wrap-around design is aerodynamically efficient and provides excellent protection for your hood, windshield and fender, deflecting rocks and other hazardous road debris. Impact-modified acrylic material is wear-and-tear resistant and car wash safe, providing maximum durability. It can also be easily removed from the hood for simple cleaning, and includes all installation instructions and required hardware. This hood shield provides easy installation with no drilling required. In order to protect the hood paint from rubbing, the set includes several rubber bumpers applied to the hood during the installation. Protected by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great price, goofy looking\n\nReview: Very quick and simple to install. Took my husband 15 minutes from reading the instructions to shutting the hood closed and giving the deflector a pull to check that it was on tightly. Obviously this isn't exactly an OEM part, but it sure looks darn close to what the dealer has on their website (tho at a fraction of THAT price). I own a grey 2011 CRV and this fits like a glove; it's extremely low profile and you can't see it at all while driving. I only wish the deflector were better designed and actually extended over the headlights. Compared to deflectors on other models of cars out on the road, my little CRV looks like it's wearing invisiline...\n\nAnyway, the directions are straight forward and there is also a youtube video that walks a DIYer through the install. The AVS product *I* ordered was shipped in a factory box (lots of pics of various vehicle models with a deflector, etc.) that was (I kid you not) about 5.5 feet tall (taller than me!), and weighed practically nothing. This deflector is at it's full length about one yard. Not a big deal for some, but for those who are extremely serious about the environment and conservation (ie: not the shrug and recycle it type like me) - this kind of excessive packaging would be a major dealbreaker. I also live in an area that is prone to LOTS of crazy weather (insane hail storms, snow, rocks flying all over the place from neighboring mountains and semis on the road). Keeping my fingers crossed this deflector does it's job AND stays in one piece!","Product: Auto Ventshade's Bugflector II Hood shield is custom-molded and precision-engineered to fit perfectly, designed to protect and complement the contours of your vehicle's hood. The high-profile, wrap-around design is aerodynamically efficient and provides excellent protection for your hood, windshield and fender, deflecting rocks and other hazardous road debris. Impact-modified acrylic material is wear-and-tear resistant and car wash safe, providing maximum durability. It can also be easily removed from the hood for simple cleaning, and includes all installation instructions and required hardware. This hood shield provides easy installation with no drilling required. In order to protect the hood paint from rubbing, the set includes several rubber bumpers applied to the hood during the installation. Protected by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great price, goofy looking\n\nReview: Very quick and simple to install. Took my husband 15 minutes from reading the instructions to shutting the hood closed and giving the deflector a pull to check that it was on tightly. Obviously this isn't exactly an OEM part, but it sure looks darn close to what the dealer has on their website (tho at a fraction of THAT price). I own a grey 2011 CRV and this fits like a glove; it's extremely low profile and you can't see it at all while driving. I only wish the deflector were better designed and actually extended over the headlights. Compared to deflectors on other models of cars out on the road, my little CRV looks like it's wearing invisiline...\n\nAnyway, the directions are straight forward and there is also a youtube video that walks a DIYer through the install. The AVS product *I* ordered was shipped in a factory box (lots of pics of various vehicle models with a deflector, etc.) that was (I kid you not) about 5.5 feet tall (taller than me!), and weighed practically nothing. This deflector is at it's full length about one yard. Not a big deal for some, but for those who are extremely serious about the environment and conservation (ie: not the shrug and recycle it type like me) - this kind of excessive packaging would be a major dealbreaker. I also live in an area that is prone to LOTS of crazy weather (insane hail storms, snow, rocks flying all over the place from neighboring mountains and semis on the road). Keeping my fingers crossed this deflector does it's job AND stays in one piece!","Product: Bell Automotive's Universal Shaggy Seat Belt Pad has a hook and loop closure, with a universal fit for most seatbelts. This fun accessory goes perfectly with the shaggy seat covers and shaggy steering wheel cover. From their iconic racing helmets to emergency kits or interior accessories all Bell Automotive are synonymous with safety and style.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Really great for kids and grown ups alike\n\nReview: After yet another mommy freak out about her beige seatbelts (sorry, but that's just how I am), I finally picked up this shoulder seatbelt pad at Walmart. The pad easily goes around the seatbelt and there are absolutely zero issues using it with my daughter's booster seat (perfectly matches the pink on the Graco chair, too!). The pad generously covers from my daughter's shoulder to upper elbow, and a bit smaller area over *my* seatbelt. Also very easy to remove and place on the driver's seatbelt when the little one isn't using it. As is suggested on the packaging, this is also great for extra padding on a duffle or diaper bag!\n\nAnd just for the record, I paid less than five bucks for this single pad/cover. The current asking price isn't all that much more on Amazon, but if you'd rather save some money then definitely make a trip to your local store...","Product: Walt Disney Records has just released a new album titled \"Disney Villains: Simply Sinister Songs.\" The new album features some of our favorite songs from a number of Disney Villains, including Ursula, Scar and Jafar - but you don't just get music with this CD! When you put the CD into your computer, you can download exclusive Disney Villains crafts and recipes - making the album not only the perfect musical background for your Halloween party, but also the perfect party planning companion! The album, which will make you smile as you guess which movie each song is from, consist of original villain recordings and includes music from eight time Academy Award winning composer Alan Menken, Grammy Award winner Sting, Academy Award and Grammy winning composer Randy Newman, Grammy winning composer Danny Elfman and Academy Award, Golden Glow Award, Tony Award and Grammy Award winner Sir Elton John and lyricist Sir Tim Rice.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Popular and Rare Disney Villains\n\nReview: This is a great CD, for both parents and kids. It reminds me ALOT of the soundtrack played at the Disney Parks and stores during the Halloween season (PLEASE release a CD of that!!!).\n\nThese songs pretty much run the entire spectrum of Disney animation from (1941) Dumbo to (2009) Princess and the Frog. There are lots of movie soundtrack standbys like \"The Siamese Cat Song\" and \"Poor Unfortunate Souls\" and \"Oogie Boogie's Song\" (whoa-oh, whoa-oh...), as well as rarely heard songs from Pete's Dragon and The Emperor's New Groove.\n\nHowever, this CD isn't quite perfect for my brood as we were REALLY hoping to hear the \"Heffalump Song\" from Winnie the Pooh. Also, the version of \"Cruella De Vil\" included in the CD is pretty much all instrumental piano except for the last 45 seconds where Roger (from the movie) sings a short verse.\n\nEven though this disc isn't entirely perfect for my family, we still give it thumbs up...\n\n1) it definitely is enjoyable and fun\n2) the disc also has links to cute recipe, craft, and coloring pages\n3) there are enough sing-along songs (not to mention DMR points) to justify the CD price!","Product: Monster High - Headless Headmistress Bloodgood Doll and Nightmare Horse Set\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Curse you, ToysrUs preorder!!!\n\nReview: {{{As of today, August 25 2013, this exclusive Headmistress Bloodgood Set is a 'red hot deal' this week at Toys R Us for almost half off (available both in-store and online) making this a GREAT deal at $27.99, plus tax and shipping which would bring your total to around $37 and change.}}} I was completely swept up in the preordering frenzy, mistakenly thinking that this set would be only sold by TRU online, and not only was I wrong, but I could have saved a little money by waiting for the sale this week!!! Wish I would have waited to catch this on sale (as well as the new Home Ick and Mad Science sets discounted last week), but oh well...\n\nWe've owned this set since it was released in May and my kiddo and I both feel that Headmistress Bloodgood is an amazing doll, great quality as is deserved of any MH product. Taller than the average girl dolls, and with enough detail to her coat and the rest of her outfit. Her up-do will stay in place nicely, but of course if you're a collector you will keep her in the box anyway. Nightmare is a gorgeous horse with an equally lovely saddle and has had no problems withstanding hours of playtime.\n\nThe only reason why this exclusive set isn't a full five stars is the lack of accessories. I LOVE the fact that there is another 'grown up' doll offered in the MH line, BUT there is no doll stand, no brush for either the doll or horse, no office/desk, nothing extra! What's worse, Nightmare seems like she was molded from discarded Barbie horse molds (we did a side by side comparison with a Barbie horse, but another reviewer pointed out the mold is from the Disney Princess horse line). These two characters deserve a better package presentation! Since this set retails well over what past offered sets have, I hoped Mattel and TRU would really wow fans. Love the Headmistress and glad I purchased, but kind of disappointed in the presentation especially for the price. Definitely a MUST BUY at the sale price, but sadly not worth paying full retail plus shipping.","Product: Monster High Dance Class 5 Pack - Rochelle Goyle, Gil Webber, Robecca Steam, Lagoona Blue, and Operetta\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great set, great price, the hunt is on!\n\nReview: This is the third Target exclusive Monster High 5-pack and, while my kiddo is absolutely over the moon about the Dance Class set, I'm torn about how to rate it - great deal vs. low inventory and no frills packaging. The overall value of this set is amazing, as is the fact that even though this set was just released this summer Target has already put this set on sale for half off (definitely be on the look out for another price break during the holidays)! Luckily I was able to order this when it suddenly popped up online as available inventory - was absolutely worth paying for shipping!\n\nLike the Skull Shores set, no stands are included, but unlike THAT set these dolls all have their class bags as the slim box versions. Having two exclusive dolls is great, but the fact that one is a boy doll is awesome! Also, I personally think the fact that the dolls included are completely different from the 5 main ghouls is kind of a good thing. The exclusive Rochelle and Gil dolls are definitely worth the wait, and so far all the dolls have held up beautifully to gentle play.\n\nJust to hop on my soap box for a minute: I would love to see Mattel work with all major retailers to come up with a way for consumers to buy these dolls with their stands and brushes at a fair price. I'd love to see these companies work out a way to stop auction resellers from selling these items online at double or triple the price by making these one per customer, or at least regularly restocking inventory! I was saddened when I recently saw an online pic of ten boxes of the Dance Class 5 pack for the highest bidder (same on you, greedy eBay seller!!). For all you normal shoppers like me who just want to buy ONE set for a loved one, I highly suggest you keep looking! Sending out much MH love and luck out there!","Product: This retail store-exclusive Power Ghouls Toralei is a must-have doll for your \"Monster High\" fan. When this ghoul decides to be a superhero, she will 'scare-y' the day. This articulated Toralei doll wears a fangtastic outfit complete with accessories, a journal or sketchbook and a doll stand.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: All I want for x-mas is extortion!!!\n\nReview: I've searched high and low for this Torelei since July (5 flippin months!). My home page is of Torelei on the Target site, I've called regularly, and I've waited patiently at guest services for help locating this specific doll. However I've managed to purchase the Dance 5-pack with Gil and the other Power Ghouls from Target, as well as the Toys R Us exclusives featuring Scarah and the 3-pack Were Sisters - all on sale, all directly from each retailer! I've looked for Torelei in FOUR different states (when I've traveled, when I've asked friends and family to be on the lookout, etc). I managed to snag the other three Power Ghouls for just five bucks each (on sale and WITH a Target coupon!!!). But, alas no Tory.\n\nAfter seeing Torelei featured in the holiday Target commercials and toy advertising, I finally gave up and ordered her here on Amazon Marketplace. The price wasn't exorbitant, however knowing that these exclusives are bought up en masse by third party sellers makes it VERY difficult for me to be 100% happy with. Compounded to that was the fact that due to bad weather (the folks I know at my local post office have admitted the delays were because of warehouse backups), my Prime Shipping turned into a full week. I'm sure Torelei was having a nice laugh over this, while she was nestled snuggly in the packaging.\n\nThe doll herself is absolutely perfect, even if only one part of the stand was included (this is an issue with Mattel distribution, as per Target customer reviews online). Love the long red hair, the Julie Newmar catsuit and accessories, the box artwork, the comic book - beautiful! My little girl and I were beside ourselves that we finally have Power Ghouls Torelei. Great gift, great addition to the line, great everything! Hopefully Target will flood the market after the holidays and actually have more dolls in stores."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Helps prevent cavities, gingivitis, plaque. Long lasting fresh breath protection; Fights tartar buildup. ADA Accepted (American Dental Association). As soon as you finish brushing, bacteria start to build up on your teeth and cause: Cavities; Tartar; Gingivitis; Bad Breath; Plaque. Colgate Total has a combination of triclosan for gingivitis protection and fluoride for cavity protection. Brush twice a day and you'll know your teeth are cleaner, and your breath will be fresher around the clock.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Start using this NOW!!!\\n\\nReview: Great product, great price - absolutely a daily routine must! I routinely try different toothpaste brands, depending on whatever I have a coupon for (so I'm a couponer, don't judge!). My husband opened the 4 oz. tube of Colgate Deep Clean that we had stored in the linen closet, so I tried it for a few days myself. And to my happy surprise, the prominent coffee and tea stains on my bottom canines that I've had since forever noticeably started diminishing (and that was with a toothbrush that needed replacing)!! The stains aren't completely gone, but there is DEFINITELY a difference that I usually don't see unless I use 3D White (which due to tooth sensitivity I usually have to stay away from).\\n\\nI ordered a larger tube and am keeping my Amazon subscription, as I've looked at various stores and this particular formula isn't being sold in my area anymore. It truly cleans, keeps breath fresh, keeps your smile bright, and doesn't make a mess all over the place because it's a paste. A little goes a long way, so a 7 oz. tube will definitely last your entire family a while!\",\n \"Product: Colgate Total Advanced Deep Clean Toothpaste, 7.6 Oz\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Start using this NOW!!!\\n\\nReview: Great product, great price - absolutely a daily routine must! I routinely try different toothpaste brands, depending on whatever I have a coupon for (so I'm a couponer, don't judge!). My husband opened the 4 oz. tube of Colgate Deep Clean that we had stored in the linen closet, so I tried it for a few days myself. And to my happy surprise, the prominent coffee and tea stains on my bottom canines that I've had since forever noticeably started diminishing (and that was with a toothbrush that needed replacing)!! The stains aren't completely gone, but there is DEFINITELY a difference that I usually don't see unless I use 3D White (which due to tooth sensitivity I usually have to stay away from).\\n\\nI ordered a larger tube and am keeping my Amazon subscription, as I've looked at various stores and this particular formula isn't being sold in my area anymore. It truly cleans, keeps breath fresh, keeps your smile bright, and doesn't make a mess all over the place because it's a paste. A little goes a long way, so a 7 oz. tube will definitely last your entire family a while!\",\n \"Product: Keep you coffee hot with a BUILT Cup Hugger in Emerald Dot. Use it everyday to keep your coffee hot or cold, whatever your preference. Perfect for your daily commute. Just keep it in your bag for easy access. Made of durable neoprene, the wetsuit material, that holds the temperature for up to four hours depending on external conditions. Measures 3-4/10-Inch by 4-1/10-Inch by 3-3/4-Inch. Machine washable. BUILT is a New York-based company that designs fashionable and functional bags, totes and cases for life on the go. Drawing inspiration from the city that never sleeps, BUILT applies color and pattern to laptop sleeves, iPad cases, camera bags, lunch totes and other accessories that protect the stuff you love wherever you go. BUILT - LOVE YOUR STUFF.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Have drink, will travel!\\n\\nReview: I'm so happy I decided to try out this sleeve! Just like all other reviews have said, it fits PERFECTLY in car cup holders. Definitely helps to insulate warm drinks and keep cold drinks from dripping condensation. My only issue (other than the high price) is that this black and white design gets stained VERY quickly. Sure it's easy to wash and luckily the stains are on the bottom, but it's a bit of a hassle. Anyway, overall I reallyreallyreally LOVE the sleeve and am using it for just about all my tumbler and canned drinks!\\n\\nIn each of the included pics, the sleeve is holding various 16 oz beverage containers (perfectly snug around plastic tumblers, metal, ceramic or paper cups, and aluminum cans). Really a great fit, and not awkward or top heavy at all!\",\n \"Product: The lightweight and compact size make it the perfect solution for quick pick ups and daily cleaning. It weighs less than 9 pounds and features a retractable handle - take it anywhere - store it anywhere. Strong suction power and a revolving brush attack and lift dirt from deep within carpets while a unique Scuff Guard traps debris on hard surfaces without scratching delicate finishes. Automatic height adjustment makes it perfect for carpet and hard floors.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Lifespan of about four years\\n\\nReview: The DD Dynamite Plus is a great, powerful little vacuum. Nice, clean sides get all the dirt out of the corners between carpet/wall areas and this featherweight little thing travels great around the house. The attachments are small and powerful enough to even clean carpets and upholstery in the car.\\n\\nAfter about four years of twice-weekly use, this little guy started to give out. The hepa filter and a belt had to be replaced, which is easy enough after hunting these parts down at big box stores. While it still worked, after the 'fix', our DD has had the most awful screeching noise when being rolled back and forth.\\n\\nGreat product while it lasted, but definitely looking for an upgrade/replacement.\",\n \"Product: With the original Babycakes cupcake maker, youll enjoy the delights of the corner bakery in your own kitchen. Bake 8 mini cupcakes in 5 to 8 minutes. The nonstick coating and and easy-to-fill cooking reservoirs make baking cupcakes, pies, tartlets and appetizers fun and easy. The Babycakes cupcake maker comes complete with all the accessories you need to bake and decorate a variety of cupcakes and other tasty treats. Includes icing bag, coupler, 4 stainless steel decorating tips (#2 writing tip, #26 star tip, #61 petal tip and #66 leaf tip) and plastic crust cutting and forming tools. The manual includes recipes, hints and suggestions that will be sure to delight friends and family. The cupcake maker features 1400 watts of cooking power, power and ready lights, convenient cord wrap, latching handle and more. Bake with or without paper baking cups.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Cute appliance, but shop around for the best price!\\n\\nReview: My 6 year old recently received this as a gift (pink, so I'm reviewing the Pink Babycakes), and we got to use it a few times since unwrapping it. In just two weeks we made boxed mix cake and brownies (each of which yielded 32 very yummy mini cupcakes), as well as bite-sized cornbread and mini fruit pies. The included booklet has TONS of recipe and icing ideas (including directions on using fondant), but we haven't tried the 'from scratch' recipes yet.\\n\\nAlthough this looks like a toy, it is a REAL applicance and should be treated as such (obviously not meant to be submerged in water, handled or played with by small children, etc). I'll give the gift-givers the benefit of the doubt and hope that they realized this was NOT an Easy Bake Oven when they made their purchase! The iron plates also get extremely hot, so definitely keep this in mind when filling the cups (you have to be QUICK!!) and pulling out the food once it's cooked. Cook times suggest 5-8 minutes, but most of what we \\\"baked\\\" was ready in 4-6 minutes. One has to babysit this cupcake maker, and keep an eye on the clock and greenlight since there is no timer alarm. Also the retail price is a bit high, so I'd suggest waiting for a closeout or shopping around for a good price (at least in the twenty-buck range).\\n\\nWhile this wasn't something that I would have purchased for my family, it has definitely been a fun and yummy gift! :)\",\n \"Product: Inspired by Speck's Candy Shell Wrap for the original iPad, the PixelSkin HD Wrap case for iPad 2 gives you a superbly slim fit to go along with a perfectly pixelated, high-contrast glossy-matte finish. When you close the cover, micro suction makes sure it stays in firmly place. Open it up and this super-rad iPad 2 cover folds back into a viewing and typing stand with multiple angles. Founded in 2001, (with cases for the original iPod and the iSport, an iPod fanny pack with blinking lights) Speck has grown to become a worldwide leader in cases and bags for iPhone, MacBook, BlackBerry, iPad and tons of other personal electronic devices. But they're not a monolithic corporate entity: they're gadget geeks. Speck makes the sort of fun, functional, stylish cases that they'd want protecting their own gear-or, for that matter, their kids' and grandparents' gear. From concept to design to finished product, Speck puts their hearts, smarts, and guts into everything they do. Their downtown Palo Alto, California headquarters is often messy, always bustling, and filled with a crew of dedicated (dare we say obsessed) folks who really know their stuff. About a quarter of the company is in the product development group, and 100% of their products are designed and quality-tested in-house.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Practically perfect Speck case for iPad2...\\n\\nReview: These reviews really break down to a matter of opinion and personal preference. That being said, I absolutely LOVE the Speck PixelSkin. I was unsure about which type of case or wrap to purchase for my new out-of-the-box iPad2, and when I saw this Speck product at my local Target offered for way less than the current Amazon price, I knew THIS was the one for me.\\n\\nYes, the PixelSkin adds weight and heft to the otherwise feather-light iPad2. But as other reviewers have stated, that is definitely a major plus when it comes to klutzy owners (like myself and my family), young children who tend to play a little rough, protecting the iPad2 when traveling, etc. However, the case doesn't at all feel excessively bulky; in fact it fits the iPad2 like second skin, as the product's name suggests. All of my personal electronics (smartphone, ipod, etc.) have wrap cases for added protection, so if that is what you are looking for then THIS is the case you should buy.\\n\\nI'm giving this Speck product a full five stars because it's 99.5% perfect for my needs. At this price, it really CAN compete with the simple Apple Smartcover in protecting the iPad2's front and serving as a stand. As another reviewer previously stated, there is a tab that needs to be inserted to 'lock' the stand in place, but that really isn't much of an issue. I was a little confused at first about just HOW to fold the stand (the smooth side faces out to form the stand, NOT the \\\"pixel\\\" side), but I didn't feel this was flimsy at all when the ipad2 was in the typing position. I honestly don't feel like I'm missing anything by not having a magnetic strip on the cover; in fact, I kind of like it better that way since the rubber strip does a GREAT job of keeping the cover closed snug. That other .5% breaks down to the following issues: the front of the case doesn't fold back completely flat, but that's most likely because the case is still pretty new. And, yes, there IS a very slight area (literally, it's maybe a fraction of an inch) between the edge of the cover and the edge of the iPad2 wrap that is exposed. But upon seeing other similar iPad2 cases and folios, this seems to be fairly typical - almost all of the other products I've considered on Amazon and looked at in stores leave SOME area of the iPad2 exposed.\\n\\nPersonally, I feel tons better about the protection of my iPad2 with this case/wrap AND the second neoprene sleeve I purchased to store it in. Some folks like me feel better about the weight of this cover, and obviously others do not. But if your preferences are like mine, definitely don't hesitate to at least try the Speck PixelSkin for yourself!\",\n \"Product: Speck's StyleFolio case for iPad mini 2 and 3 proves that real protection doesn't have to be bulky and ugly! The sleek Stylefolio case for iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3 provides stylish protection and an adjustable stand, to help you get the most from your iPad mini 2 or ipad mini 3 . The slim design with a soft, anti-scratch lining provides full protection for both the front and back of your iPad mini. The adjustable stand allows you to choose from multiple angles for the most comfortable viewing and typing positions. The case is durable, yet lightweight, and snaps shut securely with a clasp closure to protect your touchscreen when your iPad mini 2 or iPad mini 3 is not in use.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This case makes me so happy!!\\n\\nReview: I absolutely, positively LOVE my iPad Mini 3 Speck StyleFolio case!!! The design is eye-catching, and the material is definitely durable (just came back from a weekend getaway and my new iPad was definitely well-protected). Loving the magnet on/off feature, as well as the additional latch (though this may be difficult for some to open as it does tend to stick). The wrap-around case is good, thick plastic and goes over the edges of the tablet. I had a previous Speck case for my iPad 2, and it just started falling apart after four years of daily use; so I'm definitely happy with Speck quality. Full disclosure, I purchased my case from BB on sale which worked out to about half the retail price (which I think is a completely fair price for such a small item).\",\n \"Product: The Sak is one of the largest handbag companies in the country, offering multiple, highly differentiated handbag brands, including The Sak and Elliott Lucca. The Sak brand karma is happy and free. Peace and harmony among all things is interwoven into their spirit and their deeply rooted brand heritage. Their bags complement your easy-going style, taking you effortlessly from work to the weekend.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Super cute mini crossbody bag\\n\\nReview: I ordered this bag from a national retailer, instead of eBags (as is this Amazon listing). According to the description, this bag is \\\"nylon or cotton.\\\" It looks and feels like natural cotton canvas (fairly obvious just by looking at the bag and it's 'eco-green' tags, and also the stray threads found in the bag).\\n\\nI love the simplicity of the bag. It can be used for the bare minimum or it can hold everything but the kitchen sink - all neatly organized in the various pockets. I absolutely love the patch of leather at the bottom. This protects the bag as well as gives it that high-end feel. The extendable strap is very sturdy and adjusts nicely, and it will be nice being hands-free and knowing my stuff is secure.\\n\\nI snagged this bag on sale at a price comparable to what it's currently being sold at here. In reality the look, feel, and quality almost make this item worth paying full price... ALMOST. I hope to get lots of use out of it; and I definitely recommend the bag, despite a few design setbacks (thin lining, oddly sized zippers, etc).\\n\\n**UPDATE 9/4/2011**\\n\\nI've used this crossbody daily and while I really enjoy it's simplicity, there are a few downsides as well. The tiny pockets are actually very smart places to keep keys, lipgloss, antibacterial gel, memory stick, earbuds, usb cord, you name it! And while the inside of the mini bag CAN hold many items, it easily gets weighed down and it becomes difficult to sort through the inside quickly - you have to keep your stuff in an organized and clutter-free way for this bag to be at all useful. Also not only does the shoulder strap remind me of a camera bag (the additional \\\"shoulder pad\\\" looks a bit silly), but the strap can rub against the skin and cause irritation (probably from either being too heavy or not staying on my shirt). Again while this is definitely a cute/functional mini bag, just be aware that it isn't without its negative points.\",\n \"Product: Skechers is an award-winning global leader in the lifestyle footwear industry that designs, develops, and markets lifestyle footwear that appeals to trend-savvy men, women and children. The company's success stems from it's high quality, diversified, and affordable product line that meets consumers' various lifestyle needs. Since it's inception in 1992, the Skechers diverse product offering has grown from utility style boots to include seven Skechers brands and five uniquely branded fashion lines for men and women.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Narrow fit and short laces...\\n\\nReview: In all fairness, the Agility sneaker is a well made shoe with a funky design. The mesh lets in plenty of air and the sole actually has an extra around the toes and heels (great grip during wet weather!).\\n\\nWhile the sizing is pretty accurate (an 8 fits as it should), I've had to loosen the laces to make the shoe more comfortable (especially during workouts). And while two sets of laces are included, there is barely enough length left to tie the laces once the shoe is on. I compared the lengths of the included laces with those from past shoes and the ones provided by Skechers are definitely shorter. So just be aware you may have to switch out the laces.\\n\\nAll in all, a cute and comfortable (and very affordable) sneaker with a few minor flaws.\",\n \"Product: The Sak is one of the largest handbag companies in the country, offering multiple, highly differentiated handbag brands, including The Sak and Elliott Lucca. The Sak brand karma is happy and free. Peace and harmony among all things is interwoven into their spirit and their deeply rooted brand heritage. Their bags complement your easy-going style, taking you effortlessly from work to the weekend.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Cute mini bag, but...\\n\\nReview: I ordered this wristlet (at a totally different price, from a completely different retailer, and in Orange Peace - so colorful!) mainly to carry around my iPhone, license and debit card, and my keys. While that doesn't sound like many items, once everything is stored it is a *very* tight fit.\\n\\nThis wallet/bag is small and looks like it would wipe clean. The print is true to the Artist Circle line, very eye catching and \\\"folksy\\\". There is a velcro pocket on the outside (no clue what you could put here safely) and a small elastic pocket on the inside. The bag curves at the top, so sometimes it's a bit of a struggle getting items (especially my slim-encased phone) in and out. Plus, I don't think I'd feel safe using the long key fob for my keys. In all honesty, this wristlet has tons of possible uses such as a super cute cosmetics bag or even a sleek pencil/pen case.\\n\\nIn full disclosure I purchased my wristlet using a promo code AND a gift certificate, so I got it dirt cheap. According to other sites, this retails for $20.. but I personally wouldn't pay more than half that.\\n\\nHappy shopping!\",\n \"Product: Naturalizer was one of the first shoe brands that women could turn to for the feminine style they coveted and the comfort they thought was impossible to attain. Naturalizer's fresh, unpretentious designs are a smooth fit with your wardrobe, your life and your own unique style. Naturalizer promises style that makes you look good and feel good - always.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: To wedge or not to wedge, that is the question...\\n\\nReview: When my wishlist showed that this sandal was on sale for just under thirty-five dollars, I immediately ordered a pair as I've been shopping around for a heel or wedge that I could wear for just about any occassion. These look great (traditional, but not TOO matronly) dressed up or down and are super comfortable (normal activities such as errands, out to dinner, etc). Yes the straps are glued and the heel is basically a foam wedge, but the entire shoe is so incredibly lightweight and comfortable that I can easily forgive this.\\n\\nMy issue is with the sizing and overall fit. Basically, I have a \\\"normal\\\" foot and tend to size up when ordering anything open-toed or in a sneaker. I wear a size 8, but ordered a 8.5M. Even with adjusting both the toe and heel buckles, the sandal still fits me a bit snug (which is ok, just not *perfect*). The footbed also runs narrow (sadly I've noticed narrower footbeds in the athletic shoes I've purchased in the last few years). A 9W would have probably given me more coverage in the toes and footbed.\\n\\nMoral of the story: order a size larger and a width wider than you normally wear, purchase on sale, and enjoy!!!\",\n \"Product: American tourister is the official luggage of Disney. American tourister now offers co-branded American tourister and Disney luggage this 18 inch hard side piece is packed with Disney fun and features everyone's favorite characters from frozen\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Get out of town!\\n\\nReview: Yes, the retail price is high though in all fairness the amount is on par with Heys and other name/character branded hard sided luggage. I've seen similar licensed kids suitcases at club stores (for about half the price) that don't seem nearly as high quality as this. The case itself definitely seems small and is only one single piece as opposed to being part of a full set. But when compared to our old kids' luggage, the frame on the American Tourister (THIS is the correct brand) is much sturdier and the overall cubic size is about equal. The patterned lining is also fun to look at. Both sides of the case fit plenty of clothes and travel necessities, we were easily able to pack a week's worth of outfits.\\n\\nThe photos (taken on a tablet, apologies for the fuzziness!) are meant to compare sizing between our old case (average sized kids luggage) and this beautiful Frozen luggage. The Disney Princess case was purchased about four years ago from the Disney Store on clearance as part of a set. Both cases measure 18\\\"; the legs on our old case makes it appear taller. However the Frozen case has much larger wheels and the handle extends much higher. Amazon shipped the two cases together, and each was packed snuggly in its own shipping box. Overall a really great buy, especially when combined with promo codes and gift cards!!!\",\n \"Product: If you like a longer tank top, you'll love this slimming 3-panel style with a modern design and sexy satin trim. It takes 5 pounds off your appearance comfortably. The cotton top won't compress your chest, and the bottom section won't roll or ride up.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Tummy could be yummier...\\n\\nReview: This tank is labeled as plus-size, but in reality it's just a regular women's fit. Not sure if this is a designer or manufacturer glitch, but definitely a case where one would have to size up if a plus-size is needed. It was available for a few dollars as an add-on (yep, THAT cheap), so I figured I could simply return it if I didn't like the tank. While the front doesn't do much for shapewear in the tummy area, the back helps to achieve a streamlined look under tees and other fitted clothing. Also the neck and arm openings are very comfortable unlike competitors, but alas this is just as awkward putting on and taking off. Great to have as an extra piece when sold at a low price, but there are much better performing shapewear items for full retail.\",\n \"Product: Disney's irresistible talking puppies -- Budderball, B-Dawg, Rosebud, Buddha and Mudbud -- are back in an all-new movie that takes them halfway across the world to the ruins of ancient Egypt. With the help of some exotic new friends, this epic adventure is a treasure trove of pure Buddy fun. In a race against a devious cat, the Buddies and their new friends, Cammy and Babi, must avoid booby traps, solve puzzles and explore a mysterious tomb -- all in search of the greatest treasure known to animalkind. Packed with action, heart and tail-wagging bonus features, TREASURE BUDDIES unleashes a celebration of teamwork and friendship your family will enjoy again and again.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: When did Santa Claus become Indiana Jones????\\n\\nReview: In all fairness, I am torn about this entire review. I agree with everyone that the Buddies direct to dvd franchise is strained and borderline pathetic. And I was ready to completely dislike the movie before even watching it. But to my chagrin by the third time my six year old played the disc, I found myself chuckling at some of the lines and antics.\\n\\nYes, the CGI is bad. The \\\"Middle Eastern accents\\\" are bad. The humor is bad and at times completely unnecessary (when Cammy and Butter Ball discuss regurgitation... YUCK! While a fact of life, was this important enough to put in the movie?!?!). And the premise of the movie? ... you guessed it, bad. For anyone put off by the supernatural storyline in Spooky Buddies, Treasure Buddies is no different as there is a curse involved and an evil cat bent on taking over the world (think Warner Brother's \\\"Cats & Dogs\\\" movies). Yes there are scary scenes because of whole storyline, but the amount of 'fright' really depends on your child's age and maturity level. There are also other mature themes like the sale of camels (ie: animal rights), and grave robbing. On the flip side, there are definitely cultural aspects present such as prayer and specific Egyptian foods - and your child will probably have questions about all of this as mine did. While the movie is G-rated, I'd say 5+ is a good range.\\n\\nWhat really helped redeem the movie was the acting. Yes, I said acting! Edward Hermann (recognizible from reruns of The Gilmore Girls and on voiceover work on various programs on the Biography Channel as well as a slew of movies) and Richard Riehle (a character actor who played Santa Claus in the 'Search for Santa Paws' - the buddy-less direct to dvd Buddy movie). These two obviously enjoyed hamming it up and getting into their over the top 'old man adventurer' roles. Plus, they had more screen time than the Buddies! And I confess, I LOVE Uncle Babi! I know, I know - a monkey for comic relief is as old as that black and white Laurel and Hardy mummy movie, but this monkey offered up some decent gags. Who knew another Disney monkey could take on Aladdin's Abu???\\n\\nThe bonus features are basic: the \\\"Roam\\\" 'music video' (basically, karaoke for 2nd tier Disney Channel actors), B-Dog's episode of \\\"cribs\\\", and the ever present \\\"upgrade to blu-ray\\\" commercials. To wrap up, my six year old would probably give this five stars. So with my input, I'm settling with a solid 3.5 star rating.\\n\\nDid I mention I **LOVE** Uncle Babi? ;)\",\n \"Product: Grab your hat, buckle your seat belt, and get ready to embark on a thrilling QUEST FOR THE CRYSTAL MICKEY! There's no time to lose after greedy Plunderin' Pete snatches the legendary Crystal Mickey statue from the Clubhouse. Without this sparkly statue's magic, the Clubhouse will disappear forever! Can the world's most extraordinary hero, Mickey, get the magical statue back in time? Only with your help -- and the right Mouseketools -- can Mickey journey across the Sandy Desert, brave the Rushing River and make his way through the Hidden Jungle. But watch out for Pete's trickiest traps! Packed with over two hours of laughter and surprises -- including four additional episodes -- this exciting, high-stakes adventure is your ticket to nonstop fun!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Disney Studios Bait & Switch\\n\\nReview: I purchased this Mickey Mouse Clubhouse the week of release, as a reward for my kiddo. He loves all the episodes, especially the title one with \\\"Kansas City Mickey\\\". Super fun episodes, very interactive, and there are 5 total MMC shows.\\n\\nThe reason why I deducted one star is a combination of the higher price, content, and lack of extras. This dvd is really bare bones (no dvd sleeve, not even any special features) and shouldn't be priced for more than ten dollars, especially considering there was no coupon or rebate offered. The episodes themselves are very \\\"boy centric,\\\" focusing on the male characters and their adventures (Disney has been releasing more and more 'girl' and 'boy' specific dvds lately...). And lastly, to the great disappointment of my preschooler, the dvd does NOT include the treasure map and stickers that were advertised on the commercial and dvd webpage. We went to two different big box stores as well as looked here on Amazon and NONE of them had the packaging with the \\\"bonus\\\".\\n\\nGood kid-friendly episodes on this dvd, but definitely NOT the best Disney Junior dvd out there...\",\n \"Product: iFrogz iPhone 4/4S Luxe Lean Phase Case - Frost/Azure\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Basic case for iPhone 4(s)\\n\\nReview: Finally gave in and bought an iPhone 4s, and now I'm trying to figure out which type of case I like best. I was suprised that the case I received was in completely new packaging, with a at&t \\\"50% off\\\" sticker still stuck on! Really glad to know I got a dirt-cheap deal on this apparently legit case.\\n\\nAnyway, the ifrogz Luxe Lean Phase case fits the 4s perfectly almost like a second skin, and there were zero issues snapping it on. The colors are white, green, and blue (although the photo here makes the blue seem purplish). The case covers about 85% of the back and frame - the top and bottom corners are just barely \\\"hugged\\\" by the case and all ports and buttons are completely open and accessible. Unlike some of the reviews here, my case was NOT lined on the inside. Not a big deal, since lining would get in the way of the opaque (\\\"see through\\\") packing. The plastic isn't at all slippery, and holding the phone with this case feels more secure than holding the phone by itself.\\n\\nFYI: the case looks good around my black iPhone, but would probably look best around a white iPhone.\",\n \"Product: Auto Ventshade's Bugflector II Hood shield is custom-molded and precision-engineered to fit perfectly, designed to protect and complement the contours of your vehicle's hood. The high-profile, wrap-around design is aerodynamically efficient and provides excellent protection for your hood, windshield and fender, deflecting rocks and other hazardous road debris. Impact-modified acrylic material is wear-and-tear resistant and car wash safe, providing maximum durability. It can also be easily removed from the hood for simple cleaning, and includes all installation instructions and required hardware. This hood shield provides easy installation with no drilling required. In order to protect the hood paint from rubbing, the set includes several rubber bumpers applied to the hood during the installation. Protected by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great price, goofy looking\\n\\nReview: Very quick and simple to install. Took my husband 15 minutes from reading the instructions to shutting the hood closed and giving the deflector a pull to check that it was on tightly. Obviously this isn't exactly an OEM part, but it sure looks darn close to what the dealer has on their website (tho at a fraction of THAT price). I own a grey 2011 CRV and this fits like a glove; it's extremely low profile and you can't see it at all while driving. I only wish the deflector were better designed and actually extended over the headlights. Compared to deflectors on other models of cars out on the road, my little CRV looks like it's wearing invisiline...\\n\\nAnyway, the directions are straight forward and there is also a youtube video that walks a DIYer through the install. The AVS product *I* ordered was shipped in a factory box (lots of pics of various vehicle models with a deflector, etc.) that was (I kid you not) about 5.5 feet tall (taller than me!), and weighed practically nothing. This deflector is at it's full length about one yard. Not a big deal for some, but for those who are extremely serious about the environment and conservation (ie: not the shrug and recycle it type like me) - this kind of excessive packaging would be a major dealbreaker. I also live in an area that is prone to LOTS of crazy weather (insane hail storms, snow, rocks flying all over the place from neighboring mountains and semis on the road). Keeping my fingers crossed this deflector does it's job AND stays in one piece!\",\n \"Product: Auto Ventshade's Bugflector II Hood shield is custom-molded and precision-engineered to fit perfectly, designed to protect and complement the contours of your vehicle's hood. The high-profile, wrap-around design is aerodynamically efficient and provides excellent protection for your hood, windshield and fender, deflecting rocks and other hazardous road debris. Impact-modified acrylic material is wear-and-tear resistant and car wash safe, providing maximum durability. It can also be easily removed from the hood for simple cleaning, and includes all installation instructions and required hardware. This hood shield provides easy installation with no drilling required. In order to protect the hood paint from rubbing, the set includes several rubber bumpers applied to the hood during the installation. Protected by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great price, goofy looking\\n\\nReview: Very quick and simple to install. Took my husband 15 minutes from reading the instructions to shutting the hood closed and giving the deflector a pull to check that it was on tightly. Obviously this isn't exactly an OEM part, but it sure looks darn close to what the dealer has on their website (tho at a fraction of THAT price). I own a grey 2011 CRV and this fits like a glove; it's extremely low profile and you can't see it at all while driving. I only wish the deflector were better designed and actually extended over the headlights. Compared to deflectors on other models of cars out on the road, my little CRV looks like it's wearing invisiline...\\n\\nAnyway, the directions are straight forward and there is also a youtube video that walks a DIYer through the install. The AVS product *I* ordered was shipped in a factory box (lots of pics of various vehicle models with a deflector, etc.) that was (I kid you not) about 5.5 feet tall (taller than me!), and weighed practically nothing. This deflector is at it's full length about one yard. Not a big deal for some, but for those who are extremely serious about the environment and conservation (ie: not the shrug and recycle it type like me) - this kind of excessive packaging would be a major dealbreaker. I also live in an area that is prone to LOTS of crazy weather (insane hail storms, snow, rocks flying all over the place from neighboring mountains and semis on the road). Keeping my fingers crossed this deflector does it's job AND stays in one piece!\",\n \"Product: Bell Automotive's Universal Shaggy Seat Belt Pad has a hook and loop closure, with a universal fit for most seatbelts. This fun accessory goes perfectly with the shaggy seat covers and shaggy steering wheel cover. From their iconic racing helmets to emergency kits or interior accessories all Bell Automotive are synonymous with safety and style.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Really great for kids and grown ups alike\\n\\nReview: After yet another mommy freak out about her beige seatbelts (sorry, but that's just how I am), I finally picked up this shoulder seatbelt pad at Walmart. The pad easily goes around the seatbelt and there are absolutely zero issues using it with my daughter's booster seat (perfectly matches the pink on the Graco chair, too!). The pad generously covers from my daughter's shoulder to upper elbow, and a bit smaller area over *my* seatbelt. Also very easy to remove and place on the driver's seatbelt when the little one isn't using it. As is suggested on the packaging, this is also great for extra padding on a duffle or diaper bag!\\n\\nAnd just for the record, I paid less than five bucks for this single pad/cover. The current asking price isn't all that much more on Amazon, but if you'd rather save some money then definitely make a trip to your local store...\",\n \"Product: Walt Disney Records has just released a new album titled \\\"Disney Villains: Simply Sinister Songs.\\\" The new album features some of our favorite songs from a number of Disney Villains, including Ursula, Scar and Jafar - but you don't just get music with this CD! When you put the CD into your computer, you can download exclusive Disney Villains crafts and recipes - making the album not only the perfect musical background for your Halloween party, but also the perfect party planning companion! The album, which will make you smile as you guess which movie each song is from, consist of original villain recordings and includes music from eight time Academy Award winning composer Alan Menken, Grammy Award winner Sting, Academy Award and Grammy winning composer Randy Newman, Grammy winning composer Danny Elfman and Academy Award, Golden Glow Award, Tony Award and Grammy Award winner Sir Elton John and lyricist Sir Tim Rice.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Popular and Rare Disney Villains\\n\\nReview: This is a great CD, for both parents and kids. It reminds me ALOT of the soundtrack played at the Disney Parks and stores during the Halloween season (PLEASE release a CD of that!!!).\\n\\nThese songs pretty much run the entire spectrum of Disney animation from (1941) Dumbo to (2009) Princess and the Frog. There are lots of movie soundtrack standbys like \\\"The Siamese Cat Song\\\" and \\\"Poor Unfortunate Souls\\\" and \\\"Oogie Boogie's Song\\\" (whoa-oh, whoa-oh...), as well as rarely heard songs from Pete's Dragon and The Emperor's New Groove.\\n\\nHowever, this CD isn't quite perfect for my brood as we were REALLY hoping to hear the \\\"Heffalump Song\\\" from Winnie the Pooh. Also, the version of \\\"Cruella De Vil\\\" included in the CD is pretty much all instrumental piano except for the last 45 seconds where Roger (from the movie) sings a short verse.\\n\\nEven though this disc isn't entirely perfect for my family, we still give it thumbs up...\\n\\n1) it definitely is enjoyable and fun\\n2) the disc also has links to cute recipe, craft, and coloring pages\\n3) there are enough sing-along songs (not to mention DMR points) to justify the CD price!\",\n \"Product: Monster High - Headless Headmistress Bloodgood Doll and Nightmare Horse Set\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Curse you, ToysrUs preorder!!!\\n\\nReview: {{{As of today, August 25 2013, this exclusive Headmistress Bloodgood Set is a 'red hot deal' this week at Toys R Us for almost half off (available both in-store and online) making this a GREAT deal at $27.99, plus tax and shipping which would bring your total to around $37 and change.}}} I was completely swept up in the preordering frenzy, mistakenly thinking that this set would be only sold by TRU online, and not only was I wrong, but I could have saved a little money by waiting for the sale this week!!! Wish I would have waited to catch this on sale (as well as the new Home Ick and Mad Science sets discounted last week), but oh well...\\n\\nWe've owned this set since it was released in May and my kiddo and I both feel that Headmistress Bloodgood is an amazing doll, great quality as is deserved of any MH product. Taller than the average girl dolls, and with enough detail to her coat and the rest of her outfit. Her up-do will stay in place nicely, but of course if you're a collector you will keep her in the box anyway. Nightmare is a gorgeous horse with an equally lovely saddle and has had no problems withstanding hours of playtime.\\n\\nThe only reason why this exclusive set isn't a full five stars is the lack of accessories. I LOVE the fact that there is another 'grown up' doll offered in the MH line, BUT there is no doll stand, no brush for either the doll or horse, no office/desk, nothing extra! What's worse, Nightmare seems like she was molded from discarded Barbie horse molds (we did a side by side comparison with a Barbie horse, but another reviewer pointed out the mold is from the Disney Princess horse line). These two characters deserve a better package presentation! Since this set retails well over what past offered sets have, I hoped Mattel and TRU would really wow fans. Love the Headmistress and glad I purchased, but kind of disappointed in the presentation especially for the price. Definitely a MUST BUY at the sale price, but sadly not worth paying full retail plus shipping.\",\n \"Product: Monster High Dance Class 5 Pack - Rochelle Goyle, Gil Webber, Robecca Steam, Lagoona Blue, and Operetta\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great set, great price, the hunt is on!\\n\\nReview: This is the third Target exclusive Monster High 5-pack and, while my kiddo is absolutely over the moon about the Dance Class set, I'm torn about how to rate it - great deal vs. low inventory and no frills packaging. The overall value of this set is amazing, as is the fact that even though this set was just released this summer Target has already put this set on sale for half off (definitely be on the look out for another price break during the holidays)! Luckily I was able to order this when it suddenly popped up online as available inventory - was absolutely worth paying for shipping!\\n\\nLike the Skull Shores set, no stands are included, but unlike THAT set these dolls all have their class bags as the slim box versions. Having two exclusive dolls is great, but the fact that one is a boy doll is awesome! Also, I personally think the fact that the dolls included are completely different from the 5 main ghouls is kind of a good thing. The exclusive Rochelle and Gil dolls are definitely worth the wait, and so far all the dolls have held up beautifully to gentle play.\\n\\nJust to hop on my soap box for a minute: I would love to see Mattel work with all major retailers to come up with a way for consumers to buy these dolls with their stands and brushes at a fair price. I'd love to see these companies work out a way to stop auction resellers from selling these items online at double or triple the price by making these one per customer, or at least regularly restocking inventory! I was saddened when I recently saw an online pic of ten boxes of the Dance Class 5 pack for the highest bidder (same on you, greedy eBay seller!!). For all you normal shoppers like me who just want to buy ONE set for a loved one, I highly suggest you keep looking! Sending out much MH love and luck out there!\",\n \"Product: This retail store-exclusive Power Ghouls Toralei is a must-have doll for your \\\"Monster High\\\" fan. When this ghoul decides to be a superhero, she will 'scare-y' the day. This articulated Toralei doll wears a fangtastic outfit complete with accessories, a journal or sketchbook and a doll stand.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: All I want for x-mas is extortion!!!\\n\\nReview: I've searched high and low for this Torelei since July (5 flippin months!). My home page is of Torelei on the Target site, I've called regularly, and I've waited patiently at guest services for help locating this specific doll. However I've managed to purchase the Dance 5-pack with Gil and the other Power Ghouls from Target, as well as the Toys R Us exclusives featuring Scarah and the 3-pack Were Sisters - all on sale, all directly from each retailer! I've looked for Torelei in FOUR different states (when I've traveled, when I've asked friends and family to be on the lookout, etc). I managed to snag the other three Power Ghouls for just five bucks each (on sale and WITH a Target coupon!!!). But, alas no Tory.\\n\\nAfter seeing Torelei featured in the holiday Target commercials and toy advertising, I finally gave up and ordered her here on Amazon Marketplace. The price wasn't exorbitant, however knowing that these exclusives are bought up en masse by third party sellers makes it VERY difficult for me to be 100% happy with. Compounded to that was the fact that due to bad weather (the folks I know at my local post office have admitted the delays were because of warehouse backups), my Prime Shipping turned into a full week. I'm sure Torelei was having a nice laugh over this, while she was nestled snuggly in the packaging.\\n\\nThe doll herself is absolutely perfect, even if only one part of the stand was included (this is an issue with Mattel distribution, as per Target customer reviews online). Love the long red hair, the Julie Newmar catsuit and accessories, the box artwork, the comic book - beautiful! My little girl and I were beside ourselves that we finally have Power Ghouls Torelei. Great gift, great addition to the line, great everything! Hopefully Target will flood the market after the holidays and actually have more dolls in stores.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":23,"string":"23"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1493,"string":"1,493"}}},{"rowIdx":1494,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A31R6P1KDBJQDV"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"Kimmies home is on the streets of Copenhagen. To live she must steal. She has learned to avoid the police and never to stay in one place for long. But now others are trying to find her. And they wont rest until she has stopped moving for good. Detective Carl Mrck of Department Q, the cold cases division, has received a file concerning the brutal murder of a brother and sister twenty years earlier. A group of boarding school students were the suspects at the time until one of their number confessed and was convicted. So why is the file of a closed case on Carls desk? Who put it there? Who believes the case is not solved? A police detective wants to talk to Kimmie and someone else is asking questions about her. They know she carries secrets certain powerful people want to stay buried deep. But Kimmie has one of her own. Its the biggest secret of them all. And she cant wait to share it with them . .\". The summary of the review text is \"The darkness that haunts the soul\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"\"Disgrace\" or \"The Absent One\" by Danish crime writer Jussi Adler-Olsen is a novel that explores the darkest secrets of some of the most powerful men in Copenhagen.\n\nA case-closed file lands on detective Carl Mrck's desk. The question at first, of course, is who was it that placed the case file on his desk, and then the why follows. But do these questions really matter? The case is closed, so why bother? Unless, and that's exactly when things start to get interesting, there were more than one men involved in the case, and the man who took the blame was paid to do so.\n\nMrck, truth be told, is not so eager to investigate this case. Not too long ago he found himself in the epicenter of a painful investigation that brought his Department Q some fame, and just before that he was involved in an incident during which one of his partners was killed, while another one came out of the ordeal almost completely paralyzed. He carries, one would dare say, a lot of dead weight on his shoulders, and what he doesn't really need right now is to add to it by working on a case like this.\n\nHowever, Mrck is who Mrck is; a figure who has issues with authority, who doesn't really follow protocol unless he's explicitly ordered to do so, and who just likes to do what he's told not to. Thus he starts paying real attention to the case when they tell him to let it go.\n\nGetting people mad at him seems to be his favorite pastime, so there are not an awful lot of people that really like him. He's doing fine with Assad, his idiosyncratic assistant, who half the time just does whatever he seems to think proper instead of following orders, his tenant Morten and his stepson Jesper, and the police force's psychologist Mona Ibsen, with whom he wants to date and not freaking consult.\n\nHow could such a man properly perform in a workplace where cooperation is the keyword? Not easily, apparently, and that's exactly the reason that he was demoted/promoted to Department Q. While there he doesn't have to interact with many people and that suits everyone fine.\n\nIn the previous novel by the author, the excellent \"The Keeper of Lost Causes\", where the reader comes for the first time face to face with Mrck, he only had to spend time with Assad, in his lonely basement office. But, the success of the case he handled back then had put him on the spotlight. So, the police chief decided to enrich his team with the addition of Rose, an officer with lots of wit but attitude problems, who was chased out of her previous post. With her arrival there the tempers seem to rise, and since Carl is by nature like a walking and breathing ticking bomb, things sooner or later are bound to explode.\n\nHowever, Rose doesn't only bring trouble into his office, but also a fresh breath of air. She knows things, she's quite good at her job and she can even predict what he's going to ask her to do next. So Carl, even though he doesn't dare admit it, soon comes to realize that he needs her. He still wants her out, of course, but at the same time, he can do nothing but admire her work ethic. If only she wasn't so nosy.\n\nIn the meantime, in the world of the villains, some interesting things seem to take place. To begin with the members of a former school gang and ever since best friends, seem to start losing their confidence about keeping their secrets buried in the sand of time. They are rich and famous, they are more than powerful, they can, and most of the times do, whatever they want. However, an old friend of theirs comes out of the blue to unsettle their blissful lives. She knows everything about them, all their crimes and all their lies, and she can definitely destroy them if they let her be. They have to find her and silence her once and for all. But she's too clever, and too sly, and she's determined more than ever to turn their dream lives into a living nightmare. So the past and the present at some point will come together and the end result will prove just as surprising and explosive as the plot that preceded it.\n\nThe author draws very detailed portraits of his characters. Reading through the pages the readers come to know how each and every one of these people became what he or she is today. Some of them are haunted by the past, a few live charmed lives, the members of the gang know that \"this painful, shared hatred of their fathers had united them\", and Carl, despite his harshness and his difficulty of expressing his feelings is, at the end of the day, a humanist misanthrope. He may be a loner and persistently antisocial, but he also cares deeply about some people, and empathizes more often than not with the victims' misfortunes.\n\nI thought that \"The Keeper of Lost Causes\" was one of the best crime novels that I've ever read, but I truly believe that Adler-Olsen has somehow managed with \"Disgrace\" to improve on that remarkable feat. This is a book that takes a pretty good and detailed look into the darkness that, from times immemorial, lurks in the hearts of men."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"\"Disgrace\" or \"The Absent One\" by Danish crime writer Jussi Adler-Olsen is a novel that explores the darkest secrets of some of the most powerful men in Copenhagen.\n\nA case-closed file lands on detective Carl Mrck's desk. The question at first, of course, is who was it that placed the case file on his desk, and then the why follows. But do these questions really matter? The case is closed, so why bother? Unless, and that's exactly when things start to get interesting, there were more than one men involved in the case, and the man who took the blame was paid to do so.\n\nMrck, truth be told, is not so eager to investigate this case. Not too long ago he found himself in the epicenter of a painful investigation that brought his Department Q some fame, and just before that he was involved in an incident during which one of his partners was killed, while another one came out of the ordeal almost completely paralyzed. He carries, one would dare say, a lot of dead weight on his shoulders, and what he doesn't really need right now is to add to it by working on a case like this.\n\nHowever, Mrck is who Mrck is; a figure who has issues with authority, who doesn't really follow protocol unless he's explicitly ordered to do so, and who just likes to do what he's told not to. Thus he starts paying real attention to the case when they tell him to let it go.\n\nGetting people mad at him seems to be his favorite pastime, so there are not an awful lot of people that really like him. He's doing fine with Assad, his idiosyncratic assistant, who half the time just does whatever he seems to think proper instead of following orders, his tenant Morten and his stepson Jesper, and the police force's psychologist Mona Ibsen, with whom he wants to date and not freaking consult.\n\nHow could such a man properly perform in a workplace where cooperation is the keyword? Not easily, apparently, and that's exactly the reason that he was demoted/promoted to Department Q. While there he doesn't have to interact with many people and that suits everyone fine.\n\nIn the previous novel by the author, the excellent \"The Keeper of Lost Causes\", where the reader comes for the first time face to face with Mrck, he only had to spend time with Assad, in his lonely basement office. But, the success of the case he handled back then had put him on the spotlight. So, the police chief decided to enrich his team with the addition of Rose, an officer with lots of wit but attitude problems, who was chased out of her previous post. With her arrival there the tempers seem to rise, and since Carl is by nature like a walking and breathing ticking bomb, things sooner or later are bound to explode.\n\nHowever, Rose doesn't only bring trouble into his office, but also a fresh breath of air. She knows things, she's quite good at her job and she can even predict what he's going to ask her to do next. So Carl, even though he doesn't dare admit it, soon comes to realize that he needs her. He still wants her out, of course, but at the same time, he can do nothing but admire her work ethic. If only she wasn't so nosy.\n\nIn the meantime, in the world of the villains, some interesting things seem to take place. To begin with the members of a former school gang and ever since best friends, seem to start losing their confidence about keeping their secrets buried in the sand of time. They are rich and famous, they are more than powerful, they can, and most of the times do, whatever they want. However, an old friend of theirs comes out of the blue to unsettle their blissful lives. She knows everything about them, all their crimes and all their lies, and she can definitely destroy them if they let her be. They have to find her and silence her once and for all. But she's too clever, and too sly, and she's determined more than ever to turn their dream lives into a living nightmare. So the past and the present at some point will come together and the end result will prove just as surprising and explosive as the plot that preceded it.\n\nThe author draws very detailed portraits of his characters. Reading through the pages the readers come to know how each and every one of these people became what he or she is today. Some of them are haunted by the past, a few live charmed lives, the members of the gang know that \"this painful, shared hatred of their fathers had united them\", and Carl, despite his harshness and his difficulty of expressing his feelings is, at the end of the day, a humanist misanthrope. He may be a loner and persistently antisocial, but he also cares deeply about some people, and empathizes more often than not with the victims' misfortunes.\n\nI thought that \"The Keeper of Lost Causes\" was one of the best crime novels that I've ever read, but I truly believe that Adler-Olsen has somehow managed with \"Disgrace\" to improve on that remarkable feat. This is a book that takes a pretty good and detailed look into the darkness that, from times immemorial, lurks in the hearts of men."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: The new psychological thriller from No 1 bestselling Swedish crime sensation Camilla Lackberg. A woman is found dead, apparently the victim of a tragic car crash. It's the first in a spate of seemingly inexplicable accidents in Tanumshede and marks the end of a quiet winter for detective Patrik Hedstrom and his colleagues. At the same time a reality TV show is being shot in the town. As cameras shadow the stars' every move, relations with the locals are strained to breaking point. When a drunken party ends with a particularly unpopular contestant's murder, the cast and crew are obvious suspects. Could there be a killer in their midst? As the country tunes in, the bodies mount up. Under the intense glare of the media spotlight, Patrik faces his toughest investigation yet!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Victims of their own past\n\nReview: As it is usual the case with Scandinavian crime fiction what the authors seem more interested about is talking about the local societies and their many ills than crime itself. Camilla Lckberg is one of those writers who have started becoming more and more popular in the west mainly because of her characters. Detective Patrik Hedstrm and his writer wife Erica, do not only seem to be everyday people, but also people with big hearts, who can feel the pain of the others, whose psyches are deeply scarred by the past, and who care more for justice than anything else.\n\nIn \"The Stranger\" there are too many people circling around them, but also around the rural area where they live, and mostly where Patrik works: the chief of the Tanumshede police station who's as lazy as they come; a cop who lives and breathes in boredom; another cop who's finally got a lucky break; and finally a new transfer, an ambitious woman who at some point in the future wants to become chief of police herself.\n\nAnd these are the people that only reside in the police station. Add to them an ambitious politician, a mysterious psychologist, the cast and the production team of a reality show, an old woman desperately in love, as well as another old woman that lives all alone in the wilderness, and you almost get the full picture. I say almost, because most of these people have a lot of secrets to hide and a lot of pain that weighs on their shoulders.\n\nLckberg seems to be more interested in dissecting the society than giving the readers a mystery; in making them think about everyday life, instead of trying to solve the puzzles. A road accident turns out to be a murder. Then another murder takes place that puts the city and the cops on the spotlight. And Patrik is caught in the middle of two investigations that seemingly have nothing to do with each other, even though there's a chance they do. One can feel sympathy for some of the characters and their strife, but this is not an angelic world we live in, so most of them simply make him dislike them.\n\nThe author seems to enjoying playing with the reader's perceptions. What is good and what is evil? Would you act any differently if you were in the perp's shoes? Can you really judge a person by his or her looks? Can somebody escape the past unscathed?\n\nIf you are looking for an overcomplicated mystery, you'll like parts of this book; but if you're searching for a novel that speaks about damaged people and the many evils of modern society you'll simply love it.","Product: For the first time in English, the second psychological thriller from No 1 bestselling Swedish crime sensation Camilla Lackberg. In the fishing community of Fjallbacka, life is remote, peaceful -- and for some, tragically short. Foul play was always suspected in the disappearance twenty years ago of two young holidaymakers in the area. Now a young boy out playing has confirmed this grim truth. Their remains, discovered with those of a fresh victim, send the town into shock. Local detective Patrik Hedstrom, expecting a baby with his girlfriend Erica, can only imagine what it is like to lose a child. When a second young girl goes missing, Hedstrom's attention focuses on the Hults, a feuding clan of misfits, relgious fanatics and criminals. The suspect list is long but time is short -- which of this family's dark secrets will provide the vital clue?\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Another great crime novel from Sweden\n\nReview: A boy, at the crack of dawn, discovers the naked corpse of a young woman in the otherwise serene Swedish seaside town of Fjllbacka, and rushes to inform his parents. As expected they call the police, and since because of the holiday period the local precinct is undermanned, the chief calls in detective Patrik Hedstrm, who's the only cop on leave readily available. He, somewhat reluctantly, since his girlfriend is eight months pregnant, agrees to visit the scene of the crime, but once he arrives there he comes to realize that he did the right thing, since apart of the body of the woman they also recover the bones of two other females who presumably died many years before.\n As the mystery deepens and the plot thickens, and some ghosts from the distant past come out in the open again, we spend some time watching Patrik's girlfriend Erica, a usually overactive soul as she tries to come to terms with her boredom, but also survive the visits of some of her relatives that only remember that she exists when the holiday season arrives. At the same time we take a look at the everyday lives of the members of an unusual family who, one way or another, have a lot of secrets to hide and are not in good terms with the police, or with anyone at that.\n Patrik, despite his constant worrying about Erica, has to work hard and fast to get results, because there's pressure on the cops from everyone; from the local politicians and the media, as well as from the shop owners who see their businesses suffer big losses, as the tourists start to leave the town in a rush. But no matter how much he wants to solve the case as fast as he can, luck will not to prove to be on his side, as a young woman will soon disappear from the face of the earth, leaving behind no trace, and everyone will think that the killer is behind the new crime as well. As one would expect tensions rise and the police has a lot of explaining to do. Patrik, keeping a cool head, couldn't care less about the press and the politicians but he knows that things have to start moving faster. And they do. And it's exactly then when he comes to realize that these two crimes are somehow connected with some others which took place twenty five years ago. But, how could that be? The prime suspect for those incidents is dead, so it really doesn't make any sense. Or does it?\n Through the thoughts and the memories of her heroes, and through official and unofficial documents, the author takes us back in time and brings to light some appalling secrets, she talks about religious zealotry and the deceits that go with it, and she points out the fact that some people are simply too weak to escape their past and come to terms with modern day reality.\n This is not so much an action packed thriller as a mystery story. The author simply takes a dive into the minds and souls of these characters in order to present them as they really are; weak, and wicked and full of faults. Everything happens for a reason, she seems to think, and as the story progresses she proves just that, by bringing together the various threads and leading the reader to the grand finale.\n However, she's not only interested in crime and the darkness of the psyche, but also in love; especially the forbidden love, but also the love which can only reach its peak by following many different and hard travelled paths. Everything is fair in love and war, the saying goes, and the good author seems to agree with that. But she also seems to think that even in love there are some gray areas.\n The Preacher is yet another great crime novel by a Swedish writer.","Product: Wilbur Smith was born in Central Africa in 1933. He was educated at Michaelhouse and Rhodes University. He became a full-time writer in 1964 after the successful publication of When the Lion Feeds, and has since written over thirty novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. His books are now translated into twenty-six languages.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Not one of his best\n\nReview: Wilbur Smith is one of my all time favorite authors. I've travelled time and again through his novels to central and southern Africa and to ancient Egypt. The Courtneys, the Ballantynes and the magus Taita are some of the most memorable literary heroes and I admit that I have spent many hours of agony and reading joy with them.\n In this novel we don't meet any of them though. The main protagonists are a couple of seemingly opposite characters that have nothing much in common: Hector Cross who runs a security firm and Hazel Bannock, an ex tennis player and the head of a big oil company.\n Hazel doesn't like nor trust Hector, despite the fact that her late husband had a very high opinion about his person. Since the latter died she's being working hard to earn her place in a most competitive world, where men hold all the power, and she's been doing fine. However, in order to do even better she has to get rid of the heavy shadow that her husband still casts over her whole being and from the past that he created for her. It's in this past that she considers Hector to belong to. But at the exact moment that she's getting ready to get rid of him, something happens that turns her plans and her world upside down: her luxurious yacht is taken over by pirates in the open waters east of Somalia and her daughter Cayla who was aboard is taken as a prisoner. Now this seemingly all powerful woman has to all that she can to secure her release. So she leaves the emirate of Abu Zara, where one of her oil fields is based in a rush, and heads for the US where she gets in touch with the FBI and the secret services of her country, and even with the president himself, asking for help. As she's soon to find out there's nothing much they can do for her, thus, left with no other option she swallows her ego and half-heartedly calls Hector, the only man who can make things happen. He will start planning a rescue mission right away, a mission however which will take a lot of time to come to be, since the pirates have as their base a semi-independent region of Somalia, where the only laws that apply are the ones dictated by the old sheikh. As the information starts to accumulate and the plans of the mission reach their final stages, Hazel almost unwillingly finds herself forming a close relationship with Hector, and feels her disgust of him turn into something completely different, something she couldn't think possible to happen ever again. Under the direst circumstances she feels the touch of love.\n This novel can be read as a big adventure, but as a love story as well. The main characters are rich but nonetheless lonely people, who are desperately trying to find something or someone to fill their blanks and bring a touch of happiness into their lives. The action in many scenes is fast paced, sometimes there are torrents of blood and the violence is pretty brutal, but every now and then things slow down and the narration becomes tender and deeply humane. All you need is love, the author seems to say and he's trying to prove that when there's that no obstacle is too big for people to overcome. Sometimes they do, but sometimes they don't. And that is a fact of life.\n I'd say that the strength of this novel lies heavily on its well-crafted heroes, since it's not only Hector and Hazel who manage to impress us with their psyches, but also -the gun and fist crazy- Irishman Paddy, the Russian superwoman Nastiya, quiet Tariq, as well as the villains. However, I wouldn't say that this is one of his best novels because despite all the lovemaking and the action something seems to be missing; exactly what I cannot really say. What I can say though is that when I finished reading it I felt like it didn't reach the high standards set by the author himself in his previous novels.","Product: Richard Castle is the best-selling author of the Nikki Heat and Derrick Storm novels. He is played by actor Nathan Fillion. Tom Straw is an Emmy-nominated TV writer and producer. He has written and produced for the television shows COSBY, WHOOPI, GRACE UNDER FIRE, and more, and is currently writing for THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON. He is the author of the mystery THE TRIGGER EPISODE.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The best in the Nikki Heat series\n\nReview: Frozen Heat is by far the best novel in the Nikki Heat series. In here we have lots of action, mystery, secrets and lies, and a love affair that comes to full blossom in the streets of Manhattan, Boston and Paris.\n\nWhile reading this book I have somehow felt that Nikki Heat and Jameson Rook have stepped into Derrick Storm's shoes; however that's because the novel at hand reads not only as a classic whodunit but also as a spy story.\n\nThe body of a woman, stubbed to death, is discovered in a suitcase and Nikki Heat is called to the scene to investigate. And before too long she's shocked to discover that the suitcase used to belong to her. It was stolen by the man who murdered her mother.\n\nBut why? Why did he use that specific suitcase to dispose of the body? What does he seek to achieve by leaving such an obvious clue behind? Was the dead woman in some way connected with her mother? If yes, how did she know her? And when?\n\nShe feels at a loss at first, and as the story unfolds, she doesn't get to feel any better. In fact, if it wasn't for Jameson, she'd probably go nuts. Her partner in bed and in crime solving, is always there, for whatever she needs. And since he took a bullet for her, while trying to save her life, he's become a hero of sorts for the cops. And it's exactly this newfound popularity that they are going to use in order to solve the crime; but also, oh yes, some of his money.\n\nAs we follow Nikki and Jameson from place to place, while they retrace her mother's footsteps and she's trying to make peace with her dad, we see this strong and determined woman at her most vulnerable moments. The past seems to haunt her all the way, and until she finds the answers she's looking for, she's not going to rest. But will the answers give her the peace of mind that she needs? By the looks of it, no, they won't.\n\nSo, what do you do when you find out that your mother was not at all the person that you remembered her to be? How do you react when her dark secrets come to light? How do you live today and plan for tomorrow when you come to realize that most of yesterday was nothing but a lie?\n\nThe reader watches Nikki closely as she takes a deep breath and dives into her mother's secret past, and in the end he can feel nothing but sympathy for her plight. However, at the same time, one can say that that poor soul is blessed since right there, standing next to her, is Jameson, somebody who would do everything in his power to help and protect her, and, most important of all in times of darkness, make her smile.\n\nWell-written, action-packed, rich in character development and with light touches of humor, Frozen Heat is the complete package. Read and enjoy."],"string":"[\n \"Product: The new psychological thriller from No 1 bestselling Swedish crime sensation Camilla Lackberg. A woman is found dead, apparently the victim of a tragic car crash. It's the first in a spate of seemingly inexplicable accidents in Tanumshede and marks the end of a quiet winter for detective Patrik Hedstrom and his colleagues. At the same time a reality TV show is being shot in the town. As cameras shadow the stars' every move, relations with the locals are strained to breaking point. When a drunken party ends with a particularly unpopular contestant's murder, the cast and crew are obvious suspects. Could there be a killer in their midst? As the country tunes in, the bodies mount up. Under the intense glare of the media spotlight, Patrik faces his toughest investigation yet!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Victims of their own past\\n\\nReview: As it is usual the case with Scandinavian crime fiction what the authors seem more interested about is talking about the local societies and their many ills than crime itself. Camilla Lckberg is one of those writers who have started becoming more and more popular in the west mainly because of her characters. Detective Patrik Hedstrm and his writer wife Erica, do not only seem to be everyday people, but also people with big hearts, who can feel the pain of the others, whose psyches are deeply scarred by the past, and who care more for justice than anything else.\\n\\nIn \\\"The Stranger\\\" there are too many people circling around them, but also around the rural area where they live, and mostly where Patrik works: the chief of the Tanumshede police station who's as lazy as they come; a cop who lives and breathes in boredom; another cop who's finally got a lucky break; and finally a new transfer, an ambitious woman who at some point in the future wants to become chief of police herself.\\n\\nAnd these are the people that only reside in the police station. Add to them an ambitious politician, a mysterious psychologist, the cast and the production team of a reality show, an old woman desperately in love, as well as another old woman that lives all alone in the wilderness, and you almost get the full picture. I say almost, because most of these people have a lot of secrets to hide and a lot of pain that weighs on their shoulders.\\n\\nLckberg seems to be more interested in dissecting the society than giving the readers a mystery; in making them think about everyday life, instead of trying to solve the puzzles. A road accident turns out to be a murder. Then another murder takes place that puts the city and the cops on the spotlight. And Patrik is caught in the middle of two investigations that seemingly have nothing to do with each other, even though there's a chance they do. One can feel sympathy for some of the characters and their strife, but this is not an angelic world we live in, so most of them simply make him dislike them.\\n\\nThe author seems to enjoying playing with the reader's perceptions. What is good and what is evil? Would you act any differently if you were in the perp's shoes? Can you really judge a person by his or her looks? Can somebody escape the past unscathed?\\n\\nIf you are looking for an overcomplicated mystery, you'll like parts of this book; but if you're searching for a novel that speaks about damaged people and the many evils of modern society you'll simply love it.\",\n \"Product: For the first time in English, the second psychological thriller from No 1 bestselling Swedish crime sensation Camilla Lackberg. In the fishing community of Fjallbacka, life is remote, peaceful -- and for some, tragically short. Foul play was always suspected in the disappearance twenty years ago of two young holidaymakers in the area. Now a young boy out playing has confirmed this grim truth. Their remains, discovered with those of a fresh victim, send the town into shock. Local detective Patrik Hedstrom, expecting a baby with his girlfriend Erica, can only imagine what it is like to lose a child. When a second young girl goes missing, Hedstrom's attention focuses on the Hults, a feuding clan of misfits, relgious fanatics and criminals. The suspect list is long but time is short -- which of this family's dark secrets will provide the vital clue?\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Another great crime novel from Sweden\\n\\nReview: A boy, at the crack of dawn, discovers the naked corpse of a young woman in the otherwise serene Swedish seaside town of Fjllbacka, and rushes to inform his parents. As expected they call the police, and since because of the holiday period the local precinct is undermanned, the chief calls in detective Patrik Hedstrm, who's the only cop on leave readily available. He, somewhat reluctantly, since his girlfriend is eight months pregnant, agrees to visit the scene of the crime, but once he arrives there he comes to realize that he did the right thing, since apart of the body of the woman they also recover the bones of two other females who presumably died many years before.\\n As the mystery deepens and the plot thickens, and some ghosts from the distant past come out in the open again, we spend some time watching Patrik's girlfriend Erica, a usually overactive soul as she tries to come to terms with her boredom, but also survive the visits of some of her relatives that only remember that she exists when the holiday season arrives. At the same time we take a look at the everyday lives of the members of an unusual family who, one way or another, have a lot of secrets to hide and are not in good terms with the police, or with anyone at that.\\n Patrik, despite his constant worrying about Erica, has to work hard and fast to get results, because there's pressure on the cops from everyone; from the local politicians and the media, as well as from the shop owners who see their businesses suffer big losses, as the tourists start to leave the town in a rush. But no matter how much he wants to solve the case as fast as he can, luck will not to prove to be on his side, as a young woman will soon disappear from the face of the earth, leaving behind no trace, and everyone will think that the killer is behind the new crime as well. As one would expect tensions rise and the police has a lot of explaining to do. Patrik, keeping a cool head, couldn't care less about the press and the politicians but he knows that things have to start moving faster. And they do. And it's exactly then when he comes to realize that these two crimes are somehow connected with some others which took place twenty five years ago. But, how could that be? The prime suspect for those incidents is dead, so it really doesn't make any sense. Or does it?\\n Through the thoughts and the memories of her heroes, and through official and unofficial documents, the author takes us back in time and brings to light some appalling secrets, she talks about religious zealotry and the deceits that go with it, and she points out the fact that some people are simply too weak to escape their past and come to terms with modern day reality.\\n This is not so much an action packed thriller as a mystery story. The author simply takes a dive into the minds and souls of these characters in order to present them as they really are; weak, and wicked and full of faults. Everything happens for a reason, she seems to think, and as the story progresses she proves just that, by bringing together the various threads and leading the reader to the grand finale.\\n However, she's not only interested in crime and the darkness of the psyche, but also in love; especially the forbidden love, but also the love which can only reach its peak by following many different and hard travelled paths. Everything is fair in love and war, the saying goes, and the good author seems to agree with that. But she also seems to think that even in love there are some gray areas.\\n The Preacher is yet another great crime novel by a Swedish writer.\",\n \"Product: Wilbur Smith was born in Central Africa in 1933. He was educated at Michaelhouse and Rhodes University. He became a full-time writer in 1964 after the successful publication of When the Lion Feeds, and has since written over thirty novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. His books are now translated into twenty-six languages.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Not one of his best\\n\\nReview: Wilbur Smith is one of my all time favorite authors. I've travelled time and again through his novels to central and southern Africa and to ancient Egypt. The Courtneys, the Ballantynes and the magus Taita are some of the most memorable literary heroes and I admit that I have spent many hours of agony and reading joy with them.\\n In this novel we don't meet any of them though. The main protagonists are a couple of seemingly opposite characters that have nothing much in common: Hector Cross who runs a security firm and Hazel Bannock, an ex tennis player and the head of a big oil company.\\n Hazel doesn't like nor trust Hector, despite the fact that her late husband had a very high opinion about his person. Since the latter died she's being working hard to earn her place in a most competitive world, where men hold all the power, and she's been doing fine. However, in order to do even better she has to get rid of the heavy shadow that her husband still casts over her whole being and from the past that he created for her. It's in this past that she considers Hector to belong to. But at the exact moment that she's getting ready to get rid of him, something happens that turns her plans and her world upside down: her luxurious yacht is taken over by pirates in the open waters east of Somalia and her daughter Cayla who was aboard is taken as a prisoner. Now this seemingly all powerful woman has to all that she can to secure her release. So she leaves the emirate of Abu Zara, where one of her oil fields is based in a rush, and heads for the US where she gets in touch with the FBI and the secret services of her country, and even with the president himself, asking for help. As she's soon to find out there's nothing much they can do for her, thus, left with no other option she swallows her ego and half-heartedly calls Hector, the only man who can make things happen. He will start planning a rescue mission right away, a mission however which will take a lot of time to come to be, since the pirates have as their base a semi-independent region of Somalia, where the only laws that apply are the ones dictated by the old sheikh. As the information starts to accumulate and the plans of the mission reach their final stages, Hazel almost unwillingly finds herself forming a close relationship with Hector, and feels her disgust of him turn into something completely different, something she couldn't think possible to happen ever again. Under the direst circumstances she feels the touch of love.\\n This novel can be read as a big adventure, but as a love story as well. The main characters are rich but nonetheless lonely people, who are desperately trying to find something or someone to fill their blanks and bring a touch of happiness into their lives. The action in many scenes is fast paced, sometimes there are torrents of blood and the violence is pretty brutal, but every now and then things slow down and the narration becomes tender and deeply humane. All you need is love, the author seems to say and he's trying to prove that when there's that no obstacle is too big for people to overcome. Sometimes they do, but sometimes they don't. And that is a fact of life.\\n I'd say that the strength of this novel lies heavily on its well-crafted heroes, since it's not only Hector and Hazel who manage to impress us with their psyches, but also -the gun and fist crazy- Irishman Paddy, the Russian superwoman Nastiya, quiet Tariq, as well as the villains. However, I wouldn't say that this is one of his best novels because despite all the lovemaking and the action something seems to be missing; exactly what I cannot really say. What I can say though is that when I finished reading it I felt like it didn't reach the high standards set by the author himself in his previous novels.\",\n \"Product: Richard Castle is the best-selling author of the Nikki Heat and Derrick Storm novels. He is played by actor Nathan Fillion. Tom Straw is an Emmy-nominated TV writer and producer. He has written and produced for the television shows COSBY, WHOOPI, GRACE UNDER FIRE, and more, and is currently writing for THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON. He is the author of the mystery THE TRIGGER EPISODE.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The best in the Nikki Heat series\\n\\nReview: Frozen Heat is by far the best novel in the Nikki Heat series. In here we have lots of action, mystery, secrets and lies, and a love affair that comes to full blossom in the streets of Manhattan, Boston and Paris.\\n\\nWhile reading this book I have somehow felt that Nikki Heat and Jameson Rook have stepped into Derrick Storm's shoes; however that's because the novel at hand reads not only as a classic whodunit but also as a spy story.\\n\\nThe body of a woman, stubbed to death, is discovered in a suitcase and Nikki Heat is called to the scene to investigate. And before too long she's shocked to discover that the suitcase used to belong to her. It was stolen by the man who murdered her mother.\\n\\nBut why? Why did he use that specific suitcase to dispose of the body? What does he seek to achieve by leaving such an obvious clue behind? Was the dead woman in some way connected with her mother? If yes, how did she know her? And when?\\n\\nShe feels at a loss at first, and as the story unfolds, she doesn't get to feel any better. In fact, if it wasn't for Jameson, she'd probably go nuts. Her partner in bed and in crime solving, is always there, for whatever she needs. And since he took a bullet for her, while trying to save her life, he's become a hero of sorts for the cops. And it's exactly this newfound popularity that they are going to use in order to solve the crime; but also, oh yes, some of his money.\\n\\nAs we follow Nikki and Jameson from place to place, while they retrace her mother's footsteps and she's trying to make peace with her dad, we see this strong and determined woman at her most vulnerable moments. The past seems to haunt her all the way, and until she finds the answers she's looking for, she's not going to rest. But will the answers give her the peace of mind that she needs? By the looks of it, no, they won't.\\n\\nSo, what do you do when you find out that your mother was not at all the person that you remembered her to be? How do you react when her dark secrets come to light? How do you live today and plan for tomorrow when you come to realize that most of yesterday was nothing but a lie?\\n\\nThe reader watches Nikki closely as she takes a deep breath and dives into her mother's secret past, and in the end he can feel nothing but sympathy for her plight. However, at the same time, one can say that that poor soul is blessed since right there, standing next to her, is Jameson, somebody who would do everything in his power to help and protect her, and, most important of all in times of darkness, make her smile.\\n\\nWell-written, action-packed, rich in character development and with light touches of humor, Frozen Heat is the complete package. Read and enjoy.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":4,"string":"4"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1494,"string":"1,494"}}},{"rowIdx":1495,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"AS8K56AC5KOHS"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"San Francisco native MIMI JEAN PAMFILOFF is a USA Today and New York Times bestselling romance author. Although she obtained her MBA and worked for more than fifteen years in the corporate world, she believes that its never too late to come out of the romance closet and follow your dream. Mimi lives with her Latin Lover hubby, two pirates-in-training (their boys), and the rat terrier duo, Snowflake and Mini Me, in Arizona. She hopes to make you laugh when you need it most and continues to pray daily that leather pants will make a big comeback for men. STALK MIMI: www.mimijean.net https://twitter.com/MimiJeanRomance https://www.pinterest.com/mimijeanromance/ https://instagram.com/mimijeanpamfiloff/ https://www.facebook.com/MimiJeanPamfiloff\". The summary of the review text is \"Self Love helps you find true love.\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Such an inspiring, and enthralling read. This look at Lily and Max's story is very real and brings you into a world that makes you think about that fugly voice in your head that makes you wonder at your own worth. Lily has overcome some of her past but is still a work in progress (aren't we all) watching her come to terms with the fact that she is not done growing was very interesting and makes me realize that as old as I am their is still growing that need to do as well. (and I need to reconcile my fugly voice and deal with it as well). A modern day Beauty and the Beast with a true to life twist."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Such an inspiring, and enthralling read. This look at Lily and Max's story is very real and brings you into a world that makes you think about that fugly voice in your head that makes you wonder at your own worth. Lily has overcome some of her past but is still a work in progress (aren't we all) watching her come to terms with the fact that she is not done growing was very interesting and makes me realize that as old as I am their is still growing that need to do as well. (and I need to reconcile my fugly voice and deal with it as well). A modern day Beauty and the Beast with a true to life twist."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: BOOKS\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Love the Sullivans and Want More.\n\nReview: I found my first Bella Andre book on one of my many trips with my Mom to the book store a few years back. (Let me explain that I have been a hardcore need a book in my had kinda girl for a long time.) The cover caught my eye and I was intrigued to when I noticed it said \"Long Awaited Print Edition\" even my mom said \"What do you suppose they mean by that?\" (Granted we had heard of e-Books but were both firmly against them at this time.) So when I checked out I asked and was told that it was a full series that has been e-book only for a long time and was very popular. I got it home and to my delight was instantly pulled in to this wonderful world of a large and loving family. (adore family series romances).\n\nChase Sullivan is one of eight siblings all successful in different way and very easy on the eyes. I love that He is just as sweet and charming as he is instinctively caring. Chloe Peterson is having the mother of bad days when she meets him and is rescued by him, she takes a while to get to know (understandable after what happened) but is truly a exciting charter once you know her. The journey and the place they get to know each other on is entertaining and fun to read. I for one look forward to reading more about this fun and loving family.\n\nThis is the story that got me reading e-books because after this book I could not stop wondering what other amazing stories I was missing by not reading e-books.","Product: Mimi Jean Pamfiloff is a New York Times & USA Today best-selling author of Paranormal and Contemporary Romance. Both traditionally and independently published, Mimi has sold over 500,000 books since publishing her first title in 2012, and she plans to spontaneously combust once she hits the one million mark. Although she obtained her international MBA and worked for over 15 years in the corporate world, she believes that its never too late to come out of the romance closet and follow your dream. When not screaming at her computer or hosting her very inappropriate radio show (Man Candy Show on Radioslot.com), Mimi spends time with her two pirates in training, her loco-for-the-chili-pepper hubby, and her rat terrier, DJ Princess Snowflake, in the San Francisco Bay Area. She continues to hope that her books will inspire a leather pants comeback (for men) and that she might make you laugh when you need it most. WAYS TO STALK MIMI: www.mimijean.net https://twitter.com/MimiJeanRomance http://radioslot.com/show/mancandyshow/ https://www.facebook.com/MimiJeanPamfiloff\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Once again Mimi Jean has me hanging on that cliff. Love it.\n\nReview: What a ride? I devoured this book in one day much to the annoyance of my future husband. Sorry I ignored you my love..... But who could really blame me with the sinfully beautiful Roen Doran running around in my head all day. (how do you get anything done Mimi)....\n\nLoved this story even the the cliff hanger at the end. ( great ending, not what I was expecting) Liv is an amazing, strong and insightful. Roen is so much more then his image, and words would have you believe, and Liv is just the right woman to see everything where no one else has. The villains of this story are so sexy and evil it is just to good to resist. I do however get the feeling they are not a evil as they seem.... I guess time will tell. Evil Merman... love it...\n\nOnly Mimi gives me goose bumps at the end of a story ... can't wait to read the next book, after I make my future hubby feel better about yesterday...","Product: Erin Nicholas is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty sexy contemporary romances. Her stories have been described as toe-curling, enchanting, steamy and fun. She loves to write about reluctant heroes, imperfect heroines and happily ever afters. She lives in the Midwest with her husband who only wants to read the sex scenes in her books, her kids who will never read the sex scenes in her books, and family and friends who say theyre shocked by the sex scenes in her books (yeah, right!). Visit Erin at www.ErinNicholas.com\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Entertaining and Real. Loved it!\n\nReview: Delightfully fun, sweetly sexy, engagingly charming and emotionally thrilling romantic journey for this total opposites but perfect for each other couple.\n\nAva Carmichael is head strong, driven, wicked smart and can not bake a pie to save her inheritance. (could be because she doesn't like sweets or food in general) Parker Blake is sexy, quite, keeps to him self, grumpy all the time cafe owner next door and a dream in the kitchen. (and bedroom) Parker has to teach Ava about pie and struggles to fight the growing attraction between them knowing she will high tail it out of Bilss just as soon as until the conditions of her daddys will are met. Will he be strong enough to keep his simple, stress-free small town life? Loved every heart pounding twist and turn .... awesomely entertaining read!","Product: New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Julia Kent writes romantic comedy with an edge, and new adult books that push contemporary boundaries. From billionaires to BBWs to rock stars, Julia finds a sensual, goofy joy in every book she writes, but unlike Trevor from Random Acts of Crazy, she has never kissed a chicken.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Gotta Read expically if you need a laugh.\n\nReview: Completely love this Fun, Sexy and Outrageously funny series about a modern romance.\n\nShopping for a Billionaire\n\nIf you are looking for a lough out loud fun romantic time, look no further. I was hooked from chapter one of this read and could not stop reading for anything (much to my husbands frustration) was so much fun reading about Shannon Jacoby meets billionaire Declan McCormick I am so looking forward to the next story.\n\nShopping for a Billionaire 2\n\nShannon and Declan's continuing story is so fun to read and I just love all the little things that get tossed at them along their journey. Such a fun read had me dancing in my shoes. So want to be a mystery shopper now.... LOL\n\nShopping for a Billionaire 3\n\nMedical emergency, ex-boyfriend Steve, and a little misunderstanding. Let the good time roll, you have to wonder with everything that happens to these two in the few days they have known each other why they are still together. The only thing I can say is safe is way to boring. .... LOL\n\nShopping for a Billionaire 4\n\nThe exciting and fun loving end to Shannon and Declan story... I so love this couple they are bright, fun, and so enjoyable to read about that forget you are reading and just fall into the story. Love every moment of this series. Looking forward to more from this author.\n\nChristmas Shopping for a Billionaire (Shopping for a Billionaire, #5)\n\nI Loved this fun holiday visit with Shannon and Declan they are such a loving and fun couple. Sexy santa ... gotta love it. So excited for the wedding I just can't wait.","Product: USA Today bestselling author Patricia A. Rasey resides in her native town in Northwest Ohio with her husband, Mark, and her lovable Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Todd and Buckeye. When not behind her computer, you can find Patricia working, reading, watching movies or MMA. She also enjoys spending her free time at the river camping and boating with her husband and her family. Ms. Rasey is a retired third degree Black Belt in American Freestyle Karate.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Draven and Brea Awesome Adventure\n\nReview: This is a short, fast read but was worth it. Grabs your attention and keeps you hooked to the end. Love the idea of a mortal man trying to be the protector (because he is the man) to a bad-ass Vampire female. Sarcasm on the run was to funny, arguing every step of the way wile falling in Love.\n\nWhen I first read about Draven in books in the series, I got the impression of a slightly interesting total background kinda guy. Throughout the series he makes various appearances but the one that really got my attention was when he meets Brea in Rouge. Suddenly Draven becomes more than just a slightly interesting bar owner. (who knew) and in this story he only grows into a extremely hot bad-ass.\n\nBrea is tough, smart and was looking to escape her past made her realize she will not be free till she faces her crazy and evil godfather. Brea has an troubled and interesting past we learn so much about the Sons of Sangue's most wanted enemy in this story. Loved every moment the action was amazing and the relationship with Draven and Brea develops beautifully. Excited and so ready to read the next in this amazing series.","Product: Read SIX full-length novellas by USA Today best-selling author Leslie North for FREE! Sign up for free books here: http://leslienorthbooks.com/sign-up-for-free-books/ Leslie North is the pen name for a critically-acclaimed author of women's contemporary romance and fiction. The anonymity gives her the perfect opportunity to paint with her full artistic palette, especially in the romance and erotic fantasy genres. The truth of the matter is she loves her fictional persona, Leslie North, more than her normal, day-to-day persona! Her bestselling books focus on strong characters and particularly women who aren't afraid to challenge an alpha male. Inspired after years of travel, her stories are set all over the world, from the tough streets of Russia to the beautiful beaches of the middle east. Leslie fell in love with romance when she first picked up a scrappy, dog-eared romance book from her local library. She began writing soon after and the rest, as they say, was history. She now lives in a cozy cottage on the British coast and enjoys taking long walks with her two Dalmatians, George and Fergie. Read SIX full-length novellas by USA Today best-selling author Leslie North for FREE! Over 548 pages of best-selling romance with a combined 1091 FIVE STAR REVIEWS! Sign-up to her mailing list and get your FREE books HERE!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Childhood friends to lovers romance!\n\nReview: Highly entertaining, emotionally thrilling, sweetly sensual and thoroughly engaging romantic journey for this adorable couple that have known each other forever but just got a whole lot closer.\n\nLoved Eddie Jameson in the first story and just could not get enough of his sweetly caring huge heart. He finally is getting the approval of both his brothers in business only to have a slight set back by having a one night stand with their biggest clients daughter. Margot Dale is sweet, sassy and a independent working woman with a unexpected surprise from a recent one night stand with the man she grew up with and has always loved. Loved getting a glimpse of the Jameson brothers childhood through this story. Looking forward to the next to fall."],"string":"[\n \"Product: BOOKS\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Love the Sullivans and Want More.\\n\\nReview: I found my first Bella Andre book on one of my many trips with my Mom to the book store a few years back. (Let me explain that I have been a hardcore need a book in my had kinda girl for a long time.) The cover caught my eye and I was intrigued to when I noticed it said \\\"Long Awaited Print Edition\\\" even my mom said \\\"What do you suppose they mean by that?\\\" (Granted we had heard of e-Books but were both firmly against them at this time.) So when I checked out I asked and was told that it was a full series that has been e-book only for a long time and was very popular. I got it home and to my delight was instantly pulled in to this wonderful world of a large and loving family. (adore family series romances).\\n\\nChase Sullivan is one of eight siblings all successful in different way and very easy on the eyes. I love that He is just as sweet and charming as he is instinctively caring. Chloe Peterson is having the mother of bad days when she meets him and is rescued by him, she takes a while to get to know (understandable after what happened) but is truly a exciting charter once you know her. The journey and the place they get to know each other on is entertaining and fun to read. I for one look forward to reading more about this fun and loving family.\\n\\nThis is the story that got me reading e-books because after this book I could not stop wondering what other amazing stories I was missing by not reading e-books.\",\n \"Product: Mimi Jean Pamfiloff is a New York Times & USA Today best-selling author of Paranormal and Contemporary Romance. Both traditionally and independently published, Mimi has sold over 500,000 books since publishing her first title in 2012, and she plans to spontaneously combust once she hits the one million mark. Although she obtained her international MBA and worked for over 15 years in the corporate world, she believes that its never too late to come out of the romance closet and follow your dream. When not screaming at her computer or hosting her very inappropriate radio show (Man Candy Show on Radioslot.com), Mimi spends time with her two pirates in training, her loco-for-the-chili-pepper hubby, and her rat terrier, DJ Princess Snowflake, in the San Francisco Bay Area. She continues to hope that her books will inspire a leather pants comeback (for men) and that she might make you laugh when you need it most. WAYS TO STALK MIMI: www.mimijean.net https://twitter.com/MimiJeanRomance http://radioslot.com/show/mancandyshow/ https://www.facebook.com/MimiJeanPamfiloff\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Once again Mimi Jean has me hanging on that cliff. Love it.\\n\\nReview: What a ride? I devoured this book in one day much to the annoyance of my future husband. Sorry I ignored you my love..... But who could really blame me with the sinfully beautiful Roen Doran running around in my head all day. (how do you get anything done Mimi)....\\n\\nLoved this story even the the cliff hanger at the end. ( great ending, not what I was expecting) Liv is an amazing, strong and insightful. Roen is so much more then his image, and words would have you believe, and Liv is just the right woman to see everything where no one else has. The villains of this story are so sexy and evil it is just to good to resist. I do however get the feeling they are not a evil as they seem.... I guess time will tell. Evil Merman... love it...\\n\\nOnly Mimi gives me goose bumps at the end of a story ... can't wait to read the next book, after I make my future hubby feel better about yesterday...\",\n \"Product: Erin Nicholas is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty sexy contemporary romances. Her stories have been described as toe-curling, enchanting, steamy and fun. She loves to write about reluctant heroes, imperfect heroines and happily ever afters. She lives in the Midwest with her husband who only wants to read the sex scenes in her books, her kids who will never read the sex scenes in her books, and family and friends who say theyre shocked by the sex scenes in her books (yeah, right!). Visit Erin at www.ErinNicholas.com\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Entertaining and Real. Loved it!\\n\\nReview: Delightfully fun, sweetly sexy, engagingly charming and emotionally thrilling romantic journey for this total opposites but perfect for each other couple.\\n\\nAva Carmichael is head strong, driven, wicked smart and can not bake a pie to save her inheritance. (could be because she doesn't like sweets or food in general) Parker Blake is sexy, quite, keeps to him self, grumpy all the time cafe owner next door and a dream in the kitchen. (and bedroom) Parker has to teach Ava about pie and struggles to fight the growing attraction between them knowing she will high tail it out of Bilss just as soon as until the conditions of her daddys will are met. Will he be strong enough to keep his simple, stress-free small town life? Loved every heart pounding twist and turn .... awesomely entertaining read!\",\n \"Product: New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Julia Kent writes romantic comedy with an edge, and new adult books that push contemporary boundaries. From billionaires to BBWs to rock stars, Julia finds a sensual, goofy joy in every book she writes, but unlike Trevor from Random Acts of Crazy, she has never kissed a chicken.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Gotta Read expically if you need a laugh.\\n\\nReview: Completely love this Fun, Sexy and Outrageously funny series about a modern romance.\\n\\nShopping for a Billionaire\\n\\nIf you are looking for a lough out loud fun romantic time, look no further. I was hooked from chapter one of this read and could not stop reading for anything (much to my husbands frustration) was so much fun reading about Shannon Jacoby meets billionaire Declan McCormick I am so looking forward to the next story.\\n\\nShopping for a Billionaire 2\\n\\nShannon and Declan's continuing story is so fun to read and I just love all the little things that get tossed at them along their journey. Such a fun read had me dancing in my shoes. So want to be a mystery shopper now.... LOL\\n\\nShopping for a Billionaire 3\\n\\nMedical emergency, ex-boyfriend Steve, and a little misunderstanding. Let the good time roll, you have to wonder with everything that happens to these two in the few days they have known each other why they are still together. The only thing I can say is safe is way to boring. .... LOL\\n\\nShopping for a Billionaire 4\\n\\nThe exciting and fun loving end to Shannon and Declan story... I so love this couple they are bright, fun, and so enjoyable to read about that forget you are reading and just fall into the story. Love every moment of this series. Looking forward to more from this author.\\n\\nChristmas Shopping for a Billionaire (Shopping for a Billionaire, #5)\\n\\nI Loved this fun holiday visit with Shannon and Declan they are such a loving and fun couple. Sexy santa ... gotta love it. So excited for the wedding I just can't wait.\",\n \"Product: USA Today bestselling author Patricia A. Rasey resides in her native town in Northwest Ohio with her husband, Mark, and her lovable Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Todd and Buckeye. When not behind her computer, you can find Patricia working, reading, watching movies or MMA. She also enjoys spending her free time at the river camping and boating with her husband and her family. Ms. Rasey is a retired third degree Black Belt in American Freestyle Karate.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Draven and Brea Awesome Adventure\\n\\nReview: This is a short, fast read but was worth it. Grabs your attention and keeps you hooked to the end. Love the idea of a mortal man trying to be the protector (because he is the man) to a bad-ass Vampire female. Sarcasm on the run was to funny, arguing every step of the way wile falling in Love.\\n\\nWhen I first read about Draven in books in the series, I got the impression of a slightly interesting total background kinda guy. Throughout the series he makes various appearances but the one that really got my attention was when he meets Brea in Rouge. Suddenly Draven becomes more than just a slightly interesting bar owner. (who knew) and in this story he only grows into a extremely hot bad-ass.\\n\\nBrea is tough, smart and was looking to escape her past made her realize she will not be free till she faces her crazy and evil godfather. Brea has an troubled and interesting past we learn so much about the Sons of Sangue's most wanted enemy in this story. Loved every moment the action was amazing and the relationship with Draven and Brea develops beautifully. Excited and so ready to read the next in this amazing series.\",\n \"Product: Read SIX full-length novellas by USA Today best-selling author Leslie North for FREE! Sign up for free books here: http://leslienorthbooks.com/sign-up-for-free-books/ Leslie North is the pen name for a critically-acclaimed author of women's contemporary romance and fiction. The anonymity gives her the perfect opportunity to paint with her full artistic palette, especially in the romance and erotic fantasy genres. The truth of the matter is she loves her fictional persona, Leslie North, more than her normal, day-to-day persona! Her bestselling books focus on strong characters and particularly women who aren't afraid to challenge an alpha male. Inspired after years of travel, her stories are set all over the world, from the tough streets of Russia to the beautiful beaches of the middle east. Leslie fell in love with romance when she first picked up a scrappy, dog-eared romance book from her local library. She began writing soon after and the rest, as they say, was history. She now lives in a cozy cottage on the British coast and enjoys taking long walks with her two Dalmatians, George and Fergie. Read SIX full-length novellas by USA Today best-selling author Leslie North for FREE! Over 548 pages of best-selling romance with a combined 1091 FIVE STAR REVIEWS! Sign-up to her mailing list and get your FREE books HERE!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Childhood friends to lovers romance!\\n\\nReview: Highly entertaining, emotionally thrilling, sweetly sensual and thoroughly engaging romantic journey for this adorable couple that have known each other forever but just got a whole lot closer.\\n\\nLoved Eddie Jameson in the first story and just could not get enough of his sweetly caring huge heart. He finally is getting the approval of both his brothers in business only to have a slight set back by having a one night stand with their biggest clients daughter. Margot Dale is sweet, sassy and a independent working woman with a unexpected surprise from a recent one night stand with the man she grew up with and has always loved. Loved getting a glimpse of the Jameson brothers childhood through this story. 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Garden Safe Brand Crawling Insect Killer Containing Diatomaceous Earth is a no-odor, non-staining insect killer that contains diatomaceous earth. Use it both indoors and outdoors to kill listed crawling insects on contact. When crawling insects encounter or ingest this powder, they die within 24 hours. Insects cannot become immune to its killing action. This dust controls cockroaches, ants, beetles, fleas, bed bugs, carpet beetles, millipedes, crickets, silverfish and others as listed on the label. Use a hand duster, power duster or squeeze bottle (all sold separately) to apply Garden Safe Brand Crawling Insect Killer Containing Diatomaceous Earth. Dust in areas where crawling insects are found, including cracks and crevices; behind and beneath refrigerators, cabinets, stoves and garbage cans; window frames; and in attics and basements. Outdoors, dust on patios, in planting beds, along ant trails and around sewer pipes and drains. Repeat application when dust is no longer present.\". The summary of the review text is \"Can Be Used Inside And Outside And It Works.\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This can be used indoors as well as outdoors. I used it indoors in a walk-in porch that tends to attract bugs as well as in my basement around a door that leads outside as well around a sewer pipe (that can be opened when the sewer line clogs). I also used it outside around my garage and in some shrubs by my back porch. It has kept insects out of my house.\n\nI tend to get ants, crickets, spiders and some type of beetle that like areas where there is moisture in my house. This barrier seems to be keeping them out.\n\nIt is easy to apply. I used a mask to be on the safe side but the instructions say a mask is needed only during prolonged use.\n\nI like the fact that this kills different types of insects. I also like the fact that it can be used indoors as well as outdoors. It seems safer than some chemicals. It seems to be working well."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"This can be used indoors as well as outdoors. I used it indoors in a walk-in porch that tends to attract bugs as well as in my basement around a door that leads outside as well around a sewer pipe (that can be opened when the sewer line clogs). I also used it outside around my garage and in some shrubs by my back porch. It has kept insects out of my house.\n\nI tend to get ants, crickets, spiders and some type of beetle that like areas where there is moisture in my house. This barrier seems to be keeping them out.\n\nIt is easy to apply. I used a mask to be on the safe side but the instructions say a mask is needed only during prolonged use.\n\nI like the fact that this kills different types of insects. I also like the fact that it can be used indoors as well as outdoors. It seems safer than some chemicals. It seems to be working well."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Dove Men+Care Deep Clean Body and Face Bar with moisturizing cream and purifying micro grains is the #1 Dermatologist choice and provides a deep clean while fighting skin dryness. The moisturizing cream formula thoroughly cleans skin without leaving it feeling dry or tight, and is clinically proven to fight skin dryness. Dove Men+Care Deep Clean Body Bars deep cleansing formula has a classic scent and contains purifying grains that provide a deep clean for total skin comfort and the refreshment you want. Dove Men+Care Body and Face Bar with moisturizing has a patented design with unique technology developed for mens skin, and feels better than regular soap.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works Well and Leaves A Nice Smell\n\nReview: This has a stronger scent than I would expect from a Dove product but it lessened once I used it with water and washed up. It feels nice and does a good job.\n\nAs mentioned the scent is strong but lessens when you use the soap. It is hard to describe the scent. It is not a perfume or cologne scent but more of a clean soap smell. I can smell it on my hands after using the soap and it smells fine.\n\nThe soap is slightly rounded and shaped so it is easy to hold and easy to use on my body. The color is not the clean white you get in some Dove soaps but a darker color that I would expect in a product that has \"purifying grains.\"\n\nThis feels great on my skin and leaves a clean smell after use. I really like this.","Product: Bi-amplified Studio Monitor with Magnetically-Shielded 5 Low Frequency Transducer and 1 Soft-Dome High Frequency Transducer and Image Control Wave Guide. Class-D 41 Watt RMS Amplifier for LF, and 41 Watt RMS Amplifier for HF. Balanced XLR and TRS Inputs with Detented Level Control, HF and LF Trim Controls. 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There are more detailed instructions that explain in more detail how to get the bet out of the monitor. Still the Quick Setup Guide worked well.\n\nI am very impressed with the sound. I also like the look of the monitor.","Product: Mackie CR3 3\" Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors deliver studio-quality design and performance ideal for multimedia creation and entertainment. Built using only premium, high-performance components and featuring convenient front-panel controls, Mackie Creative Reference monitors deliver professional sound quality and features perfect for work, play and everything in between. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: High Quality Speakers With Superb Customer Support\n\nReview: These are great sounding and looking speakers. I am also very impressed with customer service representatives to whom I spoke which went out of their way helping me set up the speakers.\n\nI am not great when it comes to hooking up audio and video equipment. I wanted to hook these speakers up to my television. I called technical support, which after trying to help me over the phone, asked me to email a copy of the owners manual for the television so they could figure the best way to install the speakers. I rarely, if ever, get customer service like this from any company. I am very impressed.\n\nWith the help of technical support I hooked these up to my television and the sound in perfect. My television has a great picture but I was not crazy about the sound. Now the music us much better and I can hear dialogue better as well.\n\nThe owners manual has great diagrams to show how to set up these speakers. Most people should be able to set these up without a problem. I need a little more help than some people and the set up of my television was confusing for me.\n\nThe speakers themselves look nice. They have a wooden cabinets that make these look much better than other smaller speakers I have seen. These have pads that can direct the angle of the speakers. These also protect my wood floors.\n\nI am very pleased with these speakers. They look great and sound great. Mackie also has excellent customer service with people who care about this product and are willing to go out of their way to help a customer.","Product: Crest Pro-Health Clinical Gum Protection helps prevent gingivitis and helps reverse gingivitis in 4 weeks.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Seems to Work Well But I Am Concerned About Possible Staining Information on Box\n\nReview: I have tried three Crest Pro-health toothpastes. I am pleased with all of them including this product and I like the taste and how they make my mouth feel after brushing (though I liked this this the least of the three) but I am troubled by information on each box which references possible staining of teeth because of the fluoride used. I gave all four stars because they seem to work well but the information makes me wonder if I really should be using them. Further the information is listed on each box under an \"Other information\" section rather than a \"warning\" section but what I read seems like a warning.\n\nThe boxes state under \"Other information\" that \"products containing stannous fluoride may produce surface staining of teeth.\" The information further states that adequate brushing may prevent the stains which are not harmful or permanent and can be removed by a dentist. The boxes then state \"this Crest is especially formulated to help prevent staining.\" This troubles me. I would hate to have to pay my dentist to remove stains caused by stannous fluoride and I will be talking to my dentist about this product when I see him.\n\nThis being said I saw a lot of positive things about this fluoride when I searched the web. I know nothing about fluoride. I assumed before I tried this that all toothpaste was the same so I think people need to be aware of what is in this or any toothpaste and check with their dentists to see if it is okay for them to use.\n\nI looked at the ingredients on all three boxes and they seem to be the same so I am not sure what makes one better at whitening and another like this one better at gum protection. The box does say this has been clinically proven to remove gingivitis in four weeks.\n\nI have tried the Clean Mint, Fresh Clean Mint and Invigorating versions. This had the most flavor--kind of like a very strong mint flavor. The flavor lasted longer in my mouth than the other two and I found this more harsh than the other two. It is my least favorite of the three but flavor is a matter of taste so if you like stronger tasting tooth paste you probably would like this.\n\nIf it was not for the information I referenced above and how it was listed on the box I would give this five stars.","Product: Colgate 360 Total Advanced is a Super Premium Toothbrush with 3X bacteria removal action: surround bristles, wraparound cleaner, and cheek& tongue cleaner. Simultaneously cleans both sides of teeth, and reaches down to the gumline.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Surround Bristles Clean All Of A Tooth\n\nReview: This toothbrush has a nice handle that is easy to grip, medium bristles that clean my teeth and gums but do not hurt my gums and a tongue and cheek cleaner that works. It is also shaped nicely to allow for easy brushing.\n\nIt has surround bristles that clean both side of the teeth. For me this means the bristles are wide enough to cover all of a tooth. It also has a wrap around cleaner that cleans cheeks and my tongue.\n\nWhen I get a tooth brush I look for a few things. I want the bristles to clean my teeth and gums but not hurt my gums. I also want a toothbrush that is easy to hold after a long day of typing on a computer and writing and that has a shape that makes brushing easy. Finally, I like toothbrushes that have tongue cleaners because there are times when I eat something like chocolate or yogurt or drink tea or coffee and my tongue and even gums feel like they could use a cleaning. This toothbrush has all the things for which I am looking. When I brush my teeth they feel clean.","Product: Colgate Max White Full Head Toothbrush with polishing star, Soft. Unique polishing star removes stains to reveal the natural whiteness of your teeth.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Seems To Work and My Teeth And Gums Feel Nice\n\nReview: This toothbrush has raised bristles in front and back and a polishing star in the center of the head of the toothbrush. The idea seems to be that you polish your teeth with the star. It seems to work but it is hard to tell. It also has a nice handle that is easy to grip and soft bristles that clean my teeth and gums but do not hurt my gums.\n\nWhen I get a tooth brush I look for a few things. I want the bristles to clean my teeth and gums but not hurt my gums. I also want a toothbrush that is easy to hold after a long day of typing on a computer and writing and that has a shape that makes brushing easy. This toothbrush has all the things for which I am looking plus it has the polishing star. I am pleased with this toothbrush.","Product: Freezer Meter is the easiest and most effective way of monitoring your food in any situation. Know if your food is at risk of being dangerous to eat or rotten without any need of wires, batteries, or power. Just simply freeze water in your Freezer Meter and then put the red Freezer Meeter ball at the top of your frozen water. If your ball ever falls below the marked line then your food or medication has been subjected to temperatures that may have made it unsafe to consume. Works in case of a power outage or even a brief loss of power. Other monitoring methods only tell you the temperature NOW instead of telling you if your food has EVER fallen out of a safe temperature. Freezer Meter ensures you and your family are safe, no matter the situation. Designed and tested according to FDA recommendations.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Simple Way To See If The Temperature Rises In A Freezer\n\nReview: This is a simple to use item that will indicate whether the temperature in a freezer had risen above freezing. One big plus would seem to be if a freezer has stopped working for a period of time and then started again this would indicate that something had happened. One negative is it does not show the exact temperature in a freezer.\n\nThe idea is simple. You put water in the container and let it freeze. Once frozen you put a ball on top of the frozen water. If the water melts the ball starts dropping and you know there is a problem with your freezer. How low the ball drops would seemingly indicate how high the temperature is getting and how long the temperature has been above freezing. I assume if your freezer stops working and starts working again the ball would freeze in the container at the point the temperature was the highest indicating there was a rise in temperature. The problem with the freezer meter is that it does not show the exact temperature in the freezer which can indicate if there is a problem as well.\n\nI have always used thermometers in my freezer. I use the nonelectric ones that tell you the exact temperature. The problem with these is that if the electricity goes out, or a freezer stops working for an extended period of time when you are not home and then starts up again, you can't tell something has happened. While a regular thermometer shows the current temperature it does not show what happened in the past.\n\nI am using this with a regular thermometer in my freezer. This will tell me if the temperature in my freezer has risen above freezing at a certain point when I am not home or not opening my freezer, while a regular thermometer will tell me the exact temperature.","Product: The power is in your hands to keep your landscape in line unleash it with Spectracide lawn and garden products. Our easy-to-use, fast-acting insect, lawn disease and weed control solutions help you tame lawn and landscape invaders with incredible pest-punishing power. Take command with Spectracide brand. You hold the power. Spectracide Triazicide Insect Killer For Lawns & Landscapes Concentrate protects lawns, vegetables, fruit and nut trees, roses, flowers, trees and shrubs with a fast-acting formula that controls insects above and below ground. It controls more than 260 listed insects by contact, including grubs, ants as listed, fleas, deer ticks, Japanese beetles, European crane flies and other listed insects. Available as a dilutable concentrate designed to be applied with a tank sprayer (sold separately) and as a ready-to-spray QuickFlip spray concentrate that attaches directly to your garden hose. For best results, apply this formula early before insect populations are high. Wet leaves and branches to the dripping point. Try to spray the underside of leaves and penetrate dense foliage. Be sure to follow the important use limitations for the specific vegetable you are treating, including the intervals between treatments and the days to wait before harvest.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works Well With Detailed Used Instructions\n\nReview: I used this to spray around my house to try to keep insects from getting in my house. This has cut the number of insects I have seen in my yard and limited the amount I have seen in my house.\n\nThe instructions are thorough and talk about the amount to use based on the area sprayed. It talks about use on lawns and trees and fruits and vegetables. For example the instructions explain how this should not be sprayed on corn more than five times a growing season and other crops nine times a season. The instructions go into great detail about the safe way to use this product.\n\nMy one complaint about this is the instructions seem really small to me and I had to use a magnifying glass to read them. I do not have the greatest eyes but I can read most instructions without any help.\n\nThis has worked for me. I am pleased with the results and pleased with the detailed instructions.","Product: Keep grease in the pan and away from your clothes with this Splatter Screen by Sabatier. Features an activated carbon filter which absorbs unwanted odors during cooking, while keeping stovetop and counter-tops clean. Dishwasher safe.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works Well And Is Easy To Clean\n\nReview: This splatter screen stops spatter, stays on pans well and does seem to absorb some of the food odor. I addition it is dishwasher safe so it is easy to clean.\n\nI have used this while making a few dishes that have included onions and other food that has a bit of a noticeable odor and this does seem to stop the food smell while it is on. Once you remove it the odor is there. Since I will lift the spatter guard while cooking I still get a food smell in my kitchen but it does seem to stop the food smell when it is on.\n\nIt does a great job stopping splatter. I have cooked fish and chicken and burgers with this and it stops the grease and in some cases gravies from getting on me and the stove. This lays on my frying and saute pans perfectly and the spatter screen stays put.\n\nWhen I am done I rinse this under warm soapy water and throw it in my dishwasher on occasion as well. Rinsing it in my sink is enough but if I am doing some dishes I throw it in as well.\n\nThis is a nice splatter screen to have in the kitchen. It works well and is easy to clean.","Product: The Singer 2259 Tradition Sewing Machine has the features to make starting a new hobby easy. This sewing machine features an automatic four-step buttonhole, easy stitch selection, and snap-on presser feet. Thread the machine quickly and easily. Just follow the arrows on the machine, and you are threaded in a snap. Nineteen basic stretch and decorative built-in stitches provide options for everything from the most basic garment alterations to more elaborate home decor designs.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Easy to Use with Great Instructions\n\nReview: This is an easy to use sewing machine that is small enough to fit in my den allowing me to do simple sewing jobs while enjoying time with my family. This is a good basic machine that is perfect for my needs. At a time when money is tight this machine allows me to perform sewing tasks that I would have had to pay for at tailor's shop.\n\nHaving learned a bit of sewing on my mom's old Singer sewing machine from the 1940's and most recently on the Singer 3323S Talent 23 Stitch Sewing Machine I am comfortable doing basic tasks like sewing rips in clothing or bedding or taking up pants' legs that are too long. This machine makes those tasks simple to do. Sewing on a button takes seconds.\n\nThis comes with a DVD that is very helpful in explaining the many uses for this machine. The instruction booklet has large, easy to read text and nice drawings which help you get the most out of the machine. .\n\nThis machine is perfect for someone like me. I don't plan on becoming an expert when it comes to sewing like my mom. You could give her a little fabric and she was able to work magic. I just want to be able to do basic tasks so I can save money.\n\nAs mentioned this machine is a nice size. My other sewing machine is in my basement laundry room but this one is fine in a corner in my den.","Product: Mr.Sketch Scented Washable Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 10-Count\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very Good Washable Scented Markers\n\nReview: These are scented markers that are easy to wash off if you get them on your hands. The smell varies from marker to marker but for the most part they smell nice and all are good markers.\n\nIn my pack of four markers I got red (cherry), yellow (banana), green (mint) and blue (blueberry). The green has moderate spearmint like smell. It has a nice green color. The blue has a strong sweet, candy like, blueberry scent and has a nice blue color. The red has a mild cherry scent and a nice red color. The yellow has a strong, candy like, banana scent and a nice yellow color. I notice the smells even after the markers are on paper. The colors are what I would expect in markers and look very much like the colors of the markers.\n\nThis is supposed to wash of any washable materials. It washed of my hands without a problem. I have not tried washing it off clothes. The box has a warning that it should be kept away from wallpaper or painted walls, finished or unfinished wood, vinyl carpeting and other materials that cannot be laundered.\n\nThese are good markers that have scents that match with the colors. The scents last even when they are on paper. Theese did wash off my hands without a problem. These are very good, washable, scented markers.","Product: Our homeopathic cold remedy is made with a unique zinc gluconate formula. Zinc is a micronutrient that's essential to human health. In a well-formulated cold remedy, zinc gluconate facilitates the effective release of zinc ions which shorten the common cold. Scientific theory suggests that zinc reduces the duration of common cold symptoms by directly inhibiting rhinovirus binding and replication in the nasal mucosa. All cold-eeze cold remedy products release zinc ions in your mouth that inhibit the cold virus' ability to replicate, which shortens your cold.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: These Seem to Work\n\nReview: I use these when I feel like I coming down with a cold. They seem to prevent the cold from getting worse. They do dull my taste buds for a short time and bother my stomach, especially if I take them on an empty stomach. They are worth it though because they work.\n\nFor me the reason for taking a product like this is to prevent a cold from getting worse. As I understand it you should take these at the first sign of a cold. I do and I think they stop the cold from getting bad and I normally feel better in a couple of days. I am not a scientist so I am not sure how and why these work but they do seem to work.\n\nThere are what I would consider to be some side effects. These do dull my taste buds. If I take one it takes a few hours for my taste buds to get back to normal. I have tried brushing my teeth after taking a lozenge and that seems to help my taste buds get back to normal quicker.\n\nWhen I take these on an empty stomach I can get a slightly upset stomach. I try to take these after a meal, especially since they dull my taste buds.\n\nI have tried a number of flavors. They are all fine. My favorites are Honey Lemon (which I like if I have a sore throat) as well as Cherry. I have tried Tropical Orange which is okay, Strawberries and Cream which is very good and sugar free Wild Cherry which is great for a sugar free product. These all taste like the flavors they claim to be. They don't taste like candy but they don't take like medicine either.\n\nCold-Eeze has a great website explaining how to use this product and the possible interactions with some antibiotics. Cold-Eeze also has good customer support. product.\n\nWhen I am sick I want to feel better quicker. These seem to work well when I am coming down with a cold. They are the first thing for which I reach.","Product: PC Tools Spyware Doctor is award-winning and trusted protection against unwanted spyware, malware and other privacy threats. Protect yourself with the best. (3 User)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Product With Great Customer Service\n\nReview: I was interested in SpywareDoctor because of some good reviews about the product that I have read. That is important to me since I am no computer expert. The next thing I look for is ease of use and customer service. If I have a problem I want to be able to reach someone who can help me without charging me extra money.\n\nPC tools website says customer service is open 21 hours a day. I have called a number of times with questions both for customer service and technical support and my calls were answered without a wait. The people I talked to were knowledgeable and I got the answers I needed. I have a competitor's software that I have purchased for a number of years and it takes forever to reach someone and if there is a problem there is a charge to speak to anyone with any real knowledge. So I do like SpywareDoctor. Quality accessible free support makes a real difference.\n\nI did compare what spyware SpywareDoctor found on my computer to a free download I use as well as a competitor's product I purchased and I found SpywareDoctor found more spyware on my computer than the other two programs.\n\nSpywareDoctor is easy to install, has good customer support, gets good reviews and the price is good as well. I recommend it.","Product: Norton Online Backup automatically backs up your irreplaceable digital photos, financial info, and other important Stuff.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Works Well With Norton 360\n\nReview: I already had Norton 360 Premier on my computer which came with 25 GBs of online backup. When I installed this it added 5 GBs to my total. I had one minor glitch with the installation but that was solved with a call to technical support which answered the phone as soon as I called.\n\nWhen I went to install this I was taken to the Norton website listed on the online backup card and and was asked to either create a username and password or log in using an existing account. I logged in and put in the code. I was asked if I wanted to install Online Backup and I said yes.\n\nThe one glitch I had was a warning that came up saying there could be a conflict between the Online Backup and Norton 360. I called Norton and they said there would not be a conflict so I went through with the install. It worked fine. I now have 25 GBs of online backup from Norton 360 and 5 GBs from Online Backup for a total of 30 GBs.\n\nUsing Online Backup is easy. You can choose what to backup. For instance you can check a box which says pictures or music or financial files or video and those files will be backed up.\n\nAfter the one year is up you have to pay to continue the online storage. This is something to consider if you need to backup things long term.\n\nI found this easy to use. I was using it in conjunction with Norton 360 so I can't comment on using it alone but I would think the backup options should be the same.","Product: McAfee Internet Security, from Intel Security, provides essential award-winning security for your PC. Ideal for families with a Windows PC in need of virus protection and parental controls. At McAfee, we live and breathe digital security, relentlessly working to stay several steps ahead of the latest online threats. Every second of every day we focus on one thing: keeping your digital life safe. Enjoy the benefits of socializing, downloading, and shopping online knowing your PC is shielded from online threats.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Nice Layout and Easy To Use\n\nReview: This is easy to install, works well and has a nice layout. I especially like the idea of the Wi-Fi Net Guard protection.\n\nThe layout of McAfee is nice. It is less cluttered than Norton.\n\nThe Navigation Center lays out the features in a simple an easy to understand way. The vulnerability scanner is a nice feature that helps a person see weak spots that make a computer vulnerable. If a person has children the parental controls are easy to use and work well. McAfee has a nice site that allows users to get information about threats.\n\nI have used Norton for a number of years because I was not happy with McAfee. I am impressed with the changes made to McAfee. I now have McAfee on one computer and Norton on another. Hopefully the virus protection will be as good as the layout and ease of use.","Product: Enjoy fast and easy chopping or mincing at the touch of a button! With a 1-cup capacity, a stay-sharp blade and one-touch pulse control, youll get great results with ease. Plus a safety lock lid offers greater security and added peace of mind during use.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Small Basic Food Chopper that Works Well\n\nReview: This has worked great for chopping small items like peppers or cut up cabbage or cut up celery or toasted bread slices that I turn into bread crumbs. I have also used this with herbs as well. I can see using this for making spreads but I have not used it for that purpose yet.\n\nIt is small so it is great for portions for a couple of people. It is easy to use for people who don't want food choppers with a lot of accessories. You simply put the item you want in the chopper and press down. It also takes up little counter space which help since my counter is very crowded.\n\nThis is also easy to clean. It has few parts and I have been able to clean everything in the sink.\n\nThis is a small basic food chopper that works well.","Product: Parma is part of the opal glass collection by bormioli rocco. The chemical components used to produce opal glass give it a distinctive, unmatched white color. It's made with a tempering process which provides significant heat and shock resistance so it will withstand breaking or rough surfaces and temperature variations. Opal glass is five-six times more resitant than normal glass and it withstands constant use so it will last longer. Opal glass is lightweight so it's simple to handle and stackable, saving shelf space. In addition, it is non-porous and is a cleaner, more hygienic glass.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: These Came Wrapped in Plastic Shrink Wrap Without A Company Box or Any Use and Care Instructions\n\nReview: I just got these plates and was surprised when they came bubble wrapped with plastic shrink wrap holding the plates together inside an Amazon box. I was expecting them to come in some sort of box with the company name on it and with some sort of care and use instructions. In addition a number of the plates had smudges/sticky spots on the front of them.\n\nEach plate had a label with a bar code that was glued on the back. The label said made in Spain. It did not have care or use instructions.\n\nI first called Amazon customer service to see if they had any other information, because Amazon has great customer service representatives who really try to help, and I was given a number for the company but I got a recording with options that were not geared toward individual customers. I looked the company up on the web and found another number but I had a hard time getting anyone since the options seemed geared toward retail customers instead of individual buyers. I e-mailed the company but got no reply and left two voicemail messages that were not returned. I finally got through to someone on the phone on my third try.\n\nThe person to whom I spoke indicated these were dishwasher and microwave safe. She said the plates were sold in bulk and did not come in any company boxes. She said they were lead free.\n\nThese plates got great reviews on Amazon which is why I decided to get them. They are shiny in the front (I can see my reflection) and less shiny on the back. I hope they hold up well. They look like they do on the Amazon page.\n\nMy first impressions are not good though. I am troubled by the fact that they did not come in a company box. I was thinking of giving them as a gift but I would not give plates that had a plastic shrink wrap and nothing more holding them together as a gift. Plus some of the plates had smudges/sticky spots that needed to be cleaned.\n\nI want to know if the plates I use are dishwasher and microwave safe. Nothing with the plates indicated this and it was very hard reaching the company to check this out. The product description on Amazon indicates the plates are dishwasher safe but it also indicated the plates are made in Italy even though the label say they are made in Spain so I really felt it necessary to check with the company directly.\n\nI wish the company included care instructions or a number to call or website to go to with the plates to get care and use instructions. It would also be nice if they came in a company box so they could be given as gifts. The sticky smudges were troubling as well. I gave these three stars because of this. I will add to this once I have used the plates a few times.","Product: Parma is part of the opal glass collection by bormioli rocco. The chemical components used to produce opal glass give it a distinctive, unmatched white color. It's made with a tempering process which provides significant heat and shock resistance so it will withstand breaking or rough surfaces and temperature variations. Opal glass is five-six times more resitant than normal glass and it withstands constant use so it will last longer. Opal glass is lightweight so it's simple to handle and stackable, saving shelf space. In addition, it is non-porous and is a cleaner, more hygienic glass.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: These Came Wrapped in Plastic Shrink Wrap Without A Company Box or Any Use and Care Instructions\n\nReview: I just got these plates and was surprised when they came bubble wrapped with plastic shrink wrap holding the plates together inside an Amazon box. I was expecting them to come in some sort of box with the company name on it and with some sort of care and use instructions. In addition a number of the plates had smudges/sticky spots on the front of them.\n\nEach plate had a label with a bar code that was glued on the back. The label said made in Spain. It did not have care or use instructions.\n\nI first called Amazon customer service to see if they had any other information, because Amazon has great customer service representatives who really try to help, and I was given a number for the company but I got a recording with options that were not geared toward individual customers. I looked the company up on the web and found another number but I had a hard time getting anyone since the options seemed geared toward retail customers instead of individual buyers. I e-mailed the company but got no reply and left two voicemail messages that were not returned. I finally got through to someone on the phone on my third try.\n\nThe person to whom I spoke indicated these were dishwasher and microwave safe. She said the plates were sold in bulk and did not come in any company boxes. She said they were lead free.\n\nThese plates got great reviews on Amazon which is why I decided to get them. They are shiny in the front (I can see my reflection) and less shiny on the back. I hope they hold up well. They look like they do on the Amazon page.\n\nMy first impressions are not good though. I am troubled by the fact that they did not come in a company box. I was thinking of giving them as a gift but I would not give plates that had a plastic shrink wrap and nothing more holding them together as a gift. Plus some of the plates had smudges/sticky spots that needed to be cleaned.\n\nI want to know if the plates I use are dishwasher and microwave safe. Nothing with the plates indicated this and it was very hard reaching the company to check this out. The product description on Amazon indicates the plates are dishwasher safe but it also indicated the plates are made in Italy even though the label say they are made in Spain so I really felt it necessary to check with the company directly.\n\nI wish the company included care instructions or a number to call or website to go to with the plates to get care and use instructions. It would also be nice if they came in a company box so they could be given as gifts. The sticky smudges were troubling as well. I gave these three stars because of this. I will add to this once I have used the plates a few times.","Product: Cook up a great time in your kitchen with your favorite MUkitchen products! mukitchen's MUaprons have many great features that make it the easy choice among apron styles. Made from 100percent prewashed cotton herringbone and available in an array of stylish colors, these aprons are the ultimate in fashionable functional kitchen-wear. Featuring extra-long ties, adjustable necks and 2 large chef pockets, our MUaprons will fit every chef or culinary artist in your home. Measures 35-inches in length. MUkitchen's a concept lifestyle kitchen textile brand, renowned for its original designer prints and fresh take on color. Specializing in top-quality, fashion-forward kitchen textiles and cleaning products, all of mukitchen's products are created from top-quality cotton and microfiber. Mukitchen aims to create long-term relationships with their business Partners based on honesty and trust while seeking to understand their customer's business and provide Mutual support.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A High Quality Apron\n\nReview: This is a thick cotton apron that fits both men and women and does a good job protecting clothing while cooking. The adjustable neck ring and extra long ties allow people of varied shapes and size to use the apron.\n\nThe thing that impressed me when I first got this apron was the feel of the material. The material is thick enough to protect against splashes and spills. I like to use when making sauce. It is made of a good strong cotton herringbone weave material.\n\nThis can also be worn by both men and women. I actually called the manufacturer who confirmed this. The adjustable neck and extra long ties also make this perfect for men and women of all shapes and sizes.\n\nThis is a high quality apron that can be worn by both men and women. I have used it a number of times and it has become my favorite apron.","Product: Safco Vue Mesh Extended-Height Chair offers the ultimate in comfort with an ergonomic breathable mesh back to keep you cool and comfortable, adjustable waterfall edge seat and chrome footring. Pneumatic lever under seat provides easy height adjustment from 22\" to 32\" for a comfortable, personalized fit. Waterfall seat edge and adjustable footring may help improve circulation by reducing pressure points in legs while seated. Mesh adjustable-height back and molded support add to the seat's ergonomic benefits.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Comfortable Chair That Is Easy To Put Together\n\nReview: This was easy for two people to put together though the instructions could have been clearer. I find the chair comfortable, easy to move around and easy to raise and lower. I have a bad disc in my back and this chair is very comfortable.\n\nThis took about 20 minutes to put together with another person. The instructions could have been clearer and there was one point where we were unsure of one thing but we figured it out. There is a number to call if people have questions but I put this together on a Sunday so me and my friend had to figure it out ourselves.\n\nThe chair feels heavy. When the box came it was left on my front steps and I had to push and drag it in my house because it was so heavy. Once put together the chair has wheels so it can be rolled easily. If you are planning on moving the chair to another floor it may be easier to bring the chair in pieces to the room and put the chair together on that floor. I put the chair together on one floor and then carried it up a flight of stairs which was a bit hard on me. I do have a disc problem so lifting some things for me can be complicated.\n\nI find the chair very comfortable. I use it at a drafting table. The back of the chair is made of some type of mesh like material. It is very firm and feels great on my back since it has some give. The back of the chair curves in slightly which feels great on my back.\n\nThe chair is easy to raise and lower. It gives slightly when I sit on it and there is a lever below the seat that is easy to reach that allows a person to raise and lower the chair. There is also a foot rest at the bottom of the chair that work great.\n\nIf a person wants to add arms to the chair they cost extra but I am fine with a chair without arms. I am really enjoying the chair so far.","Product: Ask any chef about their most treasured kitchen tools and they don't even blink before they answer. The answer is always the same - knives. Most chefs have their own knife set and it might be wise not to get caught touching it. Chefs don't share knives even if they're usually reasonably nice people. Knives are strictly personal. Well, all right then, you'll have to get your own. This is where our Bistro Ceramic Knife line comes in. Ceramic Knives are a dream come true. Tomatoes part miraculously, boneless meat falls apart, and cutting up fruit and vegetables become a joy instead of a chore. In this regard you might say, good knives are key to a healthier lifestyle. Bodum Ceramic Knives are of exquisite quality as they're made of extremely hard and acid resistant ceramic material, which keeps the knives' sharpness a lot longer. They're very light, absolutely corrosion-proof and neutral in taste. Their ergonomically shaped handles in soft, anti-slip silicone makes for a safe and comfortable cutting experience. Available in black, orange, red, green, and white.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Good Knife That Seems Like a Lot for a Novice in the Kitchen\n\nReview: For someone like me who is a novice in the kitchen I think this knife is a bit much but it certainly is a good knife. This knife has some advantages as well as some drawbacks. It is important to know what you are getting with a knife like this and how to use and care for it. Unfortunately the information on how to use and care properly for this knife is written in really tiny print.\n\nThe instructions state the knife is only to be used for cutting non frozen food on wood or synthetic cutting boards. You have to be careful with the blade since if you drop the knife it could shatter and while dishwasher safe if you put it in the dishwasher you can't put it where it will knock against other items and I assume shatter. The blade is deceptively sharp and comes with a sheath in which it should be kept at all times. It seems like this knife has a lot of requirements.\n\nI have used my 25-year-old stainless steel knives on plates and counter tops over the years without a problem. I have dropped them many times over the years and none have shattered. I have placed them in a dishwasher next to other knives and nothing bad has happened. Finally, while some older knives come with a knife block, I place others in my kitchen drawers without a sheath and they have never been damaged and I have never been cut.\n\nOn the other hand, as mentioned I am a novice in a kitchen so maybe a knife like this truly needs to be used by a cook who appreciates knives. It has some really great qualities. It cuts really well. I have cut vegetables, chicken breast and beef with this knife and it cut really well. I like the feel of the handle. It feels good in my hand. I also like the way it fits in the sheath and it won't cut anyone when in the sheath. It won't ever rust.\n\nI will use this knife but I will use it sparingly because of all the precautions. This seems like a fine knife but one that is better used by someone who knows his or her way around a kitchen a lot better than me.","Product: Hang multiple towels at once with the oxo good grips over-the-door towel rack. This rack features three different sized metal bars that can be arranged in any order. The hook is designed to comfortably fit a variety of door sizes and has bumpers so the rack will not scratch or damage your door. The racks sturdy spine provides structure and stability for your towels, washcloths and more.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Nice Sturdy Towel Rack\n\nReview: This is a nice sturdy towel rack that holds a good amount of towels and face cloths. It does not move much thanks to a spring steel hook on the back part that goes over the door. I would check to see if you have center molding on the doorframe on which you plan to hang this and which way the door opens.\n\nMy only concern for a potential buyer is to check to see if there is center molding on the door frame on which you plan to hang this. I have center molding on the top of the door frame on the bathroom in my basement. Because the bathroom is really small the door opens out into the basement hallway. When I tried to hang this on the inside of that bathroom door, the door would not close all the way since the center molding was blocking the towel rack. (I can use it if I don't want to door to close all the way). If the door opened into the bathroom as it does on my bathroom upstairs there would be no problem. I would think most bathroom doors would open into the bathroom but it would be wise to check.\n\nI am using this on my upstairs bathroom door and it works and looks great. I can fit six washcloths on the top rack, and I fit two medium towels on the center rack and two large towels on the bottom rack. The rack does not move much when I open and close the door. It looks nice as well.\n\nIf you need something to hold extra towels in your bathroom this is a fine choice. I would just check the molding on the door and how it opens.","Product: Turn the act of brewing tea into an art form with the Primula Daisy Teapot with 24 Tea Flowers. Made of heat-resistant borosilicate glass, the Daisy Teapot is stovetop, dishwasher, and microwave safe. Perfect for brewing all types of tea, the 40-ounce teapot is packaged with a matching glass lid and loose tea infuser, and comes with 12 grade AA flowering green teas in Assorted flavors and 12 grade AA flowering green teas in Jasmine flavor.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice Tea Pot But I Am Not Crazy About The Flowering Teas\n\nReview: I like drinking tea and am pleased with this teapot. The flowering teas are nice but I found them to not be as nice looking as in the picture and found them to leave tea leaves that wound up in my cup.\n\nI found I could get about three mugs of tea out of each pot. If I filled the pot with too much water, I found it poured out from the lid. I used it by boiling water in a tea kettle and then pouring it into the tea pot. I used it with the flowering teas and loose tea.\n\nThe flowering teas come in a number of flavors. They are in a sealed package. You take out what looks like a small brussel sprout and put in the bottom of the pot. There is something that is wrapped around the tea. Once it is in water it starts opening up but seems held together by the wrap.\n\nThe teas I have used have been a green color and while they look okay they don't look bright and flowery like the picture on Amazon or on the box. Pieces also broke away and settled in the pot so when I poured my tea some pieces got into my mug.\n\nThis came with two nice looking canisters of tea. One had twelve flowering teas including 3 grenade, 3 jasmin, 3 vanille and three baie d'acai. The other had 13 green tea with fresh jasmin. I tried the jasmin, vanille and grenade. None of the flavors were strong. I liked the vanille best.\n\nI also used my own loose leaf tea that I put in the infuser. The infuser works well allowing water to go through but not the tea. The teapot pours nicely as ling as you don't overfill it.\n\nThe teapot looks like it is made of a thin glass but it has held up well. I even accidently bumped it with a tea mug kind of hard and it was fine. The tea pot is dishwasher and stove top safe but I hand wash it which is easy and only pour tea in it from my tea kettle.\n\nThis is a nice teapot that works well. I was not all that impressed with the flowering tea.","Product: Sometimes you just need something simple that's easy to use. RCA has you covered, with a streamlined alarm clock offering snooze, a simple interface, a large 1.4-inch display that's easy to see, and No Worry Corded-Electric or Battery back-up that lets you rest easy too. Refer to the User Manual for troubleshooting steps.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: You Get a Lot for Such a Small Clock\n\nReview: This is a simple alarm clock that is great for travel or if you don't have much room on your night stand and want a simple alarm clock. It would also be great for a backup alarm clock if you really need to be sure you will be awakened.\n\nSize and Ease of Use: This is small but easy to use when setting the alarm and time. The product description says it is 4.5 x 3.9 x 2.5 inches which seems right. It takes up very little space.\n\nThe buttons to set the time and alarm are big enough to use without a problem. I have large hands and I had no problem setting the time and alarm as well as the night light switch and the snooze button.\n\nLED Display: The LED display is easy to see. The numbers are a lttile more than half an inch high. The light is green and easy to see in a dark room without being too bright. There is no feature that allows you to lower or raise the brightness of the numbers.\n\nAlarm and Snooze: The alarm is surprisingly loud for such a small alarm. It has the beeping sound heard on many alarm clocks. The snooze feature allows you get 5 more minutes of sleep before the alarm rings again. There is a nightlight feature which, when turned on, lights the the snooze button. The light seems a yellow/orange and adds a small amount of light to a dark room.\n\nQuality/Other Features: The alarm clock is plastic. It is what you would expect for the price. There is a battery backup which takes a 9-volt battery in case there is a power outage or if the plug comes out. The digital display does not work in these cases but the alarm function will stay in the clock's memory and according to the instructions the alarm will still ring as long as long as the battery is not used up. ( I have not used the battery backup feature for more than a minute to see if it works so I don't know how long the alarm feature works if the power goes out for an extended period of time.)\n\nOverall: There is a lot to this small alarm clock. I am impressed with the ease of use for such a small clock and the battery backup is a nice feature for such a small and inexpensive alarm clock.","Product: The rowenta delta force 18-volt bag less cordless stick vacuum cleaner is designed with the highest quality and standards that rowenta is known for worldwide. the lightweight delta force 18v vacuum cleaner comes with cordless convenience, a jack-plug charger and can be stored in self-standing upright position with no cumbersome charging base. easy, sophisticated and modern, this lightweight stick vacuum cleaner will easily integrate into any home. with running times of up to 40 minutes and the patented delta force cyclonic technology, this lightweight 18-volt cordless bag less stick vacuum cleaner has superior and easy performance on both hard and carpeted surfaces. the delta force cyclonic system accelerates vacuumed air through 3 filtration systems high speed air flow to create an initial separation between dust and air, a separator grid for smaller particles of dust and a long-life washable foam filter to stop even the smallest particles. the bag less 33-ounce dust container is easy.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Easy To Clean, Reaches Areas My Other Vacuum Can't and Has Good Power\n\nReview: This is a nice large cordless vacuum that works well. It plugs into any outlet and runs between 30 and 40 minutes on a single charge.\n\nWhen you take this out of the box it comes in three parts. I actually had a hard time connecting the top and middle parts which are held together with a screw. The screw would not fit into the screw hole and it took me about 20 minutes of trying and a call to customer support before I heard a snap and the top and middle parts fit together and the screw went through the screw hole. The bottom part connected without a problem.\n\nThe vacuum has a triangle shaped bottom with a hole in the front corner and a big opening in the back, allowing it to get into corners easily. The bottom part bends so you can angle it under furniture. It has a brush on the bottom as well. It has good power for an electric vacuum and I am happy with its strength. The instructions warn against using it to vacuum large debris that may block the brush and damage it.\n\nI have wood floors and low carpets so it is great for my house. It has a carpet and wood floor setting. When used to clean floors it should run up to 40 minutes and when you are cleaning carpets up to 30 on a single charge. I have yet to run it for more than 20 minutes so I don't know if these numbers are correct.\n\nYou need to charge it for 16 hours the first time you get it. Once charged I have used it for about 5-20 minutes and plugged it in again and use it a couple of days later so each time I use it is has a full charge.\n\nWhen it comes to emptying the dirt there is a dust compartment you pull out and then press a button which opens it and you pour out the dust. It is much easier than using bags.\n\nFor a cordless vacuum this works great. I have a stronger vacuum but this gets to areas my other vacuum can't reach, does not have a cord and is easy to clean.","Product: Established in 1892, the John Ritzenthaler company (Ritz) has long been synonymous with the finest quality in home textiles. Today, the John Ritzenthaler company is a privately owned manufacturer, wholesaler and distributor of a complete line of high quality, color coordinated, fashion basic and designer bath and kitchen textiles, as well as, specialty laundry and cleaning aids. The new Ritz microfiber dish drying mat is a great new alternative to placing hand towels on the counter when hand washing dishes, glassware, pots and pans. These towels are made from 100-percent polyester microfiber, making them highly absorbent and easy to clean. The drying mat acts as a cushion to protect delicate dishes and stemware, while protecting countertops. Each mat features top quilting to ensure easy folding for storage. The Ritz microfiber drying mat is designed with two coordinating solid colors and measures 21\" x 14\". Machine wash and dry.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Cushioned Drying Mat That Does the Job well\n\nReview: This is a soft cushioned drying mat that works great for drying dishes and pots and silverware that I don't want to put in my dishwasher. It is large enough to get the job done but small enough to fit on the space I have on my counter.\n\nThis dish drying mat feels soft and there is a bit of a cushion so on special occasions when I am using my nice dinnerware set I take this out and use it. This offers more protection than a towel would and looks better as well.\n\nThis absorbs water well so multiple dishes or glasses or pieces of silverware can put on this without it getting so wet it cant be used. Because of its size this works best for glasses and cups and small plates and silverware. This holds about four of my dinner plates.\n\nThis is also nice for everyday items like a manual can opener that I have that needs to be air dried or some pots and pans that are too big for my dishwasher or my tea pot. It is a nice size so it easy to hang in my bathroom to air dry.\n\nThis is a nice sized cushioned drying mat that absorbs water well and is easy to hang and air dry.","Product: The alternative to single-use plastic baggies, snack bags are made from the same easy-wipe waterproof fabric as Bumkins award-winning SuperBibs. A smooth zipper closure doesnt hold crumbs and single ply construction means no worrying about icky stuff growing between layers of fabric. Great for food or fun, snack bags help organize lunches, toys, electronics and more! Also available in a smaller size,2 packoption. Machine washable and dishwasher-safe (top rack) for easy cleaning. Large bag measures 7 by 7. BPA, PVC, vinyl, phthalate and lead free. Designed in Arizona, responsibly made in China.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Eco Friendly and Well Made But Confusing Care Instructions\n\nReview: This is an eco friendly and fun way to transport snacks for young children or adults who like Dr. Seuss. The polyester bag has a zipper but not a seal so I am not sure how airtight it is but is strong and made to last.\n\nThe washing instructions are confusing. The big tag attached to zipper says to wash the bag before the first use and to machine wash cold and line dry. The small label attached to the bag itself (like a label on a piece of clothing) says wash machine warm and tumble dry low or hang dry. So I am not sure if you machine wash cold the first time and warm the rest of the time or if this is contradictory. Also,the big label says this is dishwasher safe but does that mean you can't use the heat cycle?\n\nThis is eco friendly way of reusing a bag. The Doctor Seuss design looks great.\n\nI gave this five stars for the bag but three stars for the confusing care instructions so my total was four stars.","Product: There are three things that drive us batty about dish duty: not having enough space, swampy messes and stacking things haphazardly (hey, were sticklers for organization). Thankfully, this customizable dish rack/ glass tray folds in half and helps keep counters clean.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Easy to Store After Use\n\nReview: This is a dish rack that is easy to put together and easy to fold up and store in a cabinet. This is important to me since I have limited counter space.\n\nI was able to put the rack together without even looking at the instructions and I usually need to look at instructions. All that needs to be done is snapping the four tines into holes on the base of the dish rack. The material seems like a hard plastic.\n\nThere are nine spaces in each rack of tines to hold items. I have desert plates that fit perfectly on half of the rack, so half of the rack can hold nine desert plates with a little room to spare. Six coffee mugs easily fit on half of the rack. Water easily drains into the drain tray. The silverware holder is a good size.\n\nThe dish rack is easy to fold up and store. It works well.","Product: 58343 Features: -Color:Gray -Distressed:No -Number of Items Included:4. Dimensions: -Overall Width - Side to Side:9.5 -Overall Depth - Front to Back:9.5 -Overall Product Weight:4\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Design, Well Made and Sturdy\n\nReview: I like these plates. They look great, feel very well made and hold up well in the dishwasher and in the microwave. I am looking into getting the mugs to go with them.\n\nI love the design of the plates. They look really good and can be used all winter long. In fact, I plan on using them in the summer when it is 90 degrees and I am wishing for winter.\n\nThe plates have a nice feel to them. When I rub my finger over the design I can feel a slight rise where the design is, but it is much less than I have felt on other plates with designs. The plates are slightly curved upward at the edges to keep in any liquid, like melted ice cream, that can be part of deserts.\n\nThe plates hold up well in the dishwasher. I have put them in the dishwasher half a dozen times and they are fine. The instructions recommend using a mild dishwasher detergent. I use a store brand.\n\nI have microwaved the plates couple of times heating up pie. The plates do not seem to get too hot and do not hold the heat. I do use a potholder when taking them out of the microwave.\n\nThe plates come in a red box that is perfect for gift giving. The plates are well protected in the box so none of them had any chips. The plates also come with a safety, use and care sheet that is easy to read and offers good basic care instructions.\n\nThese are great plates and I am enjoying using them.","Product: The Burlap tablecloth's simplicity and utility make it a year round favorite. Its natural, jute fibers can be left unadorned for an understated glamour or dressed up with colorful accessories, such as our Kantha placemats or patterned napkins.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice Addition To My Table\n\nReview: This is a nice simple burlap table runner that looks nice on my kitchen table. It will look especially nice this fall since the color fits the season.\n\nI use this on the center of my table with placemats covering the exposed portion of the table. It is nice to have something in the center of the table to put the communal food. It highlights the food that we are about to eat\n\nWhen we are not eating this is nice to place flowers or candles on. It highlights whatever it on it.\n\nThis has a very simple look. It is burlap with frayed edges but you can tell care was put into making it. The burlap with the frayed edges looks nice and fits well in my kitchen. It is a nice simple addition to my kitchen.","Product: A modern geometric look combines with bright, subdued hues to give this classic Chinese print a fresh appeal, excellent for casual, everyday use. A Caravan exclusive.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice For Special Occasions\n\nReview: These placemats look great in my dining room. I have a table that can fit four people with plenty of room and a tablecloth I want to keep clean. These mats protect my tablecloth and table nicely.\n\nThese mats seem a little on the large size but they are perfect for my table which is on the large size and can fit six people if necessary. Because of their size they do good job of protecting my tablecloth from spills.\n\nThese do need to be washed and even ironed so they are more work than some placemats. For me they are worth the effort to have nice cotton placemats with a nice design. I use my dining room table once a week or so, so I don't mind the extra effort to have such nice placemats.","Product: Create batches of fun, consistent cookies with the OXO Good Grips Cookie Press. The large, contoured lever is easy to grip and the non-slip base keeps the Press steady while dispensing dough. The clear cylindrical barrel shows how much dough remains and disassembles for easy loading and cleaning. With 12 Stainless Steel Cookie Disk patterns included, you'll be prepared for any occasion.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Easy To Use Cookie Press\n\nReview: I have fond memories, from when I was a child, of using a hand held cookie press with my mom which had a handle that had to be turned in order to push the cookie dough out of the press. It took skill to make each cookie the same size and at the end it was hard to turn. I still have it.\n\nThis cookie press is so much easier to use. All you do is put the dough inside and press down on a lever. The dough comes out much more uniformly than my old one and you don't have to turn a handle. While I like the ease of this, I miss the skill involved in the old cookie press.\n\nThis comes with 12 stainless steel disks in a case. The designs are very similar though this is missing a cross design that I have in my old press which I miss and includes a teddy bear and snow flake design that I really like.\n\nThe clear design lets you see how much dough is left though you could tell the old way by feel after a while. The cookie press comes a part for cleaning. The barrel, bottom ring and disks are dishwasher safe while the top and plunger need to be hand washed.\n\nI have used this once to make some butter cookies and they came out fine. It is a fine product.\n\nThis is a great press and I will use it during Easter. It is easier to use than my old press. Still, I think I will always keep my old press around and use it once in while to bring back fond memories of the past.","Product: Swerve, The New Dirt Devil Lightweight Cyclonic Upright, Is The Ultimate Device For Total Home Cleaning With A Functional Lightweight Design That Features Swift Swivel Maneuverability And A Motorized Brush roll.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This Has A Lot Of Nice Features To Make Vacuuming Easier\n\nReview: This has a lot of power for its size. It has some nice features as well. I did find it a little hard to push on area rugs but very easy to push on floors.\n\nThis vacuum is easy to put together and use. I really did not need to look at the instructions to do so.\n\nThe swivel-glide is a nice feature. I have a couple of rooms with a number of tables and desks and the swivel-glide feature makes it easy to get under the desks and tables. This feature can be used without pressing any buttons. It follows my lead as I am vacuuming so all I do is move the handle and the vacuum easily changes position.\n\nThe suction is strong. So strong in fact that it was a little hard to push on my area rugs. It did pick up everything though.\n\nIt works great on my hardwood floors. It seems like it was made for floors. It just glides along. I have mostly hardwood floors and a few area rugs so this vacuum is great for my needs.\n\nThe handle itself can be raised and lowered until it is the right level for use. As someone who has a bad back it is nice to be able to put the handle at a level that makes me feel most comfortable.\n\nI also like the stretch hose and telescopic handle. It is nice to hold a handle when using a vacuum hose. I had no problem cleaning air ducts at the top of my walls. The suction feature on the hose is very strong. It is also easy to attach the vacuum hose to the handle, use it and then return the hose to its original position and start vacuuming again.\n\nIt is easy to remove the canister with the dirt in it, empty it and put it back on the vacuum. I prefer canisters rather than bags and like the fact that it has a rinseable HEPA filter.\n\nMy house is old so I have a lot of small to medium size rooms. The cord is perfect for my needs.\n\nThis is light enough to carry up and down stairs easily. My house has three floors so this is a big thing for me.\n\nI like most everything with this vacuum other than the fact it is a little hard to push on my area rugs. It has a lot of great features including a swivel-glide to make it easy to get under and around objects, a stretch hose with a telescopic handle to make it easy to reach hard to get to areas and an easy to remove and clean dirt canister and HEPA filter making dirt disposal simple.","Product: This compact, powerful, 2-speed fan is perfect for a small room, RV or camp and is great for weather emergencies during warm weather. It is designed to be plugged into an electrical wall outlet or operated with batteries for flexibility. This O2 Cool 10 inch fan can also stand on a desk or picnic table depending on where it is needed. The powerful two speed fan blade runs quietly, and fan delivers up to 40 hours of usage in battery mode.Measures: 13 H x 12 W x 4 D.Weight: 2.5 lbs. (without batteries).\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Small, Light, Safe, Fairly Quiet Fan With A Strong Breeze\n\nReview: For a small and light fan this works really well. I am impressed with the way it is made as well as the powerful breeze I feel even at the low setting.\n\nI usually use this in a home office in the top floor of my house which gets warm even if I have my central air conditioner working. I usually use it at the low setting and place it about 10 to 12 feet away from me and I feel a nice cool breeze.\n\nI have also used this in a long hallway in the main part of my house. I put it on high and it cools a room at the end of the hallway. I can also feel a breeze in two of the rooms that are off the hallway.\n\nThe fan is fairly quiet. I barley notice the sound.\n\nThe fan is very light and is easy to move around my house. I have not taken out with me but this would be perfect for a picnic or other outside activity since it would travel well.\n\nThe box says the fan comes with a \"built-in\" handle at the top of the fan. It is a flat piece of rounded plastic at top of the fan that juts out. The fan is light enough so you can hold it by the \"handle\" while carrying the fan but I am not sure if I would call it a handle. The fan is light enough to move easily whether or not the handle is used.\n\nThe fan covering is very safe. It is small enough to prevent people, especially children, from getting their hands caught in the fan but large enough not to limit the breeze. Plus it looks nice.\n\nI tried the fan using batteries to see if it it worked and it worked fine. I have not run the fan with the batteries to test how long they would last so I am not sure of the battery life.\n\nThis is a great fan. It is light, safe, has a strong breeze and does not make much noise.","Product: The Born Free ComfortFit Body Pillow is supportive during and after pregnancy. The unique design hugs the body providing ultimate support to your belly and legs while keeping hips in a comfortable position.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Qualiy Body Pillow Made For Pregnant Women.\n\nReview: This body pillow is as it appears on the Amazon web page. It is almost circular at one end and curved at the other. While it can be stretched a little it retains that form.\n\nAs a result it would work well as a feeding pillow and toddler pillow. It also works as a body pillow knowing that, as the picture on the web page shows, the pillow will wrap around a persons body.\n\nThere are may different types of body pillows. This is made for women who are pregnant and just looking at it, and the pictures on this page, explains why.\n\nIt is made of quality material that is made to last. I felt comfortable resting my head on the pillow and my legs on the pillow as well.\n\n It has a cover on it that is washable. Other covers can be purchased as well but you can use the one that comes with this body pillow.","Product: Architec Five Minute Stackable Appetizer Maker is a fun and functional tool. Create layered, bite sized, gourmet appetizers using everyday ingredients in just 5 minutes. Perfect for entertaining people of all ages and taste preferences. And it works well for savory bites or sweet treats! The Appetizer Maker is made of BPA-free plastic, snaps together for quick assembly, disassembles easily for compact storage and is dishwasher safe for easy care! Comes with a recipe book with tasty suggestions. The Architec brand offers an assortment of frequently used kitchen items which were created by applying basic principles of architecture & engineering to improve their beauty and function; resulting in a better experience in the kitchen for you!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: An Easy To Use Tool To Make Tiny Appetizers\n\nReview: This is a great tool to easily make appetizers that look professional. This is basically a mold that you layer with different ingredients. Once done there are slots in the mold that allow you to cut the appetizers and a tray to take them out of the mold.\n\nThis comes with a recipe book that gave me some ideas but I will look for others.\nIt comes with a plastic knife to cut your appetizers but I used a butter knife from my utensil drawer.\n\nI made some tiny sandwiches that I layered with different ingredients. For this to work it is best to have some sort of spread or salad to hold everything together on top of the base. I used some bread as the base and chicken salad layered with some other ingredients and then more bread and more chicken salad to hold everything together. I plan to use this to feed some people during the football game tomorrow. My friends will wonder how I made something so delicate and small.\n\nThis is a fun tool to make appetizers.","Product: Serve the entire family a variety of foods on the George Foreman 5 Serving, Classic Plate Grill. The 2-n-1 Grill and Panini feature includes a 1\" adjustable cooking height hinge for cooking juicy burgers or thick sandwiches. The George Tough nonstick coating and dishwasher-safe removable plates make clean-up a breeze while the exclusive slope design removes 42% of fat from uncooked lb. 80/20 Ground Chuck burgers.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: The Good Features Make Up For Some Bad Ones\n\nReview: This is the fourth George Foreman Grill I have tried over the years. I like having the removable cooking plates, the adjustable cooking height option and the option to change or lower the back legs to change the angle of the grill. I don't like the fact that there is no automatic shutoff feature and I found the top plate hard to clean because of the design.\n\nThe Good:\n\nThis is the first George Foreman Grill I have used with removable cooking plates. You can easily remove the top and bottom plates and rinse them in the sink. You can also put them in the dishwasher but I just rinse them in the sink. It is so much easier cleaning the grill with the removable plates. The bottom plate cleans very easily but the top is harder because of the design (I address this in \"The Bad\" below.)\n\nThere is an adjustable cooking height option that I love. By moving a switch on the top of the grill from one side to the other you can raise the cooking height of the grill. This is great because thick steaks require a higher cooking height than thin burgers or chicken. This way the top grill plate is fully pressing down on whatever you are cooking.\n\nFinally the back legs can be raised and lowered to change the angle of the grill. With the back legs fully extended the angle is what you would expect in a George Foreman grill and the grease flow out easily. If the back legs are not extended the grill is flat and the grease stays. If I am cooking burgers that are 30 percent fat I want the grill to be at an angle where all the grease flows out of the grill. If I am cooking meat that is 10 percent or five percent fat I want some of the fat to stay so I don't raise the legs.\n\nThe Bad:\n\nThere is no automatic shutoff with this grill. I even called customer service to confirm this. I get busy and forget things once in a while. I am concerned that I may forget to unplug the grill one day and damage the grill or cause a fire.\n\nI also found the top plate of the grill hard to clean. The bottom grill plate looks like a normal George Foreman grill and that has straight raised lines that are easy to clean. The top grill plate has straight raised lines with eight raised angled lines facing down on each raised line. As a result, the corners where the angled lines meet the straight lines are hard to clean. I have to go to each corner with a sponge to make sure all the grease is removed. This takes time.\n\nI called customer service and was told to try the George Foreman sponges. These make cleaning a bit easier but I still need to make sure the corners are clean. It would have been so much easier to have the traditional straight raised lines on both the top and bottom plates.\n\nConclusion:\n\nThe good things about this grill outweigh the bad. The removable plates, adjustable hinge and the option to use the grill flat or to raise the back legs like a traditional George Foreman grill are nice features. Still, having an automatic shut off feature (like some other kitchen appliances I have come with) and the option to replace the top grill plate with one similar to the bottom so it is easier to clean would be big improvements.","Product: Enjoy fresh coffee every day with this elegantly designed French coffee press. Product features a no-drip spout and the individual size accommodates one standard coffee cup.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This Makes A Great Cup Of Coffee\n\nReview: This is a great looking stainless steel coffee press that works well and can be put in the dishwasher. It also comes with use instruction on the box that make a great cup of coffee.\n\nThis is the first coffee press I have used. I have watched my friends make coffee with a coffee press but never did myself.\n\nThe box has a set of instructions that include how much coffee to use, how much hot water to put in the press and how long to let the coffee brew. I followed the instructions and made great coffee.\n\nI like the design of this coffee press. It looks and feels like a quality product.\n\nThe box says this is dishwasher safe. I have just rinsed it out in the sink because it is easy to clean.\n\nI will be getting a lot of use out of this.","Product: The WindTunnel MAX Technology offers 3 channels of suction that remove dirt with less scatter. Meanwhile, 12 cyclones separate fine particles of dirt before they reach the rinsable filter, allowing homeowners to clean filters less often.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Strong Vacuum With Some Nice Features\n\nReview: This is an easy to push, strong vacuum with some really nice features. I have had a number of vacuums over the years and this is my favorite so far.\n\nCleaning:\n\nMy house has wood floors and area carpets. This works great on both. Some vacuums will be hard to use on my area carpets. I had no problem with this one at all. (This has 7 floor settings.)\n\nThere is lever at the bottom of the vacuum that is easy to press with your foot that allows the vacuum to pull back. This makes pushing it easy.\n\nThis cleaned the floors and carpets equally well. I went over areas twice out of habit and it picked up everything.\n\nI used the extension wand to clean some spaces between furniture and it worked well. The suction feels strong.\n\nCord:\n\nI really like the the fact that the cord is stored inside the vacuum. You pull out the 28 foot cord and then when you are done you press on the cord rewind button and the cord goes back in the vacuum. This is so much easier than having to wrap the cord around holders on the outside the vacuum as is the case with previous vacuums.\n\nRemoving dirt from vacuum:\n\nTo remove the dirt all you do is press a button and remove the dirt cup. The dirt cup is easy to put back. I like this as opposed to bags that have to be thrown out. The filter is reusable so that will save money in the future.\n\nMoving the vacuum:\n\nFor a big vacuum this is fairly easy to move around. I carried it up a flight of steps without a problem.\n\nConclusion:\n\nThis works great on my floors and area rugs. I like the retractable cord and removable dirt cup. This makes vacuuming much less of a chore.","Product: Metal Wine Holder, Grapevine Design, Black (Bottle)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Nicely Designed Wine Cork Holder\n\nReview: This is a nice looking cork holder which does not take up much space on the table. I don't think it needs a cork label on the outside but I like everything else about it.\n\nI like the black wire look of this. When this is on my table it does not seem like it is taking up much space because of the design. I like the size of this as well. It does the job but is small enough not to take up much space.\n\n I also like the two \"grapes and leaf\" designs on the outside of the holder. They add to the wine theme. I don't think there needs to be a \"corks\" label on the cork holder since if it is filled with corks people can see it is a cork holder.\n\nI gave this five starts since I like the look and the only thing I would change is the \"corks\" label.","Product: Functional and stylish, this storage box is perfect for organizing your closet or shelves, and neatly stowing you clothing, linens or accessories. The practical box is made from polypropylene fabric, which is easy to clean with a damp cloth. Collapsing for convenient storage, the structured box assembles in seconds with reinforced panels to maintain its shape. The smart storage organizer is finished with a clear vinyl window so you can easily view the contents and an attached lid to keep out dust. Ideal for seasonal items, baby blankets and towels, it is also great for office, craft or extra household items, keeping your closet smart, organized and coordinated. InterDesigns creative products enhance your dcor, turning simple home solutions into must-have elegant accessories that shine. Designed in the USA, we are proud to produce a wide selection of high quality home, bath and storage solutions that excite, inspire and charm. Stylish, functional and affordable, our products have been enriching customers homes for over 40 years. InterDesign: innovative products, exceptional value.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Nice Soft Storage Box\n\nReview: This is a nice storage box for clothing and other non-breakable items. The product dimensions are listed as 15.5 x 9.8 x 11.8 inches (which seem right though I did not measure the box). There is no zipper but the cover has material around it which fits snugly over the rest of the box causing a it to fit tightly. It has a clear plastic window in front.\n\nI like this box. It looks nice. It is large enough for me to store sheets and pillowcases in it. It is made of soft material and looks good in my bedroom.\n\nIt is made to be collapsible when not in use. Because of the soft material and the fact that this is made to be collapsible I would not put breakable items in it. It looks sturdy and the cover seems strong but I will stick to clothes. I would stack a few of these on top of each other as long as the contents were no very heavy.\nWhile there is no zipper the cover fits snugly over the rest of the box. I am not concerned about moths or other insects getting in it.\n\nThe clear plastic window is a nice touch. If a person has more than one of these he or she can see what is inside without having to open the cover.","Product: Crafted from durable porcelain to provide years of dining and entertaining, the heirloom-quality BonJour Dinnerware Fruitful Nectar Porcelain 10-Inch Round Serving Bowl is graced with soft aqua borders encircling elegant silver and bronze floral and hummingbird motifs. The beautiful serving bowl is poised to serve culinary treats for any meal, from sweet ambrosia salad to sausage and cranberry dressing. Blending exquisite style with contemporary convenience, the bowl is safe for the microwave, making it easy to heat vegetables or homemade soup. Able to go into a warming oven to 250 for up to 30 minutes, the bowl is also dishwasher safe, so less time is spent cleaning up after meals. This beautiful round serving bowl is the perfect complement to other BonJour Fruitful Nectar dinnerware and serve ware pieces.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Casual but Fancy Looking Dinnerware That Has Held Up Well.\n\nReview: I really enjoy this dinnerware set because it looks fancy but can be used like casual dinnerware. It has held up well in the dishwasher and microwave.\n\nLooks and use:\n\nI like the looks of this set. It has a bright look. I like the combination of green and white and the design as well.\n\nThe dinner plate is the simplest looking of the plates. It has no design on it. It is white in\nthe center and green around a raised edge. I would rather not have a design at the bottom of a dinner plate.\n\nThe smaller desert or salad plate has a design on the plate. I can brush my hand over it and feel it. It looks nice. It is white in the center with green around a raised edge and a design in the center and around the edge.\n\nThe bowls are white on the inside, green around the edges and have a nice design on them. I have used them for salad, soup, ice cream and cereal.\n\nThe cups are white on the inside and green around the edge. There is a design on the cups. These cups held heat well. I have poured tea in them from a kettle and also heated hot water in the microwave. The tea is hot on the inside but the outside of the cup is not so hot you cant touch the handle. I have noticed some colored cups or mugs tend to be very hot when I heat something in them in the microwave. These are fine.\n\nThis is a set I use with friends. It is casual but fancy enough to impress.\n\nCare:\n\nI have used these in a microwave to heat up food. I have also washed these in the dishwasher. They have held up fine. These don't seem like they will chip easily.\n\nPackaging:\n\nThese came well packaged. I have gotten dish sets in the mail that have been damaged but these are well packaged so all the items were fine.\n\nConclusion: This is a casual set of dinnerware that looks fancy. It has held up well. It is one of my favorite dinnerware sets.","Product: Thermos brand NSF/ANSI 53 Certified Filtration Bottle reduces contaminants such as: aesthetic chlorine, chloramine, atrazine and particulate class V contaminants, as well as bad tastes and odor, from water. The filter does not reduce fluoride. Achieving an NSF certification assures the product complies with all standard requirements by a well-respected certification organization. Thermos brand NSF/ANSI 53 Certified Filtration Bottle features an innovative gravity-fed filtration method that allows water to pass through the filter naturally and not by force, giving it increased contact time with the filter, resulting in contaminant-reduced water that is ready to drink. Made from BPA-free Eastman Tritan copolyester material, this 22 ounce bottle features an open spout that allows for great flow rate with no forceful sucking or squeezing required. It also features a hygienic, locking, push button lid with one-handed operation and integrated carrying loop. NSF/ANSI 53 Certified filter lasts for approximately 20 gallons (128 full bottles) and is enhanced with DuPont licensed filtration. This Thermos brand water filtration product is not designed to purify water. Do not use this bottle with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Nice Idea But It Has Limited Use For Me\n\nReview: This seems like a nice idea but it takes a lot of work for a little amount of water. While it is great if a person is out and wants filtered water and only has tap water available, it is less work to have a regular thermos and fill it up with previously filtered water or to carry around a few bottles of filtered water.\n\nWhen I first got this the instructions mentioned how the thermos needed to be disabled and cleaned. The instructions say that as soon as possible after each use the thermos and its contents needed to be cleaned with warm soapy water (with the exception of the filter). There are a number of components in the thermos and it takes some time as compared to a regular thermos that is easy to clean.\n\nThe description says this colds 22 ounces of water. If I am going out walking I usually bring a few bottles of water. I think 22 ounces is a fair amount of water but I want more if I am walking.\nPlus if I am out at a park often water sources are limited to water fountains and bathroom sinks. It is hard to fill this with water from a water fountain and regrettably bathrooms in the parks near me are not places I want to fill water bottles.\n\nLike any filter product this does take a little time to fill. The advantage of using a larger pitcher is that while you wait to fill it you don't have to do it as often.\n\nWhen I used this I felt my tap water tasted a bit better. It is nice if I am going for a short walk or if I know of a safe place to refill the bottle. Other than that I would rather fill this with filtered water from a pitcher or bring multiple bottles of water with me.\n\nThis is a nice idea but it has limited use for me.","Product: United Solutions introduces their first ever hands free Laundry Tote. This 1.5 bushel Laundry Tote is made from LDPE resin which is very flexible. The tote includes an adjustable Keyhole Lock and Go shoulder strap design that attaches to the tote in any number of places allowing over the shoulder hands free carrying for ease of use and comfort. The Keyhole Lock and Go strap makes it easy for anyone to carry 25 pounds or more of laundry hands free. No matter if you are tall or short; big or small; you can customize the strap length and placement to fit your build. Built-in molded handles in the sides of the tote also allow it to be carried the traditional way. The perfect Laundry Tote for your college bound student or anyone having to carry laundry down the stairs. With United Solutions patent pending design your hands are free to hold on to the stair rail, not your laundry basket. The hands free Laundry Tote even offers a write-on/label panel so everyone in the family can have their own customized Laundry Tote. And don't stop with your dirty laundry - use the hands free tote at the beach. Anytime or anywhere you need to carry multiple items is a good time to grab your United Solutions hands free tote. The hands free Laundry Tote measures 19.5 inch in length by 15 inch wide by 17.5 inch high. Made in the USA.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Practical Idea That Makes Carrying Laundry Much Easier\n\nReview: This is a practical product that makes taking clothes from my basement to bedrooms in much house much easier. The strap allows me to carry clothes up a flight of stairs or two much more easily than before.\n\nMy washer and dryer are in my basement and I have to carry my clothes up and down one flight of stairs and sometimes two. I have a bad back. The strap on the laundry basket allows me to carry a lot of clothes without feeling much pressure on my back since my shoulders are helping carry the clothes.\n\nAn addition plus with this basked is that the strap can be locked in on many places on the basket. As a result each person can figure the best way to position the strap so it works best. I have tried the strap on a few different places on the basket. For me the best way is to position the strap on the sides of the basket with the handles about midway down the basket.\n\nThis is a very useful laundry basket. It makes carrying laundry much easier.","Product: Enjoy freshly squeezed juice with a commercial citrus juicer by New Star Foodservice. Quality cast iron and 18/8 stainless steel allow a powerful squeeze. Upgrade to our artaste in-one juicer and bring some craft back to your kitchen.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Makes Juicing Fun and Easy\n\nReview: I have never had a juicer that did a better job of squeezing the juice out of oranges. My only issues is some small seeds and pulp did come through the strainer so I had to remove them before I served the orange juice.\n\nBecause of the way this juicer is made it puts a lot of pressure on whatever you want to juice. I used navel oranges both big and small and there was no juice left in them after I used the juicer. All I did was push down on the handle and watch as my oranges were pressed to the point where there was no juice left.\n\nIt is easy to press down on the handle and takes little strength at all. Anyone can do it.\n\nThis is very easy to clean. The cone and funnel parts are detachable and can be put in a dishwasher. I just cleaned them with soap and water. It was easy. I little juice got on the enamel part of the juicer and I just cleaned with soap and water.\n\nMy only complaint is some small seeds and pulp did get into the juice I made. I called the company and they said this can happen. It would be nice if a strainer to remove the bits of pulp and small seeds was included.\n\nI cant think of an easier way to make fresh squeezed juice for people. It is quick and easy and if you have children they can push the handle down and help with the process.","Product: The OXO good grips foldaway dish rack is convertible, convenient and compact. It features a plate rack that holds plates or bowls neat and upright, and is safe for fine china and delicate dishware. When the plate rack is folded down, it leaves the middle of the dish rack open to accommodate large bowls, cookware, and more. The convenient cup racks hold cups, mugs or wine glasses inside rack to prevent dripping on the counter. Divided utensil holders have a generous capacity and are removable for easy unloading. To drain directly into the sink, simply fold out the feet and snap open the pour spout. The side walls, feet and spout of the foldaway dish rack all fold for compact storage.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Best Fold Away Dish Rack I have Ever Had\n\nReview: This is the best foldaway dish rack I have ever tried. It is a one piece rack that is easy to use and then foldaway and put in a cabinet. It is made of strong plastic and should last a long time.\n\nI have a small kitchen with limited counter space. There are times when I have dishes or glasses or pots or silverware that I don't want to put in the dishwasher. I have counter space on top of my dishwasher that I use for other things but now I can put this on that counter space when I have items that I need to dry. Once done I put this dish rack in one of my kitchen cabinets. It is possible to put this back in the box but I just fold it up and put it in a cabinet as it.\n\nThis dish rack comes in one piece. The first option when taking it from the box is whether to extend two legs on the bottom which slightly angle the rack allowing excess water to drain from a spout that can be opened. If a person does not want any excess water to drain, the legs can be left down and the spout kept closed.\n\nThe next thing to be done is to fold up the two side walls. These have silverware holders on each side as well as six pegs that can be used to hold glasses or cups. These side walls are about one third of an inch higher than the rest of the rack.\n\nThe final option is to move a plate rack that is laying flat into an upright position and snap it in place. The plate rack will hold six plates.\n\nOne of the nice things about this dish rack is if a person is drying something big the dish rack can be left flat and a large pot or some small pots can be put in the center of the rack. Cups or glasses can also be laid on the center of the dish rack as well. There are 15 slightly raised ridges on the bottom of the dish rack that will allow any excess water to move way from the item being dried in the dish rack especially if the two legs are raised and angled.\n\nThe pegs on the side can be used to hold cups or glasses. These are close together so while there are six pegs one each side I can only use three cups or glass on each side. Cups or glasses can be placed flat on the rack as previously mentioned though.\n\nAdditionally, the two silverware holders can be removed allowing access to two smaller pegs on each side that can hold glasses or cups. These are spaced farther apart than the other pegs so each can hold a glass or cup for a total of four glasses of cups.\n\nThe silverware holders are a nice size and hold a lot of silverware. They are clear plastic.\n\nThere are metal handles on each end of the dish rack that make moving it easy.\n\nI am very happy with this. I have another foldaway dish rack but it is not as sturdy as this and does not fold away as easy as this. This is very well designed. I have used it a few times when drying pots, nice silverware, a tea pot and other items that I do not like putting in my dishwasher. It works well. I am looking forward to using it when I have guests over this weekend and I use my nice plates and silverware that I don't like putting in my dishwasher.","Product: The Rabbit Wing Corkscrew is an essential tool for any home bar or kitchen. This classic corkscrew's twin arms provide extra leverage to remove wine corks with ease. Constructed of durable plastic and stainless steel for long service life. Designed to fit any size bottle. Dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning. This corkscrew is backed with a 5-year warranty.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Nice Looking and Easy to Use\n\nReview: This is a nice looking easy to use corkscrew that easily removes corks from wine bottles. It looks nice and feels good to use thanks to the rubber around the head of the corkscrew and the chrome handles.\n\nI have used this three times and had no problem removing corks from wine bottles. The corks did not crack and came out easily.\n\nThe rubberized head makes turning this easy. The chrome handles are easy to grasp when removing a cork. Corks came out easily for me from the wine bottles. It was easy to remove the cork from the screw.\n\nThe is easy to store and does not take up much space. It looks nice and somewhat fancy when opening a bottle of wine in front of friends. It works well.","Product: Miele's complete c3 Alize vacuum cleaner features an AirTeQ combination floor tool ideal for cleaning low pile carpeting, rugs and smooth flooring. The AirTeQ has streamlined airflow for uninterrupted floor contact as you switch from smooth flooring to carpeting. Alize offers a savvy, self-adjusting automatic setting. As you transition from hardwoods to carpeting, the Alize automatically decreases suction, then increases suction when you return to smooth, solid flooring - saving you both time and energy. A telescopic, stainless steel wand and long electrical cord, with one-touch automatic rewind, provide a total cleaning radius of 36 feet. The complete c3 Alize is also equipped with a deluxe comfort grip handle with led headlight and six-stage suction controls, plus automatic setting, via a +/- foot switch. Other conveniences include three integrated accessories - a dusting brush, upholstery tool and crevice nozzle - and a 3d bumper.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This Is A Well Made Vacuum That Is Compact, Easy To Use And Works Well.\n\nReview: This is my first time trying a cannister vacuum like this and I love it. It does a great job removing dirt, does not make much sound, is easy to move around, has hidden extra equipment and is easy to store.\n\nThis does a great job removing dirt. I have hardwood floors and area rugs. This does a great job going from one to the other. It picks up dirt well. One sweep over and area and the dirt is gone. I rarely have to go over the same spot twice. Plus using a handle attached to a stainless steel wand and floor brush is much easier than moving a whole vacuum.\n\nThis has a low sound. It is the least noisy of the vacuums I have used. It really does not make much noise.\n\nThis can be used horizontally or vertically and has wheels which allow it to me moved in either position. The plastic hose and stainless steel wand which can be extended mean that this does not have to be moved that often. Even when you need to move this, the long cord means that this can do a large area from one electrical outlet.\n\nThe electrical cord is inside the back of the vacuum. By pressing a button the cord is released and it can be pulled out. Once done you press the button and the cord goes back in the machine. It does quickly. I had this plugged into an extension cord in a room and accidently pressed the cord release button before removing it from the extension cord. It pulled the extension cord to the vacuum. Luckily the extension cord was long enough to reach the vacuum.\n\nThe vacuum is light enough for me to easily carry up a flight of stares and I have occasional back problems. This is very easy to move around.\n\nThis also has a dusting brush, upholstery tool and crevice nozzle which are stored in the cannister and accessed by pressing a button. Most vacuums have these hanging on them somewhere while this has them covered inside the cannister.\n\nThis is easy to put in my closet after use. Other than the cannister the only pieces that need to be stored are the handle, hose, wand and floor brush.\n\nThe most important thing is this does a great job cleaning and is easy to use. It is much easier to use than pushing around a large vacuum. I rarely have to go over the same area twice. It does not make much sound. It seems very well made. It should last a long time.","Product: This luxurious heavy weight tablecloth is perfect for everyday dining. Impress your guests with this luxurious tablecloth that can be used for any occasion. Available in additional sizes. Mold resistant. Very easy to clean!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Fancy Looking Every Day Tablecloth\n\nReview: This is a casual tablecloth that looks fancy. It fits well on my dining room table and makes the dining room look nicer.\n\nI have the 60 x 120 oblong Ivory tablecloth. It is 100 percent polyester and looks like a woven tablecloth. I am impressed with the design. It makes it seem like I am eating on a fancy tablecloth.\n\nThis is also easy to wash. I followed the directions and washed it in cold water in my washing machine and used the low cycle on my dryer. It came out looking fine.\n\nThe picture on this website does a good job showing how this tablecloth looks. This is a fancy looking everyday tablecloth that is easy to clean.","Product: The Hoover A201 Air Purifier is a fresh take on a clean home. The Three-Stage Filtration system absorbs odors while the HEPA Type Filter captures 99-percent of dust, allergens, pet dander and smoke from the air that passes through the filter. Intuitive Easy-Touch Controls put 3 cleaning speeds right at your fingertips for any 15'X15' room. And with Silence Technology, you can get fresher air without disrupting your home.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Much Better Than I Expected\n\nReview: I am unexpectedly surprised at how much I like this Air Purifier. I feel like I am breathing better when I am near this. I sleep better and am more relaxed when it is on. Thanks to the portability of this I can use it in my living room in the evening and then move it to my bedroom at night.\n\nWhen I am in a room with this on I feel like the air is cleaner and I am getting more oxygen. I put this near my recliner chair in the evening and I feel more relaxed. I put this in my bedroom at night and I am sleeping better. Because of the size I feel the effects of this in a few minutes. I also place it near where I am sitting or sleeping so if it far from you it may take longer to notice the difference.\n\nAs far as I can tell this does not affect oxygen in a room but perhaps by filtering out dust and allergens it has the same result. I have been told by doctors I have allergies to dust and dust mites and other seasonal things like oak and ragweed. Perhaps by filtering these out I am getting more oxygen. Whatever the reason is I feel like I am breathing better when this is on.\n\nThis is portable and looks like a small suitcase. It has a handle and is easy this move around. I can be used either horizontally or vertically. The product dimensions of 10.1 x 21.3 x 17.9 inches listed on this page are accurate so this does take up space, this is not something that can be put on a night stand.\n\nThe four control buttons only need to be gently touched. Lightly putting a finger over a button is enough to make it work.\n\nThis is simple to use. There are four buttons. Ths first button is an on and off button. The second button allows for the fan to run on either low, medium or high. The third button allows the timer to be set for two, four or eight hours before automatically turning the purifier off. The last button is used if you change either of the filters.\n\nI run the fan on medium to high when I am in my living room and medium to low when I am in my bedroom. Even at high the fan is not that loud though at high I do need to slightly raise the volume of my television.\n\nThis has a HEPA type filter to freshen the air and an odor filter to remove odors. This came with an extra HEPA type filter. The instructions say under normal operating conditions the main filter should be replaced every six months and the odor filter every three months. The instructions also say the odor filter is optional and the unit will continue to clean the air without it.\n\nI use this all the time. It makes me feel like I am getting more oxygen. I sleep better with it on at night and am more relaxed when it is on during the day. I am very pleased with this.","Product: Enjoy fast and easy chopping or mincing at the touch of a button! With a 1-cup capacity, a stay-sharp blade and one-touch pulse control, youll get great results with ease. Plus a safety lock lid offers greater security and added peace of mind during use.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Small Basic Food Chopper that Works Well\n\nReview: This has worked great for chopping small items like peppers or cut up cabbage or cut up celery or toasted bread slices that I turn into bread crumbs. I have also used this with herbs as well. I can see using this for making spreads but I have not used it for that purpose yet.\n\nIt is small so it is great for portions for a couple of people. It is easy to use for people who don't want food choppers with a lot of accessories. You simply put the item you want in the chopper and press down. It also takes up little counter space which help since my counter is very crowded.\n\nThis is also easy to clean. It has few parts and I have been able to clean everything in the sink.\n\nThis is a small basic food chopper that works well.","Product: Enjoy fast and easy chopping or mincing at the touch of a button! With a 1-cup capacity, a stay-sharp blade and one-touch pulse control, youll get great results with ease. Plus a safety lock lid offers greater security and added peace of mind during use.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Small Basic Food Chopper that Works Well\n\nReview: This has worked great for chopping small items like peppers or cut up cabbage or cut up celery or toasted bread slices that I turn into bread crumbs. I have also used this with herbs as well. I can see using this for making spreads but I have not used it for that purpose yet.\n\nIt is small so it is great for portions for a couple of people. It is easy to use for people who don't want food choppers with a lot of accessories. You simply put the item you want in the chopper and press down. It also takes up little counter space which help since my counter is very crowded.\n\nThis is also easy to clean. It has few parts and I have been able to clean everything in the sink.\n\nThis is a small basic food chopper that works well.","Product: Cuisipro 2 piece holiday roasting set includes Cuisipro' s top rated Fat Separator and 3 in 1 Baster. The Cuisipro 4 Cup Fat Separator secret is a plug that snugly blocks the hole at the base of the separator. Once the fat and juices have separated, the juices are released from the bottom of the Fat Separator and the silicone plug controls the release of juice preventing fatty liquids mixing with the juices. The nylon strainer lid is easy to fill and catches unwanted gristle and food particles so gravies and stocks remain clear and smooth. The Cuisipro Fat Separator has a large handle that is comfortable and easy to grip as well as a large spout that is useful for pouring large batches of gray or stock. The Cuisipro 3 in 1 Baster includes a silicone brush to coat food evenly, a nylon shower head for quick basting or use without attachments for a heavy stream of juice. The large silicone bulb is comfortable to grip and easy to squeeze. Both the Cuisipro Fat Separator and 3 in 1 Baster features a clear window with easy to read measurements. Top shelf dishwasher safe. 25 year warranty.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Well Made Products That Work Well\n\nReview: This is a excellent two piece set that is great for use when making turkey or chicken. The baster and fat separator are made very well and they both have a 25 year warranty.\n\nI used them while cooking a chicken. They worked great.\n\nThe 3-in-1 baster includes a brush, a shower head which causes liquid in the baster to come out in multiple streams like a shower and the regular nozzle which causes liquid in the baster to come out in a solid stream. All three work well.\n\nThe fat separator holds up to four cups of liquid. It has a strainer on top so only liquids get into the separator. As the fat separates from the juice, the fat separator has an easy drain feature which is a plug at the bottom of the separator. As you press a button on the fat separator the plug rises allowing juice to come out of the fat separator while the fat stays in the separator. I have never used this type of fat separator and it works very well.\n\nBoth of these are top dishwasher safe. It is easy just clean them in a sink.\n\nThese are great tools for basting as well as separating fat. They are well made and work.","Product: Serta's stable-base foundation provides consistent support across the bottom of the mattress and lasting durability to the mattress sleep set. The unique construction of this foundation isolates the impact of your sleep partners movements, so you can sleep undisturbed.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Well Made And Gives Excellent Support To A Mattress\n\nReview: This is a sturdy box spring that will support a mattress well. It is a nice color.\n\nWhen this was delivered the delivery man carried this all by himself. I on the other hand needed a friend to help me move the box spring to my bedroom. It is not overly heavy and in some cases one person can move it and in other cases it may take two people.\n\nI currently have an old Serta mattress and by replacing the old existing box spring with this new one the mattress seems more firm. I eventually plan to get a new Serta mattress to go with this. I would think it should work even better with a new mattress.\n\nThis is nine inches high. It easily fit onto the frame that my old box spring used. I like the blue color of this box spring. It is a nice color for a bedroom.\n\nThis is a well made box spring that is firm and gives excellent support to a mattress.","Product: This Kuhn Rikon opener does it all. Our multifunctioning opener is perfect for those everyday kitchen takes. It's sleek and clever design makes opening cans of any kind, bottles and more clean safe and fun.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The Best Can Opener I Have Used\n\nReview: I have used a number of can openers over the years and I really like this one. It is easy to use, the handle is easy to turn and the can cover comes off easily. It was hard to figure out how to use at first and I even went of the web to see a video explaining how this works.\n\nInstead of putting the can opener on the side of the can this goes on the top of the can with the inner circle on the inside of the cover and the outer circle on outside of the can. When you turn the handle clockwise, it does not seem like the cover is opening but it is. When you complete a full circle, the slight pressure felt when turning the can eases. At this point you turn the handle counter clockwise and the can opener releases. You then use what is called the mini-pliers push button to remove the can cover with ease. You don't even have to tough the cover with your hands. The instructions could be better.\n\nThe can opener is well made of what feels like hard plastic and I think stainless steel. It has some weight to it and feels like it will last a long time.\n\nI found it easy to place the can opener on a number of different sized cans. It was easy to turn the handle of the can opener and remove the lid. Plus I did not get liquid from the cans coming through the top of the can as I have had when I used regular can openers.\n\nThis also comes with other features that allows you to open bottles and screw tops and pull tops\nbut the can opener to me is the best feature.","Product: Serta's stable-base foundation provides consistent support across the bottom of the mattress and lasting durability to the mattress sleep set. The unique construction of this foundation isolates the impact of your sleep partners movements, so you can sleep undisturbed.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Well Made And Gives Excellent Support To A Mattress\n\nReview: This is a sturdy box spring that will support a mattress well. It is a nice color.\n\nWhen this was delivered the delivery man carried this all by himself. I on the other hand needed a friend to help me move the box spring to my bedroom. It is not overly heavy and in some cases one person can move it and in other cases it may take two people.\n\nI currently have an old Serta mattress and by replacing the old existing box spring with this new one the mattress seems more firm. I eventually plan to get a new Serta mattress to go with this. I would think it should work even better with a new mattress.\n\nThis is nine inches high. It easily fit onto the frame that my old box spring used. I like the blue color of this box spring. It is a nice color for a bedroom.\n\nThis is a well made box spring that is firm and gives excellent support to a mattress.","Product: The InterDesign RealWood Kitchen Accessory collection features essential kitchen and pantry designs with real wood details. Accent your home dcor and kitchen atmosphere with the RealWood Kitchen Accessory collection.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Looks Nice But I Wish It Were Taller\n\nReview: I decided to try this item after I loved the InterDesign RealWood Free Standing Toilet Paper Holder for Bathroom with the satin/grey wood finish. While I like this item I liked the other better.\n\nThe one negative is the size of this. When I put the regular size paper towel roll in it that I often buy it is much taller than the paper towel holder itself as shown by one of the pictures by the product description. The paper towel role is thinner as well and there is space inside the paper towel holder. When the paper towel roll is used it becomes even thinner leaving more space inside the paper towel holder. As a result it looks like I put a tall and thin paper towel roll in a nice looking paper towel holder.\n\nI did get around this by using some mini paper towel rolls I have which are about two thirds the size of regular paper towels and the roll is wider. These look great in this paper towel holder.\n\nOn the positive side I love the look of this. The satin/grey wood finish along with the steel frame looks perfect in my kitchen. I have used this at my dinner table when eating messy foods like ribs or even pizza. Paper towels work much better than napkins for certain foods.\n\nI like the idea of having a free standing paper towel holder that I can put on my kitchen table and use to easily grab paper towels rather than having a roll of paper towels laying on my table alone. I just wish this had been taller so so much of the paper roll is not seen.","Product: Our knives are designed to capture the best qualities of the best German knives, to which we have added a modern designed handle for comfort and safety. The knives are forged from high carbon no-stain steel from Solingen, Germany. They are treated to achieve an HRC of 58, meaning they have the same hardness factor as top German knives to retain their razor-sharp edge. The stiff blades are gently curved for hours of easy chopping. The knives are stored in a unique and very funky knife block which hygienically doesn't trap dust, grease and bacteria.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: These Knives Feel Great in My Hand and Cut and Slice Very Well.\n\nReview: I have used this knife set for over a month and am pleased. I am a novice when it comes to the kitchen. My only comparison is a Ginsu knife set that I bought on Amazon and an inexpensive set of knives I inherited from my mom and have used for years. While I may not be able explain in detail what makes a knife great I can tell you what makes this knife set so enjoyable to use and display.\n\nWhen I picked up each knife for the first time I was struck by how comfortable each felt in my hand. This is somewhat surprising to me when you consider the difference in size between the small paring knife and the much larger bread knife but all the knives felt perfectly balanced. The Ginsu set is a great set and all the knives feel fine but these knives have a special feel.\n\nAll the knives cut and slice extremely well. While each is sharp, I have not cut myself because of the way they cut and slice. The knives go where they are supposed to when cutting and slicing and I don't have to use extra force to cut or slice. I have used these on bread, fruit and vegetables and chicken, beef and fish.\n\nThe knives are clearly not dishwasher safe. The directions clearly state this. (The Ginsu instructions say the knives are dishwasher safe but recommend hand drying). I thought this might be a problem for me since I like the ease of my dishwasher but all the knives in this set are easy to clean.\n\nThe display case is easy to put together and looks nice. Rather than having the knives disappear in a block of wood this gives everyone a chance to see the tools that are making the meals.\n\nI have only used the knives for a month so I doubt sharpness would be an issue but for the record they all cut as well as when I first got them. I like this set. I feel like I am using a quality product when I am using the knives. They make working in the kitchen much easier. I like to see them on display in my kitchen.","Product: The understated beauty of vertical stripes on textured opaque fabric affords this panel and coordinating ascot valance great versatility for many decors. Hang the panels alone or complement them with the decorative ascot valance. Enjoy the look of natural linen with the easy care and durability of polyester.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: These Add A Subdued Brightness to A Room\n\nReview: These curtains add a level of subdued brightness to my fireplace room. Toast is a great color description for these because they have a whiteness to them that is tempered by elements of the kind of brown throughout that you would see in toast. As a result they made my room brighter but not too bright.\n\nI have a room with a fireplace that also has a television a couches and some hairs. It still has brown wood paneling from the 1970's on the walls. There are two windows with white blinds in the room.\n\nI put these over the main window. The color added brightness to the room without seeming out of place. The toast color fits perfectly with the room. The curtains also add a softness to the room by covering the edges of the blinds in the daytime and all the blinds at night.\n\nI would not use these without blinds. They let light through them. I personally would not use them in my bedroom where I have much thicker blinds to keep light out so I am not woken up in the morning by light. At the same time they are perfect for my fireplace room because I want light in the room and I want a subdued brightness.\n\nThese were easy to hang. I have not cleaned them but that would seem easy to do.","Product: These Hoover A Micro Filtration Bags are treated with Ultra-Fresh antimicrobial for built in freshness protection. These bags fit HOOVER Concept One, Concept Two, Constellation, Commercial Lightweight, Commercial Guardsman, Decade 80, Decade 800, Elite, Encore, Futura, Innovation, Legacy, Preferred, PowerMAX, RS, Runabout, Soft & Light, Spectrum, Spirit, Sprint, Supremacy, Tempo, Top Fill Convertible, TurboPower (1500, 2000, 2200, 3000, 3200, 4000, 4200 Series) and Widepath Preferred Uprights.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Easy To Install And Remove\n\nReview: There are only a few things I look for in a vacuum filtration bag. I want a bag that is easy to remove without getting dust and dirt all over me. I want a bag that is easy to install. I want a bag that will stay in place once installed and that will not allow dust or dirt to escape from it. This fits all these criteria.\n\nThe bags have a cardboard seal and perforated bag material that fits over the opening in my vacuum. This is similar to other filtration bags I have used. It allows for the bag to be removed and installed without any dirt and dust to coming out of a filled bag. Once removed the bag can easily be disposed of in the garbage.\n\nOnce installed the bag holds firm. I did not see any dirt or dust escaping from the bag. I have never noticed any odor issues when removing these filtrations bags from my vacuum so I the ultra-fresh finish in the bag seems to work.\n\nThese bags work well and get the job done.","Product: With the Creative Inspire S2 Wireless speaker system featuring Bluetooth wireless technology you will experience a whole new realm of audio freedom . You can now stream music from any Bluetooth-enabled wireless device from anywhere in the room, simply plug in the included USB Bluetooth transmitter to your computer's USB port and enjoy wireless audio through the speaker system.. Enjoy crystal clear audio from its two petite yet high-performance satellite speakers and the highly efficient Creative DIRECT-THROW subwoofer, which delivers dynamic mid bass - bringing your music to life instantly! Ideal for notebooks, simply connect the bundled USB Bluetooth transmitter and turn your computer into a wireless entertainment station! With instant connectivity at your fingertips, take control of the music now with the Inspire S2 Wireless speakers. Box Contents: Two satellite speakers, One subwoofer, USB Bluetooth transmitter, Universal Power adapter, Quick Start Guide, Warranty/Technical Support leaflet.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Poor Instructions and No Technical Support Numbers Take Away From A Good Product.\n\nReview: While I am happy with these speakers I had problems installing them and found the instructions virtually useless. When I attempted to find a technical support phone number the best I could do was find an e-mail form which was no use to me. If there is no technical support number, and I can't find one on any of the forms or on the website, then there should be one. The lack of support and poor instructions took away from a good product.\n\nThere are three forms which have installation instructions. All of the forms are one page folded. There seem to be instructions in approximately eight languages on each big form and 23 on the smaller quick start guide. As a result there is not much space for instructions in any language. If the instructions were only in English there would be one very small piece of paper and two small pieces of paper.\n\nThe diagrams on the forms are not very clear. I found them useless.\n\nWhen I opened the box, I looked at the quick start guide which said I should set up the speakers and turn the power on and then plug the USB Bluetooth transmitter into the PC. The instructions then said the Bluetooth transmitter would install automatically. Once the speaker LED turned blue the instructions said everything should work.\n\nIn my case nothing happened. I think the transmitter did not install correctly. I then removed the transmitter from a USB port in the front of my computer to the rear figuring that may have been the problem. That did not work so I figured I would reboot my computer.\n\nUnfortunately, after rebooting, Windows 7 would not start and I got an error message that caused some concern. I had to call HP in order fix that problem and get my computer working again. They thought it was a driver issue of some sort but were not sure.\n\nFinally, after my computer was up and running I saw something about a driver being installed which may or may not have had anything to do with the speaker. Thankfully the speakers then started working.\n\nI wish I had an accessible technical support number to call to help me with the installation. If this had happened I would not have rebooted my computer and likely prevented my computer problem. I also would not have spent 45 minutes on the phone with HP getting my computer to work.\n\nI am still not sure what happened but at least the speakers are working fine now and they sound good. I have heard better, but for the price this seems like a nice set of speakers.\n\nThe speakers are about 10 feet behind my computer which is good because I needed space on my desk and the speakers that came with the computer only got in the way and were not very good. They are better than what I had before and I am pleased with them so far.\n\nIf the instructions were better or if there was an obvious technical support number I would have given these five stars. I was thinking of giving these three stars but people who know more about computers and speakers than I do probably would not have had the problems I did. So four it is. But beware those who are not great when computers or speakers, the instructions are not helpful and if you have problems you are on your own.","Product: Logitech Wireless Headset H800. Connect to your PC, tablet and smartphone; enjoy rich digital stereo; and listen and chat longer with a six-hour rechargeable battery - with no wires to tie you down. Some functions of the headset may not be supported depending on the tablet, smartphone and/or application. Actual battery life will vary with use, settings and environmental conditions. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good Headsets with Poor Instruction Sheet\n\nReview: These are nice headsets which are comfortable and easy to use and have a nice sound but come with poor instructions and technical support which varied greatly depending who answered the phone.\n\nInstallation:\n\nI could not figure out how to install this and the first technical support person from Logitech could not either. I am average when it comes to figuring out things related to the computer. I can usually figure things out but I do need to follow instruction manuals at times. The sheet that comes with this is poorly done. Rather than have a step by step process this has drawings that are not very helpful and text which is not very clear. I thought I installed this correctly but I was not getting any sound.\n\nAfter calling Logitech I got someone on the phone who seemed to be reading off the same instruction sheet as I and she could not help me. She seemed unfamiliar with Windows 7 and unfamiliar with this product.\n\nI called back Logitech and then got someone who knew his stuff. He told me to go to right place on the control panel and I was able to get this working in a couple of minutes. Part of the problem is making sure this audio device is the default audio device which does not always happen.\n\nSome people would not have had this problem and maybe I am technologically challenged at times but in my defense so was the first technical support person I got on the phone at Logitech.\n\nComfort:\n\nThe headset is padded. The padding is average. I have tried headsets with better quality padding and others with worse. The padding here is thick enough to work but feels a bit heavy on my head and ears at first. I got used to it in a short time and eventually did not even notice it on my head.\n\nVolume controls are easy to use and it is easy to take a call with this. The microphone is easy to slide up and down so you can use it when needed and then slide it out of the way when not using it.\n\nSound:\n\nThe sound quality for music is as good any headset I have used. I got this primarily to listen to music and not disturb anyone near me. Sound quality is great. I also found the sound quality when speaking to someone good as well.\n\nBattery:\n\nThe battery last six hours and is easy to charge.\n\nConclusion:\n\nThis is a good product which suffers from an instruction sheet that is poorly done and some technical support people who could use more training. Once I got this working I was happy with it.","Product: Designed and weighted like a high-quality ink pen, the Stylus feels great in hand and is perfect for writing and drawing directly on your tablet. The rubber tip glides smoothly over any tablet screen so you can seamlessly jot down notes and illustrations.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works Great And Is Easier To Use Than My Index Finger\n\nReview: This works great. I had been using my index finger to navigate around my Panasonic Multimedia System tablet. As a result I sometimes pressed the wrong link because my fingers are big. This allows me to press the links I want to press without making a mistake and I can navigate around my tablet much quicker than using my index finger.\n\nThis has a soft tip at one end that seems hollow when I press on it. It is firm though. It works without me having to press hard when I press a link, move up and down the screen or hit a letter on the screen keyboard of my tablet. All it takes is a light tap.\n\nIt looks nice. It is about the size of a small pen and is smooth so it is easy to hold. I has a clip.\n\nIf you are interested in something to replace your finger when using a tablet this is a nice choice.","Product: The retro handset with BLUETOOTH WIRELESS connectivity. Cord free: no wires attached- 10M range: roam freely at home or office - USB charge: battery charges via USB Multi-pairing: simultaneously pair up to 2 devices.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fun and Practical and Works Well\n\nReview: This is a fun, practical Bluetooth that works well. As someone who grew up with phones that looked like this I love it.\n\nThis was easy to pair with my Samsung cell phone. Once paired all I do is turn on my cell phone and then press a square button in the center of the Bluetooth phone.\n\nI can call someone by either saying the number or saying the name of a person stored in my address book. The sound quality is as clear as my cell phone.\n\nThe phone is charged by connecting the Bluetooth to a computer's USB slot. It seems to stay charged a fairly long time though I have not timed it.\n\nThe phone also has last number redial and you can reject a call. All of this is done by pressing the center button various number of times.\n\nI grew up with phones like this so when I am home I enjoy using this. It brings me back to the days when phones were not flat. The phone has a nice feel to it as well.\n\nThe size makes it hard to carry around in your pocket though a woman could carry it in her pocket book. I wish there was some sort of carry case for this though it would be bulky.\n\nThis is easy to pair, easy to use and sounds great. It is great for people who remember when phones looked like this.","Product: Centon MP Essential Micro SDXC Card - Class 10, 64GB\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works Great In My Camera, Computer and Tablet\n\nReview: This memory card has been working fine for me. I have used this with my digital camera to store photos I have taken and to transfer them to my computer or view them on my tablet. I have also transferred photos and text from my computer to this memory card so I could view them on my tablet.\n\nThis transfers photos quickly from my camera to my computer. I cant say what speed it does it at but it is quick.\n\nThe memory card is easy to use with my camera, computer and tablet. I have no problem inserting it and removing it from my camera, computer or tablet. I will primarily be using this in my camera.\n\nThis has done everything I have wanted it to do. It looks like an excellent memory card.","Product: The LIfeTrak Move C300 automatically tracks your calories burned, steps taken, and distance traveled. Your data displays right on your wrist for easy viewing. No extra parts or charging required! The Move C300 can also sync to some of your favorite health and fitness apps using Bluetooth Smart technology.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Easy to Use And Accurate But I Found it Hard To Read in Low Light or the Shade\n\nReview: This is a nice looking heart rate monitor/pedometer watch that is fairly intuitive when it comes to setup and use. I have found it a bit hard to read at times.\n\nLook and feel:\n\nI like the look for a heart rate monitor/pedometer watch. It is not that noticeable which is something I want in a watch like this. It feels nice on my wrist even when I am exercising and getting sweaty.\n\nThere is a lot shown on the screen and I do find it hard to read at times. For instance, right now I see the time, day, seconds, date and the amount of miles I just walked. That is a lot for the screen that comes with this watch.\n\nI also have found the watch a bit hard to read in the shade or indoors. It is fine in sunlight but if I am in the shade or indoors at a gym where the light is low I really have to look hard to read the watch. I wish it had a feature where it would light up.\n\nAccuracy:\n\nI tested this at a local park where I walk. I have a couple of places I walk where I know the miles from beginning to end and it has been fairly accurate. These monitors can be a little off since everyone has a different gate. Also, arm movements can affect some monitor arm watches.\n\nI walked one path that is 2.1 miles and this said I walked a little over 2 miles. I have another path that is 1.3 miles and the watch said I walked 1.2 miles. Considering these paths are wide it is reasonable that each time I walk them I am not walking the exact same distance.\n\nI have a very good finger pulse oximeter. My pulse with this has matched up well with my oximeter.\n\nSetup and use:\n\nThis is fairly easy to setup an use. I have tried other pedometer/ heart rate monitor watches and some are hard to set up and use. This has two buttons which control everything. I have not tried to sync this with any apps so I can't comment on that part of this.\n\nIf you are working toward a certain goal this gives you the option of checking your progress hourly daily or weekly. This is a nice feature.\n\nConclusion:\n\nI like the ease of use of this. It feels good on my wrist and seems fairly accurate. It is a little hard to read at times because of all that it is showing and because it does not have a light feature.","Product: The Orcas are Outdoor Tech's latest sweat-proof, and water resistant active wireless ear buds. They are an audio marvel of fantastically lightweight proportions, and we never exaggerate. They customize completely to fit your ears and work in the toughest conditions, like rain, sleet, or that stuffy sweat shop you call a gym. No matter where you are, these rad looking, sweet sounding buds are your new best friends.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: These Feel Fine and Sound Good\n\nReview: These are a nice set of ear-buds. The sound quality is very good and the ear-buds feel fine in my ears.\n\nI use these when I am walking. I like to listen to music. The sound quality is great. The inline controls are fine. Pairing with blue tooth devices was easy.\n\nThere are three ear pads one of which feels best for me. I have walked for a few hours taking the ear-buds on and off and they felt fine.\n\nI like the sound quality. It is what I would expect from ear buds.\n\nOnce charged they stay charged. I have never approached the six hour play time but I have used them for about five hours without a problem. They are easy to charge. All I do is connect them to a USB port on my computer.\n\nThese are great for when I go walking. They feel fine and they sound good.","Product: TP-LINK's TL-WA854RE is designed to conveniently extend the coverage and improve the signal strength of an existing wireless network to eliminate dead zones. With 300Mbps wireless N speeds, Range Extender button, miniature size andwall mountingdesign, extending a wireless network has never been easier.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Easy To Use And It Works\n\nReview: This is easy to setup and works. It took about three minutes to setup and I have noticed a better signal when using my tablet, smart phone and Blu-ray player.\n\nThis is easy to set up. All I did was press the WPS button on my router and on this range extender at the same time. The first time I did it did not work but I pressed both buttons a second time and my wireless router connected to this range extender. Once the connection is made the range extender can be moved anywhere in range of the router and plugged into an electrical outlet.\n\nI have three floors in my house. My wireless router is on my top floor. I moved the range extender to a an electrical outlet on my second floor and the signal strength on my tablet went up a bar. I also think streaming video comes in better on my Blu-ray player and my smart phone so That signal strength seems improved.\n\nI usually call tehnical support when I doing anything with my computer. This time I did not have to do so. The extender is easy to set up and did increase the signal strength of my wireless router.","Product: The SE-MHR5 is perfect for those that demand high quality audio and have a busy, on-the-go lifestyle. The SE-MHR5 is Part of Our pure audio headphone line, meaning that you'll hear audio the way it was intended to be heard. Its Resilient 40mm drivers produce a vast frequency range, from 7Khz to 50Khz, while its foldable design means that premium sound can go anywhere you do.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Basic But Very Good Headphones\n\nReview: These headphones have a great sound and feel nice on my head. I am happy with these.\n\n I consider these simple headphones. They have basic earpieces as opposed to ones that are shaped to fit a persons ear, yet they feel very comfortable and I really don't notice them on my ears. There are no sound or volume controls but the sound it great. There is no case but the ear pieces turn sideways and there is hinge above each earpiece allowing the earpieces to be folded upwards so they can be fit in a small area.\n\nI have used these connected to my computer, smartphone and tablet. The sound has been very good whether listening to music or talk radio. I have listened to jazz, classical music and rock and the sound has been very good.\n\nThese are very basic but very good headphones.","Product: Aurvana In-ear2 Plus takes the vision of a great sound architecture further with improved audio performance and comfort for heightened listening pleasure.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very Good Quality Earphones\n\nReview: These in-ear earphones offer great sound quality. They fit easily into my ears and come with a nice travel pouch.\n\nI found the sound quality with these when using my smart phone to be excellent. I like to hang out at coffee houses where the music and other peoples voices can be distracting. When I used these earphones I was able to enjoy my music without being distracted by background noise.\n\nThese fit nicely in my ears. They feel comfortable and I really don't notice them.\n\nThese come with a nice travel pouch. I will often stick earphones in a pocket because I don't have a place to put them. The travel pouch makes storing these easier.\n\nI really like these earphones.","Product: The NETGEAR Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender - Wall-plug Edition, simultaneously extends WiFi coverage of an existing WiFi network throughout your home so you can get better coverage for your WiFi devices - on your patio or even in the backyard. The WiFi Extender supports simultaneous dual band WiFi coverage so you can connect devices on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. While providing better WiFi coverage, the WiFi Extender also allows you to play music wirelessly over your network through any stereo or speaker in your home. By plugging in a USB printer into the USB port on the WiFi Extender, you can make any wired USB printer accessible wirelessly from any WiFi device and any room in your home.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Instructions and Great Product\n\nReview: I got this because I had a wired printer that I wanted to move away from my computer and I also wanted to see if I could get better WiFi reception in a one part of my basement. This product worked well in both cases.\n\nThe instructions that come with this are great. There is a 21 page booklet that has normal size print and real pictures showing a person setting up the product. The instructions are great for someone like me who is okay at figuring out how things work but needs a little help now and then. I thought I would have to call technical support but thanks to the instructions I did not.\n\nSet up is pretty easy. All you have to do is connect the Extender to a WiFi network. This seemed like a lot of work at first because I don't do much with my WiFi network but the instructions made it easy.\n\nThere is a light that shows how well the extender is working. A green light shows best performance while a red light shows poor performance. You may need to move the Extender to get a better performance so the light system helps. This improved the quality of play of a WiFi radio I have in my basement.\n\nI also used this to turn a wired printer into a wireless one. Once again the instructions were great and the printer works well. The USB cable from the printer needs to be plugged into a USB port on the Extender so as far as I can tell you can use this either as an extender or a way to turn a wired printer into a wireless one but you can't do both at the same time.\n\nThis is easy to move around the house based on need. I can use it in my attic for my printer and than move it to my basement when I am using my WiFi radio.\n\nThis works well and has great instructions. It is easy to set up. It is a great product.","Product: Its time your accessories matched your individuality. Meet your new wireless mouse, carefully crafted to bring its unique slim style to your work. Its functional. Its portable. Its fashionable. Its yours.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice Mouse But It Is Smaller Than My Other Mouse And A Bit Uncomfortable To Grasp.\n\nReview: I am using this mouse as I write this review. While I like many features of this mouse, the one thing I don't like is how slim it is, making it a bit uncomfortable for me to grasp. It feels okay but I like a mouse that has a little more height.\n\nIn addition to this wireless mouse I also have the HP x3000 wireless mouse. The x3000 measures approximately 3.73 L x 2.24 W x 1.54 H. This mouse measures approximately 3.98 L x 2.37 W x 1 H. The .54 inch height difference makes this mouse feel less comfortable than the x3000. The x3000 fits perfectly in my hand while this feels small for my hand and a bit uncomfortable to grasp. I am a man and have rather large hands so this may not be a problem for someone with smaller hands.\n\nOn the positive side, I like the way this mouse glides. I have used it on a couple of different surfaces and it glides easily and responds well to my touch. The scroll wheel also responds quickly to my touch. It really has a good feel. If it was half an inch higher I would love this mouse.\n\nThe mouse was easy to install. I put the battery, which came with it, in it. I connected the USB receiver to a USB port on my computer and then turned the mouse on. It worked and still works fine. There is a place inside the mouse to store the USB receiver when not in use.\n\nI gave this four stars because it has many great features and is a fine mouse. Its slim design makes it a bit uncomfortable for me to grasp and as a result the x3000 will be my go-to mouse. I really think that a persons hand size will effect how they like this mouse. If I had a smaller hand I would love this mouse.","Product: Quovio 44 Features: -Materials: Polyester, velvet, nylon + jersey. -Rain cover. -Multiple ways to carry. -Accessories pouch. Style / Type: -Camera. Shoulder Strap: -Yes. Color: -Black. Material: -Fabric. Generic Dimensions: -Interior product height: 9.45\". -Interior product width: 7.87\". -Interior product depth: 16.34\". -11.81\" H x 10.63\" W x 18.31\" D. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -11.81 Inches. Overall Width - Side to Side: -10.63 Inches. Overall Depth - Front to Back: -18.31 Inches. Overall Product Weight: -3.95 Pounds.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Well Designed and Well Made.\n\nReview: This is a well designed camera bag that can be used for other items as well. Velcro compartments in the bag allow a person to change the interior to fit a person's needs. Multiple The quality of the bag is very good. It looks good as well.\n\nI have three cameras and two lenses. I was able to fit everything in the bag without a problem. I moved the compartments a bit to fit everything which was easy. I was also able to put a laptop in the bag.\n\nThe bag has plenty of zippered pockets/compartments to store items as well as a rain cover. In fact there are so many pockets I have yet to use them all. It is sturdy and while not heavily padded will protect anything inside.\n\nI have also used this to hold a laptop,a blu-ray player and some cables that I brought over to a friend's house. This will hold anything that needs to be protected. The fact that you can move the storage compartments makes the bag perfect for meeting a person's changing needs.\n\nThis is a very good looking, well designed bag that is great for using with multiple cameras as well as other items as well. You can tell a lot of thought went into the design.","Product: This Pro 2000 HDMI cable supports 3D, cinema-quality video; which requires rapid refresh rates and massive data flow. Connect your 3D devices to an HDTV and get the most out of your media. This cable will also support streaming movies, regular DVD player content, etc.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Superb Picture and Sound\n\nReview: I am using this to connect my 3-D capable blu-ray player to my 40-inch HD 1080p LCD televison. Unfortunately the television is not 3-D compatible so I can't test that feature but I have watched a number of blu-ray movies and streamed HD movies as well and I am very happy with the picture and sound quality.\n\nI don't have a lot of technical knowledge when it comes to cables but I noticed a big difference between this cable and a generic HDMI cable that I was using. This cable has 24k gold-plated connectors and the cable itself is well made.\n\nI noticed a difference in picture quality the moment I switched to this cable. I have watched six blu-ray movies and streamed another six or so HD quality movies through an app on my blu-ray player and the picture and sound quality is superb.\n\nI am very pleased with this high quality HDMI cable.","Product: Protect your precious iPad Mini touch screen with the Anti-Microbial Screen Protector from Infinite Products. High quality and ultra clear, the Anti-Microbial will protect your iPad Mini screen from scratches, scrapes, and the little bugs that cannot be seen. With 2 in the pack, you can share with friends, or keep some for later.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This Is Easy to Apply\n\nReview: I have used a number of screen protectors over the years. This is my first anti-microbial one. It is easy to install and works fine. I am not sure if the anti-microbial part is working but I feel better knowing it there.\n\nTwo screen protectors come in the package. All you do is clean the screen of your ipad, peel the protective film off one side of the protector, put it on your screen, peel of the protective film on the outside and then run a credit card or some other similar object over it to get out any air bubbles. If you put the protector on unevenly you can remove it and straighten it out.\n\nThe instructions come with tips like putting the protector on in a room with minimal air flow or in bathroom after a hot shower because the steam will weigh-down dust particles. I just put it on in my living room and did not notice any dust particles.\n\nI put this on the first time with minimal air bubbles which I fixed by running a credit card over the screen. This is simple to apply and works.","Product: The Large Capxule Soft Case from XSories organizes and protects your action camera setup like no other case on the market. Pre-cut foam inlays perfectly fit any GoPro HERO housing model, while additional inlays fit the XSories Big U-Shot as well as other accessories. It features a removable elastic web plate for additional security, as well as an internal mesh pocket for storing wires and other loose items. An included carabiner and carrying handle make transportation easy. The Large Capxule soft case is the ideal way to keep your GoPro and GoPro accessories safe and secure, wherever your adventures may take you.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Well Designed Sturdy Case\n\nReview: I like a lot of things about this case. It is well made, a good size and stores GoPro items well.\n\nThe case is made of a hard material that does not move much when I press on it. If I drop the case with my camera and other accessories in it I am comfortable nothing would break.\n\nThe case looks nice. It has a handle. There is also carabiner which is a D shaped metal hook inside. The zipper works fine. On the back of the case there is a label with two lines.\n\nThere is precut hard foam inside the case that feels strong and adds additional protection to a GoPro camera and accessories. The foam cannot be moved. There is a elastic web which is a square with elastic strips on it that allow for small items like memory cards to be stored safely. The square can be removed if something else need to be stored in that spot. The elastic web is the only removable part of the case.\n\nThe top part of the case that opens out when the case is unzipped and has a mesh pocket on it. Items can be stored inside the mesh.\n\nThis can easily fit a GoPro camera, telescopic pole, charger and memory card as well as any plugs or wires. Most importantly it does a good job protecting these items. I have had a number of camera cases over the years and this one is very well made and looks good.","Product: Not your average polo shirt, this solid style is designed to perform. It's made from moisture-wicking sport flex fabric offering maximum natural stretch and a quick-drying finish. Built-in uv-15 sun protection ensures safe days outdoors.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: I Have Gotten Compliments While Wearing This Shirt\n\nReview: This is a nice shirt that fit well considering it is an XX-Large shirt. I was not used the polyester blend at first but I now like its advantages.\n\nUsually an X-large shirt is snug on me and an XX-Large shirt is on the big size but I found this XX-large shirt to fit perfectly. I have gotten compliments while wearing it.\n\nI usually wear all cotton shirts. This is a 60 percent cotton 40 percent polyester blend. At first it did not feel as soft as a cotton blend, but after a couple of washes I don't notice the difference. The shirt did not shrink in the wash which is a big positive. It also has added sun protection.\n\nThis is a nice looking shirt that fits perfectly considering it is a XX-Large shirt. It feels fine when I wear it and it washes well.","Product: Superfine liquid cotton fabrication gives life to this regular fit polo shirt. It's designed with a collar, a three button placket, a dimensional HD Calvin Klein Logo on the chest, a vented hem, and interlock trim on the collar and cuffs. It's breathable material allows it to be worn year-round for a multitude of occasions.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This Feels Incredibly Soft\n\nReview: I have never tried liquid cotton before and I am so glad I did. This is the most comfortable polo shirt I have. Actually is the most comfortable shirt I have period. The material feels silky soft and fits well.\n\nI have a lot of polo shirts. Most feel fine. This feels incredibly comfortable. The material is not thin like some shirts I have seen yet, I wore it on an 87 degree day and I felt cool in it.\n\nI also like the look. I wear either XL or XXL shirts depending on the brand. The XXL fits fine. It was not large on me at all. My girlfriend said it looked nice on me and that it fit well.\n\nThis is a silky soft polo shirt that keeps me cool in warm weather. It looks nice and fits well.","Product: Superfine liquid cotton fabrication gives life to this regular fit polo shirt. It's designed with a collar, a three button placket, a dimensional HD Calvin Klein Logo on the chest, a vented hem, and interlock trim on the collar and cuffs. It's breathable material allows it to be worn year-round for a multitude of occasions.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: This Feels Incredibly Soft\n\nReview: I have never tried liquid cotton before and I am so glad I did. This is the most comfortable polo shirt I have. Actually is the most comfortable shirt I have period. The material feels silky soft and fits well.\n\nI have a lot of polo shirts. Most feel fine. This feels incredibly comfortable. The material is not thin like some shirts I have seen yet, I wore it on an 87 degree day and I felt cool in it.\n\nI also like the look. I wear either XL or XXL shirts depending on the brand. The XXL fits fine. It was not large on me at all. My girlfriend said it looked nice on me and that it fit well.\n\nThis is a silky soft polo shirt that keeps me cool in warm weather. It looks nice and fits well.","Product: Keep track of all your offensive, defensive and special teams plays on one board. Use the whole field view on one side for special teams and a close up field view on the other side for offensive and defensive plays.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Perfect For Guys Who Want to Draw Plays Like A Professional Coach\n\nReview: I play in a touch football league where men who never made it to the pros or even played college ball, and who are too old to get tackled anymore, can still play some sort of football. This coaches' board has been a hit with everyone because we can now plan our plays like I imagine professionals do. The marker works fine and the board allows you to draw plays on either side.\n\nThe board is easy to use. One side shows a whole football field and has a space for notes. This allows you to look at the big picture. The other side has 20 yards of a field and allows you to draw plays with more detail.\n\nI have two issues with this board which caused me to give it four stars. I wish it had some sort of clip to hold the dry erase marker on the board. I have had to look for the marker a number of times when it fell on the grass where we play ball. I also wish it had some sort of cloth to erase the marker.\n\nFor men who play football for fun this is a nice thing to have. I have also used it at home when watching a football game with friends to explain how if I was a pro coach I would have run a certain play. In this way it is a fun toy to have when watching a game with the guys.","Product: SKLZ Kool 'N Fit Sport is a powerful spray used before, during and after athletic activity for quicker warm-up, better performance and faster recovery. It is a quick drying, non-staining, hypo-allergenic formula developed at the request of professional sports teams, athletes, trainers and coaches to get an edge over the competition.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Review From A Non-Athlete\n\nReview: I used this prior to working out at my gym and prior to walking. It feels nice when first sprayed on. I noticed a bit of a warm sensation when exercising. The smell is nice. I did not notice it improving my ability to exorcize.\n\nThis feels cool when it is sprayed on. After it dries the coolness goes away. When I started working out I felt a slight warmness and tingling that lasted through most of the workout.\n\nI like the smell. It has a menthol and peppermint smell. It lasted even when I got sweaty.\n\nI don't think this improved my ability to work out but I am not an athlete. I like using it because of the warmness and the smell.","Product: The Power Control is the ideal batting glove for hitters seeking the ultimate grip and longevity in their glove. Strategically placed C-TACK Performance Grip throughout the palm and thumb patch provide superior grip and added durability, combined with Micro-Tex embossed synthetic material for added comfort. C-TACK helps minimize grip pressure causing less muscle tension leading to quicker bat speed and smoother swings. Lycra flex points on the back of hand provide comfort, while the 40mm Lycra lined strap provide a secure fit and enhanced comfort. With Rev Tack Recharge, restore C-TACK grip upon wiping with a damp cloth or the Power Control is machine washable and dryable.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great for Gripping A Bat and Protecting Hands When Batting In Cold Weather Plus These Work As Driving Gloves As Well\n\nReview: I got these gloves to use when I am at the local batting cage and for when I play softball in the spring and summer and to use as driving gloves in the winter. These are a little snug but overall they feel fine and work fine.\n\nIf you go to the Cutters web page you can download a size chart to see what size glove to get. My hands seemed perfect for the large size glove. When I got the large size gloves I found them a little snug. They are okay but I wish they were a little bit bigger. I will have to try the extra large ones one day to see if they fit better.\n\nThese are great in the batting cage. I can feel a strong grip in the palm of my hands and my the fingers when I am holding a bat. While the gloves help my grip I can also easily release my right hand when I swing.\n\nThe gloves also help protect my hands from the sting you get when you practice batting in 40 degree weather. These gloves protect my hands well.\n\nI have also used these gloves as driving gloves this winter. It has been a rough winter in New Jersey. Despite the cold I usually take off my gloves when I drive because I want to be able to really feel the steering wheel of my car especially when I am driving on ice and snow. Bulky gloves don't give me the grip on my steering wheel I want and that is critical in the ice and snow.\n\nWhen I wear these gloves I have a strong grip on the steering wheel and I also have a good feel of my steering wheel. These make it feel as if I was not wearing gloves at all. In addition, I have the added grip that a batting glove offers.\n\nOverall these are great gloves and highly recommended. If I try the extra large size I will update this.","Product: Its not complicated. Toms foolishly rush in to rendezvous with a seductive hen. This breeding hen turkey decoy has made it easier than ever to give gobblers what they are looking for in the spring woods. Using a photo taken of a hen just before she was bred sends an invitation no tom can turn down. Its the beginning of any classic love story. Guy meets girl. Guy falls for girlwell, well just let hunters holding the gun write the script. We bet it ends with feathers flying and rave reviews.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Very Nice Decoy\n\nReview: This is a double-sided turkey decoy that is easy to carry and easy to put in the ground. I used it in some woods where wild turkeys are common and after about an hour a male turkey started approaching. Unfortunately I made some noise and scared away the turkey and and other turkeys in the area.\n\nThis is fairly large. It seems the size of a ready-to-breed hen.\n\nThis is something that is appropriate for either hunting or turkey watching. It is made of a cloth like material and is double-sided. People can use it in their yards for decoration purposes but I am not sure how it will last. These seems to be made for short term uses rather than sticking it in a yard for the summer.","Product: Glide through the water with ease while wearing the EXO Clear Lens Goggle. Superior Comfort and Visibility with an Exceptional Design, the, KAIMAN EXO Goggle is an Excellent Competitive-Style Goggle that offers features Superior to a Traditional Swim Goggle. The KAIMAN EXO Goggles use Advanced Fit and EXO-Core Technology, are constructed from SOFTERIL a Synthetic Material that is Hypoallergenic, Soft and Comfortable. It does not Age and it keeps these features Stable Over-Time. It is Shape-Retaining, and it is not affected by Temperature Changes. It does not contain Harmful Material. The KAIMAN EXO provides 100% UVA and UVB Protection has Scratch Resistant and Anti-Fog Coatings to keep you Seeing-Clear when Working-Out in the Pool. The Lenses are made of PLEXISOL a Proprietary Material used in the Manufacture of Lenses that Compared-to-Glass offers Superior Transparency, 1/10 the Weight, and is 20 times as Resilient. It has High Impact Resistance and thus provides a Significant Safety Protection of the Eyes. Goggles are equipped with an Easy-Adjust Lever Buckle System with a Wide Silicone Strap for a Comfortable Fit. Goggles are Latex Free and are covered by a 12 month limited warranty.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: These Are Quality Goggles\n\nReview: These are quality goggles. They fit great, are easy to adjust, have a very good seal and are easy to see with. I swim at a local pool and I love using these goggles.\n\nThese fit great. The strap is easy to adjust. There is a small tab near the front of each side of the goggles. All you do is lift it and it is easy to move the strap and position it so it fits on ones head and face.\n\nThe goggles feel comfortable around my eyes. The seals are tight. I have yet to have them come lose or to have water come through the seals.\n\nIt is easy to see with these while underwater and while above the water. I don't notice much fogging at all. These are much better than the goggles I used to use in that area.\n\nThese look nice as well. The blue and white combination looks really good.\n\nThese come with a well made plastic case for holding the goggles. They are made in Italy.\n\nThese are quality goggles.","Product: There's no worrying about spills when Contigo Striker is around. Whether your child is sitting on the couch, in the car or at the table, the Striker water bottle is designed to avoid the \"unexpected spills\". we designed the Product with a spill-poof valve that eliminates spills and leaks even when the spout is in the open position. So go ahead and let them drink on the couch while watching TV for once. For ages 3 and up.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Nice For Adults As Well\n\nReview: This is a well constructed water bottle that is great for children as well as adults. The bottle has a straw that is great for children but works for adults who bicycle and want to sip some water while bicycling or who would rather sip through a straw rather than using a regular water bottle.\n\nThe tip of the straw is made of a material that is much stronger than a regular straw. It allows the water to be sucked up without bending. It is great while riding a bicycle because the water winds up in your mouth rather than on you.\n\nTo access the straw tip all you need to do is press a side button and it pops up. To seal the bottle all you do is push some plastic at the bottom of the straw tip and the straw tip snaps into place with the plastic cover over it. This has been used while bicycling a number of times and it has worked fine. The seal around the bottle held up well.\n\nThis is top dishwasher safe though it can be washed by hand. It is recommended that it be washed after each use. This comes with care and use instructions which explain all this.\n\nThis looks nice. The pink color with flowers is perfect for a girl or woman or a man who does not mind a pink water bottle.\n\nThis feels sturdy. It should last.","Product: Take off with Retrospec Bicycless Apollo steel bike basket. Weve designed this basket with the intention of making it the most utilitarian option on the market. While its on your bike, its securely fastened, stowing away your various possessions safely. But when you arrive at your intended destination, easily lift off the Apollo basket and take it everywhere you go. The ergonomic (and removable) handles transform this simple bicycle basket into an all-around-town basket, ideal for grocery shopping and extended hauling. The steel frame is strong, sturdy, and weather-proof, ideal for use day in and day out. The lower third is made of a steel mesh, designed to keep your smaller treasures safe and contained. Stop fretting over loose items jiggling around. Of course, the mouth is large enough to accommodate nearly anything, from eggs and milk to textbooks for that philosophy class to flowers for your honey. And in a black, white, or silver finish, our Apollo basket will complement and fit on any type bike. This 9.5x10.5x14 basket is the most versatile accessory for all of your cycling and storing needs.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Sturdy Basket That Can Be Easily Removed From A Bicycle\n\nReview: This is a sturdy bike basket that also works as a standalone basket. My one complaint is that it did not come with installation instructions but it was easy to figure out.\n\nThe thing I like most about this it can easily be disconnected from a bicycle and brought with you if you are going shopping or doing some other chore that needs a basket. The basket is made of hard steel that holds items well. It has a mesh bottom so small items can be put in the basket without risk of any item falling through.\n\nThe basket can hold a good amount for its size. I measured the basket at approximately 14 inches by 10 inches at the top and 12 inches by 7 inches at the bottom. The basket is bigger at the top than at the bottom. I measured it at approximatey 9.5 inches high. It can hold a bag of groceries.\n\nThis is a very good quality basket that should last. It is easy to remove from a bicycle and turn it into a basket that you can use while shopping or carrying items. It holds a lot for its size. It would be nice if installation instructions were included but it is easy to figure out.","Product: The SKLZ Rapid Fire II is a make-or-miss 180 degree ball return that develops rhythm and muscle memory by instantly returning balls from any angle.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I Wish I Had This A Long Time Ago.\n\nReview: One of the great things about this is the ability to move the net of the ball return based on how you want to use it. If you want to shoot free throws this becomes an automatic ball return. If you want to play a game and you need it to stop the ball from going into someones yard or hitting something this can be used as a backstop.\n\nThe net is connected to a metal frame backboard no bigger than 60 inches. There are two arms that hang out from the backboard as well as two poles with bases. By moving the poles you can change the angle that the basketball will be returned to you. You can also use the net as a backstop by moving the bases to the sides of the basketball hoop.\n\nI have a basketball hoop in my backyard. I set this up fairly quickly. Luckily we have yet to have any snow in New Jersey. This is something that I will get a lot of use out of since shooting baskets is a nice form of exercise for me. It is great having the ball come right back to me. Plus if I miss there is enough of the net where the arms are that it will stop my basketball from possibly going into my neighbors yard.\n\nI also looking forward to the Spring when I can play some games. At that point I can use the net as a backstop since during games it is much more likely someone will make a bad throw. My neighbor doesnt mind if the ball goes into his yard on occasion but I would rather it did not happen.\n\nThis is a great tool to help practice free throws. It also acts as a backstop which is especially good if you are afraid of a basketball hitting something it shouldnt or going somewhere it shouldnt. I wish I had something like this a long time ago.","Product: Wahl Gel Pack with Ceramic Cold/Hot Beads\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Good Gel Pack\n\nReview: I have used this for about a week and so far I am pleased with it. I have used this both hot and cold and found it helpful at addressing muscle aches and headaches.\n\nThe back of the gel pack has easy to read instructions. It has instructions for heating in the microwave that list the times for 600, 800, 1000 and 1300 watt ovens. I have a 1000 watt oven so it says heating time is 30 seconds. I actually heating this pack for 25 seconds and it felt hot.\n\nOnce warmed I put the pack in the protective case and used it on my neck and upper back. I just put in on my back and leaned against my recliner. It felt good.\n\nThe cold portion works great as well. I put this in my freezer for about two hours (though the directions say one hour is enough). I put it in the protective case and put it on my forehead when I had a headache and it felt good.\n\nI do have two issues with the cover. The cover coves with a 16.5 inch elastic strap. As a man this strap does not come close to wrapping around my back at all. While it fits fine on my thighs and legs as well as my arms, back pain is a problem for many people including me and having a longer strap for the back would help.\n\n Also, as far as I can tell, the cover cannot be moistened. I have been told moist heat works best at times and my heating pad has a sponge so I can use moist heat. I can put a wet cloth over this when it is heated but I am afraid it would lessen the heat. I wish a cloth of some sort had been included with this when moist heat was desired.\n\nI did notice in some of the reviews that some people said there pack broke. So far mine is working fine. If it does break I will update this review.\n\nThis is working nicely so far. I have had gel packs in the past and this seem like one of the better ones.","Product: TriggerPoint CORE Foam Rollers offer a solid-core design and durable EVA foam construction to withstand years of repeated use. Unlike standard polypropylene foam rollers that are rock hard when new and can quickly break down and become soft, the CORE is made from EVA foam that has greater resilience after compression. The COREs consistency provides moderate pressure and delivers a premium massage with minimal discomfort. Its Grid pattern technology makes it the only solid foam roller on the market to channel blood and oxygen while you roll. The multi-density surface is designed to massage tight muscles, knots, and kinks to reduce soreness, improve flexibility, and increase recovery. The 36-inch TriggerPoint CORE supports the entire spine during yoga, Pilates, and recovery exercises and provides stability to roll large muscle areas, while the 18-inch COREs versatile size can be easily repositioned during exercise to support a variety of massages and routines. The CORE is part of a complete family of TriggerPoint foam rollers, including the TriggerPoint GRID and GRID X, which offer even more durability and firmer self-massage. The purchase of any TriggerPoint foam roller includes free access to an online instructional video library from the experts at TriggerPoint that illustrate the best foam roller techniques. The TriggerPoint CORE supports a 325 pound weight limit. 1-year warranty.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: This Help Relieve My Back Pain\n\nReview: This is a sturdy foam roller that is good for massaging parts of your body. The size is listed as approximately 18 x 5.5 inches. I have used it to massage my back and do stretches against a wall and while laying down on other parts of my body. There are six trigger point exercises shown on an instruction guide that comes with it. There is also a website listed where you can go and watch videos.\n\nThis is my first experience with a core foam roller. It was a bit bigger than I imagined. It is approximately 5.5 inches around. I have some back issues and this makes my back feel better when I am in pain. It also is great for my legs as well. It does work and looks like it is well made and will last.","Product: Lighter-than-air without sacrificing durability. Our low profile ankle sock provides support and compression in 3 key zones: ankles, Achilles, and arches. The unique Y-heel gore makes for a seamless connection between foot and sock. The 2x2 mesh vapor top adds breathability without bulk, for extended comfort and benefits.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great For Walking In A Park On A Hot Day\n\nReview: I have been using these socks when I go walking. They are great for the summer since I can wear them with my sneakers and not have material covering my legs when the weather is so hot. These barely cover my ankles.\n\nThe socks felt tight at first but felt better as I wore them. They really do breathe well. They also offer very good support.\n\nBecause of a chronic illness my feet hurt when I walk too much. I went to a park yesterday and I walked and stopped and walked and stopped. I probably was out for about three hours. My feet felt pretty good afterward. In the past they would have hurt much more and felt more fatigued. Also, I did not sweat in the socks and the temperature was in the high 80's.\n\nI don't really understand the medical logic behind compression socks. My feet do feel better while using these and I will continue to do so. The socks also look really nice and would be nice even if they were regular socks.","Product: The Prime Command is the batting glove for the traditional player seeking a lightweight all leather batting glove. Made with Premium Micro-Tex Etched Cabretta Leather Palm for improved dexterity and feel and a flexible breathable back. Cutters lightest weight batting glove provides the natural hand grip you're looking for.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: These Are Very Good Batting Gloves\n\nReview: I got these gloves to use when I am at the local batting cage and for when I play softball in the spring and summer. These are a little snug but overall they feel fine and work fine.\n\nIf you go to the Cutters web page you can download a size chart to see what size glove to get. My hands seemed perfect for the large size glove. When I got the large size gloves I found them a little snug. They are okay but I wish they were a little bit bigger. I will have to try the extra large ones one day to see if they fit better.\n\nI can feel a strong grip in the palm of my hands and my the fingers as well as over my knuckles when I am holding a bat. While the gloves help my grip I can also easily release my right hand when I swing as well as let go of the bat with my left hand when I am getting out of the batters box.\n\nWhile wearing the gloves I still get a good feel of the bat handle. These gloves work but they are thin enough so they don't interfere with my grip. I have actually called someone on my cell phone while using these gloves. They do not interfere with the sensation of my fingers when I grip a bat.\n\nThe gloves also help protect my hands from the sting you get when you practice batting in 40 and 50 degree weather. Yet they feel fine in indoor batting cage as well. It is still spring so I hope to update this when I am using these gloves in 85 degree weather in the summer.\n\nOverall these are great gloves and highly recommended. If I try the extra large size I will update this.","Product: These berry chews provide a burst of mouth-watering flavor while providing optimum nutrition for healthy weight control. Low-calorie, sugar-free SENSA CHEWS enhance weight-loss results by helping you stave off cravings in between meals. Powered by a blend of antioxidants and fiber, SENSA CHEWS make it easy to give your body the nutrients it needs.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Tastes Good But Warning Caused Me To Look For Another Product\n\nReview: I have mixed feelings about this product because while it does taste great it has a warning on it that seems more appropriate to something you would get at a pharmacy rather then a appetite control product. I did try a few chews with a lot of water and was not sure if the water or the chew actually controlled my appetite.\n\nThere are two warning on the bag. After saying you should take one or two chews with water there is a warning which says \"Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. See choking warning.\"\n\nThe choking warning is even more specific. It states \"Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking. Do not take this product if you have difficulty in swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention.\"\n\nThis warning is rather scary. After taking one of these my throat felt kind of funny and I drank an additional two glasses of water to make sure I was okay. This was after I read the warning so I am sure I was thinking about my throat and imagined the funny feeling.\n\nI have taken products that are high in fiber (these only have one gram). Most high fiber products state that it is important to drink liquid with them. I have never seen a warning like this though and can't figure out what in it would cause such a warning. Until I do I don't think I will be trying anymore.\n\nFor those who don't care about the warning these have a nice chocolate flavor and are chewy. They are like a small caramel. They have 15 calories, 0.5 grams of fat and 4 carbohydrates per chew. Since I drank two glasses of water after each one and three when I got nervous I am not sure if the water or the chew made me feel full.\n\nBecause of the warning I will look to other products when I want a snack to suppress my appetite.","Product: Own the most anticipated and watched sporting event of the year. Complete with highlights from the regular season, playoffs and the big game itself. The 2008 release will contain over 3 full hours of Super Bowl coverage and behind the scenes action.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good season overview but not enough game coverage of the Super Bowl.\n\nReview: As a lifelong Giant fan I am glad I bought the dvd but I am extremely disappointed in the lack of footage of the Super Bowl game itself. The Super Bowl was the greatest game of the season. It was better than the Giant Super Bowl victories in 1986 and 1990 and is one of, if not the greatest, Super Bowls ever played.\n\nThis dvd has segments on all the games played during the season as well as all the playoff games. In addition two of the extras include a game of the week segment on the playoff games against Dallas and Green Bay but no game of the week for the Super Bowl.\n\nI would have gladly done away with all the extras to have a full half hour or hour on the actual plays of the Super Bowl. My dvd player showed the section with the game coverage of the Super Bowl lasting approximately fifteen minutes. There were extra segments commenting on the game but I wanted to see more of the game.\n\nPart of the Super Bowl game coverage shows the game officials commenting on the game. This is nice but considering the time devoted to the Super Bowl it takes away from the actual game coverage.\n\nThe dvd showed only five plays of the Giant's game winning drive. The plays are as follows: a near interception by New England, the fourth down conversion by the Giants that kept the drive alive, a brief clip of a sack of Manning, the amazing pass by Manning to Tyree and the final pass to Burress.\n\nThe dvd then has extras including the half time show, post game interviews and analysis and segments on Manning, Coughlin, Kiwanuka and Strahan. All this is nice but I want to see more of one of the greatest Super Bowls ever.\n\nI heard that a dvd focusing on the Super Bowl may come out later in the year. I don't know if this is true. I hope it is. I will buy it in a second.\n\n(I just purchased the Giants' Road to the Superbowl dvd. It was worth the wait. It has the all the Giants' playoff games as well as the last game against New England. It has the complete games. The two dvd's go perfect together.)\n\nThis dvd is a nice reminder of the season. If you are a Giant's fan I would definitely buy it. Still, I wish the dvd had more game coverage of the Super Bowl.","Product: Own the most anticipated and watched sporting event of the year. Complete with highlights from the regular season, playoffs and the big game itself. The 2008 release will contain over 3 full hours of Super Bowl coverage and behind the scenes action.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good season overview but not enough game coverage of the Super Bowl.\n\nReview: As a lifelong Giant fan I am glad I bought the dvd but I am extremely disappointed in the lack of footage of the Super Bowl game itself. The Super Bowl was the greatest game of the season. It was better than the Giant Super Bowl victories in 1986 and 1990 and is one of, if not the greatest, Super Bowls ever played.\n\nThis dvd has segments on all the games played during the season as well as all the playoff games. In addition two of the extras include a game of the week segment on the playoff games against Dallas and Green Bay but no game of the week for the Super Bowl.\n\nI would have gladly done away with all the extras to have a full half hour or hour on the actual plays of the Super Bowl. My dvd player showed the section with the game coverage of the Super Bowl lasting approximately fifteen minutes. There were extra segments commenting on the game but I wanted to see more of the game.\n\nPart of the Super Bowl game coverage shows the game officials commenting on the game. This is nice but considering the time devoted to the Super Bowl it takes away from the actual game coverage.\n\nThe dvd showed only five plays of the Giant's game winning drive. The plays are as follows: a near interception by New England, the fourth down conversion by the Giants that kept the drive alive, a brief clip of a sack of Manning, the amazing pass by Manning to Tyree and the final pass to Burress.\n\nThe dvd then has extras including the half time show, post game interviews and analysis and segments on Manning, Coughlin, Kiwanuka and Strahan. All this is nice but I want to see more of one of the greatest Super Bowls ever.\n\nI heard that a dvd focusing on the Super Bowl may come out later in the year. I don't know if this is true. I hope it is. I will buy it in a second.\n\n(I just purchased the Giants' Road to the Superbowl dvd. It was worth the wait. It has the all the Giants' playoff games as well as the last game against New England. It has the complete games. The two dvd's go perfect together.)\n\nThis dvd is a nice reminder of the season. If you are a Giant's fan I would definitely buy it. Still, I wish the dvd had more game coverage of the Super Bowl.","Product: Reissued with a slightly differnet film line-up, this set includes: Boys Town (1938): Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney both won Oscars(R) in 1938 for their work in this touching and inspirational story of Father Flanagan and his young, delinquent charges. A Christmas Carol (1938): A classic that's as integral a part of Christmas as lighted trees and mistletoe. Reginald Owen and Gene Lockhart star in this rewarding holiday treat. A Christmas in Connecticut (1945): Journalist Elizabeth Lane is one of the country's most famous food writer. In her columns, she describes herself as a hard working farm woman, taking care of her children and being an excellent cook. But this is all lies. In reality she is an umarried New Yorker who can't even boil an egg. The recipes come from her good friend Felix. The owner of the magazine she works for has decided that a heroic sailor will spend his christmas on *her* farm. Miss Lane knows that her career is over if the truth comes out, but what can she do? The Singing Nun (1966): Musical about a talented Belgian nun with an uplifting singing style who wins a talent contest and lands a record deal, only to feel ill-prepared for her newfound fame and rekindled attraction to an old friend.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Movies with Superb Extras on all but the Singing Nun\n\nReview: This is a great dvd collection with plenty of extras. For me the extras add so much to a movie. Since all of these movies have been around for a while I just want to make some comments about the extras.\n\nBoys Town\n\nUnlike a previous reviewer my copy of Boys Town came with some great extras. The disk is double sided with the one side having Boys Town and the second including the less successful sequel Men of Boys Town also starring Mickey Rooney and Spencer Tracy.\n\nOther features include the featurette \"The City of Little Men\" which is a 10:56 long and includes Father Flanagan. \"Girls and Boys Town\" is a 2:07 look at the modern Boys and Girls Town. There is also and excerpt from \"Good News of 1939\" which is a 16:42 long radio broadcast with Tracy and Rooney in excerpts from the movie. This is sound only with no video. Also included are theatrical trailers from both movies.\n\nChristmas in Connecticut\n\nThis includes a superb Oscar winning short called \"Star in the Night\" which is 21:24 long. It is a modern story about a man and his pregnant wife who stop at an inn on Christmas evening only to find that it is full. Included in the movie, set in the southwest of the United States, are three wise cowboys attracted to a star at a gasoline station at the inn. It is a great story and highly recommended. Also included is a theatrical trailer for the movie.\n\nA Christmas Carol\n\nThis includes a number of great extras aside from the theatrical trailer. It includes \"Jackie Cooper's Christmas Party\" a 9:00 long featurette in which Jackie Cooper convinces the Metro Goldwyn Mayer studio to have a Christmas party for his football team and the servers include some well known stars of the time. There is a brief 1:41 film of Judy Garland singing \"Silent Night\" in front of a church choir. Finally there is an Oscar nominated cartoon called \"Peace on Earth\" which 8:47 long. This is the one feature I was troubled about. It is a cartoon that takes place after mankind has destroyed itself in a World War and the animals are the only ones left on the earth to sing holiday songs. While it makes a good statement about the dangers of war it is something that may trouble youngsters.\n\nSinging Nun\n\nFinally, there is the Singing Nun which includes a theatrical trailer. Importantly the movie does not include any chapters so if you want to skip to Debbie Reynolds singing Dominique you have to fast forward or use what ever chapter feature you have on your dvd player. This is the only disappointment in this great set of movies. The movie is fine but I like chapters on my dvd's.\n\nThis is a great set that is well worth the price. It is a treasured part of my Christmas movie collection.","Product: Finland released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: Finnish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Finnish ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), Finnish ( Subtitles ), Swedish ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Hundreds of years ago in Lapland, a little boy named Nikolas loses his family in an accident. The villagers decide to look after the orphaned boy together. Once a year - at Christmas - Nikolas moves to a new home. To show his gratitude, Nikolas decides to make toys for the children of the families as good-bye presents. Over the years, Nikolas's former adoptive families become many, and soon almost every house has presents on its doorstep on Christmas morning. At thirteen, Nikolas is sent to live and work with Iisakki, a grumpy old carpenter, who forbids Nikolas to continue making presents for Christmas. Gradually, however, Nikolas wins Iisakki's trust. Together they begin to look after the Christmas traditional that Nikolas has begun. When the aged Iisakki has to leave Nikolas and move away, the tradition of Christmas presents is once again at risk. Thankfully, Nikolas comes up with a solution that brings children joy every Christmas, even continuing to today. ...Christmas Story ( Joulutarina ) ( En Julberttelse )\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Finnish interpretation of the Origin of Santa Claus worth adding to any Christmas Collection\n\nReview: Christmas Story is a unique interpretation of the origin of Santa Claus that is different from anything I have seen. Produced in Finland, the story begins with parents leaving their young son in a small house on the edge of a lake while they take his infant sister to the village to see a doctor. Tragedy strikes and the boy becomes an orphan. That boy becomes Santa Claus.\n\nI won't mention anymore of the story because I don't want to spoil it for anyone but what is unique about the story is that rather than relying on elves and magic flying reindeer and a mysterious workshop in the North Pole the story presents a very human Santa interested in honoring his lost parents and sister and those who have been kind to him when he was in need. The magic of Santa is as much in who Santa is rather than his delivering of toys on Christmas Eve which he also does.\n\nThe movie was shot in Finland with a Finnish cast. The filming was done at times in frigid conditions. Some filming was done in Lapland. The fact that the film was shot in conditions that we associate with Santa Claus adds to the film. The scenery is amazing as well.\n\nThe movie has \"Family Approved\" and \"Kids First\" symbols on the box and I agree it is a good movie for children. My only two concerns would be that this Santa is different from the Santa Claus we learn about in the United States with eight reindeer led by Rudolf and elves helping Santa with the presents. So if you have young children brought up with that interpretation of Santa Claus there may be questions. Also, as mentioned, death occurs in this movie. Some young children may be uncomfortable with the idea of Santa's parents and sister dying.\n\nMy only complaint is that while the film is in English the actors spoke Finnish and their lines were later dubbed in English. As a result on a few occasions the actors mouths stopped moving while they were still speaking. The dubbing is done well but it must be hard to dub when you are changing languages. There is no option to watch the film in its original Finnish with English subtitles. There is a \"The Making of Christmas Story\" feature with the actors speaking Finnish and with English subtitles. I wish the movie had that option as well.\n\nThis is a great movie worth adding to anyone's Christmas Collection.","Product: After saving the life of the President, two top Secret Service agents find themselves abruptly transferred to Warehouse 13 a massive, top-secret storage facility in the badlands of South Dakota that houses every strange artifact, mysterious relic, fantastical object and supernatural souvenir ever collected by the U.S. government. Now the pair off-the-cuff Agent Pete Lattimer and by-the-book Agent Myka Bering must chase down reports of supernatural and paranormal activity in search of new objects for their eccentric new boss, Artie Nielsen, to safeguard at the Warehouse. Its a wildly entertaining adventure full of inventive gadgetry and thrilling action, and with all twelve Warehouse 13: Season One episodes cataloged and archived in this collectible three-disc set, nows your chance to snag it, bag it and tag it!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works Great in My Blu-Ray Players\n\nReview: These disks work great in my Panasonic and Sony Blu-ray players. I was concerned they would not play since they were a UK import but they work like any other blu-ray disk I own.\n\nThese have a picture quality and sound that is as good and better than the Warehouse 13 dvd disks I borrowed from my library that were released in the United States. Currently there is a big price difference between this UK import and the Warehouse 13 Complete Series released in the United States. I am very happy with this UK import.\n\nThe disks come with extras including interviews with the cast and crew, bloopers and deleted scenes. I have not compared the UK import and the one released in the US so there may be difference but I am happy with the extras. While this has the two Warehouse 13 episodes where Fargo comes to Warehouse 13 and where Fargo gets stuck in a computer game and needs to be saved by the Warehouse 13 gang, it does not have the crossover episode, which was a Eureka episode, where Claudia goes to Eureka. I cant remember if the American released dvd version has the episode.\n\nWhen the disks first start, the language option as well as the icons which have the episodes, extras and option to use closed captions, are different from the American dvd released version but they are easy to use. I have watched the extras and used closed the captioning without a problem. As mentioned the episodes both in terms of picture and sound are as good as and better than the American released dvd version I have seen.\n\nWarehouse 13 was a fantastic series that along with Eureka got cancelled way too early. There is nothing as good on television now so I am enjoying this great series.","Product: After waking from a coma in an abandoned hospital, police officer Rick Grimes finds the world he knew gone - ravaged by a zombie epidemic of apocalyptic proportions. Nearby, on the outskirts of Atlanta, a small encampment struggles to survive as 'the dead' stalk them at every turn. Can Rick and the others hold onto their humanity as they fight to live in this terrifying new world? And, amidst dire conditions and personal rivalries, will they ultimately survive one another? AMCs The Walking Dead is an epic, survival adventure series from the director of The Shawshank Redemption and the producer of The Terminator and Aliens.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I Could Not Stop Watching this Until I Watched All Six Episodes\n\nReview: I popped disk one of The Walking Dead into my dvd player figuring I would watch one episode before I went to bed. Six episodes later I was very tired but very content after watching all of season one. This is a great series and I can't wait for it to return to television this fall.\n\nI had never heard of this series or the graphic novel upon which it is based. I figured I would try it because I have liked end of the world stories/movies since reading A Canticle for Liebowitz (a 1960 post-apocalyptic novel by Walter Miller) as a young teen. Also, Shawshank Redemption, written and directed by Frank Darabont, is one of my favorite movies of all time and I was intrigued to see Darabont was the writer and executive producer of The Walking Dead.\n\nWhat got me hooked from the moment I started watching were the characters. This is not a blood and guts horror movie with stereotypical characters used to take up time between action sequences. This is a movie where well crafted characters, whose lives have been turned upside down because a virus has destroyed most of civilization, try to survive.\n\nThe series begins with Rick and Shane, two small town Georgia cops, talking about life and chasing a bad guy. Rick is shot and wakes up from a coma to find an empty hospital full of bodies. After realizing he is not dreaming he runs into Morgan and his son who let him know that a virus is killing people and turning them into zombies. The zombies then feed on living things including people.\n\nOne of the first really moving scenes was Morgan's dilemma over what to do about his wife who has contracted the virus. I won't mention any more for those who have not seen the series.\n\nI found all six episodes extremely well written. For someone like me who is not into gore, I found the occasional literal blood and guts scenes (we are talking zombies here) necessary and by no means gratuitous. While I think you could have replaced the zombies with any other threatening creatures, I understand from watching the extras that this is based on The Walking Dead graphic novel series, which has a big following. Clearly Darabont had great material to work with and from the extras I have learned that he is faithful to the Walking Dead series in many instances. I plan to read this series next.\n\nIf you like great acting, well crafted characters, exciting action scenes, fascinating character interaction, great dialogue and tons of suspense watch this series. Plus you get some great zombies thrown in as well. I can't think of a better end of the world/survivor movie.\n\nI keep using the word movie, instead of series, because I feel like I watched a movie. In fact, in one of the extras that came with the series, Darabont explains that AMC told him that they wanted him to create something movie like. As a result he shot on location when he could and he created this series as if he was creating a movie.\n\nThe series started with six episodes so that's all you get in season one. There are some good extras talking about how the series came to be and with interviews with cast, crew and Robert Kirkman who wrote the graphic novel.\n\nThe final episode was great. It ended with me wanting more but I also was pleased that it tied things up sufficiently for me to feel like the six episodes combined had a beginning, middle and end. The characters are still trying to figure out how to survive but I was not left with a cliff hanger, wondering for months until the series resumes, whether some key character was alive or dead.\n\nI can't wait for more episodes. I eagerly await season two on DVD.","Product: Introducing the new Win JR enhanced with Windows 8.1 OS, featuring a 4.0\" WVGA display for viewing pleasure, powerful 1.2 GHz Quad Core processor for fast response, and a great 5MP camera. For any further queries please contact BLUs Technical Support Number/ Customer Support Number @ 1-877-602-8762.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: An Easy to Use Phone With Great Features\n\nReview: I really like this phone. The sound and picture quality is very good. It is easy to use the phone. While it is smaller than another smart phone I have the size makes it easier to carry around. It is wifi capable so I can use it without a SIM card to access the internet.\n\nThe phone is five inches high and two and a half inches wide. The screen is approximately three and a half inches high and two inches wide. The size makes this easy to carry in my pocket and at the same time have a screen that is readable.\n\nI have never used a windows phone and I am impressed with all it does. It is easy to navigate with this phone. There is a screen that appears when I turn on the phone. The next screen lists all the features such as alarms, battery saver, calculator, maps. Etc.\n\nOne of the features with the phone is Cortana. Cortana is voice activated and answers questions. I can go to Cortana and ask what will the weather be today and it will pull up a weather report. I can ask for the score of my local sports team and it will be pulled up. I have asked Cortana how to get to a specific location and it will pull up driving directions.\n\n There are times when I need to rephrase my question for Cortana. I asked for the phone number of a local ferry and Cortana did not understand me but after I rephrased the question it brought me to the website. Overall I am very pleased with Cortana.\n\nThe sound quality when I am talking on my phone is good. The signal strength has been fine as well. It takes nice pictures.\n\nThis has a batter saver which shows how much battery life there is with the phone. Battery saver will then shut down apps that are running and using the battery. You can pick and choose which apps as well. You can use this feature all the time, when the battery is low or from the present until the next charge. Battery life is listed at approximately 15 hours talk time while using a 3G network. I charge the phone when am home so I cant confirm the talk time. It seems pretty long.\n\nThere are other feature I like with this phone as well. I am very pleased with all this phone has to offer.","Product: The Samsung Galaxy S 6 Folio Case (Black) from Urban Armor Gear uses a patented folio design that fuses a soft rubberized binding with a feather light honeycomb core. The unique shape of the case also provides structural rigidity. A precision-engineered cutout on the front of the case insures uncompromised audio with every call, even with cover closed.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Light And Not Bulky While Offering Good Protection\n\nReview: This is an easy to install case/phone protector that is light but strong. If I drop my phone I am confident it will offer good protection.\n\nThis case does not look as strong as it is. It is less bulky than I imagined and lighter than I imagined but it seems to be made of a very strong material. The description talks about this meeting a military standard that certifies the product as against abuse from drop and shock. I believe it. I am confident that this will protect my phone.\n\nThe case allows easy access to my S6 and all its features. It easily fits in my inside jacket pocket.\n\nThis comes with a screen protector that was easy to put on my phone. It is clear and will protect my screen.\n\nThis is very good case/phone protector that is light and not bulky at all and offers good protection for an S6.","Product: Samsung Galaxy S6 Dual Poly Bumper Case is durable, lightweight, slim, perfect-fit, anti-scratch, anti-fingerprint, and anti-slip.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Great Way To Protect Your Phone and Make It Look Nice As Well\n\nReview: This comes with a nice case that offers protection for the Galaxy S6 as well as three frames that allow you to change the look of your case without buying a new one. This is a great idea.\n\nThe case offers nice protection. The inside of it seems like a soft plastic that should protect your phone if it is dropped. Instead of being flat inside the case has a special pattern which is supposed to hold the phone in place if dropped. It fits the phone well.\n\nThe bumper frames look good. They are easy to remove and put on the case. This is a great way of changing the look of you case without buying a new one.\n\nThis is a great way to protect your phone and make it look nice as well with the three bumper frames.","Product: Zwipes new Ultra Plush and extra large microfiber towel makes all drying jobs a breeze. The top quality microfiber used in the towel is safe on all surfaces and absorbs 5 times its weight in water. Extra deep-pile material massages the vehicle's finish, grabbing any loose particles and lifting them away leaving a showroom shine. The convenient hand pockets allows to securely hold the towel while you dry. When it comes time, simply toss the towel in the washing machine. Avoid fabric softener and other articles that may lint as they can clog the fibers. Good for hundreds of washings this towel will be the go-to for years to come.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Does A Fine job\n\nReview: This works great when I dry my car. I like the pockets at both ends because they make it easier on my hands when I clean and I also like the fact that the towel does not leave any streaks or any threads or lint on my car.\n\nThis towel feels soft. It has two pockets at both ends so when after I wash my car I just place one or both hands in the pocket or pockets and glide the towel over my car to dry it. Doing it this way does not leave and streaks or watermarks.\n\nThe towel also holds together well after each use and after washing. Other towels I have used have left threads or lint on my car as the towel has worn out. This seems to be holding together well.\n\nThe towel seems fairly absorbent. When the towel seems really wet I just squeeze the water out and start drying again.\n\nThis does a good job drying my car.","Product: New York based artists Push Play are destined to make a major impact on the pop landscape with their 2009 Wind-Up Records debut, Found. Having garnered a substantial national fanbase over the last year through relentless touring and on-line fan outreach, they now look elevate their status on the mainstream musical stage.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Much more than a Studio Band\n\nReview: This is the first time I ever listened to Push Play. While I only loved two songs in the album, I think this is a good album. Listen to the samples and if they sound good to you I would definitely buy the album.\n\nI think the songs are well done. You can tell the band has worked hard at being a band. I understand the band played live at clubs and concerts before recording this album. This is not some band that just sounds good in a studio.\n\nYet, I only really loved two of the songs. Where I Belong and See My Soul are less intense than the other songs and the vocals take over and shine. I think the rest of the songs would have appealed to me more when I was in high school and college then now.\n\nTaste in music differs from person to person. Yet, to me, what makes a band good is having the musicians and/or singers coming together in unison to create their sound. Sounds differ but coming together in unison to create a sound is what turns individuals into a band and the failure to do that has ruined many a band. Push Play has come together and created their sound. It is well worth a listen.","Product: Leave a lasting impression on guests at your events, meetings, parties and more with these 2.5 x 8.5 folding tent cards. The name tent cards are made from heavyweight cardstock designed to stand up to frequent folding, making them ideal to use as tented place cards, on buffets or as information cards at farmers markets, boutiques or trade shows. Featuring a subtly embossed frame and micro-perforations for easy separation, these large tent cards are pre-scored so you can easily fold them and convey event communications in a polished, professional way. The blank tent cards are a fantastic canvas for you to personalize with your own creative designs, or select from the thousands of free templates and designs at avery.com/templates for easy customization. You can add crisp, clear text and eye-catching graphics to both sides of these tent place cards, and then print them out on your laser or inkjet printer without any smudges or jams. Save time and money without sacrificing quality using this pack of 100 table tent cards to add a special personalized touch to all your events.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Easy To Make And Good Quality Card Stock\n\nReview: The card stock on these tent cards is impressive for something that can be made on ones own computer. These are easy to make and look great.\n\nIt literally takes a few minutes to pick and create a personalized design from the 423 designs available on the Avery Web site. These can be used both in a laser and inkjet printer. I created a sample design and printed it both in a laser and inkjet printer and both looked fine. The word Avery is embossed ont he botton left of each card.\n\nThe card stock and embossing looks great for something that can be made on a home or office computer. I have seen thicker stock but this is fine for my needs and I would be comfortable placing these on tables at meetings or seminars.\n\nThis is a great product that is easy to use and looks professionally made.","Product: Unleash your childs imagination into a world of cinnamon scented giraffes and orange coated airplanes with Mr. Sketch Scented Markers. The captivating aromas and vibrant colors are sure to inspire creativity. The scented markers feature a thick barrel thats easy for kids to grip and a versatile chisel tip that delivers three line widths. That means your budding artist can confidently pivot between a precision point and bold strokes. So gather around the table and let the scents inspire your familys creations.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very Good Markers--I Wish I Could Give Them 4 1/2 Stars\n\nReview: These are almost as much fun to sniff as they are to use. The angled chiseled tip on the markers allows for sharp, defined lines. The colors are bright.\n\nThe big appeal with these are the smell. I found four of the markers very appealing, one okay and one not so appealing. The Hot Buttery Popcorn, Watermelon, Raspberry and Mint Chocolate all smell like their names indicate. They actually make me hungry. The Root Beer smells a little like root beer and is okay to smell but it does not come close to the four scents I just mentioned. The Nacho Cheese smells unpleasant to me. It has a bit of a nacho smell but I find it has an unpleasant odor.\n\nThe product description on the Amazon web page say these are AP certified, non toxic. This is important to me since adults and children will want to sniff these.\n\nAll the markers draw/write well. The angled chiseled tip allows for sharp lines as well as wide lines. They have not bled through any paper I have used. The colors included are black, yellow, pink, blue, orange and brown.\n\nThese are fine markers. I gave these four stars because I only found four of the six scents actually matched their description when it came to their scent. If I was just rating the colors and ease of use of the markers I would give them five stars. I wish I could give these 4 1/2 stars.","Product: Create colorful Communications with your printer. Great for business announcements and newsletters. It's easy to just click & create with Avery templates in over 100 popular software programs. Scored for easy folding. Includes clear mailing seals. Guaranteed printer performance. Glossy, coated paper produces sharp text and brilliant colors. Br><br\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Heavy Duty Glossy Paper Makes These Look Nice\n\nReview: These are easy to create tri-fold brochures for laser printers that are on nice glossy paper. There are 12 designs on the Avery website that can be used for the brochures when done vertically and32 when done horizontally. These include a blank page that allows for creativity.\n\nThe glossy paper looks nice and will stand out. The paper is listed as heavyweight paper and I agree.\n\nThese come with three scores or indentations along the page that can be barely seen. If you choose to use the brochure as a single page document these scores are not really noticeable. If you want to fold the brochure they make it easy to turn them into a tri-fold brochure. These also come with mailing seals which are clear plastic circular seals with adhesive on them which can be use to hold the tri-fol brochure closed if you are mailing it.\n\nI like the paper and the designs, I only wish there were more designs on the Avery website.","Product: Accurate and flexible gluing solution for the home or office. Objects you stick on are easily removable. Blue tinted spots provide neat, clean gluing alternatives. No threads, free from acids and solvents, photo safe, archive quality. Environmentally friendly cartridge-free refills.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Acid and Solvent Free Adhesive\n\nReview: I am very happy with this product. I was looking for an adhesive that was acid free and the packaging indicates this is solvent and acid free. The company website confirms this and also explains the best way to use this.\n\nTo use this all you do is press down on a surface and pull down. It leaves tiny sticky drops of solvent free and acid free glue. Since it is not permanent you can remove the glue if it is was put in the wrong spot and reposition items that you placed over the glue. I have used this to hold old valuable photos in place and it is holding them fine.\n\nThis is a great product that has, and will, come in handy.","Product: Make a professional impression on guests at your events, meetings, parties and more with this pack of 50 folding tent cards. The name tent cards are constructed from professional-grade heavyweight cardstock made to stand up to frequent folding, making them perfect to use as tented place cards, on buffets or as information cards at trade shows, farmers markets or boutiques. Featuring a subtly embossed frame and micro-perforations for quick and easy separation, these large tent cards are pre-scored so you can easily fold them and deliver event communications in a polished, professional way. The blank tent cards are a wonderful canvas for you to personalize with your own unique designs, or choose from the thousands of free templates and designs at avery.com/templates for easy customization. You can add bold text and vibrant graphics to both sides of these tent place cards, and then print them out on your laser or inkjet printer without any smudges or jams. Save time and money without sacrificing quality using these 3.5 x 11 table tent cards to lend a special personalized touch to all your events.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Personal Computer Product That Looks Professionally Made\n\nReview: The card stock on these tent cards is impressive for something that can be made on ones own computer. These are easy to make and look great. I reviewed the Medium Tent Cards and found the card stock and embossing the same only these have one tent card per page and the medium has two tent cards per page. Both contain 50 pages but you get twice the amount of tent cards in the medium size since you can do two cards per page.\n\nThese can be used both in a laser and inkjet printer. It literally takes a few minutes to pick and create a personalized design from the 408 designs available on the Avery Web site. I created a sample design and printed it both in a laser and inkjet printer and both looked fine.\n\nThe embossing on these look nice. The card stock is great for something that can be made on a home or office computer. I have seen thicker stock but this is fine for my needs and I would be comfortable placing these on tables at meetings or seminars. My only minor complaint is that the word Avery is embossed on the bottom left corner of each card but it is not that noticeable.\n\nThis is a great product that is easy to use and looks professionally made.","Product: Make a professional impression on guests at your events, meetings, parties and more with this pack of 50 folding tent cards. The name tent cards are constructed from professional-grade heavyweight cardstock made to stand up to frequent folding, making them perfect to use as tented place cards, on buffets or as information cards at trade shows, farmers markets or boutiques. Featuring a subtly embossed frame and micro-perforations for quick and easy separation, these large tent cards are pre-scored so you can easily fold them and deliver event communications in a polished, professional way. The blank tent cards are a wonderful canvas for you to personalize with your own unique designs, or choose from the thousands of free templates and designs at avery.com/templates for easy customization. You can add bold text and vibrant graphics to both sides of these tent place cards, and then print them out on your laser or inkjet printer without any smudges or jams. Save time and money without sacrificing quality using these 3.5 x 11 table tent cards to lend a special personalized touch to all your events.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Personal Computer Product That Looks Professionally Made\n\nReview: The card stock on these tent cards is impressive for something that can be made on ones own computer. These are easy to make and look great. I reviewed the Medium Tent Cards and found the card stock and embossing the same only these have one tent card per page and the medium has two tent cards per page. Both contain 50 pages but you get twice the amount of tent cards in the medium size since you can do two cards per page.\n\nThese can be used both in a laser and inkjet printer. It literally takes a few minutes to pick and create a personalized design from the 408 designs available on the Avery Web site. I created a sample design and printed it both in a laser and inkjet printer and both looked fine.\n\nThe embossing on these look nice. The card stock is great for something that can be made on a home or office computer. I have seen thicker stock but this is fine for my needs and I would be comfortable placing these on tables at meetings or seminars. My only minor complaint is that the word Avery is embossed on the bottom left corner of each card but it is not that noticeable.\n\nThis is a great product that is easy to use and looks professionally made.","Product: A successful business needs to stand out from the crowd. Yours should have these Two-Side Clean Edge(R) Rounded Corner Printable Business Cards to help you capitalize on new business prospects. The nonperforated, two-sided cards are extra sturdy and separate easily with clean, smooth edges and rounded corners for a standout way to promote yourself and your company. Take advantage of free blank and predesigned templates from avery.com to design and print professional-looking business cards from your inkjet printer in minutes. Business will be booming.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Fun Way To Create Business Cards\n\nReview: These are great for the person who wants flexibility when it comes to creating business cards or personal cards. I did have to contact Avery to figure how to print the design I wanted. Overall I am happy with these.\n\nHere is why I contacted Avery. When I typed in product number 88221 and went to the print and design online option I got three choices. The choices were Clean Edge Business Cards (which are single sided), Two Sided Printable Clean Edge Business Cards-Wide and Two Sided Printable Clean Edge Business Cards-Tall. There are many designs on the Clean Edge Business Cards (single sided) option, including a legal design I wanted to use, that are not available on either of the two sided business cards options. I could not figure out how transfer the design I liked, too use with my two sided cards.\n\nI chatted with Avery and was told I should pick the Clean Edge Business Card option, pick the legal business card design I liked and when I was done making my card, go preview and print and pick apply design to other product. This allowed me put in 88221 (the product number) pick Two Sided Business Cards-Wide and transfer the legal design I made in the Clean Edge Business Card to the Two Sided Business Cards-Wide design page. I then was able to write something on the back of the card and create a two sided business card with the design I liked. I tried this with another business card design that was only available in the Clean Edge Business Card option and it worked fine as well.\n\nCreating my own business cards are fun. I have had a number of business cards over the years. I have got some from work where I had little say in how they were designed. I have also created my own based on templates supplied by office supply stores and local printers but they did a lot of the work. I like creating my own cards.\n\nA design can be modified to fit a specific need. For instance some designs included a web address but that can be ignored if one does not exist. If you don't want to include a business address that is fine as well.\n\nOnce created the cards can be easily printed on an inkjet printer. I printed them on my Epson WorkForce WF-7510. Both sides look fine.\n\nThe package the cards come in says the cards are extra-sturdy. Business cards I have from work are thicker and seem more heavyweight than these but these are pretty strong. I think these would be fine for most work situations and perfect for personal use.\n\nThis is a great way to design you own business or personal card. The cards look good and are easy to print.","Product: House of Doolittle Professional Academic Weekly Planner 12 months August 2011 to July 2012 with a black embossed leatherette cover wirebound. The vertical weekly format contains quarter-hourly appointments starting at 7:00 am and ending at 8:45 pm. The week starts on Monday with one week per 2 page spread and a vertical format of one weekday per column. Other Academic products for the teacher or student from House of Doolittle includes desk pads, wall calendars, lesson planners, class record books, assignment books, monthly appointment planners and weekly appointment planners. Go GREEN with House of Doolittle products, we use 100% recycled paper containing 100% post-consumer waste with soy inks. All of our products are manufactured right here in the USA. Since 1989 House of Doolittle has donated 5% of its profits to organizations that are working to create a more sustainable environment.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Useful Academic Weekly Planner that is also Environmentally Friendly\n\nReview: This is a useful academic weekly planner that is environmentally friendly as well. It looks nice and has plenty of room to record your weekday activities.\n\nThe planner begins on August 1 2011, and ends on August 5, 2012. Each page allows you to record three days worth of activities. Each weekday begins at 7:00 in the morning and has lines at 15 minute intervals until 8:00 at night. Each line is about 2.5 inches long so there is enough room to include what activity is planned.\n\nI assume that since this is an academic planner weekends were not so important since Saturday and Sunday are combined into one column. Saturday begins at 7:00 and ends at 5:00 and Sunday just has 12 lines to list activities. This is a problem for people like me who like to plan for weekend events as well.\n\nThe planner includes the obligatory United States time zone map (why planners have these is beyond me), an address book and a listing of holidays celebrated in the United States for the years 2012 through 2014.\n\nThe House of Doolittle lists a 22 year time line showing how the company has been environmentally friendly. The company started using recycled paper in 1988, in 1989 started donating 5% of its profits to organizations working to create a more sustainable environment and in 2009 is using Chlorine-Free and FSC and SFI certified paper.\n\nThis is a fine planner. I just wish that Saturdays and Sundays had their own full columns instead of just one for both. For that reason alone I gave it four stars instead of five.","Product: Quartet EnduraGlide Dry-Erase Markers deliver strong bold color every time, to ensure that your message is distinct and legible. Clearly display your writing with our patented 3-chamber, liquid ink system. Plus, our see-through ink gauge shows exactly how much ink remains for your use. Simply look at the barrel to determine when its time to change your marker. Quickly move from one project to the next with these easy to erase markers. Dont fuss with caked on ink. The smooth ink easily wipes away, leaving a streak-free, clean surface. Create thin lines with the fine point tip. The precise lines are perfect for clear, distinct handwriting and detailed drawings. Pack contains 4 assorted markers, including Black, Red, Green and Blue, a foam whiteboard eraser, and a dry-erase cleaner. Keep your room clean and odor-free. The non-toxic, low odor ink is perfect for any environment, such as classrooms, offices and homes.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Works Great but Dry Erase Cleaner Should Not Be Used by Pregnant Women\n\nReview: This product works extremely well. The cleaner worked wonders on a little used dry erase board in my kitchen and the eraser works great as well. The markers are easy to see and erase without a problem.\n\nThe big test for me was a dry erase board in my kitchen that I had not cleaned in about six months. The marker was hard to get off with a wet paper towel. I sprayed the dry erase cleaner on the board and wiped it with the eraser and the marker came off as if it had been put on yesterday.\n\nI am always cautious about using cleaners because of the toxic nature of some of them. I got some of the spray on my hands and called the manufacture but was told it should not be a problem and to wash my hands. It did not irritate my skin. You are not advised to use gloves while using the cleaner like you are with some other products. I did not notice a strong odor and used it in room with closed windows.\n\nThis being said, the back of the package says the cleaner contains ethanol. The warning label cautions against getting it in the eyes, inhaling it or swallowing it. It also says to avoid using while pregnant or if you are \"contemplating pregnancy.\" The reason is because it may cause \"harm to the developing fetus.\" As a man that is using this in my house this is no problem for me but if used in an office setting it may be an issue for unsuspecting women.\n\nThe markers are listed as being low odor and non-toxic. They seem like other dry erase markers I have used. The colors stand out.\n\nI like this product a lot. The markers and eraser are high quality. The cleaner is a big plus for me because I have a number of dry erase boards and will not use some for extended periods of time. This cleaner works great. The only issue is the warnings associated with it so I will use it carefully.\n\nI gave it four stars only because of the warning against use for woman who are pregnant or contemplating pregnancy. Perhaps all cleaners have the same warning but I wonder if the manufacturer could have found a cleaner that could be used by women who were pregnant or contemplating pregnancy.","Product: Fellowes, the leader in laminating products, delivers the best performance and quality to preserve and protect important documents. Fellowes laminators can be used in the home, office, or classroom for creating quick, long-lasting professional and fun projects. You can make menus, signs and posters durable. Quickly and easily laminate photos, business cards, picture cards, and certificates. Create bookmarks, calendars, flash cards, or jewelry with ease. Fellowes laminators feature robust roller systems for quick, consistent lamination and quality throughput at high speeds. By providing the best laminator technology we ensure smooth, high quality laminating results. The Fellowes Cosmic 2 95 Pouch Laminator is a user-friendly personal laminating machine perfect for occasional use in the home or small office. The Cosmic 2 95 is designed for use with 3mil laminating pouches for documents or photos, however, it will handle up to 5mil thick pouches for index card size or smaller. The 9.5 inch throat size will accept multiple document sizes, and a document carrier is not required. Featuring HeatGuard Technology that keeps the heat inside so the laminator is cool to the touch, and an anti-jam release lever, you'll be assured the Cosmic 2 is safe to use for you and your materials. It heats up in 5 minutes, laminates 12 inches per minute, and has 3 temperature settings, including for cold lamination. The Fellowes Cosmic 2 95 is sure to meet your occasional light laminating needs with fantastic results.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Good Product Depite A Limited Instruction Manual\n\nReview: This is a good product that works well despite a slow warm up time and a limited instruction manual. I laminated a fairly thin one page scorecard from a 1977 baseball game and an award certificate from 1987 that was a bit thicker. Both came out great.\n\nThe longest wait came while the laminator warmed up. The instructions say warm up time takes 5-6 minutes. This seems about right.\n\nThe laminator comes with 10 letter size 3 Mil pouches. The pouches are open at one end. After placing the item you want laminated in the pouch you just feed the pouch closed side first into the laminator. Once you feel the laminator taking the item you can let go as it is pulled through the laminator. When the two items I laminated were done they were not even hot (though the instructions warn you could get burned.) It took each item no more than a minute to go through the laminator.\n\nI have never used a laminator before and found the instructions lacking. A few paragraphs talking about about how to use the laminator, the difference between hot and cold lamination and why a person should chose one over the other and what happens when you have something that is small that you want laminated would have made a big difference.\n\nI actually called Fellows and asked why someone would choose hot lamination over cold lamination and what to do with some card sized objects I wanted laminated. Basically you use cold lamination for objects that would be affected by the heat and you need to buy special pouches for this. Also, different sized sheets are sold based on the size of the objects that need to be laminated.\n\nThere are three pages in the instruction manual that tell you about the laminator.\nOne page of the manual shows the laminator controls and has a quick start guide has no text. (The laminator controls are named on the next page and I found myself flipping back and forth to figure out what control the instructions were talking about.) I think this was done because the manual is also written in French and Spanish and rather than reproduce this page each time it was decide to use one page with no writing.\n\nPages four and five have no diagrams but have text explaining how to use the laminator. The text does not always make sense. For instance at one point the instructions talk about a \"Wait\" symbol that will flash when the laminator is warming up or cooling down. I have been over this manual ten times nowhere is a \"Wait\" symbol shown. I finally figured a green button that is called a \"pouch selection button\" in the laminator control section is in fact the \"Wait\" symbol.\n\nUltimately this is a good product. I am happy with the two items I have laminated and will be looking forward to buying some smaller sheets to laminate some other items. The instructions are lacking but this is a pretty simple product to use once you figure it out. While you do have to wait a bit for the laminator to warm up, the items you are laminating go through the laminator quickly.","Product: Go big with professional prints up to 13\" x 19\" and scans up to 11\" x 17\". The WorkForce WF-7510 is the affordable wide-format all-in-one that features the World's Fastest print speeds in its class. Quickly print layouts at 100%. Or, scan large-sized originals in a flash - no stitching software required. The WorkForce WF-7510 makes everything easy. Featuring a paper capacity up to 250 sheets, it's always ready to print on matte or glossy paper. The WorkForce WF-7510 moves at your busy pace, whatever the project at hand. And, prints are smudge, fade and water resistant, so you can handle them immediately after printing. Engineered to offer the ultimate in speed and flexibility, this high performance all-in-one brings you quality without compromise.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great All-In-One Product with Wireless Capabilities that Work Well.\n\nReview: I like this a lot. Its' wireless features work well. I am happy with the printing, scanning and faxing features. Setup was pretty easy and most of the features are intuitive to use. My only real issue is I have had mixed results when it came to customer support.\n\nSize:\n\nThis is a big printer/scanner/faxer. It measures 22\" x 16.5\" x 11.3\" and Weighs 34.4 lbs. When I got it I had to get a friend to help me carry it up a flight of stairs and I had to find a small table to hold it. The fact that it is wireless helps because I have the table on the others side of the room from my computer. If it was not wireless I can see it being a problem for people with a small desk area.\n\nCustomer Support:\n\nI called tech support because I have never set up a wireless product like this. Two people I talked with were fine. I did have a problem with the fax at first and one person told me the fax was broken. I asked to speak to a supervisor and they fixed the issue. The product was not broken, I just had a setting wrong.\n\nSetup:\n\nOnce concern I had was whether I needed to have a USB connection to set everything up as recommended by the Epson setup manual. I called Epson and was able to set up everything using only my wireless router. I did not have to use a USB cable. Setup took about 40 minutes.\n\nControl Panel:\n\nThe control panel is pretty large. The buttons are large and easy to press. The copy, scan and fax buttons are separated from each other so you won't be pressing wrong buttons by mistake. The LCD screen is easy to see. It is 1.5 by 2 inches. You can tell a lot of thought went into making this user friendly.\n\nPrinting:\n\nI have printed in both color and black and white. I am pleased with the results. The colors are sharp. I am also happy with the print speed. The paper tray is located under the control panel and is easy to access.\n\nScanning:\n\nThere is software that comes with this printer for scanning called ABBYY that I used for scanning documents. There is also Epson Scan Software. I have scanned documents and text to my printer using my wireless router and it worked fine.\n\nFaxing:\n\nFaxing with this is a fairly easy. It takes a little longer than my older printer/scanner/faxer in scanning the pages but it is still quick enough. It is easy to create cover sheets and to have a record of faxes sent.\n\nConclusion:\n\nI am very happy with this product. It looks great and works great. I am especially pleased with the wireless capability of the Workforce WF-7510. It is the best all-in-one printer/scanner/faxers that I have ever used.","Product: Instant organization for the desktop, drawer or shelf. The MO file case replaces paper piles, hanging folders and 3-ring binders. Fits in most file drawers and holds letter size folders and papers. Made from a durable printed corrugate material, the MO file case stands up to heavy use while maintaining a professional look. Die cut handles allow for easy lifting and carrying. The letter-size file case comes in navy, black circles and moss circles and holds up to 750 sheets. Use with MO kits and case wraps.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Good Idea with Big Problems\n\nReview: This is a good idea with problems. An inexpensive, well built file box made out of cardboard is a good idea. The problems include cardboard that is not very strong and a bottom that did not hold together without the aid of packing tape.\n\nI like the idea of a light file box that can be put in a file or desk drawer. I have a plastic one that is bulky.\n\nThe problem with this is that the cardboard seems thin. It bent easily when I grabbed the side of the file box with my hand. The bottom of the file box did not hold together well when empty and once I put a couple of files in it it opened. I had to take some packing tape to reinforce the bottom. The Amazon web page says this will hold 750 sheets. I am not sure if the bottom will hold up with that many, even with the packing tape to reinforce it.\n\nThe top front and back portions of the file box, which have handles, have two layers of cardboard. These hold up okay. I wish the entire file box had two layers of cardboard to make the entire item stronger.\n\nI have used this for a week keeping it in my desk drawer and taking it out and putting it on my desk at times. It is okay if left alone in a desk with the desk bottom and sides supporting it. Once I took it out the sides bent a little and as mentioned I needed to add tape to the bottom so it would not open up. This is not holding up very well.","Product: Organized Up heavyweight vertical file folders let you file and organize your documents upright like you print and read them. These super durable, heavyweight water resistant files stand up to extensive use. The dual-tab lets you label the file for both vertical and horizontal use-perfect for desktop, backpacks and drawers. Closed on two sides for extra security. Use with Smead's Organized Up MO Vertical File Case. Scored on the front for easy access to papers. Each folder holds up to 25 pages.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great If You Like Vertical Folders\n\nReview: I have mixed feelings about these folders. The folders make some aspects of dealing with files easier and some harder so it really depends on you needs when determining if these will help.\n\nThe folders are vertical folders and closed on the bottom and side in and L shaped fashion. The idea seems to be that most people look at papers from top to bottom but the horizontal folders makes you put papers on their sides so they are hard to read when going through a file. These folders allow you to look at papers from top to bottom since they are vertical. In addition, if you take files with you these hold the papers better since they are closed on two sides.\n\nI have two problems with these folders. Most importantly, since they are closed on two sides I find the need to take the papers out of the folders to review them. With horizontal folders, which are closed on one side, it is easy to review the papers while in the folders. All I do is take a horizontal folder, lay it vertically on my desk and review the papers in the folder.\n\nAlso, I am used to looking in a filing cabinet and reading papers which are laying horizontally. I just bend my neck a little so it is not a big deal. Unless I replace all my files it will be strange having some going one way and others another.\n\nThese are better for transporting files. These are also good for people who really would prefer a vertical file. They also have nice glossy covers and space to put on labels both vertically and horizontally. The folders are sturdy.\n\nIf you like the idea of vertical folders these are great. I will keep some of these around for transporting papers but will stick the older files otherwise.","Product: Fellowes I-Spire Series Lumbar Cushion\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Works Fine But I Have A Couple Of Issues\n\nReview: I have used a number of lumbar supports over the years. None are perfect. This has some nice features which I like but I do have issues with it.\n\nThe positive things about this support is that it has enough give to mold itself to what ever chair you use it with. Chairs vary in terms of how their backs are shaped. This works on my office chair which has slightly recessed back as well as on my car seat which has a deeper recess and more curved sides. The one chair it did not work well with was an old metal folding chair which has a back that curves outward. The people who made these chairs did make them for comfort.\n\nThis also has a buckle on the back with a nice belt system allowing the user to secure it in place on most any seat. It work great in my car seat as well as my office chair. It works sell.\n\nThere is a mesh like material in the front of the cushion. It looks good.\n\nThe cover can be removed and inside there is a somewhat hard foam like material The foam has just the right amount of give to offer support while not seeming too hard.\n\nMy issues are that some lumbar supports have had more of a curve to them and are not so high. This one is more flat. If I could make one change I would make the support rounder. I would also take away some height. I want something to support the area where lower my spine curves. If this were rounder and smaller I think it would feel better.\n\nBy my measurements the lumbar support is approximately 2 inches thick, 6 and 3/4 inches high and 14 inches long. I used a measuring tape so I could be slightly off. When I use this I can feel a slight pressure that I think would be reduced by making it rounder and not so high.\n\nI use this and it is fine but I also have a softer, smaller, more rounded cushion by another company that feels nicer but does not have the nice belt system that this one has that keeps it in place.","Product: Snap your move. Memory is the worst ally you could depend, since it will always fail you when you most need it. With a Smart Cover you will fin it handy, fancy and comfortable in the writing. With a removable red zone for the thing that cant wait. Since 1975, Polibook has provided quality products and services to businesses throughout the entire world. Polibook continues that commitment providing innovative, high quality value-added paper products for the office, school and home. Collecting certifications like medals its plants has become international model in printing quality, technological, social and environmentally responsible examples; Leading by example in all South America. Poligrafica is the company, and Polibook is the line for high quality materials of writing pads as the choice of people with a high standard of excellence. This expertise comes for our almost 20 years designing and producing planners; our expertise is in conquering time with planning. Our products are elaborated from 100 percent quality recycled materials with 40 percent post-consumer waste coming from controlled forest and meeting all government requirements; making them the perfect choice for ecologically concerned people who want to complete the recycle circle. Whether it's a multi-part form, notebooks, writing pads, record books, or any of the hundreds of items we offer, you can count on Polibook products to help\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Visually Appealing To Do Pad\n\nReview: This is a well designed things to do pad. It has plenty of room to write a to do list and can be easily be carried around. It also has a nice red cant wait section.\n\nI like the design of this. It comes in a green cardboard case with things to do written on it. The pad itself has a black cover and backing. The backing has a black band on the bottom that can be used to cover a page of the pad or wrap around the black cover.\n\nThe cover has four folds in it. The folds can be made into a triangle causing the pad to be angled instead of flat. The folds can then be made flat again. The pad can carried around easily.\n\nEach page has eight lines to list what needs to be done that are alternately white and tan. The bottom of the pad has a CANT WAIT... section that has seven red lined surrounded by a red border.\n\nThe pages can be left in the book or easily removed. The cant wait section has an indentation that allows it to be removed from the things to do section.\n.\nThere is enough room to easily list eight things that need be done and room at the bottom to repeat the things that cant wait or list new things that cant wait. If there is more than eight things to do it is easy to flip a page and go to the next page.\n\nI find the pad visually appealing and helpful in highlighting what needs to be done. The pad is also easy to carry around alone or in brief case.","Product: Five Star Locker Shelf Extender, Berry Pink/Purple (72892)\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Locker Extender That Works\n\nReview: This is a simple way to add a shelf to your locker. You need coat hooks or some other types of hooks on either side of a locker for this to work.\n\nThis seems strong. It supposedly can hold 100 pounds. I know it can hold a back pack with books without a problem. It has polyester material on the outside so it looks nice.\n\nCheck the size to see if it will fit in the locker you have. I measure the width at 12 inches. The sides move so if the locker is larger than that there seems some leeway but it can't be much larger or I don't think this will work.\n\nThis is a nice idea that works.","Product: Large-scale projects demand lots of your valuable time, so maximize your efficiency by quickly and easily organizing important documents with these easily customizable 16-tab white dividers. The binder dividers feature an innovative Index Maker Easy Apply strip that lets you label an entire row of tab titles at once, saving you tons of time so you can focus on more important work. A double-column tab design lets you see all tabs at once and add more sections to your binder, making these tabbed dividers ideal for large-scale engineering, construction and legal projects, reference documents, archiving and more. They're also great for customizing your presentation book, training guides, onboarding guides, proposals, presentations, board books and more. The clear labels virtually disappear on the tabs, lending your paper dividers a clean, printed-on look. These sturdy dividers feature durable double-sided reinforced tabs and edges for unmatched strength and tear resistance. Personalize your custom dividers with the thousands of free templates and designs at avery.com/templates and print them out in just minutes.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Nice Time Saver\n\nReview: These Avery 16 Tab Clear Label Index Maker Double-Column Dividers are a nice time saver when creating documents that need a lot of dividers.\n\nWith these you use one of two Avery templates to create the divider headings all at one time, print the divider headings and then attach them to eight divider tabs at a time. Because of the clear labels it looks like each divider heading was printed individually. This saves so much time from having to individually attach labels to the divider tabs.\n\nThe templates are easy to use. All you need to do is go to the Avery website.\n\nThe paper quality for the dividers is good and should last though I wish the paper was a bit thicker. The tabs are big enough to make them easily readable.\n\nThis is nice time saver and the labels look good when they are done.\n\nPlease note I also have used the 24 Tab Clear Label Index Maker Double-Column Dividers. They are very similar to the 16 tab dividers I just reviewed only you get more tabs and dividers.","Product: Get your quarterly and annual reports together fast with Ready Index(R) Table of Contents Quarterly Dividers. The preprinted tabs include Q1 through Q4 plus Annual to allow for quick organization. Customize your table of contents page with free, easy-to-use templates and designs at avery.com/print. Select the one that best suits your project, enter section titles directly in your computer, add a logo or project title, and print from your laser or inkjet printer. Use in portrait or landscape formats. It's so simple.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nicely Designed Quarterly Dividers\n\nReview: These are nicely designed quarterly index dividers. They come with six template designs that can be used with the table of contents page at the Avery website.\n\nThe dividers look professional. The colors standout and add to the loof of a quarterly index.\n\nThere are six pages that come with this. You get a table of contents page and dividers labeled Q1,Q2,Q3,Q4 and Annual. They work fine in the three ring binders I have in my office.\n\nThe paper quality is okay. It should last but I wish it were a bit thicker.\n\nThe six template designs help add a professional touch to these dividers. They are easy to use and can be created quickly.\n\nThese are a nice choice when creating a quarterly index.","Product: Plan a well organized, successful year with this professional, trend setting neutral academic year weekly/monthly planner with durable hardback textured paper bookbound covers, blue spine tape, pops of orange, and 2 satin bookmarks. Smaller size offers easy portability. 13 months, July 2015-July 2016. 5.88 x 8.25 inch page size. Weekly calendar features one week per two-page spread; each ruled daily block is 4 x 2.75 inches. Monthly calendar includes one month per two-page spread with 1.65 x 1.65 open blocks, space for notes, past and future month references. Monthly tabs offer faster referencing. Special pages include a 3-year reference calendar, contacts, notes pages, an event calendar, 4-year holiday list, and a U.S. time zone and area code page.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Professional Looking Planner\n\nReview: This is a professional looking weekly planner. It has good writing space for a weekly planner and comes with two satin bookmarks.\n\nThis looks nice. It has hardback textured paper bookbound back and front covers. The covers do not bend and will protect this planner. When you open the front cover there are tabs for each month making it easy to access each month. Two satin bookmarks also make it easy to mark pages with important dates.\n\n Each month starts with a calendar on two pages with1.65 x 1.65 blocks that allow for brief notes to be made. The next two pages have the first seven days of the week listed and a block for notes. Each day is a 4 x 2.75 inch ruled block with ten lines. Considering this is a weekly calendar there is good space to makes notes regarding meetings and deadlines. I have a daily planner with a page devoted to each day which offers more space for each day but it is bulkier and does not give me a sense of the week like this weekly planner does.\n\nThere are 12 ruled pages at the end of the planner that can be used for notes and contacts. This also has holidays for the next four years and a list of time zones at the end of the planner.\n\nThis is a very nice looking and a very functional weekly planner. It has a hard cover. It is something that would look good at work or at home.","Product: An Amazon Brand.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Makes My Legs And Back Feel Better\n\nReview: I have a bad back and I have a hard time getting comfortable when I am sitting in my office chair because my legs start hurting. This foot rest helps. It tilts back and forth which makes my legs and back feel better. My only issue is I have a wood floor so this moves at times.\n\nThe good things about this are that it is sturdy, tilts back and forth and has a textures surface so if I take off my shoes I can massage my feet. It does make a difference.\n\nMy only issue is that since I have a wood floor this moves a bit. I find myself moving it with my feet to get it in a good position. I wish it had something on the bottom to make it less likely to move on hard wood floors.\n\nOverall this is a very nice product and lessens my leg and back pain.","Product: The South Main Hardware cash box is an excellent storage unit for money and small valuables. Item includes 2 keys and multi compartment insert Tray. Great for events, storage and school and work functions. Storage compartment dimensions are 11\" L x 8\" W x 4\" H.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Very Nice Cash Box\n\nReview: This is a sturdy cash box that is not too heavy. I was able to carry the box with both coins and bills in it by the handle and it held up fine.\n\nThis box is black with a handle in the center. It has a removable drawer with six compartments that are great for change or other small items and a large compartment that will easily hold bills. There is plenty of room for cash or other items below the removable drawer. The black finish looks really nice.\n\nThe keys lock the box well. I can hear a click when the box locks. The latch locks in place then the box is locked and unlocks when I unlock the box.\n\nThis will be great for me to use at charity events at my local church. It can be used to store any number of items at home.\n\nThe is a very good cash box. It looks nice, is not too heavy, locks easily and stores cash well.","Product: The South Main Hardware lockable steel security filing box is an excellent lockbox for important items such as documents and small valuables. It's great for storage in cabinets, lockers, desks and basements. Available in Black. Includes 2 keys. Storage compartment dimensions are 13.58 inch L x 6.10 inch W x 11.34 inch h.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Great Way To Store Items You Don't Want Family Members Or Co-Workers To Look At Or Move\n\nReview: This is a steel storage box with a strong handle and a good lock. It is sturdy but not heavy. It has a nice black finish that is so shiny that I can see my reflection in it.\n\nThis box is great for storing papers, small valuables an other items such items. The handle feels good when I carry it. I am not sure how much weight this would hold but I would feel comfortable carrying coins or other such items in it.\n\nHanging files can be put in this as well. I tested it and it works fine with hanging files that I have in my file cabinets in my office.\n\nThe product description on this page states this is great for storage in cabinets, lockers, desks and basements. I agree. This is easy to carry so someone could easily walk away with it. I would not leave valuables in it and leave it unattended in a place where it could be stolen. Yet I would use it to store items that I did not want co-workers or family members to look at or accidentally take or move.\n\nThis is a nice way of storing items in a good looking steel storage box with a lock.","Product: A whole new way to keep multiple projects and loose documents separate and organized. Dividers create four individual sections within a larger file. Each section expands to 3/4-Inch for great capacity. Fits into expanding wallets for organized portability.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Way To Organize Folders\n\nReview: This is an effective way to organize files that need to be broken into subcategories. Each folder has four dividers. As a result, if you are organizing your credit card statements for instance and have more than one credit card you can use this to have each different credit card statement in the same folder, separated by a divider.\n\nThis also works especially well if you need to take files with you to a meeting. Instead of having four different folders you can put related materials into one of the Organizer Folders and not have to worry about juggling multiple folders. You can also take multiple Organizer Folders if you have a lot of files.\n\nThese seem about the same size as regular folders and fit into my filing cabinets without a problem. Each folder is a different color that the other which makes them easy to identify.\n\nRight now I am using these to help organize my bank, credit card and insurance papers. These come three to a package so I could easily use another three packages of them that I will likely get over time. This is a really good way to organize files.","Product: Note- Sorting Evovled. Reordering notes has never been easier. Ampad SimpleSort Writing Pad lets you sort, group, and re-order your notes so can organize your thoughts the way you need them.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Interesting Idea With Flaws\n\nReview: This is an interesting take on the old loose leaf binder with the holes being on the top of the page and a thick piece of cardboard replacing the binder in the back.\n\nI like the idea. It looks nicer than many loose leaf binders and it does come with dividers.\n\nI do have a few issues though. There is a plastic clip which holds everything together. The clip has two pegs on the back which lock into two holes in the front. The paper has two holes and rests on the pegs. A couple of times the clip unintentionally opened when I had this Ampad in my brief case with some books and journals. I assume the pressure of the books caused the clip to open.\n\nI also found it annoying at times to close the clip once opened. To close this you have to make sure the paper is not coving the pegs . If the paper is covering the pegs the clip is hard to close. When all 80 sheets are being used with the three dividers and the cardboard backing the paper is at the very top of the pegs and often times covers the pegs.\n\nI also wish this came with a cover. I don't like people being able to see what I write and without a cover the first page can get stained or damaged.\n\nThis is an interesting idea and may work for some people but for me I would rather used some form of the old fashioned binder that has a cover.","Product: Ampad Shot Note, from handwritten to handheld. Digitally store and organize handwritten notes and sketches. Access any time, anywhere from your iPhone or computer. Download the free Ampad Shot Note App.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Great Idea For People Wanting to Save or Send Copies Of Notes Or Doodles\n\nReview: This is an interesting idea that should appeal to a niche audience. Basically you download an app from Ampad Shot Note to a smart phone, use the note pad, snap a picture using the app and then send the note to someone else or save it on your camera.\n\nThe pad has a place for the date and has 17 lines. The paper is better quality that I have seen on most note pads. At the corners of the pad are corner markers that you align with the Ampad Shot Note app so you when you take a picture you get the whole note pad.\n\nThe idea works. It is simple to do. If you find a need to save notes or doodles to your camera or send them to people than this is the item for you.\n\nWhile this was fun for me to do a couple of times, I really have no use for this. For people who do this is a great product.","Product: Scotch Expressions Magic Tape comes in a variety of colors and designs so you can decorate and personalize your projects. It features a unique adhesive that holds paper securely. Available in 3/4\" width.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great For Wrapping Presents\n\nReview: This comes with three rolls of tape that can be separated and placed in a regular tape dispenser. The tape is hard to break by hand so you do need something with which to cut the tape. A scissor works fine.\n\nIt is hard to write on the tape with a pen but a marker works fine. The tape is not acid free so be careful if you want to use this on something you want to save long term.\n\nThis is nice colored tape that looks great if you use it to wrap a present. I can't see it being used for much more since it is not acid free. It seems like it is being sold as a tape with which to wrap presents rather than something to use for long term projects.","Product: Hang this magnetic notepad in your locker, on your fridge, or any metal surface you see on a daily basis. At 3 x 7.5 inches it fits just about anywhere and it perfect for jotting down notes throughout the day. Three pre-printed headers help you organize your tasks. Each easy to tear away sheet is lined to keep your handwriting aligned. Paper is white, top binding is black.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Holds Well To My Refrigerator and Has Enough Room To Write Without Using Two Lines\n\nReview: This is a reminder pad that holds well to a metal surface and has To Do, To Remember and To Buy section. Each line is three inches long and there are five lines to each section. Each section has perforations so each section can be individually removed.\n\nThe two things I like about this are the size of the three inch lines and how well it holds to a metal surface. There is enough room to leave a complete thought on a line without having to use two lines. I keep this on my refrigerator an will write things like buy oranges or pick up library book or mail letters and each thought easily fits on one line.\n\nThis also holds well to my refrigerator. I have used other magnetic note pads that don't hold steady on metal surfaces especially when they are on a door that is opened and closed. This holds tight. The magnets work very well.\n\nThere is a band at the bottom that can be used to secure the bottom of the reminder pad. I don't use it because the pad stays pretty straight when I have it on my refrigerator. The pink color is nice.\n\nIf you want a magnetic note pad that has To Do, To Remember and To Buy sections this works fine and does the job.","Product: This simple styled flower pot holder allows your beautiful and unique flower pots to really be shown off on any balcony or deck railing! The possibilities are limitless - simply add your favorite flower pot to add instant dcor. Patent pending technology allows CobraCo flower box and pot holders to adjust to fit any size railing. The CobraCo 10 Inch Adjustable Basic Flower Pot Holder holds up to 10 inch flower pots and comes in a black finish.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Sturdy Flower Pot Holder\n\nReview: This is a simple sturdy product that works. It is holding a potted Geranium easily on my porch railing.\n\nThis is easy to put together. When you hang this on a railing the flower pot holder is held securely thanks to two brackets and a bottom overhang.\n\nThere are three screws on each side of the top of the flower pot holder. There are two brackets that the screws hold. On the bottom of the flower pot holder there is a four and a half inch by two and a half inch overhang on the back of the holder. The brackets and the bottom overhang secure the flower pot holder in place.\n\nThe instructions say this will work on iron, aluminum and wood top railings up to 2 3/4 and wooded 2x4 and 2x6 railings. It fits up to 10 inch pots.\n\nThis is sturdy and seems like it is made to last.","Product: Tomcat Live Catch Mouse Trap is an excellent catch and release option for your mouse infestation. Able to blend into any environment, the modern, sleek trap is designed to let you catch up to 10 mice at a time without harming them, and to allow for easy release. And, it is reusable so you can catch mice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, over and over again.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Humane Way Of Dealing With Mice\n\nReview: Living in an older home and living near a river and some woods has caused me to deal with mice\nmost of my life. They get into my shed and garage and occasionally into my house. Regular\nsnap traps work but no matter how many times I have used them it is uncomfortable picking a\ntrap with a dead mouse in it. These traps offer a nice alternative but you do have to be willing to drive somewhere with a live mouse in the trap and release the mouse into the wild. If you are willing to do this these are nice traps.\n\nI have never seem a catch system like this before. The mouse runs through a small tunnel to the bait. The weight of the mouse causes the tunnel to life up causing the trap door to close.\n\nThese need to be checked on a regular basis. Once caught the mouse needs to be released away from your house or place of business.\n\nI did catch one mouse with this trap. I went to some woods ten minutes from my house and released the mouse.\n\nFor those who want a humane way of getting mice out of their homes or businesses this is a good option.","Product: The Tomcat Mole Killer (Worm Formula) is scientifically designed and tested to mimic a moles natural food source. Moles* may consume a lethal dose in a single feeding, but it may take two or more days from the time of bait consumption for moles to die. * Not for use against the star-nosed mole in North Carolina **Not for sale in HI\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: It Works But I Am Concerned About Other Animals Getting To It.\n\nReview: I live near a river and some woods. My backyard has all sorts of animals including moles. I have used mouse and rat poison in bait traps in my garage and shed but I have never used those poisons outside. My one concern about this product is that while it is used in the mole run it is still accessible to other animals who may dig up the run.\n\nI did put this in a couple of mole runs before the cold weather came and I saw less activity so I think it worked. I like the idea that these look like grubs which moles eat. Putting them underground lessens the likelihood that other animals will get to it. Yet it seems to me that animals, including dogs, could dig them up and eat them. I have no idea what effect this would have on another animal though there is a toll free number to call if this is eaten by a pet and information for both doctors and veterinarians about symptoms and treatment.\n\nThe main poison in this is Bromethalin. From what I read, and I am no expert, it is an alternative to the blood thinning poisons used to kill mice and rats. I believe it is a neurotoxin and acts more quickly than the blood thinning poison.\n\nI am not sure how I feel about this product. I did try it and I have no doubt it would work if eaten by a mole. Yet, the mouse and rat poison I used in my shed and garage is in containers that are supposed to be pet and childproof. This is put outside and in the ground making it more accessible to other animals.\n\nI gave this four stars since it seems to do what it says it will do. I am not sure I would use it again based the fact that it seems accessible to other animals but it will get the job done.","Product: Better than cheese or peanut butter and effective with even finicky mice, Tomcat Mouse Attractant Gel can improve the effectiveness of any mechanical trapplastic, wooden, or live. Simply place a small dollop of gel on a mouse trap to attract curious mice into the trap. It comes in a no-drip squeeze bottle with a long nozzle for easy application.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Less Messy Than Peanut Butter\n\nReview: I live near a river and some woods as a result mice and other wildlife are abundant. Mice will often make it to my outdoor shed, my garage and my basement. My shed has also been home to larger rodents.\n\nI usually use peanut butter to bait traps but that can get messy. In addition I have had rodents eat the peanut butter and not set off the trap. All you do is place a couple of drops on the trap. The box says it is good for rats as well as mice. I am not sure how long it lasts on the trap before more need to be used.\n\nI used this in my shed and did catch a couple if mice with it using the old fashioned wood spring traps.","Product: It contains the best bait formula available on the market. No cutting or assembly required and the hanging mechanism is included. Easy to use - just add water and hang. Seals to reduce leaking when disposed, for clean disposal - just snap top onto trap to seal and then place in trash. Generally will attract flies from 30-40 ft. Depending upon wind conditions.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Work Well Without Dangerous Chemicals.\n\nReview: When it gets warm I seem to get a lot of flies near my back door. When the door is opened some come in my house.\n\nI put a trap about seven feet away from my back door door. At the end of the day I started noticing flies. These traps work. I have been noticing less flies in my house and near my back door. I assume the bait is more attractive than my house.\n\nI like the design of the traps. They are green so they blend in with my bushes and are not overly noticeable.\n\nI did notice a slight smell but it was not a big deal. It is not that noticeable.\n\nI like that fact that these are not toxic. I don't like anything toxic near my house.\n\nThis works well. I will be getting another for my front yard.\n\nUpdate:\n\nWe have had really warm weather lately. It has been in the mid to high 90's during the day. I am amazed how many flies are in the trap. I may actually have to get a new one soon because of the amount of flies in the trap and it has been out less than a month.","Product: The Tomcat Glue Traps (Rat Size) are the pesticide-free, non-toxic way to effectively control rats. Excellent in all-around performance, the traps are ready-to-use and may also be used for rats, mice, and other household pests.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Poison Free And Trap Free Alternative To Catching Rodents\n\nReview: I live near a river and woods and many kinds of rodents find there way onto my property. Rats occasionally visit but not very often. Mice visit very often.\n\n The glue traps will catch a variety of bug and insects as well as rodents like mice and rats.\nI have caught mice in these glue traps but luckily no rats.\n\n I put these in my shed and leave them there for a number of days. They are easy to use.\n\nThe problem with a trap like this is that the animal you catch may still be alive. I have yet to have that happen. It is something to consider. I would be uncomfortable if I saw a live mouse or Rat in the glue trap.\n\nThese do catch mice and rats without the use of poison and they get the job done.","Product: The Tomcat Glue Traps with Eugenol for Enhanced Stickiness (Mouse Size) are the pesticide-free, non-toxic way to effectively control mice. The Eugenol formula enhances stickiness for superior gripping power. And, traps are kid and pet friendly.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: One Way To Catch A Mouse\n\nReview: I live near a river and woods and many kinds of rodents find there way onto my property including mice. I have used a host of rodent traps over the years. These traps will catch mice and other smaller rodents as well as insects.\n\nEach of the six traps is approximately four and three quarters long and three and one quarter wide. An average mouse would easily fit in the glue trap.\n\nI have put these in my garage and my shed. I have yet to catch a mouse with them but mice activity has been low in those areas based on the mouse poison and mouse traps that I keep there.\n\nThe problem with a trap like this is that the animal you catch may still be alive or be partially in the trap. It is something to consider. I would be uncomfortable if I saw a live mouse in the glue trap.\n\nI have used similar traps and I know glue traps work. These have an enhanced stickiness. These will catch mice without the use of poison and they seem very capable of getting the job done.","Product: The Tomcat Glue Traps with Eugenol for Enhanced Stickiness (Mouse Size) are the pesticide-free, non-toxic way to effectively control mice. The Eugenol formula enhances stickiness for superior gripping power. And, traps are kid and pet friendly.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: One Way To Catch A Mouse\n\nReview: I live near a river and woods and many kinds of rodents find there way onto my property including mice. I have used a host of rodent traps over the years. These traps will catch mice and other smaller rodents as well as insects.\n\nEach of the six traps is approximately four and three quarters long and three and one quarter wide. An average mouse would easily fit in the glue trap.\n\nI have put these in my garage and my shed. I have yet to catch a mouse with them but mice activity has been low in those areas based on the mouse poison and mouse traps that I keep there.\n\nThe problem with a trap like this is that the animal you catch may still be alive or be partially in the trap. It is something to consider. I would be uncomfortable if I saw a live mouse in the glue trap.\n\nI have used similar traps and I know glue traps work. These have an enhanced stickiness. These will catch mice without the use of poison and they seem very capable of getting the job done.","Product: The Tomcat Spin Trap for Mice is the easy, quick way to kill mice. The two-way entry allows mice to enter the trap from either direction. Its innovative design allows for optimal corner placement. Plus, the removable bait cup makes baiting the trap easy.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works and There Is No Mess\n\nReview: I live near a river and some woods as a result mice and other wildlife are abundant. Mice will often make it to my outdoor shed, my garage and my basement. My shed has also been home to larger rodents.\n\nThe Tomcat Spin Trap is nice because it kills a mouse but you don't see the mouse. You put bait in the trap. You then pull out an entryway that has two openings in which a mouse can enter. Once the mouse is caught the entryway returns to its original position.\n\nThis is the perfect indoor trap for me. No mouse poison is used. It is easy to set so I don't have to worry about a trap coming down on my finger. Finally, there is no dead mouse to see.\n\nThis comes with two traps. I caught a mouse with one.","Product: Tomcat Ant Glue Traps are the ideal solution to non-poison ant control in homes. These attractant-based glue traps utilize Tomcat's Coax & Catch Technology in which specially developed attractants are placed between bands of high-strength glue. Each trap incorporates features that have been carefully tested to maximize capture. Non-Toxic Tomcat Glue Traps are ideal to use when pesticides are undesirable or inappropriate. Special release paper protects the glue until the trap is used. Traps are perforated for easy separation.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: These Traps Work For Me\n\nReview: These are great for catching ants as well as other crawling insects. I have used them on my porch, in my basement and in my kitchen and a few of the traps have gotten a good amount of ants while others are empty. I think part of getting these to work is placement.\n\nThe traps that have worked best are on my porch next to the door. Clearly ants are getting in under the door. I also used this in my basement near the door and caught a number of ants as well. The other place the traps worked are in my kitchen by the sink and garbage can. It makes sense ants would be in these areas.\n\n I have placed traps in my basement near the sink and shower but I have not caught any ants and I have placed one behind my refrigerator and have not caught any ants. I guess ants are thankfully not in these areas.\n\nThese traps seem to work for me. Placement seem important. It is better than using insect spray in my house.","Product: The CobraCo 21\" Kingston Scroll Plant Stand features wrought iron heavy duty construction and is made of 3/8\" gauge wire. The beautiful bronze finish enhances the exquisite scroll work on this lovely plant stand and will last season after season. Dimensions are 10 inches wide by 21 inches high. Portable, decorative plant stands are perfect for any outdoor area. CobraCo plant stands come in all shapes and sizes so theres something for everyone! Take advantage of the various designs and colors these versatile stands have to offer.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice Looking and Sturdy but Design not Great for Smaller Pots or Vases\n\nReview: This is a nice looking, sturdy plant stand with legs that are flat and which did not harm my hardwood floor. It looks good in my house and would look fine outdoors as well.\n\nThe one thing to be aware of is that the part of the stand where you put the plant, is not solid but is triangle shaped and formed by three curved steel rods. Each leg has a curved steel rod that goes from it to one of the other legs forming the triangle. There are three large openings around the edge of the part of the stand where you put the plant and one big one in the center. If you click on the customer images under the picture of the stand (there are 25 as I write this) there is one that has a close up of this part of the plant stand.\n\nAs a result, this works great with plants that are in large pots or vases. If you want to put a plant with a smaller pot or vase, or if you want to put multiple plants on the stand, you need to put something solid on the base. I took a round ceramic potholder and put that on the stand in order to put a medium sized plant with a ceramic vase on the stand.\n\nI have hardwood floors and was a little concerned whether a heavy plant stand would scratch the floors. The stand did not. The legs are curved at the bottom and flat so they rest easy on my floor. The \"powder coated\" steel feels almost polished.\n\nThis is a fine plant stand. Just be aware if you want to put smaller pots or vases on the stand you need to put something solid down first.","Product: Weed control for your lawn. Kills dandelion, clover, and crabgrass. Will not harm lawns. Ideal for spot treating individual lawn weeds. 24 oz. spray bottle.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: This Works But Read The Warnings When It Comes To Using It.\n\nReview: This a weed controller that will not harm the grass. I used it to address dandelions and crabgrass.\nIt seems to be working.\n\nLike some other pesticides or weed killers this has a number of warnings. The warning from Scotts include:\n\n1. This product should not be applied in a way that will contact any person or pet, either directly or through drift;\n2. People and pets need to be kept out of the area during application;\n3. Do not spray this on weed in vegetable gardens, flower beds or ornamental plants and this also should not be used around fruits, vegetables or flowers;\n4. Do not use the clipping as mulch or compost; and,\n5. This product should not be used on or near desirable plants, including within the dripline of roots of desirable trees and shrubs, as injury may result.\n\nI used gloves and a long shirt while using this. I was careful not to get it near my vegetable garden.\n\nThis works but I was careful to use it on the dandelions and crabgrass. I made sure not to get it on my grass or near roots of trees.","Product: Tomcat Rat Killer effectively kills up to 10 rats (based on no-choice laboratory testing) with one bait block while providing the highest level of station security. Resistant to weather and tampering, the disposable station gives rats easy access to bait and keeps fingers and pet paws out. The bait station is also weather resistant making it the ideal station for indoor and outdoor use. Follow all directions and restrictions on label when using the bait station.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Less Mess Than Traps\n\nReview: I live near a river and some woods and as a result mice and even rats are abundant. Rats will often make it to my outdoor shed.\n\nI have tried a number of traps and poisons to deal with the problem. I like to use poison in my shed and garage because there is no mess. The Tomcat rat killer bait stations are nice because they are covered and the poison comes included in the trap so I did not need to wear gloves while handling the poison myself. It looks like it is safe if children and pets are around because it is disposable so it would be hard to get into it. In the short time I have had this I have seen nibbles on the bait.\n\nThe bait in this works for rats and mice. Some bait stations will only work on mice. The one drawback with a station like this is it is hard to tell if the nibble was taken by a rat or a mouse. Still, it is nice not having to deal with the mess of a trap or a glue board.\n\nThis is great if you don't want to touch the poison and you have pets or children around that might try to open the bait station. Once the poison is gone this can be thrown out.","Product: Tomcat Mouse Killer effectively kills up to 12 mice (Base on no-choice laboratory testing.) with one bait block while providing the highest level of station security. Resistant to weather and tampering, the disposable station gives mice easy access to bait and keeps fingers and pet paws out. The bait station is also weather resistant making it the ideal station for indoor and outdoor use.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Two Count Disposable Bait Station\n\nReview: I live near a river and some woods as a result mice and other wildlife are abundant. Mice will often make it to my outdoor shed, my garage and my basement. My shed has also been home to larger rodents..\n\nThe Tomcat mouse killer bait stations are nice because they are covered and the poison comes included in the trap so I did not need to wear gloves while handling the poison myself. The bait station is small. I have used larger bait stations. It looks like it is safe if children and pets are around because it is disposable and is not meant to be opened so it would be hard to get into it. In the short time I have had this I have not seen any nibbles but I have used this type of Tomcat mouse poison before and it has been eaten by mice.\n\nThis is great if you don't want to touch the poison and you have pets or children around that might try to open the bait station. The box does say to keep the station away from children. Once the poison is gone this can be thrown out.","Product: Kill insects on your roses and flowers with Ortho Insect Killer Rose & Flower Ready-to-Use. To use, simply adjust the nozzle on the bottle, and spray your plants as directed. The formula will keep killing insects for up to 4 months, and you can use it both indoors and outdoors to control listed pests.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: It Is Keeping Bad Insects Of My Roses\n\nReview: I have a few rose bushes that have been around since I was a kid so I could not wait to try this. It seems to be keeping beetles, as well as other insects, away from them.\n\nThis can be used on house plants and flowers as well. While it comes with warnings about what to do if it gets on skin or clothing, is inhaled, gets in someones eyes or is swallowed it can be used indoors so it seems a bit safer than some other insecticides. The active ingredient listed on the Ortho website is 0.006% Acetamiprid which is an insecticide.\n\nThis is keeping beetles and other insects off my roses. The labels lists the insects controlled and it is a very big list which is too big to list here but looks too include between 150 to 200 types insects. This is not something that only kills eight or nine types of insects.\n\nThis comes in a spray bottle. I used gloves when using this. If using outside the instructions say to stand up wind while spraying. The spray comes out fine. This seems to work fine.","Product: Highlights: Safe, clean solution to mouse problems Easy to use, no mess, no poisons and no snapped fingers Trap rings to kill 10 rodents\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A New Way to Deal With Mice\n\nReview: I get mice in my garage and figured I would try this. It worked fine and was easy to set up. If you like the idea it is worth a try.\n\nThis trap basically strangles the mouse with a latex ring. The mouse will likely move a few feet from the trap but then dies. You are left with a dead strangled mouse.\n\nI have used the classic metal traps in the past and poison. With a metal trap you hope to the trap comes down on the mouse's neck and breaks it. You are left with a dead mouse in the trap. It can get messy if the trap comes down on some other part of the mouse.\n\nWith poison the mice eat it and disappear. The question is where they go after they eat the poison. The best case is it makes them thirsty and they look for water outside you house or garage. The worst case is they die somewhere in your house or garage and you can't find them.\n\nThis seems to be a nice mix of both methods. The mouse dies and while it moves it will be near the trap. The latex ring comes down on the mouse's neck so there is no mess.\n\nI will need to try this more than once to see if it works the same each time. My concern is that the mouse will die but be hard to find.\n\nI am also not sure how humane this really is since the mouse is strangled but it has enough life to move a few feet from the trap. Still, I am not sure which method is most humane if you kill the mouse.","Product: Victor Tri-Kill Mouse Trap - Use anywhere indoors. Easy to use-simply bait, place against wall and press setting levers down. Safe to use around children and pets. Quick and humane kill. Kills up to 3 mice in 1 setting. - Pest Type: Mouse, Trap Type: Mechanical, Reusable: Yes, Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor, Material: Plastic, Pet Resistant: Yes, Pkg Qty: 1, Package Type: Clamshell\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Nice Idea With One Flaw\n\nReview: This is easy to bait and easy to set up. I used peanut butter as the bait. I put it in my garage where I have caught mice with single traps and killed mice with poison. It has been there two weeks and so far no mice though the traps have sprung a couple of times without a mouse being killed.\n\nI am a bit uncertain about what to do if I catch a mouse. Since this is reusable, I would have to press the lever down to release the mouse and remove its body by hand or with some sort of pliers or claw like device. I would rather throw out the whole trap than remove a mouse with my hands. If I do that this gets a lot pricier than the single use disposable traps. Perhaps some sort of mouse remover mouse remover should be included with this if it is meant to be reusable.\n\nThis is easier to use than many single use disposable traps. There is no danger of having the trap come down on a finger though I have used disable traps for years and never had that happen.\n\nI do think if this is meant to be reusable there should be an easier way of removing the dead mouse.","Product: Black flag wasp and hornet killer 14 oz. aerosol spray kills on contact and eliminates the nest. shoots up to a 29-foot spray to reach the nests.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Very Good Product\n\nReview: I have used sprays like this over the years and think Black Flag is one of the best. It kills pretty much on contact and that is important when dealing with Wasps, Hornets and Yellow Jackets.\n\nI will use a spray like this in two ways. Sometimes I will get a couple of wasps on my porch or in an attic area. The long spray length allows me to kill the insects without getting close. After having been stung by Wasps and Yellow Jackets a few times and once having to go to the hospital because of a nasty sting I keep as much of a distance as possible between me and them.\n\nI also have sprayed nests a couple of times. This is something that I would only recommend when necessary. Dusk or dawn are the best times to spray a nest and it is even better when it is cool. Keep as far away from the nest as possible. I recommend wearing as much clothing as possible in case a Wasp Or Yellow Jacket does try to sting.\n\nThis is a good spray that kills pretty much on contact.","Product: Black Flag Concentrated Fogger is a dual action fogger, because it penetrates into cracks & crevices to kill bugs where they live & breed and leaves a fresh scent. It kills the following insects by contact: spider (except brown recluse), ants (except fire, carpenter, harvester and Pharaoh ants), roaches, fleas, house flies, mosquitoes, brown dog ticks, silverfish and firebrats. It is perfect to use in apartments, attics, basements, garages and household storage areas. Continues killing German cockroaches for up to 12 weeks on non-porous surfaces. Each can treats up to 2,000 cu. Ft. (approximately 15.5 ft. x 16 ft. x 8 ft. ceilings). Each package contains 6 foggers. Pack of 4 contains 4 packages of 6 foggers each = 24 foggers total.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: This Killed A Good Amount Of Insects In My Shed And Garage\n\nReview: I wanted to try this because I have never used a fogger before. I used it in my garage and shed. I saw a lot of dead insects afterward.\n\nI usually spray insect killer on floors and walls in the hope that the insects will crawl over the spray and die. There is only so much of an area I can spray and I miss spots.\n\nThe fogger seems more effective. It covers a larger area than I could do on my own and kills insects on contact. It has a nice scent. There is some residue but it is not than noticeable.\n\nI used this in my garage and shed and it killed a good amount of insects. It kills a number of insects including most spiders and ants as well as roaches, fleas house flies, mosquitoes, brown dog ticks, silverfish and firebrats.\n\nSince I used it in my shed and garage I did not have to worry about covering up areas where food might be used. In addition to areas were food is used the instructions also say to cover waxed wood floors, waxed furniture and plastic surfaces near the fogger.\n\nThis killed a lot of insects. It left a barely noticeable residue.","Product: Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Zoysia Grass Seed & Mulch thrives in heat and drought, in partial shade and in colder temperatures. Our 99.9% weed-free grass seed grows a tough, durable, low-maintenance lawn!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: It Seems To Be Working So Far\n\nReview: I live in a river valley and have sandy soil. The weather lately has been full of extremes. It can be 60 one day and 85 the next. Lately we have been in a period of drought. My lawn has suffered. I figured I would try this.\n\nI planted this two weeks ago in my front yard and have seen growth. I raked the area first, used a grass seed spreader and went over the area with a rake to make sure the seeds were covered with soil. I watered the lawn every day. The grass is still young so a lot can happen but so far a good portion of the seeds have worked. Hopefully the grass will continue to grow.","Product: Did you know bed bugs are not only classified as a public health pest, but they are also one of the most difficult insects to kill? Over time, bed bugs have developed a resistance to pyrethroids, the most common type of pesticide used for treatment. Have no fear - with Ortho Home Defense Dual-Action Bed Bug Killer, you have a formula that kills even pyrethroid-resistant bed bugs!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Read The Instructions Before Using.\n\nReview: This kills a lot of insects and/or bugs in addition to bed bugs. My only concern is the limitations on its use and how toxic is may be.\n\nAccording to the Ortho Website and the bottle this kills bed bugs, fleas, brown dog ticks, ants (excluding fire, pharaoh, and harvester ants), spiders (excl. brown recluse and black widow), stink bugs, boxelder bugs, dust mites, crickets, earwigs, millipedes, moths, multicolored Asian lady beetles and silverfish.\" It is much more than a bed bug killer.\n\nMy only concerns are the use warnings. The instructions say to use only as a \"spot treatment or crack & crevice application in residences.\" The room where this is sprayed needs to be vacated after spraying and ventilated before occupying it again.\n\nThe isntructions say this is not to be applied to surfaces where prolonged human contact will occur. When applying to mattresses it should only be applied to tufts, folds, edges, sides, and seams until moist. For infested furniture the instructions say to apply only to tufts, seams, folds, and edges. The instructions also say not to apply to bed linens or surfaces that will be in direct contact with occupants of the bed.\n\nI have used this in my enclosed porch, where there is a lot of ventilation, on insects in general. With spring coming there were some ants on my porch and some other crawling insects as well. It killed them and I have not seen any more bugs so far. I used it around cracks and crevices and by the door. I have also used this on some luggage after I traveled because I was concerned about the rooms in which I stayed.\n\nThis would seem to work fine, especially with all the warnings. It worked fine on my porch.\n\nI have not used it in my bedroom because I don't have bed bugs and if I had bedbugs I would be a little concerned about using this product the right way. I would call Ortho and confirm how to use this safely. For instance I wonder how much ventilation I need after spraying. In the winter my windows are closed because of the heat and in the summer closed because of air conditioning so is this a problem? How long should I vacate a room that does not have great ventilation?\n\nI gave this four stars because the instructions are detailed and give plenty of information on the proper use of this product. I know it kills ants and other bugs from using it on my porch. It should work on bedbugs considering the warnings.","Product: Black Flag Mouse Bait Station 8 Baits Features and Benefits: Kills house mice, Child tamper-resistant station, Easy to refill, Includes 1 refillable bait station & bait blocks Active Ingredients: Bromethalin\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Mice In My Garage Like The Bait\n\nReview: Mice are a problem for me because I live near a river and some woods. Mice will often make it to my outdoor shed, my garage and my basement.\n\nI have tried various traps and poisons over the years. Poisons are nice because more than one mouse can nibble on the bait. If you have a few mice, poisons like this one can kill them all.\n\nThis is easy to bait. All that needs to be done is unscrew the cap and place the poison in the bait station. I then placed it against a wall in my garage.\n\nI have used this for about two weeks and have gotten constant nibbles. I had to put in a new bait block after two weeks since the old one was mostly eaten.\n\nGloves should be worn when touching the bait blocks. While it says the station is safe from the tapering of children the remaining bait blocks have to be stored in a safe place away from children or pets.\n\nIf you want to use poison and a bait station this is a good choice. It is working in my garage.","Product: ust plug in a Victor Mini PestChaser and this high-tech device produces high frequency ultrasounds that repel rodents. As an added feature, the Mini PestChaser is also equipped with a new nightlight feature that provides a soft glow in the dark. The plug-in unit's mini size and discreet design make it ideal for all living areas in your home or business. Simply plug it into an outlet near entryways and it begins to produce a sound that drives mice, rats and other rodents crazy. The ultrasound, with over 80 oscillations per second, emitted at varying volumes and varying frequencies keep rodents from becoming used to the sound. The sound cannot be heard by humans or non-rodent pets such as cats, dogs, birds and fish. Users can experience a reduction in rodent activity in as little as 6 to 10 days. One unit typically provides 3 to 5 years of service.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Humane Option That Seems To Be Working\n\nReview: Mice are a reality where I live because of a nearby river and woods. I have used all kinds of traps and poisons over the years to catch mice in my shed, garage and house. This is the first time I have used sound to keep the mice away. So far these seem to be working. I hope these continue to work since they are the most humane option.\n\nI have used these in my garage and house. I have no electrical outlet in my shed so I could not use these in my shed.\n\nI have seen any mouse activity in my garage or house since trying these. I placed these in electrical outlets facing open areas of rooms. In the case of my garage I placed it parallel to my garage door. Interestingly, I have seen some activity in my shed where I am not using these.\n\nI like the fact that these should repel all rodents. I don't want any rodent getting in my garage or house. The nightlight feature is a nice addition.\n\nI will keep my traps and poison out just in case but so far these seem to be working.","Product: The Victor Clean-Kill Mouse Trap is designed to look like a tunnel and is perfect for a no-see, no-touch experience. The tunnel design also increases interaction with the mouse. The bait trough provided is located on the back of the trap, so no chance of bait theft is possible. An ease-of-use experience is made stress-free with the setting instructions printed directly on the trap. Once the mouse enters the trap to retrieve the bait, the Kill-Gate enables perfect placement for a quick, humane Clean-Kill.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: It is Possible to Build A Better Mouse Trap\n\nReview: I have used a lot of mouse traps over the years. I live near a woods and river and mice are one of the many rodents that will visit my property. This is the best reusable mousetrap I have ever tried.\n\nThis is easy to set. Basically you bate the trap, pull the kill lever up so fingers are never in danger of having a trap slam down on them and set the trap. When the kill gate is down you know you have caught a mouse.\n\nDisposal for this is amazingly easy. All that need to be done is hold the trap over what ever you ant to dispose of the mouse in, lift the kill lever, and out the dead mouse goes. You don't even have to look at its dead body if you don't want to do so.\n\nThe other great thing about this trap is that since the mouse has to go into an enclosed area to get the bait it is perfectly positioned to have the kill gate come down on the mouse for a complete kill. Open traps allow mice to approach the bait from a number of directions and sometimes you don't get a complete kill.\n\nThis is especially good for areas in the house which are hard to reach or where you don't want a dead mouse on display. All you do is pick up the trap, dispose of the mouse which you don't even need to see and reset the trap.\n\nI have caught a couple already. It is possible to build a better mousetrap.","Product: Victor M140S Quick Kill Mouse Trap, 2-Pack Easy to Set mouse trap\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very Good Mouse Traps\n\nReview: This is the time of year when mice get into my garage. These traps have caught a few mice already. The are very easy to set and easy to reuse.\n\nThese are easy to bate and set up. All you do is lift the bate cover and put in bate. Because there is a bate cover mice cant steel the bate.\n\nYou then lift the red handle on the kill bar until it clicks into place. It holds well as opposed to some other brands traps. It is very easy to set and I have yet to have a trap snap when I was setting it or see a trap snapped without a dead mouse in it.\n\n I put these against my garage wall and have caught a few mice already. Normally I throw out the whole trap but these were easy to reuse. These are very good mousetraps.","Product: Feed, green, and water your lawn, at the same time! Scotts Liquid Turf Builder Lawn Food is the easy and simple way to a great looking green lawn, with fast results. Apply it during any season, to any grass type. Simply connect the bottle to your hose, and spray. This small, yet powerful, 32 fl. oz. bottle has all of the essential nutrients and feeding power your lawn needs for quick and impactful feeding! Now you can feed your lawn effectively and efficiently without the hassle of a spreader and a heavy bag of granular product\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Safe And Easy To Use\n\nReview: This is a great product that works, is easy to use and very safe. I will use it again.\n\nI have used this on my lawn and my lawn looks good. I did one feeding and I plan to do a another in a couple of months.\n\nThis is easy to use. All you do is attach this to a hose and start spraying.\n\nI like the fact that children and animals can walk on the lawn after spraying this. There are no harsh chemicals in this. There are warnings on the label against getting this in a persons eye but most products have that.\n\nThis is a safe, easy to use product that works. I will use it again.","Product: Between the carpool and the couch cushions, youre the CEO of the home front. Take care of your family and take care of business, no matter where household pests rear their ugly heads. Show bugs whos boss with Hot Shot insecticides. Theyre your weapon of choice, giving you the clear advantage within your walls and at the bank. Save the day. Hot Shot Bed Bug Glue Trap provides an easy way to detect whether bed bugs are in your home. These disposable, ready-to-use traps detect bed bugs where they live and travel. These traps work best when placed in areas where bed bugs hide, such as on furniture and bed frame legs, between the mattress and box spring, on the floor and under furniture. This pesticide-free glue trap has a multifunctional design that helps provide early warning of bed bug infestations. When a bed bug is seen in the trap, begin the treatment process with Hot Shot bed bug control products. These traps are disposable replace as needed. Check the trap at least once per week for evidence of bed bugs, such as small, reddish-brown bugs the size of an apple seed, small blood stains or dark excreta spots, dead bed bugs, shed skins or small, whitish eggs.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Safe Way To Check For Bed Bugs\n\nReview: These are a great way to let a person know if bed bugs or other crawling insects are hanging around a bed. I like this because these can be placed around my bed and since they are nontoxic I don't have to worry about pesticides by my bed.\n\nThese can be placed under a bed, between a mattress or on the side of a mattress. They can be placed anywhere bed bugs might be. Some of the sprays are toxic so if you are unsure if you have bed bugs this is a safe way to find out.\n\nSo far I have not seen any bedbugs. It is good knowing I have something to warn me if bed bugs show up.","Product: Ravenna grill covers from Classic Accessories combine a striking style with durability, fade-resistance & convenient features. Reinforced padded handles make removal easy while Double-stitched seams add strength & a stylish accent. Structured vents stay open to prevent wind lofting & mildew & are lined with mesh barriers. Waterproof backing keeps your grill dry while elastic hem cords move easily through a special channel for a snug fit. The adjustable webbing belts slide easily for a tailored look & four custom-colored buckles will keep your cover secure in any weather. Striped webbing adds an attractive accent & is unique to the Ravenna collection. With its adjustable hem cords & linked buckles, the Ravenna grill cover will fit snugly on a wide variety of sizes & will protect your grill for years. 4-Year replacement warranty through manufacturer.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Well Made Grill Cover\n\nReview: This is a high quality grill cover. It is very well made and will protect a grill from all sorts of weather.\n\nThe cover is made of nice looking black fabric on top. The back of the cover has what looks like a rubbery substance that I assume keeps the rain off a grill. It has a bit of a rubbery smell at first but it gets better over time.\n\nThe stitching and workmanship on this grill cover is superb. I did not expect to find such quality work on a grill cover.\n\nThe grill cover has handles on both ends. The handles are stitched in a way that will last.\n\nThere are two plastic buckles on the inside of the cover that help secure this cover as well as a hem cord which helps keep the cover snug. It fits really well.\n\nThis comes with instructions on use and care. If dirty soap or detergent should not be used to clean this. Warm water and a soft brush are recommended. If wet it should be air dried. This comes with a four-year warranty.\n\nThis will protect your grill from bad weather as well as the sun. It is extremely well made","Product: Fits grills to 32\"L 26\"D 24\"h. 1 year manufacturer's warranty. Rip &-grip straps secure cover to legs during high winds & breezy conditions. Air vents reduce condensation & wind lofting.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Well Made Grill Cover\n\nReview: This is a quality grill cover that is very well made. It will protect your grill from both bad and good weather\n\nThe top of the cover is made of a nice looking black fabric. The bottom has a water resistant material that has a bit of a rubbery smell at first but it goes away over time.\n\nThe stitching and workmanship on this grill cover is better than I expected. I did not expect to find such quality work on a grill cover.\n\nThe grill cover has Velcro straps that will secure it to the grill during windy weather. The bottom of the grill has an elastic at the bottom that also helps secure the cover in place. The cover has vents that will reduce condensation and wind lofting.\n\nThis can be air dried if it gets wet. You cant use soap or detergent if you want to clean this. Water works fine.\n\nThis will protect your grill from bad weather as well as the sun. It is extremely well made.","Product: This product includes these features: Fits Grills Up To 57\"L 29\"D 26\"H, 1 year manufacturer's warranty, Gardelle One. is a durable woven polyester fabric with an added UV-stabilized coating and a water-resistant PVC undercoating. Adjustable belted hem with 2 click-close straps delivers exceptional security in the windiest conditions. Engineered seams and double top-stitching at the most demanding joints provide strength, durability and style. Gusseted self-supporting vents keep weather out while providing maximum ventilation and minimum condensation. Reinforced padded handles provide comfort when installing and removing covers, Elastic hem cord with specially designed hem tunnels allow easy adjustment resulting in a custom-like fit.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: High Quality Grill Cover\n\nReview: This is a high quality grill cover that is very well made. It will protect a grill from the weather.\n\nThe top of the cover is made of something called Gardella One which is a durable woven polyester fabric which looks very nice. The bottom has a water resistant PVC undercoating. This undercoating does have a bit of a rubbery smell at first but it goes away over time.\n\nThe stitching and workmanship on this grill cover is superb. I did not expect to find such quality work on a grill cover.\n\nThe grill cover has handles on both ends. The handles are stitched in a way that will last.\n\nThere are two plastic buckles on the inside of the cover that help secure this cover as well as a hem cord which helps keep the cover snug. Once on this cover will stay on.\n\nThis will protect your grill from bad weather as well as the sun. It is extremely well made.","Product: Between the carpool and the couch cushions, youre the CEO of the home front. Take care of your family and take care of business, no matter where household pests rear their ugly heads. Show bugs whos boss with Hot Shot insecticides. Theyre your weapon of choice, giving you the clear advantage within your walls and at the bank. Save the day. Hot Shot Ant & Roach Plus Germ Killer2 Aerosol kills on contact and reduces 99.9% of germs* insects may leave behind. This product kills up to 12 weeks on non-porous surfaces (excluding Oriental cockroaches). Use this product to kill cockroaches (excluding Oriental cockroaches), ants (excluding fire ants and pharaoh ants), carpenter ants, crickets, firebrats, fleas, silverfish and spiders (except brown recluse spiders). Use as a spot treatment indoors: along and behind baseboards; around and beneath appliances; beneath and behind sinks. Other areas where insects are often found include in cracks and crevices; around pipes and plumbing; around waste containers; in dark corners of rooms, cabinets, and closets. When creepy bugs attempt to pass, save the day with Hot Shot insecticides. *Staphylococcus aureus and Enterobacter aerogenes on hard, non-porous, non-food-contact surfaces. No residual sanitizer action. Not for primary use as a sanitizer.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice Smelling And It Works\n\nReview: While I love the Spring weather I don't love the ants that come with it. This ant killer works for an extended period of time and is doing the job at my house so far.\n\nAnts tend to gravitate to cracks in my old house. They also tend to come in under my old doors. I spray this around any cracks and around the doors in my house.\n\nI am pleased with the smell. I have used insect sprays that have such a bad odor I will not use them inside my house. This has a pleasant odor to the point where I don't realize I am using a bug spray. I spray it along the bottom of the doors in my house and it smells fine. I also sprayed this directly on ants on my back porch and it killed them quickly.\n\nThis is supposed to last up to 12 weeks. That is important. I will likely spray every month to be on the safe side.\n\nThis is a nice smelling bug killer that works.","Product: Universal attachment fits most rakes, brooms and other long handled garden tools. Unique design allows consumers to pack up to 4X more in a standard recycling bag.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Fun Way To Stomp Leaves\n\nReview: This is a fun way to stomp leaves. A round or square leaf stomper would be more practical but not as much fun.\n\nTo use this you take any rake or broom handle and easily attach it to the universal attachment which then attaches to the foot shaped leaf stomper. It dose a decent job of pressing down leaves.\n\nI usually put leaves in round and square garbage cans (I have both) and then take them to my curb where my town collects them. Stomping the leaves made them more compact.\n\nUsing a foot shaped tool is fun. Yet leaves did move when I stomped on them in the garbage can because the can is big. A larger round or square stomper would have worked better. Even if you put leaves in bag I would think a larger round or square design would better.\n\nThat being said raking leaves is tedious work for me. Having a foot to stomp them allowed me to release some frustration that will only be resolved by cutting down a couple of my oak trees one of these days.\n\nThis is a fun way of stomping leaves.","Product: Insects invading your corner of the world? Whatever insect you're fighting, Black Flag productsare dedicated to providing the tools you need to regain control. With formulas that act fast and never back down, Black Flag insect controls have been arming homeowners in the battle against invading bugs for more years than any other brand. Black Flag Ant & Roach Killer controls roaches, ants, crickets, fleas, silverfish, spiders and other listed insects indoors on contact with a lemon-scent, no-mess formula. Keeps controlling roaches, ants (excluding pharaoh and fire), silverfish and crickets for up to 16 weeks. Spiders (like black widow and wolf spiders) must be sprayed directly to be killed. For spot treatment, direct spray by placing extension tube in the horizontal position into cracks and crevices in walls, dark corners of rooms, cabinets and closets; along and behind baseboards; beneath and behind sinks, stoves, refrigerators and cabinets; around plumbing and other utility installations; around waste containers and wherever else these pests may find entrance. Use along and behind baseboards, appliances, sinks, pipes and plumbing. When treating for ants, spray around door and window frames, other entry points and trails. To treat fleas and brown dog ticks, spray infested areas such as pet beds and resting quarters. Remove old pet bedding and clean or replace with clean, fresh bedding. Pets should not be treated with this product to control the source of flea infestations, treat your pet with a product registered for application to animals.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Gets Rid Of Ants\n\nReview: I have an old house with plenty of places for ants to enter. This is a nice smelling spray that I feel comfortable using in my house and kitchen. It seems to keep ants out.\n\nOne of the more unnerving things is to look at my walls and floors and cabinets and see ants. I have an old house that has openings that ants can get through. This allows me to spray by those openings and seems to kill those entering my house.\n\nI have also used this in my house and kitchen to kill ants. You have to be careful to cover or remove food products when you spray. It is also important to remove any glasses, utensils, plates, and pans and anything else that you could cause you to ingest this product.\n\nBlack Flag is honest to enough to say that spraying this is not the only thing to control ants and that it is important to seal the entrances where the ants are coming in as well. It is impossible for me to get all the openings so this product really helps keep ants out.","Product: Electric Hibachi, powered by ThermoCeramix. A grilling revolution: the world's best grill now plugs into a 120 V outlet.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Excellent Grill For High Temperature Cooking But Inside Use An Issue Depending On The Exhaust Fan You Have\n\nReview: This is specialized grill that because of the high heat allows me to cook steak and fish and vegetables in delicious ways that I can't do so with other grills I have. That makes it unique and a great cooking option. My only issue with the grill is that it is advertized for indoor use but as a conversation with customer service confirmed you need a good exhaust fan in your house because of possible smoke issues.\n\nThere are many positives with this grill. The main attraction of this grill is it cooks food at up to 700 degrees and gets to that temperature quickly. The temperature is even across the grill so unlike many outdoor grills you get even heat across the whole grill and all the food cooks evenly.\n\nAs I understand it the idea of using high heat on steaks and salmon or swordfish and even burgers is that the juices and flavor will be stay in what you are cooking. The outside cooks quickly and the flavor stays inside. I have cooked steaks well done on this grill and they were moist and tasty. I have also cooked fatty fish like Salmon and Swordfish on the grill and they were most inside and delicious. Burgers and vegetables also tasted good but I think this works best on steaks and certain fish. I think this is where the grill really excels. This can be used for slow cooking ribs at lower temperatures but I have not tried that yet.\n\nCooking without a flame is a plus as well. Even with outdoor gas grills I have found the results uneven at times because it is hard to have and even flame over an entire grill. Here the surface temperature is even.\n\nI have used other indoor grills that help the fat drain out of what a person is cooking and which don't cause much of a mess and while these grills cook food well, they do not come close to what I have cooked with this grill. This grill is for someone who wants delicious steaks and fish and is willing to put up with a bit of a mess.\n\nCleaning this takes some work. The grill comes with a brush to help clean the grill. There is a grease gutter that holds the grease. You need to wait for the grill to cool and use the brush to clean the grill. The grill cannot be put in water. The instructions also suggest using a GrillStone cleaning block, warm water and a soft scouring pad and a paper towel or soft cloth. It does take some work.\n\nMy one big issue with this grill is that it is advertised as an indoor as well as an outdoor grill but after talking to someone at customer service I was told that my older kitchen exhaust fan likely was not strong enough to deal with potential smoke. I think this needs to be made clearer.\n\nOn the video on the product page for this on Amazon, the grilling is done inside. The picture seems to show a very big exhaust fan over the grill. Perhaps all newer homes are like this but I don't have anything like that.\n\nThe instructions say that the grill should be placed on the counter next to an exhaust fan because you can't place this grill on or near a hot oven or gas or electric burner. I wish there was more information in an obvious spot talking about smoke from the grill and the type of exhaust fan needed for indoor use.\n\nI have used this outside. I noticed some smoke when I first used the grill. This was mentioned in the instruction manual because of oil deposits that needed to burn off. I did notice some smoke, especially when cooking steaks. There is not a lot but I can see the need for a good exhaust fan when using this inside.\n\nNow that snow is on the ground I am thinking of using this on an enclosed back porch that has windows on al three sides. I figure if I open the windows it should be fine. I will update this in a couple of weeks based on my experience.\n\nOverall this is a superb grill for cooking food at a high heat and keeping the juices and flavor inside. I am very pleased with the taste of what I have cooked.","Product: Let your very own Yankee Doodle Dandy raise his USA-made stars and stripes flag for the red, white and blue! The character called \"Uncle Sam\" was popularized in early 19th century political cartoons and he's still an all American independence favorite two centuries later. Sculpted with liberty beard and revolutionary zeal, this symbol of America is cast in quality designer resin and intricately hand painted exclusively for Design Toscano. In home or garden, he'll proudly represent his country on the 4th of July and beyond. 5½\"Wx4½\"Dx16½\"H. 3 lbs.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great Statue But Not So Great Flag\n\nReview: There are many things I like about this statue including the way it is painted, the overall look, the size and its sturdiness. The only thing I am not happy about is how the flag is made and how it fits in Uncle Sams hand.\n\nThis is a quality statue. I like the design. I looked hard to find flaws in the paint but I could not. The statues base is solid. It is heavy so if you keep it outside it will not easily blow over on windy days. It would look fine in a house.\n\nThe one issue I have is the flag. The flag is separate from the statue. It reminds me of flags that are given out for free at Memorial day parades or other parades.\n\nThe flag is not made of cotton. It is made of a harder material. The flag came curled so I had to leave it under a bookend to flatten it out.\n\nThe staff does not easily fit into Uncle Sams hand. I put tape around the flag staff to hold it in place.\n\nI love the statue but I wish the flag was made of a better material and the flag staff fit better. I gave this four stars because of the flag.","Product: An effective flea & tick control program includes simultaneous, coordinated treatment of the HOME, YARD & PET. Treatment & prevention go hand in hand, so it's key to treat all three areas. This integrated pest management approach involves inspection, cleaning & targeting eggs, larvae & adults with the appropriate insecticides. Follow-up treatments are almost always necessary as flea & tick problems will not be solved with just a one-treatment approach.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Safe To Use In The Home\n\nReview: This can be used to kill fleas, carpet beatles an dust mites over a long period of time and can also be sprayed directly on tics, ants, spiders, cockroaches and other crawling insects. It can be used indoors and be sprayed on furniture, carpets, drapes and pet bedding.\n\nI like this product because other products have so many warnings that I am afraid to use them indoors. This can be sprayed on upholstered furniture as well as on carpets and drapes. It should not be sprayed on people or pets and clothing. Yet the fact that it can be sprayed on upholstered furniture or carpets is a good thing.\n\nI am concerned about flees and dust mites so I sprayed this on carpeting and furniture in my house. I have not noticed any flees that I did notice after a friend and his dog visited. I am not sure about dust mites since they are hard to see but I am comfortable that this is addressing them.\nI did see some ants on my porch and this killed them quickly.\n\nThis was easy to spray. The nozzle can be adjusted to control how the spray comes out of the container. The container comes with handle making it easy to carry.\n\nThis works, comes in a nice container and is something that I am comfortable using in my house. It is a very good product.","Product: The Pet Gear Happy Trails Lite No-Zip Pet Stroller keeps your dog comfy, protected, and right where you want them - with you! This pet stroller features a sturdy metal frame and weather-resistant canopy that comes in several color options. Handy features include a flip-down mesh screen, oversized storage bin below, and an elevated paw rest. Let your dog ride in style! About Pet Gear Inc. A division of Vermont Juvenile Furniture, Pet Gear Inc. helps you to care for some of your very best friends. Committed to the comfort and safety of your pets, Pet Gear's offers a wide line of pet products, including pet furniture, strollers, steps, carriers, and much, much more. Improve the quality of life for you and your four-legged friends with the help of Pet Gear. Dimensions: 22L x 10W x 19H inches. Sturdy metal frame. Water-resistant canopy. Elevated paw rest. Large storage basket. Product Weight: 11.5 Pounds,Height to Handle: 40 inch,Max. Capacity: 25 Pounds, Wheel size: 7 inch back, 6 inch front, Stroller height to handle 40 inch\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: East To Put Together With Many Nice Features\n\nReview: This is an easy to use pet stroller that is perfect for small dogs or puppies. It is easy to put together and has some nice features.\n\nPutting this together was much easier than I expected. Basically all you do is put on the front and back wheels. This takes five minutes or so to put together.\n\nIt is easy to push. The front wheels turn making turning easy. The back wheels have locks on them that are easy to use.\n\nThere is a basket on the bottom that is perfect for holding pet items or anything else. It has mesh on two sides and some sort of plastic fabric on the other. It is easy to take things in and out of this.\n\nThe top of the stroller has two cup holders. The handle has some type of soft rubberlike grip that makes pushing this easy. My hands feel comfortable pushing this. The stroller has a nice top that is easy to pull down and locks into place with a clasp over the basket.\n\nThe basked comes with a polyester liner that is easy to pull out and clean. The front and backside of the basket are mesh and the sides I think a polyester material. The mesh allows for air to come into the basket and a pet to look out. My only issue is the mesh is a bit harder to clean than the polyester material. There is clip that can be attached to a pet harness in the basket.\n\nI know a shih tzu who likes to walk and then gets tired and wants to be carried. This is the perfect solution and he seems very happy when he is laying around while someone else is doing all the work and pushing him in a stroller.","Product: DII's light weight crate liner provides your pet with a stylish, ultra soft place to cuddle up, inside or outside your dog or cat's crate. The bottom of the liners are textured to help hold the fur liner in place as your pet moves around. The faux fur is extremely soft to the touch, your dog or cat will love sleeping on it. The design of these cage liners are meant to fit into various sized crates or kennels. Use this faux fur bed for your car seat or trunk to protect the interior from your pet or it can be used as a pet bed for camping or a place for your pet to rest if you have hardwood floors that will remain in place from continued use. These faux fur liners are so silky soft to the touch you will envy your pet. Crate Liner is machine washable for easy care. For more products visit amazon.com/design-imports.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Very Soft Resting Spot For your Pet\n\nReview: This feels really soft and makes a good bed or resting place for a dog or cat. It is fairly well made and should last. I have used it as a dog bed rather than a cage liner because it does not move on hardwood floors and it feels more like a soft bed cover than a cage liner. It is thin like a blanket and does not really have padding.\n\nIf you don't have a pet I can see people putting this on a hardwood floor or tile floor to use as a small mat. It is really very soft and feels great when I rub my hands or feet over it.\n\nPets have been getting more and more papered over the years which is a good thing. I can remember my mom making a bed out of an and old pillow for our dog when I was a child. Now pets have silky soft items like this that are as soft as any blanket I own for myself.","Product: Amprobe products range from an extensive line of clamp meters and digital multimeters to industry-specific tools for residential/commercial electricians, HVAC/R technicians, utilities and industrial maintenance professionals. All Amprobe tools undergo rigorous testing to ensure full compliance with the latest IEC and CE safety regulations in Fluke Safety labs for quality and safety you can trust.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Makes Me Feel Safe When Doing Electical Work\n\nReview: I have an old house that needs to have electrical work done. This allows me to safely do simple projects like replacing a light switch, electrical outlet or light fixture and also know when I need to call an electrician.\n\nThis comes with a test leads, a Type K probe, batteries (including both installed and spare) and a case and easy to understand instructions.\n\nRight now my use for this has been basic. I want to make sure I am not changing a switch, outlet or fixture that is active. This is easy to do. The clamp meter is one easy way to do this or the leads can be used to do this.\n\nI have an old house. Whoever wired it did it in a strange way so if I shut off a circuit breaker electricity will be shut of in parts of different rooms. The wiring is safe (I had an electrician in to check that out) but it is done in a unique way.\n\nI am wary of doing any work on anything electrical because of the danger involved and because my house is old. This has given me the confidence to do simple jobs. I also once thought the power was shut off by a light fixture but I was still getting a reading and I could not figure out which circuit breaker was connected to the light fixture. I wound up calling in an electrician to help me figure out the problem.\n\nThis has more than I need but I also want to be safe and when I am dealing with electricity. This has given me the confidence to do work I would not have done in the past.","Product: Decorate how you want, when you want without damaging your walls. Command Picture Hanging Strips let you fearlessly hang pictures without nails or tools. Not just for picture frames, these wall hangers are also great for creating a gallery wall, hanging college dorm decor, wooden letters, nursery dcor, acoustic foam boards, and more. These picture-frame hangers click together to lock in place and keep your pictures level. When you're ready to redecorate your space, the Command Strips remove cleanly and damage-free.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Works If You Follow All the Steps\n\nReview: I was a little leery of these hanging strips at first because I was afraid my pictures would fall off my wall after a period of time but after two weeks they are holding fine. I followed the instructions exactly which seems to be important when using these strips.\n\nThere is a six step process when using the strips. It does take a while and is pretty exact so you have to be willing to do all the steps. You need to:\n\n1. Clean the surface area with isopropyl rubbing alcohol (which I had to buy since I had none at home);\n2. Press the fasteners together until they click (you kind of feel it click);\n3. Position the hangers on the picture frame and remove the red liners(other sized hangers have green liners;\n4. Push the frame onto the wall area (cleaned with the rubbing alcohol) for 30 seconds;\n5. Pull the frame off the wall from the bottom (so the fasteners separate) and them press each strip for 30 seconds (I did it for longer.); and,\n6. Wait one hour and attach the frame to the strips on the wall.\n\nThis is a long exacting process but the advantage is there are no holes in the walls. I was leery at first but my frames are holding. These hold up to sixteen pounds and my frames are much lighter so that helps. I have also tried the medium hanging strips and they worked well. The process to use these is basically the same for all the sizes I have tried.","Product: Keep your space cool with a Classic Honeywell Ceiling Fan. This fan has a warm design that will complement most any space. Hang it in a living area or family room to keep things cool in the summer months and even reverse the motor to keep it warm in the winter! The 52 inch ceiling fan is energy-efficient and easy to install, so you can start enjoying the comfort in no time. It comes with 3 different options for mounting, too. This timeless fan will keep you cool for years to come.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Great Looking Fan That Works Well.\n\nReview: This is a very nice looking ceiling fan. It is easy to put together and install and the instructions are very good. I had an electrician friend do it for me but I don't think you need to be an electrician to install this fan. It does come with a light kit so if you want a fan with a light this could be a problem.\n\nThe fan is easy to put together and looks nice. It has a classy bronze base and five blades. When it comes to wiring the instructions are very detailed (it has a great diagram showing the black, white and bare/green wires) so someone with confidence when it comes to basic wiring could install this without the need of an electrician. I called an electrician friend who quickly installed this for me.\n\nI called the customer support number on the instructions because I was wondering of a light kit could be purchased separately to add a light to this. Even though I got this from Amazon I got someone from Lowes when I called the customer support number. He explained that no light kit came with this and he could not say if a generic light kit would work. I tried calling a number Amazon gave me to Honeywell but I eventually was sent back to the original customer support number and the person at Lowes. As a result I am not going to try to add a light.\n\nThe fan works by pulling a chain on the fan. It does not work with a light switch.\n\nI have the fan in my porch. It does a nice job of cooling the room. The weather in New Jersey has been mostly in the low to mid 80's so the fan works great with the windows open. It also adds to the look of my porch even when it is not on.\n\nThis is a great looking fan that works well.","Product: Imperial Blades IBOAT340 ONE FIT 1-3/4\" Titanium Enhanced Metal/Wood Oscillating Saw Blade, Multi-Tool Accessory is an all purpose blade ideal for soft metals and wood; additional applications include sheet metal up to 1/16\" thick, aluminum profiles, copper pipe, wood, plastics & drywall.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: It Works Well So Far\n\nReview: This is a great blade which cuts well. It is made to fit 98 percent of multi-tools/oscillating tools.\n\nWhether a product like this works and whether it lasts are the two things that matter to me. It is made in the United States and seems made to last. I have used it a number of times and it looks fine. Time will tell if it lasts long but everything I have seen so far indicates it will last.\n\nI have and old house that is in constant need of repair. I used this to cut screws and nails while making repairs on sections of a deck. It works fine. I have other plans for this when I start some other projects.","Product: 3M Comfort Grip Gloves are made of durable, but comfortable, nylon knit material. They are cut- and tear-resistant and offer great protection from abrasions. These general-use gloves come in an extra-large size and have a foamed nitrile palm coating, which provides you with an enhanced grip for wet or oily jobs.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great For Yard Work\n\nReview: I have hands that are on the large size and I sometimes use extra large gloves but these large gloves fit fine on me. The gloves are snug enough to allow me to pick up small items without a problem but at the same time do not feel tight.\n\nI used these gloves when I mowed my lawn today. The gloves are strong and held up well while I pushed my lawn mower. I was able to pick up small sticks and rocks on my lawn without a problem. Even though it was about 77 degrees my hands did not get sweaty.\n\nThese are quality gloves that fit well. They are strong and held up well while I was doing yard work.","Product: The WORKSHOP Wet Dry Vacuum Powerhead, comes with a hose and filter and is designed to work with most 5-gallon buckets. Utilizing a 5-gallon bucket (not included) in combination with the bucket vacuum head, makes debris collection and transport much easier, all while reducing setup and cleanup time. This wet dry vacuum is lightweight and versatile for quick pick-ups of small messes in the home or garage. The WORKSHOP Powerhead also contains a rear blowing port for added versatility.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: A Powerful Vacuum For Its Size That Works Well.\n\nReview: I am impressed with the power of this small wet/dry vacuum. When I first saw it I was not expecting much because all I was getting was the top part of small wet/dry vac but after using it I like its power and size.\n\nI have used this to clean and dry carpet in my basement and the blower to help blow dust and pollen off screens around my air conditioner. The suction for a unit of this size is impressive. I was expecting much less considering the size but this wet/dry vac did a good job of sucking up water from my carpet as well as cleaning the dirt off my carpet.\n\nI also used the blower feature to blow dust and pollen away from screens that are around my air conditioner. The dust had not been cleaned since I last used my air conditioner last fall. This motor is strong and the blower did a good job dislodging the dust and pollen.\n\nI like the size of this as well. This is easy to carry around. I have a bad back so I need to be careful about carrying things. I carried this wet/dry vac down a flight of stairs to my basement with ease. I then took this outside to clean my air conditioner screens without a problem. The size listed on this page of 13 x 10.5 x 14 inches seems about right.\n\nYou do need to but a bucket for this. The instructions tell you which ones to use with this. I bought one for a little over four dollars. The bucket is light and easy to carry as well.\n\nThis is a powerful wet/dry vacuum considering its size. It works very well and is easy to carry around.","Product: Enjoy this drill free solution from Franklin Brass. This over-the-door hook rail has three hooks and the over door bracket is made for a standard residential interior door. The simple design of this item helps keep everything up and away.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Works Well And Fits On All Doors When Opened But Only Fits On Some Doors When Closed\n\nReview: I have been using this to hold towels and shirts that I don't want to dry in my dryer and it works great. It fits fine over my bathroom doors as well as one other when the doors are closed but it does not fit over all the doors in my house when they are closed.\n\nThis is great for holding items and looks good doing so. I hang wet towels on it and it holds them without a problem. I have hung winter coats to see how they would hold up and they held up fine. Six towels easily fit on the hook rail.\n\nThis fits on any door while it is opened but only fits on some doors in my house when closed. I have an older home and the doors have been painted a number of times. Some doors also have been changed over the years. I would think that how this fits is based on the type of door and how many times it has been painted. It fits fine on my two bathroom doors and a closet door but I cant close my bedroom doors or the door leading to my basement or another closet door when I tried the hook rail on them.\n\nOverall I think this is a fine idea and as we speak I have three towels hanging on the hook rail that is over my bathroom door. It fits on all doors in my house but only on some when closed.","Product: The LIFE+GEAR Multi-Tool with USB Rechargeable Flashlight features a sharp 3-in. stainless steel blade with a sleek black oxide coating that will easily cut through rope, cloth, boxes and many other tough materials. It also features a bright LED rechargeable flashlight that will quick charge in only 1 hour. This unique tool is equipped with a glass breaker and carabiner clip, so you can easily attach it to your belt loops, backpack or gear belt. This multi-tool also includes a bottle opener, so you can cheers to a job well done.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice Pocketknife With A Good LED Light\n\nReview: This is a very nice pocketknife with an LED flashlight. It comes with a micro USB connector to charge the LED flashlight which lasts about three hours a charge. This is something I bring with me when I go hiking and I will use it when I go camping.\n\nThe blade is stainless steel. It is a good blade. The knife is sturdy and easy to handle. I has a carabiner clip so it can be attached to a belt loop or something similar.\n\nThe special thing about this knife is the LED Flashlight. For an LED light is offers a good amount of light. If it is dusk or dark and you need to use the pocketknife the LED light will shine on what the knife is pointed at. It does work well.\n\nThis is a nice pocketknife with an LED light. My only negative is the light lasts about three hours so you need to be around something to recharge the light. Overall this has met my needs when hiking.","Product: It is time to experience Major League Baseball action like you never have before! Both kids and adults will love the excitement and the genuine baseball experience of Slammin' Sluggers. This 2 player game allows you to pitch, bat and run the bases just like a big-league game. Even more exciting are the advanced pitching functions which allow players to pitch fast balls, off-speed pitches, and even wild curve balls through the built-in magnets. Players can keep track of every ball, strike, out and run scored. The new and improved 2015 version of MLB Slammin' Sluggers includes several exciting updates allowing you to play with your favorite MLB team! Over 200 player pieces are included so you can set the field up with the Yankees, Red Sox, Dodgers, Cubs, or any other of the 30 MLB teams. Each set includes a huge 20\" x 20\" playing field, baseball controller, all 30 club billboards, MLB sticker labels, 210 club-specific players, batter, runners, pitching mechanism, barriers, foul poles, metal ball, score wheel and score board.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Fun Game That Reminded Me Of Games I played As A Kid.\n\nReview: There are many things that I like about this game and a few I do not. Overall I found this is an entertaining game for children of all ages including me.\n\nThe positive:\n\nOnce the game is put together it looks great. There is a player at every position except catcher. The field even has foul poles and slots to catch a foul ball. The stickers of all the Major League teams are great. You can always have your favorite team as the home team.\n\nThe ability to move the players back and forth adds a fun touch. It also adds a level of skill to stopping the ball.\n\nThere are three slots behind home plate, two for balls and one for strikes so a batter can actually take a pitch and get a strike. The foul poles allow for foul balls as well. There is also the ability to keep count of balls, strikes, outs, runs and innings.\n\nThe way the game is made the pitcher is in front of the batter like in a real game. People are actually looking at each other and talking to each other when the game is played. This is a game that invites interaction between the players as opposed to looking a computer screen.\n\nI found this entertaining for adults as well as children. My friend and I took turns playing his son and then playing each other. For me this was a throwback to the three-dimensional games I played as a kid before the advent of computers. It made me feel like a kid again. For my friends son this was something new and very different from his computer baseball game.\n\nThe negative:\n\nNone of these are big issues but I think fixing them would make the game better.\n\nThe instructions could be clearer when it comes to putting the game together. Better diagrams when it comes to putting the scoreboard together and the outfield barriers would help. I eentually figured it out but it could have been easier.\n\nIt seems hard for the batter to control the direction of the ball when it is hit. I think the pitcher has the advantage. When the batter swings it seems more luck than skill as to whether the ball will be a hit or not (perhaps this will get better the more the game is played). I remember baseball pinball games as a kid where as a batter you could really direct the ball. In addition the home run slot is the biggest when I think it should be the hardest hit to get.\n\nI wish there were more ways to get a hit. The only way to do so is to get a ball in one of the outfield slots that says single, double, triple or home run. Having a couple of places on the field that would count as singles or doubles would be nice.\n\nConclusion:\n\nOverall this is a fun game that reminded me of games I played as a kid. I am glad games like this are still being made.","Product: Dominate your target and claim victory with the UNSC Broadsword Midnight Strike by Mega Blokes Halo! With Master Chief in the cockpit, the incredible speed and firepower displayed by this F-41 fighter will dominate any mission. As the Did act attempts to wipe out humanity, you can be sure Cortina is finding a way to infiltrate Promethean forces and aid the Master Chief towards victory. The Broadsword is fully equipped with an integrated weapons rack, to ensure battle superiority. Includes an all-new super articulated Master Chief micro action figure, with a customizable armor system. Ideal for 8 and up!\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Building A Toy From Scratch Is Fun\n\nReview: This is both a puzzle/model and a toy. With 716 pieces and a 32 page instruction booklet on how to put the Broadsword together it takes some effort but the end product is worth it because you have a fun toy at the end.\n\nThe instructions are detailed enough to make the 716 pieces manageable. My guess is the time to put this together will vary depending upon who is putting it together. It took two adults and a 13 year old about five hours but the 13 year old did most of the work.\n\nThe instruction manual is very detailed. The pieces fit well together. It becomes easier as you go along and start putting the pieces together. Sorting everything and looking at the instruction manual is the key. This would be very difficult to put together without following the instructions.\nOnce put together this looks really good and becomes a great toy. It can actually fire missiles and has other moving parts.\n\nThis is both a great model/puzzle and a great toy. It allows parents and children to both put something together from scratch and then have the reward of having a toy with which to play.","Product: A zombie outbreak is no game- you have to use your braaain! The dead are walking and it's up to you to solve the mystery and stop the zombie epidemic. Follow the clues by reading the short graphic novel and examining the squishy zombie model in a race against time and contagion. Look for bite marks, examine rotting flesh and probe squishy organs to identify the origins of the zombie's infection. The graphic novel written by educator David Hunter makes exploring the scientific method and the science behind diseases a lesson in zombie-based fun.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Fun Learning Tool\n\nReview: This is a learning tool and a toy so it is interesting to children and even adults who are into the many zombie movies and television shows that are popular now. It comes with a 24 page graphic novel (which looks like a comic book to me) that tells how students at school use the scientific method to figure out the cause and cure for the infection causing people to turn into zombies.\n\nThe graphic novel is interesting. It has a good story where the students fight zombies and find a cure for the infection using the scientific method. It is a good way to show students that what they are learning in school can actually be relevant to what they are watching on television or at the movies. Plus what they learn while finding a cure for the zombie infection is relevant to what they are hearing about on the news when it comes to outbreaks of new illnesses or finding a cure for old illnesses.\n\nThe zombie looks like a zombie should. It will grab people's attention and as a fan of zombie television shows and movies it looks good on my shelf.\n\nThe zombie is made of hard plastic with a soft brain, internal organs and intestines. The lungs, heart, kidneys, spleen and stomach area are all one piece so while you can see some organs, the heart and kidneys are not obvious. The lower intestines are also one piece though some of the intestines can be pulled away so they can be viewed in detail. Skin can be removed from the arms showing red muscle. The face looks scary.\n\nThe head, chest and arms and one hand can be removed. They snap back though I found the left hand on my model had to be turned a certain way for it to really stay in place. I have some concern over whether the pieces will keep snapping in place after repeated use though so far so good. This comes with a stand so it can easily be displayed.\n\nIf I was looking for a model giving detailed views of internal organs I would look elsewhere. This highlights some but not others. The problem is those detailed models are often boring. This is fun and will be noticed.\n\nThis is something that will catch the attention of adults and children. The graphic novel in interesting. Students can learn from this plus the model would look good on the shelf of any zombie genre fan.","Product: HaveABlast with BOOMCo.! BOOMCo. products feature Smart Stick technology, an awesome material thats on the tip of every dart and in every round, that sticks to BOOMCo. targets and blaster shieldsso you see exactly where you nailed it! Now boys can blast free on the battlefield with Magblast, featuring the BOOMCo. clip system for awesome firepower! A vertical feed creates dynamic battlefield action, and the Magblast comes with a 6-dart clip with 6 Smart Stick darts and is compatible with our 20 and 40 dart clips to expand the Magblast action! See it shoot up to a thrilling 60 feet. Then reload and practice your aim with the included Smart Stick sticky back target! Additional dart clips sold separately. Ages 6 and older.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Fun And Safe Way To Take Target Practice\n\nReview: I have to admit while I like using this with my nephew I also like using this myself. The Blaster is a fun safe toy.\n\nThe darts look like small straws with a rubber cap on them. The cap allows the darts to stick to a BOOMco. target which is included.\n\nThere are six darts which go into the clip. In order to fire the Blaster the clip needs to be inserted into the clip holder at the front of the Blaster. This was a little tricky at first because if it is not inserted correctly the darts won't fire but after a few tries it was easy to do.\n\nThe blue section on the back of the gun needs to be pulled back in order to fire the gun. When you press the trigger the blue section moves forward and the dart is fired with a loud bang. The darts do come out with a good amount of force.\n\nThe darts stick to the target that came with this. It would have been nice to have a bigger target.\n\nThis is a fun toy for children as well as adults. I have to admit I like taking target practice with this myself.","Product: A game for fans of Checkers and Cupcakes! Madd Capp Checkers a new way to play a classic game. Madd Capp Checkers adds a strategic twist, more risk and more fun. It's checkers with a POP! What's the twist? A unique dice popper means you can move your own cupcakes and even your opponent's cupcakes. The challenge is maddening. Cross the Madd Capp checker board and get \"kinged\" with what belongs on every special cupcake. A candle! Capture all of your opponent's cupcakes and you win! It's time to celebrate, so let's party! Come play!.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fun For Adults As Well As Children\n\nReview: This is a fun game that is great for children and adults. It adds a new spin on checkers that adds more luck and strategy at the same time.\n\nInstead of moving one piece at a time this game comes with three dice. The dice have three chocolate and three strawberry candles on each of them. The dice are in a popper and once popped any combination of pink and chocolate candles can come up. The person who pressed the popper then gets the move his/her or the opponents cupcakes based on how the dice came up. Once one of a persons candles reaches the other side of the board it becomes s king and gets a candle put in it. Like checkers the winner either captures all his or her opponents cup cakes or the opponents cupcakes are blocked in.\n\nThis does add a fun amount of luck and strategy at the same time. I have played this with adults and found the game enjoyable. I also played it with my friends son who is eight and daughter who is ten and they seemed to enjoy it as well.\n\nThe cupcakes look like small chocolate and strawberry cupcakes. The candles are flat and yellow on one side with blue stripes on the other. They stick into the top of the cupcakes.\n\nThe board of is made of cardboard and is folded. It should last.\n\nMy only complaint about the game is there are multicolored cupcakes on the box cover which have sprinkles on them. The pink and chocolate cupcakes that come with the game are nice but the don't look nearly as nice as the cupcakes on the cover. I was a little disappointed when I opened the box and saw the cupcakes inside compared to the ones on the cover. Other than that this is a fun game for adults as well as children.","Product: The ultimate workbench is here! Over 72 pieces of tools, nuts and bolts. Pretend to carve your own wooden baseball bat with the spinning lathe. Pretend to nail down everything with your Power Nailer, which powers up to create realistic sound and has light up feature. Clamp down your projects with the side vise clamp. Layout your tools on the hanging hooks, extended side table, pull down bins and low level shelf. Get ready for some hard work - Workman style!WORKMAN tools look and feel just like the real thing! These realistic tools are rugged, fun and safe for play for ages 3 and up. Heavy duty 72-piece workbench with working tools! Comes with spinning lathe, working grinder and wood working tools Includes realistic B/O Light & Sound Nail Gun Comes with saw, hammer, wrenches, 32 nuts & bolts, 4 tool hangers & more! Plenty of storage area A great, creative learning toy for young builders! Batteries included in power tools.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I Wish I Had This When I Was A Child\n\nReview: When I was young I had a few tools I would play with when my dad was working around the house. I would follow him around and hammer what he just hammered with my plastic hammer. I had a screwdriver and a saw and little more but it was fun. I would have been overjoyed to have this Lanard Workman Ultimate Workbench.\n\nThe workbench itself is easy to put together and sturdy. It easily stores the tools that come with it and has room for other items as well.\n\nThe tools look realistic even though they are plastic. They seems safe. The plastic seems light so if a child hits himself or herself or someone else with the hammer it will hurt but not hurt that much.\n\nI hit my arm with the hammer and while I felt it, it really did not hurt. I took the pliers and squeezed them on my finger and while it hurt a little I could not get enough pressure to cause any real pain or even to leave a mark. Obviously any toy can hurt someone especially if someone is hit in the face, whether a child or adult, but these seem to be as safe as possible.\n\nAs for the tools themselves they are fun to use. The power nailer lights up and makes a sound like a nail being driven into something. The power grinder makes noise and two parts of the grinder spin. The nuts and bolts and screws are also fun to use. It even has a screwdriver which has a straight edge head and a phillips head to use with the nuts and bolts.\n\nThe best part of this is seeing how much fun my nephew has when he visits and plays with this. It has given us a chance to do something when he visits and he seems to enjoy visiting since he has something fun with which to play.","Product: In the creepy cool hallways of Monster High, adventure lurks between classrooms and secrets hide in the walls! Explore the mystery with this uhh-mazing play set that captures the iconic school with monster-scale. Designed to be extra-large, it holds more monster surprises than ever before! Open to expose multiple levels and rooms for play or display. Enter through the storied doors and into the main hallway that doubles as an event space with accessories to get a party started. Looking down from the second floor, reached by climbing the treacherous steps, the radio station, with its radio booth and signage, can keep the party going. Be nice to the tentacles that emerge from the locker because they create a seat, or head up a second staircase to get to the bathroom, equipped with a sink and mirror. In the second wing, ghouls can soak up ancient knowledge in the Library/Study Howl (with secret passage), grab a bite in the Creepateria or hang upside-down in the Vampire Lounge -- snap a doll into the gore-geous pink and black quilted chair -- to hang it from the ceiling or clip in the doll's feet directly for the ultimate vampire experience! Take a favorite class in the classroom where a blackboard and chairs are perfect for lessons -- but be sure to pay attention or you may be sent to Headmistress Bloodgood's hidden office, if you can find it! It's only revealed when the clock tower is opened. Other fantastic details include classic Monster High design with spider webbing, guillotine silhouettes and signature decor. Girls will love playing out scenes from the episodes, from ab-normal classes to freaky fabulous parties to monster mysteries! The ability to expand the school adds even more possible plots. When playtime is over, fold up the high school play set up with the accessories inside for scary cool storage. The school play set comes with furniture pieces themed accessories and 14 doll clips for massive monster display; dolls not included.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Allows For Creative Play\n\nReview: This is a very large play set that took nearly an hour to put together. My niece loves it. When she comes over my house with her folks she actually will play with this and interact with me rather than watching television.\n\nIt is nice to see toys that allow children to be creative. The eight rooms and three stories and two sets of stairs and clips to hold the dolls allow for many story ideas. It is fun to hear my niece explain what her dolls are doing.\n\nThis takes a bit of time to put together. It took almost an hour but my niece helped. This folds up fairly easily and can be stored in a walk in closet.\n\nAs the pictures show this is a large play set that allows a lot of options for creative play.","Product: David A. Morton has degrees in both psychology (B.A.) and medicine (M.D.). For 14 years, he was a consultant for Disability Determination for the Social Security Administration, serving as Chief Medical Consultant for eight years. In his capacity as Chief Medical Consultant, Dr. Morton hired, trained, supervised and evaluated the work of medical doctors and clinical psychologists, and made many thousands of disability determinations for both adults and children. Since 1983, Dr. Morton has authored several books on Social Security disability for attorneys and judges.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Extremely Helpful Book for Those Faced with Filing for Social Security Disability\n\nReview: This is an extremely helpful book. Filing a claim for Social Security Disability is an uncomfortable process. While some people get disability as soon as they apply my experience has been that most have to appeal after they have been denied. Often lawyers enter the picture after a claim has been denied more than once and a hearing is set before an administrative law judge. It is important that those applying for disability provide the information necessary to Social Security so they either get disability right away or during an appeal.\n\nA person applying for disability has to deal with the illness itself and all the havoc it causes as well as a disability process that can be at time very unfriendly to those filing a claim. I know this as someone who has been through this process in the past.\n\nPeople filing a claim have likely faced some severe health problem, dealt with numerous doctors, faced the loss employment and faced coming to terms with the fact that life both physically and financially will never be the same. While all this is going it is important to keep thorough medical records as well as a narrative of the limitations caused by this disability. It is not easy. A book like this will help someone who is considering applying for benefits, as well as his or her family, prepare for the process.\n\nI generally like NOLO books and this is one of the better ones. The book has 15 chapters which look at the entire process including:\n\n1. Explaining Social Security Disability;\n2. Applying For Disability;\n3. Looking at Disability Benefits for Children;\n4. Getting Benefits While Applying;\n5. Proving You Are Disabled;\n6. Who Decides Whether you Get Disability;\n7. How Claims Are Decided;\n8. Whether A Person Can Do Some Work;\n9. How Age, Education And Work Experience Matter;\n10. When Benefits Begin;\n11. Reasons Benefits Are Denied;\n12. The Appeals Process;\n13. What Happens When A Claim Is Approved;\n14. How Often An Approved Claim Is Reviewed; and,\n15. The Right To Have A Representative.\n\nThe book also looks at forms necessary for filing a claim and has a five part Appendix which looks at bureaucratic terms, examples of technical rationales for denial, medical-vocational rules, protection and advisory organizations and a section on how to use a CD-Rom included with this book which looks at medical disabilities that are considered disabling.\n\nLike most NOLO books the chapters are broken up into sections which explain each topic in detail. The information is detailed but easy to understand.\nI have always felt that it is best to check with a lawyer on legal matters even if a person is doing something as seemingly simple as drafting a will or doing legal research. I have been critical of a couple of NOLO books because I felt that they made the process seem too easy. I went to law school and it was not easy because legal issues can be complex.\n\nIn this case most of the work when filing disability needs to be done by the applicant. Most lawyers won't step in until a claim for disability has been denied. This book is perfect because it gives someone filing for disability information that is easy to understand and will hopefully get them disability. It also gives numbers of organizations that will help people. (I have also found that support groups for people with specific disabilities that qualify for social security disability are also great resources) If a lawyer is needed this book talks about that process as well.","Product: Text: English, French (translation)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Much more than an introduction to the Church Fathers\n\nReview: Prior to reading this book I had read excerpts of the writings of the early Church Fathers, read about Church history and the process which decided which Christian writings were to be included in the bible, read about the development of Church Doctrine and the early heresies and read about the importance of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, yet I have never read any work which has taken these sometimes complex facts and ideas and explained them in a way in which they all, so easily, fit together. While clearly an introduction, rather than an indepth treatise, this work is not short on backup. Aquilina references both Scripture and the Catholic Catechism to support his work and includes an appendix of works for those who want to study the topics he covers in more detail.\nThe writings of the Church Fathers included in this book are a joy to read and are relevant to living in today's world and appreciating the history and tradition of Christianity and the Catholic Church. This is a remarkable work.","Product: Excellent Book\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I Felt Better After I Read This Book\n\nReview: I read other books by Mitch Albom so I was looking forward to his latest work. The first phone call from heaven is an uplifting book that I read in three days.\n\nThe concept is simple, people start receiving phone calls from their relatives in heaven and everyone is left wondering if this is a scam or a miracle. Not surprisingly, the churches in the small town of Coldwater Michigan, are also left wondering.\n\nOne of my favorite parts of the book is where early on it is noted that the town of Coldwater has five churches, Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Protestant and nondenominational and there had never been a meeting of all five until the calls started. While there is a certain rivalry between the leaders of the churches because they want heaven to be calling their members there is also questions as to whether the calls are real or not. Ultimately the calls do more to bring people together than drive people apart. People are drawn to their different churches and even the leaders of the churches that never met seem more aware of each other.\n\nOne of the characters in the book is a man who recently returned to the town after serving time in prison who is committed to proving this is all a hoax. His voice in necessary and his character interesting. There are some other interesting characters.\n\nThere is also a lot of information about Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone in this book. Surprisingly the author works this information into the story and it fits right in.\n\nI had an idea what I was getting then I picked up this book. Without talking about what happens, while are were twists and turns, I was happy with the result.\n\nThis book made me think about heaven. It will made me think about my late parents. It made me feel better after I read it.","Product: When Donkeys Talk is an invitation to become enchanted again with Christ and his world.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Good Introduction Into the Sacraments, Church Fathers and Scripture\n\nReview: This is a great introduction to sacraments and the Church Fathers in relation to scripture done in a lighthearted way. As a Catholic I have a studied all three and I found much in common with Mr. Blanski who according to his biography is pursuing holy orders in the Anglican Church.\n\nThe language of this book very casual. This is far from an academic text. Yet Mr. Blanski cites modern Christian writers like C.S. Lewis and G. K. Chesterton as well as ancient Christian writers like Saint Cyprian and Saint Cyril to look at Christian history, the sacraments and the bible.\n\nAs a Catholic, the sacraments and the Eucharist in particular are an important part of my faith. Mr. Blanksi looks at the history of the Eucharist citing writers like Saint Augustine, Saint Paul and St. Cyril as well as scripture. While the Catholic understanding of Eucharist is different from the Anglican understanding I found myself enjoying his case for the need for Eucharist.\n\nMr. Blanksi also talks about liturgy and the Christian Church calendar. Anglicans and Catholics have much in common when it comes to liturgy and the Church Calendar and I enjoyed much of what he had to say.\n\nI think this would be a nice introduction to the Church Fathers and sacraments for those who come from Christian denominations which don't put much emphasis on either. It would be nice for Catholics who have forgotten the importance of the Church Fathers or sacraments and could be starting point for Catholics to read the many books by Catholic authors on these subjects. Finally it would be great for someone who is Anglican and wants to read more about important parts of their faith.\n\nBased on an individual's faith I am sure some readers will disagree with parts of this book. I disagreed with some things as well. Still, the book is well written in an easy to read style and is well documented. It has many good insights into Christianity. This is a worthy read.","Product: The Common English Bible is a translation completed in 2011. One hundred and twenty biblical scholars from twenty-two faith traditions worked as translators. These women and men balanced rigorous accuracy in translation of the ancient texts with an equally passionate commitment to clarity of expression in contemporary English. The result is a clear, direct, and powerful English version of the scriptures for use in Bible study, devotional reading, and worship.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A Well Designed Study Bible\n\nReview: This bible is organized in a way that allows women to have a special connection to the bible. The layout makes for easy reading for women as well as men and the reflections, sidebar articles and portraits make this bible especially relevant to women.\n\nThe text is easy on the eyes. Other bibles should follow this layout. As someone who is near needing reading glasses this bible was easy for me to read and I did not have to strain my eyes to read anything.\n\nThroughout the bible are reflections which offer additional insights into the text that was just read. The sidebar articles include short insights into subjects including matriarchs, menopause, violence, honesty and health and how these are relevant to biblical times and woman. Finally, portraits include major woman of the bible as well the \"Woman Who Washed Jesus' Feet,\" the \"Wise Woman From Abel\" and the \"Servant Woman At Peter's Denial.\" The brief insights are relevant to women but men will benefit from them as well.\n\nThe preface to the this bible notes that the Common English Bible (CEB) is a translation completed in 2011. While some editions include the books of the Apocrypha that are used in Anglican, Orthodox and Catholic congregations this bible does not.\n\nThis is a well designed study bible for women. If a man decides to pick it up he will learn a thing or two as well.","Product: Oliver has been travelling to France since the tender age of two, and over the last decade his writing has carried him from the rural corners of the Lot Valley to the snowy hump of Mont Blanc and the chestnut forests of Corsica. He has worked on several previous editions of the France guide, has plumbed the depths of prehistoric caves in the Vézère Valley, wandered the hallways of obscure Loire châteaux, clambered to the top of dormant volcanoes in the Massif Central and conquered the old mule track in the spectacular Gorges de Spelunca. When he's not out on the road, Oliver lives and works in Cornwall as a writer and photographer.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great Book For People Who Want To Visit France\n\nReview: I have been to France but only for a few days many years ago. I plan to visit some friends who live there someday soon. This book made me want to get on a plane and get there as soon as possible.\n\nI have used Lonely Planet Books before. They tend to have great pictures, nice maps, a good history of the place visited, tips on how to get the most out of your trip, lists of places to eat, shop visit and stay and a section of lists geared toward individual travelers. This book is no exception.\n\nOne of the first thing I noticed when I opened the book was a list of 25 top experiences in France and a great picture of the Eiffel Tower. Along with the experiences are lists of similar places to visit. For instance the Ste-Chapelle & Chartres is listed as number six on the top experiences. There is also a list of five of the best cathedrals to visits as well.\n\nThe book breaks France up into seven areas. There are sections that look at sights, sleeping, eating, drinking, shopping and tours that are available in each area. There are copious amounts of pictures and maps. Major places of interest are highlighted like Notre Dame. Also included is a don't miss section for areas as well as \"If You Like\" sections which, for instance, list art museums that you should see if you like art museums.\n\nThe book concludes with a survival guide which includes information on things like insurance, public holidays and business hours. There is a pullout map of Paris in the back of the book as well.\n\nI enjoy Lonely Planet books. This is as good as any I have used."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Dove Men+Care Deep Clean Body and Face Bar with moisturizing cream and purifying micro grains is the #1 Dermatologist choice and provides a deep clean while fighting skin dryness. The moisturizing cream formula thoroughly cleans skin without leaving it feeling dry or tight, and is clinically proven to fight skin dryness. Dove Men+Care Deep Clean Body Bars deep cleansing formula has a classic scent and contains purifying grains that provide a deep clean for total skin comfort and the refreshment you want. Dove Men+Care Body and Face Bar with moisturizing has a patented design with unique technology developed for mens skin, and feels better than regular soap.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works Well and Leaves A Nice Smell\\n\\nReview: This has a stronger scent than I would expect from a Dove product but it lessened once I used it with water and washed up. It feels nice and does a good job.\\n\\nAs mentioned the scent is strong but lessens when you use the soap. It is hard to describe the scent. It is not a perfume or cologne scent but more of a clean soap smell. I can smell it on my hands after using the soap and it smells fine.\\n\\nThe soap is slightly rounded and shaped so it is easy to hold and easy to use on my body. The color is not the clean white you get in some Dove soaps but a darker color that I would expect in a product that has \\\"purifying grains.\\\"\\n\\nThis feels great on my skin and leaves a clean smell after use. I really like this.\",\n \"Product: Bi-amplified Studio Monitor with Magnetically-Shielded 5 Low Frequency Transducer and 1 Soft-Dome High Frequency Transducer and Image Control Wave Guide. Class-D 41 Watt RMS Amplifier for LF, and 41 Watt RMS Amplifier for HF. Balanced XLR and TRS Inputs with Detented Level Control, HF and LF Trim Controls. LSR305 Includes US Power Cord.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy To Setup For Nonprofessionals\\n\\nReview: I am impressed with the sound quality of this monitor and ease of use. It was easy to setup as well.\\n\\nThis is easy to set up for nonprofessionals. I think that is important because I want to make sure I am getting the most out of the monitor but I am not a professional or someone who is great with sound technology. I have a friend who will help me audio products but I set this up myself.\\n\\nThe instructions say to connect consumer equipment with unbalanced outputs to the 1/4 TRS output of the speaker using unbalanced signal cables. You need to purchase the cables yourself.\\n\\nThe Quick Setup Guide then explains how to connect professional equipment but I am using consumer equipment. The instructions then talk about how to set the Input Sensitivity Switch. After connecting the power a Making Sound section explains in three easy steps how to get the best sound. There are more detailed instructions that explain in more detail how to get the bet out of the monitor. Still the Quick Setup Guide worked well.\\n\\nI am very impressed with the sound. I also like the look of the monitor.\",\n \"Product: Mackie CR3 3\\\" Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors deliver studio-quality design and performance ideal for multimedia creation and entertainment. Built using only premium, high-performance components and featuring convenient front-panel controls, Mackie Creative Reference monitors deliver professional sound quality and features perfect for work, play and everything in between. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: High Quality Speakers With Superb Customer Support\\n\\nReview: These are great sounding and looking speakers. I am also very impressed with customer service representatives to whom I spoke which went out of their way helping me set up the speakers.\\n\\nI am not great when it comes to hooking up audio and video equipment. I wanted to hook these speakers up to my television. I called technical support, which after trying to help me over the phone, asked me to email a copy of the owners manual for the television so they could figure the best way to install the speakers. I rarely, if ever, get customer service like this from any company. I am very impressed.\\n\\nWith the help of technical support I hooked these up to my television and the sound in perfect. My television has a great picture but I was not crazy about the sound. Now the music us much better and I can hear dialogue better as well.\\n\\nThe owners manual has great diagrams to show how to set up these speakers. Most people should be able to set these up without a problem. I need a little more help than some people and the set up of my television was confusing for me.\\n\\nThe speakers themselves look nice. They have a wooden cabinets that make these look much better than other smaller speakers I have seen. These have pads that can direct the angle of the speakers. These also protect my wood floors.\\n\\nI am very pleased with these speakers. They look great and sound great. Mackie also has excellent customer service with people who care about this product and are willing to go out of their way to help a customer.\",\n \"Product: Crest Pro-Health Clinical Gum Protection helps prevent gingivitis and helps reverse gingivitis in 4 weeks.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Seems to Work Well But I Am Concerned About Possible Staining Information on Box\\n\\nReview: I have tried three Crest Pro-health toothpastes. I am pleased with all of them including this product and I like the taste and how they make my mouth feel after brushing (though I liked this this the least of the three) but I am troubled by information on each box which references possible staining of teeth because of the fluoride used. I gave all four stars because they seem to work well but the information makes me wonder if I really should be using them. Further the information is listed on each box under an \\\"Other information\\\" section rather than a \\\"warning\\\" section but what I read seems like a warning.\\n\\nThe boxes state under \\\"Other information\\\" that \\\"products containing stannous fluoride may produce surface staining of teeth.\\\" The information further states that adequate brushing may prevent the stains which are not harmful or permanent and can be removed by a dentist. The boxes then state \\\"this Crest is especially formulated to help prevent staining.\\\" This troubles me. I would hate to have to pay my dentist to remove stains caused by stannous fluoride and I will be talking to my dentist about this product when I see him.\\n\\nThis being said I saw a lot of positive things about this fluoride when I searched the web. I know nothing about fluoride. I assumed before I tried this that all toothpaste was the same so I think people need to be aware of what is in this or any toothpaste and check with their dentists to see if it is okay for them to use.\\n\\nI looked at the ingredients on all three boxes and they seem to be the same so I am not sure what makes one better at whitening and another like this one better at gum protection. The box does say this has been clinically proven to remove gingivitis in four weeks.\\n\\nI have tried the Clean Mint, Fresh Clean Mint and Invigorating versions. This had the most flavor--kind of like a very strong mint flavor. The flavor lasted longer in my mouth than the other two and I found this more harsh than the other two. It is my least favorite of the three but flavor is a matter of taste so if you like stronger tasting tooth paste you probably would like this.\\n\\nIf it was not for the information I referenced above and how it was listed on the box I would give this five stars.\",\n \"Product: Colgate 360 Total Advanced is a Super Premium Toothbrush with 3X bacteria removal action: surround bristles, wraparound cleaner, and cheek& tongue cleaner. Simultaneously cleans both sides of teeth, and reaches down to the gumline.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Surround Bristles Clean All Of A Tooth\\n\\nReview: This toothbrush has a nice handle that is easy to grip, medium bristles that clean my teeth and gums but do not hurt my gums and a tongue and cheek cleaner that works. It is also shaped nicely to allow for easy brushing.\\n\\nIt has surround bristles that clean both side of the teeth. For me this means the bristles are wide enough to cover all of a tooth. It also has a wrap around cleaner that cleans cheeks and my tongue.\\n\\nWhen I get a tooth brush I look for a few things. I want the bristles to clean my teeth and gums but not hurt my gums. I also want a toothbrush that is easy to hold after a long day of typing on a computer and writing and that has a shape that makes brushing easy. Finally, I like toothbrushes that have tongue cleaners because there are times when I eat something like chocolate or yogurt or drink tea or coffee and my tongue and even gums feel like they could use a cleaning. This toothbrush has all the things for which I am looking. When I brush my teeth they feel clean.\",\n \"Product: Colgate Max White Full Head Toothbrush with polishing star, Soft. Unique polishing star removes stains to reveal the natural whiteness of your teeth.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Seems To Work and My Teeth And Gums Feel Nice\\n\\nReview: This toothbrush has raised bristles in front and back and a polishing star in the center of the head of the toothbrush. The idea seems to be that you polish your teeth with the star. It seems to work but it is hard to tell. It also has a nice handle that is easy to grip and soft bristles that clean my teeth and gums but do not hurt my gums.\\n\\nWhen I get a tooth brush I look for a few things. I want the bristles to clean my teeth and gums but not hurt my gums. I also want a toothbrush that is easy to hold after a long day of typing on a computer and writing and that has a shape that makes brushing easy. This toothbrush has all the things for which I am looking plus it has the polishing star. I am pleased with this toothbrush.\",\n \"Product: Freezer Meter is the easiest and most effective way of monitoring your food in any situation. Know if your food is at risk of being dangerous to eat or rotten without any need of wires, batteries, or power. Just simply freeze water in your Freezer Meter and then put the red Freezer Meeter ball at the top of your frozen water. If your ball ever falls below the marked line then your food or medication has been subjected to temperatures that may have made it unsafe to consume. Works in case of a power outage or even a brief loss of power. Other monitoring methods only tell you the temperature NOW instead of telling you if your food has EVER fallen out of a safe temperature. Freezer Meter ensures you and your family are safe, no matter the situation. Designed and tested according to FDA recommendations.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Simple Way To See If The Temperature Rises In A Freezer\\n\\nReview: This is a simple to use item that will indicate whether the temperature in a freezer had risen above freezing. One big plus would seem to be if a freezer has stopped working for a period of time and then started again this would indicate that something had happened. One negative is it does not show the exact temperature in a freezer.\\n\\nThe idea is simple. You put water in the container and let it freeze. Once frozen you put a ball on top of the frozen water. If the water melts the ball starts dropping and you know there is a problem with your freezer. How low the ball drops would seemingly indicate how high the temperature is getting and how long the temperature has been above freezing. I assume if your freezer stops working and starts working again the ball would freeze in the container at the point the temperature was the highest indicating there was a rise in temperature. The problem with the freezer meter is that it does not show the exact temperature in the freezer which can indicate if there is a problem as well.\\n\\nI have always used thermometers in my freezer. I use the nonelectric ones that tell you the exact temperature. The problem with these is that if the electricity goes out, or a freezer stops working for an extended period of time when you are not home and then starts up again, you can't tell something has happened. While a regular thermometer shows the current temperature it does not show what happened in the past.\\n\\nI am using this with a regular thermometer in my freezer. This will tell me if the temperature in my freezer has risen above freezing at a certain point when I am not home or not opening my freezer, while a regular thermometer will tell me the exact temperature.\",\n \"Product: The power is in your hands to keep your landscape in line unleash it with Spectracide lawn and garden products. Our easy-to-use, fast-acting insect, lawn disease and weed control solutions help you tame lawn and landscape invaders with incredible pest-punishing power. Take command with Spectracide brand. You hold the power. Spectracide Triazicide Insect Killer For Lawns & Landscapes Concentrate protects lawns, vegetables, fruit and nut trees, roses, flowers, trees and shrubs with a fast-acting formula that controls insects above and below ground. It controls more than 260 listed insects by contact, including grubs, ants as listed, fleas, deer ticks, Japanese beetles, European crane flies and other listed insects. Available as a dilutable concentrate designed to be applied with a tank sprayer (sold separately) and as a ready-to-spray QuickFlip spray concentrate that attaches directly to your garden hose. For best results, apply this formula early before insect populations are high. Wet leaves and branches to the dripping point. Try to spray the underside of leaves and penetrate dense foliage. Be sure to follow the important use limitations for the specific vegetable you are treating, including the intervals between treatments and the days to wait before harvest.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works Well With Detailed Used Instructions\\n\\nReview: I used this to spray around my house to try to keep insects from getting in my house. This has cut the number of insects I have seen in my yard and limited the amount I have seen in my house.\\n\\nThe instructions are thorough and talk about the amount to use based on the area sprayed. It talks about use on lawns and trees and fruits and vegetables. For example the instructions explain how this should not be sprayed on corn more than five times a growing season and other crops nine times a season. The instructions go into great detail about the safe way to use this product.\\n\\nMy one complaint about this is the instructions seem really small to me and I had to use a magnifying glass to read them. I do not have the greatest eyes but I can read most instructions without any help.\\n\\nThis has worked for me. I am pleased with the results and pleased with the detailed instructions.\",\n \"Product: Keep grease in the pan and away from your clothes with this Splatter Screen by Sabatier. Features an activated carbon filter which absorbs unwanted odors during cooking, while keeping stovetop and counter-tops clean. Dishwasher safe.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works Well And Is Easy To Clean\\n\\nReview: This splatter screen stops spatter, stays on pans well and does seem to absorb some of the food odor. I addition it is dishwasher safe so it is easy to clean.\\n\\nI have used this while making a few dishes that have included onions and other food that has a bit of a noticeable odor and this does seem to stop the food smell while it is on. Once you remove it the odor is there. Since I will lift the spatter guard while cooking I still get a food smell in my kitchen but it does seem to stop the food smell when it is on.\\n\\nIt does a great job stopping splatter. I have cooked fish and chicken and burgers with this and it stops the grease and in some cases gravies from getting on me and the stove. This lays on my frying and saute pans perfectly and the spatter screen stays put.\\n\\nWhen I am done I rinse this under warm soapy water and throw it in my dishwasher on occasion as well. Rinsing it in my sink is enough but if I am doing some dishes I throw it in as well.\\n\\nThis is a nice splatter screen to have in the kitchen. It works well and is easy to clean.\",\n \"Product: The Singer 2259 Tradition Sewing Machine has the features to make starting a new hobby easy. This sewing machine features an automatic four-step buttonhole, easy stitch selection, and snap-on presser feet. Thread the machine quickly and easily. Just follow the arrows on the machine, and you are threaded in a snap. Nineteen basic stretch and decorative built-in stitches provide options for everything from the most basic garment alterations to more elaborate home decor designs.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy to Use with Great Instructions\\n\\nReview: This is an easy to use sewing machine that is small enough to fit in my den allowing me to do simple sewing jobs while enjoying time with my family. This is a good basic machine that is perfect for my needs. At a time when money is tight this machine allows me to perform sewing tasks that I would have had to pay for at tailor's shop.\\n\\nHaving learned a bit of sewing on my mom's old Singer sewing machine from the 1940's and most recently on the Singer 3323S Talent 23 Stitch Sewing Machine I am comfortable doing basic tasks like sewing rips in clothing or bedding or taking up pants' legs that are too long. This machine makes those tasks simple to do. Sewing on a button takes seconds.\\n\\nThis comes with a DVD that is very helpful in explaining the many uses for this machine. The instruction booklet has large, easy to read text and nice drawings which help you get the most out of the machine. .\\n\\nThis machine is perfect for someone like me. I don't plan on becoming an expert when it comes to sewing like my mom. You could give her a little fabric and she was able to work magic. I just want to be able to do basic tasks so I can save money.\\n\\nAs mentioned this machine is a nice size. My other sewing machine is in my basement laundry room but this one is fine in a corner in my den.\",\n \"Product: Mr.Sketch Scented Washable Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 10-Count\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very Good Washable Scented Markers\\n\\nReview: These are scented markers that are easy to wash off if you get them on your hands. The smell varies from marker to marker but for the most part they smell nice and all are good markers.\\n\\nIn my pack of four markers I got red (cherry), yellow (banana), green (mint) and blue (blueberry). The green has moderate spearmint like smell. It has a nice green color. The blue has a strong sweet, candy like, blueberry scent and has a nice blue color. The red has a mild cherry scent and a nice red color. The yellow has a strong, candy like, banana scent and a nice yellow color. I notice the smells even after the markers are on paper. The colors are what I would expect in markers and look very much like the colors of the markers.\\n\\nThis is supposed to wash of any washable materials. It washed of my hands without a problem. I have not tried washing it off clothes. The box has a warning that it should be kept away from wallpaper or painted walls, finished or unfinished wood, vinyl carpeting and other materials that cannot be laundered.\\n\\nThese are good markers that have scents that match with the colors. The scents last even when they are on paper. Theese did wash off my hands without a problem. These are very good, washable, scented markers.\",\n \"Product: Our homeopathic cold remedy is made with a unique zinc gluconate formula. Zinc is a micronutrient that's essential to human health. In a well-formulated cold remedy, zinc gluconate facilitates the effective release of zinc ions which shorten the common cold. Scientific theory suggests that zinc reduces the duration of common cold symptoms by directly inhibiting rhinovirus binding and replication in the nasal mucosa. All cold-eeze cold remedy products release zinc ions in your mouth that inhibit the cold virus' ability to replicate, which shortens your cold.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: These Seem to Work\\n\\nReview: I use these when I feel like I coming down with a cold. They seem to prevent the cold from getting worse. They do dull my taste buds for a short time and bother my stomach, especially if I take them on an empty stomach. They are worth it though because they work.\\n\\nFor me the reason for taking a product like this is to prevent a cold from getting worse. As I understand it you should take these at the first sign of a cold. I do and I think they stop the cold from getting bad and I normally feel better in a couple of days. I am not a scientist so I am not sure how and why these work but they do seem to work.\\n\\nThere are what I would consider to be some side effects. These do dull my taste buds. If I take one it takes a few hours for my taste buds to get back to normal. I have tried brushing my teeth after taking a lozenge and that seems to help my taste buds get back to normal quicker.\\n\\nWhen I take these on an empty stomach I can get a slightly upset stomach. I try to take these after a meal, especially since they dull my taste buds.\\n\\nI have tried a number of flavors. They are all fine. My favorites are Honey Lemon (which I like if I have a sore throat) as well as Cherry. I have tried Tropical Orange which is okay, Strawberries and Cream which is very good and sugar free Wild Cherry which is great for a sugar free product. These all taste like the flavors they claim to be. They don't taste like candy but they don't take like medicine either.\\n\\nCold-Eeze has a great website explaining how to use this product and the possible interactions with some antibiotics. Cold-Eeze also has good customer support. product.\\n\\nWhen I am sick I want to feel better quicker. These seem to work well when I am coming down with a cold. They are the first thing for which I reach.\",\n \"Product: PC Tools Spyware Doctor is award-winning and trusted protection against unwanted spyware, malware and other privacy threats. Protect yourself with the best. (3 User)\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Product With Great Customer Service\\n\\nReview: I was interested in SpywareDoctor because of some good reviews about the product that I have read. That is important to me since I am no computer expert. The next thing I look for is ease of use and customer service. If I have a problem I want to be able to reach someone who can help me without charging me extra money.\\n\\nPC tools website says customer service is open 21 hours a day. I have called a number of times with questions both for customer service and technical support and my calls were answered without a wait. The people I talked to were knowledgeable and I got the answers I needed. I have a competitor's software that I have purchased for a number of years and it takes forever to reach someone and if there is a problem there is a charge to speak to anyone with any real knowledge. So I do like SpywareDoctor. Quality accessible free support makes a real difference.\\n\\nI did compare what spyware SpywareDoctor found on my computer to a free download I use as well as a competitor's product I purchased and I found SpywareDoctor found more spyware on my computer than the other two programs.\\n\\nSpywareDoctor is easy to install, has good customer support, gets good reviews and the price is good as well. I recommend it.\",\n \"Product: Norton Online Backup automatically backs up your irreplaceable digital photos, financial info, and other important Stuff.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Works Well With Norton 360\\n\\nReview: I already had Norton 360 Premier on my computer which came with 25 GBs of online backup. When I installed this it added 5 GBs to my total. I had one minor glitch with the installation but that was solved with a call to technical support which answered the phone as soon as I called.\\n\\nWhen I went to install this I was taken to the Norton website listed on the online backup card and and was asked to either create a username and password or log in using an existing account. I logged in and put in the code. I was asked if I wanted to install Online Backup and I said yes.\\n\\nThe one glitch I had was a warning that came up saying there could be a conflict between the Online Backup and Norton 360. I called Norton and they said there would not be a conflict so I went through with the install. It worked fine. I now have 25 GBs of online backup from Norton 360 and 5 GBs from Online Backup for a total of 30 GBs.\\n\\nUsing Online Backup is easy. You can choose what to backup. For instance you can check a box which says pictures or music or financial files or video and those files will be backed up.\\n\\nAfter the one year is up you have to pay to continue the online storage. This is something to consider if you need to backup things long term.\\n\\nI found this easy to use. I was using it in conjunction with Norton 360 so I can't comment on using it alone but I would think the backup options should be the same.\",\n \"Product: McAfee Internet Security, from Intel Security, provides essential award-winning security for your PC. Ideal for families with a Windows PC in need of virus protection and parental controls. At McAfee, we live and breathe digital security, relentlessly working to stay several steps ahead of the latest online threats. Every second of every day we focus on one thing: keeping your digital life safe. Enjoy the benefits of socializing, downloading, and shopping online knowing your PC is shielded from online threats.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice Layout and Easy To Use\\n\\nReview: This is easy to install, works well and has a nice layout. I especially like the idea of the Wi-Fi Net Guard protection.\\n\\nThe layout of McAfee is nice. It is less cluttered than Norton.\\n\\nThe Navigation Center lays out the features in a simple an easy to understand way. The vulnerability scanner is a nice feature that helps a person see weak spots that make a computer vulnerable. If a person has children the parental controls are easy to use and work well. McAfee has a nice site that allows users to get information about threats.\\n\\nI have used Norton for a number of years because I was not happy with McAfee. I am impressed with the changes made to McAfee. I now have McAfee on one computer and Norton on another. Hopefully the virus protection will be as good as the layout and ease of use.\",\n \"Product: Enjoy fast and easy chopping or mincing at the touch of a button! With a 1-cup capacity, a stay-sharp blade and one-touch pulse control, youll get great results with ease. Plus a safety lock lid offers greater security and added peace of mind during use.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Small Basic Food Chopper that Works Well\\n\\nReview: This has worked great for chopping small items like peppers or cut up cabbage or cut up celery or toasted bread slices that I turn into bread crumbs. I have also used this with herbs as well. I can see using this for making spreads but I have not used it for that purpose yet.\\n\\nIt is small so it is great for portions for a couple of people. It is easy to use for people who don't want food choppers with a lot of accessories. You simply put the item you want in the chopper and press down. It also takes up little counter space which help since my counter is very crowded.\\n\\nThis is also easy to clean. It has few parts and I have been able to clean everything in the sink.\\n\\nThis is a small basic food chopper that works well.\",\n \"Product: Parma is part of the opal glass collection by bormioli rocco. The chemical components used to produce opal glass give it a distinctive, unmatched white color. It's made with a tempering process which provides significant heat and shock resistance so it will withstand breaking or rough surfaces and temperature variations. Opal glass is five-six times more resitant than normal glass and it withstands constant use so it will last longer. Opal glass is lightweight so it's simple to handle and stackable, saving shelf space. In addition, it is non-porous and is a cleaner, more hygienic glass.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: These Came Wrapped in Plastic Shrink Wrap Without A Company Box or Any Use and Care Instructions\\n\\nReview: I just got these plates and was surprised when they came bubble wrapped with plastic shrink wrap holding the plates together inside an Amazon box. I was expecting them to come in some sort of box with the company name on it and with some sort of care and use instructions. In addition a number of the plates had smudges/sticky spots on the front of them.\\n\\nEach plate had a label with a bar code that was glued on the back. The label said made in Spain. It did not have care or use instructions.\\n\\nI first called Amazon customer service to see if they had any other information, because Amazon has great customer service representatives who really try to help, and I was given a number for the company but I got a recording with options that were not geared toward individual customers. I looked the company up on the web and found another number but I had a hard time getting anyone since the options seemed geared toward retail customers instead of individual buyers. I e-mailed the company but got no reply and left two voicemail messages that were not returned. I finally got through to someone on the phone on my third try.\\n\\nThe person to whom I spoke indicated these were dishwasher and microwave safe. She said the plates were sold in bulk and did not come in any company boxes. She said they were lead free.\\n\\nThese plates got great reviews on Amazon which is why I decided to get them. They are shiny in the front (I can see my reflection) and less shiny on the back. I hope they hold up well. They look like they do on the Amazon page.\\n\\nMy first impressions are not good though. I am troubled by the fact that they did not come in a company box. I was thinking of giving them as a gift but I would not give plates that had a plastic shrink wrap and nothing more holding them together as a gift. Plus some of the plates had smudges/sticky spots that needed to be cleaned.\\n\\nI want to know if the plates I use are dishwasher and microwave safe. Nothing with the plates indicated this and it was very hard reaching the company to check this out. The product description on Amazon indicates the plates are dishwasher safe but it also indicated the plates are made in Italy even though the label say they are made in Spain so I really felt it necessary to check with the company directly.\\n\\nI wish the company included care instructions or a number to call or website to go to with the plates to get care and use instructions. It would also be nice if they came in a company box so they could be given as gifts. The sticky smudges were troubling as well. I gave these three stars because of this. I will add to this once I have used the plates a few times.\",\n \"Product: Parma is part of the opal glass collection by bormioli rocco. The chemical components used to produce opal glass give it a distinctive, unmatched white color. It's made with a tempering process which provides significant heat and shock resistance so it will withstand breaking or rough surfaces and temperature variations. Opal glass is five-six times more resitant than normal glass and it withstands constant use so it will last longer. Opal glass is lightweight so it's simple to handle and stackable, saving shelf space. In addition, it is non-porous and is a cleaner, more hygienic glass.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: These Came Wrapped in Plastic Shrink Wrap Without A Company Box or Any Use and Care Instructions\\n\\nReview: I just got these plates and was surprised when they came bubble wrapped with plastic shrink wrap holding the plates together inside an Amazon box. I was expecting them to come in some sort of box with the company name on it and with some sort of care and use instructions. In addition a number of the plates had smudges/sticky spots on the front of them.\\n\\nEach plate had a label with a bar code that was glued on the back. The label said made in Spain. It did not have care or use instructions.\\n\\nI first called Amazon customer service to see if they had any other information, because Amazon has great customer service representatives who really try to help, and I was given a number for the company but I got a recording with options that were not geared toward individual customers. I looked the company up on the web and found another number but I had a hard time getting anyone since the options seemed geared toward retail customers instead of individual buyers. I e-mailed the company but got no reply and left two voicemail messages that were not returned. I finally got through to someone on the phone on my third try.\\n\\nThe person to whom I spoke indicated these were dishwasher and microwave safe. She said the plates were sold in bulk and did not come in any company boxes. She said they were lead free.\\n\\nThese plates got great reviews on Amazon which is why I decided to get them. They are shiny in the front (I can see my reflection) and less shiny on the back. I hope they hold up well. They look like they do on the Amazon page.\\n\\nMy first impressions are not good though. I am troubled by the fact that they did not come in a company box. I was thinking of giving them as a gift but I would not give plates that had a plastic shrink wrap and nothing more holding them together as a gift. Plus some of the plates had smudges/sticky spots that needed to be cleaned.\\n\\nI want to know if the plates I use are dishwasher and microwave safe. Nothing with the plates indicated this and it was very hard reaching the company to check this out. The product description on Amazon indicates the plates are dishwasher safe but it also indicated the plates are made in Italy even though the label say they are made in Spain so I really felt it necessary to check with the company directly.\\n\\nI wish the company included care instructions or a number to call or website to go to with the plates to get care and use instructions. It would also be nice if they came in a company box so they could be given as gifts. The sticky smudges were troubling as well. I gave these three stars because of this. I will add to this once I have used the plates a few times.\",\n \"Product: Cook up a great time in your kitchen with your favorite MUkitchen products! mukitchen's MUaprons have many great features that make it the easy choice among apron styles. Made from 100percent prewashed cotton herringbone and available in an array of stylish colors, these aprons are the ultimate in fashionable functional kitchen-wear. Featuring extra-long ties, adjustable necks and 2 large chef pockets, our MUaprons will fit every chef or culinary artist in your home. Measures 35-inches in length. MUkitchen's a concept lifestyle kitchen textile brand, renowned for its original designer prints and fresh take on color. Specializing in top-quality, fashion-forward kitchen textiles and cleaning products, all of mukitchen's products are created from top-quality cotton and microfiber. Mukitchen aims to create long-term relationships with their business Partners based on honesty and trust while seeking to understand their customer's business and provide Mutual support.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A High Quality Apron\\n\\nReview: This is a thick cotton apron that fits both men and women and does a good job protecting clothing while cooking. The adjustable neck ring and extra long ties allow people of varied shapes and size to use the apron.\\n\\nThe thing that impressed me when I first got this apron was the feel of the material. The material is thick enough to protect against splashes and spills. I like to use when making sauce. It is made of a good strong cotton herringbone weave material.\\n\\nThis can also be worn by both men and women. I actually called the manufacturer who confirmed this. The adjustable neck and extra long ties also make this perfect for men and women of all shapes and sizes.\\n\\nThis is a high quality apron that can be worn by both men and women. I have used it a number of times and it has become my favorite apron.\",\n \"Product: Safco Vue Mesh Extended-Height Chair offers the ultimate in comfort with an ergonomic breathable mesh back to keep you cool and comfortable, adjustable waterfall edge seat and chrome footring. Pneumatic lever under seat provides easy height adjustment from 22\\\" to 32\\\" for a comfortable, personalized fit. Waterfall seat edge and adjustable footring may help improve circulation by reducing pressure points in legs while seated. Mesh adjustable-height back and molded support add to the seat's ergonomic benefits.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Comfortable Chair That Is Easy To Put Together\\n\\nReview: This was easy for two people to put together though the instructions could have been clearer. I find the chair comfortable, easy to move around and easy to raise and lower. I have a bad disc in my back and this chair is very comfortable.\\n\\nThis took about 20 minutes to put together with another person. The instructions could have been clearer and there was one point where we were unsure of one thing but we figured it out. There is a number to call if people have questions but I put this together on a Sunday so me and my friend had to figure it out ourselves.\\n\\nThe chair feels heavy. When the box came it was left on my front steps and I had to push and drag it in my house because it was so heavy. Once put together the chair has wheels so it can be rolled easily. If you are planning on moving the chair to another floor it may be easier to bring the chair in pieces to the room and put the chair together on that floor. I put the chair together on one floor and then carried it up a flight of stairs which was a bit hard on me. I do have a disc problem so lifting some things for me can be complicated.\\n\\nI find the chair very comfortable. I use it at a drafting table. The back of the chair is made of some type of mesh like material. It is very firm and feels great on my back since it has some give. The back of the chair curves in slightly which feels great on my back.\\n\\nThe chair is easy to raise and lower. It gives slightly when I sit on it and there is a lever below the seat that is easy to reach that allows a person to raise and lower the chair. There is also a foot rest at the bottom of the chair that work great.\\n\\nIf a person wants to add arms to the chair they cost extra but I am fine with a chair without arms. I am really enjoying the chair so far.\",\n \"Product: Ask any chef about their most treasured kitchen tools and they don't even blink before they answer. The answer is always the same - knives. Most chefs have their own knife set and it might be wise not to get caught touching it. Chefs don't share knives even if they're usually reasonably nice people. Knives are strictly personal. Well, all right then, you'll have to get your own. This is where our Bistro Ceramic Knife line comes in. Ceramic Knives are a dream come true. Tomatoes part miraculously, boneless meat falls apart, and cutting up fruit and vegetables become a joy instead of a chore. In this regard you might say, good knives are key to a healthier lifestyle. Bodum Ceramic Knives are of exquisite quality as they're made of extremely hard and acid resistant ceramic material, which keeps the knives' sharpness a lot longer. They're very light, absolutely corrosion-proof and neutral in taste. Their ergonomically shaped handles in soft, anti-slip silicone makes for a safe and comfortable cutting experience. Available in black, orange, red, green, and white.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Good Knife That Seems Like a Lot for a Novice in the Kitchen\\n\\nReview: For someone like me who is a novice in the kitchen I think this knife is a bit much but it certainly is a good knife. This knife has some advantages as well as some drawbacks. It is important to know what you are getting with a knife like this and how to use and care for it. Unfortunately the information on how to use and care properly for this knife is written in really tiny print.\\n\\nThe instructions state the knife is only to be used for cutting non frozen food on wood or synthetic cutting boards. You have to be careful with the blade since if you drop the knife it could shatter and while dishwasher safe if you put it in the dishwasher you can't put it where it will knock against other items and I assume shatter. The blade is deceptively sharp and comes with a sheath in which it should be kept at all times. It seems like this knife has a lot of requirements.\\n\\nI have used my 25-year-old stainless steel knives on plates and counter tops over the years without a problem. I have dropped them many times over the years and none have shattered. I have placed them in a dishwasher next to other knives and nothing bad has happened. Finally, while some older knives come with a knife block, I place others in my kitchen drawers without a sheath and they have never been damaged and I have never been cut.\\n\\nOn the other hand, as mentioned I am a novice in a kitchen so maybe a knife like this truly needs to be used by a cook who appreciates knives. It has some really great qualities. It cuts really well. I have cut vegetables, chicken breast and beef with this knife and it cut really well. I like the feel of the handle. It feels good in my hand. I also like the way it fits in the sheath and it won't cut anyone when in the sheath. It won't ever rust.\\n\\nI will use this knife but I will use it sparingly because of all the precautions. This seems like a fine knife but one that is better used by someone who knows his or her way around a kitchen a lot better than me.\",\n \"Product: Hang multiple towels at once with the oxo good grips over-the-door towel rack. This rack features three different sized metal bars that can be arranged in any order. The hook is designed to comfortably fit a variety of door sizes and has bumpers so the rack will not scratch or damage your door. The racks sturdy spine provides structure and stability for your towels, washcloths and more.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice Sturdy Towel Rack\\n\\nReview: This is a nice sturdy towel rack that holds a good amount of towels and face cloths. It does not move much thanks to a spring steel hook on the back part that goes over the door. I would check to see if you have center molding on the doorframe on which you plan to hang this and which way the door opens.\\n\\nMy only concern for a potential buyer is to check to see if there is center molding on the door frame on which you plan to hang this. I have center molding on the top of the door frame on the bathroom in my basement. Because the bathroom is really small the door opens out into the basement hallway. When I tried to hang this on the inside of that bathroom door, the door would not close all the way since the center molding was blocking the towel rack. (I can use it if I don't want to door to close all the way). If the door opened into the bathroom as it does on my bathroom upstairs there would be no problem. I would think most bathroom doors would open into the bathroom but it would be wise to check.\\n\\nI am using this on my upstairs bathroom door and it works and looks great. I can fit six washcloths on the top rack, and I fit two medium towels on the center rack and two large towels on the bottom rack. The rack does not move much when I open and close the door. It looks nice as well.\\n\\nIf you need something to hold extra towels in your bathroom this is a fine choice. I would just check the molding on the door and how it opens.\",\n \"Product: Turn the act of brewing tea into an art form with the Primula Daisy Teapot with 24 Tea Flowers. Made of heat-resistant borosilicate glass, the Daisy Teapot is stovetop, dishwasher, and microwave safe. Perfect for brewing all types of tea, the 40-ounce teapot is packaged with a matching glass lid and loose tea infuser, and comes with 12 grade AA flowering green teas in Assorted flavors and 12 grade AA flowering green teas in Jasmine flavor.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice Tea Pot But I Am Not Crazy About The Flowering Teas\\n\\nReview: I like drinking tea and am pleased with this teapot. The flowering teas are nice but I found them to not be as nice looking as in the picture and found them to leave tea leaves that wound up in my cup.\\n\\nI found I could get about three mugs of tea out of each pot. If I filled the pot with too much water, I found it poured out from the lid. I used it by boiling water in a tea kettle and then pouring it into the tea pot. I used it with the flowering teas and loose tea.\\n\\nThe flowering teas come in a number of flavors. They are in a sealed package. You take out what looks like a small brussel sprout and put in the bottom of the pot. There is something that is wrapped around the tea. Once it is in water it starts opening up but seems held together by the wrap.\\n\\nThe teas I have used have been a green color and while they look okay they don't look bright and flowery like the picture on Amazon or on the box. Pieces also broke away and settled in the pot so when I poured my tea some pieces got into my mug.\\n\\nThis came with two nice looking canisters of tea. One had twelve flowering teas including 3 grenade, 3 jasmin, 3 vanille and three baie d'acai. The other had 13 green tea with fresh jasmin. I tried the jasmin, vanille and grenade. None of the flavors were strong. I liked the vanille best.\\n\\nI also used my own loose leaf tea that I put in the infuser. The infuser works well allowing water to go through but not the tea. The teapot pours nicely as ling as you don't overfill it.\\n\\nThe teapot looks like it is made of a thin glass but it has held up well. I even accidently bumped it with a tea mug kind of hard and it was fine. The tea pot is dishwasher and stove top safe but I hand wash it which is easy and only pour tea in it from my tea kettle.\\n\\nThis is a nice teapot that works well. I was not all that impressed with the flowering tea.\",\n \"Product: Sometimes you just need something simple that's easy to use. RCA has you covered, with a streamlined alarm clock offering snooze, a simple interface, a large 1.4-inch display that's easy to see, and No Worry Corded-Electric or Battery back-up that lets you rest easy too. Refer to the User Manual for troubleshooting steps.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: You Get a Lot for Such a Small Clock\\n\\nReview: This is a simple alarm clock that is great for travel or if you don't have much room on your night stand and want a simple alarm clock. It would also be great for a backup alarm clock if you really need to be sure you will be awakened.\\n\\nSize and Ease of Use: This is small but easy to use when setting the alarm and time. The product description says it is 4.5 x 3.9 x 2.5 inches which seems right. It takes up very little space.\\n\\nThe buttons to set the time and alarm are big enough to use without a problem. I have large hands and I had no problem setting the time and alarm as well as the night light switch and the snooze button.\\n\\nLED Display: The LED display is easy to see. The numbers are a lttile more than half an inch high. The light is green and easy to see in a dark room without being too bright. There is no feature that allows you to lower or raise the brightness of the numbers.\\n\\nAlarm and Snooze: The alarm is surprisingly loud for such a small alarm. It has the beeping sound heard on many alarm clocks. The snooze feature allows you get 5 more minutes of sleep before the alarm rings again. There is a nightlight feature which, when turned on, lights the the snooze button. The light seems a yellow/orange and adds a small amount of light to a dark room.\\n\\nQuality/Other Features: The alarm clock is plastic. It is what you would expect for the price. There is a battery backup which takes a 9-volt battery in case there is a power outage or if the plug comes out. The digital display does not work in these cases but the alarm function will stay in the clock's memory and according to the instructions the alarm will still ring as long as long as the battery is not used up. ( I have not used the battery backup feature for more than a minute to see if it works so I don't know how long the alarm feature works if the power goes out for an extended period of time.)\\n\\nOverall: There is a lot to this small alarm clock. I am impressed with the ease of use for such a small clock and the battery backup is a nice feature for such a small and inexpensive alarm clock.\",\n \"Product: The rowenta delta force 18-volt bag less cordless stick vacuum cleaner is designed with the highest quality and standards that rowenta is known for worldwide. the lightweight delta force 18v vacuum cleaner comes with cordless convenience, a jack-plug charger and can be stored in self-standing upright position with no cumbersome charging base. easy, sophisticated and modern, this lightweight stick vacuum cleaner will easily integrate into any home. with running times of up to 40 minutes and the patented delta force cyclonic technology, this lightweight 18-volt cordless bag less stick vacuum cleaner has superior and easy performance on both hard and carpeted surfaces. the delta force cyclonic system accelerates vacuumed air through 3 filtration systems high speed air flow to create an initial separation between dust and air, a separator grid for smaller particles of dust and a long-life washable foam filter to stop even the smallest particles. the bag less 33-ounce dust container is easy.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy To Clean, Reaches Areas My Other Vacuum Can't and Has Good Power\\n\\nReview: This is a nice large cordless vacuum that works well. It plugs into any outlet and runs between 30 and 40 minutes on a single charge.\\n\\nWhen you take this out of the box it comes in three parts. I actually had a hard time connecting the top and middle parts which are held together with a screw. The screw would not fit into the screw hole and it took me about 20 minutes of trying and a call to customer support before I heard a snap and the top and middle parts fit together and the screw went through the screw hole. The bottom part connected without a problem.\\n\\nThe vacuum has a triangle shaped bottom with a hole in the front corner and a big opening in the back, allowing it to get into corners easily. The bottom part bends so you can angle it under furniture. It has a brush on the bottom as well. It has good power for an electric vacuum and I am happy with its strength. The instructions warn against using it to vacuum large debris that may block the brush and damage it.\\n\\nI have wood floors and low carpets so it is great for my house. It has a carpet and wood floor setting. When used to clean floors it should run up to 40 minutes and when you are cleaning carpets up to 30 on a single charge. I have yet to run it for more than 20 minutes so I don't know if these numbers are correct.\\n\\nYou need to charge it for 16 hours the first time you get it. Once charged I have used it for about 5-20 minutes and plugged it in again and use it a couple of days later so each time I use it is has a full charge.\\n\\nWhen it comes to emptying the dirt there is a dust compartment you pull out and then press a button which opens it and you pour out the dust. It is much easier than using bags.\\n\\nFor a cordless vacuum this works great. I have a stronger vacuum but this gets to areas my other vacuum can't reach, does not have a cord and is easy to clean.\",\n \"Product: Established in 1892, the John Ritzenthaler company (Ritz) has long been synonymous with the finest quality in home textiles. Today, the John Ritzenthaler company is a privately owned manufacturer, wholesaler and distributor of a complete line of high quality, color coordinated, fashion basic and designer bath and kitchen textiles, as well as, specialty laundry and cleaning aids. The new Ritz microfiber dish drying mat is a great new alternative to placing hand towels on the counter when hand washing dishes, glassware, pots and pans. These towels are made from 100-percent polyester microfiber, making them highly absorbent and easy to clean. The drying mat acts as a cushion to protect delicate dishes and stemware, while protecting countertops. Each mat features top quilting to ensure easy folding for storage. The Ritz microfiber drying mat is designed with two coordinating solid colors and measures 21\\\" x 14\\\". Machine wash and dry.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Cushioned Drying Mat That Does the Job well\\n\\nReview: This is a soft cushioned drying mat that works great for drying dishes and pots and silverware that I don't want to put in my dishwasher. It is large enough to get the job done but small enough to fit on the space I have on my counter.\\n\\nThis dish drying mat feels soft and there is a bit of a cushion so on special occasions when I am using my nice dinnerware set I take this out and use it. This offers more protection than a towel would and looks better as well.\\n\\nThis absorbs water well so multiple dishes or glasses or pieces of silverware can put on this without it getting so wet it cant be used. Because of its size this works best for glasses and cups and small plates and silverware. This holds about four of my dinner plates.\\n\\nThis is also nice for everyday items like a manual can opener that I have that needs to be air dried or some pots and pans that are too big for my dishwasher or my tea pot. It is a nice size so it easy to hang in my bathroom to air dry.\\n\\nThis is a nice sized cushioned drying mat that absorbs water well and is easy to hang and air dry.\",\n \"Product: The alternative to single-use plastic baggies, snack bags are made from the same easy-wipe waterproof fabric as Bumkins award-winning SuperBibs. A smooth zipper closure doesnt hold crumbs and single ply construction means no worrying about icky stuff growing between layers of fabric. Great for food or fun, snack bags help organize lunches, toys, electronics and more! Also available in a smaller size,2 packoption. Machine washable and dishwasher-safe (top rack) for easy cleaning. Large bag measures 7 by 7. BPA, PVC, vinyl, phthalate and lead free. Designed in Arizona, responsibly made in China.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Eco Friendly and Well Made But Confusing Care Instructions\\n\\nReview: This is an eco friendly and fun way to transport snacks for young children or adults who like Dr. Seuss. The polyester bag has a zipper but not a seal so I am not sure how airtight it is but is strong and made to last.\\n\\nThe washing instructions are confusing. The big tag attached to zipper says to wash the bag before the first use and to machine wash cold and line dry. The small label attached to the bag itself (like a label on a piece of clothing) says wash machine warm and tumble dry low or hang dry. So I am not sure if you machine wash cold the first time and warm the rest of the time or if this is contradictory. Also,the big label says this is dishwasher safe but does that mean you can't use the heat cycle?\\n\\nThis is eco friendly way of reusing a bag. The Doctor Seuss design looks great.\\n\\nI gave this five stars for the bag but three stars for the confusing care instructions so my total was four stars.\",\n \"Product: There are three things that drive us batty about dish duty: not having enough space, swampy messes and stacking things haphazardly (hey, were sticklers for organization). Thankfully, this customizable dish rack/ glass tray folds in half and helps keep counters clean.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy to Store After Use\\n\\nReview: This is a dish rack that is easy to put together and easy to fold up and store in a cabinet. This is important to me since I have limited counter space.\\n\\nI was able to put the rack together without even looking at the instructions and I usually need to look at instructions. All that needs to be done is snapping the four tines into holes on the base of the dish rack. The material seems like a hard plastic.\\n\\nThere are nine spaces in each rack of tines to hold items. I have desert plates that fit perfectly on half of the rack, so half of the rack can hold nine desert plates with a little room to spare. Six coffee mugs easily fit on half of the rack. Water easily drains into the drain tray. The silverware holder is a good size.\\n\\nThe dish rack is easy to fold up and store. It works well.\",\n \"Product: 58343 Features: -Color:Gray -Distressed:No -Number of Items Included:4. Dimensions: -Overall Width - Side to Side:9.5 -Overall Depth - Front to Back:9.5 -Overall Product Weight:4\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Design, Well Made and Sturdy\\n\\nReview: I like these plates. They look great, feel very well made and hold up well in the dishwasher and in the microwave. I am looking into getting the mugs to go with them.\\n\\nI love the design of the plates. They look really good and can be used all winter long. In fact, I plan on using them in the summer when it is 90 degrees and I am wishing for winter.\\n\\nThe plates have a nice feel to them. When I rub my finger over the design I can feel a slight rise where the design is, but it is much less than I have felt on other plates with designs. The plates are slightly curved upward at the edges to keep in any liquid, like melted ice cream, that can be part of deserts.\\n\\nThe plates hold up well in the dishwasher. I have put them in the dishwasher half a dozen times and they are fine. The instructions recommend using a mild dishwasher detergent. I use a store brand.\\n\\nI have microwaved the plates couple of times heating up pie. The plates do not seem to get too hot and do not hold the heat. I do use a potholder when taking them out of the microwave.\\n\\nThe plates come in a red box that is perfect for gift giving. The plates are well protected in the box so none of them had any chips. The plates also come with a safety, use and care sheet that is easy to read and offers good basic care instructions.\\n\\nThese are great plates and I am enjoying using them.\",\n \"Product: The Burlap tablecloth's simplicity and utility make it a year round favorite. Its natural, jute fibers can be left unadorned for an understated glamour or dressed up with colorful accessories, such as our Kantha placemats or patterned napkins.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice Addition To My Table\\n\\nReview: This is a nice simple burlap table runner that looks nice on my kitchen table. It will look especially nice this fall since the color fits the season.\\n\\nI use this on the center of my table with placemats covering the exposed portion of the table. It is nice to have something in the center of the table to put the communal food. It highlights the food that we are about to eat\\n\\nWhen we are not eating this is nice to place flowers or candles on. It highlights whatever it on it.\\n\\nThis has a very simple look. It is burlap with frayed edges but you can tell care was put into making it. The burlap with the frayed edges looks nice and fits well in my kitchen. It is a nice simple addition to my kitchen.\",\n \"Product: A modern geometric look combines with bright, subdued hues to give this classic Chinese print a fresh appeal, excellent for casual, everyday use. A Caravan exclusive.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice For Special Occasions\\n\\nReview: These placemats look great in my dining room. I have a table that can fit four people with plenty of room and a tablecloth I want to keep clean. These mats protect my tablecloth and table nicely.\\n\\nThese mats seem a little on the large size but they are perfect for my table which is on the large size and can fit six people if necessary. Because of their size they do good job of protecting my tablecloth from spills.\\n\\nThese do need to be washed and even ironed so they are more work than some placemats. For me they are worth the effort to have nice cotton placemats with a nice design. I use my dining room table once a week or so, so I don't mind the extra effort to have such nice placemats.\",\n \"Product: Create batches of fun, consistent cookies with the OXO Good Grips Cookie Press. The large, contoured lever is easy to grip and the non-slip base keeps the Press steady while dispensing dough. The clear cylindrical barrel shows how much dough remains and disassembles for easy loading and cleaning. With 12 Stainless Steel Cookie Disk patterns included, you'll be prepared for any occasion.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy To Use Cookie Press\\n\\nReview: I have fond memories, from when I was a child, of using a hand held cookie press with my mom which had a handle that had to be turned in order to push the cookie dough out of the press. It took skill to make each cookie the same size and at the end it was hard to turn. I still have it.\\n\\nThis cookie press is so much easier to use. All you do is put the dough inside and press down on a lever. The dough comes out much more uniformly than my old one and you don't have to turn a handle. While I like the ease of this, I miss the skill involved in the old cookie press.\\n\\nThis comes with 12 stainless steel disks in a case. The designs are very similar though this is missing a cross design that I have in my old press which I miss and includes a teddy bear and snow flake design that I really like.\\n\\nThe clear design lets you see how much dough is left though you could tell the old way by feel after a while. The cookie press comes a part for cleaning. The barrel, bottom ring and disks are dishwasher safe while the top and plunger need to be hand washed.\\n\\nI have used this once to make some butter cookies and they came out fine. It is a fine product.\\n\\nThis is a great press and I will use it during Easter. It is easier to use than my old press. Still, I think I will always keep my old press around and use it once in while to bring back fond memories of the past.\",\n \"Product: Swerve, The New Dirt Devil Lightweight Cyclonic Upright, Is The Ultimate Device For Total Home Cleaning With A Functional Lightweight Design That Features Swift Swivel Maneuverability And A Motorized Brush roll.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This Has A Lot Of Nice Features To Make Vacuuming Easier\\n\\nReview: This has a lot of power for its size. It has some nice features as well. I did find it a little hard to push on area rugs but very easy to push on floors.\\n\\nThis vacuum is easy to put together and use. I really did not need to look at the instructions to do so.\\n\\nThe swivel-glide is a nice feature. I have a couple of rooms with a number of tables and desks and the swivel-glide feature makes it easy to get under the desks and tables. This feature can be used without pressing any buttons. It follows my lead as I am vacuuming so all I do is move the handle and the vacuum easily changes position.\\n\\nThe suction is strong. So strong in fact that it was a little hard to push on my area rugs. It did pick up everything though.\\n\\nIt works great on my hardwood floors. It seems like it was made for floors. It just glides along. I have mostly hardwood floors and a few area rugs so this vacuum is great for my needs.\\n\\nThe handle itself can be raised and lowered until it is the right level for use. As someone who has a bad back it is nice to be able to put the handle at a level that makes me feel most comfortable.\\n\\nI also like the stretch hose and telescopic handle. It is nice to hold a handle when using a vacuum hose. I had no problem cleaning air ducts at the top of my walls. The suction feature on the hose is very strong. It is also easy to attach the vacuum hose to the handle, use it and then return the hose to its original position and start vacuuming again.\\n\\nIt is easy to remove the canister with the dirt in it, empty it and put it back on the vacuum. I prefer canisters rather than bags and like the fact that it has a rinseable HEPA filter.\\n\\nMy house is old so I have a lot of small to medium size rooms. The cord is perfect for my needs.\\n\\nThis is light enough to carry up and down stairs easily. My house has three floors so this is a big thing for me.\\n\\nI like most everything with this vacuum other than the fact it is a little hard to push on my area rugs. It has a lot of great features including a swivel-glide to make it easy to get under and around objects, a stretch hose with a telescopic handle to make it easy to reach hard to get to areas and an easy to remove and clean dirt canister and HEPA filter making dirt disposal simple.\",\n \"Product: This compact, powerful, 2-speed fan is perfect for a small room, RV or camp and is great for weather emergencies during warm weather. It is designed to be plugged into an electrical wall outlet or operated with batteries for flexibility. This O2 Cool 10 inch fan can also stand on a desk or picnic table depending on where it is needed. The powerful two speed fan blade runs quietly, and fan delivers up to 40 hours of usage in battery mode.Measures: 13 H x 12 W x 4 D.Weight: 2.5 lbs. (without batteries).\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Small, Light, Safe, Fairly Quiet Fan With A Strong Breeze\\n\\nReview: For a small and light fan this works really well. I am impressed with the way it is made as well as the powerful breeze I feel even at the low setting.\\n\\nI usually use this in a home office in the top floor of my house which gets warm even if I have my central air conditioner working. I usually use it at the low setting and place it about 10 to 12 feet away from me and I feel a nice cool breeze.\\n\\nI have also used this in a long hallway in the main part of my house. I put it on high and it cools a room at the end of the hallway. I can also feel a breeze in two of the rooms that are off the hallway.\\n\\nThe fan is fairly quiet. I barley notice the sound.\\n\\nThe fan is very light and is easy to move around my house. I have not taken out with me but this would be perfect for a picnic or other outside activity since it would travel well.\\n\\nThe box says the fan comes with a \\\"built-in\\\" handle at the top of the fan. It is a flat piece of rounded plastic at top of the fan that juts out. The fan is light enough so you can hold it by the \\\"handle\\\" while carrying the fan but I am not sure if I would call it a handle. The fan is light enough to move easily whether or not the handle is used.\\n\\nThe fan covering is very safe. It is small enough to prevent people, especially children, from getting their hands caught in the fan but large enough not to limit the breeze. Plus it looks nice.\\n\\nI tried the fan using batteries to see if it it worked and it worked fine. I have not run the fan with the batteries to test how long they would last so I am not sure of the battery life.\\n\\nThis is a great fan. It is light, safe, has a strong breeze and does not make much noise.\",\n \"Product: The Born Free ComfortFit Body Pillow is supportive during and after pregnancy. The unique design hugs the body providing ultimate support to your belly and legs while keeping hips in a comfortable position.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Qualiy Body Pillow Made For Pregnant Women.\\n\\nReview: This body pillow is as it appears on the Amazon web page. It is almost circular at one end and curved at the other. While it can be stretched a little it retains that form.\\n\\nAs a result it would work well as a feeding pillow and toddler pillow. It also works as a body pillow knowing that, as the picture on the web page shows, the pillow will wrap around a persons body.\\n\\nThere are may different types of body pillows. This is made for women who are pregnant and just looking at it, and the pictures on this page, explains why.\\n\\nIt is made of quality material that is made to last. I felt comfortable resting my head on the pillow and my legs on the pillow as well.\\n\\n It has a cover on it that is washable. Other covers can be purchased as well but you can use the one that comes with this body pillow.\",\n \"Product: Architec Five Minute Stackable Appetizer Maker is a fun and functional tool. Create layered, bite sized, gourmet appetizers using everyday ingredients in just 5 minutes. Perfect for entertaining people of all ages and taste preferences. And it works well for savory bites or sweet treats! The Appetizer Maker is made of BPA-free plastic, snaps together for quick assembly, disassembles easily for compact storage and is dishwasher safe for easy care! Comes with a recipe book with tasty suggestions. The Architec brand offers an assortment of frequently used kitchen items which were created by applying basic principles of architecture & engineering to improve their beauty and function; resulting in a better experience in the kitchen for you!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: An Easy To Use Tool To Make Tiny Appetizers\\n\\nReview: This is a great tool to easily make appetizers that look professional. This is basically a mold that you layer with different ingredients. Once done there are slots in the mold that allow you to cut the appetizers and a tray to take them out of the mold.\\n\\nThis comes with a recipe book that gave me some ideas but I will look for others.\\nIt comes with a plastic knife to cut your appetizers but I used a butter knife from my utensil drawer.\\n\\nI made some tiny sandwiches that I layered with different ingredients. For this to work it is best to have some sort of spread or salad to hold everything together on top of the base. I used some bread as the base and chicken salad layered with some other ingredients and then more bread and more chicken salad to hold everything together. I plan to use this to feed some people during the football game tomorrow. My friends will wonder how I made something so delicate and small.\\n\\nThis is a fun tool to make appetizers.\",\n \"Product: Serve the entire family a variety of foods on the George Foreman 5 Serving, Classic Plate Grill. The 2-n-1 Grill and Panini feature includes a 1\\\" adjustable cooking height hinge for cooking juicy burgers or thick sandwiches. The George Tough nonstick coating and dishwasher-safe removable plates make clean-up a breeze while the exclusive slope design removes 42% of fat from uncooked lb. 80/20 Ground Chuck burgers.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: The Good Features Make Up For Some Bad Ones\\n\\nReview: This is the fourth George Foreman Grill I have tried over the years. I like having the removable cooking plates, the adjustable cooking height option and the option to change or lower the back legs to change the angle of the grill. I don't like the fact that there is no automatic shutoff feature and I found the top plate hard to clean because of the design.\\n\\nThe Good:\\n\\nThis is the first George Foreman Grill I have used with removable cooking plates. You can easily remove the top and bottom plates and rinse them in the sink. You can also put them in the dishwasher but I just rinse them in the sink. It is so much easier cleaning the grill with the removable plates. The bottom plate cleans very easily but the top is harder because of the design (I address this in \\\"The Bad\\\" below.)\\n\\nThere is an adjustable cooking height option that I love. By moving a switch on the top of the grill from one side to the other you can raise the cooking height of the grill. This is great because thick steaks require a higher cooking height than thin burgers or chicken. This way the top grill plate is fully pressing down on whatever you are cooking.\\n\\nFinally the back legs can be raised and lowered to change the angle of the grill. With the back legs fully extended the angle is what you would expect in a George Foreman grill and the grease flow out easily. If the back legs are not extended the grill is flat and the grease stays. If I am cooking burgers that are 30 percent fat I want the grill to be at an angle where all the grease flows out of the grill. If I am cooking meat that is 10 percent or five percent fat I want some of the fat to stay so I don't raise the legs.\\n\\nThe Bad:\\n\\nThere is no automatic shutoff with this grill. I even called customer service to confirm this. I get busy and forget things once in a while. I am concerned that I may forget to unplug the grill one day and damage the grill or cause a fire.\\n\\nI also found the top plate of the grill hard to clean. The bottom grill plate looks like a normal George Foreman grill and that has straight raised lines that are easy to clean. The top grill plate has straight raised lines with eight raised angled lines facing down on each raised line. As a result, the corners where the angled lines meet the straight lines are hard to clean. I have to go to each corner with a sponge to make sure all the grease is removed. This takes time.\\n\\nI called customer service and was told to try the George Foreman sponges. These make cleaning a bit easier but I still need to make sure the corners are clean. It would have been so much easier to have the traditional straight raised lines on both the top and bottom plates.\\n\\nConclusion:\\n\\nThe good things about this grill outweigh the bad. The removable plates, adjustable hinge and the option to use the grill flat or to raise the back legs like a traditional George Foreman grill are nice features. Still, having an automatic shut off feature (like some other kitchen appliances I have come with) and the option to replace the top grill plate with one similar to the bottom so it is easier to clean would be big improvements.\",\n \"Product: Enjoy fresh coffee every day with this elegantly designed French coffee press. Product features a no-drip spout and the individual size accommodates one standard coffee cup.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This Makes A Great Cup Of Coffee\\n\\nReview: This is a great looking stainless steel coffee press that works well and can be put in the dishwasher. It also comes with use instruction on the box that make a great cup of coffee.\\n\\nThis is the first coffee press I have used. I have watched my friends make coffee with a coffee press but never did myself.\\n\\nThe box has a set of instructions that include how much coffee to use, how much hot water to put in the press and how long to let the coffee brew. I followed the instructions and made great coffee.\\n\\nI like the design of this coffee press. It looks and feels like a quality product.\\n\\nThe box says this is dishwasher safe. I have just rinsed it out in the sink because it is easy to clean.\\n\\nI will be getting a lot of use out of this.\",\n \"Product: The WindTunnel MAX Technology offers 3 channels of suction that remove dirt with less scatter. Meanwhile, 12 cyclones separate fine particles of dirt before they reach the rinsable filter, allowing homeowners to clean filters less often.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Strong Vacuum With Some Nice Features\\n\\nReview: This is an easy to push, strong vacuum with some really nice features. I have had a number of vacuums over the years and this is my favorite so far.\\n\\nCleaning:\\n\\nMy house has wood floors and area carpets. This works great on both. Some vacuums will be hard to use on my area carpets. I had no problem with this one at all. (This has 7 floor settings.)\\n\\nThere is lever at the bottom of the vacuum that is easy to press with your foot that allows the vacuum to pull back. This makes pushing it easy.\\n\\nThis cleaned the floors and carpets equally well. I went over areas twice out of habit and it picked up everything.\\n\\nI used the extension wand to clean some spaces between furniture and it worked well. The suction feels strong.\\n\\nCord:\\n\\nI really like the the fact that the cord is stored inside the vacuum. You pull out the 28 foot cord and then when you are done you press on the cord rewind button and the cord goes back in the vacuum. This is so much easier than having to wrap the cord around holders on the outside the vacuum as is the case with previous vacuums.\\n\\nRemoving dirt from vacuum:\\n\\nTo remove the dirt all you do is press a button and remove the dirt cup. The dirt cup is easy to put back. I like this as opposed to bags that have to be thrown out. The filter is reusable so that will save money in the future.\\n\\nMoving the vacuum:\\n\\nFor a big vacuum this is fairly easy to move around. I carried it up a flight of steps without a problem.\\n\\nConclusion:\\n\\nThis works great on my floors and area rugs. I like the retractable cord and removable dirt cup. This makes vacuuming much less of a chore.\",\n \"Product: Metal Wine Holder, Grapevine Design, Black (Bottle)\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Nicely Designed Wine Cork Holder\\n\\nReview: This is a nice looking cork holder which does not take up much space on the table. I don't think it needs a cork label on the outside but I like everything else about it.\\n\\nI like the black wire look of this. When this is on my table it does not seem like it is taking up much space because of the design. I like the size of this as well. It does the job but is small enough not to take up much space.\\n\\n I also like the two \\\"grapes and leaf\\\" designs on the outside of the holder. They add to the wine theme. I don't think there needs to be a \\\"corks\\\" label on the cork holder since if it is filled with corks people can see it is a cork holder.\\n\\nI gave this five starts since I like the look and the only thing I would change is the \\\"corks\\\" label.\",\n \"Product: Functional and stylish, this storage box is perfect for organizing your closet or shelves, and neatly stowing you clothing, linens or accessories. The practical box is made from polypropylene fabric, which is easy to clean with a damp cloth. Collapsing for convenient storage, the structured box assembles in seconds with reinforced panels to maintain its shape. The smart storage organizer is finished with a clear vinyl window so you can easily view the contents and an attached lid to keep out dust. Ideal for seasonal items, baby blankets and towels, it is also great for office, craft or extra household items, keeping your closet smart, organized and coordinated. InterDesigns creative products enhance your dcor, turning simple home solutions into must-have elegant accessories that shine. Designed in the USA, we are proud to produce a wide selection of high quality home, bath and storage solutions that excite, inspire and charm. Stylish, functional and affordable, our products have been enriching customers homes for over 40 years. InterDesign: innovative products, exceptional value.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice Soft Storage Box\\n\\nReview: This is a nice storage box for clothing and other non-breakable items. The product dimensions are listed as 15.5 x 9.8 x 11.8 inches (which seem right though I did not measure the box). There is no zipper but the cover has material around it which fits snugly over the rest of the box causing a it to fit tightly. It has a clear plastic window in front.\\n\\nI like this box. It looks nice. It is large enough for me to store sheets and pillowcases in it. It is made of soft material and looks good in my bedroom.\\n\\nIt is made to be collapsible when not in use. Because of the soft material and the fact that this is made to be collapsible I would not put breakable items in it. It looks sturdy and the cover seems strong but I will stick to clothes. I would stack a few of these on top of each other as long as the contents were no very heavy.\\nWhile there is no zipper the cover fits snugly over the rest of the box. I am not concerned about moths or other insects getting in it.\\n\\nThe clear plastic window is a nice touch. If a person has more than one of these he or she can see what is inside without having to open the cover.\",\n \"Product: Crafted from durable porcelain to provide years of dining and entertaining, the heirloom-quality BonJour Dinnerware Fruitful Nectar Porcelain 10-Inch Round Serving Bowl is graced with soft aqua borders encircling elegant silver and bronze floral and hummingbird motifs. The beautiful serving bowl is poised to serve culinary treats for any meal, from sweet ambrosia salad to sausage and cranberry dressing. Blending exquisite style with contemporary convenience, the bowl is safe for the microwave, making it easy to heat vegetables or homemade soup. Able to go into a warming oven to 250 for up to 30 minutes, the bowl is also dishwasher safe, so less time is spent cleaning up after meals. This beautiful round serving bowl is the perfect complement to other BonJour Fruitful Nectar dinnerware and serve ware pieces.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Casual but Fancy Looking Dinnerware That Has Held Up Well.\\n\\nReview: I really enjoy this dinnerware set because it looks fancy but can be used like casual dinnerware. It has held up well in the dishwasher and microwave.\\n\\nLooks and use:\\n\\nI like the looks of this set. It has a bright look. I like the combination of green and white and the design as well.\\n\\nThe dinner plate is the simplest looking of the plates. It has no design on it. It is white in\\nthe center and green around a raised edge. I would rather not have a design at the bottom of a dinner plate.\\n\\nThe smaller desert or salad plate has a design on the plate. I can brush my hand over it and feel it. It looks nice. It is white in the center with green around a raised edge and a design in the center and around the edge.\\n\\nThe bowls are white on the inside, green around the edges and have a nice design on them. I have used them for salad, soup, ice cream and cereal.\\n\\nThe cups are white on the inside and green around the edge. There is a design on the cups. These cups held heat well. I have poured tea in them from a kettle and also heated hot water in the microwave. The tea is hot on the inside but the outside of the cup is not so hot you cant touch the handle. I have noticed some colored cups or mugs tend to be very hot when I heat something in them in the microwave. These are fine.\\n\\nThis is a set I use with friends. It is casual but fancy enough to impress.\\n\\nCare:\\n\\nI have used these in a microwave to heat up food. I have also washed these in the dishwasher. They have held up fine. These don't seem like they will chip easily.\\n\\nPackaging:\\n\\nThese came well packaged. I have gotten dish sets in the mail that have been damaged but these are well packaged so all the items were fine.\\n\\nConclusion: This is a casual set of dinnerware that looks fancy. It has held up well. It is one of my favorite dinnerware sets.\",\n \"Product: Thermos brand NSF/ANSI 53 Certified Filtration Bottle reduces contaminants such as: aesthetic chlorine, chloramine, atrazine and particulate class V contaminants, as well as bad tastes and odor, from water. The filter does not reduce fluoride. Achieving an NSF certification assures the product complies with all standard requirements by a well-respected certification organization. Thermos brand NSF/ANSI 53 Certified Filtration Bottle features an innovative gravity-fed filtration method that allows water to pass through the filter naturally and not by force, giving it increased contact time with the filter, resulting in contaminant-reduced water that is ready to drink. Made from BPA-free Eastman Tritan copolyester material, this 22 ounce bottle features an open spout that allows for great flow rate with no forceful sucking or squeezing required. It also features a hygienic, locking, push button lid with one-handed operation and integrated carrying loop. NSF/ANSI 53 Certified filter lasts for approximately 20 gallons (128 full bottles) and is enhanced with DuPont licensed filtration. This Thermos brand water filtration product is not designed to purify water. Do not use this bottle with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice Idea But It Has Limited Use For Me\\n\\nReview: This seems like a nice idea but it takes a lot of work for a little amount of water. While it is great if a person is out and wants filtered water and only has tap water available, it is less work to have a regular thermos and fill it up with previously filtered water or to carry around a few bottles of filtered water.\\n\\nWhen I first got this the instructions mentioned how the thermos needed to be disabled and cleaned. The instructions say that as soon as possible after each use the thermos and its contents needed to be cleaned with warm soapy water (with the exception of the filter). There are a number of components in the thermos and it takes some time as compared to a regular thermos that is easy to clean.\\n\\nThe description says this colds 22 ounces of water. If I am going out walking I usually bring a few bottles of water. I think 22 ounces is a fair amount of water but I want more if I am walking.\\nPlus if I am out at a park often water sources are limited to water fountains and bathroom sinks. It is hard to fill this with water from a water fountain and regrettably bathrooms in the parks near me are not places I want to fill water bottles.\\n\\nLike any filter product this does take a little time to fill. The advantage of using a larger pitcher is that while you wait to fill it you don't have to do it as often.\\n\\nWhen I used this I felt my tap water tasted a bit better. It is nice if I am going for a short walk or if I know of a safe place to refill the bottle. Other than that I would rather fill this with filtered water from a pitcher or bring multiple bottles of water with me.\\n\\nThis is a nice idea but it has limited use for me.\",\n \"Product: United Solutions introduces their first ever hands free Laundry Tote. This 1.5 bushel Laundry Tote is made from LDPE resin which is very flexible. The tote includes an adjustable Keyhole Lock and Go shoulder strap design that attaches to the tote in any number of places allowing over the shoulder hands free carrying for ease of use and comfort. The Keyhole Lock and Go strap makes it easy for anyone to carry 25 pounds or more of laundry hands free. No matter if you are tall or short; big or small; you can customize the strap length and placement to fit your build. Built-in molded handles in the sides of the tote also allow it to be carried the traditional way. The perfect Laundry Tote for your college bound student or anyone having to carry laundry down the stairs. With United Solutions patent pending design your hands are free to hold on to the stair rail, not your laundry basket. The hands free Laundry Tote even offers a write-on/label panel so everyone in the family can have their own customized Laundry Tote. And don't stop with your dirty laundry - use the hands free tote at the beach. Anytime or anywhere you need to carry multiple items is a good time to grab your United Solutions hands free tote. The hands free Laundry Tote measures 19.5 inch in length by 15 inch wide by 17.5 inch high. Made in the USA.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Practical Idea That Makes Carrying Laundry Much Easier\\n\\nReview: This is a practical product that makes taking clothes from my basement to bedrooms in much house much easier. The strap allows me to carry clothes up a flight of stairs or two much more easily than before.\\n\\nMy washer and dryer are in my basement and I have to carry my clothes up and down one flight of stairs and sometimes two. I have a bad back. The strap on the laundry basket allows me to carry a lot of clothes without feeling much pressure on my back since my shoulders are helping carry the clothes.\\n\\nAn addition plus with this basked is that the strap can be locked in on many places on the basket. As a result each person can figure the best way to position the strap so it works best. I have tried the strap on a few different places on the basket. For me the best way is to position the strap on the sides of the basket with the handles about midway down the basket.\\n\\nThis is a very useful laundry basket. It makes carrying laundry much easier.\",\n \"Product: Enjoy freshly squeezed juice with a commercial citrus juicer by New Star Foodservice. Quality cast iron and 18/8 stainless steel allow a powerful squeeze. Upgrade to our artaste in-one juicer and bring some craft back to your kitchen.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Makes Juicing Fun and Easy\\n\\nReview: I have never had a juicer that did a better job of squeezing the juice out of oranges. My only issues is some small seeds and pulp did come through the strainer so I had to remove them before I served the orange juice.\\n\\nBecause of the way this juicer is made it puts a lot of pressure on whatever you want to juice. I used navel oranges both big and small and there was no juice left in them after I used the juicer. All I did was push down on the handle and watch as my oranges were pressed to the point where there was no juice left.\\n\\nIt is easy to press down on the handle and takes little strength at all. Anyone can do it.\\n\\nThis is very easy to clean. The cone and funnel parts are detachable and can be put in a dishwasher. I just cleaned them with soap and water. It was easy. I little juice got on the enamel part of the juicer and I just cleaned with soap and water.\\n\\nMy only complaint is some small seeds and pulp did get into the juice I made. I called the company and they said this can happen. It would be nice if a strainer to remove the bits of pulp and small seeds was included.\\n\\nI cant think of an easier way to make fresh squeezed juice for people. It is quick and easy and if you have children they can push the handle down and help with the process.\",\n \"Product: The OXO good grips foldaway dish rack is convertible, convenient and compact. It features a plate rack that holds plates or bowls neat and upright, and is safe for fine china and delicate dishware. When the plate rack is folded down, it leaves the middle of the dish rack open to accommodate large bowls, cookware, and more. The convenient cup racks hold cups, mugs or wine glasses inside rack to prevent dripping on the counter. Divided utensil holders have a generous capacity and are removable for easy unloading. To drain directly into the sink, simply fold out the feet and snap open the pour spout. The side walls, feet and spout of the foldaway dish rack all fold for compact storage.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Best Fold Away Dish Rack I have Ever Had\\n\\nReview: This is the best foldaway dish rack I have ever tried. It is a one piece rack that is easy to use and then foldaway and put in a cabinet. It is made of strong plastic and should last a long time.\\n\\nI have a small kitchen with limited counter space. There are times when I have dishes or glasses or pots or silverware that I don't want to put in the dishwasher. I have counter space on top of my dishwasher that I use for other things but now I can put this on that counter space when I have items that I need to dry. Once done I put this dish rack in one of my kitchen cabinets. It is possible to put this back in the box but I just fold it up and put it in a cabinet as it.\\n\\nThis dish rack comes in one piece. The first option when taking it from the box is whether to extend two legs on the bottom which slightly angle the rack allowing excess water to drain from a spout that can be opened. If a person does not want any excess water to drain, the legs can be left down and the spout kept closed.\\n\\nThe next thing to be done is to fold up the two side walls. These have silverware holders on each side as well as six pegs that can be used to hold glasses or cups. These side walls are about one third of an inch higher than the rest of the rack.\\n\\nThe final option is to move a plate rack that is laying flat into an upright position and snap it in place. The plate rack will hold six plates.\\n\\nOne of the nice things about this dish rack is if a person is drying something big the dish rack can be left flat and a large pot or some small pots can be put in the center of the rack. Cups or glasses can also be laid on the center of the dish rack as well. There are 15 slightly raised ridges on the bottom of the dish rack that will allow any excess water to move way from the item being dried in the dish rack especially if the two legs are raised and angled.\\n\\nThe pegs on the side can be used to hold cups or glasses. These are close together so while there are six pegs one each side I can only use three cups or glass on each side. Cups or glasses can be placed flat on the rack as previously mentioned though.\\n\\nAdditionally, the two silverware holders can be removed allowing access to two smaller pegs on each side that can hold glasses or cups. These are spaced farther apart than the other pegs so each can hold a glass or cup for a total of four glasses of cups.\\n\\nThe silverware holders are a nice size and hold a lot of silverware. They are clear plastic.\\n\\nThere are metal handles on each end of the dish rack that make moving it easy.\\n\\nI am very happy with this. I have another foldaway dish rack but it is not as sturdy as this and does not fold away as easy as this. This is very well designed. I have used it a few times when drying pots, nice silverware, a tea pot and other items that I do not like putting in my dishwasher. It works well. I am looking forward to using it when I have guests over this weekend and I use my nice plates and silverware that I don't like putting in my dishwasher.\",\n \"Product: The Rabbit Wing Corkscrew is an essential tool for any home bar or kitchen. This classic corkscrew's twin arms provide extra leverage to remove wine corks with ease. Constructed of durable plastic and stainless steel for long service life. Designed to fit any size bottle. Dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning. This corkscrew is backed with a 5-year warranty.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice Looking and Easy to Use\\n\\nReview: This is a nice looking easy to use corkscrew that easily removes corks from wine bottles. It looks nice and feels good to use thanks to the rubber around the head of the corkscrew and the chrome handles.\\n\\nI have used this three times and had no problem removing corks from wine bottles. The corks did not crack and came out easily.\\n\\nThe rubberized head makes turning this easy. The chrome handles are easy to grasp when removing a cork. Corks came out easily for me from the wine bottles. It was easy to remove the cork from the screw.\\n\\nThe is easy to store and does not take up much space. It looks nice and somewhat fancy when opening a bottle of wine in front of friends. It works well.\",\n \"Product: Miele's complete c3 Alize vacuum cleaner features an AirTeQ combination floor tool ideal for cleaning low pile carpeting, rugs and smooth flooring. The AirTeQ has streamlined airflow for uninterrupted floor contact as you switch from smooth flooring to carpeting. Alize offers a savvy, self-adjusting automatic setting. As you transition from hardwoods to carpeting, the Alize automatically decreases suction, then increases suction when you return to smooth, solid flooring - saving you both time and energy. A telescopic, stainless steel wand and long electrical cord, with one-touch automatic rewind, provide a total cleaning radius of 36 feet. The complete c3 Alize is also equipped with a deluxe comfort grip handle with led headlight and six-stage suction controls, plus automatic setting, via a +/- foot switch. Other conveniences include three integrated accessories - a dusting brush, upholstery tool and crevice nozzle - and a 3d bumper.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This Is A Well Made Vacuum That Is Compact, Easy To Use And Works Well.\\n\\nReview: This is my first time trying a cannister vacuum like this and I love it. It does a great job removing dirt, does not make much sound, is easy to move around, has hidden extra equipment and is easy to store.\\n\\nThis does a great job removing dirt. I have hardwood floors and area rugs. This does a great job going from one to the other. It picks up dirt well. One sweep over and area and the dirt is gone. I rarely have to go over the same spot twice. Plus using a handle attached to a stainless steel wand and floor brush is much easier than moving a whole vacuum.\\n\\nThis has a low sound. It is the least noisy of the vacuums I have used. It really does not make much noise.\\n\\nThis can be used horizontally or vertically and has wheels which allow it to me moved in either position. The plastic hose and stainless steel wand which can be extended mean that this does not have to be moved that often. Even when you need to move this, the long cord means that this can do a large area from one electrical outlet.\\n\\nThe electrical cord is inside the back of the vacuum. By pressing a button the cord is released and it can be pulled out. Once done you press the button and the cord goes back in the machine. It does quickly. I had this plugged into an extension cord in a room and accidently pressed the cord release button before removing it from the extension cord. It pulled the extension cord to the vacuum. Luckily the extension cord was long enough to reach the vacuum.\\n\\nThe vacuum is light enough for me to easily carry up a flight of stares and I have occasional back problems. This is very easy to move around.\\n\\nThis also has a dusting brush, upholstery tool and crevice nozzle which are stored in the cannister and accessed by pressing a button. Most vacuums have these hanging on them somewhere while this has them covered inside the cannister.\\n\\nThis is easy to put in my closet after use. Other than the cannister the only pieces that need to be stored are the handle, hose, wand and floor brush.\\n\\nThe most important thing is this does a great job cleaning and is easy to use. It is much easier to use than pushing around a large vacuum. I rarely have to go over the same area twice. It does not make much sound. It seems very well made. It should last a long time.\",\n \"Product: This luxurious heavy weight tablecloth is perfect for everyday dining. Impress your guests with this luxurious tablecloth that can be used for any occasion. Available in additional sizes. Mold resistant. Very easy to clean!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Fancy Looking Every Day Tablecloth\\n\\nReview: This is a casual tablecloth that looks fancy. It fits well on my dining room table and makes the dining room look nicer.\\n\\nI have the 60 x 120 oblong Ivory tablecloth. It is 100 percent polyester and looks like a woven tablecloth. I am impressed with the design. It makes it seem like I am eating on a fancy tablecloth.\\n\\nThis is also easy to wash. I followed the directions and washed it in cold water in my washing machine and used the low cycle on my dryer. It came out looking fine.\\n\\nThe picture on this website does a good job showing how this tablecloth looks. This is a fancy looking everyday tablecloth that is easy to clean.\",\n \"Product: The Hoover A201 Air Purifier is a fresh take on a clean home. The Three-Stage Filtration system absorbs odors while the HEPA Type Filter captures 99-percent of dust, allergens, pet dander and smoke from the air that passes through the filter. Intuitive Easy-Touch Controls put 3 cleaning speeds right at your fingertips for any 15'X15' room. And with Silence Technology, you can get fresher air without disrupting your home.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Much Better Than I Expected\\n\\nReview: I am unexpectedly surprised at how much I like this Air Purifier. I feel like I am breathing better when I am near this. I sleep better and am more relaxed when it is on. Thanks to the portability of this I can use it in my living room in the evening and then move it to my bedroom at night.\\n\\nWhen I am in a room with this on I feel like the air is cleaner and I am getting more oxygen. I put this near my recliner chair in the evening and I feel more relaxed. I put this in my bedroom at night and I am sleeping better. Because of the size I feel the effects of this in a few minutes. I also place it near where I am sitting or sleeping so if it far from you it may take longer to notice the difference.\\n\\nAs far as I can tell this does not affect oxygen in a room but perhaps by filtering out dust and allergens it has the same result. I have been told by doctors I have allergies to dust and dust mites and other seasonal things like oak and ragweed. Perhaps by filtering these out I am getting more oxygen. Whatever the reason is I feel like I am breathing better when this is on.\\n\\nThis is portable and looks like a small suitcase. It has a handle and is easy this move around. I can be used either horizontally or vertically. The product dimensions of 10.1 x 21.3 x 17.9 inches listed on this page are accurate so this does take up space, this is not something that can be put on a night stand.\\n\\nThe four control buttons only need to be gently touched. Lightly putting a finger over a button is enough to make it work.\\n\\nThis is simple to use. There are four buttons. Ths first button is an on and off button. The second button allows for the fan to run on either low, medium or high. The third button allows the timer to be set for two, four or eight hours before automatically turning the purifier off. The last button is used if you change either of the filters.\\n\\nI run the fan on medium to high when I am in my living room and medium to low when I am in my bedroom. Even at high the fan is not that loud though at high I do need to slightly raise the volume of my television.\\n\\nThis has a HEPA type filter to freshen the air and an odor filter to remove odors. This came with an extra HEPA type filter. The instructions say under normal operating conditions the main filter should be replaced every six months and the odor filter every three months. The instructions also say the odor filter is optional and the unit will continue to clean the air without it.\\n\\nI use this all the time. It makes me feel like I am getting more oxygen. I sleep better with it on at night and am more relaxed when it is on during the day. I am very pleased with this.\",\n \"Product: Enjoy fast and easy chopping or mincing at the touch of a button! With a 1-cup capacity, a stay-sharp blade and one-touch pulse control, youll get great results with ease. Plus a safety lock lid offers greater security and added peace of mind during use.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Small Basic Food Chopper that Works Well\\n\\nReview: This has worked great for chopping small items like peppers or cut up cabbage or cut up celery or toasted bread slices that I turn into bread crumbs. I have also used this with herbs as well. I can see using this for making spreads but I have not used it for that purpose yet.\\n\\nIt is small so it is great for portions for a couple of people. It is easy to use for people who don't want food choppers with a lot of accessories. You simply put the item you want in the chopper and press down. It also takes up little counter space which help since my counter is very crowded.\\n\\nThis is also easy to clean. It has few parts and I have been able to clean everything in the sink.\\n\\nThis is a small basic food chopper that works well.\",\n \"Product: Enjoy fast and easy chopping or mincing at the touch of a button! With a 1-cup capacity, a stay-sharp blade and one-touch pulse control, youll get great results with ease. Plus a safety lock lid offers greater security and added peace of mind during use.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Small Basic Food Chopper that Works Well\\n\\nReview: This has worked great for chopping small items like peppers or cut up cabbage or cut up celery or toasted bread slices that I turn into bread crumbs. I have also used this with herbs as well. I can see using this for making spreads but I have not used it for that purpose yet.\\n\\nIt is small so it is great for portions for a couple of people. It is easy to use for people who don't want food choppers with a lot of accessories. You simply put the item you want in the chopper and press down. It also takes up little counter space which help since my counter is very crowded.\\n\\nThis is also easy to clean. It has few parts and I have been able to clean everything in the sink.\\n\\nThis is a small basic food chopper that works well.\",\n \"Product: Cuisipro 2 piece holiday roasting set includes Cuisipro' s top rated Fat Separator and 3 in 1 Baster. The Cuisipro 4 Cup Fat Separator secret is a plug that snugly blocks the hole at the base of the separator. Once the fat and juices have separated, the juices are released from the bottom of the Fat Separator and the silicone plug controls the release of juice preventing fatty liquids mixing with the juices. The nylon strainer lid is easy to fill and catches unwanted gristle and food particles so gravies and stocks remain clear and smooth. The Cuisipro Fat Separator has a large handle that is comfortable and easy to grip as well as a large spout that is useful for pouring large batches of gray or stock. The Cuisipro 3 in 1 Baster includes a silicone brush to coat food evenly, a nylon shower head for quick basting or use without attachments for a heavy stream of juice. The large silicone bulb is comfortable to grip and easy to squeeze. Both the Cuisipro Fat Separator and 3 in 1 Baster features a clear window with easy to read measurements. Top shelf dishwasher safe. 25 year warranty.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Well Made Products That Work Well\\n\\nReview: This is a excellent two piece set that is great for use when making turkey or chicken. The baster and fat separator are made very well and they both have a 25 year warranty.\\n\\nI used them while cooking a chicken. They worked great.\\n\\nThe 3-in-1 baster includes a brush, a shower head which causes liquid in the baster to come out in multiple streams like a shower and the regular nozzle which causes liquid in the baster to come out in a solid stream. All three work well.\\n\\nThe fat separator holds up to four cups of liquid. It has a strainer on top so only liquids get into the separator. As the fat separates from the juice, the fat separator has an easy drain feature which is a plug at the bottom of the separator. As you press a button on the fat separator the plug rises allowing juice to come out of the fat separator while the fat stays in the separator. I have never used this type of fat separator and it works very well.\\n\\nBoth of these are top dishwasher safe. It is easy just clean them in a sink.\\n\\nThese are great tools for basting as well as separating fat. They are well made and work.\",\n \"Product: Serta's stable-base foundation provides consistent support across the bottom of the mattress and lasting durability to the mattress sleep set. The unique construction of this foundation isolates the impact of your sleep partners movements, so you can sleep undisturbed.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Well Made And Gives Excellent Support To A Mattress\\n\\nReview: This is a sturdy box spring that will support a mattress well. It is a nice color.\\n\\nWhen this was delivered the delivery man carried this all by himself. I on the other hand needed a friend to help me move the box spring to my bedroom. It is not overly heavy and in some cases one person can move it and in other cases it may take two people.\\n\\nI currently have an old Serta mattress and by replacing the old existing box spring with this new one the mattress seems more firm. I eventually plan to get a new Serta mattress to go with this. I would think it should work even better with a new mattress.\\n\\nThis is nine inches high. It easily fit onto the frame that my old box spring used. I like the blue color of this box spring. It is a nice color for a bedroom.\\n\\nThis is a well made box spring that is firm and gives excellent support to a mattress.\",\n \"Product: This Kuhn Rikon opener does it all. Our multifunctioning opener is perfect for those everyday kitchen takes. It's sleek and clever design makes opening cans of any kind, bottles and more clean safe and fun.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: The Best Can Opener I Have Used\\n\\nReview: I have used a number of can openers over the years and I really like this one. It is easy to use, the handle is easy to turn and the can cover comes off easily. It was hard to figure out how to use at first and I even went of the web to see a video explaining how this works.\\n\\nInstead of putting the can opener on the side of the can this goes on the top of the can with the inner circle on the inside of the cover and the outer circle on outside of the can. When you turn the handle clockwise, it does not seem like the cover is opening but it is. When you complete a full circle, the slight pressure felt when turning the can eases. At this point you turn the handle counter clockwise and the can opener releases. You then use what is called the mini-pliers push button to remove the can cover with ease. You don't even have to tough the cover with your hands. The instructions could be better.\\n\\nThe can opener is well made of what feels like hard plastic and I think stainless steel. It has some weight to it and feels like it will last a long time.\\n\\nI found it easy to place the can opener on a number of different sized cans. It was easy to turn the handle of the can opener and remove the lid. Plus I did not get liquid from the cans coming through the top of the can as I have had when I used regular can openers.\\n\\nThis also comes with other features that allows you to open bottles and screw tops and pull tops\\nbut the can opener to me is the best feature.\",\n \"Product: Serta's stable-base foundation provides consistent support across the bottom of the mattress and lasting durability to the mattress sleep set. The unique construction of this foundation isolates the impact of your sleep partners movements, so you can sleep undisturbed.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Well Made And Gives Excellent Support To A Mattress\\n\\nReview: This is a sturdy box spring that will support a mattress well. It is a nice color.\\n\\nWhen this was delivered the delivery man carried this all by himself. I on the other hand needed a friend to help me move the box spring to my bedroom. It is not overly heavy and in some cases one person can move it and in other cases it may take two people.\\n\\nI currently have an old Serta mattress and by replacing the old existing box spring with this new one the mattress seems more firm. I eventually plan to get a new Serta mattress to go with this. I would think it should work even better with a new mattress.\\n\\nThis is nine inches high. It easily fit onto the frame that my old box spring used. I like the blue color of this box spring. It is a nice color for a bedroom.\\n\\nThis is a well made box spring that is firm and gives excellent support to a mattress.\",\n \"Product: The InterDesign RealWood Kitchen Accessory collection features essential kitchen and pantry designs with real wood details. Accent your home dcor and kitchen atmosphere with the RealWood Kitchen Accessory collection.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Looks Nice But I Wish It Were Taller\\n\\nReview: I decided to try this item after I loved the InterDesign RealWood Free Standing Toilet Paper Holder for Bathroom with the satin/grey wood finish. While I like this item I liked the other better.\\n\\nThe one negative is the size of this. When I put the regular size paper towel roll in it that I often buy it is much taller than the paper towel holder itself as shown by one of the pictures by the product description. The paper towel role is thinner as well and there is space inside the paper towel holder. When the paper towel roll is used it becomes even thinner leaving more space inside the paper towel holder. As a result it looks like I put a tall and thin paper towel roll in a nice looking paper towel holder.\\n\\nI did get around this by using some mini paper towel rolls I have which are about two thirds the size of regular paper towels and the roll is wider. These look great in this paper towel holder.\\n\\nOn the positive side I love the look of this. The satin/grey wood finish along with the steel frame looks perfect in my kitchen. I have used this at my dinner table when eating messy foods like ribs or even pizza. Paper towels work much better than napkins for certain foods.\\n\\nI like the idea of having a free standing paper towel holder that I can put on my kitchen table and use to easily grab paper towels rather than having a roll of paper towels laying on my table alone. I just wish this had been taller so so much of the paper roll is not seen.\",\n \"Product: Our knives are designed to capture the best qualities of the best German knives, to which we have added a modern designed handle for comfort and safety. The knives are forged from high carbon no-stain steel from Solingen, Germany. They are treated to achieve an HRC of 58, meaning they have the same hardness factor as top German knives to retain their razor-sharp edge. The stiff blades are gently curved for hours of easy chopping. The knives are stored in a unique and very funky knife block which hygienically doesn't trap dust, grease and bacteria.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: These Knives Feel Great in My Hand and Cut and Slice Very Well.\\n\\nReview: I have used this knife set for over a month and am pleased. I am a novice when it comes to the kitchen. My only comparison is a Ginsu knife set that I bought on Amazon and an inexpensive set of knives I inherited from my mom and have used for years. While I may not be able explain in detail what makes a knife great I can tell you what makes this knife set so enjoyable to use and display.\\n\\nWhen I picked up each knife for the first time I was struck by how comfortable each felt in my hand. This is somewhat surprising to me when you consider the difference in size between the small paring knife and the much larger bread knife but all the knives felt perfectly balanced. The Ginsu set is a great set and all the knives feel fine but these knives have a special feel.\\n\\nAll the knives cut and slice extremely well. While each is sharp, I have not cut myself because of the way they cut and slice. The knives go where they are supposed to when cutting and slicing and I don't have to use extra force to cut or slice. I have used these on bread, fruit and vegetables and chicken, beef and fish.\\n\\nThe knives are clearly not dishwasher safe. The directions clearly state this. (The Ginsu instructions say the knives are dishwasher safe but recommend hand drying). I thought this might be a problem for me since I like the ease of my dishwasher but all the knives in this set are easy to clean.\\n\\nThe display case is easy to put together and looks nice. Rather than having the knives disappear in a block of wood this gives everyone a chance to see the tools that are making the meals.\\n\\nI have only used the knives for a month so I doubt sharpness would be an issue but for the record they all cut as well as when I first got them. I like this set. I feel like I am using a quality product when I am using the knives. They make working in the kitchen much easier. I like to see them on display in my kitchen.\",\n \"Product: The understated beauty of vertical stripes on textured opaque fabric affords this panel and coordinating ascot valance great versatility for many decors. Hang the panels alone or complement them with the decorative ascot valance. Enjoy the look of natural linen with the easy care and durability of polyester.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: These Add A Subdued Brightness to A Room\\n\\nReview: These curtains add a level of subdued brightness to my fireplace room. Toast is a great color description for these because they have a whiteness to them that is tempered by elements of the kind of brown throughout that you would see in toast. As a result they made my room brighter but not too bright.\\n\\nI have a room with a fireplace that also has a television a couches and some hairs. It still has brown wood paneling from the 1970's on the walls. There are two windows with white blinds in the room.\\n\\nI put these over the main window. The color added brightness to the room without seeming out of place. The toast color fits perfectly with the room. The curtains also add a softness to the room by covering the edges of the blinds in the daytime and all the blinds at night.\\n\\nI would not use these without blinds. They let light through them. I personally would not use them in my bedroom where I have much thicker blinds to keep light out so I am not woken up in the morning by light. At the same time they are perfect for my fireplace room because I want light in the room and I want a subdued brightness.\\n\\nThese were easy to hang. I have not cleaned them but that would seem easy to do.\",\n \"Product: These Hoover A Micro Filtration Bags are treated with Ultra-Fresh antimicrobial for built in freshness protection. These bags fit HOOVER Concept One, Concept Two, Constellation, Commercial Lightweight, Commercial Guardsman, Decade 80, Decade 800, Elite, Encore, Futura, Innovation, Legacy, Preferred, PowerMAX, RS, Runabout, Soft & Light, Spectrum, Spirit, Sprint, Supremacy, Tempo, Top Fill Convertible, TurboPower (1500, 2000, 2200, 3000, 3200, 4000, 4200 Series) and Widepath Preferred Uprights.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy To Install And Remove\\n\\nReview: There are only a few things I look for in a vacuum filtration bag. I want a bag that is easy to remove without getting dust and dirt all over me. I want a bag that is easy to install. I want a bag that will stay in place once installed and that will not allow dust or dirt to escape from it. This fits all these criteria.\\n\\nThe bags have a cardboard seal and perforated bag material that fits over the opening in my vacuum. This is similar to other filtration bags I have used. It allows for the bag to be removed and installed without any dirt and dust to coming out of a filled bag. Once removed the bag can easily be disposed of in the garbage.\\n\\nOnce installed the bag holds firm. I did not see any dirt or dust escaping from the bag. I have never noticed any odor issues when removing these filtrations bags from my vacuum so I the ultra-fresh finish in the bag seems to work.\\n\\nThese bags work well and get the job done.\",\n \"Product: With the Creative Inspire S2 Wireless speaker system featuring Bluetooth wireless technology you will experience a whole new realm of audio freedom . You can now stream music from any Bluetooth-enabled wireless device from anywhere in the room, simply plug in the included USB Bluetooth transmitter to your computer's USB port and enjoy wireless audio through the speaker system.. Enjoy crystal clear audio from its two petite yet high-performance satellite speakers and the highly efficient Creative DIRECT-THROW subwoofer, which delivers dynamic mid bass - bringing your music to life instantly! Ideal for notebooks, simply connect the bundled USB Bluetooth transmitter and turn your computer into a wireless entertainment station! With instant connectivity at your fingertips, take control of the music now with the Inspire S2 Wireless speakers. Box Contents: Two satellite speakers, One subwoofer, USB Bluetooth transmitter, Universal Power adapter, Quick Start Guide, Warranty/Technical Support leaflet.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Poor Instructions and No Technical Support Numbers Take Away From A Good Product.\\n\\nReview: While I am happy with these speakers I had problems installing them and found the instructions virtually useless. When I attempted to find a technical support phone number the best I could do was find an e-mail form which was no use to me. If there is no technical support number, and I can't find one on any of the forms or on the website, then there should be one. The lack of support and poor instructions took away from a good product.\\n\\nThere are three forms which have installation instructions. All of the forms are one page folded. There seem to be instructions in approximately eight languages on each big form and 23 on the smaller quick start guide. As a result there is not much space for instructions in any language. If the instructions were only in English there would be one very small piece of paper and two small pieces of paper.\\n\\nThe diagrams on the forms are not very clear. I found them useless.\\n\\nWhen I opened the box, I looked at the quick start guide which said I should set up the speakers and turn the power on and then plug the USB Bluetooth transmitter into the PC. The instructions then said the Bluetooth transmitter would install automatically. Once the speaker LED turned blue the instructions said everything should work.\\n\\nIn my case nothing happened. I think the transmitter did not install correctly. I then removed the transmitter from a USB port in the front of my computer to the rear figuring that may have been the problem. That did not work so I figured I would reboot my computer.\\n\\nUnfortunately, after rebooting, Windows 7 would not start and I got an error message that caused some concern. I had to call HP in order fix that problem and get my computer working again. They thought it was a driver issue of some sort but were not sure.\\n\\nFinally, after my computer was up and running I saw something about a driver being installed which may or may not have had anything to do with the speaker. Thankfully the speakers then started working.\\n\\nI wish I had an accessible technical support number to call to help me with the installation. If this had happened I would not have rebooted my computer and likely prevented my computer problem. I also would not have spent 45 minutes on the phone with HP getting my computer to work.\\n\\nI am still not sure what happened but at least the speakers are working fine now and they sound good. I have heard better, but for the price this seems like a nice set of speakers.\\n\\nThe speakers are about 10 feet behind my computer which is good because I needed space on my desk and the speakers that came with the computer only got in the way and were not very good. They are better than what I had before and I am pleased with them so far.\\n\\nIf the instructions were better or if there was an obvious technical support number I would have given these five stars. I was thinking of giving these three stars but people who know more about computers and speakers than I do probably would not have had the problems I did. So four it is. But beware those who are not great when computers or speakers, the instructions are not helpful and if you have problems you are on your own.\",\n \"Product: Logitech Wireless Headset H800. Connect to your PC, tablet and smartphone; enjoy rich digital stereo; and listen and chat longer with a six-hour rechargeable battery - with no wires to tie you down. Some functions of the headset may not be supported depending on the tablet, smartphone and/or application. Actual battery life will vary with use, settings and environmental conditions. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good Headsets with Poor Instruction Sheet\\n\\nReview: These are nice headsets which are comfortable and easy to use and have a nice sound but come with poor instructions and technical support which varied greatly depending who answered the phone.\\n\\nInstallation:\\n\\nI could not figure out how to install this and the first technical support person from Logitech could not either. I am average when it comes to figuring out things related to the computer. I can usually figure things out but I do need to follow instruction manuals at times. The sheet that comes with this is poorly done. Rather than have a step by step process this has drawings that are not very helpful and text which is not very clear. I thought I installed this correctly but I was not getting any sound.\\n\\nAfter calling Logitech I got someone on the phone who seemed to be reading off the same instruction sheet as I and she could not help me. She seemed unfamiliar with Windows 7 and unfamiliar with this product.\\n\\nI called back Logitech and then got someone who knew his stuff. He told me to go to right place on the control panel and I was able to get this working in a couple of minutes. Part of the problem is making sure this audio device is the default audio device which does not always happen.\\n\\nSome people would not have had this problem and maybe I am technologically challenged at times but in my defense so was the first technical support person I got on the phone at Logitech.\\n\\nComfort:\\n\\nThe headset is padded. The padding is average. I have tried headsets with better quality padding and others with worse. The padding here is thick enough to work but feels a bit heavy on my head and ears at first. I got used to it in a short time and eventually did not even notice it on my head.\\n\\nVolume controls are easy to use and it is easy to take a call with this. The microphone is easy to slide up and down so you can use it when needed and then slide it out of the way when not using it.\\n\\nSound:\\n\\nThe sound quality for music is as good any headset I have used. I got this primarily to listen to music and not disturb anyone near me. Sound quality is great. I also found the sound quality when speaking to someone good as well.\\n\\nBattery:\\n\\nThe battery last six hours and is easy to charge.\\n\\nConclusion:\\n\\nThis is a good product which suffers from an instruction sheet that is poorly done and some technical support people who could use more training. Once I got this working I was happy with it.\",\n \"Product: Designed and weighted like a high-quality ink pen, the Stylus feels great in hand and is perfect for writing and drawing directly on your tablet. The rubber tip glides smoothly over any tablet screen so you can seamlessly jot down notes and illustrations.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works Great And Is Easier To Use Than My Index Finger\\n\\nReview: This works great. I had been using my index finger to navigate around my Panasonic Multimedia System tablet. As a result I sometimes pressed the wrong link because my fingers are big. This allows me to press the links I want to press without making a mistake and I can navigate around my tablet much quicker than using my index finger.\\n\\nThis has a soft tip at one end that seems hollow when I press on it. It is firm though. It works without me having to press hard when I press a link, move up and down the screen or hit a letter on the screen keyboard of my tablet. All it takes is a light tap.\\n\\nIt looks nice. It is about the size of a small pen and is smooth so it is easy to hold. I has a clip.\\n\\nIf you are interested in something to replace your finger when using a tablet this is a nice choice.\",\n \"Product: The retro handset with BLUETOOTH WIRELESS connectivity. Cord free: no wires attached- 10M range: roam freely at home or office - USB charge: battery charges via USB Multi-pairing: simultaneously pair up to 2 devices.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fun and Practical and Works Well\\n\\nReview: This is a fun, practical Bluetooth that works well. As someone who grew up with phones that looked like this I love it.\\n\\nThis was easy to pair with my Samsung cell phone. Once paired all I do is turn on my cell phone and then press a square button in the center of the Bluetooth phone.\\n\\nI can call someone by either saying the number or saying the name of a person stored in my address book. The sound quality is as clear as my cell phone.\\n\\nThe phone is charged by connecting the Bluetooth to a computer's USB slot. It seems to stay charged a fairly long time though I have not timed it.\\n\\nThe phone also has last number redial and you can reject a call. All of this is done by pressing the center button various number of times.\\n\\nI grew up with phones like this so when I am home I enjoy using this. It brings me back to the days when phones were not flat. The phone has a nice feel to it as well.\\n\\nThe size makes it hard to carry around in your pocket though a woman could carry it in her pocket book. I wish there was some sort of carry case for this though it would be bulky.\\n\\nThis is easy to pair, easy to use and sounds great. It is great for people who remember when phones looked like this.\",\n \"Product: Centon MP Essential Micro SDXC Card - Class 10, 64GB\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works Great In My Camera, Computer and Tablet\\n\\nReview: This memory card has been working fine for me. I have used this with my digital camera to store photos I have taken and to transfer them to my computer or view them on my tablet. I have also transferred photos and text from my computer to this memory card so I could view them on my tablet.\\n\\nThis transfers photos quickly from my camera to my computer. I cant say what speed it does it at but it is quick.\\n\\nThe memory card is easy to use with my camera, computer and tablet. I have no problem inserting it and removing it from my camera, computer or tablet. I will primarily be using this in my camera.\\n\\nThis has done everything I have wanted it to do. It looks like an excellent memory card.\",\n \"Product: The LIfeTrak Move C300 automatically tracks your calories burned, steps taken, and distance traveled. Your data displays right on your wrist for easy viewing. No extra parts or charging required! The Move C300 can also sync to some of your favorite health and fitness apps using Bluetooth Smart technology.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy to Use And Accurate But I Found it Hard To Read in Low Light or the Shade\\n\\nReview: This is a nice looking heart rate monitor/pedometer watch that is fairly intuitive when it comes to setup and use. I have found it a bit hard to read at times.\\n\\nLook and feel:\\n\\nI like the look for a heart rate monitor/pedometer watch. It is not that noticeable which is something I want in a watch like this. It feels nice on my wrist even when I am exercising and getting sweaty.\\n\\nThere is a lot shown on the screen and I do find it hard to read at times. For instance, right now I see the time, day, seconds, date and the amount of miles I just walked. That is a lot for the screen that comes with this watch.\\n\\nI also have found the watch a bit hard to read in the shade or indoors. It is fine in sunlight but if I am in the shade or indoors at a gym where the light is low I really have to look hard to read the watch. I wish it had a feature where it would light up.\\n\\nAccuracy:\\n\\nI tested this at a local park where I walk. I have a couple of places I walk where I know the miles from beginning to end and it has been fairly accurate. These monitors can be a little off since everyone has a different gate. Also, arm movements can affect some monitor arm watches.\\n\\nI walked one path that is 2.1 miles and this said I walked a little over 2 miles. I have another path that is 1.3 miles and the watch said I walked 1.2 miles. Considering these paths are wide it is reasonable that each time I walk them I am not walking the exact same distance.\\n\\nI have a very good finger pulse oximeter. My pulse with this has matched up well with my oximeter.\\n\\nSetup and use:\\n\\nThis is fairly easy to setup an use. I have tried other pedometer/ heart rate monitor watches and some are hard to set up and use. This has two buttons which control everything. I have not tried to sync this with any apps so I can't comment on that part of this.\\n\\nIf you are working toward a certain goal this gives you the option of checking your progress hourly daily or weekly. This is a nice feature.\\n\\nConclusion:\\n\\nI like the ease of use of this. It feels good on my wrist and seems fairly accurate. It is a little hard to read at times because of all that it is showing and because it does not have a light feature.\",\n \"Product: The Orcas are Outdoor Tech's latest sweat-proof, and water resistant active wireless ear buds. They are an audio marvel of fantastically lightweight proportions, and we never exaggerate. They customize completely to fit your ears and work in the toughest conditions, like rain, sleet, or that stuffy sweat shop you call a gym. No matter where you are, these rad looking, sweet sounding buds are your new best friends.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: These Feel Fine and Sound Good\\n\\nReview: These are a nice set of ear-buds. The sound quality is very good and the ear-buds feel fine in my ears.\\n\\nI use these when I am walking. I like to listen to music. The sound quality is great. The inline controls are fine. Pairing with blue tooth devices was easy.\\n\\nThere are three ear pads one of which feels best for me. I have walked for a few hours taking the ear-buds on and off and they felt fine.\\n\\nI like the sound quality. It is what I would expect from ear buds.\\n\\nOnce charged they stay charged. I have never approached the six hour play time but I have used them for about five hours without a problem. They are easy to charge. All I do is connect them to a USB port on my computer.\\n\\nThese are great for when I go walking. They feel fine and they sound good.\",\n \"Product: TP-LINK's TL-WA854RE is designed to conveniently extend the coverage and improve the signal strength of an existing wireless network to eliminate dead zones. With 300Mbps wireless N speeds, Range Extender button, miniature size andwall mountingdesign, extending a wireless network has never been easier.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy To Use And It Works\\n\\nReview: This is easy to setup and works. It took about three minutes to setup and I have noticed a better signal when using my tablet, smart phone and Blu-ray player.\\n\\nThis is easy to set up. All I did was press the WPS button on my router and on this range extender at the same time. The first time I did it did not work but I pressed both buttons a second time and my wireless router connected to this range extender. Once the connection is made the range extender can be moved anywhere in range of the router and plugged into an electrical outlet.\\n\\nI have three floors in my house. My wireless router is on my top floor. I moved the range extender to a an electrical outlet on my second floor and the signal strength on my tablet went up a bar. I also think streaming video comes in better on my Blu-ray player and my smart phone so That signal strength seems improved.\\n\\nI usually call tehnical support when I doing anything with my computer. This time I did not have to do so. The extender is easy to set up and did increase the signal strength of my wireless router.\",\n \"Product: The SE-MHR5 is perfect for those that demand high quality audio and have a busy, on-the-go lifestyle. The SE-MHR5 is Part of Our pure audio headphone line, meaning that you'll hear audio the way it was intended to be heard. Its Resilient 40mm drivers produce a vast frequency range, from 7Khz to 50Khz, while its foldable design means that premium sound can go anywhere you do.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Basic But Very Good Headphones\\n\\nReview: These headphones have a great sound and feel nice on my head. I am happy with these.\\n\\n I consider these simple headphones. They have basic earpieces as opposed to ones that are shaped to fit a persons ear, yet they feel very comfortable and I really don't notice them on my ears. There are no sound or volume controls but the sound it great. There is no case but the ear pieces turn sideways and there is hinge above each earpiece allowing the earpieces to be folded upwards so they can be fit in a small area.\\n\\nI have used these connected to my computer, smartphone and tablet. The sound has been very good whether listening to music or talk radio. I have listened to jazz, classical music and rock and the sound has been very good.\\n\\nThese are very basic but very good headphones.\",\n \"Product: Aurvana In-ear2 Plus takes the vision of a great sound architecture further with improved audio performance and comfort for heightened listening pleasure.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very Good Quality Earphones\\n\\nReview: These in-ear earphones offer great sound quality. They fit easily into my ears and come with a nice travel pouch.\\n\\nI found the sound quality with these when using my smart phone to be excellent. I like to hang out at coffee houses where the music and other peoples voices can be distracting. When I used these earphones I was able to enjoy my music without being distracted by background noise.\\n\\nThese fit nicely in my ears. They feel comfortable and I really don't notice them.\\n\\nThese come with a nice travel pouch. I will often stick earphones in a pocket because I don't have a place to put them. The travel pouch makes storing these easier.\\n\\nI really like these earphones.\",\n \"Product: The NETGEAR Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender - Wall-plug Edition, simultaneously extends WiFi coverage of an existing WiFi network throughout your home so you can get better coverage for your WiFi devices - on your patio or even in the backyard. The WiFi Extender supports simultaneous dual band WiFi coverage so you can connect devices on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. While providing better WiFi coverage, the WiFi Extender also allows you to play music wirelessly over your network through any stereo or speaker in your home. By plugging in a USB printer into the USB port on the WiFi Extender, you can make any wired USB printer accessible wirelessly from any WiFi device and any room in your home.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Instructions and Great Product\\n\\nReview: I got this because I had a wired printer that I wanted to move away from my computer and I also wanted to see if I could get better WiFi reception in a one part of my basement. This product worked well in both cases.\\n\\nThe instructions that come with this are great. There is a 21 page booklet that has normal size print and real pictures showing a person setting up the product. The instructions are great for someone like me who is okay at figuring out how things work but needs a little help now and then. I thought I would have to call technical support but thanks to the instructions I did not.\\n\\nSet up is pretty easy. All you have to do is connect the Extender to a WiFi network. This seemed like a lot of work at first because I don't do much with my WiFi network but the instructions made it easy.\\n\\nThere is a light that shows how well the extender is working. A green light shows best performance while a red light shows poor performance. You may need to move the Extender to get a better performance so the light system helps. This improved the quality of play of a WiFi radio I have in my basement.\\n\\nI also used this to turn a wired printer into a wireless one. Once again the instructions were great and the printer works well. The USB cable from the printer needs to be plugged into a USB port on the Extender so as far as I can tell you can use this either as an extender or a way to turn a wired printer into a wireless one but you can't do both at the same time.\\n\\nThis is easy to move around the house based on need. I can use it in my attic for my printer and than move it to my basement when I am using my WiFi radio.\\n\\nThis works well and has great instructions. It is easy to set up. It is a great product.\",\n \"Product: Its time your accessories matched your individuality. Meet your new wireless mouse, carefully crafted to bring its unique slim style to your work. Its functional. Its portable. Its fashionable. Its yours.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice Mouse But It Is Smaller Than My Other Mouse And A Bit Uncomfortable To Grasp.\\n\\nReview: I am using this mouse as I write this review. While I like many features of this mouse, the one thing I don't like is how slim it is, making it a bit uncomfortable for me to grasp. It feels okay but I like a mouse that has a little more height.\\n\\nIn addition to this wireless mouse I also have the HP x3000 wireless mouse. The x3000 measures approximately 3.73 L x 2.24 W x 1.54 H. This mouse measures approximately 3.98 L x 2.37 W x 1 H. The .54 inch height difference makes this mouse feel less comfortable than the x3000. The x3000 fits perfectly in my hand while this feels small for my hand and a bit uncomfortable to grasp. I am a man and have rather large hands so this may not be a problem for someone with smaller hands.\\n\\nOn the positive side, I like the way this mouse glides. I have used it on a couple of different surfaces and it glides easily and responds well to my touch. The scroll wheel also responds quickly to my touch. It really has a good feel. If it was half an inch higher I would love this mouse.\\n\\nThe mouse was easy to install. I put the battery, which came with it, in it. I connected the USB receiver to a USB port on my computer and then turned the mouse on. It worked and still works fine. There is a place inside the mouse to store the USB receiver when not in use.\\n\\nI gave this four stars because it has many great features and is a fine mouse. Its slim design makes it a bit uncomfortable for me to grasp and as a result the x3000 will be my go-to mouse. I really think that a persons hand size will effect how they like this mouse. If I had a smaller hand I would love this mouse.\",\n \"Product: Quovio 44 Features: -Materials: Polyester, velvet, nylon + jersey. -Rain cover. -Multiple ways to carry. -Accessories pouch. Style / Type: -Camera. Shoulder Strap: -Yes. Color: -Black. Material: -Fabric. Generic Dimensions: -Interior product height: 9.45\\\". -Interior product width: 7.87\\\". -Interior product depth: 16.34\\\". -11.81\\\" H x 10.63\\\" W x 18.31\\\" D. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -11.81 Inches. Overall Width - Side to Side: -10.63 Inches. Overall Depth - Front to Back: -18.31 Inches. Overall Product Weight: -3.95 Pounds.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Well Designed and Well Made.\\n\\nReview: This is a well designed camera bag that can be used for other items as well. Velcro compartments in the bag allow a person to change the interior to fit a person's needs. Multiple The quality of the bag is very good. It looks good as well.\\n\\nI have three cameras and two lenses. I was able to fit everything in the bag without a problem. I moved the compartments a bit to fit everything which was easy. I was also able to put a laptop in the bag.\\n\\nThe bag has plenty of zippered pockets/compartments to store items as well as a rain cover. In fact there are so many pockets I have yet to use them all. It is sturdy and while not heavily padded will protect anything inside.\\n\\nI have also used this to hold a laptop,a blu-ray player and some cables that I brought over to a friend's house. This will hold anything that needs to be protected. The fact that you can move the storage compartments makes the bag perfect for meeting a person's changing needs.\\n\\nThis is a very good looking, well designed bag that is great for using with multiple cameras as well as other items as well. You can tell a lot of thought went into the design.\",\n \"Product: This Pro 2000 HDMI cable supports 3D, cinema-quality video; which requires rapid refresh rates and massive data flow. Connect your 3D devices to an HDTV and get the most out of your media. This cable will also support streaming movies, regular DVD player content, etc.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Superb Picture and Sound\\n\\nReview: I am using this to connect my 3-D capable blu-ray player to my 40-inch HD 1080p LCD televison. Unfortunately the television is not 3-D compatible so I can't test that feature but I have watched a number of blu-ray movies and streamed HD movies as well and I am very happy with the picture and sound quality.\\n\\nI don't have a lot of technical knowledge when it comes to cables but I noticed a big difference between this cable and a generic HDMI cable that I was using. This cable has 24k gold-plated connectors and the cable itself is well made.\\n\\nI noticed a difference in picture quality the moment I switched to this cable. I have watched six blu-ray movies and streamed another six or so HD quality movies through an app on my blu-ray player and the picture and sound quality is superb.\\n\\nI am very pleased with this high quality HDMI cable.\",\n \"Product: Protect your precious iPad Mini touch screen with the Anti-Microbial Screen Protector from Infinite Products. High quality and ultra clear, the Anti-Microbial will protect your iPad Mini screen from scratches, scrapes, and the little bugs that cannot be seen. With 2 in the pack, you can share with friends, or keep some for later.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This Is Easy to Apply\\n\\nReview: I have used a number of screen protectors over the years. This is my first anti-microbial one. It is easy to install and works fine. I am not sure if the anti-microbial part is working but I feel better knowing it there.\\n\\nTwo screen protectors come in the package. All you do is clean the screen of your ipad, peel the protective film off one side of the protector, put it on your screen, peel of the protective film on the outside and then run a credit card or some other similar object over it to get out any air bubbles. If you put the protector on unevenly you can remove it and straighten it out.\\n\\nThe instructions come with tips like putting the protector on in a room with minimal air flow or in bathroom after a hot shower because the steam will weigh-down dust particles. I just put it on in my living room and did not notice any dust particles.\\n\\nI put this on the first time with minimal air bubbles which I fixed by running a credit card over the screen. This is simple to apply and works.\",\n \"Product: The Large Capxule Soft Case from XSories organizes and protects your action camera setup like no other case on the market. Pre-cut foam inlays perfectly fit any GoPro HERO housing model, while additional inlays fit the XSories Big U-Shot as well as other accessories. It features a removable elastic web plate for additional security, as well as an internal mesh pocket for storing wires and other loose items. An included carabiner and carrying handle make transportation easy. The Large Capxule soft case is the ideal way to keep your GoPro and GoPro accessories safe and secure, wherever your adventures may take you.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Well Designed Sturdy Case\\n\\nReview: I like a lot of things about this case. It is well made, a good size and stores GoPro items well.\\n\\nThe case is made of a hard material that does not move much when I press on it. If I drop the case with my camera and other accessories in it I am comfortable nothing would break.\\n\\nThe case looks nice. It has a handle. There is also carabiner which is a D shaped metal hook inside. The zipper works fine. On the back of the case there is a label with two lines.\\n\\nThere is precut hard foam inside the case that feels strong and adds additional protection to a GoPro camera and accessories. The foam cannot be moved. There is a elastic web which is a square with elastic strips on it that allow for small items like memory cards to be stored safely. The square can be removed if something else need to be stored in that spot. The elastic web is the only removable part of the case.\\n\\nThe top part of the case that opens out when the case is unzipped and has a mesh pocket on it. Items can be stored inside the mesh.\\n\\nThis can easily fit a GoPro camera, telescopic pole, charger and memory card as well as any plugs or wires. Most importantly it does a good job protecting these items. I have had a number of camera cases over the years and this one is very well made and looks good.\",\n \"Product: Not your average polo shirt, this solid style is designed to perform. It's made from moisture-wicking sport flex fabric offering maximum natural stretch and a quick-drying finish. Built-in uv-15 sun protection ensures safe days outdoors.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: I Have Gotten Compliments While Wearing This Shirt\\n\\nReview: This is a nice shirt that fit well considering it is an XX-Large shirt. I was not used the polyester blend at first but I now like its advantages.\\n\\nUsually an X-large shirt is snug on me and an XX-Large shirt is on the big size but I found this XX-large shirt to fit perfectly. I have gotten compliments while wearing it.\\n\\nI usually wear all cotton shirts. This is a 60 percent cotton 40 percent polyester blend. At first it did not feel as soft as a cotton blend, but after a couple of washes I don't notice the difference. The shirt did not shrink in the wash which is a big positive. It also has added sun protection.\\n\\nThis is a nice looking shirt that fits perfectly considering it is a XX-Large shirt. It feels fine when I wear it and it washes well.\",\n \"Product: Superfine liquid cotton fabrication gives life to this regular fit polo shirt. It's designed with a collar, a three button placket, a dimensional HD Calvin Klein Logo on the chest, a vented hem, and interlock trim on the collar and cuffs. It's breathable material allows it to be worn year-round for a multitude of occasions.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This Feels Incredibly Soft\\n\\nReview: I have never tried liquid cotton before and I am so glad I did. This is the most comfortable polo shirt I have. Actually is the most comfortable shirt I have period. The material feels silky soft and fits well.\\n\\nI have a lot of polo shirts. Most feel fine. This feels incredibly comfortable. The material is not thin like some shirts I have seen yet, I wore it on an 87 degree day and I felt cool in it.\\n\\nI also like the look. I wear either XL or XXL shirts depending on the brand. The XXL fits fine. It was not large on me at all. My girlfriend said it looked nice on me and that it fit well.\\n\\nThis is a silky soft polo shirt that keeps me cool in warm weather. It looks nice and fits well.\",\n \"Product: Superfine liquid cotton fabrication gives life to this regular fit polo shirt. It's designed with a collar, a three button placket, a dimensional HD Calvin Klein Logo on the chest, a vented hem, and interlock trim on the collar and cuffs. It's breathable material allows it to be worn year-round for a multitude of occasions.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: This Feels Incredibly Soft\\n\\nReview: I have never tried liquid cotton before and I am so glad I did. This is the most comfortable polo shirt I have. Actually is the most comfortable shirt I have period. The material feels silky soft and fits well.\\n\\nI have a lot of polo shirts. Most feel fine. This feels incredibly comfortable. The material is not thin like some shirts I have seen yet, I wore it on an 87 degree day and I felt cool in it.\\n\\nI also like the look. I wear either XL or XXL shirts depending on the brand. The XXL fits fine. It was not large on me at all. My girlfriend said it looked nice on me and that it fit well.\\n\\nThis is a silky soft polo shirt that keeps me cool in warm weather. It looks nice and fits well.\",\n \"Product: Keep track of all your offensive, defensive and special teams plays on one board. Use the whole field view on one side for special teams and a close up field view on the other side for offensive and defensive plays.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Perfect For Guys Who Want to Draw Plays Like A Professional Coach\\n\\nReview: I play in a touch football league where men who never made it to the pros or even played college ball, and who are too old to get tackled anymore, can still play some sort of football. This coaches' board has been a hit with everyone because we can now plan our plays like I imagine professionals do. The marker works fine and the board allows you to draw plays on either side.\\n\\nThe board is easy to use. One side shows a whole football field and has a space for notes. This allows you to look at the big picture. The other side has 20 yards of a field and allows you to draw plays with more detail.\\n\\nI have two issues with this board which caused me to give it four stars. I wish it had some sort of clip to hold the dry erase marker on the board. I have had to look for the marker a number of times when it fell on the grass where we play ball. I also wish it had some sort of cloth to erase the marker.\\n\\nFor men who play football for fun this is a nice thing to have. I have also used it at home when watching a football game with friends to explain how if I was a pro coach I would have run a certain play. In this way it is a fun toy to have when watching a game with the guys.\",\n \"Product: SKLZ Kool 'N Fit Sport is a powerful spray used before, during and after athletic activity for quicker warm-up, better performance and faster recovery. It is a quick drying, non-staining, hypo-allergenic formula developed at the request of professional sports teams, athletes, trainers and coaches to get an edge over the competition.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Review From A Non-Athlete\\n\\nReview: I used this prior to working out at my gym and prior to walking. It feels nice when first sprayed on. I noticed a bit of a warm sensation when exercising. The smell is nice. I did not notice it improving my ability to exorcize.\\n\\nThis feels cool when it is sprayed on. After it dries the coolness goes away. When I started working out I felt a slight warmness and tingling that lasted through most of the workout.\\n\\nI like the smell. It has a menthol and peppermint smell. It lasted even when I got sweaty.\\n\\nI don't think this improved my ability to work out but I am not an athlete. I like using it because of the warmness and the smell.\",\n \"Product: The Power Control is the ideal batting glove for hitters seeking the ultimate grip and longevity in their glove. Strategically placed C-TACK Performance Grip throughout the palm and thumb patch provide superior grip and added durability, combined with Micro-Tex embossed synthetic material for added comfort. C-TACK helps minimize grip pressure causing less muscle tension leading to quicker bat speed and smoother swings. Lycra flex points on the back of hand provide comfort, while the 40mm Lycra lined strap provide a secure fit and enhanced comfort. With Rev Tack Recharge, restore C-TACK grip upon wiping with a damp cloth or the Power Control is machine washable and dryable.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great for Gripping A Bat and Protecting Hands When Batting In Cold Weather Plus These Work As Driving Gloves As Well\\n\\nReview: I got these gloves to use when I am at the local batting cage and for when I play softball in the spring and summer and to use as driving gloves in the winter. These are a little snug but overall they feel fine and work fine.\\n\\nIf you go to the Cutters web page you can download a size chart to see what size glove to get. My hands seemed perfect for the large size glove. When I got the large size gloves I found them a little snug. They are okay but I wish they were a little bit bigger. I will have to try the extra large ones one day to see if they fit better.\\n\\nThese are great in the batting cage. I can feel a strong grip in the palm of my hands and my the fingers when I am holding a bat. While the gloves help my grip I can also easily release my right hand when I swing.\\n\\nThe gloves also help protect my hands from the sting you get when you practice batting in 40 degree weather. These gloves protect my hands well.\\n\\nI have also used these gloves as driving gloves this winter. It has been a rough winter in New Jersey. Despite the cold I usually take off my gloves when I drive because I want to be able to really feel the steering wheel of my car especially when I am driving on ice and snow. Bulky gloves don't give me the grip on my steering wheel I want and that is critical in the ice and snow.\\n\\nWhen I wear these gloves I have a strong grip on the steering wheel and I also have a good feel of my steering wheel. These make it feel as if I was not wearing gloves at all. In addition, I have the added grip that a batting glove offers.\\n\\nOverall these are great gloves and highly recommended. If I try the extra large size I will update this.\",\n \"Product: Its not complicated. Toms foolishly rush in to rendezvous with a seductive hen. This breeding hen turkey decoy has made it easier than ever to give gobblers what they are looking for in the spring woods. Using a photo taken of a hen just before she was bred sends an invitation no tom can turn down. Its the beginning of any classic love story. Guy meets girl. Guy falls for girlwell, well just let hunters holding the gun write the script. We bet it ends with feathers flying and rave reviews.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Very Nice Decoy\\n\\nReview: This is a double-sided turkey decoy that is easy to carry and easy to put in the ground. I used it in some woods where wild turkeys are common and after about an hour a male turkey started approaching. Unfortunately I made some noise and scared away the turkey and and other turkeys in the area.\\n\\nThis is fairly large. It seems the size of a ready-to-breed hen.\\n\\nThis is something that is appropriate for either hunting or turkey watching. It is made of a cloth like material and is double-sided. People can use it in their yards for decoration purposes but I am not sure how it will last. These seems to be made for short term uses rather than sticking it in a yard for the summer.\",\n \"Product: Glide through the water with ease while wearing the EXO Clear Lens Goggle. Superior Comfort and Visibility with an Exceptional Design, the, KAIMAN EXO Goggle is an Excellent Competitive-Style Goggle that offers features Superior to a Traditional Swim Goggle. The KAIMAN EXO Goggles use Advanced Fit and EXO-Core Technology, are constructed from SOFTERIL a Synthetic Material that is Hypoallergenic, Soft and Comfortable. It does not Age and it keeps these features Stable Over-Time. It is Shape-Retaining, and it is not affected by Temperature Changes. It does not contain Harmful Material. The KAIMAN EXO provides 100% UVA and UVB Protection has Scratch Resistant and Anti-Fog Coatings to keep you Seeing-Clear when Working-Out in the Pool. The Lenses are made of PLEXISOL a Proprietary Material used in the Manufacture of Lenses that Compared-to-Glass offers Superior Transparency, 1/10 the Weight, and is 20 times as Resilient. It has High Impact Resistance and thus provides a Significant Safety Protection of the Eyes. Goggles are equipped with an Easy-Adjust Lever Buckle System with a Wide Silicone Strap for a Comfortable Fit. Goggles are Latex Free and are covered by a 12 month limited warranty.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: These Are Quality Goggles\\n\\nReview: These are quality goggles. They fit great, are easy to adjust, have a very good seal and are easy to see with. I swim at a local pool and I love using these goggles.\\n\\nThese fit great. The strap is easy to adjust. There is a small tab near the front of each side of the goggles. All you do is lift it and it is easy to move the strap and position it so it fits on ones head and face.\\n\\nThe goggles feel comfortable around my eyes. The seals are tight. I have yet to have them come lose or to have water come through the seals.\\n\\nIt is easy to see with these while underwater and while above the water. I don't notice much fogging at all. These are much better than the goggles I used to use in that area.\\n\\nThese look nice as well. The blue and white combination looks really good.\\n\\nThese come with a well made plastic case for holding the goggles. They are made in Italy.\\n\\nThese are quality goggles.\",\n \"Product: There's no worrying about spills when Contigo Striker is around. Whether your child is sitting on the couch, in the car or at the table, the Striker water bottle is designed to avoid the \\\"unexpected spills\\\". we designed the Product with a spill-poof valve that eliminates spills and leaks even when the spout is in the open position. So go ahead and let them drink on the couch while watching TV for once. For ages 3 and up.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice For Adults As Well\\n\\nReview: This is a well constructed water bottle that is great for children as well as adults. The bottle has a straw that is great for children but works for adults who bicycle and want to sip some water while bicycling or who would rather sip through a straw rather than using a regular water bottle.\\n\\nThe tip of the straw is made of a material that is much stronger than a regular straw. It allows the water to be sucked up without bending. It is great while riding a bicycle because the water winds up in your mouth rather than on you.\\n\\nTo access the straw tip all you need to do is press a side button and it pops up. To seal the bottle all you do is push some plastic at the bottom of the straw tip and the straw tip snaps into place with the plastic cover over it. This has been used while bicycling a number of times and it has worked fine. The seal around the bottle held up well.\\n\\nThis is top dishwasher safe though it can be washed by hand. It is recommended that it be washed after each use. This comes with care and use instructions which explain all this.\\n\\nThis looks nice. The pink color with flowers is perfect for a girl or woman or a man who does not mind a pink water bottle.\\n\\nThis feels sturdy. It should last.\",\n \"Product: Take off with Retrospec Bicycless Apollo steel bike basket. Weve designed this basket with the intention of making it the most utilitarian option on the market. While its on your bike, its securely fastened, stowing away your various possessions safely. But when you arrive at your intended destination, easily lift off the Apollo basket and take it everywhere you go. The ergonomic (and removable) handles transform this simple bicycle basket into an all-around-town basket, ideal for grocery shopping and extended hauling. The steel frame is strong, sturdy, and weather-proof, ideal for use day in and day out. The lower third is made of a steel mesh, designed to keep your smaller treasures safe and contained. Stop fretting over loose items jiggling around. Of course, the mouth is large enough to accommodate nearly anything, from eggs and milk to textbooks for that philosophy class to flowers for your honey. And in a black, white, or silver finish, our Apollo basket will complement and fit on any type bike. This 9.5x10.5x14 basket is the most versatile accessory for all of your cycling and storing needs.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Sturdy Basket That Can Be Easily Removed From A Bicycle\\n\\nReview: This is a sturdy bike basket that also works as a standalone basket. My one complaint is that it did not come with installation instructions but it was easy to figure out.\\n\\nThe thing I like most about this it can easily be disconnected from a bicycle and brought with you if you are going shopping or doing some other chore that needs a basket. The basket is made of hard steel that holds items well. It has a mesh bottom so small items can be put in the basket without risk of any item falling through.\\n\\nThe basket can hold a good amount for its size. I measured the basket at approximately 14 inches by 10 inches at the top and 12 inches by 7 inches at the bottom. The basket is bigger at the top than at the bottom. I measured it at approximatey 9.5 inches high. It can hold a bag of groceries.\\n\\nThis is a very good quality basket that should last. It is easy to remove from a bicycle and turn it into a basket that you can use while shopping or carrying items. It holds a lot for its size. It would be nice if installation instructions were included but it is easy to figure out.\",\n \"Product: The SKLZ Rapid Fire II is a make-or-miss 180 degree ball return that develops rhythm and muscle memory by instantly returning balls from any angle.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I Wish I Had This A Long Time Ago.\\n\\nReview: One of the great things about this is the ability to move the net of the ball return based on how you want to use it. If you want to shoot free throws this becomes an automatic ball return. If you want to play a game and you need it to stop the ball from going into someones yard or hitting something this can be used as a backstop.\\n\\nThe net is connected to a metal frame backboard no bigger than 60 inches. There are two arms that hang out from the backboard as well as two poles with bases. By moving the poles you can change the angle that the basketball will be returned to you. You can also use the net as a backstop by moving the bases to the sides of the basketball hoop.\\n\\nI have a basketball hoop in my backyard. I set this up fairly quickly. Luckily we have yet to have any snow in New Jersey. This is something that I will get a lot of use out of since shooting baskets is a nice form of exercise for me. It is great having the ball come right back to me. Plus if I miss there is enough of the net where the arms are that it will stop my basketball from possibly going into my neighbors yard.\\n\\nI also looking forward to the Spring when I can play some games. At that point I can use the net as a backstop since during games it is much more likely someone will make a bad throw. My neighbor doesnt mind if the ball goes into his yard on occasion but I would rather it did not happen.\\n\\nThis is a great tool to help practice free throws. It also acts as a backstop which is especially good if you are afraid of a basketball hitting something it shouldnt or going somewhere it shouldnt. I wish I had something like this a long time ago.\",\n \"Product: Wahl Gel Pack with Ceramic Cold/Hot Beads\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Good Gel Pack\\n\\nReview: I have used this for about a week and so far I am pleased with it. I have used this both hot and cold and found it helpful at addressing muscle aches and headaches.\\n\\nThe back of the gel pack has easy to read instructions. It has instructions for heating in the microwave that list the times for 600, 800, 1000 and 1300 watt ovens. I have a 1000 watt oven so it says heating time is 30 seconds. I actually heating this pack for 25 seconds and it felt hot.\\n\\nOnce warmed I put the pack in the protective case and used it on my neck and upper back. I just put in on my back and leaned against my recliner. It felt good.\\n\\nThe cold portion works great as well. I put this in my freezer for about two hours (though the directions say one hour is enough). I put it in the protective case and put it on my forehead when I had a headache and it felt good.\\n\\nI do have two issues with the cover. The cover coves with a 16.5 inch elastic strap. As a man this strap does not come close to wrapping around my back at all. While it fits fine on my thighs and legs as well as my arms, back pain is a problem for many people including me and having a longer strap for the back would help.\\n\\n Also, as far as I can tell, the cover cannot be moistened. I have been told moist heat works best at times and my heating pad has a sponge so I can use moist heat. I can put a wet cloth over this when it is heated but I am afraid it would lessen the heat. I wish a cloth of some sort had been included with this when moist heat was desired.\\n\\nI did notice in some of the reviews that some people said there pack broke. So far mine is working fine. If it does break I will update this review.\\n\\nThis is working nicely so far. I have had gel packs in the past and this seem like one of the better ones.\",\n \"Product: TriggerPoint CORE Foam Rollers offer a solid-core design and durable EVA foam construction to withstand years of repeated use. Unlike standard polypropylene foam rollers that are rock hard when new and can quickly break down and become soft, the CORE is made from EVA foam that has greater resilience after compression. The COREs consistency provides moderate pressure and delivers a premium massage with minimal discomfort. Its Grid pattern technology makes it the only solid foam roller on the market to channel blood and oxygen while you roll. The multi-density surface is designed to massage tight muscles, knots, and kinks to reduce soreness, improve flexibility, and increase recovery. The 36-inch TriggerPoint CORE supports the entire spine during yoga, Pilates, and recovery exercises and provides stability to roll large muscle areas, while the 18-inch COREs versatile size can be easily repositioned during exercise to support a variety of massages and routines. The CORE is part of a complete family of TriggerPoint foam rollers, including the TriggerPoint GRID and GRID X, which offer even more durability and firmer self-massage. The purchase of any TriggerPoint foam roller includes free access to an online instructional video library from the experts at TriggerPoint that illustrate the best foam roller techniques. The TriggerPoint CORE supports a 325 pound weight limit. 1-year warranty.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: This Help Relieve My Back Pain\\n\\nReview: This is a sturdy foam roller that is good for massaging parts of your body. The size is listed as approximately 18 x 5.5 inches. I have used it to massage my back and do stretches against a wall and while laying down on other parts of my body. There are six trigger point exercises shown on an instruction guide that comes with it. There is also a website listed where you can go and watch videos.\\n\\nThis is my first experience with a core foam roller. It was a bit bigger than I imagined. It is approximately 5.5 inches around. I have some back issues and this makes my back feel better when I am in pain. It also is great for my legs as well. It does work and looks like it is well made and will last.\",\n \"Product: Lighter-than-air without sacrificing durability. Our low profile ankle sock provides support and compression in 3 key zones: ankles, Achilles, and arches. The unique Y-heel gore makes for a seamless connection between foot and sock. The 2x2 mesh vapor top adds breathability without bulk, for extended comfort and benefits.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great For Walking In A Park On A Hot Day\\n\\nReview: I have been using these socks when I go walking. They are great for the summer since I can wear them with my sneakers and not have material covering my legs when the weather is so hot. These barely cover my ankles.\\n\\nThe socks felt tight at first but felt better as I wore them. They really do breathe well. They also offer very good support.\\n\\nBecause of a chronic illness my feet hurt when I walk too much. I went to a park yesterday and I walked and stopped and walked and stopped. I probably was out for about three hours. My feet felt pretty good afterward. In the past they would have hurt much more and felt more fatigued. Also, I did not sweat in the socks and the temperature was in the high 80's.\\n\\nI don't really understand the medical logic behind compression socks. My feet do feel better while using these and I will continue to do so. The socks also look really nice and would be nice even if they were regular socks.\",\n \"Product: The Prime Command is the batting glove for the traditional player seeking a lightweight all leather batting glove. Made with Premium Micro-Tex Etched Cabretta Leather Palm for improved dexterity and feel and a flexible breathable back. Cutters lightest weight batting glove provides the natural hand grip you're looking for.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: These Are Very Good Batting Gloves\\n\\nReview: I got these gloves to use when I am at the local batting cage and for when I play softball in the spring and summer. These are a little snug but overall they feel fine and work fine.\\n\\nIf you go to the Cutters web page you can download a size chart to see what size glove to get. My hands seemed perfect for the large size glove. When I got the large size gloves I found them a little snug. They are okay but I wish they were a little bit bigger. I will have to try the extra large ones one day to see if they fit better.\\n\\nI can feel a strong grip in the palm of my hands and my the fingers as well as over my knuckles when I am holding a bat. While the gloves help my grip I can also easily release my right hand when I swing as well as let go of the bat with my left hand when I am getting out of the batters box.\\n\\nWhile wearing the gloves I still get a good feel of the bat handle. These gloves work but they are thin enough so they don't interfere with my grip. I have actually called someone on my cell phone while using these gloves. They do not interfere with the sensation of my fingers when I grip a bat.\\n\\nThe gloves also help protect my hands from the sting you get when you practice batting in 40 and 50 degree weather. Yet they feel fine in indoor batting cage as well. It is still spring so I hope to update this when I am using these gloves in 85 degree weather in the summer.\\n\\nOverall these are great gloves and highly recommended. If I try the extra large size I will update this.\",\n \"Product: These berry chews provide a burst of mouth-watering flavor while providing optimum nutrition for healthy weight control. Low-calorie, sugar-free SENSA CHEWS enhance weight-loss results by helping you stave off cravings in between meals. Powered by a blend of antioxidants and fiber, SENSA CHEWS make it easy to give your body the nutrients it needs.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Tastes Good But Warning Caused Me To Look For Another Product\\n\\nReview: I have mixed feelings about this product because while it does taste great it has a warning on it that seems more appropriate to something you would get at a pharmacy rather then a appetite control product. I did try a few chews with a lot of water and was not sure if the water or the chew actually controlled my appetite.\\n\\nThere are two warning on the bag. After saying you should take one or two chews with water there is a warning which says \\\"Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. See choking warning.\\\"\\n\\nThe choking warning is even more specific. It states \\\"Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking. Do not take this product if you have difficulty in swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention.\\\"\\n\\nThis warning is rather scary. After taking one of these my throat felt kind of funny and I drank an additional two glasses of water to make sure I was okay. This was after I read the warning so I am sure I was thinking about my throat and imagined the funny feeling.\\n\\nI have taken products that are high in fiber (these only have one gram). Most high fiber products state that it is important to drink liquid with them. I have never seen a warning like this though and can't figure out what in it would cause such a warning. Until I do I don't think I will be trying anymore.\\n\\nFor those who don't care about the warning these have a nice chocolate flavor and are chewy. They are like a small caramel. They have 15 calories, 0.5 grams of fat and 4 carbohydrates per chew. Since I drank two glasses of water after each one and three when I got nervous I am not sure if the water or the chew made me feel full.\\n\\nBecause of the warning I will look to other products when I want a snack to suppress my appetite.\",\n \"Product: Own the most anticipated and watched sporting event of the year. Complete with highlights from the regular season, playoffs and the big game itself. The 2008 release will contain over 3 full hours of Super Bowl coverage and behind the scenes action.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good season overview but not enough game coverage of the Super Bowl.\\n\\nReview: As a lifelong Giant fan I am glad I bought the dvd but I am extremely disappointed in the lack of footage of the Super Bowl game itself. The Super Bowl was the greatest game of the season. It was better than the Giant Super Bowl victories in 1986 and 1990 and is one of, if not the greatest, Super Bowls ever played.\\n\\nThis dvd has segments on all the games played during the season as well as all the playoff games. In addition two of the extras include a game of the week segment on the playoff games against Dallas and Green Bay but no game of the week for the Super Bowl.\\n\\nI would have gladly done away with all the extras to have a full half hour or hour on the actual plays of the Super Bowl. My dvd player showed the section with the game coverage of the Super Bowl lasting approximately fifteen minutes. There were extra segments commenting on the game but I wanted to see more of the game.\\n\\nPart of the Super Bowl game coverage shows the game officials commenting on the game. This is nice but considering the time devoted to the Super Bowl it takes away from the actual game coverage.\\n\\nThe dvd showed only five plays of the Giant's game winning drive. The plays are as follows: a near interception by New England, the fourth down conversion by the Giants that kept the drive alive, a brief clip of a sack of Manning, the amazing pass by Manning to Tyree and the final pass to Burress.\\n\\nThe dvd then has extras including the half time show, post game interviews and analysis and segments on Manning, Coughlin, Kiwanuka and Strahan. All this is nice but I want to see more of one of the greatest Super Bowls ever.\\n\\nI heard that a dvd focusing on the Super Bowl may come out later in the year. I don't know if this is true. I hope it is. I will buy it in a second.\\n\\n(I just purchased the Giants' Road to the Superbowl dvd. It was worth the wait. It has the all the Giants' playoff games as well as the last game against New England. It has the complete games. The two dvd's go perfect together.)\\n\\nThis dvd is a nice reminder of the season. If you are a Giant's fan I would definitely buy it. Still, I wish the dvd had more game coverage of the Super Bowl.\",\n \"Product: Own the most anticipated and watched sporting event of the year. Complete with highlights from the regular season, playoffs and the big game itself. The 2008 release will contain over 3 full hours of Super Bowl coverage and behind the scenes action.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good season overview but not enough game coverage of the Super Bowl.\\n\\nReview: As a lifelong Giant fan I am glad I bought the dvd but I am extremely disappointed in the lack of footage of the Super Bowl game itself. The Super Bowl was the greatest game of the season. It was better than the Giant Super Bowl victories in 1986 and 1990 and is one of, if not the greatest, Super Bowls ever played.\\n\\nThis dvd has segments on all the games played during the season as well as all the playoff games. In addition two of the extras include a game of the week segment on the playoff games against Dallas and Green Bay but no game of the week for the Super Bowl.\\n\\nI would have gladly done away with all the extras to have a full half hour or hour on the actual plays of the Super Bowl. My dvd player showed the section with the game coverage of the Super Bowl lasting approximately fifteen minutes. There were extra segments commenting on the game but I wanted to see more of the game.\\n\\nPart of the Super Bowl game coverage shows the game officials commenting on the game. This is nice but considering the time devoted to the Super Bowl it takes away from the actual game coverage.\\n\\nThe dvd showed only five plays of the Giant's game winning drive. The plays are as follows: a near interception by New England, the fourth down conversion by the Giants that kept the drive alive, a brief clip of a sack of Manning, the amazing pass by Manning to Tyree and the final pass to Burress.\\n\\nThe dvd then has extras including the half time show, post game interviews and analysis and segments on Manning, Coughlin, Kiwanuka and Strahan. All this is nice but I want to see more of one of the greatest Super Bowls ever.\\n\\nI heard that a dvd focusing on the Super Bowl may come out later in the year. I don't know if this is true. I hope it is. I will buy it in a second.\\n\\n(I just purchased the Giants' Road to the Superbowl dvd. It was worth the wait. It has the all the Giants' playoff games as well as the last game against New England. It has the complete games. The two dvd's go perfect together.)\\n\\nThis dvd is a nice reminder of the season. If you are a Giant's fan I would definitely buy it. Still, I wish the dvd had more game coverage of the Super Bowl.\",\n \"Product: Reissued with a slightly differnet film line-up, this set includes: Boys Town (1938): Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney both won Oscars(R) in 1938 for their work in this touching and inspirational story of Father Flanagan and his young, delinquent charges. A Christmas Carol (1938): A classic that's as integral a part of Christmas as lighted trees and mistletoe. Reginald Owen and Gene Lockhart star in this rewarding holiday treat. A Christmas in Connecticut (1945): Journalist Elizabeth Lane is one of the country's most famous food writer. In her columns, she describes herself as a hard working farm woman, taking care of her children and being an excellent cook. But this is all lies. In reality she is an umarried New Yorker who can't even boil an egg. The recipes come from her good friend Felix. The owner of the magazine she works for has decided that a heroic sailor will spend his christmas on *her* farm. Miss Lane knows that her career is over if the truth comes out, but what can she do? The Singing Nun (1966): Musical about a talented Belgian nun with an uplifting singing style who wins a talent contest and lands a record deal, only to feel ill-prepared for her newfound fame and rekindled attraction to an old friend.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Movies with Superb Extras on all but the Singing Nun\\n\\nReview: This is a great dvd collection with plenty of extras. For me the extras add so much to a movie. Since all of these movies have been around for a while I just want to make some comments about the extras.\\n\\nBoys Town\\n\\nUnlike a previous reviewer my copy of Boys Town came with some great extras. The disk is double sided with the one side having Boys Town and the second including the less successful sequel Men of Boys Town also starring Mickey Rooney and Spencer Tracy.\\n\\nOther features include the featurette \\\"The City of Little Men\\\" which is a 10:56 long and includes Father Flanagan. \\\"Girls and Boys Town\\\" is a 2:07 look at the modern Boys and Girls Town. There is also and excerpt from \\\"Good News of 1939\\\" which is a 16:42 long radio broadcast with Tracy and Rooney in excerpts from the movie. This is sound only with no video. Also included are theatrical trailers from both movies.\\n\\nChristmas in Connecticut\\n\\nThis includes a superb Oscar winning short called \\\"Star in the Night\\\" which is 21:24 long. It is a modern story about a man and his pregnant wife who stop at an inn on Christmas evening only to find that it is full. Included in the movie, set in the southwest of the United States, are three wise cowboys attracted to a star at a gasoline station at the inn. It is a great story and highly recommended. Also included is a theatrical trailer for the movie.\\n\\nA Christmas Carol\\n\\nThis includes a number of great extras aside from the theatrical trailer. It includes \\\"Jackie Cooper's Christmas Party\\\" a 9:00 long featurette in which Jackie Cooper convinces the Metro Goldwyn Mayer studio to have a Christmas party for his football team and the servers include some well known stars of the time. There is a brief 1:41 film of Judy Garland singing \\\"Silent Night\\\" in front of a church choir. Finally there is an Oscar nominated cartoon called \\\"Peace on Earth\\\" which 8:47 long. This is the one feature I was troubled about. It is a cartoon that takes place after mankind has destroyed itself in a World War and the animals are the only ones left on the earth to sing holiday songs. While it makes a good statement about the dangers of war it is something that may trouble youngsters.\\n\\nSinging Nun\\n\\nFinally, there is the Singing Nun which includes a theatrical trailer. Importantly the movie does not include any chapters so if you want to skip to Debbie Reynolds singing Dominique you have to fast forward or use what ever chapter feature you have on your dvd player. This is the only disappointment in this great set of movies. The movie is fine but I like chapters on my dvd's.\\n\\nThis is a great set that is well worth the price. It is a treasured part of my Christmas movie collection.\",\n \"Product: Finland released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: Finnish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Finnish ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), Finnish ( Subtitles ), Swedish ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Hundreds of years ago in Lapland, a little boy named Nikolas loses his family in an accident. The villagers decide to look after the orphaned boy together. Once a year - at Christmas - Nikolas moves to a new home. To show his gratitude, Nikolas decides to make toys for the children of the families as good-bye presents. Over the years, Nikolas's former adoptive families become many, and soon almost every house has presents on its doorstep on Christmas morning. At thirteen, Nikolas is sent to live and work with Iisakki, a grumpy old carpenter, who forbids Nikolas to continue making presents for Christmas. Gradually, however, Nikolas wins Iisakki's trust. Together they begin to look after the Christmas traditional that Nikolas has begun. When the aged Iisakki has to leave Nikolas and move away, the tradition of Christmas presents is once again at risk. Thankfully, Nikolas comes up with a solution that brings children joy every Christmas, even continuing to today. ...Christmas Story ( Joulutarina ) ( En Julberttelse )\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Finnish interpretation of the Origin of Santa Claus worth adding to any Christmas Collection\\n\\nReview: Christmas Story is a unique interpretation of the origin of Santa Claus that is different from anything I have seen. Produced in Finland, the story begins with parents leaving their young son in a small house on the edge of a lake while they take his infant sister to the village to see a doctor. Tragedy strikes and the boy becomes an orphan. That boy becomes Santa Claus.\\n\\nI won't mention anymore of the story because I don't want to spoil it for anyone but what is unique about the story is that rather than relying on elves and magic flying reindeer and a mysterious workshop in the North Pole the story presents a very human Santa interested in honoring his lost parents and sister and those who have been kind to him when he was in need. The magic of Santa is as much in who Santa is rather than his delivering of toys on Christmas Eve which he also does.\\n\\nThe movie was shot in Finland with a Finnish cast. The filming was done at times in frigid conditions. Some filming was done in Lapland. The fact that the film was shot in conditions that we associate with Santa Claus adds to the film. The scenery is amazing as well.\\n\\nThe movie has \\\"Family Approved\\\" and \\\"Kids First\\\" symbols on the box and I agree it is a good movie for children. My only two concerns would be that this Santa is different from the Santa Claus we learn about in the United States with eight reindeer led by Rudolf and elves helping Santa with the presents. So if you have young children brought up with that interpretation of Santa Claus there may be questions. Also, as mentioned, death occurs in this movie. Some young children may be uncomfortable with the idea of Santa's parents and sister dying.\\n\\nMy only complaint is that while the film is in English the actors spoke Finnish and their lines were later dubbed in English. As a result on a few occasions the actors mouths stopped moving while they were still speaking. The dubbing is done well but it must be hard to dub when you are changing languages. There is no option to watch the film in its original Finnish with English subtitles. There is a \\\"The Making of Christmas Story\\\" feature with the actors speaking Finnish and with English subtitles. I wish the movie had that option as well.\\n\\nThis is a great movie worth adding to anyone's Christmas Collection.\",\n \"Product: After saving the life of the President, two top Secret Service agents find themselves abruptly transferred to Warehouse 13 a massive, top-secret storage facility in the badlands of South Dakota that houses every strange artifact, mysterious relic, fantastical object and supernatural souvenir ever collected by the U.S. government. Now the pair off-the-cuff Agent Pete Lattimer and by-the-book Agent Myka Bering must chase down reports of supernatural and paranormal activity in search of new objects for their eccentric new boss, Artie Nielsen, to safeguard at the Warehouse. Its a wildly entertaining adventure full of inventive gadgetry and thrilling action, and with all twelve Warehouse 13: Season One episodes cataloged and archived in this collectible three-disc set, nows your chance to snag it, bag it and tag it!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works Great in My Blu-Ray Players\\n\\nReview: These disks work great in my Panasonic and Sony Blu-ray players. I was concerned they would not play since they were a UK import but they work like any other blu-ray disk I own.\\n\\nThese have a picture quality and sound that is as good and better than the Warehouse 13 dvd disks I borrowed from my library that were released in the United States. Currently there is a big price difference between this UK import and the Warehouse 13 Complete Series released in the United States. I am very happy with this UK import.\\n\\nThe disks come with extras including interviews with the cast and crew, bloopers and deleted scenes. I have not compared the UK import and the one released in the US so there may be difference but I am happy with the extras. While this has the two Warehouse 13 episodes where Fargo comes to Warehouse 13 and where Fargo gets stuck in a computer game and needs to be saved by the Warehouse 13 gang, it does not have the crossover episode, which was a Eureka episode, where Claudia goes to Eureka. I cant remember if the American released dvd version has the episode.\\n\\nWhen the disks first start, the language option as well as the icons which have the episodes, extras and option to use closed captions, are different from the American dvd released version but they are easy to use. I have watched the extras and used closed the captioning without a problem. As mentioned the episodes both in terms of picture and sound are as good as and better than the American released dvd version I have seen.\\n\\nWarehouse 13 was a fantastic series that along with Eureka got cancelled way too early. There is nothing as good on television now so I am enjoying this great series.\",\n \"Product: After waking from a coma in an abandoned hospital, police officer Rick Grimes finds the world he knew gone - ravaged by a zombie epidemic of apocalyptic proportions. Nearby, on the outskirts of Atlanta, a small encampment struggles to survive as 'the dead' stalk them at every turn. Can Rick and the others hold onto their humanity as they fight to live in this terrifying new world? And, amidst dire conditions and personal rivalries, will they ultimately survive one another? AMCs The Walking Dead is an epic, survival adventure series from the director of The Shawshank Redemption and the producer of The Terminator and Aliens.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I Could Not Stop Watching this Until I Watched All Six Episodes\\n\\nReview: I popped disk one of The Walking Dead into my dvd player figuring I would watch one episode before I went to bed. Six episodes later I was very tired but very content after watching all of season one. This is a great series and I can't wait for it to return to television this fall.\\n\\nI had never heard of this series or the graphic novel upon which it is based. I figured I would try it because I have liked end of the world stories/movies since reading A Canticle for Liebowitz (a 1960 post-apocalyptic novel by Walter Miller) as a young teen. Also, Shawshank Redemption, written and directed by Frank Darabont, is one of my favorite movies of all time and I was intrigued to see Darabont was the writer and executive producer of The Walking Dead.\\n\\nWhat got me hooked from the moment I started watching were the characters. This is not a blood and guts horror movie with stereotypical characters used to take up time between action sequences. This is a movie where well crafted characters, whose lives have been turned upside down because a virus has destroyed most of civilization, try to survive.\\n\\nThe series begins with Rick and Shane, two small town Georgia cops, talking about life and chasing a bad guy. Rick is shot and wakes up from a coma to find an empty hospital full of bodies. After realizing he is not dreaming he runs into Morgan and his son who let him know that a virus is killing people and turning them into zombies. The zombies then feed on living things including people.\\n\\nOne of the first really moving scenes was Morgan's dilemma over what to do about his wife who has contracted the virus. I won't mention any more for those who have not seen the series.\\n\\nI found all six episodes extremely well written. For someone like me who is not into gore, I found the occasional literal blood and guts scenes (we are talking zombies here) necessary and by no means gratuitous. While I think you could have replaced the zombies with any other threatening creatures, I understand from watching the extras that this is based on The Walking Dead graphic novel series, which has a big following. Clearly Darabont had great material to work with and from the extras I have learned that he is faithful to the Walking Dead series in many instances. I plan to read this series next.\\n\\nIf you like great acting, well crafted characters, exciting action scenes, fascinating character interaction, great dialogue and tons of suspense watch this series. Plus you get some great zombies thrown in as well. I can't think of a better end of the world/survivor movie.\\n\\nI keep using the word movie, instead of series, because I feel like I watched a movie. In fact, in one of the extras that came with the series, Darabont explains that AMC told him that they wanted him to create something movie like. As a result he shot on location when he could and he created this series as if he was creating a movie.\\n\\nThe series started with six episodes so that's all you get in season one. There are some good extras talking about how the series came to be and with interviews with cast, crew and Robert Kirkman who wrote the graphic novel.\\n\\nThe final episode was great. It ended with me wanting more but I also was pleased that it tied things up sufficiently for me to feel like the six episodes combined had a beginning, middle and end. The characters are still trying to figure out how to survive but I was not left with a cliff hanger, wondering for months until the series resumes, whether some key character was alive or dead.\\n\\nI can't wait for more episodes. I eagerly await season two on DVD.\",\n \"Product: Introducing the new Win JR enhanced with Windows 8.1 OS, featuring a 4.0\\\" WVGA display for viewing pleasure, powerful 1.2 GHz Quad Core processor for fast response, and a great 5MP camera. For any further queries please contact BLUs Technical Support Number/ Customer Support Number @ 1-877-602-8762.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: An Easy to Use Phone With Great Features\\n\\nReview: I really like this phone. The sound and picture quality is very good. It is easy to use the phone. While it is smaller than another smart phone I have the size makes it easier to carry around. It is wifi capable so I can use it without a SIM card to access the internet.\\n\\nThe phone is five inches high and two and a half inches wide. The screen is approximately three and a half inches high and two inches wide. The size makes this easy to carry in my pocket and at the same time have a screen that is readable.\\n\\nI have never used a windows phone and I am impressed with all it does. It is easy to navigate with this phone. There is a screen that appears when I turn on the phone. The next screen lists all the features such as alarms, battery saver, calculator, maps. Etc.\\n\\nOne of the features with the phone is Cortana. Cortana is voice activated and answers questions. I can go to Cortana and ask what will the weather be today and it will pull up a weather report. I can ask for the score of my local sports team and it will be pulled up. I have asked Cortana how to get to a specific location and it will pull up driving directions.\\n\\n There are times when I need to rephrase my question for Cortana. I asked for the phone number of a local ferry and Cortana did not understand me but after I rephrased the question it brought me to the website. Overall I am very pleased with Cortana.\\n\\nThe sound quality when I am talking on my phone is good. The signal strength has been fine as well. It takes nice pictures.\\n\\nThis has a batter saver which shows how much battery life there is with the phone. Battery saver will then shut down apps that are running and using the battery. You can pick and choose which apps as well. You can use this feature all the time, when the battery is low or from the present until the next charge. Battery life is listed at approximately 15 hours talk time while using a 3G network. I charge the phone when am home so I cant confirm the talk time. It seems pretty long.\\n\\nThere are other feature I like with this phone as well. I am very pleased with all this phone has to offer.\",\n \"Product: The Samsung Galaxy S 6 Folio Case (Black) from Urban Armor Gear uses a patented folio design that fuses a soft rubberized binding with a feather light honeycomb core. The unique shape of the case also provides structural rigidity. A precision-engineered cutout on the front of the case insures uncompromised audio with every call, even with cover closed.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Light And Not Bulky While Offering Good Protection\\n\\nReview: This is an easy to install case/phone protector that is light but strong. If I drop my phone I am confident it will offer good protection.\\n\\nThis case does not look as strong as it is. It is less bulky than I imagined and lighter than I imagined but it seems to be made of a very strong material. The description talks about this meeting a military standard that certifies the product as against abuse from drop and shock. I believe it. I am confident that this will protect my phone.\\n\\nThe case allows easy access to my S6 and all its features. It easily fits in my inside jacket pocket.\\n\\nThis comes with a screen protector that was easy to put on my phone. It is clear and will protect my screen.\\n\\nThis is very good case/phone protector that is light and not bulky at all and offers good protection for an S6.\",\n \"Product: Samsung Galaxy S6 Dual Poly Bumper Case is durable, lightweight, slim, perfect-fit, anti-scratch, anti-fingerprint, and anti-slip.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Great Way To Protect Your Phone and Make It Look Nice As Well\\n\\nReview: This comes with a nice case that offers protection for the Galaxy S6 as well as three frames that allow you to change the look of your case without buying a new one. This is a great idea.\\n\\nThe case offers nice protection. The inside of it seems like a soft plastic that should protect your phone if it is dropped. Instead of being flat inside the case has a special pattern which is supposed to hold the phone in place if dropped. It fits the phone well.\\n\\nThe bumper frames look good. They are easy to remove and put on the case. This is a great way of changing the look of you case without buying a new one.\\n\\nThis is a great way to protect your phone and make it look nice as well with the three bumper frames.\",\n \"Product: Zwipes new Ultra Plush and extra large microfiber towel makes all drying jobs a breeze. The top quality microfiber used in the towel is safe on all surfaces and absorbs 5 times its weight in water. Extra deep-pile material massages the vehicle's finish, grabbing any loose particles and lifting them away leaving a showroom shine. The convenient hand pockets allows to securely hold the towel while you dry. When it comes time, simply toss the towel in the washing machine. Avoid fabric softener and other articles that may lint as they can clog the fibers. Good for hundreds of washings this towel will be the go-to for years to come.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Does A Fine job\\n\\nReview: This works great when I dry my car. I like the pockets at both ends because they make it easier on my hands when I clean and I also like the fact that the towel does not leave any streaks or any threads or lint on my car.\\n\\nThis towel feels soft. It has two pockets at both ends so when after I wash my car I just place one or both hands in the pocket or pockets and glide the towel over my car to dry it. Doing it this way does not leave and streaks or watermarks.\\n\\nThe towel also holds together well after each use and after washing. Other towels I have used have left threads or lint on my car as the towel has worn out. This seems to be holding together well.\\n\\nThe towel seems fairly absorbent. When the towel seems really wet I just squeeze the water out and start drying again.\\n\\nThis does a good job drying my car.\",\n \"Product: New York based artists Push Play are destined to make a major impact on the pop landscape with their 2009 Wind-Up Records debut, Found. Having garnered a substantial national fanbase over the last year through relentless touring and on-line fan outreach, they now look elevate their status on the mainstream musical stage.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Much more than a Studio Band\\n\\nReview: This is the first time I ever listened to Push Play. While I only loved two songs in the album, I think this is a good album. Listen to the samples and if they sound good to you I would definitely buy the album.\\n\\nI think the songs are well done. You can tell the band has worked hard at being a band. I understand the band played live at clubs and concerts before recording this album. This is not some band that just sounds good in a studio.\\n\\nYet, I only really loved two of the songs. Where I Belong and See My Soul are less intense than the other songs and the vocals take over and shine. I think the rest of the songs would have appealed to me more when I was in high school and college then now.\\n\\nTaste in music differs from person to person. Yet, to me, what makes a band good is having the musicians and/or singers coming together in unison to create their sound. Sounds differ but coming together in unison to create a sound is what turns individuals into a band and the failure to do that has ruined many a band. Push Play has come together and created their sound. It is well worth a listen.\",\n \"Product: Leave a lasting impression on guests at your events, meetings, parties and more with these 2.5 x 8.5 folding tent cards. The name tent cards are made from heavyweight cardstock designed to stand up to frequent folding, making them ideal to use as tented place cards, on buffets or as information cards at farmers markets, boutiques or trade shows. Featuring a subtly embossed frame and micro-perforations for easy separation, these large tent cards are pre-scored so you can easily fold them and convey event communications in a polished, professional way. The blank tent cards are a fantastic canvas for you to personalize with your own creative designs, or select from the thousands of free templates and designs at avery.com/templates for easy customization. You can add crisp, clear text and eye-catching graphics to both sides of these tent place cards, and then print them out on your laser or inkjet printer without any smudges or jams. Save time and money without sacrificing quality using this pack of 100 table tent cards to add a special personalized touch to all your events.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Easy To Make And Good Quality Card Stock\\n\\nReview: The card stock on these tent cards is impressive for something that can be made on ones own computer. These are easy to make and look great.\\n\\nIt literally takes a few minutes to pick and create a personalized design from the 423 designs available on the Avery Web site. These can be used both in a laser and inkjet printer. I created a sample design and printed it both in a laser and inkjet printer and both looked fine. The word Avery is embossed ont he botton left of each card.\\n\\nThe card stock and embossing looks great for something that can be made on a home or office computer. I have seen thicker stock but this is fine for my needs and I would be comfortable placing these on tables at meetings or seminars.\\n\\nThis is a great product that is easy to use and looks professionally made.\",\n \"Product: Unleash your childs imagination into a world of cinnamon scented giraffes and orange coated airplanes with Mr. Sketch Scented Markers. The captivating aromas and vibrant colors are sure to inspire creativity. The scented markers feature a thick barrel thats easy for kids to grip and a versatile chisel tip that delivers three line widths. That means your budding artist can confidently pivot between a precision point and bold strokes. So gather around the table and let the scents inspire your familys creations.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very Good Markers--I Wish I Could Give Them 4 1/2 Stars\\n\\nReview: These are almost as much fun to sniff as they are to use. The angled chiseled tip on the markers allows for sharp, defined lines. The colors are bright.\\n\\nThe big appeal with these are the smell. I found four of the markers very appealing, one okay and one not so appealing. The Hot Buttery Popcorn, Watermelon, Raspberry and Mint Chocolate all smell like their names indicate. They actually make me hungry. The Root Beer smells a little like root beer and is okay to smell but it does not come close to the four scents I just mentioned. The Nacho Cheese smells unpleasant to me. It has a bit of a nacho smell but I find it has an unpleasant odor.\\n\\nThe product description on the Amazon web page say these are AP certified, non toxic. This is important to me since adults and children will want to sniff these.\\n\\nAll the markers draw/write well. The angled chiseled tip allows for sharp lines as well as wide lines. They have not bled through any paper I have used. The colors included are black, yellow, pink, blue, orange and brown.\\n\\nThese are fine markers. I gave these four stars because I only found four of the six scents actually matched their description when it came to their scent. If I was just rating the colors and ease of use of the markers I would give them five stars. I wish I could give these 4 1/2 stars.\",\n \"Product: Create colorful Communications with your printer. Great for business announcements and newsletters. It's easy to just click & create with Avery templates in over 100 popular software programs. Scored for easy folding. Includes clear mailing seals. Guaranteed printer performance. Glossy, coated paper produces sharp text and brilliant colors. Br><br\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Heavy Duty Glossy Paper Makes These Look Nice\\n\\nReview: These are easy to create tri-fold brochures for laser printers that are on nice glossy paper. There are 12 designs on the Avery website that can be used for the brochures when done vertically and32 when done horizontally. These include a blank page that allows for creativity.\\n\\nThe glossy paper looks nice and will stand out. The paper is listed as heavyweight paper and I agree.\\n\\nThese come with three scores or indentations along the page that can be barely seen. If you choose to use the brochure as a single page document these scores are not really noticeable. If you want to fold the brochure they make it easy to turn them into a tri-fold brochure. These also come with mailing seals which are clear plastic circular seals with adhesive on them which can be use to hold the tri-fol brochure closed if you are mailing it.\\n\\nI like the paper and the designs, I only wish there were more designs on the Avery website.\",\n \"Product: Accurate and flexible gluing solution for the home or office. Objects you stick on are easily removable. Blue tinted spots provide neat, clean gluing alternatives. No threads, free from acids and solvents, photo safe, archive quality. Environmentally friendly cartridge-free refills.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Acid and Solvent Free Adhesive\\n\\nReview: I am very happy with this product. I was looking for an adhesive that was acid free and the packaging indicates this is solvent and acid free. The company website confirms this and also explains the best way to use this.\\n\\nTo use this all you do is press down on a surface and pull down. It leaves tiny sticky drops of solvent free and acid free glue. Since it is not permanent you can remove the glue if it is was put in the wrong spot and reposition items that you placed over the glue. I have used this to hold old valuable photos in place and it is holding them fine.\\n\\nThis is a great product that has, and will, come in handy.\",\n \"Product: Make a professional impression on guests at your events, meetings, parties and more with this pack of 50 folding tent cards. The name tent cards are constructed from professional-grade heavyweight cardstock made to stand up to frequent folding, making them perfect to use as tented place cards, on buffets or as information cards at trade shows, farmers markets or boutiques. Featuring a subtly embossed frame and micro-perforations for quick and easy separation, these large tent cards are pre-scored so you can easily fold them and deliver event communications in a polished, professional way. The blank tent cards are a wonderful canvas for you to personalize with your own unique designs, or choose from the thousands of free templates and designs at avery.com/templates for easy customization. You can add bold text and vibrant graphics to both sides of these tent place cards, and then print them out on your laser or inkjet printer without any smudges or jams. Save time and money without sacrificing quality using these 3.5 x 11 table tent cards to lend a special personalized touch to all your events.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Personal Computer Product That Looks Professionally Made\\n\\nReview: The card stock on these tent cards is impressive for something that can be made on ones own computer. These are easy to make and look great. I reviewed the Medium Tent Cards and found the card stock and embossing the same only these have one tent card per page and the medium has two tent cards per page. Both contain 50 pages but you get twice the amount of tent cards in the medium size since you can do two cards per page.\\n\\nThese can be used both in a laser and inkjet printer. It literally takes a few minutes to pick and create a personalized design from the 408 designs available on the Avery Web site. I created a sample design and printed it both in a laser and inkjet printer and both looked fine.\\n\\nThe embossing on these look nice. The card stock is great for something that can be made on a home or office computer. I have seen thicker stock but this is fine for my needs and I would be comfortable placing these on tables at meetings or seminars. My only minor complaint is that the word Avery is embossed on the bottom left corner of each card but it is not that noticeable.\\n\\nThis is a great product that is easy to use and looks professionally made.\",\n \"Product: Make a professional impression on guests at your events, meetings, parties and more with this pack of 50 folding tent cards. The name tent cards are constructed from professional-grade heavyweight cardstock made to stand up to frequent folding, making them perfect to use as tented place cards, on buffets or as information cards at trade shows, farmers markets or boutiques. Featuring a subtly embossed frame and micro-perforations for quick and easy separation, these large tent cards are pre-scored so you can easily fold them and deliver event communications in a polished, professional way. The blank tent cards are a wonderful canvas for you to personalize with your own unique designs, or choose from the thousands of free templates and designs at avery.com/templates for easy customization. You can add bold text and vibrant graphics to both sides of these tent place cards, and then print them out on your laser or inkjet printer without any smudges or jams. Save time and money without sacrificing quality using these 3.5 x 11 table tent cards to lend a special personalized touch to all your events.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Personal Computer Product That Looks Professionally Made\\n\\nReview: The card stock on these tent cards is impressive for something that can be made on ones own computer. These are easy to make and look great. I reviewed the Medium Tent Cards and found the card stock and embossing the same only these have one tent card per page and the medium has two tent cards per page. Both contain 50 pages but you get twice the amount of tent cards in the medium size since you can do two cards per page.\\n\\nThese can be used both in a laser and inkjet printer. It literally takes a few minutes to pick and create a personalized design from the 408 designs available on the Avery Web site. I created a sample design and printed it both in a laser and inkjet printer and both looked fine.\\n\\nThe embossing on these look nice. The card stock is great for something that can be made on a home or office computer. I have seen thicker stock but this is fine for my needs and I would be comfortable placing these on tables at meetings or seminars. My only minor complaint is that the word Avery is embossed on the bottom left corner of each card but it is not that noticeable.\\n\\nThis is a great product that is easy to use and looks professionally made.\",\n \"Product: A successful business needs to stand out from the crowd. Yours should have these Two-Side Clean Edge(R) Rounded Corner Printable Business Cards to help you capitalize on new business prospects. The nonperforated, two-sided cards are extra sturdy and separate easily with clean, smooth edges and rounded corners for a standout way to promote yourself and your company. Take advantage of free blank and predesigned templates from avery.com to design and print professional-looking business cards from your inkjet printer in minutes. Business will be booming.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Fun Way To Create Business Cards\\n\\nReview: These are great for the person who wants flexibility when it comes to creating business cards or personal cards. I did have to contact Avery to figure how to print the design I wanted. Overall I am happy with these.\\n\\nHere is why I contacted Avery. When I typed in product number 88221 and went to the print and design online option I got three choices. The choices were Clean Edge Business Cards (which are single sided), Two Sided Printable Clean Edge Business Cards-Wide and Two Sided Printable Clean Edge Business Cards-Tall. There are many designs on the Clean Edge Business Cards (single sided) option, including a legal design I wanted to use, that are not available on either of the two sided business cards options. I could not figure out how transfer the design I liked, too use with my two sided cards.\\n\\nI chatted with Avery and was told I should pick the Clean Edge Business Card option, pick the legal business card design I liked and when I was done making my card, go preview and print and pick apply design to other product. This allowed me put in 88221 (the product number) pick Two Sided Business Cards-Wide and transfer the legal design I made in the Clean Edge Business Card to the Two Sided Business Cards-Wide design page. I then was able to write something on the back of the card and create a two sided business card with the design I liked. I tried this with another business card design that was only available in the Clean Edge Business Card option and it worked fine as well.\\n\\nCreating my own business cards are fun. I have had a number of business cards over the years. I have got some from work where I had little say in how they were designed. I have also created my own based on templates supplied by office supply stores and local printers but they did a lot of the work. I like creating my own cards.\\n\\nA design can be modified to fit a specific need. For instance some designs included a web address but that can be ignored if one does not exist. If you don't want to include a business address that is fine as well.\\n\\nOnce created the cards can be easily printed on an inkjet printer. I printed them on my Epson WorkForce WF-7510. Both sides look fine.\\n\\nThe package the cards come in says the cards are extra-sturdy. Business cards I have from work are thicker and seem more heavyweight than these but these are pretty strong. I think these would be fine for most work situations and perfect for personal use.\\n\\nThis is a great way to design you own business or personal card. The cards look good and are easy to print.\",\n \"Product: House of Doolittle Professional Academic Weekly Planner 12 months August 2011 to July 2012 with a black embossed leatherette cover wirebound. The vertical weekly format contains quarter-hourly appointments starting at 7:00 am and ending at 8:45 pm. The week starts on Monday with one week per 2 page spread and a vertical format of one weekday per column. Other Academic products for the teacher or student from House of Doolittle includes desk pads, wall calendars, lesson planners, class record books, assignment books, monthly appointment planners and weekly appointment planners. Go GREEN with House of Doolittle products, we use 100% recycled paper containing 100% post-consumer waste with soy inks. All of our products are manufactured right here in the USA. Since 1989 House of Doolittle has donated 5% of its profits to organizations that are working to create a more sustainable environment.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Useful Academic Weekly Planner that is also Environmentally Friendly\\n\\nReview: This is a useful academic weekly planner that is environmentally friendly as well. It looks nice and has plenty of room to record your weekday activities.\\n\\nThe planner begins on August 1 2011, and ends on August 5, 2012. Each page allows you to record three days worth of activities. Each weekday begins at 7:00 in the morning and has lines at 15 minute intervals until 8:00 at night. Each line is about 2.5 inches long so there is enough room to include what activity is planned.\\n\\nI assume that since this is an academic planner weekends were not so important since Saturday and Sunday are combined into one column. Saturday begins at 7:00 and ends at 5:00 and Sunday just has 12 lines to list activities. This is a problem for people like me who like to plan for weekend events as well.\\n\\nThe planner includes the obligatory United States time zone map (why planners have these is beyond me), an address book and a listing of holidays celebrated in the United States for the years 2012 through 2014.\\n\\nThe House of Doolittle lists a 22 year time line showing how the company has been environmentally friendly. The company started using recycled paper in 1988, in 1989 started donating 5% of its profits to organizations working to create a more sustainable environment and in 2009 is using Chlorine-Free and FSC and SFI certified paper.\\n\\nThis is a fine planner. I just wish that Saturdays and Sundays had their own full columns instead of just one for both. For that reason alone I gave it four stars instead of five.\",\n \"Product: Quartet EnduraGlide Dry-Erase Markers deliver strong bold color every time, to ensure that your message is distinct and legible. Clearly display your writing with our patented 3-chamber, liquid ink system. Plus, our see-through ink gauge shows exactly how much ink remains for your use. Simply look at the barrel to determine when its time to change your marker. Quickly move from one project to the next with these easy to erase markers. Dont fuss with caked on ink. The smooth ink easily wipes away, leaving a streak-free, clean surface. Create thin lines with the fine point tip. The precise lines are perfect for clear, distinct handwriting and detailed drawings. Pack contains 4 assorted markers, including Black, Red, Green and Blue, a foam whiteboard eraser, and a dry-erase cleaner. Keep your room clean and odor-free. The non-toxic, low odor ink is perfect for any environment, such as classrooms, offices and homes.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Works Great but Dry Erase Cleaner Should Not Be Used by Pregnant Women\\n\\nReview: This product works extremely well. The cleaner worked wonders on a little used dry erase board in my kitchen and the eraser works great as well. The markers are easy to see and erase without a problem.\\n\\nThe big test for me was a dry erase board in my kitchen that I had not cleaned in about six months. The marker was hard to get off with a wet paper towel. I sprayed the dry erase cleaner on the board and wiped it with the eraser and the marker came off as if it had been put on yesterday.\\n\\nI am always cautious about using cleaners because of the toxic nature of some of them. I got some of the spray on my hands and called the manufacture but was told it should not be a problem and to wash my hands. It did not irritate my skin. You are not advised to use gloves while using the cleaner like you are with some other products. I did not notice a strong odor and used it in room with closed windows.\\n\\nThis being said, the back of the package says the cleaner contains ethanol. The warning label cautions against getting it in the eyes, inhaling it or swallowing it. It also says to avoid using while pregnant or if you are \\\"contemplating pregnancy.\\\" The reason is because it may cause \\\"harm to the developing fetus.\\\" As a man that is using this in my house this is no problem for me but if used in an office setting it may be an issue for unsuspecting women.\\n\\nThe markers are listed as being low odor and non-toxic. They seem like other dry erase markers I have used. The colors stand out.\\n\\nI like this product a lot. The markers and eraser are high quality. The cleaner is a big plus for me because I have a number of dry erase boards and will not use some for extended periods of time. This cleaner works great. The only issue is the warnings associated with it so I will use it carefully.\\n\\nI gave it four stars only because of the warning against use for woman who are pregnant or contemplating pregnancy. Perhaps all cleaners have the same warning but I wonder if the manufacturer could have found a cleaner that could be used by women who were pregnant or contemplating pregnancy.\",\n \"Product: Fellowes, the leader in laminating products, delivers the best performance and quality to preserve and protect important documents. Fellowes laminators can be used in the home, office, or classroom for creating quick, long-lasting professional and fun projects. You can make menus, signs and posters durable. Quickly and easily laminate photos, business cards, picture cards, and certificates. Create bookmarks, calendars, flash cards, or jewelry with ease. Fellowes laminators feature robust roller systems for quick, consistent lamination and quality throughput at high speeds. By providing the best laminator technology we ensure smooth, high quality laminating results. The Fellowes Cosmic 2 95 Pouch Laminator is a user-friendly personal laminating machine perfect for occasional use in the home or small office. The Cosmic 2 95 is designed for use with 3mil laminating pouches for documents or photos, however, it will handle up to 5mil thick pouches for index card size or smaller. The 9.5 inch throat size will accept multiple document sizes, and a document carrier is not required. Featuring HeatGuard Technology that keeps the heat inside so the laminator is cool to the touch, and an anti-jam release lever, you'll be assured the Cosmic 2 is safe to use for you and your materials. It heats up in 5 minutes, laminates 12 inches per minute, and has 3 temperature settings, including for cold lamination. The Fellowes Cosmic 2 95 is sure to meet your occasional light laminating needs with fantastic results.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Good Product Depite A Limited Instruction Manual\\n\\nReview: This is a good product that works well despite a slow warm up time and a limited instruction manual. I laminated a fairly thin one page scorecard from a 1977 baseball game and an award certificate from 1987 that was a bit thicker. Both came out great.\\n\\nThe longest wait came while the laminator warmed up. The instructions say warm up time takes 5-6 minutes. This seems about right.\\n\\nThe laminator comes with 10 letter size 3 Mil pouches. The pouches are open at one end. After placing the item you want laminated in the pouch you just feed the pouch closed side first into the laminator. Once you feel the laminator taking the item you can let go as it is pulled through the laminator. When the two items I laminated were done they were not even hot (though the instructions warn you could get burned.) It took each item no more than a minute to go through the laminator.\\n\\nI have never used a laminator before and found the instructions lacking. A few paragraphs talking about about how to use the laminator, the difference between hot and cold lamination and why a person should chose one over the other and what happens when you have something that is small that you want laminated would have made a big difference.\\n\\nI actually called Fellows and asked why someone would choose hot lamination over cold lamination and what to do with some card sized objects I wanted laminated. Basically you use cold lamination for objects that would be affected by the heat and you need to buy special pouches for this. Also, different sized sheets are sold based on the size of the objects that need to be laminated.\\n\\nThere are three pages in the instruction manual that tell you about the laminator.\\nOne page of the manual shows the laminator controls and has a quick start guide has no text. (The laminator controls are named on the next page and I found myself flipping back and forth to figure out what control the instructions were talking about.) I think this was done because the manual is also written in French and Spanish and rather than reproduce this page each time it was decide to use one page with no writing.\\n\\nPages four and five have no diagrams but have text explaining how to use the laminator. The text does not always make sense. For instance at one point the instructions talk about a \\\"Wait\\\" symbol that will flash when the laminator is warming up or cooling down. I have been over this manual ten times nowhere is a \\\"Wait\\\" symbol shown. I finally figured a green button that is called a \\\"pouch selection button\\\" in the laminator control section is in fact the \\\"Wait\\\" symbol.\\n\\nUltimately this is a good product. I am happy with the two items I have laminated and will be looking forward to buying some smaller sheets to laminate some other items. The instructions are lacking but this is a pretty simple product to use once you figure it out. While you do have to wait a bit for the laminator to warm up, the items you are laminating go through the laminator quickly.\",\n \"Product: Go big with professional prints up to 13\\\" x 19\\\" and scans up to 11\\\" x 17\\\". The WorkForce WF-7510 is the affordable wide-format all-in-one that features the World's Fastest print speeds in its class. Quickly print layouts at 100%. Or, scan large-sized originals in a flash - no stitching software required. The WorkForce WF-7510 makes everything easy. Featuring a paper capacity up to 250 sheets, it's always ready to print on matte or glossy paper. The WorkForce WF-7510 moves at your busy pace, whatever the project at hand. And, prints are smudge, fade and water resistant, so you can handle them immediately after printing. Engineered to offer the ultimate in speed and flexibility, this high performance all-in-one brings you quality without compromise.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great All-In-One Product with Wireless Capabilities that Work Well.\\n\\nReview: I like this a lot. Its' wireless features work well. I am happy with the printing, scanning and faxing features. Setup was pretty easy and most of the features are intuitive to use. My only real issue is I have had mixed results when it came to customer support.\\n\\nSize:\\n\\nThis is a big printer/scanner/faxer. It measures 22\\\" x 16.5\\\" x 11.3\\\" and Weighs 34.4 lbs. When I got it I had to get a friend to help me carry it up a flight of stairs and I had to find a small table to hold it. The fact that it is wireless helps because I have the table on the others side of the room from my computer. If it was not wireless I can see it being a problem for people with a small desk area.\\n\\nCustomer Support:\\n\\nI called tech support because I have never set up a wireless product like this. Two people I talked with were fine. I did have a problem with the fax at first and one person told me the fax was broken. I asked to speak to a supervisor and they fixed the issue. The product was not broken, I just had a setting wrong.\\n\\nSetup:\\n\\nOnce concern I had was whether I needed to have a USB connection to set everything up as recommended by the Epson setup manual. I called Epson and was able to set up everything using only my wireless router. I did not have to use a USB cable. Setup took about 40 minutes.\\n\\nControl Panel:\\n\\nThe control panel is pretty large. The buttons are large and easy to press. The copy, scan and fax buttons are separated from each other so you won't be pressing wrong buttons by mistake. The LCD screen is easy to see. It is 1.5 by 2 inches. You can tell a lot of thought went into making this user friendly.\\n\\nPrinting:\\n\\nI have printed in both color and black and white. I am pleased with the results. The colors are sharp. I am also happy with the print speed. The paper tray is located under the control panel and is easy to access.\\n\\nScanning:\\n\\nThere is software that comes with this printer for scanning called ABBYY that I used for scanning documents. There is also Epson Scan Software. I have scanned documents and text to my printer using my wireless router and it worked fine.\\n\\nFaxing:\\n\\nFaxing with this is a fairly easy. It takes a little longer than my older printer/scanner/faxer in scanning the pages but it is still quick enough. It is easy to create cover sheets and to have a record of faxes sent.\\n\\nConclusion:\\n\\nI am very happy with this product. It looks great and works great. I am especially pleased with the wireless capability of the Workforce WF-7510. It is the best all-in-one printer/scanner/faxers that I have ever used.\",\n \"Product: Instant organization for the desktop, drawer or shelf. The MO file case replaces paper piles, hanging folders and 3-ring binders. Fits in most file drawers and holds letter size folders and papers. Made from a durable printed corrugate material, the MO file case stands up to heavy use while maintaining a professional look. Die cut handles allow for easy lifting and carrying. The letter-size file case comes in navy, black circles and moss circles and holds up to 750 sheets. Use with MO kits and case wraps.\\n\\nRating: 2.0\\n\\nSummary: Good Idea with Big Problems\\n\\nReview: This is a good idea with problems. An inexpensive, well built file box made out of cardboard is a good idea. The problems include cardboard that is not very strong and a bottom that did not hold together without the aid of packing tape.\\n\\nI like the idea of a light file box that can be put in a file or desk drawer. I have a plastic one that is bulky.\\n\\nThe problem with this is that the cardboard seems thin. It bent easily when I grabbed the side of the file box with my hand. The bottom of the file box did not hold together well when empty and once I put a couple of files in it it opened. I had to take some packing tape to reinforce the bottom. The Amazon web page says this will hold 750 sheets. I am not sure if the bottom will hold up with that many, even with the packing tape to reinforce it.\\n\\nThe top front and back portions of the file box, which have handles, have two layers of cardboard. These hold up okay. I wish the entire file box had two layers of cardboard to make the entire item stronger.\\n\\nI have used this for a week keeping it in my desk drawer and taking it out and putting it on my desk at times. It is okay if left alone in a desk with the desk bottom and sides supporting it. Once I took it out the sides bent a little and as mentioned I needed to add tape to the bottom so it would not open up. This is not holding up very well.\",\n \"Product: Organized Up heavyweight vertical file folders let you file and organize your documents upright like you print and read them. These super durable, heavyweight water resistant files stand up to extensive use. The dual-tab lets you label the file for both vertical and horizontal use-perfect for desktop, backpacks and drawers. Closed on two sides for extra security. Use with Smead's Organized Up MO Vertical File Case. Scored on the front for easy access to papers. Each folder holds up to 25 pages.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great If You Like Vertical Folders\\n\\nReview: I have mixed feelings about these folders. The folders make some aspects of dealing with files easier and some harder so it really depends on you needs when determining if these will help.\\n\\nThe folders are vertical folders and closed on the bottom and side in and L shaped fashion. The idea seems to be that most people look at papers from top to bottom but the horizontal folders makes you put papers on their sides so they are hard to read when going through a file. These folders allow you to look at papers from top to bottom since they are vertical. In addition, if you take files with you these hold the papers better since they are closed on two sides.\\n\\nI have two problems with these folders. Most importantly, since they are closed on two sides I find the need to take the papers out of the folders to review them. With horizontal folders, which are closed on one side, it is easy to review the papers while in the folders. All I do is take a horizontal folder, lay it vertically on my desk and review the papers in the folder.\\n\\nAlso, I am used to looking in a filing cabinet and reading papers which are laying horizontally. I just bend my neck a little so it is not a big deal. Unless I replace all my files it will be strange having some going one way and others another.\\n\\nThese are better for transporting files. These are also good for people who really would prefer a vertical file. They also have nice glossy covers and space to put on labels both vertically and horizontally. The folders are sturdy.\\n\\nIf you like the idea of vertical folders these are great. I will keep some of these around for transporting papers but will stick the older files otherwise.\",\n \"Product: Fellowes I-Spire Series Lumbar Cushion\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Works Fine But I Have A Couple Of Issues\\n\\nReview: I have used a number of lumbar supports over the years. None are perfect. This has some nice features which I like but I do have issues with it.\\n\\nThe positive things about this support is that it has enough give to mold itself to what ever chair you use it with. Chairs vary in terms of how their backs are shaped. This works on my office chair which has slightly recessed back as well as on my car seat which has a deeper recess and more curved sides. The one chair it did not work well with was an old metal folding chair which has a back that curves outward. The people who made these chairs did make them for comfort.\\n\\nThis also has a buckle on the back with a nice belt system allowing the user to secure it in place on most any seat. It work great in my car seat as well as my office chair. It works sell.\\n\\nThere is a mesh like material in the front of the cushion. It looks good.\\n\\nThe cover can be removed and inside there is a somewhat hard foam like material The foam has just the right amount of give to offer support while not seeming too hard.\\n\\nMy issues are that some lumbar supports have had more of a curve to them and are not so high. This one is more flat. If I could make one change I would make the support rounder. I would also take away some height. I want something to support the area where lower my spine curves. If this were rounder and smaller I think it would feel better.\\n\\nBy my measurements the lumbar support is approximately 2 inches thick, 6 and 3/4 inches high and 14 inches long. I used a measuring tape so I could be slightly off. When I use this I can feel a slight pressure that I think would be reduced by making it rounder and not so high.\\n\\nI use this and it is fine but I also have a softer, smaller, more rounded cushion by another company that feels nicer but does not have the nice belt system that this one has that keeps it in place.\",\n \"Product: Snap your move. Memory is the worst ally you could depend, since it will always fail you when you most need it. With a Smart Cover you will fin it handy, fancy and comfortable in the writing. With a removable red zone for the thing that cant wait. Since 1975, Polibook has provided quality products and services to businesses throughout the entire world. Polibook continues that commitment providing innovative, high quality value-added paper products for the office, school and home. Collecting certifications like medals its plants has become international model in printing quality, technological, social and environmentally responsible examples; Leading by example in all South America. Poligrafica is the company, and Polibook is the line for high quality materials of writing pads as the choice of people with a high standard of excellence. This expertise comes for our almost 20 years designing and producing planners; our expertise is in conquering time with planning. Our products are elaborated from 100 percent quality recycled materials with 40 percent post-consumer waste coming from controlled forest and meeting all government requirements; making them the perfect choice for ecologically concerned people who want to complete the recycle circle. Whether it's a multi-part form, notebooks, writing pads, record books, or any of the hundreds of items we offer, you can count on Polibook products to help\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Visually Appealing To Do Pad\\n\\nReview: This is a well designed things to do pad. It has plenty of room to write a to do list and can be easily be carried around. It also has a nice red cant wait section.\\n\\nI like the design of this. It comes in a green cardboard case with things to do written on it. The pad itself has a black cover and backing. The backing has a black band on the bottom that can be used to cover a page of the pad or wrap around the black cover.\\n\\nThe cover has four folds in it. The folds can be made into a triangle causing the pad to be angled instead of flat. The folds can then be made flat again. The pad can carried around easily.\\n\\nEach page has eight lines to list what needs to be done that are alternately white and tan. The bottom of the pad has a CANT WAIT... section that has seven red lined surrounded by a red border.\\n\\nThe pages can be left in the book or easily removed. The cant wait section has an indentation that allows it to be removed from the things to do section.\\n.\\nThere is enough room to easily list eight things that need be done and room at the bottom to repeat the things that cant wait or list new things that cant wait. If there is more than eight things to do it is easy to flip a page and go to the next page.\\n\\nI find the pad visually appealing and helpful in highlighting what needs to be done. The pad is also easy to carry around alone or in brief case.\",\n \"Product: Five Star Locker Shelf Extender, Berry Pink/Purple (72892)\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Locker Extender That Works\\n\\nReview: This is a simple way to add a shelf to your locker. You need coat hooks or some other types of hooks on either side of a locker for this to work.\\n\\nThis seems strong. It supposedly can hold 100 pounds. I know it can hold a back pack with books without a problem. It has polyester material on the outside so it looks nice.\\n\\nCheck the size to see if it will fit in the locker you have. I measure the width at 12 inches. The sides move so if the locker is larger than that there seems some leeway but it can't be much larger or I don't think this will work.\\n\\nThis is a nice idea that works.\",\n \"Product: Large-scale projects demand lots of your valuable time, so maximize your efficiency by quickly and easily organizing important documents with these easily customizable 16-tab white dividers. The binder dividers feature an innovative Index Maker Easy Apply strip that lets you label an entire row of tab titles at once, saving you tons of time so you can focus on more important work. A double-column tab design lets you see all tabs at once and add more sections to your binder, making these tabbed dividers ideal for large-scale engineering, construction and legal projects, reference documents, archiving and more. They're also great for customizing your presentation book, training guides, onboarding guides, proposals, presentations, board books and more. The clear labels virtually disappear on the tabs, lending your paper dividers a clean, printed-on look. These sturdy dividers feature durable double-sided reinforced tabs and edges for unmatched strength and tear resistance. Personalize your custom dividers with the thousands of free templates and designs at avery.com/templates and print them out in just minutes.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Nice Time Saver\\n\\nReview: These Avery 16 Tab Clear Label Index Maker Double-Column Dividers are a nice time saver when creating documents that need a lot of dividers.\\n\\nWith these you use one of two Avery templates to create the divider headings all at one time, print the divider headings and then attach them to eight divider tabs at a time. Because of the clear labels it looks like each divider heading was printed individually. This saves so much time from having to individually attach labels to the divider tabs.\\n\\nThe templates are easy to use. All you need to do is go to the Avery website.\\n\\nThe paper quality for the dividers is good and should last though I wish the paper was a bit thicker. The tabs are big enough to make them easily readable.\\n\\nThis is nice time saver and the labels look good when they are done.\\n\\nPlease note I also have used the 24 Tab Clear Label Index Maker Double-Column Dividers. They are very similar to the 16 tab dividers I just reviewed only you get more tabs and dividers.\",\n \"Product: Get your quarterly and annual reports together fast with Ready Index(R) Table of Contents Quarterly Dividers. The preprinted tabs include Q1 through Q4 plus Annual to allow for quick organization. Customize your table of contents page with free, easy-to-use templates and designs at avery.com/print. Select the one that best suits your project, enter section titles directly in your computer, add a logo or project title, and print from your laser or inkjet printer. Use in portrait or landscape formats. It's so simple.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nicely Designed Quarterly Dividers\\n\\nReview: These are nicely designed quarterly index dividers. They come with six template designs that can be used with the table of contents page at the Avery website.\\n\\nThe dividers look professional. The colors standout and add to the loof of a quarterly index.\\n\\nThere are six pages that come with this. You get a table of contents page and dividers labeled Q1,Q2,Q3,Q4 and Annual. They work fine in the three ring binders I have in my office.\\n\\nThe paper quality is okay. It should last but I wish it were a bit thicker.\\n\\nThe six template designs help add a professional touch to these dividers. They are easy to use and can be created quickly.\\n\\nThese are a nice choice when creating a quarterly index.\",\n \"Product: Plan a well organized, successful year with this professional, trend setting neutral academic year weekly/monthly planner with durable hardback textured paper bookbound covers, blue spine tape, pops of orange, and 2 satin bookmarks. Smaller size offers easy portability. 13 months, July 2015-July 2016. 5.88 x 8.25 inch page size. Weekly calendar features one week per two-page spread; each ruled daily block is 4 x 2.75 inches. Monthly calendar includes one month per two-page spread with 1.65 x 1.65 open blocks, space for notes, past and future month references. Monthly tabs offer faster referencing. Special pages include a 3-year reference calendar, contacts, notes pages, an event calendar, 4-year holiday list, and a U.S. time zone and area code page.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Professional Looking Planner\\n\\nReview: This is a professional looking weekly planner. It has good writing space for a weekly planner and comes with two satin bookmarks.\\n\\nThis looks nice. It has hardback textured paper bookbound back and front covers. The covers do not bend and will protect this planner. When you open the front cover there are tabs for each month making it easy to access each month. Two satin bookmarks also make it easy to mark pages with important dates.\\n\\n Each month starts with a calendar on two pages with1.65 x 1.65 blocks that allow for brief notes to be made. The next two pages have the first seven days of the week listed and a block for notes. Each day is a 4 x 2.75 inch ruled block with ten lines. Considering this is a weekly calendar there is good space to makes notes regarding meetings and deadlines. I have a daily planner with a page devoted to each day which offers more space for each day but it is bulkier and does not give me a sense of the week like this weekly planner does.\\n\\nThere are 12 ruled pages at the end of the planner that can be used for notes and contacts. This also has holidays for the next four years and a list of time zones at the end of the planner.\\n\\nThis is a very nice looking and a very functional weekly planner. It has a hard cover. It is something that would look good at work or at home.\",\n \"Product: An Amazon Brand.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Makes My Legs And Back Feel Better\\n\\nReview: I have a bad back and I have a hard time getting comfortable when I am sitting in my office chair because my legs start hurting. This foot rest helps. It tilts back and forth which makes my legs and back feel better. My only issue is I have a wood floor so this moves at times.\\n\\nThe good things about this are that it is sturdy, tilts back and forth and has a textures surface so if I take off my shoes I can massage my feet. It does make a difference.\\n\\nMy only issue is that since I have a wood floor this moves a bit. I find myself moving it with my feet to get it in a good position. I wish it had something on the bottom to make it less likely to move on hard wood floors.\\n\\nOverall this is a very nice product and lessens my leg and back pain.\",\n \"Product: The South Main Hardware cash box is an excellent storage unit for money and small valuables. Item includes 2 keys and multi compartment insert Tray. Great for events, storage and school and work functions. Storage compartment dimensions are 11\\\" L x 8\\\" W x 4\\\" H.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Very Nice Cash Box\\n\\nReview: This is a sturdy cash box that is not too heavy. I was able to carry the box with both coins and bills in it by the handle and it held up fine.\\n\\nThis box is black with a handle in the center. It has a removable drawer with six compartments that are great for change or other small items and a large compartment that will easily hold bills. There is plenty of room for cash or other items below the removable drawer. The black finish looks really nice.\\n\\nThe keys lock the box well. I can hear a click when the box locks. The latch locks in place then the box is locked and unlocks when I unlock the box.\\n\\nThis will be great for me to use at charity events at my local church. It can be used to store any number of items at home.\\n\\nThe is a very good cash box. It looks nice, is not too heavy, locks easily and stores cash well.\",\n \"Product: The South Main Hardware lockable steel security filing box is an excellent lockbox for important items such as documents and small valuables. It's great for storage in cabinets, lockers, desks and basements. Available in Black. Includes 2 keys. Storage compartment dimensions are 13.58 inch L x 6.10 inch W x 11.34 inch h.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Great Way To Store Items You Don't Want Family Members Or Co-Workers To Look At Or Move\\n\\nReview: This is a steel storage box with a strong handle and a good lock. It is sturdy but not heavy. It has a nice black finish that is so shiny that I can see my reflection in it.\\n\\nThis box is great for storing papers, small valuables an other items such items. The handle feels good when I carry it. I am not sure how much weight this would hold but I would feel comfortable carrying coins or other such items in it.\\n\\nHanging files can be put in this as well. I tested it and it works fine with hanging files that I have in my file cabinets in my office.\\n\\nThe product description on this page states this is great for storage in cabinets, lockers, desks and basements. I agree. This is easy to carry so someone could easily walk away with it. I would not leave valuables in it and leave it unattended in a place where it could be stolen. Yet I would use it to store items that I did not want co-workers or family members to look at or accidentally take or move.\\n\\nThis is a nice way of storing items in a good looking steel storage box with a lock.\",\n \"Product: A whole new way to keep multiple projects and loose documents separate and organized. Dividers create four individual sections within a larger file. Each section expands to 3/4-Inch for great capacity. Fits into expanding wallets for organized portability.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Way To Organize Folders\\n\\nReview: This is an effective way to organize files that need to be broken into subcategories. Each folder has four dividers. As a result, if you are organizing your credit card statements for instance and have more than one credit card you can use this to have each different credit card statement in the same folder, separated by a divider.\\n\\nThis also works especially well if you need to take files with you to a meeting. Instead of having four different folders you can put related materials into one of the Organizer Folders and not have to worry about juggling multiple folders. You can also take multiple Organizer Folders if you have a lot of files.\\n\\nThese seem about the same size as regular folders and fit into my filing cabinets without a problem. Each folder is a different color that the other which makes them easy to identify.\\n\\nRight now I am using these to help organize my bank, credit card and insurance papers. These come three to a package so I could easily use another three packages of them that I will likely get over time. This is a really good way to organize files.\",\n \"Product: Note- Sorting Evovled. Reordering notes has never been easier. Ampad SimpleSort Writing Pad lets you sort, group, and re-order your notes so can organize your thoughts the way you need them.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Interesting Idea With Flaws\\n\\nReview: This is an interesting take on the old loose leaf binder with the holes being on the top of the page and a thick piece of cardboard replacing the binder in the back.\\n\\nI like the idea. It looks nicer than many loose leaf binders and it does come with dividers.\\n\\nI do have a few issues though. There is a plastic clip which holds everything together. The clip has two pegs on the back which lock into two holes in the front. The paper has two holes and rests on the pegs. A couple of times the clip unintentionally opened when I had this Ampad in my brief case with some books and journals. I assume the pressure of the books caused the clip to open.\\n\\nI also found it annoying at times to close the clip once opened. To close this you have to make sure the paper is not coving the pegs . If the paper is covering the pegs the clip is hard to close. When all 80 sheets are being used with the three dividers and the cardboard backing the paper is at the very top of the pegs and often times covers the pegs.\\n\\nI also wish this came with a cover. I don't like people being able to see what I write and without a cover the first page can get stained or damaged.\\n\\nThis is an interesting idea and may work for some people but for me I would rather used some form of the old fashioned binder that has a cover.\",\n \"Product: Ampad Shot Note, from handwritten to handheld. Digitally store and organize handwritten notes and sketches. Access any time, anywhere from your iPhone or computer. Download the free Ampad Shot Note App.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Great Idea For People Wanting to Save or Send Copies Of Notes Or Doodles\\n\\nReview: This is an interesting idea that should appeal to a niche audience. Basically you download an app from Ampad Shot Note to a smart phone, use the note pad, snap a picture using the app and then send the note to someone else or save it on your camera.\\n\\nThe pad has a place for the date and has 17 lines. The paper is better quality that I have seen on most note pads. At the corners of the pad are corner markers that you align with the Ampad Shot Note app so you when you take a picture you get the whole note pad.\\n\\nThe idea works. It is simple to do. If you find a need to save notes or doodles to your camera or send them to people than this is the item for you.\\n\\nWhile this was fun for me to do a couple of times, I really have no use for this. For people who do this is a great product.\",\n \"Product: Scotch Expressions Magic Tape comes in a variety of colors and designs so you can decorate and personalize your projects. It features a unique adhesive that holds paper securely. Available in 3/4\\\" width.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great For Wrapping Presents\\n\\nReview: This comes with three rolls of tape that can be separated and placed in a regular tape dispenser. The tape is hard to break by hand so you do need something with which to cut the tape. A scissor works fine.\\n\\nIt is hard to write on the tape with a pen but a marker works fine. The tape is not acid free so be careful if you want to use this on something you want to save long term.\\n\\nThis is nice colored tape that looks great if you use it to wrap a present. I can't see it being used for much more since it is not acid free. It seems like it is being sold as a tape with which to wrap presents rather than something to use for long term projects.\",\n \"Product: Hang this magnetic notepad in your locker, on your fridge, or any metal surface you see on a daily basis. At 3 x 7.5 inches it fits just about anywhere and it perfect for jotting down notes throughout the day. Three pre-printed headers help you organize your tasks. Each easy to tear away sheet is lined to keep your handwriting aligned. Paper is white, top binding is black.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Holds Well To My Refrigerator and Has Enough Room To Write Without Using Two Lines\\n\\nReview: This is a reminder pad that holds well to a metal surface and has To Do, To Remember and To Buy section. Each line is three inches long and there are five lines to each section. Each section has perforations so each section can be individually removed.\\n\\nThe two things I like about this are the size of the three inch lines and how well it holds to a metal surface. There is enough room to leave a complete thought on a line without having to use two lines. I keep this on my refrigerator an will write things like buy oranges or pick up library book or mail letters and each thought easily fits on one line.\\n\\nThis also holds well to my refrigerator. I have used other magnetic note pads that don't hold steady on metal surfaces especially when they are on a door that is opened and closed. This holds tight. The magnets work very well.\\n\\nThere is a band at the bottom that can be used to secure the bottom of the reminder pad. I don't use it because the pad stays pretty straight when I have it on my refrigerator. The pink color is nice.\\n\\nIf you want a magnetic note pad that has To Do, To Remember and To Buy sections this works fine and does the job.\",\n \"Product: This simple styled flower pot holder allows your beautiful and unique flower pots to really be shown off on any balcony or deck railing! The possibilities are limitless - simply add your favorite flower pot to add instant dcor. Patent pending technology allows CobraCo flower box and pot holders to adjust to fit any size railing. The CobraCo 10 Inch Adjustable Basic Flower Pot Holder holds up to 10 inch flower pots and comes in a black finish.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Sturdy Flower Pot Holder\\n\\nReview: This is a simple sturdy product that works. It is holding a potted Geranium easily on my porch railing.\\n\\nThis is easy to put together. When you hang this on a railing the flower pot holder is held securely thanks to two brackets and a bottom overhang.\\n\\nThere are three screws on each side of the top of the flower pot holder. There are two brackets that the screws hold. On the bottom of the flower pot holder there is a four and a half inch by two and a half inch overhang on the back of the holder. The brackets and the bottom overhang secure the flower pot holder in place.\\n\\nThe instructions say this will work on iron, aluminum and wood top railings up to 2 3/4 and wooded 2x4 and 2x6 railings. It fits up to 10 inch pots.\\n\\nThis is sturdy and seems like it is made to last.\",\n \"Product: Tomcat Live Catch Mouse Trap is an excellent catch and release option for your mouse infestation. Able to blend into any environment, the modern, sleek trap is designed to let you catch up to 10 mice at a time without harming them, and to allow for easy release. And, it is reusable so you can catch mice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, over and over again.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Humane Way Of Dealing With Mice\\n\\nReview: Living in an older home and living near a river and some woods has caused me to deal with mice\\nmost of my life. They get into my shed and garage and occasionally into my house. Regular\\nsnap traps work but no matter how many times I have used them it is uncomfortable picking a\\ntrap with a dead mouse in it. These traps offer a nice alternative but you do have to be willing to drive somewhere with a live mouse in the trap and release the mouse into the wild. If you are willing to do this these are nice traps.\\n\\nI have never seem a catch system like this before. The mouse runs through a small tunnel to the bait. The weight of the mouse causes the tunnel to life up causing the trap door to close.\\n\\nThese need to be checked on a regular basis. Once caught the mouse needs to be released away from your house or place of business.\\n\\nI did catch one mouse with this trap. I went to some woods ten minutes from my house and released the mouse.\\n\\nFor those who want a humane way of getting mice out of their homes or businesses this is a good option.\",\n \"Product: The Tomcat Mole Killer (Worm Formula) is scientifically designed and tested to mimic a moles natural food source. Moles* may consume a lethal dose in a single feeding, but it may take two or more days from the time of bait consumption for moles to die. * Not for use against the star-nosed mole in North Carolina **Not for sale in HI\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: It Works But I Am Concerned About Other Animals Getting To It.\\n\\nReview: I live near a river and some woods. My backyard has all sorts of animals including moles. I have used mouse and rat poison in bait traps in my garage and shed but I have never used those poisons outside. My one concern about this product is that while it is used in the mole run it is still accessible to other animals who may dig up the run.\\n\\nI did put this in a couple of mole runs before the cold weather came and I saw less activity so I think it worked. I like the idea that these look like grubs which moles eat. Putting them underground lessens the likelihood that other animals will get to it. Yet it seems to me that animals, including dogs, could dig them up and eat them. I have no idea what effect this would have on another animal though there is a toll free number to call if this is eaten by a pet and information for both doctors and veterinarians about symptoms and treatment.\\n\\nThe main poison in this is Bromethalin. From what I read, and I am no expert, it is an alternative to the blood thinning poisons used to kill mice and rats. I believe it is a neurotoxin and acts more quickly than the blood thinning poison.\\n\\nI am not sure how I feel about this product. I did try it and I have no doubt it would work if eaten by a mole. Yet, the mouse and rat poison I used in my shed and garage is in containers that are supposed to be pet and childproof. This is put outside and in the ground making it more accessible to other animals.\\n\\nI gave this four stars since it seems to do what it says it will do. I am not sure I would use it again based the fact that it seems accessible to other animals but it will get the job done.\",\n \"Product: Better than cheese or peanut butter and effective with even finicky mice, Tomcat Mouse Attractant Gel can improve the effectiveness of any mechanical trapplastic, wooden, or live. Simply place a small dollop of gel on a mouse trap to attract curious mice into the trap. It comes in a no-drip squeeze bottle with a long nozzle for easy application.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Less Messy Than Peanut Butter\\n\\nReview: I live near a river and some woods as a result mice and other wildlife are abundant. Mice will often make it to my outdoor shed, my garage and my basement. My shed has also been home to larger rodents.\\n\\nI usually use peanut butter to bait traps but that can get messy. In addition I have had rodents eat the peanut butter and not set off the trap. All you do is place a couple of drops on the trap. The box says it is good for rats as well as mice. I am not sure how long it lasts on the trap before more need to be used.\\n\\nI used this in my shed and did catch a couple if mice with it using the old fashioned wood spring traps.\",\n \"Product: It contains the best bait formula available on the market. No cutting or assembly required and the hanging mechanism is included. Easy to use - just add water and hang. Seals to reduce leaking when disposed, for clean disposal - just snap top onto trap to seal and then place in trash. Generally will attract flies from 30-40 ft. Depending upon wind conditions.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Work Well Without Dangerous Chemicals.\\n\\nReview: When it gets warm I seem to get a lot of flies near my back door. When the door is opened some come in my house.\\n\\nI put a trap about seven feet away from my back door door. At the end of the day I started noticing flies. These traps work. I have been noticing less flies in my house and near my back door. I assume the bait is more attractive than my house.\\n\\nI like the design of the traps. They are green so they blend in with my bushes and are not overly noticeable.\\n\\nI did notice a slight smell but it was not a big deal. It is not that noticeable.\\n\\nI like that fact that these are not toxic. I don't like anything toxic near my house.\\n\\nThis works well. I will be getting another for my front yard.\\n\\nUpdate:\\n\\nWe have had really warm weather lately. It has been in the mid to high 90's during the day. I am amazed how many flies are in the trap. I may actually have to get a new one soon because of the amount of flies in the trap and it has been out less than a month.\",\n \"Product: The Tomcat Glue Traps (Rat Size) are the pesticide-free, non-toxic way to effectively control rats. Excellent in all-around performance, the traps are ready-to-use and may also be used for rats, mice, and other household pests.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Poison Free And Trap Free Alternative To Catching Rodents\\n\\nReview: I live near a river and woods and many kinds of rodents find there way onto my property. Rats occasionally visit but not very often. Mice visit very often.\\n\\n The glue traps will catch a variety of bug and insects as well as rodents like mice and rats.\\nI have caught mice in these glue traps but luckily no rats.\\n\\n I put these in my shed and leave them there for a number of days. They are easy to use.\\n\\nThe problem with a trap like this is that the animal you catch may still be alive. I have yet to have that happen. It is something to consider. I would be uncomfortable if I saw a live mouse or Rat in the glue trap.\\n\\nThese do catch mice and rats without the use of poison and they get the job done.\",\n \"Product: The Tomcat Glue Traps with Eugenol for Enhanced Stickiness (Mouse Size) are the pesticide-free, non-toxic way to effectively control mice. The Eugenol formula enhances stickiness for superior gripping power. And, traps are kid and pet friendly.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: One Way To Catch A Mouse\\n\\nReview: I live near a river and woods and many kinds of rodents find there way onto my property including mice. I have used a host of rodent traps over the years. These traps will catch mice and other smaller rodents as well as insects.\\n\\nEach of the six traps is approximately four and three quarters long and three and one quarter wide. An average mouse would easily fit in the glue trap.\\n\\nI have put these in my garage and my shed. I have yet to catch a mouse with them but mice activity has been low in those areas based on the mouse poison and mouse traps that I keep there.\\n\\nThe problem with a trap like this is that the animal you catch may still be alive or be partially in the trap. It is something to consider. I would be uncomfortable if I saw a live mouse in the glue trap.\\n\\nI have used similar traps and I know glue traps work. These have an enhanced stickiness. These will catch mice without the use of poison and they seem very capable of getting the job done.\",\n \"Product: The Tomcat Glue Traps with Eugenol for Enhanced Stickiness (Mouse Size) are the pesticide-free, non-toxic way to effectively control mice. The Eugenol formula enhances stickiness for superior gripping power. And, traps are kid and pet friendly.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: One Way To Catch A Mouse\\n\\nReview: I live near a river and woods and many kinds of rodents find there way onto my property including mice. I have used a host of rodent traps over the years. These traps will catch mice and other smaller rodents as well as insects.\\n\\nEach of the six traps is approximately four and three quarters long and three and one quarter wide. An average mouse would easily fit in the glue trap.\\n\\nI have put these in my garage and my shed. I have yet to catch a mouse with them but mice activity has been low in those areas based on the mouse poison and mouse traps that I keep there.\\n\\nThe problem with a trap like this is that the animal you catch may still be alive or be partially in the trap. It is something to consider. I would be uncomfortable if I saw a live mouse in the glue trap.\\n\\nI have used similar traps and I know glue traps work. These have an enhanced stickiness. These will catch mice without the use of poison and they seem very capable of getting the job done.\",\n \"Product: The Tomcat Spin Trap for Mice is the easy, quick way to kill mice. The two-way entry allows mice to enter the trap from either direction. Its innovative design allows for optimal corner placement. Plus, the removable bait cup makes baiting the trap easy.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works and There Is No Mess\\n\\nReview: I live near a river and some woods as a result mice and other wildlife are abundant. Mice will often make it to my outdoor shed, my garage and my basement. My shed has also been home to larger rodents.\\n\\nThe Tomcat Spin Trap is nice because it kills a mouse but you don't see the mouse. You put bait in the trap. You then pull out an entryway that has two openings in which a mouse can enter. Once the mouse is caught the entryway returns to its original position.\\n\\nThis is the perfect indoor trap for me. No mouse poison is used. It is easy to set so I don't have to worry about a trap coming down on my finger. Finally, there is no dead mouse to see.\\n\\nThis comes with two traps. I caught a mouse with one.\",\n \"Product: Tomcat Ant Glue Traps are the ideal solution to non-poison ant control in homes. These attractant-based glue traps utilize Tomcat's Coax & Catch Technology in which specially developed attractants are placed between bands of high-strength glue. Each trap incorporates features that have been carefully tested to maximize capture. Non-Toxic Tomcat Glue Traps are ideal to use when pesticides are undesirable or inappropriate. Special release paper protects the glue until the trap is used. Traps are perforated for easy separation.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: These Traps Work For Me\\n\\nReview: These are great for catching ants as well as other crawling insects. I have used them on my porch, in my basement and in my kitchen and a few of the traps have gotten a good amount of ants while others are empty. I think part of getting these to work is placement.\\n\\nThe traps that have worked best are on my porch next to the door. Clearly ants are getting in under the door. I also used this in my basement near the door and caught a number of ants as well. The other place the traps worked are in my kitchen by the sink and garbage can. It makes sense ants would be in these areas.\\n\\n I have placed traps in my basement near the sink and shower but I have not caught any ants and I have placed one behind my refrigerator and have not caught any ants. I guess ants are thankfully not in these areas.\\n\\nThese traps seem to work for me. Placement seem important. It is better than using insect spray in my house.\",\n \"Product: The CobraCo 21\\\" Kingston Scroll Plant Stand features wrought iron heavy duty construction and is made of 3/8\\\" gauge wire. The beautiful bronze finish enhances the exquisite scroll work on this lovely plant stand and will last season after season. Dimensions are 10 inches wide by 21 inches high. Portable, decorative plant stands are perfect for any outdoor area. CobraCo plant stands come in all shapes and sizes so theres something for everyone! Take advantage of the various designs and colors these versatile stands have to offer.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice Looking and Sturdy but Design not Great for Smaller Pots or Vases\\n\\nReview: This is a nice looking, sturdy plant stand with legs that are flat and which did not harm my hardwood floor. It looks good in my house and would look fine outdoors as well.\\n\\nThe one thing to be aware of is that the part of the stand where you put the plant, is not solid but is triangle shaped and formed by three curved steel rods. Each leg has a curved steel rod that goes from it to one of the other legs forming the triangle. There are three large openings around the edge of the part of the stand where you put the plant and one big one in the center. If you click on the customer images under the picture of the stand (there are 25 as I write this) there is one that has a close up of this part of the plant stand.\\n\\nAs a result, this works great with plants that are in large pots or vases. If you want to put a plant with a smaller pot or vase, or if you want to put multiple plants on the stand, you need to put something solid on the base. I took a round ceramic potholder and put that on the stand in order to put a medium sized plant with a ceramic vase on the stand.\\n\\nI have hardwood floors and was a little concerned whether a heavy plant stand would scratch the floors. The stand did not. The legs are curved at the bottom and flat so they rest easy on my floor. The \\\"powder coated\\\" steel feels almost polished.\\n\\nThis is a fine plant stand. Just be aware if you want to put smaller pots or vases on the stand you need to put something solid down first.\",\n \"Product: Weed control for your lawn. Kills dandelion, clover, and crabgrass. Will not harm lawns. Ideal for spot treating individual lawn weeds. 24 oz. spray bottle.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: This Works But Read The Warnings When It Comes To Using It.\\n\\nReview: This a weed controller that will not harm the grass. I used it to address dandelions and crabgrass.\\nIt seems to be working.\\n\\nLike some other pesticides or weed killers this has a number of warnings. The warning from Scotts include:\\n\\n1. This product should not be applied in a way that will contact any person or pet, either directly or through drift;\\n2. People and pets need to be kept out of the area during application;\\n3. Do not spray this on weed in vegetable gardens, flower beds or ornamental plants and this also should not be used around fruits, vegetables or flowers;\\n4. Do not use the clipping as mulch or compost; and,\\n5. This product should not be used on or near desirable plants, including within the dripline of roots of desirable trees and shrubs, as injury may result.\\n\\nI used gloves and a long shirt while using this. I was careful not to get it near my vegetable garden.\\n\\nThis works but I was careful to use it on the dandelions and crabgrass. I made sure not to get it on my grass or near roots of trees.\",\n \"Product: Tomcat Rat Killer effectively kills up to 10 rats (based on no-choice laboratory testing) with one bait block while providing the highest level of station security. Resistant to weather and tampering, the disposable station gives rats easy access to bait and keeps fingers and pet paws out. The bait station is also weather resistant making it the ideal station for indoor and outdoor use. Follow all directions and restrictions on label when using the bait station.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Less Mess Than Traps\\n\\nReview: I live near a river and some woods and as a result mice and even rats are abundant. Rats will often make it to my outdoor shed.\\n\\nI have tried a number of traps and poisons to deal with the problem. I like to use poison in my shed and garage because there is no mess. The Tomcat rat killer bait stations are nice because they are covered and the poison comes included in the trap so I did not need to wear gloves while handling the poison myself. It looks like it is safe if children and pets are around because it is disposable so it would be hard to get into it. In the short time I have had this I have seen nibbles on the bait.\\n\\nThe bait in this works for rats and mice. Some bait stations will only work on mice. The one drawback with a station like this is it is hard to tell if the nibble was taken by a rat or a mouse. Still, it is nice not having to deal with the mess of a trap or a glue board.\\n\\nThis is great if you don't want to touch the poison and you have pets or children around that might try to open the bait station. Once the poison is gone this can be thrown out.\",\n \"Product: Tomcat Mouse Killer effectively kills up to 12 mice (Base on no-choice laboratory testing.) with one bait block while providing the highest level of station security. Resistant to weather and tampering, the disposable station gives mice easy access to bait and keeps fingers and pet paws out. The bait station is also weather resistant making it the ideal station for indoor and outdoor use.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Two Count Disposable Bait Station\\n\\nReview: I live near a river and some woods as a result mice and other wildlife are abundant. Mice will often make it to my outdoor shed, my garage and my basement. My shed has also been home to larger rodents..\\n\\nThe Tomcat mouse killer bait stations are nice because they are covered and the poison comes included in the trap so I did not need to wear gloves while handling the poison myself. The bait station is small. I have used larger bait stations. It looks like it is safe if children and pets are around because it is disposable and is not meant to be opened so it would be hard to get into it. In the short time I have had this I have not seen any nibbles but I have used this type of Tomcat mouse poison before and it has been eaten by mice.\\n\\nThis is great if you don't want to touch the poison and you have pets or children around that might try to open the bait station. The box does say to keep the station away from children. Once the poison is gone this can be thrown out.\",\n \"Product: Kill insects on your roses and flowers with Ortho Insect Killer Rose & Flower Ready-to-Use. To use, simply adjust the nozzle on the bottle, and spray your plants as directed. The formula will keep killing insects for up to 4 months, and you can use it both indoors and outdoors to control listed pests.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: It Is Keeping Bad Insects Of My Roses\\n\\nReview: I have a few rose bushes that have been around since I was a kid so I could not wait to try this. It seems to be keeping beetles, as well as other insects, away from them.\\n\\nThis can be used on house plants and flowers as well. While it comes with warnings about what to do if it gets on skin or clothing, is inhaled, gets in someones eyes or is swallowed it can be used indoors so it seems a bit safer than some other insecticides. The active ingredient listed on the Ortho website is 0.006% Acetamiprid which is an insecticide.\\n\\nThis is keeping beetles and other insects off my roses. The labels lists the insects controlled and it is a very big list which is too big to list here but looks too include between 150 to 200 types insects. This is not something that only kills eight or nine types of insects.\\n\\nThis comes in a spray bottle. I used gloves when using this. If using outside the instructions say to stand up wind while spraying. The spray comes out fine. This seems to work fine.\",\n \"Product: Highlights: Safe, clean solution to mouse problems Easy to use, no mess, no poisons and no snapped fingers Trap rings to kill 10 rodents\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A New Way to Deal With Mice\\n\\nReview: I get mice in my garage and figured I would try this. It worked fine and was easy to set up. If you like the idea it is worth a try.\\n\\nThis trap basically strangles the mouse with a latex ring. The mouse will likely move a few feet from the trap but then dies. You are left with a dead strangled mouse.\\n\\nI have used the classic metal traps in the past and poison. With a metal trap you hope to the trap comes down on the mouse's neck and breaks it. You are left with a dead mouse in the trap. It can get messy if the trap comes down on some other part of the mouse.\\n\\nWith poison the mice eat it and disappear. The question is where they go after they eat the poison. The best case is it makes them thirsty and they look for water outside you house or garage. The worst case is they die somewhere in your house or garage and you can't find them.\\n\\nThis seems to be a nice mix of both methods. The mouse dies and while it moves it will be near the trap. The latex ring comes down on the mouse's neck so there is no mess.\\n\\nI will need to try this more than once to see if it works the same each time. My concern is that the mouse will die but be hard to find.\\n\\nI am also not sure how humane this really is since the mouse is strangled but it has enough life to move a few feet from the trap. Still, I am not sure which method is most humane if you kill the mouse.\",\n \"Product: Victor Tri-Kill Mouse Trap - Use anywhere indoors. Easy to use-simply bait, place against wall and press setting levers down. Safe to use around children and pets. Quick and humane kill. Kills up to 3 mice in 1 setting. - Pest Type: Mouse, Trap Type: Mechanical, Reusable: Yes, Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor, Material: Plastic, Pet Resistant: Yes, Pkg Qty: 1, Package Type: Clamshell\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice Idea With One Flaw\\n\\nReview: This is easy to bait and easy to set up. I used peanut butter as the bait. I put it in my garage where I have caught mice with single traps and killed mice with poison. It has been there two weeks and so far no mice though the traps have sprung a couple of times without a mouse being killed.\\n\\nI am a bit uncertain about what to do if I catch a mouse. Since this is reusable, I would have to press the lever down to release the mouse and remove its body by hand or with some sort of pliers or claw like device. I would rather throw out the whole trap than remove a mouse with my hands. If I do that this gets a lot pricier than the single use disposable traps. Perhaps some sort of mouse remover mouse remover should be included with this if it is meant to be reusable.\\n\\nThis is easier to use than many single use disposable traps. There is no danger of having the trap come down on a finger though I have used disable traps for years and never had that happen.\\n\\nI do think if this is meant to be reusable there should be an easier way of removing the dead mouse.\",\n \"Product: Black flag wasp and hornet killer 14 oz. aerosol spray kills on contact and eliminates the nest. shoots up to a 29-foot spray to reach the nests.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Very Good Product\\n\\nReview: I have used sprays like this over the years and think Black Flag is one of the best. It kills pretty much on contact and that is important when dealing with Wasps, Hornets and Yellow Jackets.\\n\\nI will use a spray like this in two ways. Sometimes I will get a couple of wasps on my porch or in an attic area. The long spray length allows me to kill the insects without getting close. After having been stung by Wasps and Yellow Jackets a few times and once having to go to the hospital because of a nasty sting I keep as much of a distance as possible between me and them.\\n\\nI also have sprayed nests a couple of times. This is something that I would only recommend when necessary. Dusk or dawn are the best times to spray a nest and it is even better when it is cool. Keep as far away from the nest as possible. I recommend wearing as much clothing as possible in case a Wasp Or Yellow Jacket does try to sting.\\n\\nThis is a good spray that kills pretty much on contact.\",\n \"Product: Black Flag Concentrated Fogger is a dual action fogger, because it penetrates into cracks & crevices to kill bugs where they live & breed and leaves a fresh scent. It kills the following insects by contact: spider (except brown recluse), ants (except fire, carpenter, harvester and Pharaoh ants), roaches, fleas, house flies, mosquitoes, brown dog ticks, silverfish and firebrats. It is perfect to use in apartments, attics, basements, garages and household storage areas. Continues killing German cockroaches for up to 12 weeks on non-porous surfaces. Each can treats up to 2,000 cu. Ft. (approximately 15.5 ft. x 16 ft. x 8 ft. ceilings). Each package contains 6 foggers. Pack of 4 contains 4 packages of 6 foggers each = 24 foggers total.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: This Killed A Good Amount Of Insects In My Shed And Garage\\n\\nReview: I wanted to try this because I have never used a fogger before. I used it in my garage and shed. I saw a lot of dead insects afterward.\\n\\nI usually spray insect killer on floors and walls in the hope that the insects will crawl over the spray and die. There is only so much of an area I can spray and I miss spots.\\n\\nThe fogger seems more effective. It covers a larger area than I could do on my own and kills insects on contact. It has a nice scent. There is some residue but it is not than noticeable.\\n\\nI used this in my garage and shed and it killed a good amount of insects. It kills a number of insects including most spiders and ants as well as roaches, fleas house flies, mosquitoes, brown dog ticks, silverfish and firebrats.\\n\\nSince I used it in my shed and garage I did not have to worry about covering up areas where food might be used. In addition to areas were food is used the instructions also say to cover waxed wood floors, waxed furniture and plastic surfaces near the fogger.\\n\\nThis killed a lot of insects. It left a barely noticeable residue.\",\n \"Product: Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Zoysia Grass Seed & Mulch thrives in heat and drought, in partial shade and in colder temperatures. Our 99.9% weed-free grass seed grows a tough, durable, low-maintenance lawn!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: It Seems To Be Working So Far\\n\\nReview: I live in a river valley and have sandy soil. The weather lately has been full of extremes. It can be 60 one day and 85 the next. Lately we have been in a period of drought. My lawn has suffered. I figured I would try this.\\n\\nI planted this two weeks ago in my front yard and have seen growth. I raked the area first, used a grass seed spreader and went over the area with a rake to make sure the seeds were covered with soil. I watered the lawn every day. The grass is still young so a lot can happen but so far a good portion of the seeds have worked. Hopefully the grass will continue to grow.\",\n \"Product: Did you know bed bugs are not only classified as a public health pest, but they are also one of the most difficult insects to kill? Over time, bed bugs have developed a resistance to pyrethroids, the most common type of pesticide used for treatment. Have no fear - with Ortho Home Defense Dual-Action Bed Bug Killer, you have a formula that kills even pyrethroid-resistant bed bugs!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Read The Instructions Before Using.\\n\\nReview: This kills a lot of insects and/or bugs in addition to bed bugs. My only concern is the limitations on its use and how toxic is may be.\\n\\nAccording to the Ortho Website and the bottle this kills bed bugs, fleas, brown dog ticks, ants (excluding fire, pharaoh, and harvester ants), spiders (excl. brown recluse and black widow), stink bugs, boxelder bugs, dust mites, crickets, earwigs, millipedes, moths, multicolored Asian lady beetles and silverfish.\\\" It is much more than a bed bug killer.\\n\\nMy only concerns are the use warnings. The instructions say to use only as a \\\"spot treatment or crack & crevice application in residences.\\\" The room where this is sprayed needs to be vacated after spraying and ventilated before occupying it again.\\n\\nThe isntructions say this is not to be applied to surfaces where prolonged human contact will occur. When applying to mattresses it should only be applied to tufts, folds, edges, sides, and seams until moist. For infested furniture the instructions say to apply only to tufts, seams, folds, and edges. The instructions also say not to apply to bed linens or surfaces that will be in direct contact with occupants of the bed.\\n\\nI have used this in my enclosed porch, where there is a lot of ventilation, on insects in general. With spring coming there were some ants on my porch and some other crawling insects as well. It killed them and I have not seen any more bugs so far. I used it around cracks and crevices and by the door. I have also used this on some luggage after I traveled because I was concerned about the rooms in which I stayed.\\n\\nThis would seem to work fine, especially with all the warnings. It worked fine on my porch.\\n\\nI have not used it in my bedroom because I don't have bed bugs and if I had bedbugs I would be a little concerned about using this product the right way. I would call Ortho and confirm how to use this safely. For instance I wonder how much ventilation I need after spraying. In the winter my windows are closed because of the heat and in the summer closed because of air conditioning so is this a problem? How long should I vacate a room that does not have great ventilation?\\n\\nI gave this four stars because the instructions are detailed and give plenty of information on the proper use of this product. I know it kills ants and other bugs from using it on my porch. It should work on bedbugs considering the warnings.\",\n \"Product: Black Flag Mouse Bait Station 8 Baits Features and Benefits: Kills house mice, Child tamper-resistant station, Easy to refill, Includes 1 refillable bait station & bait blocks Active Ingredients: Bromethalin\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Mice In My Garage Like The Bait\\n\\nReview: Mice are a problem for me because I live near a river and some woods. Mice will often make it to my outdoor shed, my garage and my basement.\\n\\nI have tried various traps and poisons over the years. Poisons are nice because more than one mouse can nibble on the bait. If you have a few mice, poisons like this one can kill them all.\\n\\nThis is easy to bait. All that needs to be done is unscrew the cap and place the poison in the bait station. I then placed it against a wall in my garage.\\n\\nI have used this for about two weeks and have gotten constant nibbles. I had to put in a new bait block after two weeks since the old one was mostly eaten.\\n\\nGloves should be worn when touching the bait blocks. While it says the station is safe from the tapering of children the remaining bait blocks have to be stored in a safe place away from children or pets.\\n\\nIf you want to use poison and a bait station this is a good choice. It is working in my garage.\",\n \"Product: ust plug in a Victor Mini PestChaser and this high-tech device produces high frequency ultrasounds that repel rodents. As an added feature, the Mini PestChaser is also equipped with a new nightlight feature that provides a soft glow in the dark. The plug-in unit's mini size and discreet design make it ideal for all living areas in your home or business. Simply plug it into an outlet near entryways and it begins to produce a sound that drives mice, rats and other rodents crazy. The ultrasound, with over 80 oscillations per second, emitted at varying volumes and varying frequencies keep rodents from becoming used to the sound. The sound cannot be heard by humans or non-rodent pets such as cats, dogs, birds and fish. Users can experience a reduction in rodent activity in as little as 6 to 10 days. One unit typically provides 3 to 5 years of service.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Humane Option That Seems To Be Working\\n\\nReview: Mice are a reality where I live because of a nearby river and woods. I have used all kinds of traps and poisons over the years to catch mice in my shed, garage and house. This is the first time I have used sound to keep the mice away. So far these seem to be working. I hope these continue to work since they are the most humane option.\\n\\nI have used these in my garage and house. I have no electrical outlet in my shed so I could not use these in my shed.\\n\\nI have seen any mouse activity in my garage or house since trying these. I placed these in electrical outlets facing open areas of rooms. In the case of my garage I placed it parallel to my garage door. Interestingly, I have seen some activity in my shed where I am not using these.\\n\\nI like the fact that these should repel all rodents. I don't want any rodent getting in my garage or house. The nightlight feature is a nice addition.\\n\\nI will keep my traps and poison out just in case but so far these seem to be working.\",\n \"Product: The Victor Clean-Kill Mouse Trap is designed to look like a tunnel and is perfect for a no-see, no-touch experience. The tunnel design also increases interaction with the mouse. The bait trough provided is located on the back of the trap, so no chance of bait theft is possible. An ease-of-use experience is made stress-free with the setting instructions printed directly on the trap. Once the mouse enters the trap to retrieve the bait, the Kill-Gate enables perfect placement for a quick, humane Clean-Kill.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: It is Possible to Build A Better Mouse Trap\\n\\nReview: I have used a lot of mouse traps over the years. I live near a woods and river and mice are one of the many rodents that will visit my property. This is the best reusable mousetrap I have ever tried.\\n\\nThis is easy to set. Basically you bate the trap, pull the kill lever up so fingers are never in danger of having a trap slam down on them and set the trap. When the kill gate is down you know you have caught a mouse.\\n\\nDisposal for this is amazingly easy. All that need to be done is hold the trap over what ever you ant to dispose of the mouse in, lift the kill lever, and out the dead mouse goes. You don't even have to look at its dead body if you don't want to do so.\\n\\nThe other great thing about this trap is that since the mouse has to go into an enclosed area to get the bait it is perfectly positioned to have the kill gate come down on the mouse for a complete kill. Open traps allow mice to approach the bait from a number of directions and sometimes you don't get a complete kill.\\n\\nThis is especially good for areas in the house which are hard to reach or where you don't want a dead mouse on display. All you do is pick up the trap, dispose of the mouse which you don't even need to see and reset the trap.\\n\\nI have caught a couple already. It is possible to build a better mousetrap.\",\n \"Product: Victor M140S Quick Kill Mouse Trap, 2-Pack Easy to Set mouse trap\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Very Good Mouse Traps\\n\\nReview: This is the time of year when mice get into my garage. These traps have caught a few mice already. The are very easy to set and easy to reuse.\\n\\nThese are easy to bate and set up. All you do is lift the bate cover and put in bate. Because there is a bate cover mice cant steel the bate.\\n\\nYou then lift the red handle on the kill bar until it clicks into place. It holds well as opposed to some other brands traps. It is very easy to set and I have yet to have a trap snap when I was setting it or see a trap snapped without a dead mouse in it.\\n\\n I put these against my garage wall and have caught a few mice already. Normally I throw out the whole trap but these were easy to reuse. These are very good mousetraps.\",\n \"Product: Feed, green, and water your lawn, at the same time! Scotts Liquid Turf Builder Lawn Food is the easy and simple way to a great looking green lawn, with fast results. Apply it during any season, to any grass type. Simply connect the bottle to your hose, and spray. This small, yet powerful, 32 fl. oz. bottle has all of the essential nutrients and feeding power your lawn needs for quick and impactful feeding! Now you can feed your lawn effectively and efficiently without the hassle of a spreader and a heavy bag of granular product\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Safe And Easy To Use\\n\\nReview: This is a great product that works, is easy to use and very safe. I will use it again.\\n\\nI have used this on my lawn and my lawn looks good. I did one feeding and I plan to do a another in a couple of months.\\n\\nThis is easy to use. All you do is attach this to a hose and start spraying.\\n\\nI like the fact that children and animals can walk on the lawn after spraying this. There are no harsh chemicals in this. There are warnings on the label against getting this in a persons eye but most products have that.\\n\\nThis is a safe, easy to use product that works. I will use it again.\",\n \"Product: Between the carpool and the couch cushions, youre the CEO of the home front. Take care of your family and take care of business, no matter where household pests rear their ugly heads. Show bugs whos boss with Hot Shot insecticides. Theyre your weapon of choice, giving you the clear advantage within your walls and at the bank. Save the day. Hot Shot Bed Bug Glue Trap provides an easy way to detect whether bed bugs are in your home. These disposable, ready-to-use traps detect bed bugs where they live and travel. These traps work best when placed in areas where bed bugs hide, such as on furniture and bed frame legs, between the mattress and box spring, on the floor and under furniture. This pesticide-free glue trap has a multifunctional design that helps provide early warning of bed bug infestations. When a bed bug is seen in the trap, begin the treatment process with Hot Shot bed bug control products. These traps are disposable replace as needed. Check the trap at least once per week for evidence of bed bugs, such as small, reddish-brown bugs the size of an apple seed, small blood stains or dark excreta spots, dead bed bugs, shed skins or small, whitish eggs.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Safe Way To Check For Bed Bugs\\n\\nReview: These are a great way to let a person know if bed bugs or other crawling insects are hanging around a bed. I like this because these can be placed around my bed and since they are nontoxic I don't have to worry about pesticides by my bed.\\n\\nThese can be placed under a bed, between a mattress or on the side of a mattress. They can be placed anywhere bed bugs might be. Some of the sprays are toxic so if you are unsure if you have bed bugs this is a safe way to find out.\\n\\nSo far I have not seen any bedbugs. It is good knowing I have something to warn me if bed bugs show up.\",\n \"Product: Ravenna grill covers from Classic Accessories combine a striking style with durability, fade-resistance & convenient features. Reinforced padded handles make removal easy while Double-stitched seams add strength & a stylish accent. Structured vents stay open to prevent wind lofting & mildew & are lined with mesh barriers. Waterproof backing keeps your grill dry while elastic hem cords move easily through a special channel for a snug fit. The adjustable webbing belts slide easily for a tailored look & four custom-colored buckles will keep your cover secure in any weather. Striped webbing adds an attractive accent & is unique to the Ravenna collection. With its adjustable hem cords & linked buckles, the Ravenna grill cover will fit snugly on a wide variety of sizes & will protect your grill for years. 4-Year replacement warranty through manufacturer.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Well Made Grill Cover\\n\\nReview: This is a high quality grill cover. It is very well made and will protect a grill from all sorts of weather.\\n\\nThe cover is made of nice looking black fabric on top. The back of the cover has what looks like a rubbery substance that I assume keeps the rain off a grill. It has a bit of a rubbery smell at first but it gets better over time.\\n\\nThe stitching and workmanship on this grill cover is superb. I did not expect to find such quality work on a grill cover.\\n\\nThe grill cover has handles on both ends. The handles are stitched in a way that will last.\\n\\nThere are two plastic buckles on the inside of the cover that help secure this cover as well as a hem cord which helps keep the cover snug. It fits really well.\\n\\nThis comes with instructions on use and care. If dirty soap or detergent should not be used to clean this. Warm water and a soft brush are recommended. If wet it should be air dried. This comes with a four-year warranty.\\n\\nThis will protect your grill from bad weather as well as the sun. It is extremely well made\",\n \"Product: Fits grills to 32\\\"L 26\\\"D 24\\\"h. 1 year manufacturer's warranty. Rip &-grip straps secure cover to legs during high winds & breezy conditions. Air vents reduce condensation & wind lofting.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Well Made Grill Cover\\n\\nReview: This is a quality grill cover that is very well made. It will protect your grill from both bad and good weather\\n\\nThe top of the cover is made of a nice looking black fabric. The bottom has a water resistant material that has a bit of a rubbery smell at first but it goes away over time.\\n\\nThe stitching and workmanship on this grill cover is better than I expected. I did not expect to find such quality work on a grill cover.\\n\\nThe grill cover has Velcro straps that will secure it to the grill during windy weather. The bottom of the grill has an elastic at the bottom that also helps secure the cover in place. The cover has vents that will reduce condensation and wind lofting.\\n\\nThis can be air dried if it gets wet. You cant use soap or detergent if you want to clean this. Water works fine.\\n\\nThis will protect your grill from bad weather as well as the sun. It is extremely well made.\",\n \"Product: This product includes these features: Fits Grills Up To 57\\\"L 29\\\"D 26\\\"H, 1 year manufacturer's warranty, Gardelle One. is a durable woven polyester fabric with an added UV-stabilized coating and a water-resistant PVC undercoating. Adjustable belted hem with 2 click-close straps delivers exceptional security in the windiest conditions. Engineered seams and double top-stitching at the most demanding joints provide strength, durability and style. Gusseted self-supporting vents keep weather out while providing maximum ventilation and minimum condensation. Reinforced padded handles provide comfort when installing and removing covers, Elastic hem cord with specially designed hem tunnels allow easy adjustment resulting in a custom-like fit.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: High Quality Grill Cover\\n\\nReview: This is a high quality grill cover that is very well made. It will protect a grill from the weather.\\n\\nThe top of the cover is made of something called Gardella One which is a durable woven polyester fabric which looks very nice. The bottom has a water resistant PVC undercoating. This undercoating does have a bit of a rubbery smell at first but it goes away over time.\\n\\nThe stitching and workmanship on this grill cover is superb. I did not expect to find such quality work on a grill cover.\\n\\nThe grill cover has handles on both ends. The handles are stitched in a way that will last.\\n\\nThere are two plastic buckles on the inside of the cover that help secure this cover as well as a hem cord which helps keep the cover snug. Once on this cover will stay on.\\n\\nThis will protect your grill from bad weather as well as the sun. It is extremely well made.\",\n \"Product: Between the carpool and the couch cushions, youre the CEO of the home front. Take care of your family and take care of business, no matter where household pests rear their ugly heads. Show bugs whos boss with Hot Shot insecticides. Theyre your weapon of choice, giving you the clear advantage within your walls and at the bank. Save the day. Hot Shot Ant & Roach Plus Germ Killer2 Aerosol kills on contact and reduces 99.9% of germs* insects may leave behind. This product kills up to 12 weeks on non-porous surfaces (excluding Oriental cockroaches). Use this product to kill cockroaches (excluding Oriental cockroaches), ants (excluding fire ants and pharaoh ants), carpenter ants, crickets, firebrats, fleas, silverfish and spiders (except brown recluse spiders). Use as a spot treatment indoors: along and behind baseboards; around and beneath appliances; beneath and behind sinks. Other areas where insects are often found include in cracks and crevices; around pipes and plumbing; around waste containers; in dark corners of rooms, cabinets, and closets. When creepy bugs attempt to pass, save the day with Hot Shot insecticides. *Staphylococcus aureus and Enterobacter aerogenes on hard, non-porous, non-food-contact surfaces. No residual sanitizer action. Not for primary use as a sanitizer.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice Smelling And It Works\\n\\nReview: While I love the Spring weather I don't love the ants that come with it. This ant killer works for an extended period of time and is doing the job at my house so far.\\n\\nAnts tend to gravitate to cracks in my old house. They also tend to come in under my old doors. I spray this around any cracks and around the doors in my house.\\n\\nI am pleased with the smell. I have used insect sprays that have such a bad odor I will not use them inside my house. This has a pleasant odor to the point where I don't realize I am using a bug spray. I spray it along the bottom of the doors in my house and it smells fine. I also sprayed this directly on ants on my back porch and it killed them quickly.\\n\\nThis is supposed to last up to 12 weeks. That is important. I will likely spray every month to be on the safe side.\\n\\nThis is a nice smelling bug killer that works.\",\n \"Product: Universal attachment fits most rakes, brooms and other long handled garden tools. Unique design allows consumers to pack up to 4X more in a standard recycling bag.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Fun Way To Stomp Leaves\\n\\nReview: This is a fun way to stomp leaves. A round or square leaf stomper would be more practical but not as much fun.\\n\\nTo use this you take any rake or broom handle and easily attach it to the universal attachment which then attaches to the foot shaped leaf stomper. It dose a decent job of pressing down leaves.\\n\\nI usually put leaves in round and square garbage cans (I have both) and then take them to my curb where my town collects them. Stomping the leaves made them more compact.\\n\\nUsing a foot shaped tool is fun. Yet leaves did move when I stomped on them in the garbage can because the can is big. A larger round or square stomper would have worked better. Even if you put leaves in bag I would think a larger round or square design would better.\\n\\nThat being said raking leaves is tedious work for me. Having a foot to stomp them allowed me to release some frustration that will only be resolved by cutting down a couple of my oak trees one of these days.\\n\\nThis is a fun way of stomping leaves.\",\n \"Product: Insects invading your corner of the world? Whatever insect you're fighting, Black Flag productsare dedicated to providing the tools you need to regain control. With formulas that act fast and never back down, Black Flag insect controls have been arming homeowners in the battle against invading bugs for more years than any other brand. Black Flag Ant & Roach Killer controls roaches, ants, crickets, fleas, silverfish, spiders and other listed insects indoors on contact with a lemon-scent, no-mess formula. Keeps controlling roaches, ants (excluding pharaoh and fire), silverfish and crickets for up to 16 weeks. Spiders (like black widow and wolf spiders) must be sprayed directly to be killed. For spot treatment, direct spray by placing extension tube in the horizontal position into cracks and crevices in walls, dark corners of rooms, cabinets and closets; along and behind baseboards; beneath and behind sinks, stoves, refrigerators and cabinets; around plumbing and other utility installations; around waste containers and wherever else these pests may find entrance. Use along and behind baseboards, appliances, sinks, pipes and plumbing. When treating for ants, spray around door and window frames, other entry points and trails. To treat fleas and brown dog ticks, spray infested areas such as pet beds and resting quarters. Remove old pet bedding and clean or replace with clean, fresh bedding. Pets should not be treated with this product to control the source of flea infestations, treat your pet with a product registered for application to animals.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Gets Rid Of Ants\\n\\nReview: I have an old house with plenty of places for ants to enter. This is a nice smelling spray that I feel comfortable using in my house and kitchen. It seems to keep ants out.\\n\\nOne of the more unnerving things is to look at my walls and floors and cabinets and see ants. I have an old house that has openings that ants can get through. This allows me to spray by those openings and seems to kill those entering my house.\\n\\nI have also used this in my house and kitchen to kill ants. You have to be careful to cover or remove food products when you spray. It is also important to remove any glasses, utensils, plates, and pans and anything else that you could cause you to ingest this product.\\n\\nBlack Flag is honest to enough to say that spraying this is not the only thing to control ants and that it is important to seal the entrances where the ants are coming in as well. It is impossible for me to get all the openings so this product really helps keep ants out.\",\n \"Product: Electric Hibachi, powered by ThermoCeramix. A grilling revolution: the world's best grill now plugs into a 120 V outlet.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent Grill For High Temperature Cooking But Inside Use An Issue Depending On The Exhaust Fan You Have\\n\\nReview: This is specialized grill that because of the high heat allows me to cook steak and fish and vegetables in delicious ways that I can't do so with other grills I have. That makes it unique and a great cooking option. My only issue with the grill is that it is advertized for indoor use but as a conversation with customer service confirmed you need a good exhaust fan in your house because of possible smoke issues.\\n\\nThere are many positives with this grill. The main attraction of this grill is it cooks food at up to 700 degrees and gets to that temperature quickly. The temperature is even across the grill so unlike many outdoor grills you get even heat across the whole grill and all the food cooks evenly.\\n\\nAs I understand it the idea of using high heat on steaks and salmon or swordfish and even burgers is that the juices and flavor will be stay in what you are cooking. The outside cooks quickly and the flavor stays inside. I have cooked steaks well done on this grill and they were moist and tasty. I have also cooked fatty fish like Salmon and Swordfish on the grill and they were most inside and delicious. Burgers and vegetables also tasted good but I think this works best on steaks and certain fish. I think this is where the grill really excels. This can be used for slow cooking ribs at lower temperatures but I have not tried that yet.\\n\\nCooking without a flame is a plus as well. Even with outdoor gas grills I have found the results uneven at times because it is hard to have and even flame over an entire grill. Here the surface temperature is even.\\n\\nI have used other indoor grills that help the fat drain out of what a person is cooking and which don't cause much of a mess and while these grills cook food well, they do not come close to what I have cooked with this grill. This grill is for someone who wants delicious steaks and fish and is willing to put up with a bit of a mess.\\n\\nCleaning this takes some work. The grill comes with a brush to help clean the grill. There is a grease gutter that holds the grease. You need to wait for the grill to cool and use the brush to clean the grill. The grill cannot be put in water. The instructions also suggest using a GrillStone cleaning block, warm water and a soft scouring pad and a paper towel or soft cloth. It does take some work.\\n\\nMy one big issue with this grill is that it is advertised as an indoor as well as an outdoor grill but after talking to someone at customer service I was told that my older kitchen exhaust fan likely was not strong enough to deal with potential smoke. I think this needs to be made clearer.\\n\\nOn the video on the product page for this on Amazon, the grilling is done inside. The picture seems to show a very big exhaust fan over the grill. Perhaps all newer homes are like this but I don't have anything like that.\\n\\nThe instructions say that the grill should be placed on the counter next to an exhaust fan because you can't place this grill on or near a hot oven or gas or electric burner. I wish there was more information in an obvious spot talking about smoke from the grill and the type of exhaust fan needed for indoor use.\\n\\nI have used this outside. I noticed some smoke when I first used the grill. This was mentioned in the instruction manual because of oil deposits that needed to burn off. I did notice some smoke, especially when cooking steaks. There is not a lot but I can see the need for a good exhaust fan when using this inside.\\n\\nNow that snow is on the ground I am thinking of using this on an enclosed back porch that has windows on al three sides. I figure if I open the windows it should be fine. I will update this in a couple of weeks based on my experience.\\n\\nOverall this is a superb grill for cooking food at a high heat and keeping the juices and flavor inside. I am very pleased with the taste of what I have cooked.\",\n \"Product: Let your very own Yankee Doodle Dandy raise his USA-made stars and stripes flag for the red, white and blue! The character called \\\"Uncle Sam\\\" was popularized in early 19th century political cartoons and he's still an all American independence favorite two centuries later. Sculpted with liberty beard and revolutionary zeal, this symbol of America is cast in quality designer resin and intricately hand painted exclusively for Design Toscano. In home or garden, he'll proudly represent his country on the 4th of July and beyond. 5½\\\"Wx4½\\\"Dx16½\\\"H. 3 lbs.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Statue But Not So Great Flag\\n\\nReview: There are many things I like about this statue including the way it is painted, the overall look, the size and its sturdiness. The only thing I am not happy about is how the flag is made and how it fits in Uncle Sams hand.\\n\\nThis is a quality statue. I like the design. I looked hard to find flaws in the paint but I could not. The statues base is solid. It is heavy so if you keep it outside it will not easily blow over on windy days. It would look fine in a house.\\n\\nThe one issue I have is the flag. The flag is separate from the statue. It reminds me of flags that are given out for free at Memorial day parades or other parades.\\n\\nThe flag is not made of cotton. It is made of a harder material. The flag came curled so I had to leave it under a bookend to flatten it out.\\n\\nThe staff does not easily fit into Uncle Sams hand. I put tape around the flag staff to hold it in place.\\n\\nI love the statue but I wish the flag was made of a better material and the flag staff fit better. I gave this four stars because of the flag.\",\n \"Product: An effective flea & tick control program includes simultaneous, coordinated treatment of the HOME, YARD & PET. Treatment & prevention go hand in hand, so it's key to treat all three areas. This integrated pest management approach involves inspection, cleaning & targeting eggs, larvae & adults with the appropriate insecticides. Follow-up treatments are almost always necessary as flea & tick problems will not be solved with just a one-treatment approach.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Safe To Use In The Home\\n\\nReview: This can be used to kill fleas, carpet beatles an dust mites over a long period of time and can also be sprayed directly on tics, ants, spiders, cockroaches and other crawling insects. It can be used indoors and be sprayed on furniture, carpets, drapes and pet bedding.\\n\\nI like this product because other products have so many warnings that I am afraid to use them indoors. This can be sprayed on upholstered furniture as well as on carpets and drapes. It should not be sprayed on people or pets and clothing. Yet the fact that it can be sprayed on upholstered furniture or carpets is a good thing.\\n\\nI am concerned about flees and dust mites so I sprayed this on carpeting and furniture in my house. I have not noticed any flees that I did notice after a friend and his dog visited. I am not sure about dust mites since they are hard to see but I am comfortable that this is addressing them.\\nI did see some ants on my porch and this killed them quickly.\\n\\nThis was easy to spray. The nozzle can be adjusted to control how the spray comes out of the container. The container comes with handle making it easy to carry.\\n\\nThis works, comes in a nice container and is something that I am comfortable using in my house. It is a very good product.\",\n \"Product: The Pet Gear Happy Trails Lite No-Zip Pet Stroller keeps your dog comfy, protected, and right where you want them - with you! This pet stroller features a sturdy metal frame and weather-resistant canopy that comes in several color options. Handy features include a flip-down mesh screen, oversized storage bin below, and an elevated paw rest. Let your dog ride in style! About Pet Gear Inc. A division of Vermont Juvenile Furniture, Pet Gear Inc. helps you to care for some of your very best friends. Committed to the comfort and safety of your pets, Pet Gear's offers a wide line of pet products, including pet furniture, strollers, steps, carriers, and much, much more. Improve the quality of life for you and your four-legged friends with the help of Pet Gear. Dimensions: 22L x 10W x 19H inches. Sturdy metal frame. Water-resistant canopy. Elevated paw rest. Large storage basket. Product Weight: 11.5 Pounds,Height to Handle: 40 inch,Max. Capacity: 25 Pounds, Wheel size: 7 inch back, 6 inch front, Stroller height to handle 40 inch\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: East To Put Together With Many Nice Features\\n\\nReview: This is an easy to use pet stroller that is perfect for small dogs or puppies. It is easy to put together and has some nice features.\\n\\nPutting this together was much easier than I expected. Basically all you do is put on the front and back wheels. This takes five minutes or so to put together.\\n\\nIt is easy to push. The front wheels turn making turning easy. The back wheels have locks on them that are easy to use.\\n\\nThere is a basket on the bottom that is perfect for holding pet items or anything else. It has mesh on two sides and some sort of plastic fabric on the other. It is easy to take things in and out of this.\\n\\nThe top of the stroller has two cup holders. The handle has some type of soft rubberlike grip that makes pushing this easy. My hands feel comfortable pushing this. The stroller has a nice top that is easy to pull down and locks into place with a clasp over the basket.\\n\\nThe basked comes with a polyester liner that is easy to pull out and clean. The front and backside of the basket are mesh and the sides I think a polyester material. The mesh allows for air to come into the basket and a pet to look out. My only issue is the mesh is a bit harder to clean than the polyester material. There is clip that can be attached to a pet harness in the basket.\\n\\nI know a shih tzu who likes to walk and then gets tired and wants to be carried. This is the perfect solution and he seems very happy when he is laying around while someone else is doing all the work and pushing him in a stroller.\",\n \"Product: DII's light weight crate liner provides your pet with a stylish, ultra soft place to cuddle up, inside or outside your dog or cat's crate. The bottom of the liners are textured to help hold the fur liner in place as your pet moves around. The faux fur is extremely soft to the touch, your dog or cat will love sleeping on it. The design of these cage liners are meant to fit into various sized crates or kennels. Use this faux fur bed for your car seat or trunk to protect the interior from your pet or it can be used as a pet bed for camping or a place for your pet to rest if you have hardwood floors that will remain in place from continued use. These faux fur liners are so silky soft to the touch you will envy your pet. Crate Liner is machine washable for easy care. For more products visit amazon.com/design-imports.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Very Soft Resting Spot For your Pet\\n\\nReview: This feels really soft and makes a good bed or resting place for a dog or cat. It is fairly well made and should last. I have used it as a dog bed rather than a cage liner because it does not move on hardwood floors and it feels more like a soft bed cover than a cage liner. It is thin like a blanket and does not really have padding.\\n\\nIf you don't have a pet I can see people putting this on a hardwood floor or tile floor to use as a small mat. It is really very soft and feels great when I rub my hands or feet over it.\\n\\nPets have been getting more and more papered over the years which is a good thing. I can remember my mom making a bed out of an and old pillow for our dog when I was a child. Now pets have silky soft items like this that are as soft as any blanket I own for myself.\",\n \"Product: Amprobe products range from an extensive line of clamp meters and digital multimeters to industry-specific tools for residential/commercial electricians, HVAC/R technicians, utilities and industrial maintenance professionals. All Amprobe tools undergo rigorous testing to ensure full compliance with the latest IEC and CE safety regulations in Fluke Safety labs for quality and safety you can trust.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Makes Me Feel Safe When Doing Electical Work\\n\\nReview: I have an old house that needs to have electrical work done. This allows me to safely do simple projects like replacing a light switch, electrical outlet or light fixture and also know when I need to call an electrician.\\n\\nThis comes with a test leads, a Type K probe, batteries (including both installed and spare) and a case and easy to understand instructions.\\n\\nRight now my use for this has been basic. I want to make sure I am not changing a switch, outlet or fixture that is active. This is easy to do. The clamp meter is one easy way to do this or the leads can be used to do this.\\n\\nI have an old house. Whoever wired it did it in a strange way so if I shut off a circuit breaker electricity will be shut of in parts of different rooms. The wiring is safe (I had an electrician in to check that out) but it is done in a unique way.\\n\\nI am wary of doing any work on anything electrical because of the danger involved and because my house is old. This has given me the confidence to do simple jobs. I also once thought the power was shut off by a light fixture but I was still getting a reading and I could not figure out which circuit breaker was connected to the light fixture. I wound up calling in an electrician to help me figure out the problem.\\n\\nThis has more than I need but I also want to be safe and when I am dealing with electricity. This has given me the confidence to do work I would not have done in the past.\",\n \"Product: Decorate how you want, when you want without damaging your walls. Command Picture Hanging Strips let you fearlessly hang pictures without nails or tools. Not just for picture frames, these wall hangers are also great for creating a gallery wall, hanging college dorm decor, wooden letters, nursery dcor, acoustic foam boards, and more. These picture-frame hangers click together to lock in place and keep your pictures level. When you're ready to redecorate your space, the Command Strips remove cleanly and damage-free.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Works If You Follow All the Steps\\n\\nReview: I was a little leery of these hanging strips at first because I was afraid my pictures would fall off my wall after a period of time but after two weeks they are holding fine. I followed the instructions exactly which seems to be important when using these strips.\\n\\nThere is a six step process when using the strips. It does take a while and is pretty exact so you have to be willing to do all the steps. You need to:\\n\\n1. Clean the surface area with isopropyl rubbing alcohol (which I had to buy since I had none at home);\\n2. Press the fasteners together until they click (you kind of feel it click);\\n3. Position the hangers on the picture frame and remove the red liners(other sized hangers have green liners;\\n4. Push the frame onto the wall area (cleaned with the rubbing alcohol) for 30 seconds;\\n5. Pull the frame off the wall from the bottom (so the fasteners separate) and them press each strip for 30 seconds (I did it for longer.); and,\\n6. Wait one hour and attach the frame to the strips on the wall.\\n\\nThis is a long exacting process but the advantage is there are no holes in the walls. I was leery at first but my frames are holding. These hold up to sixteen pounds and my frames are much lighter so that helps. I have also tried the medium hanging strips and they worked well. The process to use these is basically the same for all the sizes I have tried.\",\n \"Product: Keep your space cool with a Classic Honeywell Ceiling Fan. This fan has a warm design that will complement most any space. Hang it in a living area or family room to keep things cool in the summer months and even reverse the motor to keep it warm in the winter! The 52 inch ceiling fan is energy-efficient and easy to install, so you can start enjoying the comfort in no time. It comes with 3 different options for mounting, too. This timeless fan will keep you cool for years to come.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Great Looking Fan That Works Well.\\n\\nReview: This is a very nice looking ceiling fan. It is easy to put together and install and the instructions are very good. I had an electrician friend do it for me but I don't think you need to be an electrician to install this fan. It does come with a light kit so if you want a fan with a light this could be a problem.\\n\\nThe fan is easy to put together and looks nice. It has a classy bronze base and five blades. When it comes to wiring the instructions are very detailed (it has a great diagram showing the black, white and bare/green wires) so someone with confidence when it comes to basic wiring could install this without the need of an electrician. I called an electrician friend who quickly installed this for me.\\n\\nI called the customer support number on the instructions because I was wondering of a light kit could be purchased separately to add a light to this. Even though I got this from Amazon I got someone from Lowes when I called the customer support number. He explained that no light kit came with this and he could not say if a generic light kit would work. I tried calling a number Amazon gave me to Honeywell but I eventually was sent back to the original customer support number and the person at Lowes. As a result I am not going to try to add a light.\\n\\nThe fan works by pulling a chain on the fan. It does not work with a light switch.\\n\\nI have the fan in my porch. It does a nice job of cooling the room. The weather in New Jersey has been mostly in the low to mid 80's so the fan works great with the windows open. It also adds to the look of my porch even when it is not on.\\n\\nThis is a great looking fan that works well.\",\n \"Product: Imperial Blades IBOAT340 ONE FIT 1-3/4\\\" Titanium Enhanced Metal/Wood Oscillating Saw Blade, Multi-Tool Accessory is an all purpose blade ideal for soft metals and wood; additional applications include sheet metal up to 1/16\\\" thick, aluminum profiles, copper pipe, wood, plastics & drywall.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: It Works Well So Far\\n\\nReview: This is a great blade which cuts well. It is made to fit 98 percent of multi-tools/oscillating tools.\\n\\nWhether a product like this works and whether it lasts are the two things that matter to me. It is made in the United States and seems made to last. I have used it a number of times and it looks fine. Time will tell if it lasts long but everything I have seen so far indicates it will last.\\n\\nI have and old house that is in constant need of repair. I used this to cut screws and nails while making repairs on sections of a deck. It works fine. I have other plans for this when I start some other projects.\",\n \"Product: 3M Comfort Grip Gloves are made of durable, but comfortable, nylon knit material. They are cut- and tear-resistant and offer great protection from abrasions. These general-use gloves come in an extra-large size and have a foamed nitrile palm coating, which provides you with an enhanced grip for wet or oily jobs.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great For Yard Work\\n\\nReview: I have hands that are on the large size and I sometimes use extra large gloves but these large gloves fit fine on me. The gloves are snug enough to allow me to pick up small items without a problem but at the same time do not feel tight.\\n\\nI used these gloves when I mowed my lawn today. The gloves are strong and held up well while I pushed my lawn mower. I was able to pick up small sticks and rocks on my lawn without a problem. Even though it was about 77 degrees my hands did not get sweaty.\\n\\nThese are quality gloves that fit well. They are strong and held up well while I was doing yard work.\",\n \"Product: The WORKSHOP Wet Dry Vacuum Powerhead, comes with a hose and filter and is designed to work with most 5-gallon buckets. Utilizing a 5-gallon bucket (not included) in combination with the bucket vacuum head, makes debris collection and transport much easier, all while reducing setup and cleanup time. This wet dry vacuum is lightweight and versatile for quick pick-ups of small messes in the home or garage. The WORKSHOP Powerhead also contains a rear blowing port for added versatility.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: A Powerful Vacuum For Its Size That Works Well.\\n\\nReview: I am impressed with the power of this small wet/dry vacuum. When I first saw it I was not expecting much because all I was getting was the top part of small wet/dry vac but after using it I like its power and size.\\n\\nI have used this to clean and dry carpet in my basement and the blower to help blow dust and pollen off screens around my air conditioner. The suction for a unit of this size is impressive. I was expecting much less considering the size but this wet/dry vac did a good job of sucking up water from my carpet as well as cleaning the dirt off my carpet.\\n\\nI also used the blower feature to blow dust and pollen away from screens that are around my air conditioner. The dust had not been cleaned since I last used my air conditioner last fall. This motor is strong and the blower did a good job dislodging the dust and pollen.\\n\\nI like the size of this as well. This is easy to carry around. I have a bad back so I need to be careful about carrying things. I carried this wet/dry vac down a flight of stairs to my basement with ease. I then took this outside to clean my air conditioner screens without a problem. The size listed on this page of 13 x 10.5 x 14 inches seems about right.\\n\\nYou do need to but a bucket for this. The instructions tell you which ones to use with this. I bought one for a little over four dollars. The bucket is light and easy to carry as well.\\n\\nThis is a powerful wet/dry vacuum considering its size. It works very well and is easy to carry around.\",\n \"Product: Enjoy this drill free solution from Franklin Brass. This over-the-door hook rail has three hooks and the over door bracket is made for a standard residential interior door. The simple design of this item helps keep everything up and away.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Works Well And Fits On All Doors When Opened But Only Fits On Some Doors When Closed\\n\\nReview: I have been using this to hold towels and shirts that I don't want to dry in my dryer and it works great. It fits fine over my bathroom doors as well as one other when the doors are closed but it does not fit over all the doors in my house when they are closed.\\n\\nThis is great for holding items and looks good doing so. I hang wet towels on it and it holds them without a problem. I have hung winter coats to see how they would hold up and they held up fine. Six towels easily fit on the hook rail.\\n\\nThis fits on any door while it is opened but only fits on some doors in my house when closed. I have an older home and the doors have been painted a number of times. Some doors also have been changed over the years. I would think that how this fits is based on the type of door and how many times it has been painted. It fits fine on my two bathroom doors and a closet door but I cant close my bedroom doors or the door leading to my basement or another closet door when I tried the hook rail on them.\\n\\nOverall I think this is a fine idea and as we speak I have three towels hanging on the hook rail that is over my bathroom door. It fits on all doors in my house but only on some when closed.\",\n \"Product: The LIFE+GEAR Multi-Tool with USB Rechargeable Flashlight features a sharp 3-in. stainless steel blade with a sleek black oxide coating that will easily cut through rope, cloth, boxes and many other tough materials. It also features a bright LED rechargeable flashlight that will quick charge in only 1 hour. This unique tool is equipped with a glass breaker and carabiner clip, so you can easily attach it to your belt loops, backpack or gear belt. This multi-tool also includes a bottle opener, so you can cheers to a job well done.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice Pocketknife With A Good LED Light\\n\\nReview: This is a very nice pocketknife with an LED flashlight. It comes with a micro USB connector to charge the LED flashlight which lasts about three hours a charge. This is something I bring with me when I go hiking and I will use it when I go camping.\\n\\nThe blade is stainless steel. It is a good blade. The knife is sturdy and easy to handle. I has a carabiner clip so it can be attached to a belt loop or something similar.\\n\\nThe special thing about this knife is the LED Flashlight. For an LED light is offers a good amount of light. If it is dusk or dark and you need to use the pocketknife the LED light will shine on what the knife is pointed at. It does work well.\\n\\nThis is a nice pocketknife with an LED light. My only negative is the light lasts about three hours so you need to be around something to recharge the light. Overall this has met my needs when hiking.\",\n \"Product: It is time to experience Major League Baseball action like you never have before! Both kids and adults will love the excitement and the genuine baseball experience of Slammin' Sluggers. This 2 player game allows you to pitch, bat and run the bases just like a big-league game. Even more exciting are the advanced pitching functions which allow players to pitch fast balls, off-speed pitches, and even wild curve balls through the built-in magnets. Players can keep track of every ball, strike, out and run scored. The new and improved 2015 version of MLB Slammin' Sluggers includes several exciting updates allowing you to play with your favorite MLB team! Over 200 player pieces are included so you can set the field up with the Yankees, Red Sox, Dodgers, Cubs, or any other of the 30 MLB teams. Each set includes a huge 20\\\" x 20\\\" playing field, baseball controller, all 30 club billboards, MLB sticker labels, 210 club-specific players, batter, runners, pitching mechanism, barriers, foul poles, metal ball, score wheel and score board.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Fun Game That Reminded Me Of Games I played As A Kid.\\n\\nReview: There are many things that I like about this game and a few I do not. Overall I found this is an entertaining game for children of all ages including me.\\n\\nThe positive:\\n\\nOnce the game is put together it looks great. There is a player at every position except catcher. The field even has foul poles and slots to catch a foul ball. The stickers of all the Major League teams are great. You can always have your favorite team as the home team.\\n\\nThe ability to move the players back and forth adds a fun touch. It also adds a level of skill to stopping the ball.\\n\\nThere are three slots behind home plate, two for balls and one for strikes so a batter can actually take a pitch and get a strike. The foul poles allow for foul balls as well. There is also the ability to keep count of balls, strikes, outs, runs and innings.\\n\\nThe way the game is made the pitcher is in front of the batter like in a real game. People are actually looking at each other and talking to each other when the game is played. This is a game that invites interaction between the players as opposed to looking a computer screen.\\n\\nI found this entertaining for adults as well as children. My friend and I took turns playing his son and then playing each other. For me this was a throwback to the three-dimensional games I played as a kid before the advent of computers. It made me feel like a kid again. For my friends son this was something new and very different from his computer baseball game.\\n\\nThe negative:\\n\\nNone of these are big issues but I think fixing them would make the game better.\\n\\nThe instructions could be clearer when it comes to putting the game together. Better diagrams when it comes to putting the scoreboard together and the outfield barriers would help. I eentually figured it out but it could have been easier.\\n\\nIt seems hard for the batter to control the direction of the ball when it is hit. I think the pitcher has the advantage. When the batter swings it seems more luck than skill as to whether the ball will be a hit or not (perhaps this will get better the more the game is played). I remember baseball pinball games as a kid where as a batter you could really direct the ball. In addition the home run slot is the biggest when I think it should be the hardest hit to get.\\n\\nI wish there were more ways to get a hit. The only way to do so is to get a ball in one of the outfield slots that says single, double, triple or home run. Having a couple of places on the field that would count as singles or doubles would be nice.\\n\\nConclusion:\\n\\nOverall this is a fun game that reminded me of games I played as a kid. I am glad games like this are still being made.\",\n \"Product: Dominate your target and claim victory with the UNSC Broadsword Midnight Strike by Mega Blokes Halo! With Master Chief in the cockpit, the incredible speed and firepower displayed by this F-41 fighter will dominate any mission. As the Did act attempts to wipe out humanity, you can be sure Cortina is finding a way to infiltrate Promethean forces and aid the Master Chief towards victory. The Broadsword is fully equipped with an integrated weapons rack, to ensure battle superiority. Includes an all-new super articulated Master Chief micro action figure, with a customizable armor system. Ideal for 8 and up!\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Building A Toy From Scratch Is Fun\\n\\nReview: This is both a puzzle/model and a toy. With 716 pieces and a 32 page instruction booklet on how to put the Broadsword together it takes some effort but the end product is worth it because you have a fun toy at the end.\\n\\nThe instructions are detailed enough to make the 716 pieces manageable. My guess is the time to put this together will vary depending upon who is putting it together. It took two adults and a 13 year old about five hours but the 13 year old did most of the work.\\n\\nThe instruction manual is very detailed. The pieces fit well together. It becomes easier as you go along and start putting the pieces together. Sorting everything and looking at the instruction manual is the key. This would be very difficult to put together without following the instructions.\\nOnce put together this looks really good and becomes a great toy. It can actually fire missiles and has other moving parts.\\n\\nThis is both a great model/puzzle and a great toy. It allows parents and children to both put something together from scratch and then have the reward of having a toy with which to play.\",\n \"Product: A zombie outbreak is no game- you have to use your braaain! The dead are walking and it's up to you to solve the mystery and stop the zombie epidemic. Follow the clues by reading the short graphic novel and examining the squishy zombie model in a race against time and contagion. Look for bite marks, examine rotting flesh and probe squishy organs to identify the origins of the zombie's infection. The graphic novel written by educator David Hunter makes exploring the scientific method and the science behind diseases a lesson in zombie-based fun.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Fun Learning Tool\\n\\nReview: This is a learning tool and a toy so it is interesting to children and even adults who are into the many zombie movies and television shows that are popular now. It comes with a 24 page graphic novel (which looks like a comic book to me) that tells how students at school use the scientific method to figure out the cause and cure for the infection causing people to turn into zombies.\\n\\nThe graphic novel is interesting. It has a good story where the students fight zombies and find a cure for the infection using the scientific method. It is a good way to show students that what they are learning in school can actually be relevant to what they are watching on television or at the movies. Plus what they learn while finding a cure for the zombie infection is relevant to what they are hearing about on the news when it comes to outbreaks of new illnesses or finding a cure for old illnesses.\\n\\nThe zombie looks like a zombie should. It will grab people's attention and as a fan of zombie television shows and movies it looks good on my shelf.\\n\\nThe zombie is made of hard plastic with a soft brain, internal organs and intestines. The lungs, heart, kidneys, spleen and stomach area are all one piece so while you can see some organs, the heart and kidneys are not obvious. The lower intestines are also one piece though some of the intestines can be pulled away so they can be viewed in detail. Skin can be removed from the arms showing red muscle. The face looks scary.\\n\\nThe head, chest and arms and one hand can be removed. They snap back though I found the left hand on my model had to be turned a certain way for it to really stay in place. I have some concern over whether the pieces will keep snapping in place after repeated use though so far so good. This comes with a stand so it can easily be displayed.\\n\\nIf I was looking for a model giving detailed views of internal organs I would look elsewhere. This highlights some but not others. The problem is those detailed models are often boring. This is fun and will be noticed.\\n\\nThis is something that will catch the attention of adults and children. The graphic novel in interesting. Students can learn from this plus the model would look good on the shelf of any zombie genre fan.\",\n \"Product: HaveABlast with BOOMCo.! BOOMCo. products feature Smart Stick technology, an awesome material thats on the tip of every dart and in every round, that sticks to BOOMCo. targets and blaster shieldsso you see exactly where you nailed it! Now boys can blast free on the battlefield with Magblast, featuring the BOOMCo. clip system for awesome firepower! A vertical feed creates dynamic battlefield action, and the Magblast comes with a 6-dart clip with 6 Smart Stick darts and is compatible with our 20 and 40 dart clips to expand the Magblast action! See it shoot up to a thrilling 60 feet. Then reload and practice your aim with the included Smart Stick sticky back target! Additional dart clips sold separately. Ages 6 and older.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Fun And Safe Way To Take Target Practice\\n\\nReview: I have to admit while I like using this with my nephew I also like using this myself. The Blaster is a fun safe toy.\\n\\nThe darts look like small straws with a rubber cap on them. The cap allows the darts to stick to a BOOMco. target which is included.\\n\\nThere are six darts which go into the clip. In order to fire the Blaster the clip needs to be inserted into the clip holder at the front of the Blaster. This was a little tricky at first because if it is not inserted correctly the darts won't fire but after a few tries it was easy to do.\\n\\nThe blue section on the back of the gun needs to be pulled back in order to fire the gun. When you press the trigger the blue section moves forward and the dart is fired with a loud bang. The darts do come out with a good amount of force.\\n\\nThe darts stick to the target that came with this. It would have been nice to have a bigger target.\\n\\nThis is a fun toy for children as well as adults. I have to admit I like taking target practice with this myself.\",\n \"Product: A game for fans of Checkers and Cupcakes! Madd Capp Checkers a new way to play a classic game. Madd Capp Checkers adds a strategic twist, more risk and more fun. It's checkers with a POP! What's the twist? A unique dice popper means you can move your own cupcakes and even your opponent's cupcakes. The challenge is maddening. Cross the Madd Capp checker board and get \\\"kinged\\\" with what belongs on every special cupcake. A candle! Capture all of your opponent's cupcakes and you win! It's time to celebrate, so let's party! Come play!.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fun For Adults As Well As Children\\n\\nReview: This is a fun game that is great for children and adults. It adds a new spin on checkers that adds more luck and strategy at the same time.\\n\\nInstead of moving one piece at a time this game comes with three dice. The dice have three chocolate and three strawberry candles on each of them. The dice are in a popper and once popped any combination of pink and chocolate candles can come up. The person who pressed the popper then gets the move his/her or the opponents cupcakes based on how the dice came up. Once one of a persons candles reaches the other side of the board it becomes s king and gets a candle put in it. Like checkers the winner either captures all his or her opponents cup cakes or the opponents cupcakes are blocked in.\\n\\nThis does add a fun amount of luck and strategy at the same time. I have played this with adults and found the game enjoyable. I also played it with my friends son who is eight and daughter who is ten and they seemed to enjoy it as well.\\n\\nThe cupcakes look like small chocolate and strawberry cupcakes. The candles are flat and yellow on one side with blue stripes on the other. They stick into the top of the cupcakes.\\n\\nThe board of is made of cardboard and is folded. It should last.\\n\\nMy only complaint about the game is there are multicolored cupcakes on the box cover which have sprinkles on them. The pink and chocolate cupcakes that come with the game are nice but the don't look nearly as nice as the cupcakes on the cover. I was a little disappointed when I opened the box and saw the cupcakes inside compared to the ones on the cover. Other than that this is a fun game for adults as well as children.\",\n \"Product: The ultimate workbench is here! Over 72 pieces of tools, nuts and bolts. Pretend to carve your own wooden baseball bat with the spinning lathe. Pretend to nail down everything with your Power Nailer, which powers up to create realistic sound and has light up feature. Clamp down your projects with the side vise clamp. Layout your tools on the hanging hooks, extended side table, pull down bins and low level shelf. Get ready for some hard work - Workman style!WORKMAN tools look and feel just like the real thing! These realistic tools are rugged, fun and safe for play for ages 3 and up. Heavy duty 72-piece workbench with working tools! Comes with spinning lathe, working grinder and wood working tools Includes realistic B/O Light & Sound Nail Gun Comes with saw, hammer, wrenches, 32 nuts & bolts, 4 tool hangers & more! Plenty of storage area A great, creative learning toy for young builders! Batteries included in power tools.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I Wish I Had This When I Was A Child\\n\\nReview: When I was young I had a few tools I would play with when my dad was working around the house. I would follow him around and hammer what he just hammered with my plastic hammer. I had a screwdriver and a saw and little more but it was fun. I would have been overjoyed to have this Lanard Workman Ultimate Workbench.\\n\\nThe workbench itself is easy to put together and sturdy. It easily stores the tools that come with it and has room for other items as well.\\n\\nThe tools look realistic even though they are plastic. They seems safe. The plastic seems light so if a child hits himself or herself or someone else with the hammer it will hurt but not hurt that much.\\n\\nI hit my arm with the hammer and while I felt it, it really did not hurt. I took the pliers and squeezed them on my finger and while it hurt a little I could not get enough pressure to cause any real pain or even to leave a mark. Obviously any toy can hurt someone especially if someone is hit in the face, whether a child or adult, but these seem to be as safe as possible.\\n\\nAs for the tools themselves they are fun to use. The power nailer lights up and makes a sound like a nail being driven into something. The power grinder makes noise and two parts of the grinder spin. The nuts and bolts and screws are also fun to use. It even has a screwdriver which has a straight edge head and a phillips head to use with the nuts and bolts.\\n\\nThe best part of this is seeing how much fun my nephew has when he visits and plays with this. It has given us a chance to do something when he visits and he seems to enjoy visiting since he has something fun with which to play.\",\n \"Product: In the creepy cool hallways of Monster High, adventure lurks between classrooms and secrets hide in the walls! Explore the mystery with this uhh-mazing play set that captures the iconic school with monster-scale. Designed to be extra-large, it holds more monster surprises than ever before! Open to expose multiple levels and rooms for play or display. Enter through the storied doors and into the main hallway that doubles as an event space with accessories to get a party started. Looking down from the second floor, reached by climbing the treacherous steps, the radio station, with its radio booth and signage, can keep the party going. Be nice to the tentacles that emerge from the locker because they create a seat, or head up a second staircase to get to the bathroom, equipped with a sink and mirror. In the second wing, ghouls can soak up ancient knowledge in the Library/Study Howl (with secret passage), grab a bite in the Creepateria or hang upside-down in the Vampire Lounge -- snap a doll into the gore-geous pink and black quilted chair -- to hang it from the ceiling or clip in the doll's feet directly for the ultimate vampire experience! Take a favorite class in the classroom where a blackboard and chairs are perfect for lessons -- but be sure to pay attention or you may be sent to Headmistress Bloodgood's hidden office, if you can find it! It's only revealed when the clock tower is opened. Other fantastic details include classic Monster High design with spider webbing, guillotine silhouettes and signature decor. Girls will love playing out scenes from the episodes, from ab-normal classes to freaky fabulous parties to monster mysteries! The ability to expand the school adds even more possible plots. When playtime is over, fold up the high school play set up with the accessories inside for scary cool storage. The school play set comes with furniture pieces themed accessories and 14 doll clips for massive monster display; dolls not included.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Allows For Creative Play\\n\\nReview: This is a very large play set that took nearly an hour to put together. My niece loves it. When she comes over my house with her folks she actually will play with this and interact with me rather than watching television.\\n\\nIt is nice to see toys that allow children to be creative. The eight rooms and three stories and two sets of stairs and clips to hold the dolls allow for many story ideas. It is fun to hear my niece explain what her dolls are doing.\\n\\nThis takes a bit of time to put together. It took almost an hour but my niece helped. This folds up fairly easily and can be stored in a walk in closet.\\n\\nAs the pictures show this is a large play set that allows a lot of options for creative play.\",\n \"Product: David A. Morton has degrees in both psychology (B.A.) and medicine (M.D.). For 14 years, he was a consultant for Disability Determination for the Social Security Administration, serving as Chief Medical Consultant for eight years. In his capacity as Chief Medical Consultant, Dr. Morton hired, trained, supervised and evaluated the work of medical doctors and clinical psychologists, and made many thousands of disability determinations for both adults and children. Since 1983, Dr. Morton has authored several books on Social Security disability for attorneys and judges.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Extremely Helpful Book for Those Faced with Filing for Social Security Disability\\n\\nReview: This is an extremely helpful book. Filing a claim for Social Security Disability is an uncomfortable process. While some people get disability as soon as they apply my experience has been that most have to appeal after they have been denied. Often lawyers enter the picture after a claim has been denied more than once and a hearing is set before an administrative law judge. It is important that those applying for disability provide the information necessary to Social Security so they either get disability right away or during an appeal.\\n\\nA person applying for disability has to deal with the illness itself and all the havoc it causes as well as a disability process that can be at time very unfriendly to those filing a claim. I know this as someone who has been through this process in the past.\\n\\nPeople filing a claim have likely faced some severe health problem, dealt with numerous doctors, faced the loss employment and faced coming to terms with the fact that life both physically and financially will never be the same. While all this is going it is important to keep thorough medical records as well as a narrative of the limitations caused by this disability. It is not easy. A book like this will help someone who is considering applying for benefits, as well as his or her family, prepare for the process.\\n\\nI generally like NOLO books and this is one of the better ones. The book has 15 chapters which look at the entire process including:\\n\\n1. Explaining Social Security Disability;\\n2. Applying For Disability;\\n3. Looking at Disability Benefits for Children;\\n4. Getting Benefits While Applying;\\n5. Proving You Are Disabled;\\n6. Who Decides Whether you Get Disability;\\n7. How Claims Are Decided;\\n8. Whether A Person Can Do Some Work;\\n9. How Age, Education And Work Experience Matter;\\n10. When Benefits Begin;\\n11. Reasons Benefits Are Denied;\\n12. The Appeals Process;\\n13. What Happens When A Claim Is Approved;\\n14. How Often An Approved Claim Is Reviewed; and,\\n15. The Right To Have A Representative.\\n\\nThe book also looks at forms necessary for filing a claim and has a five part Appendix which looks at bureaucratic terms, examples of technical rationales for denial, medical-vocational rules, protection and advisory organizations and a section on how to use a CD-Rom included with this book which looks at medical disabilities that are considered disabling.\\n\\nLike most NOLO books the chapters are broken up into sections which explain each topic in detail. The information is detailed but easy to understand.\\nI have always felt that it is best to check with a lawyer on legal matters even if a person is doing something as seemingly simple as drafting a will or doing legal research. I have been critical of a couple of NOLO books because I felt that they made the process seem too easy. I went to law school and it was not easy because legal issues can be complex.\\n\\nIn this case most of the work when filing disability needs to be done by the applicant. Most lawyers won't step in until a claim for disability has been denied. This book is perfect because it gives someone filing for disability information that is easy to understand and will hopefully get them disability. It also gives numbers of organizations that will help people. (I have also found that support groups for people with specific disabilities that qualify for social security disability are also great resources) If a lawyer is needed this book talks about that process as well.\",\n \"Product: Text: English, French (translation)\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Much more than an introduction to the Church Fathers\\n\\nReview: Prior to reading this book I had read excerpts of the writings of the early Church Fathers, read about Church history and the process which decided which Christian writings were to be included in the bible, read about the development of Church Doctrine and the early heresies and read about the importance of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, yet I have never read any work which has taken these sometimes complex facts and ideas and explained them in a way in which they all, so easily, fit together. While clearly an introduction, rather than an indepth treatise, this work is not short on backup. Aquilina references both Scripture and the Catholic Catechism to support his work and includes an appendix of works for those who want to study the topics he covers in more detail.\\nThe writings of the Church Fathers included in this book are a joy to read and are relevant to living in today's world and appreciating the history and tradition of Christianity and the Catholic Church. This is a remarkable work.\",\n \"Product: Excellent Book\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: I Felt Better After I Read This Book\\n\\nReview: I read other books by Mitch Albom so I was looking forward to his latest work. The first phone call from heaven is an uplifting book that I read in three days.\\n\\nThe concept is simple, people start receiving phone calls from their relatives in heaven and everyone is left wondering if this is a scam or a miracle. Not surprisingly, the churches in the small town of Coldwater Michigan, are also left wondering.\\n\\nOne of my favorite parts of the book is where early on it is noted that the town of Coldwater has five churches, Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Protestant and nondenominational and there had never been a meeting of all five until the calls started. While there is a certain rivalry between the leaders of the churches because they want heaven to be calling their members there is also questions as to whether the calls are real or not. Ultimately the calls do more to bring people together than drive people apart. People are drawn to their different churches and even the leaders of the churches that never met seem more aware of each other.\\n\\nOne of the characters in the book is a man who recently returned to the town after serving time in prison who is committed to proving this is all a hoax. His voice in necessary and his character interesting. There are some other interesting characters.\\n\\nThere is also a lot of information about Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone in this book. Surprisingly the author works this information into the story and it fits right in.\\n\\nI had an idea what I was getting then I picked up this book. Without talking about what happens, while are were twists and turns, I was happy with the result.\\n\\nThis book made me think about heaven. It will made me think about my late parents. It made me feel better after I read it.\",\n \"Product: When Donkeys Talk is an invitation to become enchanted again with Christ and his world.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Good Introduction Into the Sacraments, Church Fathers and Scripture\\n\\nReview: This is a great introduction to sacraments and the Church Fathers in relation to scripture done in a lighthearted way. As a Catholic I have a studied all three and I found much in common with Mr. Blanski who according to his biography is pursuing holy orders in the Anglican Church.\\n\\nThe language of this book very casual. This is far from an academic text. Yet Mr. Blanski cites modern Christian writers like C.S. Lewis and G. K. Chesterton as well as ancient Christian writers like Saint Cyprian and Saint Cyril to look at Christian history, the sacraments and the bible.\\n\\nAs a Catholic, the sacraments and the Eucharist in particular are an important part of my faith. Mr. Blanksi looks at the history of the Eucharist citing writers like Saint Augustine, Saint Paul and St. Cyril as well as scripture. While the Catholic understanding of Eucharist is different from the Anglican understanding I found myself enjoying his case for the need for Eucharist.\\n\\nMr. Blanksi also talks about liturgy and the Christian Church calendar. Anglicans and Catholics have much in common when it comes to liturgy and the Church Calendar and I enjoyed much of what he had to say.\\n\\nI think this would be a nice introduction to the Church Fathers and sacraments for those who come from Christian denominations which don't put much emphasis on either. It would be nice for Catholics who have forgotten the importance of the Church Fathers or sacraments and could be starting point for Catholics to read the many books by Catholic authors on these subjects. Finally it would be great for someone who is Anglican and wants to read more about important parts of their faith.\\n\\nBased on an individual's faith I am sure some readers will disagree with parts of this book. I disagreed with some things as well. Still, the book is well written in an easy to read style and is well documented. It has many good insights into Christianity. This is a worthy read.\",\n \"Product: The Common English Bible is a translation completed in 2011. One hundred and twenty biblical scholars from twenty-two faith traditions worked as translators. These women and men balanced rigorous accuracy in translation of the ancient texts with an equally passionate commitment to clarity of expression in contemporary English. The result is a clear, direct, and powerful English version of the scriptures for use in Bible study, devotional reading, and worship.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A Well Designed Study Bible\\n\\nReview: This bible is organized in a way that allows women to have a special connection to the bible. The layout makes for easy reading for women as well as men and the reflections, sidebar articles and portraits make this bible especially relevant to women.\\n\\nThe text is easy on the eyes. Other bibles should follow this layout. As someone who is near needing reading glasses this bible was easy for me to read and I did not have to strain my eyes to read anything.\\n\\nThroughout the bible are reflections which offer additional insights into the text that was just read. The sidebar articles include short insights into subjects including matriarchs, menopause, violence, honesty and health and how these are relevant to biblical times and woman. Finally, portraits include major woman of the bible as well the \\\"Woman Who Washed Jesus' Feet,\\\" the \\\"Wise Woman From Abel\\\" and the \\\"Servant Woman At Peter's Denial.\\\" The brief insights are relevant to women but men will benefit from them as well.\\n\\nThe preface to the this bible notes that the Common English Bible (CEB) is a translation completed in 2011. While some editions include the books of the Apocrypha that are used in Anglican, Orthodox and Catholic congregations this bible does not.\\n\\nThis is a well designed study bible for women. If a man decides to pick it up he will learn a thing or two as well.\",\n \"Product: Oliver has been travelling to France since the tender age of two, and over the last decade his writing has carried him from the rural corners of the Lot Valley to the snowy hump of Mont Blanc and the chestnut forests of Corsica. He has worked on several previous editions of the France guide, has plumbed the depths of prehistoric caves in the Vézère Valley, wandered the hallways of obscure Loire châteaux, clambered to the top of dormant volcanoes in the Massif Central and conquered the old mule track in the spectacular Gorges de Spelunca. When he's not out on the road, Oliver lives and works in Cornwall as a writer and photographer.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Book For People Who Want To Visit France\\n\\nReview: I have been to France but only for a few days many years ago. I plan to visit some friends who live there someday soon. This book made me want to get on a plane and get there as soon as possible.\\n\\nI have used Lonely Planet Books before. They tend to have great pictures, nice maps, a good history of the place visited, tips on how to get the most out of your trip, lists of places to eat, shop visit and stay and a section of lists geared toward individual travelers. This book is no exception.\\n\\nOne of the first thing I noticed when I opened the book was a list of 25 top experiences in France and a great picture of the Eiffel Tower. Along with the experiences are lists of similar places to visit. For instance the Ste-Chapelle & Chartres is listed as number six on the top experiences. There is also a list of five of the best cathedrals to visits as well.\\n\\nThe book breaks France up into seven areas. There are sections that look at sights, sleeping, eating, drinking, shopping and tours that are available in each area. There are copious amounts of pictures and maps. Major places of interest are highlighted like Notre Dame. Also included is a don't miss section for areas as well as \\\"If You Like\\\" sections which, for instance, list art museums that you should see if you like art museums.\\n\\nThe book concludes with a survival guide which includes information on things like insurance, public holidays and business hours. There is a pullout map of Paris in the back of the book as well.\\n\\nI enjoy Lonely Planet books. This is as good as any I have used.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":189,"string":"189"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1496,"string":"1,496"}}},{"rowIdx":1497,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A1Y62U4FMKFGZG"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"2.0\" for a product with description \"Replace your silhouette's blade with a pen to sketch instead of cut. The silhouette pen holder can be used in all silhouette electronic cutting tools and will hold most ballpoint pens. The silhouette pen holder allows use for a range of drawing instruments from a thinner standard pen to select thicker felt-tip markers.\". The summary of the review text is \"Concept is good; execution is poor\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"The concept of interchangeable holders for various sizes of pens is good, but Silhouette America did not put enough thought or real-world testing into it. The biggest con is that the holder and inserts are plastic. If the wrong size holder is used (too small) then it's not possible to screw the insert fully into the holder. A good thing, in theory, but in actuality, if it's only a tiny bit too small, the holder will screw in *almost* all the way, then start jumping threads of the screw. Not good. While there is some flexibility in pen diameters that can be used with each size insert, there's a lot of trial & error involved, which is another con. I also found that even a regular stick ballpoint pen doesn't fit in securely. It *feels* secure when you first set it up, but as it runs through the job, it loosens, and the point pushes up, so that the nib is no longer touching the media. If you pause the job to push the pen down, you don't touch the nib to the exact same spot as before, so there's a little jump or jag in the pattern. I even tried wrapping the stick of my pen with some painters' tape to see if it would give the insert a bit more of a 'grip', but no go.\n\nAfter fighting with this attachment for about an hour (to do one job that should take 5 minutes, start to finish) I decided to just put it aside and purchase an 3rd-party holder - twice the price but with glowing reviews, and I feel confident it will do the job. Give this accessory a pass unless you're desperate or enjoy frustration. Spend the extra money to get a good-quality 3rd-party adjustable holder."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"The concept of interchangeable holders for various sizes of pens is good, but Silhouette America did not put enough thought or real-world testing into it. The biggest con is that the holder and inserts are plastic. If the wrong size holder is used (too small) then it's not possible to screw the insert fully into the holder. A good thing, in theory, but in actuality, if it's only a tiny bit too small, the holder will screw in *almost* all the way, then start jumping threads of the screw. Not good. While there is some flexibility in pen diameters that can be used with each size insert, there's a lot of trial & error involved, which is another con. I also found that even a regular stick ballpoint pen doesn't fit in securely. It *feels* secure when you first set it up, but as it runs through the job, it loosens, and the point pushes up, so that the nib is no longer touching the media. If you pause the job to push the pen down, you don't touch the nib to the exact same spot as before, so there's a little jump or jag in the pattern. I even tried wrapping the stick of my pen with some painters' tape to see if it would give the insert a bit more of a 'grip', but no go.\n\nAfter fighting with this attachment for about an hour (to do one job that should take 5 minutes, start to finish) I decided to just put it aside and purchase an 3rd-party holder - twice the price but with glowing reviews, and I feel confident it will do the job. Give this accessory a pass unless you're desperate or enjoy frustration. Spend the extra money to get a good-quality 3rd-party adjustable holder."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: The 3-quart stainless steel bowl & combi-whip make your stand mixer even more versatile. The smaller bowl is perfect for when you need two bowls for a recipe or for smaller tasks like whipping egg whites. Fits models KV25G and KP26M1X.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Just what I needed\n\nReview: This is just perfect for a smaller batch of something. I've made small batches in my big KA bowl, and haven't always had good luck with the mixing because there just isn't enough of whatever I'm mixing for the beaters to work efficiently. This solves that problem. I particularly like the fact that the beater that comes with the bowl is sort of a combination whisk and beater. It looks like a whisk, but it's actually made of narrow strips of metal, not wire, so I feel that this could easily work a batch of something stiff (e.g. cookie dough) that I wouldn't be comfortable using the wire whisk attachment for. This is a great addition to the collection of accessories for my KA.","Product: Stuff your favorite toppings inside your burger for a burst of flavor. Can be filled with an infinite variety of flavor combinations. Try it with assorted cheeses, grilled onions, mushrooms and more. Quick and easy stuffed burgers.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: It's Serviceable, But You Need to Plan Ahead\n\nReview: I was a bit hesitant to purchase this based on some of the more negative reviews, but finally figured I'd give it a try. The first time I used it, I was disappointed, almost to the point of wanting to return it. Then I started thinking things through, and decided to give it another try, making some changes. Second time around, I planned ahead, used fresh meat, prepped the fillings in advance, and worked assembly-line fashion, and the investment in time paid off. So, bottom line is this is not a dream machine, but if you're willing to do some advance planning and prep, it's perfectly serviceable and does what it's designed to do.\n\nHere are my tips and suggestions:\n1. use only fresh meat - not previously frozen. The previously-frozen meat has a different consistency and will not mold & form, and stick to itself properly.\n2. Prepare the fillings before you start making the burgers. Depending on what you use, mix the fillings together so you only need to put 1 scoop in each burger instead of fiddling with multiple fillings. I used cheddar and jalapeno - chopped and mixed together.\n3. If you use a hard cheese, don't grate it finely. Use the big holes on a grater or else dice it. Very finely grated cheese melts and disappears into the burger while cooking - leaving an empty space behind.\n4. The device is not nonstick, no matter how the manufacturer describes it. Even spritzing the mold with nonstick spray doesn't keep it from sticking. (This is where it lost a star.). Take a few minutes to cut or tear squares of waxed paper or parchment paper to line the molds and separate the prepared patties. It's worth it... I found I could re-use the top piece over and over, leaving the bottom piece to separate the patties as I made them.\n5. I think this is most efficient if you make up a bunch of burgers at once, and then freeze for later. I bought a huge warehouse tray of meat, and ended up with 10 nice fat burgers in about 1/2 hour, including the prep and cleanup time. (This worked out to about $1.60 per burger, well worth it, IMO)\n6. If you have a kitchen scale, use it to portion out the meat. Instructions say to use 3 oz. per mold, and it really did make a difference when I weighed out 6 oz, then split it in half.\n7. The extra piece that's supposed to make an indentation in the bottom burger is pretty much a joke. When you press the meat into the bottom mold, just make a shallow depression in the center - it saves a step, and the meat doesn't stick to your fingers the way it does to that extra piece. Make sure that the filling isn't too close to the edges or it won't make a good seal.\n\nDoes this all sound sort of complicated for something as simple as a burger? Yes. Definitely. But it really is only a few extra minutes of work, and makes the job go by much more quickly and efficiently (and I like the idea of just being able to pull a few burgers out of the freezer as I plan on using them). I think once you use this a few times, you'll get the hang of it, and be able to make a bunch of stuffed burgers without much fuss. Yes, it could be better, but it's pretty decent for the price.","Product: After Charles was jilted at the altar by Margaret, he discovers that she is mixed up in a vicious kidnapping plot masterminded by a sinister figure in a grey mask. Charles turns to Miss Silver to uncover the strange truth behind Margaret's complicity, and the identity of the terrifying and mysterious individual behind the grey mask.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A True Period Piece!\n\nReview: This book was written back in 1929, and it's a true period piece (both good and bad). I enjoyed it very much, but I love what I refer to as 'drawing room mysteries' from this era of British writing. There's much more interplay amongst the characters than there is of real 'mystery', and honestly, the 'mystery' requires a bit of a stretch of the imagination. But for the pure flavor of the era, it's excellent.\n\nCharles returns to England after spending 4 years abroad to recover from being jilted and claims his inheritance. When he pays a visit to his house (shut up and unoccupied for several years) he finds that it is being used as a meeting place for a gang of criminals, and that the woman he loved, and who jilted him, is one of them. The resulting 'investigation' is almost a comedy of errors, and does require a certain suspension of disbelief (willing in my case!). This story introduces Miss Maude Silver, a 'sleuthess' of undetermined age, and apparently considerable skill.\n\nIf you want a good, meaty mystery, skip this. If you're taken by comedies of manners and enjoy the fly-on-the-wall view of the British upper classes between the wars, you'd probably enjoy this.\n\nNote on Kindle formatting: Excellent. I did not note any issues whatsoever.","Product: Catherine Cooper was a primary school teacher for twenty-nine years before deciding she'd love to write for children. Catherine's love of history, myths and legends and the Shropshire countryside around where she lives,shines through inher charming stories.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very well-done YA fantasy\n\nReview: I picked up the first book in the series (Golden Acorn) when it was free, and decided to get the sequel as well - just in case! I read the first book straight through and thought it was great, then immediately moved on to Glasruhen Gate, which I also read straight through. The second book was very good though not *quite* as good as the first. The author weaves modern-day life with Celtic history and folklore very well, and the fantasy is so matter-of-fact you almost don't even notice it. Glasruhen Gate is a little more towards the 'fantasy' side than the Golden Acorn is - much of the action takes place in the Celtic Otherworld. There is also a more noticeable, but still subtle, undercurrent of - not moralizing, but maybe - life lessons in this book than there was in the Golden Acorn. This isn't to say that the book is preachy - it isn't at all - but Jack is shown issues like 'power corrupts' and 'be careful what you wish for'.\n\nThe ending implies that there will be more books in the series - I can't wait! Highly recommended for all ages.\n\nNote on Kindle formatting: Good, but not quite as good as the Golden Acorn. Most of the issues seem to be with the drawings, not the text, though there are a few incidences of a hard return being used in the middle of a sentence, which can be a bit distracting - but those are few & far between & don't detract from the reading experience."],"string":"[\n \"Product: The 3-quart stainless steel bowl & combi-whip make your stand mixer even more versatile. The smaller bowl is perfect for when you need two bowls for a recipe or for smaller tasks like whipping egg whites. Fits models KV25G and KP26M1X.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Just what I needed\\n\\nReview: This is just perfect for a smaller batch of something. I've made small batches in my big KA bowl, and haven't always had good luck with the mixing because there just isn't enough of whatever I'm mixing for the beaters to work efficiently. This solves that problem. I particularly like the fact that the beater that comes with the bowl is sort of a combination whisk and beater. It looks like a whisk, but it's actually made of narrow strips of metal, not wire, so I feel that this could easily work a batch of something stiff (e.g. cookie dough) that I wouldn't be comfortable using the wire whisk attachment for. This is a great addition to the collection of accessories for my KA.\",\n \"Product: Stuff your favorite toppings inside your burger for a burst of flavor. Can be filled with an infinite variety of flavor combinations. Try it with assorted cheeses, grilled onions, mushrooms and more. Quick and easy stuffed burgers.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: It's Serviceable, But You Need to Plan Ahead\\n\\nReview: I was a bit hesitant to purchase this based on some of the more negative reviews, but finally figured I'd give it a try. The first time I used it, I was disappointed, almost to the point of wanting to return it. Then I started thinking things through, and decided to give it another try, making some changes. Second time around, I planned ahead, used fresh meat, prepped the fillings in advance, and worked assembly-line fashion, and the investment in time paid off. So, bottom line is this is not a dream machine, but if you're willing to do some advance planning and prep, it's perfectly serviceable and does what it's designed to do.\\n\\nHere are my tips and suggestions:\\n1. use only fresh meat - not previously frozen. The previously-frozen meat has a different consistency and will not mold & form, and stick to itself properly.\\n2. Prepare the fillings before you start making the burgers. Depending on what you use, mix the fillings together so you only need to put 1 scoop in each burger instead of fiddling with multiple fillings. I used cheddar and jalapeno - chopped and mixed together.\\n3. If you use a hard cheese, don't grate it finely. Use the big holes on a grater or else dice it. Very finely grated cheese melts and disappears into the burger while cooking - leaving an empty space behind.\\n4. The device is not nonstick, no matter how the manufacturer describes it. Even spritzing the mold with nonstick spray doesn't keep it from sticking. (This is where it lost a star.). Take a few minutes to cut or tear squares of waxed paper or parchment paper to line the molds and separate the prepared patties. It's worth it... I found I could re-use the top piece over and over, leaving the bottom piece to separate the patties as I made them.\\n5. I think this is most efficient if you make up a bunch of burgers at once, and then freeze for later. I bought a huge warehouse tray of meat, and ended up with 10 nice fat burgers in about 1/2 hour, including the prep and cleanup time. (This worked out to about $1.60 per burger, well worth it, IMO)\\n6. If you have a kitchen scale, use it to portion out the meat. Instructions say to use 3 oz. per mold, and it really did make a difference when I weighed out 6 oz, then split it in half.\\n7. The extra piece that's supposed to make an indentation in the bottom burger is pretty much a joke. When you press the meat into the bottom mold, just make a shallow depression in the center - it saves a step, and the meat doesn't stick to your fingers the way it does to that extra piece. Make sure that the filling isn't too close to the edges or it won't make a good seal.\\n\\nDoes this all sound sort of complicated for something as simple as a burger? Yes. Definitely. But it really is only a few extra minutes of work, and makes the job go by much more quickly and efficiently (and I like the idea of just being able to pull a few burgers out of the freezer as I plan on using them). I think once you use this a few times, you'll get the hang of it, and be able to make a bunch of stuffed burgers without much fuss. Yes, it could be better, but it's pretty decent for the price.\",\n \"Product: After Charles was jilted at the altar by Margaret, he discovers that she is mixed up in a vicious kidnapping plot masterminded by a sinister figure in a grey mask. Charles turns to Miss Silver to uncover the strange truth behind Margaret's complicity, and the identity of the terrifying and mysterious individual behind the grey mask.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: A True Period Piece!\\n\\nReview: This book was written back in 1929, and it's a true period piece (both good and bad). I enjoyed it very much, but I love what I refer to as 'drawing room mysteries' from this era of British writing. There's much more interplay amongst the characters than there is of real 'mystery', and honestly, the 'mystery' requires a bit of a stretch of the imagination. But for the pure flavor of the era, it's excellent.\\n\\nCharles returns to England after spending 4 years abroad to recover from being jilted and claims his inheritance. When he pays a visit to his house (shut up and unoccupied for several years) he finds that it is being used as a meeting place for a gang of criminals, and that the woman he loved, and who jilted him, is one of them. The resulting 'investigation' is almost a comedy of errors, and does require a certain suspension of disbelief (willing in my case!). This story introduces Miss Maude Silver, a 'sleuthess' of undetermined age, and apparently considerable skill.\\n\\nIf you want a good, meaty mystery, skip this. If you're taken by comedies of manners and enjoy the fly-on-the-wall view of the British upper classes between the wars, you'd probably enjoy this.\\n\\nNote on Kindle formatting: Excellent. I did not note any issues whatsoever.\",\n \"Product: Catherine Cooper was a primary school teacher for twenty-nine years before deciding she'd love to write for children. Catherine's love of history, myths and legends and the Shropshire countryside around where she lives,shines through inher charming stories.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very well-done YA fantasy\\n\\nReview: I picked up the first book in the series (Golden Acorn) when it was free, and decided to get the sequel as well - just in case! I read the first book straight through and thought it was great, then immediately moved on to Glasruhen Gate, which I also read straight through. The second book was very good though not *quite* as good as the first. The author weaves modern-day life with Celtic history and folklore very well, and the fantasy is so matter-of-fact you almost don't even notice it. Glasruhen Gate is a little more towards the 'fantasy' side than the Golden Acorn is - much of the action takes place in the Celtic Otherworld. There is also a more noticeable, but still subtle, undercurrent of - not moralizing, but maybe - life lessons in this book than there was in the Golden Acorn. This isn't to say that the book is preachy - it isn't at all - but Jack is shown issues like 'power corrupts' and 'be careful what you wish for'.\\n\\nThe ending implies that there will be more books in the series - I can't wait! Highly recommended for all ages.\\n\\nNote on Kindle formatting: Good, but not quite as good as the Golden Acorn. Most of the issues seem to be with the drawings, not the text, though there are a few incidences of a hard return being used in the middle of a sentence, which can be a bit distracting - but those are few & far between & don't detract from the reading experience.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":4,"string":"4"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1497,"string":"1,497"}}},{"rowIdx":1498,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"AHX632OJJXEBZ"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"3.0\" for a product with description \"Hank Hanegraaff is host of Bible Answer Man, heard daily throughout the United States and Canada. He is president of the Christian Research Institute (CRI) and author of runaway bestsellers.\". The summary of the review text is \"Digs deep into the veracity of the Bible\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"If you are looking for a great book that digs DEEP into why the Bible can be trusted to be true - this is the book for you!\n\nAs a mom of four younger kids I am always on the lookout for a great book to help me teach my children Apologetics!\n\nI want to know why I believe what I believe and I want to be able to help my children figure that out for themselves too.\n\nHank Hanegraaff uses a number of acronyms to help you remember what you are learning as you go, so you can apply and share what you have learned.\n\nFirst he explains how we can trust that the copies of the Bible were made accurately by examining copyist practices, oral culture, supplies they used, and then various sources of evidence. The other sections dig into the Archaeologist's tools and techniques, Prophecy, and finally the last section is devoted to internalization of the rules in the art and science of scriptural interpretation.\n\nWhile I did enjoy this book, there were many times I felt this was a bit over my head. I would love to go through this book in a few years with my boys, a bit at a time and talk about it as a family.\n\nI would recommend this book if you are looking for a resources that digs deep, and offers lots of great facts to file away to use in the future while defending one's own faith.\n\nNOTE : I was provided a copy of this book, at no cost from Thomas Nelson publishers, in exchange for an honest review."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"If you are looking for a great book that digs DEEP into why the Bible can be trusted to be true - this is the book for you!\n\nAs a mom of four younger kids I am always on the lookout for a great book to help me teach my children Apologetics!\n\nI want to know why I believe what I believe and I want to be able to help my children figure that out for themselves too.\n\nHank Hanegraaff uses a number of acronyms to help you remember what you are learning as you go, so you can apply and share what you have learned.\n\nFirst he explains how we can trust that the copies of the Bible were made accurately by examining copyist practices, oral culture, supplies they used, and then various sources of evidence. The other sections dig into the Archaeologist's tools and techniques, Prophecy, and finally the last section is devoted to internalization of the rules in the art and science of scriptural interpretation.\n\nWhile I did enjoy this book, there were many times I felt this was a bit over my head. I would love to go through this book in a few years with my boys, a bit at a time and talk about it as a family.\n\nI would recommend this book if you are looking for a resources that digs deep, and offers lots of great facts to file away to use in the future while defending one's own faith.\n\nNOTE : I was provided a copy of this book, at no cost from Thomas Nelson publishers, in exchange for an honest review."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: Bill Myers, Frank Peretti, Angela Hunt, and Alton Gansky team up to create supernatural suspense. Read more about the authors and the Harbingers series at www.harbingersseries.com.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Great book - thrilling story, strong characters - perfect mix!\n\nReview: Has a book ever started a fight in your house? Often a book is at the root of squabbling in my home!! A recent read is a book that I tried to get my hands on first, I mean I needed to read to review. But if I looked in another direction for 30 seconds the book would disappear!! My boys!! They love a good book as much as I do, and they love several of these authors as well.\n\nNeedless to say, it was a hit for 3 of us, and I suspect the other boy will be reading it too. Good news - it is young adult safe & clean.\n\nSo this book is very interesting, 4 authors have gotten together, each writes a segment of the book. So the book starts with author Bill Myers - and he writes the first 1/4 in his style. Next, Frank Peretti picks up the story and it shifts into his style. Angela Hunt then takes over with the third quarter of the book, before Alton Gansky finishes.\n\nThis was the first book of this style and I really enjoyed it. I could see a distinct difference in the authors character development and story telling, and it was fun to see how each of the stories go together, but can also take on a personality of their own.\n\nThe characters are an odd sort, a college football player, a street hustling tattoo artist, a professor and the professor's assistant. The story is certainly a thriller with a lot of edge of your seat story telling.\n\nThis is a fast paced book, and I highly recommend for a good read for you or your young adult readers!!\n\nNOTE : I received a copy of Invitation at no cost. My review is completely my own opinion. (my sons would second everything I said)","Product: Sally Tagholm is an award-winning author who has written numerous children's books on history and animals.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Great Coffee Table - Family Devotion Bible\n\nReview: We are coming to love and adore New Leaf Press and Master Books! The latest book we have fallen in love with it The Family Illustrated Bible.\n\nWhile we have many Bibles in our home, we have not had a \"family\" one that I wanted to keep out, even on the coffee table. This is the one!\n\nIt is a beautifully designed Bible with a sturdy hard cover. We also enjoyed reading through the informative first few pages that offer some ancient and modern day pictures and drawings of Books of the Bible, Covenants and some maps as well.\n\nWe are loving this book in our home as a family read, and also for reading with school. The illustrations are beautiful! The kids cannot wait to pour over the pictures once we have completed the reading. All of the pictures are not illustrations however, in fact there are a number of archeological pictures included throughout.\n\nI love that this Bible breaks up the stories into allotments that would be perfect for daily Bible reading or devotion. This would not necessarily replace your daily reading from the standard Bible, but it would make a great devotion Bible for any ages. It is perfect to have on the coffee table for family reading and for the kids to sit and browse through when they are having some down time.\n\nThis Bible is a new favorite in our home and I am sure it would be a welcome addition for any family!\n\nNote : This book was provided at no cost in exchange for an honest review, by New Leaf Publishers.","Product: Ace Collins defines himself as a storyteller. He has authored more than sixty books that have sold more than 2.5 million copies. His catalog includes novels, biographies, children&rsquo;s works as well as books on history, culture and faith. He has also been the featured speaker at the National Archives Distinguished Lecture Series, hosted a network television special and does college basketball play-by-play. Ace lives in Arkansas. Learn more about him by visiting AceCollins.com.&nbsp;\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Wonderful Christmas Devotion book!! I really enjoyed it!!\n\nReview: One of my favorite parts to the fall is that I get to review Christmas books! I love the novellas by some of my favorite authors, and I also enjoy the holiday devotion books!\n\nThe Most Wonderful Time of the Year is a count down to Christmas devotion book. There are 31 daily devotions, but what sets this book apart is that it has some charming recipes, gift ideas, and more after each devotion. So while the devotion reminds us the real meaning of the season, the additional goodies offer ideas of how to share the love of Jesus with our friends and family. Along with the devotion and recipe, there is a Christmas hymn/poem/song as well.\n\nI know the Christmas season can be a time of stress and frenzy and having a daily devotion to help us focus on what is really important. I felt like the devotions were right on target, easy to read and pray through, as well as quick. I have always been a fan of Christmas songs and I love to read through them as poetry.\n\nThis book would make a great Christmas gift for family or friends! I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a great devotion book as the Christmas season descends upon us!\n\nNOTE : I received a copy of The Most Wonderful Time of the Year at no cost.","Product: Monte Wolverton is an award-winning author and syndicated editorial cartoonist. He is associate editor of CWR magazine. He is an ordained minister and holds a MA from Goddard College in Vermont. Along with his wife Kaye, he makes his home in southwest Washington State.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Interesting read, invites you to think about what you believe\n\nReview: This is a pretty unique book as far as dystopic/apocalypse books are concerned.\n\nIn this particular book, the characters find themselves in a camp of sorts. It is post \"the world as we know it\" and while Christians are permitted to hold on to their own beliefs, they are segregated from the rest of the people in the world. These camps exist to allow the Christians freedoms, but they cannot leave the camps so their freedoms are really non existent.\n\nThe characters in this book are clever and range in their theological knowledge and where they are in their current beliefs. The group of main characters manages to break free of the camp and they make their way to find a group of what they hope are Christians. The interesting part is that this core group has only 1 page from the main character, Grant's, grandmother's Bible. So while they know what that one page says, and a few of them have a slight memory of faith before the world changed, this group knows little about what Christianity is.\n\nI thought this book was interesting and really delved into a variety of different beliefs that call themselves \"Christian\" but are not scripturally accurate. I enjoyed the characters and their interactions with the other people they encountered along the way.\n\nNOTE : I was offered a copy of The Remnant at no cost in exchange for an honest review.","Product: Rachael Carman is an author and speaker for Apologia Educational Ministries. The wife of Davis and the mother of seven children, Rachael challenges parents to live by reckless, obedient faith. As a direct reflection of her heart's desire to encourage, inspire, and celebrate motherhood, Rachael also leads Real Refreshment Retreats, weekend events that energize and invigorate homeschooling mothers with meaningful worship and speakers plus practical encouragement for the homeschool journey.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Another great book to help keep moms focused on the BIG picture\n\nReview: We all know I love to read, if you read my blog at all, you will see lots of book reviews sprinkled with some posts about farm life here in the country. So it is not unusual for me to like a book, and tell you why! how-many-times-do-i-have-to-tell-you.jpg\nThis book however, has really impacted me. I read an earlier version of this book published by Focus on the Family, when I picked it up at a Sally Clarkson Conference. But, when I was offered a chance to review this book, by a new name I did not know it was a re-published book until it arrived. While it is re-published, it is also tweaked, and edited, so it is really a different book in many ways.\n\nAnyway, how did it impact me? Well, honestly I do not prefer reading introductions, too much like reading instructions. I did read this one though, and wow! One of the challenges that Rachel Carmen lays out for the reader is to ask your kids to list the top ten things you say to them. You are to list what you think you say the most. This caused me to pause. I could tell you what I thought they would say, but it made think \"What do I want them to be hearing?\"\n\nSo I made my list, while they made theirs. I was surprised by a few things that made the list, less surprised by others. Just a great exercise. The title of the book is How Many Times DO I have to Tell You? - but it is more than that. Yes, Rachel takes us through the every day things we say to our kids, but she then turns them into messages from the Lord.\n\nAs I have been reading the chapters in this book like, \"It's Time to get up\" or \"Life isn't fair!\" or \"Its not about you\" - and hearing what Rachel is reminding us about each of these messages, I have started thinking like this all the time. For example, when disciplining my boy for his attitude, I keep asking myself what is my attitude like? What am I reflecting?\n\nSo this book is a great tool to remind us that while we are constantly parenting our children, God is constantly parenting us too. This book kept me focused on why we do what we do, and that this is a process that will never really end, it just morphs into something different as they get older, move out and start their own family. We are still parenting even then, just different. Instead of wondering what it is I am saying, I plan to list out the top ten truths I want them to remember and tape that to my mirror so I can read them all the time and remember what I need to say to them amidst all the daily life reminders.\n\nI thoroughly enjoyed this book, I recommend it for any mom that wants to rethink her words and their impact."],"string":"[\n \"Product: Bill Myers, Frank Peretti, Angela Hunt, and Alton Gansky team up to create supernatural suspense. Read more about the authors and the Harbingers series at www.harbingersseries.com.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Great book - thrilling story, strong characters - perfect mix!\\n\\nReview: Has a book ever started a fight in your house? Often a book is at the root of squabbling in my home!! A recent read is a book that I tried to get my hands on first, I mean I needed to read to review. But if I looked in another direction for 30 seconds the book would disappear!! My boys!! They love a good book as much as I do, and they love several of these authors as well.\\n\\nNeedless to say, it was a hit for 3 of us, and I suspect the other boy will be reading it too. Good news - it is young adult safe & clean.\\n\\nSo this book is very interesting, 4 authors have gotten together, each writes a segment of the book. So the book starts with author Bill Myers - and he writes the first 1/4 in his style. Next, Frank Peretti picks up the story and it shifts into his style. Angela Hunt then takes over with the third quarter of the book, before Alton Gansky finishes.\\n\\nThis was the first book of this style and I really enjoyed it. I could see a distinct difference in the authors character development and story telling, and it was fun to see how each of the stories go together, but can also take on a personality of their own.\\n\\nThe characters are an odd sort, a college football player, a street hustling tattoo artist, a professor and the professor's assistant. The story is certainly a thriller with a lot of edge of your seat story telling.\\n\\nThis is a fast paced book, and I highly recommend for a good read for you or your young adult readers!!\\n\\nNOTE : I received a copy of Invitation at no cost. My review is completely my own opinion. (my sons would second everything I said)\",\n \"Product: Sally Tagholm is an award-winning author who has written numerous children's books on history and animals.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Great Coffee Table - Family Devotion Bible\\n\\nReview: We are coming to love and adore New Leaf Press and Master Books! The latest book we have fallen in love with it The Family Illustrated Bible.\\n\\nWhile we have many Bibles in our home, we have not had a \\\"family\\\" one that I wanted to keep out, even on the coffee table. This is the one!\\n\\nIt is a beautifully designed Bible with a sturdy hard cover. We also enjoyed reading through the informative first few pages that offer some ancient and modern day pictures and drawings of Books of the Bible, Covenants and some maps as well.\\n\\nWe are loving this book in our home as a family read, and also for reading with school. The illustrations are beautiful! The kids cannot wait to pour over the pictures once we have completed the reading. All of the pictures are not illustrations however, in fact there are a number of archeological pictures included throughout.\\n\\nI love that this Bible breaks up the stories into allotments that would be perfect for daily Bible reading or devotion. This would not necessarily replace your daily reading from the standard Bible, but it would make a great devotion Bible for any ages. It is perfect to have on the coffee table for family reading and for the kids to sit and browse through when they are having some down time.\\n\\nThis Bible is a new favorite in our home and I am sure it would be a welcome addition for any family!\\n\\nNote : This book was provided at no cost in exchange for an honest review, by New Leaf Publishers.\",\n \"Product: Ace Collins defines himself as a storyteller. He has authored more than sixty books that have sold more than 2.5 million copies. His catalog includes novels, biographies, children&rsquo;s works as well as books on history, culture and faith. He has also been the featured speaker at the National Archives Distinguished Lecture Series, hosted a network television special and does college basketball play-by-play. Ace lives in Arkansas. Learn more about him by visiting AceCollins.com.&nbsp;\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Wonderful Christmas Devotion book!! I really enjoyed it!!\\n\\nReview: One of my favorite parts to the fall is that I get to review Christmas books! I love the novellas by some of my favorite authors, and I also enjoy the holiday devotion books!\\n\\nThe Most Wonderful Time of the Year is a count down to Christmas devotion book. There are 31 daily devotions, but what sets this book apart is that it has some charming recipes, gift ideas, and more after each devotion. So while the devotion reminds us the real meaning of the season, the additional goodies offer ideas of how to share the love of Jesus with our friends and family. Along with the devotion and recipe, there is a Christmas hymn/poem/song as well.\\n\\nI know the Christmas season can be a time of stress and frenzy and having a daily devotion to help us focus on what is really important. I felt like the devotions were right on target, easy to read and pray through, as well as quick. I have always been a fan of Christmas songs and I love to read through them as poetry.\\n\\nThis book would make a great Christmas gift for family or friends! I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a great devotion book as the Christmas season descends upon us!\\n\\nNOTE : I received a copy of The Most Wonderful Time of the Year at no cost.\",\n \"Product: Monte Wolverton is an award-winning author and syndicated editorial cartoonist. He is associate editor of CWR magazine. He is an ordained minister and holds a MA from Goddard College in Vermont. Along with his wife Kaye, he makes his home in southwest Washington State.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Interesting read, invites you to think about what you believe\\n\\nReview: This is a pretty unique book as far as dystopic/apocalypse books are concerned.\\n\\nIn this particular book, the characters find themselves in a camp of sorts. It is post \\\"the world as we know it\\\" and while Christians are permitted to hold on to their own beliefs, they are segregated from the rest of the people in the world. These camps exist to allow the Christians freedoms, but they cannot leave the camps so their freedoms are really non existent.\\n\\nThe characters in this book are clever and range in their theological knowledge and where they are in their current beliefs. The group of main characters manages to break free of the camp and they make their way to find a group of what they hope are Christians. The interesting part is that this core group has only 1 page from the main character, Grant's, grandmother's Bible. So while they know what that one page says, and a few of them have a slight memory of faith before the world changed, this group knows little about what Christianity is.\\n\\nI thought this book was interesting and really delved into a variety of different beliefs that call themselves \\\"Christian\\\" but are not scripturally accurate. I enjoyed the characters and their interactions with the other people they encountered along the way.\\n\\nNOTE : I was offered a copy of The Remnant at no cost in exchange for an honest review.\",\n \"Product: Rachael Carman is an author and speaker for Apologia Educational Ministries. The wife of Davis and the mother of seven children, Rachael challenges parents to live by reckless, obedient faith. As a direct reflection of her heart's desire to encourage, inspire, and celebrate motherhood, Rachael also leads Real Refreshment Retreats, weekend events that energize and invigorate homeschooling mothers with meaningful worship and speakers plus practical encouragement for the homeschool journey.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Another great book to help keep moms focused on the BIG picture\\n\\nReview: We all know I love to read, if you read my blog at all, you will see lots of book reviews sprinkled with some posts about farm life here in the country. So it is not unusual for me to like a book, and tell you why! how-many-times-do-i-have-to-tell-you.jpg\\nThis book however, has really impacted me. I read an earlier version of this book published by Focus on the Family, when I picked it up at a Sally Clarkson Conference. But, when I was offered a chance to review this book, by a new name I did not know it was a re-published book until it arrived. While it is re-published, it is also tweaked, and edited, so it is really a different book in many ways.\\n\\nAnyway, how did it impact me? Well, honestly I do not prefer reading introductions, too much like reading instructions. I did read this one though, and wow! One of the challenges that Rachel Carmen lays out for the reader is to ask your kids to list the top ten things you say to them. You are to list what you think you say the most. This caused me to pause. I could tell you what I thought they would say, but it made think \\\"What do I want them to be hearing?\\\"\\n\\nSo I made my list, while they made theirs. I was surprised by a few things that made the list, less surprised by others. Just a great exercise. The title of the book is How Many Times DO I have to Tell You? - but it is more than that. Yes, Rachel takes us through the every day things we say to our kids, but she then turns them into messages from the Lord.\\n\\nAs I have been reading the chapters in this book like, \\\"It's Time to get up\\\" or \\\"Life isn't fair!\\\" or \\\"Its not about you\\\" - and hearing what Rachel is reminding us about each of these messages, I have started thinking like this all the time. For example, when disciplining my boy for his attitude, I keep asking myself what is my attitude like? What am I reflecting?\\n\\nSo this book is a great tool to remind us that while we are constantly parenting our children, God is constantly parenting us too. This book kept me focused on why we do what we do, and that this is a process that will never really end, it just morphs into something different as they get older, move out and start their own family. We are still parenting even then, just different. Instead of wondering what it is I am saying, I plan to list out the top ten truths I want them to remember and tape that to my mirror so I can read them all the time and remember what I need to say to them amidst all the daily life reminders.\\n\\nI thoroughly enjoyed this book, I recommend it for any mom that wants to rethink her words and their impact.\"\n]","isConversational":false},"profile_size":{"kind":"number","value":5,"string":"5"},"task":{"kind":"string","value":"longlamp_3"},"split_kind":{"kind":"string","value":"user_based"},"id":{"kind":"number","value":1498,"string":"1,498"}}},{"rowIdx":1499,"cells":{"question_id":{"kind":"string","value":"A27AF4DLLOBQDQ"},"question":{"kind":"string","value":"Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of \"5.0\" for a product with description \"The CZ305 offers Sophisticated styling combined with Intuitive controls with vivid blue illumination that makes any vehicle interior come to life. Highly visible controls balance good looks with usability with key functions that are positioned for easy access and a 13-segment 10 X 2-line LCD screen. The Built-In Bluetooth aptX support lets you enjoy improved audio quality when listening to compressed audio over Bluetooth. The CZ305 Pandora feature works together with the Pandora APP on your smartphone and the Front AUX input lets you easily connect to external sources. Includes Beat EQ for customizable sound and Built-In High and Low Pass filters plus 4-Channel / 2 Volt RCA Output so you are free to external power amplifiers to create a more powerful, sophisticated audio system.\". The summary of the review text is \"Clarion Call - for those who want better\"."},"answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Purchased for my 16+ yo daughter, for her 30 yo Cadillac (she loves both by the way). Added Bluetooth connectivity , CD player (old school for the kids), Hands free calling, and great sound. Paired with some Infinity Ref speakers for a low cost system that sounds really good, works like it belongs in the car, and with the Metra kit, fits nicely.\n\nThe hands free calling has two options, either the built-in mic (located in faceplate), or you can install a remote mic. We have opted for the built-in, because it is cheaper and easier - and that makes our life easier. Quality is good (very serviceable for the average person), if you want great, you might consider a remote mic.\n\nHer only 2 comments are the beauty ring fits loosely (pops off sometimes), and some Head units allow color change (a low priority for her, however).\n\nOutstanding value, great purchase, therefore 5 stars."},"correct_answer":{"kind":"string","value":"Purchased for my 16+ yo daughter, for her 30 yo Cadillac (she loves both by the way). Added Bluetooth connectivity , CD player (old school for the kids), Hands free calling, and great sound. Paired with some Infinity Ref speakers for a low cost system that sounds really good, works like it belongs in the car, and with the Metra kit, fits nicely.\n\nThe hands free calling has two options, either the built-in mic (located in faceplate), or you can install a remote mic. We have opted for the built-in, because it is cheaper and easier - and that makes our life easier. Quality is good (very serviceable for the average person), if you want great, you might consider a remote mic.\n\nHer only 2 comments are the beauty ring fits loosely (pops off sometimes), and some Head units allow color change (a low priority for her, however).\n\nOutstanding value, great purchase, therefore 5 stars."},"documents":{"kind":"list like","value":["Product: The sleek, easy-to-use AirPort Extreme Base Station with simultaneous dual-band support is the perfect wireless access point for home, school, or small business. It offers fast, 802.11n Wi-Fi access for Mac computers, PCs, and Wi-Fi devices such as iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple TV.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Fixed My Problems, Rock Solid\n\nReview: We had an aging Netgear G Router that appeared to be heading to the retirement home. I have been toying with the Apple Extreme for several years, but couldn't justify the price. Huuge mistake, not only did my internet drops cease, but connection to server vastly improved, and signal strength is solid, even two floors away (we keep our router in the basement, and we get great preformance on the second floor).\n\nI typically consider myself a savy computer user, but I did have a few minor hiccups, mostly me pulling my head out, but the instructions might add a few obvious steps that eluded me.\n\nSolid product, great performance, and very good value.\n\nNice having all laptops printing wirelessly, with out buying a new computer.\n\nFor the record, we have 1 iMac, 1 Gateway desktop (I know, I know), 1 HP laptop, 1 Dell Precision (I know, work box), an Acer Laptop, and 2 iPod Touches connecting without any issues.","Product: The Optimus(R) 9" Dish Heater model H-4110 uses less energy than conventional heaters but gives off an instant, sun-like radiant warmth. The H-4110 features ultra quiet operation, cool-touch housing, internal heat-limiting thermal cut-off device, and a tip-over safety switch. And you'll love the built-in carrying handle!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Good heater for under the desk\n\nReview: I picked up this little heater for use under my desk at work. I tend to get cold feet, and have always used a heater with a fan. Problem with heaters with fans is the noise. So I started looking for something radiant and quiet, but I also wanted something cheap. Did lots of reading of reviews, tried to determine which review made sense to me, and finally decided on this little guy.\n\nA couple of things, the head of the heater is adjustable, but only to angle up. I was really hoping to be able to angle down - not happening without some serious surgery to the stand. Reason to point down, of course my statement above about cold feet. Under my desk, the heater sets about 2' from my left leg, and the heat does reach the floor, not as well as I hoped, but well enough. My shins are warmer than I need, but not so bad, feet do get warmer.\n\nNegatives: as all new inexpensive stand based devices, this has little weight in the stand, so it can tip. First use gave off a hot plastic odor, but that was gone relatively quickly. Head does not tip down. Do not think will heat a room, it is a personal heater, treat it as such.\n\nPro's: this was inexpensive, and put out some nice heat. Absolutely no noise, so that will not bother you during use. This heater is also a low power demand unit, so should be compatible in your office. Remember, this is a personal heater, not a room heater, so use accordingly.","Product: The Kenney 1 Fluted End Cap Curtain Rod Set provides the perfect scale for todays larger rooms and higher ceilings. The 1 diameter rod supports light, medium, and heavyweight curtains. End caps provide a streamlined and sophisticated solution for versatile applications in the family room, dining room, bedroom, or home office. The telescoping steel rods are sturdy and easily adjustable from 66 to 120 inches to fit most larger size windows. Mounting brackets and hardware are included.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Well Build, Basic Rod\n\nReview: This was slipped quickly and delivered in good condition.\nThe rod comes in 3 pieces, with 2 ends, 4 support brackets. All mounting screws and anchors are included. Hardware seems to be substantial.\n\nInstructions are a bit weak, took me a few minutes staring at the pieces to figure out that for my needs, over a sliding glass door, I would only be able to use two wall supports. I also needed to un-screw one end piece, slide the thin rod section in the two larger rod section (using all 3 rod sections - large, small, large configuration) so I could extend over 6 feet with the rod system being sturdy. Worked well and looks good, but instructions do not cover this configuration, and I believe some people would have only used two sections, not three, leaving the rigidity very weak.","Product: This innovative microscope design allows you to view specimens on the LCD screen which provides for comfortable viewing for the individual and small groups. The digital camera allows you to take snapshot images or short videos. Ideally suited for examining specimen slides of yeasts and molds, cultures, plant and animal parts, fibers, bacteria, etc.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Crazy Cool for the Price\n\nReview: I picked this up with very low expectations, and have been completely wrong. Don't expect a lab type of experience, but this is really cool. My HS age AP student son has much better ability to focus finely than I do (the focus is touchy). You can get some amazing views. My wife is a Elementary School Teacher, and she already is planning a science segment around this scope.\n\nWhen you add in the ability to take photos, really opens up the potential for fun and homework.\n\nI picked this up on a Lightning deal, and received a great value. I picked up some premade slides, and they really let you have fun immediately.\n\nSet your expectations correctly, and this is really cool.","Product: Ultra-Small Storage with Huge Personality Lexar offers a comprehensive line of high-performance USB flash drive products designed with a wide variety of features, capacities, and capabilities. With so many options, it's easy to find the perfect Lexar JumpDrive product to fit your needs and lifestyle. Lexar JumpDrive FireFly is an ultra-portable USB flash drive that provides a convenient solution for storing, transferring, and sharing multimedia and more. It's ideal for storing lots of great pictures, your favorite music, and important files. JumpDrive FireFly is available in 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities. The hi-speed USB JumpDrive FireFly has a simple plug-and-play design that allows you to quickly and easily transfer and store digital documents, photos, MP3 files, and video clips. So wherever you go, your information goes with you. The JumpDrive FireFly also has a protective cap for security and a cool blue tail light LED that blinks during data transfer so you have confidence in knowing when the job is done. JumpDrive FireFly also works across platforms, giving you complete flexibility and ease of use. Includes Valuable Trial Software. Transform your JumpDrive FireFly into your personal PC on the go! The drive comes pre-loaded with a free 30-day trial of Dmailer V7 software, which enables you to easily backup and synchronize all of your files, including Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express.* And with 128-bit AES encryption, you can work with files and search the web securely, knowing no trace of your session will be left behind. Created to meet your specific needs, JumpDrive FireFly comes in four stylish colors for its four varying capacities-up to 16GB of storage. It comes with a key chain hole so it can be easily tethered onto a key ring, attached to a backpack, or hooked to a purse or briefcase. *Dmailer software is only compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Top Notch Thumb drive with great capacity\n\nReview: I ordered this thumb drive with one goal in hand, being able to have a several 1080p movies available to easily play on my WD TV Live or computer as needed.\n\nFill this need very well. Capacity is excellent, has the Lexar quality to boot, and is very compact.\n\nPros: size is great, big enough to grip, but still compact and un-obtusive. The cap fits very tightly, but is not difficult to remove. When reading or writing to the drive, the LED is prominent and easy to see. I have had zero issues with speed, and allows me to view 1080p movies with no pauses, artifacts or other evidence of slow read memory.\n\nCons: cap is not connected, so could be missed placed. The LED is bright, so depending on were you physically plug it in, it may be distracting to you.\n\nQuality product, at a fantastic price. Exceeded my needs.","Product: Periboard-716 New Stylish modern wireless ergonomic keyboard with built in touchpad. Touchpad includes multi gestures features (software provided). The integrated touchpad eliminates the need for a seperate mouse, which also saves valuable desk space.\n\nProduct Requirements:\nIBM or compatible system\nWindows XP / 7\nAvailable USB port\n\nPackage Includes:\nPeriboard-716 RF Touchpad Keyboard\nUSB Receiver\n2 x AA Batteries\nCD Driver\nUser's Guide\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: HTPC Keyboard, the thrills, the chills, all the excitement\n\nReview: OK, I purchased this as a HTPC keyboard, so I will review based on those needs.\n\nPro's:\n1. Price, very competitve; especially for a \"full\" keyboard with touch pad included.\n2. Keys are responsive and feel good.\n3. Touch pad is accurate, mostly. I am using Windows 7, and Media Center. The touch pad is usually very responsive, and works well on a big screen TV. Then every so often, its painful, see below (ohh, the chills of suspense).\n4. Keyboard is light weight.\n5. Connectivity is good, solid and consistant.\n\nCon's:\n1. Keyboard is light weight - feels flimsy. It often flexes as you pick it, type on it. Doesn't leave a great feeling for durability. We will see.\n2. Track pad sometimes, hit an area, and you just cant get the mouse to move without swiping a bunch of times. However, most of the time, works great (say 90 to 95% of the time).\n3. Key layout has some changes, like the shift key and up arrow. So when I touch type, sometimes my typing goes places I wasn't expecting (the trills.\n4. No back light on the keys, this is really important for HTPC, in my opinion.\n\nI would probably rate this about 3.5 if I could (flimsy factor), but I still feel it is a good value, and performs mostly very well. Biggest downside is no backlight, and I really did not want a candy bar keyboard.\nSo this is a recomendation, worth trying out.","Product: White colors\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Nice HUB, Blue Glow Nite Lite\n\nReview: This is a nice little 7 port hub. I have been using for several months now, with zero troubles. Seems to have plenty of power to support all devices I have connected so far, some ports can't say that.\nI also like you can tell which ports are drawing current, by the blue light on top, quick confirmation of open slots.\n\nI have 2 small nits to pick:\n1. The weight of the unit light, so it slides around on a whim. a bumped cable will pull it out of position - and that really annoys me. I like things staying put, without having to glue/tape down.\n2. The afore mentioned blue port lights can be bright, almost to the point of being a night lite. Not sure what is up with all of these blue lights out of Asia these days. Enough already, let us turn it off if we choose.","Product: Modern home theater components contain microprocessors, hard drives, and delicate circuitry that can be easily and irreversibly damaged by blackouts and large power fluctuations. The Belkin PureAV Battery Backup maintains constant power delivery to your c\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Peace of Mind, No issues to date.\n\nReview: For my new flat screen TV, and to keep all of my system secure, and with battery backup - working great. Unit feels real solid, looks very nice in the rack. I have a Flat Screen (55\" LED), Receiver, Blu-Ray, DVD, VCR, DVR all connected and operating nicely. When I am watching movies, volume appropriately loud, I am barely drawing 1/2 capacity.\n\nI surmise that I am benefiting on line conditioning, but in truth, if I am, I do not seem to notice it.\n\nThe warranty is typical, and reads a bit disappointing, I would/might ship the entire system on my nickel to Belkin for their determination of liability. Then they would replace with like equipment (in this day of rapidly changing products, I read that to mean used). But like I say, this is fairly typical, and probably a major concern for those in more remote locations, people in large cities probably have an authorized service center near by.\n\nAt Amazon pricing, this is a real peace of mind to safe guard my expensive toy - I am real glad I selected this model.","Product: Mediabridge Ultra Series speaker cable connects & supplies a high-quality signal path from audio components like a speaker to an a/V receiver, amplifier or other sound application. With dual conductors per end (Color-coded to distinguish left/right for matching polarity), this heavy-duty 12 AWG speaker cable with brass/copper spade tips is ideal for typical & custom installs alike. Spade tips take away the hassle of cutting/fiddling around with speaker wire. This cable is CL2 rated for in-wall. Corrosion-resistant gold-plated connectors & oxygen-free stranded copper wire provide clarity, sonic accuracy & minimal signal distortion. Each compact cable is functionally crafted to fit securely onto compatible units, using little wall space & making installs easy. It maintains integrity even when Bent, with a no-slip PVC y-boot & a durable, yet flexible cable jacket. Ultra Series cables are made from premium materials for a pro-grade output. Product Features - connects & supplies a high-quality signal path between audio components - CL2 rated for in-wall - dual conductor 12 AWG, with color coding to distinguish polarity - brass/copper spade tips for typical & custom installs - corrosion-resistant gold-plated connectors & oxygen-free stranded copper wire (high strand count) for pro-grade clarity - no-slip PVC y-boot & durable, yet flexible cable jacket compatibility spade tips are typically compatible with audio components like speakers, a/V receivers, amplifiers or other sound applications installation ready to use, once each end is connected to respective ports on a compatible unit (each end has 2 spade tips) notes Works only with audio, but can be connected to a/V applications with compatible ports.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Me loves me some thick cables - SPADES\n\nReview: Really well made cables; at 12AWG these are overkill for the length of this cable. At 6 ft 18AWG can ALMOST handle down to 4 ohm loads; as a comparison 12AWG for 8ohm can run 60 ft, at 6ohm can run 45 ft, and at a 4ohm load can run 30 ft. So if my math is correct, these are in the order of 5 times overkill. Never say I don't appreciate overkill (or as Tim Allen might say - \"More Power\").\n\nThe cable itself is flexible, appears to be quality goods, at the Y-split to connectors all are clean, properly terminated. These are terminated with spade lugs, they are thick, with surface lightly toothed for positive contact in a 5-way binding post. Spades are thought to offer better electrical connection over banana plugs, pin terminals or naked/soldered wire. Will it make it sound better? Nah, anyone buying discount cables (any cables for that matter) won't be able to tell the difference. Main purpose for spades, banana plugs and pins are ease and speed of connecting speakers to other devices (amps, what not).\n\nNow when I consider the price, these feel like an outstanding value.","Product: A high quality Cordura Coin purse for keeping your change organized and safe.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Nice EDC Carry Pouch for Man Gear (Headphone amp bag) (Orange)\n\nReview: Ok this is labeled as a coin purse. I think this think would weigh in at maybe 5 or 6 lbs (yes, I'm American and use pounds as a measure of weight, so get over it), if filled with coins. Maybe that is just me.\n\nWhat I use it for, and works very nicely for, is to carry my Grado Headphone amp. Makes a real nice protective bag for the amp, and 2 short cables. A bit tight, but works real well. It holds the Electronic Avenues Amp very nicely.\n\nThe bag I have is orange, and appears to be well made, and of decent materials. At the price point, it feels to over priced for what I paid. It is Codura, so a name brand fabric that is good, made in Asia, that is yawn, price is princely, and bag is nice. Nothing to really say more than I like, but this could have been much better, or much better in price.","Product: Bi-swing back for increased movement. Triple needle stitching; Inside drawstring waist. Side entry chest pockets; Interior pockets. Underarm gusset with mesh grommets. Articulated sleeve; Heavy duty center front brass zipper.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Flexible use, durable mid weight jacket.\n\nReview: This jacket is well constructed, wind & water resistant, sizing is good around trunk of body. Where the fit is not as good is in the sleeves - this is me more than the jacket, my biceps are very large around. When i an standing with my arms at my sides, all is good, even though the sleeves are too long for me, and the cuff does not allow tightening, too hold them at the wrist. However when i raise my arms in front of me, the arm hole cut restricts my movement a bit. Yhis causes a un comfortable/binding sensation.\n\nThe shell has a very tight weave, and appears to be very durable. The insulated/quilted lining is light in weight, yet quite warm. Last weekend I spent 3 hours in 40 degree weather, and stayed very comfortable. I think this jacket will prove to be very flexible in its use.\n\nWatch color choice, as prices can vary a fair amount. The dark navy in my size (xtra big to allow a hoodie under it) was very inexpensive. Price vs quality made this a real steal.\n\nHighly recommended","Product: Performance merino wool quarter sock with a unique knit-in olefin liner, keeps feet dry and blister free, it features long wearing heel and toes for durability, provides foot hugging fit and comfort with a breathable mesh instep, great for trail running or hiking\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Sock it to me\n\nReview: Nice socks, snug fit, but not tight or binding in any fashion. Love the color, and height, but I have only had them for a week - I will not know how durable they are for a while. My other Wigwam wool socks have worn like iron, I have had them for years, and they are still functional, but getting long in the tooth ( but at 6 years old - thats pretty good).\n\nThese are a wool blend, and a bit thinner, than the others, so I will see if that is good, or bad. After a period I will update.\nI only give 4 stars to quality recommended products, 5 stars are only for outstanding products, time will tell if these are outstanding.","Product: For a seamless blend of performance and style, get the mens Skechers Go Walk 3 walking shoe. Made of mesh fabric, this walking shoe has slip-on construction for easy on/off. It has a fabric trim and cushioned footbed with GOga Mat technology that pamper your foot all day long. Featuring Resalyte technology midsole, it ensures excellent impact absorption. This shoe also has Memory Foam padded heel cup to provide a comfortable fit. Topping it all is GOimpulse and GoPillars technology that give you remarkable flexibility and responsiveness to enhance your walking experience.Own this mens Skechers Go Walk 3 walking shoe foot for its utmost comfort and endurance.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Mega Comfy, love to kick off slip on\n\nReview: Somewhat large, but that is exactly what I was looking for. Most clothing is cut too tight, and for shoes that means always thin socks. For those of us with changing seasons, it's nice to be able to use our hosiery to help control foot temp, in the winter you need a bit warmer sock. Some might question these shoes for winter wear, but snow is dry after all (at least at altitude)\n\nI like my slip ins a tad loose, so I can kick off under the desk, and slip on with great no issues. Score score score.\n\nMy only 2 complaints, these soles aren't super durable, and on smooth flooring (polished concrete for instance) they squeak like crazy.","Product: The ultra-cool-lite ultimax quarter sock is an ultra-lightweight outdoor trail and running sock. It features the benefits of dri-release with tencel for rapid moisture evaporation keeping your feet dry and comfortable. It also includes breathable mesh panels for added comfort. Wigwam is a 110 year old 3rd generation family run USA manufacturer in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Wigwam is a state of the art manufacturer using American union labor and as many USA sourced materials as possible. They also run their business in an environmentally responsible way. These socks carry a 2-year performance guarantee. For more details, visit www.wigwam.com.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: It's a Sock, but I likey\n\nReview: Nice socks, snug fit, but not tight or binding in any fashion. Love the color, and height, but I have only had them for a week - I will not know how durable they are for a while. My other Wigwam wool socks have worn like iron, I have had them for years, and they are still functional, but getting long in the tooth ( but at 6 years old - thats pretty good).\n\nThese are a wool blend, and a bit thinner, than the others, so I will see if that is good, or bad. After a period I will update.\nI only give 4 stars to quality recommended products, 5 stars are only for outstanding products, time will tell if these are outstanding.","Product: This credit card case safely stores cards along with bills or tickets.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Top Quality Wallet, at an attractive Price.\n\nReview: Nice card holder, with mamy slots (8), and a center pocket (good for cash).\n\nPros:\n4 slots each side of wallet, 8 total.\n1 pocket in the middle\nnice quality leather, stitching , color and texture\nwith 4 pockets, it is wider than other card holders I've had, helping spread the thickness, and minimize the butt lump.\nPrice/quality trade-off is very good\n\nCons:\nno slot with view window (to me a positive, last two windows popped out)\nwith 4 slots, and 8 cards (or more) wallet can thick in the middle\nslots are tight, can be good to secure cards, but also takes a week or so to loosen up\ncan squeeze in two, but even tighter\n\nI gave 4 stars because I only give 5 to truly exceptional prroducts. This is very good, and easily recommended.","Product: The ultimate lightweight carry is a great way to sum up the 530. it's our lightest knife and one of our slimmest. A great choice for times when a good knife is needed and there's not much room. Intended for both Everyday and Outdoor use, our 530 & 531 have lanyard holes and a standard clip type with a reversible tip-up clip position. Specifications: Designer: Pardue | Mechanism: AXIS | Action: Manual-opening | Blade Steel: 154CM (58-61 HRC) | Blade Length: 3.25\" (8.26cm) | Blade Thickness: 0.090\" (2.29mm) | Open Length: 7.42\" (18.85cm) | Closed Length: 4.17\" (10.59cm) | Handle Thickness: 0.37\" (9.40mm) | Weight: 1.88oz. (53.30g).\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Excellent Knife, very sharp out of the Box\n\nReview: Benchmade makes a great product, or so the legend says. This is a lower priced Benchmade, with the weight and features I wanted.\nFirst off, I only rate 5 stars for truly outstanding products - this is outstanding in my opinion, and I have a few cons even.\n\nLets get started:\nCons\n - Knife is longer than I wanted. I want a light weight, small knife. I also want the features this knife offers.\n - Blade is too long for my taste\n - Shape of handle and blade are not my favorite. Palm side of handle has a flare, pointless to me.\n - Handle material seems a bit cheap upon first examination.\n - I would Lock \"knobs\" to be a bit more pronounced from the handle. I know this is on purpose, but sometimes hard to grip.\n\nPros\n - This sucker is sharp\n - This is light weight\n - The mechanism works wonderfully, you can open and close with one hand. Very quick, and easy\n - This blade will not deploy accidentally in your pocket. If you have an auto or assist, you know what I mean.\n - The handle grip is excellent, very comfortable in the hand. Easy to use.\n - Great every day carry knife. Shape of blade might intimidate some folks - be aware.\n - Impressive build quality.\n\nSo you read my cons, then my pros. What I have learned, my cons are my wishes. My pros are the reality of this knife. Easy to live with, works very well. Fits the hand very nicely. I do wish for this knife in a smaller format, so it is less bulky in my pocket. As time goes on, cons become less important, and pros grow in value.\nGreat knife, great buy, highly recommended.","Product: Stack-On's All Steel Portable Case with Key Lock is a portable safe designed to secure a wallet, credit cards, cell phone or handgun for concealed-weapon permit holders during transit. This slim-line designed steel case slips into a briefcase, under a car seat or in your luggage for added security and peace of mind. This model meets TSA airline firearm guidelines. The foam interior protects the contents during transit. This model also includes a 1,500 pound test steel cable which keeps the case secure when the cable is looped around any fixed object and through the cable slot in the body of the case. Locking the case keeps the cable in place and the cable is included. This case is secured with a key coded locking system.\n\nRating: 1.0\n\nSummary: Two Part Review, Product is good, ordering - be careful.\n\nReview: This is a 2 part review, first is the product. 4 Star rating is for the product.\n\n** See update below.\n\nI have little beef with the case.\nPros - the case feels very substantial, and the price seemed fair. The steel looks thick, and is well finished. The seams when closed look good, straight and no gaps. The locking mechanism works well, the combination works, seems to work better when you put some pressure on the wheel when turning. When unlocked the latch works smoothly and with no hangups. A cable is supplied to wrap around something substantial, say a car seat or similar in the home.\n\nCons - the font on the comb is odd, the 2's appear to be \"Z\". The numbers on the combo need good light to read with confidence. Also the when you work the combo, you need to hold the case with the combo on top, seemed up-side down to me. The cable is short, when seems appropriate, but since the combo must be at the top to be oriented correctly, the cable will be even shorter. If you where to use this in the car, might be hard to read the combo, definitely need extra light.\n\nOverall a very solid product, I would buy again, and would recommend to others.\n\nThe second part is ordering. In a very un-Amazon experience, this just did not go smoothly. First off I received the wrong product. I placed the order for the electronic version, and the product page shows that I ordered the electronic version. Somehow in product history, it shows the combination version was ordered and shipped. I contacted Customer Service and swapped a few emails, they recommended returning and re-ordering. I could not get them to appreciate or check if the product page is not working properly. In the long run I decided to keep the combo unit, I started thinking simpler is better, and electronics have a way of failing. My only question now, have I paid too much. Fix the web page Amazon.\n\n**UPDATE 09/10/12** Drop to 1 STAR\nI have dropped this to one star because the safe has a very bad lock. A troubled family memeber took a screwdriver to the safe, opened it in under 5 minutes. Stick screwdriver in gap of clamshell and twist. Parts of the lock are plastic, and they just snapped. Lock is broken and safe is worthless. Will try contacting Stack On.","Product: Someone once observed: \"America is great because she is good; if she ever ceases to be good she will cease to be great.\" Today that notion of the essential goodness of America is under attack, replaced by another story in which theft and plunder are seen as the defining features of American history--from the theft of Native American and Mexican lands and the exploitation of African labor to a contemporary foreign policy said to be based on stealing oil and a capitalist system that robs people of their \"fair share,\" Our founding fathers warned us that, although the freedoms they gave us were hard fought, they could very easily be lost. America stands at a crossroads, and the way we understand our past will determine our future. America the movie takes 21st-century Americans into the future by first visiting our past.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Bring an Open Mind - and some young people (under 40)\n\nReview: Dinesh D'Souza does a nice job allowing opposition to present their charges against America in the voice and words of the accusers themselves, allowing them to present their position without hindrance or editing.\n\nDinesh then offers counter point - this is called balance. (Actually a fair amount of History, social perspective, and commentary is included). This is the part that the young in the title should be exposed to, for they will have never been taught any of this in school.\n\nThose who oppose this movie have stated that it is one sided, but:\nThe reason it appears to be one sided - is the charges from the left are so weak, and with so little foundation, they have no merit.\nBut, you may not be able to see that, since you are closed minded.\n\nAs a final note - any parent of young children should watch, and become aware of some of our history, so when you see your children not being taught, it might be time for you to educate yourself, then educate your children. We know the schools will not do it.","Product: Finely chiseled metallic grip inlaid with soft latex-free pads. Dual-function pocket clip releases heavy spring mechanism to retract tip. Sophisticated brushed metal barrel. Writes crisp, .5mm fine lines of consistent density. Refillable with Pentel Super Hi-Polymer Lead and Z2-1 refill eraser.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very nice 0.3mm Pencil\n\nReview: If you are looking at 0.3mm I trust you are aware of the +/- of the lead weight.\n\nThis pencil has a plastic frame wrapped in metal. Nice weight and feel. The knurled grip is a combo of knurled metal and silicone pads, giving nice grip without grinding your fingers. The tip is retractable, nice touch for the thin tube of the 0.3mm tube, they can bend rather easily (which will ruin a pencil).\n\nThe clip has been noted by others as a bit flimsy, it is the functional but weak link. Does what it is supposed to, but is a bit floppy. A bit disappointing for a mid-priced pencil. One other niggle, when you tighten the knurled grip, there is a tendency for lead weight marker to move.\n\nAside from my 2 short comings noted, this is a nice, very functional pencil, comfortable to write with, attractive, and decently, priced","Product: Drafting/Technical Pencil for writing and drawing. .3mm tip. ISO color coding on barrel and push-button. Adjustable hardness degree indicator. Non-slip rubber grip zone. Chrome plated metal clip & tip, aluminum hardness degree ring.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Very Nice .3 mm Drafting Pencil\n\nReview: I have always liked the .3mm lead, the very thin & clean lines really are worth all of the lead breakage.\nThis pencil I have owned for about 8 years. Writing is worn off barrel, but still works and functions very well.\n\nIf you are thinking about .3mm pencils, a couple of warnings: 1)takes a bit to get used to how easy it is to break lead. 2)given item one, consider never loaning out, people will break tons of lead, be real frustrated. 3) you need to be very careful of the barrel tip, bends easy, ruins the pencil.\n\nSo if they suck so much, why buy - THIN CLEAN LINES, thats the only reason. For those that write small, this maybe your only choice for legible handwriting.\n\nPros - durable, looks and feels professional/industrial. The thin tip makes it very easy to see your lead on paper (not all pencils allow this, they can be bulky, and obscure your view).\nCons - tip can bend easily (ie, throw in your briefcase/backpack, tip may bend/break).\n\nOne star down for 2 reasons - nothing is perfect, tip is delicate.","Product: High quality extra large leather journal. Size 9 X 7 inch (A5), A Refillable Leather Journal ( Binder Journal), Large Leather Notebook, Extra Large Journal is a Leather Refillable Journal (Refillable Notebook). Warning: It is made of PU Leather. PU Leather (or Faux Leather) is not genuine leather!\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Nice Journal - Great size, suitable for Professional or Personal use.\n\nReview: I use this as a daily journal, something nice but not too expensive. I liked the look of the rings showing, making a unique statement - they proved to work well, and show well. My use is for professional (construction management) and personal. I use a fountain pen in my daily life, so I prefer/require/desire a decent heavier paper to avoid bleed through (for those who use fountain pens, I use an XF point, BSB ink - nib is fairly stiff, so my pen is not too wet).\n\nThe Journal came with roughly 20 sheets of lined paper, memo style - fairly decent paper, minimal bleed. I also purchased Miliko A5/A6 Planner Refills in both a Grid pattern, and a second set in a Dot pattern. This paper is a bit heavier, and reviewed elsewhere - but recommended.\n\nThe Journal also came with a thin sheet lifter/protector for the front sheet - always nice for everyday carry book to keep things neat. I made a second one, for the end back of the sheets, to keep those neat and clean also. I used a notepad hardboard for that lifting sheet.\n\nI gave 4 stars, because I reserve 5 stars for truly outstanding products - to me 4 stars are for products that are very good, are better than others in its class, and is easy to recommend."],"string":"[\n \"Product: The sleek, easy-to-use AirPort Extreme Base Station with simultaneous dual-band support is the perfect wireless access point for home, school, or small business. It offers fast, 802.11n Wi-Fi access for Mac computers, PCs, and Wi-Fi devices such as iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple TV.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Fixed My Problems, Rock Solid\\n\\nReview: We had an aging Netgear G Router that appeared to be heading to the retirement home. I have been toying with the Apple Extreme for several years, but couldn't justify the price. Huuge mistake, not only did my internet drops cease, but connection to server vastly improved, and signal strength is solid, even two floors away (we keep our router in the basement, and we get great preformance on the second floor).\\n\\nI typically consider myself a savy computer user, but I did have a few minor hiccups, mostly me pulling my head out, but the instructions might add a few obvious steps that eluded me.\\n\\nSolid product, great performance, and very good value.\\n\\nNice having all laptops printing wirelessly, with out buying a new computer.\\n\\nFor the record, we have 1 iMac, 1 Gateway desktop (I know, I know), 1 HP laptop, 1 Dell Precision (I know, work box), an Acer Laptop, and 2 iPod Touches connecting without any issues.\",\n \"Product: The Optimus(R) 9" Dish Heater model H-4110 uses less energy than conventional heaters but gives off an instant, sun-like radiant warmth. The H-4110 features ultra quiet operation, cool-touch housing, internal heat-limiting thermal cut-off device, and a tip-over safety switch. And you'll love the built-in carrying handle!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Good heater for under the desk\\n\\nReview: I picked up this little heater for use under my desk at work. I tend to get cold feet, and have always used a heater with a fan. Problem with heaters with fans is the noise. So I started looking for something radiant and quiet, but I also wanted something cheap. Did lots of reading of reviews, tried to determine which review made sense to me, and finally decided on this little guy.\\n\\nA couple of things, the head of the heater is adjustable, but only to angle up. I was really hoping to be able to angle down - not happening without some serious surgery to the stand. Reason to point down, of course my statement above about cold feet. Under my desk, the heater sets about 2' from my left leg, and the heat does reach the floor, not as well as I hoped, but well enough. My shins are warmer than I need, but not so bad, feet do get warmer.\\n\\nNegatives: as all new inexpensive stand based devices, this has little weight in the stand, so it can tip. First use gave off a hot plastic odor, but that was gone relatively quickly. Head does not tip down. Do not think will heat a room, it is a personal heater, treat it as such.\\n\\nPro's: this was inexpensive, and put out some nice heat. Absolutely no noise, so that will not bother you during use. This heater is also a low power demand unit, so should be compatible in your office. Remember, this is a personal heater, not a room heater, so use accordingly.\",\n \"Product: The Kenney 1 Fluted End Cap Curtain Rod Set provides the perfect scale for todays larger rooms and higher ceilings. The 1 diameter rod supports light, medium, and heavyweight curtains. End caps provide a streamlined and sophisticated solution for versatile applications in the family room, dining room, bedroom, or home office. The telescoping steel rods are sturdy and easily adjustable from 66 to 120 inches to fit most larger size windows. Mounting brackets and hardware are included.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Well Build, Basic Rod\\n\\nReview: This was slipped quickly and delivered in good condition.\\nThe rod comes in 3 pieces, with 2 ends, 4 support brackets. All mounting screws and anchors are included. Hardware seems to be substantial.\\n\\nInstructions are a bit weak, took me a few minutes staring at the pieces to figure out that for my needs, over a sliding glass door, I would only be able to use two wall supports. I also needed to un-screw one end piece, slide the thin rod section in the two larger rod section (using all 3 rod sections - large, small, large configuration) so I could extend over 6 feet with the rod system being sturdy. Worked well and looks good, but instructions do not cover this configuration, and I believe some people would have only used two sections, not three, leaving the rigidity very weak.\",\n \"Product: This innovative microscope design allows you to view specimens on the LCD screen which provides for comfortable viewing for the individual and small groups. The digital camera allows you to take snapshot images or short videos. Ideally suited for examining specimen slides of yeasts and molds, cultures, plant and animal parts, fibers, bacteria, etc.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Crazy Cool for the Price\\n\\nReview: I picked this up with very low expectations, and have been completely wrong. Don't expect a lab type of experience, but this is really cool. My HS age AP student son has much better ability to focus finely than I do (the focus is touchy). You can get some amazing views. My wife is a Elementary School Teacher, and she already is planning a science segment around this scope.\\n\\nWhen you add in the ability to take photos, really opens up the potential for fun and homework.\\n\\nI picked this up on a Lightning deal, and received a great value. I picked up some premade slides, and they really let you have fun immediately.\\n\\nSet your expectations correctly, and this is really cool.\",\n \"Product: Ultra-Small Storage with Huge Personality Lexar offers a comprehensive line of high-performance USB flash drive products designed with a wide variety of features, capacities, and capabilities. With so many options, it's easy to find the perfect Lexar JumpDrive product to fit your needs and lifestyle. Lexar JumpDrive FireFly is an ultra-portable USB flash drive that provides a convenient solution for storing, transferring, and sharing multimedia and more. It's ideal for storing lots of great pictures, your favorite music, and important files. JumpDrive FireFly is available in 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities. The hi-speed USB JumpDrive FireFly has a simple plug-and-play design that allows you to quickly and easily transfer and store digital documents, photos, MP3 files, and video clips. So wherever you go, your information goes with you. The JumpDrive FireFly also has a protective cap for security and a cool blue tail light LED that blinks during data transfer so you have confidence in knowing when the job is done. JumpDrive FireFly also works across platforms, giving you complete flexibility and ease of use. Includes Valuable Trial Software. Transform your JumpDrive FireFly into your personal PC on the go! The drive comes pre-loaded with a free 30-day trial of Dmailer V7 software, which enables you to easily backup and synchronize all of your files, including Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express.* And with 128-bit AES encryption, you can work with files and search the web securely, knowing no trace of your session will be left behind. Created to meet your specific needs, JumpDrive FireFly comes in four stylish colors for its four varying capacities-up to 16GB of storage. It comes with a key chain hole so it can be easily tethered onto a key ring, attached to a backpack, or hooked to a purse or briefcase. *Dmailer software is only compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Top Notch Thumb drive with great capacity\\n\\nReview: I ordered this thumb drive with one goal in hand, being able to have a several 1080p movies available to easily play on my WD TV Live or computer as needed.\\n\\nFill this need very well. Capacity is excellent, has the Lexar quality to boot, and is very compact.\\n\\nPros: size is great, big enough to grip, but still compact and un-obtusive. The cap fits very tightly, but is not difficult to remove. When reading or writing to the drive, the LED is prominent and easy to see. I have had zero issues with speed, and allows me to view 1080p movies with no pauses, artifacts or other evidence of slow read memory.\\n\\nCons: cap is not connected, so could be missed placed. The LED is bright, so depending on were you physically plug it in, it may be distracting to you.\\n\\nQuality product, at a fantastic price. Exceeded my needs.\",\n \"Product: Periboard-716 New Stylish modern wireless ergonomic keyboard with built in touchpad. Touchpad includes multi gestures features (software provided). The integrated touchpad eliminates the need for a seperate mouse, which also saves valuable desk space.\\n\\nProduct Requirements:\\nIBM or compatible system\\nWindows XP / 7\\nAvailable USB port\\n\\nPackage Includes:\\nPeriboard-716 RF Touchpad Keyboard\\nUSB Receiver\\n2 x AA Batteries\\nCD Driver\\nUser's Guide\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: HTPC Keyboard, the thrills, the chills, all the excitement\\n\\nReview: OK, I purchased this as a HTPC keyboard, so I will review based on those needs.\\n\\nPro's:\\n1. Price, very competitve; especially for a \\\"full\\\" keyboard with touch pad included.\\n2. Keys are responsive and feel good.\\n3. Touch pad is accurate, mostly. I am using Windows 7, and Media Center. The touch pad is usually very responsive, and works well on a big screen TV. Then every so often, its painful, see below (ohh, the chills of suspense).\\n4. Keyboard is light weight.\\n5. Connectivity is good, solid and consistant.\\n\\nCon's:\\n1. Keyboard is light weight - feels flimsy. It often flexes as you pick it, type on it. Doesn't leave a great feeling for durability. We will see.\\n2. Track pad sometimes, hit an area, and you just cant get the mouse to move without swiping a bunch of times. However, most of the time, works great (say 90 to 95% of the time).\\n3. Key layout has some changes, like the shift key and up arrow. So when I touch type, sometimes my typing goes places I wasn't expecting (the trills.\\n4. No back light on the keys, this is really important for HTPC, in my opinion.\\n\\nI would probably rate this about 3.5 if I could (flimsy factor), but I still feel it is a good value, and performs mostly very well. Biggest downside is no backlight, and I really did not want a candy bar keyboard.\\nSo this is a recomendation, worth trying out.\",\n \"Product: White colors\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice HUB, Blue Glow Nite Lite\\n\\nReview: This is a nice little 7 port hub. I have been using for several months now, with zero troubles. Seems to have plenty of power to support all devices I have connected so far, some ports can't say that.\\nI also like you can tell which ports are drawing current, by the blue light on top, quick confirmation of open slots.\\n\\nI have 2 small nits to pick:\\n1. The weight of the unit light, so it slides around on a whim. a bumped cable will pull it out of position - and that really annoys me. I like things staying put, without having to glue/tape down.\\n2. The afore mentioned blue port lights can be bright, almost to the point of being a night lite. Not sure what is up with all of these blue lights out of Asia these days. Enough already, let us turn it off if we choose.\",\n \"Product: Modern home theater components contain microprocessors, hard drives, and delicate circuitry that can be easily and irreversibly damaged by blackouts and large power fluctuations. The Belkin PureAV Battery Backup maintains constant power delivery to your c\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Peace of Mind, No issues to date.\\n\\nReview: For my new flat screen TV, and to keep all of my system secure, and with battery backup - working great. Unit feels real solid, looks very nice in the rack. I have a Flat Screen (55\\\" LED), Receiver, Blu-Ray, DVD, VCR, DVR all connected and operating nicely. When I am watching movies, volume appropriately loud, I am barely drawing 1/2 capacity.\\n\\nI surmise that I am benefiting on line conditioning, but in truth, if I am, I do not seem to notice it.\\n\\nThe warranty is typical, and reads a bit disappointing, I would/might ship the entire system on my nickel to Belkin for their determination of liability. Then they would replace with like equipment (in this day of rapidly changing products, I read that to mean used). But like I say, this is fairly typical, and probably a major concern for those in more remote locations, people in large cities probably have an authorized service center near by.\\n\\nAt Amazon pricing, this is a real peace of mind to safe guard my expensive toy - I am real glad I selected this model.\",\n \"Product: Mediabridge Ultra Series speaker cable connects & supplies a high-quality signal path from audio components like a speaker to an a/V receiver, amplifier or other sound application. With dual conductors per end (Color-coded to distinguish left/right for matching polarity), this heavy-duty 12 AWG speaker cable with brass/copper spade tips is ideal for typical & custom installs alike. Spade tips take away the hassle of cutting/fiddling around with speaker wire. This cable is CL2 rated for in-wall. Corrosion-resistant gold-plated connectors & oxygen-free stranded copper wire provide clarity, sonic accuracy & minimal signal distortion. Each compact cable is functionally crafted to fit securely onto compatible units, using little wall space & making installs easy. It maintains integrity even when Bent, with a no-slip PVC y-boot & a durable, yet flexible cable jacket. Ultra Series cables are made from premium materials for a pro-grade output. Product Features - connects & supplies a high-quality signal path between audio components - CL2 rated for in-wall - dual conductor 12 AWG, with color coding to distinguish polarity - brass/copper spade tips for typical & custom installs - corrosion-resistant gold-plated connectors & oxygen-free stranded copper wire (high strand count) for pro-grade clarity - no-slip PVC y-boot & durable, yet flexible cable jacket compatibility spade tips are typically compatible with audio components like speakers, a/V receivers, amplifiers or other sound applications installation ready to use, once each end is connected to respective ports on a compatible unit (each end has 2 spade tips) notes Works only with audio, but can be connected to a/V applications with compatible ports.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Me loves me some thick cables - SPADES\\n\\nReview: Really well made cables; at 12AWG these are overkill for the length of this cable. At 6 ft 18AWG can ALMOST handle down to 4 ohm loads; as a comparison 12AWG for 8ohm can run 60 ft, at 6ohm can run 45 ft, and at a 4ohm load can run 30 ft. So if my math is correct, these are in the order of 5 times overkill. Never say I don't appreciate overkill (or as Tim Allen might say - \\\"More Power\\\").\\n\\nThe cable itself is flexible, appears to be quality goods, at the Y-split to connectors all are clean, properly terminated. These are terminated with spade lugs, they are thick, with surface lightly toothed for positive contact in a 5-way binding post. Spades are thought to offer better electrical connection over banana plugs, pin terminals or naked/soldered wire. Will it make it sound better? Nah, anyone buying discount cables (any cables for that matter) won't be able to tell the difference. Main purpose for spades, banana plugs and pins are ease and speed of connecting speakers to other devices (amps, what not).\\n\\nNow when I consider the price, these feel like an outstanding value.\",\n \"Product: A high quality Cordura Coin purse for keeping your change organized and safe.\\n\\nRating: 3.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice EDC Carry Pouch for Man Gear (Headphone amp bag) (Orange)\\n\\nReview: Ok this is labeled as a coin purse. I think this think would weigh in at maybe 5 or 6 lbs (yes, I'm American and use pounds as a measure of weight, so get over it), if filled with coins. Maybe that is just me.\\n\\nWhat I use it for, and works very nicely for, is to carry my Grado Headphone amp. Makes a real nice protective bag for the amp, and 2 short cables. A bit tight, but works real well. It holds the Electronic Avenues Amp very nicely.\\n\\nThe bag I have is orange, and appears to be well made, and of decent materials. At the price point, it feels to over priced for what I paid. It is Codura, so a name brand fabric that is good, made in Asia, that is yawn, price is princely, and bag is nice. Nothing to really say more than I like, but this could have been much better, or much better in price.\",\n \"Product: Bi-swing back for increased movement. Triple needle stitching; Inside drawstring waist. Side entry chest pockets; Interior pockets. Underarm gusset with mesh grommets. Articulated sleeve; Heavy duty center front brass zipper.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Flexible use, durable mid weight jacket.\\n\\nReview: This jacket is well constructed, wind & water resistant, sizing is good around trunk of body. Where the fit is not as good is in the sleeves - this is me more than the jacket, my biceps are very large around. When i an standing with my arms at my sides, all is good, even though the sleeves are too long for me, and the cuff does not allow tightening, too hold them at the wrist. However when i raise my arms in front of me, the arm hole cut restricts my movement a bit. Yhis causes a un comfortable/binding sensation.\\n\\nThe shell has a very tight weave, and appears to be very durable. The insulated/quilted lining is light in weight, yet quite warm. Last weekend I spent 3 hours in 40 degree weather, and stayed very comfortable. I think this jacket will prove to be very flexible in its use.\\n\\nWatch color choice, as prices can vary a fair amount. The dark navy in my size (xtra big to allow a hoodie under it) was very inexpensive. Price vs quality made this a real steal.\\n\\nHighly recommended\",\n \"Product: Performance merino wool quarter sock with a unique knit-in olefin liner, keeps feet dry and blister free, it features long wearing heel and toes for durability, provides foot hugging fit and comfort with a breathable mesh instep, great for trail running or hiking\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Sock it to me\\n\\nReview: Nice socks, snug fit, but not tight or binding in any fashion. Love the color, and height, but I have only had them for a week - I will not know how durable they are for a while. My other Wigwam wool socks have worn like iron, I have had them for years, and they are still functional, but getting long in the tooth ( but at 6 years old - thats pretty good).\\n\\nThese are a wool blend, and a bit thinner, than the others, so I will see if that is good, or bad. After a period I will update.\\nI only give 4 stars to quality recommended products, 5 stars are only for outstanding products, time will tell if these are outstanding.\",\n \"Product: For a seamless blend of performance and style, get the mens Skechers Go Walk 3 walking shoe. Made of mesh fabric, this walking shoe has slip-on construction for easy on/off. It has a fabric trim and cushioned footbed with GOga Mat technology that pamper your foot all day long. Featuring Resalyte technology midsole, it ensures excellent impact absorption. This shoe also has Memory Foam padded heel cup to provide a comfortable fit. Topping it all is GOimpulse and GoPillars technology that give you remarkable flexibility and responsiveness to enhance your walking experience.Own this mens Skechers Go Walk 3 walking shoe foot for its utmost comfort and endurance.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Mega Comfy, love to kick off slip on\\n\\nReview: Somewhat large, but that is exactly what I was looking for. Most clothing is cut too tight, and for shoes that means always thin socks. For those of us with changing seasons, it's nice to be able to use our hosiery to help control foot temp, in the winter you need a bit warmer sock. Some might question these shoes for winter wear, but snow is dry after all (at least at altitude)\\n\\nI like my slip ins a tad loose, so I can kick off under the desk, and slip on with great no issues. Score score score.\\n\\nMy only 2 complaints, these soles aren't super durable, and on smooth flooring (polished concrete for instance) they squeak like crazy.\",\n \"Product: The ultra-cool-lite ultimax quarter sock is an ultra-lightweight outdoor trail and running sock. It features the benefits of dri-release with tencel for rapid moisture evaporation keeping your feet dry and comfortable. It also includes breathable mesh panels for added comfort. Wigwam is a 110 year old 3rd generation family run USA manufacturer in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Wigwam is a state of the art manufacturer using American union labor and as many USA sourced materials as possible. They also run their business in an environmentally responsible way. These socks carry a 2-year performance guarantee. For more details, visit www.wigwam.com.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: It's a Sock, but I likey\\n\\nReview: Nice socks, snug fit, but not tight or binding in any fashion. Love the color, and height, but I have only had them for a week - I will not know how durable they are for a while. My other Wigwam wool socks have worn like iron, I have had them for years, and they are still functional, but getting long in the tooth ( but at 6 years old - thats pretty good).\\n\\nThese are a wool blend, and a bit thinner, than the others, so I will see if that is good, or bad. After a period I will update.\\nI only give 4 stars to quality recommended products, 5 stars are only for outstanding products, time will tell if these are outstanding.\",\n \"Product: This credit card case safely stores cards along with bills or tickets.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Top Quality Wallet, at an attractive Price.\\n\\nReview: Nice card holder, with mamy slots (8), and a center pocket (good for cash).\\n\\nPros:\\n4 slots each side of wallet, 8 total.\\n1 pocket in the middle\\nnice quality leather, stitching , color and texture\\nwith 4 pockets, it is wider than other card holders I've had, helping spread the thickness, and minimize the butt lump.\\nPrice/quality trade-off is very good\\n\\nCons:\\nno slot with view window (to me a positive, last two windows popped out)\\nwith 4 slots, and 8 cards (or more) wallet can thick in the middle\\nslots are tight, can be good to secure cards, but also takes a week or so to loosen up\\ncan squeeze in two, but even tighter\\n\\nI gave 4 stars because I only give 5 to truly exceptional prroducts. This is very good, and easily recommended.\",\n \"Product: The ultimate lightweight carry is a great way to sum up the 530. it's our lightest knife and one of our slimmest. A great choice for times when a good knife is needed and there's not much room. Intended for both Everyday and Outdoor use, our 530 & 531 have lanyard holes and a standard clip type with a reversible tip-up clip position. Specifications: Designer: Pardue | Mechanism: AXIS | Action: Manual-opening | Blade Steel: 154CM (58-61 HRC) | Blade Length: 3.25\\\" (8.26cm) | Blade Thickness: 0.090\\\" (2.29mm) | Open Length: 7.42\\\" (18.85cm) | Closed Length: 4.17\\\" (10.59cm) | Handle Thickness: 0.37\\\" (9.40mm) | Weight: 1.88oz. (53.30g).\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Excellent Knife, very sharp out of the Box\\n\\nReview: Benchmade makes a great product, or so the legend says. This is a lower priced Benchmade, with the weight and features I wanted.\\nFirst off, I only rate 5 stars for truly outstanding products - this is outstanding in my opinion, and I have a few cons even.\\n\\nLets get started:\\nCons\\n - Knife is longer than I wanted. I want a light weight, small knife. I also want the features this knife offers.\\n - Blade is too long for my taste\\n - Shape of handle and blade are not my favorite. Palm side of handle has a flare, pointless to me.\\n - Handle material seems a bit cheap upon first examination.\\n - I would Lock \\\"knobs\\\" to be a bit more pronounced from the handle. I know this is on purpose, but sometimes hard to grip.\\n\\nPros\\n - This sucker is sharp\\n - This is light weight\\n - The mechanism works wonderfully, you can open and close with one hand. Very quick, and easy\\n - This blade will not deploy accidentally in your pocket. If you have an auto or assist, you know what I mean.\\n - The handle grip is excellent, very comfortable in the hand. Easy to use.\\n - Great every day carry knife. Shape of blade might intimidate some folks - be aware.\\n - Impressive build quality.\\n\\nSo you read my cons, then my pros. What I have learned, my cons are my wishes. My pros are the reality of this knife. Easy to live with, works very well. Fits the hand very nicely. I do wish for this knife in a smaller format, so it is less bulky in my pocket. As time goes on, cons become less important, and pros grow in value.\\nGreat knife, great buy, highly recommended.\",\n \"Product: Stack-On's All Steel Portable Case with Key Lock is a portable safe designed to secure a wallet, credit cards, cell phone or handgun for concealed-weapon permit holders during transit. This slim-line designed steel case slips into a briefcase, under a car seat or in your luggage for added security and peace of mind. This model meets TSA airline firearm guidelines. The foam interior protects the contents during transit. This model also includes a 1,500 pound test steel cable which keeps the case secure when the cable is looped around any fixed object and through the cable slot in the body of the case. Locking the case keeps the cable in place and the cable is included. This case is secured with a key coded locking system.\\n\\nRating: 1.0\\n\\nSummary: Two Part Review, Product is good, ordering - be careful.\\n\\nReview: This is a 2 part review, first is the product. 4 Star rating is for the product.\\n\\n** See update below.\\n\\nI have little beef with the case.\\nPros - the case feels very substantial, and the price seemed fair. The steel looks thick, and is well finished. The seams when closed look good, straight and no gaps. The locking mechanism works well, the combination works, seems to work better when you put some pressure on the wheel when turning. When unlocked the latch works smoothly and with no hangups. A cable is supplied to wrap around something substantial, say a car seat or similar in the home.\\n\\nCons - the font on the comb is odd, the 2's appear to be \\\"Z\\\". The numbers on the combo need good light to read with confidence. Also the when you work the combo, you need to hold the case with the combo on top, seemed up-side down to me. The cable is short, when seems appropriate, but since the combo must be at the top to be oriented correctly, the cable will be even shorter. If you where to use this in the car, might be hard to read the combo, definitely need extra light.\\n\\nOverall a very solid product, I would buy again, and would recommend to others.\\n\\nThe second part is ordering. In a very un-Amazon experience, this just did not go smoothly. First off I received the wrong product. I placed the order for the electronic version, and the product page shows that I ordered the electronic version. Somehow in product history, it shows the combination version was ordered and shipped. I contacted Customer Service and swapped a few emails, they recommended returning and re-ordering. I could not get them to appreciate or check if the product page is not working properly. In the long run I decided to keep the combo unit, I started thinking simpler is better, and electronics have a way of failing. My only question now, have I paid too much. Fix the web page Amazon.\\n\\n**UPDATE 09/10/12** Drop to 1 STAR\\nI have dropped this to one star because the safe has a very bad lock. A troubled family memeber took a screwdriver to the safe, opened it in under 5 minutes. Stick screwdriver in gap of clamshell and twist. Parts of the lock are plastic, and they just snapped. Lock is broken and safe is worthless. Will try contacting Stack On.\",\n \"Product: Someone once observed: \\\"America is great because she is good; if she ever ceases to be good she will cease to be great.\\\" Today that notion of the essential goodness of America is under attack, replaced by another story in which theft and plunder are seen as the defining features of American history--from the theft of Native American and Mexican lands and the exploitation of African labor to a contemporary foreign policy said to be based on stealing oil and a capitalist system that robs people of their \\\"fair share,\\\" Our founding fathers warned us that, although the freedoms they gave us were hard fought, they could very easily be lost. America stands at a crossroads, and the way we understand our past will determine our future. America the movie takes 21st-century Americans into the future by first visiting our past.\\n\\nRating: 5.0\\n\\nSummary: Bring an Open Mind - and some young people (under 40)\\n\\nReview: Dinesh D'Souza does a nice job allowing opposition to present their charges against America in the voice and words of the accusers themselves, allowing them to present their position without hindrance or editing.\\n\\nDinesh then offers counter point - this is called balance. (Actually a fair amount of History, social perspective, and commentary is included). This is the part that the young in the title should be exposed to, for they will have never been taught any of this in school.\\n\\nThose who oppose this movie have stated that it is one sided, but:\\nThe reason it appears to be one sided - is the charges from the left are so weak, and with so little foundation, they have no merit.\\nBut, you may not be able to see that, since you are closed minded.\\n\\nAs a final note - any parent of young children should watch, and become aware of some of our history, so when you see your children not being taught, it might be time for you to educate yourself, then educate your children. We know the schools will not do it.\",\n \"Product: Finely chiseled metallic grip inlaid with soft latex-free pads. Dual-function pocket clip releases heavy spring mechanism to retract tip. Sophisticated brushed metal barrel. Writes crisp, .5mm fine lines of consistent density. Refillable with Pentel Super Hi-Polymer Lead and Z2-1 refill eraser.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very nice 0.3mm Pencil\\n\\nReview: If you are looking at 0.3mm I trust you are aware of the +/- of the lead weight.\\n\\nThis pencil has a plastic frame wrapped in metal. Nice weight and feel. The knurled grip is a combo of knurled metal and silicone pads, giving nice grip without grinding your fingers. The tip is retractable, nice touch for the thin tube of the 0.3mm tube, they can bend rather easily (which will ruin a pencil).\\n\\nThe clip has been noted by others as a bit flimsy, it is the functional but weak link. Does what it is supposed to, but is a bit floppy. A bit disappointing for a mid-priced pencil. One other niggle, when you tighten the knurled grip, there is a tendency for lead weight marker to move.\\n\\nAside from my 2 short comings noted, this is a nice, very functional pencil, comfortable to write with, attractive, and decently, priced\",\n \"Product: Drafting/Technical Pencil for writing and drawing. .3mm tip. ISO color coding on barrel and push-button. Adjustable hardness degree indicator. Non-slip rubber grip zone. Chrome plated metal clip & tip, aluminum hardness degree ring.\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Very Nice .3 mm Drafting Pencil\\n\\nReview: I have always liked the .3mm lead, the very thin & clean lines really are worth all of the lead breakage.\\nThis pencil I have owned for about 8 years. Writing is worn off barrel, but still works and functions very well.\\n\\nIf you are thinking about .3mm pencils, a couple of warnings: 1)takes a bit to get used to how easy it is to break lead. 2)given item one, consider never loaning out, people will break tons of lead, be real frustrated. 3) you need to be very careful of the barrel tip, bends easy, ruins the pencil.\\n\\nSo if they suck so much, why buy - THIN CLEAN LINES, thats the only reason. For those that write small, this maybe your only choice for legible handwriting.\\n\\nPros - durable, looks and feels professional/industrial. The thin tip makes it very easy to see your lead on paper (not all pencils allow this, they can be bulky, and obscure your view).\\nCons - tip can bend easily (ie, throw in your briefcase/backpack, tip may bend/break).\\n\\nOne star down for 2 reasons - nothing is perfect, tip is delicate.\",\n \"Product: High quality extra large leather journal. Size 9 X 7 inch (A5), A Refillable Leather Journal ( Binder Journal), Large Leather Notebook, Extra Large Journal is a Leather Refillable Journal (Refillable Notebook). Warning: It is made of PU Leather. PU Leather (or Faux Leather) is not genuine leather!\\n\\nRating: 4.0\\n\\nSummary: Nice Journal - Great size, suitable for Professional or Personal use.\\n\\nReview: I use this as a daily journal, something nice but not too expensive. I liked the look of the rings showing, making a unique statement - they proved to work well, and show well. My use is for professional (construction management) and personal. I use a fountain pen in my daily life, so I prefer/require/desire a decent heavier paper to avoid bleed through (for those who use fountain pens, I use an XF point, BSB ink - nib is fairly stiff, so my pen is not too wet).\\n\\nThe Journal came with roughly 20 sheets of lined paper, memo style - fairly decent paper, minimal bleed. I also purchased Miliko A5/A6 Planner Refills in both a Grid pattern, and a second set in a Dot pattern. This paper is a bit heavier, and reviewed elsewhere - but recommended.\\n\\nThe Journal also came with a thin sheet lifter/protector for the front sheet - always nice for everyday carry book to keep things neat. I made a second one, for the end back of the sheets, to keep those neat and clean also. 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"Product: Susan Bates Crystalites are beautifully colored translucent plastic knitting needles. They are lightweight with a warm hand and a smooth finish for a light-as-air knitting experience. Each size is color coded so you can find the size you need at a glance. The knobs feature a no-roll design and the US and ... | 15 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,400 |
A2E3IB2ZHJ7QXJ | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Set during the fall of Rapture, players assume the role of Plasmid test subjects for Sinclair Solutions, a premier provider of Plasmids and Tonics in the underwater city of Rapture. Players will nee... | The BioShock series needs no introduction. It's one of the best new franchises of this generation for sure. Not for everybody, but regardless, an amazing series. Now, the whole series is up for grabs in this package, and for the price it's almost criminal to not pass out on it.
First, the games. BioShock needs no ... | The BioShock series needs no introduction. It's one of the best new franchises of this generation for sure. Not for everybody, but regardless, an amazing series. Now, the whole series is up for grabs in this package, and for the price it's almost criminal to not pass out on it.
First, the games. BioShock needs no ... | [
"Product: CD > POPULAR MUSIC > ROCK\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Believe me, it's made with some instruments and a human\n\nReview: This is further proof that electronic music has the human element, that it's true music, and no ignoramus has the right to call all electronic music lifeless and unemotional (rap counts,... | 24 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,401 |
A1AZTVCAQMNXXF | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "When she encounters Traian, an immortal warrior, deep in the Carpathian Mountains, bodyguard Joie Sanders soon discovers that she needs his help to escape the mountains and fight enemy vampires.". T... | Dark Predator is the much anticipated and long awaited story of the eldest De La Cruz brother, Zacarias. I love this series and I was looking forward to this book and seeing some major developments of beloved characters and plot. Sadly, I was somewhat disappointed with this Carpathian novel.
As expected, Zacarias De L... | Dark Predator is the much anticipated and long awaited story of the eldest De La Cruz brother, Zacarias. I love this series and I was looking forward to this book and seeing some major developments of beloved characters and plot. Sadly, I was somewhat disappointed with this Carpathian novel.
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"Product: This is the long awaited fourth installment of George R R Martin's classic \"A Song of Ice and Fire\", continuing the most ambitious and imaginative epic fantasy since \"The Lord of the Rings\". \"A Feast for Crows\" brings to life dark magic, intrigue, and terrible bloodshed as the war-torn landscape of ... | 12 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,402 |
A3JEPPCGV55FAQ | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Arkons MG279 sticky universal suction car mount expands to accommodate all smartphones with cases up to 3.6 wide, including iPhone X, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, 7 and 7 Plus, iPhone 6S Plus and 6S, iPhone... | I own an earlier model of of the ARKON car mount for iPhone that Ive been very pleased with. However, we recently upgraded my wife to an iPhone 5, so it was time to get new phone mounts for our vehicles. I especially liked that this model grabs the phone from the sides rather than the top and bottom. This way it doesnt... | I own an earlier model of of the ARKON car mount for iPhone that Ive been very pleased with. However, we recently upgraded my wife to an iPhone 5, so it was time to get new phone mounts for our vehicles. I especially liked that this model grabs the phone from the sides rather than the top and bottom. This way it doesnt... | [
"Product: The Q8 Dynamic Handheld Microphone brings a high level of accuracy and audio performance to live and studio vocal miking applications. Using state-of-the-art microphone technology, the Q8 is engineered to the finest detail to provide the ultimate in sound reproduction and professionalism. The heart of the... | 66 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,403 |
A3D2VIUT2HWP0Z | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Showtime has amassed some of the greatest horror film writers and directors to bring to you the anthology series, "Masters of Horror." For the first time the foremost names in the horror film genre ... | Listening to this episode and seeing the result is to see the end result of a group of craftsmen in film and cinema. As some note ,this is basically a film in one hour, and the quality of production is very high. The commentaries are very informative as to the source material, and also how this source material gets cha... | Listening to this episode and seeing the result is to see the end result of a group of craftsmen in film and cinema. As some note ,this is basically a film in one hour, and the quality of production is very high. The commentaries are very informative as to the source material, and also how this source material gets cha... | [
"Product: TEAC's new UD-501 is the star of the 501 series. The UD-501 supports DSD 2.8/5.6MHZ file native playback by ASIO 2.1 or DoP methods or up to 32bit/384kHz PCM. TEAC also packed this incredible unit with two 32-bit BurrBrown DACs per channel and JRC MUSES op amps, dual monaural design, fully balanced XLR as... | 130 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,404 |
A2GQ7EUWPSB0OP | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Quick Shipping !!! New And Sealed !!! This Disc WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. A multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player is request to view it in USA/Canada. Please Review Description.". The summ... | Alexandria was one of the most glorious cities of Eurasia, a hybrid of three sets of cultures, European, Nubian and Asian created by Alexander and the Ptolemy dynasty around 320BCE. Its heyday was probably around 200BCE and it lasted well over a millennium. Alexandria was eclipsed by the dark ages around 415 when the... | Alexandria was one of the most glorious cities of Eurasia, a hybrid of three sets of cultures, European, Nubian and Asian created by Alexander and the Ptolemy dynasty around 320BCE. Its heyday was probably around 200BCE and it lasted well over a millennium. Alexandria was eclipsed by the dark ages around 415 when the... | [
"Product: iVisor Pro for MacBook Pro is an advanced screen protector completely re-designed with improved features over its successful predecessor. Keeping its tradition of being the world's easiest screen protector to apply, iVisor Pro utilizes new multilayer coating technologies to ensure absolute clarity. It als... | 10 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,405 |
A2K6DKERCFOCEN | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey with his ex-wife across the state in order to rescue his daughter.". The summary of the revie... | I would give this 3 and a half stars (7 out of 10) but since i can't i give this 3 stars. This is an above average disaster - action film with great destruction scenes combined with nice sub-plots.
The leading female actor is beautifyl and awesome and the "rock" is solid as usual.
The movie could have been better as... | I would give this 3 and a half stars (7 out of 10) but since i can't i give this 3 stars. This is an above average disaster - action film with great destruction scenes combined with nice sub-plots.
The leading female actor is beautifyl and awesome and the "rock" is solid as usual.
The movie could have been better as... | [
"Product: Cover has some wear tape in good condition\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: If u had watched this movie when u were 15 u would LOVE IT\n\nReview: I was 15 when this gem came out and i fell immediately for helen = supergirl.\n I really don't know if this movie was good or bad and i don't care that it had flaws.\... | 25 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,406 |
A1JHJ48J9EZNMH | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer". The summary of the review text is "Most disturbing film ever made?.........yeah right". | I don't mean to be hatin on this movie but this IS THE MOVIE
THAT EVERY ONE RECOMENDS I SEE CAUSE ITS THE SCARIEST MOST DISTURBING FILM EVER MADE! Give me a breake. The only part I found explicit was the part were they are taping otis raping the young mother and the child walks in and gets a beating.
I don't get it. ... | I don't mean to be hatin on this movie but this IS THE MOVIE
THAT EVERY ONE RECOMENDS I SEE CAUSE ITS THE SCARIEST MOST DISTURBING FILM EVER MADE! Give me a breake. The only part I found explicit was the part were they are taping otis raping the young mother and the child walks in and gets a beating.
I don't get it. ... | [
"Product: nintendo 64 console\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: One of the Best Systems ever....\n\nReview: This system had such a great variety of game...hell it almost beat PSX...N64 put simply...is\nA CLASSIC!!!!\nIt came out with some of the most well respected games ever...Classics....Lets take a look at them...\nEXC... | 15 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,407 |
A1GW7V6S6XSXX3 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "JAM Transit wireless headphones feature Bluetooth wireless functionality works up to 30 feet, with speakerphone mode to switch from music to calls. Works with your Apple iPhone, iPad, Google Android... | The <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/HMDX-HX-HP420BK-Jam-Transit-Wireless-Headphones-Black/dp/B00L23XFNS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">HMDX HX-HP420BK Jam Transit Wireless Headphones, Black</a> seem very well designed for such an inexpensive product. Surprisingly, they even b... | The <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/HMDX-HX-HP420BK-Jam-Transit-Wireless-Headphones-Black/dp/B00L23XFNS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">HMDX HX-HP420BK Jam Transit Wireless Headphones, Black</a> seem very well designed for such an inexpensive product. Surprisingly, they even b... | [
"Product: The iRobot Roomba 532 Pet Series Vacuum Cleaning Robot make caring for a home with pets easier. The Pet Series robots come equipped with an extra set of easy to clean brushes, two interchangeable debris bins for trapping even more pet hair, kitty litter or dander and cleaning tools that ensure both sets o... | 22 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,408 |
A2F4IGZXPUZM2P | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Kontrol Freek". The summary of the review text is "So far these are doing nicely. They clip on the thumbsticks securely and the ...". | These are the Goldilocks size for me when it comes to thumb stick extenders. They add just enough to to help my aiming without being so tall its awkward on my thumbs. So far these are doing nicely. They clip on the thumbsticks securely and the rubber on the sticks is grippy without being sticky or weird feeling.
It... | These are the Goldilocks size for me when it comes to thumb stick extenders. They add just enough to to help my aiming without being so tall its awkward on my thumbs. So far these are doing nicely. They clip on the thumbsticks securely and the rubber on the sticks is grippy without being sticky or weird feeling.
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"Product: Equip yourself with the Xbox One Special Edition Covert Forces Wireless Controller, featuring a modern camouflage pattern and military look. Impulse Triggers deliver fingertip vibration feedback, so you can feel every jolt and crash in high definition. Responsive thumbsticks and an enhanced D-pad provide ... | 24 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,409 |
A3Q2ILMGU9HVQ8 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "1.0" for a product with description "Get On Board and Play - Bicycle Games Take the Train is a perfect game to pull out after the holiday dinner is long gone, but you still have hours of entertaining to do. Take the Train is a fast-mov... | We picked up this game last night and I played it with my two sons (9 and 13) and it was quite boring and we couldn't wait for the game to end. Some of the rules were a bit confusing (like the end-of-the-line card).
The box states one thing that is wrong and one thing that is difficult to believe:
1 - "Fast Moving Fu... | We picked up this game last night and I played it with my two sons (9 and 13) and it was quite boring and we couldn't wait for the game to end. Some of the rules were a bit confusing (like the end-of-the-line card).
The box states one thing that is wrong and one thing that is difficult to believe:
1 - "Fast Moving Fu... | [
"Product: Learn to play the Piano\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Difficult to set up and not great software\n\nReview: [-- SETUP PROBLEMS --]\nI've tried to set this program up using a midi cable and two or three different computers. It was difficult to get the software to recognize the attached keyboard, even though ... | 8 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,410 |
A3KKOJ6T4DCBDT | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "One of the most original, unpredictable buddy movies in cinematic history, this "hauntingly powerful, exhilarating thriller" (New York Magazine) stars four-time Oscar(r) nominee* JeffBridges and Joh... | Post Watergate and Vietnam this noir thriller was the last of its kind rich in the counter-culture's eccentricity to the have-nots who lost out. This is The Sun Also Rises of the Lost Generation of the 70s,high on drugs,booze and paranoid blues. Cutter's Way, a subversive masterpiece,is emotionally dense and intellectu... | Post Watergate and Vietnam this noir thriller was the last of its kind rich in the counter-culture's eccentricity to the have-nots who lost out. This is The Sun Also Rises of the Lost Generation of the 70s,high on drugs,booze and paranoid blues. Cutter's Way, a subversive masterpiece,is emotionally dense and intellectu... | [
"Product: Talented Mr. Ripley\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Between pretence and reinvention\n\nReview: Minghella has captured the lushness of decadent late 50s Italy,which takes up an hour of the opening movie,into which he injects the awkward,upwardly mobile Ripley(Damon) character,who ingratiates himself into the l... | 123 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,411 |
A2NOG1QGG2LLL3 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Austin Dragon is the author of the After Eden Series, including the After Eden: Tek-Fall mini-series, the classic Sleepy Hollow Horrors, and the upcoming cyberpunk detective series, Liquid Cool. He ... | OMG what can I say THIS IS A MUST READ BY ALL HORROR FANS!!! I rec'd an ARC from the author Austin Dragon, in exchange for an honest review. And here is mousiey very honest review of HOLLOW BLOOD. When I first started reading this story I thought it was going to be just like the regular Sleepy Hollow story. But boy was... | OMG what can I say THIS IS A MUST READ BY ALL HORROR FANS!!! I rec'd an ARC from the author Austin Dragon, in exchange for an honest review. And here is mousiey very honest review of HOLLOW BLOOD. When I first started reading this story I thought it was going to be just like the regular Sleepy Hollow story. But boy was... | [
"Product: An American living in Canada. Chocolate snob. Recovering yo-yo dieter. Devoted mom and wife, blessed with a brilliantly witty daughter and unintentionally humorous husband. My wacky family feed my creativity and fuel my passion. Most nights, you will find me either curled up with a great book or, more oft... | 10 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,412 |
A2T2HHM6RWLQK9 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Children and adults LOVE these Premium Super Mega Jumbo Face Playing Cards by Express Novelties Online. Each full deck contains 52 playing cards and 2 jokers with red backs and a jumbo face. Deck in... | These cards are so much fun. The larger size made family game night simply a blast. The cards themselves are a very good quality. The cards are thick and withstood my children vigorously trying to bend and twist them. The colors on the cards are bright and vibrant. They truly look and feel like traditional cards, but i... | These cards are so much fun. The larger size made family game night simply a blast. The cards themselves are a very good quality. The cards are thick and withstood my children vigorously trying to bend and twist them. The colors on the cards are bright and vibrant. They truly look and feel like traditional cards, but i... | [
"Product: SADES ,with over 20 years of professional production experience and strong technical force,is outstanding in the circel of gaming peripherals ,devoting whole life to provide highest standard and professional gaming accessories. Company with its own industrial park and 250 R&D technicians for modeling,... | 40 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,413 |
A2JFOHC9W629IE | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "The uni-ball ONYX Rollerball Pen is built to be a great pen at a great price. Designed with a strong metal point to produce smooth, consistent writing, and finished off with a durable plastic clip, ... | First of all, I know pens. I usually buy pens 6 dozen or so at a time. For 10-12 years, all I used was Bic Round Stics. I started using them in college and never changed. They write well, are comfortable and fit my hand great, and when they go out of ink or become unusable, I toss the pen and get another one.
I still l... | First of all, I know pens. I usually buy pens 6 dozen or so at a time. For 10-12 years, all I used was Bic Round Stics. I started using them in college and never changed. They write well, are comfortable and fit my hand great, and when they go out of ink or become unusable, I toss the pen and get another one.
I still l... | [
"Product: The perfect tool for the beginning drummer, but also great for the advanced drummer to maintain his/her chops. Has the bounce and feel of a real drum, is tunable, and can be mounted on a stand for upright playing. Protective rubber bottom for non-scratch/non-slip tabletop use.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: T... | 20 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,414 |
AF2N0NBSC9FR0 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "1.0" for a product with description "A true story about some of the most notorious inmate slashings in NYC's Rikers Island. The maker of ""Game Over"" and ""The Larry Davis Story"" Troy Reed is back with his latest documentary on New Y... | I'll start my review by stating that this film was a disappointment for me. The film is marketed in some other Internet sites as an educational film on knife attacks in prison, and how to counter them. In reality, this film is comprised mainly of interviews of ex convicts and former correctional officers who worked in ... | I'll start my review by stating that this film was a disappointment for me. The film is marketed in some other Internet sites as an educational film on knife attacks in prison, and how to counter them. In reality, this film is comprised mainly of interviews of ex convicts and former correctional officers who worked in ... | [
"Product: The Condor Rip-Away EMT pouch carries all your 1st aid gear. The pouch is designed to be rip-away from the modular platform when needed, and the strap on the platform keeps it from falling off accidentally.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Inexpensive, spacious IFAK best carried off body\n\nReview: This is an i... | 19 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,415 |
A343264GQDQ8Z0 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "Fill a room with a truly heavenly scent. Three beautiful angels surround a tealight candle as it warms your favorite oil in the clear glass dish. A divine bit of daily inspiration! Oil and candle no... | It will be a birthday gift for an incredible neighbor and friend. Arrived well packaged in perfect condition. Looks like the picture. The glitter on the angels is quite attractive. I am sure she will love it. I will probably order several as small Christmas gifts for the other angels in my life (my mail lady, one of my... | It will be a birthday gift for an incredible neighbor and friend. Arrived well packaged in perfect condition. Looks like the picture. The glitter on the angels is quite attractive. I am sure she will love it. I will probably order several as small Christmas gifts for the other angels in my life (my mail lady, one of my... | [
"Product: Nuts are the heroes of wholesome snacking. And Planters offers a wide variety of delicious nuts. When you're looking for snacks with protein and nutrients, grab a handful of Planters nuts (or try one of our snack bags).\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Very fresh! I only eat the cashews and pecans though\n\nRev... | 38 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,416 |
A1R17YELPTSM5T | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "Teenage Mutant N G". The summary of the review text is "Fun action flick, OK Turtles movie". | EDITED AFTER ACQUIRING BLU RAY AND REWATCHING:
Before writing this I'm going to make a little mention of where I come from. I'm a huge TMNT fan. It all started with the 80's cartoon, but then I read the current comics, and saw the 2003 cartoon, which I also loved. Then I got the original B&W comics and loved those ... | EDITED AFTER ACQUIRING BLU RAY AND REWATCHING:
Before writing this I'm going to make a little mention of where I come from. I'm a huge TMNT fan. It all started with the 80's cartoon, but then I read the current comics, and saw the 2003 cartoon, which I also loved. Then I got the original B&W comics and loved those ... | [
"Product: Gen USB Charge Cable for Nintendo 3DS/DSI/DSIXL\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Wrong product, but it works.\n\nReview: I ordered this and instead I got an AC charger. It works, but I thought I should warn people that they might receive the wrong product.\n\nAnyway, I will make a short review on the product I... | 30 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,417 |
A1M0YAZ6JV488Z | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "1.0" for a product with description "In his famously confessional style, Ginsberg a poet, counter-culture icon, and chronicler of the Beat Generation a recounts the road trips, love affairs, and search for personal liberation that led ... | Look, I totally get that throwing around roles and names about Beat Poets like Kerouac and Ginsberg is a sure-fire way to being considered hip and lends the appearance of being well-versed in 60s counterculture and all the hipster cache that goes along with it (to include an old 10,000 Maniacs song, etc.).
The fact is ... | Look, I totally get that throwing around roles and names about Beat Poets like Kerouac and Ginsberg is a sure-fire way to being considered hip and lends the appearance of being well-versed in 60s counterculture and all the hipster cache that goes along with it (to include an old 10,000 Maniacs song, etc.).
The fact is ... | [
"Product: Out of the pages of the legendary comics and graphic novels steps Jonah Hex (Josh Brolin) a scarred drifter and bounty hunter of last resort. Jonah's past catches up with him when the U.S. military offers to wipe out the warrants on his head if he hunts and stops dangerous terrorist Quentin Turnbull.\n\nR... | 124 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,418 |
A3EAP2VG0BVYWX | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Get ready for a faster, more responsive movie-making experience with Pinnacle Studio 18. Now with a native 64-bit architecture, Pinnacle Studio makes the most of your computer's processing power and... | First, off out of the box it is a natural 64 bit software, not optimized as in the past versions. This provides for greater speeds and processing of commands.
I had some old Pinnacle files that I opened - it was a little slow when opening the existing files, but once saved to the new format it was faster than previous... | First, off out of the box it is a natural 64 bit software, not optimized as in the past versions. This provides for greater speeds and processing of commands.
I had some old Pinnacle files that I opened - it was a little slow when opening the existing files, but once saved to the new format it was faster than previous... | [
"Product: For centuries, the luxury of French-milled soaps has remained the gold standard of excellence. Each time you begin to lather a French made soap, you enter a time and place where quality and craftsmanship have stood still. Traditional French soap is triple-milled to produce a completely uniform and smooth ... | 83 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,419 |
A1DLXO4Y5TOSXJ | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "The Mizuno Franchise G2 batting glove can be personalized by using a permanent marker to fill in the lines and create your uniform number.". The summary of the review text is "Very good basic gloves... | It's been a while since I bought batting gloves but my Nike gloves finally gave up on me. I went to the local sport stores only to find really expensive gloves that were way too small. I mean $40 for batting gloves? You've got to be kidding me.
After looking on Amazon these gloves seemed to fit what I was looking for.... | It's been a while since I bought batting gloves but my Nike gloves finally gave up on me. I went to the local sport stores only to find really expensive gloves that were way too small. I mean $40 for batting gloves? You've got to be kidding me.
After looking on Amazon these gloves seemed to fit what I was looking for.... | [
"Product: Use Silica Gel Packs with your cases and equipment to absorb moisture sealed inside your bags. Reduce condensation and keep your equipment dry. Silica Gel prevents condensation and prevents rust, mildew, corrosion and spoilage before they begin. Ideal for gun, computer, camera and telescope cases, tool bo... | 36 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,420 |
A2UUP58XPQW3GF | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "The latest film from Yji Yamada depicts the strong bond between a mother and her family during WWII. Set in Tokyo in 1940, the peaceful life of the Nogami Family suddenly changes when the father, Sh... | One of the recent greats of Japanese cinema is director Yoji Yamada, the same director responsible for award winning films such as "Twilight Samurai", "Hidden Blade" and "Love and Honor". I loved Yamada's take on the samurai period, they had a powerful sense of humanity that felt very real and sincere. When I heard abo... | One of the recent greats of Japanese cinema is director Yoji Yamada, the same director responsible for award winning films such as "Twilight Samurai", "Hidden Blade" and "Love and Honor". I loved Yamada's take on the samurai period, they had a powerful sense of humanity that felt very real and sincere. When I heard abo... | [
"Product: Leifheit's Vario Cutting Board is a cutting board for all foods. No need to worry about cross contamination of foods as there are four exchangeable cutting foils for different foods: red cutting foil for meat, blue for fish, green for vegetable, white for bread. The cutting foils are simply placed on the ... | 193 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,421 |
A2WZON0QPX7C9X | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Adventure has never been more beautiful than Charlie's Angels! Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu star as the captivating crime-fighting trio who are masters of disguise, espionage and martia... | In the spirit of the old 70's TV show, Charlie's Angels is reinvented into an amazing movie. In the movie Dylan, Natalie, and Alex, are played by the talented actress Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu. The Angel's have quite a lot to do when they are sent to saved a kidnapped computer genius. But when they fin... | In the spirit of the old 70's TV show, Charlie's Angels is reinvented into an amazing movie. In the movie Dylan, Natalie, and Alex, are played by the talented actress Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu. The Angel's have quite a lot to do when they are sent to saved a kidnapped computer genius. But when they fin... | [
"Product: Young Calvin Fuller is pulled into King Arthur's court by Merlin. His mission: to save Camelot. To do this he must overcome the villain known as Lord Belascoe, train to become a knight, and rescue the Princess Katherine whom he has fallen in love with him. Ultimately, He must help Arthur regain his confid... | 21 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,422 |
A14G4O1XFYP9IN | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Printed and bound in Great Britain by Clays Ltd., St. Ives plc. DCI Pasco has problems with an ex-con and Mid-Yorkshire's CID's DS Andy Dalziel may or may not be a help". The summary of the review t... | I just finished this book, and I have a few thoughts about it. I very much got into the story, and so I had no problem with the length of the book. Unlike other reviewers, I found the Franny Roote letters very entertaining--the writing style in them was just great. I find that the Wieldy character no longer holds mu... | I just finished this book, and I have a few thoughts about it. I very much got into the story, and so I had no problem with the length of the book. Unlike other reviewers, I found the Franny Roote letters very entertaining--the writing style in them was just great. I find that the Wieldy character no longer holds mu... | [
"Product: [NON-U.S. FORMAT (PAL) Region 2 U.K. Import - This will not play on U.S./Canada DVD players or those from most other countries outside of Europe. You would need a \"multi-region\" or \"region-free\" PAL compatible DVD player or computer.] REVIEW: There are more cases to solve, and there's a lot more enter... | 7 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,423 |
A2NACIQH1P8J01 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description ""Atlas Shrugged" is the astounding story of a man who said that he would stop the motor of the world - and did. Tremendous in scope, breathtaking in its suspense, "Atlas Shrugged" stretches the boun... | Ayn Rand's philosophy is known as objectivism. It is essentially having a objective reason and purpose for every action you commit.
Atlas Shrugged is one of two major novels that outlines her entire philosophy while trying to show how it would be applied. That is why this book deserves a 5 star rating. Any philosopher... | Ayn Rand's philosophy is known as objectivism. It is essentially having a objective reason and purpose for every action you commit.
Atlas Shrugged is one of two major novels that outlines her entire philosophy while trying to show how it would be applied. That is why this book deserves a 5 star rating. Any philosopher... | [
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AWK6TP9DNUKOM | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Natalie Sisson is a New Zealand entrepreneur and adventurer who currently lives on her dream lifestyle property in her home country, and the rest of the time out of her suitcase, traveling the world... | I bought the paperback to read through and highlight all the good stuff inside, but I ended up reading a lot of it off the kindle copy I bought on sale too. I don't remember where I heard about Natalie Sisson, but Im so glad I found her and this book! It was absolutely fabulous! What a fun, engaging, easy to follow gui... | I bought the paperback to read through and highlight all the good stuff inside, but I ended up reading a lot of it off the kindle copy I bought on sale too. I don't remember where I heard about Natalie Sisson, but Im so glad I found her and this book! It was absolutely fabulous! What a fun, engaging, easy to follow gui... | [
"Product: Designed for sports and other active use, the affordable JVC HA-EB75 splash-proof headphones incorporate a soft rubber ear clip that fits around the outer ear to hold the earbud in place. To ensure a comfortable and secure fit, the ear clip is adjustable, with a slide mechanism that offers five different ... | 11 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,425 |
A21SKDH9XL76N1 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "International Bestselling Author, Shari J. Ryan, hails from Central Massachusetts where she lives with her husband and two lively little boys. Shari has always had an active imagination and enjoys l... | *** On behalf of I Love Story Time, review by Juls ***
4 stars!
"From experience, I know that life is cruel and dark, full of hate and pain. Ive convinced myself that the fairy tales I once believed are merely stories written for innocent children who aren't ready to be exposed to the cold realities of life."
Ravel ... | *** On behalf of I Love Story Time, review by Juls ***
4 stars!
"From experience, I know that life is cruel and dark, full of hate and pain. Ive convinced myself that the fairy tales I once believed are merely stories written for innocent children who aren't ready to be exposed to the cold realities of life."
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"Product: Beth Ehemann lives in the northern suburbs of Chicago with her 4 children and her husband, who is really just a big kid himself most of the time. She loves reading, writing, photography, martinis and all things Chicago Cubs.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: OMG! LOVED IT! I Love Story TIme Book Blog\n\nReview: ... | 12 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,426 |
ANFJYYQ0P35CW | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "The Weber Performer Charcoal Grill features a Touch-N-Go gas ignition system that ignites charcoal briquets with the push of a button. Organizational features enable you to keep your focus on the fo... | I say this is ONE of the best grills ever, only because I already said that the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Weber-One-Touch-Gold/dp/B00004RALR/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Weber One-Touch Gold</a> is the best grill ever in a previous review. These are both fantastic gr... | I say this is ONE of the best grills ever, only because I already said that the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Weber-One-Touch-Gold/dp/B00004RALR/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Weber One-Touch Gold</a> is the best grill ever in a previous review. These are both fantastic gr... | [
"Product: Get the ultimate in flexibility and functionality for mounting your mobile device in your vehicle. Simply place the Universal Cup-iT in your cup holder, bend the arm to adjust it to your desired angle and then secure it in place by twisting the knob on the base. The flexible gooseneck is rigid, ensuring t... | 125 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,427 |
A1VBEHV9MP8ZGH | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "One choice can transform you. Pass initiation. Do not fail! Thrilling urban dystopian fiction debut from exciting young author. In sixteen-year-old Beatrice Prior's world, society is divided into fi... | While I did enjoy this second installment in the Divergent series, it lacked the freshness of the first book for me. Because I already knew and understood the world, I didn't feel as pulled in and curious. Also, the narrative didn't feel quite as structured as the first book's did. In addition, I quickly grew tired of ... | While I did enjoy this second installment in the Divergent series, it lacked the freshness of the first book for me. Because I already knew and understood the world, I didn't feel as pulled in and curious. Also, the narrative didn't feel quite as structured as the first book's did. In addition, I quickly grew tired of ... | [
"Product: Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: I really enjoyed this books exciting plot and the deep themes of ...\n\nReview: This was my first novel by Hemingway that I have read, so I wasn't really sure what to expect. I really ... | 8 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,428 |
AR9JVVLDADZFF | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "1.0" for a product with description "Mark grew up in Westchester County, NY, and later in Westlake Village, CA. Currently Mark and his wife, Kim, live near Boulder with their two dogs, Rika and Zoey. Marks had more professions than you... | This review applies to "Space Vengeance", book three in the Scrapyard Ship series as read on Kindle.
In my previous review on "Hab 12", I indicated the Author was vacillating entirely too much between actual "Sci-Fi" and Fantasy, and should tighten-up his story-telling; this he has failed to do, and in fact has grown ... | This review applies to "Space Vengeance", book three in the Scrapyard Ship series as read on Kindle.
In my previous review on "Hab 12", I indicated the Author was vacillating entirely too much between actual "Sci-Fi" and Fantasy, and should tighten-up his story-telling; this he has failed to do, and in fact has grown ... | [
"Product: Acclaimed actor John Rhys-Davies visits landmarks, explains relics and leads us back into a darker time to discover this fascinating tale of saints and sinners, power and passion, as the greatest translation of Holy Scripture emerges into a world and culture that would never be quite the same again.\n\nRa... | 6 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,429 |
A2GNATTKDAGUNJ | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "After working for many years as a criminal appeals attorney in New York, Tonya Plank now lives and writes in Southern California. A former amateur ballroom dancer, she wrote the dance blog, Swan Lak... | Reading a Ballroom Dance romance is definitely not the norm for me, however, I received an ebook copy for free and decided to give it a try. I will confess, part of my curiosity was because it was about Ballroom Dance. I'm a fan of Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, and have even tried Ballroom Da... | Reading a Ballroom Dance romance is definitely not the norm for me, however, I received an ebook copy for free and decided to give it a try. I will confess, part of my curiosity was because it was about Ballroom Dance. I'm a fan of Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, and have even tried Ballroom Da... | [
"Product: Fire Touched\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Mercy is one of my favorite female characters!\n\nReview: Fire Touched is the latest Mercy Thompson novel by Patricia Briggs. Mercy, a coyote shifter, while battling a Troll on a bridge to keep it from decimating the Tri-Cities population, makes a magical statement... | 6 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,430 |
A32NAHLA2ZQX50 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "The classics never fail. GMYLEs best-seller Wallet Case Classic is featured in fashion-inspired color combination's with a minimalistic design. With a snap, the expertly tailored TPU (thermoplastic ... | I pirchased this for my sister who has the Nexus 6P phone. She has two kids who are insanely active and require the use of two hands and two eyes when she's out running errands. That makes it a bit difficult to carry her phone and wallet in her hands. Since she's not a fan of purses, this case is perfect for her! I... | I pirchased this for my sister who has the Nexus 6P phone. She has two kids who are insanely active and require the use of two hands and two eyes when she's out running errands. That makes it a bit difficult to carry her phone and wallet in her hands. Since she's not a fan of purses, this case is perfect for her! I... | [
"Product: Your search for the perfect food saver is over! Now you can keep your food fresh and your potato chips crispy with premium quality Barmix chip clips. These are useful not only for your home kitchen but also for camping. The plastic clips are very easy to use. It provides a good seal to food packaging. Saf... | 18 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,431 |
A13DQTXG02HZC1 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "NTSC region code 1, 5.1 surroundsound, French soundtrack/Eng subtitles, rated r,
c/r 2002". The summary of the review text is "How Do I Describe This?". | Its difficult to categorise this movie. Even though it's defined as a comedy, in actuality it is not. It is a French movie & yet, it is not an art house movie. The story revolves around a sound engineer who is mourning over his breakup with his wife. He lives alone and due to his inability to balance his work and h... | Its difficult to categorise this movie. Even though it's defined as a comedy, in actuality it is not. It is a French movie & yet, it is not an art house movie. The story revolves around a sound engineer who is mourning over his breakup with his wife. He lives alone and due to his inability to balance his work and h... | [
"Product: A young girl receives a vision that drives her to rid France of its oppressors.\n\nRating: 2.0\n\nSummary: Overlong, overdone, over the top~~\n\nReview: If you think that this is an inspiring movie such as Braveheart which Mel Gibson acted so brilliantly as Sir Richard Wallace, you would be extremely disa... | 27 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,432 |
A1IAABSL16VCD5 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "Aspen Express was founded with the idea to make quality watchmaker casing parts and watchmaker and jewelers tools available with competitive prices. Our companys mission is to improve upon what has ... | These spring bars were quickly shipped [or "mailed;" got them in a first-class envelop], and they are certainly up to the task of adequately securing a 20mm watchband. However, when I measured them, they came out closer to 1.5mm versus the advertised nearly 1.8mm in thickness or diameter.
Actually, from my limited sh... | These spring bars were quickly shipped [or "mailed;" got them in a first-class envelop], and they are certainly up to the task of adequately securing a 20mm watchband. However, when I measured them, they came out closer to 1.5mm versus the advertised nearly 1.8mm in thickness or diameter.
Actually, from my limited sh... | [
"Product: The M-Series ATH-M40x professional monitor headphones are tuned flat for incredibly accurate audio monitoring across an extended frequency range. Your studio experience is enhanced with superior sound isolation and swiveling earcups for convenient one-ear monitoring. Engineered with pro-grade materials an... | 24 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,433 |
ALGHEGHVANKMW | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "West End Studios Glass Candle Holder is beautiful in vibrant color that will jazz up your candles. The unique glass candle holder brings a style and elegance for nearly every decor! They feature art... | Gorgeous! Simply stunning! This decorative glass candle holder is so much more than a simple candle holder. It really is a piece of art!
I currently have this in my kitchen window, when the sunlight hits it, it dances off in every direction.
It is not just simple plain glass, but has hints of blue and purples to it. Wh... | Gorgeous! Simply stunning! This decorative glass candle holder is so much more than a simple candle holder. It really is a piece of art!
I currently have this in my kitchen window, when the sunlight hits it, it dances off in every direction.
It is not just simple plain glass, but has hints of blue and purples to it. Wh... | [
"Product: There is no more valuable tool in the refinisher's arsenal than the buffing brush. Gone are the days of buffing with towels, t-shirts, or hand brushes. The natural tampico bristles of this buffing brush allow you to get into all of the cracks and crevices of your piece with minimal effort, while it glides... | 14 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,434 |
A2GP6XJ1V3MM3L | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "One-handed self-sealing lever. Leak-proof closure. Lock-open button for frequent sipping. Arms flip up for easy cleaning. Vacuum insulation stays hot 4+ hours. Impact cap. Total Capacity: 16 oz / 47... | I'd been looking forward to this mug because my old starbucks plastic mug isn't holding my tea even close to warm longer than 15 minutes, and I am wasting alot of water and tea. The Camelbak promises 4 hours of hot beverage and so far it's been great. The vacuum seal works either per sip or you can set it to stay open,... | I'd been looking forward to this mug because my old starbucks plastic mug isn't holding my tea even close to warm longer than 15 minutes, and I am wasting alot of water and tea. The Camelbak promises 4 hours of hot beverage and so far it's been great. The vacuum seal works either per sip or you can set it to stay open,... | [
"Product: Task Vac Hard Bagged- 15 Lbs., Clean-Drop Bags - Allergen Bags, Fingertip On/Off Switch, Manual 5-Position Height Adjustment , 35-Ft, 3-Wire Cord, Non-Marking Furniture Guard, Belt View Window, Bag Check Indicator, Easy Belt Change System & Brush roll Access, 8-Ft. Stretch Hose, Longer Life Belt, Tools On... | 56 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,435 |
AXLN36UV9KGXD | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Keep your laptop safe during travel with the Dell 14-Inch Slipcase, which has a sleek, portable design that makes it easy to take anywhere. The versatile, high-quality case guards against scuffs, sc... | There's almost nothing negative to say about this laptop case.
It is slim, yet provides good padding to protect your computer. The material is weather resistant nylon (what used to be called "ballistic nylon" to emphasize its toughness).
My 15 inch laptop (Dell) slides easily into the case and is equally easy to remo... | There's almost nothing negative to say about this laptop case.
It is slim, yet provides good padding to protect your computer. The material is weather resistant nylon (what used to be called "ballistic nylon" to emphasize its toughness).
My 15 inch laptop (Dell) slides easily into the case and is equally easy to remo... | [
"Product: BLACK + DECKER CHV1410L 16 volt Lithium Cordless Dust Buster Hand Vac Ideal for Any Quick Pick Up Ideal for Quick Pick Up The sleek CHV1410L boasts lithium technology, strong suction and fade-free power. With a translucent bag less dirt bowl, the dirt is easy to see and empty. Ever ready, the hand vac can... | 85 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,436 |
A1PID2MT8MMPAF | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "Donald Pleasance, Tom Baker, Brad Harris, Michael Dunn, Julie Ege. Pleasance plays a mad scientist crossing plants and animals. He creates a series of horrendous freaks, including a lizard woman and... | "The Mutations" is a middling, mostly forgettable horror movie from the mid 70's. Set in trendy London, it tells the tale of a carnival freak show who run a sideline in kidnapping innocent victims to be the subject of evil experiments!
That's all the plot there is, really, and the film doesn't really do a lot with it.... | "The Mutations" is a middling, mostly forgettable horror movie from the mid 70's. Set in trendy London, it tells the tale of a carnival freak show who run a sideline in kidnapping innocent victims to be the subject of evil experiments!
That's all the plot there is, really, and the film doesn't really do a lot with it.... | [
"Product: Navigate the demon-haunted streets of London.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Horror thats short but effective\n\nReview: The first two Clock Tower games (on PS1) didn't reach many gamers due to several reasons (the first was one of the very earliest games and its \"point and click\" gameplay style didn't capt... | 61 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,437 |
A2QEZU2SHYBHM5 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Featuring 128 stream processors each individually clocked at a blazing fast 1.625 GHz and an impressive 256-bit/512MB frame buffer interface, XLR8 GeForce 8800 GTS 512 delivers a level of price/perf... | I'm running this card in a DELL workstation running dual Xeon 3.4 GHz processors with 4 GB RAM and thee eSATA hard drives. The computer itself is lightning fast and the video card has taken the computer to the next level. I can run Crysis and very high resolutions with smooth frame rates. I couldn't do that before with... | I'm running this card in a DELL workstation running dual Xeon 3.4 GHz processors with 4 GB RAM and thee eSATA hard drives. The computer itself is lightning fast and the video card has taken the computer to the next level. I can run Crysis and very high resolutions with smooth frame rates. I couldn't do that before with... | [
"Product: CL) SANDISK 1GB SD MEMORY\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The SanDisk cards are excellent...\n\nReview: ...and I'll take this opportunity to share a bit of information with you that is not known by most people. All SanDisk SD cards have an expected wear threshold of 100,000 writes per sector. This may sound li... | 8 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,438 |
A11PLGX6L5KBYD | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Award-winning author Karen Rose Smith was born in Pennsylvania. Although she was an only child, she remembers the bonds of an extended family. Since her father came from a family of ten and her moth... | The Wedding Promise by karen rose smith
Book 8 of the Search For Love series
Beth Crandall has known trauma. Kidnapped from her birth family when she was three, abandoned at a mall by her kidnapper a few months later, traumatic amnesia has prevented memories from plaguing her as she was adopted and ushered into a "norm... | The Wedding Promise by karen rose smith
Book 8 of the Search For Love series
Beth Crandall has known trauma. Kidnapped from her birth family when she was three, abandoned at a mall by her kidnapper a few months later, traumatic amnesia has prevented memories from plaguing her as she was adopted and ushered into a "norm... | [
"Product: Samantha March is an author, editor, publisher, blogger, and all around book lover. She runs the popular book/womens lifestyle blog ChickLitPlus, which keeps her bookshelf stocked with the latest reads and up to date on all things health, fitness, fashion, and celebrity related. In 2011 she launched her i... | 4 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,439 |
AO1HIVTUCQZQ2 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "2.0" for a product with description "New Canvas Pencil Wrap Case, Pencils Roll Holder for 72 Colored Pencils (NO Pencils included), Crochet Hooks and Gadgets, Tree, 72 Capacity". The summary of the review text is "Only hold 65 pencils ... | This pencil wrap supposedly holds 72 pencils. I got this for my set of 72 Derwent Inktense pencils so it would be easier to use and travel with. I was so excited to start using this and immediately started putting all of my pencils in here except I couldn't fit them all in. The pockets only hold 5 pencils comfortably... | This pencil wrap supposedly holds 72 pencils. I got this for my set of 72 Derwent Inktense pencils so it would be easier to use and travel with. I was so excited to start using this and immediately started putting all of my pencils in here except I couldn't fit them all in. The pockets only hold 5 pencils comfortably... | [
"Product: The conditioning duo gives your strands a luminous high-gloss finish from root-to-tip. The lightweight formula also controls unruly locks and tames frizz. Color Hold technology protects against color fading as antioxidants combat environmental damage.\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: Just okay...better products... | 12 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,440 |
A3ORG7308ZE7SF | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Most of you should know that the abacus is a kind of calculator whose use was widespread in China and Japan, since ancient times. In Japan, it is known as the soroban and is still widely used in ele... | This is a very nice product which appears to be made only from natural materials such as wood and metal. It lies on its side and has thick rubber feet to keep it from sliding across surfaces, and a metal "reset" button connected to an inner mechanism which pushes all the sliders back to their original positions.
I've... | This is a very nice product which appears to be made only from natural materials such as wood and metal. It lies on its side and has thick rubber feet to keep it from sliding across surfaces, and a metal "reset" button connected to an inner mechanism which pushes all the sliders back to their original positions.
I've... | [
"Product: With the variety of items out there that are designed to help with your organizational needs, it can be a daunting task to decide which product is right for you. You want something efficient, durable, and within the budget. You may also be concerned about the product matching the dcor of your home. So, is... | 10 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,441 |
A3O583ZUFQ3QGB | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "Silverback Speaker Wire from Sewell offers deeper bass, greater clarity, better imaging, and cleaner highs from your connected loudspeakers and AV receiver. We've developed this speaker with the hig... | Sewell seems to be savvy at filling a niche market with cabling products for discerning "cine-mediaphiles" and audiophiles. The wires sound good however, you'll want to do an inspection of connection points, like the jacket and composite connector to ensure they are not separating, exposing the shielding underneath.
T... | Sewell seems to be savvy at filling a niche market with cabling products for discerning "cine-mediaphiles" and audiophiles. The wires sound good however, you'll want to do an inspection of connection points, like the jacket and composite connector to ensure they are not separating, exposing the shielding underneath.
T... | [
"Product: Odyssey's CRS12 carpeted studio rack features 3/4\" plywood construction and an angled face for easy viewing and access. Open back, no panels front or rear. 12 spaces. Features a 13\" top depth and 16\" \\bottom depth with a fully carpeted exterior. (For more information about this product and other Odyss... | 37 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,442 |
A2CPAL7DLKFLWM | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "PetLac Milk Powder for Puppies, 10.5-Ounce". The summary of the review text is "Used for my sick elder dog.". | I have a 15 1/2 year old dog that suddenly refuse to eat anything, four days had gone by and he onky drinks water. Had searched for a liquid food item to use at the pet center but they didn't carry any, then found one on Amazon but the fastest available was two day deliver, then this item offered same day delivery so ... | I have a 15 1/2 year old dog that suddenly refuse to eat anything, four days had gone by and he onky drinks water. Had searched for a liquid food item to use at the pet center but they didn't carry any, then found one on Amazon but the fastest available was two day deliver, then this item offered same day delivery so ... | [
"Product: Dental Polycarbonate Temporary Crowns Kit /180 FREE 1 COMPOSITE FLOWABLE LIGH CURECALYPTRATUS\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: nice kit nice mixture for professionals only\n\nReview: I have seen all the negative reviews and they all seem to be upset that they cant use the item on themselves. This is a temporary... | 11 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,443 |
A7IIPRUAEZ2N6 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "1.0" for a product with description "Jaws 4:Revenge [VHS]". The summary of the review text is "BORING, POINTLESS AND TOOTHLESS". | Everybody is entitled to his or her opinion, but those people who would give this piece of shark turd of a movie a four star rating, I would love to see what other kind of movies you watch.
Jaws: The Revenge is simply one of the worst movies that have ever graced the silver screen. I am sure that many straight to vide... | Everybody is entitled to his or her opinion, but those people who would give this piece of shark turd of a movie a four star rating, I would love to see what other kind of movies you watch.
Jaws: The Revenge is simply one of the worst movies that have ever graced the silver screen. I am sure that many straight to vide... | [
"Product: Open otherwise good condition\n\nRating: 3.0\n\nSummary: A GODZILLA MOVIE WITHOUT GODZILLA\n\nReview: WEll, that is what You Only Live Twice came across. Leave it to one time Bond scriptwriter Roald Dahl to write a long drawn out story, and to make ill use of the women in the movie. Karin Dor's Helga Bran... | 17 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,444 |
A1E23CDHJ7U8JA | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Easily installs in seconds with no wrinkles and no bubbles. Simply peel it from the paper and sticks onto walls smoothly and easily. Adaptive foam backing creates a smooth writing surface anywhere. ... | These writeyboards sure are awesome. I have textured walls with what they call an orange peel finish. It is not 100% smooth so sometimes it is hard to get stuff to stick to it. This writeyboard sticks with no problems at all. It can be stuck and restuck as much as you want. The back is sticky but it doesn't get an... | These writeyboards sure are awesome. I have textured walls with what they call an orange peel finish. It is not 100% smooth so sometimes it is hard to get stuff to stick to it. This writeyboard sticks with no problems at all. It can be stuck and restuck as much as you want. The back is sticky but it doesn't get an... | [
"Product: DC47-00019A Dryer Heating Element. Specs are OEM, 240 volts, and 5300 watts. Comes directly from the OEM production line straight to you. Save money and get the item directly from the production line with no mark up from the manufacturer. Includes the thermostat and hi-limit manufactured by Napco. Element... | 24 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,445 |
A2N5N8XEU3HOG | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Penelope Ward is a New York Times, USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author. She grew up in Boston with five older brothers and spent most of her twenties as a television news anchor ... | Skylar Seymour has been in love with her best friend Mitch Nichols since they were kids. The night he finally agreed to take the next step in their relationship, she had to share with him what she thought was the hardest hurdle of her life. While having cancer was no piece of cake, his betrayal when her heart was alrea... | Skylar Seymour has been in love with her best friend Mitch Nichols since they were kids. The night he finally agreed to take the next step in their relationship, she had to share with him what she thought was the hardest hurdle of her life. While having cancer was no piece of cake, his betrayal when her heart was alrea... | [
"Product: New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author K. Bromberg writes contemporary novels that contain a mixture of sweet, emotional, a whole lot of sexy and a little bit of real. She likes to write strong heroines and damaged heroes who we love to hate and hate to love. Shes a mixture of most of her female ... | 6 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,446 |
A27UE9HJRZ22YI | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "The acclaimed new novel from the author of The Corrections. Patty and Walter Berglund were the new pioneers of old St. Paul - the gentrifiers, the hands-on parents, the avant-garde of the Whole Food... | Franzen did a good job of developing the characters over the years this novel covers. However, it's not a book I would recommend. There are 3 main characters in the story and I could not identify with any of them. In addition, I didn't feel sorry for any of them or ever care about any of them. The 3 characters seemed... | Franzen did a good job of developing the characters over the years this novel covers. However, it's not a book I would recommend. There are 3 main characters in the story and I could not identify with any of them. In addition, I didn't feel sorry for any of them or ever care about any of them. The 3 characters seemed... | [
"Product: Junior Mixture Bristle/Nylon Mix Hair Brush BN2\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: If the price was more reasonable I'd give it 5 stars! 1 caveat...\n\nReview: I love this brush and don't know of any other that is better priced and would work as well on my wavy, somewhat thick hair. For this price I really think ... | 24 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,447 |
A2DQQUEPK53ORW | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "".".The Weston name is known for making the most high quality vacuum sealers around and Weston more compact Vacuum Sealer is no exception. Featuring 23' HG vacuum strength, a 210 watt motor and carr... | So far, I like this sealer. It has less bells and whistles than my FoodSaver, but seems to seal a bit better. I DON'T like having to snap it down and unsnap it after sealing. I also don't like the accessory being a separate port and having to buy and store the hose separately. I don't like
having no storage or cutt... | So far, I like this sealer. It has less bells and whistles than my FoodSaver, but seems to seal a bit better. I DON'T like having to snap it down and unsnap it after sealing. I also don't like the accessory being a separate port and having to buy and store the hose separately. I don't like
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"Product: For herbs, spices, and powdered flavorings requiring an excellent vapor and moisture barrier, use this clear 9\" x 12\" seal top, polypropylene bag with hang hole. Its durable design is 2 mil thick, and features a convenient, reclosable top seal. This 9\" x 12\" seal top, polypropylene bag is ideal for it... | 67 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,448 |
A3IORCOGSJW1QA | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Paw Naturaw organic beef marrow bones present unmatched purity in raw meaty bone treats for your dog. Each bag contains approximately four to six two inch meaty bones. Animals predominantly store en... | When I received these high-quality bones, I could tell they were still frozen - even tho' the dry ice was mostly gone. I don't think it took more than 2 days for me to get it here in SC. I could tell they cared about not just the product but also the packaging as these bones were double wrapped. If the thick outer p... | When I received these high-quality bones, I could tell they were still frozen - even tho' the dry ice was mostly gone. I don't think it took more than 2 days for me to get it here in SC. I could tell they cared about not just the product but also the packaging as these bones were double wrapped. If the thick outer p... | [
"Product: Body by wacoal seamless underwire is sleek and modern.Recommended for the following breast shape(s): Round, Shallow Top/Full Bottom\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Remember Wacoal style# 65115\n\nReview: I completely agree with the other reviewers.\n\nThis is the best fitting bra I've ever brought and it's wo... | 16 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,449 |
A1M9BA7J07JEA6 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Brush-off snow from any vehicle easily with AutoTex Snow Brush and ice scraper. Clear car surfaces easily for better visibility in any weather condition with this portable plastic scraper. A smart c... | It's still early yet so I can't give this a real test in a foot of snow, but what I can say off the bat based on my four+ decades of living in snowbound New England is that this seems like a sturdy tool. First, I don't understand the camouflage paint scheme since you're using it in the snow. Do you think you'll be hidi... | It's still early yet so I can't give this a real test in a foot of snow, but what I can say off the bat based on my four+ decades of living in snowbound New England is that this seems like a sturdy tool. First, I don't understand the camouflage paint scheme since you're using it in the snow. Do you think you'll be hidi... | [
"Product: This handsome, all-stainless steel garlic press is simple the best. It's so efficient that it can press unpeeled cloves and even presses ginger. Designed to fit comfortable into the palm of the hand, it has been engineered to require far less effort to use than other presses. The sieve hinges out to flush... | 31 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,450 |
A1HWJ67HTSHUK | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "A VIDEO CATS LOVE TO WATCH". The summary of the review text is "Cat loves it, but I hate it". | The video footage is acceptable, but they dubbed this horribly incessant bird chirp audio track over just about everything -- squirrels, guinea pigs, even fish! If the people who shot the footage had a shotgun mic to capture the sounds of what they were shooting, it would have helped a lot.
But the video isn't for me... | The video footage is acceptable, but they dubbed this horribly incessant bird chirp audio track over just about everything -- squirrels, guinea pigs, even fish! If the people who shot the footage had a shotgun mic to capture the sounds of what they were shooting, it would have helped a lot.
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"Product: The On Stage MY500 stereo microphone bar is made ideal for multiple microphone applications in both live and studio recording settings! Microphone bar fits most standard stands, booms and microphone clips and features brass 5/8 inch - 27 insert threads. The MY500 bar can hold up to three microphones!\n\nR... | 47 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,451 |
A36H16ZJXUIMZG | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "special dvd bonus: home movie outtakes, personal snapshots and clippings from June's scrapbook, extended interviews. never before seen home movies and photos from 1956". The summary of the review te... | Only the archaelogist in us would be interested in the effect of fame, materialism and special treatment on early Elvis. We know how it ended and this wonderful home movie shows what Elvis had before his rise and fall. Gentleness, playfulness and a relaxed sweetness. Just seeing "the King" shooting BB guns with his bud... | Only the archaelogist in us would be interested in the effect of fame, materialism and special treatment on early Elvis. We know how it ended and this wonderful home movie shows what Elvis had before his rise and fall. Gentleness, playfulness and a relaxed sweetness. Just seeing "the King" shooting BB guns with his bud... | [
"Product: LIVE AT ATLANTA STADIUM, ATLANTA, USA. 18 AUG. 1965\n1. Introduction\n2. Twist And Shout\n3. She's A Woman\n4. I Feel Fine\n5. Ticket To Ride\n6. Dizzy Miss Lizzy\n7. Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby\n8. Can't buy Me Love\n9. Baby's In Black\n10. I Wanna Be Your Man\n11. Help\n12. I'm Down\n\nLIVE AT EMPI... | 51 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,452 |
A3VZ31ME20NXVB | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "316L Surgical Steel Eyebrow Ring with Metallic Glitter Ball.
Ultra Violet Glitter Ball has vibrant color glitter and metallic glitter for extreme glittering effect.
316L Surgical Steel Curved Bar is... | I had been wearing the same eyebrow ring for at least 4 years and I was bored with it! Ive had the piercing for so long that I sometimes forgot it was even there, especially with the small ring that I had been keeping in it. I browsed for a while and finally decided on this set because the reviews were good and the p... | I had been wearing the same eyebrow ring for at least 4 years and I was bored with it! Ive had the piercing for so long that I sometimes forgot it was even there, especially with the small ring that I had been keeping in it. I browsed for a while and finally decided on this set because the reviews were good and the p... | [
"Product: Before you buy a piano pedal, ask yourself this: do I know the polarity of my piano? You're probably thinking something like, \"Yeah, sure I do it's filed in my brain right between my social security number and my bank PIN.\" But seriously, this is important. Now, you could run off in search of your manu... | 51 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,453 |
A1BBYSMT9YCODI | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "For more than twenty years ClickClack has been the leading name in aesthetically pleasing and highly fictional kitchen storageware. World renowned for ease of use, air-tightness and durability, the ... | The ClickClack Cube storage container set is a decent choice for storing dry pantry items, such as flour, sugar, nuts, and breakfast cereals. It is important to keep in mind that these containers are not designed for microwave, freezer, oven, or stovetop use. They also are not dishwasher-safe.
Each container is made o... | The ClickClack Cube storage container set is a decent choice for storing dry pantry items, such as flour, sugar, nuts, and breakfast cereals. It is important to keep in mind that these containers are not designed for microwave, freezer, oven, or stovetop use. They also are not dishwasher-safe.
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"Product: Thule Gauntlet TMPA-115 15-Inch PC/MacBook Pro Attache' (Black)\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: A nice minimalist case\n\nReview: The Thule Gauntlet TMPA-115 is a fine attach case for carrying a laptop and a tablet. It is sturdy, water resistant, and lightweight.\n\nWhat I Like\n*The case combines a hard exter... | 80 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,454 |
A2XNZ8PF6R8ZCY | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest playwright the world has seen. He produced an astonishing amount of work; 37 plays, 154 sonnets, and 5 poems. He died on 23rd April 1616, aged ... | I have been avoiding reading Shakespeare's Richard III for some time now. I did not want to have this villianized picture of him in my mind, no matter how popular. Preferring the Richard who is loyal, brilliant, loving, and tragic, I kept myself from this portrayal. Maybe neither extreme is completely true, and I quick... | I have been avoiding reading Shakespeare's Richard III for some time now. I did not want to have this villianized picture of him in my mind, no matter how popular. Preferring the Richard who is loyal, brilliant, loving, and tragic, I kept myself from this portrayal. Maybe neither extreme is completely true, and I quick... | [
"Product: No matter where his NBA team travels, he'll always have his gear for game time with the adidas youth Revolution 30 Swingman road jersey. Designed with on-court graphics the players wear, this sleeveless jersey features twill screenprints of the team's name and player's number on the chest and back. A Swin... | 15 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,455 |
A1V4OSGC56Z7OI | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Albolene moisturizing cleanser. The Makeup Comes Off, the Moisture Stays In. Dermatologists are seeing more patients with dry skin problems caused by difficulty removing today s smudge-proof makeups... | This is an excellent product and I use it every time before I get on my bike trainer. It helps me to sweat a lot and it actually doesn't feel as greasy afterwards as I thought it would. The product seems to just melt and glide as soon as it is applied to the skin as opposed to other petroleum based products that I've u... | This is an excellent product and I use it every time before I get on my bike trainer. It helps me to sweat a lot and it actually doesn't feel as greasy afterwards as I thought it would. The product seems to just melt and glide as soon as it is applied to the skin as opposed to other petroleum based products that I've u... | [
"Product: Dry fruit and vegetables, herbs and flowers, granola or strips of jerky in hours instead of days with this 700-watt food dehydrator. The unit's patented Converga-Flow drying system forces air down the exterior pressurized chamber, then horizontally across each individual tray, converging in the center, fo... | 18 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,456 |
A21W03WIQF8B0H | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Certain criminal cases have a life of their own. Despite the passage of years they continue their hold on the public imagination, either because of the personalities involved, the depravity of the c... | Unless you're a true crime fan from Mars, you're at least passingly familiar with at least seven of the eight murder cases covered in chapters of this book. Criminal psychology profiler Douglas and his co-author flesh out reader knowledge on each, the studies running chronologically from the 1888 Jack The Ripper/Whitec... | Unless you're a true crime fan from Mars, you're at least passingly familiar with at least seven of the eight murder cases covered in chapters of this book. Criminal psychology profiler Douglas and his co-author flesh out reader knowledge on each, the studies running chronologically from the 1888 Jack The Ripper/Whitec... | [
"Product: It's a non-stop action adventure with Gary Cooper storming the Florida Everglades to put down the Seminole Indian Rebellion of 1840. Under cover of night, his men attack the Indian outpost and rescue a captive beauty held by the hostile tribe. But as they retreat to safety, it's Cooper alone who must figh... | 6 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,457 |
A3HD7M4B50KVE9 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "BEMIS 1240200-000 ROUND PLASTIC TOILET SEAT CLOSED FRONT - WITH COVER. This highly economical model is perfect for home usage.". The summary of the review text is "Was so happy to find a nice seat t... | The old lid was beaten up in a tornado but I was unable to find a replacement at any plumbing or building supply store back then so I had to continue using it as ugly as it was for several years. I was so happy to find this on Amazon. The exchange and installation was very easy - my only problem was having trouble ge... | The old lid was beaten up in a tornado but I was unable to find a replacement at any plumbing or building supply store back then so I had to continue using it as ugly as it was for several years. I was so happy to find this on Amazon. The exchange and installation was very easy - my only problem was having trouble ge... | [
"Product: Spring Action quilting foot raises and lowers the needle to allow fabric to be moved between stitches. Fits the following machines: PE770, LS2125i, XL2230, XL2600i, XL2610, XL3510, XL3750, ES2000, CP6500, CP7500, 1034D, PC210PRW, PC420PRW, SE400, LB6800PRW\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: best free motion foot ... | 18 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,458 |
A3P738KVXL2YYM | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "National Hardware Yardlock is an innovative keyless lock designed for wood or vinyl gates. Dependable in extreme weather, Yardlock works without electronics or batteries by setting your own combinat... | Once we received this gate lock my husband installed it on our vinyl fence gate (6 feet by 3 feet). The entire install took him about 20 minutes and went very smoothly. The only drawback for us was that the gate had to be reversed first so that it would swing into our yard rather than the way it was set up with the gat... | Once we received this gate lock my husband installed it on our vinyl fence gate (6 feet by 3 feet). The entire install took him about 20 minutes and went very smoothly. The only drawback for us was that the gate had to be reversed first so that it would swing into our yard rather than the way it was set up with the gat... | [
"Product: For the writer at heart. Each issue focuses on the craft of writing, the tools and information for writing, and the markets for writing. Features examine how to write and sell magazine and newspaper articles, books, plays, poetry and scripts.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Like a mini writer's conference in e... | 99 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,459 |
A38EFHZ8N7RSE3 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "The Trombone Care Kit assembles everything you need to properly clean and maintain your instrument, featuring the best music-educator-approved cleaning products carefully selected to create one quic... | Overall, a good trombone cleaning/maintenance kit. Quality isn't bad, and Super Slick is definitely a brand I recognize and trust.
My only complaint with this kit, for which I contemplated knocking off one star, is the strange product organization of the Super Slick. I'm not sure why they include the empty spray bottl... | Overall, a good trombone cleaning/maintenance kit. Quality isn't bad, and Super Slick is definitely a brand I recognize and trust.
My only complaint with this kit, for which I contemplated knocking off one star, is the strange product organization of the Super Slick. I'm not sure why they include the empty spray bottl... | [
"Product: Enhance your Xbox 360 gaming experience with Afterglow, the #1 selling 3rd party controller brand. Featuring a clear polycarbonate housing that reveals the controller's inner circuitry, Afterglow signature lighting, and upgraded with PDP's new custom engineered SmartTrack technology, these officially lice... | 27 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,460 |
AR65QBP053S9L | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "ASIA PHOENIX". The summary of the review text is "Asia back like they never left". | This offering from the 80's supergroup Asia picks up exactly where this lineup of the group left off, but progressing slightly to a more progressive sound (pardon the pun) than that on 'Alpha'. Alpha, their sophmore effort, spelled the first change in the band's material toward more mainstream themes. Their 3rd album, ... | This offering from the 80's supergroup Asia picks up exactly where this lineup of the group left off, but progressing slightly to a more progressive sound (pardon the pun) than that on 'Alpha'. Alpha, their sophmore effort, spelled the first change in the band's material toward more mainstream themes. Their 3rd album, ... | [
"Product: This CD is an out of print collectible! A Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Ultradisc II, limited edition 24-karat gold plated. Catalog #UDCD 551. Sealed with the wrap over card. There is a drill hole through the top right corner of the case and booklet.Track Listing:1. Refugee2. Here Comes My Girl3. Even The Los... | 36 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,461 |
ATNKYANM0VC5 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Mel tillis is a bona fide entertainment legend having conquered the worlds of country music, television and film. Yet his strength remains his amazing songwriting catalogue. During the 1970's mel po... | I hate to sound like a broken record in my reviews, but here's another career retrospective that has been needed for years. Mel Tillis was a fine singer in that 1970s vein of country music, and he was an even better writer (Detroit City, now thats a song). Another victim of shoddy collections, Tillis gets his due in t... | I hate to sound like a broken record in my reviews, but here's another career retrospective that has been needed for years. Mel Tillis was a fine singer in that 1970s vein of country music, and he was an even better writer (Detroit City, now thats a song). Another victim of shoddy collections, Tillis gets his due in t... | [
"Product: Cooking delicious meals for the family is a pleasure using the large Farberware New Traditions Speckled Aluminum Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set. New Traditions pairs the time-tested reliability and trust of Farberware with colorful, updated style that's ideal for busy homes and family kitchens. Crafted wi... | 12 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,462 |
A2EHYCA29NSQLU | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Transfer your files to your PC quickly, easily and safely with this USB reader. It works with many popular types of memory cards. It is one of the fastest USB 2.0 readers you can find. Press the tra... | I have about 1/2 dozen card readers, and this one is by far the best performance and most-compatible. I experienced no compatibility hick-ups. I got 20MB/s read/write (via ATTO) on a SanDisk Extreme III card rated for 20MB/s. On another reader, I only got about 5MB/s. On yet others, ATTO wouldn't even complete the ... | I have about 1/2 dozen card readers, and this one is by far the best performance and most-compatible. I experienced no compatibility hick-ups. I got 20MB/s read/write (via ATTO) on a SanDisk Extreme III card rated for 20MB/s. On another reader, I only got about 5MB/s. On yet others, ATTO wouldn't even complete the ... | [
"Product: Contains information about cars and driving and includes road tests on enthusiast cars and features on automotive subjects, humor and fiction, industry trends, travel, books and racing events.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: If I could only get one car magazine\n\nReview: I have subscribed to Road & Track for ... | 66 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,463 |
A24ZB8AFW9M1V5 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Densie Webb, is a freelance writer/editor and novelist. Her debut novel, "You'll Be Thinking of Me," is a romantic suspense story. She is currently working on a paranormal romance and... | Twenty-four-year-old Rachael Allen is pleasantly surprised when she bumps into famous actor Mick Sullivan in a gourmet coffee shop one day. They start talking and Rachael can't help but ask for a picture, which eventually leads to Mick taking a video of the two of them. Rachael is really excited, and so is her best fri... | Twenty-four-year-old Rachael Allen is pleasantly surprised when she bumps into famous actor Mick Sullivan in a gourmet coffee shop one day. They start talking and Rachael can't help but ask for a picture, which eventually leads to Mick taking a video of the two of them. Rachael is really excited, and so is her best fri... | [
"Product: Mae Wood is a mommy, bookworm, and lawyer (in that order). A while ago Mae decided that she needed to give up the fear that she couldn't write \"great literature\" and write what she wants to read. And she want romance. And laughter. She wants heroines who are brave. Brave enough to be themselves and brav... | 11 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,464 |
A91FE91BI7XIW | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "2.0" for a product with description "Quick Shipping !!! New And Sealed !!! This Disc WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. A multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player is request to view it in USA/Canada. Please Review Description.". The summ... | What I appreciated about the New Battlestar Galactica series was that it combined great science fiction and action with an intelligent story, well-developed characters and great actors. Apart from the action and science fiction effects, none of this is left here. It's a stupid, clicheed action movie that quickly bored ... | What I appreciated about the New Battlestar Galactica series was that it combined great science fiction and action with an intelligent story, well-developed characters and great actors. Apart from the action and science fiction effects, none of this is left here. It's a stupid, clicheed action movie that quickly bored ... | [
"Product: Emmy Award winner Michael Chiklis stars as Tony Scali, a former Brooklyn cop now the Police Commissioner of a small upstate city. But for Scali, this is no desk job. He's a tough yet compassionate boss, a loving husband and father, and a hands-on law enforcer with an unorthodox style of bending the rules.... | 8 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,465 |
A1KE3JBO3KQX2O | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis. Vintage Books,1985". The summary of the review text is "And sometimes, if one listens very carefully, there are screams in the night...". | [Note: This is a review for LESS THAN ZERO. I notice that amazon seems to have mixed up the reviews for LESS THAN ZERO and THE INFORMERS. Some of the reviews on this page are for one, and some for the other, so I wanted to be clear about what book I am reviewing] I have never studied creative writing formally, by which... | [Note: This is a review for LESS THAN ZERO. I notice that amazon seems to have mixed up the reviews for LESS THAN ZERO and THE INFORMERS. Some of the reviews on this page are for one, and some for the other, so I wanted to be clear about what book I am reviewing] I have never studied creative writing formally, by which... | [
"Product: Angelina Jolie In The land of Blood and Honey. During the Bosnian War, Danijel, a soldier fighting for the Serbs, re-encounters Ajla, a Bosnian who's now a captive in his camp he oversees. Their once promising connection has become ambiguous as their motives have changed.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: More h... | 15 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,466 |
AW3BDUZUFZMFX | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Box set of JRR Tolkien's incomparable classic". The summary of the review text is "One of the Greatest Adventure Stories of All Time". | The Hobbit was the first major work of fiction by English scholar J.R.R. Tolkien. It follows a half-sized homebody named Bilbo Baggins who is whisked away on a quest to help some bearded dwarves steal treasure from a dragon.
Independent of its role in Tolkien's wider Middle-earth legendarium, The Hobbit is one of the ... | The Hobbit was the first major work of fiction by English scholar J.R.R. Tolkien. It follows a half-sized homebody named Bilbo Baggins who is whisked away on a quest to help some bearded dwarves steal treasure from a dragon.
Independent of its role in Tolkien's wider Middle-earth legendarium, The Hobbit is one of the ... | [
"Product: 1988 ORION HOME VIDEO VHS\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Bread for the Beggar\n\nReview: In a gray-scaled village on the coast of Jutland, Denmark, French refugee Babette (Stephane Audran) finds herself preparing a culinary masterpiece for a small congregation of church-goers, who, ironically, have just agree... | 14 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,467 |
A36I5QI57MCF93 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "The New Elements Reactive Gel Saddles can be Ridden every day of the year, Rain or Shine. Rails: Steel. Cover: Weatherproof". The summary of the review text is "Super comfortable - even for men!". | I bought this seat for my wife's Trek mountain bike. Her original seat was too uncomfortable, even for short rides. That's when I came across the Serfas seat on Amazon. The positive testimonials on Amazon were enough for me to pull the trigger and order it.
Installation was easy. My wife really loves the new seat; she... | I bought this seat for my wife's Trek mountain bike. Her original seat was too uncomfortable, even for short rides. That's when I came across the Serfas seat on Amazon. The positive testimonials on Amazon were enough for me to pull the trigger and order it.
Installation was easy. My wife really loves the new seat; she... | [
"Product: True high fidelity requires reproduced sound to be as close as possible to the sound of a live performance. Etymotic earphones have the highest response accuracy of all in-ear earphones. The HF series offers high performance balanced armature drivers with unmatched accuracy at an affordable price. Include... | 7 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,468 |
A3U94008G3GB5 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "USA Today Bestselling Author Donna Fasano has written nearly 40 romance and women's fiction novels. Her books have won awards and have sold 4 million copies worldwide.". The summary of the review te... | This story is set in Ocean City, Maryland and part of Ms. Fasanos An Ocean City Broardwalk Series, though indirectly connected by location only. When we first meet Dina Griffin the reader is given the impression she is homeless. This is not the case. However she is in hiding. I love the way Ms. Fasano lays out her stor... | This story is set in Ocean City, Maryland and part of Ms. Fasanos An Ocean City Broardwalk Series, though indirectly connected by location only. When we first meet Dina Griffin the reader is given the impression she is homeless. This is not the case. However she is in hiding. I love the way Ms. Fasano lays out her stor... | [
"Product: A Red Adept Select book (voted \"Outstanding in Genre\"-YA)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: I LOVE, love, love Cordelia!\n\nReview: Geez, and I thought I loved Faustine! In this book Faustine is only 12 years old (almost 13) as she enters the exculsive Bonfire Academy prep school early because she is transfor... | 15 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,469 |
A3AICCCK8VX8Y1 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "An excellent 1967 release that features R&B's most soulful duets this side of Marvin & Tammi! Includes "Tramp."". The summary of the review text is "Two Stax Artists Go Great Together!". | This album here is Stax's answer to the pairing of Motown artists Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell by combining two of its' own label mates Otis Redding and Carla Thomas together for their soul-singing efforts. To start with it kicks off their rendition of label-mate Eddie Floyd's Knock On Wood with more or less the same ... | This album here is Stax's answer to the pairing of Motown artists Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell by combining two of its' own label mates Otis Redding and Carla Thomas together for their soul-singing efforts. To start with it kicks off their rendition of label-mate Eddie Floyd's Knock On Wood with more or less the same ... | [
"Product: The small format FT-004 Fender clip on Tuner is easy to operate even under darkened stage conditions. Built-in vibration sensor for acurate tuning even in noisy areas. The large LCD display with easy-to-read needle shows white when out of tune and bright green when in tune.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: You ... | 29 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,470 |
A4N52S2HDHF4Y | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Professional weather center featuring the power of solar technology. Wireless thermo-hygro, rain, USB transceiver to transfer weather data to your PC and wireless solar wind sensor updates every 30-... | I just got this unit from COSTCO! Currently $80 for it which is why I got it, the price was nice! Unfortunately, the first 2 were duds. It was the main Wind speed and wind direction unit for both that wouldn't connect and the first one the Rain Sensor also didn't seem to work either. Being I got it from Costco, I j... | I just got this unit from COSTCO! Currently $80 for it which is why I got it, the price was nice! Unfortunately, the first 2 were duds. It was the main Wind speed and wind direction unit for both that wouldn't connect and the first one the Rain Sensor also didn't seem to work either. Being I got it from Costco, I j... | [
"Product: 2in high numbers with automatic date and time setting. Highly visible time display in sleek silver colored cabinet. precision clock displays Month, date, week day and is an alarm clock with snooze for extra 9 min. Naps. Accurately sets and adjusts to daylight savings.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Been 100% ... | 25 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,471 |
A10BZSGALQPS0V | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "What have the invention of the wheel, Pompeii, the Wall Street Crash, Harry Potter and the internet got in common? Why are all forecasters con-artists? What can Catherine the Great's lovers tell us ... | In this book, Nassim Nicholas Taleb launches a gleeful assault against statistical thinking and forecasting. According to him, many, if not most, important occurrences in the human world are at least a partial result of black swans, events that no one could have reasonably anticipated, but which prove to have a huge im... | In this book, Nassim Nicholas Taleb launches a gleeful assault against statistical thinking and forecasting. According to him, many, if not most, important occurrences in the human world are at least a partial result of black swans, events that no one could have reasonably anticipated, but which prove to have a huge im... | [
"Product: Introducing a monitor that will transform how you look at your computer. Shockingly vibrant colors and contrast from state-of-the-art LED backlighting. Smart innovations that bring online videos to life. Movies in Full HD on a monitor so slim, you might forget it's there. Get the most out of what you love... | 15 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,472 |
A3CBCVHIK3G76X | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "A perfect mix of size, form, and performance, the HP7 Flashlight is rightfully one of our most popular handheld lights. It combines our Pure Beam Focusing System with Slide Focus with high, medium, ... | Many of the reviews I've seen for this flashlight are from people who are way more experienced than I am with serious use of a flashlight. If you want to read about the tactical uses for this product, move on to another review.
I'm just a mom. We live in a rural area, so we do not have streetlights. Or neighbors. ... | Many of the reviews I've seen for this flashlight are from people who are way more experienced than I am with serious use of a flashlight. If you want to read about the tactical uses for this product, move on to another review.
I'm just a mom. We live in a rural area, so we do not have streetlights. Or neighbors. ... | [
"Product: The Kala Color Chord Ukulele Starter Kit comes with everything you need to start playing songs today. It includes a high-quality composite plastic soprano ukulele with fret markers to show you where to put your fingers, Aquila strings, and premium open gear tuners. The kit also includes a Color Chord logo... | 100 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,473 |
A8B3WBWEI3TVG | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "2.0" for a product with description "Avatar is the story of ex-Marine Jake, a paraplegic war veteran, who finds himself thrust into hostilities on a distant planet filled with exotic life forms, Pandora. As an Avatar, a human conscious... | Well, everyone else has weighed in on Avatar, I suppose I should too.
I might as well get the obvious out of the way first. Visually it is very well done. Granted you could get the same thing by watching a cut scene in a modern video game these days, but no one really plays those for plot now do they? I had utterly no... | Well, everyone else has weighed in on Avatar, I suppose I should too.
I might as well get the obvious out of the way first. Visually it is very well done. Granted you could get the same thing by watching a cut scene in a modern video game these days, but no one really plays those for plot now do they? I had utterly no... | [
"Product: The Call of Cthulhu, an all new silent film, is HP Lovecraft's most famous story. The film follows the story's three-part narrative construction, and it moves from the 1920s to 1908 to the1870s and back, as the story does.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Silent calls are better for creating madness than audibl... | 5 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,474 |
A3RR2P5IS3DGPR | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "High-Efficiency, Beautiful Warm White Light LED is applied. High bright, low power consumption, long operating life, energy saving. Suitable for the bedroom, baby room, closet, closets, cabinet, cor... | This <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/KCRIUS-TM-Battery-Operated-Under-Cabinet-Light-with-PIR-IR-Infrared-Wireless-Motion-Sensor-Great-for-Closet-Under-Cabinet-bar-Light-Lamp-10-Super-Bright-LED-Cool-White/dp/B00LAZR6V0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">KCRIUS(TM) Battery Operated Und... | This <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/KCRIUS-TM-Battery-Operated-Under-Cabinet-Light-with-PIR-IR-Infrared-Wireless-Motion-Sensor-Great-for-Closet-Under-Cabinet-bar-Light-Lamp-10-Super-Bright-LED-Cool-White/dp/B00LAZR6V0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">KCRIUS(TM) Battery Operated Und... | [
"Product: Buyers must know cleaning your brush step-by-step exactly : 1 Gather your used brushes by a sink, start some warm water running. 2 With open palm in the running water, gently dab and swirl the brush in your palm until the water runs clean. 3 Moisten bar of soap. 4 Take your wet brush and in a gentle circu... | 65 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,475 |
A38063DHC5X7AJ | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "1.0" for a product with description "Tina Fey and Paul Rudd star in this hilarious and heartwarming comedy about the unexpected detours we encounter on the road to happiness. Year in and year out, Princeton admissions officer Portia Na... | It seemed fun for awhile, but got serious way too quickly. Main character purposefully set out to manipulate her colleagues but did not get the result she wanted. Attempts at humor fell flat. Some scenes were weird & uncomfortable like the daughter hating her mother, the man & woman having sex with a 6th grader in the ... | It seemed fun for awhile, but got serious way too quickly. Main character purposefully set out to manipulate her colleagues but did not get the result she wanted. Attempts at humor fell flat. Some scenes were weird & uncomfortable like the daughter hating her mother, the man & woman having sex with a 6th grader in the ... | [
"Product: Iso-Cool pillows, mattress toppers, and mattress pads feature Outlast Adaptive Comfort material that adjusts to the body's changing temperature. The microscopic Phase Change Material (PCM) beads sense whether the body's mean temperature is too warm or too cool. If the body's temperature is too warm, the p... | 45 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,476 |
A1GB9XFDQDGED9 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Christine Brae lives in Chicago with a husband, three children and an English Bulldog named Brutus.". The summary of the review text is "A Great Love Story I Hated to See End". | Falling in love can tear you up, excite you, let a landslide of emotions fill your heart. Well double that as beautiful young Isabel Holtzer has fallen for two men, however each one is so very different from the other, only problem is one is crazy obsessed with her. Isabel comes from a wealthy family, as her mother is ... | Falling in love can tear you up, excite you, let a landslide of emotions fill your heart. Well double that as beautiful young Isabel Holtzer has fallen for two men, however each one is so very different from the other, only problem is one is crazy obsessed with her. Isabel comes from a wealthy family, as her mother is ... | [
"Product: Kenya Cagle holds an MBA in Media Management. He began as a child actor doing community and Off-Broadway Theater. He studied drama at the prestigious High School of Performing Arts, Communications and Media Arts at Empire State College and Business Management at Metropolitan College. In 1975, Kenya starte... | 7 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,477 |
A2BRAUQW0M47DQ | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Deanna Roy is the six-time USA Today bestselling author of new adult college romance, heartwarming women's fiction, and books for children. She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, two daughters... | Just when the chaos of her ex-boyfriend's return seemed to be calming down, Hollywood once again came calling to interfere in the happiness Livia and Blitz have found with each other. Living and loving together, while giving private dance lessons to her birth daughter, has become a happy way of life for the two of the... | Just when the chaos of her ex-boyfriend's return seemed to be calming down, Hollywood once again came calling to interfere in the happiness Livia and Blitz have found with each other. Living and loving together, while giving private dance lessons to her birth daughter, has become a happy way of life for the two of the... | [
"Product: Directed by J.J. Abrams. Starring Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Thoroughly Entertaining Film With Lots of References To Previous Trek Films\n\nReview: Star Trek: Into Darkness is a more than worthy successor to the 2009 JJ Abrams reboot with its exciting and heart-poun... | 26 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,478 |
AGT3P9GVVB0XT | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description ""Dark Days" is the multi-award winning documentary from Marc Singer about a community of homeless people living in a train tunnel beneath Manhattan. The film depicts a way of life that is unimaginab... | Who's this guy, Mark Singer? Why was he crawling around in the tunnels beneath New York City? Where did he go after making this film?
None of these questions are answered by the DVD's intriguing short film on how "Dark Days" was made.
What we do get is a quick picture of a man obsessed by a group of homeless living in ... | Who's this guy, Mark Singer? Why was he crawling around in the tunnels beneath New York City? Where did he go after making this film?
None of these questions are answered by the DVD's intriguing short film on how "Dark Days" was made.
What we do get is a quick picture of a man obsessed by a group of homeless living in ... | [
"Product: Rush gives a tour-de-force performance as history's most infamous sexual adventurer, the Marquis de Sade. A nobleman with a literary flair, the Marquis lives in a madhouse where a beautiful laundry maid (Winslet) smuggles his erotic stories to a printer, defying orders from the asylum's resident priest (P... | 9 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,479 |
AXWZG069JC0JH | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Pro Plan Chicken & Rice Entr?e for Adult Dogs is made with real chicken for protein and highly digestible rice. It is formulated to support your dog's protective systems - immune, digestive and skin... | It looks like amazon lumps all the reviews together regardless of flavor. I've found that the quality varies WIDELY depending on which type of Pro Plan canned food you buy.
I'm very happy with the "classic" versions (such as Beef & Rice Entrée, which is what I bought). That's the stuff that looks like ground up... | It looks like amazon lumps all the reviews together regardless of flavor. I've found that the quality varies WIDELY depending on which type of Pro Plan canned food you buy.
I'm very happy with the "classic" versions (such as Beef & Rice Entrée, which is what I bought). That's the stuff that looks like ground up... | [
"Product: Farm Safe is the eco-safe replacement for all adhesives, caulks and silicones. Its underwater bonding capability, application temperature range of -40 to 200 F. and 200 PSI bonding strength, make it the ideal solution for any weather conditions. Farm Safe is fast tacking and more flexible than silicone, w... | 41 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,480 |
AHCUFJHJAD6HP | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "1.0" for a product with description "A contemporary psychological thriller in the style of Ruth Rendell, from one of today's most versatile and compelling storytellers. It was easy for Elizabeth. She married the man she loved, bore him... | ...but I can't. I really thought this was one of the worst books I ever read. In fact, I didn't read it. I began to suspect what the ending was going to be when I was about a third of the way through, flipped to the final pages, and found what I expected to find.
I thought the entire story was ridiculous. Ruth was SO ... | ...but I can't. I really thought this was one of the worst books I ever read. In fact, I didn't read it. I began to suspect what the ending was going to be when I was about a third of the way through, flipped to the final pages, and found what I expected to find.
I thought the entire story was ridiculous. Ruth was SO ... | [
"Product: Ideal for a dorm room that is too small, equipped with 3 deep pockets and 3 mesh pockets to hold it all. Heavy weight 600 denier polyester is plenty durable to be your bedside organizer.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Bedside caddy is a real winner\n\nReview: I bought two of these bedside caddies, one for me ... | 12 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,481 |
A35G0TJJUNCQXL | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Bite Valve". The summary of the review text is "decent and useful bite valve". | well made and detailed bite valve from Alltek! this is very well made and nice bite valve...i is made of high quality material and designed well ...at first it was hard to replace this valve onto my tube but i finally got it and hey if it was a little hard to get on that is a good sign that i don't have to worry about ... | well made and detailed bite valve from Alltek! this is very well made and nice bite valve...i is made of high quality material and designed well ...at first it was hard to replace this valve onto my tube but i finally got it and hey if it was a little hard to get on that is a good sign that i don't have to worry about ... | [
"Product: Your search for perfect popsicle molds ends here HealthPop silicone ice pop maker set includes: 6 high quality, food grade, BPA, PVC, phthalates free, 100% pure silicone ice pop (popsicle) molds. 1 durable, elegant, plastic stand to hold 6 silicone ice pop tubes save money with HealthPop silicone ice pop ... | 30 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,482 |
A3L82NI82NUDYM | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "For more than 75 years, Serta has been an industry leader in comfort products worldwide. That tradition of innovation and quality continues today. From a brand that is synonymous with quality, comfo... | Disclosure: Although I'm the person using this chair, it was my employer who bought it on my behalf. I've been using it for over a month now, 8-9 hours a day, five days a week.
Upon arrival, the outside of the product packaging says "Serta", but when you open the box the assembly instructions and warranty information... | Disclosure: Although I'm the person using this chair, it was my employer who bought it on my behalf. I've been using it for over a month now, 8-9 hours a day, five days a week.
Upon arrival, the outside of the product packaging says "Serta", but when you open the box the assembly instructions and warranty information... | [
"Product: The 200WGT is a 200 gram calibration weight for testing and calibrating scales. These weights are calibrated to within 0.03g accuracy (OIML Class M2, no certificate supplied). Check your scale's manual before purchasing to make sure you buy the correct weight for your scale. Most scale's require a specifi... | 24 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,483 |
A17TJMEPU8TRCG | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "3.0" for a product with description "Spencer Finch is a journalist. He's on the trail of the greatest secret in history. And it'll take more than angels and demons to stop him! Finch is on the hunt for a missing book, encountering alon... | I think I started this book some time ago, because a couple of scenes seemed very familiar. Or it could be I read similar scenes in another book. Regardless the author is very good at creating a milieu because I saw nothing but dirt and drunks and filth as in dirty houses, filthy clothes. In addition that carried ov... | I think I started this book some time ago, because a couple of scenes seemed very familiar. Or it could be I read similar scenes in another book. Regardless the author is very good at creating a milieu because I saw nothing but dirt and drunks and filth as in dirty houses, filthy clothes. In addition that carried ov... | [
"Product: Supernatural Horror\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: The single best horror movie I ever saw\n\nReview: I do not watch horror movies any longer. Why? Because blood and guts and slime and chopping people up into little pieces or some idiot running around in a people suit or some deranged character in a mask ma... | 6 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,484 |
A3MWZSKHPAZ4ZR | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Dr Ho's Pads with replacement gel pad". The summary of the review text is "Good Size for Home Use". | This foam roller works great for trigger points that can cause pain and discomfort. The nubby surface adds extra massaging ability which really helps. This roller is a good size for home use. I have seen the giant foam rollers they have at the gym, and while those would work well, storing a foam roller that size at hom... | This foam roller works great for trigger points that can cause pain and discomfort. The nubby surface adds extra massaging ability which really helps. This roller is a good size for home use. I have seen the giant foam rollers they have at the gym, and while those would work well, storing a foam roller that size at hom... | [
"Product: Protect your pc from static electricity. Adjustable strap fits your wrist comfortably. Extra-long coiled cord for wide range of movement. Package included: 1 x Vastar esd anti-static wris. Warranty: 18-month warranty.\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: Helps Protect Circuitry During Electronics Projects and Repai... | 13 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,485 |
AQ7ZQWXAYT8HZ | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "2003 World Series". The summary of the review text is "the resurrection of the Marlins". | The Marlins ownership purchased some great players to form the nucleus for a championship team in 1997. But inexplicably after buying the World championship they were content to let the players leave and they fell out of the picture of contention in 1998. In 2003 they somehow resurrected themselves with basically a n... | The Marlins ownership purchased some great players to form the nucleus for a championship team in 1997. But inexplicably after buying the World championship they were content to let the players leave and they fell out of the picture of contention in 1998. In 2003 they somehow resurrected themselves with basically a n... | [
"Product: 2002 World Series Video - Anaheim Angels vs. San Francisco Giants (2002)\n\nRating: 5.0\n\nSummary: another great world series\n\nReview: Of course the nice thing about these tapes is that they show you how the teams got to the series which is often a great story. The Angels had to get by the Yankees to ... | 6 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,486 |
A277TO3PKKNYDH | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Vicks Pure Warm Mist Humidifier for Relief of Cold & Flu Symptoms. This humidifier boils water to a pure steam vapor up to 96% bacteria free. This mixes with dry air in the cooling chamber to releas... | Here in the high plains of Montana we're dry year round. But from October through April the need for heat makes our homes especially uncomfortable. When we bought our house 3 years ago one of the first things we discovered was that one of the worst things you can get stuck with is a bedroom with the furnace in it (long... | Here in the high plains of Montana we're dry year round. But from October through April the need for heat makes our homes especially uncomfortable. When we bought our house 3 years ago one of the first things we discovered was that one of the worst things you can get stuck with is a bedroom with the furnace in it (long... | [
"Product: Designed to mop floors quickly and efficiently, the new iRobot Braava Floor Mopping Robot systematically covers your entire floor in a single pass. Braava uses disposable or microfiber cleaning cloths to pick up dirt, hair and dust from all your hardsurface floors including tile, vinyl, hardwood and lamin... | 85 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,487 |
A3QN0HJ2NJOD8T | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "The 4000 variable speed rotary tool offers the highest performance and most versatility of all Dremel rotary tools. The increased strength of its motor plus electronic feedback circuitry delivers co... | This Dremel 4000 was my first "modern" Dremel after my older model finally died (very old model). Some of the reviews of the newer models had me worried since I had previous one for so long and it was a heck of a work horse until an accident was the end of it. I am happy to say, that so-far, this newer model is living ... | This Dremel 4000 was my first "modern" Dremel after my older model finally died (very old model). Some of the reviews of the newer models had me worried since I had previous one for so long and it was a heck of a work horse until an accident was the end of it. I am happy to say, that so-far, this newer model is living ... | [
"Product: Toss some tea in his trousers! Save waste and add a little fun to your tea time with the Mr. Tea Silicone Tea Infuser from Fred. The infuser is constructed from BPA-free silicone, which is soft, food-safe and tasteless, so it won't affect the taste of your tea. Simply fill with your favorite loose leaf te... | 23 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,488 |
AO00I2TVC9LBB | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Felicity Heaton is a NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY International Best-Selling Author. Felicity writes passionate paranormal romance books. In her books, she creates detailed worlds, twisting plots, m... | Omg I love these books. Felicity is a truly amazing Writer. I Know she says the characters talk to her. And truly feels that way when you read her books. I loved that own had a secret and was willing to share with Cait even before he knew she was his mate. The wonderful chemistry the two have is something wonderful. I ... | Omg I love these books. Felicity is a truly amazing Writer. I Know she says the characters talk to her. And truly feels that way when you read her books. I loved that own had a secret and was willing to share with Cait even before he knew she was his mate. The wonderful chemistry the two have is something wonderful. I ... | [
"Product: Sophie Moss is a USA Today bestselling and multi-award winning author. She is known for her captivating Irish fantasy romances and heartwarming contemporary romances with realistic characters and unique island settings. As a former journalist, Sophie has been writing professionally for over ten years. She... | 10 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,489 |
AA691X30P31T4 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "MODEL- 49297 VENDOR- THQ FEATURES- Company of Heroes PC Command the Company that Changed the Face of History From the studio that brought you the blockbuster Game of the ... | Company of Heroes is the latest real time strategy game from Relic who are known for their excellent Dawn of War RTS titles set in the Warhammer universe.
In Company of Heroes Relic takes a more realistic approach to the RTS genre. Set during WWII CoH follows Able and Fox Companies from their landing on the beaches of... | Company of Heroes is the latest real time strategy game from Relic who are known for their excellent Dawn of War RTS titles set in the Warhammer universe.
In Company of Heroes Relic takes a more realistic approach to the RTS genre. Set during WWII CoH follows Able and Fox Companies from their landing on the beaches of... | [
"Product: Performacide Mold & Mildew Elimination is a Fungicide, Disinfectant, Sanitizer, Tuberculocide, Virucide, Algaecide, Slimicide and Deodorizer. As a fungicide Performacide kills odor causing bacteria mold & mildew caused by flooding, water leaks, storm damage and excess moisture. Performacide kills MRSA, St... | 13 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,490 |
A227SO7YE6Z0U2 | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "10/10 rating --classicstoday.com". The summary of the review text is "Belonging in the pantheon of great cycles". | Having previously reviewed the separate installments of this cycle, I will leave the specific merits of each performance to those individual reviews. But in toto, Vanska's cycle must rank as one of the four or five finest cycles of the Beethoven symphonies, along with such greats as Toscanni, Bohm, and Szell. Vanksa so... | Having previously reviewed the separate installments of this cycle, I will leave the specific merits of each performance to those individual reviews. But in toto, Vanska's cycle must rank as one of the four or five finest cycles of the Beethoven symphonies, along with such greats as Toscanni, Bohm, and Szell. Vanksa so... | [
"Product: I will ship by EMS or SAL items in stock in Japan. It is approximately 7-14days on delivery date. You wholeheartedly support customers as satisfactory. Thank you for you seeing it.\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Fantastic Mars, Jupiter, Uranus but less successful in the remaining movements\n\nReview: Levine's... | 15 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,491 |
A1JHJ0UJ72ELQD | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "CHARLES S. ISAACS has been a schoolteacher, college professor, social activist, community organizer, financial analyst, gambler, real estate consultant, storyteller and occasional journalist. His un... | The late 1960s were a tumultuous time in American history. There were protests for women's rights, civil rights and anti-war demonstrations. Nowhere was the feeling of unrest and unhappiness with the current status quo of American life felt more strongly than on the college campuses. This novel takes place in 1967 - 68... | The late 1960s were a tumultuous time in American history. There were protests for women's rights, civil rights and anti-war demonstrations. Nowhere was the feeling of unrest and unhappiness with the current status quo of American life felt more strongly than on the college campuses. This novel takes place in 1967 - 68... | [
"Product: Iris and Ruby\n\nRating: 4.0\n\nSummary: Wonderful book about Cairo past and present\n\nReview: \"I remember.\nAnd even as I say the words aloud in the silent room and hear the whisper dying away in the shadows of the house, I realize that it's not true.\nBecause I don't, I can't remember.\nI am old, and ... | 4 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,492 |
AWNQ2PULUBHDH | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "4.0" for a product with description "Arm & Hammer Liquid Laundry Concentrate plus OxiClean Detergent, Fresh Scent, 43.75 Ounce (Pack of 2)". The summary of the review text is "Works a little too well...". | 3.5 stars because...
This A&H liquid detergent plus OxiClean truly gets clothes clean and is fabulous at removing stains, much more effectively than just using one or the other alone (detergent versus an 'oxiclean' type product). I've been able to get food, ink, and grass stains out without any problems and have even ... | 3.5 stars because...
This A&H liquid detergent plus OxiClean truly gets clothes clean and is fabulous at removing stains, much more effectively than just using one or the other alone (detergent versus an 'oxiclean' type product). I've been able to get food, ink, and grass stains out without any problems and have even ... | [
"Product: Helps prevent cavities, gingivitis, plaque. Long lasting fresh breath protection; Fights tartar buildup. ADA Accepted (American Dental Association). As soon as you finish brushing, bacteria start to build up on your teeth and cause: Cavities; Tartar; Gingivitis; Bad Breath; Plaque. Colgate Total has a com... | 23 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,493 |
A31R6P1KDBJQDV | Generate the review text written by a reviewer who has a given an overall rating of "5.0" for a product with description "Kimmies home is on the streets of Copenhagen. To live she must steal. She has learned to avoid the police and never to stay in one place for long. But now others are trying to find her. And they won... | "Disgrace" or "The Absent One" by Danish crime writer Jussi Adler-Olsen is a novel that explores the darkest secrets of some of the most powerful men in Copenhagen.
A case-closed file lands on detective Carl Mrck's desk. The question at first, of course, is who was it that placed the case file on his desk, and then th... | "Disgrace" or "The Absent One" by Danish crime writer Jussi Adler-Olsen is a novel that explores the darkest secrets of some of the most powerful men in Copenhagen.
A case-closed file lands on detective Carl Mrck's desk. The question at first, of course, is who was it that placed the case file on his desk, and then th... | [
"Product: The new psychological thriller from No 1 bestselling Swedish crime sensation Camilla Lackberg. A woman is found dead, apparently the victim of a tragic car crash. It's the first in a spate of seemingly inexplicable accidents in Tanumshede and marks the end of a quiet winter for detective Patrik Hedstrom a... | 4 | longlamp_3 | user_based | 1,494 |
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I want to know why I believe what I believe and I want to be able to help my c... | If you are looking for a great book that digs DEEP into why the Bible can be trusted to be true - this is the book for you!
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